Dr. Frank Riga, professor of English at Canisius College, has done extensive research on the origins of Santa Claus and other gift givers across different cultures, including LaBefona of Italy, Pere Noel of France, and Baboushka of Russia.
If the 2008 presidential election were held today, Republican Rudy Giuliani would beat Democrat Hillary Clinton according to a nationwide poll. Of the 455 respondents who volunteered an answer regarding the 2008 match-up, Giuliani received 54 percent of the vote to Clinton's 38 percent.
Killer whales, which lure gulls by setting traps, are now among the animal species known to demonstrate "cultural learning," a phenomenon in which animals of the same species learn from other members of their group.
Steve Forbes, editor in chief of Forbes magazine and president and CEO of its publisher, Forbes Inc., will address the Canisius College Class of 2006 during graduate ceremonies on Wednesday, May 17. Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington D.C., will deliver the commencement address during Canisius' undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 20, 2006.
Research results indicate that children with Asperger's Disorder, who participated in the Connections Research and Treatment Program, showed significant improvement in social skills based on parent and staff reports. In addition, many of the parents reported a significant improvement in adaptability and reduction in unusual behavior for their children.
Leisure experts say "play" is as important to a person's health as keeping cholesterol levels in check and getting regular exercise. Research shows leisure plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy, well-balanced life.
Two critically important energy problems face us at this early point in the 21st Century, and our best approach to dealing with each of them is likely to involve technology that resembles a lawn mower much more than it does an oil well.
School violence expert has conducted research involving a long-term national study of the behavior and patterns in the lives of 15 school shooters involved in 13 incidences of targeted school violence in American schools from 1996 to 2005.
This summer marks the 45th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Engel v. Vitale, the first court case that addressed the constitutionality of prayer in public schools. Expert's research focuses on the Battle Over School Prayer and Engel v. Vitale in newly published book.
While many associate the holidays with Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and its theme of sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, notes that the holidays can also be a time of stress, loneliness and anxiety. Says Moll, the opening lines from "A Tale of Two Cities" may have even more relevance: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness...
Frank Riga, PhD, professor emeritus of English at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, has conducted extensive research into the origins of Santa Claus and other gift givers across different cultures, including La Befana of Italy, Pere Noel of France, and Baboushka of Russia.
Laughter truly is the best medicine. Research results show that humor helps medical professionals cope with difficult jobs; aging adults report greater life satisfaction through the use of humor; and humor in the workplace and classroom makes communication more effective.
As an ailing Fidel Castro resigns as Cuba's president after nearly a half-century in power, questions arise as to what his resignation will mean for the Communist country. Born in Cuba, Rene De La Pedraja, PhD, is a professor of history at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and has done extensive research on Cuba and Fidel Castro. Dr. De La Pedraja offers some insights regarding the situation.
While many associate the holidays with Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and its theme of sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, notes that the holidays can also be a time of stress, loneliness and anxiety. Says Moll, the opening lines from a "A Tale of Two Cities" may have even more relevance: It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness...It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. Moll offers ways to practice "Safe Stress" during the holiday season.
Canisius College announces the creation of the Institute for Autism Research to continue leading-edge research on autism spectrum disorders at the college.
Canisius College and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) announce the launch of “Check Yo Nutz,” the first comprehensive testicular cancer awareness campaign on a Western New York college campus. The campaign promotes testicular self-examination for men ages 15 - 40, through clear, informative, accurate, relatable and humorous messages.
A unique treatment program at Canisius College offers hope to children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Randomized clinical trial finds innovative, multi-component social development program is effective in improving social performance.
What would have happened if Hitler had chosen to use the deadly nerve gas Tabun, that he alone possessed, to oppose the D-Day landings? What the little known chemist, Otto Ambros, told Adolph Hitler at their fateful 1943 meeting, saved countless lives, shortened history’s most horrific war and may have prevented a tragic D-Day defeat.
While many associate the holidays with Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” and its theme of gaining and sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, says the opening lines from “A Tale of Two Cities” may have even more relevance: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness... It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. Moll, professor of counseling at Canisius College and a mental health counselor, offers ways to practice safe stress during the holidays!
Leisure experts say "play" is as important to a patient's health as keeping cholesterol levels in check and getting regular exercise. Research shows leisure plays a pivotalrole in maintaining a healthy, well-balanced life.
Frank Riga, PhD, professor emeritus of English at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, has conducted extensive research into the origins of Santa Claus, including investigating how Santa's look has evolved over the years into the big jolly man in the red suit that we know and love.
National and international experts including zoo directors, animal behavior experts, conservationists and world-renowned zoo architecture visionaries, gathered at Canisius College to discuss the future of zoos.
On the 50th anniversary of Engel v. Vitale, expert address the battle over prayer in public schools, and sets his account of the decision in the larger historical and political context, citing battles over a wide range of religious activities in public schools throughout American history.
While many enjoyed a mild winter and an early spring with record-breaking temperatures, the warm weather also prompted many bugs to show up earlier than usual. The question is, will bug populations be larger this summer?
Sports management expert Shawn O’Rourke, PhD, says NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr need time to develop trust before serious progress will be made in the National Hockey League (NHL) collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.
Could President Mitt Romney and Vice President Joe Biden serve in the White House together? Canisius Political Science Professors ponder an electoral vote tie.
While many associate the holidays with Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” and its theme of gaining and sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, says the opening lines from “A Tale of Two Cities” may have even more relevance: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It was the season of light; it was the season of darkness... Moll offers ways to practice "Safe Stress" during the holiday season.
Researcher tests the theory that packaged chemotherapeutics inside microscopic nano-vehicles could go straight to the source of diseased tissue without damaging healthy tissue and without causing the side effects of chemotherapy.
For many the holidays are a time of stress, loneliness, anxiety and dysfunction. E. Christine Moll, PhD, offers ways to practice "safe stress" during the holiday season.
Research by Jennifer E. Beebe, PhD, finds the key to stop bullying is anti-bullying education in the school curriculum. Says Dr. Beebe, "Teaching students empathy is as important as teaching them science."
Karl Kozlowksi, PhD, is pioneering a treatment program for patients who suffer from post-concussion syndrome. His research shows that gradual exercise, rather than rest alone, actually helps to restore the balance of the brain’s auto-regulation mechanism, which controls the blood pressure and supply to the brain.
For centuries, dogs have been described as man’s best friend. This bond may be linked to your dog's behavior, according to a study by Christy L. Hoffman, PhD, assistant professor of animal behavior, ecology and conservation at Canisius College.
For many the holidays are a time of stress, loneliness and anxiety. E. Christine Moll, PhD, offers ways to practice "safe stress" during the holiday season.
Frank Riga, PhD, emeritus professor of English, Canisius College, is a expert on the origins of Santa Claus. The excerpt below is from his many writings on the subject.
Older adults who learn a new, mentally demanding skill can improve their cognitive function, according to research by Jennifer Lodi-Smith, PhD, psychology professor at Canisius College.
Ecotourism was the subject of an international symposium hosted by Canisius College in Buffalo. The symposium brought together world- renowned scholars and practitioners from across the globe to discuss “Ecotourism: A Partnership with Nature?”
Researchers at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College found a unique emotion recognition treatment highly effective for children with high-functioning autism. Children in the treatment group demonstrated significantly improved emotion-recognition skills and lower parent ratings of autism symptoms.
Researchers at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College have found that functional level appears to play a critical role in the stress levels of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Researchers at the Institute for Autism Research at Canisius College have found that reducing the intensity of their comprehensive summer treatment (summerMAX) yielded improvements for high-functioning children with autism spectrum disorder (HFASD) that were comparable to the original high-intensity program.
Ready or not, throngs of parents will say goodbye to their teenagers this month as their children transition to freshmen in college. Expert E. Christine Moll, PhD, offers advice for parents.
A newly-released study by Canisius College Professor of Animal Behavior Michael Noonan, PhD, is providing insight into why Beluga whales blow bubbles underwater and how their different shaped bubbles may be indicative of a Beluga’s mood.
Forensic science is a vital crime-fighting tool in today’s criminal justice system. But it can also lead to false convictions, according to Canisius College Physics Professor H. David Sheets, PhD. Study proves that bite-mark analysis is “far from an exact science.”