“Check Yo Nutz” Campaign Awareness Events Begin Today

by Public Relations | Apr 21, 2010 | Staff

The campus events to support the “Check Yo Nutz” testicular cancer awareness campaign, created by Canisius students, begin today. The campaign promotes testicular self-examination for men ages 15 – 40, through clear, informative, accurate, relatable and humorous messages.

Sammy the Squirrel, the campaign’s mascot, will be on hand in Bart Mitchell Quad today from 11 am – 2 pm to hand out information about testicular cancer.

Additional upcoming events include:

“Dodge These Balls, Not Yours” on Tuesday, April 27 from 6 – 10 p.m. in the Koessler Athletic Center. Students, faculty and staff are invited to compete in a dodgeball tournament to support the campaign.

“The Check Now Luau” on Friday, April 30 from 6 – 11 p.m. in the Koessler Athletic Center. Students, faculty and staff are invited to dance to a luau theme. This event is sponsored by Main Urology Associates, P.C.

For more information about the campaign, campus events and donation information, visit www.checkyonutz.org or contact the Canisius College Public Relations Office at 716-888-2790. Inquiries regarding testicular cancer may be directed to 1-877-ASK-RPCI (1-877-275-7724).

Submitted by:  Public Relations

CanDo Seminar Tomorrow (April 22)

by Public Relations | Apr 21, 2010 | Staff

The CanDo Seminar takes place tomorrow (April 22) at 7 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.  This is a motivational, thought provoking and entertaining seminar designed to help you create sustainable change.  It will feature Seth Godin, a best-selling author who has changed the way people think about marketing, change and work, and Linda Eaton, founding partner of the Galileo Initiative who will talk about how to connect life-changing concepts to everyday experience.

The Canisius community is encouraged to come to the event as the first 250 people who arrive receive Seth’s book Linchpin.  Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and tickets for students, faculty and administration can be purchased for $2 in Old Main, at the Office of Campus Ministry, and the Office of Residence Life.

Come to the event and encourage your students to come and learn how to be unique and indispensable.

Submitted by:  Rose Marie Castner, coordinator of academic affairs special events, academic affairs