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VOL. 15 NO. 1 January 2012

All Alumni Invited to Join in Alumni Weekend 2012 Fun!
Return to alma mater June 1 and June 2 for Alumni Weekend 2012.


 
 
Alumni Quad Party!

Saturday, June 2, 2012
All alumni are invited to a day of activities ending with what many alumni call "the party of the year".

Individual Class Gatherings
Friday, June 1, 2012
Class years ending in '2 and '7 are invited to attend. Renew friendships, visit campus, and strengthen ties with the college.

Join your Class Reunion
Planning Committee

Let your former classmates know
you plan to attend

Check out photos and video
from Alumni Weekend 2011

Contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-201-4952 for more information.

2012 Sports Hall of Fame Inductees Announced
Five alumni and one former sports team will be inducted into the Canisius College Sports Hall of Fame during ceremonies on Sunday, January 29.

The Class of 2012 Sports Inductees are:
  • Brian P. Hennessy ’97
    Baseball
  • Glen Gast ’97, MS ’04
    Golf
  • Kevin C. Rozo ’99, MS ’04
    Lacrosse
  • Jennifer L. Silata ’98
    Softball and Soccer
  • James J. Foley ’51, MS ’60
    Men's Cross Country and Track
  • The 1982-1983
    Women’s Basketball Team
    The third team to be inducted into the Sports Hall of Fame, joining the 1955-56 Men’s Basketball team, inducted in 2007 and the 1948 Football Team, inducted in 2009.
To be eligible for induction, a student-athlete must have completed his/her eligibility 10 years prior to induction, be a graduate of the college, been acclaimed as one of the outstanding undergraduate athletes in the history of the school, and since graduation, lived a life that continues to reflect favorably on the college. To view past recipients, click here.


President Hurley Discusses the Impact Science Hall Will Have on Campus

When Science Hall opens next summer, it will help Canisius better attract and serve those students seeking the values and rigor of a Catholic, Jesuit education. Watch as President John J. Hurley discusses how the investment of Science Hall represents our commitment to quality and academic excellence.



Learn more about Science Hall and track the progress of this exciting project at www.canisius.edu/sciencehall.

Call for Nominations
Nominations for the following 2012-2013 awards, inductions and commendations are now being accepted by the Canisius College Alumni Association:

2012 Distinguished Alumni Awards
Recognizes Canisius alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers
Nomination deadline – March 13, 2012
 
2013 Sports Hall of Fame
Honors former outstanding varsity athletes who competed in intercollegiate athletics and those who have made outstanding contributions to Canisius athletics in a non-playing capacity
Nomination deadline – July 10, 2012
 
2013 DiGamma Honor Society Inductions
Recognizes alumni, faculty and administrators who have distinguished themselves by working for the advancement of the college 
Nomination deadline – August 14, 2012

For more information on nomination criteria or to nominate an individual, visit www.canisius.edu/alumni.


Join us for the 9th annual Alumni Ski Day on February 11!

Alumni and friends warm up at the Cabana Bar during Alumni Ski Day 2009. Alumni brave the cold during Alumni Ski Day 2011.

Alumni Ski Day 2012 is being held Saturday, February 11, 2012 at Holiday Valley Ski Resort in Ellicottville, NY. Join us for this fun-filled day which includes skiing and a winter BBQ of hamburgers, hotdogs, beer, wine and soda! For more information, contact the Alumni Office at 1-800-201-4952 or register online.


Upcoming Alumni Programming
Visit our upcoming events page often for event updates. For more information or to register, call the Alumni Office at 716-888-2700 or visit www.canisius.edu/alumni.


Annual Report of Donors
The 2010-2011 annual report of donors is now available at canisius.edu/magazine Canisius concluded its fiscal year with $9,002,793 in voluntary support from loyal alumni, friends, corporations and foundations, in addition to $2,800,690 from private, state and federal grants. The college’s success would not be possible without those who continue to make Canisius a philanthropic priority. On behalf of Canisius College and most especially the students, who benefit directly from this support, THANK YOU!


Upcoming Women's Business Center (WBC) Programming

Wednesday, February 1
Annual "Sister Mixer" Winter Networking Event
This event is free and open to all people in business. Guests will have the opportunity to meet fellow WBC program participants, make new contacts, market their businesses, and interact with WBC staff and board members. Light refreshments will be served. No reservations are required. The informal event will be held from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. at the Burchfield Penney Art Center, located at 1300 Elmwood Avenue in Buffalo.

Thursday, February 16
Social Media Business Summit
Register for the first social media biz summit of this magnitude in Buffalo! The Summit will be held at the Fairfield Inn & Suites on Genesee Street in Buffalo. This event is for business professionals who want to understand and learn how to effectively use social media to grow their business. Space for this event is limited so register early! The registration deadline is February 14. The WBC is extending a special rate of $125 to all alumni. Group rates are also avaliable.

Please contact the Canisius College Women's Business Center at 716-888-8280 or visit canisius.edu/wbc for more information.


Center for Professional Development Introduces
Executive Leadership Series
The Canisius College Center for Professional Development is introducing an Executive Leadership Series with courses tailored for every level of leader.  Courses will be offered at the Center for Professional Development, 300 Corporate Parkway, Amherst.

The Executive Leadership Series will equip early professionals, intermediate leaders, senior management and executives to meet today’s most pressing leadership challenges.  Topics addressed will include:  organizations having to do more with less, short term results taking precedence over developing high performing individuals and teams, and companies needing to retain and develop top contributors.  Courses will emphasize real world applications at every level, and instructors will offer guidance in applying what has been learned.

Courses will be taught by a variety of instructors, including Canisius faculty members and business professionals.  Registration is now open for the next series of courses taking place March 6, 13, 20 and 27.  For a complete description of each course level, dates and times or to register, contact the Center for Professional Development at 716-888-8490 or visit the website at canisius.edu/cpd.


Upcoming ArtsCanisius Events
Canisius College presents the following ArtsCanisius events, which are free (unless noted otherwise) and open to the public:
Thursday, February 2 – Art history lecture “Counterviolence and the Shooting Works of Niki de Saint-Phalle” featuring Beth Hinderliter, PhD will be held at 2:30 p.m. in Regis Room in the Winter Student Center.

Sunday, February 5 - Meet-the-Faculty Composer’s Concert featuring Bob Accurso, Michael Colquhoun, Roland E. Martin and Persis Vehar, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.

Tuesday, February 14 - Canisius and the BPO Connection, Informally ~ Formal Chamber Recital featuring percussionists Mark Hodges and Dinesh Joseph, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center.
*General admission is $15 and $7 for students.

The ArtsCanisius series at Canisius College presents concerts by professional musicians, including members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Canisius faculty, art shows and lectures by professional artists, as well as student recitals. For more information, contact the Fine Arts Department at 716-888-2536 or visit canisius.edu/artscanisius.