Students from the Urban Leadership Learning Community (ULLC) visited the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site to learn about its history and hear from a panel of local political leaders.

Panelists included Stanton Hudson, director of the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural Site; Laura Krolczyck, former director for U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton; and John G. Schmidt Jr., partner, Phillips, Lytle LLP and a 2016 Republican National Convention Delegate.

The visit was a wonderful opportunity to discuss Buffalo’s rich history, politics and community involvement.

Submitted by: Urban Leadership Learning Community

Kevin Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discusses the need for national polls in this upcoming presidential election on WBEN Radio.

To read the article, click here.

Submitted by: College Communications

For National Women and Small Business Month, Channel 4’s Angela Christoforos spoke with Sara Vescio, executive director of the Canisius College Women’s Business Center (WBC). The WBC aims to help women through the stages of business growth and build a support network.

To watch the story, click here.

Submitted by: College Communications

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions will host one of two Fall Open House events this Saturday, October 22. Students and their families will be on campus to meet with faculty, hear from admissions and financial aid staff members and tour the campus. Many of these students are current high school seniors who are beginning to apply to college for next fall.

Submitted by: Kristin Hall, admissions counselor, undergraduate admissions

Your Canisius women’s soccer team is in the final stretch of its regular season with hopes of a spot in the MAAC Playoffs on the line. The top six qualify and the Griffs are in fifth place moving into this week’s play.

Canisius has a great chance to solidify its position on Saturday, October 22 versus the league leading Monmouth at the Demske Sports Complex. With a win, the Griffs could have a chance to move into a hosting position. Kickoff is slated for 1:00 p.m.

To keep up to date on the conference standings, visit www.maacsports.com. For additional information on Canisius women’s soccer, check out www.GoGriffs.com.

Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director, external affairs