St. Bonaventure University

Alumni Engagement, Events & News


Welcome, Bonnies, to the Office of Alumni Engagement, your headquarters for alumni events and activities, as well as news for and about our Bona family.

Here you'll find information about upcoming events planned by alumni chapters across the country as well as the latest news for and about our vast Bona family. 


Alumni Events


Upcoming Events

  • 2024 Kearns Global Business Lecture Livestream

    Join St. Bonaventure alumnus and global businessman Richard P. "Dick" Kearns, '72, and a panel of international business executives for the 2024 Kearns Global Business Lecture as they discuss GenAI - Understanding Current Applications in Business and Higher Ed. This event will be livestreamed.

    Register by Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024


  • Beyond Bold - Binghamton

    Join us as for a reception with President Jeff Gingerich and Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Bob Beretta. 

    Binghamton Country Club
    1401 Robinson Hill Road
    Endwell, New York 13760

    Register by Friday, Oct. 11, 2024

  • Mountain on the Road - Buffalo

    In the spirit of Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, join Br. Joe Kotula, ofm, alumni, Mountain community members, and Bona students for prayer, sharing and reflection.

    St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
    845 Kenmore Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14223


  • An Evening with the Friars in Boston

    The Franciscan Friars at St. Anthony Shrine cordially invite you to an evening of camaraderie and celebration with fellow alumni and friends. 

    St. Anthony Shrine
    100 Arch Street
    Boston, MA 02110


  • Mountain on the Road - Rochester

    In the spirit of Fr. Dan Riley, ofm, join Br. Joe Kotula, ofm, alumni, Mountain community members, and Bona students for prayer, sharing and reflection.

    McQuaid Jesuit
    1800 South Clinton Avenue
    Rochester, NY 14618
     

    Register here


  • Mass Celebrating the Life of Fr. Dan Riley, ofm

    We invite you to join fellow alumni, family & friends in NYC for a special Mass celebrating the life of Fr. Dan Riley, ofm. The Mass will be led by Fr. John O'Connor, O.F.M. 

    St. Francis of Assisi Friary
    129 West 31st Street
    New York, NY 10001

    Join us at Jack Doyle's following Mass
    240 West 35th Street
    Appetizers and Cash Bar 

    Register here
     

  • Bonnies Pre-Game Party: Canisius

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against Canisius. Feel the energy, bring your spirit, and let’s make some noise together!

    Thirsty Buffalo
    555 Elmwood Avenue
    Buffalo, New York 14222

    Register here


  • Beyond Bold - Chicago

    Join us for a reception with President Jeff Gingerich and members of the Board of Trustees. 

    Art Hall at The Blackstone Hotel
    636 South Michigan Avenue
    Chicago, IL 60605
     

  • Bonnies Pre-Game Party: Providence

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against Providence. Feel the energy, bring your spirit, and let’s make some noise together!

    Mohegan Sun Arena – Comix Roadhouse
    1 Mohegan Sun Boulevard, Uncasville, CT 06382



Past Virtual Events

LIVE from the 'Skeller: A Chat with President Gingerich

View President Jeff Gingerich's campus update from the 'Skeller. President Gingerich discusses his first year as university president and the challenges that higher education faces. (You will need this passcode: q#Fn1Cu%)


Mastering Student Loan Repayment Webinar

View the Mastering Student Loan Repayment Webinar hosted by Betsy Gingerich to hear important information regarding student loan repayment and tips and tricks to make it an easy experience. (You will need this passcode: @*3#dFu.)


History Happy Hour: May 4, 2021
Mark Twain: The Roughin' It Years
Host: Jim Maurer, '77  

In April 1861, 25-year-old Sam Clemens (alias Twain) was “livin’ large” in New Orleans and working his dream job as a riverboat pilot. And then, in the blink of an eye, his life changed forever. With the outbreak of the Civil War, the Mississippi River closed to commerce. Sam lost his lucrative career, and, being somewhat faint-hearted, feared that if he stayed in New Orleans he would be coerced to join either the Union or Confederate Navy. What to do? Watch Jim's virtual talk to learn about Sam’s next five years including his experiences in the wild west, run-ins with outlaws, his get-rich-quick schemes, and how he accidentally became the most famous man in America. (You will need this passcode: bk!?Z1qz )

Leaving a Legacy through Planned Giving: April 14, 2021
 

An informal discussion with Bob Keenan, ‘74, associate director of planned giving, and Joe Flanagan, ’74, director of alumni services. Bob walks through some of the basic steps we all need to be aware of when creating or updating our estate plan. (You will need this passcode: BDP0^A1k)


Bonnies Basketball Trivia Night: March 17, 2021
 

Test your Bonnies knowledge during this fun and informal virtual trivia night covering a wide range of men's basketball facts. Tom Missel, chief communications officer at SBU, and Mike Vaccaro, '89, lead sports columnist at the New York Post, served as co-hosts sharing the answers and fun facts. (You will need this passcode: Bonnie$#1)


School of Health Professions Update: Feb. 23, 2021
 

Founding Dean Douglas Pisano, Ph.D. provided a preview of the major exterior and interior renovations to Francis Hall, including new classrooms, high-tech laboratories, and offices for the School of Health Professions. (You will need this passcode: %giFf*j8)


History Happy Hour: Feb. 4, 2021

Grant's Last Battle: The Story Behind The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant
Host: Chris Mackowski, Ph.D.

Facing financial ruin and struggling against terminal throat cancer, Ulysses S. Grant fought his last battle to preserve the meaning of the American Civil War. His war of words, The Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant, would cement his place as not only one of America's greatest heroes but also as one of its most sublime literary voices. View Chris's virtual talk based on his book Grant's Last Battle: The Story Behind the Personal Memoirs of Ulysses S. Grant, published by Savas Beatie. (You will need this passcode: PPfR81Z$ )


Virtual Beer Tasting & Brewery Tour: Dec. 3, 2020

Enjoy a happy hour at home by viewing the virtual beer tasting and brewery tour led by John Rohrbach, '81, founder of Rohrbach Brewing Company(You will need this passcode: v12!0+KV)



Bona Trivia 2020: Oct. 21, 2020

If you missed our first-ever virtual trivia night, presented on Zoom, it's AVAILABLE HERE. (You will need this passcode: s*$MF0!c)



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