by Public Relations | Mar 31, 2010 | Staff
The Justice in Action (JIA) working group will present a lecture on refugee resettlement in Buffalo on April 13, 2010 from 3:30 – 5 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. Representatives from Catholic Charities, The International Institute, Vive La Casa, and Journey’s End Refugee Services will speak. Refugee speakers from countries such as Burma, Bhutan, Vietnam, Napal, Iraq, Congo, Cuba and others will also share experiences of leaving their homeland and resettling in Buffalo.
JIA encourages greater awareness and understanding of the situation of immigrants and refugees who have come to our city to begin a new life. What is the reality? What part can we play in this reality? Why do people leave their homelands to come to ours? JIA is comprised of students, faculty, staff and administration who work to coordinate, publicize, and develop initiatives that educate and promote awareness about justice issues.
This event is open to all on the campus as well as those interested from the Buffalo community. For further information, please contact Sr. Pat Brady at Ext. 2177 or bradyp@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Donna Ortolani, executive associate to the dean, School of Education and Human Services
by Public Relations | Mar 31, 2010 | Staff
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will host Frank Scarpinato, environmental education specialist with the Erie County Department of Environment and Planning, on Friday, April 16 at 2 p.m. in Horan-O’Donnell Room 107.
Scarpinato will explain what radon is, where it comes from, why it is dangerous, how to test for it, and where to get help mitigating high levels. This presentation is designed to inform the average citizen of the potentially life threatening hazard presented by radon gas, and is a must for all home owners and anyone who ever plans on buying a home. For more information, contact Timothy Gregg, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, at greggt@canisius.edu or Ext. 2259.
Submitted by: Timothy Gregg, assistant professor, chemistry and biochemistry
by Public Relations | Mar 30, 2010 | Staff
Canisius College and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) will hold a news conference on Wednesday, March 31 at 10 a.m. in the Gaylord Cary Meeting Room in the Research Studies Center at Roswell Park to launch the “Check Yo Nutz” testicular cancer awareness campaign. The campaign, the first of its kind in the region, promotes testicular self-examination for men ages 15-40 using informative, relatable and humorous messages.
The “Check Yo Nutz” campaign was originally developed by Canisius students in the spring 2009 course, Persuasion, instructed by Melissa B. Wanzer, EdD, professor of communication studies. Meagan Tremblay ’10, Elyse Krezmien ’09, Sara LaBelle ’10, Ja’Nay Carswell ’09 and David Jackson ’09 conducted research on testicular cancer and designed the campaign. Jackson also created the campaign logo featuring Sammy the Squirrel.
Sammy the Squirrel will make his debut at the news conference, and it is rumored that many of his local mascot buddies will also be there to support Sammy.
For more information contact the Canisius College Public Relations Office at Ext. 2790.
Submitted by: Public Relations
by Public Relations | Mar 30, 2010 | Staff
Information Technology Services (ITS) is helping to design the technology environment for learning spaces in Science Hall. To get more feedback on the evolving vision, ITS has established a blog here where the Canisius community may comment on several types of spaces that are being considered: typical classrooms, conference rooms, and a special feature classroom.
To gain access to the blog, log in with your usual username and password. Your comments will be attributed to you and shared with others.
Submitted by: Joel A. Cohen, PhD, associate vice president for library and information services
by Public Relations | Mar 30, 2010 | Staff
Coming off a three-game sweep of MAAC opponent Iona College, the Golden Griffin baseball team hosts LeMoyne today (March 30) at 3 p.m.
Canisius is 14-8 overall and sits atop the MAAC with a 3-0 mark. LeMoyne enters Tuesday’s non-conference game with a record of 12-12. The Dolphins have won seven of their past nine and own series wins over Southern Mississippi, Bucknell and Marshall.
The Griffs are led by Ian Choy’s .372 batting average. Shayne Willson (pictured, right) has a team-high 22 RBI’s and two saves as a relief pitcher.
For additional information, go to www.gogriffs.com
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
