The Griffin: volume 04, issue 01 - Sept. 28, 1936

              THE GRIFFIN
Vol. 4, No. 1
CANISIUS COLLEGE, BUFFALO, N. Y.
September 28, 1936
NEW DEAN ANNOUNCES RECORD REGISTRATION
OF
Series  of   Lectures   Planned  for
Members; Books to be Subject
Matter of Talks
REV. TALBOT, S.J., TO SPEAK
'  FROSH RULES
In order to make the College li¬ brary available to those who are not students of Canisius, the library an¬ nounces the formation of a Library Guild, the members of which will have the same right and privileges as the regular students.
Besides, Guild members will be the guests of the Library at a series of lectures which has been planned for the coming season. Rev. F. X. Tal¬ bot, S. J., Editor of America, will be the first lecturer. The speakers for the remainder of the series will be announced later In these columns. The general subject matter of the lectures will be books, and the libr.ary staff will be available to those who uish help in the selection of books.
A meeting of the organizing com¬ mittee will be held on Frid.ay even¬ ing, October 2, at 8:30 In the library, with Father Bouwhuis, Librarian, presiding. The active member fee will be ten dollars per year; sustaining member fee will be twenty-five dol¬ lars; patronal member fee, one hun- ilied dollars.
Caps and Placards Make Annual Appearance on Campus
"Double, double, toil and trouble" —Already the Sophs are brewing their pot of plans for the lads in Freshman classes. On WlnchcUing about a bit, It Is our opinion that the '.Weis have what is known as a 'grim detciinlnation' to uphold the "Rules."
Mowcver, for the enlightenment of the Frosh and anybody else who may not know them, the Rules are listed below.
1. Freshman caps must be worn to all school functions to and from school.
2. Cards must always be \vorn around neck in plain view, suspended by a blue ribbon, name printed in ink.
3. Freshmen must enter and h'ave the school by the rear entrance
only.
4. All freshmen must wear plain black ties and black socks neatly up¬ held by garters,
5. Sweaters or jackets must not be worn on the school grounds.
FROSH RULES
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REV. FRANCIS A. O'MALLEY, S. J.
"There are as few regulations as possible, because ive feel that the Canisius man
should be a man ivho can stand freedom, who can use personal liberty
without ahusini/ it."
NEW DEAN OF CANISIUS
Rev. Fnancls O'Malley, S.J., new Dean of Studies of Canisius College Is by no means new to Canisius. Back In the" school year '33-'34, Father O'Malley filled three offices. He oc¬ cupied the little office just opposite the Information window at the main entrance. In other words he w.as Prefect of.^DIsciftliiie. In addition, he was Prefect of Athletics and Mod¬ erator of Dramatics. It was under Father O'Malley that the now fam¬ ous One-Act Pl.ays made their debut. This was the same year that Hiker Joy came here as head coach. Even farther back than '34 Buffalo has re¬ membrance of Father O'Malley. From the years 1925-'28 he taught at Canisius High School. Recently Father O'Malley came from Xavier High School, New York City, a clas¬ sical military d.ay school, where he w.as Head Master,
Since his recent Inauguration .as Dean of Canisius College, Father O'Malley has been most active. He h.as opened the long her<alded Social Service Course. He has succeeded in organizing and arranging a social course of excellence and a f.aculty of eminence.
Father O'Malley had no definite statements about his other plans. He hinted at possibilities of field work
NEW SOCIAL SERVICE COURSES ARE OFFERED
Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edmund J. Britt, Chancellor, Diocese of Buffalo, Heads Advisory Council
for the Bachelor of Business Admin¬ istration Course, which might be ar¬ ranged by the establishment of a pLacement bureau. To businessmen of Canisius this throws a bright light on the subject of business pnactice af¬ ter the completion of their studies.
Upon intra-mural sports were heaped garlands of praise. This from the new Dean means a lot. It bids well for success of this year's Intra- nuiral campaign. Father made the statement th.at he w.as sorry that there's not more opportunity for the social aspect of the life of Canisius; that there isn't more chance for in¬ termingling. This, he holds, is the reason why the expression of school spirit at Canisius Is handicapped. But then this is a problem which con¬ fronts every day school. It is being somewhat overcome by Intra-mural sports and competition. For this rea¬ son they receive his wholehearted sup¬ port.
The most Important and the most generous point of view expressed by Father O'Malley Is found In his brief words: "There are as few regula¬ tions as possible, because we feel that the Canisius man should be a man who can stand freedom, who can use personal liberty without .abusing It."
With the largest registration in the history of the school, Canisius looks forward to the most successful year in her annals. Here are the figures of September 21:
Freshmen, all classes   260
Sophomores, all classes   188
Juniors, all classes   123
Seniors, all classes   Ill
Total  ,-  682
Unclassified      24
Grand total   706
Among the ikw subjects offered at Canisius arc those that come under the heading of Social Welfare Courses, Canisius College definitely recognizes the need of professionally trained men and women in the field of social science. Beginning with October, 1936, an effectively devel¬ oped uiulergr.aduatc program in socio¬ logy and social welfare will be offer¬ ed to equip the student majoring in- these fields to teach or continue grad¬ uate studies in a school of Social work.
A perfectly balanced program Is now offered at Canisius in prepar¬ ation for social service activity or spe¬ cialized social study. These courses combine the advantage of academic training with the widest preparation for a career in social usefulness.
The offering of these courses will enable social workers to capit.alizc whatever opportuiiitIc>s are at hand for advancing their standing through specl.alized studies. Those anxious to enter this field can follow courses that will provide all the requirements
ALUMNI
John J. Carroll, '12, Elected New President at Annual Dinner
On Tuesday, June 9, the Canisius Alumni met In the College Grill for its .annu.al dinner and election of of¬ ficers. It was the largest and most entluisi,astlc gathering of graduates In recent years. The highlight of the meeting was the announcement by Father Sweeney that a number of Alumni had initiated a Sindele inc- niorial project and had made unsol¬ icited contributions to begin this fund. During the year all members of the Alumni will be given an opportunity to contribute.
Officers elected were: President, John J. Carroll, '12; Vice-President,
ALUMNI
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prior to graduate work in a school of social science.
It is hoped in the near future to be able to offer professional courses and curricula of social work that will be graduate In nature and will, promote in Buffalo the cause of social bcttcrnicnt as it h.as been advanced in other cities.
REQUIREMENTS:
Those who arc candidates for a B. A. or B. S. degree, majoring in Sociology, must meet all the require¬ ments for these degrees, as stated in the general catalog of the College.
Students who do not desire to he- come candidates for a degree, need not comply with these ix'tiulrenients. They may register for any course or courses for which they have adequate preparation. If such students com¬ plete the work of any course satisfac¬ torily, they m.ay obtain upon .aiiplica- tloii a statement to that effect. But only duly matriculated students will receive college credit.
Advisory Council
These new Social Welfare Courses have   been   very   carefully   |)laiuicd with   the  assistance of an  Advisory Council composed of men and women prominent in social work in Buffalo and vicinity.   The Council Is headed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Ediniiiul J, Britt, Chancellor,     Diocese     of     Buffalo. Aniong the others arc John C. Brady, M. D., Staff Surgeon, Sisters' Hos|)i- tal;   I'ranct's M. Cullitnii, Director, Case Work  Dc|)t.  of Public  Wel- f.are.   Children's   Division;    George W, Elson, Manager,  Buffalo Office, State Dept.  of Social Welfare;   A. J. Kaimith, District Director, U. S. Dept. of Labor;   Edward J. Lyons, M. D., Staff Surgeon, Sisters' llosiii- tal; Timothy \V, Regan, Chief Pro¬ bation Officer;   Joseph A, Wechter, LL. B.,   President   St.   Vincent   de Paul Society; Hon, Richard A. Cant- liii,   Councilnian-at-Large;    Lcc   C. Dowling,   Asst.   Executive   Director, Emergency   Relief   Bureau;    Francis E. F'ronczak, M. D., Coninilssioncr of Public Health, City of Buffalo; Her¬ bert   L.   Loepere,  Director  of  Chil¬ dren's   Division,   Dept.   of   Public Welfare;   William J. O'Brian, Di¬ rector  of   Social   Welfare,  City  of Buffalo;   Nan  E.  Roche,  Secretary of Erie County Board of Child Wel¬ fare;   Robert H, Zahm,  Supervisor of    Casework,    County     Probation Dept.
Further information concerning these new courses in Social Welfare may be obtained from the Registrar, Canisius College,