As our institution transitions into a new season, we’d like to take a moment to come together as a community and honor the journeys ahead for some of our valued colleagues. Join us for a casual gathering to celebrate those who will be leaving Canisius at the end of this academic year into their next adventures—whether that’s rest, exploration, or new pursuits.
Date: Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 pm.
Location: Grupp Fireside Lounge
Light refreshments will be served.
This is a chance for all of us—whether continuing or departing—to celebrate our shared time and the bonds that remain. The event will be framed as a general celebration, without naming individuals unless they let us know they would like to be acknowledged. If you were one of our colleagues who opted for the VSP and are comfortable being recognized—whether by name, a toast, or another gesture—please email Maggie Burkard @ burkardm@canisius.edu. And if you’d prefer to attend quietly or not attend at all, we completely understand and support your wishes.
President Steve Stoute invites faculty and staff to attend a special State of the University Address today, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in Regis.
While the State of the University Address is traditionally held at the start of each academic year, this special session proved necessary to share important institutional updates with faculty and staff in a timely manner. Scheduling it for May 21 allowed everyone to fully focus on end-of-year academic priorities and celebrations and ensure these important institutional matters receive the attention they deserve.
During the State of the University Address, President Stoute will provide updates on:
Recommendations from the Institutional Sustainability Task Force
Strategic guidance from our operational review consultants, Kennedy & Company
Strategic priorities for the upcoming fiscal year
Additional university updates and initiatives
A brief question-and-answer session will follow the address.
Everyone’s attendance and engagement are essential as the university continues on its path to a strong and sustainable future together. Click here to add the State of the University Address to your calendar.
The Institutional Sustainability Report has been posted to the portal for your review in advance. We look forward to seeing you there!
Submitted by: Denise Flannery, Executive Associate, Office of the President
The 2025–2026 Academic Catalog is scheduled to go live in early July. To meet this timeline, we are asking that all catalog page and program curriculum edits be completed by Wednesday, June 25. To support you in this process, I will be offering virtual review sessions and have provided helpful guides on the Academic Affairs Courseleaf Wiki. The virtual review sessions will cover the Courseleaf modules for the catalog (CAT), courses (CIM for Courses), and program requirements (CIM for Programs). You can access these modules through the MyCanisius portal by navigating to Academic Services > Courseleaf. This training is recommended for any current or future chairs/program directors, faculty members who intend to develop new courses, faculty members who oversee minors or other curricula, administrative associates to academic departments, or anyone designated as a page owner. The attached spreadsheet will help you see all pages you are able to edit within the catalog.
If you have any questions or require additional assistance with any edits or updates, please reach out to Amy Beiter at beiter5@canisius.edu or 716-888-2311
Submitted by: Amy Beiter, curriculum and student support project associate, Student Records and Financial Services
The Buffalo News featured a photo gallery from Canisius University’s 2025 commencement ceremonies for the College of Arts & Sciences in its May 18 edition. Click here to view the images.
