Buffalo’s NPR news station, WBFO-FM 88.7, interviewed Political Science Professor Michael Haselswerdt, PhD, about the possibility of a key race developing in the New York State primary. Click here to listen to the full interview.

WGRZ-TV (Channel 2) reporter Claudine Ewing interviewed Emeritus Professor of Political Science Peter Galie, PhD, about the New York State constitutional provision that protects the pensions for all public workers in the state. Click here to read the article.

WGRZ-TV (Channel 2) reporter Dave McKinley interviewed Political Science Professor Kevin Hardwick, PhD, about why New York State isn’t among the first to host a presidential primary.  Click here to read the article.

Submitted by: Public Relations

How can a single professor provide foreign language practice for all students in a conversation class? It takes creativity. The Spanish program at Canisius College partners with Jesuit colleges and universities from Latin America (AUSJAL) in a dual immersion program in conversation courses. Canisius students converse with peer learners in Latin America. Half of class time is devoted to Canisius students speaking Spanish with Latin American students and the other half of the time they switch to English so that the peer learners in Latin America can practice their English.

Students enjoy this virtual immersion in the language using Skype. Past partners have included schools in Mexico, Colombia and Ecuador. This program allows students from both countries to speak directly in the target language with native speakers, allowing them to feel comfortable speaking. Additionally, the students learn about the culture, gain unique insight into culinary experiences, develop additional skills and even make contacts for future language practice.  

Submitted by: Sara Morris, associate vice president, academic affairs

The college will host its annual MLK Soup with Substance program today, February 3, from 12:00 – 12:45 p.m. The program will feature three Canisius alums with a special performance by Western New York gospel singer Bessie Patterson. The president of the Undergraduate Student Association, Rich Kubiak, and the president of the Afro American Society, Joy McBride, will also be in attendance as part of the program. We hope to see you there!

Submitted by: Therese Bass, assistant director, ALANA student center