Enjoy the Sounds of the Season With Canisius Student Ensembles

The Canisius College Chamber Orchestra, directed by Asgarius Aylward, kicked off the holiday concert season on Saturday, December 4 in the Montante Cultural Center.

Get into the spirit of the holiday season with music by the Canisius College student ensembles. The Canisius College Jazz Ensemble will perform seasonal tunes, as well as other works, on December 8 at 7 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center. Tickets are $5 general admission and $3 for students. The Canisius College Chorale will perform at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, December 11 in the Montante Cultural Center. Enjoy songs that range from 17th Century colonial carols to 20th Century jazz. The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call the Fine Arts Department at Ext. 2542.

Vive La Casa Christmas Party
The Canisius College Chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu (the Jesuit honor society for higher education) will host a Christmas party for refugee children from Vive La Casa and their caregivers on Sunday, December 19 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. in the basement of Christ the King Chapel.  You can help by donating a small toy for a boy or girl up to 12 years old.  Each child at the party will receive a toy (such as a game, puzzle or craft item).  Extra toys are taken to Vive La Casa for later distribution.  For further information or to donate gifts, please call Rev. Benjamin Fiore, S.J., chair of religious studies & theology, at Ext. 2822. 

Come Play “Name that Holiday Tune” with the CSW
Can you name Hark the Herald Angels Sing in three notes or less? If so, then join the Committee on the Status of Women (CSW) for Dessert and Conversation on Tuesday, December 21 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Regis Room South. Play a written game of "Name That Holiday Tune" for a chance to win a special gift from Santa! For more information, contact Barb Wozniak in the Office of Student Retention at Ext. 3737 or via E-mail at wozniakb@canisius.edu.

RHA Sit-Down Dinner 

Canisius students, faculty and staff enjoyed a delicious turkey dinner together at the annual RHA Sit-Down Dinner on November 16. Faculty and staff served the students dinner, then RHA representatives served the volunteers. From left to right: Dena Bowman, secretary, history; Sue Gruttadauria, secretary, annual fund and Barb Wozniak, secretary, student retention.

Lyons Art Gallery Showcases Student Works

If you haven’t yet visited the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery on the fourth floor of Lyons Hall, you’re missing out on some great art!  The photo above includes paintings currently on display by students in Jeanne Dunkle’s studio painting class.  Shows change frequently, so stop by often.