There are many programs offered at Canisius College that deal with social justice concerns. Most of the programs are open to students, faculty, staff and administration. Below is a list of the programs available and a brief description of these programs. For more information please contact J. Joseph Van Volkenburg in the Office of Campus Ministry. This is a trip to Appalachia that provides a week long service opportunity in one of the poorest regions of the United States.
Time is spent on home repair or doing odd jobs on a farm.
The trip is scheduled for the spring break in the spring semester. This is a week in November that offers opportunities for the college community to raise awareness and funds for relief efforts. For more information about the Food Drive, look under Special Interests on our home page. Pax Christi Peace Group Pax brings in speakers and sponsors events that focus on peace and social justice issues. Peace Week, which begins the first Sunday in October, is one event that Pax sponsors.