Annual ALANA Achievement Award
Submitted by: Dorcus Nzayisenga, Leadership Engagement Coordinator, ALANA Student Center, Multicultural Center
Volunteer for Commencement 2025!
Commencement is Saturday, May 17, 2025, in the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC). Graduate and Undergraduate degrees will be conferred at the following ceremonies:
- College of Arts & Sciences Degrees Conferred – 10:00 am
- School of Education and Wehle School of Business Degrees Conferred – 1:30 pm
This event marks the culmination of years of hard work, dedication, and the unwavering perseverance of our students, who are now filled with pride, hope, and the promise of a bright future. Each of us has played a role in their transformation, and we hope you’ll join us in celebrating this exciting milestone. Watching our graduates and their families come together is a powerful reminder of the purpose behind our efforts every day. To volunteer, please click HERE by Thursday, May 8, 2025. More information on commencement week events can be found HERE. Please do not hesitate to contact Maggie Burkard at burkardm@canisius.edu with additional questions or concerns.
We look forward to celebrating the Class of 2025!
Submitted by: Maggie Burkard, Academic Affairs
Save the Date – Fitzpatrick Lecture Series on Free Speech and the current state of free press in America
Submitted by: Academic Affairs
Celebrating Excellence: New Inductees Join the Delta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society
On April 1, the ALANA Student Center proudly inducted eleven remarkable students into the Delta Gamma Chapter of the Alpha Alpha Alpha Honor Society, the national honor society for first-generation college students. This inspiring event celebrated the inductees for their outstanding academic achievements, unwavering resilience, and commendable leadership service to our community.
Congratulations to these exceptional individuals for their dedication and contributions. We are honored to welcome them into the Tri-Alpha Honor Society and look forward to witnessing their continued success!
Submitted by: Dorcus Nzayisenga, Leadership Engagement Coordinator, ALANA Student Center, Multicultural Center
LEGO Makerspace Continues
Makerspace is thrilled to invite all builders and crafters to help us build the LEGO Disney Castle. LEGO has been a mainstay in Makerspace at Canisius, and we welcome students, faculty, and staff to join us Tuesday, April 15 from 12 to 3 pm on the main floor the Andrew L. Bouwhuis, SJ Library.
We also have Creator LEGO for those who want to build smaller things and space for those who want to bring other projects.
For more information about this and other Makerspace activities, please contact Tyler Kron-Piatek at kronpiat@canisius.edu or Yvonne Widenor at widenory@canisius.edu
Submitted by: Yvonne K. Widenor, Assistant Professor, Art History, MLLC, AVPAA, Director, ArtsCanisius
