Early Closing for Memorial Day
May 23, 2012
On Friday, May 25, offices will be allowed to close at 3 p.m. In a small number of offices, there may be extraordinary needs which require longer hours. Please check with your supervisor if there are any questions.
Enjoy the Memorial Day holiday!
Submitted by: Deborah J. Winslow-Schaber, director, human resources
The biggest Alumni party of the year is just around the corner, and Canisius faculty and staff are invited to join the festivities. The Alumni Quad Party will be held Saturday, June 2 from 7 – 11 p.m. in the main Quadrangle. Faculty and staff receive a discounted rate of $30 until May 25. The price at the door is $40 per person. Enjoy great food, drinks and live music with Buffalo cover band “The Soul Providers.” In case of rain, the tent party will be moved inside to the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center.
To reserve, contact the Office of Alumni Relations at Ext. 2700 or visit canisius.edu/alumniweekend.
Submitted by: Sharon Kasperczyk, program coordinator, alumni relations
The Online Teaching Summit will take place on July 18. Call for proposals going on now. To submit a proposal or to register, please go to canisius.edu/onlineteachingsummit.
There is also an upcoming Summer Online Course Development Workshop session recommended for those looking to teach online in the fall. These workshops were created to guide instructors and staff through the online course creation process. It is highly encouraged for those who attend if they intend to teach online. For more information and to register, click here.
Submitted by: Leah MacVie, instructional designer, ITS
Summer Mass Schedule
May 23, 2012
During the summer, there will be one mass each Sunday at 11:45 a.m. in the chapel. There will be mass each weekday, Monday – Friday, except legal holidays, at 12:05 p.m. in the chapel through July 27.
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki, S.J., director, campus ministry
Mission Softchalk Student Edition – Summer 2012
May 23, 2012
SoftChalk creates interactive, professional looking webpages for E-learning courses quickly and easily. It is an ideal tool for those that use ANGEL in any capacity.
Top Secret: Become an agent, and complete the three week Softchalk Mission. Levels: beginner to advanced are welcome.
Softchalk is available to all faculty, staff, and students. Our award-winning MISSION Softchalk is open to faculty and staff, and MISSION Softchalk: Student Edition is now open for students. For information about Softchalk and the Summer training session that starts July 15, click here.
Submitted by: Leah MacVie, instructional designer, ITS
EAP May Newsletter
May 23, 2012
Below is information from our EAP program (Child & Family Services).
5 May 2012 Bystander-to-Abuse-at-Work.pdf
Submitted by: Kathy Kelly, administrative associate, human resources
Summer Hours Start Monday (May 21)
May 16, 2012
Summer office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one-half hour for lunch, will be in effect from Monday, May 21 through Friday, August 17. Adjustments in hours may be made where workloads require different operating hours.
Submitted by: Deborah J. Winslow-Schaber, director, human resources
Board of Trustees/Regents Highlights
May 16, 2012
A joint meeting of the Board of Trustees and Board of Regents was held on Monday, May 7, 2012. To read highlights from the meeting, click here.
Submitted by: Erica C. Sammarco, assistant to the president; secretary, Board of Trustees
Ascension Thursday
May 16, 2012
Thursday, May 17, is the feast of the Ascension of Our Lord. In the Roman Catholic Diocese of Buffalo, it is a “holy day of obligation.” There will be two masses in the chapel at 8 a.m. and 12:05 p.m.
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki, S.J., director, campus ministry
Enhanced Classroom Request in Science Hall
May 16, 2012
SC 1053 & 1028 are two classrooms in the new Science Hall that have been equipped with flexible furniture to enhance collaborative learning activities. One of the classrooms (1028) will be a Level 3 classroom with a podium and full level 3 features (projection, computer, document camera). The other classroom (1053) will feature enhanced technology, including three computer work stations and large display panels that can interact with the main projection screen.
The furniture for these rooms includes trapezoid tables that can be arranged in a variety of configurations, wheeled chairs, and a podium that can be moved into the center of the classroom. The intent for this space is for students to engage in high levels of critical thinking in collaborative groups, guided by the instructor.
These rooms are open to any department or discipline. If you would like to use these spaces to help your students engage in meaningful collaborative activities in your courses, contact Dave Fischer at fischer@canisius.edu to request an assignment to one of these classroom spaces. Please specify which room you are requesting.
Not all requests can be honored, but best efforts will be made to honor your request. NOTE: any faculty assigned to SC 1053 will be required to participate in training with the Media Center, giving instructors access to the maximum features available in the space.
Submitted by: Pat Coward, PhD, director, Center for Teaching Excellence
GrifFit Wellness Program Evaluation Survey
May 16, 2012
Independent Health is asking employees to participate in an evaluation survey to provide feedback on the GrifFit Wellness Program. The survey takes less than 5 minutes. Click on the link below to begin the survey. Your feedback is very important to the college and Independent Health.
http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB22FK2Q959ZU/
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, associate, human resources
Items to be Recycled
May 16, 2012
Canisius College recycles non-alkaline batteries and almost anything with an electrical cord. Some of these items include, but are not limited to, TVs, old computers, monitors, scanners and old typewriters.
How is recycling accomplished?
BATTERIES:
Drop the batteries off at HO-209 daily, between 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Large sizes or quantities can be picked up by facilities management. Please submit a work order for this type of request.
ELECTRONICS:
For specific information call the ITS Help Desk at Ext. 8340 or call Mark Hammersmith directly at Ext. 8347.
Submitted by: Dave Teloh, safety director, human resources
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