Congresswoman Louise Slaughter Secures $550,000 for NU Science Center
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter announced that Niagara University is poised to receive $550,000 to purchase equipment for the B. Thomas Golisano Center for Integrated Sciences. The funding, which has passed a key legislative hurdle and is positioned for approval by the House and Senate by the end of the year, will allow the campus to install modern science equipment within the facility, allowing the university to continue the growth of its science...
NU Names Dr. Kevin Hearn Vice President for Student Life
Kevin Hearn, Ed.D., has been appointed as vice president for student life at Niagara University following a nationwide search. Hearn possesses nearly 20 years of experience in higher education and currently serves as the associate vice president at Dean College in Franklin, Mass. He will assume his new position at Niagara on Jan. 1, 2011.“We are very pleased to be able to add a person of Kevin’s entrepreneurial spirit, passion for excellence...
Students Gear Up For Open Mic Night
Do you want to see Niagara University students display their unique talents on stage? Open Mic Night provides an opportunity to do just that. This Thursday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m., NU will hold its 36th semi-annual Open Mic Night. The event is one of the more popular student sponsored activities. Bill Newton, the advisor for the Campus Programming Board since 2001, said, “We usually fill Under the Taps with approximately 150-200 students.”...
The Eagle Has Landed
The stress of classes, exams and life as a college student can be overwhelming. Giving into the pressures of society and finding where you fit in can be daunting. Which community do you belong to? What is your role within that community? Do you have a gift to offer? Or do you find yourself taking a backseat to life and letting your fears get the best of you? Your mother always told you – “be a leader, not a follower.” NU’s...
Open House Draws Prospective Students
Hundreds of prospective students and their families converged Saturday afternoon on the lower level of the Gallagher Center for Niagara University’s fall open house. The event was complete with table-talk discussions, activities, several presentations by university deans, and even a few wandering pirates. “Table-talk presentations from 12-3 offered a chance for faculty, staff, and students to meet with prospective students and their...
Rockdown coming to Lewiston
Are you in search for a place where you can wear your frightening costume this spooky Halloween weekend? “The Lewiston Rockdown” at Frontier Lanes Bowling Alley is a new option for NU students. This event will be held on Saturday, Oct. 30, and will include live music, bowling and prizes. Regular tickets are $5, but admission is free for communication studies students, WNIA DJs, and writers for The Index. WNIA business manager Anthony...
