This week at St. Bonaventure University is Francis Week, full of events and gatherings to commemorate St. Francis of Assisi. “Francis Week is a time for us to celebrate the person, the charism and the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi at St. Bonaventure University,” said Fr. Francis Di Spigno, O.F.M., executive director of University… Keep Reading
The annual Family Weekend activities took place this past weekend as students had their families join them for some fun on campus. Overall, the weekend was deemed a success, but there were some concerns raised about the Family Weekend Festival. This year, the festival was on the outdoor basketball courts between the Sandra A. and… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure’s annual Family Weekend Festival begins this weekend on Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. on the outside basketball courts of the Sandra A. & William L. Richter Center. The festival is time where homesick students can see their families again. Rob DeFazio, the director for the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, and Robbie… Keep Reading
Session held on campus to discuss issue This past Monday, University Ministries hosted a special listening session regarding the sex abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. Set up by University President Dr. Dennis DePerro, Student Affairs, the friars and University Ministries, the session was prompted by the Pennsylvania grand jury report and the credible allegations… Keep Reading
Student’s controversial Snapchat video causes outrage Katie O’Brien, the vice president of Student Affairs at St. Bonaventure University, sent an email on Sept. 11 to the school notifying them of a bias incident involving a “hurtful video.” The hurtful video in question was posted to Snapchat on Sept. 8 by a Bonaventure student. The video… Keep Reading
The student body was notified on Sept. 12 of a $300,000 grant recently awarded to St. Bonaventure for the purpose of improving sexual assault resources on campus. Nichole Gonzalez, the executive director for Residential Living and Conduct on campus, played an instrumental role in the application for the grant and the planning for the utilization… Keep Reading
The arguments for and against marijuana legalization discussed at panel On Tuesday evening, St. Bonaventure University hosted the film ‘California High’ in the Dresser Auditorium of the John J. Murphy Professional Building, followed by a panel discussion on the topic of marijuana legalization. Co-sponsored by SBU’s College Democrats and the Citizens Action Network of Southwestern… Keep Reading
On Sept. 6, the members of the Student Government Association convened to discuss issues St. Bonaventure students find to be important, the focus of the meeting being the university’s policies regarding smoking. Last year, a student survey was conducted to receive feedback about students’ positions on smoking policies. The choices included converting to a smoke-free… Keep Reading
The Jandoli School of Communication welcomed a new dean this year, Aaron Chimbel, winner of a national Edward R. Murrow Award and five Texas Emmy Awards. Chimbel has taught full-time at Texas Christian University since 2009, most recently as an associate professor of Professional Practice in Journalism. Becoming a dean appealed to Chimbel because of… Keep Reading
To my brilliant, amazing, vibrant, and wonderful students: I felt compelled to send you all a simple thank you. Many of you know me, some of you do not. That being said, a simple thank you doesn’t even begin to show my deep gratitude. My time at our university has fed my soul. So many… Keep Reading
This past Tuesday, the university held a brief memorial service at the memorial outside of William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center in remembrance of the tragedy of 9/11. The memorial included a mourning march, before Noelle Acaso, a senior theology and music major, sang a rendition of the national anthem. To follow, Friar… Keep Reading
On campus this year, three new clubs have been established: the eSports Club, the Photography Club and the Health and Wellness Club. These clubs existed before on campus, but on Thursday, Sept. 6, they were approved by the Student Government Association to receive a budget. Rob DeFazio, the director of the Center for Activities, Recreation… Keep Reading
On the third and fourth floor of Devereux Hall, a new housing option is in place. The gender-inclusive housing was offered this year for students who were interested and a portion of each of these two floors are dedicated to this new program. “This actually was a decision made before I became the RD [residence… Keep Reading
On August 26, the cast bronze sculpture of Saints Francis and Clare was blessed and dedicated off the sidewalk between Plassmann Hall and the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry. The sculpture was done by Pittsburgh-based artist Ray Sokolowski, based on a drawing done by university alumnus and former employee, Hannah Walker. From a classroom of… Keep Reading
Low enrollment affects course availability St. Bonaventure University has seen a drop in enrollment for classical studies courses this year. Low enrollment has become an issue to the point where certain classes have been discontinued. Even majors have been affected, such as the French major, which has been omitted. “We’ve actually had a record class… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University welcomed the Class of 2022, the largest class it has seen in years. With enrollment numbers upward of 560 students, the university has been forced to implement new living arrangements such as three and four-person rooms. Nichole Gonzalez, executive director for Residential Living and Conduct, spoke about the steps the university took… Keep Reading
By Nicholas Gallo, Staff Writer Starting today, Spring Weekend at St. Bonaventure University promises to have activities and events that will be different from those of previous years. Robbie Chulick, the assistant director of the Center for Activities, Recreation and Leadership, and the Campus Activities Board (CAB) have spent months planning this stress-relieving weekend before… Keep Reading
By Bryce Spadafora, Contributing Writer In the April 20 edition of The Bona Venture, staff writer Nicholas Gallo covered student concerns surrounding SBU-TV’s coverage of last week’s active shooter drill. Gallo’s article failed to accurately portray SBU-TV’s involvement with the drill and following coverage. On Wednesday, April 18, SBU-TV took to Facebook, Instagram and Twitter… Keep Reading
Dear BV gang, These past two years have been filled with unexpected late nights, a newfound addiction to coffee, questionable jokes and many blossoming friendships. As a junior, I had no idea what I got myself into. Little did I know, I would meet some of my best friends in RC 5. To Liam, I… Keep Reading
By Landon Allison, Staff Writer Last Saturday, students of St. Bonaventure University’s Honors Program presented their capstone projects in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center. This event showcased the greatest efforts and accomplishments of the honors students on campus. Darryl Mayeaux, Ph.D., a professor of psychology and the director of the Honors… Keep Reading