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Lauren Orlowski receives the 2025 George M. Martin Award

We are proud to honor Lauren Orlowski with the 2025 George M. Martin Award for her outstanding contributions to Canisius University.

This award is rewarded annually to a member of the university advancement team who has gone above and beyond in their role, someone who exemplifies exceptional leadership and a deep commitment to our Jesuit values.

Since joining the Office of Advancement in July 2023, Lauren has brought stability, vision, and heart to Alumni Engagement, consistently Answering the Call with enthusiasm, creativity, and unwavering dedication.

Congratulations, Lauren!

Submitted by: Shannon Lyons, Advancement Coordinator, Office of Advancement

Dependent Tuition Exchange/Canisius Waiver for a New/First Time Student Information Sessions

Eligible faculty and staff interested in using the Dependent Tuition Exchange (attending another institution) or the Canisius Dependent Tuition Waiver (attending Canisius) for academic year 2026-27 are encouraged to attend one of the following Teams information sessions.

Information sessions are primarily for those faculty/staff who will have a new/first time student in 2026-27.

Session Days and Times:

Thursday, September 25 from 2-3:00 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 265 912 892 905 3

Passcode: 3cv2mL2V

OR

Friday, September 26 from 11-12:00 p.m.

Join the meeting now

Meeting ID: 214 532 016 261 5

Passcode: W4an68Dm

Feel free to use the information below to start the TE school search and application process.

First Steps:

    • Complete the Canisius dependent child beneficiary form located in the portal under the Apps heading HUMAN RESOURCES -> Tuition Benefits/Exchange Information.
      • Follow the link to complete the Canisius Tuition Benefits Form. Select a beneficiary -> Canisius Tuition Waiver/Initial Certification(stop here if only applying for the Canisius Waiver).
    • To begin the Tuition Exchange application to attend another institution, the student needs to create a TE account and complete the Tuition Exchange/Fachex EZ application here.

If you have questions regarding:

Tuition Exchange/Fachex contact Kevin Smith at x8501 or smithk@canisius.edu

Canisius Tuition Waiver/Dependent Child contact Human Resources at x2240 or HR@canisius.edu

Helpful links:

General Tuition Exchange website.

Search for TE/Fachex Member Schools.  Every TE member school has its own calendar, including application deadlines.

Physics Professor to present at Canisius Mathematics Seminar on Sept. 17

Professor Michael Wood, PhD, will present a talk titled “How to Build a Proton” on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in Science Hall 1053.

Dr. Wood will share findings from his most recent sabbatical, where he conducted research supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Energy.

The presentation is free and open to the entire campus community as well as the general public.

Abstract:

Research is an integral aspect of the job of a university faculty member. Since original research seeks to answer a question that has not been answered, it keeps the faculty member up to date in the field and advances the greater body of knowledge. It benefits the individual, the university, and society. A sabbatical is a time set aside for a professor to focus solely on research. The professor can finish a project without distractions or spend the time to get involved in a brand new field. In this talk, I will describe my sabbatical during the 2024-2025 academic year where I continued my research in experimental nuclear physics on how to build a proton. The proton and neutron are the constituents in every atomic nucleus. It is made from 3 quarks, the fundamental building blocks of nuclear physics. To measure the dynamics of how the three quarks combine into a stable proton, nuclei of deuterium, carbon, iron, and lead were bombarded with high-energy electrons from the accelerator at the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, a Department of Energy national laboratory. My talk will illuminate how big science can explain such a small thing.

Karl F. Kozlowski, Associate Dean, Division of Business, Communications, & Health Studies

Griffs Return Home – Women’s Soccer vs. Merrimack – 1 PM Saturday, 9/13

After defeating the Manhattan Jaspers last Saturday, the Canisius Women’s Soccer Team is in a five-way tie for first in their conference standings.

They take on MAAC rivals, the Merrimack Warriors on Saturday, 9/13 at 1 PM, at the Demske Sports Complex.

Admission is free and the weather looks perfect. See you at the game!

For a full schedule click here.

Submitted by Mike Kochczynski, Assistant Athletic Director, Department of Athletics