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From left: Charles J. Wigley III, PhD, chair, award committee, Bruce B. Andriatch, assistant managing editor, features, The Buffalo News; John S. Dahlberg, PhD, chair, communication studies

From left to right: Charles J. Wigley III, PhD, chair, award committee; Bruce B. Andriatch, assistant managing editor, features, The Buffalo News; John S. Dahlberg, PhD, chair, communication studies.

Bruce B. Andriatch ’86, assistant managing editor of The Buffalo News’ feature section, is the recipient of the prestigious Marilyn G. S. Watt Award. Andriatch was recognized at a college ceremony on Tuesday, April 19.

Andriatch was recognized for his professional commitment to communication as an editor and reporter, his exemplary dedication to his students and his embodiment of the principles represented by the award.  The award, given annually since 1996, is granted to a graduate of the Canisius communication studies program, “For sharing a sense of community and values through communication.” Dr. Marilyn G. S. Watt chaired the department from 1982 until her passing in 1993.

During her service to Canisius, Dr. Watt served on the pre-law advisory committee, Women’s Studies Committee, Media Council and Continuing Studies Advisory Council.  She received awards from National Organization of Women (the Women Helping Women Award), the Erie County Citizen’s Award, the Scripps Howard Public Service Award and State University of New York’s “Woman of the Year in Communication.”  She produced two major television shows, “Ecumedia News” and “Challenge.”

Submitted by: Charles J. Wigley III, PhD, professor, communication studies