Welcome to the week from the Center for Mindful Practice!
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Christmas Giving Tree
Please consider helping our neighbors this Christmas by participating in our annual “Giving Tree,” sponsored by Campus Ministry. Trees are located in the lower level Gallagher Center and Alumni Chapel. Simply take a tag (or tags) and purchase the item … More
Niagara University President’s Dinner
The Reverend James J. Maher, C.M., along with event co-chairs Kathleen L. Neville, M.A.’15, and Karen L. Siembida Howard, ‘84, the Board of Trustees, and Board of Advisors request the pleasure of your company at the President’s Dinner on Friday, … More
David Whalen Awarded Gaudete Medal
David Whalen, project director, Disability Awareness Training at Niagara University, was honored for his selfless work within the community on October 28, 2021, during St. Bonaventure University’s Gaudete Medal Awards Dinner at the Admiral Room at the Marin, in Buffalo, … More
Niagara Women’s Golf: Clothing Sale
Support NU women’s golf and sport a hoodie ($45), polo ($40), winter hat ($30), or golf hat ($30). Contact borek@niagara.edu or any golfer from the team for additional info.
NU Partners With Firth Jewelers for “Win the Paulus Watch Contest”
Niagara University Athletics and Firth Jewelers are excited to announce the Win the Paulus Watch contest. Fans can enter to win a Movado Museum Classic watch, valued at almost $600, which has been worn by Niagara men’s basketball head coach Greg … More
NU Lions Club Sixth Annual Used Eyeglasses & Hearing Aid Collection
The NU Lions Club is running its sixth annual used eyeglasses and hearing aids collection. A green collection box will be in the lobby of the Gallagher Center from Tuesday, October 26th until Friday, December 17th. The box will be … More
Guide Talks – “Avoiding Legal Missteps for Your Startup”
Join us at TReC on November 17th (5:30pm) for our next GUIDE TALKS program featuring Matthew Pelkey, Partner @ Colligan Law LLP. Mat will discuss common legal missteps for new businesses and will share his experiences from over a decade … More
The Castellani Art Museum Welcomes our New Director Ellen Owens
Please join us for a celebratory welcome receptionWednesday, December 1, 20214:30-6:30 p.m. Cash bar, light hors d’oeuvres, casual attireRemarks at 5:30 p.m. Proof of vaccination & face coverings are required Reception Location:RUSSELL J. SALVATORE DINING COMMONS5795 Lewiston RoadNiagara University, N.Y. … More
Defining Addiction: Conceptual Issues and Practical Implications
The Ostapenko Center for Ethics in Medicine and Healthcare Presents: “Defining Addiction: Conceptual Issues and Practical Implications” on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. This is a virtual event, and more information can be found here.
Metz Welcome Michael McArdle
Metz Culinary Management at Niagara University would like to introduce its newest team member, Michael McArdle. Metz Culinary Management at Niagara University is thrilled to announce Michael McArdle has joined our team as General Manager. Mike is extremely excited to … More
Upcoming Workshop: Canvas New Quizzes
A workshop on Canvas New Quizzes will be held Friday, December 3, at 2:00 p.m. online via Zoom. Canvas has released New Quizzes to replace its existing Classic Quizzes. The official end-of-life date for classic Canvas Quizzes is scheduled for … More
NU Lions Club Denny’s Fundraiser
The NU Lions Club is holding a fundraiser at Denny’s (8020 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY) on Thursday, November 18, from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm. Funds raised by the NU Lions Club have enabled the NU Lions Club … More
NUMA Cheesy Chick Food Truck Fundraiser
The Niagara University Marketing Association will be hosting The Cheesy Chick Food Truck as a part of their club fundraiser for this semester. The fundraiser will take place on Wednesday, November 17, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The food … More
Upcoming Workshop: 10 Tips For Setting Up A Canvas Course
A workshop on tips for setting up a course in Canvas will be held on Thursday, December 9, at 10:00 a.m. online via Zoom. Start Spring 2022 off strong! In this workshop, we’ll review 10 quick and easy strategies you … More
Upcoming Workshop: Understanding Canvas Student Data
Tuesday, November 30 at 2:00 pm online via Zoom. Our Canvas LMS provides some pretty robust student data that faculty can use to drive instruction. In this online training, Rachael Rossi, Faculty Development Coordinator, will go over the following data … More
University Catalog Revisions
We are in the process of migrating our university catalogs to a fully digital format. A heads-up: the most recent printed catalog, which is the source of the migration, is five years old, so we will need to make, in … More
Upcoming Faculty Workshop: How To Write Better Exam Questions
Friday, November 19 at 1:30 pm online via Zoom. While measuring students’ learning is integral, many faculty members find it challenging to write effective exam questions. This presentation will draw from contemporary research on assessment and share what are some … More
Caring for Body, Mind and Spirit in the Protestant Tradition
Multipurpose Room, Gallagher CenterTuesday November 30th from 3:00-4:20 pm Join students in Dr. Acosta Valle’s REL 103 class for the second in a series of symposiums on “Caring for body, mind and spirit in the Christian Tradition.” This encounter with … More