Students, administrators offer mixed views on Canada position
Did someone just say NU events won’t be in Canada anymore?This question has been asked repeatedly by NU students both in the fall and now spring semester. The simple answer is certain events will be allowed, while others won’t.The idea of a “Canada directive,” which Vice President for Student Affairs Kevin Hearn said should be referred to as Niagara’s current position on university trips to Canada, has been causing some turbulence among...
Deirdre Bartholomew named dining manager at Niagara University
Niagara University is pleased to announce that Deirdre Bartholomew has been named the new dining manager for Sodexo, the company that provides dining and hospitality services on campus.Bartholomew brings extensive experience in food service, marketing and operations management to her new role at NU, having been employed by Sodexo for the past 14 years. She has worked almost exclusively in higher education, including stops at Pace, Fordham and...
O’Shea Hall CA Carly Skinner
Carly Skinner is a sophomore food and beverage management major. She hails from Morris, N.Y. This is her first year as a CA, and she resides over the fifth floor of O’Shea.Q: Why did you want to become a CA? A: I became a CA because I loved the environment that was established by my then-RAs. I wanted the opportunity to build that environment for others to enjoy.Q: What is a highlight and drawback of being a CA?A: A highlight of becoming a CA...
O’Donoughue and Lynch Hall Lead CA Jenn Rommel
Jenn Rommel is in her final year at NU and is the lead community adviser. This is her third year on the Res-Life staff. She currently lives in Lynch Hall. Q: Why did you want to become a CA?A: I worked in what used to be the university Housing Office my freshman year and met Joe Cuda, the previous dean of student affairs, and Joe talked me into applying.Q: What are the biggest challenges and rewards when being a CA? A: Challenges: Getting...
Clet Hall CA Catherine Trzaska
Catherine Trzaska is a sophomore and a first-year CA in Clet Hall.Q: Why did you want to become a CA?A: I wanted to become a CA for a few main reasons. First, I didn't have what I had perceived to be an ideal freshman experience in my residence hall, and wanted to give incoming freshmen – and all residents for that matter – the opportunity to experience something I feel I missed out on in a way. Also, my major is tourism with a...
