by Bennie Williams | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
The Minoritized Faculty and Staff Affinity group welcomes faculty and staff members from marginalized racial identities to join the affinity group.
The affinity group is an opportunity to connect with colleagues across the university, participate in campus committees, and help educate the community on topics of racial and cultural matters.
Interested individuals should Email co-chairs Stephanie Masood at masoods@canisius.edu or Bennie Williams at willi100@canisius.edu to be added to the Email list.
A meeting for the group will be held on Thursday, February 29 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Campus Ministry Conference Room.
Some opportunities for members of the affinity group to participate in include the celebration of National Arab Heritage Month on April 18 from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. and the university’s Juneteenth Celebration on June 13.
Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, Assistant Dean of Students, ALANA Student Center
by Ethan Clarke | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
On behalf of the Athletic Department, the Canisius community is invited to a Women of Sport panel discussion on Thursday, February 15 at 4:30 p.m., before the women’s basketball “Play 4 Kay” game, which highlights breast cancer awareness.
This is a great opportunity for staff to hear from female leaders in sport and former Canisius student athletes about how their experiences led them to where they are now.
If you would like to attend, please fill out this google form for tracking RSVPs, as there is limited space available!
We will provide pizza for the event and there will be post-game ice cream after the game provided by Andersons!
If there are any questions don’t hesitate to reach out!
Submitted by: Ethan Clarke, Director of Sponsorship Sales and Marketing Fulfillment, Athletics
by Amanda Crotty | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
The Women’s Business Center is hosting it’s first ever Sip & Shop Extravaganza on March 2, from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Make a toast at Coco Bar & Bistro (must be 21+) with other shoppers before being chauffeured around town in limo busses to women-owned stores featuring products such as home goods, gift items, craft supplies, accessories, snacks and more on the Women’s Business Center.
Submitted by: The Women’s Business Center
by smith | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
A representative from the Buffalo office of the US Passport Agency will be on campus on Thursday, February 15, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., in the lobby of the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center.
Submitted by: Brian Smith, Director, Study Abroad and International Student Programs, Center for International Education
by Lynn Incardona | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
Please plan to join Independent Health and Lawley as they offer a Stress Less Seminar on March 7 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge.
Presentations will include mindfulness eating and progressive relaxation techniques, along with information regarding mental health benefits that are currently part of our health insurance and employee assistance programs. Join your colleagues for this relaxing session and opportunity to engage with your peers.
Lunch will be provided!
Please RSVP to hr@canisius.edu by March 4.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Your mental health matters. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
