30 Years of Impact. A Future of Possibility.
Celebrating 30 Years of Higher Education Leadership & Administration at Canisius University
For 30 years, the higher education graduate program at Canisius University (HELA/HESA/CSPA) has prepared professionals to lead, serve, and make a difference across higher education. Now, it is time to celebrate the impact of those 30 years and look ahead to what is possible for the next generation of higher education leaders.
Join us on Friday, October 2, 2026, for the HELA 30th Anniversary Symposium & Celebration, a day dedicated to learning, reconnecting, and celebrating the impact of our students, faculty and alumni.
Symposium & Celebration Tentative Schedule
Friday, October 2, 2026
Science Hall
| 8:30 a.m. | Check-in with Continental Breakfast |
| 9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Kick-Off |
| 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Educational Session #1 |
| 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. | Break |
| 11:00 - 12:00 p.m. | Educational Session #2 |
| 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch Break Visit Golisano Center for Student Success and Bookstore |
| 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. | Educational Session #3 Presentation of Outstanding Alumni Award and photo at the Griffin |
| 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. | Anniversary and Alumni Celebration Event (Resurgence Brewery) |
Hotel Information
If you are traveling from out of town, you will find a number of hotel options, some of which may give discounts for guests visiting Canisius. The Wyndham Garden Hotel has a specific discount for Canisius University Alumni.