Your Canisius Golden Griffin women’s basketball team will host Binghamton Wednesday, November 19 in the Koessler Center. The time for the Griffs home opener is scheduled for 7 p.m. The game will be one of 14 played in the KAC this year for the women’s basketball squad.
For tickets, call 888-2885. For additional information on the game, visit www.GoGriffs.com.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate director, Athletics
Marco Benedetti, vice president for business and finance, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Lew MBA ’98 to director of purchasing, reporting directly to the vice president for business and finance. In this role, Gary will lead the procurement function at the college. The procurement function is responsible for the formulation of purchasing strategies and implementation of the college’s procurement policies and procedures.
Gary’s role with Canisius began in purchasing in 1990. He was a member of the SCT BANNER implementation team, initiated the VISA Purchase Card Program, developed standards for furniture procurement, and managed contract operations for dining services, bookstore, printing services, vending and the mail room. When he transferred to facilities management as the senior facilities operations manager, he continued many of his purchasing responsibilities.
Submitted by: Marco Benedetti, vice president, Business and Finance
The 14th Annual Public Safety Holiday Needy Drive is now underway to ensure that many local families have a better holiday season. Faculty and staff are encouraged to bring donations of warm clothes, blankets and toys to the Public Safety Briefing Room. Cash donations are also welcome.
In the past, the Holiday Needy Drive has assisted many families who may not be able to buy their children toys. The donations will be delivered to The Ladies of Charity Christmas Program. The Ladies of Charity Buffalo, NY is a volunteer organization of Catholic Charities of Buffalo.
The donations will be delivered at a date to be announced.
For more information, contact Gary Everett, director of public safety, at Ext. 3197.
Submitted by: Gary Everett, director, Public Safety
The Book Store is having a TWO DAY FLASH SALE on Tuesday, November 18 and Wednesday, November 19!! All men’s and women’s sweatshirts, sweatpants and cold weather accessories are 25 percent off. All puffer coats are $29.95. We are also taking an additional 25 percent off all clearance apparel. So stop in, stock up and stay warm with some great Canisius gear.
Submitted by: Andrew Thomas, manager, Bookstore
November is National Diabetes Awareness Month. Click here to view our Employee Assistance Program November Newsletter with important information about diabetes.
Submitted by: Deb Winslow-Schaber, director, Human Resources
