by Public Relations | Sep 8, 2014 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
President Hurley’s Convocation address is getting the attention of the local media.
The Buffalo News and Business First both reported, at length, on President Hurley’s vision for Canisius’ future, which he outlined in his state-of-the-college address on Thursday, September 4.
Read The Buffalo News story here.
Read the Business First article here.
On Friday, September 5, WBFO’s (88.7) senior reporter Eileen Buckley interviewed President Hurley about his plans to revitalize academic programs, redefine Canisius as a student-centered university and pursue an innovative business model.
Listen to the full interview here.
The President’s Convocation traditionally marks the start of a new academic year. It’s an opportunity for President Hurley to outline his priorities for Canisius in the year ahead, as well as his long-term goals for the college’s future.
During his address, President Hurley spoke about the external forces at work in higher education and where he foresees these changes taking Canisius. He then spoke about three key strategic moves which will enable Canisius “to become one of the true innovators in American higher education.”
Click here to watch President Hurley’s Convocation address in its entirety or read the full transcript.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Sep 8, 2014 | Faculty, Staff
Please join alumni, parents and friends in the fun at our annual Reunion Tent
Please join alumni, parents and friends in the fun at our annual Reunion Tent Party at Homecoming Weekend. The event is Friday, September 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the main Quad. We are offering special pricing for Canisius faculty and staff of $25 per person presale. It is $40 at the door. Enjoy music by The Soul Providers, a fabulous food buffet and bar of beer and wine. Local food trucks, Lloyd’s and Frank’s Gourmet Hot Dogs, will have food available for purchase later in the evening. If you are interested in registering, click here or you may contact the Alumni Office at Ext. 2700.
Submitted by: Sharon Kasperczyk, alumni engagement officer
by Public Relations | Sep 8, 2014 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
The Dr. George E. Schreiner ’43 Pre-Medical Distinguished Speaker Series at Canisius College will host Norma J. Nowak, PhD, director of science and technology for the University at Buffalo New York State Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences, on Thursday, September 25 at 7 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Nowak’s lecture, entitled “The Future is Upon Us: Your Genome and Your Health,” is free and open to the public.
Click here to read full news release.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Sep 8, 2014 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
P.W. Singer, PhD, senior fellow and director of the Center for 21st Century Security and Intelligence at the Brookings Institution, will speak at Canisius College on Wednesday, September 24 at 7 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge of the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center. Singer’s lecture, entitled “Cybersecurity and Cyberwar: What Everyone Needs to Know,” is free and open to the public. The event is presented by The William H. Fitzpatrick Chair of Political Science Lecture Series.
Click here to read full news release.
Submitted by: Michael Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science; director of the Fitzpatrick Institute
The Buffalo News and Business First both reported, at length, on President Hurley’s vision for Canisius’ future, which he outlined in his state-of-the-college address on Thursday, September 4.
