Community Engagement

Community Engagement

Men's Basketball Visits Special Olympics Costa Rica - August 17, 2017 - Full Story
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA - As part of its tour of Costa Rica, the Niagara University men's basketball team held a clinic for the Olimpiadas Especial (Special Olympics) San Jose chapter Tuesday afternoon.

Have A Little Faith In Me - October 25, 2015 - Full Story
Meet Fallon Lapp-a seven-year old dinosaur enthusiast who loves to ride his bicycle and cheer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. At first glance, Fallon looks like any other young boy, but still, there is one critical difference between Fallon and his fellow comrades.

Members Of Women's Swimming & Diving Team Donate To Locks Of Love - Feb. 9, 2015 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Nine members of the women's swimming and diving team took part in donating their hair for the Locks of Love organization this past weekend.

Niagara Baseball Gives Back - Oct. 22, 2014 - Full Story
Though they may be busy student-athletes, the Niagara University baseball team still finds way to continue the program's tradition of giving back to the community taking part in a pair of events earlier this fall.

Men's Hoops Visits The Children's Hospital of Buffalo - Apr. 30, 2014 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Members of the Niagara men's basketball program took time from offseason workouts and preparing for finals by visiting the Women & Children's Hospital of Buffalo on April 24 and 29.

Women's Lacrosse Raises Money for Breast Cancer Research - Apr. 28, 2014 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara women's lacrosse team raised $2500 for breast cancer research during its recent "Pink Out" contest on Apr. 2 against Detroit Mercy. All proceeds will be donated to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, an organization that has grown into the largest source of nonprofit funds committed to the fight against breast cancer in the world.

NU Baseball Hits the Ice for Charity - Dec. 10, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV, N.Y. - When a baseball team wants to raise money for a special cause, the natural idea is for the players to dress in costumes and take to the ice for an intra-squad charity hockey game.

Niagara Brings Thanksgiving Meals to Other's Tables - Dec. 9, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara University community had much to be thankful for and, with the holiday season in full swing, the Purple Eagle student-athletes, coaches and staff took a moment out of their busy schedules to give back to the those less fortunate by participating in Thankful Thanksgiving.

Men's and Women's Tennis Pitches in at Local Soup Kitchen - Nov. 29, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - For the fifth consecutive year, the men's and women's tennis teams took time out of their busy schedules last Saturday to volunteer at the St. George's Church in Niagara Falls, N.Y.

Swimming & Diving Helps at Maple Ave. School - Nov. 29, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - Members of the Niagara swimming and diving programs volunteered their time and energy at Maple Avenue Elementary School's Family Fun Night on Friday, Nov. 22.

Softball Hosts Third Annual SLAMphoma to Benefit NU Student - April 18, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara softball team will host the third annual "SLAMphoma" event on Sunday, April 21 at Niagara Softball Field following the team's conference doubleheader against Manhattan at Noon. The annual event raises funds for a local community member who has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

Niagara Women's Soccer Shoots to "Kick Out Cancer" - April 18, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Come support the Niagara women's soccer team and the fight against cancer on Friday, April 26 at 7 p.m. at Niagara Field as the Purple Eagles take on the Niagara hockey team in their "Kick out Cancer" game.

Women's Basketball Takes Part In Special Olympics At NU - April 18, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara women's basketball team took part in this year's Special Olympics that were held in Scafiddi Gym at the Kiernan Center on Saturday.

NU Student-Athletes Volunteer with Special Olympics - April 11, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara women's lacrosse team took time out of their schedule and away from the field this past weekend to lend the community a helping hand.

Hockey Visits Roswell - Feb. 4, 2013 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Members of the No. 17 Niagara hockey team visited the Roswell Park Cancer Institute last Wednesday to deliver toys donated by Purple Eagle fans.

Baseball Holds Annual Charity Hockey Game - Jan. 23, 2013 - Full Article
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Purple Eagles baseball team held its 11^th annual charity hockey game at Dwyer Arena on Tuesday, Dec. 4 to raise money for the Chachko family.

Clothing Drive Hosted by the NU Tennis Teams - Dec. 18, 2012 - Full Story
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara men's and women's tennis programs did its part this winter to bring warmth and comfort to those in need within the local community by sponsoring a cold-weather clothing drive.

Women's Lacrosse Giving Back to the Community - Dec. 17, 2011 - Full Article
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - Besides preparing for the upcoming season, the Niagara University women's lacrosse team has been busy sharing their knowledge of lacrosse and offering a hand to the local community during the past month.

Men's & Women's Tennis Led Local Community Help - Nov. 5, 2011 - Full Article
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - For the fourth consecutive year, the men's and women's tennis teams took time out of their schedules to bring holiday cheer early to those less fortunate.

Post-Game Skate - Oct. 28, 2011
Here is an email we recieved from a proud grandparent after the post-game skate after the Men's Hockey game versus Colgate.:

"I would like to take the time to tell you that we had a great time at the hockey game Friday night against Colgate. I also want you to know that #3 Jason Beattie was so caring and nice to my grandson. Dylan is 8 and it was the first time on skates. He was scared to death and started to cry. I couldn't get to him but your player Beattie saw how terrified Dylan was. He helped Dylan to skate and even took the time to tighten up his skates so he could stand better. Dylan can't wait to go to school to show everyone a picture of his new friend. Thank you #3 and thank you for such an exciting game. We will be back!!! Good Luck!

Yours truly,
Gail Richey"

Swimming & Diving Teaches Children To Swim - April 12, 2011 - Full Article

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The Niagara men's and women's swimming & diving teams recently invited children from Maple Avenue Elementary School to the Niagara pool to teach them how to swim, gearing them up for the Niagara Falls Elementary School Swim Meet.

Niagara Athletics Gives Back To The Community - Dec. 24, 2010 - Full Article

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - During the Fall semester, Niagara Student-Athletes spent plenty of time giving back to the local community in which they reside, putting in over 1,200 hours of good deeds to Western New York communities.

Men's Hockey Teams Up With The JDRF - Oct. 4, 2010 - Full Article

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - In an effort to raise awareness of Juvenile Diabetes, the Niagara men's hockey team will team up with the Western New York Chapter of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation for the second consecutive year.

Volleyball & Baseball Take Part In Light The Night Walk - Oct. 1, 2010 - Full Article
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Niagara women's volleyball team and the Niagara baseball team both recently took time out of their grueling schedules to participate in the 2010 Light The Night Walk at Delaware Park, which benefits the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Elementary School Children Visit Niagara - July 8, 2010 - Full Article
NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - The children attending the 2010 Primary Enhancement Program at Niagara University were treated to a special day, as the children got to spend some time with Monte, along with some members of the men's basketball team.

Women's Hockey Skates With A Purpose - March 26, 2010 - Full Article

A part of the Vincentian Mission is to develop leaders who will make a difference in their local communities while striving for both excellence and humility. The women's hockey team is doing its part in fulfilling the mission with participation in several community service activities this season, in particular with Skating Athletics Bold At Heart (SABAH).

Women's Hockey, Local Community Help To Pink Dwyer Arena - Dec. 7, 2009 - Full Article

NIAGARA UNIV., N.Y. - On Nov. 14, the Niagara women's hockey team played the Robert Morris Colonials in the annual College Hockey America (CHA) "Skate for the Cure" game. "Skate for the Cure" is a community service program dedicated to help raise awareness and funds to battle breast cancer.

Swimming & Diving At Maple Ave. School - Nov. 6, 2009 - Full Article
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - Members of the Niagara swimming and diving programs took time out of their busy schedules to help out at Family Fun Night at Maple Avenue Elementary School on Nov. 6.

Basketball At The Boys & Girls Club - Nov. 4, 2009 - Full Article
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. - On Wednesday, Nov. 4, players from both the men's and women's basketball teams visited the local Boys' and Girls' Club of Niagara Falls, N.Y.

WNY Girls In Sports Day - Oct. 24, 2009 - Full Article
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Members of the Niagara University women's lacrosse and women's golf teams took time out of their schedules to participate in the Western New York Girls In Sports Day program on Oct. 24, which was hosted by the Buffalo Bills.