VOL. 9 NO. 5 September 2009 Presidential Search Committee Selects Three Finalists
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| Steven R. DiSalvo, PhD |
Guiyou Huang, PhD |
John J. Hurley, JD |
Click here to read the official press release and more information about the three potential candidates.
Canisius Ranks 21st U.S. News Top Tier
Canisius Earns Highest Ranking in College’s history
Canisius College was ranked 21st in the top tier in U.S. News and World Report’s 2010 rankings of America’s Best Colleges, Northern Universities - Masters. This is the highest ranking that the college has achieved in this category, moving up one spot from holding the 22nd ranking for the past two consecutive years. Canisius was also listed among the “Great Schools, Great Price” category for comprehensive schools in the north.
The U.S. News annual rankings are one resource that prospective students and their parents use to evaluate their college choices. Rankings are based on statistics such as: SAT scores, student retention, and graduation rates. A complete list of U.S. News and World Report’s 2010 rankings can be found here.
Dr. Michael Noonan Leads Alumni Through the Wild!
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Dr. Noonan leads Canisius alumni on a tour of the Toronto Zoo. |
More than 40 alumni and friends enjoyed an escorted tour of the Toronto Zoo, one of the largest zoos in North America. Michael Noonan, Ph.D., professor of Animal Behavior, conducted a tour throughout the zoo, showcasing the zoo's variety of animals and exhibits. Highlights of the day included the new Tundra Trek and the Great Barrier Reef exhibits. The group also visited the temporary shark exhibit!
This spring, Dr. Noonan will lead alumni on a tour of the wildlife of Northern California! Mark your calendars for the week of April 5 through April 10 and reserve your spot today!
Alumni and their families are invited to join Dr. Noonan for an exploration of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary in Northern California. This special field learning experience will also include opportunities to observe marine mammals, such as sea otters, sea lions and whales, and other species native to Northern California such as the rare Thule Elk and California Condor.
This incredible opportunity is open to all Canisius College alumni but space is limited to 20 participants. Travelers must be at least 10 years of age and be able to comfortably walk 2-3 miles over flat ground. For more information and to reserve a spot, contact the Alumni Office at 800-201-4952.
External Business Programs and Networking Opportunities for Fall 2009
The Canisius Center for Professional Development has announced its External Business Programs for fall 2009. Some of the courses highlighted are: a Leadership Program for Women, Quickbooks Two Day Workshop and Speed Networking.
Visit www.canisius.edu/cpd for a complete list of courses offered and to register.
Also, save the date for Entrepreneurship Symposium: "Succeeding in Turbulent Times" on Tuesday, October 13, 2009. This program, sponsored by the Women's Business Center, will feature keynote speaker Howard Hyden, along with a series of workshops designed to provide an opportunity to gain exposure to new trends in key business disciplines. For more information this event, click here.
Did You Know?
The spring semester starts on January 19, 2010 and as a Canisius graduate, you have the opportunity to audit undergraduate classes! The cost of auditing a class is $60, excluding laboratory fees. For more information, please contact Blair Foster, dean of academic records and registrar, at foster@canisius.edu or (716) 888-2990.
Don't Miss Out on Any of Our Upcoming Alumni Events
September
- Wednesday, September 30 - NYC Chapter Fall Happy Hour at McFadden's
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- Friday, October 9 - Hockey Game Season Opener vs. Ferris State with Buffalo Niagara Chapter Pre-game Rally
Event Information - Wednesday, October 21 - BPO on Campus with Alumni Reception
Event Information - Friday, October 23 - MexiCanisius Night sponsored by ArtsCanisius and MexiCanisius Club
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- Saturday, November 7 - Distinguished Alumni Dinner
Event Information - Sunday, November 15 - Rochester Mass and Reception at McQuaid Jesuit High School
- Thursday, November 17 - Men's Basketball @ Loyola with Pre-Game Alumni Reception
- Monday, November 30 - Men's Basketball @ Eastern Michigan with Pre-Game Alumni Reception
- Wednesday, December 2 - Buffalo Niagara Chapter Christmas Party
- Wednesday, December 9 - Central New York Chapter Christmas Party
- Wednesday, December 16 - Men's Basketball @ Duquesne with Pre-Game Alumni Reception
Remembering Quad Party...
For more than twenty five years, Quad Party was the "must attend" event on campus for undergraduate students. Each spring and fall, hundred of students, faculty and staff would gather in the quad for the annual celebration. Freebies would fly, local favorite bands including "BUXX" would entertain the crowd, and pitchers of beer would run from the Stroh's beer truck.
This year's theme for reunion weekend tent party will be "Alumni Quad Party." To help us plan for this event, please share your favorite memories of Quad Party when you were at Canisius. E-mail us at alumni@canisius.edu today! Remember to mark your calendars for Alumni Quad Party on June 5, 2010!
Attention Classes of 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, and 2005:
Save the Date for Alumni Weekend 2010!
Don't miss out on the event alumni call the "party of the year!" The Saturday night tent party will feature a special theme this year - Alumni Quad Party! Mark your calendars for the weekend of June 4 and 5. More information to follow!