Summer office hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with one-half hour for lunch, will be in effect from Monday, May 24 through Friday, August 20. Adjustments in hours may be made where workloads require different operating hours.
Submitted by: Human Resources
Scott A. Chadwick, PhD, vice president for academic affairs at Canisius College, announces the appointment of Michael J. Pardales, PhD, as dean of the School of Education and Human Services, following a national search. Pardales replaces Margaret C. McCarthy, PhD, who stepped down from the position to return to the faculty of the college’s Department of Graduate Education and Leadership. Pardales will assume the position of dean on July 1, 2010.
Previously, Pardales was associate professor and chair of the Department of Education, School of Education and Human Services, at the University of Michigan-Flint. He also served as director of Graduate Education Programs from 2008-2009 and assistant chair of the Department of Education in 2006.
“Michael brings to Canisius a dedication to our core mission and a robust balance among student-focused teaching, applied research and a willingness to partner with others in the Western New York community of education,” said Chadwick. “His energy and excitement toward the revitalization of urban education is a perfect fit with the passion of our faculty and students.”
To read more about Pardales, click here.
Submitted by: Public Relations
The Undergraduate Student Association will sponsor a reception in the Patrick Lee Center after Friday’s (May 21) Baccalaureate Mass. The Mass begins at 5 p.m. in the Koessler Athletic Center. The students would be honored to have all faculty, staff, and administrators come and socialize with them and their families, and to share some light refreshments. This will be an excellent time to meet the families of our graduates and to wish everyone well. Please join us!
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki S.J., director, campus ministry
The Canisius College Women’s Business Center (WBC) will hold its bi-monthly Health and Wellness Roundtable tomorrow (May 20) from 8 – 10 a.m., in Demerly Hall at 2365 Main Street. All are welcome to attend.
Dennis Koch, PhD, director of Health and Human Performance, has prepared a special health and wellness program together with graduate students Kristin Juengens, Arthur Sherry, John Tangeman, Jaclyn DiaPaul, Julianne Kropczynski, Shana Coffey and Kassi Lippke.
The group will facilitate discussion of the importance of managing your health. Presentation topics include stress management, body composition/diet, exercise, and blood pressure and cholesterol. You will not only understand these topics but also use goal setting and problem-solving techniques to achieve those goals. There will also be an optional opportunity to get specific body measurements.
RSVP is not necessary but is appreciated to the WBC at Ext. 8280.
Submitted by: Maggie Burkard, program coordinator, Women’s Business Center
Microsoft Outlook demonstrations are scheduled each week from May 20 until June 30. If you want to register for one of the sessions to learn more how to use Outlook to manage your Email, calendars and contacts, click here to sign up.
Submitted by: Joseph F. Rizzo, academic technology specialist, FacTS/ITS
