Canisius College Quick Facts

Name of School Canisius College (http://www.canisius.edu/)
Mailing Address 2001 Main Street
City/Zip Buffalo, NY 14208
Founded 1870
Enrollment 3,196
Nickname Golden Griffins/Griffs
School Colors Blue (PMS 289), Gold (PMS 124)
Conferences: Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (Baseball, Basketball,Cross
Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Volleyball)

Atlantic Hockey (Hockey),

Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference (Synchronized Swimming)
Affiliation NCAA Division I


President John J. Hurley
B.A. Canisius College '78
J.D. Notre Dame '81


Director of Athletics Bill Maher
B.S. Canisius College, ’89
M.S. East Stroudsburg University, ’90


Faculty Athletic Rep Dr. Melissa Wanzer
Athletic Department Phone 716-888-2970
Athletic Department Fax 716-888-3174
Athletic Communications Phone: 716-888-2978
Athletic Communications Fax: 716-888-8444
Web Site Address: www.GoGriffs.com
Official Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/gogriffs
Official Twitter Account: www.twitter.com/gogriffs
Athletic Communications Hotline: 716-888-2979