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Canisius in the News

Steve Gattuso appeared on the Dec. 12 episode of the “What Matters” podcast to offer his expert insights into wealth preservation and growth. The executive director of the Golden Griffin Fund discussed the latest trends in markets, the economy and real estate. Gattuso also spoke about the dominance of AI stocks and the challenges facing the housing market including supply-demand imbalances. Click here to watch the program.

Submitted by: University Communications

Reminder: D2L is Updating its List of Supported Web Browsers

The following browsers are the minimum browser versions that are supported by D2L:

  • Minimum Supported browsers:
    • Chrome 129
    • Edge 129
    • Safari 18
    • Firefox 130
  • Supported legacy browsers:
    • Chrome 94
    • Edge 94
    • Safari 15
    • Firefox 92
  • Unsupported browsers:
    • Chrome 67
    • Edge 80
    • Safari 12
    • Firefox 67

Need to update your browser? Check out the third tip on the Troubleshooting D2L wiki page. For more information, check out D2L’s Browser support page, which will be updated on Jan. 2 to reflect the above. If you do not update your browser, you may get various warnings/pop-ups, based on your browser’s classification according to D2L: Supported, Legacy, Unsupported (Warning), or Unsupported (Blocked).

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

RSVP for WFDW 2025

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The RSVP Google Form for the 2025 Winter Faculty Development Week is now live. Check out the 2025 WFDW page to sign up for sessions and find more information.

RSVPing will also sign you up for email reminders, though it is recommended to also create calendar events too. Zoom links are already available for each session via a Google Sheet. You will need to be signed in to your MyCanisius account to view.

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

Lifelong Learners Look at Celtic Mythology

Canisius Adult Lifelong Learners Institute is pleased to announce its new spring 2025 course: Adventure into the Heart of the Celtic World, Pt. 1: Exploring Myth & Culture. Led by Professor Johanna Fisher (English), the course dives deep into the enchanting world of Celtic mythology, a dimension where gods transcend life and death, where an ethereal world coexists with our own, and one inhabited by celestial beings capable of intertwining with our realities. Class participants meet Tuesdays, from January 7 – February 18, at 12:00 noon.

Visit our website for more information and to register: blogs.canisius.edu/icms/lifelong-learners-2021/. See you there!

Submitted by: Kristina Laun, Website & Social Media Administrator, CALLI

Schneider Named Saturday Shining Stars from Toastmasters District 65

Toastmasters District 65, which covers Western and Central New York, named Erik Schneider, the housekeeping foreman for 2nd shift, its “Saturday Shining Star.”  The award recognizes outstanding members of the Toastmasters District 65 community!

This is from District 65 Director Avis Brodie and the District Trio:

Saturday Shining Star: Erik Schneider of AM Lockport Toastmasters
This week, we’re rolling out the red carpet for Erik Schneider, a powerhouse of leadership and inspiration in the Toastmasters community! 
Erik embarked on his Toastmasters journey in March 2016 with his home club, AM Lockport Toastmasters, and wow—what a journey it has been! Over the years, Erik has worn many hats:
Sergeant at Arms 
Secretary 
VP of Membership 
VP of Public Relations (not once, not twice, but THREE times!) 
President (two terms!) 
Immediate Past President 
Erik attributes much of his success to his amazing mentor, Cate Orr, who introduced him to the world of Toastmasters.
Not stopping there, Erik joined Rhetorical Roar in September 2018, making an impact in his second club as:
Secretary 
VP of Education 
VP of Public Relations 
Erik took his leadership to the next level as the Area 12 Director during the 2019–2020 year, empowering clubs and members across the region.
Outside of Toastmasters, Erik is a dedicated scholar 📖✨, currently pursuing a degree in Humanities at Canisius University.
Erik, your hard work, enthusiasm, and dedication inspire us all! Thank you for being a guiding light in the Toastmasters family!