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Tree planted to mark 16th straight year as Tree Campus USA

Apr 25, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University celebrated its 16th consecutive year of being a certified Arbor Day Foundation Tree Campus USA on Friday by planting a hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) tree on the northwest lawn outside of Robinson Hall.

SBU’s Quick Center celebrates budding young artists

Apr 25, 2025 | Works by 114 student artists, selected from more than 200 submissions, are on display at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts as part of its annual High School Juried Art Exhibition. Selected through an extensive jurying process, the works are being exhibited on the Quick Center’s mezzanine level through May 11.

SBU sophomore Jacob Smeraldo presents research at WNY symposium

Apr 14, 2025 | Jacob Smeraldo, a sophomore at St. Bonaventure University from Jamestown, New York, presented his research at the American Chemical Society Western New York Undergraduate Research Symposium April 4 at Canisius University.

SBU’s Quick Center to host open house for 30th Anniversary

Apr 11, 2025 | As part of its yearlong 30th anniversary celebration, St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts (QCA) will host a community open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 26. The event is free and open to the public.

Former professor to talk about ways to cope in challenging times

Apr 10, 2025 | In an environment of change and challenge, the Enchanted Mountains Village (EMVi) and the DePerro School of Health Professions at St. Bonaventure University are co-sponsoring “Finding a Silver Lining in Challenging Times” on Thursday, April 24.

SBU offers early college opportunities for high schoolers

Apr 09, 2025 | Local high school students can accelerate their academic journey through St. Bonaventure University’s Early College Access programs, which allow them to earn affordable college credits while gaining real-world academic experience.

SBU's Stevens contributes to book about by women composers

Apr 06, 2025 | Dr. Brian Stevens, lecturer of Music, is a contributing author to a newly published book titled "Choral Repertoire by Women Composers." Published by G.I.A., the book profiles the lives and works of more than 200 women choral composers.

Journal to publish article by SBU's Gavin, Dombek and Dombek

Apr 06, 2025 | An article by three SBU professors titled "Study Abroad Programs: Real-Life Considerations and Cautions" was accepted for publication in a special edition of the Journal of Criminal Justice Education.

SBU’s Quick Center plans yearlong 30th anniversary celebration

Apr 04, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts today announced a yearlong celebration marking its 30th anniversary, kicking off April 26, 2025, and continuing through April 2026. The milestone will be commemorated with a range of performances, special events and community engagement initiatives, reflecting the Quick Center’s history and commitment to the visual and performing arts.

SBU’s Fisher to be honored with Franciscan Mission Service award

Mar 31, 2025 | Claire Fisher, a St. Bonaventure University senior majoring in Communication, Social Justice and Advocacy, will receive the San Damiano Servant Leadership Award from the Franciscan Mission Service (FMS).

Atlantic Brass Quintet to perform April 11 at SBU’s Quick Center

Mar 28, 2025 | Atlantic Brass Quintet, whose musicianship has been called “impeccable” with an “irresistibly infectious spirit,” will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Olean Zonta lauds Quick Center’s Rachel Harris with Yellow Rose

Mar 24, 2025 | Dr. Rachel Harris, executive director of St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, was honored with the Olean Zonta Club’s Yellow Rose Award.

SBU's Caliva Smart presents paper at Goddess at the Crossing Place

Mar 21, 2025 | Over midterm break, Dr. Kathryn Caliva Smart, assistant professor of History, presented a paper at The Goddess at the Crossing Place, a conference hosted by the Department of Humanities at Marshall University.

SBU alumnus, leading researcher on homelessness to lead discussion at Bona’s

Mar 21, 2025 | One of the country’s leading social science researchers on homelessness and assisted housing policy, Dr. Dennis P. Culhane, will discuss his recent work at 7 p.m. Monday, April 14, at St. Bonaventure University’s Rigas Theater in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

St. Bonaventure to host ‘An Evening with Carson Waterman’ April 2

Mar 17, 2025 | Carson Waterman, a distinguished artist and revered cultural figure for the Haudenosaunee people of the Seneca Nation, will discuss his life and artwork in a special presentation at St. Bonaventure University in April.

Article by SBU's Belfield results from Franciscan Institute research

Mar 14, 2025 | An article by Dr. Andrew Gertner Belfield, assistant professor of Theology and Franciscan Studies, was published in volume 82 of Franciscan Studies, a peer-reviewed journal of the Franciscan Institute at SBU.

SBU’s Quick Center hosts gallery talk Saturday

Mar 13, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will host an opening reception and gallery talk for the exhibition titled “Connectivity” at 3 p.m. Saturday, March 15.

SBU hosts Jazz in the Rathskeller series on three dates this spring

Mar 10, 2025 | Jazzlovers, rejoice. You’ll have three opportunities in March and April to relax with your favorite music in St. Bonaventure University’s Rathskeller.

Environmental writer, translator Laura Marris to read from her newest book at SBU

Mar 05, 2025 | St. Bonaventure University will welcome environmental writer and translator Laura Marris to campus for a reading from her newest book, “The Age of Loneliness,” on Thursday, March 13, at 6 p.m. in the Athletics Hall of Fame Room.

Latin American Music with Reverón Piano Trio at SBU March 14

Feb 28, 2025 | The Reverón Piano Trio will bring under-represented Latin American music to the forefront during their performance at St. Bonaventure University’s Quick Center for the Arts at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14.