CEOWORLD magazine quoted Shawn O’Rourke, PhD, dean of the Wehle Business School, in an article about the skills shortage facing businesses, and how higher education can help prepare graduates who are workforce-ready. O’Rourke spoke about how experiential learning, which is core to Canisius’ academic experience, helps students develop skills such as critical thinking, teamwork and communication, all of which are critical to business success. Read the article in CEOWORLD
Ever wonder how university stories cut through the noise and into the headlines? Or how the Instagram post of Petey that you liked came together? Or even who produces this thing here, The Dome? Meet the communications professionals who tell the Canisius story and learn more about their work at the upcoming forum on public relations taking place Monday, March 31, at 1 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. This hourlong forum will feature a presentation on University Communications’ strategy and products, helpful tips on improving your own communications and collaborating with the unit, and an open question-and-answer session.
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.
Starting next week, The Dome Newsletter will shift to its adjusted schedule for the winter break with one weekly recap message on Friday mornings. This schedule will continue through Jan. 10. There will be no sends during the administrative shutdown from Dec. 23-Jan. 1.
As always, you can stay up to date with Canisius news and updates between newsletters by checking back here on The Dome on the web.
Students and faculty from the Physical and Health Education Teacher Education (P/HETE) program attended the 86th annual New York State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NYS AHPERD) conference, held Thursday, Nov. 21, through Saturday, Nov. 23, in Verona, NY.
Current teacher candidates Alexis Deluca and Jackson Strong along with Catherine Quinlan MS ’24 were honored as P/HETE Major Award Winners during the Amazing Persons Ceremony on Thursday. Just two undergraduate students and one graduate student are given this award for outstanding performance related to their preparation for the health, physical education, recreation or dance professions.
Additionally, four noteworthy P/HETE alums received awards for their efforts in K-12 health and physical education. Shelby Grigg-Hosmer, John Strong, Jonathan Connelly and Timothy Mondello all took home Amazing Person honors. John Strong and his wife, Kelly, are both alums of Canisius P/HETE and former student-athletes. Their son, Jackson, mentioned above, is a Canisius outfielder and was recently selected by the Detroit Lyons during the Major League Baseball draft.
Alum Brianne Blaszak was awarded Middle School Physical Educator of the Year award at the Jay B. Nash Banquet Friday evening, and Canisius professor Clancy Seymour received the Distinguished Service Award, one of NYS AHPERD’s highest honors.
The conference culminated with fireworks to mark the 100th anniversary of the organization.
Submitted by: Clancy M. Seymour, Associate Professor and Director, Health, Physical Education, and Sport Pedagogy, and Teacher Education and Leadership
