Jandoli School of Communication News, Publications & Research

Stories of offering a hand up abound at SBU; featured during #GivingTuesdayatBonas

Dec 01, 2019 | Cameron Hurst knows the power of a good story. That’s why the St. Bonaventure University senior journalism and music double major from Jamestown, New York, is eager to share the stories of helping and healing found within the many programs of the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC).

University’s Bona Buddies program creates connections that matter

Nov 21, 2019 | For Maggie Finley, the best part of being a Bona Buddy mentor is the chance to be a positive influence in someone’s life.

#GivingTuesdayatBonas launches Dec. 3 to raise funds for SBU outreach ministries

Nov 15, 2019 | The Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) at St. Bonaventure University kicks off its second annual #GivingTuesdayatBonas fundraising initiative on Dec. 3.

University to hold Veterans Day Ceremony, host combat Marine veteran for public talk

Nov 08, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University’s Office of Veterans Services and Student Veterans Association invite the public to join them for two upcoming events that honor veterans.

Judges announced for Bona’s Got Talent event

Nov 05, 2019 | Judges have been announced for the Bona’s Got Talent show, which will take place on Nov. 12, 2019, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The judges will sit on a three-person panel that will vote for the top three acts using a top-secret scoring system.

Publisher issues new editions of two books by Mackowski

Oct 31, 2019 | New editions of two books by Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of communication, associate dean of the Jandoli School and chair of its four undergraduate programs, have been issued by his publisher, Savas Beatie.

ESPN’s Wojnarowski, ’91, honored with place on Jandoli School Wall of Distinguished Graduates

Oct 18, 2019 | Just minutes after speaking to students at his alma mater, Adrian Wojnarowski returned to the grind in an empty classroom next door, breaking the news that NBA rookie sensation Zion Williamson would be sidelined for a few weeks with a knee injury.

More than 250 students participate in annual CommDay at St. Bonaventure

Oct 18, 2019 | More than 250 students and advisers from 16 area high schools and one home-schooled student attended Communications Day 2019 Friday, sponsored by the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University.

Jandoli School of Communication to livestream Oct. 22 debate by 57th Senate district candidates

Oct 18, 2019 | A partnership among various arms of St. Bonaventure University’s Jandoli School of Communication will yield a live debate between the two candidates vying to replace Catharine Young as the next state senator from New York’s 57th Senate district.

Jandoli School of Communication to welcome more than 200 high school students to annual CommDay

Oct 15, 2019 | The Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University will welcome students from 17 high schools to its annual Communications Day (CommDay) on Friday, Oct. 18.

St. Bonaventure honors alumni Nelson, Gravius and ESPN’s Wojnarowski at Hellinger Awards luncheon

Oct 11, 2019 | The Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University honored three alumni at its 2019 Mark Hellinger Awards luncheon Monday, Oct. 7, at Hearst Tower in Manhatta

Dr. Chris Mackowski gives Civil War talks, presents workshop, and leads tours

Oct 11, 2019 | Dr. Chris Mackowski, professor of communication and associate dean of the Jandoli School, was an invited keynote speaker at Civil War conferences in California and Oklahoma. He also presented at the American Battlefield Trust's National Teacher Conference in Raleigh, North Carolina, where he gave a workshop on how to develop tours at historical sites.

St. Bonaventure establishes research institute to explore media issues

Oct 10, 2019 | A new research center in the Jandoli School of Communication at St. Bonaventure University will focus on the intersection of media and democracy.

‘Dear America,’ All Bonaventure Reads author Jose Antonio Vargas to give Oct. 1 campus address

Sep 26, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University welcomes this year’s All Bonaventure Reads author Jose Antonio Vargas, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Emmy-nominated filmmaker and theatrical producer, to campus Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Medical Services director writes article for Hispanic Outlook magazine

Sep 24, 2019 | Dr. Marlene Wust Smith, the new medical services director at the Center for Student Wellness, has written an article for the magazine Hispanic Outlook on Education.

Book traces retired lecturer's career as a sports hoaxer

Sep 24, 2019 | "Taro Lives: Confessions of a Sports Hoaxer,” by Paul Wieland, retired lecturer in the Jandoli School of Communication, traces his career as a sports hoaxer.

Luke Brown, Mark Gianniny, Laurie Krupa, James Walsh appointed to St. Bonaventure Board of Trustees

Sep 17, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University has announced the appointment of four new members to its Board of Trustees. Luke H. Brown, of McLean, Virginia, Mark R. Gianniny of Rochester, New York, Laurie R. Krupa of Oradell, New Jersey, and James T. Walsh of Marietta, New York, will all serve three-year terms on the Board of Trustees.

St. Bonaventure to host second annual Girls in Sports event Sept. 20

Sep 10, 2019 | Area girls will have the opportunity to meet college female athletes and try various sports during the second annual Girls in Sports event Friday, Sept. 20, from 5 to 7 p.m. at St. Bonaventure University.

Jandoli School dean serves on panel in Toronto

Sep 10, 2019 | Jandoli School Dean Aaron Chimbel served on a panel at the annual conference of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication in Toronto on Aug. 7.

St. Bonaventure career center teams up with JCPenney to help students dress for success

Sep 09, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University’s Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) is teaming up with JCPenney for two events aimed at helping students dress for success.