by Public Relations | Feb 17, 2010 | Staff
Today (February 17) is Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. For Catholic Christians, Lent is our annual 40-day season of renewal leading up to Easter. It is a time to slow down and get in touch with the Spirit, and is a time for prayer, fasting, good works and almsgiving.
The liturgical schedule for Ash Wednesday consists of Masses at 8 a.m., 12:05 p.m., 1 p.m., 5:10 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. with ashes being distributed at each Mass. There will be music at the 12:05 p.m., 1 p.m., 5:10 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. Masses.
Information about the various campus ministry programs and schedules during Lent can be found here. Information about a three minute a day on-line Ignatian retreat from Loyola Press can be found here. For information about participating in a Lenten “Carbon Fast,” click here.
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki, S.J., director, campus ministry
by Public Relations | Feb 17, 2010 | Staff
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death in young athletes and Americans in general with more than 250,000 cardiac related deaths per year. When someone experiences SCA, the time for response is short, and immediate access to an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) is critical. Survival rates increase by as much as 80 percent when AED’s are accessible.
To summon an AED on campus, dial 711. Five AEDs are located in the Koessler Athletic Center (three of which are portable and travel to athletic venues), one in Student Health, one in Demerly Hall in the sports medicine and health office, and two in the Office of Public Safety (one is mobile, in the supervisor’s car).
Submitted by: David W. Teloh, safety director, human resources
by Public Relations | Feb 17, 2010 | Staff
The move to Microsoft Outlook is progressing and demonstrations are currently being held. If you’re moving to Outlook soon or have been moved and have questions, then these demonstrations are for you. All workshops are being held in Churchill Tower Room 001 and space is limited. To sign up for a date and time, click here.
Submitted by: Joseph F. Rizzo, academic technology specialist, ITS/FacTS Center
by Public Relations | Feb 17, 2010 | Staff
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| (left to right) Dean Becker, mechanical trades manager, facilities management, and Paul Gersitz ’64, on location in New Orleans May 2009 |
Campus ministry’s Alumni, Faculty and Staff Service and Immersion Program will take place from May 24-30, 2010 and is open to Canisius College alumni, faculty/staff and their families. This year, the program will team-up with Catholic Charities Operation Helping Hands-a program of the Archdiocese of New Orleans and the Jesuits of the New Orleans Province of the Society of Jesus to assist with rebuilding homes. No experience is required. Participants will also prepare and serve a meal to the homeless in downtown New Orleans.
Why New Orleans; why now? It has become a forgotten place and while much progress has been made and vast improvement seen in the quality of life, there is still much to be done. This service and immersion program helps participants live out the Jesuit tradition of “being women and men with and for others.” It is a service, immersion and cultural program, and the week provides spiritual awakening and renewal.
For program details including a photo essay of last year’s trip, click here.
Submitted by: Joe Van Volkenburg, assistant to the director, campus ministry
by Public Relations | Feb 17, 2010 | Staff
An AT&T representative will be on campus Thursday, February 18 from 11:30 a.m – 1:30 p.m. outside the cafeteria on the first floor of the student center. Canisius employees are offered a 20 percent discount on qualified monthly charges and discounts on select wireless devices. Existing AT&T customers may also qualify for this discount. The representative is also scheduled to be on campus March 18.
Submitted by: Chris Ludwig, telecommunications administrator, ITS
