by herberte | Feb 14, 2024 | Staff
Canisius will welcome Robin Wall Kimmerer to campus on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.
A scientist, author and educator, Kimmerer is a member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation. She will discuss her widely acclaimed book Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants. The event is held under the auspices of the university’s William H. Fitzpatrick Chair of Political Science Lecture Series and is free and open to the public.
Kimmerer is a SUNY distinguished teaching professor of environmental biology and the founder and director of the Center for Native Peoples and the Environment. The center creates programs which draw on the wisdom of both indigenous and scientific knowledge for shared goals of sustainability.
As a writer and a scientist, Kimmerer’s interests in restoration include not only restoration of ecological communities but restoration of our relationships to land. She is the author of numerous scientific papers on plant ecology, bryophyte ecology, traditional knowledge and restoration ecology.
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For more information, contact Richard A. Bailey, PhD, Fitzpatrick professor of history, at Ext. 2684 or bailey22@canisius.edu.
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by herberte | Feb 2, 2024 | Staff
Canisius named Heather M. Campbell professional director of the Canisius Center for Analytics and Data Ecosystems (CCADE).
Campbell’s responsibilities include building partnerships between the university and the Western New York data community. As professional director, she promotes the university’s data-related programs, recruits students, and secures internship opportunities and grants.
Before joining Canisius, Campbell served as education coordinator for The Jacobs Institute. She previously was program coordinator of professional science master’s programs at SUNY Buffalo State University.
Campbell earned a bachelor’s degree in biology from Concordia College and a master’s degree in cancer immunology from the University at Buffalo.
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by herberte | Jan 17, 2024 | Staff
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by herberte | Dec 15, 2023 | Staff
The School of Education & Human Services signed an articulation agreement with Tapestry Charter School which allows students to take university-level introductory courses and apply academic credits to their degree requirements at Canisius. This “Grow Your Own Teacher Program” is funded by a $20,000 award received by Canisius from the Cullen Foundation. The program began on September 1, 2023, and runs through June 30, 2024.
Tapestry students completed EDU 100: Exploring the Teaching Profession instructed at Tapestry Charter School during the fall 2023 semester. In the Spring 2024 semester, students will enroll in ENG 111 – Academic Writing, which will be instructed on the Canisius campus.
“We are excited to expand our collaboration with Tapestry Charter School and to introduce high school students to the teaching profession,” said Sara R. Morris, PhD, vice president for academic affairs. “This agreement will enhance the student experience and help prepare them for the next step in their educational journeys.”
To be eligible to take courses and earn credit with Canisius University, students must be juniors or seniors who are academically prepared for college-level course work.
Tapestry high school students who earn credit through this articulation, and who apply for and are admitted to Canisius as an undergraduate student, may apply those credits to their degree requirements at Canisius University. Tapestry high school students may request a transcript be sent to any college or university they choose to attend for evaluation of courses EDU 100 and ENG 111 by that institution.
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by herberte | Dec 13, 2023 | Staff
The Richard J. Wehle School of Business signed an articulation agreement with Canisius High School which allows students to take university-level business courses and apply earned credits to their degree requirements at Canisius, several of which fulfill specific requirements for business majors and minors.
“We are extremely pleased to announce this articulation agreement that further formalizes our longstanding affiliation with Canisius High School, a fellow Jesuit school,” said Sara R. Morris, PhD, vice president for academic affairs. “This collaboration is important for students as it supports their educational and career goals, provides a seamless path to join Canisius University, and can create opportunities for students to get ahead toward their degree.”
To be eligible to take courses and earn credit with Canisius University, students must be juniors or seniors who are academically prepared for college-level course work. Students complete a short application and pay a registration fee for each course.
Students who earn college credit through this articulation and who apply for and are admitted to Canisius University as an undergraduate student may apply those credits to their degree requirements at the university. Alternatively, students may request a transcript be sent to any college or university they choose to attend for evaluation by that institution.
The Wehle School earned high marks on the U.S. News & World Report 2024 rankings for “Best Undergraduate Business Programs.” Among the more than 500 business programs in the country, the university’s Finance and Accounting programs received numerous accolades.
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