| December 12, 2007 | Vol 9. No. 8 |
Canisius to Offer New 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Program
Canisius College will offer a 3+2 Dual Degree Program in Liberal Arts and Engineering, beginning with the spring 2008 semester. The cooperative program includes an articulation agreement for students interested in pursuing mechanical engineering at the Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend College. The program will be directed by H. David Sheets, PhD, professor of physics.
"Our new dual-degree engineering program will enable students to become scientific leaders, by providing a strong liberal arts background, a grounding in physics and an engineering degree from our partner, the Behrend College of Pennsylvania State University," says Sheets. "This new program is a positive step as we move forward in developing the interdisciplinary Science Hall."
Students begin the program at Canisius College and complete three years, or the equivalent, studying liberal arts courses in addition to pre-engineering courses in the basic sciences. With a recommendation from Canisius, students then enter Penn State Behrend for two years to complete the engineering courses. Successful completion of all requirements leads to a baccalaureate degree from each institution.
Applications are now being accepted for the program. For more information, click here or call Dr. Sheets at Ext. 2587.
Canisius ULLC Program Recognized for Excellence
The Canisius College Urban Learning Leadership Community (ULLC) was recently recognized for excellence in diversity in education by the University of San Francisco Jesuit Network for Equitable Excellence in Higher Education (JNEE). The program is currently featured on the JNEE Web site. Click here to read the profile. “Our 63 graduates and 39 current undergraduates have made this possible by their academic excellence and leadership over the last eight years,” says Kenneth M. Sroka, PhD, professor of English and ULLC co-director. “Their success has set the standard for other Western New York students who are the future of our ULLC.”
The only program of its kind in the area, ULLC develops academic and leadership potential through team learning to create a new generation of leaders in the city of Buffalo.
For more information, click here.
Senator Casey Visits Canisius College
While he was in Buffalo on November 30 to speak at the annual luncheon in support of The Retirement Fund for the Religious, Senator Robert P. Casey (D-PA), visited Canisius President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. to discuss his own Jesuit education at Scranton Prep and The College of the Holy Cross. Pictured in Father Cooke’s office, from left to right, are Edward C. Cosgrove, luncheon chair and his wife, Dottie Cosgrove; Father Cooke and Senator Casey.
Schmidtke to Retire in Spring 2008, Gives Final Class Performances
Charlie R. Schmidtke, PhD, associate professor of gerontology, aka “Sancho,” gives one of his last class performances for students and guests.
Charlie R. Schmidtke, PhD, associate professor of gerontology, aka “Sancho Panza,” will retire in spring 2008 and gave one of his last two class performances on Tuesday, December 4 in Lyons Hall Room 118.
Sancho Panza, a character from the novel "Don Quixote," is the prototype for all sidekicks in Western literature. Here, Schmidtke performed as an older, arthritic version of Sancho, who has taught himself to read and write. Sancho shares with the audience what he has learned from his mentor, Don Quixote. Schmidtke has performed in his classes for more than 20 years. He dedicated the performance to his daughter, Heidi, who died from leukemia nearly four years ago at age 21. Schmidtke’s final performance, “Raoul’s Rememberances” was given on December 5.
Discounts Available to Canisius Employees
Discounts are available to Canisius College employees with various businesses, cell phone carriers, and Mount St. Joseph Academy. Discounts vary and you may need to show your Canisius staff ID. Click here for more information.
Christmas Hours
Christmas hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with one-half hour for lunch, will be in effect at the college from Monday, December 17, 2007 through Friday, January 11, 2008.Holiday Shutdown
The college will be closed, except for essential operating personnel, from Monday, December 24 until Tuesday, January 1 for the Christmas and New Year’s holiday shutdown. The college will reopen on Wednesday, January 2.