SARAH (BATTAGLIA) HRYWNAK, MBA ’16 Hrywnak (far-right) paints a mural of trees native to the Brazilian rain forest with school children, helping them understand the health of the environment around them. Hrywnak traveled to Brazil as part of her coursework in Sustainable Development in Brazil.
SHEANELL CUTTS ’17, SOCIOLOGY Cutts engages with Tanzanian children, learning about their culture, daily lives, and official language, Swahili. Cutts travelled to East Africa through the Institute for the Global Study of Religion.
GARY JOHAL ’18, BIOCHEMISTRY Johal (left) collects soil samples along the shores of the Buffalo River with Peter Schaber, PhD, professor of analytical chemistry, to analyze for lead and other heavy metals as part of the Chemistry Summer Research Program.
Web Extra: Read more about these students’ experiences at canisius.edu/spark
canisius.edu/spark Please make your gift to the 2016-17 Canisius Fund campaign today by using the enclosed form or online at canisius.edu/spark. This year’s annual campaign runs until May 31, 2017. Gifts of all sizes come together to make a big difference in shaping the college and supporting our students. Your participation in the Canisius Fund – at any level – influences Canisius’ ranking in key recruitment publications such as U.S. News and World Report. Most importantly, your gift helps provide essential funding for tuition assistance and scholarships, academic and athletic excellence and programs that strengthen our Jesuit educational mission. You’ll be amazed by the impact your generosity can have, as one by one, Canisius graduates “Go forth and set the world on fire.”
You inspire our students.
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SARAH (BATTAGLIA) HRYWNAK, MBA ’16 Hrywnak (far-right) paints a mural of trees native to the Brazilian rain forest with school children, helping them understand the health of the environment around them. Hrywnak traveled to Brazil as part of her coursework in Sustainable Development in Brazil.
SHEANELL CUTTS ’17, SOCIOLOGY Cutts engages with Tanzanian children, learning about their culture, daily lives, and official language, Swahili. Cutts travelled to East Africa through the Institute for the Global Study of Religion.
GARY JOHAL ’18, BIOCHEMISTRY Johal (left) collects soil samples along the shores of the Buffalo River with Peter Schaber, PhD, professor of analytical chemistry, to analyze for lead and other heavy metals as part of the Chemistry Summer Research Program.
Web Extra: Read more about these students’ experiences at canisius.edu/spark
canisius.edu/spark Please make your gift to the 2016-17 Canisius Fund campaign today by using the enclosed form or online at canisius.edu/spark. This year’s annual campaign runs until May 31, 2017. Gifts of all sizes come together to make a big difference in shaping the college and supporting our students. Your participation in the Canisius Fund – at any level – influences Canisius’ ranking in key recruitment publications such as U.S. News and World Report. Most importantly, your gift helps provide essential funding for tuition assistance and scholarships, academic and athletic excellence and programs that strengthen our Jesuit educational mission. You’ll be amazed by the impact your generosity can have, as one by one, Canisius graduates “Go forth and set the world on fire.”
You inspire our students.
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YOU INSPIRE OUR STUDENTS TO
“ Go forth and set the world on fire.” Annual gifts to the Canisius Fund – from alumni, parents, friends, faculty and staff – help make a Canisius education possible by providing essential funding for tuition assistance and scholarships, academic and athletic excellence and programs that strengthen our Jesuit educational mission. The collective generosity of our donors makes a difference in the lives of our students every day. Here’s how:
5,742 donors
TUITION A S S I S TA N C E & SCHOLARSHIPS
61%
of Canisius Fund commitments designated by 3,882 donors
98%
BLUE & GOLD AT H L E T I C S FUND
15%
of Canisius Fund commitments designated by 879 donors
388
of undergraduates received financial assistance in 2015-16
student-athletes; 20 NCAA Division 1 Sports teams
93%
5
of undergraduates received Canisius scholarships and/ or grants in 2015-16
$21,063
average amount of grants and scholarships awarded to commuter students
$28,092
average amount of grants and scholarships awarded to resident students
teams received NCAA recognition for academic achievement (Men’s & Women’s XC, Golf, Rowing and Ice Hockey)
5th
MAAC championship in 6 years for the women’s lacrosse team
8th
time in nine years that Canisius won the Battle of the Bridge all-sports competition against Niagara University Rebecca Anthone and Travis Wright captured MAAC Championships in swimming and diving
$2.8 million
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE
12%
of Canisius Fund commitments designated by 753 donors
146
majors, minors and special programs
11:1
student-faculty ratio
#1
Accounting Program in NYS based on CPA Exam
88%
3,904 students
PRESIDENTIAL DISCRETIONARY FUND
6%
of Canisius Fund commitments designated by 185 donors
$40,000
awarded for student scholarships and tuition assistance
$11,000+
distributed to students for transformative international and domestic travel experiences
$12,000
86%
allocated to support student and professional development, scholarly work, and strategic initiatives
5
Funded world-class concerts with the BPO
law school acceptance rate medical school acceptance rate research institutes provide signature learning experiences (Video Institute, Fitzpatrick Institute of Public Affairs & Leadership, Institute for Autism Research, Institute for the Global Study of Religion, Institute for the Study of Human-Animal Relationships)
Funded special events to support and promote the accomplishments of our students, alumni, and community partners
JESUIT MISSION & IDENTITY
2%
of Canisius Fund commitments designated by 378 donors
800+
students participated in community projects (18,000 service hours)
100+
service opportunities available to students
1,800+
students participated in service-learning with 50 community partners throughout WNY Canisius is ranked as a top Catholic College Students participated in Campus Ministry international serviceimmersion programs in Jamaica, India, Poland and El Salvador
In addition to the designations selected by donors listed above, 4% of Canisius Fund gifts in 2015-16 were directed by donors to support other areas such as student life, residence life, administrative departments and special fundraising projects. Because tuition assistance for students is the college’s greatest need, unrestricted gifts are included in Tuition Assistance and Scholarships.
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SARAH (BATTAGLIA) HRYWNAK, MBA ’16 Hrywnak (far-right) paints a mural of trees native to the Brazilian rain forest with school children, helping them understand the health of the environment around them. Hrywnak traveled to Brazil as part of her coursework in Sustainable Development in Brazil.
SHEANELL CUTTS ’17, SOCIOLOGY Cutts engages with Tanzanian children, learning about their culture, daily lives, and official language, Swahili. Cutts travelled to East Africa through the Institute for the Global Study of Religion.
GARY JOHAL ’18, BIOCHEMISTRY Johal (left) collects soil samples along the shores of the Buffalo River with Peter Schaber, PhD, professor of analytical chemistry, to analyze for lead and other heavy metals as part of the Chemistry Summer Research Program.
Web Extra: Read more about these students’ experiences at canisius.edu/spark
canisius.edu/spark Please make your gift to the 2016-17 Canisius Fund campaign today by using the enclosed form or online at canisius.edu/spark. This year’s annual campaign runs until May 31, 2017. Gifts of all sizes come together to make a big difference in shaping the college and supporting our students. Your participation in the Canisius Fund – at any level – influences Canisius’ ranking in key recruitment publications such as U.S. News and World Report. Most importantly, your gift helps provide essential funding for tuition assistance and scholarships, academic and athletic excellence and programs that strengthen our Jesuit educational mission. You’ll be amazed by the impact your generosity can have, as one by one, Canisius graduates “Go forth and set the world on fire.”
You inspire our students.
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