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‘Postcards from Puccini’ brings opera to Quick Arts

Oct 02, 2025 | Iconic operatic moments presented by the renowned Robert Grayson and Paul Groves Studio will grace the stage of St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17.

Join us for SBU's 5th annual Fall in Love with Science on Oct. 4

Sep 29, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.

Haudenosaunee artists to share culture and craft at St. Bonaventure

Sep 24, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University will host Dwahšönih, a pop-up interactive learning space featuring a celebration of Indigenous arts, on Wednesday, Oct. 1, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

U.S. News: SBU faculty get high marks for teaching excellence

Sep 23, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s faculty received high marks in the latest U.S. News & World Report college rankings.

Harris exhibition to help Quick Center launch 30th anniversary

Sep 17, 2025 | As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, Heather Lynn Harris, MFA, will present a special exhibition in The Front Gallery.

Waterman immersive exhibition to be unveiled at QCA Sunday

Sep 16, 2025 | Artist Carson Waterman, a cultural icon of the Seneca Nation, will be featured as the centerpiece of the Laine Immersion Arts Exhibition.

Fox, Wintermantel exhibitions to open Sunday as QCA starts 30th

Sep 15, 2025 | As part of the 30th anniversary celebration of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University, the Dresser Gallery will feature an evocative exhibition of realist works by acclaimed painters Mikel Wintermantel and Barbara Fox, alongside a special tribute to the late J. Cole Young, former head of St. Bonaventure University’s Fine Arts Department.

Research group presents on hydrogen storage

Sep 10, 2025 | Scientists in the Simpson Research Group presented their work at the American Chemical Society (ACS) 2025 Fall National Meeting in Washington, D.C.

Professor explores climate change and health disparities at global conference

Sep 10, 2025 | Dr. Heather McDivitt, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave a virtual presentation on Aug. 8 titled “Understanding The Impact of Climate Change on Social Determinants of Health: Addressing Disparity in Health Care Outcomes” during the 4th International Conference on Women and Gender Studies organized in Malaysia.

SBU leaders present on campus sustainability efforts at AFCU event

Sep 10, 2025 | In a presentation titled “Top Down and Bottom Up: Self Study Seeking a Culture of Sustainability,” Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M., Karen Pulaski, and Dr. Kevin Vogel described St. Bonaventure University’s sustainability efforts at the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) Symposium held at Viterbo University, June 4-7.

Luo explores how humans efficiently gather visual information

Sep 10, 2025 | Dr. Chuan Luo, assistant professor of Psychology, published a paper in the journal Collabra: Psychology, studying how people coordinate their eyes, head and body to collect visual information efficiently.

History professor presents paper on pirate Thomas Pound

Sep 10, 2025 | Dr. Steven Pitt, associate professor of History, presented the paper “The Pirate Thomas Pound and the Machiavellian Scheme of a Royal Navy Captain” at the Problem of Piracy IV: An Interdisciplinary Conference on Plunder by Sea across the World from the Ancient to the Modern at the University of Exeter, England, June 19-20.

Eight SBU students inducted into Sigma Delta Pi

Sep 08, 2025 | Eight St. Bonaventure University students were inducted into the Xi Delta chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society.

Quick Center marks 30th season with BPO, gallery debuts

Sep 01, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will celebrate its 30th anniversary by opening both its performance and exhibition seasons with a vibrant day of music and art on Sunday, Sept. 21.

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.

Research reveals how PFAS’ acidity affects environmental mobility

Aug 21, 2025 | Professor of Chemistry Dr. Scott Simpson, in collaboration with researchers at the University at Buffalo, has developed a more accurate way to measure the acidity of “forever chemicals,” a crucial step in understanding how these pollutants move through the environment and affect health.

Couturier presents research in Assisi, publishes new book

Aug 21, 2025 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor and director of the Franciscan Institute, delivered three academic papers at the General Assembly of the International Franciscan Conference of Congregations of the Third Order Regular in Assisi, Italy, in May.

Bussman shares insights in Chautauqua Gazette

Aug 21, 2025 | Jason K. Bussman, an adjunct lecturer in the Department of English, was a featured writer in the Chautauqua Gazette’s Aug. 11 “Off to College” edition.

46 students from 5 area schools compete in SBU's Challenge 24

Aug 19, 2025 | Forty-six students from five area schools participated in the annual Challenge 24 math contest at St. Bonaventure University.

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.