by ryann | Dec 17, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
The Institute for Autism Research and Department of Psychology recently received a $379,731 federal grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Aging to examine the relationship between aging and aspects of ASD in older adults.
We are asking for your help in this new program of research. Please reach out to older friends and family members who might be willing to participate in this study. You can also participate yourself.
The focus of this grant is on individuals age 65 and older. However, participants are not required to be 65 and older and they do not need a diagnosis of ASD to participate in this study. An important component of this research project is the assessment of adults of all ages with varying degrees of ASD characteristics from none – high.
To participate, simply go to: canisius.edu/iar_aging.
Study participants will complete approximately 30 minutes of online surveys and a small number of participants will be asked to do a battery of in-person assessments. Participants will be characterized on multiple domains of aging including physical health, cognitive performance, characteristics of ASD and psychological well-being.
Please be aware that you are under no obligation to participate. Your participation in this research will in no way impact your relationship with Canisius or the services you could receive in the future from the IAR or community-based ASD service programs.
If you have any questions, please contact Jennifer Lodi-Smith, associate professor of psychology, at lodismij@canisius.edu or (716) 888-2513.
Submitted by: Jennifer Lodi-Smith, associate professor, Psychology/IAR
by browkaa | Dec 14, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
The Public Safety Department wishes to thank all the volunteers who arrived at Ladies of Charity to deliver a truckload of toys, clothing and household goods! Members of Student Life, Griffins Giving Back, Facilities and Campus Ministry all helped deliver the donations, which were so generous and heartwarming. We are so grateful.
Submitted by: Madonna McKernon, student life specialist, Public Safety
by browkaa | Dec 14, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
Makerspace is an opportunity for all participants to engage in fun and creative activities. This year, the two holiday card workshops were no exception. Thank you to the students, faculty, administrators and staff who took time out of their day to send messages of holiday cheer and hope.
The first batch of holiday cards were sent to detainees at the Batavia Detention Center with the assistance of Grace Speranza and her associates at Justice for Migrant Families. The second batch of cards pictured below were sent to Fort Drum, NY for several soldiers who were injured during deployment and are at a Warrior Transition Unit. Thank you to Ben Dunkle, professor of Digital Media Arts, who prepared cards, purchased supplies and offered wonderful encouragement as participants worked on their handwriting and calligraphy skills.
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, visiting assistant professor and program director, Art History
by browkaa | Dec 14, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
Members of the campus community are invited to attend a Christmas Mass and Luncheon with President Hurley on Thursday, December 20. Mass will begin at 11:30 a.m. in Christ the King Chapel followed by a luncheon at 12:00 p.m. in Economou Dining Hall. See the attached flyer for more information.
Click here to add this event to your calendar.
Submitted by: Laura A. Montaro, executive associate, Office of the President
by browkaa | Dec 14, 2018 | Alumni, Faculty, Parents, Staff
Ross Publishing announced its latest book by Paul Young, EdD, emeritus professor of Education, entitled Niagara Falls, Survivor of the Ice Age, the Natural History of the Niagara River and Its Gorge. It is a recounting of the 12,000 year old factors producing the five prominent sections of the gorge, retreating glaciers, vanishing lakes, a forty acre whirlpool that reverses, variations in the height of the falls and differing volumes of water cascading over the falls. Included is the geologic history of the different rock layers along the gorge revealing how and where they were originally formed, and their impact on the seven mile gorge and its recession. The book is meant for the general reader, local residents and visitors to the area.
Submitted by: Paul Young, emeritus professor, Education
