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Jandoli Institute to hold Election Eve discussion, ‘Looking at 2023 and Beyond’

The Jandoli Institute at St. Bonaventure University will sponsor a panel discussion titled “An Election Eve Discussion: Looking at 2023 and Beyond” on Monday at 4 p.m. in Walsh Amphitheater on campus.

Congress to Campus to bring former members of Congress to SBU for dialogue, public forum

Two former members of the U.S. House of Representatives will visit St. Bonaventure University Nov. 13 and 14 to meet with students and hold a public forum as part of the Congress to Campus program. 

Mackowski gives presentations on Grant, another on Lee

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, gave a pair of invited presentations over the past month on Ulysses S. Grant. On Sept. 21, he and collaborator Frank Scaturro spoke about Grant-as-general to the National Museum of the U.S. Army. On Oct. 12, Mackowski and Scaturro spoke about Grant-as-president to the White House Historical Association.

New book by Mackowski keys on overlooked sector of Gettysburg battlefield

Most attention at the Civil War battle of Gettysburg focuses on iconic landscapes like Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Wheatfield, and the open fields where Pickett’s Charge took place. A new book co-authored by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, looks at a lesser-known but just as pivotal sector of the battlefield.

St. Bonaventure professor’s new Civil War book focuses on overlooked north battlefield at Gettysburg

Most attention at the Civil War battle of Gettysburg focuses on iconic landscapes like Little Round Top, Devil’s Den, the Wheatfield, and the open fields where Pickett’s Charge took place. A new book co-authored by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication at St. Bonaventure University, looks at a lesser-known but just as pivotal sector of the battlefield.

St. Bonaventure students get opportunity to spend semester getting inside look at Albany

For two students hailing from tiny hometowns, getting dropped off to intern for a semester in the bustling state capital of New York was a bit of a culture shock.

Mackowski makes invited presentations over the summer

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, made several invited presentations over the summer.

Journal publishes Chimbel's essay on legendary sportscaster

Jandoli School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel's essay about a legendary sportscaster was included in the Journalism History journal's series on the history of television.

'Ground Zero 360' among three new exhibitions at St. Bonaventure's Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts

“Ground Zero 360,” an internationally acclaimed exhibition conveying the chaos, courage and emotion of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on New Yok City’s World Trade Center, is one of three new exhibitions opening at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in September.

Dr. David Hilmey named provost and VP for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure

Dr. David Hilmey has been named provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure University, President Jeff Gingerich announced today.

Mackowski’s newest books look at the Civil War through the lens of leadership and pop culture

What can the Civil War teach us about leadership? What can movies and books teach us about the Civil War? These are the central questions at the heart of a pair of new books published by St. Bonaventure University Professor Chris Mackowski.

St. Bonaventure broadcasting student Rich Williams to receive Tim Russert Career Award

Rich Williams, who will be a senior broadcast journalism student this fall at St. Bonaventure University, is the 2023 recipient of the Tim Russert Career Award from the Buffalo Broadcasters Association.

Dan Barry, Class of 1980, to receive 2023 Eugene O'Neill Lifetime Achievement Award

Irish American Writers & Artists (IAW&A) will honor St. Bonaventure alumnus and longtime New York Times reporter and columnist Dan Barry, ’80, with its prestigious 2023 Eugene O’Neill Lifetime Achievement Award.

SBU’s DeSimone honored by Buffalo’s Business First with Woman of Influence Award

Dr. Kimberly DeSimone, professor in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University, will be honored Sept. 14 with a Woman of Influence Award from Buffalo’s Business First.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023

Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

St. Bonaventure’s AAF team takes first place in district advertising competition

St. Bonaventure University students won their district in a national advertising competition for the first time Friday in New York City.

Mackowski co-hosts video series on the battle of Chancellorsville

Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, served as co-host this week for a series of videos by the American Battlefield Trust covering the story of the Civil War battle of Chancellorsville in central Virginia. May 1-5 marks the 160th anniversary of the battle.

Chimbel moderates panel at Broadcast Education conference

Jandoli School of Communication Dean Aaron Chimbel moderated a panel at the Broadcast Education Association conference titled “Building Trust: an ethical discussion about journalism in local communities.”

Two students selected to speak at St. Bonaventure University’s Commencement Exercises

Breaking from tradition, St. Bonaventure University has selected two degree candidates as student speakers at this year’s Commencement Exercises, to be held Sunday, May 14, in the university’s Reilly Center.

St. Bonaventure professors Hoffmann and Brown honored by peers with professional excellence awards

Two St. Bonaventure University professors have been honored by their colleagues with awards of excellence for the 2022-23 academic year. Dr. Pauline Hoffmann, associate professor of communication, was awarded the Professional Excellence in Community Service Award, while Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, was awarded the university’s Professional Excellence in Teaching Award.