Women’s Business Center at Canisius Hosts First Annual Recognition Event

Melinda Rath Sanderson, WBC executive director; Patricia A. Hutton, PhD, professor of economics and finance and recipient of the WBC Coach Award, and Loretta Kaminsky, WBC assistant director.

Nearly 120 people turned out for the Canisius College Women’s Business Center’s (WBC) first annual Summer Social and Recognition Event.  All of the women who have participated in the WBC programs were invited to the event, and those individuals who gave their time and expertise to the WBC over the last few years were recognized.

Patricia A. Hutton, PhD, professor of economics and finance, received the WBC Coach Award for her efforts in the one-year business coaching program. Hutton was nominated by her protégé Michele Pellette of Miss Lily’s Biscuits. 

“Dr. Hutton has been able to help a woman small-business owner significantly in only one year,” says Melinda Rath Sanderson, WBC executive director.  “We were pleased to recognize her efforts not only as a coach but also as an active member of our advisory board.”

Fourteen local, mostly women-owned businesses donated refreshments for the event.

Herlihy Wins George M. Martin Advancement Award

(from left to right) George M. Martin, special counsel to the president; Erin E. Herlihy, director of alumni relations and 2005 George M. Martin Award winner; and John J. Hurley, vice president for college relations

Erin M. Herlihy, director of alumni relations, is the recipient of the college’s 2005 George M. Martin Advancement Award. Herlihy accepted her award at the College Relations Division annual celebration on August 30. 

Established in 1983 by George M. Martin, then executive vice president for administrative affairs at Canisius, the advancement award is presented annually to a member of the college’s advancement staff whose initiative, creativity and teamwork brings distinction to him/herself and the college.

Bibi Serves as Senior Editor for ACSM Certification Review Book
Khalid W. Bibi, PhD, professor of sports medicine/health and human performance recently had his fourth book published by leading medical book publisher Lippincott Williams and Williams.  The book, entitled American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Certification Review, second edition, is an authoritative and comprehensive study guide for all ACSM certifications for the next four years.  The 300-page book will be used by thousands of students from around the world both as a textbook and study guide. 

Dennis W. Koch, assistant professor of sports medicine, served as a reviewer for the publication, which was introduced in June at the annual ACSM meeting in Nashville. 

Hurley is Guest Book Reviewer John J. Hurley, vice president for college relations, served as the guest book reviewer for the Bistro Bookers meeting on August 23.  Hurley reviewed Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking by Malcolm Gladwell for a group of about 70 Bistro Booker members at Chef's Restaurant.  The monthly event is sponsored in cooperation with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library and the Library Foundation.

Canisius Admissions Team “Adopts” Humboldt Parkway

Admissions staff trims weeds and grass along Humboldt Parkway.

Members of the college’s Office of Admissions took to the streets on Wednesday, August 17 to spruce up sections of Humboldt Parkway.  Decked out in Canisius apparel, the clean-up crew picked up many bags of garbage, and trimmed weeds and overgrown grass to brighten up what is for many visitors the “gateway” to Canisius College.  The following members of the admissions staff participated in the clean-up:

Jill Atkinson, co-director, admissions; Ann Marie Moscovic, co-director, admissions; Mollie Strasser, assistant director for admissions; Jessica Pagano, admissions counselor; Rhonda Hands, assistant director, admissions; Kim Zabawa, assistant director, admissions; Mark Bunting, assistant director, admissions; and Rachel Voerg, assistant director, enrollment management communication technology.

Kevin Kwitzer, building services supervisor for facilities management, supplied weed wackers and all the equipment needed for the clean-up job.