St. Bonaventure University 150th Anniversary
March 31, 2008 – May 30, 2009
Calendar of Events
March 31 – April 3, 2008
English Speaking Order of Friars Minor Conference
7:30 p.m. March 31, 2008"The Canticle of Creation," Rigas Family Theater of The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (ticket required)Antares is an exciting young chamber ensemble that will perform the world premiere of "The Canticle of Creation," by Cal Stewart Kellogg, which was commissioned by The Quick Center to celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the founding of St. Bonaventure University. World renowned tenor Kenneth Riegel will join Antares for this unique event. For additional details about "The Canticle of Creation," click here.
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150th Anniversary Convocation
4 p.m. April 1, 2008150th Anniversary Convocation, Reilly Center Arena
Families of founders Nicholas and Mary Devereux and founding friar, Pamphilus da Magliano, to attend and be honored at the Convocation. A reception in the Reilly Center will follow.
Convocation speakerMargaret Eletta Guider, O.S.F., Th.D.Associate Professor of Missiology, Chair of the Pastoral Studies Department
Weston Jesuit School of Theology
Honorary Degrees will be presented to
Most Rev. Jose Rodriguez Carballo, O.F.M.,General Minister, Curia Generalizia dei Frati Minori,
Most Rev. Edward U. Kmiec, D.D., Bishop of Buffalo, and
Kenneth Riegel, world renowned tenor
Convocation Checklists:Checklist for Graduating Students
Checklist for Faculty
Checklist for Staff
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Gaudete Medal Ceremony and Dinner
April 10, 2008
Rochester Riverside Convention Center
Rochester, N.Y.
HonoreesArunas A. Chesonis, Chief Executive Officer, Paetec Holding Corp.
Most Rev. Matthew H. Clark, Bishop of Rochester
James G. Gould, President, Alesco Advisors LLC
More information is available here:
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April 18-19, 2008Festival of the 25th Anniversary of the Third Order Regular Rule
May 11, 2008
Anniversary Commencement (No. 1)
May 22-June 2, 2008
Anniversary Pilgrimage
June 1-6, 2008
SBU hosts Holy Name Province Chapter Meeting
June 6-8, 2008
Anniversary Alumni Reunion
July 13-15, 2008Anniversary Feast of St. Bonaventure
August 3, 2008
Franciscan Sisters of Allegany 150th Anniversary Kick-off (10:30 a.m. Mass)
(to occur at the conclusion of their chapter meeting, which will run from July 27-Aug. 3)
August 20, 2008
Anniversary Fall Convocation
September 19-21, 2008
Anniversary Family Weekend | Bonagany
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Anniversary Feast of St. Francis/St. Francis Week
September 28 - October 5, 2008
For photos of Francis Week events, click here
 Sunday, September 28
- 7 p.m. - Eucharist
"Francis of Assisi: The Story of a Young Adult Finding His Voice"
Michael Crosby, O.F.M. Cap.
University Chapel, Doyle Hall
Monday, September 29
- 12:30 p.m. - University Forum
"Francis: Finding An Alternative Way of Living and Loving in His Medieval Social and Political Context"
Michael Crosby, O.F.M. Cap.
Doyle Hall Dining Room, Lunch Provided
- Evening reflection at Mt. Irenaeus
"Francis: Finding Peace in the Sounds of Silence"
Michael Crosby, O.F.M. Cap.
Tuesday, September 30
- 10 a.m. - Catholic Franciscan Tradition (Clare 107)
"Francis of Assisi: Finding His Gospel Way, Graced Encounters With 'Otherness'”
Michael Crosby, O.F.M. Cap.
Walsh Auditorium
- 4 p.m. - Jerome A. Kelly, O.F.M., Lecture
Michael Crosby, O.F.M. Cap.
Rigas Family Theater, The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Friday, October 3
- Noon-1:30 p.m.: Rededication of the St. Bonaventure Permanent Collection
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
Light lunch buffet to follow
- 8 p.m.: Celebration of the Life of St. Francis
University Chapel
Followed by dessert reception at Doyle Hall Dining Room
Saturday, October 4
- 10 a.m. - Anniversary Walk for Service
Allegheny River Valley Trail
- Noon - Victory Picnic
Magnano Center/Hickey Dining Hall Front Lawn
- 1 p.m. - Pumpkin Carving Contest
Magnano Center/Hickey Dining Hall Front Lawn
- 1:30 p.m. - Unveiling of "Bonaventure: The Magazine of St. Bonaventure University"
Friedsam Memorial Library
- 2 p.m. - History of St. Bonaventure University:
A preview of a new book by Dr. Edward Eckert, Board of Trustees Professor Emeritus
Friedsam Memorial Library
- 5 p.m. - Feast of St. Francis Liturgy
Bob Lanier Court, Reilly Center Arena
- 6 p.m. - Creole Picnic Dinner
Hickey Dining Hall
- 8 p.m. - New Orleans Jazz Tribute Concert
Honoring those who have contributed to hurricane relief efforts in the Gulf states
Bob Lanier Court, Reilly Center Arena
- 9:30 p.m. - Anniversary Fireworks, sponsored by Pepsi Bottling Group
Behind the Reilly Center
For photos of Francis Week events, click here
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Universal Bonaventure Celebration
October 2008
St. Bonaventure alumni friends near and far can commemorate Bona's 150 years of excellence in the Franciscan tradition. From Oct. 3-19, special gatherings will be held in a number of cities across the country. Individuals, alumni chapters and small groups of friends are invited to host a Universal Bonaventure Celebration.
As dates, time and locations are confirmed, we'll post them online. All events will follow a similar schedule, featuring a retrospective on the history of the University, and a special Universal Bonaventure Celebration commemorative gift for all who attend. Photographs and testimonials will be collected at each event and posted online for all to see. We'll also create a compilation for the University Archives to ensure that generations to come will know how we cherish our history and traditions as we look toward a future full of hope.
The Office of Alumni Services will assist you in your efforts to organize a celebration in your home or hometown. For more information, e-mail the alumni office at alumni@sbu.edu.
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March 2009 Women’s History Month (date TBA)The First Women of Bonaventure
Panel Discussion/Presentation (at St. Elizabeth’s Motherhouse Auditorium)
March/April 2009 (date TBA)Gaudete Medal Awards Ceremony and Dinner, Buffalo, N.Y.
April 2009 (date TBA)
Universitywide Academic Conference
April 17-19, 2009
1209-2009: The Rule of the Friars Minor: Historical Perspectives, Lived Realities
May 2009 (date TBA)Anniversary Campaign Celebration
Anniversary Commencement (No. 2)
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150th Anniversary Celebration | Profiles of SBU founders
Timeline | Anniversary Awards
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