Canisius faculty and students are back to classes today – the first day of the 2015 – 2016 academic year. The Office of Student Life, along with some other spirited Canisius community members, welcomed new and returning students at the annual Griffin Welcome Walk outside of Old Main in the Koessler Plaza.
The freshman class of 2019 is comprised of more than 600 new students, many of whom moved into their respective residence halls on Thursday, August 27.
The Griffin Welcome Rally was held Thursday, August 27 in the Koessler Athletic Center as Canisius and prominent alumni welcomed new students to the college.
Upcoming Events
Be sure to check out some of the many “welcome back” activities going on during the first few weeks of classes.
Zipline – get involved or just watch! Ziplining and human foosball will be going on in the Bart Mitchell Quad from 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. today!
Thursday, September 3
Mass of the Holy Spirit – The Mass, which celebrates the start of the school year, will begin at 4:00 p.m. at the Montante Cultural Center. Faculty will process in full academic regalia from Old Main at 3:45 p.m.
A dinner, “Buffalove Buffet,” featuring favorite local dishes, will follow Mass starting at 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. along with a bonfire in the Bart Mitchell Quad from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Friday, September 4
Drive-in Movie – “Pitch Perfect 2” will be screened outside in the Bart Mitchell Quad starting at 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, September 9
President’s Convocation – Come hear President John J. Hurley discuss the state of Canisius, as well as his vision for the future of the college, in the Montante Cultural Center at 2:30 p.m. There will be refreshments following President Hurley’s talk.
Student Services Center
Student Accounts, Financial Aid and the Registrar offices are now housed under the Student Services Center, located on the main floor of Bagen Hall. The center allows for the streamlining of many services for students.
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