by browkaa | Sep 21, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
The men’s and women’s Canisius College Golden Griffins soccer teams play on friendly turf this weekend with the ladies kicking off at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 22 at the Demske Sports Complex versus Manhattan, while the men host their home opener against St. Bonaventure at 7:00 p.m. The women’s game is a conference contest, while the men play their final non-conference game of the season.
For additional information, visit www.GoGriffs.com. There is no admission charge for men’s or women’s soccer games.
Submitted by: John Maddock, associate director, Athletics
by browkaa | Sep 21, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
Pictured (l-r): Ian S. Day, interim vice president for enrollment management; Lauren M. Kicak, associate director of graduate admissions; and John J. Hurley, Canisius College President
The Human Resources Department is pleased to announce that Lauren Kicak is the Canisius College Employee of Distinction for August 2018! Lauren was nominated for the award by Anne Marie Tryjankowski, associate professor of graduate education & leadership.
As a member of the campus community for four years, Lauren currently works as the associate director of graduate admissions. Lauren was selected for this award based on her deep commitment to the college’s Jesuit mission, her careful attention to each of the many applicants in her care and her dedication to attending events that promote the graduate programs at the college.
Please join the Human Resource Department in congratulating Lauren on this achievement!
To nominate a coworker for the upcoming months, click here.
Submitted by: Mary Braun, human resources assistant, Human Resources
by browkaa | Sep 21, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
Representatives from more than 70 law schools including Boston College Law School, Fordham University School of Law, Loyola Law School Los Angeles, Loyola University of Chicago School of Law and Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, will participate in the annual WNY Law School Fair on Monday, September 24 from 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. at the Buffalo Niagara Marriott. This event is free and open to all students and alumni who have an interest in law, and is a great opportunity to meet a variety of law school representatives in one place.
Submitted by: Eileen Abbatoy, associate director, Griff Center for Academic Engagement
by browkaa | Sep 21, 2018 | Faculty, Parents, Staff, Students
Applications for those interested in studying abroad during the fall of 2019 are now being accepted. The application can be found on Canisius Life in the Canisius portal. If you teach or work with students who are interested in studying abroad next year, please encourage them to apply. The deadline is October 12, 2018. For more information, call the office (Ext. 2400) or Email stabroad@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Brian Smith, director, Study Abroad and International Partnerships
by browkaa | Sep 21, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
Four members of the Canisius College Class of 2018 recently kicked off their year of service with Mercy Volunteer Corps. Amanda Momoh, Lindsey Bradley, Emily Smith and Rachael Weissenburg are volunteering in Baltimore, Sacramento, San Francisco and St. Michaels, AZ. Mercy Volunteer Corps promotes social change by placing and supporting volunteers for one year of service with people who are poor and marginalized in the United States and South America. Mercy Volunteers work in education, healthcare and social services while living together in community and growing spiritually. We are proud of these graduates for becoming women for and with others, and pray that they have a transformative experience this year!
Submitted by: Kaitlyn Buehlmann, associate campus minister, Campus Ministry
