SPOTLIGHT: School of Business Construction to Begin
Admissions Welcomes Prospective Student
INSIDE BONA'S
Reilly Presents at American Catholic Philosophical Association
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
SBU Basketball Players Teach Clinic for Special Olympians
On-campus Housing during Summer Sessions
Student Exposition Starts Today
RAs lauded during annual Awards Banquet
Freshman & Sophomore Prelaw Student Workshop
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Open Evening Retreat at Mt. Irenaeus
Guest Speaker Dr. Edward Weisband
Spring Weekend Meal Bracelet/T-Shirt Information
Supplemental Instruction Professional Development
Student Workers Needed for Reunion 2012
Post-Baccalaureate Planning Committee and Online Learning Presentations
Tenure and Promotion Meeting with Fall 2012 Applicants
SBU Theater Auditions for New Play
Check Out These Great Internship Opportunities!
Philosophy Club Meeting Thursday
SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN
The contract for construction of the new Swan Business Center has been awarded to LeChase Construction of Corning, N.Y. The contractor expects to begin work next Tuesday, May 1. The first visible activities will include moving in an office trailer and earthmoving equipment, and constructing a fence around the construction site.
The contract price is within the established budget and the schedule calls for completion well in advance of our startup date for fall semester of 2013.
Please direct any inquiries to Phil Winger, Associate V.P. for Facilities.
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ADMISSIONS WELCOMES PROSPECTIVE STUDENT
Rebecca Jefferds, a prospective freshman from Alfred Station, N.Y., interested in JMC.
REILLY PRESENTS AT AMERICAN CATHOLIC PHILOSOPHICAL ASSOCIATION
Dr. Richard Reilly, Board of Trustees Professor of Philosophy, was one of four presenters at the semi-annual regional meeting of the American Catholic Philosophical Association held at St. John Fisher College on April 21. His paper, “How is Natural Law Theory Relevant to Christian Morality?”, analyzes how both the Mosaic commandments and Jesus’ love commandments are understood by Thomas Aquinas and Jon Duns Scotus in the light of “natural reason.”
Reilly argues that Aquinas was successful in interpreting natural law theory in a way consistent with Jesus’ teachings whereas Scotus was not. The upshot is that contemporary Catholic moral theologians should not subscribe to a principle of rational proportionalism in determining whether some intentional taking of human life is permissible.
SBU BASKETBALL PLAYERS TEACH CLINIC FOR SPECIAL OLYMPIANS
Members of St. Bonaventure University's men's and women's basketball teams gave back on Saturday, April 21, to the communities that cheered them through their 2012 NCAA runs.
They joined with SIFE and the SBU School of Education in welcoming 10 New York Special Olympics basketball teams to St. Bonaventure for a day of play and learning.
Read more and see photos from the event here: http://www.gobonnies.com/sports/m-baskbl/2011-12/releases/201204233w09kq.
ON-CAMPUS HOUSING DURING SUMMER SESSIONS
Students who require on-campus housing during the summer sessions may sign up for a room. The fee is $285.00 per week ($1425.00 per 5-week summer session). This fee includes the mandatory summer meal plan. Rooms are available in Robinson Hall and are double-occupancy. Students may request a specific roommate or accept a roommate assigned at random. Some single rooms may be offered, depending on the space available. If available, there is an additional charge of $15 per week for a single room. Summer housing is offered from May 14 – July 27.
Email Chris Brown (cbrown@sbu.edu) to sign up for a room.
If you are a student in Math 107, 112, 121, 122, 145, or 151 and would like some help before your final exam, please check out one of the eight remaining Math lab sessions that are scheduled before the end of the semester. Come while they are available. There are only 22 hours of Math labs remaining.
Math Labs are held in 303 De La Roche at the following
times: Monday, 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 7 p.m.;
Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 4:30 p.m.;
Thursday, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 4 to 7 p.m.
STUDENT EXPOSITION STARTS TODAY
All students, staff, faculty and administrators are invited to view the superb projects of students in the School of Arts and Sciences at the 2012 Student Research & Creative Endeavors Exposition. The projects are now displayed in the Robert R. Jones Board of Trustees Room and the Dining Room in Doyle Hall and will be displayed until Friday, April 27.
The students will be present to answer questions about their projects during the reception in the Trustees Room and dining Room from 12:30-2 p.m., Friday, April 27. During the reception, delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Note to staff, faculty and administrators: the reception is the April 27 Friday Forum.
Dr. Chris Hill
chill@sbu.edu
RAs LAUDED DURING ANNUAL AWARDS BANQUET
A number of members of the Residence Life staff were honored during the annual RA Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 22.
Resident assistants received awards for their achievements and attitudes in creating healthy, safe, informed, and fun environments for the students in their charge. The awards given were the Senior Achievement Award, Programmer of the Year, the Residence Life Commitment Award, the St. Bonaventure University Service Award, and the Residence Life Spirit Award.
Among those honored were: Brittany Feldmeyer, ’12; Chanel Freeman, ’13; Jennifer Dempsey, ’12; Frederick “Freddy” Alvarez, ’14; Katherine “Katie” Rush, ’13; Joshua Maxey, ’14; Chloe Koerner-Priester, ’12; Christina Zoppi, ’14; Thomas “Robbie” Chulick, ’13; and Tabitha Slachciak. Read more about the honorees and the banquet here: http://www.sbu.edu/About_News.aspx?id=38340.
FRESHMAN AND SOPHOMORE PRELAW STUDENT WORKSHOP
The Center for Law & Society will have a workshop for freshmen and sophomore prelaw students today, April 25, at 5 p.m. in Plassmann 205A.
Come find out what you should be doing at this stage of your journey to law school. Pizza will be served.
Where: Doyle Trustees Room and Dining Room, 12:30 – 2 p.m.
Event: The Reception for the 2012 Student Research & Creative Endeavors Exposition
All Bonaventure faculty, staff, and administrators are invited to view posters, paintings, and drawings summarizing the superb projects of students in the School of Arts and Sciences. The projects are displayed in the Doyle Hall Trustees Room and Dining Room through Friday, April 27.
The students will be present to answer questions about their projects during the reception in the Trustees Room and Dining Room from 12:30 - 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27. During the reception, sesame crusted chicken skewers with Thai peanut sauce, roast red pepper hummus and pita chips, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, and beverages will be served.
The expo is a once-a-year opportunity to see the astonishing quality and variety of work by Arts and Sciences students. We hope to see you there!
The Friday Forum is generously subsidized by the President’s office. Contact Prof. Giles Bootheway gboothew@sbu.edu or ext. 2147 for questions.
OPEN EVENING RETREAT AT MT. IRENAEUS
Come to an evening away at Mt. Irenaeus today. Vans leave campus from the Thomas Merton Center at 4 p.m. and return to campus by 10 p.m. Enjoy a home-cooked meal and time for prayer and reflection.
This retreat is open to everyone – students, faculty and staff.
Sign up on the Thomas Merton Center bulletin board so we can arrange transportation.
GUEST SPEAKER DR. EDWARD WEISBAND
Guest speaker Dr. Edward Weisband will give a talk at 3 p.m. Friday, April 27, in the Walsh Auditorium. Dr. Weisband’s topic will be “Political Evil: Post-Arendtian Intentionality in Studies of Sovereign Violence and Mass Atrocity.”
Professor Weisband is Edward Diggs Endowed Professor in the Department of Political Science at Virginia Tech, where he also is a faculty member in Virginia Tech’s programs in Government and International Affairs, The Alliance for Social, Political, Ethical and Cultural Thought, and the Institute for Governance and Accountability.
Author or editor of seven scholarly books, numerous articles, as well as two books on pedagogy and teaching ("Poverty Amidst Plenty" and "Teaching World Relations"), his talk for us is part of his current work on genocide, crimes against humanity, and political evil.
All are welcome to attend the lecture.
Wolfgang Natter
The following systems will not be available from 2-8 a.m. on Friday, April 27, for system maintenance: Datatel, my.sbu.edu and Informer.
Technology Services
SPRING WEEKEND MEAL BRACELET/T-SHIRT INFORMATION
Spring Weekend 2012: April 27 and 28
Meal bracelet: $21.58
*For three meals being served over spring weekend
*You must wear your wristband
*If you break your wristband, you must show broken wristband to receive
a new wristband
*You can purchase additional wristbands for friends
- Platinum, gold or silver meal plans will receive a
bracelet at no charge
- Block plans will be able to use their meal swipes to purchase a bracelet
only before 2 p.m. Friday, April 27
- 75 block plan: four swipes
- 100/150 block plan: five swipes
- Flex dollars, cash and bona bucks can also be used to purchase bracelets
- All bracelets must be purchased before 2 p.m. on Friday, April 27.
Bracelets may be purchased at the following locations/times:
Francis: 5-11 p.m., today
Hickey Dining Hall: 10 a.m. - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 26, and 8 a.m.
- 2 p.m., Friday, April 27
SGA will be handing out a limited number of Spring Weekend T-shirts at 5 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, in Francis and at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 26, in Hickey Dining Hall.
For more information, please call 716-375-2506 or email skuchera@sbu.edu.
SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
In cooperation with FYE and the Student Success & Retention Committee, Supplemental Instruction (SI) was piloted at SBU in five classes during the spring 2012 semester. Supplemental Instruction is an academic support program that focuses on increasing student success by identifying challenging courses rather than at-risk students. SI provides opportunities for all students enrolled in a targeted course to improve their mastery of course content (and hopefully their grades). Come and learn more!
On May 15, SBU is offering a full-day professional development workshop on Supplemental Instruction. The workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Maureen Healy from the National Center for Supplemental Instruction. She will discuss theory, explore data on effectiveness, and engage participants in exercises to help them understand how and why SI works. The workshop will begin with breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and will run through 4:30 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
Sign up for the workshop by emailing Nancy Casey (ncasey@sbu.edu). There is a limit on the number of participants, so secure your seat by registering soon. Preference will be given to instructors who are or will be using SI, but all are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Peggy Yehl Burke,
Ed.D.
Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies
Sinead Coleman, Yankelovich Fellow 2011-2012, will present her project “Integrating Franciscan Values and Environmental Sustainability in Clare 302 – Inquiry in the Natural World.”
The presentation will take place at 4 p.m., today in Plassmann 112. At this time the Yankelovich Fellow for 2012-2013, Kathryn Rush will be introduced.
All are welcome to attend.
STUDENT WORKERS NEEDED FOR REUNION 2012
$$ - Free T-shirt - Free food!
We’re looking for SBU students to work during Reunion Weekend 2012, June
1-3. This also includes some office hours the last two weeks of May leading
up to Reunion Weekend.
Must be available to work both Friday and Saturday, June 1 and 2. Hours will also be available Sunday morning, June 3. Work details include office help prior to the reunion (stuffing folders); and registration desk workers, ticket collectors, and other miscellaneous jobs during reunion weekend. Minimum wage.
More than 900 alumni and friends will be on campus! It’s a great opportunity to meet alumni, network and be part of one of the biggest campus events of the year! Workers get a free reunion T-shirt and free food all weekend.
Contact Lucia Scotty at alumni@sbu.edu to set up a brief interview.
SBU Alumni Office
POST-BACCALAUREATE PLANNING COMMITTEE AND ONLINE LEARNING PRESENTATIONS
All members of the campus community are invited to a presentation on the report of the Post-Baccalaureate Program Planning Ad-Hoc Committee, and associated work underway regarding on-line learning. This presentation will take place in the Walsh Auditorium from 12:30–1:30 p.m. today.
The basic agenda for the session is:
Introduction
Mike Fischer, Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs
Summary of the Report of the Post-Baccalaureate Program
Planning Ad-Hoc Committee
Peggy Burke, Associate Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies
Outline of Online Programming Implementation Plan
Peggy Burke, Associate Provost & Dean of Graduate Studies
Mike Hoffman, Executive Director for Information Technology
Time will also be available for discussion following the presentation.
TENURE AND PROMOTION MEETING WITH FALL 2012 APPLICANTS
The Bylaws of the Faculty Committee on Recommendations provide that during the first week of May each year the Committee shall convene a meeting for candidates who wish to apply for tenure/promotion during the upcoming academic year, along with:
• The Committee members for the current and upcoming
academic years
• The Department Chairs and Deans of the candidates
• The Provost
The current year meeting has been scheduled for 4 p.m., Wednesday, May 2, in Plassmann 200.
Zahid Y. Khairullah
Chair, 2011-12 Faculty Committee on Recommendations
SBU THEATER AUDITIONS FOR NEW PLAY
What: Auditions for “More Than Before,” a new play by Kathryn M. Coughlin, the first fall production of SBU Theater’s 2012-13 season.
When: 7 p.m., today and Thursday, April 26.
Where: The Garret Theater.
Info: Auditions sides are available outside Butler 2A. Audition is open to all members of the SBU Community. “More Than Before” will rehearse August 27-Sept. 27 and perform Sept. 28-30.
Questions: Contact Dr. Ed. Simone or Prof. Misenheimer.
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PHILOSOPHY CLUB MEETING THURSDAY
Join Philosophy Club at 9 p.m. Thursday in the UMin kitchen to discuss the nature of change: endings and beginnings. What is change? How do we cope with change? What really changes when we change? Is change an illusion? What is an end? A beginning? The transition in between? All are welcome, and refreshments shall be served. Bring a friend.
SBU HIP HOP TEAM PERFORMS "A WIZ THROUGH OZ"
Come to the last show of the year and support the SBU Hip Hop Team. Wizard of Oz is the theme and what a doozie it is with a showcase of twenty dances. $3 for students and $5 for faculty, staff and community members.
The show will be in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. today. The show is sure to sell out so get your tickets early at the Quick Center box office.
For questions, please contact rgarrison@sbu.edu.
Dr. Rene' E. Garrison
RENTAL OF GRADUATION ATTIRE AT THE BOOKSTORE
Attention all faculty and staff, if you need to rent graduation attire for this year's commencement, please contact the bookstore no later than April 30.
