James Demske

James M. Demske, S.J., (c. 1922 – June 15, 1994) was an American Jesuit priest, academic, academic administrator and, expert on existentialism. Demske served as the President of Canisius College, a private Jesuit college in Buffalo, New York, for 27-years from 1966 until 1993. Under Demske's administration, Canisius College established its school of business. Demske also increased Canisius' endowment from just $1 million in 1966 to more than $27 million by 1993.

James Demske S.J.
President of Canisius College
In office
1966  July 1, 1993
Preceded by?
Succeeded byVincent Cooke, S.J.
Personal details
Bornc. 1922
DiedJune 15, 1994(1994-06-15) (aged 71–72)
Buffalo, New York
Alma materUniversity of Freiburg (Ph.D.)
University of Innsbruck
Woodstock College
Canisius College (B.A.)
ProfessionJesuit priest
Academic administrator
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