by lyj1 | Feb 4, 2022 | Faculty
Malini Suchak, PhD, along with Christy Hoffman, PhD, as a collaborator, received a $12,280 grant from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) to improve the lives of cats surrendered to shelters. Suchak and Hoffman are associate professors of Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (ABEC).
To read more, click here.
Submitted by: College Communications
by Albert Pilato | Feb 4, 2022 | Faculty

Canisius College was awarded a $3,000 microgrant from Swipe Out Hunger to help advance the mission of Petey’s Pantry.
Sabrina Sosa, graduate student and coordinator for Petey’s Pantry, submitted the successful application. The funding will help to improve the way we serve Canisius students who are experiencing food insecurity.
To read the full announcement, click here.
We encourage all members of the Canisius Community to volunteer, donate and spread the word about Petey’s Pantry.
You can find more information about it and how to volunteer and donate here.
Submitted by: Al Pilato, associate director, Student Life
by Tyler Kron-Piatek | Feb 4, 2022 | Faculty
The Academic Affairs Office is hosting Coffee and Conversations, a series of gatherings for faculty to discuss matters related to their work. These take place in the Old Main Faculty Lounge but stop by the Academic Affairs Office before each to pick up a voucher for Tim Horton’s coffee, tea, and snacks for the occasion.
On the following dates, the topic of discussion is Inclusive Teaching
- Friday, February 11, 2022, 9:00 A.M.
- Friday, February March 11, 2022, 9:00 A.M.
- Friday, April 22, 2022, 9:00 A.M.
On the following dates, the topic of discussion is Scholarship
- Wednesday, February 23, 9:00 A.M.
- Wednesday, March 30, 9:00 A.M.
- Wednesday, May 4, 9:00 A.M.
Submitted by: Tyler J. Kron-Piatek, academic technologist, COLI
by browkaa | Feb 4, 2022 | Faculty
I would like to take a moment to tell you about our February career development events. Please share this information with students in your classes, programs and offices.
We also have a new initiative this spring. Each Wednesday of the semester, the Griff Center will host our “Recruiters on Campus” series. We encourage students to stop by the Career Development Office, Horan-O’Donnell 014, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., to informally chat with a variety of employers.
Additionally, we continue to offer our Resume Wednesday program, each week from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., where students can stop by our office for on-the-spot resume review. All events are listed in Handshake including on-campus recruiting.
Coming in March:
March 13 – Suit Up – discounted professional clothing. Open to all students, faculty and staff
March 31 – Griff Fair – our annual job, internship and networking fair
April 12 – Teacher Recruitment Days (early deadlines apply www.trd.org)
Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your support!
Submitted by: Eileen Abbatoy, senior associate director, Career Development
by Bethany Voorhees | Feb 4, 2022 | Faculty
Get your finances in check with the help of webinars offered by TIAA for the month of February.
Take a look at the list for days, times and how to register to attend.
Click here to get started!
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office