by Public Relations | Aug 25, 2010 | Staff
Once again, Fridays will be designated Blue and Gold Days. With an eye on enhancing school spirit, students, faculty and staff are encouraged to wear something blue and gold starting Friday, August 27 and continuing every subsequent Friday.
To help support this initiative, the college bookstore will offer a 20 percent discount every Friday to students, faculty and staff toward the purchase of any blue and gold item, including clothing. Tim Hortons and Chartwells will also be offering specials on Fridays to demonstrate their support.
Go Griffs!!!
Submitted by: Ellen O. Conley, PhD, vice president, student affairs
by Public Relations | Aug 25, 2010 | Staff
The Print Shop announces that printing prices for the fall semester are reduced by 50 percent.
For example, black and white copies will start at $.02 (the old price was $.04 and color copies will be start at $.25 (the old price was $.50). Bring in black & white copies, color copies, brochures, classroom handouts, reports, flyers, posters, and banners. The price reduction includes all printing completed after August 1, 2010. It does not include printing, bindery, business cards, letterhead, and envelopes by out-side vendors.
For details or more information, call Ext. 2135
Submitted by: Margaret M. Kraatz, coordinator, Print Shop
by Public Relations | Aug 25, 2010 | Staff
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| Renovations of the dining hall move forward |
Current and new Golden Griffin basketball season ticket holders are eligible to win a pair of Sabres tickets and dinner with either Coach Tom Parrotta or Coach Terry Zeh. To qualify, either renew or purchase a 2010-11 season tickets by September 1. Winners will be drawn on September 2 and announced on September 3 at www.gogriffs.com. Basketball season tickets are only $150 apiece.
This year’s men’s schedule includes home games with St. Bonaventure University, University at Buffalo, Niagara University, Northwestern State (LA) University and the remainder of the MAAC opponents.
To purchase season tickets, call Ext. 2885.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
by Public Relations | Aug 25, 2010 | Staff
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| Coach Jim Wendling begins his third season at the helm of the Griffs |
The opening event of the Canisius College Athletic season is scheduled for Friday (August 27) at 7 p.m when the women’s soccer team hosts St. Francis, PA.
Last week, junior midfielder Kelly Reinwald was selected to the MAAC’s preseason all-conference team. The Griffs return 17 letterwinners and eight starters from a team that finished 13-4-3 in 2009, their best record in program history. There is no admission charge at the Demske Sports Complex.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
by Public Relations | Aug 25, 2010 | Staff
The Canisius College Chorale invites students, faculty and staff to join its ranks for the upcoming season of concerts. The group’s first rehearsal will be on Monday, August 30 at 6:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Rehearsals will continue each Monday evening at the same time. Auditions are not necessary for membership and everyone is welcome. The course numbers for Chorale are FAM 181 (CRN: 30743) for 1 credit and FAM 171 (CRN: 30736) for 0 credit.
The Chorale ended a very successful Spring season that included performances throughout Western New York. Its acclaimed “Sacred Spaces” series brought hosts of eager listeners to a number of the region’s most beautiful and historic churches. And the choir’s annual Spring Concert drew a capacity audience to the college’s Montante Cultural Center again this year. The coming season’s activities include performances in some of the region’s finest concert venues. Consider membership in the Canisius Chorale!
For more information, call Ext. 2536, 838-4252 or E-mail the Chorale at scintaf@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Frank Scinta, adjunct professor, fine arts
