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Ji-Hee Kim Awarded New Grant from Coleman Foundation

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Alumni, Faculty, Staff

Canisius College Associate Professor and Director of Entrepreneurship Ji-Hee Kim, PhD, is the recipient of a one-year $25,000 Faculty Entrepreneurship Fellows Program grant from the Coleman Foundation.  Kim will use the grant, effective for the 2016-17 academic year, to expand entrepreneurial education opportunities for non-business faculty and students.

Kim will appoint an Entrepreneur-in-Residence at Canisius College.  She will also name three Canisius College faculty members to serve as Coleman Faculty Fellows.  Under her guidance, these fellows will develop courses in their respective subject areas to inspire students to gain self-employment skills and experiences.

Click here to learn more about this year’s Faculty Entrepreneurship Fellows.

Submitted by: College Communications

Burhans ’14 Meets Pope Francis in Vatican City

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students

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Pope (2)Molly Burhans ’14 was one of 50 young leaders from 30 countries brought together for the Vatican Youth Symposium. Held in Vatican City from October 30-31, the event was held in order to devise sustainability solutions. She and the other delegates had the honor of meeting Pope Francis.

Burhans is executive director of the Goodland Project, an initiative she founded to increase the Catholic Church’s understanding and ecological planning of its landholdings, in order to demonstrate how these lands can be a means for positive global environmental and social change.

As part of the symposium, Burhans presented about the many ways the Goodlands Project will benefit the Church, specifically how it lays the foundation for mapping the Catholic Church and creates a platform that helps Catholic organizations, research institutes, and leadership share information.

Click here for more information about the Vatican Youth Symposium

Submitted by: College Communications

Heart Gallery of WNY Opening

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff

Interested in learning more about foster children awaiting adoption in Buffalo?

Join the greater Buffalo community this Thursday, November 10 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Science Hall Commons for the opening of the Heart Gallery of WNY.  The Heart Gallery is a compelling photographic exhibit featuring children in our community who are awaiting adoption.  The mission of this initiative is to use the power of photography to capture the individuality and dignity of children living in foster care in order to raise public awareness of the need for adoptive families for waiting children.

Please consider attending this event to view the photographs and learn more!

Submitted by: Luanne Firestone, senior associate campus minister, Campus Ministry

Griff Center Giveaway for Veterans

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Alumni, Faculty, Staff, Students

On Friday, November 11, the Griff Center for Academic Engagement invites the Canisius community to honor all who have served in our nation’s armed forces. The college will be hosting a variety of events throughout the day:

  • Veterans Day Observation Presentation (Greatest Generation Memorial in front of Old Main/Bagen Hall) at 10:00 a.m. All are welcome to attend. (Rain Location: OM 320)
  • All veterans are encouraged to stop in the Griff Center (OM 013) between 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. to receive many great giveaways!
  • The Canisius community is encouraged to stop in the Griff Center (OM 013) to sign a commemorative poster that will hang in the Veteran’s Lounge.

In addition, Veterans Day is a special day where veterans are encouraged to wear their ribbons or medals. Show the campus that you served. Be proud!

For more information, please contact Sierra Bonerb at Ext. 2476.

Submitted by: Sierra Bonerb, assistant director,  Griff Center

Swimming and Diving to Host St. Bonaventure

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students

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Your Canisius men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams continue their string of home meets on Sunday, November 13 when they host St. Bonaventure University at the Erie Community College Flickinger Center. The first event is scheduled to take place at 11:00 a.m.

For additional information, visit www.GoGriffs.com.

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