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Ignatian Scholarship Day Today (April 23)

Come celebrate the academic accomplishments of our undergraduate and graduate students at the annual Ignatian Scholarship Day today (April 23) from 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.  There will be over 300 students presenting posters, papers, artistic and musical performances, multimedia presentations, club exhibits and demonstrations, as well as a concert featuring the Canisius Concert Band and the Canisius Jazz Ensemble at 7 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.

For the complete schedule of all the events, visit the Ignatian Scholarship Day Web site here and download the complete program booklet or search the Web site for specific items (e.g. to see when the majors in a particular discipline are presenting, or the posters in a certain department, etc.)

This is a tremendous opportunity to witness the outstanding work of so many of our students.  Come and enjoy all of it!

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

Spring 2010 Celebration of Service Friday (April 30)

The college community is invited to attend the Spring 2010 Celebration of Service ceremony on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 3 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.  This will also be the only on-campus event recognizing Father Cooke’s retirement.

The college takes pride in the commitment of its faculty, administration and staff and will recognize those individuals who have reached 20, 25, 30, 35 or more years of service at the annual Celebration of Service ceremony.  Canisius is the excellent institution it is today because these colleagues have given of their time and talents over the years.  This event is a way to celebrate their success and achievements and to honor them as well those who will be retiring from the college this year.

Please click here (Adobe Acorbat PDF) to view the 2010 list of honorees.

Submitted by:  Deborah J. Siegrist, director, human resources

Softball Home Sunday (April 25)

Paige Freiberger

After playing eight consecutive games on the road, the Canisius softball team returns to the friendly confines of the Demske Sports Complex for a Sunday doubleheader against league foe Rider College.  Sunday’s twin bill is an early one with first pitch scheduled for 10 a.m.

The Griffs are 24-14 after sweeping St. Bonaventure Wednesday afternoon in Olean.  Canisius is also 6-2 in league play while Rider comes to WNY with a 4-2 MAAC record.

For more information go to www.gogriffs.com.

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