Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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The Revs. John Schlegel, S.J., Joseph Labaj, S.J., and Michael Morrison, S.J., celebrate the Eucharist. The Rev. Mike Flecky, S.J., brings an autumn Mass outdoors, at right. Bottom, habits change over the years. 22 — student life

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Quad Councils meet goal to better dorm conditions Improving living conditions and es- tablishing a personal atmosphere were two of the goals of the East and West Quad councils this year. Several committees organized to make dorm life more bearable included the Spann committee, geared toward providing better dorm cleaning; the Saga committee, set up to offer suggestions for better and more varied meals; the Kwik Kafe committee, concerned with the vend- ing machines; and the Means Serv- ice committee, responsible for taking care of all laundry problems. Some of the major events planned by the councils included a Lyonhill concert, a disco night, a Miller beer contest, judiciary board selections, skating parties and TGIFs. Officers of the West Quad Council were Erin Grogan, president; Paul Kaminski, vice president; Kathy Muel- ler, secretary; and H. Kevin Schrae- der, treasurer. East Quad officers were Kathi Chapman, president; Jim Greisch, vice president; Curtis Wong, secre- tary; and Jim Hood, treasurer. Above, front row: Martha Schmitz, Elizabeth Buerl, Jean Krager, Sarah Healy, Martha Arouni; second row: Tim G ' roux, Kathy Smith, Kathy Thorp, Dana Klein, Mary Jo Geisel, John Mon- ro w; third row: Shawn Reidy, Jim Peterson, Mary Bortnem, Niva Lubin. Above, front row: Erin Grogan, Cindy Lauber, Ann Conover; second row: Julie Spellman, Margie Lacey, Bill Fehrenbach, Paul Kaminski, John Ja- rosz; third row: Paul Clifford, Patrick Cahill, Tom Copeman, Don Gibbs. Below, this music group entertains for Disco Night in Upper Brandeis. student life — 21

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Campus Ministry expands to serve diverse groups With its eight core members, Campus Ministry expanded its pro- gram to provide new services, spon- sor more events, and reach a greater number of students. To help everyone on campus express some sort of ministry; to help people become aware of others ' needs and their own religious needs ... to help people become aware of their own talents, is, according to the Rev Jack Walsh, S.J., director, what Campus Ministry is all about. Before the school year started, the members met for two days at the O ' Donnell Center, not so much to make specific plans. Father Walsh said, but to learn more about one another. Five years ago when Father Walsh began his campus ministry work, two priests, including himself, and one laywoman comprised the team. When he acquired his position as Campus Ministry director, in addition to that of O ' Donnell Center director, his duties took on a new dimension also. He became a member of the President ' s Executive Board, a role which he finds demands an aware- ness of human problems which can be brought to the attention of the administration. In addition to its marked growth in recent years. Father Walsh sees Campus Ministry as working more closely with the parish, each helping the other. Although a parish staff has duties distinct from those of campus minis- ters, Father Walsh believes the dif- ference between St. John ' s and Campus Ministry is sometimes more of a fictional difference. We ' re reaching the point of keep- ing the parish and Campus Ministry together more than ever before, he said. This year the members ' expanded functions took into account the needs of professional, town and Protestant students. Sr. Jan Bucher, O.S.M., coordinated retreats and support groups for town students while the recently ordained Rev. Michael Flecky, S.J., was the moderator of the Community Service Center. Kathie Garrett, coordinator in the west quad, started a women ' s prayer group this year and coordinated the lector and extraordinary minister program in the parish. Mary Ann Greene completed a year ' s internship in campus ministry and initiated a prayer group for those interested in charismatic renewal. The Rev. Jonathan Haschka, S.J., filled the role of Nursing School chap- lain while the Rev. Ted Bohr, S.J., was the chaplain for the Dental School and the Rev. Ernesto Tra- vieso, S.J., was the chaplain for the Medical and Pharmacy Schools. The Campus Ministry calendar of events was complete with numerous workshops and retreats. The O ' Don- nell Center was the setting for re- treats for Search, town students, health sciences students, peer min- isters and RAs. Leadership and music workshops were held, and a five-presentation series called Open- ing Doors was conducted by Father Craig. Campus Ministry also sponsored the Lichtenstein Circus, under the direction of the Rev. Nick Weber, S.J. Above left, Jesuits distribute fruit at an outdoor celebration of the Mass. A student folk group, above, entertains at tfie fall Mass. student life — 23