Category / Continuing Education
First-Ever Vincentian Student Consortium Convenes at Niagara University
Given the distance between them, it’s not too often that students attending the three Vincentian universities in North America have an opportunity to convene and talk about the issues of poverty, social justice and human rights. Yet such a meeting took place April 12-14, as the Institute for Civic Engagement... Read on →
‘Great Guatemalan Challenge’ Information Session Set for April 17
Ordinarily, it wouldn’t raise eyebrows for a Niagara University program description to state that “everything you bring must fit into a backpack.” When the program takes place in Central America, it presents a different challenge. The Great Guatemalan Challenge is an affordable, off-the-grid adventure for the spiritually minded traveler. Over eight days... Read on →
Summer Academy Helps Students Get Head Start on College
Niagara University is presenting high school students and incoming NU freshmen with an opportunity to begin working on their college degrees early. The NU Summer Academy is a program designed for students entering the 11th and 12th grades in fall 2013, as well as incoming NU freshmen, who want to... Read on →
Executive Chef Sushi-Cooking Demonstration Coming to NU March 22
Niagara University’s Office of Continuing Education, in collaboration with Sodexo food services, is presenting a sushi-cooking demonstration on Friday, March 22, with renowned executive chef Billy O’Donnell. The event takes place 5-7 p.m. in the Heritage Room of Clet Dining Hall on the Niagara University campus. A $39 fee includes... Read on →
NCLEA Holds 15th Graduation for Basic Corrections Course
On Feb. 13, the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy awarded certificates of completion to the 14 men and women who comprised the 15th and most recent graduating class of the NCLEA’s Basic Corrections Course. The event was held in Dunleavy Hall on the campus of Niagara University, headquarters of the... Read on →
Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy Accepting Applications
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is immediately accepting applications for its next class of sworn recruits and pre-employment students. Founded in 1973, the NCLEA was originally formed to serve the police agencies of Niagara County, but is now assisting law enforcement departments in Erie, Orleans, Genesee, Wyoming and Livingston... Read on →
NU Offering Courses for Healthcare Professionals
Niagara University’s Office of Continuing Education is offering a trio of new courses tailored for current and future healthcare professionals. All classes begin in March. Those who may be interested in enrolling are invited to an information night, which will be held Wednesday, Feb. 13, at 5:30 p.m. in Bisgrove... Read on →
NU Accepting Applications for Certificate Program in Applied Urban Ministry
The fourth cohort of a community outreach program leading to a Certificate of Applied Urban Ministry will be offered at Niagara University this spring. Designed by representatives of faith communities in Niagara Falls and Buffalo in cooperation with the university, the interdenominational program is intended to help pastors and... Read on →
NU Accepting Registrations for Winter/Spring 2013 Continuing Education Courses
Niagara University’s Office of Continuing Education is accepting registrations for its winter/spring 2013 schedule of courses. Credit-free classes are offered in person and online. Courses, which run through May, are categorized as follows: Arts & Crafts (glass staining, crochet, scrapbooking, printmaking, etc.) Business & Computers (Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Internet for Everyone,... Read on →
Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy Graduates 54th Class
Call it an early Christmas present. Fourteen brave men and women unwrapped certificates of completion this afternoon, as the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy held its 54th graduation ceremony – its third on the campus of Niagara University – in NU’s Castellani Art Museum. Following an invocation by the Rev. John... Read on →
