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Join SBU faculty and students and community partners Oct. 5 for interactive science activities
St. Bonaventure University faculty and students are once again inviting the public to “Fall in Love with Science” and explore the science behind their food, health and community.
A number of interactive programs will be featured during the “Fall in Love with Science” event from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Lincoln Park pavilion in downtown Olean. Many of the activities will be particularly interesting to students in K-12. It is free and open to the public.
Activities include:
- Enzymes and Metabolism in Action, presented by the SBU student chapter of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Chemistry of Color at Home, presented by the university’s Department of Chemistry
- 3D-Printed Prosthetic and Thermoplastic Splint, presented by the Student Occupational Therapy Association, Rehabilitation Today, and Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES
- Guesstimation Games, presented by the SBU Math Club
- Hazards in Your Community and How to Avoid Them, presented by the Cattaraugus County Health Department
- Make and Take with Science, presented by STEM Adolescence Education students at SBU
- Brain Games, presented by the SBU Psychology Club
- Binary Bracelets, presented by the SBU Department of Computer Science
This is the fourth year the event has been held.
“‘Fall in Love with Science’ is an idea born from the community and features collaborations between businesses within the community and SBU faculty and students,” said Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor of Biology and director of the Biochemistry program. “During the event, we share the fun in STEM with the community. It is a way we give back to the community.”
The event is sponsored by the Southern Tier Satellite Center of WNY STEM at St. Bonaventure University. For more information, email Zhang at xzhang@sbu.edu.
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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 319 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: Hall of Fame, featuring light refreshments.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 111 a.m. Mass: University Chapel or Mt. Irenaeus. Directions to Mt. Irenaeus.Farewells and safe travels home!
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