by browkaa | Nov 20, 2020 | Faculty
Students in CLS 216: Race and Ethnicity in the Ancient World, taught by Davide Salvo, PhD, participated in a virtual group tour at the Niagara Falls Underground Railroad Heritage Center. The students had the opportunity to see permanent exhibitions and ask the staff questions.
This learning experience was made possible by the generous support of the Office of Mission & Identity and its director, Sarah Signorino, who also joined the group tour.
Submitted by: Davide Salvo, PhD, Classics
by browkaa | Nov 20, 2020 | Faculty
Jordan Henderson, a junior guard on the Canisius men’s basketball team, is one of 11 student-athletes and head coaches from MAAC-member schools to take part in the first wave of the “MAAC Time Out for Black Lives” reading initiative.
The “Time Out for Black Lives” reading program aims to inspire and educate youth, athletes, families and fans. The program has an interactive website where coaches and student-athletes from MAAC basketball programs volunteer their time and resources to read children’s books in entertaining videos, all focusing on black culture, history, music and myths. The program is part of the MAAC’s United for Justice campaign that was introduced over the summer.
“I am excited to be a part of the MAAC’s Time Out for Black Lives reading program,” Henderson said. “This program is a fun way to help children learn about the importance of reading and I’m honored to be one of the student-athletes chosen to help share that message, while also sharing the important message of African American culture.”
To watch Henderson read the book “Cool Cuts”, written and illustrated by Mechal Renee Roe, click here.
Submitted by: Matt Reitnour, associate director for communications, Athletics
by browkaa | Nov 18, 2020 | Faculty
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Pictured above: Wil Green, Pastor Daniel Benning and his grandson, Fr. Jack Mattimore, and Mary Rockwell from the New Buffalo Institute.
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The Office of Mission & Ministry donated turkeys today for the Upper Room Church of God in Christ’s food pantry. The Church, located on Florida Street and Jefferson Avenue, and directed by Pastor Daniel Benning HON ’18, will distribute turkeys to those in need in the community starting tomorrow. The pantry serves over 200 people each week. Happy Thanksgiving!
Submitted by: Mary Rockwell, PhD, director, The New Buffalo Institute
by browkaa | Nov 18, 2020 | Faculty
The Buffalo News quoted Daniel Dentino, PhD, vice president for student affairs, regarding the college’s plan for contact tracing, isolating and quarantining.
Click here to read the full story.
Submitted by: College Communications
by Lauryn Saldana | Nov 18, 2020 | Faculty
Fans of DJ Khaled will want to tune in on Thursday, November 19 at 3:30 p.m. when the renowned songwriter, producer and media personality speaks (virtually) at Canisius College. In his talk, titled “How I Came Up,” Khaled will share his personal story of success and impart on students how they too can make successes of themselves.
DJ Khaled’s visit is made possible by Canisius’ Opportunity Programs for Education (COPE) and the Office of Academic Talent Search. His talk will be made available to students and faculty via a private Zoom connection.
Click here to learn more.
Submitted by: College Communications
