Porter Is New Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Barbara Porter has accepted the position of associate dean of Arts and Sciences. Porter holds a PhD in American Literature from SUNY Buffalo, and her most recent research has focused on ecology and literature.  She has been teaching at Canisius College in both full-time and adjunct capacities since 1982. Porter has taught in the departments of English and academic development, and in the Women's Studies and one-year MBA programs.  She has also served for a number of years as a freshman advisor, has worked as special projects advisor to the Office of Multicultural Programs, and most recently has served as Associate Director of the Career Center. Dr. Rita Capezzi had most recently been serving as associate dean of Arts and Sciences.

Capezzi Returns to the Classroom
Dr. Rita Capezzi is stepping down from her position as director of advisement and associate dean of Arts and Sciences July 1. After enjoying a well-deserved sabbatical in the fall, she will return to the English Department in January 2005. During her tenure as associate dean, Capezzi made many significant and lasting contributions to the college. She drafted the Code of Academic Integrity; developed the First Year Experience Pilots and implemented record-keeping and management strategies that make the advisement process more effective and consistent.

Scime Produces Jazz Documentary
Dr. Joy Scime, adjunct professor of history, received $4,000 in support for a documentary she will produce, entitled “Buffalo and All That Jazz.” The Niagara Arts Council and the Arts Council of Buffalo and Erie County each awarded $2,000 to Scime and her project partner, Vincenzo Mistretta, an adjunct instructor in the University at Buffalo media studies department. The documentary will be a socio-cultural history of jazz in Buffalo and its impact on race relations.

CPD’s Donelli Judges at Womens Conference

Shevaun Donelli, program coordinator for the Center for Professional Development, participated as a judge at the March 27 Communicate With Confidence Conference held by the Insurance Women of Buffalo, a local chapter of the National Association of Insurance Women, International. The winner of the conference will go to the NAIW national convention in Pittsburgh.

Volonino Wins Business School Award

The Wehle School of Businesses awarded Dr. Linda A. Volonino, chair of information systems and director of telecommunications management, the Faculty Scholarship Award, given to encourage scholarship in the business school. Volonino is the first recipient of the award. She will receive $1,000 at the MBA annual cocktail party in May, and her name will be placed on a plaque that will hang in Old Main.

Gessner Supports Students at Logistics Competiton

Dr. Guy N. Gessner, associate professor of management and marketing (center), accompanied four students in the global logistics management program to a regional competition at Duquesne Univeristy in Pittsburgh on March 25 and 26. The students placed second after competing with students from seven other universities. Gessner is faculty advisor to the global logistics team.

Occhipinti Lectures to High School Teachers

Dr. John Occhipinti, associate professor of political science, gave a presentation on Wednesday, March 31 to local high school teachers about the European Union, to better equip them to teach their students about the topic.