Our next big opportunity to shape the Class of 2029 is Saturday at Accepted Students Day, and the momentum is building! We currently have 136 students registered and counting, and of those, 65 have already deposited. Accepted Student Day is a pivotal moment for students still deciding if Canisius is their future home, and your engagement can make all the difference.
This event is more than just a visit — it’s their chance to envision themselves here, feel the energy of our campus, and connect with the people who will shape their college experience. Their interactions with you in sessions, at lunch, or in casual conversations play a crucial part in their decision to enroll.
Applications and deposits update
Freshman applications are at 3,739, up by about 140. Transfer applications are at 276, which is up about 50. Additionally, we are up in readmit applications. Out of our applications, we are at 214 freshman deposits (up 40), 19 transfer deposits, and 3 readmit deposits, brining us to a total of 236 deposits towards our fall 2025 goal!
We are incredibly grateful for your time, enthusiasm, and commitment to making this day an unforgettable experience for our future Griffs. Thank you for bringing your passion into the day. It truly is an all-hands-on-deck effort, and we couldn’t do it without you.
Let’s make this a day that seals the deal!
Submitted by: Sarah Calzonetti, Director of Undergraduate Admissions, Admissions
Vice President for Academic Affairs Bridget Niland, PhD, spoke with The Buffalo News for a March 26 story about the growing trend of adult learners returning to college to complete their degrees. Niland highlighted how institutions like Canisius are increasing support for students who have some college credits but no degree, offering targeted scholarships, flexible class options, and personalized academic advising to help them succeed. Read the story on The Buffalo News.
Join the Canisius Adult Lifelong Learners Institute at their Spring 2025 Book Club. This semester we are looking at David Gibbins’ A History of the World in Twelve Shipwrecks. Gibbins, an experienced scuba diver and archaeologist, creates “a narrative of human history told through the archaeological discoveries of twelve shipwrecks across time.” Bring your lunch and join the conversation. No prior reading of the book is required. No prior knowledge of the subject is required. We will meet in the Library Rm. 103 at 1:00 PM.
Submitted by: Kristina Laun, Book Club Hostess, CALLI
Please join ArtsCanisius as we celebrate the work of Helen Beckley-Forest. Six works by this local artist will be on view in the Peter A. and Mary Lou Vogt Gallery in the Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ Library beginning Wednesday, March 26. We will also host a reception outside the gallery from 2-3 p.m. Friday, March 28, and everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served, and the artist will be there to discuss her work.
Beckley-Forest noted, “This selection of abstracted landscapes explores the interiority of nature and self; I pursue the concentration of energy present in the natural world while creating a space safe from the anxieties of current events: eco-anxieties, pandemics, wars, etc. The forms in each piece are drawn from the familiarities of nature, yet are painted with a selection of soft, fantastical colors, whisking the viewer into a different realm. My work investigates the differences between painting on stretched vs. unstretched canvas and how that reveals or limits the expanse of a landscape. Like the processes of nature, my work is slow and patient. I take my time laying down each stitch and brushstroke, allowing the materials to guide me into a world of mindfulness and discovery. By peering into these small windows, I offer others a time and place to reflect, meditate and take a mental break.”
The exhibit will run from March 28 until May 30. For additional information, please contact Yvonne Widenor, Director of ArtsCanisius, at widenory@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA, Director, ArtsCanisius
TIAA Financial Consultant Ed Haspett will be on campus again for one-on-one sessions on Thursday, April 3, in the Student Center Conference Room 205, and still has open spots. This is a great opportunity for employees to discuss their TIAA 403(b) retirement plans and receive personalized financial guidance.
