SPOTLIGHT: Academic and Community Fair on March 22
Admissions Welcomes Visiting Students
NEW ANNOUNCEMENTS
Bonnies Host UMass Tomorrow Night
Mark Schmidt Radio Show Continues This Thursday
Bonnies Women Basketball Host Dayton Thursday
March 4-8, a Week of Events Commemorating Robert Lax
Clubhouse Closed for Lunch Tomorrow
Pump up the volume — Week Two of RecycleMania!
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS
Basketball Game Parking Regulations
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Urban Art Club Interest Meeting
SBU Graduate Study Information Session
Middle States Meeting Thursday
Teaching and Learning Center’s Writing Lab
Winter Sale at Canticle Farm Today
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.
Notice
Board Guidelines
SBU web calendar
Quick Center for the Arts
ADMISSIONS WELCOMES VISITING STUDENTS
Help us make our guests feel welcome!
Natalie Brophy, prospective student from North Tonawanda, N.Y., interested
in Journalism and Mass Communication;
Andrew Conover, prospective student from Rochester, N.Y., undecided major;
Joseph Guarino, prospective student from Pittsford, N.Y., undecided major;
Mitchell Hester, prospective student from Pittsford, N.Y., interested in Sports
Studies;
Alison Maurer, prospective student from Tonawanda, N.Y., interested in Business;
Ali Mahfuz, prospective student from New Hyde Park, N.Y., interested in Biology;
Daniel Rorke, prospective student from Huntington, N.Y., undecided major;
Brendan Sammon, prospective student from Marcellus, N.Y., interested in Sport
Studies.
BONARESPONDS
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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 on April 6-15 is rapidly approaching.
You can become involved by cleaning a park, visiting a nursing home, taking
an
elderly
neighbor to the grocery store, and plenty more. Any alumni, student, parent,
sister, friar, or faculty can participate. Get your friends/alumni chapter/class/family
involved!
BONNIES MEN'S BASKETBALL HOST UMASS TOMORROW NIGHT
The Bonnies return to action at the Reilly Center as
they host UMass tomorrow night. The first 2,000 fans through the doors
will receive an eco-friendly tote bag courtesy of Time Warner Cable. Tipoff
is at 7 p.m. from Bob Lanier Court.
Tickets start at just $14 while group tickets are only $10. Full-time
students and/or those paying the student activity fee with a valid ID
are free
and must use the student entrance on the northeast corner of the RC
by the swimming pool (facing the Richter Center). No sleep ‘til Brooklyn!
MARK SCHMIDT RADIO SHOW CONTINUES THIS THURSDAY
The Mark Schmidt Radio Show will continue Thursday night,
Feb. 21, broadcasting live from Bartlett Country Club in Olean. Great
food specials and drinks will be available throughout the show, which
will air on The PIG 95.7 FM in the Olean area and online via GoBonnies.com.
Those unable to make it to Bartlett may
submit questions through Twitter (@Go_Bonnies by using the hashtag
#Bonnies) or Facebook (St. Bonaventure Athletics). The show will begin
at 7:30 p.m.
BONNIES WOMEN BASKETBALL HOST DAYTON THURSDAY
St. Bonaventure returns to action on Thursday night
at the Reilly Center against Dayton. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
Single game tickets start at just $5 while group tickets are only $3. Full time
students and/or those paying the student activity fee with a valid
ID are free and must use the student entrance on the northeast corner
of the RC by the swimming pool (facing the Richter Center).
Don’t miss this critical Atlantic 10 showdown at the RC. Support our Bonnies!
MARCH 4-8, A WEEK OF EVENTS COMMEMORATING ROBERT LAX
Three public lectures, archival exhibits, and a performance
based on the poetry of Robert Lax are some of the highlights of a week’s
activities celebrating the varied contributions of Robert Lax, Olean
native and friend of Thomas Merton. St. Bonaventure has maintained
an enduring relationship with his work and legacy.
The full schedule
can be found on the link below. Lectures will be presented by Dr. Steve
Georgiou, of the Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley at 4:30 p.m.
Monday, March 4, and Tuesday, March 5, in Walsh Auditorium and at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 6, at the Olean
Public Library.
An original composition
inspired by Lax’s poetry will take place Friday, March 8, at the Quick
Center, along with the viewing of a short documentary.
http://www.sbu.edu/artsandsciences.aspx?id=1728.
Planning for the week is the result of collaboration between SBU’s
School of Arts and Sciences, The Friedsam Memorial Library, The Regina
Quick Center for the Arts, the Olean Public Library, Olean High School,
and members of the Olean community.
I hope you will consider using
this occasion to learn more about Robert Lax and to encourage our
students to do likewise.
On behalf of the planning committee,
Wolfgang
Natter
Rick Simpson
Paul Spaeth
CLUBHOUSE RESTAURANT CLOSED FOR LUNCH TOMORROW
The Clubhouse Restaurant
will not
be serving lunch tomorrow
as it will be hosting a bereavement luncheon.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation.
We look forward to serving you at another time.
Kevin M. O’Bara
Manager, SBU Clubhouse
Get your senior photo taken from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. today and tomorrow in RC 219 and get your senior
yearbook for free! Four poses for $5 or eight poses for $10!
You may
sign up for an appointment or simply walk in!
For more information, please call 716-375-2515.
Steve Kuchera
Assistant Director of Activities, Recreation, and Leadership
PUMP
UP THE VOLUME — WEEK TWO OF RECYCLEMANIA!
RecycleMania continues to build momentum! During week two (Feb. 11-15),
SBU collected 2.49 tons of recyclable materials. Week one collection netted
about 2.03 tons.
For RecycleMania updates, watch the Notice Board, www.sbu.edu/Recycle,
and @SBUTreadLightly on Twitter.
SKELLER
EVENTS
Tomorrow
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 tomorrow, 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 tomorrow. 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. today
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.
URBAN ART CLUB INTEREST MEETING
Join the members of the Urban Art Club for an interest
meeting at 5 p.m. today 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.
SBU GRADUATE STUDY INFORMATION SESSION
Learn about grad school opportunities at SBU at the
upcoming graduate information session
• When: 5:30 - 7 p.m., today (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
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.
today. 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.
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.
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.
