Janet McNally will mark the release of her newest novel, The Looking Glass, with a reading, reception and signing, on Tuesday, September 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. McNally is an associate professor of English and creative writing at Canisius.
The Looking Glass is McNally’s second novel. She is also the author of Girls in the Moon, as well as a prizewinning collection of poems entitled Some Girls.
Submitted by: College Communications
This morning’s Buffalo News references the latest edition of Western New York Economic News, published three times per year by Professors George Palumbo, PhD and Mark Zaporowski, PhD. The article cites WNY Economic News as indicating the national economy appears to be at “full employment” and that the Buffalo region has had “sustained, though modest” employment growth since the end of the recession.
Click here to read the article in its entirety.
Submitted by: College Communications
Mass of the Holy Spirit
On Wednesday, September 12, the Canisius community joined together for the Mass of the Holy Spirit hosted by Campus Ministry. The annual celebration brings the campus community together to thank God for the gifts of creation and salvation, and to invite the Holy Spirit into our midst as the school year begins.
Rev. Thomas Slon, SJ, rector of the Jesuit community, served as the principal celebrant of Mass.
To view the full photo gallery from Wednesday’s Mass of the Holy Spirit, click here.
Ice Cream Social
Here’s the scoop! The Canisius Fund team hosted an ice cream social to recognize and thank the more than 300 faculty and staff members who participated in the 2017-18 Faculty and Staff Giving Campaign. So many incredible things happen at Canisius because of the generosity of our faculty and staff – thank you!
Submitted by: College Communications
With school back in session, vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Main Street and on other streets surrounding campus, has increased.
Please remember to use the flashing crosswalk warning lights leading across Jefferson Avenue to Science Hall both during the day and at night. The crosswalk is located where the sidewalk from the north entrance of Science Hall meets the public sidewalk on Jefferson Avenue. Pedestrians activate the flashing lights by pressing the button mounted on the pole.
In addition, please note these general reminders when crossing streets:
Please feel free to contact the Office of Public Safety at Ext. 2330 with any questions or concerns.
Submitted by: Kimberly Beaty, director, Public Safety
On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 12:00 noon, ArtsCanisius presents its first Meet-the-Faculty recital of the 2018-19 season in the Montante Cultural Center. We we will feast on music performed by Ron Martin, piano; Cristen Gregory, soprano; and Bryan Eckenrode, cello. The concert is free and open to the public.
What a way to nourish our minds, hearts and spirits as the semester rolls on!
Learn about other ArtsCanisius events throughout the academic year at www.canisius.edu/artscanisius.
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, visiting assistant professor and program director, Art History
