Canisius in the News

by browkaa | Jul 19, 2023 | Faculty

Business First featured Shana Richardson in its July 10 edition. The article focused on Richardson’s new role as director of New Buffalo Institute, and her goal to create more meaningful and more authentic relationships and collaborations between Canisius and its neighbors on Buffalo’s East Side. Click here to read the story.

The Buffalo News reported that the Come to Believe (CTB) Network awarded Canisius a $30,000 design grant to explore the potential of creating a two-year college on campus. Click here to read the story.

Submitted by: College Communications

History Majors Re-examine American Revolution

by browkaa | Jul 19, 2023 | Faculty

History majors at Canisius are working alongside municipal and academic historians across New York State to examine the legacy of the American Revolution ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary. 

The six Canisius students— Devon Hayes, Claire Januchowski ’24, Joe Manna ’25, Ben McEwen ’25, Kaitlin O’Meara ’26, and Mitchell Popovski ’25—are  all recipients of a Gardiner Foundation Semiquincentennial Student Fellowship.  They are working with historians in Erie County, Ishua Valley, Java, and the towns of Nassau, Nelliston and Otto.  Erie County Historian and Canisius history alumnus C. Douglas Kohler ’88, MSEd ’90 is one of the cooperating municipal historians.

“This is an exciting opportunity for Canisius history students to receive hands-on experience in their major,” says Thomas A. Chambers, PhD, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.  “The American Revolution means different things to different people and so students are collaborating with the archives of municipal historians and regional historical societies to better understand and uncover the larger story and legacies of the American Revolution.”  

Click here to learn more about the specific areas students are examining.

Submitted by: Thomas A. Chambers, PhD, dean, College of Arts & Sciences

Canisius Alumnae Among Most Influential Women

by herberte | Jul 19, 2023 | Faculty

Twenty-nine Canisius alumnae earned a place on Business First’s Power 200 list of women for 2023.  Business First is considered the top source of local business news and events in Western New York.  Its annual Power 200 list identifies the most influential women shaping Western New York’s future.

Margulis Receives Distinguished Teaching Award

by browkaa | Jul 19, 2023 | Faculty

Sue Margulis, PhD, professor of ABEC and anthrozoology, was awarded the Penny Bernstein Distinguished Teaching Award at the annual meeting of the Animal Behavior Society in Portland, Oregon. The Bernstein Award recognizes a sustained record of highly effective and innovative educational activity. Please join us in congratulating Sue on this significant accomplishment!

Submitted by: Malini Suchak, PhD, chair, ABEC and anthrozoology

Campus Candids

by Elizabeth Turner | Jul 12, 2023 | Faculty

Canisius invited it’s 27 camp families to a welcome BBQ in the Quad on Thursday, June 29.

Chartwells was grilling hotdogs and hamburgers while Petey welcomed campers.  Families of the campers met the camp staff, nine of whom are either graduates or current students of Canisius.  Fun was had by all and the children loved being welcomed as the newest Golden Griffins!

Canisius’ Say Yes Summer Camp runs Monday – Friday on the 3rd floor of Old Main through August 18.  The Canisius community has been so welcoming and supportive of this initiative.  If you would like a visit from 5-10 year olds, or have something to share with us on campus, please reach out to camp director Elizabeth Turner (turner6@canisius.edu).

Submitted by: Elizabeth Turner, Director of Educational Partnerships, Teacher Education & Leadership Department