Julie Anna Golebiewski, PhD, associate professor of economics and finance, spoke with The Buffalo News about the labor shortage in WNY and the effects of new Covid restrictions on hiring and job retention.
Read more here
Submitted by: College Communications
Ian J. Redpath, PhD, chair and professor of accounting, was recognized by Marquis as a “Who’s Who Top Educator” for dedication, achievements and leadership in the field of financial education. Since 1899, Marquis “Who’s Who” has chronicled the lives of the most accomplished individuals and innovators from every significant field of endeavor.
Congratulations to Dr. Redpath for the award and we are so honored to have him as a part of our faculty. He has continued to make our accounting program a top program in the country!
Submitted by: College Communications
The first weekend of fall will be a busy one with men’s soccer, women’s soccer and volleyball all hosting home contests.
The athletic weekend gets under way today (September 24) as men’s soccer plays host to nationally-ranked Bowling Green. Game time at the Demske Sports Complex is set for 4:00 p.m.
On Saturday, the volleyball team hosts traditional MAAC power Fairfield in the Koessler Athletic Center at 12:00 p.m. The women’s soccer team will also be in action on Saturday when the Griffs host Iona in a MAAC contest. That game will kickoff at 1:00 p.m.
On Sunday, the volleyball team will close out the busy three-day stretch with a home match at 12:00 p.m. against MAAC rival Quinnipiac.
There is no admission charge for any of these home events so come out and support your Griffs!
Submitted by: Matt Reitnour, associate athletic director for communications, Athletics
Students in Dr. Reitsma SPA 324 class, Topics in Conversation: Latin America on the Move, had a special treat on Tuesday, September 21. Rev. Pete Neeley, SJ, from the Kino Border Initiative (KBI), along with Jaret Orenlas also from KBI, and Guadalupe Quiroz (who studies and teaches immigration issues in Puebla, Mexico) shared their perspectives on issues at the border, learning Spanish, doing good work, and cannonball moments of the St. Ignatius variety that transform our lives.
The conversation was in Spanish and the video is available in the Borders & Migrations Teaching Toolkit accessible here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1Fx48J_BdMl8SrBGbsJuUHym3sUOSz96k?usp=sharing
KBI is a bi-national Jesuit organization based in Nogales Arizona/Sonora that provides accompaniment of migrants and deportees, and advocates for change along the border through education. Father Neeley was Canisius College’s commencement speaker for graduation in 2020, at which time he received an honorary degree..
For more on KBI: https://www.kinoborderinitiative.org/mission-and-values/
Submitted by: Richard D. Reitsma,PhD, chair, associate professor of spanish, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures
TIAA is offering several live webinars on financial-related topics in the upcoming months. Take a look at the schedule above for October, November and December to see what you might be interested in attending, and click here to register.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
