Griff Weekend - September 27-29, 2024
Canisius University is excited to announce our newly reimagined campus experience with something for everyone.
Griff Weekend will combine two favorite traditions – Family Weekend and Alumni Weekend/Reunion – into one amazing fun-filled experience on campus from September 27-29!
All alumni, families, students, faculty, staff, future Griffs, and friends of Canisius are welcome to attend!
Graduates of class years ending in 4's and 9's will also be celebrating their class reunions.
This year, three classes will be celebrating their milestone reunions:
- Class of 2014 - 10th reunion
- Class of 1999 - 25th reunion
- Class of 1974 - 50th reunion
Looking to get involved? Help spread the word and make your reunion a success by joining your class committee. Sign up now!
Full event schedule and registration will open in mid-June!
Questions? Please reach out to the Office of Alumni Engagement at @email, or call 716-888-2700.
Event Schedule At-A-Glance
*Events and times may be subject to change.
Friday, September 27, 2024 | ||
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Event | Time | Who Should Attend |
Check-in | 3- 6 p.m. | All |
Various Affinity Reunions & Department Open Houses | 4-7 p.m. | Alumni & Families |
Black Alumni Mentorship Panel | 4:30- 5:30 p.m. | Alumni, current & prospective students |
Class of 1974 50th Reunion Cocktail Reception | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1974 |
Sports Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony | 6-9 p.m. | Alumni and Friends of Inductees |
Bingo | 7-9 p.m. | All |
Saturday, September 28, 2024 | ||
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Event | Time | Who Should Attend |
Check-in | 8- 10 a.m. | All |
Athletic Game & Tailgate | 1-3 p.m. | All |
Fall Fest | 4-7:30 p.m. | All |
Various Affinity Reunions | 12-4 p.m. | Alumni |
Blue & Gold Bash (formerly Tent Party) | 7-10 p.m. | Alumni |
Late Night Comedian- John Cassidy | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | All |
Sunday, September 29, 2024 | ||
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Event | Time | Who Should Attend |
Mass | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | All |
Brunch | 10:30-12 p.m. | All |
Dedication of the LTC (Ret.) James E. McNicholas '68, MSED '97 ROTC Center | 12:30 p.m. -1:30 p.m. | ROTC Alumni & Friends |
Giving
For class years ending in 4's and 9's the weekend will be extra special as you celebrate your milestone reunions, including the class of 1974 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
2020-2024
2010-2019
2000-2009
1990-1999
1980-1989
1970-1979
1960-1969
1950-1959