The 29th annual Canisius Blue and Golf Golf Classic, presented by Bengal Machine, returns to Transit Valley Country Club on Aug. 10, 2026.
Registration is now open with multiple playing and sponsorship options, including corporate foursomes, tournament foursomes and space for individual golfers. Sponsorship opportunities include hole sponsorship (which includes a custom flag used on the day of the event), tee signs and segments of the tournament.
Registration at Transit Valley Country Club, the driving range and lunch will open at 10:30 a.m., with tee times set to start of No. 1 and No. 10 tees at 11:30 a.m. All golfers will receive dinner at the club following the completion of their round.
Employees of the university who are receiving a degree or who have a spouse or child receiving a degree are welcome to have a complimentary family photograph taken immediately following the commencement ceremony.
To request a photo, click hereand complete the online request form. Your request must be received by today, Monday, May 4. A confirmation email will be sent to you at a later date.
If you have any questions, contact the office of Event Services at Ext. 2180 or email commencement@canisius.edu.
As we approach the end of our 25-26 fiscal year, here is some important information from the Controller’s Office for the campus community to keep in mind:
Requisitions
All requisitions are to be submitted by the end of business day on Friday, May 15 to allow for sufficient approval and processing time. Related invoices should be submitted as soon as possible.
Visa/Center Suite
All VISA charges posted to the bank by 5/31/26 will be charged to the 25-26 budget.
Any charges that post AFTER 5/31/26 will be charged to the 26-27 budget.
Please note that it can take up to 1-7 business days for charges to post.
AP Checks
All invoices and check requests are to be submitted by end of day on Friday, May 22 to allow for sufficient approval and processing time. AP checks will be issued on Thursday, May 28.
Please contact Accounts Payable at 888-8525 with any questions.
Graduate Commencement Ceremonies, held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Commencement is Saturday, May 16, 2026, in the Koessler Athletic Center (KAC). Graduate and undergraduate degrees will be conferred at the following ceremonies:
Division of Business, Communications & Health Studies 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 clickHEREby Thursday, May 7, 2026.
More information on commencement week events can be found HERE.
A little rain couldn’t put a damper on Griff Fest 2026, held Friday, May 1.
The beloved tradition gives students a well-deserved ‘breather’ on the last day of spring classes before they settle down to study for final exams.
Students tested their luck at carnival games, competed for Canisius-themed giveaways and even ziplined across campus. Local flavor was also in full supply, with some of Buffalo’s most popular food trucks serving up their favorite fare.
Organized by the Student Programming Board, Griff Fest embodies campus life at Canisius: a balance of academic rigor with meaningful connections and memorable experiences outside the classroom. The spirited end-of-year send off marked 102 years this spring, evolving from its Quad Party origins.
