Canisius History and Fun Facts
Canisius College was founded -
1870
What is the day after Thanksgiving known for shopping?
Black Friday
What is the name of the federal financial aid form that all students must complete to apply for financial aid?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
This is the student-run newspaper at Canisius
The Griffin
This event kicks off the academic year where students gather in the quad at night
Welcome Back Bonfire
This space on campus has a great collection of classic literature as well as books about all aspects of Classical studies. What is the name of this building?
Andrew L. Bouwhuis Library
What do people often say before eating their Thanksgiving meal?
"Let's say Grace," or "Thank you for this food"
This scholarship automatically covers 100% of the cost of tuition after any government aid for up to four years of undergraduate education at Canisius for eligible accepted students from the Buffalo area.
Canisius Buffalo Promise Scholarship
This is a program where we allow commuter students an opportunity to live in college housing for roughly 40 days during each semester. At the end of the 40 days they have to make a choice of either becoming a permanent resident or moving home
Snowbound Program
This holiday tradition falls just after Thanksgiving break and gives the Canisius community an opportunity to come together for a delightful tree-lighting ceremony on the patio of Palisano Pavilion followed by a winter wonderland of games, crafts, Christmas cookies, hot chocolate, and pictures with Santa!
Christmas in the Quad
This mascot of Canisius University is a golden-colored, winged creature, a symbol of the college's Jesuit heritage.
Golden Griffin
Will accept Petey the Golden Griffin
This holiday figure is known for delivering presents to children on Christmas Eve
Santa Claus
This faculty member received accolades from the weekly magazine City and State, which named him among the 100 most influential faith leaders in New York State and was featured in CIO Views Magazine as one of the ten most visionary leaders transforming education. He was also named to Business First’s list of “Power 100 Business Leaders of Color” and its “Power 250” list of the most influential leaders in the region.
President Stoute
What are our freshman dorm names
Bosch and Frisch Hall
Held on the last day of classes during the spring semester, THIS is our final celebration of Griff spirit. The event features numerous Buffalo food favorites including Chiavetta’s chicken, Franco’s pizza and wings, Lloyd tacos, and more! Carnival games, “I Got It,” inflatables, live music, and giveaways make this a perfect capstone to the academic year.
Griff Fest
This program at Canisius College offers a rigorous graduate-level education in the fields of management, including an MBA and an MS in Strategic Management.
Canisius University: Graduate Business Program
In this holiday classic film, George Bailey learns the value of life with the help of his guardian angel
It's a Wonderful Life
This Canisius professor is a former Canadian ice hockey coach and player for the Canisius Golden Griffins. He is a 2x alum, served as the head coach for the team after graduating, and is now a professor in the physical education department
Clancy Seymour
90 +
This annual event is where faculty and staff serve Thanksgiving dinner to students in the Student Center Dining Hall
Thanksgiving Sit-Down Dinner
This person founded Canisius College
St. Peter Canisius
In this country, children celebrate Christmas by receiving gifts from "Sinterklaas"
The Netherlands
**Will accept: Belgium, Luxembourg, and some parts of Germany
These programs pay students for work performed in a job on campus. Eligibility is determined by information provided on a student’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
Student Employment/Federal Work-Study or the Canisius Griffin Employment Program.
This is a balance currency that can be used at any dining services location on campus, including retail locations and the Social House Dining Hall (All You Care to Eat Dining). Purchases made by this are sales tax free. This will carry over from the fall to spring semester. They expire on the last day of regularly scheduled exams in May. What is it?
Griff Bucks
This is an annual showcase for student research. It’s a chance for students to contribute to their chosen field. It is held in the spring semester to see various displays of student achievements.
Ignatian Scholarship Day