blue&goldbriefs Canisius College Brings “A Blessing to One Another” to Buffalo People of all faiths are invited to view the historic exhibit “A Blessing to One Another: Pope John Paul II and the Jewish People,” when it opens in Buffalo April 16 - June 30. The local exhibition is presented by Canisius College and the Permanent Chair of Polish Culture. It will be housed at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum in downtown Buffalo and is expected to attract thousands of visitors. The 1,500 square-foot, multi-media exhibit chronicles the Pope’s associations with the Jewish community from the time of his childhood and illustrates how these lifelong associations shaped his papacy, the Catholic Church and the future of Jewish-Catholic relations. Pope John Paul II was the first pope ever to enter a synagogue, officially visit and recognize the State of Israel, and formally engage in an act of repentance for the Catholic Church’s historical treatment of Jews. “A Blessing to One Another” was created and produced by Xavier University of Cincinnati, the Hillel Jewish Student Center of Cincinnati and the Shtetl Foundation of New York. Pope John Paul II greets Rabbi Elio Toaff, chief rabbi of Rome, during his visit to the Synagogue of Rome on April 13, 1986.
For more information, visit www.canisius.edu/blessing.
Additional support from The Catholic Diocese of Buffalo; The Foundation for Jewish Philanthropies; WLOF 101.7 FM, The Station of the Cross; Temple Beth Zion; Church of the Assumption; Richard Stenclik; The Vincent and Harriet Palisano Foundation and Our Lady of Pompeii Church.
Canisius Commencement 2010 Kay Koplovitz will present the commencement address to the Canisius College graduate Class of 2010 on Wednesday, May 19 at 7:00 p.m. at the Koessler Athletic Center.
will Thomas R. Beecher Jr., an attorney, investor and community volunteer in causes that range from education to the arts and healthcare.
Koplovitz used her platform at USA Networks to found Koplovitz & Co., where she serves as chair and CEO. Koplovitz & Co. is a leading media advisory and investment firm that specializes in marketing and growth strategies for early- to latestage companies.
Undergraduate commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2010 will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 22 at U.B.’s Alumni Arena. Rev. Vincent M. Cooke, S.J., the outgoing president of Canisius College, will receive an honorary doctorate degree from the college, as will Calvin G. Rand, philosopher, philanthropist and founder of the Shaw Festival; and Victor and Corinne Rice. Victor is the former chair and CEO of Varity Corporation. He and Corinne devote themselves to several significant causes in the community, including the Olmsted Parks Conservancy.
Koplovitz will receive an honorary doctorate degree during graduate commencement ceremonies, as
The college has not yet announced the undergraduate commencement speaker.
A pioneer in cable television and new media ventures, Koplovitz founded the successful cable television franchise USA Networks, under the banner of Madison Square Garden Sports. In doing so, she became the first female network president in Kay Koplovitz television history.
Coming to Canisius
Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE UN Messenger of Peace Founder, The Jane Goodall Institute
“Gombe and Beyond: The Next 50 Years” Wednesday, April 14 | 7:30 p.m. Koessler Athletic Center Presented by the Canisius College Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relations and The William H. Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs and Leadership
For more information on this and other upcoming events, visit www.canisius.edu.
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