Below is a list of recent appearances by Canisius faculty and staff in local and national media.
Canisius in the News
2008
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.
WNY Catholic
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.