St. Bonaventure University

Office of Government & Community Relations

St. Bonaventure University is proud to be a collaborative partner with local, state and federal governments and community leaders.


The Office of Government & Community Relations serves as the principal liaison between the university and all levels of governmental, community and business organizations.

We also encourage our students to exercise their civic duties through voter registration drives, community-based projects, invited speakers, political activities and advocacy on and off campus.  

St. Bonaventure is committed to fostering relationships with our neighbors through outreach, service and collaborative projects. Please feel free to reach out to us, whether you have general questions or would like to partner with the university on a particular project.

If you are a visiting parent, St. Bonaventure graduate or friend of the university, please make sure to explore everything the greater Olean area and Cattaraugus County have to offer.


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      Fall '24 heartbreak, spring '25 success drive SBU men's rugby
      Aug 29, 2025 | Fueled by the disappointment of a heart-wrenching loss last December and bolstered by their success in spring 7s, the men’s rugby team at St. Bonaventure heads into the fall season with a “quiet confidence” that they’ll be able to take the final step to win another national title.

      SBU’s STEM programs for teachers, students mark 10th anniversary
      Aug 28, 2025 | This summer marked the 10th anniversary of two STEM outreach programs at St. Bonaventure University that have made a lasting impact on nearly 200 students and area educators.

      Matthews explores transnational feminism in Namibian sports
      Aug 22, 2025 | Dr. Tammy Rae Matthews, assistant professor in Sports Journalism & Digital Journalism, had two peer-reviewed presentations accepted at the Second International Trans Studies Conference held Sept. 4-7, 2024, at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois.

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    Thomas Buttafarro Jr.
    Director
    Office of Government & Community Relations
    PO Box A, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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