Alumni & Friends

Alumni & Friends

Alumni Programming

Exciting things are always happening at Canisius and at alumni programs around the country.  Join fellow graduates to cheer on the Griffs at a sporting event, or recognize distinguished alumni at the annual awards dinner. From reunions on campus to regional events across the country, there is something for everyone.

Alumni Weekend

May 31 - June 2, 2013

Highlights include:

  • Friday night tent party
  • Mini-classes and tours
  • 100 Years on Main Street presentation with President Hurley '78
  • Miletone class receptions
  • Mass and Family Picnic

Communication Studies/Journalism/Digital Media Arts/Video Institute Alumni Reunion

Join Barbara Irwin, PhD, and other faculty members from the department as they gather to celebrate post-Canisius accomplishments, and the exciting year everyone's had.

Friday, May 31, 2013

6:00 – 7:00 p.m. 
Tours of the department & facilities in Lyons Hall – come and see what’s new!  (TV Studio HD upgrades, Video Wall, etc.)

7:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Alumni Weekend Tent Party
Bart Mitchell Quad
$35 per person; $40 per person after May 24
Your ticket includes live music by The Soul Providers, a buffet dinner, open bar of beer, wine and soda, fried dough and more!

Learn more Alumni Weekend. Register online or call the alumni office at
888-2700 for more information. Please indicate that you are part of the COM reunion when registering. 

Sigma Phi Epsilon NY Lambda Chapter Alumni Reunion - Alumni v. Undergrads Kickball Game & Cookout

Saturday, June 1

2:00 - 6:00 pm.
Lyons Hall Lawn
Costs - $20 (subject to change)
RSVP by May 15

Reunion event is open to SigEp Canisius Alumni only. Anyone not affiliated with the fraternity who is interested should contact the SigEp NY Lambda AVC at NY.Lambda.AVC@gmail.com.

To register, or to learn more information contact SigEp NY Lambda AVC - NY.Lambda.AVC@gmail.com.

Class of 1953: 60th Reunion

Reception Dinner

May 18, 2013

Chester HON '01 and Diane Stranczek Commons, Science Hall
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost per person - $55

For more information and to make reservations please call the Office of Alumni Engagement at (716) 888-2700 or alumni@canisius.edu.

Class of 1958: 55th Reunion

Reception Dinner

May 18, 2013

Chester HON '01 and Diane Stranczek Commons, Science Hall
6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Cost per person - $55

For more information and to make reservations please call the Office of Alumni Engagement at (716) 888-2700 or alumni@canisius.edu.

Golden Plus Mass & Brunch

Sunday, May 19, 2013

10:30 a.m. Mass in Christ the King Chapel
Brunch immediately following in the Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center

Cost is $25 per person and includes breakfast buffet and refreshments

The 63rd Annual Little Three Golf Tournament

Monday, June 17, 2013

Westwood Country Club
772 North Forest Rd., Williamsville, NY 14221

For more information, contact:

Mark Kennedy '82 St. Bonavanture - msk10kennedy@gmail.com or
Howard Morgan '86 Niagara - hmorgan@niagara.edu

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