| June 15, 2006 | Vol 7. No. 16 |
Instone is New Associate Dean
Dean of Arts and Sciences Paula M. McNutt, PhD, has announced that Debra Instone, PhD, will assume the role of associate dean of arts and sciences, effective August 15. Instone was previously assistant professor of psychology at the State University of New York at Buffalo (SUNYAB) and also served as an adjunct professor at Canisius College since 1988. This position was added to meet the demands of the growing student enrollment at Canisius and to help manage outcomes assessements. She joins Barbara J. Porter, PhD, associate dean of arts of sciences.In her role as associate dean, Instone will be responsible for the academic activities of students in the College of Arts and Sciences. She will advise students, including incoming freshman, transfer students and those on academic probation, and evaluate the academic records of all arts and sciences students. Instone will work with arts and sciences department chairs on course schedules each semester, as well as manage course enrollment. In addition, she will assist with the coordination of outcomes assessment for the College of Arts and Sciences and develop First-Year Experience programs.
“I am delighted that Dr. Instone has accepted the position of associate dean,” said Paula M. McNutt, PhD, dean of arts and sciences. “While many Canisius faculty and students already know her as an adjunct professor in the psychology department, we are now fortunate to benefit from the combination of her teaching, advising and consulting experience in her role as associate dean. I am confident that she will be a great asset to the College of Arts and Sciences and to the college as a whole.”
Instone has nearly three decades of teaching experience at the college level. She has published numerous journal articles related to applied psychology, and has actively presented at academic conferences and participated in peer-review services for journals and conferences. In addition, Instone has extensive experience as an organizational consultant to school districts, non-profit organizations, hospitals, businesses and government agencies.
Instone holds a PhD in psychology with a specialization in organizational analysis from the State University of New York at Buffalo and a bachelor’s degree in psychology and education from Ohio University.
Independence Day Holiday
The college will be closed, except for essential operating personnel, on Tuesday, July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
CANISIUS EVENTS
Women’s Business Center Hosts Recognition Event
The Canisius College Women’s Business Center (WBC) will hold its second annual “Recognition Connections Event” on Friday, June 16 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. in the Palisano Pavilion on the college’s Main Street campus. The event is free and open to the public.
The event is held each year to show appreciation and give recognition to all those who generously give of their time and talent to help provide information, education and real life experiences to small business owners involved in the WBC programs. An awards ceremony will recognize outstanding program participants. Click here for more information.
Canisius Corporate Challenge Team
Peter Osmond, Canisius cross country coach; was the college’s top male finisher with a time of 19:45; and Aileen Hoak, assistant cross country coach was the college’s top female finisher and the second overall female finisher with a time of 21:12.
Nearly 40 Canisius faculty, staff, administrators, family and friends turned out for the JP Morgan Corporate Challenge on Thursday, June 8. After the 5k, runners/walkers were treated to a Chartwells cookout in the Canisius tent. Congratulations to Aileen Hoak, assistant cross country coach, finished second overall among females with a time of 21:12. Peter Osmond, head cross country coach, was the college’s top male finisher, with a time of 19:45.
Shaun O’Rourke, associate dean, graduate and Canadian programs and adjunct professor of sport administration; and John Prizner, development officer, relax after the Corporate Challenge.
Chartwells Summer Cookout
Michelle Rizzo, assistant director of financial aid; and Joan Kader, technician for financial aid enjoy the sunshine during the Chartwells Cookout in the Quad on June 7. Barbeques continue throughout the summer, for a full schedule, click here.
CANISIUS KUDOS
Canisius Participates in JAA Conference
Approximately 20 members of the college relations staff attended the JAA National Conference at John Carroll University in Cleveland from June 11-13. The conference included seminars on various topics presented by advancement staff from Jesuit colleges across the country, an awards ceremony and networking opportunities. John J. Hurley, vice president for college relations and JAA national chairperson, presented two seminars, including the introductory lecture entitled, “Do You Speak Ignatian?: A Newcomer's Guide to Jesuit Higher Education and the JAA National Conference.” The second was entitled “How Catholic Are You?: Revisiting the Handling of Church Related Issues.”
Canisius Receives Four JAA Awards
Canisius received four awards at the JAA Conference. Congratulations to Chuck Pustelnik, director of Web Services; Suzanne Crean, assistant Web editor; and Debra S. Park, director of public relations for an Award of Excellence for the redesign of the college’s Web site; and Jenn Paterson, director of creative services; Linda Prinzi, associate director of creative services; Ann Marie Moscovic, acting director of admissions; Debra S. Park, director of public relations; and Jill E. Conlon, associate vice president for enrollment management for an Award of Excellence for the Canisius College Viewbook. Kudos to Amy Johnson, director of annual fund; Kirsten Reppert, assistant director of annual fund; and Barb Jann, technician for annual fund for receiving an Award of Merit for “Canisius College Annual Fund 2004-2005.” The Office of Alumni Relations also received an Award of Merit for “An ROTC Reunion.” Congrats to Erin Herlihy, director of alumni relations; Kate Fitzpatrick, assistant director of alumni relations; Anna Jones, secretary for alumni relations and Sharon Kasperczyk, secretary for alumni relations.
Chuck Pustelnik, director of Web services and Suzanne Crean, assistant Web editor.
(l-r) Barb Jann, technican for annual fund; Kirsten Reppert, assistant director for annual fund and Amy Johnson, director for annual fund.
(l-r) Kate Fitzpatrick, assitant director of alumni relations; Anna Jones, secretary for alumni relations; Sharon Kasperczyk, secretary for alumni relations and Erin Herlihy, director of alumni relations.
Newest Public Safety Officer is Sworn In
The college’s newest public safety officer, Anthony Nigro IV, was sworn in as a New York State Peace Officer on May 24 by Ken Kruly, director of governmental relations. From left to right: Nigro, Kruly and Gary Everett, director of public safety. Nigro recently returned from a seven-month tour of duty in Iraq, were he served as a Marine reservist.
D’Amico’s Documents His Ancestry in La Famiglia
| English Professor Jack P. D’Amico, PhD, traces his family’s Italian heritage in his new book La Famiglia. Drawing on oral history, Italian government reports and literary sources, D’Amico examines the life his grandparents and their ancestors lived in Santa Croce di Magliano in southern Italy. The book follows the families to Buffalo and the neighborhood of East Lovejoy, where they settled and raised their families. La Famiglia’s universal appeal lies in how D’Amico addresses the cultural and philosophical questions of identity, which emerge during the transition from one culture to another. The book is available here. |  |