Library News

Reserving Group Study Rooms

  • September 29, 2014

Five group study rooms are available for your use. Four are located on the second floor, and one is located on the basement level. You can reserve a time slot by signing your name on the calendar posted near the door of each room, or you can call us at 716-286-8022 and ask about availability. We... read on →

Adriano Gatto and David Dwyer Receive Stellar Review From The Buffalo News

  • September 25, 2014

Adriano Gatto, artist-in-residence/stage combat instructor/recruiter for NU's department of theatre & fine arts, received a stellar review from The Buffalo News for his performance in The Liar at the Irish Classical Theatre in Buffalo.  The Liar also features set design by David Dwyer,... read on →

Dissertation by Graduate of NU's Doctoral Program Indexed in ProQuest Database

  • September 23, 2014

Leadership and Work Ethic in Skilled Trade Business: What Leaders Can Do to Lead Cross Generational Skilled Workers to "Want to Work?" -- A Mixed-Methods Study Examining Differences in Worker and Manager Perceptions of Leadership Effectiveness and Its Impact on Worker Work Ethic, the dissertation... read on →

Library Participates in Streaming Educational Video Pilot

  • September 15, 2014

Niagara University Library is partnering with 10 other academic libraries in New York state to pilot streaming educational video through Kanopy. The pilot runs through at least the fall semester. Take a look here: http://tinyurl.com/nwvgrxp. read on →

Dr. Polka and Colleagues Publish Books and Chapters

  • September 3, 2014

Dr. Walter Polka, professor of professional programs and coordinator of NU's Ph.D. program in leadership and policy, published the 2014 book, Living on the Horns of Dilemmas: Superintendents, Politics, and Decision-Making, with Dr. Peter Litchka of Loyola University Maryland and Dr. Frank Calzi,... read on →

Dr. Downs, Dr. Vermette, Danyelle Moore, and NU Alumna Publish Article

  • August 12, 2014

Dr. Timothy M. Downs, provost and chief academic officer; Dr. Paul J. Vermette, professor of education; Danyelle A. Moore, instructional support specialist; and Cynthia L. Kline, educational/professional development consultant and NU alumna, recently published Higher Education Instructional Change... read on →

Dr. Walker and Colleagues Publish Article

  • August 4, 2014

Dr. Jay K. Walker, assistant professor of economics, Dr. Nathan D. Martin, and Dr. Andrew Hussey published Greek Organization Membership and Collegiate Outcomes at an Elite, Private University in the July 2014 issue of Research in Higher Education.  read on →

Steve Braddock, Adriano Gatto, and Terri Filips Vaughan Receive Positive Play Review

  • July 28, 2014

Steve Braddock, director of theatre; Adriano Gatto, artist in residence; and Terri Filips Vaughan, associate professor of theatre, received a positive review for their work in "The Comedy Of Errors" at Shakespeare in Delaware Park. Read the review.  read on →

Dr. St. Hilaire and Colleague Publish Article

  • July 23, 2014

Dr. Robert St. Hilaire, assistant professor of religious studies, and Jennifer L. Jones from Oracle Charter School published Concept Learning in the Undergraduate Classroom: A Case Study in Religious Studies in the July 2014 issue of International Journal of Instruction.  read on →

Melissa Langridge Named NU's Outstanding Employee of the Quarter

  • July 22, 2014

Congratulations to Melissa Langridge, coordinator of user education in the Library, for being named Niagara University's Outstanding Employee of the Quarter! Read the press release.  read on →

Dr. Butera and Students Publish Article

  • July 21, 2014

Dr. Peter Butera, professor of psychology, and NU students Shannon Clough and Alexandria Bungo published Cyclic Estradiol Treatment Modulates the Orexigenic effects of Ghrelin in Ovariectomized Rats in the September 2014 issue of Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behavior.   read on →

Dr. Walker and Colleague Publish Article

  • July 7, 2014

Dr. Jay K. Walker, assistant professor of economics, and Dr. P. Wesley Routon from Georgia Gwinnett College recently published "Student-Athletes? The Impact of Intercollegiate Sports Participation on Academic Outcomes" in Eastern Economic Journal. Here is the abstract:  "As of 2011, there were over... read on →

Employers Rank Information Literacy Near the Top of Skills Needed in Job Candidates

  • July 2, 2014

According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), employers value candidates who have the “ability to obtain and process information.” See a summary of the survey on NACE’s website. How can the Library help? We provided 205 information... read on →

Samantha Gust to Serve on Regional Committee

  • June 30, 2014

Samantha Gust, head of acquisitions in the Library, has been appointed to a one-year term on the Western New York Library Resources Council's Board of Trustees Nominating Committee.  read on →

Sharon Green Publishes Piece in The Buffalo News

  • June 24, 2014

Sharon Green, instructional services coordinator in the Office of Academic Support, published Summer Teaching Has Many Rewards in the June 24, 2014 edition of The Buffalo News.  read on →