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; scheduled visits to chapter cities by Office of Alumni Services representatives, including the popular Mountain on the Road series with Fr. Dan Riley, O.F.M.; as well as the latest news for and about our vast Bona family. 


Alumni Events


Upcoming Events

  • Bona Day at the Georgia Swarm

    Join Atlanta-area alumni as the Georgia Swarm take on the Rochester Knighthawks at Gas South Arena. Keep your eye out for starting goalie, Brett Dobson, '22. Face off at 7:30 p.m.

    Register here


  • BOLD Visions: The Intersection of Athletics and Media

    You don’t have to be a diehard sports fan to recognize how fast athletics is changing, including how we consume sports – watching, reading and interacting with fellow fans about it all. To break down the rapid developments in NIL, corporate partnerships, media rights, conference alignment and more, the Bonnies most in the know are ready to share their insights. In addition, as the Official Education Partner of the Buffalo Bills, we will explore how this partnership benefits both the Bills and St. Bonaventure.

    We will also share how you can help support the Jandoli School of Communication and Department of Athletics as we build A Bolder Bonaventure.

    Register here


  • 2024 Alumni Reunion Weekend

    We're proud of St. Bonaventure University's more than 31,000 alumni and each year we welcome back to campus members of celebrated classes for a chance to reconnect with friends and relive their favorite traditions. Join us for our 2024 Alumni Reunion Weekend as we honor the classes of 1954, 1959, 1964, 1969, 1974, 1979, 1984, 1989, 1994, 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014, and 2019.

    Register here


  • Golf with the Bonnies in Rochester

    The St. Bonaventure Athletics Department invites you to the annual Golf with the Bonnies in Rochester, N.Y. at Ravenwood Country Club on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 (note, the next day is a federal holiday). Join your fellow Bonnies alumni and fans for a great day of golf and comradery, all to benefit the Bonnies Athletic Fund. Follow the link for pricing including a special young alumni rate. Register now as the field will be capped at 120 golfers.

    Register here


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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