Wellness Newsletter from Blue Cross Blue Shield: Sept. 2014
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NU Continues Climb Up U.S. News Rankings, Also Listed As ‘Up-And-Comer,’ ‘Best Value,’ ‘Best For Veterans’
Niagara University is a high-value educational institution on the rise that serves military veterans well, according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report. NU is listed 50th (up from 54th a year ago) among the colleges and universities in the top … More
Bass Player Needed for Opening Mass
An experienced bass player is needed for our Opening Mass music ensemble. Please email Kristina, kschliesman@niagara.edu, if you are interested.
Singers Needed for Opening Mass
A “pick-up choir” is being formed for the Opening Mass on Tuesday, Sept. 23, at 11:05 a.m.. There will be one rehearsal, on Monday, Sept. 16, at 6 p.m., in the Alumni Chapel. If you have been blessed by the Lord … More
Niagara University Holds Blessing & Dedication Of Gacioch Center
Niagara University held a ceremonial opening and blessing of the Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center this morning. The recently renovated hub for admissions and alumni engagement, formerly Meade Hall, was made possible by a generous $2 million gift from William Gacioch, … More
BOGO at the Campus Store
3 DAYS ONLY! BOGO 50 percent off on league apparel at the Campus Store through Thursday, Sept 11.
Bookstore Sale
3 DAYS ONLY! BOGO 50 percent off on league apparel at the Campus Store through Thursday, Sept 11.
Baseline Training
September 18, 2014 12:40-1:40 p.m. If you are collecting data related to satisfaction, learning outcomes, student needs, etc., then you are invited to attend a training session with Dr. Vennessa Walker for our new assessment data collection system, Baseline (by … More
Making Blackboard Grading Easier *Today*
September 9, 2014 2:10-3:10 p.m. Have you been wishing you could use Blackboard Grade Center to make grading easier? Join Danyelle Moore in CASTL today to find out what the Grade Center has to offer and practice posting assignments.
Fall Undergraduate Open House: Oct. 4 and Nov. 15
Planning is underway for two undergraduate open house programs this fall. The dates are Saturday, Oct. 4 and Saturday Nov. 15. Both open house programs will take place from 9 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. The format will be similar to past … More
Taizé Prayer Service TODAY
A Taizé prayer service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in Alumni Chapel. Set in a candle-lit back chapel, this evening of ecumenical prayer combines simple, meditative music, scripture, and silence that allow participants to connect … More
2015 Great Guatemalan Challenge Info Session – TODAY
Free info session – Sept. 9 at 5:30pm in Dunleavy 127 Announcing the 2015 Great Guatemalan Challenge, an eight-day backpacking trip (Jan. 11-18, 2015) in the highlands of Guatemala for NU faculty, staff, alumni and graduate students. Led by Dr. … More
Gacioch Entrepreneurship Lecture – Location Change
William Gacioch’s presentation on entrepreneurship has been moved to the Castellani Art Museum, Tuesday, Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. The event is preceding the grand opening and dedication of the Gacioch Family Alumni and Admissions Center at 11:30 a.m., and … More
Buffalo Humanities Conference
The University at Buffalo (UB) Humanities Institute (HI) presents the first annual Buffalo Humanities Festival, Friday Sept. 26, and Saturday Sept. 27, at the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Burchfield Penney Art Center, and SUNY Buffalo State. The festival’s theme is “Migration … More
Sept. 11 Prayer Service
On Thursday, Sept. 11, we will gather in Alumni Chapel at 12:15 p.m. for Mass to remember the victims of the events of Sept. 11, 2001, and pray for peace. Please join us.
Employee Photo Days
Any chance you’ll be presenting at a conference this year? Or maybe you’ll be quoted in an article? Want to freshen up your online resume or LinkedIn profile? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions – or if … More
Taizé Prayer Service
A Taizé prayer service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 7 p.m. in Alumni Chapel. Set in a candle-lit back chapel, this evening of ecumenical prayer combines simple, meditative music, scripture, and silence that allow participants to connect … More
Welcome Back Party Offers Students Plenty Of Opportunities To Get Involved
On Wednesday, Sept. 3, the front lawn of the Gallagher Center offered students a multitude of employment, internship and volunteer opportunities, both on and off campus. The Welcome Back Tent Party & Part Time Job Fair is an annual event, … More
$5 Friday at Clet Dining Hall
Clet dining hall is offering $5 Fridays all semester, every meal – all day. Stop by to enjoy a meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner) for just $5. No coupon is necessary. This offer is good for Clet dining hall only, not available … More
Niagara Purple Eagle Volleyball Tournament
Niagara University will host the Niagara Purple Eagle Invitational Volleyball Tournament this Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 and 6, at the Gallagher Center. The Purple Eagles welcome Providence College, West Virginia University and Gardner-Webb University to Monteagle Ridge. Niagara’s volleyball team … More