by Public Relations | Nov 25, 2014 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
The Teacher Education Club (TED) hosted Erika Meyer, a representative of Entreculturas, from Madrid. Erika spoke to future educators about the disparity of educational opportunities for some children, especially in Third World countries. This international Jesuit organization, a component of Fe y Alegria, promotes social justice through schools. Erika emphasized the mission of Entreculturas to advocate for education for ALL children. The organization’s belief is “education is a key tool for development, transformation, social change and intercultural dialogue.” A lively discussion followed to brainstorm possible ways students from Canisius could be involved in this organization, both as advocates and as active participants.
Submitted by: Nicki M. Calabrese, PhD, faculty advisor for TED
by Public Relations | Nov 25, 2014 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
From left to right, Maureen Schmidt, CEO of Schmitt Sales, Inc., and a member of the Canisius College Board of Regents; Canisius President John J. Hurley; Sr. Peggy O’Neil, director of the Center for Art and Peace in El Salvador; Rev. Michael F. Tunney, S.J., director of mission and identity, George Eberl ’68, former president, Eberl Iron Works; and Terri L. Mangione, PhD, vice president for student affairs and dean of students.
Canisius President John J. Hurley returned to El Salvador with a delegation of Canisius administrators, alumni and friends earlier this month to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Jesuit Martyrs and to recall their courage, conviction and their willingness to say “yes,” in the face of violent oppression.
Terri L. Mangione, PhD, vice president for student affairs and dean of students, and Rev. Michael F. Tunney, S.J., director of mission and identity; accompanied President Hurley on the trip, as well as George Eberl ’68, former president, Eberl Iron Works; Maureen Schmitt, CEO of Schmitt Sales, Inc., and a member of the Canisius College Board of Regents;Denis Woods, PhD, and his wife, Eileen Dooley. Dr. Woods is a retired chair of the Political Science Department of Shepard College and former faculty member in the Political Science Department at Canisius.
The group’s activities included a Central American University Martyrs 25th Anniversary Commemoration, Mass in memory of Archbishop Romero, and a presentationregarding the case against Salvadoran officials, which is pending in the Spanish National Court.
Click here to read President Hurley’s reflections from his 2011 trip to El Salvador, published in the November issue of AJCU Connections.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Nov 25, 2014 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Your Canisus women’s basketball team hosts its belated home opener on Wednesday evening versus the Albany Great Danes. Tip-off in the KAC is slated for 7 p.m. Tickets are available by calling 888-2885.
The Griffs were originally scheduled to play at home last Wednesday versus Binghamton, however the weather events of last week forced that game to be postponed to a future date.
For additional information, visit www.gogriffs.com
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate director, Athletics
