Alumni Weekend Tent Party
May 22, 2013
Come join alumni, family and friends for the party of the year – Alumni Weekend Tent Party on Friday, May 31 from 7:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. in the Bart Mitchell Quad.
Tickets are $35 per person and will increase to $40 after May 24. The event features music by The Soul Providers, buffet dinner and beverages. For more information or to make reservations contact the Office of Alumni Engagement at Ext. 2700.
Submitted by: Sharon Kasperczyk, program coordinator, alumni relations
All Invited to Retirement Reception
May 22, 2013
The campus community is invited to attend a reception honoring the retirement of Dr. Antone (Joe) Alber, dean, Wehle School of Business; Dr. Ellen Conley, vice president for student affairs; and Dr. Jerome Neuner, associate vice president for academic affairs.
Please stop by on Wednesday, June 12 from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in the Student Center Regis Room to wish them well, and to thank them for their leadership, service and commitment to Canisius.
Please email Lisa Fischer at fischer7@canisius.eduif you have any questions. Thank you.
Submitted by: Lisa Fischer, executive associate to the vice president, academic affairs
2013 Canisius College Boy’s Basketball Camp
May 22, 2013
Reserve your child’s spot at the Canisius College 2013 Boy’s Basketball Camp. Canisius College employees enjoy a $25 discount!
Summer Basketball Camp Session I will be held for boys (grades 1- 12) from Monday, June 24 – Thursday, June 27 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Little Griffs Group for boys ages 4 & 5 (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.)
Summer Basketball Camp Session II will be held from Monday, July 15 – Thursday, July 9 a.m. from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Early drop off will be at 8 a.m. and late pick-up at 5 p.m.
A camp brochure can be found HERE. For more information, please go to gogriffs.com and under camps, select Boy’s Basketball Camp. E-mail any questions to butler25@canisius.edu or call Angela Butler at 888-2971.
Submitted by: Angela Butler, administrative associate, athletics
The Search Committee for the new Vice President for Institutional Advancement is pleased to announce that Julie Snyder and Joe Brennan have been selected as the finalists for the position. They will visit Canisius in the coming weeks for a series of interviews with members of the campus community.
Staff and faculty are encouraged to participate in the process and attend an open session with the candidates at the following times and locations:
Julie Snyder – May 24 at 10:00 a.m. in the Regis Room (South)
Joe Brennan – June 6 at 10 a.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge
The job description and resumes for the candidates are available for review on Angel. A web-based evaluation form also will be posted there for you to submit feedback.
The Vice President for Institutional Advancement plays a pivotal role in the vitality of the college. Please consider adding your voice to the search.
Submitted by: President John Hurley and the Search Committee: Ellen Conley, Terri Mangione, Patrick Richey, Erica Sammarco, Timothy Wadkins, Richard Wall, Richard Shick and Deborah Winslow-Schaber.
Summer Hours Start Monday
May 15, 2013
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 20 through Friday, August 16. Adjustments in hours may be made where workloads require different operating hours.
Enjoy the summer!
Submitted by: Deborah J. Winslow-Schaber, director of human resources
Kudos to Our Canisius Employee Graduates!
May 15, 2013
Congratulations to the following Canisius employees, who are among the members of the Class of 2013:
- Sarah Graham, assistant director of advancement projects for institutional advancement – Master’s Degree in Communication and Leadership
- Amanda Snider – assistant director of academic special events for admissions – Master’s Degree in Communication and Leadership
- Sandra McKenna – academic program director, Office of Professional Studies – Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel Administration
Caption: (l-r) Sarah Graham, assistant director of advancement projects for institutional advancement and Amanda Snider, assistant director of academic special events for admissions. Missing from photo: Sandra McKenna, academic program director, Office of Professional Studies
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
Board of Trustees Highlights
May 15, 2013
The Board of Trustees met on Monday, May 6, 2013. To read highlights from the meeting, click here (Adobe Acrobat pdf).
Submitted by: Erica C. Sammarco, assistant to the president; secretary, Board of Trustees
Baseball Closes Out Regular Season Versus Fairfield
May 15, 2013
Your Golden Griffin baseball team closes out the regular season with a three-game set versus Fairfield. Canisius and the Stags are scheduled to play a doubleheader on Thursday at Noon and conclude play with a single nine inning game on Friday, also at Noon. Saturday will serve as the rain date should the three game series not conclude by Friday evening.
For additional information on Canisius baseball and the Griff’s chances for post-season play, visit gogriffs.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
Under the Dome to publish weekly
May 10, 2013
Beginning next week, Under the Dome will be published weekly, on Wednesdays, until the beginning of the Fall 2013 semester. The first weekly issue will be published on Wednesday, May 15. Daily issues will resume at the beginning of the Fall 2013 semester.
Please submit news items by 2 p.m. on the day prior to publication.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
Celebrate Commencement on Social Media
May 10, 2013
Commencement ceremonies are right around the corner for the Class of 2013 and Canisius invites you to join the excitement on social media!
Share your congratulatory messages, pictures and posts via #griffgrad on Twitter and Instagram. Then join the celebration at canisius.edu/commencement.
Congrats!
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
Extra! Extra! Canisius Magazine Now Online
May 10, 2013
Read the latest issue of Canisius Magazine, now online at canisius.edu/magazine.
In addition to all the regular features that appear in the print version, Canisius Magazine’s online version includes several “Web Extras:”
Watch excerpts from Canisius Magazine’s exclusive on-camera interview with Dave and Debbie Conacher, parents of Cory Conacher ’11, the college’s first alumnus to play in the NHL.
View the Video Institute’s full-length production of “Where the Crow Will Be Forever.” The 30-minute documentary explores the history of the Native American Crow tribe and life on its reservation.
Go backstage with a select group of Canisius students who played “roadies for a day” when Bon Jovi’s “Because You Can Tour” came to town.
Or check out the full collection of portraits from the Cura Personalis project.
See you online!
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
Discount Offered for Social Media Biz Summit
May 10, 2013
The Wehle School of Business is sponsoring the 2013 Social Media Biz Summit is planned for May 14 from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Faculty, staff and students can purchase discounted tickets for $40 (actual price is $199) by using the coupon code: FACULTYstudent (case sensitive). A Canisius ID will be needed with your ticket at the door.
This is a great opportunity for all who want to learn more about how businesses are using social media technology. Click here to register.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
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