Canisius University hosted a special early graduation ceremony on Tuesday, May 13, for seven senior members of the rowing team who will miss their official commencement ceremonies to compete in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) Championships.
The intimate ceremony took place at 3:00 p.m. in the Montante Cultural Center and honored both the academic achievements and athletic commitments of these dedicated student-athletes. Canisius President Steve Stoute conferred degrees upon the seven seniors: Hannah Kenefick, Morgan Marsallo, Cecelia Reiser, Macey Schneider, Kaleigh Schwab, Brooke Urmson and Skylar Vles. Vice President for Academic Affairs Bridget Niland, JD, PhD, served as master of ceremonies, and Chaplain for Mission and Ministry Rev. Fred Betti, SJ, delivered the invocation.
The senior rowers will compete in the MAAC Championships in Cherry Hill, NJ, from May 16-18, preventing them from attending Canisius University’s official graduation ceremony on May 17. Click here to read more.
Everyone’s favorite employee E-letter will soon switch to its summer schedule.
Beginning the week of May 26, The Dome will publish once a week, on Wednesdays. This schedule will continue until the first week of classes for the fall 2025 semester. At that time, The Dome will return to its regularly publishing schedule of Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The deadline for summer submissions is 2:00 p.m. on the Tuesday prior.
Business First interviewed Aimee Larson for a May 9 story about how physician assistants are gaining more autonomy in the field, as state lawmakers have eliminated some administrative barriers to their practice. The director and chair of PA Studies explained that applications to the Canisius program have tripled since its first year, from 140 to 400. “People going into the health professions realize that the autonomy for PAs is growing, so there’s a lot you can do in this field,” said Larson. “They see the capacity to do a lot for patients without the time and financial burden of medical school, which is seven or eight years.” Click here to read the full story.
President Steve Stoute invites faculty and staff to attend a special State of the University Address on 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 allows everyone to fully focus on end-of-year academic priorities and celebrations and ensures 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.
In a world where cyber-attacks continue to increase in both frequency and sophistication, the region’s digital defenders are preparing to fight back. Cyber security professionals, enthusiasts and students will converge at Canisius University on Saturday, June 7 for BSides Buffalo, a cybersecurity and information technology conference. The event takes place at Science Hall, located at the corner of Main and Jefferson streets, and runs from 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. The conference is expected to draw upwards of 200 participants.
Established in 2009, BSides is a national non-profit organization dedicated to advancing information security knowledge through events, conferences and seminars around the world. Each event is unique and organized based on the interests and skills of the local community but all foster collaboration, education and innovation in cybersecurity at a time when digital threats continue to evolve and impact organizations of all sizes.
Highlights of the BSides Buffalo conference include:
Specialized presentation tracks: Industry experts will deliver talks across a variety of security topics, including “Hacking is Art,” a track that explores the creative intersection between technology and artistic expression, and “Introsec,” a track that introduces newcomers and novices to the fundamentals of cybersecurity.
Hands-on learning: Amateurs can take their first steps in hardware hacking by learning how to solder electronic circuits.
Capture the flag competition: Advanced cyber sleuths can put their skills to the test in a friendly hacking competition, in which participants race to solve various security-related challenges that range from reverse engineering to web application security, cryptography and network security to forensics.
