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 memorable experience celebrating and uniting our campus community.
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
Weekend Schedule At-A-Glance
| Friday, September 27, 2024 | ||||
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| Event | Time | Who Should Attend | Location | Description |
| Check-in | 3- 6 p.m. | All | Old Main | Check-in to receive your lanyard and other Griff Weekend goodies. Located in Old Main. |
| Canisius Center for Analytics and Data Ecosystems Alumni Reception | 5-7 p.m. | Alumni & Current Students | Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center- 2nd Floor | CCADE alumni and current students are welcome to network with their peers at this reception. |
| Wehle School of Business Alumni Association Reception | 5-7 p.m. | Alumni & Families | Grupp Fireside Lounge | Join alumni and current students of the Wehle School of Business for a reception. The Dr. Bernard L. Martin Award and the Father Fleming Award will be presented. |
| Black Alumni Panel Discussion | 5-7 p.m. | Alumni & Current Students | Science Hall Classroom | Join us for a panel discussion and mentoring with current students. More details to be shared. |
| United Student Association Reunion | 5-7 p.m. | Alumni & Current Students | Regis Room | Connect with fellow alumni and current students for a reunion and networking of the United Student Association (formerly Undergraduate Student Association). Drinks and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided. |
| Class of 1974 50th Reunion Reception | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Class of 1974 | Stranzcek Commons in Science Hall | Join your classmates of 1974 for a reception in the Stranzcek Commons located in Science Hall. An open bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres will be provided. The party continues off campus following the reception at Parkside Meadow. |
| Sports Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony | 6-9 p.m. | Alumni and Friends of Inductees | Montante Cultural Center | The induction of the 59th class of the Canisius University's Sports Hall of Fame. This event is invite only. Please contact the Office of Alumni Engagement for questions. |
| Saturday, September 28, 2024 | ||||
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| Event | Time | Who Should Attend | Location | Description |
| Check-in | 8- 10 a.m. | All | Old Main | Check-in to receive your lanyard and other Griff Weekend goodies. Located in Old Main. |
| Coffee & Conversation with President Steve K. Stoute | 10-11:30 a.m. | All | Montante Cultural Center | Join Dennis Strigl '74, HON '11 as he hosts President Steve K. Stoute for a one- on- one chat. Coffee and light breakfast provided. |
| Admissions Info Session & Tour for Prospective Students | 10-11:30 a.m. | All | Science Hall | Future Griffs are encouraged to attend. Learn about what Canisius University has to offer and tour the campus. Please visit canisius.edu/admissions for more information! |
| Athletics Tailgate | 11-2 p.m. | All | KAC Parking Lot | Get ready to cheer on the Griffs! Brought to you by C-block, the official cheering section of Canisius University. |
| Campus Tours for Alumni | 11:30-1 p.m. | Alumni | Montante Cultural Center | 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. |
| Women of Canisius Reception | 11:30-1 p.m. | Alumni | Loyola Hall | Following Coffee & Conversation with President Steve K. Stoute, join the Women of Canisius for a light lunch and networking in Loyola Hall. Sponsored by the Women's Leadership Council. |
| Canisius Women's Volleyball vs. Siena | 12-3 p.m. | All | KAC | Cheer on the Women's Volleyball team against Siena! |
| Canisius Women's Soccer vs. Rider | 1- 3:30 p.m. | All | Demske Sports Complex | Cheer on the Women's Soccer team against Rider! |
| Pre-Medical Center and Physician Assistant Studies Program Reception | 2:30- 4 p.m. | Pre-Med & PA program Alumni & Current students | Lower Level of Science Hall | Are you a medical or other health professional alumni or a current premed and prehealth student? The Canisius Physician Studies Program and the Dr. George E. Schreiner ’43 Pre-Medical Center will host a reception. We hope alumni will enjoy reconnecting with each other and meeting our current students. Come see the PA program clinical learning space and resources, and enjoy some refreshments. We will have some fun hands-on healthcare activities for the kids and kid-friendly food. |
| ALANA Reunion | 3- 4 p.m. | ALANA Alumni & Current Students | Lower level of the Richard E. Winter Student Center '42 - WC-300 | Connect with fellow ALANA alumni for networking and hear updates on the center. The reunion will take place in the ALANA center. |
| Fall Fest | 4-7:30 p.m. | All | Bart Mitchell Quad | Join us for carnival games, food trucks, and more! |
| Blue & Gold Bash (formerly Tent Party) | 7-10 p.m. | Alumni | Economou Dining Hall | Reunite and party like you used to at the Blue and Gold Bash. Dance the night away with Doubleshot and frontman Chuck Fetterman '94. Beer, wine, and appetizers are provided. This event is for alumni and guests only. |
| John Cassidy Comedy Balloon Performance | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | All | Montante Cultural Center | John Cassidy is a professional comedian, magician, and balloon artist who holds several Guinness World Records® for balloon sculpting speed. Join him for an evening of laughs and amazement in the Montante Cultural Center. |
| Sunday, September 29, 2024 | ||||
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| Event | Time | Who Should Attend | Location | Description |
| Mass | 9:30-10:30 a.m. | All | Christ the King Chapel | Join us for Sunday service in the Christ the King chapel. All are welcome! |
| Brunch Buffet | 10:30-12 p.m. | All | Economou Dining Hall | Brunch will be served in the Dining Hall. |
| Canisius Women's Volleyball vs. Marist | 12 p.m. | All | KAC | Cheer on the Griffs for one final game of the weekend in the KAC. |
| Dedication of the LTC James E. McNicholas '68, MSED '97 ROTC Center | 12:30-1:30 p.m. | ROTC Alumni & Friends | Health Science Building | ROTC Alumni and friends are welcome to attend the dedication ceremony for the LTC James E. McNicholas '68, MSED '97 ROTC Center. The ROTC center is located on the lower level of the Health Science Building. |
Accommodations
Stay closer to Canisius for less during your visit. The Embassy Suites on Delaware Ave is offering a discounted rate to Canisius University Griff Weekend attendees for $189 room rate and $15 valet per car. This rate includes breakfast in the morning from 7-10 A.M.
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Dining Options
Enjoy a variety of dining options on campus. Hours of operation to be announced.
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.
Looking to get involved?
Help spread the word and make your reunion a success by joining your class committee. Sign up now!
Questions? Please reach out to the Office of Alumni Engagement at @email, or call 716-888-2700.
Who's Attending
2020-2024
2010-2019
2000-2009
1990-1999
1980-1989
1970-1979
1960-1969
1950-1959
