The Joseph J. Naples Conversations in Christ and Culture Lecture Series at Canisius University will kick off its fall season on Tuesday, October 22 when it welcomes Paul Kingsnorth to campus. The English writer will present “The Machine in the Garden: The Christian Relationship to Nature in the Age of Technology.” Kingsnorth’s lecture begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center and is free and open to the public.
Kingsnorth is the author of nine books of fiction, non-fiction and poetry including the novel “The Wake,” which was longlisted for the Man Booker Prize. His forthcoming book, “Against the Machine,” explores the cultural and spiritual impacts of the rising religion of technology. Kingsnorth also writes about Christianity, technology and the state of culture on his Substack, The Abbey of Misrule.
The Communications Department, in collaboration with the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education and Canisius Library, will co-sponsor a book talk and signing to mark the release of “Creating Reading Rainbow: The Untold Story of a Beloved Children’s Series.”
The book is co-authored by Emerita Professor Barb Irwin, PhD, and highlights the stories and insights about the creation of Reading Rainbow – one of the most successful children’s series in television history, which originated in Buffalo.
The event begins at 4:00 p.m. on October 2 in the Chester HON ’01 and Diane Stranczek Commons of Science Hall. All are welcome.
Submitted by: Barbara Irwin, PhD, emerita professor, Communications
Economics and Finance Professor Steve Gattuso served on a panel of experts for WalletHub, where he offered advice for people who have points (driving infractions) on their license and the immediate concerns related to insurance costs and driving privileges. Click here to read the article.
Professor Emeritus Chuck Pelitera is featured in a Sept. 17 Buffalo News story about his return to Canisius as director of athletic performance. Pelitera retired in May after 18 years as the strength coach for Canisius athletics and 20 as a kinesiology professor. Click here to read the story, which is written by Canisius alumnus Erik Brady ’76.
