AnneMarie Haumesser, EdD, Appointed VP for Advancement

by browkaa | Dec 11, 2025 | Staff

Canisius University announces the appointment of AnneMarie Haumesser, EdD, as vice president for advancement, effective January 2026.  Haumesser currently serves as assistant vice president for advancement at Canisius.  In this role, she has expanded alumni engagement, strengthened donor relations and contributed to the university’s strategic fundraising initiatives.  Haumesser succeeds Dianna Civello, who has served the institution with distinction since 2003 and will transition to the role of executive director of presidential advancement, returning to her work as a frontline fundraiser.  

Haumesser joined Canisius University’s advancement team in 2023, after holding leadership roles at D’Youville University and Nardin Academy, where she grew community partnerships, cultivated donor support and guided institutional advancement priorities.  She began her career at the University of Rochester, first in Fraternity and Sorority Affairs and later as assistant director of alumni engagement – a role that underscored the impact alumni have in strengthening the life of the institution that shaped them.  

Haumesser holds a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from SUNY Oneonta, and master’s and doctoral degrees in higher education administration from the Warner School of Education at the University of Rochester.  She is a long-time member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) of WNY and was most recently recognized by the organization as its 2025 Rising Star Fundraising Professional, which recognizes young professionals who have made significant contributions to the field of fundraising.  

Haumesser follows Dianna Civello, who has provided transformational leadership to Canisius University’s advancement division for more than two decades.  

Since arriving at Canisius in 2003, she co-founded the Medical Advisory Board, a 50-plus member group that supports pre-medical and pre-health students throughout their time at Canisius, and the Women of Canisius Leadership Council, which engages alumnae, students and friends of the university through personal and professional development and leadership support.  Civello was also a key contributor to the Legacy of Leadership Campaign, which concluded with $95.5 million raised and marked the largest campaign in the university’s history.  

Civello’s leadership has strengthened alumni engagement, elevated fundraising strategy and built partnerships that enhance the student experience, support faculty excellence and position Canisius for long-term sustainability.  

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Submitted by: University Communications

Sociology Course Spotlights Challenges Faced by Diverse Social Identities

by Makayla Cole | Dec 11, 2025 | Staff

In Dr. Ertorer’s Identity, Power, & Society course, sociology and honors students collaborated on a project designed to raise awareness about the issues and challenges faced by various social identities. Throughout the semester, students explored how structural inequalities, social expectations, and cultural narratives shape peoples lived experiences.

Working in small groups, students researched several key topics, including racial microaggressions, the experiences of immigrants, the mental health pressures faced by student-athletes, and women’s reproductive rights. Each group analyzed research, case studies, and personal narratives to better understand the realities behind these issues.

Students took action to raise awareness within our campus community by tabling, collecting petitions, interviewing students, and creating educational videos, pamphlets, and presentations across campus. The project offered students a meaningful way to connect classroom learning with real social issues, encouraging them to think critically and consider the role they can play in promoting awareness and understanding within their own communities.

Feb. 3: “Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You” presented by Dr. Teresa Amabile ’72

by Alexis Snopkowski | Dec 11, 2025 | Staff

Join Dr. Teresa Amabile ’72 of Harvard Business School and the Women of Canisius for a thoughtful conversation on the life-changing journey of retirement, based on her book  Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You.

Retiring: Creating a Life That Works for You
When: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 12:00-1:30 p.m. EST

This event is virtual. A webinar link will be shared with all attendees a week prior to the event.

This event is complimentary for all Women of Canisius alumnae. Register for this webinar with the link here.

New Accounts Payable Payment Processing in 2026

by Emeri Krawczyk | Dec 11, 2025 | Staff

Beginning January 1, 2026, the Controller’s Office will process Accounts Payable payments once per week, on Thursdays. This includes paper checks and ach payments.

To ensure your check request is included in the Thursday process, all approvals must be completed and required documentation sent to the Controller’s office by the end of business on the preceding Wednesday.

If you have any questions, please contact the Controller’s Office.

Thank you for your cooperation.
Submitted by the Controller’s Office