by Amy Beiter | Feb 21, 2024 | Staff
The last day to submit an online application for the 2024-25 Canisius Earning Excellence Program (CEEP) awards is Wednesday, February 28. Supervisors will have until Friday, March 8 to submit approvals.
The Canisius Earning Excellence Program awards students with funding for intellectually demanding projects that create opportunities for applied learning outside the classroom. The work completed through this program is closely related to a career or scholarly field and directly related to faculty scholarship. By working alongside faculty on research-focused projects, students are able to achieve a high level of preparedness for maintaining professional working relationships and for continued studies at the graduate level.
Canisius University undergraduates in any major may apply for a CEEP award if they have a 3.2 or higher overall GPA and if they have a faculty or university administrator sponsor with an appropriate CEEP project. Please note: Students with an overall GPA below 3.2 may apply for a CEEP award, but awards will only be granted if the student’s overall GPA is higher than 3.2 at the end of the spring semester and/or if their semester GPA was 3.4 or higher in the past two semesters.
CEEP students receive stipend payments deposited into their accounts with student records at the end of each semester. This allows students to receive federal work-study (if eligible) in addition to their CEEP project.
More information and current online application are available on the Academic Affairs CEEP Information Page on the myCanisius portal. Students will also receive an email notification with details regarding the application process. Please note, current CEEP award recipients interested in continuing their project next year will need to fill out new applications for the 2024-25 award. Renewal is not automatic.
If you have any questions regarding the award and application process, contact Amy Beiter (beiter5@canisius.edu) or Yvonne Widenor (widenory@canisius.edu).
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, curriculum and student support project associate, Academic Affairs
by Dawn Rotterman | Feb 21, 2024 | Staff
Uprise Health’s February Newsletter provides information on American Heart Month, essential facts to know for heart health, mindful approaches to cope with stress and much more. Read the newsletter by clicking here.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits/HRIS Manager, Human Resources
by Dawn Rotterman | Feb 21, 2024 | Staff
Buffalo Rehab Group is offering free virtual wellness classes once a month followed by a Q&A with local wellness professionals.
View the flyer (above) for more information on dates and times, as well as how to register.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits/HRIS Manager, Human Resources
by Sarah Sterzinger | Feb 21, 2024 | Staff
The Office of Alumni Engagement invites you to submit nominations for the 2024 Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award.
Individuals eligible for nomination must meet the following criteria:
The Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award recognizes outstanding full-time faculty members of the university who are distinguished for contributions to the academic world and teaching excellence. One award may be given per year.
The Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award is presented at the Honors Convocation on May 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.
Please submit nominations to the Office of Alumni Engagement no later than Friday, March 8, 2024.
The nomination form is available ONLINE. Please complete the section of the form that corresponds to the Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award.
Questions? Please reach out to Lauren Orlowski, director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement, at orlowskl@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Sarah Sterzinger, assistant director, Alumni and Constituent Engagement
by Matthew Kochan | Feb 21, 2024 | Staff
In celebration of the 214th birthday of Chopin and the recent 225th birthday of Adam Mickiewicz, the Permanent Chair of Polish Culture at Canisius University, the Chopin Singing Society, the Polish Arts Club of Buffalo and the Adam Mickiewicz Library & Dramatic Circle join in presenting a multi-media extravaganza featuring the Chopin Singing Society, celebrating their 125th anniversary and joining with the Canisius University Chorale all under the direction of Dr. Bradley Wingert. The event, Celebrating the Arts: A Birthday Bash for Chopin & Mickiewicz, takes place on Sunday, February 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at the Montante Cultural Center, 2021 Main Street on the Canisius University Campus.
Additional artists presenting piano music of Chopin are Claudia Hoca, former pianist for the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and current member and Assistant Director of Chopins, Melanie Bebak. Poetry of Mickiewicz, considered the greatest Polish poet, will be offered. The presentations will have a backdrop of a PowerPoint presentation by Klara Chomicka-Frank of places and items of interest in the lives of the two artists, and there will be a display table of memorabilia offered for the audience’s enjoyment. A reception will follow. The event is free and open to the public.
Submitted by: Matthew Kochan, Mary Lou Wyrobek Permanent Chair of Polish Culture
