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Alumnus Establishes Travel Fund For Students

The Division of Student Affairs and the Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership are pleased to announce the creation of the David W. Rohde ’67 PhD Student Academic Conference Travel Fund.  The Rohde Fund will support the presentation of student research at academic conferences.

Rohde is currently the Ernestine Friedl Professor of Political Science at Duke University.  On September 16, he presented the Fitzpatrick Lecture entitled “The Search for Patterns in Congressional Elections.”  He asked that any speaking honorarium be used to assist Canisius College students.

“This is a very fitting tribute to Dr. Rohde because his career has emphasized the importance of student research,” said Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor, political science; director, William H. Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership.

Grants will cover 50 percent of travel and conference costs up to a maximum grant of $500.  Interested students should apply to Haselswerdt.  The request should include a brief description of the research that will be presented, a tentative budget, a letter from a faculty member attesting to the travel plans, and a commitment to write a one-page memo describing and evaluating the experience, as well as an agreement to provide a copy of the paper that was presented.

Submitted by:  Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor, political science; director, William H. Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership

End-of-Life Issues Topic Of Lecture

Thomas A. Raab ’73, MD, chair of the Department of Medicine at Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and board-certified internist with a subspecialty in infectious diseases, will present “Wishes Do Come True: End of Life Issues for Doctors and Patients” on Tuesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. in Grupp Fireside Lounge.  Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.  This lecture is sponsored by the Dr. George E. Schreiner ’43 Pre-Medical Center Distinguished Speaker Series.  All are welcome to attend.

Submitted by:  Lainey Pate, assistant director, events and stewardship, institutional advancement

Men’s Soccer Game Kicks Off Family Weekend

Regan Steele ’13

The Golden Griffin men’s soccer team plays host to Little Three rival St. Bonaventure Friday (October 1) at 7 p.m. on the Demske Sports Complex turf.  The game kicks off a full weekend of activities for Family Weekend.

In addition to the game, fans and families can enjoy plenty of pre-game entertainment, all at no charge, beginning at 5:30 p.m.  Included will be a bounce house, free hot dogs and hamburgers and plenty of games and prizes for Griff fans of all ages.

For additional information, contact Maggie Martini at Ext. 6707 or go to www.gogriffs.com.

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

Hockey Hosts Exhibition Contest Sunday (October 3)

The 2010-11 Golden Griffin hockey team begins play this Sunday (October 3) with a pre-season tilt against the York University Lions (Canada).  Game time is 3 p.m. at the Buffalo State Ice Arena.  Canisius returns 18 veterans including Atlantic Hockey Association Player of the Year Cory Conacher.

For ticket information, call Ext. 2885.

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