Project Green Light is a group of concerned citizens, educators, and students that is focused on improving the recycling effort in the WNY region. The group was initiated by Dr. Stephanie Westerman and consists of several Medaille College members including Dr. Brenda Fredette, Dr. Norm Muir, Kerry Spicer, undergraduate students Corey Biesinger, Chris Devlin, Margaret Keddie, Ashley Kosicky, Lauren Neubauer, Brenna Barbour, and Liz Probst along with graduate students Sarah Sears and Rachel Karasiewicz.  Additional members include Dave Bauer of Sustainable Earth Solutions, Erie County recycling coordinator Gary Carrell, and concerned citizen Patrick Ingrassia.

Their mission is to promote green initiatives at area campuses in Western New York, with the ultimate goal of changing government policy and creating a culture of environmental responsibility on college campuses.

Project Green Light will bring  teams of 3-5 students from 17 regional colleges and universities together  in a Student Leadership Symposium, to investigate a recycling challenge they face in their school. One of the goals of the Student Leadership Symposium is to help Student Leaders make real and lasting changes in their campus communities as well as the Western New York region.

The Symposium will be held from 8am to 4 pm on Saturday October 25th, 2008 in Medaille’s Lecture Hall.

Check out Project Green Light online at www.medaille.edu/green or contact Dr. Brenda Fredette at bfredette@medaille.edu or at (716) 880-2507.

The Student Activities Board and Future Teachers Club

will be sponsoring…

The Children’s Halloween Party

Thursday, October 30, 2008

6:00pm – 8:00pm

Campus Center, 2nd floor

All faculty, staff, and students are welcome to bring children!

**Please RSVP at Ext. 2127 or via e-mail lakeisha.s.flood@medaille.edu by Wednesday, October 29, 2008 at 4pm.

**Please provide names and ages for each child that will be attending the party!

Please consider this a “safe space” for your children to Trick-or-treat and enjoy Halloween. Children should wear their costumes. We will be providing fun activities and dinner for all.

We hope to see you there!

We will be christening the new TV studio with two schedualed tapings. On Monday, October 20th from 12:30 - 2:00 P.M. we will be taping a round table discussion with the women, similar to “The View”.

On Monday, October 27th, we will doing another taping, which will a sports talk show featuring the very few men involved.

There is still a need for crew members and people on set to try out their camera skills. If you are available please feel free to drop by. We will be training as we go, so don’t worry if you don’t know how to do something, this is a learning experience for all of us. Hope to see you there!!

Make your Spring 2009 advisement appointment!! The dates for  Spring 2009 advisement and registration are as follows:

                October 7^th-Spring 2009 schedule is available on-line

                October 14-November 14^th-Advisement period

                November 17-20^th-On-line registration

Stop by the Academic Advisement Center (M019)  or call 880-2227 as soon as possible to make an appoinment with your advisor. Prior to meeting with your advisor, please look at the classes on the Medaille website to come in with a list of classes you are interested in taking for Spring 2009.

It is once again time for Flu Shots!  Medaille will be holding two clinics which are listed below.  Please remember to wear a short sleeve shirt and bring your insurance card.  Without proper insurance, the cost is $30.00.  If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Glose at (716) 880-2112 or mglose@medaille.edu.

Main Campus

Thursday, October 16

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Second Floor Campus Center

Amherst Campus

Thursday, November 6

3:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sullivan Multipurpose Room

My last and final internship took place during the Summer between my Junior and Senior year. I spent the summer interning at Rich’s Products. For those of you who don’t know Rich’s Products is headquartered right here in Buffalo!

My internship, which was in the Communications Group, was not only fun, but a great learning experience. During my internship, I actually got to work on things that really mattered, which was a huge change from any other internshp experience. Much of my work was centered around writing press releases, writing feature stories that were posted on Rich’s Intranet, planning and executing events, taking photos, and attending meetings.

 One of my favorite experiences at Rich’s was attending the Fort Erie plant and watching products being made, baked, and packed into boxes right before my eyes, just like factories on tv. I had no idea that something like this existed so close to Buffalo. Sampling some of Rich’s products also was a pretty tasty experience. (If you ever get a chance, try their Cheesecake, you won’t be sorry)!

When I wasn’t sampling the delicious foods, I was learning how to improve my writing. I learned to take my time and really develop my ideas, rather than just rushing to get done. My supervisor and Communication Specialist Lisa Texido always says “Writing is a group effort”. She was definitely right. Sometimes, someone else sees something that can be improved upon, and it’s not that they are trying to rip your work apart, but rather help you. Thats, exactly what Lisa Texido did. I accepted her constructive criticism and tried my hardest to improve my work.

All in all, my internship experience at Rich’s was by far the best. Rich’s was voted one of Western New Yorks best companies to work for in 2007 and really it is no surprise. Rich’s treats their employees (and interns) very well. I was treated with the upmost respect and kindess throughout my internship. All the employees that I came into contact with were eager to offer advice, answer questions, and help out with any project that I was working on.

My internship at Rich’s reinforced my decision to persue a career in public relations. If an internship with Rich’s Products Communication Group is something you are interested in, contact Lisa Texido at 878-8085.

About Rich’s

Rich Products Corporation is the founder of the non-dairy segment of the frozen food industry and a leading supplier and solutions provider to the foodservice, in-store bakery, retail and industrial marketplaces. Rich’s posts annual sales exceeding $2.64 billion, employs more than 7,500 people worldwide, and sells a variety of products to 73 countries. Product categories include: Toppings, Icings, Fillings and Finishers; Appetizers; Cakes and Desserts; Shrimp and Seafood; Breads and Rolls; Bar-B-Q; Sweet Goods; Beverages; Pizza Products; and Italian Specialties

For more than “60 Delicious Years” Rich’s has been defined by innovative breakthroughs and an unparalleled commitment to treating its customers, associates, and communities the same way: Like Family.

Natalie Schiavone

WMCB will be hosting its annual Halloween Remote on none other than Friday, October 31st from 12:30-1:30 in the Sullivan Center. This years festivites will include, but are not limited to a pumpkin toss, a chance to spin the prize wheel,  a dog show, and of course music!!

I sure am!!! When I’m not in class and not working my minimum wage job, it seems that the only thing I can think about is finding a career. But I don’t want just any career. I want a job doing what I love. I want a job in public relations and it seems I’m having zero luck. I decided to check out Medaille’s Career Planning tab on the website. Much to my dismay, there is nothing in my chosen area. All is not lost however. I found a great link that actually got my mind working a little bit more.

I’ve been stumped looking for places to apply to for a job in PR. Sure there is your typical PR firms, local companies, colleges, charities, and not for profit organizations. There is a great link that answers the question “What Can I Do With A Degree In Communication?” 

Well this got my mind working a little bit more. I started thinking outside the box for places to apply to. Have I found somethint yet? No. But I do feel a little bit better and not so stressed. Well back to the job hunt!!

 Natalie Schiavone