by browkaa | Sep 27, 2021 | Faculty
Things are heating up around Main St.! Developers are now recognizing Canisius College as a new hot spot for real estate and development in the area. With the recent investments around campus and the latest parking project next to the new Science Hall, Canisius is seen as an anchor in value in the downtown area.
President John Hurley said the college invested more than $185 million in campus upgrades over a number of years and that helped to “stabilize the neighborhood.”
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Submitted by: College Communications
by browkaa | Sep 27, 2021 | Faculty
Canisius President John J. Hurley delivered his final state-of-the-college address to the campus community on Thursday, September 23. Convocation was held in a hybrid format, which enabled faculty and staff to attend in person at the Montante Cultural Center or watch it on livestream. (A recording of the full convocation address can be viewed by clicking here.)
President Hurley discussed several timely topics during his address. First among them was to recognize the various groups and individuals for outstanding service throughout the Covid-19 pandemic.
At this time, President Hurley also announced that the college is implementing a mandatory vaccination policy for the campus, in response to President Biden’s announcement that all employers with more than 100 employees do so or insure weekly testing. Details and deadlines are forthcoming but faculty and staff will be expected to be vaccinated by mid-November and students by the start of the spring semester.
President Hurley’s address then turned to enrollment for fall 2021. He reported that the college met its goals for freshman and transfer students. Even more noteworthy is that Canisius welcomed its most ethnically and geographically diverse class in years.
The institutional advancement arm of the college also saw gains. Canisius closed the year with $8.9 million in cash collected. That’s up about $1.6 million from the year prior and the third consecutive year the college has seen a fundraising increase.
President Hurley discussed additional 2020-21 developments, including the sale of college properties, the debut of the First-Year Experience program and the latest diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, before addressing what is on the horizon for the upcoming year.
He began with a brief update on the new committee appointed by the Board of Trustees to oversee the search for his successor. Notwithstanding the presidential transition, which will take place at the end of the academic year, President Hurley put forth two important initiatives.
The first involves three distinct projects within the Facilities Master Plan. They include the demolition of the parking garage followed by the construction of a beautified surface parking lot; the sale of the Health Science Building, at the corner of Delavan and Jefferson avenues; and renovation to the second floor of Science Hall.
The second initiative for the upcoming year involves strategic planning. President Hurley announced that the Strategic Planning Committee can serve the next president by identifying challenges the college is facing and brainstorming possible solutions. This work will be summarized in a report that can be coupled with the campus community’s input on the Vision Project, and serve as a starting point for the development of a plan early in the new president’s term.
In conclusion, President Hurley compared himself to a distance runner at the Olympics, in the last lap of the race. “There is much to be accomplished in the months ahead during this bell lap,” he said. “I look forward to working with all of you to make it happen. Let’s finish strong.”
Submitted by: College Communications
by Bethany Voorhees | Sep 27, 2021 | Faculty
Why are fruits and vegetables so good for you, and how much of them do you need? The above article, from Lawley Insurance Group, not only answers these questions but also provides specific fruit and vegetable recommendations for various health needs.
Take a look to see what you can start adding to your diet.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
by Bethany Voorhees | Sep 27, 2021 | Faculty
Curtis Cluster, a financial consultant for TIAA, is scheduling appointments on October 13 for those who want to discuss their TIAA accounts. Meetings will be held either by phone or virtually. Register for sessions at www.TIAA.org/schedulenow or by calling 800-732-8353.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
by Summer Handzlik | Sep 27, 2021 | Faculty
Magis, from the Latin term “more,” is a Jesuit principle that invites us to do more, be more and achieve more for the greater glory of God.
Patrick C. Minehan ’50, MS ’52, embodied this Jesuit ideal.
A humble individual and long-time educator, he was an generous benefactor of the college, having supported students philanthropically beginning in 1975, when he made his first of 49 leadership gifts to alma mater. When thanked for his giving spirit and outpouring of support, he responded, “Money well spent.”
Minehan placed a high value on education and that spirit has become his legacy.
Thanks to a very generous gift made possible through Pat Minehan’s estate, new and increased gifts to the Canisius Fund – the area of greatest need – will be matched, dollar-for-dollar, up to $500,000 during the 2021-22 annual campaign, which concludes on May 31, 2022.
By giving more, you help our students be more and do more on behalf of others, in the same way Minehan has inspired us with his continued support of Canisius.
You can participate in the Minehan Magis Challenge by designating a gift amount to be withdrawn from your paycheck through payroll deduction. If interested, visit www.canisius.edu/faculty-staff to set up your payroll deduction gift. If you prefer not to give via payroll deduction, you can make a one-time gift at www.canisius.edu/give.
Submitted by: Summer Handzlik, Sr. director, Annual Giving & Stewardship
