Canisius faculty took some time to “chill out” on Thursday afternoon with an ice cream social break in front of Churchill Tower. The sweet treat was made possible by the Office of Academic Affairs and the deans of the three academic schools. It was their way of saying “thank you” to professors for all their hard work so far this semester.
Submitted by: College Communications
Julie Anna Golebiewski, PhD, associate professor of economics and finance, spoke with The Buffalo News about the effects of low wages on healthcare staffing and the shortage of workers after the economy opened up.
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Chartwells’ nationwide food festi-ful featuring Chef Jet Tila was featured in Forbes. The event took place last week and raised money for the college’s food pantry. Canisius College President John Hurley was also mentioned for doubling the event’s donations!
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30Submitted by: College Communications
In light of President Hurley’s letter explaining Canisius’ contribution to helping resettle Afghan Refugees in Buffalo, please consult the Borders & Migrations Initiative for information on the legal situation surrounding this humanitarian effort. If you missed the talk, the video can be viewed above.
Submitted by: Richard D. Reitsma, chair and associate professor, Spanish, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures & Cultures
The Blue & Gold Bookworms is a virtual book club, where members are engaged through thoughtful discussion questions and insightful commentary on the featured books. On a recurring basis, members vote on what book to read in the upcoming months. These texts cover everything from professional development, suspenseful mysteries, inspiring biographies and more!
Our first selected book is The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline. According to goodreads.com, “The author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Orphan Train returns with an ambitious, emotionally resonant novel about three women whose lives are bound together in 19th century Australia and the hardships they weather together as they fight for redemption and freedom in a new society.”
Join the Blue and Gold Bookworms Book Club (pbc.guru)
Our first discussion will begin on October 14! Happy Reading!
Submitted by: Erin Zack, director, Office of Alumni Engagement
Attention Canisius College Students and Staff,
Canisius College Athletics is holding auditions for National Anthem singers or performers for the upcoming 2021-22 season. These auditions are for performing the National Anthem at Canisius hockey, men’s basketball and women’s basketball home games. There will be two sessions next week.
Session I
Date: Wednesday, October 13
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Location: KAC 201 – Griffin Team Meeting Room
Session II
Date: Thursday, October 14
Time: 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Location: KAC 201 – Griffin Team Meeting Room
If neither of these dates works with your schedule, please contact Patrick Johnson, external affairs graduate assistant for Canisius College Athletics, to set up a different time or send a prerecorded video of you or your group playing or singing the National Anthem.
Submitted by: Patrick Johnson, graduate assistant, Canisius College Athletics
