Webcast of Canisius College 142nd Undergraduate Ceremony
Saturday, May 17, 2008; 11 am

Webcast Information

This year, we are able to provide a live webcast of the undergraduate ceremony at no charge to you. To access it, you must have RealPlayer (Version 11) software downloaded and operable on your home/office computer. Additional broadcast information and important tips for advance preparation follow below.

Live Webcast Details

The webcast will become available beginning at 10:45 am (EST) on Saturday, May 17, 2008. The ceremony will begin at 11:00 am (EST) and will end at approximately 1:30 pm (EST). In order to view the event, it is advisable that you have a broadband rather than dial-up connection (with dial-up, you will be able to receive only the audio portion).

Please note, during the live broadcast slight delays can be expected and can take up to 2 minutes for your stream/picture view to reconnect. If you notice the time elapsed has exceeded 2 minutes, try stopping your player, and then hitting the "Play" button again.

Webcast Help/Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best way to see this webcast?
This event is best viewed with high speed internet service (cable modem or DSL). Using dial-up services will result in lower quality video images or audio-only output.  A separate dial-up conenction stream will be available the day of the event.


What software do I need?
To access the live Commencement Webcast you must have RealPlayer (Version 11 preferred) software downloaded and installed on your home/office computer.

Where can I download the software? 
If you do not currently have RealPlayer (v.11) on your machine, you can download it free from the RealPlayer site.

We recommend testing your player in advance to make sure it is correct. To verify that your software is working properly, please go to the following test link:   rtsp://stream.buffalo.edu/broadcast/canisiustest.rm

The actual live links which will be used the day of the event will be posted prior to the ceremony at the Canisius Commencement website.


What if I don’t want to view the event as a webcast? Any other options?
In the event that the webcast is not a suitable option for you, we will be making DVD recordings of the ceremony available to those seniors who complete an exit interview during Graduation CheckOut. ONLY these seniors who fill out the on-line survey prior to graduation will be eligible to receive the DVD.


Who can I contact if I need further assistance?
The Canisius Help Desk is available to assist via Email at helpdesk@canisius.edu or phone at 716-888-2299.