by Amy Beiter | Apr 1, 2025 | Staff
On behalf of the Canisius Earning Excellence Program (CEEP) Review and Recommendation Committee, Yvonne Widenor, assistant vice president for academic affairs, is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025-26 CEEP Scholarships.
The scholarships were granted to 62 students with 38 faculty members serving as mentors. The list of this year’s recipients are listed above and can also be viewed by clicking here.
CEEP is an exciting learning and earning opportunity that pairs students with Canisius faculty for educational and rewarding experiences. These positions are intellectually demanding, create opportunities for applied learning outside the classroom, are closely related to a career or scholarly field and directly related to faculty scholarship. By working with faculty on research-focused projects, students are able to achieve a high level of preparedness for maintaining professional working relationships and for continued studies at the graduate level.
Congratulations to all the recipients!
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, curriculum and student support project associate, Academic Affairs
by Amy Beiter | Jan 16, 2025 | Staff
Students can submit applications for the 2025-26 Canisius Earning Excellence Program (CEEP) awards beginning Monday, Jan. 27, through Monday, Feb. 24.
The Canisius Earning Excellence Program awards students with funding for intellectually demanding projects that create opportunities for applied learning outside the classroom. The work completed through this program is closely related to a career or scholarly field and directly related to faculty scholarship. By working alongside faculty on research-focused projects, students are able to achieve a high level of preparedness for maintaining professional working relationships and for continued studies at the graduate level.
Canisius University undergraduates in any major may apply for a CEEP award if they have a 3.2 or higher overall GPA and if they have a faculty or university administrator sponsor with an appropriate CEEP project. Please note: Students with an overall GPA below 3.2 may apply for a CEEP award, but awards will only be granted if the student’s overall GPA is higher than 3.2 at the end of the spring semester and/or if their semester GPA was 3.4 or higher in the past two semesters.
CEEP students receive stipend payments deposited into their accounts with student records at the end of each semester. This allows students to receive federal work-study (if eligible) in addition to their CEEP project.
More information and current online applications are available on the Academic Affairs CEEP Information Page on MyCanisius. Students will also receive an email notification with details regarding the application process. Please note: Current CEEP award recipients interested in continuing their project next year will need to fill out new applications for the 2025-26 award – renewal is not automatic.
If you have any questions regarding the award and application process, contact Amy Beiter (beiter5@canisius.edu) or Yvonne Widenor (widenory@canisius.edu).
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, Curriculum and Student Support Project Associate, Academic Affairs
by Amy Beiter | Jan 9, 2025 | Staff
In partnership with Gay & Lesbian Youth Services of Western New York, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will offer Safe Space Training on Wednesday, Feb. 5, from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in Student Center Regis Room. The session will increase knowledge of LGBTQ+ issues, share local and national history, and provide guidelines for offering friendlier and more inclusive programming and services.
Register here
Workshop facilitators:
- Faith Winship (she/her) is the community programs manager and GSA advisor liaison for GLYS Western New York. Her background is in psychology and women, gender and sexualities studies with a focus on queer history.
- Gi Swords (they/them), LMSW, is GLYS Western New York’s program manager. They hold a master’s in social work from the University at Buffalo and are a field educator for students at the University at Buffalo and Daemen University.
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, Curriculum and Student Support Project Associate, Academic Affairs
by Amy Beiter | Dec 2, 2024 | Staff
Please take a moment to review the university’s procedures and plans for communication of any impact of weather on normal university activities.
There are several possible options for altering the university’s regular operation due to weather:
- Cancellation of all in-person classes; staff expected to report.
- Closing the university; only essential operating personnel should report.
- Delay of opening; essential operating personnel should report at their regular time, and other personnel should report once the university is open.
- Early closing of the university .
Decisions about changes to the university’s operations are based on evaluating the effects of current and forecasted conditions on the safety of students, faculty, and staff. There are generally two decision points each day – one in the early morning and a second in the afternoon.
Early Morning Decisions
The decision to close or delay the opening of the university will be made by a group that represents Facilities, Public Safety, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, University Communications, and Business and Finance. This group will assess the current conditions, the weather forecast, and the likely effects on university operation and safety. Any decision to alter the regular operations of the university will be communicated to the Canisius community by 6:00 a.m. through the following methods/outlets:
Afternoon Decisions
Daytime decisions for early dismissal or cancellation of remaining classes will be made no later than 2:30 p.m. If a decision is made to cancel evening classes (classes beginning after 4:00 p.m.), it will be communicated no later than 2:45 p.m. via the methods/outlets listed above.
Additional Considerations
Cancellation During Final Exam Period
This year, final exams will occur from Monday, Dec. 9, to Friday, Dec. 13. If classes are canceled for a day during the final exam period, the closing announcement will include information about the rescheduled exams, which will generally occur on Saturday, Dec. 14, for weekday exams. The university will not cancel exams unless there is a driving ban in Buffalo.
Individual Class Cancellations
Individual course instructors may cancel or choose to hold specific courses remotely when the university is operating normally. Full-time faculty should communicate such changes directly to students via the D2L email feature and/or the class listproc. Department chairs may request notification of any unplanned individual class changes. Adjunct faculty should communicate such changes directly to students via the D2L email feature and/or class listproc and inform their department chair. Faculty should specify their planned cancellation procedure in their syllabus. Students have a responsibility to regularly check their D2L email feature as well as any communication from their instructors.
Campus Events and Other Offices
For campus events during evening hours, weekends and holidays, please see the Severe Weather Cancellation Procedures from the Office of Events Services for directions. Except under special circumstances, the Women’s Business Center and the Center for Professional Development will follow the decision made by the main campus. Admissions (716 -888-2200) and Alumni Relations will control any scheduled weekend events. For Library operations and hours during inclement weather closings, please visit the Library’s website at https://library.canisius.edu/.
Event Cancellations Due to Severe Weather Policy
Academic Preparedness
Faculty are encouraged to consult the Preparedness for Academic Continuity guide, which describes ways that professors can use online resources to replace classroom class sessions rather than lose time and force adjustments to course schedules.
Important Numbers
Main switchboard: 716-883-7000
Public Safety (watch commander): 716-888-2330
NYS Thruway (1610 AM): 1-800-847-8929
Canisius Alert System
If you have not signed up for the Canisius Alert System, please sign up at MyCanisius under the Campus Services quick links. You may receive notifications by text, phone call, and/or email.
Please visit the Academic Affairs University Closing or Delay Due to Weather wiki page for further details on university policies.
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, Curriculum and Student Support Project Associate, Academic Affairs
by Amy Beiter | Nov 12, 2024 | Staff
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host a DEI workshop titled Embedding Equity: Practical Strategies and Tools on Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 2:30-4:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge of the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center. The workshop will be presented by Angell Howard, a two-time graduate of Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in social work.
Join us as we delve into the essential concepts of equity, offering actionable strategies for staff and faculty members to embed equity principles into every aspect of their roles. Through interactive discussions and real-world case studies, attendees will acquire practical strategies to recognize and address challenges in supporting students and colleagues effectively. By the end of the session, participants will be equipped with the tools needed to foster an equitable academic environment that nurtures student, staff, and faculty success and champions a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Register here.
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, curriculum and student support project associate, Academic Affairs
