Every year, Niagara County Community College hosts a Film & Animation Fest. The event, which takes place on NCCC’s Sanborne, NY campus, attracts filmmakers, animators and video producers from the Western New York area and beyond. The day-long event includes an international film competition, screenings of all finalist films, exhibits, demonstrations, vendor displays, music; movie trivia,…
read morePrivate, co-educational Catholic institution reflects on five decades of transformative leadership, while preparing for exciting new opportunities in College’s future BUFFALO, NY – After 50 years of ongoing service to Villa Maria College and its thousands of students, faculty, and alumni, Sister Marcella Marie Garus has announced her upcoming retirement, effective June 2018. A Buffalo…
read moreVilla Maria College’s contribution to the international “Feed My Starving Children” meal project, in its seventh year this April, inspires students, staff and families to take creative approaches to teamwork and raising money — selling painting lessons, homemade Sicilian rice balls and even forgoing birthday presents. The campus tradition involves months of preparation and fundraising…
read moreThe 2018 WNY American Advertising Awards show took place on Friday, February 23. The “Greatast ADDYs Ever” were held at Kleinhans Music Hall. According to the American Advertising Federation, the American Advertising Awards is the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition; its mission is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of…
read moreVilla Maria College’s Photography program is now accepting submission for its 24th Annual High School Juried Photography Exhibition. Students from any grade level are encouraged to submit up to five pieces of mounted or framed work. Last year’s call for entries resulted in a terrific response. The exhibition was well received; over $4400 in prizes…
read moreThe WNY Advising Conference is taking place today in Niagara Falls, and two member of the Villa Community are involved in the day’s presentations. Agnieszka (Agnes) Zak-Moskal, Ed.D, director of student success, is serving as a panelist for the ‘Qualitative Analysis of Student Perceptions’ Discussion. This discussion focuses on what advisers can do to bridge the…
read moreThe fourth annual JazzBuffalo Poll results are in, and Villa’s faculty and alumni were named as winners in several categories. According to JazzBuffalo, the poll is a casting of ballots by readers of JazzBuffalo, audiences, fans, musicians, and supporters of jazz. The poll is not a “best of” from a critic point of view. Rather, it…
read moreThe 2018 CEPA Members’ Exhibition opened on Friday, January 26th, and several members of the Villa community have work featured in this year’s show. According to its website, the Exhibition features the photography and photo-related work of some of Western New York’s most talented artists. The following students, alumni and faculty have work featured in…
read moreOn Saturday, March 24, 2018, Villa Maria College is hosting its Spring Open House. Spring Open House provides students and their families with the opportunity to learn more about Villa’s 18 academic programs, including business, health science, and liberal arts. Attendees can explore campus, and speak with admissions and financial aid counselors. The event begins…
read moreCreative Spaces: The Western New York Artist Studio Project hit stores this week, and it was written by Villa’s adjunct professor Richard Christian. Inspired by a coffee table book spotted in New Orleans, Creative Spaces showcases the studios of 15 Western New York artists. The photos, which were taken by local photographer Steve Siegel, are…
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