On Friday, July 1, offices will be allowed to close at 3:00 p.m. In a small number of offices there may be extraordinary needs which require longer hours. Please check with your supervisor if there are any questions. Enjoy the July 4th holiday!
Submitted by: Deborah J. Winslow-Schaber, director, human resources
The tenth annual Campus Ministry summer picnic will take place outside of (and also inside of) Palisano Pavilion on Wednesday, July 6, from 6 – 8 p.m. The Summer Campus Ministry staff would love to see everyone! There will be hamburgers, hot dogs, baked beans, salads, veggie burgers, watermelon, soda pop, dessert, etc. All are welcome! RSVP to Campus Ministry: 716-888-2420 or campmin@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki SJ, director, campus ministry
Join Michael Noonan, PhD and the ABEC Program for a special 3-day event open to all members of the Canisius community (faculty, staff, students, and friends). Noonan will observe humpback whales on a half-day offshore excursion. He will also explore New England wetlands ecology and seashore estuaries by canoe and kayak. Itinerary as follows: Friday, September 2, 2011 12 p.m Depart Canisius by motor coach to Rockport, Massachusetts (arrive approximately 9 p.m.) Saturday, September 3, 2011 9 a.m -12 p.m. Seaside kayaking (Rockport, MA) 2 – 5 p.m. Wetlands canoeing (Ipswitch Wildlife Sanctuary) 7 – 8 p.m. Seaside sunset hike (Halibut Point) Sunday, September 4, 2011 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Whale watch (Stellwagen Bank) 2 – 6 p.m. Parker River National Wildlife Refuge bird watching (Plum Island, MA) Monday, September 5, 2011 9 a.m. -12 p.m. New England Aquarium (Boston, MA) 12 – 9 p.m. Return drive by motor coach to Canisius Cost per person is $475 (based on double occupancy) and is all inclusive except food. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, email Tiffany Fuzak at fuzakt@canisius.edu. Deadline to sign up is July 15, 2011.
Submitted by:Michael Noonan, PhD, professor; animal behavior, ecology & conservation
The IRS has issued an increase in the mileage reimbursement rate due to the high prices of gasoline. As of July 1, 2011 the new reimbursement rate is 55.5 cents per mile. This is up from 51 cents per mile issued January 1, 2011.
Submitted by: Maryann Wayne, executive associate, business & finance
The annual, “Statistical Year in Review” is now available on the Institutional Research website. The document contains data related to students and credit hour generation.
Submitted by: Pat Mizak, PhD, director, institutional research
