Category / Campus Activities
RR: Men’s Hockey, Women’s Lacrosse, Casino Night and Media Awareness Week
This installment of The Ridge Report checks in with the NU men’s hockey team, kings of the Atlantic Hockey Association’s regular season, highlights a thrilling, come-from-behind victory for women’s lacrosse, recaps CPB’s ever-popular Casino Night, and takes a look at the communication studies department’s Media Awareness Week. Anchoring this edition of... Read on →
Andy Grammer to Headline Niagara University Concert on April 6
The Niagara University Student Government Association is pleased to announce that mega-popular singer/songwriter Andy Grammer will perform in the university’s Gallagher Center on April 6, 2013, at 7 p.m. In 2012, Grammer emerged as one of the biggest success stories in the music business. He performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live,... Read on →
RR: Student Culture Expo, Roller Disco, Women’s Hoops, Melody Cafe
Host Katie Brown touches on a variety of topics in the latest installment of The Ridge Report, Niagara University’s student-produced newscast. Included are features on the second annual Student Culture Expo, a CPB-sponsored roller disco, the women’s basketball team, a student bus trip to New York City and a music... Read on →
Bienvenidos Club Members Make Academic Exchange Trip to Brazil
From Oct. 22 to 30, Dr. Shannon Risk and four Niagara University students traveled to Lavras, Brazil, to participate in an academic exchange program organized by the Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA). During their stay in South America, the Niagara contingent presented on American history, including the formation of its... Read on →
RR: Men’s Hockey, Mental Health Awareness, Late Nite Niagara and 4K for Cancer
Jacey Diez takes her first turn as anchor of The Ridge Report, Niagara University’s student-produced newscast. The freshman touches on topics that include the men’s ice hockey season opener, a presentation on mental health awareness, Late Nite Niagara’s Country Night and an information session on the 4K for Cancer fundraising... Read on →
Campus Community Celebrates RidgeFest 2012
Neither snow nor rain nor a forecasted April storm could stop RidgeFest, Niagara University’s annual campus-wide community celebration, from presenting a full slate of events April 23-29, 2012. Students, faculty and staff participated in a wide variety of programming that included TKE’s Crush Cancer, a dodgeball tournament, ice cream social,... Read on →
Comedian Nick Swardson’s Appearance at Niagara University Canceled
The Niagara University comedy event featuring Nick Swardson, which was scheduled for Saturday, April 28, has been canceled due to an unforeseen scheduling conflict. Ticket Refund Information All ticket refunds will be made at the point of purchase. Tickets purchased via phone and Internet will be refunded to customers automatically. Individuals... Read on →
NU Staff Member Named Campus Event Planner of the Year
Niagara University is pleased to announce that Bill Newton, assistant director of campus activities, has been named Campus Event Planner of the Year by Power Performers Inc., a national speakers and entertainment bureau. Chosen for the honor from among more than 4,000 of his peers at college campuses nationwide,... Read on →
Niagara University Remembering 9/11 with Full Slate of Commemorative Activities
The Niagara University community will join the rest of the United States in commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks with several activities scheduled for this Sunday. The first on-campus activity, an ROTC flag ceremony and Tower Bell ringing, will take place at 9:30 a.m. in... Read on →
Carrie McLaughlin Named Dean of Students at Niagara University
McLaughlin will manage residence life, campus activities and multicultural international student affairs. Niagara University is pleased to announce that Carrie McLaughlin has been named the new dean of students following a nationwide search. McLaughlin comes to Niagara after five years as the director of student life at Loyola University Maryland... Read on →
