The Impact of Planned Gifts at Canisius College Brandon R. Fetzer ’12 is like many college students. He works part-time to help finance his education. He aspires to become a lawyer and is well on his way thanks to a Frank G. Raichle HON ’68 Pre-Law Scholarship. The tuition assistance provided by the scholarship means Fetzer can work less and devote more hours to the study of Constitutional law and contracts.
A nationally-recognized Buffalo trial attorney, Raichle established the scholarship through a planned gift to the college. The scholarship is an ideal example of how gifts, made through estate plans, can have a long impact at Canisius. Planned gifts play an especially important role in the current Legacy of Leadership campaign for Canisius College. To date, more than $15 million in bequests and other planned gifts have been pledged or realized. These commitments support a wide variety of campaign priorities, including endowed scholarships and programs, as well as Science Hall and the Library Learning Commons. “I realize that I will not always be here to provide my annual support, so to ensure my continuing investment and to leave an indelible imprint on the institution I care so deeply about, I have provided for Canisius in my estate plans,” says Joseph (“Jerry”) Castiglia ’55, HON ’94, honorary chair of the Rev. James M. Demske ’47, S.J., Society, which recognizes planned giving donors. Castiglia’s estate plans include support to the Canisius College Accounting Department and the Joseph J. Castiglia ’55 Accounting Endowed Scholarship Fund. “I am proud to include alma mater as part of my legacy and I invite all alumni and friends to make Canisius part of their legacies, as well,” adds Castiglia.
Brandon Fetzer ’12 (fourth from right) poses with fellow scholarship recipients at the Frank G. Raichle Pre-law Scholarship Dinner. Pictured (l-r) are Bryce Hopkins ’12, Christina Gullo ’12, David Roberts ’13, Steven Schrader ’12, Mitchell Wilcosky ’12, Brandon Fetzer, Danielle DelMonte ’12, Vincent E. Doyle III, Esq., guest speaker, and Michelle Hempel ’12.
To learn more about how you can make a difference at Canisius College through planned giving, contact the Division of Institutional Advancement at 716-888-8200 or visit canisius.edu/support/ demskeForm.asp.
45th Annual Regents Scholarship Ball: An Evening in Support of Canisius Students The Regents Scholarship Ball drew nearly 600 Canisius alumni and friends to the annual gala on May 7. Their support helped raise $110,000 in scholarship funds for the college. Vincent J. ’68, MBA ’77 and Patricia A. Mancuso served as co-chairs of the event for the second consecutive year. Independent Health was the presenting sponsor. The highlight of the evening is the presentation of the Board of Regents Distinguished Citizen Achievement Award. The award recognizes an individual’s contributions to the economic, civic and cultural well-being of Western New York. This year’s recipient was Angelo M. Fatta ’66, PhD. Fatta is president of the ANSECO Group, an international consulting firm that provides regulatory guidance and expertise in consumer product safety, particularly toys.
He was one of the founding members of BuffLink Inc., a private-sector initiative that promoted the creation of a regional life sciences economy in Western New York. During his tenure as chair of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (BPO), Fatta led a team from the board to undertake a successful $30 million capital campaign, which secured the orchestra’s financial future and preserved its rich tradition in Buffalo. Photo, left: The 2011 Distinguished Citizen Achievement Award-winner, Angelo M. Fatta ’66, PhD (right), poses with Ariana Incao ’13 (left), the recipient of the Angelo M. ’66 and Carol A. Fatta Family Scholarship, at this year’s Regents Scholarship Ball. Photo, above: Ashley Johnson ’09, Shannon Callahan ’09, Neil Donhauser ’09, Jessica Aliotta ’09 and Emily Buehrle ’09 were among a growing number of young alumni to attend the Regents Scholarship Ball.
To view more pictures from the Regents Scholarship Ball, visit canisius.edu/regentsball.