Below is a list of recent appearances by Canisius faculty and staff in local and national media.
Canisius in the News
2009
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.
2008
Albert F. Pilato Jr., associate director of residence life, was quoted in the January/February issue of Talking Stick: the Authoritative Source for Campus Housing. He discussed Canisius College’s in-house software product that allows students to select roommates and rank housing preferences.
An article which outlines the college’s EAH Program ran in the December 29 edition of The Buffalo News. John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations and Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., president, were quoted in the story.
Maureen Millane, associate dean of external programs, was quoted in a December 29 Buffalo News story about the recession and how it is causing a high demand for training programs.
The following media outlets covered Canisius College’s purchase of the former HealthNow building:
- Trading Markets on December 22
- Buffalo Rising (on-line) on December 20
George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, was interviewed by The Buffalo News about the closing of Arcelor Mittal. The article ran in the December 10 edition.
Kenneth C. Kruly, director of government relations, was quoted in a December 10 Buffalo News article about the state budget.
Jill E. Conlon, associate vice president for enrollment management, was quoted in a December 4 Business First article about the Internet as a valuable tool to choose the right college.
On Sunday, November 16, George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, discussed the Western New York automobile sector in an article in The Buffalo News.
Jeffrey McConnell, PhD, professor of computer science, discussed how myspace.com affected the 2008 election in an article in The Buffalo News on November 7.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, gave commentary on the 2008 election to various media outlets.
- On Saturday, November 8, he discussed a political novice’s hopes to win a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in an article in The State. He also discussed Western New York’s regional delegation in an article in Business First the same day and gave the quote of the week.
- On Monday, November 5, he discussed Congressional candidate Alice Kryzan’s loss in an article in the NY Observer.
- On Tuesday, November 4, he provided election night coverage from 9 p.m. to midnight on WBEN-AM radio and Channel 2. He provided post-election coverage on Channel 2’s Daybreak program, WBEN-AM radio from 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. and Buffalo.com on November 5.
- On Monday, November 3, he was quoted in the following outlets:
- In an article in Business First, he discussed how he believed that the Western New York delegation would likely lose its seat in the House of Representatives.
- In an article in The Buffalo News, he discussed how the final debate between Congressional candidates Alice Kryzan and Chris Lee was full of sharp differences. The Web site TMC.net picked up the story.
- In an article in The Lockport Sun Journal, he discussed the 2008 election.
- In an article in Business First, he discussed how he believed that the Western New York delegation would likely lose its seat in the House of Representatives.
- In an article in The Buffalo News, he discussed how the final debate between Congressional candidates Alice Kryzan and Chris Lee was full of sharp differences.
- In an article in The Lockport Sun Journal, he discussed the election.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science
- WGRZ-TV, on-line interviews from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
- WBEN-AM radio, 9:00 p.m. to midnight
- WGRZ-TV’s Daybreak program
- WBEN-AM from 6:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
- Buffalo.com with Buffalo News political reporter Robert McCarthy from noon – 1 p.m.
- WGRZ-TV, beginning at 9 p.m.
- Time Warner’s All that Matters – live on November 3 on cable Channel 13 at 3 p.m., re-aired November 4 at 3 p.m.
- WNED-FM radio. Three segments were recorded on October 1 to air at later dates.
- Channel 4’s By the People program was recorded on October 25
Joseph B. O’Donnell, PhD, chair and associate professor of accounting, discussed CPA standards in an article in the October 23 issue of Business First.
The following media outlets covered Calvin Trillin’s Contemporary Writers Series lecture on October 21:
- WNED-AM radio (recorded for air at a later date)
- Buffalo.com (a follow-up story ran on-line on October 23)
Articles about the $1.475 million gift to A Legacy of Leadership: The Campaign for Canisius College by the Nelson D. Civello Foundation ran in the following media outlets:
- The Business First Web site on October 7
- The Buffalo News on October 8
A follow-up article to Contemporary Writers Series author Ann Patchett’s visit to Canisius College ran in The Buffalo News on October 3.
WBEN Radio covered the Joe Slade White talk at Canisius. The piece aired on September 30.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed the financial crisis on Channel 4s 6 pm broadcast on September 26. He also talked about the same subject on WBEN Radio on September 30.
The Women’s Leadership Conference was covered by the following media: The Brian Rusk Show on September 27 and 28, Regents Broadcasting on September 27, WGRZ-TV What to Do on September 12 (ran for two weeks), and a post on Business First’s Web site.
Tom O’Malley, adjunct professor of English, wrote an editorial about the secrets to success that ran in The Christian Science Monitor on September 26.
John Occhipinti, PhD, assistant professor of political science, discussed the presidential campaign on WBEN Radio on September 26.
The Buffalo News covered the Nadine Strossen lecture at Canisius; an article ran in the September 26 edition.
WNED Radio replayed the Greg Farrell lecture held at Canisius on the September 25 morning show. WIVB TV and WGRZ TV also covered the lecture on their 11 pm newscasts.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed the Razenhoffer race on Channel 2s 6 pm newscast.
The Buffalo News ran a feature article about the John Luther lecture on campus which ran in the September 19 edition.
The Buffalo News ran a feature story about the college’s Contemporary Writer’s Series. The article ran on September 17.
President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., was quoted in a September 17 Buffalo News article regarding changing the legal drinking age.
Scott A. Chadwick, PhD, vice president for academic affairs, was quoted in a September 11 article in Business First about goals in education.
Scott A. Chadwick, PhD, vice president for academic affairs, discussed how Canisius prepares students for the workplace in an article in The Buffalo News on September 11.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, was quoted regarding the primaries in a September 10 article in Newsday. He was also interviewed on WBFO radio about presidential politics on September 10 which ran on WBFO’s morning show. Also on September 10, Hardwick was interviewed about the Chris Lee race on WHAM Rochester Radio, on Channel 2s 6 p.m. broadcast about Golisano being a “king maker,” and about primary night on Channel 4.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed the presidential campaigns in a September 9 Buffalo News article. Hardwick also discussed the primaries and was quoted in the September 9 and 10 editions of The Buffalo News.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed the presidential campaign on September 8 on Channel 2s 6 pm newscast.
The state of the college address by President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. was summarized in an article that ran in The Buffalo News on September 6.
An article outlining the creation of the Fitzpatrick Institute at Canisius ran on the Business First Web site on September 5.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, was quoted in a September 3 Buffalo News article about Davis absent at debates. He also discussed the district attorney race on Channel 7 on September 3.
President Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., discussed his experiences at the General Jesuit Congregation on WJYE and WBUF Radio on September 1.
Scott A. Chadwick, PhD, vice president for academic affairs, Rev. Martin Moleski, S.J., professor of religious studies, and Timothy Wadkins, PhD, professor of religious studies, contributed articles which ran in the Fall 2008 issue of Conversations Magazine.
An article on Canisius College and its participation in the Iraqi Students Program ran in the Christian Science Monitor on August 14.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed blogging on Channel 4’s 6 p.m. newscast on August 21. Hardwick also discussed the rumors about the mayor on Channel 4’s evening newscast on June 20.
The August issue of Western New York Catholic magazine ran an article on the college’s Science Hall construction project in the former BlueCross BlueShield building.
John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations, discussed how city colleges face “land crunches” in the August 8 issue of Business First. Hurley also discussed “About Canisius” in the July 8 issue of Buffalo Rising.
A story on the Canisius College Science Camp, directed by Steven Szczepankiewicz, PhD, associate professor of chemistry, was featured on Channel 2’s 10 p.m. newscast on July 28.
On August 6, the Atlanta Business wire ran a story on how Canisius received a grant for the Department of Bioinformatics, as well as several robots.
An article about the $2 million gift that Carmelo ’51 and Lynn Scaccia have committed to A Legacy of Leadership ran in The Buffalo News on August 5.
Jeffrey J. McConnell, PhD, chair of computer science, discussed children leaving technology behind when they go to summer camp in an article in The Buffalo News on June 30.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed rumors about Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown’s possible resignation on WBEN-AM radio on June 19.
An article about the $7 million New York State appropriation for the college’s Science Hall ran on The Buffalo News’ Web site on June 6.
Margaret C. McCarthy, PhD, dean of the school of education and human services, wrote an article about the college’s K-12 partnerships for the May issue of AJCU Connections.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discusses “Baby” Joe Mesi’s run for the New York State Senate in an article in The New York Times on May 6. That same day, he discussed the democratic presidential race between New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton and Illinois Senator Barack Obama on Channel 2’s evening newscasts.
Patricia B. Christian, PhD, associate professor of sociology/anthropology and criminal justice, discussed “mompreneuners” – women who left the corporate world to start their own businesses and have more flexible hours for their families in an article in The Buffalo News on May 4.
George M. Palumbo, PhD, professor of economics and finance, discussed U.S. taxpayer’s economic stimulus checks in an article in The Buffalo News on May 1. He discussed the current state of the U.S. economy and the recession in an article in The Buffalo News on April 14.
Ellen O. Conley, PhD, vice president for student affairs, discussed the college’s installation of a new loudspeaker system, in an article in The Buffalo News on April 15.
ABC News co-anchor and correspondent John Stossel’s visit to Canisius College was covered in the following news outlets:
- The Buffalo News on April 4
- WNED-AM radio taped the lecture to air on April 4
- Channel 7’s 11 p.m. newscast on April 3
John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations, discussed higher education funding in an article in The Buffalo News on April 4.
Patricia B. Christian, PhD, associate professor of anthropology/criminal justice, discussed children’s birthday parties in an article in The Buffalo News on March 20.
E. Christine Moll, PhD, associate professor of counseling and human services, discussed college student stress in more than 50 national and international media outlets including:
- Detroit News.com on March 19
- Chron.com (The Houston Chronicle) on March 19
- The Daily Bulletin, Ontario, Canada on March 19
- CNN.com on March 18
- The Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, OH on March 20
- The Mercury, Pottstown, PA on March 20
- The Juneau Empire, Juneau, AK on March 19
Ann Marie Moscovic, director of admissions, discussed the college closing applications for fall in an article on the Business First Web site on March 12.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed the Elliot Spitzer scandal on Channel 4’s March 10 newscasts at 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. and in an article in The Buffalo News on March 12.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed Elliot Spitzer being the brunt of late-night talk show jokes on Channel 2’s evening newscasts on March 12. He also discussed the Elliot Spitzer scandal on Channel 2’s 10 p.m. newscast on March 10.
Mark H. Castner, adjunct professor of physics and director of the Braun Seismograph Center, discussed the earthquake that occurred in Clarence on the Channel 4’s March 8 newscasts at 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11 p.m.
Gregory K. Reeds, chair and associate professor of physical education and health, discussed how athletes prepare mentally for games in an article in The Buffalo News on March 6
Andrew N. Smith, head athletic trainer for athletics, discussed athletes and energy drinks in an article in The Buffalo News on February 27
Julie J. Henry, PhD, chair and associate professor of education, discussed the development of coping skills in:
- An article in The Buffalo News on February 11
- An article in The Charlotte Observer on February 12
- The Providence Journal on February 24.
- The Daily Gazette (North Carolina) on February 21
- The Jackson Sun on February 19.
- Red Orbit on-line on February 18.
- Torrence Daily Breeze (CA) on February 18.
Michael V. Haselswerdt, PhD, professor of political science, discussed “Super Tuesday” presidential election primaries in an article in The Buffalo News on February 7.
Rev. John P. Bucki, S.J., director of campus ministry, and Emily Flynn ’08 discussed volunteerism on Sirius Satellite Radio/Catholic Station #159 on January 30.
Humor research by Melissa B. Wanzer, EdD, professor of communication, posted on Newswise, was picked up by nearly 40 national and international media outlets, including:
- About.com
- Science Daily.com
- The ANI (The Indian international news service) which resulted in more than a dozen international placements
- The nationally syndicated column of Rallie McAllister, MD
- The Tri-State Observer
- Corporate Fitness Today
- The Economic Times
- Rallie McAllister’s nationally-syndicated column in The Buffalo News
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed the upcoming presidential election on Channel 2’s 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts on January 24.
John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations, discussed D’Youville College’s name change to D’Youville University in the January 18 issue of Business First.
The Buffalo News ran an article about the start of demolition on the Mount St. Joseph Academy school buildings on January 16. Channel 7 ran a story on their noon newscast on January 15.
2007
Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., college president, discussed his trip to Rome to attend the 35th Congregation of the Society of Jesus in an article in The Buffalo News on December 27.
Keith R. Burich, PhD, professor of history, discussed his Native American immersion program at the Crow Fair Reservation in southeastern Montana in an article in The Buffalo News on December 26.
Dietrich W. Kuhlmann, PhD, associate professor of mathematics and statistics, discussed the statistical probability of having a baby boy or a girl in an article about a family of 13 in The Buffalo News on December 23.
Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J. college president, and John J. Hurley, executive vice president and vice president for college relations, discussed Canisius College and A Legacy of Leadership: A Campaign for Canisius College in the following media outlets in December 2007:
- Time-Warner cable
- By the People (Channel 4)
- Buffalo Matters (WUTV 29)
E. Christine Moll, PhD, associate professor of counseling and human services, discussed ways to cope with holiday stress on Sirus Satellite Radio (the religion channel) on December 10.
Michael V. Haswelswerdt, professor of political science, discussed how New York Governor Elliot Spitzer backed down from his policy of allowing driver’s licenses for illegal immigrants on WBFO-FM radio’s morning news on November 14.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, discussed the Governor Spitzer’s policy switch on licenses for illegal immigrants on Channel 7 news at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on November 15
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, provided election night commentary on WBEN-AM radio on November 6.
“Tropical Trek: From Dusk til Dawn in the Amazon,” this year’s mini-zoo at Canisius constructed by Dr. Mike Noonan’s zoo biology students, appeared in the following media outlets:
- An article ran on the front page of the City and Region section of The Buffalo News on November 5.
- Channel 2’s “Your Today in Western New York” did a live segment for their program on November 5. A story also ran on their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts that evening.
The following media outlets covered Tracey K. Gonzales ’10 receiving the 2007 Burl Osborne Pioneer Organ Replacement Hero Award in the Grupp Fireside Lounge on October 26:
- An article ran on the front page of the City and Region section of The Buffalo News on October 27
- A story ran on Channel 4’s newscasts at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on October 26
The dedication of Dugan Residence Hall was covered by the following media outlets:
The Buffalo News, which ran an article on September 29.Michael Noonan, PhD, professor of animal behavior, discussed the college providing foster care to Buffalo Zoo animals in an article in the September 21-27 issue of Business First.
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Channel 4’s 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts
The September 24 kickoff of A Legacy of Leadership: A Campaign for Canisius College, ran in the following media outlets:
Business First Web site on September 24On September 25
Channel 7’s and 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. newscasts
WNED-AM afternoon newscasts
- The front page of the local section of The Buffalo News
- The afternoon newscasts on WBFO-FM radio
Howard Stanger, PhD, associate professor of management/marketing, discussed labor relations in the August 31 issue of Business First.
Sarah E. Signorino, associate campus minister, discussed the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina on Channel 4’s 11 p.m. newscast on August 29.
A “back to school story,” including information about Canisius College freshman enrollment, one of the largest in the college’s recent history, ran on the front page of The Buffalo News on August 27.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed Alan Bedenko, Democratic candidate for Erie County Legislature’s 4th district, in an article in that ran in The Buffalo News on August 20.
Steven H. Szczepankiewicz, PhD, associate professor of chemistry / biochemistry, discussed the Canisius College Summer Science Camp on Channel 7’s 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on August 9.
Patricia H. Creahan, director of student health, discussed health insurance plans for college students in the August 3 issue of Business First.
Shaun O’Rourke, PhD, associate dean of graduate and Canadian Programs and adjunct professor of sport administration discussed the credibility of professional sports on WBEN-AM’s morning show on July 26.
Eugene P. O’ Connor, PhD, associate professor of accounting, discussed the 5th anniversary of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act in the July 20 issue of Business First.
Melinda Rath Sanderson, executive director of the women’s business center, discussed women entrepreneurs in an article that ran in The Buffalo News on July 7.
Howard Stanger, PhD, associate professor of management/marketing was quoted in the July 6 issue of Business First. He discussed how the Delphi vote could change the industry.
E. Christine Moll, PhD, associate professor of counseling and human services, discussed her leisure research in the July issue of Self magazine and in the June/July issue of Heart and Soul magazine.
Amy M. Johnson, director of annual fund, was quoted in an article about the annual fund meeting its goal in an article in The Buffalo News on June 26.
An editorial article on alternative biofuels by Frank J. Dinan, PhD, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, ran on the front page of the Viewpoints section in The Buffalo News on June 3.
Martin X. Moleski, S.J., associate professor of religious studies and theology, discussed the religious and philosophical question, “does God exist?” on Channel 7’s 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on May 9.
An article about Peter and Elizabeth Tower’s $1 million gift to Canisius College ran on the Business First Web site on May 14. The Buffalo News ran an article about the Tower’s gift on May 15.
Michael Noonan, PhD, professor of biology/psychology and director of the Animal Behavior Program, and students from his Canisius Ambassadors for Conservation program, discussed bird migration on Channel 7’s PM Buffalo program on May 16.
The 54th ROTC Commissioning Ceremony at Canisius College on May 18 was covered by Channel 2 news and ran on their 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed this year’s Erie County Legislature races in an article in The Buffalo News on May 21.
Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., college president, discussed the $500,000 challenge grant Canisius received from M&T bank for the college’s interdisciplinary science center in an article in The Buffalo News on May 2.
Ellen O. Conley, PhD, vice president for student affairs, discussed how the Virginia Tech tragedy has opened dialogue on college campuses across the country in an article in The Buffalo News on April 20.
Ann C. Marie Lenhardt, PhD, professor of counseling and human services, discussed school violence and the Virginia Tech tragedy on Channel 7’s 5 and 6 p.m. newscasts on April 16.
An editorial by Frank J. Dinan, PhD, professor of chemistry/biochemistry on alternative fuels ran on the front pages of Farmnews.com (New Zealand) and einnews.com on March 30.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed the 2008 election in an article in The Buffalo News on March 25.
Robert E. Nida, PhD, associate professor of education, was quoted about the Connections Program at Canisius College for children with Asperger’s Disorder. The article ran on the front page of Therapy Times.com on March 27, and included a Web cast with Dr. Nida.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, discussed New York State presidential primaries on WBEN-AM news on March 22.
A story on the passing of Rev. James J. Ruddick, S.J., professor emeritus of physics and director of the Braun Seismograph Station, ran on Channel 4’s 6 p.m. newscast on March 21.
An article and story on the death penalty lecture at Canisius on March 20 ran in The Buffalo News on March 21.
Keith R. Burich, PhD, professor of history, discussed Native American treaties, taxes, and the battle between the Senecas and Governor Spitzer on Channel 7’s 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. newscasts on March 19.
Michael Noonan, professor of animal behavior, discussed the relationship between Smooshi, the walrus and her trainer, Phil on Channel 2 newscasts at 6 p.m. and 11 p.m. on March 19. It also ran on the NBC Nightly News, website and on Yahoo! on the same day.
Mark Castner, director of academic computing for ITS and adjunct professor of physics, discussed the pro-Buffalo article his son wrote for Newsweek magazine on Channel 2 News 5:30 p.m. newscast on March 21.
Michael Noonan, PhD, professor of biology/psychology and director of the Animal Behavior Program, discussed “walrus love,” the relationship between Smooshi, a walrus at Marineland in Niagara Falls and her trainer, Phil, in more than ten national and international media outlets including CTV, CBC News and The Detroit Free Press.
E. Christine Moll, PhD, associate professor of counseling and human services, discussed the importance of leisure for physical and mental health on four national health Web sites and one international health Web site.
Research results on the Connections treatment program for children with Aspserger’s Disorder conducted by the Autism Spectrum Disorders Research Consortium (ASDRC), which includes Robert E. Nida, PhD associate professor of education and Susan Putman PhD, associate professor of psychology, were posted on 11 health Web sites.
Jill E. Conlon, associate vice president for enrollment management, discussed marketing to potential students through the use of technology in the January 28 edition of The Buffalo News.
Kevin R. Hardwick, PhD, associate professor of political science, interviewed Michael F. Scheuer ’74, PhD, CBS News terrorism analyst and former senior Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) officer about the war on terror on his “Hard-line with Hardwick” program on WBEN-AM program on Sunday, January 28.
Channel 2 News Daybreak program aired a story on the robotics lesson that Debra T. Burhans, PhD, assistant professor of computer science and director of the bioinformatics program, gave to Albion Middle School students. The story aired January 13.