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

by | 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.

Drawing from real-life stories and over 200 interviews with 120 people, this interactive 90-minute webinar will explore how one’s identity, relationships, and life structure shape a fulfilling retirement beyond the basics of finances and health.

Whether you’re approaching retirement or supporting someone who is, you’ll gain practical insights for navigating this major life transition with clarity and confidence.

Deadline for Alumni Owned Businesses Holiday Campaign is Nov. 30

by | Nov 20, 2025 | Staff

In the spirit of the holidays, we are excited to share that we launched an Alumni Owned Business Holiday Campaign on social media channels. This initiative is designed to spotlight and support businesses owned by Canisius alumni during this festive season. It’s also to help our office keep our CRM data as up to date as possible.

To participate in this campaign, we’ve asked alumni to complete a form with their updated personal information, alumni owned business information, and of course consent for promotion. The form must be completed by Sunday, November 30, at 11:59 p.m. Our promotional social media post will be shared on Monday, December 1, 2025.

If you are interested in participating, please submit your information with this form: Canisius University Alumni Owned Businesses Campaign – Fill out form

Question can be directed to the Office of Alumni & Consistent Engagement.

Dec. 6: Alumni and Friends Holiday Party

by | Nov 18, 2025 | Staff

Let’s celebrate the holidays with fellow Canisius University alumni in Buffalo! Join us for a holiday celebration with your Canisius community. All are welcome to join us!
Canisius University’s Alumni & Friends Holiday Party
Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Room 120 – Located in the Draft Room
79 Perry Street | Buffalo, NY 14203

$25 per person.
Ticket includes one drink ticket and light hors d’oeuvres.

After the party, join us for the First Ever Teddy Bear Toss – Canisius University Men’s Hockey vs RIT at the LECOM Harborcenter. Puck drops at 7 p.m.

Alumni: Purchase your tickets here for the First Ever Teddy Bear Toss! During the season of giving, this hockey game will benefit the Oishei/Golisano Children’s Hospital. All teddy bears/stuffed animals will be donated to Children’s Hospital.

The holiday season is all about giving back. To do our part, we are partnering with Petey’s Pantry. Please bring items to donate for Petey’s Pantry to the Christmas party!

Click here to learn more about Petey’s Pantry initiative. As a free, on-campus resource, the pantry ensures that no Griffin has to choose between their education and their well-being. Rooted in our Jesuit value of cura personalis (care for the whole person), Petey’s Pantry provides compassionate, confidential support for every student.

Submitted by Alexis Arth Snopkowski, Assistant Director of Alumni & Constituent Engagement, The Office of Advancement