Thomas Schaeper, Ph.D., Bonaventure history professor, recently penned a book that connects American history with local ties through an Olean native’s letters. “Somewhere in France: The World War I Letters and Journal of Private Frederick A. Kittleman,” features the letters and private writings of Kittleman, who fought alongside over a dozen other Olean natives. Part…
By Diana McElfresh Editor-In-Chief Dan Barry, ’80, said he thinks St. Bonaventure was “integral” to shaping the path of his career. “I really do embrace the Franciscan ideal,” said Barry on Monday during a media briefing. Barry was on campus this week to discuss his recently published book, “The Boys in the Bunkhouse: Servitude and…
There are a few ways to describe Dan Barry. He’s a Pulitzer Prize-winning author, New York Times columnist and a father of two. Still, though, in his lengthy list of personal and professional accomplishments, Barry puts one fact alongside the rest: He’s a Bonnie. Barry, class of ‘80, said coming back to campus is a…
Adam Braun, author of “The Promise of a Pencil,” will visit campus on September 28 and 29, and 10 lucky students will have the chance to eat with him. “The Promise of a Pencil”is this year’s All Bonaventure Reads book. After reading the book this summer, each freshman had to write an essay relating to…
By Betsy Pray Staff Writer Bonaventure alumna Pamela Witter, ’01, recently published her first novel, “Hope Rising,” a story about the mutual hardships endured by a young girl and her mother. According to Witter, the novel tells the story of 15-year-old Ellie, a high school freshman struggling with depression and insecurities. After her mother, Anastasia,…
By Amelia Kibbe Contributing Writer Many believe the Nuclear Age to be a thing of the past. They believe it was a problem of last century; the time of World War II and the Cold War. Kristen Iversen, author of All Bonaventure Reads book “Full Body Burden,” visited St. Bonaventure University Monday to refute…
By Heather Monahan Assistant Features Editor Sonja Livingston discusses her unconventional childhood in her book, “Ghostbread.” “I know where I came from,” Livingston said in “Ghostbread.” Her childhood struggles with poverty helped her become who she is today, and she doesn’t forget that. Livingston visited St. Bonaventure Monday night to speak to students and staff…
By Gavin Lindahl Contributing Writer New York Times best-selling author LouAnne Johnson visited Bonaventure Monday to address students and faculty regarding the importance of student-teacher relations in the Walsh Amphitheater. “If there’s no trust, there is no learning. It’s kind of common sense,” Johnson said. Johnson began teaching as an intern in 1989, instructing a…