Spectrum News interviewed political science professor Kevin Hardwick for a Nov. 4 story examining voter participation and the impact of undecided and nonvoters. Hardwick emphasized the importance of voting in local and state elections to help shape government at all levels. Click here to watch the story.
Submitted by: University Communications
A joint funeral will be held for Walter G. Sharrow HON ’13, who died on Saturday, Oct. 26, and his wife Mary Louise Sharrow, who died on Saturday, Nov. 2. The service will take place at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church at 1085 Englewood Ave. in Tonawanda on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1:00 p.m. with burial in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Services will be followed by a reception at the Buffalo Club.
Dr. Sharrow was a beloved professor emeritus of history who dedicated a half century of exemplary service to our institution. He was a transformative figure who shaped the lives of thousands of students and left an indelible mark on the campus community.
Memorials may be made to the Walter and Mary Louise scholarship fund at Canisius University, Nardin Academy or a charity of choice.
Submitted by: Academic Affairs
The annual Thanksgiving Sit-Down is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 21, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. in the Student Center Dining Hall. For those of you new to the Canisius community, the sit-down is an annual event at which faculty and staff come together to serve a Thanksgiving dinner to students.
Anyone who is available and interested in being a server for this year’s dinner should sign up here.
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.
Thank you in advance for your assistance in making this special event happen for our students!
Submitted by: Jason Francey, Director, Student Engagement and Leadership
Pharmacists from Wegmans will be in Science Hall providing flu and COVID-19 vaccinations on Wednesday, Nov. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. No appointment necessary – walk-ups are welcome. If you prefer an appointment, please use the Wegmans chatbot to schedule.
Submitted by: Tracie Barletta, Director of Student Health
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host a DEI workshop titled Embedding Equity: Practical Strategies and Tools on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2:30-4 p.m. in Grupp Fireside Lounge, Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center. The workshop will be presented by Angell Howard, a two-time graduate of Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work
Join us as we delve into the essential concepts of equity, offering actionable strategies for staff and faculty members to embed equity principles into every aspect of their roles. Through interactive discussions and real-world case studies, attendees will acquire practical strategies to recognize and address challenges in supporting students and colleagues effectively. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the tools needed to foster an equitable academic environment that nurtures student, staff, and faculty success and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Register here.
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, curriculum and student support project associate, Academic Affairs
