Canisius Adds Parking, All Seven Floors of Eastwood Hall Poured
New parking on Jefferson Avenue adds approximately 20 spaces.
The search for parking on campus just got a bit easier, thanks to approximately 20 new spaces on Jefferson Avenue. The city of Buffalo recently approved the parking, between Hughes Street and Delavan Avenue, on the same side as the BlueCross BlueShield ramp. The good news is there are no time restrictions, as with the Main Street parking, so you can park there before 9 a.m. and after 5 p.m. However, the “No Parking Here to Corner” signs are still in effect.
A crane hoists the heating and boiler equipment to the top level of Eastwood Hall.
Other changes you may have noticed since winter break include significant progress on the Eastwood Residence Hall. All seven floors have been poured and the concrete superstructure is complete. As shown in the photo, the heating and boiler equipment was lifted by crane to the top level to prepare for installation. The first four floors are completely enclosed so drywall and mechanical work can continue. The next step is installation of windows and roof construction, which begins this month.
Canisius College Literacy Center to Offer Neighborhood Services
The Canisius College Literacy Center has a new program to help adults from the neighborhood sharpen their reading and writing skills. Undergraduate students will provide one-on-one assistance to participants. According to Gillian Richardson, PhD, assistant professor of education and director of the Literacy Center, the program is for people at any skill level.
"Whether someone needs help with a letter, resume, or job application, we can help," says Richardson. "Even if someone is able to read and write, they may just need to brush up their skills or get reinforcement."
The fee for the adult literacy program is $50, but full and partial scholarships are available and no one will be turned away for lack of ability to pay. The session begins in February. Richardson adds that the program has also set aside a number of scholarships for neighborhood children for diagnostic and tutoring programs.
Brandon Mendez gets reading help from Canisius graduate student David Fauth '05, while his brother Angelo works with Canisius graduate student Lisa Blake '04.
Canisius opened the newly constructed literacy center in the Health Science Building in August. The college's School of Education and Human Services has provided literacy services to school-age children in the community for more than six years. Now, the literacy center would like to focus its efforts on families in the surrounding neighborhood.
"In an effort to show our dedication to the community and build a long-lasting relationship with our neighbors, many of the scholarships we offer will be reserved and awarded strictly to residents within the Hamlin Park and Lin Ox area," says Richardson.
For more information about the Canisius College Literacy Center, contact Cheryl Jessel-Yates at Ext. 3728.
Museum Studies Course Creates Curators
Students in adjunct professor Holly Hughes' museum studies class became amateur curators last semester, when the group collaborated with Buffalo's Albright-Knox Art Gallery to unveil the museum's latest exhibit. Cover to Cover: Works and Words at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery explores the relationship between the written word and the artistic image by examining themes that highlight the forms and mediums used in the production of contemporary "works on paper."
Students were responsible for all aspects of the exhibit including preliminary research, the selection and installation of artwork, and the writing and recording of exhibit materials. Many pieces on display come from the gallery's print vault and library, and are part of a collection never before showcased by the gallery.
This is the second year students from Hughes' museum studies class collaborated on such an exhibit. Cover to Cover: Works and Words will be on display at the Albright-Knox through April 3.
Canisius Ambassadors for Conservation Debut Elephus Maximus
There won't be a red carpet but the stars will be out on Wednesday, January 26 when the Canisius Ambassadors for Conservation (CAC) premiere their newly released educational video Elephus Maximus: The Biology and Conservation of the Asian Elephant. The screening, which is open to the Canisius community, will take place at 4:30 p.m. in the Regis Room (North).
Produced on-location in Sri Lanka (summer 2004) by CAC students, Elephus Maximus showcases the behavior and ecology of one of the most magnificent animal species on Earth: the Asian elephant. The video was written and directed by Michael Noonan, PhD, professor of psychology and biology at Canisius, and founder and director of the Canisius Ambassadors for Conservation program. The DVD version of Elephus Maximus: The Biology and Conservation of the Asian Elephant will be distributed for use in Western New York classrooms, at the middle-school and high-school levels. For more information, contact Noonan at Ext. 2518 or click here.
Canisius Hosts Sports Medicine Camp for High School Students
David A. Brajuha, assistant athletic trainer, instructs students at Keesha's Knee sports camp held at Canisius in December.
Nearly a dozen local high school students learned about sports medicine during "Keesha's Knee," a week-long sports camp held at Canisius on December 15. This is the first year for the camp, which was coordinated by Peter M. Koehneke, chair of sports medicine and health and human performance, and co-hosted by the Erie Niagara Health Education Center.
The purpose of the camp was to provide a learning experience for students and to encourage them to pursue a career in sports medicine or another health-related position. Students who participated were also given the opportunity to intern as an athletic trainer for one of the Canisius College sports teams. In addition to Koehneke, the following Canisius College staff members served as instructors for the camp: Michael G. Dolan, professor of sports medicine and health and human performance; Amy K. Miller, assistant athletic trainer; Matthew P. Nuessell, assistant athletic trainer; David A. Brajuha, assistant athletic trainer; Melissa A. Donato, assistant athletic trainer; and Patricia Shugars '06.
January Connections Now On-Line
The January issue of Connections, the on-line newsletter of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU) is now available. To read Connections, click here.
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Did You Know?
Dr. Michael Noonan’s Canisius Ambassadors for Conservation have traveled to such locations as the Pacific Northwest, the Rocky Mountains and Costa Rica to conduct research. |
CAMPUS EVENTS
CSW Dessert and Conversation
The Committee on the Status of Women will host Dessert and Conversation on Wednesday, January 26 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Regis Room South. For more information, contact Barb Wozniak at Ext. 3737 or via E-mail at wozniak@canisius.edu.
Senator Hillary Clinton Visits Canisius to Talk Health Care
The governmental role in caring for the sick will be the topic of discussion on Monday, January 31 when U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton (D-NY) speaks at the college. Clinton’s visit is made possible by the Canisius College Lecture Series on the Governmental Role in Effectuating the Corporal Works of Mercy. The Senator is scheduled to speak at 1:15 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. To learn more about Senator Clinton’s visit, click here.
Canisius Welcomes Expert in Black Feminism
Barbara Ransby, PhD, associate professor of history and African American Studies at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will speak at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, February 4 in the Grupp Fireside Lounge as part of the Canisius College Program in the African American Experience. Ransby is an expert in black feminism and has authored several books. For more information, contact Bruce J. Dierenfield, PhD, at Ext. 2863 or click here. |
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Governor of Federal Reserve Board to Speak February 7
The Governmental Role in Effectuating the Corporal Works of Mercy Series welcomes Edward M. Gramlich, governor of the Federal Reserve Board, on Monday, February 7 at 4:00 p.m. in the Regis Room. For more information, contact Dede Johnson at Ext. 2162 or click here. |
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Eighth Annual Fine Arts Week February 7-11
The musical ensemble Zöe will give a performance entitled Music, Dance and Song: Renaissance and Romance at 7 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center as part of Fine Arts Week at Canisius.
ArtsCanisius presents eighth annual Fine Arts Week, February 7-11, 2005. All events are open to the public; many are free of charge. The week will include various musical performances, including a BPO Informally Formal Chamber Concert, lectures and studio art shows. For more information, contact the Fine Arts Department at Ext. 2542 or click here for the ArtsCanisius Web page.
IU Soul Revue Performs February 24
Back by popular demand, the IU Soul Revue will perform at Canisius on Thursday, February 24 at 8 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. The performance is free and open to the public. Seating is limited; doors open at 7:30 p.m.
The IU Soul Revue, part of the Indiana University African American Arts Institute, delivers the sounds of timeless R&B, soul, funk and contemporary urban black popular music. Performances feature original compositions, along with arrangements by Stevie Wonder, Earth, Wind & Fire, Patti Labelle, Kelly Price, D’Angelo and Mary J. Blige.
For more information, contact the Office of Multicultural Programs at Ext. 2787.
Canisius College Holiday Party
The staff of the Office of Financial Aid takes time a break from the festivities to pose for a photo. (l-r) Peggy Kraus, technician; Lea Nicholson, assistant director; Kathy Oddo, technician; Michele Rizzo, assistant director; Mary Miller, technician (front); Pam Fears, secretary; Joan Kader, technician; Dorie Griffin, receptionist; and Pat DeGanis, technician.
Nearly 400 Canisius faculty, staff and administrators took time out to celebrate the season at the annual holiday luncheon on Thursday, December 23. The Canisius Brass provided musical entertainment while party-goers feasted on roast beef, turkey and all the trimmings. Congratulations to the following staffers who won the raffle:
- Patty Grasso, secretary for residence life, won the digital camera
- Albertha Kelly, secretary for facilities management, won the television set
- Laurence McCray, housekeeper for facilities management, won the personal DVD player
College president Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., gives a warm holiday greeting to Canisius staffers.
The Canisius Brass played seasonal tunes to entertain party guests.
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Did You Know?
A “Stress-less Day” for faculty and staff is coming in February! Watch your E-mail and look for flyers with details on how you can de-stress with your Canisius co-workers. |
CANISIUS KUDOS
Public Safety Donates to St. Mary of Sorrows
Staff from public safety and campus ministry pose with the items collected for St. Mary of Sorrows Church.
Just in time for the holidays, the Department of Public Safety once again delivered a van load of donations to St. Mary of Sorrows on Guildford Street in Buffalo. The donations included blankets, clothes, toys and food items. Prior to the delivery, Rev. John P. Bucki, S.J., director of campus ministry; Rev. Paul J. Dugan, S.J., moderator of athletics; and Rev. Thomas A. O’Connor, S.J., associate campus minister blessed the donations and prayed for the public safety staff. According to Gary Everett, director of public safety, many children had a better holiday because of the generosity of the Canisius community.
Student Health Office Secretaries Certified in CPR and AED Use
Student health and counseling center secretaries Laura Zirnheld, Marcia Rennie (holding the AED) and Marge Sheehan now have CPR and AED certification.
The clerical staff in the Student Health and Counseling Centers recently completed and passed the American Heart Association certification for CPR and automatic external defibrillator (AED) use. According to Patricia Creahan, director of student health, secretaries Marcia Rennie, Marge Sheehan and Laura Zirnheld expressed an interest in learning these important life-saving skills and took the courses along with the nursing staff from student health.
“In the event that the nursing staff is not on duty, the clerical staff can begin assessing the patient and, if needed, start CPR or use the AED,” says Crehan.
Scime Presents Paper at American Culture Conference
Joy Scime, adjunct professor of history, presented a paper entitled “Buffalo and All that Jazz,” at the Mid-Atlantic Popular and American Culture Association’s 15th annual conference on November 6 in Buffalo. She showed excerpts of her video documentary of the same name.
Wolf Awarded for Innovative Approach to Century-Old Literature
Amy Wolf, PhD, assistant professor of English is the recipient of the American Society for Eighteenth Century Studies (ASECS) 2004-2005 Innovative Course Design Award. Wolf was honored for her course on coffeehouse culture during 18th century England.
ASECS is national organization that works towards the advancement of scholarship in all aspects of the period, from the later 17th century through the early 19th century.
Gansworth Mending Skins in New Novel
The contemporary lives and conflicts of Western New York’s Native American communities are chronicled in a new novel authored by Eric Gansworth, associate professor of English. Mending Skins tells the story a Tuscarora woman who struggles to reclaim her image, amidst Indian stereotypes. The complex narrative takes a series of twists and turns of coincidence and is illustrated with Gansworth’s own paintings. Mending Skins is available at Talking Leaves book stores, at www.amazon.com or at Gansworth’s book signing, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center, at which he will read from his new work and take questions from the audience.
Estanek Honored by NASPA
Sandra M. Estanek, PhD, assistant professor of graduate education and leadership and director of the master’s program in college student personnel administration, is the recipient of the 2004-05 Robert H. Schaffer Award for Academic Excellence as a graduate faculty member by Region II of the National Association of College Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA). Estanek will be honored at the Region II meeting at the NASPA conference in March in Tampa.
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Did You Know?
This is the fourth year that public safety has made a holiday donation to St. Mary of Sorrows Church. |