Distinguished Alumni Award Presented to Five Leaders in their Field
The Canisius College Alumni Association honored the “best-of-the-best” on November 15 at its annual Distinguished Alumni Awards dinner. Presented to Canisius alumni who have distinguished themselves in their chosen careers, the 2003 Distinguished Alumni Award was bestowed to five graduates – each of whom come from very diverse professional backgrounds and are leaders in their field.
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| Rev. John C. Barth ’74, MM |
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Patrick M. Gallivan ’82 |
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Richard F. Griffin ’54, Esq. |
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Charles L. Maday ’67 |
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Norma Jean Nowak ’79, PhD |
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This year’s recipients included Rev. John C. Barth ’74, MM, assistant general at Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers; Patrick M. Gallivan ’82, sheriff for Erie County; Richard F. Griffin ’54, Esq., counsel at Phillips Lytle LLP; Charles L. Maday ’67, senior vice president of programming at The History Channel; and Norma Jean Nowak ’79, PhD, director of scientific planning at the University at Buffalo’s Center for Excellence in Bioinformatics.
Canisius alumna and WGRZ-TV “Daybreak” anchor Jodi Johnston ’95, MSEd ’99 served as master of ceremonies for the event.
To nominate Canisius alumni for the 2004 Distinguished Alumni Award, click on www.canisius.edu/alumni/alumni_awards.asp.
Alumni Play an Important Role at Open House
A big “thank you” to all the Canisius alumni who took part in the fall Open House on campus. The weekend was a great success, due in large part to those who greeted prospective students and their families, escorted them around campus and participated in various academic sessions. A group of Canisius alumni even chaperoned a bus from Albany carrying high school students and their parents!
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Tom Murphy '90, MBA '91 (right) greets a prospective student and her father in the Palisano Pavillion. |
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Jen Farrell '98 guides a few students through the day's activities. |
Such involvement has a significant impact on potential students so we hope even more Canisius alumni can join us at Open House next year!
Former Griff to Play in the Pros
Mark Miyashita ’03, a former attack on the Canisius College men’s lacrosse team, is now the newest member of the Vancouver Ravens. Miyashita was the first, overall pick in the October 2003 National Lacrosse League Entry Draft, which included the league’s 10 franchises selecting from North America’s premier lacrosse talent pool.
A four-year letter winner at Canisius, Miyashita led the Golden Griffins in points per game (49), ground balls (102) and assists (26) in his senior year. He also led the MAAC Lacrosse League in points-per-game (3.50) and assists-per-game (1.86).
To learn more about Miyashita, click here, otherwise watch for him when the Vancouver Ravens open their 2003-2004 season on the road against Arizona on Friday, December 26 at 7:30 p.m. (PST).
Lacrosse Reunion
More than 60 alumni from the Golden Griffin lacrosse teams of Canisius’ past joined Coach Randy Mearns ’92 in October for the annual lacrosse reunion. The men’s alumni played an exhibition game while the women matched up against the current roster. Afterwards, the former players and approximately 140 more alumni and friends met at D’Arcy McGee’s downtown.
If you would like to be added to the lacrosse reunion mailing list, E-mail Randy Mearns '92 at [email protected].
Alumni Helping Alumni: The Business & Career Mentoring Program
If you’re a Canisius alumni in the market for some specialized career guidance or interested in helping new Canisius graduates break into their careers, then it’s time to get involved in the Canisius College Business & Career Mentoring Program. There are currently 161 alumni involved in the program, all of whom are ready, willing and able to share their wealth of professional experiences with other Canisius alumni.
The greater our network of alumni, the stronger the program so sign up at the Business & Career Mentoring Web site www.canisius.edu/alumni/community_network.asp. Let’s take care of each other!
100 Years of Hoopla!
As the Golden Griffins mark a century of men’s basketball at Canisius, the college is celebrating with a season of commemorative events. Check out what’s on the roster at www.canisius.edu/athletics/100years.asp. Features include the announcement of the pre-1970s All-Century team and balloting for the post-1970s All Century team. Vote now!
Watch your mailbox for the next Canisius College Magazine featuring complete coverage of the first 100 years if Canisius basketball.
What's Happening in Your Area?
Don’t miss out on the alumni activities planned across the nation. Visit the alumni Web site Calendar of Events and your regional chapter Web sites for the latest updates in your area. Alumni events are a great way to reunite with old friends or meet new friends and business contacts.
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