by Emeri Krawczyk | Nov 7, 2025 | Staff
Are you a first-generation student, faculty or staff? We want to hear from you!
In preparation for our upcoming First-Generation Celebration, we are gathering stories and reflections from our first-generation students, faculty and staff.
If you identify as a first-generation member of our community, we invite you to share your voice by completing the short survey linked below. Your experiences and perspectives will help us highlight and celebrate the strength, resilience and accomplishments of first-generation individuals across our campus.
👉TAKE THE SURVEY HERE
Thank you for helping us honor and uplift the first-generation experience.

by Emeri Krawczyk | Nov 7, 2025 | Staff
Every year Student Life hosts the annual Thanksgiving Sit-Down, an event where the faculty/staff volunteer their time to serve our students a Thanksgiving dinner.
We are seeking volunteer servers for this year’s dinner on Thursday, Nov. 20, from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the dining hall.
To sign-up for a shift please CLICK HERE.
Any questions please contact Jason Francey, franceyj@canisius.edu
by Emeri Krawczyk | Nov 7, 2025 | Staff
Learn how Ryan Weiss MS ’23 transformed his passion for baseball into a career with top industry leaders Marucci and Victus Sports.
Through Canisius University’s Sport Product Development master’s program, he gained hands-on experience and the connections needed to break into the field. His journey shows how the right program can turn a love for the game into a profession.
Click HERE to read the story.
by Emeri Krawczyk | Nov 7, 2025 | Staff
Experience the talent and energy of Canisius student musicians this season. From lively jazz to inspiring orchestral and choral works, our students take the stage to showcase their artistry and hard work. Explore the schedule below and join us for an evening of live music:
Friday, November 21 – Jazz Ensemble
Directed by Russell Scarbrough
7:30 PM | Montante Cultural Center
Sunday, November 23 – Chamber Orchestra
Directed by Ansgarius Aylward
7:30 PM | Montante Cultural Center
Monday, December 1 – Chorale
Directed by Bradley Wingert
7:30 PM | Montante Cultural Center
Mark your calendar and support our student performers as they bring their passion for music to the Canisius stage.
All dates, times, artists and programs are subject to change.
Submitted by University Communications
by Emeri Krawczyk | Nov 7, 2025 | Staff
Rest and recharge!
Take a mindful break and move with us in Upper Palisano!
Next session:
Thursday, Nov. 13
Each session is led by Dr. Robinson and run from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Flow through seated and standing poses designed to help you unwind, reset, and refocus.
Please bring your own mat (a limited number will be available on site).
Sponsored by Sociology, Environmental Studies and USA Sustainability Committee