Political science expert Shyam Sriram spoke to WBFO for a Nov. 7 story titled “Questions Loom About Immigration After Flip of 143rd District.” The story discusses the impact of the New York State Assembly race in Erie County, which saw a shift to a Republican representative. A key focus was the candidates’ positions on immigration and refugees. Sriram provided commentary on the potential consequences decreased immigration and the dangers of separating immigrants into “good” and “bad” categories. Listen to or read the story here.
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The Physician Assistant Studies program is proud to announce the recent publication of one of our clinical year students. Matthew Levenson, PAS-2, had his graduate research article on “Developing a Treatment Protocol for Shark Attack Victims” accepted for publication in the Open Journal of Emergency Medicine. Levenson’s fascinating article will appear in their December 2024 volume — read it here.
Submitted by: Aimee Larson, Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies
Campus Ministry and three student organizations — Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Sustainability Committee and Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Honor Society — are organizing a sports gear collection drive. The collected gear will go to Leveling the Playing Field (LPF), which works towards equity in sports. Acquiring equipment is a major barrier to sports participation. LPF has a warehouse of donated equipment that they give to youth sports leagues to enable more kids to get in the game.
WHEN: Monday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 17
WHERE: Donation bins are located at the Koessler Athletic Center first floor lobby, inside Christ the King Chapel, and outside of Griff Thrifts, and equipment can also be dropped off inside the Office of Mission and Ministry in Old Main 101
WHAT: Used and new sports equipment (a list of accepted equipment can be found on the collection bins)
CONTACT: If you have any questions, contact Tiare Baird, GA in Campus Ministry (Old Main 101) at baird4@canisius.edu or 716-888-2420
Submitted by: Spencer Liechty, Director of Campus Ministry
Recruiting new students and retaining current students are essential to institutional success. These forums offer opportunities to dive into trends and projections, learn more about current strategies and future initiatives, and ask questions. All forums are open to the campus community. The first two will focus on undergraduate and graduate recruitment and feature Vice President for Enrollment Management Danielle Ianni. The forum on student success and retention will feature Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Harold Fields.
Undergraduate Enrollment Strategy Forum
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1-2 p.m.
Grupp Fireside Lounge, Student Center
Graduate Enrollment Strategy Forum
Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1-2 p.m.
Grupp Fireside Lounge, Student Center
Student Success Forum
Thursday, Nov. 21, 2-3 p.m.
Grupp Fireside Lounge, Student Center
Canisius has earned the 2024-2025 Military Friendly® School designation. Institutions earning the Military Friendly® School designation were evaluated using both public data sources and responses from a proprietary survey. More than 1,800 schools participated in the 2024-2025 survey, with 537 earning special awards for going above the standard. Only 10% of schools earn the Gold standard. The 2024-2025 Military Friendly® Schools list was published in the October issue of G.I. Jobs Magazine and can be found at www.militaryfriendly.com. Methodology, criteria, and weightings were determined by Viqtory with input from the Military Friendly® Advisory Council of independent leaders in the higher education and military recruitment community.
Final ratings were determined by combining the institution’s survey scores with the assessment of the institution’s ability to meet thresholds for student retention, graduation, job placement, loan repayment, persistence (degree advancement or transfer), and loan default rates for all students and specifically student-veterans.
Scott Badman, Student Records and Financial Services VA School certifying official, was instrumental in achieving this Gold status. Said Badman, “As our university continues to grow, it’s crucial that we support and educate each of our veterans through their educational journey. With the combined efforts of each member of our Canisius community, our university will be a great place for our veteran students.”
“Military Friendly® is committed to transparency and providing consistent data-driven standards in our designation process,” says Kayla Lopez, national director of military partnerships at Military Friendly®. “Our standards provide a benchmark that promotes positive outcomes and support services that better the educational landscape and provide opportunity for the military community. This creates a competitive atmosphere that encourages Institutions to evolve and invest in their programs consistently. Schools who achieve awards designation show true commitment in their efforts, going over and above that standard.”
Submitted by: Jim Ayers, Director of Financial Aid, Student Records and Financial Services
