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PA Studies Grant

The Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program is a recipient of a $4,000 health equity grant from Interfaith America (IA).  The college will use the grant for curriculum development in the PA Studies program.

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Submitted by: College Communications 

The Spark Bird Project

In collaboration with several bird conservation organizations, Canisius announced today the launch of The Spark Bird Project. Jenn Lodi-Smith, PhD, professor of psychology and assistant vice president for academic affairs is leading The Spark Bird Project with ornithological consultation from Sara R. Morris, PhD, professor of biology and vice president for academic affairs. 

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To participate in The Spark Bird Project or read the spark bird stories of others, visit www.spark-bird.orgStories and findings from the study will be shared with the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, Hog Island Audubon Camp and the WNY Young Birder Club, which are partnering with Canisius on The Bird Spark Project. 

Submitted by: Jenn Lodi-Smith, PhD, professor, psychology; assistant vice president, Academic Affairs

Conservation Biology Poster Session

Don’t forget the conservation biology poster session on Thursday, May 5, 10 a.m. in the Science Hall Commons. The students have worked incredibly hard and have a lot of sustainable ideas to share. Please stop by!

Submitted by: Sue Margulis, professor, ABEC and Biology

 

Buffalo Niagara Partnership Diversity & Inclusion Symposium

As part of our professional development opportunities scheduled during the college’s Juneteenth celebration and events, we have purchased a corporate pass for the Buffalo Niagara Partnership Diversity and Inclusion Symposium on Thursday, June 16 from 10:15 a.m.  – 4:00 p.m.

This unique event delivers the ongoing learning necessary in the D&I realm in a one-day virtual format that is filled with inspirational discussions and non-stop knowledge. The event is open to all faculty and staff.

To register for this online event, please use the link below and select tickets.  You will be choosing the first line that states D&I Symposium Corporate Pass RSVP.

www.eventbrite.com/e/290576380777/?discount=2022DIScorp

Please contact the Office of Human Resources with any questions.

Submitted by: Linda M. Walleshauser, associate vice president,Human Resources and Compliance

 

Guardian and Uprise Health

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Take some time to read through Guardian & Uprise Health’s May newsletter to learn more about correcting myths about mental health conditions, understanding grief and trauma, and an overview of Uprise Health’s platform called “Wellbeing Check” which helps you monitor your stress and wellbeing.

To access other resources on the website, you will need to use access code: worklife

As always, this month’s newsletter also features a webinar titled “Not Feeling Good Enough,” which will take place on Thursday, May 19 from 12:00 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, executive associate, President’s Office