by Public Relations | Oct 30, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
On Thursday, November 7 the Canisius College community welcomes more than 350 high school students and their advisers for the 35th annual High School Model United Nations Conference. High school delegates represent the countries of the world in simulated diplomatic sessions that approximate the deliberations of United Nations (UN) councils and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The delegates prepare research on their countries and on vital international issues that they will debate in one of six concurrent sessions of the UN Security Council, the UN Human Rights Council and the OIC. Contemporary sessions deal with issues arising from the crisis in Syria, among others. A historic simulation of the Security Council, set in 1974, confronts the Turkish military intervention in Cyprus and the Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombings in London.
Delegates are challenged to negotiate peaceful solutions to problems and to encourage international cooperation on controversial issues. Each session involves between 40 and 100 high school delegates and is moderated by Canisius College student volunteers, who also adjudicate the proceedings and recognize outstanding delegations with awards.
The conference is organized by the International Relations Program at Canisius College, home to the multidisciplinary international relations major, which requires study in history, political science, modern languages and cultures, and international business, along with international educational experience and cultivation of skill sets in research, writing, foreign language, and cross-cultural analysis.
Please join us in creating a welcoming atmosphere for our honored guests!
Submitted by: Jonathan M. DiCicco, associate professor of political science, director of International Relations Program
by Public Relations | Oct 30, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Photo Courtesy: Matthew Kochan, Public Services Supervisor, Library
M. Fernanda Astiz, PhD, and students enrolled in the Latin American Studies and Teacher Education programs hosted kindergarten and first-grade students from Olmsted Elementary School #64 on campus this past weekend.
Canisius faculty and students read to the children in both Spanish and English. They also played games and participated in an arts and crafts project.
The event was organized in support of the dual language instruction of classroom teachers, and to promote the importance of early literacy among children.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Oct 30, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Smoke alarms help save lives but only if they contain a working battery!
Did you know:
- If every home had working smoke alarms, almost 900 lives could be saved each year.
- Most people die in the first five minutes of a fire. Smoke Alarms provide an early warning in the event of a fire – where seconds count!
- You can’t smell smoke when you’re sleeping. If anything, smoke will put you into a deeper sleep.
How to keep your smoke alarm working:
- Test all smoke alarms once a month by briefly pressing the test button.
- Hard-wired smoke alarms with battery backup still need to be tested monthly.
- Never remove working smoke alarm batteries for ANY reason, such as a child’s toy, etc.
- If your smoke alarm starts to “chirp,” the batteries are low. Promptly replace the
batteries and reset the alarm
- Replace batteries in all your smoke alarms 1-2 times a year.
A good rule of thumb is to change your smoke alarm batteries when you change your clock.
Don’t gamble with your life or the lives of your family.
- Install smoke alarms on every level of your home, including the basement and in all sleeping areas.
- If your smoke alarm goes off while you are cooking – DO NOT DISABLE IT! Some smoke alarms have “hush” button, but if yours does not, wave a towel near the alarm to clear the air.
- Make sure all household members know the sound of the smoke alarm. If children are not awakened by the sound, establish a plan for waking them in case of fire.
Submitted by: Joe Roetter, safety director
by Public Relations | Oct 29, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Canisius President John J. Hurley served as a guest on WGRZ-TV’s “Spiel the Wine.”
The weekly program invites local wine enthusiasts to share their favorite vintages. President Hurley also revealed the individual with whom he would most like to share a glass of wine and conversation.
Click here to watch President Hurley’s guest appearance.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Oct 29, 2013 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Marco F. Benedetti is the new vice president for business and finance at Canisius College, effective November 4. As a member of the college’s senior administrative team, Benedetti is responsible for all financial and administrative functions of the college, including finance, audit, facilities, human resources and business services. He will work closely with President John J. Hurley to formulate the institution’s overall fiscal strategies and serve as liaison to several Board of Trustees committees.
Benedetti has 25 years of experience in building and leading accounting and finance teams. He was most recently with Greatbatch Inc., the Clarence-based publicly-traded medical device and technology company, where he served as vice president of finance in charge of financial planning and analysis, investor relations and treasury activities. Benedetti previously was director of finance and corporate controller at International Imaging Materials, Inc. (IIMAK). He began his career in auditing in the Buffalo office of KPMG. Benedetti holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in management information systems and an MBA with concentrations in accounting and finance from the University at Buffalo. He is a Certified Public Accountant.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
On Thursday, November 7 the Canisius College community welcomes more than 350 high school students and their advisers for the 35th annual High School Model United Nations Conference. High school delegates represent the countries of the world in simulated diplomatic sessions that approximate the deliberations of United Nations (UN) councils and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The delegates prepare research on their countries and on vital international issues that they will debate in one of six concurrent sessions of the UN Security Council, the UN Human Rights Council and the OIC. Contemporary sessions deal with issues arising from the crisis in Syria, among others. A historic simulation of the Security Council, set in 1974, confronts the Turkish military intervention in Cyprus and the Irish Republican Army (IRA) bombings in London.
