If you have additional questions/concerns regarding the Canisius University trip to Cuba January 2-14, with Dr. Reitsma (open to faculty, staff, students, alumni), please consider attending an information/orientation session on Thursday, November 2 at 7:00 p.m. in Old Main 314. You can also join via zoom: Join Zoom Meeting
https://canisius.zoom.us/j/94637034358.
Please contact Dr. Reitsma at reitsmar@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Dr. Richard D. Reitsma, DMLLC
On Thursday, November 2, at 7:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge, Mick Cochrane will host a book launch for The Crystal Gavel, a memoir by his late sister.
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The memoir follows Sue’s journey from a childhood marked by poverty, alcoholism and violence through her recovery to her quest to humanize the courts and afford all people a genuine, dignified hearing.
The book has received early praise from readers:
“Rarely do I encounter a memoir so powerful and inspiring. Sue’s story reminds us of our potential to awaken through life’s most heartbreaking challenges…and to navigate with compassion, dignity, and grace.” —Tara Brach, author of Radical Acceptance
“A memoir that crafts exquisite wholeness from the shards of a wounded life. Sue Cochrane’s humanity, her healing vision, and her valiant heart will take your breath away.” —Pavi Mehta, author of Infinite Vision: How Aravind Became the World’s Greatest Business Case for Compassion
“The Crystal Gavel is a kind of miracle: At once profoundly personal and radically social, it offers a vision of transformation within our hearts and in the often-heartbreaking machinery of our legal system.” —Lon Otto, author of three short fiction collections and the novel The Flower Trade
A Q&A, book signing and reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by creative writing program.
For more information: cochrane@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Mick Cochrane, Professor, English
In collaboration with the Resource Council of WNY, the New Buffalo Institute will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots. The toys will be given to local children and families who attend the Resource Council; families will be able to choose toys for their children from all the donations received, free of charge!
Toys must be new and in their original packaging, but can be of any size or price. Donations can be made from now until December 11, and can be placed in any of the marked boxes in the following locations:
• Old Main vestibule
• Outside the library
• Student Center 1st floor lobby
This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups to help make the holiday season special for children in the community! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shana Richardson at willia23@canisius.edu or 716-888-2128.
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, Director, New Buffalo Institute
For the first time in program history, the Canisius women’s soccer team will host a home game in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Women’s Soccer Championship as the No. 3 seed Golden Griffins entertain No. 6 seed Rider Sunday in a first-round contest at the Demske Sports Complex. Kickoff is slated for noon.
Due to conference policy, tickets will be available for purchase at the door. Adult tickets will be $10. Students, children and seniors will be $5. The game will also be broadcast on ESPN+.
The game serves as a rematch of last year’s first-round matchup that saw Canisius advance past Riders on penalty kicks, 4-2, after the team’s played to a 1-1 draw. The two teams also faced off earlier in the season in which the Broncs took the contest 1-0.
The winner of Sunday’s first-round contest will take on No. 2 Fairfield in the semifinals. That contest will be played on Nov. 2 at Lessing Field in Fairfield, Conn., with a start time of 7 p.m.
Submitted by: Matt Reitnour, Associate Athletic Director for Communications
The Career Development Office is once again asking for gently used professional clothing for students.
We will be hosting our pop-up shop in the spring for students who can select clothing for Griff Fair, interviews and internships. All sizes needed!
Submitted by: Eileen Abbatoy, Director, Career Development, Griff Center for Student Success
