Below is a list of recent appearances by Canisius faculty and staff in local and national media.
Canisius in the News
2012
Patricia Hutton, PhD, professor of economics and finance, Roslyn Colon, director of internships, and student Katrina Zografos ’12 discussed how the college prepares women for the workforce in an article in Business First on January 6.
Eileen M. Angelini, PhD, professor of French, discussed the presence of the KKK in New England pre-WW II and its persecution of French Canadians in an article in the Worcester Telegram Gazette on January 6.
2011
An article on senior citizens auditing classes at Canisius and other local colleges ran in The Buffalo News on December 21.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed newly elected Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz’s transition team on Channel 2’s evening newscasts on December 16
Joyce Carol Oates spoke to a capacity crowd on November 28, which was picked up by the Buffalo News on November 29.
The opening of Safari Canisius mini zoo ran live on WGRZ-TV’s Daybreak news at 6:00 a.m. and 6:30 a.m. and YNN’s noon newscast on November 7. The story re-ran for 24 hours.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed the local elections on YNN news at noon on November 7. The story re-ran for 24 hours.
Canisius College is named a best value among private higher education institutions by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine. The article was picked up by Business First October 31.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed the county executive debate on WNED-AM October 13.
The Women’s Business Center (WBC) was noted as “a valuable resource” in ForbesWoman on October 12 in an article entitled “The Best Cities For Working Mothers 2011.” The article was also picked up by WBEN radio.
Persis Vehar, composer-in-residence, and Anna Mattix, adjunct professor fine arts music, members of the Amber Quartet were featured in Artvoice on September 29. The article highlighted the Amber Quartet’s and the Friends of Vienna special concert event to honor the Jewish High Holy Days.
Research on the economy of Latin America conducted by S.W. Hegerty, PhD, assistant professor of economics and finance, was featured in the journal Applied Economics Letters on October 8.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science recapped the primaries on WBEN-AM’s morning newscasts on September 14.
The following media outlets covered Canisius President John J. Hurley’s President’s Convocation on Thursday, September 8:
- Business First, which ran a story on their website.
- The Buffalo News, which ran a story on September 9
- WNED-AM Radio
The following news outlets covered Canisius College move-in day on Wednesday, August 24:
- Channel 4, which ran a story ran their website, noon, and evening newscasts.
- The Buffalo News, which ran a photo on their picture page on August 25.
Canisius President John J. Hurley discussed the role of a lay president in carrying on the mission of a Jesuit college in The Chronicle of Higher Education on August 21. He talked about higher education’s role in the economic rebound in an article in Business First on August 5.
Donna Shaffner, dean of admissions, was interviewed live on WBEN-AM radio on August 5 regarding the college’s new programs for the fall semester.
Patricia Christian, PhD, associate professor of sociology, discussed why men are more likely to engage in improprieties in an article in The Buffalo News on July 17.
Eric Jackson-Forsberg, adjunct professor of art history and curator of the Darwin Martin House was quoted in an article in The New York Times on July 7. He discussed renovation of the Darwin Martin House Complex, including replication of missing windows and return of several original windows.
Melinda Rath Sanderson, executive director of the Canisius College Women’s Business Center, challenged attendees at the Canisius Women’s Leadership Conference on June 14, which was held in the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. It was picked up by WKBW-TV’s noon and evening newscasts on June 14 and The Buffalo News on June 15.
E. Christine Moll, PhD, chair of the department of counseling and human services, discussed her leisure research in a feature article in the June 2011 issue of Martha Stewart’s Whole Living magazine.
Canisius College President John J. Hurley discussed the summer renovations on campus with WNED-AM radio on June 8.
Melinda Sanderson, executive director of the Women’s Business Center, discussed how women-owned businesses are growing across the U.S. in an article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on May 26.
Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, chair of communication studies and co-director of the Canisius College Video Institute, appeared on “Winging it Buffalo Style” on CW23 on May 23 (the last day that The Oprah Winfrey Show aired). The topic of the show was how viewers would cope with the void left by the loss of the show. Irwin discussed the parasocial relationship that viewers have with characters/personalities on television.
Professor of Political Science Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, discussed voter turnout in the 26th Congressional district’s special election in the Tonawanda News on May 23. He discussed the special election YNN evening newscasts on May 19. The story was picked up by “Capitol News Tonight” which airs statewide at 8 p.m.
Mick Cochrane, PhD, professor of English, visited Cheektowaga schools to promote reading and sign copies of his book The Girl Who Threw Butterflies on May 21. A story on the event ran on Channel 4’s evening newscast.
Stories on the 2011 undergraduate commencement ceremonies ran on Channel 4’s evening newscasts on May 21 and in the Buffalo News on May 22.
John Occhipinti, PhD, chair of political science, commented on the 26th Congressional district race on Channel 4’s evening newscasts on May 22.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, commented on the negative ads and the special election in the 26th Congressional district race on WBEN-AM radio on May 19.
The 2011 graduate commencement ceremonies was picked up by Channel 4’s evening newscasts on Wednesday, May 18.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, commented on Congressional candidate Jack Davis’s video on in an article in the Buffalo News on May 14 and on Channel 4’s evening news on May 12.
Archivist Kathleen Delaney discussed Canisius College’s role in archiving Women for Human Rights and Dignity’s volumes of videotapes, photographs and reports which document the program’s history of assistance to women in the Buffalo News on May 13.
Professor of Economics/Finance George M. Palumbo, PhD, discussed HSBC’s potential restructuring on Channel 2’s evening newscasts on May 11.
George Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, discussed HSBC bank’s potential restructuring and its effect on the Western New York economy on WGRZ-TV’s evening newscasts on May 11.
Antone “Joe” Alber, PhD, dean of the Richard J. Wehle School of Business, discussed the importance of taking the time to research master’s degree programs in an article in the May 6 issue of Business First.
Bruce J. Dierenfield, PhD, professor of history, provided commentary in a PBS documentary entitled “The Lord is Not on Trial Here Today,” on May 5. The program tells the personal story behind McCollum vs. Board of Education.
Assistant Professor of Political Science Jonathan M. DiCicco, PhD, discussed the impact the war on terror has had on his students in an article in the Buffalo News on May 5.
Ji-Hee Kim, PhD, associate professor of management/marketing and entrepreneurship, discussed MyLinkFace in the Buffalo News on April 24. WIVB-TV ran the story on their “Winging It” show on April 21.
An article on Temple Grandin’s lecture at Montante Cultural Center on Wednesday, April 20 entitled “Animal Behavior, Autism and Sensory Based Thinking,” ran in the Buffalo News on April 15 and April 21. WIVB-TV ran a story on April 20.
Canisius College President John J. Hurley discussed college officials’ request for approval of their design and site plan for the first phases of the long-planned Science Hall renovations in the Buffalo News on April, 21.
Enron “Whistleblower,” Sherron Watkins, spoke at the Montante Cultural Center on Thursday, April 7. An article ran in the Buffalo News on April 8.
WNED-FM taped the Erie County Chamber Winds performance on April 5 to be aired at a later date
Ellen Barnum, adjunct professor of music, discussed the ArtsCanisius Erie County Chamber Winds performance at the Montante Cultural Center, on WNED-FM radio on April 6. Channel 4 ran a story on the college’s Arts Promotion Club benefit concert for P.S. 45 International School on its evening newscast on April 4.
George Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, discussed how lower pay can attract jobs to the Buffalo region in an article in The Buffalo News on April 3.
Peter J. Galie, PhD, professor of political science, wrote an editorial which was published in The Buffalo News on April 6. His editorial addressed the connection between New York and Wisconsin’s constitutions.
Following the devastating earthquake off the Eastern coast of Japan, Mark Castner, director of the Braun-Ruddick Seismograph Station, was interviewed on March 11 by the following outlets:
- Live on Channel 7's evening newscast
- The Buffalo News
- WBEN – AM radio
- Channel 2
- YNN News
On February 17 Angelini was a guest on “Carte Blanche” with Vincent Dureault and on February 19 and was on “Les Samedis du Monde” with Suzanne Kennelly. Angelini discussed how she uses the story “Le Chandail de hockey” (The Hockey Sweater) by Roch Carrier to teach her students the importance of American Maurice Richard for francophone Canada.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed Cyber scandals within the political arena in an article in The Buffalo News on February 19.
In honor of Black History Month, Canisius College sponsored “The Three Doctors.” The event was covered by Channel 7 and The Buffalo News on February 18.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed Congressman Chris Lee’s resignation on YNN February 14.
An article on the development of Science Hall was posted to Channel 2’s “Downtown News” section of their website on February 9. An article also ran in Business First on February 9 and The Buffalo News on February 11.
A Flight 3407 Tribute concert, performed by ANA, an ensemble from the School of Music at Fredonia State College was held at Christ King Chapel on February 11. The event was picked up by the following outlets:
- Dunkirk Observer
- Channels 2, 4 and 7
- The Buffalo News
- WBEN – AM radio
- YNN News
Patrick E. Richey, vice president of business and finance, discussed Canisius storm closing policy in an article in The Buffalo News on February 3.
Peter J. Galie, PhD, professor of political science, discussed Kevin Gaughan’s plans to downsize the New York State Assembly and Senate in an article in The Buffalo News on February 1.
Gregory Wood, PhD, associate professor of management/marketing, discussed customer service in an article in The Buffalo News on January 30.
Professors of Economics/Finance George M. Palumbo and Mark P. Zaporowski discussed how the Western New York region is taking longer to recover from the recession than the rest of the country in an article in The Buffalo News on January 30.
James N. Oiagra, PhD, assistant professor of education, discussed trends in technology in education in an article in The Buffalo News on January 30.
Donna Schaffner, dean of admissions, discussed the college’s use of social networking in an article in The Buffalo News on January 30.
Keith Burich, PhD, professor of history, wrote an editorial that was published in The Buffalo News on January 30. It discussed the Seneca Nation of Indians’ long and tragic history.
Canisius President John J. Hurley was quoted in an article in The Buffalo News on January 19 about Carlos Carballada being named acting mayor of Rochester in an article.
2010
Gregory R. Wood, PhD, associate professor of management/marketing, was quoted in an article in The Buffalo News on December 20. The article discussed whether the Internet really connects people long distance, or just across town.
Clarann Josef, adjunct professor of education, discussed her retirement from public school teaching and how she uses her skills to teach at the college level in an article in the January 7 edition of Business First.
John Dahlberg, PhD, senior administrative fellow and professor of communication, discussed advertising trends in newspapers in the January issue of Western New York Catholic.
A profile of Mick Cochrane, PhD, professor of English and Lowery Writer-in-Residence, appeared in the Next section of The Buffalo News on December 9.
Stephanie Q. Cattarin, assistant director of Graduate Business Programs, was quoted in the December 3 issue of Business First about tuition assistance programs offered by employers. She discussed how students will re-evaluate their decision to take classes should the tax benefit be reversed by Congress.
E. Christine Moll, PhD, associate professor of counseling and human services, discussed ways to de-stress during the holiday season in nearly 35 national media outlets, including:
- Newswise.com
- Medicalnewstoday.com
- PsychCentral.com
- Healthwd.info
Robert A. Klump, director of the Raichle Pre-law Center, was quoted in an article on The Business First website regarding U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts’ visit to Canisius on September 30.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed Carl Paladino’s campaign for governor of New York State on Channel 4’s evening newscasts on October 1.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, talked about the race for governor of New York between Andrew Cuomo and Carl Paladino on Channel 7’s evening newscasts on October 4.
The Contemporary Writers Series lecture at Canisius by author Dennis Lehane was broadcast on WNED-AM radio on October 12.
Ellen Barnum, adjunct professor of fine arts, and Persis Vehar, composer-in-residence, discussed the BPO concert at Canisius on October 20 and the world premiere of the Golden Griffin Overture on WNED-FM radio October 19.
U.S. Chief Justice John G. Roberts’ appearance at Canisius College on October 19 was picked up by more than 200 local and national media outlets, including:
- The Associated Press
- The Los Angeles Times
- The Washington Post
- C-SPAN
- The Buffalo News
- WNY Catholic Magazine
- Channels 2, 4 and 7
- WBFO-FM radio
- WNED-AM radio
- Channel 7’s evening newscasts
- Channel 4’s evening newscasts
- Channel 2’s evening newscasts
WNED –AM radio taped the on-campus lecture by Congressional expert David W. Rohde ’67, PhD, on September 16 for broadcast at a later date.
An article about “Beware the Book,” the college’s celebration of the American Library Association’s Banned Books week, ran in the September 26 edition of The Buffalo News. Kathleen M. DeLaney, archivist/reference librarian, was quoted in the story. On the same day, George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics/finance, was featured in a Q&A article in the business section.
Several photos of the college’s “Beware the Book” celebration ran in The Buffalo News on September 28, including one of Scott A. Chadwick, PhD, vice president for academic affairs
The following media outlets covered the President’s Convocation on September 9, during which President John J. Hurley gave his first state-of-the-college address:
- The Buffalo News, which ran an article in its September 10 edition
- Business First
- YNN News, which ran a story on its evening newscast. The story re-ran continuously for 24 hours
- WNY Catholic Magazine
- WNED-AM radio
- WIVB-TV and WGRZ-TV which ran stories on their evening newscasts
- Buffalo TV 22 (Time Warner Channel 22), the city of Buffalo’s Government channel, which recorded the news conference for later broadcast
- WBFO-FM radio ran stories on its September 1 newscasts
- WNED-AM radio ran stories on its August 31 newscasts.
- WNY Catholic Magazine
- The Buffalo News ran a story in its September 1 edition.
The following media outlets covered Move-in Day (Thursday, August 25) where Canisius President John J. Hurley greeted students and parents:
- The Buffalo News, which ran a story on their website on August 24 and in the August 25 edition.
- YNN ran a story on their noon newscast and continuously for 24 hours.
- WIVB-TV ran a story on its evening newscasts.
Steven H. Szczepankiewcz, PhD, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, talked about the 10th annual summer science camp at Canisius College on YNN News at 5 p.m. on August 4. The story re-ran until midnight.
David A. Smith, head coach for the men’s ice hockey team, discussed Tim Kennedy’s arbitration with the Buffalo Sabres and their subsequent buyout of his contract, on WGRZ-TV’s evening newscast on August 3.
Thomas M. Banchich, PhD, chair and professor of classics, discussed the college’s new classics major during a story that ran on WNED-AM radio on August 1.
The following media outlets covered the July 12 news conference at Canisius by Rep. Brian Higgins (D-NY), which announced $400,000 in funding for the college’s Institute for Autism Research (IAR):
- WBFO-FM radio
- WNED-AM radio
- The Buffalo News
- WGRZ-TV
- WIVB-TV
- YNN
Peter J. Galie, PhD, professor of political science, discussed how Governor David Paterson may have more power over the New York State legislature after forcing it to adopt the state budget in an article in the July 5 edition of The Buffalo News. Galie commented on Rochester Mayor Robert Duffy’s potential role as Lieutenant Governor of New York State in an article in the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle on July 4.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, was quoted in a June 28 article in The Buffalo News which discussed how County Executive Chris Collins is oblivious to public complaints against his policies.
Mark H. Castner, director of the Braun-Ruddick Seismograph Station, discussed the 5.5 magnitude earthquake (centered outside of Ottawa, Canada) that was felt in Western New York on the following news outlets on June 24:
- WBKW-TV’s evening newscasts
- WIVB-TV’s evening newscasts
- WGRZ-TV’s evening newscasts
Mary Lou Wyrobek, adjunct professor of religious studies and theology and member of the Permanent Chair of Polish Culture at Canisius College, discussed the exhibit John Paul II and the Jewish People: A Blessing to One Another, on “By the People,” a public affairs news program on WIVB-TV on June 13.
The following media outlets covered the Canisius College undergraduate commencement ceremony on May 22:
- The Buffalo News, which ran a story on May 23
- WIVB-TV and WKBW-TV which ran stories on their evening newscasts May 22
The following news outlets covered Jane Goodall’s visit to Canisius College on April 14:
- WNED-AM radio
- WIVB-TV, which ran stories on its 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts
- WGRZ-TV, which ran a story on April 16
- The Buffalo News, which ran a photo and story on April 15
- YNN News on April 14 at 5 p.m. (and throughout the next 24 hours)
- WKBW-TV’s evening newscasts on April 8
- WIVB-TV’s evening newscasts on April 5
- WGRZ-TV’s evening newscasts on April 5
The following news outlets covered the “Check Yo Nutz” news conference regarding testicular cancer awareness held by Canisius College and Roswell Park Cancer Institute on March 31:
- The noon newscasts on Channel’s 4 & 7
- WBFO FM’s afternoon newscasts
- WBEN FM’s afternoon newscasts
- YNN’s (Time Warner) afternoon’s newscasts
- WKBW-TV
- WNED-AM radio
- The Buffalo News
George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, discussed rebounding sales in the Buffalo area in an article in the February 24 edition of USA Today.
A story on the college’s new Institute for Transformational Leadership in Education ran in Business First’s on-line edition on February 24.
Melinda Rath Sanderson, executive director of the Canisius College Women’s Business Center, discussed small business loans in an article in the February 21 edition of The Buffalo News.
Frank Messiah, president of the Buffalo branch of the National Association of the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), spoke at Canisius College on February 2 as part of Campus Ministry’s “Soup with Substance” series coordinated by the Office of Multicultural Programs and co-sponsored by Chartwells Dining Services. Channel 7 covered his talk and ran a story on its 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.
John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations, served as principal for the day at St. Benedict’s School in Eggertsville on February 1 as part of a new initiative in Catholic education. Hurley’s visit was covered by the following media outlets:
- Channel 4 and 7 ran the story on their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.
- An article ran in the February 2010 edition of Western New York Catholic.
Civil Rights legend Diane Nash’s lecture at Canisius College was covered by the following media outlets:
- The 11 p.m. newscasts on Channels 4 and 7 on January 27.
Sara R. Morris, PhD, professor of biology, discussed bird migration patterns in an article in The Buffalo News on January 15.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed Erie County Executive Chris Collins potential run for governor of New York State on the 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on Channels 2 and 7.
Mark H. Castner, director of the Braun Ruddick Seismograph Center, talked about how the earthquake in Haiti was picked up in the center in the following media outlets on January 13:
- YNN News (Time Warner) at noon. The story re-ran throughout the day.
- The 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on Channels 2, 4 and 7.
George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, was quoted in a December 14 article in The Buffalo News about Buffalo City Hall lending money to private businesses.
Craig D. Rogers, PhD, associate professor of economics and finance, discussed how Buffalo spends federal funds in the Masten District in an article in The Buffalo News on December 6.
Business First ran an article on Canisius’ creation of an institute to study autism spectrum disorders in children on November 30, 2009. On October 23, 2009, Business First ran an article that John J. Hurley was named the 24th president of Canisius College.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed New York Governor David Patterson’s decision to borrow $1.6 billion to cover the state’s December bills on WGRZ-TV’s TV’s evening newscasts on November 30.
Mike Noonan, PhD, professor of biology and animal behavior, and his zoo biology students were featured live on WGRZ-TV’s Daybreak program on November 16 about “SouthAmeriCanisius: an Amazon Expedition,” this year’s mini zoo at Canisius. A picture of the mini zoo ran on the front page of the city and region section of The Buffalo News on November 16.
John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations, discussed how Jesuit colleges attempt to preserve traditions in the Gonzaga Bulletin on November 16.
Canisius College’s scholarship gift to the Powell family was featured in an article in The Buffalo News on November 16 and on the evening news broadcasts of Channels 2, 4 and 7 on November 15.
Mike Noonan, PhD, professor of biology and animal behavior, and his students discussed SouthAmeriCanisius: An Amazon Experience on YNN, Time Warner’s news network at 10:30 a.m. on November 12. The story re-ran throughout the day.
The college’s “Freedom Without Walls” program appeared in Buffalo Rising’s on-line version on November 11.
Alison Smith, LCSW, counselor for the counseling center, discussed grief issues in the wake of the Clarence car crash that killed four teens on WBEN-AM radio’s morning news on November 3.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed local elections on WKBW-TV’s newscasts on November 2.
The college’s “Freedom Without Walls” program was featured on The Buffalo News picture page on November 6 and on WKBW-TV’s evening newscasts on November 5.
Peter Böhm, PhD, associate professor of modern languages, discussed the college’s “Freedom Without Walls” program on YNN, Time Warner’s News network, at 12:30 p.m. on November 4. The story re-ran multiple times during the day.
MexiCanisius Night was featured on WIVB-TV’s 11 p.m. newscast on October 23.
Ellen Barnum, adjunct professor of fine arts, discussed the Informally Formal Chamber Concert Series on WNED-FM radio on November 5.
Canisius College students discussed their college search in an article in The Buffalo News on October 8.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed the political downsizing movement sweeping Erie County in an article in The Buffalo News on October 5.
Ellen O. Conley, PhD, vice president for academic affairs, discussed the college’s plans for a potential H1N1 outbreak in an article in Business First on October 2.
Steve B. Dudley, programmer/analyst III and help desk coordinator for ITS, discussed recycling electronics in an article in The Buffalo News on September 14.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, professor of political science, discussed about the potential for Congressional re-districting on YNN’s newscasts on September. He discussed the Buffalo mayoral race on Channel 4’s evening newscast on September 9 and the possibility that former New York Governor Elliot Spitzer may run for office on Channel 2’s evening newscasts on September 1.
Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, professor of communication studies, discussed Diane Sawyer as the replacement for the retiring Charles Gibson as the anchor for ABC’s World News Tonight on WBEN-AM radio news on September 2 and 3.
On August 6, Business First posted an article on their Web site on New York State Regent Board of Regents member Robert Bennett joining the Canisius College faculty.
Michael Noonan, professor of biology/psychology discussed the college’s new animal behavior major in an article that Business First ran on their Web site on August 3.
WBKW-TV and WGRZ-TV ran stories on Canisius College students moving in to the dormitories on Friday, August 21 on their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.
Matthew H. Mulville, associate dean of students and director of residence life, discussed the college’s plan for a possible swine flu outbreak on WGRZ TV’s evening newscasts on Friday, August 21.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, was interviewed by WGRZ-TV on July 16 regarding the race for Buffalo mayor. He discussed local town supervisors who attempted political reform and ended up disenchanted in an article in The Buffalo News on July 20. On June 29, Haselswerdt commented on the partisan struggle for New York State Senate on WGRZ-TV’s evening newscasts.
Melinda Rath Sanderson, executive director of the Women’s Business Center, discussed the center’s services in an article in Business First on July 24.
Peter J. Galie, PhD, professor of political science, discussed the appointment of a lieutenant governor for New York State in an article in The Buffalo News on July 14 and on WNEN-AM radio’s “Hardline” program on July 12. He discussed the New York State Constitution on Channel 2’s evening newscast on July 7. Galie also commented on the fact that New York State lacked a lieutenant governor in an article in The Buffalo News on June 28.
Thomas J. Caulfield, PhD, professor emeritus of counselor education, had an editorial published in The Buffalo News on June 28 regarding his experience with opening day of Woodlawn High School in Buffalo
Peter J. Galie, PhD, chair and professor of political science and director of the Raichle Pre-law center discussed how the Democrats and Republicans are battling over the New York State Senate in an article in the Syracuse Journal on June 18. He also commented on the issue in regards to New York State Constitutional Law on YNN on the same date.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, was interviewed by WGRZ-TV on June 9 regarding the partisan struggle for New York State Senate. He also discussed downsizing in local government in an article in The Buffalo News on June 8.
George M. Palumbo, PhD and Mark Zaporowski, PhD, professors of economics and finance, discussed “doing the math” – how job losses vs. jobs gained affects the state of the local economy in an article in The Buffalo News on June 7. Palumbo was also quoted in a June 4 article regarding the opening of Greatbatch’s new headquarters.
Mark H. Castner, director of the Braun Seismograph Station, discussed the earthquake in Attica in the following news outlets on June 5:
- WIVB-TV
- WGRZ-TV
- WKBW-TV
- YNN
George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics, talked about what’s next for GM in an article in The Buffalo News on May 31.
George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics, discussed General Motors file for bankruptcy in an article in The Buffalo News on May 29.
Kevin R. Hardwick PhD, associate professor of political science, was quoted in a May 21 article in The Buffalo News regarding Channel 2 News reporter Lynne Dixon entering the Erie County Legislature race. He discussed the Erie County Legislature race and pay raise issues while he was a Tonawanda Councilman in an article in The Buffalo News on May 19.
In The Buffalo News May 18 edition, Hardwick announced that he will challenge Kenmore Democrat Michelle Iannello for District 10’s seat in the Erie County Legislature.
Michael Noonan, PhD, professor of psychology and biology and director of animal behavior discussed Canisius College’s new Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relationships in an article in Business First on May 20.
Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., college president, was quoted in a May 17 article in The Buffalo News regarding President Barack Obama giving the commencement speech at Notre Dame.
Joseph B. O’Donnell, PhD, chair and associate professor of accounting, discussed accounting graduates and their futures in the job market in an article in Business First on May 16.
Scott A. Chadwick, PhD, vice president for academic affairs, talked about Canisius College streaming its commencement ceremonies on-line in an article in The Buffalo News on May 16.
On May 15, Buffalo Rising ran a story concerning the retirement of Canisius President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J.
On May 16, Canisius College 2009 graduates were featured in a front page article in The Buffalo News which dealt with recent graduates and the job market.
Rev. Michael F. Tunney, S.J., professor of fine arts and rector of the Jesuit Community, discussed the formation of the Presidential Search Committee in light of the retirement of Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. He was quoted in articles in The Buffalo News and Business First on May 12.
“The Girl Who Threw Butterflies,” the new book for young readers by Mick Cochrane, PhD, professor of English and Lowery Writer in Residence, was listed as a “recommended read” for children by USA Today on May 14.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed Michael Kearns’ run for Buffalo mayor on WIVB-TV’s 6 p.m.
George M. Palumbo, professor of economics, discussed how local worker’s paychecks can’t keep up with the recession in a May 7 article in The Buffalo News.
Coral Snodgrass, PhD, professor of management and marketing, was quoted in a May 6 article in Business First concerning the college’s new master’s program in international business.
Sababu Norris, director of multicultural affairs, discussed the IU Soul Revue performance at Canisius College on WBFO 88.7 FM’s “Jazz Favorite’s” program on March 15.
John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations, talked about the state of the economy and its effect on college enrollment live on WBEN-AM radio from 7:30 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. on March 30. He also was quoted in a March 3 article in The Buffalo News about keeping college education affordable.
Shaun O’Rourke, PhD, associate dean of graduate and Canadian programs, discussed the Buffalo Bills’ signing of Terrell Owens on WBEN-AM on March 11.
Laura McEwen, director of graduate business programs, discussed earning foreign MBAs and getting jobs in an article in the March 15 issue of The Buffalo News.
Timothy H. Wadkins, PhD, professor of religious studies, discussed the elections in El Salvador in the March 13 issue of the Christian Science Monitor.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed the economy on Channel 4’s 6 p.m. newscast on March 4.
The on-line movie blog written by Girish Shambu, PhD, associate professor of management/marketing, was discussed in the March 3 issue of guardian.co.uk.
Mick Cochrane, PhD, professor of English and Lowery Writer-in-Residence, discussed his latest book, The Girl Who Threw Butterflies, in the following media outlets:
- WNED-AM radio on March 2
- ArtVoice on February 19
- The Buffalo News on February 25
Shaun O’ Rourke, PhD, associate dean of graduate & Canadian programs, discussed the implications of the recently released photo of Olympic gold-medalist Michael Phelps smoking marijuana on Channel 2’s 5:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on February 2.
Mark Castner, director of the Braun- Ruddick Seismograph Station, discussed the minor earthquake that occurred in Newfane in late January, on Channel 7’s 5:30 p.m. newscast on January 28.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed the indictment of former New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno, on Channel 7’s 6 p.m. newscast on January 23.
Canisius College students commented on how they felt about Barack Obama as their new president in the January 21 edition of The Buffalo News’ Next magazine.
George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, discussed President Barack Obama’s economic stimulus package and the potential impact on Buffalo with Global TV.com (Toronto, Ontario) on January 20. The story aired on its 6 p.m. newscast and was posted on its Web site.