Dierenfield's African American Experience Awarded by AJCU
Bruce J. Dierenfield, PhD, professor of history, and his Canisius College Program in the African American Experience were recently recognized by the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities (AJCU).  The program received an honorable mention during the AJCU Conference on MultiCultural Affairs.  

Dierenfield established the African American Experience through a Peter Canisius Distinguished Teaching Professorship.  The program, now in its third year, introduces students to the diverse and unique contributions of African Americans through four inter-related, academic elements that include coursework, field trips to local and nationally historic sites, cultural encounters and a distinguished lecture series. 

Dierenfield and his program were nominated for the AJCU award by Sababu C. Norris, director of the college's multicultural affairs program, and Rhonda F. Hands, assistant director of admissions. 

James' Book of French Essays Published

A book of French essays by Genevieve L. James, PhD, professor of modern languages, has been published by L'Harmattan (Paris) and the University Press of Laval (Quebec).  The book, entitled De L'Ecriture Mystique Au Feminin, deals with a multidisciplinary approach to women's mystical inspiration regarding their literary creativity.

Mayer Donates Bust of Noted German Playwright

(left to right) Joel A. Cohen, PhD, associate vice president for library and information systems; Martha Mayer, Sally Vegso (wife of Raymond W. Vegso, PhD); and Raymond W. Vegso, PhD, associate professor of management/marketing.

Canisius College received a bust of German playwright and essayist Friedrich von Schiller donated by Martha Mayer, neighbor of Raymond W. Vegso, associate professor of management/marketing. The bust will be displayed in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library.  Mayer presented the bust to the college during a ceremony on September 2 in the library.

Moll Featured in August Issue of Counseling Today
Research by E. Christine Moll, associate professor of counseling & human services, was featured in an article in the August issue of Counseling Today.  Written by Summer Reiner '00, the article discussed how leisure participation affects life satisfaction.