January 2008 - Niagara University

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On
Campus
Preferred Merchant
Program:
Niagara Falls
diner added
Kensinger’s Diner, located at 2301
Hyde Park Blvd., has been added to
Niagara University’s preferred
merchant program. All NU students,
faculty, and staff will receive a 10
percent discount when showing
their ID card. Owned by Ryan
Kensinger, the diner specializes in
homestyle cooking with homemade
soups, burgers, cut French fries,
breakfasts, and a fish fry. It’s comfort
food done right! For hours and more
information, call 716-297-0300.
For the entire list of NU’s preferred
merchants, visit the Web site at
www.niagara.edu/pmp/.
Sports Section
IT’S KIDS PLAY AT NU — The Niagara University
women’s basketball team hosted the Jacksonville University
Dolphins as part of Kids Day on Dec. 19. The event allowed
1,800 third through sixth graders from the Niagara Falls
City School District to take in a game at the special start
time of 11 a.m. The children, who saw the Dolphins swim
away with a 63-59 win, received a special program and
Niagara athletics merchandise during the game.
The last time NU held Kids Day, during the 2004-05
season, the Purple Eagles attracted 1,225 children.
Employee of the Month:
Christine McDermott
Christine McDermott, NU’s senior associate director
of admissions, has been named employee of the month
for December 2007. A Long Island native, Cris has
been with the university since July 1975, when she
was named associate director of communications in
the admissions office. Cris is a 1974 NU graduate
and received her master’s degree from Niagara in 1979.
Among Cris’ duties are the preparation and publication of the admissions
office’s promotional literature. “The amount of coordination and detail
involved is significant, and she has been able to juggle these responsibilities
amidst her other recruitment duties,” said her supervisor, Harry Gong,
director of admissions.
Another nomination mentioned that Cris goes above and beyond her duties
with her contributions to admissions literature. “During the times when
we are developing new literature, she spends extra time checking and
rechecking data to ensure accuracy and suitable content,” it said.
In another nomination, Cris was called, “pleasant, outgoing, caring and
committed to her job and the students of Niagara University.” It added that
she is always willing to lend a hand, whether it’s covering an extra interview
or answering a question that draws upon her knowledge of NU.
Purple Eagles notch landmark
win vs. St. John’s hoops
Behind an aggressive offensive attack and a changing defensive strategy, the
Niagara men’s basketball outlasted St. John’s inside Carnesecca Arena on
Dec. 15, 77-73. The victory marked the first time in 44 years that a Niagara
team defeated St. John’s inside Carnesecca Arena (formerly Alumni Hall).
The Purple Eagles outscored the Red Storm 18-9 in the final five minutes
and went to the free throw line a season high 46 times en route to the fourpoint
win.
“It is a special rivalry between two Vincentian schools meeting for the 98th
time,” head coach Joe Mihalich said. “This is not just another win for us.”
The Purple Eagle defense forced 18 turnovers while committing just seven
in the win.
Senior Charron Fisher, the nation’s leading scorer, poured in 30 points and
pulled in 14 rebounds. Fisher took 12 of the 46 free throw attempts, just
four less than the Red Storm attempted all game.