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A new chapter begins now
president’sperspective
And so it begins! On August 1, 2023, a new chapter in the 153-year history of this venerable institution began, and it is our first as Canisius University. We embark on this new academic year, brimming with renewed enthusiasm and purpose – and a reimagined brand identity. Yes, that includes a new logo; one that is a more modern interpretation of Canisius’ history and tradition. However, as you will discover in this special edition of the Canisius Magazine, our reimagined brand identity is much more than a mark. It’s a reflection of who we are as an institution, and a core element is the idea that Canisius University is where leaders are made. We provide a transformative education that goes deeper than necessary skills and knowledge. We challenge students to discover their passions and articulate their purpose, which empowers them to move the world toward a more just future. We do this within a tight-knit community, where people are engaged in rigorous academic, creative, personal and spiritual inquiry. Griffs learn there is no progress without action. That they have to take chances, think big and dare to lead with integrity.
A CANISIUS-MADE LEADER IS: • Thoughtful: able to discern the better path forward when faced with complex and challenging issues; • Bold: endowed with a vision of a more just future and able to embrace every challenge as an opportunity to move toward that reality; • Compassionate: understanding that every single person is a gift and determined to work toward full human flourishing; and • Courageous: convicted in dreaming big, taking chances and daring to act with zeal and integrity.
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A new chapter begins now Canisius-made leaders are driven by compassion and courage. They look at the world and say, “We can do better.” Then, they do it. Over the course of the next several months (and years), this brand identity will come to life in an engaging, multimedia campaign that showcases Canisius-made leaders, who are not only well positioned in their professional fields but well on their way to changing the world. (We feature two Canisius-made leaders on pages 22 and 30 of this special edition.) For many of our alumni, “Where Leaders Are Made” will be a refreshing return to what you’ve always known to be true about a Canisius education. For others – particularly future students and their families – this brand promise will serve as an introduction to Canisius University and what it is we do so well here, which is to form and transform principled leaders.
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Canisius athletics scores big wins during spring semester
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COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Canisius leans in on ways to partner with local leaders
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Andrei Jacobs ’99 engages the nation’s Native communities to help plan America’s 250 birthday celebration
Jénel Stevens ’04, MS ’05 breaks new ground as a Hollywood stunt woman and actress
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College of Arts & Sciences Adds Academic Programs Fall 2023 will see the introduction of two new academic offerings from the College of Arts & Sciences.
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Students interested in the study of human-animal relationships can now pursue a bachelor’s degree in anthrozoology. Wildly interdisciplinary, the curriculum provides a broad education in the social sciences while exploring the historical, cultural and ethical relationships between humans and non-human animals.
President Steve K. Stoute
Graduates will be prepared for careers in zoos, animal rescues and sanctuaries, and rehabilitation centers. They will also be equipped to pursue an advanced degree in anthrozoology at Canisius, which is one of only a few universities in the nation to offer a master’s degree program in this field.
Chief of Staff Cecelia Gotham ’13, MS ’15 Chief Communications Officer & Executive Editor Eileen C. Herbert ’04, MS ’15 Managing Editor Audrey R. Browka
Individuals interested in an education career outside the formal K-12 system should consider Canisius’ new master of arts degree in informal education and interpretation. The unique program combines coursework in natural, cultural and historical interpretation with nonprofit leadership and grant writing to prepare students for careers in environmental education, historical preservation or museum curation. Tailored for working professionals, the new degree program is conducted in an online format.
Creative Director Patty Herkey Art Director Sue Hough Contributing Writers Mary Ellen Bakowski ’85, MBA ’90 Martin J. Haumesser Jessica M. Mitrovits Theresa M. Pszonak ’21 Sarah J. Sterzinger ’18, MS ’21
Gotham ’13, MS ’15 Appointed Chief of Staff
Photography Brianna Blank ’14 Tom Wolf ’86
Cecelia Gotham ’13, MS ’15 moved into the President’s Office this summer, following her appointment as chief of staff to President Steve Stoute. In this key administrative role, Gotham is charged with advancing institutional initiatives and projects, and implementing the university’s new strategic plan. She also serves as secretary to the Board of Trustees.
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Commencement 2023
President Steve Stoute presides over first graduation ceremony President Steve Stoute presided over his first commencement exercises on May 20, when Canisius conferred diplomas to undergraduate and graduate students from the Class of 2023. In his address, President Stoute encouraged graduates “to go out into the world and lead lives of meaning and purpose.” He called upon them “to be the leaders our world so desperately needs” and reminded the new graduates they “are ready to answer the call because (they) are Canisius Made.”
“Cece’s commitment to the mission of her alma mater coupled with her experience at Canisius and elsewhere in higher education make her a valuable addition to the senior leadership team,” said President Stoute in announcing the appointment. Gotham’s Canisius career began in 2014, when the institution named her assistant director of stewardship and events. She later became associate director of regional volunteers and programs at the University of Rochester and then assistant director of donor relations at Fordham University. Gotham returned to alma mater in 2022 as director of alumni engagement. She holds a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in communication and leadership from Canisius.
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Maher ’89 Scores Athletic Director of the Year Three cheers for Bill Maher ’89 who scored the Athletic Director of the Year Award from the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA). The honor recognizes Maher’s commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, the Canisius campus and its surrounding community. Maher is in his 18th year leading the Athletics Department. In this time, Canisius’ 20 varsity teams have tallied 47 conference or regional championships and 77 student-athletes have secured conference player or rookie of the year awards. Maher is one of four athletic directors to receive the NACDA award at the 1-AAA Division level.
Valuable Asset
Ian J. Redpath receives Distinguished Faculty Award Ian J. Redpath, JD, is well-regarded for his achievements as a professional in the field of tax law. But at Canisius, his most valuable assets are that of scholar and educator. For these reasons, the Alumni Association conferred upon the accounting professor its 2023 Kenneth L. Koessler Distinguished Faculty Award, during the spring awards ceremony. Having accrued nearly four decades in the classroom, Redpath simplifies complicated subjects in taxation and business law by sharing real-world cases he’s encountered via his private business as a tax attorney and consultant. These real-life lessons are complemented by Redpath’s focus on educating students about the boundaries between law and ethics as a fundamental foundation for sustainable business practices. He balances his work in the classroom with his roles as chair of the Accounting Department and director of the graduate accounting
Canisus hockey skated home with the 2023 Jack Riley Memorial Trophy, following a 3-0 shutout over No. 7 seed Holy Cross in the Atlantic Hockey Championship. In a defensive battle that was scoreless for nearly 40 minutes, it was a late second-period goal by Nick Bowman MBA ’23 that thrust Canisius to the win in front of more than 1,800 fans at LECOM Harborcenter.
He holds a bachelor’s degree in liberal studies from Michigan’s Hillsdale College, a master of laws degree in taxation from the University of Wisconsin and a juris doctor degree from the University of Detroit.
Professor Barbara J. Irwin, PhD, accepted a special invite to Los Angeles recently, where the cast of “The Young and the Restless” commemorated 50 years of drama with the unearthing of a time capsule from a quarter century ago. Included among the buried treasures were two books co-authored by Irwin about the highest-rated soap opera.
The championship marked the program’s second conference title and gave the Golden Griffins (20-19-3) an automatic berth to the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Championship, where the team later fell to No. 1 Minnesota.
Irwin retired from Canisius in May. She was a professor of communication and specialized in the areas of broadcasting and mass communication. Her research interests focused on the behind-the-scenes development and creation of television programming and the study of daytime soap operas.
Canisius softball clinched the program’s 16th MAAC regular season trophy this spring, when the Golden Griffins swept a league doubleheader from Mount St. Mary’s. The win set the Griffs up to serve as the host and No. 1 seed in the MAAC Softball Championship but Canisius suffered a season-ending loss to Marist in the title game. This marked the Griffs’ 20th appearance in the MAAC Softball Championship. 6 CANISIUS M AGA ZINE FALL 2023
program. Redpath’s tenure in these positions has resulted in the advancement of an already rigorous accounting program and contributed to the undergraduate degree being ranked one of the best in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
In Memoriam Canisius lost an educator, advocate and loyal alumna March 2 when Lilly A. Adams-Dudley ’72, MS ’75, MS ’85 passed away. She was 72. Adams-Dudley is the former director of Academic Talent Search (ATS) and administrator of the university’s Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Program. In these positions, she mentored thousands of students, many of whom were the first in their families to attend college. Adams-Dudley retired from Canisius in 2018 following more than 40 years of service. Prior to becoming director of ATS, she was director of the Canisius Opportunity Programs for Education (COPE) and coordinated the Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP).
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A new chapter begins now Story by: Audrey R. Browka Photo by: Tom Wolf '86
On September 5, 1870, Jacob Lang became the first student to walk through the doors at the brand new Canisius College on Ellicott Street. He was one of just 35 students to enroll in Buffalo’s first Jesuit, Catholic college. But his arrival – and that of his classmates – signified the opening chapter in Canisius’ story of becoming one of Western New York’s most enduring and important institutions. Many compelling chapters have since been written; the most recent on August 1, 2023, when Canisius College formally transitioned to Canisius University. “As excited as we are to share this news, we know this is just the beginning of a new chapter in Canisius’ 153-year history,” President Steve Stoute stated in announcing the transition. “The designation as a university is simultaneously a reflection of what this institution has achieved, a responsibility to continue to impact students and communities, as well as an opportunity to reimagine what Canisius must be in the future.”
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A Long Time Coming
Uppercase University
Canisius’ transition to university follows a January 2022 vote by the New York State Board of Regents to amend its definition of what constitutes a university.
While history may assign August 1, 2023 as the day Canisius became a university, the institution has been operating as one since the mid-1970s, according to Vice President for Academic Affairs Sara R. Morris, PhD. She explains that outside of New York State, the defining difference between a college and university is often that the latter “offers graduate degrees in several different fields and graduates a substantial number of students from these programs.”
Under the board’s previous classification, in existence since 1969, a university must offer “a range of registered undergraduate and graduate curricula in the liberal arts and sciences; degrees in two or more professional fields; and doctoral programs in at least three academic fields.” The amended definition removes the requirement for professional and doctoral programs. “We applaud the Board of Regents for updating its definition of university and bringing New York into alignment with the rest of the country,” says Lola W. Brabham, president of the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities (CICU). The organization represents the public policy interests of the state’s 100-plus private and notfor-profit higher education institutions, and advocated for decades to make this necessary change a reality. “New York was the only state in the nation to require the creation and operation of doctoral programs in order to be considered a university, which put our membership at a competitive disadvantage,” continues Brabham. “Removing this barrier ensures that higher education institutions within New York can market themselves to prospective students – at home and abroad – in a manner that reflects the breadth and depth of their academic offerings.”
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Canisius checked this box nearly a half century ago. The institution introduced a master’s degree in business in 1970, a master’s degree in counseling in 1972 and a master’s in education program before 1976. Today, Canisius offers more than 30 master’s degree programs. That number far exceeds the new guidelines set by the Board of Regents’ revised definition of a university, which requires institutions to “offer a range of graduate curricula in the liberal arts and sciences in at least three of the following discipline areas: biological sciences, business, education, health, and physical and social sciences,” among others. “Our new status as an ‘uppercase’ university is really the culmination of Canisius continually expanding its academic programs into the graduate realm over many years,” Morris notes. “We did this – not to become a university – but rather to meet the educational needs of students and of society by offering a range of exceptional academic programs all within the context of an unbelievably strong Jesuit-based education.”
Adolescence Education Adolescence Education/Students with Disabilities Anthrozoology Applied Nutrition Bilingual Education Extension Business Analytics Canisius University Teacher Residency Childhood Education/Special Education Childhood Education/TESOL Clinical Mental Health Counseling Cybersecurity Data Analytics Differentiated Instruction Education – General Education Leadership and Supervision Exercise Science Finance Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration Informal Education and Interpretation Instructional Technologies and Curriculum Design Literacy Education MBA MBA Professional Accounting
“University means a higher educational institution offering a range of registered undergraduate and graduate curricula in the liberal arts and sciences, including graduate programs registered in at least three of the following discipline areas: agriculture, biological sciences, business, education, engineering, fine arts, health professions, humanities, physical sciences and social sciences.”
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A Game Changer
Brand New
Still, the name change is a game changer.
Canisius spent the summer re-energizing its institutional brand to more aptly position itself in the highly competitive, higher education marketplace.
While Canisius has long been a sought-after higher education institution in Western New York, its newly elevated status to university will go a long way in raising the school’s profile and expanding its footprint.
Alumni received a sneak-peak at the university’s revitalized visual identity during reunion weekend in June, when President Stoute unveiled the school’s redesigned logo. The modernized mark incorporates elements that honor the institution’s past, and was designed with insight from upwards of 3,000 key stakeholders.
“The change helps level the playing field so we can now more effectively compete and market our programs throughout New York, the nation and abroad,” says Vice President for Enrollment Management Danielle D. Ianni, PhD.
“People just had a sharp intake of breath because they were so excited by what they saw,” recalls Canisius Board of Regents Chair Jack J. Dempsey Jr. ’83, who previewed the logo. “It has an old school feel but with a more modern, prestigious twist,” adds Lee Huber ’16.
She explains that an increasing number of traditional and online universities – chartered in other states – have capitalized on the reputational value associated with being a university by recruiting students from New York, “where the term ‘college’ has presented a marketing challenge.”
But Canisius’ re-energized brand is much more than a mark. Rather, it’s a reflection of who Canisius is as an institution, the promise that it makes to stakeholders and how the university goes about keeping that promise. At its core, the brand encapsulates what alumni, students, faculty and families think of when they hear the Canisius name. That universal notion: Canisius is the place where leaders are made.
The small but meaningful switch to university also eliminates confusion by potential international students, who may have previously discounted Canisius as an option due to their perception of what a college is. In many countries and commonwealths, Ianni notes, ‘college’ refers to secondary education – or high school. The change to university gives Canisius greater access to – and attention from – international markets. “In anticipation of Canisius becoming a university, the enrollment team spent the past year strategically focused on laying the foundation and building connections overseas so that when this time came, we would be ready to share the Canisius brand at home and abroad,” Ianni says.
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The seven slanted bars are linked to the family crest of St. Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuit order
The mythical king of birds and beasts became the official mascot of Canisius sports in 1933
The logo elements appear within the shape of a shield, to impart a stately look and feel
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“We conducted hundreds of hours of market research with thousands of constituents over the course of several months and leadership was the overarching theme that rose to the top,” says Ianni. “Canisius has always been the place where leaders are made. We never stopped. And now, we’re putting our stake in the ground. Leadership will be front-and-center in the Canisius University story.”
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The new Canisius University logo includes key symbols that represent the institution’s history and traditions:
Canisius University is where leaders are made. Market research consistently and overwhelmingly revealed that Canisius University provides a transformative education,
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which goes deeper than necessary skills and knowledge. Students learn how to think and how to lead. When they graduate,
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Canisius-Made The Canisius University story takes its inspiration from the institution's centuries-old tradition of forming and transforming leaders. But the revived brand defines leadership in a new way. For today’s generation, leadership is less about the C-Suite executive and more a way of life. Canisius’ market research revealed that students are sensitive to society’s most pressing challenges. They embrace the principles of personal accountability and believe that they - and the institutions with which they engage - have a responsibility to work for a more just world. Steadfast in these convictions, today’s students know there is no progress without action and they are ready to take chances, think big and lead with integrity. “They look at the world and say ‘We can do better’ and at Canisius, we empower them to take action for the greater good of humanity,” says President Stoute. Certainly, Canisius University has - and always will - provide a transformative learning experience; one that engages students in rigorous academic, creative, personal and spiritual inquiry. However, the tenets of Canisius-made leaders go deeper and are more distinct than traditional skills and knowledge. Canisius-made leaders are thoughtful, bold, compassionate and courageous.
Thoughtful:
Able to discern the better path forward when faced with complex issues;
The world deserves to know the spirit of Canisius University and we’re ready to share it. - President Stoute -
Bold:
Canisius-made leaders are:
They envision a more just future and view challenges as opportunities to move the world toward that reality;
Compassionate:
Griffs endeavor toward full human flourishing for the greater societal good; and
Courageous:
They graduate knowing they have to act and do so with intensity and integrity.
“Canisius-made leaders are purpose-driven leaders not only in their industries and fields of inquiry but in every role, at every level, every day,” affirms President Stoute. “It’s what a Canisius education has always been about and it’s what sets us apart.” In large ways and small, across multi-media channels and in new markets most important to the institution’s growth (page 16), Canisius University’s revitalized brand will demonstrate what it means to be a Canisius-made leader in ways that reinforce the institution’s value among prospective students, grows pride among current students and alumni, and builds a reputation in Buffalo and beyond. “The world deserves to know the spirit of Canisius University and we’re ready to share it,” concludes President Stoute. 14 CANISIUS M AGA ZINE FALL 2023
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The Multimedia Campaign for Canisius Canisius is the Jesuit university of Buffalo, where our professional and community connections run deep, and our values are reflected and amplified like no other. Students are empowered to create opportunities and lead the change in the areas they care about most. This leadership will be front and center of Canisius University’s new brand campaign, as it is unveiled over the next 12 months.
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Purpose The new brand campaign for Canisius University will re-introduce “Where Leaders Are Made” and demonstrate what it means to be a Canisius-made leader in ways that reinforce the institution’s value among prospective students, grows pride among current students and alumni, and builds a reputation in Buffalo and beyond.
Audience Phase 1 of Canisius University’s brand campaign focuses on the Buffalo and Greater Western New York audience to (1) re-introduce Canisius University to current students, the campus community, alumni and donors, businesses and industries; and (2) to elevate awareness and regain the region’s market share among potential best-fit students.
Content and Channels The Canisius University brand campaign is being introduced across internal and external audiences. Traditional assets include commercial advertisements on the most-watched local channels, as well as during Monday Night Football and on National Public Radio. A suite of billboard placements now appear around the area’s major thoroughfares. The allocation of resources leans more heavily, however, on web, streaming and social media assets, which receive the most relevant viewership.
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Digital SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITES, VIDEO, STREAMING SERVICES (I.E. HULU, DISCOVER+ AND MORE)
REGIONAL M ARKETS BUFFALO, ROCHESTER, ERIE, PA
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Community Engagement
Canisius had more than one million reasons to celebrate on April 5, 2023, when it hosted its annual Giving Day.
challenges, which incentivized gift giving for a big boost in funds raised.
With the generous support of alumni, faculty, staff and friends, the institution raised a record $1,147,803 within a 24-hour period. Helping to put Canisius over that one million dollar mark were 1,518 donors, representing 45 states, who contributed to academic or athletic programs most meaningful to them. The excitement around Giving Day 2023 also generated more than 300 new donors to Canisius and helped unlock a series of participation
The combined Giving Day support provides critical resources to bolster student scholarships, strengthen exceptional academic programs, power championship athletics and provide real-world learning opportunities so that Canisius students receive a transformative education that prepares them to succeed in an ever-changing world.
John N. Walsh III, chair of Walsh Duffield Companies Inc. and Daniel Zimmer ’83, MBA ’87, vice president in the Office of the Chairman at Delaware North, generously hosted a Community Leaders Reception honoring President Steve K. Stoute and his wife, Alison, on May 16 at the Frank Lloyd Wright Martin House.
Giving Day 2023 raises record amount
The event provided an opportunity for more than 100 business and non-profit leaders to meet and welcome President Stoute, who shared Canisius’ promise to serve the community and engage in partnerships.
Thank you! Pictured (l-r): Norma J. Nowak ’79, HON ’18, PhD, executive director of the NYS Center of Excellence in Bioinformatics and Life Sciences at the University at Buffalo, and Gregory R. Maday ’70, MS ’73, Hollywood and Broadway producer.
$1,147,803 total raised
1,518 total donors 1,848 total gifts 313 new donors 45 states represented
Photos by: Christina Francis
Pictured (l-r): Daniel Zimmer ’83, MBA ’87, President Steve Stoute, Alison Stoute and John Walsh III
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Pictured (l-r): John Walsh III, President Steve Stoute, Buffalo Philharmonic Music Director JoAnn Falletta and her husband, Robert Alemany
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Support tomorrow’s leaders today Support the education of tomorrow’s leaders by making a planned gift to Canisius today. Bequest intentions or other planned gifts, no matter the size, help to ensure the strength and academic excellence of the institution for generations to come while forever linking the donor’s legacy to Canisius. Alumni and friends who include Canisius in their estate plans become members of the Rev. James M. Demske ’47, SJ, Society. To learn more about planned giving opportunities and how best to address your philanthropic intentions, contact Mary Ellen Bakowski ’85, MBA ’90 in the Office of Institutional Advancement at bakowskm@canisius.edu or at 716-888-2235.
Relieving the Mental Health Workforce Shortage New grant assists students with educational expenses
Canisius has a proven track record of producing well-trained professionals who staff mental health departments of hospitals, human service agencies and medical clinics in Western New York. - Patrick P. Lee Foundation -
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A $150,000 grant from the Patrick P. Lee Foundation aims to relieve a workforce shortage in the mental health field. The grant provides scholarships to Canisius students who pursue graduatelevel degrees in clinical mental health counseling and social work. It is intended to offset students’ educational expenses and limit their loan burdens. Canisius is one of two local higher education institutions selected to receive the grant because of its “proven track record of producing well-trained professionals who staff mental health departments of hospitals, human service agencies and medical clinics in Western New York,” according to the foundation. More than six million New Yorkers live in a mental health professional shortage area as designated by the Health Resources and Service Agency (HRSA). Social workers and counselors, which constitute a significant segment of the mental health workforce, face challenges related to the cost of their master’s level education and their projected salaries in the sector. This imbalance is a contributing factor to high turnover in the field and limits interest in mental health related professions altogether.
Miller Named New AVP for Advancement Canisius promoted Sandy Miller to assistant vice president for institutional advancement. In her new role, Miller provides leadership and strategic direction for the offices of Annual Giving and Alumni Engagement. She also continues to solicit philanthropic support from corporations and foundations, for Canisius and its students. Miller joined the advancement team in 2016 and has more than 12 years of higher education experience.
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Alumni Weekend 2023
Pictured (l-r): Sharon L. Givens ’82, President Stoute, Jeffrey Bogart ’97, Mark G. Evans ’83 and Brandon T. Bielecki ’16, MS ’20
Graduates from every class year return to Canisius to reconnect and reminisce
Pictured (l-r) Mary Perna Greenwald ’84, MBA ’96, Alex Greenwald, Beth Greenwald, Tom Greenwald ’82, J. Patrick Greenwald, Becky Greenwald, Kevin Greenwald and Amanda Greenwald
Pictured (l-r): Board of Trustees Chair Martin J. Berardi ’79, Independent Health President/CEO Michael Cropp, MD and Christine Bingham
Graduates from every class year returned to campus the first weekend in June to celebrate and commemorate alma mater. Alumni Weekend 2023 took place from Friday, June 2 through Sunday, June 4. The three-day event coupled some favorite reunion traditions with a few new events. Among them, a fireside chat with billionaire bond king Jeffrey Gundlach. The American financier and founder of DoubleLine Capital spent Friday afternoon sharing fascinating and informative insights about the finance industry with an audience of alumni from the Golden Griffin Fund (GGF). The student-run, real-money investment fund marked its 20th anniversary this year. Gundlach’s fireside chat was followed by one of Canisius’ most time-honored traditions: Tent Party. This casual outdoor event, held annually in the Quad, gave alumni a chance to reconnect and reminisce with former classmates and professors. Special shoutout to those who attended from the Class of 1973, which celebrated its 50th reunion this year. Saturday evening’s “Celebrating Canisius” dinner drew a full house. Guests at the newly-introduced event heard from current students 22
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Pictured (l-r): Camryn R. Warren ’23, Kian Porhomayon ’25 and Marisa T. Warren ’23
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Pictured (l-r): Timothy A. Sanders ’98, April R. (Jones) Sanders ’97 and President Stoute
Canisius Introduces New Alumni Director
about their living and learning experiences. President Steve Stoute then took the stage to officially unveil the new Canisius University logo and thank alumni for their support, as the institution enters the next chapter in its history. Proceeds from the “Celebrating Canisius” event benefit student scholarships.
Lauren Orlowski joined the Canisius community this summer, as the new director of alumni engagement. Responsible for involving alumni in the life of the university, Orlowski will work to support and execute meaningful and memorable engagement opportunities for alumni, expand current career development initiatives and develop new mission-centric programs that align with Canisius’ new strategic plan.
Alumni Weekend concluded Sunday, June 4 with a traditional Mass in Christ the King Chapel followed by a brunch honoring J. Patrick Greenwald and his wife, Becky, for their longtime commitment to all things blue and gold. Patrick Greenwald retired as the institution’s principal gift officer in May after 46 years of building and fostering relationships to help make Canisius the place it is today. “A place,” he said, “where leaders are made.”
She replaces Cecelia Gotham ’13, MS ’15, who now serves as chief of staff to President Steve Stoute (page 5).
Orlowski’s professional background prepared her well for this role. She comes to Canisius from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where she facilitated and innovated the organization’s national volunteer committees, its annual volunteer leadership conference and young professional initiatives. Orlowski also brings with her experience in event planning and fundraising.
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BA, Biology Career Highlight: Jose Galindo was appointed the new chief of endocrinology for the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) Harrisburg, UPMC Community Osteopathic and UPMC West Shore. He is also the medical director for endocrinology for UPMC in Central Pennsylvania. Career Notes: Galindo is board-certified in internal medicine and endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He earned his medical degree at Universidad Centro de Estudios Tecnologicos. Galindo completed his residency at Catholic Health-Mercy Hospital of Buffalo and a fellowship at State University of New York at Buffalo.
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’55 BS Hugh M. Neeson, author of Larry Bell’s Legacy: Aerospace Pioneering, shared behind-the-scenes stories of the defense work at Bell Aircraft and Bell Aerospace, at the Buffalo History Museum.
’80 BS Maureen K. Athoe retired as president of the Space and Defense Group and corporate vice president for Moog Inc. She served the company for 30 years.
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’81 BS, MBA ’05 Mark J. Trabert is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer for Moog Inc. He was vice president and president of the Aircraft Division.
’74 BS Kevin C. Brayer, retired executive director of the St. Bonaventure Buffalo Center, is a corporate division chair for the Catholic Charities Appeal 2023 leadership team. ’78 BA, MBA ’85 Nancy W. Ware, founder of EduKids and president of WPS Management Company, received New York State’s “Women of Distinction” award. Ware was nominated by Senator Patrick M. Gallivan ’82 and recognized for her outstanding work in the community as a business leader and member of numerous boards and organizations. ’79 BA Gerry Meehan, former leftwinger for the Buffalo Sabres, was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. Meehan scored 180 goals in 10 total seasons with the NHL (94 of them with the Sabres). After retiring from the league, Meehan became general manager of the Sabres (1986 – 1993) and then served as the team’s executive vice president until 1996.
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for administering the company’s 18 economic development programs. Kavanaugh is the former chief operating officer for Invest Buffalo Niagara.
’87 BS Maureen M. Lehsten was promoted from principle of healthcare consulting to director of healthcare consulting at Freed Maxick CPAs.
’95 BA, MSEd ’98 Mark D. Notaro is the new manager of business strategy and quality improvement at Evolution Dental Science. He joins the firm from Baskin Livestock, where he worked in procurement and sales management.
’88 BA Kyle W. Calabrese, owner of the private law practice Kyle W. Calabrese Law Firm in Hamburg, was sworn in as Town Judge for Boston, NY.
Jose Galindo Jr. ’78, MD
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’86 BA Diane R. Tiveron is the managing partner and business law chair at Tiveron Law. She focuses her practice on corporate and business law.
’82 BS Anthony J. Moscato II is the new chief executive officer at Country Pure Foods, a manufacturer of juice, plantbased beverages and frozen novelties in Akron, OH. Moscato brings to the position nearly 30 years of food industry experience, having served as president and CEO for Harry’s Fresh Foods and Diamond Crystal Brands. ’82 BA Thomas J. Keleher rejoined the litigation firm of Bond, Schoeneck & King, as of counsel. He is at the firm’s Saratoga office. Keleher retired from Bond in 2017 after nearly 40 years with the agency. ’84 BS Kara Haun-Rehbaum, an athletic administrator at Hilbert College, was inducted into the Greater Buffalo Sports Hall of Fame. She scored 1,661 points in her Canisius basketball career. ’84 BS Karen (Anderson) Taylor is the new director of human resources at BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. She was a sales representative at Heartbeat Medical Inc.
1990s ’90 BA, MSEd ’04 Joseph J. Montesano Jr. joined Uniland Development Company as senior operations manager. In this role, he heads the operations and maintenance arm of the Property Management Department. ’91 BS (Ret.) Col. Joe Martin, chief of staff for the deputy director for special operations and counterterrorism on the Joint Staff, earned his blue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu from Gracie Charlottesville. ’91 BA, MBA ’97 Daniel P. Mecca, president and managing creative director at Abbey Mecca, is a corporate division chair for the Catholic Charities Appeal 2023 leadership team. ’92 BA Hon. Lenora B. Foote-Beavers, Buffalo City Court judge and acting Erie County Family Court judge, received Business First’s IDEA Award. The award recognizes individuals who prioritize diversity and inclusion in their work. ’95 BA Jenna A. Kavanaugh is National Grid’s new lead economic development representative, responsible
’96 BA Kevin J. Cross, JD, managing partner and chair of the law firm Lippes Mathias, was ranked among City & State New York’s “Upstate Power 100” list. The weekly magazine, which covers politics and government, recognized Cross for prioritizing a positive work environment. ’97 BA Christopher J. Spriegel, director of global network and digital workplace solutions for General Electric’s Gas Power Division, joined the board of the Erie County Redevelopment Authority. His role is to facilitate the retention and creation of jobs to help increase prosperity in the Erie, PA region. ’97 BS Thomas A. Garigen is the new office practice leader (OPL) for CannonDesign’s Buffalo and Pittsburgh offices. Garigen focuses on the growth and development of the firm’s practice in Western New York and Western Pennsylvania. He joins CannonDesign from Wendel Architects and Engineers where he was director of business development. ’98 BS Kathryn D. Alterio, senior vice president of human resources at People Inc., received Business First’s HR Impact Award. The award recognizes individuals behind the policies and practices that help to make a company a Best Place to Work.
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’07 BS David J. Lever was promoted from principal to partner in the Tax Department of Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP.
BA, Elementary Education MS, Educational Leadership and Supervision Career Highlight: Kevin McGowan, superintendent of the Brighton Central School District in Rochester, NY, was named the 2023 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA). He was recognized for leadership, professionalism and community involvement, and emphasizing “that excellence is for everybody.”
2000s ’01 BS Jamie L. Decker is the new executive director of the Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce. She had been serving as interim director since August 2022. Prior to that, Decker was marketing director at the chamber. ’03 MPA Rhonda A. Frederick joined West Herr as director of community giving and support. She collaborates with West Herr’s leadership in promoting West
Herr Cares, which supports charitable and not-for-profit organizations throughout Western and Central New York. Frederick recently retired as president and chief executive officer of People Inc. ’04 BS Mark D. Graczyk was named vice president and president of the Military Aircraft Division at Moog Inc. He previously was group vice president and chief business officer for Aircraft Controls.
Career Highlight: Kimberly Beaty was appointed chair of the Erie County Law Enforcement Foundation. In this position, she works to provide resources and support for local law enforcement officials and community stake-holders to create a safer Western New York. Career Notes: Beaty is director of public safety at Canisius, a role she has held since 2018. Prior to this she was deputy police commissioner of Operations and Homeland Security for the Buffalo Police Department.
’09 BS Vanessa S. Hinderliter was promoted from director of finance to vice president of finance at Erie County Medical Center (ECMC).
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W. Benton Swanson ’17 BS, Chemistry Career Highlight: Ben Swanson co-founded Citrimer, a chemical manufacturing company that develops entirely plant-based synthetic rubbers and plastics to mitigate reliance on crude oil as a raw material. Career Notes: Swanson is a DDS-PhD candidate at the University of Michigan, where he also serves as a part-time mentor and lecturer in the Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
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Rachelle A. Paul ’03, MS ’05 BA, Communication Studies MS, Higher Education and Student Affairs Administration
’07 MS Lindsay R. Masters, director of academic support and engagement at Daemen University, received Business First’s IDEA Award. The award recognizes individuals who prioritize diversity and inclusion in their work.
’08 BA Stephanie R. Peete, director of workforce development at Say Yes Buffalo, was a finalist for the Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s 2023 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The award honors an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, and serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally.
Career Notes: McGowan is president of the New York State Council of School Superintendents and past president of the Leadership for Educational Achievement Foundation. He began his career as an elementary teacher before becoming a high school assistant principal and then an elementary principal.
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’07 BA Carly J. Czech was promoted from data manager to senior manager of managed data services for North America and Australia, at the education publishing company Pearson.
BA, Communication Studies MSA, Sport Administration
Career Highlight: Rachelle Paul, director of athletics for Saint Peter’s University, was named to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee. She is the first administrator in the 42-year history of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) to be appointed to the committee, which serves as the primary governing entity for the sport. Career Notes: Paul is in her fourth year as athletic director of Saint Peter’s, which earned national attention in 2022 when the Peacocks’ men’s basketball team won the MAAC Tournament and advanced to the Elite Eight. Prior to Saint Peter’s, Paul was senior associate athletics director at Seton Hall University.
’07 BA, MBA/PA ’08 Nicole M. Bodemer was promoted from associate director of finance to director of finance at the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and Kleinhans Music Hall. ’08 BA, MS ’10 Benjamin L. Fabian is the new associate director in the Dean of Students Office at the University at Buffalo. He was associate director for student support, student conduct and advocacy at the University at Buffalo. ’08 BA, MS ’12 Michael A. Kochczynski became director of campus success for the software development company Arbol. He was a client engagement manager for Mongoose Research, which designs student engagement software. ’08 BS Sarah E. (Parsons) Durbin was appointed chief clerk and commissioner of jurors for Livingston County Supreme and County Courts. She previously was secretary to the Honorable Thomas E. Moran.
2010s ’10 BS, MBA ’11 Peter J. DeSabio was promoted from audit manager to audit principal at Lumsden McCormick LLP. ’12 MS Amy L. (Sweitzer) Beissel is the new associate director of admission at Miami University in Oxford, OH. She was associate director of development, corporate and foundation relations at the institution. ’12 MS Elizabeth S. Krause was promoted from audit manager to audit principal at Lumsden McCormick LLP. ’12 BS, MBA ’13 Michael B. Allaire was promoted from controller to chief financial officer at OLV Charities, where he oversees all activities of the finance team. ’12 BA Timothy P. Kucinski was promoted from senior associate attorney to partner at the law firm of Phillips Lytle LLP.
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griffnotes Courteney A. Miller ’08 and Jason Tinch February 18, 2023
babygriffs THIS ISSUE'S FEATURED BABY GRIFF
Anna Grace DeVincentis
born January 20, 2023 to Carol L. (Adornetto) DeVincentis ’09 and Anthony Joseph DeVincentis
Weddings Alyson M. Jordan ’16 and Mitchell A. Fiorella-Crandell ’17 December 31, 2022*
James E. Sowa ’15 and Shauna Murphy April 29, 2023*
Gabrielle Kotas ’14 and Eric Cline December 31, 2022*
Michelle E. Wall ’03 and Robert Brombos Jr. May 20, 2023*
Emma G. Lipinski ’18 and Stanley J. Pawlow ’18 October 8, 2022*
Alan S. Wrzesien ’80 and Nancy Reid June 1, 2023
Amber R. Schubauer ’19, MBAA ’20 and Alexander J. Jaeckle ’19, MBAA ’20 May 13, 2023*
*Indicates married at Christ the King Chapel
’14 BA Alexander D. Vilardo, JD, was promoted to senior associate attorney at Colligan Law LLP. His practice consists of corporate and business law, commercial real estate, estate planning and estate administration. ’14 BA Lindsey Lauren Visser was named executive director of the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo. She previously served as deputy director of the non-profit organization, which works to promote Italian culture in Western New York. ’14 BA Molly A. Burhans, executive director of GoodLands, received the Archbishop Oscar Romero Award at Mercyhurst University. The award is bestowed annually to recognize an individual who is “living the call of faith in an extraordinary manner.” Burhans founded GoodLands, a nonprofit organization that assists Catholic communities in mapping and utilizing their lands for ecological planning. ’15 BS, MBA ’16 Anthony M. Fabozzi was promoted from manager to senior manager in the Accounting and Auditing Department at Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP.
Kathryn A. (Toland) Bell ’05 and Christopher Bell, a daughter, Victoria Eloise Bell, born September 21, 2022 Victoria N. (Erdman) Levine ’16 and Jordan D. Levine ’14, a daughter, Monica Roseann, born November 10, 2022 26 CANISIUS MAGAZINE FALL 2023
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’15 BS Ryan A. Zimmer was promoted from commercial banker to vice president for the middle market banking and specialized industries business at JPMorgan Chase & Co. ’16 BS Nora M. Kennon was promoted from giving strategies associate to stewardship officer at the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
’16 BS Peter J. Schnorr, senior auditor at Roswell Park Comprehensive Center, was named to Business First’s “30 under 30.” The annual list recognizes individuals who are in the early stages of their careers and accomplishing high quality work in the community and workplace. ’16 MBA Ashely S. Leisck, the human resources director of shared services at Upstate Niagara Cooperative, received Business First’s HR Impact Award. The award recognizes those individuals who work behind-the-scenes to implement policies and practices that help make a company a Best Place to Work. ’16 MBA Shawn D. Buffum was promoted from general manager to chief operating officer at Orville’s Home Appliances. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations at the chain’s eight New York State stores and oversees more than 200 employees. ’17 BS Alexander P. Peters, a sports residency-trained physical therapist, opened Impulse Physical Therapy. The company focuses on helping children and young adults in physical therapy and performance testing solutions. Peters is the only publicly available sports residency-trained physical therapist in the Buffalo area and one of only three such practitioners in New York State with specialized training in pediatric sports therapy.
Robert J. Randall ’49, MSEd ’60 December 12, 2022
Al L. Abrams ’64 February 22, 2023
Lilly A. Adams-Dudley ’72, MSEd ’85 March 2, 2023
Michael W. Roberts ’80, MBA ’85 January 1, 2023
Richard J. Rice ’50 January 1, 2023
Joseph A. Bernardi ’64 March 27, 2023
Jeffrey T. Dorn ’72 February 16, 2023
Paul F. Deboy ’82 November 11, 2022
Robert A. Loveless ’51 January 26, 2023
James F. Fox ’64 January 14, 2023
Kenneth J. Radig ’72, MBA ’75 March 5, 2023
George F. Dolce ’83 March 7, 2023
Donald F. Schaefer ’51 April 20, 2023
Dolores M. Leprell MA ’64 November 26, 2022
Kristina M. Young ’73 May 6, 2023
Louise T. (Granata) Bieron ’84, MSEd ’88 March 13, 2023
Gerard R. Haas ’52 March 25, 2023
David A. Stock ’65 August 20, 2022
Arnie F. Zdrojewski ’73 January 31, 2023
Mary Alice M. Browne MSEd ’84 January 28, 2023
James L. Batt ’53 April 24, 2023
Leo W. Nalbach ’66 January 8, 2023
Judy A. (Walski) Piwowar ’85 December 30, 2022
Ed L. Kantowski Jr. ’53 January 6, 2023
Harold J. Collier MSEd ’67 February 28, 2023
Carole L. (Gaylord) Bitterman MSEd ’74 March 14, 2023
Frank J. Knab Jr. ’54 February 16, 2023
Dennis J. Wilcox ’67 January 24, 2023
Emmet J. McNamara Jr. ’54 November 18, 2022
Bernard L. Zakrzewski MSED ’67, PhD January 31, 2023
John B. Miskell ’55 October 3, 2022
John M. Ganci MSEd ’68 January 18, 2023
Anthony J. Lopardi ’56, MSEd ’62 November 12, 2022
James L. Kennedy ’68 January 4, 2023
David L. Zimmer ’56 February 1, 2023
Joseph C. Lafornara ’68 May 10, 2022
Peter P. Kamysz ’57 November 28, 2022
John J. Driska ’69 January 16, 2023
Richard P. Delaney ’58 January 4, 2023
Robert W. Juszkiewicz ’69 January 27, 2023
Lou A. Lenoci ’58, MSEd ’61 April 13, 2023
Lawrence R. Law Jr. MSEd ’69 March 13, 2023
Fred M. Karkowski ’60, PhD February 21, 2023
Mary L. McMahon MSEd ’70 March 30, 2023
Arlon P. Georger MSEd ’62 January 10, 2023
Daniel J. McNally MSEd ’70 November 13, 2022
William F. Marx ’62 March 5, 2023
Paula R. Valente ’70 April 7, 2023
James A. Menna ’63 January 11, 2023
Joseph L. Brem III ’71, MBA ’79 April 7, 2023
’17 BA Alexis K. Book, a strategic employee engagement and communications professional at Rich Products, was named as a finalist for Buffalo Niagara Partnership’s 2023 ATHENA Young Professional Leadership Award. The award honors an emerging leader who demonstrates excellence, creativity and initiative in their business or profession, and serves as a role model for young women personally and professionally.
named to Business First’s “30 under 30.” The annual list recognizes individuals who are in the early stages of their careers and accomplishing high quality work in the community and workplace.
’19 MBA Natalie M. Manzella was promoted from senior accountant to supervising senior accountant in the Accounting and Auditing Department at Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP.
’19 BS Joshua Canavan graduated from the Ohio State University (OSU) College of Optometry with his doctor of optometry and masters in vision science degrees. He is currently enrolled in a residency program for ocular disease at the Cincinnati Eye Institute. While at OSU, Canavan was class president and a leadership member of Epsilon Psi Epsilon, a professional fraternity.
’19 BS, MBA ’20 Karly M. (Kurkowiak) Miller was promoted from staff accountant to senior accountant in the Accounting and Auditing Department at Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP.
’17 BS, MBA ’19 Sean C. Mattrey, associate real estate broker at HusVar Real Estate and co-founder of Queen City Construction Management, was
Richard W. Degnan MSEd ’74 April 21, 2023 Patricia M. (Matheson) Jans MSEd ’74 April 11, 2023 Rozanne M. Scahill Wallace ’74, MS ’78 December 9, 2022 Dave R. Taber ’74 March 2, 2023 Gaile J. Felli MSEd ’75 April 8, 2023 Kathleen M. Zimmerman MSEd ’75 January 22, 2023 William A. Lorenz ’76 January 8, 2023 Dorothy A. Meindl ’77 April 19, 2023 Philip Rampulla Jr. ’77 December 30, 2022 Colleen Sutherland ’78 January 19, 2023 Melissa J. (Gushue) Bailey ’79, MBA ’85 March 21, 2023 Richard A. Kopenski MBA ’79 September 30, 2022
’19 BS Zachary J. Kaplan was promoted from staff accountant to senior accountant in the Accounting and Auditing Department at Tronconi Segarra & Associates LLP.
Ronald G. Szczerbiak ’87 January 17, 2023 Rachel L. (Lipowski) Roman ’88 February 25, 2023 Jeffrey W. Dudek ’94 May 17, 2023 Elaine C. (George) Poleto MS ’94 April 9, 2023 John M. Lavin ’95 February 13, 2023 Lauren E. (Dillon) Sullivan ’01 May 7, 2023 Matthew W. Munro ’02, MBA ’03 January 4, 2023 Michael J. Anderson ’07 December 21, 2022 Chris R. LaFever ’07 April 14, 2023 Brittany L. (Helpard) Mez ’08 February 4, 2023 Debra M. Johnson ’09 January 19, 2023 Jessica L. Gramza ’20 January 26, 2023
2020s ’20 BS, MBA ’21 Lauryn T. (Saldana) Begley joined the social media team at The Zimmerman Agency in Tallahassee, FL. She previously worked as a marketing specialist for Tent and Table. ’20 BS Noah J. Cliff was promoted to sales communications supervisor at Uniland Development Company. He previously worked as a sales communications coordinator, sales assistant and capital markets group coordinator. ’20 BS, MBA ’21 Samuel D. Kuczkowski was promoted from staff accountant to senior accountant in the Audit Department at Lumsden McCormick CPA. FALL 2023
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