Canisius University Alumni NYC Chapter - NY Liberty Game
Thursday, August 21 | 7:00 p.m. | Barclays Center | $35 per person
620 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Tickets are located in Section 221, and mobile tickets will be released on August 18. Families and friends are welcome to join!
Limited tickets are available so please make sure to register beforehand.
Before the game, join us at 5:30 p.m. at the Modelo Bar space to connect with other Canisius alumni! The bar is located on the lower-level main concourse between sections 6-7.
Attendees are responsible for their own food and drink purchases before and during the game.
Canisius University recognizes alumni who have distinguished themselves in their careers through the Distinguished Alumni Award program. Since 1975, more than 220 Canisius alumni have received this recognition.
We cordially invite you to join us for the Distinguished Alumni and Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony & Dinner will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, in the Montante Cultural Center.
Distinguished Alumni & Emerging Leader Awards Ceremony & Dinner
Friday, September 26, 2025 | 6 p.m.
Montante Cultural Center, Canisius University, 2001 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14208
Tickets are $100 each, which includes salad, plated dual entree dinner, dessert, and an open bar. Family, friends, and colleagues of honorees are welcome to attend.
Established this year, the Emerging Leader award recognizes an alumna/us who is 40 years of age or younger and has demonstrated exceptional achievement early in their career.
Sponsorships are available! If you or your company is interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Lauren Orlowski, Director of Alumni and Constituent Engagement at @email
Griff Weekend: September 26 - September 28, 2025
Canisius University is bringing back Griff Weekend from September 26-28, 2025. All alumni, families, students, faculty, staff, and future Griffs of Canisius are welcome to attend!
Graduates of class years ending in 0's and 5's will also be celebrating their class reunions. That means you, too, Class of 2025!
Register for Griff Weekend by clicking the button below!
The Weekend Highlights at a Glance:
Friday, September 26
Check in to receive your Griff Weekend goodies and schedule!
Special reunion celebrations for the class of 1975, 2000, and 2015
Distinguished Alumni & Emerging Leader Award Presentation and Dinner
Nothing says "Go Griffs!" like kicking off the weekend with a sports game! Cheet on the women's volleyball team as they take on Iona at home.
Saturday, September 27
Coffee & Conversation with President Steve K. Stoute
Campus Tours for Alumni
Fall Fest for all!
Blue & Gold Bash (formerly Tent Party)
Department and Affinity receptions are scattered throughout the whole weekend!
Sunday, September 28
Mass & Brunch
This weekend is jam-packed with so many great events! To view the full Griff Weekend schedule, click here!
Not able to attend any upcoming events? Support Canisius and our students with a gift to the Canisius Fund – the area of greatest need – or the area of campus that means the most to you.