SPOTLIGHT: Black History Month Show Today
Admissions Welcomes Visiting Students
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Memorial Service for Dr. Jeffrey Peterson Today
Basketball Game Parking Regulations
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Urban Art Club Interest Meeting
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS
SBU Graduate Study Information Session
Middle States Meeting Thursday
Academic and Community Fair on March 22
Teaching and Learning Center’s Writing Lab
News from Recyclemania Trivia Contest
Gilman Study Abroad Scholarship
BLACK
HISTORY MONTH SHOW TODAY
A Los Angeles-based theatrical group
will join St. Bonaventure University’s Black Student Union and Step Team
for a Black History Month celebration today at the university. The program
begins at 7 p.m. in The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts and is open
to the public. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The performance will include “Portraits
of Courage: African-Americans You Wish You Had Known,” an examination
of overlooked African-Americans and their contributions to American history.
Surprised at the absence of African-American figures
in today’s history books, playwright Colin Cox created a theatrical piece
to help bring recognition to a few of those who helped shaped our country.
Two actors portray historically based characters who have influenced
science, civil rights, sports, the economy, the Armed Services, labor
relations, education and the arts in this 65-minute stage presentation.
The admission price for Monday’s program is $3, and free for SBU students.
More information on “Portraits of Courage” is available online at http://www.willandcompany.com/poc/af_am.shtml.
Sponsored by the university’s Black Student Union, Campus Activities
Board and The Damietta Center.
Notice
Board Guidelines
SBU web calendar
Quick Center for the Arts
ADMISSIONS WELCOMES VISITING STUDENTS
Help us make our guests feel welcome!
Joseph Anderson, prospective student from Olean, N.Y., interested in Management;
Marie Bianconi, prospective student from Ballston Lake, N.Y., interested in International
Studies;
John Brady, prospective student from Amherst, N.Y., interested in Political Science;
Sean Carbonell, prospective student from Rochester, N.Y., interested in Sport
Studies;
Kayla Cuifolo, prospective student from Frewsburg, N.Y., interested in Biology;
Zoe Dodd, prospective student from Grand Island, N.Y., interested in English;
Katherine Duncker, prospective student from Yonkers, N.Y., interested in Environmental
Sciences;
Brianna Koegel, prospective student from Chittenango, N.Y., undecided major;
Benjamin Kunkel, prospective student from Solon, Ohio, undecided major;
Ashley Mallery, prospective student from Olean, N.Y., interested in Accounting;
Cristina Morales, prospective student from Brooklyn, N.Y., interested in Early
Childhood Education;
Joseph Schofield, prospective student from Tonawanda, N.Y., interested in Psychology;
Lyanna Scott, prospective student from Rochester, N.Y., interested in Biology;
Steve Reynolds, prospective student from Olean, N.Y., interested in Management;
Paul Stapleton, prospective student from Pleasantville, N.Y., interested in Biology;
William Stapleton, prospective student from Pleasantville, N.Y., undecided major.
MEMORIAL
SERVICE FOR DR. JEFFREY PETERSON
A Memorial Service for Dr. Jeffrey Peterson will be held at 4 p.m. today
in the University Chapel, St. Bonaventure University.
Reception to follow in the Doyle
Dining Room and Robert R. Jones Trustees Room.
We wish to take this opportunity
to announce that, according to the wishes of a major donor to the Campaign for
the School of Business, the boardroom in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business
Center
has been designated as The Dr. Jeffrey H. Peterson Boardroom in honor
of his tremendous leadership and service.
Many have inquired as to a preferred
designation for donations in memory of Dr. Peterson. Donations may be directed
to St. Bonaventure University designated for the Dr. Jeffrey H. Peterson Scholarship
for Finance majors.
The obituary is available here.
SKELLER
EVENTS
Today
Darts Tournament
8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19
Pre/post game gathering
5 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 21
Open Mic
9 p.m.
The Skeller will be closed from Feb. 22 to March 3, and will re-open on Monday,
March 4
Steve Kuchera
Assistant Director of Activities, Recreation, and Leadership
BASKETBALL GAME PARKING REGULATIONS
Due to the basketball game Wednesday, Feb. 20, the Security
Department is asking for the cooperation of all students, faculty and
staff pertaining to the following:
• The outdoor basketball courts will be blocked off for parking all day Wednesday.
Please do not attempt to park there or move barricades. Violators will be ticketed
and may be towed.
• Anyone parking behind the Reilly Center (employee lot Q) should move
their vehicle by 5 p.m. Violators will be ticketed and may be towed.
• Students parking in the student parking near the Observatory (student
lot G) must move their vehicle by 11 a.m. Violators will be ticketed and
may be towed. Security parking details will be in place prior to all men’s
home games and will only allow A and B pass holders through the checkpoints.
Your cooperation and understanding
is appreciated.
For labeled maps of parking lots, please visit the Where
to Park? page on the SBU website.
The Security Department
When:11:30-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18
Where:
Murphy 103
Come learn about upcoming club activities including company visits and
a mentoring pilot program.
Open to interested undergraduate or graduate students.
VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE (VITA)
The tenth year of the St. Bonaventure University Volunteer
Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program continues at a great pace. During
the first three weeks of tax season, we have prepared more than 200 tax
returns, generating over $450,000 in tax refunds for Cattaraugus County
workers. This brings us to a cumulative 10-year total of over 3,300 tax
returns and $5.25 million in tax refunds flowing into Cattaraugus County.
The St. Bonaventure VITA program operates out of the United Way office
at 807 W. State Street in Olean, N.Y.
The tax office is open six days per week with a variety of morning, afternoon,
and evening appointments available. Cattaraugus County workers can call
716-373-2534 to see if they qualify for the free tax service and to set
an appointment. We will be offering some appointment times during Spring
Break, although not our full schedule. Phone messages will be checked
daily, and callers will be contacted to arrange appointments.
With five weeks to go in “tax season,” no sleep ‘til Easter Break!
Susan B. Anders,
PhD, CPA
Professor of Accounting and Chair of Accounting Dept.
Due to the Memorial Service at 4 p.m. for Jeff Peterson, there will be no 5 p.m. Mass today in the University Chapel.
URBAN ART CLUB INTEREST MEETING
Join the members of the Urban Art Club for an interest
meeting at 5 p.m. tomorrow in The Loft, located on the third floor of
the Quick Arts Center.
Learn more about the organization,
meet some
of its current members and help brainstorm ideas for upcoming UAC projects.
We are still looking for people to help with our Spring
Break trip to Breezy Point, N.Y., and near Tom's River, N.J. So much work
still remains to be done. Have fun while making a huge difference in people's
lives. $20 covers food and gas. Sign up at BonaResponds.org.
International Service Week is rapidly approaching, April 6-15. You can
become involved by cleaning a park, visiting a nursing home, taking an
elderly neighbor to the grocery store, etc. Alumni, students, parents,
sisters, friars, and even faculty can participate. Get your friends/alumni
chapter/class/family involved!
SBU GRADUATE STUDY INFORMATION SESSION
Learn about grad school opportunities at SBU at the
upcoming graduate information session
• When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., tomorrow (stop in any time)
• Where: Robert R. Jones Trustees Room
MIDDLE STATES MEETING THURSDAY
There will be an open meeting with Dr. Ellie Fogarty,
our Middle States vice president liaison from 9:45-10:30 a.m. Thursday,
Feb. 21, in the Doyle Dining Room located in Doyle Hall.
All faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend to learn more about
the self-study and re-accreditation process.
Dr. Joseph E. Zimmer
Dean, School of Education
ACADEMIC AND COMMUNITY FAIR ON MARCH 22
Spring into Bona’s, the day for all admitted students,
will be taking place on Friday, March 22.
An exciting component of
this day is our Academic and Community Fair. The Admissions Office
would love to have all clubs/organizations represented! This is a great
opportunity to get the word out about your club/organization to our
incoming students! The fair will run from 12:30-1:45 p.m. in the Reilly
Center Arena.
To request a table please email Peggy Masters at pmasters@sbu.edu to
have your club/organization included.
TEACHING AND LEARNING CENTER'S WRITING LAB
The Teaching and Learning Center’s Writing Lab is
open! We will help you to brainstorm a topic, develop an outline, or
review a draft for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
Make your appointment
today to receive individual attention and assistance to finish up that
paper! Please call the Teaching and Learning Center at 716-365-2066,
email them or stop by the Center located in 26 Doyle Hall to make an appointment.
WINTER
SALE AT CANTICLE FARM
The Canticle Farm market will be having a winter sale from 3:30 to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, Feb. 19. They are currently located in the old Brockmeier’s
building, 3809 Old State Road in Allegany.
They offer certified natural grown produce, grass-fed meat, free-range
eggs, local dairy products, baked goods, local honey, local maple syrup,
and more.
NEWS FROM RECYCLEMANIA TRIVIA CONTEST
More than 80 students stopped by the RecycleMania
table in Hickey Dining Hall Thursday to participate in the RecycleMania
Trivia Contest. Students who filled out the brief quiz were eligible
for a drawing for lunch at Mio Gelato’s. Today, ten students will
find a gift certificate in their mailbox.
We are grateful to Carrie Carpenter
and Casella Waste Managers, and Topper Clemons and Aramark for making
this event possible.
Visit the RecycleMania webpage to see photos
and stay up to date on RecycleMania events: http://www.sbu.edu/campus-life.aspx?id=41299.
For the first time St. Bonaventure will be offering
a GMAT prep course on campus. The GMAT is the required test to obtain
admission into graduate business
school programs including the St. Bonaventure MBA Program. This prep
course is designed to give you the skills to realize your potential
on the GMAT.
Who is eligible for the course: Anyone who is interested
in taking the GMAT is welcome. This course is not just restricted to
business students.
What is the cost?: The course will only cost $100 and require purchasing a copy
of The Official Guide for GMAT Review, 13th edition. Other GMAT prep
courses cost up to $2,000!
When is the course?: The course consists of five Saturday classes taking
place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on March 9, March 16, March 23, April 6, and
April 13.
Where: St. Bonaventure Campus Murphy 103
Why: The GMAT is one of the major factors in determining graduate school admission.
Taking the GMAT prep course could help you boost your test score.
Starting
fall 2013, the Dean’s scholarship will be based primarily on GMAT scores.
To register or any questions email ziemiame@bonaventure.edu.
GILMAN STUDY ABROAD SCHOLARSHIP
Students planning to study abroad for Summer 2013 or Fall 2013 are reminded that the Gilman Scholarship deadline is March 5 (including transcripts).Details at www.iie.org/gilman for Pell-eligible applicants.
MODEL UNITED NATIONS ANNUAL HIGH SCHOOL CONFERENCE
The St. Bonaventure University Model United Nations
organization is looking for students interested in helping out at this
year’s high school conference. Taking place from 2 p.m. Friday, March
22, until 6 p.m. Saturday, March 23, around 250 high school students
from Olean, Allegany, Buffalo, and Northern Pennsylvania will be visiting
our campus to represent their countries' positions in various committees
within the United Nations.
The committees that will be present include:
• Commission
on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice
• Commission on Sustainable
Development
• Historical Security Council: 2001
• International Atomic
Energy Agency
• International Organization for Migration
• United Nations
Security Council
• United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the
Empowerment of Women
• World Food Program
• World Tourism Organization
We are looking for eager students who are willing to lead a group of
high school students in debate for the conference; people who will
be interested in staffing committees as either a chair or a co-chair,
as well as people who can act as outside representatives of various
entities.
If you are interested in helping out with this conference
please join us for an interest meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18, in
Plassmann Hall, Room 307.
For all of those who attend there will be
pizza and soda available and for those who help out at the conference
students will receive free polo shirts for their time. This is a great
event that will help you build your resume, build knowledge about how
debate works, and is a great chance to become a leader.
2013 SBU STUDY ABROAD IN SALAMANCA, SPAIN
Students, interested in earning six SBU credits, Spanish
201-202 to 400 level courses plus traveling, living, learning, and
enjoying
Spanish and Spain from May 22-June 29, 2013.
Contact Dr. Cellini, Modern Languages, for application forms and information
as soon as possible. Limited number of spaces are still available.
Dr. A. Cellini, Modern Languages
acellini@sbu.edu.
