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Check Yo’ Nutz Campaign Launches

by | Apr 1, 2010 | Staff


Sammy the Squirrel is greeted by fellow mascots from the Buffalo Bisons and 97 Rock.

Canisius College and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) announced the launch of “Check Yo Nutz,” the first comprehensive testicular cancer awareness campaign on a Western New York college campus during a press conference at RPCI on Wednesday, March 31. Canisius students, faculty and staff, and RPCI doctors and staff attended the announcement. The campaign was designed by Canisius students enrolled in classes taught by Melissa B. Wanzer, EdD, professor of communication studies, and Catherine Foster, PhD, assistant professor of communication studies.

To read more about “Check Yo’ Nutz,” click here.


Sammy the Squirrel meets (from left to right), Donald L. Trump, MD, president and CEO of Roswell Park Cancer Institute; David Jackson ’09; Sara LaBelle ’10; and John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations.

Submitted by: Public Relations

Nine Home Athletics Events Scheduled For Easter Break

by | Apr 1, 2010 | Staff

Canisius’ spring student-athletes will be a busy bunch during break as nine home events are on the early April schedule.  Women’s lacrosse will be home four times over an eight-day period, while the softball team will be home on three dates, including a make-up of a postponed contest versus UB.  Men’s lacrosse and baseball will also host events.

The Easter Break schedule is as follows. All games are at the Demske Sports Complex and are free of charge except for the men’s lacrosse contest.

April 3 – Women’s Lacrosse vs. Lehigh – Noon
April 5 – Women’s Lacrosse vs. Ohio State – Noon
April 5 – Softball vs. Robert Morris – 3 p.m.
April 7 – Baseball vs. Bucknell – 1 p.m.
April 8 – Softball vs. U/Buffalo – 3 p.m.
April 9 – Women’s Lacrosse vs. Fairfield – 7 p.m.
April 10 – Men’s Lacrosse vs. Marist – 11 a.m.
April 10 – Softball vs. Siena – 2 p.m.
April 11 – Women’s Lacrosse vs. Marist – 1 p.m.

For additional information go to www.gogriffs.com.

Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics

Nike Tent Sale April 14

by | Apr 1, 2010 | Staff

Be sure to keep a little extra cash set aside after Easter to spend at the annual Canisius College Athletics Nike Tent Sale.  This year’s event will take place in the cafeteria on Wednesday, April 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.  Hooded sweatshirts, shorts, running gear, sneakers and much more will be available at unbelievable prices.  Generic Nike apparel as well as officially licensed Golden Griffin items will be slashed by 40-60 percent.

For more information, call Ext. 2977 or visit www.gogriffs.com.

Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics