Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:35 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School students recently competed in The New York State National History Bee, Western Region, held at Nichols High School. The event is an academic competition for qualified candidates from area high schools.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 11:35 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School was proud to celebrate the induction of 12 students into the National Honor Society on Wednesday, Feb. 8, with a candlelight ceremony held in the Bishop Duffy Alumni Gymnasium.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 09:35 am
The University at Buffalo will celebrate faculty inventors and innovative companies that reside in the UB Technology Incubator during the university's annual Inventors and Entrepreneurs Reception on March 1.
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Wed, Feb 29th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara University's College of Education will host an open house at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, for individuals considering its new doctoral program in leadership and policy. The event will take place on the fourth floor of St. Vincent's Hall, located on the Niagara University campus.
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Mon, Feb 27th 2012 06:05 pm
With the advent of the post-9/11 G.I. Bill and recent drawdown of forces deployed overseas, the number of veterans choosing to pursue degrees at Niagara University has more than doubled over the past two years.
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Sat, Feb 25th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter Music Department announced last week that a number of its student musicians were selected to perform with All-County honors ensembles.
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Sat, Feb 25th 2012 06:55 am
Lewiston-Porter High School instructional music teacher Kevin Duncan, speaking on behalf of Lew-Port students involved in the recent production of "Beauty and the Beast," extended his appreciation to the community for its support.
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 03:45 pm
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Fri, Feb 24th 2012 03:35 pm
Dressed for success with resumes in hand, Grand Island High School students traveled to the Holiday Inn Grand Island on Thursday, Feb. 16, for the annual Job Search Seminar coordinated by the business department at the high school.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 01:10 pm
From March 22 through April 1, Niagara University Theatre will present the delightful Shakespearean classic, "A Midsummer Night's Dream," directed by Doug Zschiegner, associate professor/associate director of NU Theatre. Young lovers, powerful spirits and a troupe of thespians all collide in a forest in this contemporary production of the most magical romantic comedy in the history of the English language.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 11:15 am
Lewiston's new Sea Scout troop will offer free sailing lessons to young adults (ages 14-20) on the tall ship "The Black Pearl." Those interested in getting more details about this program are invited to call Captain Amanda Alexander at 716-698-8399. Or, readers can attend an open house at the Red Brick Municipal Building, 145 N. Fourth St., at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 23.
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Wed, Feb 22nd 2012 07:00 am
Niagara Catholic Jr./Sr. High School will hold an open house from 6 until 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 29. All future seventh and eighth grade students, as well as those students entering or currently in grades nine through 12 who may be considering attending NC, are encouraged to attend and learn about the catholic education continuum and the many opportunities available to students.
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 03:10 pm
State University of New York Empire State College will hold public information sessions about its associate and bachelor's degree programs at its Niagara Frontier Center, Appletree Business Park, 2875 Union Road, Cheektowaga, on:
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Tue, Feb 21st 2012 07:00 am
The families of the Lewiston Dance Center announced formation of the Lewiston Dance Center Family Booster Club, or "LDC Family Booster Club," and are organizing their first fundraiser.
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Mon, Feb 20th 2012 04:10 pm
What constitutes art? And why do some people have such dramatic reactions when it comes to viewing and interpreting modern art?
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Mon, Feb 20th 2012 03:45 pm
Presti Karate Centers is now accepting registrations for its annual Kid's-Only Karate Tournament, to be held on Saturday, March 24, at Niagara Catholic High School, 520 66th St.
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Mon, Feb 20th 2012 12:10 pm
The Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy is immediately accepting applications for its next class of sworn recruits and pre-employment students.
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Mon, Feb 20th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara University will host its annual graduate school open house Saturday, March 17, on campus in the Glynn Atrium of Bisgrove Hall. The free event begins at 9:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be offered to all attendees.
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Mon, Feb 20th 2012 07:00 am
Get your megaphones ready as Cheer For the Cure, a U.S. Cheerleading final qualifying competition to benefit the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, springs into the Conference & Event Center Niagara Falls, Saturday, Feb. 25, through Sunday, Feb. 26.
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Sat, Feb 18th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter Builders Club has once again brought the school and community together in an effort to bring cheer to those at the Newfane Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.
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Sat, Feb 18th 2012 07:00 am
The Lewiston-Porter Intermediate Education Center will hold its sixth annual Save-A-Pet Art Gallery fundraiser, Friday, March 2, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school, located on the Lew-Port Creek Road campus.
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Sat, Feb 18th 2012 07:00 am
The Starpoint Central School District has announced that nominating petitions for persons interested in running for a seat on the Starpoint Central Board of Education are now available. The school board election will be held May 15.
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Sat, Feb 18th 2012 07:00 am
St. Peter's Holy Name Society was able to donate a total of $1,000 to the parish on Feb. 12, from its fundraising efforts selling snow cones, cold pop and bottled water during the Lewiston Art Festival.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2012 03:55 pm
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Fri, Feb 17th 2012 03:50 pm
Members of the Grand Island High School Interact Club had the heart to spend some of their Valentine's Day giving back to those less fortunate.
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Fri, Feb 17th 2012 09:00 am
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Thu, Feb 16th 2012 04:20 pm
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Thu, Feb 16th 2012 07:00 am
Colonial Village Elementary School's recent family reading night featured the Mike Randall & Friends "Reading is Magic!" show.
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Mon, Feb 13th 2012 07:00 am
The Niagara University Family Business Center hosted "Health Care Reform - Regulatory Timeline" as part of its monthly breakfast forum. The next breakfast meeting is set for 7:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 6.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Niagara County Sheriff James R. Voutour has announced that applications are now available for the third annual Thomas A. Beilein Scholarship award, intended for high school seniors residing in Niagara County who will seek a career in criminal justice/law enforcement.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Stella Niagara Education Park announces the following have been named to its high honor and honor rolls for the second quarter of the 2011-12 academic year.
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Sat, Feb 11th 2012 07:00 am
Rachel Novelli, director of the Lewiston/Grand Island Dance Centers has announced the following students as recipients of dance center scholarships.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:00 pm
Last spring, The Niagara Index paid homage to Niagara University's "20 Most Intriguing Students" with a glossy, full-color magazine highlighting their achievements.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 04:40 pm
On Feb. 8, the Lewiston Police Department in conjunction with the Lewiston-Porter School District conducted a random K-9 drug search at Lewiston-Porter Middle School.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 09:05 am
Niagara University has announced that Bill Newton, assistant director of campus activities, has been named Campus Event Planner of the Year by Power Performers Inc., a national speakers and entertainment bureau.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:35 am
Nominations are open for the 14th annual Andrew John Zuccari Memorial Scholarship award of $1,000 for a graduating senior in the Niagara-Wheatfield Central School District's Class of 2012.
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Fri, Feb 10th 2012 05:35 am
The Orleans/Niagara BOCES Niagara Academy Middle School students were assigned the book "The Misfits" by James Howe to read.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 10:30 am
Shawn P. Daly named dean of Niagara University's College of Business Administration
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:35 am
The New York State Higher Education Services Corporation is working with financial aid professionals and other volunteers across the state to inform and educate students and families about all of the financial aid opportunities available to help them pay for college and promote the completion of the most important tool in securing financial aid, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
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Thu, Feb 9th 2012 05:30 am
The Greater Niagara Ballet Company announces auditions for its spring production, "Peter and the Wolf," will take place Saturday, Feb. 25, at the Feder School of Classical Ballet, located within the Niagara Arts and Cultural Center, 1201 Pine Ave.
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