The Griffin: volume 66, issue 18 - Mar. 29, 1996

              "[International Fest] is an opportunity to make the campus aware that we have international students on campus who are interested in sharing their culture" —Betsy Marzahn Co-chair of International Fest Music Night will be held on Monday, April 15, from 8 p.m.-10 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. Students, as well as outside groups, will be performing vocal and instrumental music from all over the world. A reception will follow the performances. Admission for this event is free. Fiesta Latina will be held on Friday, April 12, from 8 p.m.-l a.m., in the west wing of the cafeteria. Students can enjoy Latino music and dancing. The event, co-sponsored by Latin American Students and Friends, will also include a sit-down buffet. After months of planning, International Kest is scheduled for the week of April 12-April 19. International Fcst is an opportunity to "make the campus aware that we have international students on campus who are interested in sharing their culture," said Betsy Marzahn, co-chair of International Fest. Several events are planned to help students celebrate diversity and learn about other cultures. Friday, April 19, will end International Fest events with a international buffet, from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m., in the cafeteria. Food will be provided by students and local restaurants. The buffet will be followed by an The co-chairs of international fest are Besty Marzahn and Gitanjali Pinto. Esther Northman has acted as advisor for International Fest. Other members include: Silke Schueffler, treasurer; Asako Takeuchi, secretary; Susan Davis, Phyllis Brawn, Maria Mendez, and Tcrrilyn DiPascuale, fundraising coordinators; Pinar Pakkan, food coordinator; Chantal Riopcl, arrangements coordinator; Gretchen Grottenthaler and Leslie Broadbelt, entertainment coordinators; Alejandro Eusebio, Fiesta Latina coordinator; Adeel Saeed, fashion show coordinator; Erin Hayes, Music Night coordinator; Sh'nai Bennet, Henry Wu, and Shalabh Singhal, publicity; and Elka Dintcheva, Yazan Shahcen, Nadia Al-Huraimi, and Marsha Bourjolly, sub-committee members.international fashion show. Students will be entertained from 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Entertainment will include vocal performances, dancing, poetry, and skits, all with an international flavor. The night will end with music and dancing until 12 a.m. The cost for students is $4 presale and $5 at the door. The cost for adults is $7 presale and $8 at the door. Entrance for children between the ages of five and twelve will cost $3. Children five and under are free. Still waiting for that thing called 'Spring'... Canisius students are hopeful that this past snowfall will be the last, but that didn't stop these two young boys from cqjoying the set nary. k, Asnusr dokcely "Most prejudice comes from the ignorance of people," said Ryan. "If you do not know about a person's culture, religion or physical ability, you tend to develop preconceived ideas that cause you to act differently. * There is one more item that will need to change on campus to further accommodate disabled students — attitudes. "People will talk to a guide dog before they will talk to the student," said Ryan. It isn't because people are unkind, but because they feel uncomfortable around a person with disabilities, Ryan added; some people feel guilty when they see people faced with challenges that they do not have to face. "I do see a light at the end of the tunnel where the improvements are concerned," said Dan Ryan, coordinator of Disability Support Services. "We hope that the remaining improvements will be made within the next four years." Also proposed to the committee were evacuation procedures for disabled students who may need to vacate Churchill Tower, Bosch, Frisch, or Old Main in an emergency.Despite the progress that the College has made, there arc still other things that need to be changed so that Canisius can be in compliance with the laws that are required for handicapped access. A proposal has been made to the Capital Expenditures Committee to update elevators in the Student Center and Old Main, to make remaining rcstrooms and classrooms in the basement of Koesslcr handicap-accessible, and to add an area to the bleachers in Koessler where disabled students will be able to sit with the rest of the crowd, instead of being confined to the end zones. disabled students. The rcstrooms in the basement and first floor of the Student Center, basement and fourth floor of Old Main and main level of Bagcn Hall have all been improved. Ramps have been installed in the Cultural Center and the 1908 Building and the walkway between Wehlo and Old Main has made the Wehle Center accessible to those students with special needs. Broadcasting to the world? (see page 5) Hooter's for families (sec page 7) VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 18 The Griffin Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933 by Michael LaFlesh Griffin News Reporter Event planned to increase awareness of foreign cultures International Fest set for April FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 1996 Disability week held to address handicap issues by: Julie Goodpaster Griffin News Reporter A game of "Disability Jeopardy" was played in the dining hall; "Scent of a Woman," "Forrest Gump," and "Crazy People" were shown in the lounge; and an open forum on disability issues and an awards reception were held in the dining hall to promote disability awareness.The main idea of the flyers was to raise awareness of the everyday things that people normally take for granted. They made the campus community aware that not all of the facilities at Canisius are accessible to everyone and encouraged people to put themselves in the position of a disabled student who is unable to use the facility because it cannot accommodate his or her needs. Yellow police tape and flyers have trimmed various restroom doors as a part of Disability Awareness Week at Canisius, March 25 - March 29. Over the past four years, many advancements have been made by the College to accommodate the needs of Disability Support Services Coordinator "If you do not know about a persons culture, religion or physical ability, you tend to develop preconceived ideas that cause you to act differently."—Dan Ryan Time for senate endorsements (see pages 8 -10) |