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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Featuring Shaun Nelms

by | Feb 4, 2025 | Staff

Our MLK Celebration speaker this will is Dr. Shaun Nelms. The event will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 1 p.m. in the Regis Room of the Student Center.

Nelms is vice president for community partnerships and special advisor to the president at the University of Rochester, where he fosters collaborations aligned with the University’s strategic plan. During his tenure as superintendent, Nelms transformed East Upper and Lower Schools, raising the graduation rate from 29% to 85%. His innovative leadership model earned him the inaugural William and Sheila Konar directorship at the Center for Urban Education Success (CUES), where he advances national education reform.

As CEO of Nelms Consulting Group, Nelms advises on leadership systems and development. Known for reshaping educational practices and institutions, his work continues to drive leadership and organizational transformation across various sectors.

Submitted by: Monika McFoy, Interim Associate Dean of Students, ALANA Center

New Local Restaurant Opens

by | Sep 23, 2022 | Faculty

If you’re looking for a place to lunch, consider Crazy Good Eatz, which hosted it’s grand opening this past weekend.

The new restaurant is located just down the street at 2285 Main St (formerly Tony’s Ranch House). It is open Tuesday – Friday, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.  The menu includes soups, salads and sandwiches. Customers can can eat in or take out. Click here for the full menu.

Submitted by: Monika McFoy, associate director support services, Griff Center

Recruiting Tutors for Spring Semester

by | Dec 17, 2021 | Faculty

The Tutoring Center is currently recruiting tutors for the spring semester. Please feel free to share this flyer with students you think would be interested. You can also refer them to me at mcfoym@canisius.edu and I can reach out to students directly to encourage them to apply. We are especially looking for math tutors. Thanks so much for your help!

Submitted by: Monika McFoy, assistant director, Support Services, Griff Center for Student Success