Which Canisius alumna made history in May 2011 when she became the first African American woman to be named executive sports editor at a metropolitan daily newspaper?
a. Cindy Odem ’90
b. Lisa Wilson ’91
c. Lenora Foote-Beavers ’92
d. Detra Trueheart ’99
Submit your answer on the college’s Facebook page.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
Today, March 1st, is the last day students can submit their Ignatian Scholarship Day applications online at https://apps.canisius.edu/ignatian. Faculty and staff mentors will receive an email once the student has submitted their application to review and make edits. Mentors can access their list of student submissions at https://apps.canisius.edu/ignatianfac.
Mentors will be able to edit until March 5th. Once the application has been endorsed by the mentor, both the student and mentor will receive an email regarding approval for the application. Contact will continue until the day of the event through email.
If you have any questions, please contact Amanda Snider at x2123 or snidera@canisius.edu or Kathy Peter at x2121.
Submitted by: Amanda Snider, assistant director of academic special events, academic affairs
I would like to inform that the Canisius College Bookstore is offering in-store a 2 –Day Sale on February 28 and March 1. The event will take place at the Bookstore in the Richard E. Winter Student Center. This is a perfect time to buy gifts for family and friends. Please set aside time for this offer! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about the event.
2-DAY SALE ON FEBRUARY 28 AND MARCH 1, 2013
•20% Off All Hooded Sweatshirts – includes all emblematic men’s, women’s and children’s hoodies.
•20% Off All Sweatpants – includes all emblematic men’s, women’s and children’s sweatpants.
•20% Off All Backpacks – includes all emblematic and non-emblematic backpacks.
•Buy One, Get 50% Off All Legwear – includes non-emblematic leggings, non-emblematic socks, tights, leg warmers and jeggings.
•Clearance Merchandise – additional 20 percent off all clearance merchandise in ALL GM categories including, apparel, gifts, school supplies, computer products and general books.
Submitted by: Bhagbat Karki, bookstore manager
The 2012-13 men’s basketball regular season comes to a close Saturday afternoon when the Griffs host Rider at 2 pm in the Koessler Athletic Center. Following the game, the Griffs seniors will be saluted for their efforts and accomplishments during the past four years.
In addition it is Auction Direct USA and Canisius Bookstore Fan Appreciation Day. We are giving away a Kindle Fire, travel bags and plenty of gift certificates.
The Griffs entered the final weekend of play tied with Rider for third in the conference standings.
For additional information, visit www.gogriffs.com. For tickets, call 716-888-2885.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director – external affairs, athletics
The second in a series of four Town Hall Meetings for faculty and staff will be held on Wednesday, March 6 from 12 noon – 1:00 p.m. in the Regis Room – North.
The meeting will focus on the status of the Strategic Assessment and the current budget situation. The President and Vice Presidents also will respond to questions and comments that some of you have submitted through the Angel drop boxes and discuss recent communications about the budget expense freeze and the new budget development process.
The turnout for the first Town Hall meeting was excellent and a number of important questions and ideas were exchanged. Please consider attending.
Future Town Halls have been scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at 2:30 p.m. and Thursday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m., both in Regis North
If you have any questions, please contact the President’s Office for more information.
Thank you.
Submitted by: Office of the President
