Join the Office of Mission & Identity on Sunday, October 25 for the final part of the “Saunter and Spirituality” series at Tifft Nature Preserve. Feel free to arrive anytime between 8:30-11:00 a.m.
Come alone or bring a family member for a self-paced walk. The group will reflect on “Gratitude and Grieving during Covid-19” and ponder themed reflection questions while sitting, walking or running along the trail. Return to the parking lot for some optional sharing.
If you would like to attend, please register with Sarah Signorino at signoris@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Sarah Signorino, director, Office of Mission & Identity
On Tuesday, October 20, at 12:30 p.m., the Institute for Classic and Medieval Studies (ICMS) will launch the second Lifelong Learners course for the fall 2020 semester. Meeting weekly for six weeks via Zoom, Tempters & Temptresses: The Medieval Romance will examine one of the most popular genres of the period and some of its most memorable characters.
Johanna Fisher, professor of English, will lead discussions on the art of story-telling, sexuality, love and what they reveal about the era’s ideas of heroism and adventure. Stories include Tristan and Isolde, The Romance of the Rose, The Canterbury Tales and The Lais of Marie de France. Join us for some good conversation.
Click on this link to register. There is still room!
Submitted by: Kristina Laun, social media and website administrator, ICMS
Today, Wednesday, October 21 at 2:00 p.m., the Ignatian Solidarity Network will broadcast the Kino Border Initiative (KBI) Children Seeking Asylum March in Nogales, Sonora.
This action is part of a KBI series to bring awareness to human rights issues surrounding the United States’ “Remain in México” policy and the struggle asylum seekers face at the border.
The policy requires asylum seekers who present themselves at U.S. ports of entry to remain in México for the duration of their immigration proceedings. Many other organizations at the border who work with asylum seekers are holding similar actions to bring awareness to the inhumane and unlawful dismantling of the asylum system.
Next week’s march will call attention to the subsequent consequences this has had on children.
It is day three of Virtual Service Week. Today’s theme is Healthcare and Health Equity.
Partner Spotlight: Harvest House
Service Challenge: Watch the documentaryBending the Arc.This film follows the nonprofit healthcare organization Partners in Health, and founders Jim Yong Kim, Ophelia Dahl and Paul Farmer, who are devoted to providing innovative healthcare in impoverished nations.
Then, on Thursday, October 23 at 7:00 p.m., attend the Global Health & Social Justice panel discussion with the founders. Gain a deeper awareness of how socioeconomic inequality results in health and medical inequities.
Advocacy Action: Letter to Congress, post on social media
Donation Suggestion: Friends of Night People
Please visit our website to learn about the theme of each day and explore opportunities to engage in service, advocate for change, enjoy a community partner spotlight or make a donation.
Community residents along with Canisius faculty and staff celebrated its community garden harvest last week.
This summer’s crop included tomatoes, green beans, collard greens, lettuces, beets, carrots, peppers, garlic and herbs.
Many thanks to all who contributed to the upkeep of the garden this season.
If you would like to get involved next year, contact Veronica Serwacki in the Dean’s Office at serwacki@canisius.edu or Mary Rockwell at the New Buffalo Institute at mary.rockwell@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Mary Rockwell, PhD, director, The New Buffalo Institute
