This year’s Griff Fair is scheduled for Wednesday, March 13, 2024, in the Science Hall Commons from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
We have made every attempt to bring a diverse group of employers based on our majors. Career Fairs are a relatively painless way for students to connect with employers who will have careers, internships, and summer opportunities. Thanks to our faculty and staff, students are well-prepared to take the next step in their careers. Our students are dedicated to their educational pursuits and have had exposure to research and experiential opportunities.
To continue offering these events for our students, recruiters must feel their time on campus is well spent. We are offering all sorts of prizes for students and are marketing the fair heavily but nothing compares to having faculty and staff support.
To this end, the registered employers are sponsoring a faculty and staff incentive. The faculty or staff member who refers the most students to the fair will win a $200.00 certificate to Angeline’s restaurant on Delaware Avenue. When students sign in to the fair, we will ask who encouraged them to attend. Let the referring begin!
Submitted by: Carol Cullinan, associate director, Career Development
The Resource Council of WNY is looking for volunteers for its upcoming Spring Fest on Saturday March 23. Volunteers can choose a convenient shift that works for them.
Please reach out to Shana Richardson, director of the New Buffalo Institute, with any questions or follow the QR code on the attached flyer to sign up.
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, director, New Buffalo Institute
Dr. Nathan Fox’s research is the inspiration behind the newest exhibit in the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library.
“Games and Sequences: Figures from My Research” showcases Fox’s research interests, which lie at the intersection of combinatorics, number theory and theoretical computer science. These four figures were inspired by his doctoral thesis and academic pursuits.
Many thanks to Fox for sharing these figures and we hope that our campus community enjoys this collection.
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC Department, Director and Studio Art Galleries Director, ArtsCanisius
Join us this semester as we bring you the latest updates, projects and motivational stories from the sustainability scene at Canisius University Campus.
Calendar Dates:
March 6: 6:00, Days are Getting Longer Yoga, Palisano Gym Room, Join Dr. Robinson and the USA Sustainability Committee
March 8: 1:00, Planet Plates Speaker Series, Conversation 1, Library Learning Room, Join Dr. Lodi Smith for an engaging discussion on sustainable period practices for International Women’s Day.
March 12: 12:00, OM219 Planet Plates Speaker Series, Conversation 2, Join Meaghan Boice-Green from the Reinstein Nature Preserve to discuss sustainable fashion and beauty.
Updates:
Beeswax Wrap Making: The USA Sustainability Committee made beeswax wraps during their meeting this week. Beeswax wraps are a reusable alternative to plastic wrap. Check out the photos of the process! We have a lot of leftovers too, so reply if you would like a wrap from the Sustainability Committee.
Media
Make sure you check out the newest episode of Did You Know: Finding Eco-heroines Behind the Scenes at Canisius University featuring Dr. Sara Morris. Listen to the episode on your preferred platform!
The Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities has named Mark Harrington, EdD, founding chair of its Jesuit Student Success Network.
The Jesuit Student Success Network was officially recognized by AJCU in January 2023. It was established as institutions increase their focus on student success and retention by establishing and growing offices and staff in this area. The Network is comprised of professionals and administrators from Jesuit colleges and universities with expertise in student success and retention who collaborate with the purpose of sharing strategies and best practices.
“I am honored to serve the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities in this capacity and represent Canisius through this leadership opportunity,” says Harrington. “Since the establishment of the Jesuit Student Success Network, I have been involved with my Ignatian colleagues in building the network with the ultimate goal ensuring our students, across the diversity of our campuses, cross that commencement stage.”
Every month, the Senior Student Success Officers (SSSOs) meet to discuss student success best practices, and ways in which they can collaborate with the shared Jesuit mission. In February, the SSSOs met for their inaugural forum at Loyola University Chicago where they were able to spend time learning from one another about mission-driven initiatives on their respective campuses. A highlight of the forum was spending time in conversation with the one and only Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt who highlighted take-aways from her recent book Wake Up With Purpose!: What I’ve Learned in My First Hundred.
“It was truly a joy to learn from not only my peers across the Jesuit institutions, but from national icon Sister Jean who has been walking with students throughout their collegiate journey for decades.”
As the chair of the Jesuit Student Success Network, Harrington leads the executive board and serves as a liaison to the SSSOs at AJCU member institutions.
Mark Harrington is assistant vice president for student success at Canisius University. He also serves as director of the Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration (HESAA) program and assistant professor of teacher education and leadership.
Research shows that intervention programs created by the Institute for Autism Research (IAR) yield positive long-term outcomes for autistic youth (without intellectual disability). The IAR team published results of a long-term outcome study that found their innovative school social intervention (schoolMAX) and summer social intervention (summerMAX) yielded sustained, comparable, and positive longer-term outcomes for autistic youth (without intellectual disability).
Nominate a co-worker for a job well done for the month of March by completing the Employee of Distinction nomination formhere. Please have all submissions completed no later than the end of the day on Wednesday, March 20, 2024.
The Employee of Distinction program provides an excellent opportunity to show appreciation and support for co-workers and to reward them for all they do. The application will request an explanation as to why a candidate is worthy of the award. A list of factors to consider when submitting a nomination include the nominee’s history of accomplishments, level of determination, motivation, and interpersonal skills.
The information provided in the application will be used to make a fair and objective selection. Upon supervisor approval, the Employee Engagement Team reviews all nominations and votes each month.
Once a decision is made for March, the Employee of Distinction will be featured in The Dome.
Contact Lynn Incardona in the Human Resources Department at Ext. 2240 with any questions.
Submitted by: Lynn Incardona, HR Associate, Human Resources
WBEN-AM Radio 930 interviewed James Nowak on its morning broadcast about the ongoing delays in the FAFSA process. Canisius’ associate director of enrollment and financial aid explained how the university is working closely with students and families to provide “good faith financial aid estimates.” Click here to listen to the interview.
Canisius University was a proud sponsor of this year’s “Go Red for Women” event, which was co-chaired by First Lady Alison Stoute and Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Compliance Linda Walleshauser.
The event was attended by more than 250 women and raised $100,000 in support of heart health initiatives for the American Heart Association. It also captured the attention of the local media.
Click here to watch the story that aired on WKBW-TV Channel 7.
Click here to watch the story that aired on WGRZ-TV Channel 2.
Junior Achievement of Western New York is looking for volunteers for its upcoming “JA in a Day” volunteer opportunity.
The event will take place Tuesday March 26 from 9:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Charter School for Applied Technologies.
Junior Achievement serves schools throughout the eight counties of WNY, and works to recruit volunteers to go into classrooms and after-school settings to deliver professionally developed, age-appropriate, financial literacy, workforce readiness and entrepreneurship curriculum for students in grades K-12.
For more information, please reach out to Shana Richardson, Director of the New Buffalo Institute, at willia23@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Shana Richardson, director, New Buffalo Institute
It’s a jam-packed weekend of home events for your Golden Griffins.
Starting at 3:00 p.m. today, Friday, March 1, Men’s Lacrosse hosts Cleveland State for their Home Opener. Free admission! Stop by the Demske Sports Complex and enjoy some great weather and great lacrosse.
Also tonight, at 7:00 p.m., Men’s Basketball hosts Mount St. Mary’s in a crucial matchup for MAAC Tournament seeding in the KAC. Tickets are $15 for reserved tickets or $10 for general admission for faculty and staff.
On Saturday, March 2, three great games are scheduled for the Golden Griffins:
–Women’s Lacrosse hosts University of Detroit-Mercy at 11:00 a.m. on the “Demske Beach.” Both teams are raffling off gear each quarter for everyone in attendance. Free women’s basketball tickets for everyone in attendance.
–Women’s Basketball hosts Rider for Senior Day at 1:00 p.m. in the KAC. Salute your graduating Griffs. Tickets are $5.
–Playoff Hockey returns to Buffalo as Canisius hosts Mercyhurst at LECOM Harborcenter at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.
The action continues on Sunday, March 3 when Men’s Basketball hosts their Senior Day against Rider, in a potential MAAC Tournament preview. Support your Men’s Basketball seniors by visiting the KAC at 1:00 p.m. Tickets are $10.
Submitted by: Mike Kochczynski, Assistant Athletic Director, Department of Athletics
Please join us in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library Friday, March 15, 2024 between 1:00 – 3:00 PM to continue working on the LEGO Disney Castle set OR build something engaging and fun to be displayed in Science Hall.
This event is open to students, faculty, and staff.
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC Department, Director and Studio Art Galleries Director, ArtsCanisius
Canisius student Sarah Lynch ’24and Thomas Pauloz (Boston College ’24) will be premiering the film they produced this summer in Los Angeles about Homeboy Industries, the largest gang rehabilitation center in the world. It will debut this coming Tuesday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m. in Old Main 203 to the public. Everyone is welcome!
Thank you to Professor John Kryder who was their mentor on this trip, providing assistance with the filming process, feedback while editing the film, and everything in between.
This project would not have been possible without him, as well as many others who supported their film.
The CALLI Spring 2024 Book Club meeting has been postponed. We apologize for any inconvenience.
The new date is Tuesday, April 16h. Everything else remains the same: 1-2 PM in Old Main 219. We will be talking about A Morbid Taste for Bones: The First Chronicle of Brother Cadfael by Ellis Peters (1977).
The Student Sustainability Committee recently unveiled its latest venture.
Griff’s Thrifts is a new second-hand clothing store on campus. From trendy pieces to timeless classics, Griff’s Thrifts gives pre-loved clothes new life, all while supporting Canisius’ sustainability initiatives.
You can find Griff’s Thrifts below the Penfold-Gareis Fitness Center. The store is open weekdays, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. (volunteer dependent). Students and faculty receive 10 free items per semester.
The Buffalo News recently spoke with James Nowak for a February 27 story titled “New FAFSA Form Delays Push College Decisions Way Behind Schedule.” In the article, Canisius’ associate director of enrollment and financial aid speaks about the challenges that colleges, students and their families are facing as a result of the overhauled FAFSA process. Nowak also details the proactive approach Canisius is taking to help mitigate and minimize the issues faced by families. Click here to read the story.
Malini Suchak, PhD, weighs in on why our feline companions have a phobia of water in the latest edition of Inverse, an online science, technology and culture magazine. According to the professor and chair of ABEC and anthrozoology, a cat’s aversion to water isn’t due to a preservation instinct, as cats can swim and float if necessary. Rather, Suchak says, a cat’s hydrophobia comes from the water’s effects on their fur coats. Click here to read more.
If you’ve been thinking about an innovative concept that has the potential to advance the university’s strategic agenda and achieve positive outcomes for students, then plan to attend the next forum on the President’s Innovation Fund. Set for Friday, March 8, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in the Regis Room of the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center, the forum will focus on how Canisius faculty and staff can submit proposals for funding, and the criteria that will be used in selecting applications. Light refreshments will be provided.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
Earlier this month, President Steve Stoute announced that the university will invest $1 million over the next five years toward the creation of a competitive grant program designed to “unleash the power of innovation.” The President’s Innovation Fund will support original and inventive concepts and practices that demonstrate creativity and ingenuity, and foster academic excellence and innovation as outlined in the first pillar of the strategic plan, Answer the Call.
Click here to read more about the President’s Innovation Fund.
Faculty and staff from marginalized racial identities are invited to a meeting with the Minoritized Faculty and Staff Affinity Group on Thursday, February 29 from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. in the Campus Ministry Conference Room (OM 219). The group will meet to check in with each other and plan upcoming engagement opportunities for the campus community.
Click here to add this event to your digital calendar.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to co-chairs Bennie Williams at willi100@canisius.edu or Stephanie Masood at masoods@canisius.edu.
Canisius University President Steve K. Stoute will be among 10 new members inducted into the institution’s DiGamma Honor Society on Thursday, April 18 at 6:00 p.m. at The Buffalo Club. The prestigious honor society is comprised of Canisius alumni, faculty, administrators and students who have distinguished themselves working for the advancement of the university and through exemplary service on behalf of students and fellow alumni, over an extended period of time. This year, the DiGamma Honor Society is proud to induct eight alumni of Canisius University and two Canisius administrators. The inductees are:
• Jeffrey E. Bogart ’93, credit analyst, Evans Bank;
• Vincent D. Clark ’97, associate vice president of development and alumni relations, Pace University;
• James R. Deuschle ’84, retired executive vice president and chief financial officer, Rich Products Corporation;
• Christopher P. Devine ’98, chief financial officer, Pyramid Global Hospitality;
• Lindy Feider ’06, MS ’08, associate director of academic achievement and student athlete support services, Canisius University;
• Mickey P. Kearns ’91, clerk, Erie County;
• Chris F. Malof MBA ’96, managing director, UBS Financial Services;
• Steve K. Stoute, JD, president, Canisius University;
• Shirley W. Struchen MA ’79, retired executive director and conference coordinator, Religion Communication Congress; and
• Lee C. Wortham ’79, partner, Barrantys LLC andchair, Evans Bancorp Inc.
The Jesuit Community of Western New York invites the Canisius campus to join them in praying the “Novena of Grace,” in honor of St. Francis of Xavier, from March 4 – 12.
A Novena is a nine-day program that offers a set of prayers to St. Francis Xavier for a special intercession. It concludes on March 12, which is the date in 1622 when both Ignatius Loyola and Francis Xavier were declared saints.
According to Rev. Fred Betti, SJ, chaplain of mission and ministry, the Novena has been held for more than 124 years in Western New York, traditionally hosted by St. Michael’s and St. Ann’s churches, and attracts the faithful from far and wide. Over the course of the years, “many apparent cures and prayers have been answered,” says Father Betti. He continues, “The Novena was so popular in Buffalo culture that former Canisius faculty member, Roger Dooley, in his novel, The House of Shanahan, set an entire chapter of the protagonist’s adventures inside St. Michael’s Church during the March Novena.”
This year, in light of the reorganization of the Jesuits, the Novena is being offered at Christ the King Chapel, which is now home to a historic statue of Xavier – recovered from the former St. Ann’s Jesuit Church on Broadway.
The origins of the Novena date back to 1634 in Naples, Italy when a Jesuit, (Mastrilli) suffered a traumatic brain injury and, at the point of death, he had a vision of St. Francis Xavier and was instantly cured.
The Novena will be offered on the following days and times:
As a small token of our appreciation for all of the good work you do and your commitment to our campus community, please take a break and enjoy a medium-sized beverage from the Tim Horton’s on campus!
Faculty and staff can stop by Tim Horton’s on Friday, March 1 or Monday, March 4 to receive your complimentary beverage!
No voucher is required this year.
If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at hr@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Linda M. Walleshauser, SPHR-SHRM-CP, Associate Vice President for Human Resources & Compliance
The Canisius University Wiki, a long-time host for policy and procedural documents, is getting a new look and feel as it moves to the Atlassian Cloud Platform. This is scheduled for Wednesday, February 28th, 2024, and will bring some improvements, but also some temporary disruptions.
If you own or maintain wiki pages, please check them on or after February 28th for broken links, missing content, or other possible concerns. Email helpdesk@canisius.edu if you require assistance.
In general, the next two weeks would be a good time to look for outdated pages, page content (including links), page permissions and especially file attachments.
Since the wiki must use different web addresses, links on web pages and spaces across the university will need updated, and some may be broken until fixed. Please be patient, and report broken links to helpdesk@canisius.edu.
To an extent possible, all old wiki pages will redirect to the new wiki’s home page. There, users can navigate to the things they need.
Links to wiki pages within old emails, news, and social media posts will expire and will not work. Please watch for new links, or go to the wiki using the MyCanisius Portal. The Wiki can be found on the righthand side of the MyCanisius portal:
If you send emails using boilerplate mail text that points to wiki spaces, your boilerplate text will need to be updated.
If you own or maintain wiki pages that you know are linked on the main Canisius site, in Google Sites, or in any other location, those links will need to be updated after February 28.
Submitted by: Mark Gallimore, Director, Center for Online Learning and Innovation
Even through spring-like temperatures are upon us, the early mornings and late nights are still around freezing. Make sure you still follow winter walking procedures during these times.
Walk cautiously and avoid icy walking surfaces whenever possible.
In darkness, icy glazed spots or “black ice” can be difficult to see.
In cold temperatures, approach with caution and assume all wet slick spots on walking surfaces are frozen.
If you must step on the ice – take short steps and shuffle your feet like a penguin.
Submitted by: Matthew Moje, Safety Coordinator, Facilites
Lenten observances are continuing at Christ the King Chapel. This season’s theme is from Pope Francis’ “Encuentro” (“Encounter”). Canisius’ faith community received world globe stress balls.
International student Mmesoma, from Nigeria) is assisting with services.
Submitted by: Rev. Fred Betti, SJ, chaplain, Mission and Ministry
The Canisius University Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program has appointments available to have your taxes done FOR FREE on campus by IRS-certified volunteers. To schedule an appointment, Email Shannon Jemiolo, PhD, assistant professor of accounting, at jemiolos@canisius.edu.
Submitted by: Shannon Jemiolo, Assistant Professor, Accounting
