by browkaa | Apr 20, 2022 | Faculty
The Hungarian news outlet Mandiner published an interview it conducted with Canisius President John J. Hurley. In the article, titled “The Silenced Majority of America,” President Hurley discusses the important role Catholic universities play in promoting free speech and expression, the search for truth and their commitment to justice in the world. Click here to read the story.
Buffalo News Reporter David Robinson interviewed Associate Professor of Economics & Finance Julie Anna Golebiewski, PhD, for a story about the Buffalo Niagara job market adding nearly 10,000 jobs over the first three months of the year. Click here to read the article.
Submitted by: College Communications
by Jason Francey | Apr 20, 2022 | Faculty
On Saturday, April 23 at 7:00 p.m. in the Koessler Athletic Center the Undergraduate Student Association will welcome Josh Allen, quarterback for the Buffalo Bills, to campus to give a moderated Q&A for the campus community. Starting this week, we will have tickets available for faculty and staff!
Every faculty and staff member may request up to four tickets (while supplies last) for themselves and their partners and/or children. Please fill out the form below to request yours! Requested tickets will be available for pick up starting today, Wednesday, April 20, in the Office of Student Life.
https://forms.gle/97iqkCXoXFm4Basx8
Please note that per that artist contract, masks will be required for the event.
Submitted by: Jason Francey, director of Student Engagement, Office of Student Life
by Bennie Williams | Apr 20, 2022 | Faculty
The ALANA Student Center invites applications for the ALANA Achievement and Annual MLK Awards. Award descriptions and forms are below. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ALANA Student Center at asc@canisius.edu.
ALANA Achievement Award
Canisius would like to acknowledge the accomplishments of an African American, Latino/a American, Asian American, or Native American (ALANA) graduating senior who exemplifies the Jesuit value of Magis through academic excellence, exceptional leadership, character, dedication and service to Canisius and the community-at-large. Toward this end, we are seeking nominations for the Canisius College ALANA Achievement Award, which will be presented annually at the Spring Honors Convocation. Nominations can be made here.
Annual MLK Award
Canisius College would like to acknowledge a student and/or a non-student (faculty, staff, or administrator) who represent the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Toward this end, we would like to solicit nominations for an award or awards to be presented at the Spring Honors Convocation. The nominee(s) must demonstrate qualities promoting social justice, racial harmony, civil rights, human rights, advocacy for the poor, or non-violence. Nominations can be made here.
Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, assistant dean of Students, ALANA Student Center
by Bethany Voorhees | Apr 20, 2022 | Faculty
Sign up for the 2022 Spring Health Wellness Challenge with Independent Health & the Buffalo Bills, hosted by Wellable. Take a look at the flyer above for more details on how to earn points for a chance to win prizes.
Click here to get started!
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office
by Bennie Williams | Apr 20, 2022 | Faculty
The Canisius community is invited to the 2022 ALANA Graduation. This pre-commencement ceremony celebrates graduating ALANA students (both graduate and undergraduate).
The community is also asked to submit a tribute video to be presented at the ceremony. You can record yourself or we can send a staff member to record your video if you wish.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ALANA Student Center at asc@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, assistant dean of Students, ALANA Student Center
