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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      SBU’s Quick Center unveils 30th performance & exhibition season
      Aug 01, 2025 | A special performance by the Grammy-winning Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of renowned conductor JoAnn Falletta, will officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and open its 2025-2026 Exhibition and Performing Arts Season on Sunday, Sept. 21.

      SBU recognizes first BonaLeadsgrads, launches year two of program
      Jul 30, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University recognized the successful completion of the inaugural BonaLeads: President’s Leadership Academy cohort in May during a full-day capstone leadership retreat focused on communication, crisis response, and values-driven decision making.

      SBU student in Oxford program delivers blessing in Seneca
      Jul 29, 2025 | Students in St. Bonaventure University’s prestigious Oxford program were part of a small but historic moment last week when student Alyssa Perkins delivered the opening blessing at the weekly banquet at Trinity College in an indigenous American language.

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