NEWS@Naz January 2008 - Vol. 7, No. 1
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News and Updates
- Gov. Spitzer Names Nazareth President Daan Braveman to IOLA Board
- Battle of the Beaks Charity Game
- WXXI Interview with Prof. Tim Kneeland
- MLK Celebration
- New Year’s Resolution
Photos of the Month
- Father Shannon's 90th Birthday Celebration
- Golden Flyer Challenge
Spotlights
- Alumni: Judith Seil ’81 Named New Director of Monroe County
- Faculty/Staff: Dr. Thomas Lappas on Rochester’s 1st Native American Film Festival
Alumni Notes
- Alumni Board Cheers on the Senior Class Gift!
- OA / Gold Award reminder – nomination due Feb. 1
- Save the Date! Golden Flyer Egg Hunt – Mar. 15
Events
- Cause & Effect Exhibition – Jan. 18 – Feb. 15
- Wilmot Recital Hall 25th Anniversary – Jan. 27 & Jan. 31
- Lebensraum – Jan. 31
- Russell Means to Visit Nazareth College – Feb. 4
- The Parsons Dance Company – Feb. 9
- Sister Helen Prejean Lecture – Feb. 13
- Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffman to Lecture – Feb. 15
- Tiempo Libre – Feb. 16
- Weekly Worship Opportunities
Educational Opportunities
- Yoga Cara Classes
- Lambda Network
- Arts Play
Athletics
- Winter sports update
| News and Updates |
Gov. Spitzer Names Nazareth President Daan Braveman to IOLA Board
Governor Eliot Spitzer has appointed President Daan Braveman to the board of trustees for the Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA) Fund. Since 1983, the accumulated interest on IOLA accounts has been used to help fund not-for-profit programs that make civil legal assistance available to nearly three million disadvantaged New Yorkers.
The new appointments come at a time when IOLA funding is increasing for civil legal services programs that prevent homelessness, combat domestic violence and preserve healthcare.
Daan Braveman is one of four new appointees to the board. “These … individuals offer decades of professional experiences that will help to guide the IOLA Fund,” said Governor Spitzer. “Their contributions will enhance the already impressive support for civil legal services that the IOLA fund makes possible.”
"Battle of the Beaks" Charity Game
“The Battle of the Beaks” took place on Tuesday, January 15 when St. John Fisher visited Nazareth for a doubleheader in men’s and women’s basketball. The Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) in collaboration with the Nazareth athletics department raised $6,300 to help children and their families at Golisano Children’s Hospital at Strong.
Michael P. Fahy, assistant athletic trainer at Nazareth College remarked, “The inaugural Battle of the Beaks for Strong Kids was an incredible success thanks to a very dedicated and energetic group of student-athletes that put on the event. Thank you to the entire Nazareth community for their support of this event! We hope to grow upon the fundraiser in years to come!”
The proceeds from “Battle of the Beaks” will be combined with another fundraiser SAAC is putting together for the hospital in February, and they hope to raise a grand total of close to $10,000.
Dr. Timothy Kneeland on WXXI
Listen to Dr. Timothy Kneeland, associate professor of history and political science at Nazareth, as he analyzes Governor Eliot Spitzer’s 2008 State of the State Address with WXXI radio talk show host Bob Smith on 1370 Connection. From his election night commentary to numerous interviews about the political arena, Dr. Kneeland is a frequent resource for Rochester’s media.
Part I (listen here)
Part II (listen here)
Nazareth Celebrates Dr. King
On Monday, January 21, the campus community came together for a lively celebration of music, dance, and spoken word with special guest speaker David Anderson as part of the week-long Dr. King Commemoration.
Later that day, the annual Dr. King lecture was given by Mr. Charles Ogletree, a past recipient of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Legacy Award for National Service. Ogletree is a recipient of the the Morehouse College Candle in the Dark Award in Education and Law. He holds a JD from Harvard Law School.
New Year’s Resolution
It’s never too late to make your New Year's resolution! Did you create one of your own from the virtual refrigerator magnets that we sent out at the beginning of the year? If so, let us know.
If not, there’s still time to make your resolution now. Send it on to your friends, co-workers, family, or tech-savvy pets. Check it out here.
| Photos of the Month |
Father Shannon's 90th Birthday Celebration
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| Father Shannon enjoyed the company of nearly 200 Nazareth College alumni, family, and friends as he celebrated his 90th birthday on campus. Many cards were received and the William H. Shannon Scholarship is well on its way to its endowment goals. If you were unable to attend and haven’t had a chance to donate yet, gifts are still welcome and can be mailed to the Office of Alumni Relations. |
Golden Flyer Challenge
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The Class of ’03 finally got their Golden Flyer out of the nest and in flight to compete with the other classes in the first annual Golden Flyer Challenge. Here is the bird taking a rest in New York City during his stay with TJ Lynch ’03. See where the other birds have flown off to here. |
| Spotlights |
Alumni Spotlight
Nazareth Alumna Named New Director for Monroe County
Judith Ahlfeld Seil ’81, is now the full-time director of planning and development for Monroe County, as well as full-time executive director of the County of Monroe Industrial Development Agency (COMIDA).
"My education at Nazareth College was instrumental in developing my management skills,” said Seil, who has been a member of the planning and development department for 16 years. “We are a community blessed with great intellectual talent, exceptional entrepreneurs, and a well skilled workforce. Monroe County is a great place to work in and do business in."
“Judy has long been a vital member of our economic development team and my point person in our successful efforts to create jobs and grow our economy,” County Executive Maggie Brooks said in a statement.
Seil received her bachelor’s degree in management science from Nazareth College. Seil’s husband, Joseph Seil, is Nazareth College’s assistant athletic director/sports information director.
Faculty/Staff Spotlight
Dr. Thomas Lappas on Rochester’s 1st Native American Film Festival
Last summer, Dr. Thomas Lappas, assistant professor of history, collaborated with
Marie Watkins, director of the center for service learning,
Beverly Brown, associate professor of biology, and Marrlee Burgess,
director of student transition/the first year center, along with
other faculty and staff as well as members of several area colleges to form a partnership with the Friends of Ganondagan, a local group dedicated to preserving and promoting Native American history and culture. Named The Rochester Area Native American Studies Consortium, the mission of this community-wide organization is to encourage Native American studies through community programming and curricula development in the Rochester area. These efforts are designed to reach both American Indians and non-Indians.
Out of this consortium, Rochester’s first Native American Film Festival was born. The festival, to be held from February 4 through April 8, 2008, will screen films that depict the dynamic complexity of the Native American experience, exploring the issues of identity, stereotypes, history, myth, spirituality and the reality of today’s Native cultures.
Running at various area venues, more than 20 films by or about Native Americans will be screened and discussed by filmmakers, actors and professors who will provide context for each of the films. The first screening, of the 1992 animated Disney film Pocahontas, will take place in the Callahan Theatre on the Nazareth College Campus on Monday, February 4 at 6 p.m.
“The purpose of the Rochester Native American Film Festival is to involve the community in a fun, educational, and exciting way and to encourage the public to take a critical look at Native American issues and discuss them in an open forum,” says Lappas. His research and writing addresses Native American-White relations in the Colonial and Early National periods.
Visit here for more info about the first annual Rochester Native American Film Festival and view the complete schedule.
| Alumni Notes |
Three Cheers for the Alumni Board!
The Alumni Board is proud to provide a 1:1 match on all gifts received from the 2008 senior class during the ’08 class gift initiative. This year’s gifts will go to revitalize the Shults Center meditation garden. "We hope to improve the plantings, purchase some benches, and create a Zen garden to make a more beautiful, welcoming space," says Emily Crerand, Senior Class President.
The Alumni Board also looks forward to partnering with the seniors this semester at upcoming events like the Commencement Fair and the Golden Flyer Egg Hunt.
Last Call for Outstanding Alumni & GOLD Award Nominations
Nominations are due by February 1, 2008!
To nominate an alum for either of these awards, contact Kerry Gotham, director of alumni relations, at kgotham7@naz.edu or call (585) 389-2404 and let him know your nominee’s name and class year.
Save the Date!
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| Events |
The Arts Center season’s hot upcoming shows will help you forget the bitter Rochester cold … and don’t forget to participate in the highly acclaimed Critic's Blog. Alumni and friends are welcome to share their thoughts on performances in an enlightening and entertaining virtual conversation. Just click here to get started.
Cause and Effect, January 18-February 15
Nazareth College Colacino Gallery
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Internationally known artist Michael Taylor presents Cause and Effect. The exhibit includes two-dimensional drawings and paintings by the artist in collaboration with his daughter, Austyn Taylor. The Colacino Gallery hours are 12:00-4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 1:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday. The show is free of charge and open to the public. |
Concerts Celebrate 25th Anniversary of Wilmot Recital Hall
January 27 at 3:00 p.m. & January 31 at 12:10 p.m.
Wilmot Recital Hall
The Department of Music will celebrate the 25th anniversary of Wilmot Recital Hall with two faculty and student recitals scheduled for Sunday, January 27, at 3:00 p.m. and Thursday, January 31, at 12:10 p.m. in the Wilmot Recital Hall, found in the Gerald G. Wilmot Hall of Music wing of the Arts Center. In observance of Gerald G. Wilmot’s objective to “Keep music in the hearts of all who come here,” these concerts are free of charge and open to the public. No tickets are required.
For more information about the concerts, please contact the Nazareth College department of music at (585) 389-2700.
Lebensraum
January 31 at 7:30 p.m., February 1 & 2 at 8:00 p.m.
Nazareth College Arts Center - Studio 48
Lebensraum is based on a provocative question: what would happen if a 21st century German chancellor, as an act of redemption, invited six million Jews to relocate to Germany with the promise of citizenship and employment? Three actors, playing more than eighty characters, explore issues of retribution., and the likelihood of history repeating inself in this provocative play.
Ticket info: $10 general admission, $9 for students, $8 for seniors
Contact the Arts Center Box Office at (585) 389-2170 for tickets or more information.
Please note: This play is recommended for mature audiences because of adult themes. Studio 48 is a small theatre, which sells out quickly.
Russell Means Lecture, Monday, February 4
6:00 p.m.
Nazareth College Arts Center - Callahan Theatre
Nationally renowned indigenous rights/constitutional rights activist, actor, artist, and author Russell Means will attend a screening of the 1992 animated Disney film Pocahontas on Monday, February 4 at 6 p.m. in the Callahan Theater of the Nazareth Arts Center as the kick-off of the first-ever Rochester Native American Film Festival. Means was the voice of Chief Powhatan. A discussion of the film and book signing with Means will follow. Click here to read more. This event is free and open to the public, but tickets are required. Contact the Arts Center Box Office at (585) 389-2170 for tickets or more information. |
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The Parsons Dance Company, Saturday, February 9
8:00 p.m.
Nazareth College Arts Center
Known for its “virtuosity, energy and sexiness,” Parsons returns to the Nazareth College Arts Center for an exciting evening of contemporary concert dance. Experience accessible, joyous choreography set on a troupe that has thrilled audiences all over the world!
Ticket info: $40
Contact the Arts Center Box Office at (585) 389-2170 for tickets or more information.
Lecture: Sister Helen Prejean
"The Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of Wrongful Executions," Wednesday, February 13
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Linehan Chapel, Golisano Academic Center
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring Sister Helen Prejean, author and anti-death penalty activist who will be here to discuss her book The Death of Innocents. Part of a series related to this year’s campus theme of “Justice.”
The event is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs at (585) 389-2073.
Lecture: Nobel Laureate Roald Hoffman
“Indigo,” Friday, February 15
7:30 p.m.
Medaille Formal Lounge
Hoffman will lecture on “Indigo, A Story of Science, Religion, and Culture of the Natural and the Unnatural.”
Tiempo Libre, Saturday, February 16
8:00 p.m.
Nazareth College Arts Center
This Miami-based Cuban timba band will bring sizzle to Valentine’s Day weekend festivities at the Arts Center. Revel in music that blends traditional Cuban, jazz, and modern music by a group that has performed with Celia Cruz, Albita Rodriguez, and Aretha Franklin.
Ticket info: $38
Contact the Arts Center Box Office at (585) 389-2170 for tickets or more information.
Weekly Worship Opportunities
The Center for Spirituality maintains the Paul and Judy Linehan Chapel, a community room, the universal prayer space, and a meditation room for personal and group prayer and reflection. Alumni are invited to attend services.
Catholic Worship
- Sunday Mass: 7:00 p.m., Linehan Chapel
- Evening Prayer: Thursday at 8:00 p.m., Linehan Chapel
Protestant Worship
- Sunday Worship Service: 8:30 p.m., Linehan Chapel
A weekly worship service of song, prayer and reflection.
Zen Meditation
- Thursdays, 4:30 p.m., Linehan Chapel
Open to anyone who would like to learn Zen meditation. Beginners welcome.
Please note: For the most current information on all Nazareth College events, check out www.naz.edu.
| Educational Opportunities |
Yoga Cara Classes
Join Marget Braun, RYT, for a six-week session of yoga living well after cancer to learn classical yoga poses, regulated breathing, and awareness techniques. Learn more.
Tuesdays: February 5 – March 11, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Thursdays: February 7 – March 13, 8:00 - 9:15 a.m.
Cost: $50.00 (30% discount for Nazareth alumni)
A Network for Nazareth Lambda Group
The Nazareth Lambda Association--the support, advocacy, and discussion group for GLBT students and allies--is looking to create a network of advocates to help support its cause. This new initiative will help connect current students with alumni, strengthening Nazareth's GLBT community.
If you're interested in becoming part of Lambda's network, please contact Kerry Gotham, director of alumni relations, at: kgotham7@naz.edu.
There's Still Time to Sign Up for Arts Play!
Sign up now for Arts Play, an integrated series of arts classes for toddlers and their parents or caregivers hosted by Rochester Wolf Trap at Nazareth, a program of the college’s Department of Inclusive Childhood Education. The six weekly hour-long sessions will begin on Thursday, February 28 at 9:00 a.m. in the Golisano Academic Center at Nazareth College. The classes in this series will meet every Thursday from 9:00 until 10:00 a.m. The fee is $125 and registration is limited.
For further information and to register, please call (585) 389-2947. Learn more here...
| Athletics |
Winter Sports
Men’s and women’s basketball fared well at the JP Morgan Chase Scholarship Tournament during the semester break. Both teams advanced to the championship game against the University of Rochester with the women’s team becoming the lowest seed in the history of the tournament to advance to the title game.
For the first time in school history, the Nazareth men's and women's basketball teams will travel to Stevens Institute of Technology for a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 1 in Hoboken, N.J. The women's team (6-11, 2-6 Empire 8) faces off at 6 p.m. while the men's team (13-4, 6-2 E8) squares off against the Ducks at 8 p.m. Alumni in the area are encouraged to attend the game and meet with other alums. General admission tickets are $3. For directions to the game, log onto: http://www.stevens.edu/main/maps/driving_directions.html.
The women’s swimming and diving team is 8-2 overall in dual meet competition with a recent win over Fredonia and a loss to Empire 8 rival Ithaca. In the meet, senior Emily Lesher broke her own pool record in winning the 200 backstroke (2:10.78).
The seasons have also started for the men’s volleyball team as well as the men’s and women’s indoor track & field squads.
Check out the Nazareth athletics web site to stay up to date with all the Golden Flyers action, including live game web casts.
A Return to Romance on Valentine’s Day
This year, plan on something special for your sweetie and help out the Nazareth College Equestrian Team. On Thursday, February 14, between 6:00-9:30 p.m. at the Nazareth College Campus, cuddle up for a horse-drawn carriage ride, enjoy candlelight supper, and end the evening with a dessert buffet. See more details here or call Terese Bouchard at (585) 872-6286.
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