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Canisius in the News

Online personal finance outlet WalletHub recently interviewed Steve Gattuso on how people can organize their budgets. The executive director of the Golden Griffin Fund weighed in on what the most important categories are to include in a budget and the categories people often forget to include when making a budget. Gattuso also shared tips that can help people organize their expenses better. Read the story on WalletHub.

Submitted by: University Communications

Eco-Chic Makerspace on Thursday, March 6

USA Sustainability and Makerspace are joining to host an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to upcycle their clothing with embroidery, repair and revitalize a garment, or embellish an item from the Griff’s Thrifts store. Be a part of the event on Thursday, March 6 from noon to 3 p.m. on the main floor of the library. You are also welcome to bring your own artistic or creative practice as we inspire each other.

For more details, please contact Maddie Kotch at kotchm@canisius.edu , Gabrielle Stephens at stephe22@canisius.edu or Yvonne Widenor at widenory@canisius.edu.

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

Ash Wednesday Services

Faculty, staff, students and alumni are invited to receive ashes on Wednesday, March 5, as a tangible symbol of our shared journey through Lent. Ashes will be distributed at the following times and locations:

8-8:30 a.m. – Library / Tim Hortons
8:45-10 a.m. – Koessler Athletic Center
12:05 p.m. – Mass in Christ the King Chapel with ashes
12:45-2 p.m. – Science Hall Stranczek Commons
4:30-5:15 p.m. – Christ the King Chapel (confessions will also be offered)
5:15 p.m. – Mass in Christ the King Chapel with ashes
7:30 p.m. – Prayer Service in Christ the King Chapel with imposition of ashes

Prayer Vigil for Pope Francis

This Friday, Feb. 28, at 12:45 p.m. in Christ the King Chapel there will be a short prayer vigil for the health of Pope Francis. All are welcome to join as our community comes together to offer prayers of hope for the pope’s recovery, sorrow for his suffering, and gratitude for his efforts to steer the Catholic Church in new directions.

Submitted by: Spencer Liechty, Assistant Vice President for Mission Integration