by Public Relations | Sep 18, 2015 | Faculty
Training sessions are for those new to BANNER or others wanting to refresh their BANNER skills.
Topics to be covered:
- How to create BANNER purchase requisitions
- How to approve BANNER purchase requisitions
- Procurement policy and practices
Dates and Times:
- Tuesday, September 22, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, September 22, 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location:
Science Hall 002C ITS Conference Room (Lower Level)
Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, send an e-mail indicating the specific session you wish to attend to lew@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Gary Lew, director, purchasing
by Public Relations | Sep 18, 2015 | Faculty
All faculty and staff are invited to the Academic Affairs Divisional meeting next Wednesday, September 23, in the Student Center Regis Room. The program will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m. followed by a wine and cheese reception. Margaret C. McCarthy, PhD, vice president for academic affairs, will address the state of academic affairs and will also provide time for questions and answers.
In addition, Dr. McCarthy and Dr. Michael Noonan, chair of the faculty senate, will host the Fall Faculty meeting on Wednesday, October 14 in the Student Center Regis Room. This “faculty only” meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. followed by a reception. Additional details and the meeting agenda will be forthcoming.
We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these meetings during the fall semester.
Submitted by: Lisa Fischer, executive associate, academic affairs
by Public Relations | Sep 18, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
Pope Francis’ Encyclical “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” will be the topic of a panel discussion next Wednesday, September 23 in the Andrew J. Bouwhuis Library Learning Center, main floor, at 4:30 p.m. This free event is open to the public.
Speakers from across the college will reflect on the significance of the Pope’s encyclical within their area of knowledge, discipline or program. Reflections will briefly address how we, as an institution and members of this community, may respond to the call for action posed by the encyclical. Audience members will be encouraged to engage in conversation following the panel.
Rev. Michael J. Tunney, SJ, director of mission and identity, will moderate the panel. Among presenters are: Nancy Rourke, PhD, religious studies/catholic studies; Paola C. Fajardo-Heyward, PhD, political science/Latin American studies program; Tanya Loughhead, PhD, philosophy/justice and ethics programs; Erin Robinson, PhD, sociology, environmental studies; Michael Hayes, director, campus ministry and Sarah Signorino, associate campus minister; M. Fernanda Astiz, PhD, teacher education/Latin American studies program; and Sandy Estanek, PhD, graduate education, student personnel services.
For information contact M. Fernanda Astiz, PhD, at astizm@canisius.edu or at 716-888-3724.
Submitted by: Kathleen DeLaney, archivist/reference librarian
by Public Relations | Sep 18, 2015 | Faculty, Parents, Students
The Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures Spanish program will hold a Seminar in Argentina informational meeting on Thursday, September 24 in Old Main 314 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
The meeting will be for students with at least two semesters of Spanish interested in a short-term study abroad at U of Mar del Plata and Buenos Aires over the Winter Break 2015-2016.
Students will register for SPA 399: Seminar in Argentina earning 3 credits toward a Spanish major/minor, and/or toward their language requirement in IB, IR, EDU, and HON. At the meeting the group will talk about the program dates, trip itinerary, cost and paperwork involved.
Submitted by: Margaret Stefanski, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
