Every employer in New York state is required to provide employees with sexual harassment prevention training on an annual basis. Canisius University is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment and is partnering with Puzzle HR to provide this training. The training must be completed by Jan. 31, 2025.
You will soon receive an email from Puzzle HR requesting that you complete mandatory harassment training. This training is designed to enhance awareness and ensure that all employees understand our policies and expectations regarding workplace behavior.
Please keep an eye out for the email and take the time to complete the training “How to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” as soon as possible. The training should take approximately 30 minutes, and it is an important step in ensuring that we maintain a positive and inclusive work environment for everyone.
If you have any questions or experience any issues with the training, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Human Resources by emailing the HR mailbox at hr@canisius.edu.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your ongoing commitment to upholding our values.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits and HRIS Manager, Human Resources
Friday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m.: John Beilein Replica Jerseys at Canisius Men’s Basketball. The Griffs host Merrimack for their conference home opener. The first 500 fans receive 1990’s John Beilein-era replica jerseys courtesy of Reimer Home Services and Brandon Bieron ’09.
Saturday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.: Canisius Hockey vs. Sacred Heart. Canisius Hockey is 5-2-1 in Atlantic Hockey America as they take on Sacred Heart, who is currently second in the conference standings. Game time is 6 p.m. at Harborcenter.
Sunday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m.: Canisius Wrapping Paper at Canisius Men’s Basketball as they take on Syracuse basketball legend and new Siena head coach Gerry McNamara. Canisius will give out Canisius-themed wrapping paper to the first 500 fans in attendance.
Submitted by: Mike Kochczynski, Assistant Athletic Director, Department of Athletics
The Higher Education Leadership and Administration (HELA) graduate students are cosponsoring a holiday toy drive with the Office of Mission and Ministry. HELA students are focused on doing good works to help those in our neighborhood. This toy drive is for the Resource Council of WNY, located less than one mile from campus. After the toy drive ends on campus, donations will be dropped off to the community partner, and on Saturday, Dec. 14, the toys collected from the Canisius Community will be given out to our neighborhood community.
In the season of giving, in the City of Good Neighbors, please consider buying a new toy for a child who might not receive one otherwise. The drive started Monday, Dec. 2, and concludes Tuesday, Dec. 10. You will see the toy donation boxes decorated by kids, in the Old Main faculty lounge, the ALANA Student Center and Christ the King Chapel.
Assistant Vice President for Student Records and Financial Services Kevin Smith appeared on the 4:00 p.m. broadcast of WIVB-TV Channel 4 News on Dec. 3 to share strategies on how best to secure financial aid and where students and families can find support throughout the process. Click here to watch the story.
University Business interviewed Smith about the relative seamless rollout of this year’s FAFSA process, which opened publicly two weeks earlier than the Dec. 1 schedule. He also appeared on the Dec. 4 morning show of WBEN-AM Radio 930 to discuss how students and families can navigate the FAFSA process. Click the audio link below to listen to the full interview.
Vice President for Student Affairs Harold Fields spoke with the Financial Times for a Dec. 3 story on why employers need to learn how to hire, train and retain Gen Z workers before it’s too late. The story (which is behind a paywall) can be read here.
Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance Jeffrey Oxman shared his insights on the best ways to shop and save on car insurance prices for a recent WalletHub feature. Click here to read the story.
