A memorial service for Kimberly A. Leavitt-Noble, PhD, assistant professor of education who passed away last February, will be held Thursday, April 19, at 5 p.m. in Christ the King chapel. All are invited to attend. A reception will follow.
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki, S.J., director, campus ministry
All are welcome to attend a presentation entitled, “Behind the Swoosh: Sweatshops and Social Justice” from anti-Nike Sweatshop activist, Jim Keady, tonight (April 18) at 7 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel. Keady is the founder and director of Educating for Justice, a non-for-profit organization fighting for living wages and fair working conditions for Nike factory workers in Indonesia. After spending a year living with Nike factory workers in an Indonesian slum on $1.25 a day, a typical wage for factory workers, Keady made it his life’s mission to end sweatshop labor in Nike factories. Nike is the world’s leading company in athletic apparel and commits countless injustices in the factories across the world every day.
Jim Keady’s lecture is sponsored by the College Democrats and the Office of Campus Ministry.
Submitted by: Rev. John Bucki, S.J., director, campus ministry
The annual Battle of the Bridge competition resumes tonight (April 18) when the Golden Griffin women’s lacrosse team faces a must-win situation against MAAC rival Niagara. Game time at the Demske Sports Complex is slated for 7 p.m.
The Griffs are facing a crucial game versus the Purple Eagles, needing a victory to stay in the hunt for a MAAC Tourney playoff berth. Canisius is the defending champ and will host the event April 27 and 29 at the Demske Sports Complex.
The Griffs trail in the annual Battle of the Bridge competition, but can still win the Cup depending on the spring performances of lacrosse, softball, golf and baseball.
For additional information on the game or the Battle of the Bridge, visit gogriffs.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
The Canisius College Jazz Ensemble and Concert Band perform their end of the year concert on Friday, April 20 at 7 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center as part of Ignatian Scholarship Day. The Jazz Ensemble, directed by Dave Schiavone, will perform works by Herbie Hancock, Victor Lopez, Charlie Parker and others. Their performance will be followed by the Concert Band, featuring Paul D. Biddle as director, with guest conductor John Maguda. This performance includes works by de Meij, Swearingen, Reed and a work for solo clarinet and wind ensemble by James Barnes with clarinetist Hanna Ball ’12. This concert is free and open to the public. Visit the website or call the fine arts/music office at Ext. 2536 for more information.
Submitted by: Ellen Barnum, assistant director, ArtsCanisius
The fine arts department and ArtsCanisius present three performances this Saturday, Sunday and Monday (April 21-23). The first concert is an ArtsCanisius Special Event recital of piano music performed by 18 year old pianist Yen Yu Chen, a prize-winner of the 2010 New York International Piano Competition. The concert is Saturday, April 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center and features works by Beethoven, Chopin, Prokofiev, Scarlatti, Schumann and Stravinsky.
The performance on Sunday, April 22 is at 3 p.m. is in Christ the King Chapel. It is a Junior Recital given by soprano Miranda Lombardo as partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Music. Lastly, the final Meet-the-Faculty recital of the year is Monday, April 23 at noon in the Montante Cultural Center and features Leslie Salathé, viola and guest pianist Alfred Frenning. All events are free and open to the public. Visit the website or call the fine arts/music office at Ext. 2536 for more information.
Submitted by: Ellen Barnum, assistant director, ArtsCanisius
