Devereux Hall David Scibilia/ The Bona Venture BY: ANDREW HALE, MANAGING EDITOR When Pamphilus da Magliano arrived from Italy in 1855, he and other Franciscan friars established St. Bonaventure University in 1858. Magliano envisioned academic buildings similar to those in Italy. Now, 31 buildings sit on the rural, private Franciscan-Catholic university in western New York.…
An updated classroom in Plassmann HallDavid Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, CONTRIBUTING WRITER Construction completed on the basement of Plassman and some residence halls, updating them for the 2023-2024 academic year. Plassmann underwent major renovations that included new interior finishes, new furniture, and a new HVAC [heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems]. The basement…
The entrance to the Rathskeller David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: DAVID SCIBILIA, NEWS EDITOR After over two years of closure, St. Bonaventure University welcomed back a newly renovated, late-night spot: the Rathskeller. Complete with a bar, stage, foosball table and more, the University was excited to re-open the space. “We want students down there,” Associate…
PHOTO: STEVEN STUTZ/ THE BONA VENTURE Renovation ongoing in the basement of Plassmann, Sept. 16, 2022 BY HADLEY THOMPSON, NEWS EDITOR Plassmann Hall, a key point in every undergraduate academic experience, is undergoing nearly three million dollars worth of updates. These renovations consist of reconfiguration of the basement, second and third floors. Faculty offices will…
By Tucker Reilly Editor-in-Chief St. Bonaventure University’s rathskeller, located underneath the Hickey Dining Hall, has begun renovations. Affectionately referred to as “The Skeller” by students, plans for the renovation process have been in the works for several months. The rathskeller was last renovated in 2012, when that year’s graduating class donated $11,500 for visual and…
By Nicholas Gallo Staff Writer The Sandra A. and William L. Richter Center at St. Bonaventure University was recently equipped with a new lower fitness center. Rob DeFazio, interim executive director for Residential Living and Conduct and the director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, said the equipment will provide opportunities for students…
In time for basketball season, the bookstore, located in the Reilly Center, recently received renovations. The bookstore kept its doors open for business during the renovations from Oct. 17 through Oct. 20. Annette Donavon, manager of the bookstore, said the renovations came to fruition by the University collaborating with Follett for a new contract,…
Renovations to the Reilly Center means students now share the campus with construction crews working on both projects. Workers replaced the Reilly Center’s old scoreboard with a newer video board with many more capabilities, and the floor of the gym was redone with St. Bonaventure’s updated logo. “First thing we did was the installation of…
By ALEXIS YOUNG Contributing Writer In January, University Ministries will move to the John J. Murphy Professional Building as renovations to the Thomas Merton Ministry Center begin. A donation of $2 million from John R. “Jack” McGinley Jr. made the renovations, announced in the summer of 2015, possible. The renovation will include a complete demolition…
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer On Tuesday, Bill Greeley, associate vice president of Canon Design, and his colleague, Ike Lowery, presented some of the designs for future construction at St. Bonaventure University at the Student Government Association (SGA) meeting. They presented advanced plans for the Robinson and Falconio Hall renovations. They said…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The Rathskeller showcased the Class of 2012’s senior gift during its grand re-opening last Friday, before the start of the men’s basketball home opener. The class raised $11,500 through donations and fundraising. With the money, The Rathskeller was able to put in seven new flat screen televisions, SBU decals,…