by Public Relations | Jun 12, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
Canisius Enactus (formerly SIFE) finished among the top 16 teams in the U.S. at the Enactus USA National Exposition held in Kansas City, Missouri from May 21-23.
With 535 active Enactus teams in the U.S., the top 16 result ranks Canisius Enactus economic development programs among the top three percent of community teams nationwide. In addition, Canisius Enactus was selected as a Walmart Women’s Economic Empowerment Project Partnership Finalist and received an award of $1,000.
At each stage of competition, the team made a 17-minute multi-media presentation about their community development programs to a panel of business executives and fielded questions for five minutes. In addition, 19 team members who attended the national exposition attended a career fair hosted by Enactus and sponsored by Robert Half International Inc.
“I commend Canisius Enactus for its impressive achievement on the national level,” says Richard A. Wall, PhD, interim vice president for academic affairs. “In addition to being highly successful at competition, these students embody the Jesuit mission of the college with their community economic development projects.” Such projects include start-up assistance for a Bhutanese grocery store on Buffalo’s West Side and sewing lessons for more than 75 Bhutanese refugees.
The 2012-13 Canisius Enactus team of more than 40 members was represented at competition by the following 10 students:
• Kristin DeRose ’14
• Derrick Geschwender ’14
• Tony Mangiola ’13
• Jacquelyn Luisi ’14
• Timothy Mazurczak ’15
• Thomas Michalewski MBA’13
• Briana Miller ’13
• Ryan Zimmer ’15
“The Canisius Enactus team has demonstrated that with an entrepreneurial approach, dedication, hard work and strategic collaborations, economic development can take place at a grassroots level and change the lives of those in need in our community,” says Patricia Hutton, PhD, professor of economics, Tower Professor and Enactus faculty advisor. Canisius Enactus was founded by Hutton in 2004.
The success of Canisius Enactus economic development projects is due in part to the support and collaboration of many individuals and organizations. This includes:
• Members of its Business Advisory Board; especially Tracy Cooley, program director of Ahowi Focus Group, a non-profit organization for inner-city youth which Canisius Enactus collaborates with in its Youth Entrepreneurship Showcase (YES) program
• Rich Products Corporation, which provided advice and encouragement as well as a forum for the team to present and receive feedback prior to both the regional and national competitions.
• Catholic Charities Refugees Services, which provided classroom and work space for one of its programs
• Antone (Joe) Alber, PhD, dean of the Wehle School of Business, who has provided support and encouragement since the inception of Enactus
• The Tower Professorship, Canisius College Undergraduate Student Association, 43×79 Group, M&T Bank, Walmart, and AT&T (which supports YES at The George K. Arthur Community Center).
Enactus is an international non-profit organization that brings together student, academic and business leaders who are committed to using the power of entrepreneurial action to improve the quality of life and standard of living for people in need. Guided by academic advisors and business experts, the student leaders of Enactus create and implement community empowerment projects around the globe.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Jun 12, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
The Canisius College Video Institute production of the June episode of Kaleidoscope is now airing on Time Warner Cable.
The episode features a story about the Quaker Meeting House in Orchard Park and an interview about the mission and work of Catholic Charities of Buffalo. Kaleidoscope is a monthly television program that airs first Saturdays at 6:00 a.m. on WGRZ-TV Channel 2 and every Friday at 6:35 p.m. on Time Warner Cable 20.
Students in the Spring 2013 Video Institute course produced six episodes of Kaleidoscope in collaboration with the Network of Religious Communities. The course was taught by Barbara Irwin, PhD, professor and chair of Communication Studies, and Paula DeAngelis-Stein, COM ’86/MS ’02.
Submitted by: Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, professor/chair, communication studies
by Public Relations | Jun 6, 2013 | Faculty, Staff
Canisius will host internationally acclaimed social justice scholar Marylin Cochran-Smith, PhD on campus for two days of lectures and workshops.
Cochran-Smith is the Cawthorne Professor of Teacher Education for Urban Schools and Director of the Doctoral Program in Curriculum and Instruction at the Lynch School of Education, Boston College. A teacher education scholar and practitioner for nearly 30 years, Cochran-Smith is a frequent presenter nationally and internationally and is widely known for her work in teacher education research, practice and policy. She is equally well known for her sustained commitment to teaching and teacher education for social justice with inquiry as the centerpiece.
The Cochran-Smith lectures will be held in the Montante Cultural Center Wednesday, June 12 and Thursday, June 13.
“Culturally Relevant Teaching: What’s Justice got to do with it?”
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Montante Cultural Center
$10 – includes collection of readings
Seating is limited
Refreshments will be served
“Social Justice Beliefs: Do They Really Make Sense for Our Mission/Goals/Curriculum?”
Thursday, June 13, 2013
9:00-11:15 a.m.
Montante Cultural Center
This session is open to all Canisius College faculty and staff
“Inquiry as a Stance on Teaching, Learning and Schooling: Is it Worth it?”
Thursday, June 13, 2013
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Montante Cultural Center
No registration fee
Seating is limited
Lunch will be served before workshop, at 11:30 a.m.
For more information and to register to attend, visit canisius.edu/cochran-smith
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Jun 5, 2013 | Faculty, Staff
The 35th Annual New York State Association for College Admission Counseling Conference brings together admission professionals who serve college-bound students in New York State for exciting professional development and networking opportunities. The theme of this year’s conference is “Mind, Body, and Spirit.”
This week, there are expected to be over 600 attendees from high schools and colleges from across the state with workshops and activities planned throughout the campus. Registration for the event is taking place in Science Hall. On Thursday, the most attendees will be on campus and parking may be more congested than usual. The campus community is asked to be patient with our out-of-town guests.
More information about the conference can be found at http://www.canisius.edu/nysacac2013
Submitted by Mollie Ballaro, director of undergraduate admissions
by Public Relations | Jun 5, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
The Forest Lawn Flag Retirement Ceremony will take place on June 8 from 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. The American Flag Retirement ceremony will be held at the gravesite of Sara Hinson, co-founder of Flag Day. The ceremony provides a reverent and respectful way to retire your worn flags. Canisius College Public Safety officers will deliver any flags dropped off at our office to the ceremony. Public Safety is located in Bosch Hall and is open 24 hours per day.
Submitted by: Gary M. Everett, director, public safety
