by Public Relations | Nov 4, 2009 | Staff
“Freedom Without Walls” events continue today with a lecture and a film, and an exhibition on display.
John Occhipinti, professor of political science and director of the European Studies Program at Canisius College, will discuss “What Belongs Together is Now Growing Together: German Unity in the Context of European Integration” at 3:45 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
“Jan and Jana,” a 1992 film which depicts the tumultuous love affair between two teenage inmates at a German Democratic Republic center for juvenile delinquents, will be shown at 7 p.m. in Lyons Hall Room 418.
The poster exhibition on the history of the German Democratic Republic from its beginning to its merger with the Federal Republic of Germany is now on display in the hallway between Old Main and the Library.
“Freedom Without Walls” commemorates the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the demise of communism. To learn more about this week’s events, click here.
Submitted by: Peter Böhm, associate professor, modern languages
by Public Relations | Nov 4, 2009 | Staff
Canisius College will present “Boxcar” (“Vagón”), a Spanish language play, tonight (November 4) at 7 p.m. in the Marie Maday Theater in Lyons Hall. There will be a panel discussion and light refreshments immediately following the performance. It is free and open to the public, and no ticket is needed; however, seating is limited with doors opening at 6:30 p.m.
This play is being presented by Academic Talent Search Program at Canisius, Canisius’ Opportunity Programs for Education (COPE) Office, the Latin American Students and Friends (LASAF) club and the Office of Multicultural Programs at Canisius.
To read more about “Boxcar” (“Vagón”), click here.
Submitted by: Vicki Edgerton, administrative associate, multicultural programs
by Public Relations | Nov 4, 2009 | Staff
Persis Parshall Vehar, Canisius College Composer-in-Residence, will present a lecture entitled “The Making of an Opera, Part I” on Thursday, November 5 at 2:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Admission is free.
From the initial suggestion through the “developmental premiere,” Vehar takes the audience through the steps involved in producing her 5th opera, Eleanor Roosevelt. Scenes from the first performance by the Lake George Opera at Saratoga at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center will be shown during the lecture The approach to this new work of art includes research, visiting historical sites, and how librettist Gabrielle Vehar’s adapted Rhoda Lerman’s play, Eleanor: Her Secret Journey into a full-length opera.
Submitted by: Ellen Barnum, music events coordinator, ArtsCanisius
by Public Relations | Nov 4, 2009 | Staff
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Coming off a split with league favorite Air Force, Canisius plays a home and home series with preseason Number Two selection Mercyhurst this weekend. The Griffs travel to Erie on Friday for a 7 p.m. game, before returning home for a 7 p.m. contest at the Buffalo State Ice Arena on Saturday night.
And don’t forget to add December 20 to your family calendar. The Griffs host Colgate that day for the annual Anderson’s Family Skate Night. Game time versus the Red Raiders is slated for 5:05 p.m. with ice cream and a free family skate to begin at approximately 7:15 p.m. Free tickets for all faculty-staff and their families……and there’s probably a pretty good chance that the guy in the red suit will make an appearance that day.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
by Public Relations | Nov 4, 2009 | Staff
Hoops season is almost here and you can get a glimpse of this year’s Golden Griffin men’s basketball team this Sunday afternoon. It’s a “bye” week in the NFL for the Bills, so no reason not to stop by the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC) and watch the Griffs scrimmage and select your seat (whether it’s a full or patial season ticket). The ticket window opens at Noon with the free scrimmage set to begin at 1:30 p.m. The cheerleaders and dancers will be in attendance along with C-Block, so stop by the KAC and enjoy a little bit of basketball before the “real” season gets underway next week.
The women’s home opener is November 17 at 7 p.m. vs. St. Bonaventure. The men’s home opener is November 28 at 3:15 pm vs. Howard (women host Binghamton that afternoon at 1 p.m.).
For ticket information, call Ext. 2885.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
