by browkaa | Jan 29, 2020 | Faculty
The Canisius College Video Institute production of the February episode of “Kaleidoscope” premieres on Saturday, February 1 at 5:30 a.m. on WGRZ TV 2. This 30-minute television program celebrates the religious diversity of the region 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 February since 1926, Americans have honored the gifts and contributions of African Americans with the celebration of Black History Month. In honor of this tradition, program host Dr. Stan Bratton interviews Rev. James Lewis III and Rev. Zandra Lewis, leaders of African American denominations and congregations located in Western New York.
In commemoration of the 160th anniversary of the Network of Religious Communities, a multi-faith celebration of religions and spirituality in Western New York was held. An event called Faith Songs Spirit Voices was held at Canisius College to celebrate religion and spirituality. At this event, there were a number of performances including songs, dances and storytelling. In the second segment, Dr. Stan Bratton interviews Rev. Jonathan Lawrence. PhD, a professor in the Department of Religion at Canisius College, about Faith Songs Spirit Voices as an introduction to the sights and sounds of the program.
Students in the Canisius College Video Institute produce “Kaleidoscope” under the guidance of Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, professor in the Department of Communication and co-director of the Video Institute, and Jamie O’Neil, associate professor of digital media arts and co-director of the Video Institute, and Paula DeAngelis-Stein ’86, MS ’02.
Submitted by: Christian Conner, graduate assistant, Communication Studies
by browkaa | Jan 29, 2020 | Faculty
For those of us with kiddos in our lives and/or those of us who are just young at heart, reserve a ticket or five and come to the free screening of “The Incredibles” at Shea’s this Sunday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m.
Activities start at 1:00 p.m., so let’s meet up at Shea’s and wear our Canisius gear so we can recognize and get to know the colleagues we don’t see everyday!
Submitted by: Jennifer Lodi-Smith, Interim AVPAA & Associate Professor, Psychology
by browkaa | Jan 29, 2020 | Faculty
The Institute for Classical and Medieval Studies is excited to host Dr. Campbell Price, exhibition curator for “Golden Mummies of Egypt” at the Buffalo Museum of Science. Join us for this talk on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge, before the exhibition opens February 8, 2020. For more information about the exhibition itself, visit the Museum’s website here.
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Submitted by: Kristina Laun, social media & website administrator, ICMS
by browkaa | Jan 29, 2020 | Faculty
Inspired by a conversation with humanities faculty at the Scholarship Workshop before break, the Office of Sponsored Programs and the College of Arts & Sciences will host a lunch on Friday, February 7 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in Science Hall Room 1017 to discuss how we can best support the scholarship of faculty pursuing humanities-oriented scholarship.
Past grant recipients will have the opportunity to discuss their reasons for applying, secrets of success and how receiving grants has benefited them. We will review internal mechanisms, a range of external funding mechanisms and discuss how we can best support humanities-focused scholarship now and in the years to come.
We know the time won’t work for everyone but if it can fit in your schedule, we hope you will consider joining our conversation.
Please click here to RSVP by January 31. If you cannot make it but have thoughts you would like to share on the topic, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Tom Chambers, Mary Ann Langlois or Jennifer Lodi-Smith, at any time.
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Submitted by: Jennifer Lodi-Smith, interim assistant vice president, Academic Affairs; associate professor, Psychology; Mary Ann Langlois, director, Sponsored Programs; Tom Chambers, dean, College of Arts & Sciences
by browkaa | Jan 29, 2020 | Faculty
After the resounding success last semester, Chartwells is bringing the Hughes Club premium night back on Wednesday, February 12. From 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. in the Economu Dining Hall, guests can enjoy dinner that includes broiled NY strip steak, Dr. Pepper BBQ ribs, fried shrimp, delicious sides and live entertainment by “A River Like Sunday.” Dinner kicks off at the normal time of 4:30 p.m. with the band taking the stage promptly at 5:00 p.m. and playing through dinner.
A River Like Sunday is a band from the Buffalo, NY area. Their music takes the listener on a meandering musical journey from past to present with tunes that you forgot you adored as well as the band’s own original music.
This evening of food, culture and fun is open to all students, faculty and staff of Canisius College.
If you have any questions please contact the Chartwells Marketing Department by emailing Sharif Hamdy at hamdys@canisius.edu.
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Submitted by: Sharif Hamdy, marketing manager, Chartwells
