by Public Relations | Jun 9, 2010 | Staff
Michael H. Secor, a New York State fire protection specialist, conducted an in-depth fire inspection of the campus from April 5 – 16, 2010. Secor returned on June 8, 2010 to re-inspect, checking remediation of violations previously noted. Canisius did well and will receive certificates of compliance for each campus building. Thank you to all who helped in the preparation.
Submitted by: Tom Ciminelli, fire marshall; Dave Teloh, safety director
by Public Relations | Jun 9, 2010 | Staff
Fire drills will be held on Friday, June 11 beginning at 10 a.m. The buildings to be included are Demerly Hall, Agassiz, Lyons Hall, Montante Cultural Center, Wehle Technology Building, Loyola Hall, Old Main, Churchill Academic Tower, Bagen Hall, Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library, Horan-O’Donnell, Palisano Pavilion, Christ the King Chapel, Health Science, Koessler Athletic Center, and the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center.
A drill usually lasts between 10 and 15 minutes. One person is allowed to stay in an office or unit to answer phones. If you have an event that would be severely disrupted by a drill, please contact Lt. Ron LaVigne in public safety at Ext. 2330 to discuss the situation.
Submitted by: Jerome L. Neuner, PhD, associate vice president, academic affairs
by Public Relations | Jun 9, 2010 | Staff
Canisius College Archives and Special Collections celebrates the legacy of Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. with a special exhibit entitled “He Came, He Saw, He Revitalized” now on display on the 2nd floor foyer of the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library.
The exhibit commemorates Father Cooke’s leadership and vision to transform Canisius from a local commuter college into a prominent residential comprehensive university. Currated by Archives Assistant Nancy Noel, the exhibit will remain on display throughout the summer, and can be viewed during normal library hours.
Submitted by: Kathleen DeLaney, archivist, archives & special collections
by Public Relations | Jun 9, 2010 | Staff
Time is running out to register for the Summer Institute for Catholic School Leaders on Tuesday, June 29 and Wednesday, June 30. The conference is jointly sponsored by the Department of Catholic Schools Diocese of Buffalo and Canisius College.
National speakers Lorraine A. Ozar, PhD and Michael J. Boyle, PhD, of the Center for Catholic School Effectiveness at Loyola, Chicago will lead the two day conference. All members of the Canisius community with an interest in school reform are welcome to attend.
Click here for the schedule of events and registration information.
Submitted by: Elizabeth Brandjes, director, Office of Educational Partnerships
by Public Relations | Jun 2, 2010 | Staff
To: The Canisius College Community
From: Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J.
Now that our 2010 commencement exercises are completed, we are beginning the process of planning for 2011 commencement. I would like to ask for your help in nominating deserving candidates for honorary degrees for the 2011 Commencement. I have listed the general guidelines below for your information. Please provide background information on your nominees to help the Board of Trustees with the selection process.
Honorary degrees are intended to recognize people who have made significant contributions to society and whom the college wishes to incorporate as members of the Canisius academic family. The following criteria have been adopted by the Board of Trustees:
- The honorary degrees awarded are usually a Doctor of Humane Letters or a Doctor of Laws.
- Such awards are made for special distinguished achievement in the arts, sciences, professions, business, commerce, education, and other significant fields of human endeavor. We are open to international, national and local nominees.
- The achievements recognized should generally be such as to improve human society and inspire others to work towards similar achievements.
- Individuals so honored should be of good moral character, who will reflect credit upon Canisius College as a Catholic and Jesuit institution.
- It is customary to award approximately three or four honorary degrees each year, including the commencement speakers.
- Insofar as possible, the slate of awardees each year should reflect a balance among different fields of endeavor and the various segments of American society, including gender.
- These criteria are meant to be guidelines and suggestions rather than binding criteria. It remains in the power of the Trustees of Canisius College to award honorary degrees according to their best judgment. Final approval of all academic degrees, both earned and honorary, rests with the Board of Trustees.
We would like to receive nominations for the 2011 commencement speakers for the undergraduate and graduate ceremonies. The following guidelines apply to the commencement speakers:
- If possible, the speaker should have some connection with Canisius College, higher education or the local Western New York community.
- The speaker should be a competent public speaker.
- The speaker will not be a candidate for public office in the year in which the commencement takes place.
- All other things being equal, preference will be given to graduates of Canisius College who have distinguished themselves in their career and have been a credit to alma mater.
Suggestions for the above candidates should be submitted in writing to the President’s Office by July 30, 2010 or you may nominate by E-mail at montarol@canisius.edu. Thank you for your cooperation.
Submitted by: Office of the President
