by Malini C Suchak | Mar 28, 2025 | Staff
Canisius is in the final stages of our reaccreditation process with the Middle States Commission for Higher Education. A team of peer reviewers will be on campus from April 7-9 to meet with various members of the campus community. The schedule and participants are set by the review team. Members of campus are invited to the following open forums:
Faculty: Monday, April 7, from 2-2:45 p.m. (Student Center – Grupp Fireside Lounge)
Staff: Tuesday, April 8, from 2-2:45 p.m. (Student Center – Regis Room)
The open forums are a chance to have your voice heard. It is most helpful if you’ve reviewed the standards and self-study, as the visiting team will be focused on issues specific to the MSCHE standards.
The visiting team will report their findings to the campus community on Wednesday, April 9, from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Student Center Regis Room. This is an opportunity to hear directly from the visit team, but there is no interaction or opportunity for campus members to comment.
A link to the MSCHE standards, the self study report, and additional information can be found on the portal.
by Malini C Suchak | Jul 10, 2024 | Staff
In recognition of the outsized impact the ABEC Department has had on the field of Animal Behavior, Sue Margulis, Malini Suchak and Jen Snekser were invited by Past President Susan Alberts to organize a symposium on the Legacy of Undergraduate Programs in Animal Behavior at the Animal Behavior Society Meeting in London, Ontario.
Canisius University’s program in Animal Behavior, Ecology and Conservation is one of very few programs dedicated to studying animal behavior. We were thrilled to hear from our esteemed alumni Charles Ritzler, Christina Kolbmann, Elizabeth George and Matt LaFauve, whose experiences in the program paved the way for successful careers in academia, zoos and civil service. The symposium highlighted how these undergraduate programs have shaped the trajectories of researchers and professionals in the field of animal behavior.
The department also traveled with a fantastic group of seven Canisius students and recent alumni who presented their research at the conference. Special recognition goes to Fadumo Muse, who was selected for the Charles H. Turner Program, an initiative that fosters connections and mentorship for underrepresented students in animal behavior.
Submitted by: Malini Suchak, Chair & Professor, Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation
by Malini C Suchak | Jun 26, 2024 | Staff
This past weekend the ABEC & Anthrozoology Department welcomed more than 40 alumni from all over the country back to campus to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the undergraduate ABEC program and the 13th anniversary of the anthrozoology program. Everyone loved meeting new friends, connecting with old classmates, sharing stories, and celebrating the success of all of our amazing alumni!
Submitted by: Malini Suchak, Chair & Professor, Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation
by Malini C Suchak | Oct 4, 2023 | Faculty
The Animal Behavior, Conservation & Ecology Department (ABEC) in partnership with Buffalo Toronto Public Media, present a screening and discussion of “Wild Hope” tonight, Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Science Hall Commons.
At a time when news about the environment is filled with doom and people around the world feel fearful about the future, “Wild Hope” is changing the narrative with surprising stories that show we can still change course. Each 30-minute episode highlights the intrepid changemakers working to restore and protect our planet and inspires audiences with stories of bold interventions, unexpected alliances, and nature’s resilience.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Sue Margulis, PhD, ABEC professor, will serve as moderator. Panelists include: Genevieve Fontana ’24, ABEC and digital media arts major, Robin L. Foster, PhD, assistant professor of ABEC and Jon O’Brien, PhD, associate professor of Biology.
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Submitted by: Malini Suchak, Chair & Professor, ABEC
by Malini C Suchak | Sep 25, 2023 | Faculty
The Animal Behavior, Conservation & Ecology Department (ABEC) in partnership with Buffalo Toronto Public Media, present a screening and discussion of “Wild Hope” on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. in the Science Hall Commons.
At a time when news about the environment is filled with doom and people around the world feel fearful about the future, “Wild Hope” is changing the narrative with surprising stories that show we can still change course. Each 30-minute episode highlights the intrepid changemakers working to restore and protect our planet and inspires audiences with stories of bold interventions, unexpected alliances, and nature’s resilience.
The screening will be followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A. Sue Margulis, PhD, ABEC professor, will serve as moderator. Panelists include: Genevieve Fontana ’24, ABEC and digital media arts major, Robin L. Foster, PhD, assistant professor of ABEC and Jon O’Brien, PhD, associate professor of Biology.
Submitted by: Malini Suchak, PhD, chair and professor, ABEC
