The Griffin: volume 68, issue 10 - Nov. 21, 1997

              New computer science minor benefits all Rebecca Diina Griffin News Reporter In the eyes ofViewpoint Columnist Jon Nichols, men and women just aren't meant to be together. You're just too smart for him, ladies! page 6 If you checked out the Thanksgiving edition of "South Park," be sure to peruse Dean Ramirez's review of one of the year's hottest politically incorrect sitcoms. page 8 Fruitcake? Who eats fruitcake? Lang explores the "unconventional" traditions of the holiday season. page 10 Tristan Quirk is the youngest member of the Canisius Community. At just 13 months, he's already experiencing dorm life with his mother, Annette. page 12 pages 15-20 Basketball season is upon us again and the Canisus men's and women's teams are gearing up for what hopes to be exciting seasons. Sports Editors Chris Brownsey and Jen Kasprzak preview the two teams. The rationale behind the certificate program is "to increase the competitive edge in recruitment" for Canisius students. The idea is that students who graduate with the certificate will be more employ- A major and a minor in computer science are currently available, but this certificate would be a supplement to any degree program. The certificate requires 24 hours of courses that are offered in the Computer Science program. In response to this need for individuals with skills and knowledge in computer science, Canisius has developed a certificate program in Computer Science. The certificate will be available in the fall of 1998 for students of all majors. According to Dr. Jerome L. Neuner, associate vice-president for Academic Affairs, "The target for the certificate program will be liberal arts students who are interested in acquiring computer skills in addition to their field of inquiry." The latest growing trend in career fields is in the area of computer science. Today, knowledge of computers is one of the strongest attributes on a resume. Most job recruiters look for at least some experience in computers. ■—■ ■ ■■ r K - ■ M- f A : i=SS ■ i_ ; •• r  Fall and Winter Collide Pholo by ERIC CORSER & KEVIN JONES A panoramic view of the Quad after the first snowfall. But the weather made for difficult conditions around campus. See relevant story, Page 9. ' See Computer Science page 4 Anyone for Belgian Waffles? by Ben Krass Griffin News Reporter News 1-5 Editorial 4 Viewpoints 6-7 Features 8-11 Gobbledeygook 12 Sports 13-14 B-Ball Preview.. 15-20 See Belgium page 4 Assistant Political Science professor John Occhipinti and 13 Canisius College students are crossing the Atlantic and traveling to Brussels, Belgium over the Christmas break to participate in a European Union (EU) simulation. Occhipinti will act as the advisor and guide for the group. The EU is an international organization composed of 15 European member states that is preparing for economic and monetary union in 1999 with the introduction of a common currency, the euro. The EU is often characterized as the "United States of Europe," meaning that member countries will ideally have the same relationship to each other as do U.S. states, such as New York and Pennsylvania. Students Eire departing for Europe on January 5 and will be returning on January 19, the day before second semester classes begin. The simulation itself will occupy four days of the trip during which students will be able to use the same buildings used by the EU institutions. Canisius is one of over twenty New York State colleges and Euro- pean universities that take part in the yearly event, whose site alternates between EU headquarters in Brussels and SUNY Brockport. Each participant receives an alter ego, and then acts out the role of their person in one of the EU institutions. Canisius College will be simulating the role of Belgium. For example, one of the students could "Serving the Canisius Community Since 1933" College mourns loss of professor Volume LXVm Number 10 November 21, 1997 by Giuseppe Ippolito Griffin Viewpoints Editor See Roll page 4 Roll, a licensed clinical psychologist since 1983, played a crucial role in offering psychology majors on campus a wide variety of courses and research opportunities in the area of clinical psychology. The courses he offered included basic and advanced statis- Dr. Stephen A. Roll, long-time Professor of Psychology at Canisius College, passed away suddenly early this week. He was 48. Roll's loss now forces the Psychology Dept. to react at two levels. In the short term, other Psychology faculty will each share Roll's course load, continuing his classes for the remaining four weeks of the semester and final exam week. According to Pines, all of Roll's classes will conclude as originally planned, and all students enrolled in Roll's classes will receive full credit upon satisfactory completion of the required assignments. Marie Coffey, Psychology Department secretary, expressed similar feelings when she heard about Roll's death Tuesday evening. "I was very sad, very sad," she noted. "I always found him such a pleasure to work with. He was always such a gentle person." ing just last Friday, and discussed some ideas about future programs," recalled Dr. Harvey Pines, Psychology Department Chairman. "He played a pivotal role in the department, [and] it is a matter of trying to deal with the shock of the event." Many associated with the Psychology Department expressed great shock at the loss of Roll. "We had a departmental meet- tics for the behavioral sciences, techniques of counseling and clinical psychology, testing and assessment, abnormal psychology, and abnormal child psychology. In the area of research, Roll offered students regular research seminars, as well as numerous opportunities to work with him closely on projects that were often presented at nationwide psychological conferences. v \ \\ At A GI vN'cr Index