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#GivingTuesdayatBonas soars beyond goal

Dec 04, 2019 | Passionate support from alumni, students, staff, parents and friends pushed St. Bonaventure University’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) over its $40,000 goal during yesterday’s #GivingTuesdayatBonas.

Psychology major Timothy Walter to give student address at SBU December Recognition Ceremony

Dec 03, 2019 | Timothy Walter of Wading River, New York, has been selected to give the student address during St. Bonaventure University’s December Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14.

Calabria continues talks on St. Francis and the Sultan

Dec 03, 2019 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., Ph.D., director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies at St. Bonaventure, continues to give presentations commemorating the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' meeting with the Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil in 1219.

Two albums by Sabina now available to Spotify listeners

Dec 03, 2019 | Two albums by Dr. Les Sabina, professor of music and chair of the Department of Visual and Performing Arts, are now available to non-industry, general listening audiences.

Matz publishes eighth book: 'Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z'

Dec 03, 2019 | Dr. David Matz, professor and chair of the Department of Classics, has published his eighth book: "Ancient Roman Sports, A-Z. Athletes, Venues, Events, and Terms." (McFarland & Company).

Three St. Bonaventure students inducted into National Spanish Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi

Dec 03, 2019 | Three St. Bonaventure University students were inducted into the Xi Delta Chapter of the National Spanish Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi Nov. 21.

German vocal ensemble Calmus to present Christmas carols in several languages in St. Bonaventure concert

Dec 02, 2019 | The German vocal ensemble Calmus will perform "Christmas A-Cappella," a performance of traditional Christmas carols in several languages, at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

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).

#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.

Couturier presents workshop to D'Youville management team

Nov 14, 2019 | Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., presented a workshop to senior management at D'Youville College on "Mission in Multiple Voices: Innovation in Higher Ed Today."

Model UN Club earns second place at international competition

Nov 12, 2019 | St. Bonaventure University’s Model UN Club participated in the Lake Erie International Model United Nations (LEIMUN) competition Nov. 7 to 10, taking second place at the event.

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.

Violinist Barbara Luisi, pianist Alessandro Taverna to perform as duo at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center

Nov 05, 2019 | The internationally acclaimed duo of violinist Barbara Luisi and pianist Alessandro Taverna will present “Music from Les Images-Encore and Mozart Sonatas” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, at St. Bonaventure University’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

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.

Valeri shares keynote duties at 43rd forum on tolerance

Oct 31, 2019 | Dr. Robin Valeri, professor of psychology and co-director of the nonviolence program at St. Bonaventure, and Dr. Kevin Borgeson, assistant professor of criminal justice at Salem State University, Salem, Massachusetts, gave the keynote address Oct. 24 at the 43rd Forum on Tolerance, hosted by North Shore Community College in Danvers, Massachusetts.

Calabria marks anniversary of encounter between St. Francis and the sultan

Oct 31, 2019 | As special assistant for dialogue with Islam for the Order of Friars Minor, Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., Ph.D., director of St. Bonaventure's Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, has been speaking in a variety of venues on the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' encounter with the Sultan al-Malik al-Kamil in 1219.

St. Bonaventure biology student wins award at annual Rustbelt RNA Meeting

Oct 30, 2019 | St. Bonaventure biology major Audrey Bui, ’22, was recognized for her poster presentation on plant-pathogen interaction at a regional biochemistry meeting.

Old Bridge Singers to present ‘It’s Time to Pow Wow’ Nov. 2 at St. Bonaventure University

Oct 23, 2019 | The public is invited to learn more about Native American heritage and culture during an upcoming pow wow at St. Bonaventure University. The university’s School of Arts and Sciences will host Old Bridge Singers, who will present “It’s Time to Pow Wow” at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2, in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on Campus.

SBU Theater’s upcoming performance of ‘Lines’ called ‘unpredictable … entertainingly strange’

Oct 18, 2019 | “Lines,” a newly devised play by SBU Theater featuring Shakespeare, magic, dance and song, will be performed Wednesday, Oct. 23, through Saturday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. each night in Garret Theater on the St. Bonaventure University campus.

Former members of Congress to address impeachment during Congress to Campus visit to St. Bonaventure

Oct 17, 2019 | The House of Representatives’ impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump will be the subject of a public forum when two former members of Congress visit St. Bonaventure University next month as part of the Congress to Campus program. Former Democratic Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez of California and former Republican Congressman J. Phillip Gingrey of Georgia will be on campus Nov. 10-12.