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Experts from across the country and the globe will gather at Canisius College to discuss "Ecotourism: A Partnership with Nature?"

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Frank Riga, PhD, emeritus professor of English, Canisius College, is a expert on the origins of Santa Claus. The excerpt below is from his many writings on the subject.

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For many the holidays are a time of stress, loneliness and anxiety. E. Christine Moll, PhD, offers ways to practice "safe stress" during the holiday season.

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For centuries, dogs have been described as man’s best friend. This bond may be linked to your dog's behavior, according to a study by Christy L. Hoffman, PhD, assistant professor of animal behavior, ecology and conservation at Canisius College.

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Research by Jennifer E. Beebe, PhD, finds the key to stop bullying is anti-bullying education in the school curriculum. Says Dr. Beebe, "Teaching students empathy is as important as teaching them science."

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Karl Kozlowksi, PhD, is pioneering a treatment program for patients who suffer from post-concussion syndrome. His research shows that gradual exercise, rather than rest alone, actually helps to restore the balance of the brain’s auto-regulation mechanism, which controls the blood pressure and supply to the brain.

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For many the holidays are a time of stress, loneliness, anxiety and dysfunction. E. Christine Moll, PhD, offers ways to practice "safe stress" during the holiday season.

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Researcher tests the theory that packaged chemotherapeutics inside microscopic nano-vehicles could go straight to the source of diseased tissue without damaging healthy tissue and without causing the side effects of chemotherapy.

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Institute for Autism Research summerMax Program is Highly Effective for Children with High-Functioning Autism Spectrum Disorders (HFASDs).

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Santa Expert, Professor Emeritus of English at Canisius College Dr. Frank Riga, shares the wonderful story of the origins of Santa.

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While many associate the holidays with Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” and its theme of gaining and sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, says the opening lines from “A Tale of Two Cities” may have even more relevance: It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It was the season of light; it was the season of darkness... Moll offers ways to practice "Safe Stress" during the holiday season.

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Could President Mitt Romney and Vice President Joe Biden serve in the White House together? Canisius Political Science Professors ponder an electoral vote tie.

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Sports management expert Shawn O’Rourke, PhD, says NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and NHLPA Executive Director Donald Fehr need time to develop trust before serious progress will be made in the National Hockey League (NHL) collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.

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While many enjoyed a mild winter and an early spring with record-breaking temperatures, the warm weather also prompted many bugs to show up earlier than usual. The question is, will bug populations be larger this summer?

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On the 50th anniversary of Engel v. Vitale, expert address the battle over prayer in public schools, and sets his account of the decision in the larger historical and political context, citing battles over a wide range of religious activities in public schools throughout American history.

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National and international experts including zoo directors, animal behavior experts, conservationists and world-renowned zoo architecture visionaries, gathered at Canisius College to discuss the future of zoos.

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Frank Riga, PhD, professor emeritus of English at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, has conducted extensive research into the origins of Santa Claus, including investigating how Santa's look has evolved over the years into the big jolly man in the red suit that we know and love.

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Expert co-directs Project Daytime to study the daytime television industry and the survival of the soap opera.

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Expert addresses the battle over school prayer in public schools and the landmark US Supreme Court case, Engel vs. Vitale.

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Leisure experts say "play" is as important to a patient's health as keeping cholesterol levels in check and getting regular exercise. Research shows leisure plays a pivotalrole in maintaining a healthy, well-balanced life.

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While many associate the holidays with Charles Dickens' “A Christmas Carol” and its theme of gaining and sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, says the opening lines from “A Tale of Two Cities” may have even more relevance: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness... It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. Moll, professor of counseling at Canisius College and a mental health counselor, offers ways to practice safe stress during the holidays!

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What would have happened if Hitler had chosen to use the deadly nerve gas Tabun, that he alone possessed, to oppose the D-Day landings? What the little known chemist, Otto Ambros, told Adolph Hitler at their fateful 1943 meeting, saved countless lives, shortened history’s most horrific war and may have prevented a tragic D-Day defeat.

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A unique treatment program at Canisius College offers hope to children with high-functioning autism spectrum disorders. Randomized clinical trial finds innovative, multi-component social development program is effective in improving social performance.

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Canisius College and Roswell Park Cancer Institute (RPCI) announce the launch of “Check Yo Nutz,” the first comprehensive testicular cancer awareness campaign on a Western New York college campus. The campaign promotes testicular self-examination for men ages 15 - 40, through clear, informative, accurate, relatable and humorous messages.

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Canisius College announces the creation of the Institute for Autism Research to continue leading-edge research on autism spectrum disorders at the college.

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While many associate the holidays with Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and its theme of sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, notes that the holidays can also be a time of stress, loneliness and anxiety. Says Moll, the opening lines from a "A Tale of Two Cities" may have even more relevance: It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness...It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair. Moll offers ways to practice "Safe Stress" during the holiday season.

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As an ailing Fidel Castro resigns as Cuba's president after nearly a half-century in power, questions arise as to what his resignation will mean for the Communist country. Born in Cuba, Rene De La Pedraja, PhD, is a professor of history at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and has done extensive research on Cuba and Fidel Castro. Dr. De La Pedraja offers some insights regarding the situation.

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Laughter truly is the best medicine. Research results show that humor helps medical professionals cope with difficult jobs; aging adults report greater life satisfaction through the use of humor; and humor in the workplace and classroom makes communication more effective.

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Frank Riga, PhD, professor emeritus of English at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, has conducted extensive research into the origins of Santa Claus and other gift givers across different cultures, including La Befana of Italy, Pere Noel of France, and Baboushka of Russia.

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While many associate the holidays with Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and its theme of sharing the holiday spirit, E. Christine Moll, PhD, notes that the holidays can also be a time of stress, loneliness and anxiety. Says Moll, the opening lines from "A Tale of Two Cities" may have even more relevance: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times. It was the season of light, it was the season of darkness...

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This summer marks the 45th anniversary of the landmark U.S. Supreme Court case, Engel v. Vitale, the first court case that addressed the constitutionality of prayer in public schools. Expert's research focuses on the Battle Over School Prayer and Engel v. Vitale in newly published book.

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School violence expert has conducted research involving a long-term national study of the behavior and patterns in the lives of 15 school shooters involved in 13 incidences of targeted school violence in American schools from 1996 to 2005.

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Two critically important energy problems face us at this early point in the 21st Century, and our best approach to dealing with each of them is likely to involve technology that resembles a lawn mower much more than it does an oil well.

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Leisure experts say "play" is as important to a person's health as keeping cholesterol levels in check and getting regular exercise. Research shows leisure plays a pivotal role in maintaining a healthy, well-balanced life.

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Research results indicate that children with Asperger's Disorder, who participated in the Connections Research and Treatment Program, showed significant improvement in social skills based on parent and staff reports. In addition, many of the parents reported a significant improvement in adaptability and reduction in unusual behavior for their children.

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Steve Forbes, editor in chief of Forbes magazine and president and CEO of its publisher, Forbes Inc., will address the Canisius College Class of 2006 during graduate ceremonies on Wednesday, May 17. Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick, Archbishop of Washington D.C., will deliver the commencement address during Canisius' undergraduate ceremonies on Saturday, May 20, 2006.

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Killer whales, which lure gulls by setting traps, are now among the animal species known to demonstrate "cultural learning," a phenomenon in which animals of the same species learn from other members of their group.

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If the 2008 presidential election were held today, Republican Rudy Giuliani would beat Democrat Hillary Clinton according to a nationwide poll. Of the 455 respondents who volunteered an answer regarding the 2008 match-up, Giuliani received 54 percent of the vote to Clinton's 38 percent.

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Dr. Frank Riga, professor of English at Canisius College, has done extensive research on the origins of Santa Claus and other gift givers across different cultures, including LaBefona of Italy, Pere Noel of France, and Baboushka of Russia.