Spend a Day with your Canisius Family

Family Weekend 2008
September 26-28

Every fall, Canisius invites families of current students back to campus for a fun filled weekend of programs and events. Make plans to attend this year's celebration! This is a great opportunity to return to campus and spend time with family and friends.

For registration and payment information, please click here.

Friday, September 26
 
Time Event Location
4:30pm to 7pm Dinner
Please pay at the door.		 Economou Dining Hall, Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center
8pm to 11pm Oktoberfest
An annual celebration of German food, culture, and music sponsored by the German Club.
  • Canisius Students, Faculty, Staff & children under 5 are Free.
  • Children 5-16 and non-Canisius students, $3
  • Adults, $5

Tickets may be purchased at the door.

 Economou Dining Hall, Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center
10pm to 12am     Canisius Cinema
Just when you thought you missed it on the big screen! Join us for a special screening of Get Smart. 		Penfold Commons, Palisano Pavilion

Saturday, September 27
* Featured Events *
Time Event Location
8:45am to 11:30am

Family Community Service Project
Live out the Jesuit tradition and join the Canisius College Chapter of Habitat for Humanity for some community service. Our Canisius chapter along with Habitat for Humanity Buffalo will be renovating a house in a nearby Buffalo neighborhood. Please wear old clothes and closed toe shoes. No experience is required, we will find a job for you to do. You must be 16 years old to participate.

To sign up to participate, or if you have any questions, please contact Joe Van Volkenburg in Campus Ministry at 716-888-2875 or vanvolkj@canisius.edu.

 Please meet in the Student Center Lobby at 8:45am.  Transportation to the service site will be provided.
10am to 1:30pm Check-In Lobby, Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center
10:30am to 1:30pm Brunch Economou Dining Hall, Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center
1:30pm to 3:30pm Walking Tour of Forest Lawn Cemetery
In its 159 years, Forest Lawn Cemetery has become an enduring chronicle of local history and a cultural landmark to local accomplishment. Considering the impact of these accomplishments on America and the world, the cemetery is a national asset and fully deserves its designation in the New York State and National Registers of Historic Places. On this tour you will walk through Forest Lawn's historic grounds to hear stories about the some of the 155,000 people buried there.   Please dress for the weather, this tour is rain or shine.
Cost:  SOLD OUT		 Please meet in the Student Center Lobby at 1:30pm.  Transportation to the cemetery will be provided.
5:30pm to 6:30pm Check-In
If you checked in during the morning session you do not have to check in again.		 Lobby, Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center
6pm to 7pm Family Mass & Blessing
Rev. John Bucki, S.J. will preside and give his blessing to your Canisius family.		 Christ the King Chapel
7pm to 9pm Family Night Sit Down Dinner
Join your extended Canisius family for a sit down dinner and live performance by Etienne.  Business casual attire is requested.  This event is co-sponsored by Chartwells Dining Services.		 Economou Dining Hall, Richard E. Winter '42 Student Center
9:30pm to 12am Casino Night
Is lady luck on your side tonight? Play blackjack, roulette, craps, big wheel, and more for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Sponsored by the Student Programming Board.		 Montante Cultural Center

Sunday, September 28
Time Event Location
11am to
1:30pm		 Brunch
Please pay at the door.		 Economou Dining Hall, Richard E. Winter '42 Stucent Center
11:45am Mass Christ the King Chapel

Registration & Payment Information
  • The cost to attend Saturday's Featured Events (Brunch, Mass, Sit Down Dinner and Casino Night) is $30 per person.
  • Full time Canisius College undergraduate students do not have to pay to attend Saturday's featured events. 
  • The cost of the Walking Tour of Forest Lawn Cemetery is an additional $10 per person.
  • There is no charge to participate in the Family Community Service Project.  Please contact Campus Ministry at 716-888-2875 to sign up.
  • For all other events, please pay at the door.  Thank you.
  • No refunds or exhanges.
To register and pay for Family Weekend please call the office of Campus Programming & Leadership Development directly at 716-888-2190.


Registration will be accepted until 5:00pm on Wednesday, September 17.