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...
Calvin Murphy returns to Niagara University
The Niagara men’s basketball team fell short in Sunday’s game against the Manhattan Jaspers, falling 87-70. But, there was plenty to cheer about as the nationally televised MAAC Game of the Week, broadcast on ESPN3 from the Gallagher Center, featured the return of one of Niagara’s own, Calvin Murphy. The crowd roared as a banner was revealed in honor of Murphy’s achievements. The room came to a standing ovation in honor of the only Purple...
NU students working toward a better campus community
Niagara’s Residence Hall Association, formed last semester, is dedicated to giving students control over their campus. “Our goal is to represent student needs across campus and advocate for changes that we feel will better the atmosphere of living at NU,” says Andrew Gala. A senior hotel and restaurant management major, Gala is the group’s president. The RHA is meant to serve as a go-to student source “for all issues regarding life on...
Castellani showcases ‘The Istanbul Painter’
Since early January, the left-rear gallery of the NU’s Castellani Art Museum has been filled with the works of Haydar Hatemi. Known as “The Istanbul Painter,” he’s painted on large canvas, wooden tables and even ostrich eggs.His work is now on display. “It’s opulent, idealistic and romantic. You have to look at why Mr. Hatemi is making this art, and why he chose this particular subject, which is Istanbul during the time of the Ottoman...
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...
NU again offering free tax preparation assistance to Niagara Falls community
Continuing a tradition that has become almost as inevitable as taxes themselves, accounting students from Niagara University’s College of Business Administration will again provide free tax preparation assistance to members of the Niagara Falls community this tax season.The only difference is that, for the first time in several years, NU’s award-winning service will not be coordinated by Alfonso Oddo, who retired in June. Taking his place...
