by Public Relations | Sep 9, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
All members of the Canisius community are invited to come together on today at 2:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center for John J. Hurley’s annual President’s Convocation.
President Hurley will report on the state of the college and discuss his vision for the future of Canisius. This ceremony is an important coming together among the Canisius community to mark the onset of a new academic year.
If you are unable to attend, President Hurley’s remarks will stream live on the Canisius website.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Sep 9, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
The Office of Alumni Engagement invites you to attend the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Saturday, September 26, in the Montante Cultural Center. This prestigious award is presented to outstanding graduates who have distinguished themselves as leaders in their chosen careers. Cocktails will begin at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $80 per person.
The 2015 Distinguished Alumni Award honorees are:
Edward B. Carey ’69 – president, Carey Realty Investments, Inc.
LeRoi Johnson ’71 – attorney and internationally acclaimed artist, Law Office of LeRoi C. Johnson PLLC
David J. Nasca ’79 – president and chief executive officer, Evans Bank
Richard A. Wall ’78 PhD, CFA – M&T Distinguished Professor of Economics and Finance, Canisius College
Gerry Zon ’67 PhD – director of business development, TriLink BioTechnologies
Adam O. Zyglis ’04 – editorial cartoonist, The Buffalo News
For more information or to make reservations, please contact the Office of Stewardship and Events at 888-8206 or rsvp@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Cecelia Gotham, assistant director, stewardship and events
by Public Relations | Sep 9, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
All are welcome to attend a lecture entitled “The University as an Educational Firm: Opportunity or Blunder?” by professor Agnieszka Lekka-Kowalik of The John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Thursday, September 10 at 4:00 p.m. in Old Man 223.
For more information, contact Philip Reed, associate professor, philosophy at reedp@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Philip Reed, associate professor, philosophy
by Public Relations | Sep 9, 2015 | Faculty
This September, Campus Ministry is again offering the Jesuit Spiritual Exercises designed for any interested faculty or staff member. This retreat comes in different forms depending on the calling of each person. The experience involves some daily prayer/reflection, and meeting with a spiritual companion/director, every week or two.
There are two phases of the exercises designed for each individual:
The Preparation Experience is a gentle first step designed to deepen our faith in God’s love for each one of us. This phase opens us to our own spirituality. This experience is open to people of all denominations, religions and spiritualities.
The Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL) is the second step. Once each person has established his or her own daily rhythm of prayer/reflection, the formal Spiritual Exercises begin. These exercises, if completed, go through the school year.
You can choose the day and time of the first meeting. Available days and times include: today, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. or Thursday, September 10 at 3:00 p.m. Both meetings will take place in Old Main, Room 219.
If you are interested in learning more, please contact Father Tom Colgan, S.J. at colgant@canisius.edu or call 888-2488.
An inquiry does not obligate an individual to pursuing the exercises.
Submitted by: Barb Wozniak, administrative associate, Campus Ministry
by Public Relations | Sep 9, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
The ArtsCanisius fall season is full of exciting art and music events that are open to the campus and the general public. Please join us as we celebrate the vibrant fine arts community here on campus. All events are free except for the September 29 recital.
This Friday, September 11 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., is the opening of an art show in the newly renovated Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Art Gallery in the Bouwhuis Library. This show features the work of Buffalo-based artist Augustina Droze. If you can’t make the opening reception, the art will be up until Friday, October 9.
The event on Monday, September 14 at 12:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center is a Meet-the-Faculty lecture/performance given by adjunct professor Michael Colquhoun, PhD. He will discuss the connection between sight and sound through the use of graphic musical notation, which is a largely improvised musical tradition.
Please note that the piano recital on Sunday, September 20 has been moved to 2:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Kate Liu, prize-winner of the New York International Piano Competition under the auspices of the Stecher and Horowitz Foundation, will perform a recital of works by Frederic Chopin.
Monday, September 21 is another Meet-the-Faculty event at 12:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. This is a recital featuring three Canisius faculty members, Bryan Eckenrode, cello; Cristen Gregory, soprano; and Jane Cary, piano, in a performance of works by Bernstein, Mozart, Puccini and others.
Our final September concert is the first Canisius and the BPO Connection/Informally~Formal Chamber Recital on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets for this event $15 general admission and $7 for students. BPO musicians Amelie Fradette, cello; Loren Silvertrust, violin; and pianist Susan Schuman will perform works by Piazzolla and Shostakovich.
Contact the Fine Arts/Music office at Ext. 2536 for tickets and additional concert information.
Submitted by: Ellen Barnum, director, ArtsCanisius
All members of the Canisius community are invited to come together on today at 2:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center for John J. Hurley’s annual President’s Convocation.