Save the Date!
Canisius is heading to Florida! Save the date for our Florida receptions in Orlando, Tampa, Venice and Naples!
Canisius University Alumni & Friends Receptions
Orlando, FL | Sunday, February 22, 2026 from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
New York Beer Project; 9230 Miley Drive, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Join Dianna Civello, Executive Director of Presidential Advancement, and Anita Castellar '95, Alumni Board Member and CEO of FanGirl Consulting & Brand Management, at New York Beer Project in Orlando, FL. Hear all of the great updates about Canisius University and spend some time with local alumni. Food is included with your registration. Cash bar will be available for attendees!
Register here for Orlando, FL!
Tampa, FL | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 rom 5:30-7:30 p.m.
M.Bird; 1903 Market Street, Tampa, FL 33602
Join President Steve Stoute and the Advancement Team for an update on Canisius University in Tampa, FL! Mix and mingle with local alumni in the Tampa area. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is complimentary.
Venice, FL | Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Plantation Golf & Country Club; 500 Rockley Boulevard, Venice, FL 34293
Join President Steve Stoute and the Advancement Team for an update on Canisius University in Venice, FL! Mix and mingle with local alumni in the Venice area. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is complimentary.
Naples, FL | Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
Hyatt House Naples/5th Avenue; 1345 5th Avenue South Naples, FL 34102
Join President Steve Stoute and the Advancement Team for an update on Canisius University in Venice, FL! Mix and mingle with local alumni in the Naples area. Thanks to our generous sponsors, this event is complimentary.
New York City: Canisius Alumni & Accepted Students Reception
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6 pm
The Smith Midtown | NYC
The Smith Midtown
956 Second Avenue (at 51st Street), New York, NY 10022
$45 per person | Hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket of beer or wine are included with registration.
Register Here for the NYC Event!
Join us for an evening with fellow Canisius alumni, accepted students, and friends! We welcome alumni to join us and spend time at the event connecting and engaging with future Griffs.
Please RSVP by March 5.
Rochester: Canisius Alumni & Accepted Students Reception
Thursday, March 12, 2026 | 6 pm
Genesee Valley Club | Rochester
Genesee Valley Club
421 East Avenue, Rochester, NY
Hosted By Board of Trustee, Thomas G. Smith '71 and Louise Spinelli. This event is complimentary thanks to our generous hosts!
Join us for an evening with fellow Canisius alumni, accepted students, and friends! We welcome alumni to join us and spend time at the event connecting and engaging with future Griffs.
Please note that there are a limited number of spots available for alumni at this event. We hope you are able to join us!
Syracuse: Canisius Alumni & Accepted Students Reception
Thursday, March 19, 2026 | 6 pm
Bistro 1926 Lounge | Syracuse, NY
Bistro 1926 Lounge at Drumlins Country Club, 800 Nottingham Road, Syracuse, NY 13224
Your registration includes refreshments and one drink ticket.
Please note that there are a limited number of spots available for alumni at this event. We hope you are able to join us!
Blue & Gold Alumni Networking Event
Monday, April 13, 2026 | 6 p.m.
Canisius University - Science Hall; Chester HON '01 and Diane Stranczek Commons in Science Hall
1901 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14208
Free to attend specifically for Canisius alumni who were athletes when they were students. This is a two-hour event that encourages graduates of Canisius University who were student athletes during their time here to return to campus and network with junior and sophomore student-athletes.
Please note: This is not a recruiting event and no one will be bringing their resumes. The student-athletes will use this as an opportunity to improve their listening, speaking, and networking skills to get more comfortable talking to professionals about themselves.
The event will be hosted in the Chester HON '01 and Diane Stranczek Commons in Science Hall. Parking available in Science Hall lot.
Atlanta: Canisius Alumni & Accepted Students Reception
Thursday, April 16, 2026 | 6 pm
Culinary Dropout | Atlanta, GA
Culinary Dropout
1231 Ashford Crossing, Atlanta, GA 30346
$15 per person | Hors d'oeuvres and one drink ticket included with registration.
Join President Steve K. Stoute and Canisius alumni gathering in Atlanta, GA! Discounted Ticket price offered thanks to the generous support of Hon. Mary Grace Diehl '74.
Please RSVP by April 10.
Register Here for the Atlanta Event!
The Canisius University DiGamma Honors Society Dinner and Induction Ceremony
Friday, April 17, 2026, at the Buffalo Club
Tickets are now available!
$100 per person | $85 Young Alumni (2020-2025)
Please consider making a donation of $100 to sponsor a DiGamma Student Member.
Thank you for understanding that the DiGamma Honor Society Induction & Dinner is reserved exclusively for DiGamma members. Kindly make your reservation on or before April 10 using the DiGamma registration form.
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.