Category / College of Arts & Sciences
Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., Passes Away
Brother Augustine Towey, C.M., passed away Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012, after a long illness. Brother Augustine was 75 years old. Brother Augustine had a long and distinguished history with Niagara University and his impact on Monteagle Ridge will be remembered forever. Brother Augustine is credited with developing Niagara University Theatre... Read on →
International Math Journal Devotes Entire Issue to NU Professor as Birthday Present
It’s an age-old question: What do you give a world-renowned mathematician for his 75th birthday? The editors of Mathematische Nachrichten presented Dr. Eduard R. Tsekanovskii with a special issue of their refereed mathematics journal, with all contributed articles reflecting the many scientific interests of the Niagara University math professor. Yes, it’s... Read on →
NU Celebrates Veterans Day with Unveiling of 1812 Bicentennial Peace Garden Plaque
World War I concluded when an armistice went into effect on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. One year later, President Woodrow Wilson commemorated the event by declaring Nov. 11 Armistice Day, the forerunner to Veterans Day. Due to the national holiday falling... Read on →
‘A Christmas Carol’ Comes to Niagara University
Miserly Ebenezer Scrooge, kindly Bob Cratchit, lovable Tiny Tim and the haunting ghosts of Christmas past, present and future will come vividly to life in Charles Dickens Presents: A Christmas Carol at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 25, at Niagara University’s Leary Theatre within the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center... Read on →
RR: Halloween, ‘Rimers,’ Women’s Soccer and More
Freshman Toni Shinkel kicks off November at NU with a Halloween-inspired edition of The Ridge Report, Niagara University’s student-produced newscast. Included in the topics covered by the Tucson, Ariz., native are the full slate of “spook-tacular” activities offered by Campus Activities, a recent presentation on the Arab-Israeli conflict, a recap of... Read on →
Neil Simon’s ‘Rumors’ Hits the NU Stage Nov. 8-18
From Nov. 8 – 18, Neil Simon’s hilarious farce, Rumors, will be presented at Niagara University. The production will be directed by adjunct speech professor Amanda Lytle Sharpe. A true 20th century master, Simon noted in an interview that this classic comedy was his first farce, inspired in part... Read on →
Castellani Art Museum Presents Lecture and Book-signing by Dr. Thomas Chambers
The Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University continues its series of Sunday afternoon lectures related to the exhibition The Picturesque and War: Visual and Literary Aspects of 19th Century Tourism with a lecture and book-signing by Dr. Thomas Chambers. The program will take place Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, from 2... Read on →
Niagara University Fall Open House Slated for October 27
Niagara University is opening its doors to prospective students Saturday, Oct. 27, from 12 to 3:30 p.m. The university’s Fall Open House is an excellent opportunity for prospective students and their families to obtain information and ask questions relevant to their academic and extracurricular interests. Attendees will be able to... Read on →
NU Offering New B.A. Program in Art History with Museum Studies
Starting in the fall of 2013, Niagara University will offer a new bachelor’s degree program in art history with museum studies. The New York State Department of Education approved the B.A. program this week, which will offer a scholarly study of art, culture and museums while also focusing on professional... Read on →
NU Alumnus Speaks About Volunteer Work in New Orleans During Vincentian Heritage Week
Talk about an uncomfortable situation. Andrew Hart, ’12, spent most of his summer in New Orleans asking people to do just that – explain what it was like to have their homes washed away by Hurricane Katrina. On Monday, Hart returned to Monteagle Ridge to discuss his experience as an intern with the... Read on →
