| April 16, 2008 | Vol 9. No. 12 |
Canisius to Host Screening of Including Samuel
Canisius College will host a screening of Including Samuel on Wednesday, April 23 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Regis Room. A documentary film by photojournalist Dan Habib, Including Samuel examines the educational and social inclusion of youth with disabilities. Following the screening, Habib will host a panel discussion with several special guests. The event is free and open to the public. Seating is limited. For more information, contact Marya Grande, PhD, assistant professor of education, at Ext. 3263 or click here.
Davis, Leous to be Honored at Accounting Banquet
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| Robert R. Davis ’61, PhD, CPA |
Deborah C. Leous ’79, MBA ’82 |
The Canisius College Accounting Society will also recognize Deborah C. Leous ’79, MBA ’82, chief financial officer of the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority, during the organization’s annual dinner. Leous will receive the Dr. Joseph R. Coppola ’40 Award, which recognizes the exceptional achievements of a Canisius College accounting alumnus.
The keynote speaker will be Erie County Executive Christopher Collins. Tickets for the event are limited. For more information, call the Canisius College Department of Accounting at (716) 888-2870.
Tenth Annual Shoes for Shelter
Aileen Hoak, assistant cross country coach, top Canisius faculty/staff finisher with a time of 18:48, crosses the finish line at the Shoes for Shelter 5K in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Trey Gardener, adjunct professor of counseling and human services, top Canisius faculty/staff finisher with a time of 18:58, receives his award in the Patrick Lee Center following the Shoes for Shelter 5K.
A record 500 people participated in the Tenth Annual Canisius College Shelter 5K Run/Walk presented by Independent Health on Sunday, April 6 in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Congratulations to Aileen Hoak, assistant cross country coach, who was the top Canisius faculty/staff female finisher with a time of 18:48, and Trey Gardener, adjunct professor of counseling and human services, who was the top male Canisius faculty/staff finisher with a time of 18:58. According to John Maddock, associate director of athletics for external affairs, shoes are still being counted in the collection for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. But given the large turnout of runners and walkers, it looks like another record-breaking year.
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| Gary B. Lew, senior facilities operations manager | Gary Everett, director of public safety | Mary Ann Rood, administrative associate for public relations | Ellen M. Hamm, PhD, assistant professor of education |
JP-Morgan Corporate Challenge
All Canisius College faculty, staff and administrators are invited to join the college’s 2008 Corporate Challenge team. As in the past, Chartwells will provide a post-race party with refreshments. The event will be held on Thursday, June 5 at Delaware Park. The tent party begins at 5 p.m. and the 3.5 mile race begins promptly at 6:45 p.m. The registration fee is as follows:
- Canisius College faculty and staff - $20 per person
- Non-Canisius Employee - $33 per person
- Tent party only - $5 per person
Women’s Studies Luncheon
WGRZ-TV News Anchor Jodi Johnston ’94, MS ’99, will be the guest speaker for this year’s Women’s Studies Luncheon on Thursday, April 17 from noon to 2 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge and Regis Room. Congratulations to the 2008 Dr. I. Joan Lorch Award winners, who will be honored at the event: Tanya M. Loughead, PhD, assistant professor, philosophy, faculty award; Melinda Rath Sanderson, executive director, Women’s Business Center, administrator award; Deborah E. Abrahamson, admissions associate, staff award; and Sheri Labenski, Women’s Studies Certificate ’08, student award. For reservations, contact Dede Johnson at johnson5@canisius.edu or Ext. 3720. Quadrangle to Unveil 2008 Issue
The Quadrangle will unveil its 2008 issue on Thursday, April 24 from 6:00 p.m. in the Grupp Fireside Lounge. The event is free and open to the public.
The Quadrangle, Canisius’ annual literary and visual arts magazine, features work by students, faculty, staff, administrators and alumni. The event will feature a selection of readings from Quadrangle authors, as well as a display of artwork published in the magazine. In its 56th year of publication, the Quadrangle strives to represent the voices of the students by providing a well-rounded mixture of short fiction, poetry, essays, non-fiction and visual arts.
For more information, contact Mick Cochrane, PhD, professor of English at (716) 888- 2662.