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May 2, 2019

Dr. Megan Walsh

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Department Chair, English

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Dr. Megan Walsh has been awarded a 2019-2020 National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship at the American Antiquarian Society (AAS). This award grants Walsh, a professor of English, support for four months of residency to work at the AAS, a major independent research library. The AAS-NEH fellowship was awarded for research on her third academic book project, “Bad Archives: Extra-Illustration and the History of Information Management in the United States.” Walsh’s project examines the history of libraries, data collection, and the organization of knowledge in the United States in the 19th century. She is investigating the critically understudied, but hugely important, practice of extra-illustration — readers would cut up and then glue historical documents, pictures, and other valuable texts into rare books, often “ruining” them in the eyes of modern librarians and curators. Read more here.

May 2, 2019

Women's Leadership Institute

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Women's Leadership Institute

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Dr. Rene' Hauser, associate professor in the School of Education, Katie O’Brien, vice president for Student Affairs, and Ann Lehman, associate vice president for Academic Affairs, participated in a Women's Leadership Institute with the Western New York College Connection. The College Connection is a consortium of 21 private and public colleges in the Western New York area and the Women's Leadership Institute is offered every other year. This year, 35 women in various leadership positions participated in the Institute. They participated in book discussions, engaged in presentations by women in high levels of administration in regional institutions of higher education and completed a personalized leadership inventory. The photo is of Lehman, O'Brien and Hauser with provost and vice president for Academic Affairs, Joe Zimmer, at the Institute graduation ceremony.

May 2, 2019

Dr. Ibrahim Zabad

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Associate Professor, Political Science, School of Arts & Sciences

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Dr. Ibrahim Zabad published a book, "The Aftermath of Defeats in Wars: Between Revenge and Recovery." The book is available here.

Apr 10, 2019

Fr. Ross Chamberland

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Assistant Vice President, Student Engagement

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Fr. Ross Chamberland presented the Lenten mission days to Bishop William Callahan and the Curia of the Diocese of La Crosse in Wisconsin last week. The theme was "Love, Healing and the Sacramental Imagination."

Apr 10, 2019

Dr. Christopher Mackowski

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Professor, School of Communication

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Dr. Christopher Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, wrote the foreword for a book just released by Gettysburg Publishing, "Lone Star Valor: Texans of Blue & Gray at Gettysburg" by Joe Owen.

Meanwhile, Mackowski’s own most recent book has been garnering favorable reviews. Civil War Monitor called the book, titled "The Great Battle Never Fought: The Battle of Mine Run," a "solid work and a most valuable companion to a visit along Mine Run.” Civil War Times lauded the book as “well researched,” adding, “Novices should enjoy the introductory narrative and battlefield trampers will love the excellent tour.”

Apr 10, 2019

Dr. Christopher Stanley

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Professor, Theology and Franciscan Studies

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Dr. Christopher Stanley's article titled "Paul the Cosmopolitan?" was recently accepted for publication in New Testament Studies, the leading international journal in the field. The article is a minor revision of a paper that Stanley presented at the August 2018 meeting of the Society for New Testament Studies in Athens. In the essay, Stanley explores the history and meanings of the term "cosmopolitan(ism)" in the Western world from ancient times to the present in an effort to assess the validity of claims by some scholars that the apostle Paul was a "cosmopolitan" thinker. He concludes that such claims represent a fundamental misreading of Paul's theology and practice, which remained firmly embedded in Jewish sectarianism.

Apr 10, 2019

Dr. Ibrahim Zabad

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Associate Professor, Political Science

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Dr. Ibrahim Zabad published a new book, "The Aftermath of Defeats in Wars: Between Revenge and Recovery."

Mar 28, 2019

Dr. Michael Chiariello

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Professor Emeritus, Department of Philosophy

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Dr. Michael Chiariello gave a presentation titled "Franciscan Philosophy and Postmodern Culture" on February 6 at Licio Statale Assunta Pieralli in Perugia, Italy.

Chiarello will also be giving the following presentations:
"Bob Dylan, George Orwell, and Richard Rorty on Truth and Freedom" at the Association for Core Texts and Courses in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from April 11 to 14.
"Bob Dylan’s Gentle Agnosticism: 'Every Grain of Sand' and the Defense of Objective Truth" at The World of Bob Dylan Conference, University of Tulsa Institute for Bob Dylan Studies in Tulsa, Oklahoma, from May 30 to June 2.
"Paul Sabatier's Vie de San Francois and the Catholic Church" at Palazzo Sorbello in Perugia, Italy, on June 13.
"Paul Sabatier, a 'Strange Pilgrim' in Umbria" at Canadian Association for Italian Studies in Orvieto, Italy, on June 15.

Mar 28, 2019

Dr. Anne Foerst

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Professor, Computer Science

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On February 28, Dr. Anne Foerst gave a presentation titled “God, Mind, and Machine” hosted by the Center for Faith and Learning at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas.

Mar 28, 2019

Dr. Pauline W. Hoffmann

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Associate Professor, Jandoli School of Communication

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On March 29, Dr. Pauline Hoffmann will give a presentation titled "Using Data to Determine your Audience and Drive your Strategy" at the Young Nonprofit Professionals Network (YNPN) Greater Buffalo Summit 2019: Sharing Our Stories: Exploring Diverse Voices and Achieving Your Goals. YNPN is for young nonprofit professionals who see the value in being intentional about their professional development and in building a peer support network to help be more effective change-makers for the good of their communities.

Mar 28, 2019

Reilly, the Bona Wolf

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Department of Athletics

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While rabid basketball fans are famous for going a little crazy during the NCAA’s annual men’s basketball tournament, furry, friendly and fun-loving Reilly the Bona Wolf is the last character you’d expect to lose his head during March Madness. But lose it he did. Literally. Darn thing popped right off and fell to the floor. When the Atlantic 10 Conference held its men’s basketball tournament in Brooklyn, March 13-17, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” which broadcasts from New York, decided to have some fun with the conference’s 14 team mascots. They were assembled at the Barclays Center, site of the A-10 Tournament, for a slam dunk and 3-point contest hosted by Fallon, who donned a bear costume and joined in the competition.

The highlight of the night was when it came time for the Bona Wolf’s slam dunk. Reilly ran onto the court from off camera, a big bona banner trailing behind him, got to half-court, handed off his flag, grabbed the basketball, turned and headed toward the basket. He jumped on the mini-trampoline just past the foul line, soared toward the hoop and delivered a thundering dunk. As he clutched the rim, his feet swung wildly forward and his big wolf head lifted off toward the rafters. As any good mascot would, Reilly dropped to the mat below and buried his human head in his arms so as not to be seen headless, so to speak. And as all good mascots should, the other 13 team mascots instinctively rushed to their comrade in costume, surrounding him and blocking him from the camera’s eye as Reilly scrambled for and reattached his noggin. Seconds later he emerged from the group, arms raised in victory. Reilly didn’t win either the slam dunk or three-point contest, but he certainly stole the show. View the entire contest here.

Mar 28, 2019

Dr. Scott Simpson

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Assistant Professor of Chemistry, School of Arts & Sciences

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The work of Dr. Scott Simpson and his undergraduate researcher, Alex Izydorczak, was highlighted in the Vernier Technology newsletter. This newsletter is distributed to educators ranging from K-12 to college educators. Read more here.

Mar 13, 2019

Dr. Paul G. Barretta

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Associate Professor and Chair, Marketing

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Dr. Paul G. Barretta, associate professor and chair of marketing, delivered six invited guest lectures in three cities in Sao Paolo, Brazil, each on a campus of the state run FATEC institution of higher education. The lectures included content related to Barretta’s industry experience at MTV Networks and Nickelodeon International combined with his academic training in marketing. Barretta lectured three times in the city of Piracicaba, two times in the city of Americana, and once in the city of Tatui. In Tatui, he also toured the Music Conservatory and had research meetings related to Samba music.

Barretta has been working with FATEC for the past four years after meeting Professor Osvaldo Succi, who visited St. Bonaventure as the Lenna Visiting Professor. Since then, Barretta’s classes have worked on collaborative projects with students from FATEC to promote cross-cultural learning experiences between the two institutions and countries.

Mar 13, 2019

School of Business

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Dr. Carl Case, Darwin King, Julie Case

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Dr. Carl J. Case, professor of business information systems, Darwin L. King, professor of accounting, and Julie A. Case, adjunct instructor of business law, earned a Best Paper Award from the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences for their paper titled "E-Cheating and Undergraduate Business Students: Trends and the Role of Gender." The paper was also accepted to be published in the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences Journal.

In addition, King, Carl Case, and Jared L. Roosa, an MBA student, earned a Best Paper Award from the American Society of Business and Behavioral Sciences for their paper titled "The Comprehensive Taxation System Existing During The Roman Empire." The paper was also accepted to be published in the American Society of Business and Accounting Journal.

Feb 27, 2019

Aaron Chimbel

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Dean, Jandoli School of Communication

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Aaron Chimbel, dean of the Jandoli School of Communication, published a chapter in a new book, "Coding & Pedagogy." The book is about teaching code in communication programs. Chimbel's chapter is “De-coded: Coding More Language Than Toy.” The digital book was edited by Jeremy Sarachan, chair of the Media and Communication Department at St. John Fisher College, and is available here.

Feb 27, 2019

Robbie Chulick

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Assistant Director, CARL

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Robbie Chulick, assistant director of the Center for Activities, Recreation & Leadership (CARL), attended the Association for the Promotion of Campus Activities (APCA) national conference from Feb. 21-24. He presented a breakout session called “Creating High Impact Programs for Your Student Body” to more than 50 college students from across the U.S.

Chulick was also selected as the 2019 Yonna Pasch Heart of APCA Award recipient that recognizes one individual each year who shows outstanding passion, drive, determination and commitment to the organization.

Feb 27, 2019

Jandoli School of Communication

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Anne Lee and Dr. Richard Lee

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A proposal from Jandoli School faculty members Anne Lee and Dr. Richard Lee has been selected as a finalist for the Inaugural Elliot King Top Research-in-Progress Award at the Joint Journalism and Communication History Conference. The Lees will present their research, “Alternative Facts and the 1971 Attica Prison Uprising,” at the conference on March 9. The study involves examining issues from the uprising, such as conspiracy theories and misinformation from official government sources, and placing them in the context of today’s media environment.

The conference, sponsored by the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication’s History Division and The American Journalism Historians Association, will take place at New York University’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. Finalists were selected through a double-blind review process based on clarity of research and significance of subject matter to the academy. Four students are assisting with the research: Victoria Certo, Chad Guche, Dominic LoVallo and Caitlin Miller.

Feb 27, 2019

Dr. Christopher Mackowski

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Professor, Journalism and Mass Communication, Jandoli School of Communication

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Dr. Christopher Mackowski, professor of journalism and mass communication, is featured in a new video about Stonewall Jackson from the American Battlefield Trust. The video is part of the Trust's "Civil War In 4" series, which features stories about the war's battles and personalities in four-minute videos. The video can be viewed here. Mackowski is also the author of the book "The Last Days of Stonewall Jackson".

Feb 27, 2019

School of Business

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Dr. Carl J. Case, Darwin L. King, and Julie A. Case

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Dr. Carl J. Case, professor of business information systems, Darwin L. King, professor of accounting, and Julie A. Case, adjunct instructor of business law, had their paper titled “Social Media Usage and Trolling: A Longitudinal Investigation of Undergraduate Business Students” accepted for publication in the Global Journal of Business Disciples.

Feb 14, 2019

Dr. Lori Henning

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Assistant Professor, History

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Dr. Lori Henning's book, "Harnessing the Airplane: American and British Cavalry Responses to a New Technology, 1903-1939," has been published by the University of Oklahoma Press. More information can be found here.

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