Niagara University
Vincentian Mission Institute Cohort in Paris
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | June 17, 2018 | News | 0 Comments
Follow our institute adventures on Twitter with #NUVMI and keep us and our fellow cohort members from St. John’s and DePaul University.
Integrating the Vincentian Tradition
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | June 10, 2018 | Formation, Spirituality and Spiritual Practice | 0 Comments
Since 1856, Niagara University has been living the Vincentian tradition in upstate New York (USA). They continue to research and study this tradition.
Seeking Info: A Campus Chat
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | April 24, 2018 | Church, News | 0 Comments
The Catholic Bishop of Buffalo NY, Most Rev. Richard J. Malone met with Vincentian students from Niagara University for a “Campus Chat”. Topics included: gun violence, suffering, gluten-free hosts, and outreach to neighbors in need.
A Vincentian Point in Time
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | April 19, 2018 | Formation, Reflections | 0 Comments
The collection of this information is critical to effectively planning to address homelessness in Niagara Falls and Niagara County, The point in time count really provides a snapshot of how many people experience homelessness throughout the year.
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The Heart of University Life is a Project of Discovery
by John Freund, CM | Sep 27, 2018 | News
In his September 25 visit to Niagara University, Superior General Tomaž Mavrič, C.M., spoke powerfully of the heart of...
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Capacity College @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 23, 2018 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Capacity College was designed to be a series of “courses” covering several different topics that affect organizations daily.
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Niagara University Secures Home Depot Grant to Upgrade Niagara Falls Residences
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Sep 16, 2018 | News
Home Depot works with Niagara University and local schools, churches and nonprofit entities to help build better communities.
When I Serve Children and Youth #IamVincent
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Aug 10, 2016 | News
To serve children and youth has always been part of Vincentian history. Jacey Diez, a Niagara University senior studying TESOL and elementary education, has been chosen as the recipient of this year’s Our Lady of Victory Youth Service Award. Diez, of Lewiston, will be...
ReNu Niagara: Community Outreach @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Jun 30, 2016 | News, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Niagara University is taking community outreach to a high-impact level. Nancy Fischer of the Buffalo News writes in a wonderful story and interview about Niagara University's Thomas Lowe. Thomas Lowe the director of ReNU Niagara, has been recognized for the leadership...
Strengthening our Service #IamVincent @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 20, 2016 | Formation, News
Sometimes we need help in strengthening our service. Here's an example of how a Vincentian institution tries to take the best that the academic community has to offer in order to serve the poor better. Vincent was always after that. Do you want to say #IamVincent?...
Make someone else’s day a little better #IamVincent @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | May 6, 2016 | News
She's making someone's life a little better. Megan Rogers, a sophomore business major at Niagara University, has been named a 2016 Newman Civic Fellow for demonstrating outstanding leadership and civic engagement. Megan is among 218 students in the country to receive...
When I teach reading #IamVincent @Niagara University
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 22, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Kathleen McGrath loves a good book. As lead faculty member of the College of Education’s Family Literacy Center (FLC) at Niagara University, McGrath said she believes “Reading can very powerfully change the trajectory of a life.” Through her Niagara graduate school...
Partnering for Justice #IamVincent @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 15, 2016 | Justice and Peace, News, Systemic change
Take back the night! Hundreds of students attended an event held by Niagara University April 7 in conjunction with the Take Back the Night national movement, which aims to end sexual, relationship, and domestic violence in all forms. Partnering with local and national...
#IamVincent and I #TeachforAmerica @NiagaraUniv
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 8, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Emma Pullano, a Niagara University senior, has been accepted into the TeachForAmerica program. Teach For America is a national nonprofit working to expand educational opportunities for low-income students. Corps members commit to teach for two years in high-need urban...
Make a Difference! #IamVincent @NiagaraUniversity
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Apr 1, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
From Ana Davila, a junior Social Work major at Niagara University: When applying to college, I wanted service and Catholicism. Niagara University fit everything I desired, and I felt as if God was pushing me toward NU. Since being at Niagara, I have had many...
Offering Hope to Children Affected by HIV/AIDS #IamVincent @NiagaraUniversity
by Aidan R. Rooney, C.M. | Mar 11, 2016 | Formation, Reflections
Hope sometimes is in short supply. Vincentians give many things and struggle for many things. It’s worth the struggle. This article from Niagara University (text and photos) tells it all. It is 10 o'clock on a Monday night, and New Yorker David Loewenguth, Niagara...