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Kittens on Campus

by | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff

Kittens are back on campus!

The Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation (ABEC) Department, in cooperation with the SPCA Serving Erie County, has welcomed five foster kittens to the Margaret L. Wendt Animal Behavior Lab in Science Hall. Students train the kittens to do a variety of behaviors using positive reinforcement in ABEC 220: Animal Learning lab, instructed by Dr. Maura Tyrrell, Experiential Learning Coordinator for ABEC and ANZ.

The morning training sessions include teaching the kittens to walk into a carrier on their own, perform a trick and complete a small agility course, which makes them attractive adoption candidates and encourages positive relationships with humans that will help kittens transition into their new families. Stress and anxiety attached to catching and putting cats in a carrier are major reasons why cats are seen less often by veterinarians. For these kittens, there will be no stress or anxiety, as they will choose to enter the carrier by themselves!

The lab windows will be unfrosted during morning training and afternoon enrichment sessions. The campus community is invited to view the sessions from outside the lab during the times listed below. The kittens will be on campus until the morning of Nov. 26 and will then be available for adoption. If you are interested in adopting a kitten, please contact Dr. Tyrrell at tyrrell3@canisius.edu.

 

VIEWING SESSIONS
Mondays:
  • 8:20-9:15 a.m.
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Tuesdays:
  • 8:30-9:45 a.m.
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Wednesdays:
  • 8:20-9:15 a.m.
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Thursdays:
  • 8:30-9:45 a.m.
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Fridays:
  • 8:20-9:15 a.m.
  • 1:00-2:00 p.m.

Submitted by: Maura Tyrrell, Experiential Learning Coordinator, ABEC/ANZ

Upcoming Winter Faculty Development Week

by | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff

Mark your calendars for the upcoming Winter Faculty Development Week (WFDW),  Jan. 6-9.

Here is a sneak peek at a few of the sessions this year:

  • Sounding Off: Podcasts as Assessments with Dr. Maura Snyder, Assistant Professor of Strategic Communication, Director of the Journalism Program
    • This session will detail the benefits of podcasting as the modality for final projects. The session will detail how creating, editing, and distributing podcasts help students develop science communication skills.
  • Center for Student Success with Shana Richardson, Assistant Vice President for Student Success
    • This session will provide an overview of the services and resources offered through the Center for Student Success.
  • AI and Art in a Political Science Classroom: The Work of Narsiso Martinez with Dr. Shyam Sriram, Program Director, Department of Political Science
    • This session will examine an innovative application of AI to generate art related to workers/agricultural labor in contrast to the art of Narsiso Martinez. This was the final project in “Race, Law, and Politics” for Spring 2024.
  • Generative AI Meets Pedagogy with Dr. Justin Del Vecchio, Computer Science and Cybersecurity
    • When generative AI came on the scene, some of academia’s response was “We are going back to blue books.” Clearly that is the wrong solution. So, what can we do to team AI with students to solve problems in new and innovative ways?
  • Using AI for Administrative Tasks, Data Organization, and Google Sheets with Lauren Kicak, Graduate Associate Dean, School of Education and Human Services
    • “This session will demonstrate practical techniques for efficiently collecting, inputting, and analyzing data using Google Sheets, leveraging formulas, and AI integration to simplify complex data management processes. Discover time-saving methods and actionable tools that enhance productivity and organization in academic settings.” (Written by AI.)

Stay tuned to the COLI Blog and The Dome for future updates!

Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI

Clean Mobility Survey for Faculty and Staff to Close Soon

by | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff

Canisius University is partnering with Clean Mobility Buffalo to address transportation obstacles on and around our campus.
Our goal with this project is to improve access to clean, affordable, and safe transportation options in our community. Canisius is pleased to be an anchor institution in this partnership and has engaged with other groups such as GoBike Buffalo and ReddyShare to learn more about options for our campus community.  We are developing a strategic pilot program around this goal, and our students participated in a similar survey last month. We heard from 333 students, and now we need input from all faculty and staff.
Originally, the faculty and staff survey was to close on October 31 but we are extending the survey time until November 15. One person who submits a completed survey will be the lucky winner of an amazing gift basket filled with exclusive Canisius swag.
Kindly scan the QR code on the image about the survey and take 3-5 minutes to complete it. We are grateful for your cooperation!

Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA

Become a Chiropractor

by | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff

Have you ever thought about being a chiropractor or do you want to learn more to see if you might be interested?

The Northeast School of Health Sciences will be presenting in Koessler Athletic Center G18 classroom today, Wednesday, Oct. 30 at 1:00 p.m.

This event is sponsored by the Department of Kinesiology.

Come by and learn more about our articulation agreement with guaranteed acceptance to NEHS program in Chiropractic care.
Submitted by: Karl Kozlowski, PhD, Chair, Kinesiology

DeLaney Receives Regional Library Award

by | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff

Retired Canisius University Archivist, Kathleen DeLaney received the Library All Star Award from the Western New York Library Resources Council. The award was presented at the council’s annual meeting on October 22, 2024.  The citation noted:

“Thanks to Kathleen’s efforts and her ability to forge relationships in the local community, the history and records of multiple community organizations including the Kalina Singing Society, Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME), and Ms. Constance Eve’s Women for Human Rights and Dignity, are now preserved. The breadth of knowledge she has regarding these collections demonstrate not only her commitment to preserving the history of Canisius, but also the history of Buffalo. Matt Kochan noted that Kathleen “bleeds blue and gold” and her love for the university is present in all that she has accomplished. As an active community member, she has worked closely with faculty and students on creating art exhibitions and utilizing primary sources for research. She also spent her own time working as a field reviewer with the Documentary Heritage Preservation Services for New York and as a valuable member of Western New York Archivists.”

Congratulations Kathleen!

Submitted by: Kristine Kasbohm, Library Director, Bouwhuis Library