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University statement on Buffalo tragedy

May 14, 2022

The St. Bonaventure community is horrified and heartbroken by the senseless shooting that took 10 lives at a Buffalo supermarket this afternoon. We ask everyone in our community to keep the families and friends of those killed today in their thoughts and prayers.

As outraged and disgusted as I am, my thoughts tonight especially are with our Black students and community members, who shouldn’t have to deal yet again with the torrent of emotions you must inevitably feel as another hate crime is perpetrated against people just because of their skin color.

It’s hard to take comfort in much at an unimaginable time like this, but we need something to cling to and the first line of our Franciscan Prayer for Peace is worth keeping close to our hearts, today and always:

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, where there is hatred, let me sow love.

Peace and all good,

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Dr. Joseph Zimmer
Acting University President

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  • The 2025 Mark Hellinger Awards

    The annual Hellinger Awards Ceremony honors the Jandoli School's top graduates and recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding alumni.

    2025 Hellinger honorees: Allie Elkins, '25, Jefrey Canova, '25, and Deb Henretta, '83

    Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025 | Reception at 11:30 a.m. | Program at noon | National Press Club | Washington, D.C.

    For questions about sponsorships, ads or to pay other than using a credit card, please contact Ashley Childs at achilds@sbu.edu

    *Registration for this event has closed


  • Mountain on the Road - Rochester

    Join us as we begin a weekend celebrating the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, join Br. Joe Kotula, OFM,s, Mountain Community members, Alumni and Bona students for prayer, sharing and reflection.

    Our Lady of Mercy School
    1437 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY


  • MSED Graduate Programs Information Session - Virtual

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    Join us to explore St. Bonaventure University’s MSED graduate programs, including Adolescence Education, Educational Leadership, Inclusive Special Education, and Literacy (Birth to Grade 12). Discover more about these programs, the admissions process, and meet our faculty.

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