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DeLaney Receives Regional Library Award

Retired Canisius University Archivist, Kathleen DeLaney received the Library All Star Award from the Western New York Library Resources Council. The award was presented at the council’s annual meeting on October 22, 2024.  The citation noted:

Thanks to Kathleen’s efforts and her ability to forge relationships in the local community, the history and records of multiple community organizations including the Kalina Singing Society, Housing Opportunities Made Equal (HOME), and Ms. Constance Eve’s Women for Human Rights and Dignity, are now preserved. The breadth of knowledge she has regarding these collections demonstrate not only her commitment to preserving the history of Canisius, but also the history of Buffalo. Matt Kochan noted that Kathleen “bleeds blue and gold” and her love for the university is present in all that she has accomplished. As an active community member, she has worked closely with faculty and students on creating art exhibitions and utilizing primary sources for research. She also spent her own time working as a field reviewer with the Documentary Heritage Preservation Services for New York and as a valuable member of Western New York Archivists.”

Congratulations Kathleen!

Submitted by: Kristine Kasbohm, Library Director, Bouwhuis Library

 

Archives Material Included in Muldoon Exhibition

The exhibition Paul Muldoon: The Joseph M. Hassett Collection is currently in the Special Collections Gallery, Charles Marvin Fairchild Memorial Gallery at Georgetown University.

It includes material from the Canisius University Archives, including this book which was inscribed by Muldoon when he came to Canisius for the 4th annual Hassett Reading in 2006:

From the exhibit webpage: “Paul Muldoon: The Joseph M. Hassett Collection explores the work of Irish poet Paul Muldoon through a collection of published work donated to Lauinger Library by Joseph M. Hassett…..Hassett’s extensive collection features some of Muldoon’s rarest limited-edition publications. These mesmerizing objects offer an unusually rich glimpse into Muldoon’s collaborations with printmakers, painters, illustrators, photographers, and musicians. Drawing on manuscripts, drafts, letters, and revisions, the exhibition seeks to tap into Muldoon’s creative process, examining the political pressures that shaped his early work in Troubles-era Belfast, his migration to the United States in 1987, and the editorial relationships and artistic community that surround him.”

You can read more here.

The exhibition runs through May, 31, 2024.

Submitted by: Kristine Kasbohm, Director, Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ Library

NYS Immigration Exhibit at Bouwhuis Library

Ellis Island Building, New York

The Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ, Library is hosting the exhibit Immigration in New York State, 1650-1950 throughout the month of February.

This exhibit focuses on European immigration to New York State from 1650 to 1950, beginning with the arrival of Dutch settlers and continuing through the end of the World Wars.  Immigrants have come to New York State for many reasons: to escape persecution, to improve their economic outlook and to build new lives.  Even in a state and nation built by immigrants, new arrivals were not always welcomed.  Despite challenges and injustices, immigrants’ experiences, knowledge and cultures have enriched our state and shaped our history, and will continue to build a vibrant, diverse and modern New York State.

The exhibit is on display on the main floor of the library and made possible by the Empire State Library Network and the WNY Library Resources Council.

Submitted by: Kristine Kasbohm, director, Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ library

Faculty Honored

Pictured are: Malini Suchak; Kristine Kasbohm; Rosanne Hartman; Barbara Irwin; Sarah Tulin; Steve Stoute;Marianne Djuth; Sara Morris

Faculty who received tenure, were promoted or received emeritus status were honored at a ceremony at the Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ, Library on Friday, October 20. Canisius President Steve K. Stoute delivered opening remarks and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sara Morris made closing remarks. A reception followed the ceremony.

Each faculty member was asked to select a book for the library collection and then to write a dedication about their choice. The honorees read their dedications during Friday’s ceremony. The books and dedications are currently on display on the main floor of the library.

Pictured are: Malini Suchak; Kristine Kasbohm; Rosanne Hartman; Barbara Irwin; Sarah Tulin; Steve Stoute; Marianne Djuth; Sara Morris

Faculty Tenure & Promotion Ceremony

The annual Faculty Tenure & Promotion ceremony will be held on the main floor of the Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ, Library this Friday, October 20 at 2:00 p.m. The following faculty (listed above) will be recognized.

A reception will follow the ceremony. Please join us to celebrate the accomplishments of our faculty.

Submitted by: Kristine Kasbohm, director, Library