by Public Relations | Oct 26, 2011 | Faculty, Staff
Video and audio files are now available from the presentation by Ologie, which took place yesterday (October 25) in the Montante Cultural Center. To download the files, click here to access the Canisius iTunesU site.
Those who attended the presentation or have watched the presentation video files are asked to fill out a quick survey here.
Two other national agencies, Mindpower (November 1 at 2 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center) and 160over90 (November 2 at 2 p.m. in the Regis Room) will also make presentations in the coming days. An agency will be selected from this process to partner with Canisius to aid in the development of an integrated marketing and branding campaign designed to enhance and extend the visibility and reputation of the college.
Submitted by: Robert Hill, director, marketing
by Public Relations | Oct 26, 2011 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
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| Kate Sloane ‘12 |
The Golden Griffin women’s soccer team will wrap up its regular season this weekend with a pair of crucial home games. Canisius meets Fairfield Friday (October 28) at 7 p.m. before hosting Iona at 1 p.m. on Sunday (October 30).
Friday’s game is designated as Breast Cancer Awareness night. The Golden Griffins will auction off their game worn pink uniforms to the highest bidders following the game. The event will also feature a raffle and bake sale. All proceeds raised will be donated towards breast cancer awareness. Sunday’s game will be the final home game for six Golden Griffin seniors.
Canisius heads into the final weekend of conference play tied with Fairfield for the fourth and final playoff spot. Iona currently sits in third place two points ahead of the Griffs.
For more information, go to www.gogriffs.com. To view the league standings, click on MAACSports.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
by Public Relations | Oct 26, 2011 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Sigma Delta Pi celebrates El Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Friday (October 28) from 7 – 9 p.m. at the Montante Cultural Center. The event is free and open to the public.
Enjoy a night of food, fun, music and Mexican culture and sample authentic Mexican food from area restaurants. Handmade crafts from Michoacan, Mexico will also be sold. Students should note that attending this event fulfills a cultural requirement.
For more information, please contact Holly Brown brownh@canisius.edu or Theresa Ansbrow ansbrowt@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Deanna N. Pavone, administrative associate, modern languages, literatures & cultures
by Public Relations | Oct 26, 2011 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
The Canisius College Video Institute premieres its latest documentary, “Immersion: El Salvador” on Saturday (October 29 )at 7:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Salvadoran singer and songwriter Guillermo Cuéllar will perform in concert following the documentary. The event is free and open to the public, with a sampling of El Salvadoran hors d’oeuvres at 7 p.m. and a dessert reception following the program.
“Immersion: El Salvador” follows a group of Canisius students as they travel to El Salvador with the college’s Institute for the Global Study of Religion (IGSOR). The film documents the students’ journey of self-awareness and enlightenment as they explore faith, religion, culture and justice in the Central American country. The documentary also highlights student interactions with the Salvadoran people, struggles of the poverty-stricken, evangelical Christianity, and the inspiring story of Arch Bishop Oscar Romero. Cuéllar’s music is featured in the film.
To read more about this event, click here.
View a trailer of the documentary below.
Submitted by: Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, professor/chair, communication studies
by Public Relations | Oct 26, 2011 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Once again, students in WST 201 will be hosting the Annual Women’s Fair from October 31 – November 4 in the Bouwhuis Library. The focus for this year’s fair is on human trafficking and its many facets. Students have been working with the International Institute to raise awareness about this often little known global as well as local issue. Please stop by the Library to learn more about human trafficking and to support the students’ efforts.
Submitted by: Johanna Fisher, adjunct professor, English/women’s studies
