As we approach the close of the semester and the holiday season, I want to take a moment to share an update on our undergraduate admissions efforts for the incoming freshman and transfer classes.
The excitement is building — we’ve already received 47 freshman deposits up over 17% compared to this time last year! To date, we are also up 110 in total freshman applications (2,400 total) and have received more than 80 transfer applications for fall 2025, with many more expected in the coming weeks.
The months ahead are filled with opportunities to engage with prospective and admitted students. Highlights include two Buffalo Promise Scholarship panel events, a combined alumni and admissions gathering in Tysons, Virginia, two fan tailgates for accepted students at men’s basketball and hockey games, and a variety of weekday and Saturday visit options.
After the holiday break, we’ll direct our efforts to yielding our class with targeted admitted student outreach efforts, inviting faculty to connect directly with students. Details on how to participate will be shared soon.
Thank you all for your dedication and hard work throughout this busy season. Wishing you a restful holiday season filled with joy and warmth!
Submitted by: Sarah Calzonetti, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Admissions
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The IRS has announced the new limits for 2025 employee retirement contributions.
For employees who are below age 50, the maximum contribution is increasing from $23,000 to $23,500. Employees who are over age 50 have the opportunity to contribute more based on the list below:
Age 50-59: an additional $7,500 for a total of $31,000
Age 60-63: an additional $11,250 for a total of $34,750
Age 64 or older: an additional $7,500 for a total of $31,000
To be eligible to contribute the additional amounts listed, the employee must turn age 50 or age 63 during the 2025 calendar year. These limits apply to the employee contribution only.
Any changes to contribution amounts must be made online and may be made at anytime during the year by following the attached information.
Submitted by: Dawn Rotterman, Benefits and HRIS Manager, Human Resources
Canisius University is committed to maintaining a workplace free from sexual harassment. The university is partnering with Puzzle HR through CollaborNation to provide state-mandated harassment prevention training. Every employer in New York is required to provide employees with this training on an annual basis.
You should have received an email from Puzzle HR (the initial email may be from “admin@collaboration.net” and may have a subject line stating “Daniel Villa Jones invited you to join them on CollaborNation”) requesting that you complete mandatory harassment training. The course titled “How to Combat Sexual Harassment in the Workplace” is the mandatory training that needs to be completed by Jan. 31, 2025. Human Resources was previously informed and shared that the email would state the training was assigned by Canisius University and apologizes for any confusion this may have caused.
If you did not yet receive an email for this training, please keep an eye out for it over the coming days and take the time to complete the training. The training should take approximately 30 minutes, and it is an important step in ensuring that we maintain a positive and inclusive work environment for everyone.
If you have any questions or experience any issues with the training, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Human Resources by emailing the HR mailbox at hr@canisius.edu.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter and for your ongoing commitment to upholding our values.
Submitted by: Bethany Voorhees, HR Coordinator, Human Resources
