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Niagara University Celebrates Commencement 2013
Niagara’s commencement exercises began on Thursday, May 9, with the graduate students. Keynote speaker Kenneth D. Taylor, the former Canadian ambassador to Iran who helped orchestrate the escape of six Americans from captivity during the Iranian hostage crisis in 1979, received an honorary degree, along with William Lishman, an... Read on →
Citizen and Community Preparedness Conference Coming to NU
On Saturday, June 8, Niagara University is hosting a conference designed to offer attendees “best practices” for establishing citizen and community preparedness initiatives. “Empowering Volunteers” is open at no cost to residents of Niagara and Erie counties. The event was conceived by Border Community SERVICE, a community empowerment arm of... Read on →
Cristantello Named Vice President for Institutional Advancement
Niagara University is pleased to announce that David Cristantello, Ph.D., has been named vice president for institutional advancement. Dr. Cristantello will assume his new role at Niagara in mid-June. He replaces Don Bielecki, who retired last summer after 10 years at NU, a period that included the realization of the... Read on →
Army ROTC Program Commissions 23 Officers
Twenty-three Niagara University Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets were commissioned second lieutenants in the U.S. Army during a ceremony held May 10, 2013, in NU’s Gallagher Center. It marked the 72nd consecutive year that members of NU’s Purple Eagle Battalion have taken the oath of office. Upon completion of... Read on →
NU Holding Community ‘Garage Sale’ May 17-18
It’s no secret that students sometimes leave usable items in their wake as the hustle to summer vacation begins. A Niagara University committee is coordinating an effort to put those items to good use. Residence hall furniture will be among the many items for sale this... Read on →
Twelve Students Inducted Into International Hospitality & Tourism Honor Society
A dozen Niagara University students were inducted into Eta Sigma Delta, the international hospitality and tourism management honor society, during a ceremony held April 29 in St. Vincent’s Hall. Eta Sigma Delta is open to hospitality, tourism and sport management students who have completed at least 50 percent of the... Read on →
Mother and Son to Graduate from Niagara University this Saturday
When Aaron Sydor receives his undergraduate diploma this Saturday afternoon, his mother, Kathy, won’t be waiting at the other side of the stage to congratulate him. Instead, she’ll be right behind him, joining her son as a member of the Niagara University Class of 2013. It’ll be a banner day... Read on →
Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy Graduates its 55th Class
Twelve brave men and one brave woman accepted diplomas Wednesday evening at Niagara University. They are the 55th graduating class of the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy, Niagara County’s only approved training program for law enforcement officers. Following an invocation by the Rev. Joseph L. Levesque, C.M., president of Niagara... Read on →
College of Business Presents Awards for Faculty Excellence
On April 30, the College of Business Administration celebrated the end of a very productive and successful year. In addition, three faculty members were recognized for excellence in research, service and teaching. According to Dr. Shawn Daly, dean, “The College of Business end-of-the-year social event is a special time... Read on →
Two Students, One Alumna Participating in 4K for Cancer
Vince Schiano set off on a 4,000-mile bike ride last summer to raise money and awareness for young adults suffering from cancer. Little did he know that his cross-country venture would also inspire three young women back “home” on Monteagle Ridge to join the cause this year. NU seniors Catherine Cardinal... Read on →
