Canisius University is welcoming back Griff Weekend from September 25-27, 2026
All alumni, families, students, faculty, staff, and future Griffs of Canisius are welcome to attend!
Graduates of class years ending in 1's and 6's will also be celebrating their class reunions. That means you, too, Class of 2026!
Registration will be open soon!
Weekend Schedule At-A-Glance
| Friday, September 25, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Time | Who Should Attend | Location | Description |
| Wehle Business School Alumni Association Reception | 5-7 p.m. | Alumni, Families, Current Students, Faculty/Staff | Grupp Fireside Lounge | Join alumni and current students of the Wehle Business School for a reception. More details to be shared soon. |
| Desmond Law Society Reception | 5-8 p.m. | Alumni in the legal profession | Lippes Mathias, 50 Fountain Plaza | Join fellow Canisius alumni in the legal profession for the Desmond Law Society Reception, an opportunity to reconnect and engage with members of our legal alumni community. |
| Class of 1976 50th Reunion Dinner | 5:30 - 9 p.m. | Class of 1976 | Chester HON '01 and Diane Stranczek Commons in Science Hall | Join your classmates of 1976 for a celebration reunion in the Stranczek Commons located in Science Hall. An open bar and dinner, with a carving station will be served. |
| Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner | 6-9 p.m. | Alumni and Family & Friends of Inductees | Montante Cultural Center | This event is invite only. Please contact the Office of Alumni & Constituent Engagement for questions. |
| Movie in the Quad | 8 p.m. | Alumni, Families, Current Students, Faculty/Staff | Bart Mitchell Quad | Enjoy some snacks and a classic movie, on the big screen in the Quad! Movie starts at sunset! Movie to be announced soon. |
| Saturday, September 27, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Time | Who Should Attend | Location | Description |
| Check-in | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | All | Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center - 1st Floor | Check-in to receive your lanyard and other Griff Weekend goodies. |
| Coffee & Conversation with President Steve K. Stoute | TBD | Alumni, Families, Current Students, Faculty/Staff | Science Hall | |
| Campus Tours for Alumni | 11:30-1 p.m. | Alumni | TBD | Following Coffee and Conversations with President Stoute, reminisce and see how the campus has evolved on your student-led tour of campus. Alumni are encouraged to attend. |
| Fall Fest | 4-7:30 p.m. | Alumni, Families, Current Students, Faculty/Staff | Bart Mitchell Quad | Join us for carnival games, food trucks, and more! |
| Class of 2001 Night Out | TBD | Class of 2000 | TBD | Join classmates from 2001 for a night out for their 25th reunion event. Time and location will be shared by the committee soon! |
| Blue & Gold Bash (formerly Tent Party) | 7-10 p.m. | Alumni, Families, Current Students, Faculty/Staff | Dining Hall in the Student Center | Dance the night away at the Blue & Gold Bash! Enjoy live music, entertainment, and a photo booth! Food stations will be provided. More details will be shared soon! This celebration will be open to all guests and especially highlight all reunion years ending in 1 and 6. We can't wait to see you there! |
| Sunday, September 28, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | Time | Who Should Attend | Location | Description |
| Mass | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Alumni, Families, Current Students, Faculty/Staff | Christ the King Chapel | Join us for Sunday service in the Christ the King chapel. All are welcome! |
| Golden Plus Brunch | 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Class of 1976 graduates and beyond | Grupp Fireside Lounge | The Golden Plus Brunch celebrates Canisius alumni who have graduated 50 years ago or more. This group includes all post 50th-reunion alumni from the class of 1976 and earlier. |
Sponsorship Opportunities!
Sponsorships are available for Griff Weekend! If you or your company is interested in sponsoring this weekend, please contact Liz Benkovich at @email.
Accommodations
We are working on securing room blocks for the weekend!
However, alumni will receive a 20% discount to the two hotels below by mentioning their affiliation with Canisius University. Please note that booking is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fairfield Inn Buffalo Amherst/University: Marriott Find & Reserve - Choose Dates, Rooms & Rates
Comfort Inn Buffalo Airport: choicehotels.com/new-york/buffalo/comfort-inn-hotels/ny848/rates?hotel=NY848&pu=no&ratePlanCode=LCANIS
For other suggested hotels, please click here.
Dining Options
Enjoy a variety of dining options on campus. Locations and times will be shared soon!
Giving
For class years ending in 1's and 6's the weekend will be extra special as you celebrate your milestone reunions, including the class of 1975 for your 50th!
As part of your reunion celebration, we're asking alumni to participate in making a class gift to the university.
Who's Attending
Below you'll find a list of alumni who are attending Griff Weekend!
2020-2026
2010-2019
2000-2009
1990-1999
1980-1989
1970-1979
1960-1969
1950-1959
