by Yvonne Widenor | Nov 26, 2024 | Staff
Thanks to all who participated in the faculty and staff transportation survey for our Clean Mobility Project. Rose Hise, administrative specialist in the School of Education and Human Services, pictured here with Yvonne Widenor, AVPAA, was the lucky recipient of a basket full of Canisius swag.
Stay tuned for updates about the project that are announced in The Dome. As a reminder, all are invited to join Laudato Sí sustainability meetings next semester to learn more about the project. Kindly email Yvonne Widenor at widenory@canisius.edu for more information about the Clean Mobility Project and Laudato Sí.
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA
by Yvonne Widenor | Nov 14, 2024 | Staff
ArtsCanisius and the Fine Arts Program, DMLLC, welcomes everyone to attend the upcoming student ensemble concerts. All three concerts occur in Montante Cultural Center, begin at 7:30 PM, are free, and are open to the public.
Jazz Ensemble directed by Russell Scarbrough will perform Friday, November 22nd. Our Chamber Orchestra will take the stage on Sunday, December 1st with Ansgarius Aylward conducting. Led by Dr. Brad Wingert, the Canisius University Chorale will conclude this concert series on Monday, December 2.
For more information about these and other ArtsCanisius events, please visit canisius.edu/artscanisius or contact Yvonne Widenor, Director of ArtsCanisius at widenory@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA, Director, ArtsCanisius
by Yvonne Widenor | Nov 7, 2024 | Staff
We are thrilled to share the news that Benjamin Hickey, Class of 2004 with a degree in history and minors in classics and art history, has been appointed the new executive director of CEPA Gallery.From CEPA Gallery’s Facebook post: “After an extensive national search, the board of trustees for The Center for Exploratory & Perceptual Arts (CEPA Gallery) announces the hiring of its next Executive Director, Ben Hickey. A skilled administrator with an excellent curatorial pedigree, Hickey brings 19 years of experience to CEPA. Most recently, he served as Interim Director at the Hilliard Art Museum in Lafayette, Louisiana. During his seven years as Curator at the Hilliard, he also served as a member of the leadership team responsible for the museum’s inaugural American Alliance of Museums accreditation. Hickey’s biography is available here.
As an artist-founded gallery, CEPA has a long history of supporting experimental and ground-breaking artists who have changed the world of photography. Hickey’s hire will kick off a year-long 50th anniversary celebration. Community outreach and education, as well as access to excellent studio facilities for photographic artists, will continue to be a point of emphasis for CEPA.
Hickey will work for an engaged board of directors and lead a talented staff composed of some of Western New York’s most up-and-coming arts professionals. Hickey says, “Our capacity for collaboration is amazing. Current partners include Roswell Park, WNY Council on Occupational Safety and Health, and the Buffalo AKG Art Museum among others.”
Hickey concluded, “I am especially eager to begin a new era of robust, boundary-pushing exhibitions with strong educational components. I want CEPA to thrive and turn heads.”
We are so proud of Ben’s accomplishments and eagerly await his return to Western New York!
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA, Director, ArtsCanisius
by Yvonne Widenor | Oct 29, 2024 | Staff
Canisius University is partnering with Clean Mobility Buffalo to address transportation obstacles on and around our campus.
Our goal with this project is to improve access to clean, affordable, and safe transportation options in our community. Canisius is pleased to be an anchor institution in this partnership and has engaged with other groups such as GoBike Buffalo and ReddyShare to learn more about options for our campus community. We are developing a strategic pilot program around this goal, and our students participated in a similar survey last month. We heard from 333 students, and now we need input from all faculty and staff.
Originally, the faculty and staff survey was to close on October 31 but we are extending the survey time until November 15. One person who submits a completed survey will be the lucky winner of an amazing gift basket filled with exclusive Canisius swag.
Kindly scan the QR code on the image about the survey and take 3-5 minutes to complete it. We are grateful for your cooperation!
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA
by Yvonne Widenor | Oct 18, 2024 | Staff
Makerspace will “roost” in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ Library this week to create bird masks. Join us and bring found items and all the arts and crafts materials you wish to share to build magnificent masks! We will contribute items too and look forward to seeing your masterpieces!
The event begins at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 22, and is free and open to all.
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA
