THE
WEEKLY NEWSLETTER OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERS UNIVERSITY
JANUARY 20 - 26, 2004
KUDOS
Dr. Malinda Fitzgerald (Biology) gave two lectures to
50 students of Ms. Betty Cook's "Anatomy and Physiology" class
at Ridgeway High School. The topic of the lectures was clinical correlations
and ocular anatomy.
Dr. Peter Gathje (Religion & Philosophy) gave a series
of talks on "The Tradition of War and Peace in the Bible" for
the priests and brothers of the Southern District of the Society of the
Divine Word at their Recollection and Chapter meeting held at the Mercy
Center in St. Louis on January 11.
Brother Kevin Ryan (Physics & Natural Science) won
the Super-Senior (60+) doubles tennis championship at Six50 Total Body
Sportsplex in December, winning four matches in four days. His doubles
partner is age 74.
Three history majors presented papers at the recent Phi Alpha Theta conference
in New Orleans. Casey Goff presented "U.S. Diplomatic
Policy, the Soviet Union, and Prisoners of War," Michaela
Lemen presented "Women in Combat in the 20th Century,"
and Raye Raye Powell presented "No Gun Ri: War Crime
or Tragedy." The session's title was "Civilians and Soldiers
in War." It was chaired by Dr. Frank Buscher
(History & Political Science).
CBU IN THE NEWS
Dr. Janet McCord (Religion & Philosophy) and her
husband, Michael, were featured in an article in the December 19 issue
of Memphis Business Journal. The article, "Insurance petri
dish," dealt with microfinance insurance programs in Uganda and also
mentioned Dr. McCord's work with the MIRT program there.
Christopher Kelley (Barret School of Banking) was the
subject of a Memphis Business Journal "Profile" in
the December 26 issue, covering his career transition from baseball (as
a former player in the MLB Texas Rangers minor league system) to banking.
CONDOLENCES
Edward Herman Engel, infant son of Shawna G.
Engel (Alumni Office) and Randy Engel ('95),
passed away on January 14. Memorial mass will be said at 10:00 a.m. on
Saturday, January 24, at Stritch Chapel. The family requests that any
memorials be sent to the Edward Herman Engel Scholarship Fund at CBU.
Mrs. Grace Beard, mother of Dr. Bernard Beard
(Mechanical Engineering) passed away during the holidays. Condolences
can be sent to the Beard family at 9850 Dogwood Place, Germantown, TN
38139. Please keep the family in your prayers.
Louis J. Moroni, brother of the late Brother
Alfred Moroni, passed away on January 7 in Scottsdale, AZ. The
family requests that memorial gifts be made to the Brother Alfred Moroni
Endowed Scholarship Fund at CBU.
WELCOME TO CBU
Elizabeth Jackson has joined the Plough Memorial Library
in the position of Interlibrary Loan Librarian. She comes to CBU from
Cherokee Elementary School, and is a recent graduate of the School of
Library and Information Science at the University of Southern Mississippi.
STUDENT ORGANIZATION NEWS
Delta Sigma Pi would like to congratulate its newly elected
officers for the Spring 2004 semester: Heather Kolodziej,
President; Tim Wardlow, Senior VP; Matt Sullivan,
VP Chapter Operations; Shemka Gibson, VP Pledge Education;
Doneisha Peoples, VP Professional Activities; Jonathan
Myers, VP Alumni Relations; Will Wright, VP
Community Service, VP Finance; and Tamika Smith, Chancellor.
FORUM ON EATING DISORDERS
The campus community is invited to attend a forum entitled "Eating
Disorders: Facts, Myths, and How to Help" on Tuesday, January
27, 1:00 -2:00 p.m. in Spain Auditorium. The forum will be presented by
Dr. Gina Prigoff, clinical psychologist, and is sponsored
by the CBU Counseling Center.
OPEN AUDITIONS FOR SPRING PLAY
Auditions for the spring play, The Dining Room
by A.R. Gurney, will be held January 26-28, on the theatre stage, beginning
at 6:00 p.m. each evening. Scripts are available in the CBU Print Shop
(Kenrick basement). For more information, please contact Brother Matt
Szatkowski at 321-3369.
LASALLIAN VOLUNTEER PROGRAM
Mr. David Kasievich, Director of the Lasallian Volunteer
Program will be visiting CBU on January 29-30. Along with David will be
Justin Kuehl ('03), who is now in the program and working in
New York. David and Justin will make a presentation on Friday,
January 30, in the East Lounge at 12:30 p.m., and will be available
to answer questions. The Lasallian Volunteer movement offers a unique
opportunity for an individual to respond to Christ's call to service of
others and especially the poor. This is a great challenge to give a year
or your life in serving those in need while living and working with the
Christian Brothers Community. Volunteers receive a stipend and health
benefits, and their government loans are deferred for a period of time.
Volunteers who stay in the program for two years will receive a FREE Master's
Degree at any of the seven Lasallian universities in the U.S. To
set up a private interview meeting with David Kasievich, please
contact Sister Dolores (321-528 or dmontini@cbu.edu).
COMPUTER CENTER HOURS
Rosanne Beringer Computer Center has resumed regular hours. They are:
Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 11:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.;
and Sunday, 3:00 - 11:00 p.m.
ALL SCHOOLS MASS
Celebrate Catholic education by representing CBU at the All Schools Mass
on Wednesday, January 28, at 10 a.m. in the Shelby Showplace Arena. The
Most Reverend J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., D.D. will serve as celebrant, and
the priests of the Diocese of Memphis will serve as concelebrants. RSVP
to Mary Shea Hackett at 321-4218 or mahacket@cbu.edu.
STUDY IN SPAIN, MEXICO, OR CANADA
Study Abroad trips to Spain, Mexico, and Canada are planned
for this summer. For more information regarding the trips to Spain and
Mexico, contact Cristina Michta (Literature & Languages) at cmichta@cbu.edu,
and for information on the trip to Canada, contact Dr. Julianna Starr
(Literature & Languages) at jstarr@cbu.edu.
SPRING CAREER CENTER EVENTS
• JUNIOR MEETINGS:
Tuesday, February 10, and Wednesday, February 11; 1:00 p.m. and 5:15 p.m.
each day; Buckman 211
• GRADUATE SCHOOL WORKSHOP:
Monday, February 16; 1:00 p.m.; Buckman 211
• RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP:
Wednesday, February 18; 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.; Buckman 211
• PRACTICE TESTS:
Monday, February 23; 1:00 p.m.; Kenrick 200, 203, 204, 219
• PRACTICE TESTS:
Tuesday, February 24; 1:00 p.m. each day: Kenrick 203, 204, 205, 219
• JOB FAIR PREPARATION/PROFESSIONAL
IMAGE WORKSHOP: Wednesday, February 25; 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.;
Buckman 211
• SPRING 2004 JOB FAIR:
Wednesday, March 3; 11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; Thomas Center East Lounge/Alfonso
Dining Hall
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Want to help in the fight against cancer? You can…
by getting involved NOW with the American Cancer Society's Downtown Memphis
Relay For Life! The event is scheduled for May 7-8, 2004—but it's
not too early to get involved. For more information call 278-2000 or log
on to www.cancer.org.
Cristina Michta's Spanish classes are asking for help
in planning their Target House Valentine's Party. Donations
of wrapped Valentine candy (conversation hearts in boxes are great) and
Valentine stickers are requested. Please deliver to the box at the back
of the Language Lab (Kenrick 215) as soon as possible.
EXHIBITIONS
"Travelogue," an exhibition of artwork by Memphis
College of Art professor Fred Burton is on display in
the University Gallery
(lower level of Plough Library) through February 6.
Faculty and staff: Don't whine because
you missed
THE social event of the season @ your library.
See the Connection next week for Up 'til Dawn details.
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