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Campus Candids

Thank you so much to all who entered their chili or soup into our cookoff on Thursday March 21.

The big winner was Margaret Kraatz, financial aid specialist who’s banana pepper soup won “Best Soup” and “Best Overall.”

Click here to get the recipe.

In the “Best Chili” category, Linda Walleshauser, associate vice president for human resources & compliance, took the win with her tailgate chili.

The event was enjoyed by all who attended!

If you have an idea for an employee engagement event or activity, please contact Maggie Burkard in Academic Affairs.

Submitted by: Employee Engagement Committee at Canisius University

 

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Award

Canisius University would like to acknowledge a student and/or a non-student (faculty, staff or administrator) who represents the ideals of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK). Toward this end, we are soliciting nominations for an award or awards to be presented at Spring Honors Convocation. The nominee(s) must demonstrate qualities promoting social justice, racial harmony, civil rights, human rights, advocacy for the poor or non-violence.

To submit a nomination, please click here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ALANA Student Center at asc@canisius.edu.

Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, Assistant Dean, ALANA Student Center

ALANA Achievement Award

Canisius would like to acknowledge the accomplishments of an African American, Latino/a American, Asian American or Native American (ALANA) graduating senior who exemplifies the Jesuit value of magis through academic excellence, exceptional leadership, character, dedication and service to Canisius and the community-at-large.

Toward this end, we are seeking nominations for the Canisius University ALANA Achievement Award, which will be presented at the Spring Honors Convocation.

To submit a nomination, please click here.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the ALANA Student Center at asc@canisius.edu.

Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, Assistant Dean, ALANA Student Center

Change in Wellness Committee Meeting

Please note that the time for the inaugural meeting of the Canisius Wellness Committee has changed.   The meeting will be held on March 26 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Student Center Conference Room 205.

Click here to add this meeting to your calendar.

As mentioned in an earlier Dome post, the Office of Human Resources is pleased to partner with Independent Health and Lawley to focus on wellness strategies to benefit our campus community.  As part of these strategies, a Wellness Committee was established at Canisius and we are looking for additional members to join us on this very important journey.

We are thankful to our Committee Co-Chairs, Scott Badman, Financial Aid and Donna Anderson, PA Studies who have agreed to lead the group and these important conversations!

If you would like to be on the committee please email either Scott Badman at badmans@canisius.edu or Donna Anderson at ander124@canisius.edu .  Please list wellness committee in the subject line.

 

Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources

 

Free Coffee and Hot Cocoa at Demske!

Faculty and staff receive free hot cocoa and coffee as the Women’s Lacrosse Team hosts Quinnipiac to start their conference schedule.

Canisius Women’s Lacrosse is in the midst of a seven-game winning streak and they are currently undefeated at the Demske Sports Complex this year.

Game time is 4:00 p.m. today, Friday, March 22 – and tickets are FREE.

See you at the game.

Submitted by: Mike Kochczynski, assistant athletic director, Athletics