Video Institute Documentary Premiere Tonight
Jesuits in Latin America: Argentina
The Canisius College Video Institute will premiere its latest documentary tonight, Wednesday, March 21 at 7 p.m. in Science Hall Commons. The event is free and open to the public with a question and answer session, followed by refreshments.
“Jesuits in Latin America: Argentina,” produced by Nicholas Foraker ’18 and Justin Fague ’19, follows a group of Canisius students as they travel to Argentina with the college’s Institute for the Global Study of Religion (IGSOR). Travel and production were made possible by funding from the William H. Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership, IGSOR and the Video Institute.
IGSOR promotes interest in the study and practice of religion within the Canisius College community and the wider community of Western New York.
The Canisius College Video Institute provides students with opportunities to put their classroom lessons to work on projects that enrich their learning and benefit the greater community.
Submitted by: David Goodwin, graduate assistant, Communication Studies
Canisius Welcomes Bentley Hart Tonight
Noted philosophical theologian to speak
The Joseph J. Naples Conversations in Christ and Culture Lecture Series presents David Bentley Hart, PhD, American Orthodox Christian philosophical theologian and cultural commentator, tonight, Wednesday, March 21 at 7:30 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. His lecture is entitled “The Gospel According to Melpomene: Theology and Tragedy.” This event is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Phillip Reed, PhD, associate professor of philosophy, at Ext. 2609 or click here.
Submitted by: Rosemary Evans, administrative associate, Religious Studies and Theology
COLI Faculty Meetup
Discuss reading, writing and plagiarism
The Center for Online Learning & Innovation (COLI) is hosting a faculty meetup focused on the pedagogy of reading, writing and academic integrity on Thursday, March 22 from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. in the library classroom.
Now more than ever college faculty are under pressure to cultivate critical reading and writing skills in students. But courses, lessons and assignments compete with a wide variety of other priorities and media. We often struggle to persuade students that these intellectual virtues are worth their time. Our most frustrating experiences come when we discover that students committed academic dishonesty, rather than make a sincere attempt to create original work.
This meetup will not be a formal presentation, rather faculty should come as colleagues to share experiences and concerns. Moreover, each participant is encouraged to share triumphs, however tentative or small. For example, when did you do or discover something that you believe fostered reading and writing skills among students? What can you share with colleagues across campus that might help them in their classrooms and disciplines?
All faculty are welcome. COLI will supply the refreshments.
Together, we can do much more!
Submitted by: Mark Gallimore, instructional designer, COLI
Phi Alpha Theta Welcomes Local History Expert
Dr. Caitlin Moriarty to Speak
Caitlin Moriarty, PhD, director of architectural history at Preservation Studios, will speak on “Buffalo History as Local History” in the Regis Room on Thursday, March 22 at 4:15 p.m. Moriarty’s talk, which is free and open to the public, is hosted by the Canisius Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the national history honor society. Moriarty graduated from Brown University with a B.A. in urban studies and has her doctorate in architecture (buildings-landscapes-cultures) from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Moriarty moved to Buffalo in 2011 to pursue dissertation research about the relationship between commercial spaces and neighborhood identity within the dynamics of post-World War II urban change. Her approach to architectural history emphasizes the cultural and social meanings of the built environment. She views historic preservation as an avenue for encouraging others to discover the rich history of buildings, neighborhoods and cultural landscapes in which we all live. Moriarty is active in the women’s leadership initiative and marketing committee for Western New York’s Urban Land Institute satellite and is a board member of The Friends of the Buffalo Story, a nonprofit that facilitates place-based heritage programs in Buffalo.
Refreshments will be served following Moriarty’s talk.
Submitted by: Nancy Rosenbloom, PhD, professor, History
Norwex Open House
Learn how to clean without chemicals
The Environmental Studies Program is sponsoring a Norwex open house party Friday, March 23 from 1 ‒ 3:00 p.m. in OM 314. Please feel free to bring your lunch! Light refreshments and cookies will be served. Stop by anytime between 1 – 3 p.m.
Norwex is a company that created recycled, washable microfiber cloths that use only water to clean your house and cut down on waste involved in cleaning. Their products are not only great for the environment, but make housework a breeze!
Please join us to find out how to clean your house without using harsh chemicals that can harm you, your children, pets and the environment!
Norwex also has body wash cloths that have helped people with eczema and other skin or allergy related issues. For more facts and information about these cloths, visit their website website here.
Place your order online here.
Submitted by: Maureen Kanczak, administrative associate, Sociology, Criminal Justice and Environmental Studies
Women’s Lacrosse Returns Home
Team to Face Manhattan
Winners of two straight games, your Canisius women’s lacrosse team returns home this weekend to open conference play versus Manhattan. The two clubs face off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24 on the Demske turf. The Griffs are 3-4, while the Jaspers are 3-5.
For additional information, visit www.GoGriffs.com
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director, External Events
Baseball Home Opener This Weekend
Griffs host three-game series with Fairfield
After playing its first 17 games on the road, your Canisius baseball team hosts a three-game series with Fairfield this weekend to open conference play.
Saturday’s doubleheader on March 24 starts at 2:20 pm, while Sunday’s single tilt on March 25 begins at noon. Canisius has won two of the previous five MAAC titles, while Fairfield won in 2016.
Canisius is the only MAAC team to finish the preseason portion of its schedule with a winning record, as the Griffs are 11-6 with wins over #24 North Carolina State, West Virginia of the Big 12 and the Big 10’s Ohio State Buckeyes. Fairfield was 4-11 prior to a game Tuesday at St. John’s.
For more information, visit www.GoGriffs.com
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate athletic director, External Events
