The Canisius College Video Institute production of the July episode of “Kaleidoscope” premiered earlier this month on WGRZ-TV 2. This 30-minute television program celebrates the religious diversity of our region and is produced in conjunction with the Network of Religious Communities. “Kaleidoscope” will rebroadcast each Friday at 6:30 p.m. on Spectrum Cable 20 and each Sunday at 8:00 p.m. on Charter 6 in Olean, NY.
Every year since 1937, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has celebrated the stories from the Book of Mormon in the Hill Cumorah Pageant. It is one of the world’s largest outdoor theatrical productions. In the first segment, Dr. Stan Bratton talks with Neil Pitts, president of the Hill Cumorah Pageant about the annual pageant, its production and why it will end in 2020.
“Helping end homeless … one family at a time” is the tagline for a critical program dedicated to minimizing the trauma of homeless for families in Western New York. In the second segment, Dr. Stan Bratton talks with Grace Lindsey, volunteer coordinator and Luanne Firestone, executive director of Family Promise of WNY.
Students in the Canisius College Video Institute produce “Kaleidoscope” under the guidance of Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, professor of communication studies and co-director of the Video Institute, and Paula DeAngelis-Stein ’86, MS ’02.
Submitted by: Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, professor, Communication Studies; co-director, Video Institute
The Philosophy Department invites those interested to participate in the second annual Immersion East Side Faculty/Staff Seminar from Wednesday, August 14 – Friday, August 16.
The Immersion East Side Program began as an Ignatian Seminar for students with a field component involving Buffalo’s East Side communities. As the program expands, we are inviting faculty and interested staff to participate in the seminar, in community-engaged research and other aspects of the Immersion East Side Program. To give faculty and staff a feel for what we do with the students and the areas of focus important to our program, we are offering a three-day summer immersion for faculty and staff. Prior to the immersion, readings will be sent out to help faculty and staff prepare for the trip. In addition, we ask that those interested commit to occasional meetings during the fall 2019 semester to meet with community partners, further reflect on the immersion experience, explore research and teaching opportunities related to the seminar and plan for future events that bring Canisius together with its East Side partners. There will be opportunities for optional weekend activities such as attending services at a Black Church, a jam session at the Colored Musician’s Club and touring the African-American Heritage Corridor.
All expenses will be covered and include reading materials, food and transportation. Participants will receive a $250 stipend. Please use the Google Form to indicate your interest by Monday, July 22. Click here to view an article on last year’s seminar.
If you have any questions, contact Melissa Mosko, associate professor of philosophy, at moskom@canisius.eduor Devonya Havis, associate professor of philosophy, at havisd@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Melissa Mosko, associate professor, Philosophy; Devonya Havis, associate professor, Philosophy
Peg McCarthy moves into her new office in Churchill Tower. The former vice president for academic affairs stepped down on July 1, from the role she’s held since 2015, to return to the Canisius faculty.
Submitted by: Maggie Burkard, support manager, Academic Affairs
New additions to the East West Community Garden this summer include a meditation garden, pollinator garden, a hummingbird feeder and several insect barns. An array of painted rocks will be added soon. New additions to the garden currently being installed include a new garden sign, a sharing library box and a bulletin board.
Insect Barn Hummingbird Feeder
Feel free to visit the community garden, sit on a bench and quietly enjoy its beauty and peacefulness in nature.
Mediation Garden Pollinator Garden
If you are able to help with the installation of these new additions, please contact Veronica Serwacki, executive associate to the dean for the College of Arts and Sciences, at Ext. 2154 or at serwacki@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Veronica Serwacki, executive associate to the dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Maria’s Bene Cibo will be on campus tomorrow, Wednesday, July 17 in the Lyons Hall lot from 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The truck will serve a variety of sandwiches and paninis. To add this event to your calendar, click here.
The Salad Bar will be on campus Thursday, July 18 in the Bagen Hall lot. The truck will serve a variety of build-your-own salads. To add this event to your calendar, click here.
Please contact Mary
Braun, assistant for human resources, at Ext. 2240 with any questions.
Submitted by: Mary Braun, assistant, Human
Resources
