Company Profile

Company Overview

Canisius College, a Catholic and Jesuit university, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The college is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.


Campus

Canisius College is located between the historic Hamlin Park neighborhood and Delaware Park in the city of Buffalo, N.Y. More than 1.5 million people live in and around the Western New York city, which boasts two major league sports teams and a host of businesses, employers, arts and culture. Nearby are two Great Lakes, the city of Toronto, and one of the world’s greatest attractions, Niagara Falls.

Our 72-acre campus rests atop a labyrinth of tunnels. The underground network runs from Dugan Hall to Old Main, from Street Side Café to Bouwhuis Library. The tunnels serve a practical use—they keep us warm through Western New York winters. But there’s more to it than that. They’re vibrant. You can’t walk 10 feet without hearing a welcoming ‘hello.’ Bright posters adorn the walls—invitations for upcoming events. Friendships form on the pathways to class. Snacks are shared. Courses are taught. Clubs rally. The tunnels keep us connected, in more ways than one.

The campus above and around the tunnels has been transformed in recent years. More than $150 million in capital investments have been made to eight major residence halls and the newly opened Science Hall.

Canisius sits in the one of the safest neighborhoods of Buffalo and is patrolled day and night by the college’s department of public safety.


Mission Statement

Canisius College, a Catholic and Jesuit university, offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional programs distinguished by transformative learning experiences that engage students in the classroom and beyond. We foster in our students a commitment to excellence, service and leadership in a global society.
Supporting Key Concepts

Catholic
Canisius is an open, welcoming university where our Catholic faith and traditions are vitally present and operative. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition, Canisius cultivates human knowledge for the benefit of Church and society.

Jesuit
Founded by the Society of Jesus as a manifestation of its charism, Canisius espouses the Jesuit principles of human excellence, care for the whole person and service to humanity. Jesuit spirituality calls us to seek God in all things and Jesuit education aims to form students who become men and women for and with others.

Transformative Learning and Student Engagement
Steeped in Jesuit ideals, our undergraduate and graduate academic programs are distinguished by academic excellence, student-faculty interaction, and a variety of experiential learning opportunities that engage students and transform the mind and spirit. Our undergraduate core curriculum enriches students’ academic pursuits and delivers a strong foundation in liberal arts, critical thinking, and diversity. Graduate and professional programs promote the application of theory to practice.

Leadership
Benefiting from academically rich, values-based experiences in their interactions with faculty, staff, and community, students learn responsible leadership and develop their ability to inspire others to achieve excellence. At Canisius, students practice these leadership skills in the classroom and through co-curricular activities.