WGRZ-TV Channel 2 interviewed Interim Director of Cybersecurity Matt Gracie about the Amazon Web Services (AWS) outage on October 20. The widespread outage disrupted a wide range of websites, apps, online stores, delivery services, social media and gaming platforms. “With the growth of cloud computing, we’ve really put all our eggs into just a few baskets,” said Gracie. Click here to view the full story.
Faculty who achieved tenure, promotion, or emeritus status were celebrated during a special ceremony at Bouwhuis Library on Friday, October 17. Each honoree chose a book to dedicate to the library’s collection and shared a personal message about its meaning during the event. The books and dedications will be displayed on the library’s main floor through the end of October, inviting the campus community to stop by and enjoy them.
Pictured from right to left are honorees Mark Harrington, Sarah Blakely-McClure, Benjamin Dunkle, Barbara Burns, Graham Stowe, Andrew Stewart, Robin Foster and Jeffrey Lindauer.
Submitted by Kristine Kasbohm, Director, Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ Library
This extensive magazine collection of over 5,800 titles covers a wide range of interests and subjects. Highlights include The New Yorker, New Scientist, National Geographic, Us Weekly, Rolling Stone, and more.
Get started by downloading the Libby app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. The magazine collection can also be accessed directly from web browsers at https://libbyapp.com/library/nnyoverdrive.
Submitted by Ryan Grimmer, Library Collections and Discovery Services Coordinator, Andrew L. Bouwhuis, S.J. Library
Students in BCH 301L took their learning beyond the bench this week during an immersive field experience at Forest Lawn Cemetery and the surrounding Scajaquada Creek corridor. The group participated in a hands-on lesson which combined ecological research, environmental stewardship, and community service.
Led by Dr. Corey Damon, the activity allowed students to observe and identify fish species native to Western New York’s freshwater ecosystems. Participants gathered data on local biodiversity and water quality, discovering firsthand how species distribution is influenced by environmental factors such as temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen.
Beyond scientific observation, students embodied the Jesuit value of “care for our common home” by collecting litter along the banks of Scajaquada Creek during their fieldwork.
Together, the class removed debris and reinforced the connection between scientific study and environmental responsibility. The lesson, new this semester, supports broader university initiatives promoting sustainability, place-based learning, and reflection.
Students will analyze their field data in upcoming lab sessions and reflect on the interdependence of ecological health and human activity. Moreover, students are about to embark on a four-week lab proteomics laboratory activity to discover evolutionary relationships between local species.
Through this project, Canisius continues its commitment to integrating academic rigor, ethical reflection, and community engagement – helping students become scientists and citizens dedicated to protecting Western New York’s natural heritage.
