by Public Relations | Jan 30, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
Nearly 60 fourth graders from Buffalo Public School #17 visited campus on Thursday, January 29 to participate in a STEM Career Fair, hosted by Biology Professor Ann Wright, PhD.
Fourth graders participated in various hands-on activities, which focused on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). The activities were led by undergraduate members of Dr. Wright’s Mentor Resource Lab (MRL). The MRL is an afterschool program within the Buffalo School District that promotes STEM learning through inquiry-based “experiments” designed to engage students and generate interest in the sciences.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Jan 30, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
Tune in to “Crossroads” this Sunday, February 1 when Peg McCarthy, PhD and Sr. Pat Brady serve as guests on the monthly radio program produced by the Network of Religious Communities.
The topic of conversation for the associate vice president for academic affairs and director of community-based learning will be “The Apostolic Visitation of Catholic Women Religious.”
McCarthy chronicles the 2008 event in a new book, entitled The Power of Sisterhood: Women Religious Tell the Story of the Apostolic Visitation.
“Crossroads” is hosted by Rev. Patrick Lynch, S.J., professor of religious studies and theology. It airs on the first Sunday of each month at 6:00 a.m. on MIX-96 (96.1 FM) and at 6:30 a.m. on JACK-FM (92.9 FM).
In case you miss it, you can always catch “Crossroads” on the college’s iTunes site.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Jan 30, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
The recent hot streak experienced by your Golden Griffin hockey team has national pundits taking notice. For the first time since the team’s run to the NCAA Tournament in 2013, Canisius has picked up votes in the latest Top 20 poll. The Griffs five points place the team 26th in the country.
Canisius is not in action this weekend. The team returns to the ice February 6-7 when the Griffs play a two game series at 20th ranked Robert Morris. The schools currently hold the top two positions in the conference. The Griffs next home games at HARBORCENTER are February 13-14 vs. Army.
For more information on Canisius hockey, visit GoGriffs.com
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director, external affairs
by Public Relations | Jan 30, 2015 | Faculty
Facilities management employees are hosting a retirement party for Roger Draper, on Friday, February 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. Roger was an electrician for the college for 36 years. Come wish Roger well as he retires from the College.
Submitted by: Facilities Management
