by Shana Richardson | Feb 7, 2024 | Staff
The New Buffalo Institute will host a Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair this Thursday, February 8, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., in the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center, outside of the dining hall.
This is a great opportunity for the Canisius community— especially students — to connect with community partners and learn about available volunteer opportunities, and even potential internships. We hope everyone will consider spreading the word and encouraging students to attend.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Shana Richardson, director of the New Buffalo Institute, at willia23@canisius.edu or at Ext. 2128.
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, Director, New Buffalo Institute
by Shana Richardson | Feb 5, 2024 | Staff
The Resource Council of WNY is looking to revamp its Saturday youth programming and would like Canisius’ help!
If there are any groups, student clubs or departments interested in leading unique and engaging workshops, arts and crafts classes, STEM based activities or sports clinics, the Resource Council wants your help!
The commitment can be for one Saturday for an hour or two, or recurring.
If you are interested or have any students who may want to learn more about the opportunity, please reach out to Shana Richardson, director of the New Buffalo Institute, with questions or for more details.
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, Director, New Buffalo Institute
by Shana Richardson | Jan 31, 2024 | Staff
The New Buffalo Institute will host a Community Engagement and Volunteer Fair on Thursday, February 8, from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m., in the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center, outside of the dining hall.
This is a great opportunity for the Canisius community— especially students — to connect with community partners and learn about available volunteer opportunities, and even potential internships. We hope everyone will consider spreading the word and encouraging students to attend.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to Shana Richardson, director of the New Buffalo Institute, at willia23@canisius.edu or at Ext. 2128.
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, director, New Buffalo Institute
by Shana Richardson | Dec 8, 2023 | Staff
The Search Committee for the Director of Public Safety has been busy interviewing candidates for this important role and has selected three finalists. We invite you to an open forum to meet the selected finalists next week. The dates are:
Tuesday, December 12
Wednesday, December 13
Thursday, December 14
*Click on the dates above to add to your digital calendar.
Each open forum will take place from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge or the Richard E. Winter Student Center. The finalists will introduce themselves and provide a short presentation, followed by approximately 45 minutes for members of the campus community to ask questions. At the conclusion of each open forum, we will ask attendees to complete a short evaluation.
We hope you will join us for this opportunity to meet the finalists for the Director of Public Safety!
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, director, New Buffalo Institute
by Shana Richardson | Nov 8, 2023 | Faculty
In collaboration with the Resource Council of WNY, the New Buffalo Institute will be collecting donations for Toys for Tots. The toys will be given to local children and families who attend the Resource Council; families will be able to choose toys for their children from all the donations received, free of charge!
Toys must be new and in their original packaging, but can be of any size or price. Donations can be made from now until December 11th, and can be placed in any of the marked boxes in the following locations:
• Old Main vestibule
• Outside the library
• Student Center 1st floor lobby
This is a great opportunity for individuals or groups to help make the holiday season special for children in the community! Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Shana Richardson at willia23@canisius.edu or 716-888-2128.
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, Director, New Buffalo Institute
