by Public Relations | Sep 29, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
All faculty, staff and students are invited to the Porter Farms presentation Friday, October 2 from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Regis North to discuss organic farming and community supported agriculture. Porter Farms is a certified organic farm located in Elba, NY. The farm, owned and operated by the Porter family for over 50 years, has been NOFA-NY certified organic since 1990.
Porter Farms will discuss what it means to be an organic farm and how to determine if the produce you are purchasing is truly organic. They will also discuss why they chose to be an organic farm.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, benefits specialist, human resources
by Public Relations | Sep 29, 2015 | Faculty, Students
Please join French Club Monday, October 5 for some delicious café treats and beret decorating. The event will be held in Old Main 305 at 6:30 p.m.
The event will also fulfill a modern language cultural event requirement. For any questions, contact Ellen Ball at ball12@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Ellen Ball, co-president, French Club
by Public Relations | Sep 29, 2015 | Alumni, Parents, Students
Canisius College will host Pulitzer-Prize winning photographer José Galvez on Tuesday, October 6 at 7:00 p.m. in Old Main 314. Galvez will speak about his extensive photography career and show some of his work. The event is free and open to the public.
Galvez was the first Mexican-American on staff of the Los Angeles Times. His photography documents the experience of Latinos and the expression of their culture in the United States. Galvez views his photography as not only a career but as a responsibility to capture the history of his people. He has collaborated with writers such as Luis Alberto Urrea and Patricia Martin. Galvez’s photography has been exhibited in museums and galleries in the U.S. and abroad.
Galvez’s lecture is co-sponsored by the Canisius College Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society, ArtsCanisius, Latin American Students and Friends (LASAF) and the Canisius College Diversity Board.
For more information, please contact Richard Reitsma, PhD, associate professor of Spanish and Latin American studies, at reitsmar@canisius.edu or Ext. 2408.
Submitted by: Marketing and Communication
by Public Relations | Sep 29, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty
The Center for Professional Development has seats open for Canisius employees to participate in our Introduction to Critical Thinking on Wednesday, October 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Overview
“Thinking is the hardest work there is, which is probably why so few engage in it.” – Henry Ford
This quote by Henry Ford still rings true day. As humans, we all think. But our thinking often lacks in depth and critical reflection. We learn to come up with one right answer and not to consider other options. We tend to jump on the first idea instead of taking the time to discover if the problem we are trying to solve is actually the real problem. We blame time, lack of resources and our already overwhelming workload. However, learning to think more critically can actually save time, money and provide new, more efficient ways of doing things. Participants will take part in activities that will demonstrate how simple it can be to grow this skill and make critical thinking a part of your daily life.
Who Should Attend
The content in this workshop is easily transferable to any field. All are encouraged to attend!
For more information on this program, go to http://canisiuscpd.com/introduction-to-critical-thinking/ or contact the CPD for more information at Ext. 8490.
Submitted by: Colleen Kowtun, operations manager, Center for Professional Development
by Public Relations | Sep 29, 2015 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Students
“MISHAP contained” an exhibit by artist Sara M. Zak, opens on Friday, October 23. There will be an opening reception from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery (in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library). The exhibit will run during regular library hours from October 23 – November 27.
To view other work by the artist, visit her website at www.saramzak.com
Submitted by: Katie Sehr, gallery director, fine arts
