Celebrating Our Past. Securing Our Future
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CANISIUS FUND : THE SESQUICENTENNIAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN Celebrating our past. Securing our future. 1870 2020 CANISIUS FUND : THE SESQUICENTENNIAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN 1870 2020 1870 2020 Celebrating 150 Years Canisius College is a place where leadership is inspired. Why? Because our decisions and actions are guided by values rooted in our Catholic, Jesuit mission. Our students cultivate the skills and values to succeed in their professional careers and lead meaningful lives, no matter where their paths may take them. The world has more ethical and dynamic leaders, compassionate healthcare providers, talented financial experts and caring educators, who all share a Canisius education. Our goal is to leave students transformed by their experience here— smarter, of course, but also wiser, more compassionate and inspired to lead. This year we celebrate our 150th anniversary and we are poised to embark on a future built squarely upon the college’s Jesuit tradition, impressive reputation for academic excellence, and solidarity with our surrounding community. As we celebrate this exceptional milestone, we want to make certain that Canisius remains strong for generations and so we look to our dedicated alumni, faculty, staff, volunteers, friends—our entire Canisius College community— to come together to help secure our future. Celebrate, Show Your Support, Keep Our Traditions Strong As we celebrate our sesquicentennial, there is no better time or way to As Canisius College prepares showcase your support for Canisius than with a gift to Canisius Fund 150. Your support fuels innovation on campus and enables faculty to revitalize our to educate students for the next curriculum and create life-changing student experiences through service and 150 years, we have embarked on co-curricular activities. Gifts to Canisius Fund 150 provide much-needed scholarships and financial aid that will attract students who believe in our a strategy to invest in emerging mission and the academic excellence and experience a Canisius education provides. programs and experiential learning Our facilities and physical plant have served us well throughout the years, but opportunities for students that meet the expenses to maintain, upgrade, renovate and restore our physical plant are ongoing and costly. Gifts to Canisius Fund 150 provide much-needed support the ever-changing needs of for facility renovations and upgrades that will meet the evolving academic needs of our faculty and students. Financial support will also allow us to employers and student interests. enhance the overall campus learning and living environment, inspiring more students to enroll. 1870 2020 1870 2020 Student Scholarship Facility Updates and Renovations Nearly 96 percent of undergraduate students receive financial aid in the form Driven by a vision to become a leading educational choice for those who of scholarship support. Annual gifts to Canisius Fund 150 provide scholarships seek innovative learning opportunities, Canisius has developed a Facilities and tuition assistance for our talented and deserving students. This crucial Master Plan as a companion to the Strategic Plan, Canisius 150, to guide the support enables students with aspirations for a Canisius education to make college into the future. their choice based on their personal goals and dreams, not finances. Curriculum Revitalization As Canisius College prepares to educate students for the next 150 years, we have embarked on a strategy to invest in emerging programs and experiential learning opportunities for students that meet the ever-changing needs of employers and interests of students. Innovative programs that harness new modalities and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching and learning, emphasize collaboration and provide service or internship opportunities will best prepare our students for the evolving job market. All of our undergraduate, post- baccalaureate certificate and graduate programs reflect a steadfast commitment to academic excellence, making Canisius a competitive choice for prospective students. Notably, we have turned our attention to allied health programs, including a new physician assistant master’s degree program that is on track to enroll Canisius College intends to make investments in our physical plant that will its first cohort in 2021. This program will prepare practitioners to become enrich the experience for students, faculty, staff, volunteers and visitors to nationally-certified and state-licensed medical professionals who will practice campus with a welcoming, safe, attractive and enjoyable working, learning medicine and deliver patient care in Western New York and beyond. and living environment. The primary goals of the plan are to strengthen the academic facilities, renew the student experience with improved study, This is only the beginning. Your support of Canisius Fund 150 fuels our vision residential, recreational, athletic and reflection spaces, and enhance and for academic excellence and provides the resources necessary for course and revitalize campus life. The college will also continue to examine opportunities program development, new faculty positions, facility improvements and other to optimize space utilization, integrate sustainable design strategies, and investments that keep the college’s academic portfolio and pedagogy of the support our relationship with the surrounding Hamlin Park community. highest quality. The completion of Science Hall is a top priority within the scope of the college’s plans that will have a cascading effect across the entire campus. Science Hall, when complete, will be an interdisciplinary center that houses Academic Excellence the college’s science departments, as well as signature programs such as the new physician assistant program, Institute for Autism Research, the George E. • BS Sport and Exercise Healthcare • MS Physician Assistant Studies – began Fall 2018 slated to begin Spring 2021 Schreiner, MD ’43 Pre-Medical Center, Center for Professional Development, • MS Data Analytics began Fall 2018 • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate – and the ESPN Golden Griffin Sports Broadcast Center. The design of labora- Data Analytics • MS Sport Product Development tories and classroom spaces will match the high-quality teaching and research began Fall 2018 • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate – that distinguish our programs and prepare students for in-demand careers in Integrated Marketing Communication • BS Integrated Marketing Communication the growing life sciences and allied health economy in our region and beyond. will begin Fall 2019 New computer science professor with expertise in cybersecurity to develop • MS Finance will begin Fall 2019 the program 1870 2020 1870 2020 The space also provides us with the flexibility to collaborate with community Sesquicentennial Life-Changing Experiences Leadership Giving Levels partners, such as Catholic Health, which now occupies a portion of Science Hall. A Canisius education provides each and every student with countless Sesquicentennial Society This partnership not only enables Catholic Health to complete a transformational life-changing moments and experiences. From domestic and international $150,000+ electronic medical records initiative, it also provides Canisius with an opportunity service-learning to more than 90 student organizations, students benefit Chairman’s Circle to make substantial progress on the build-out of the facility and develop a $25,000 - $149,999 from transformative opportunities. pipeline of talent that will give students real-world experience. We are 1870 Founder’s Club $10,000 - $24,999 already working with Catholic Health to create internships and mentoring Canisius Fund 150 gifts help us to continue to provide these experiential learning opportunities that define a Canisius education. Peter Canisius Fellow opportunities for students who will be future leaders in IT, data analytics, $5,000 - $9,999 finance, health care and a host of other related disciplines. Help Us Celebrate President’s Council Benefactor $2,500 - $4,999 The Facilities Master Plan also calls for additional formal and informal gathering th As we celebrate the 150 anniversary of our founding, our rich history and President’s Council Member spaces for student meetings and events, as well as more recreation space. the accomplishments of our alumni, faculty and students, there is no better $1,000 - $2,499 Plans are underway for a student fitness facility in Palisano Pavilion, along with time to reflect back on your experience and what your Canisius education has upgrades to the Richard E. Winter ’42 Student Center. Other projects such meant to you and invest in something special. With your investment, there’s Young Alumni as classroom updates, improvements to meeting space and green areas no limit to what Canisius and our students can do! Membership Levels throughout the campus will have significant impact on the student experience. Nine and ten years since graduation - $750 Reinvestments in our existing facilities are critical for us to remain a competitive Ways to Give Six to eight years choice for prospective students. Gifts to Canisius Fund 150 will support these Consider a one-time gift, or a multiyear leadership gift payable up to three years. since graduation - $500 critical projects as well as the restoration and preservation of Christ the Become a member of the Rev. James M. Demske ’47, SJ, Society and consider Three to five years King Chapel—an essential gathering place that is core to our history, mission a planned gift commitment. This may include naming Canisius College in your since graduation - $250 and values. will or estate plans, transferring stock, or taking advantage of the tax benefits One and two years since graduation - $100 of an IRA rollover. Contact Information Canisius College • Office of Institutional Advancement 2001 Main Street • Buffalo, NY 14208 • (716) 888-8218 [email protected] 1870 2020 Canisius College Office of Institutional Advancement George Martin House 2001 Main Street • Buffalo, NY 14208 canisius.edu.