by coddinga | Jan 29, 2025 | Staff
Recent executive actions suggest significant changes to immigration, federal funding, and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that will impact institutions of higher education including Canisius. At this time, many details of these actions are uncertain. As the university works to gather information and develop clarity to be shared with the campus, the following resources are available to support faculty, staff and students.
Faculty and Staff Resources
- Office of Academic Affairs. Faculty and academic administrators should not hesitate to contact Academic Affairs for support or information. The office is working closely with contacts in Washington, D.C., other higher education institutions and colleagues to provide the information needed to support each other and make necessary decisions regarding grant-funded programs. The vice president of academic affairs will be available on Thursday from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Faculty Lounge to discuss these evolving issues and other matters.
- Employee Assistance Program. The university provides faculty and staff access to counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Campus Ministry. The Office of Campus Ministry at Canisius University strives to help students and others in the community find, share and reflect on where they see God in their lives, walking together as they explore the connections between faith and justice. Campus Ministry is committed to building community and welcoming those of all faith traditions.
- Public Safety. Public Safety serves the educational environment of Canisius University by protecting campus and the surrounding neighborhood from the threat of physical harm, property damage and disruptive activity. Public Safety can be reached at 716-888-2330.
Student Resources
- Counseling Center. The Counseling Center provides mental health services to Canisius students. Students can access services by appointment or during drop-in hours, Monday through Friday, 3-4 p.m.
- Telus SSP. Canisius students can access counseling services via real-time chat and phone support 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no appointment needed. Services are available in English, Spanish, French, Mandarin and Cantonese.
- ALANA Student Center. This area provides African American, Latin American, Asian American, and Native American (ALANA) students with various services that help them succeed at Canisius and after graduation. We strive towards the campus community goals of fostering respect for and exploration of cultural differences.
- Center for International Education. This office supports all international students, exchange students and study abroad efforts.
- Campus Ministry.
- Public Safety.
Submitted by: University Communications
by Carol Cullinan | Jan 28, 2025 | Staff
Career Development is once again accepting gently used professional clothing for our pop-up shop. The closet helps students present their best selves at interviews, networking events and the annual Griff Career Fair, which is taking place this year on April 9. We are collecting clothing along with accessories including shoes, ties, scarves and jewelry. Drop off your donations in Career Development, 014 Horan O’Donnell. Spread the word to family and friends!
Submitted by: Carol Cullinan, Career Development
by Lynn Incardona | Jan 28, 2025 | Staff
In honor of National Wear Red Day, the Wellness Committee is sponsoring a CPR instruction course on Friday, Feb. 7, from noon-1 p.m. in the Science Hall Commons. The training will provide you with the practical knowledge of applying hands-only CPR in the case of an emergency. This event will be put on by the American Heart Association and their certified instructors.
National Wear Red Day takes place the first Friday in February to raise awareness of women’s heart health.
RSVP by this Friday, Jan. 31, by emailing Wellness Committee members Donna Anderson (ander124@canisius.edu) or Scott Badman (badmans@canisius.edu).
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
by Tyler Kron-Piatek | Jan 28, 2025 | Staff
The Makerspace Creator Lab, located in the basement of the library, is open and ready to partner with Canisius faculty for classes!
The Makerspace offers tools, resources and training for the following activities:
- 3D Printing: Create measuring jigs, custom boxes for electronics, replicas of cultural objects, objects for students to write about and more.
- T-Shirt/Clothing Printing: Going somewhere or what a more interactive way to present information? Why not make a custom T-Shirt! We offer to ways to make custom shirts, dye sublimation and vinyl. Please bring your own clothing. More information provided from the Makerspace homepage.
- Sticker and Safety-Pin Button-Making: Custom stickers and buttons always brighten the day (and are great for project-based learning too)!
Want more information? Check out the Makerspace Creator Lab blog.
Need help figuring out how to integrate the Makerspace Creator Lab into your courses? Contact COLI at coli@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI
by Tyler Kron-Piatek | Jan 28, 2025 | Staff
COLI is hosting four Adjunct Faculty Information Sessions where new and returning part-time faculty can learn about resources available to them at Canisius University. This includes HR services, the Library, teaching support and information technology tools.This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with teaching at Canisius and learn about things that can help you teach either in-person or online.
Here are the dates and times for sessions:
- Monday, May 19, 4 p.m.
- Thursday, June 26, 4: p.m.
- Wednesday, August 20, 4 p.m.
- Friday, August 27, 1 p.m.
RSVP here
Submitted by: Tyler Kron-Piatek, Instructional Designer, COLI
