Canisius University will hold its 4th Annual Juneteenth Celebration on campus on Thursday, June 13, 2024. More information about the details of the day will be forthcoming. This year’s planning committee is Stephanie Masood, Shana Richardson, Fatima Rodriguez-Johnson, and Bennie Williams.
As we prepare for the planning of the days events, we invite the campus community to submit a proposal to present during the celebration. Our celebration will be a “Sankofa Day”. Sankofa teaches us the importance of the past to build the future. The committee is seeking proposals that highlight the significance of Juneteenth, focus on racial justice, equity and solidarity, and the rich cultural heritage of the African American community. Proposals should aim at honoring the legacy of the emancipation and promote understanding and solidarity.
Proposals can be submitted here and will be reviewed in May 2024.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Bennie Williams at willi100@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, Assistant Dean of Students, ALANA Student Center
The School of Education and Human Services and the College of Arts & Sciences are hosting a casual social gathering to recognize and celebrate long-standing faculty members who are retiring at the end of this academic year.
Those individuals leaving the university after more than a quarter century of service include Drs. Jim Donnelly, Ann Marie Lenhardt, Jeff McConnell, Sara Morris, Chuck Pelitera, Nancy Rosenbloom, Mike Rutter, Dave Sheets and Melissa Wanzer. Most of these individuals plan to attend this event. Collectively, they have dedicated more than 288 years of professional service to Canisius.
All are invited to stop byand offer well wishes!
Date: Thursday, May 2
Time: 4:00-5:30
Where: Science Hall Commons
Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/W3USa3oevfyoTgjy9to help inform our food/drink order but know that you may also stop by if you did not RSVP.
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We are hoping this will be an enjoyable, well attended event!
Submitted by: Thomas A. Chambers, PhD, dean, College of Arts and Sciences; Nancy Wallace, PhD, dean, School of Education and Human Services
Canisius University is home to the Delta Gamma Chapter of the Tri-Alpha First Generation Student Honor Society. On Monday, April 29 at 5:30 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge, our newest members will be inducted. The Canisius University community is invited to join us as we celebrate and recognize our first generation students.
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This event is sponsored by the ALANA Student Center. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us at asc@canisius.edu.
***Being a first generation college student is defined as having parents or guardians that did not complete a four year college or university degree.
Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, Assistant Dean of Students, ALANA Student Center
The Canisius University community is invited to attend the 2024 ALANA Graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 2 at 5:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. This event will recognize the achievements of our graduating ALANA undergraduate and graduate students, who will be presented with a special stole to wear on commencement day.
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This event is sponsored by the ALANA Student Center. If you have any questions, please contact us at asc@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Bennie D. Williams, Assistant Dean of Students, ALANA Student Center
Canisius’ commitment to environmental responsibility goes beyond campus borders.
This past weekend, faculty, staff and students from the Sustainability Committee rolled up their sleeves for an Earth Day cleanup in our neighboring Masten District.
Thank you to all who volunteered. Your efforts have a tangible impact on keeping our Canisius community – and the planet – clean and green.
