Buffalo, NY – Canisius College President John J. Hurley is among twenty-eight leaders in higher education who have formed The Presidents’ Pledge Against Global Poverty, a new initiative to help end extreme poverty and focus attention on the positive impact of personal philanthropy.

The 28 charter members of the Pledge have signed a public commitment to contribute five percent or more of their personal income each year to organizations that fight the causes or effects of extreme poverty. At least half of the presidents’ contributions fund international projects; up to half may be designated for anti-poverty efforts in the U.S.

Tapestry Charter High School's Academic WorldQuest team competes this weekend at the 10th Annual Academic WorldQuest National Competition held at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Sponsored locally by the International Institute of Buffalo, the competition brought together 14 Western new York high school teams last fall in an academic game format that tests students' knowledge of international affairs. Tapestry's team won and is now moving on to the national finals.

The national Academic WorldQuest competition is attended by more than 225 of the nation's most promising students, along with their parents, teachers, and chaperons. The 3-hour competition is a unique opportunity for many students to visit the nation's capital for the first time. There is a weekend of substantive programming to enhance the experience.

This year marks the 10th Annual Academic WorldQuest, the flagship education program of the World Affairs Councils of America.