Athletics

At St. Bonaventure, we work hard and we play hard. More than 80% of our students are engaged in sports-related or fitness activities. And when it comes to Division I basketball, our Reilly Center Rowdies are the best fans in all the land. GO BONNIES!

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For the Next Edition of Bonaventure Magazine

Oct 18, 2023, 17:16 by Beth Eberth
Did you study abroad when you were a student? Share an anecdote from your experience or tell us how it impacted you.


We're looking for input for the next Alumni Voices column! Did you study abroad when you were a student? Share an anecdote from your experience or tell us how it impacted you. Tell us in 100-200 words & share a photo if you have one: magazine@sbu.edu.

We’ll print a collection of responses in the winter 2024 issue.
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  • Visit & discover why SBU is for you! Next date is:

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  • Bonnies vs. Duquesne Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against Duquesne! Get excited for this game with fellow Bonnies!

    Cafe Fifth Ave 818 5th Avenue

    Pittsburgh, PA 15219

    Register Here!


  • 80s Weekend

    80s Weekend 2026 – Our 14th Year!

    Forever Young! See What’s New and Reconnect with Your Crew.

    Friday, January 30

    6 p.m. to 11 p.m. – Welcome Bash at Four Mile Brewing. Enjoy 80s music, microbrews, drinks, and great pub food as alumnus Nick Bohdanowycz ’08 MBA and team roll out the brown and white carpet, including a complimentary first drink. Cheers! A shuttle bus from the hotels to Four Mile will run from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

    Saturday, January 31
    9 a.m. – Richter Recreation Center access is available. Let’s get physical with the three gyms, weights, walking track, and more. Please fill out this online waiver for access.
    9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. – Memories, Prayer and Thanksgiving facilitated by 80s alumni of all faith traditions to share reflections, prayer, and thanksgiving, as we did with Fr. Dan Riley, with the Mt. Irenaeus community. McGinley-Carney Center.
    11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tour the extensive athletics renovations and improvements and hear from VP & Athletics Director Bob Beretta ’87. Reilly Center meetup location TBD.
    3 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. – Hickey Dining Hall for pregame dinner. Cost included in registration. Arrive early on campus to eat with friends and watch the televised women’s basketball game at Loyola Chicago.
    4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Pre-Game Reception at the ‘Skeller with game day snacks and cash bar.
    6:30 p.m. – Men’s basketball game with the Bonnies hosting A10 rival George Mason. Bob Lanier Court. Digital ticket for lower red seating will be provided.
    Post-Game Reception for 80s Weekend package registrants. Hall of Fame Room. Cash Bar.

    All Evening – Continue the fun at The Burton, hosted by alumni owners Brian Attea ’89, John Flanagan ’89, Kevin Patwell ’88, and David Przesiek ’88. Kitchen will remain open until 9 p.m. for Burton Burgers and more. Stay for last call and “Piano Man.”

    Sunday, February 1
    11 a.m. Mass: University Chapel or Mt. Irenaeus. Directions to Mt. Irenaeus

    Farewells and safe travels home!

    Full Bus Schedule
    Friday: 7 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

    Saturday: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. to 3 a.m.

    Register here!


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