St. Bonaventure University filed for approval from the National Security Agency (NSA) for the cybersecurity program to secure scholarships. Bonaventure seeks a designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence (CAE) in cybersecurity after successfully gaining approval for the major by the New York State Education Department in August, according to Steven Andrianoff. Andrianoff, cybersecurity… Keep Reading
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., announced via email to students and staff today her decision to suspend the search for a new provost. According to the email, Dr. Joseph Zimmer, interim provost, will continue to occupy the position until December 2017. “I have made this decision after conferring with the chair of the search committee, the… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor The Russell J. Jandoli School of Journalism and Mass Communication announced the annual senior awards on Tuesday. Andrew Bevevino won the Mark A. Hellinger Award and Jackie Roberts received runner-up award. Chernice Miller received the Woman of Promise Award. Bevevino, a senior journalism and mass communication major, said he was… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor A Special Olympics coaching clinic general meeting held on Tuesday prepared students for upcoming Special Olympics basketball coaching clinics to be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2 in Butler Gym. Attendance at a Special Olympics coaching clinic general meeting is mandatory to attend the Special Olympics coaching clinics, which will take… Keep Reading
In her press conference last week, Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F. announced her decision to step down as the President of St. Bonaventure and discussed the university’s plan to implement new fundraising efforts. Bob Van Wicklin, vice president for university advancement, described in detail what these new fundraising plans entailed. “We are putting more of an… Keep Reading
By Hailey Gattuso Contributing Writer St. Bonaventure University celebrated the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, Jan. 25 in the Rigas Theater at the Quick Center for the Arts. The celebration, hosted by junior political science major J.W. Cook and senior journalism mass communications major Jasmine Foster, honored King’s legacy with… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Editor St. Bonaventure University has been named to Kiplinger’s Personal Finance list of The Top 300 Best College Values of 2016—as well as the publication’s list of 100 best private universities—for the first time in school history. The listings will appear in the February edition of the D.C.-based magazine, available on… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor St. Bonaventure University has begun planning for the 800th anniversary of the birth of Saint Bonaventure, according to Ludwig Brunner. Brunner, the executive director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, said planning for the centenary needs to begin a year and a half to two years ahead… Keep Reading
“Good afternoon everyone, As we started the process of revising our Student Government’s constitution it came to our attention that proper procedure had not been followed in amending the Constitution in 2013 and 2014. The SGA voted on, and approved, the proposed amendments in 2013 and 2014 as required by the constitution, but the proposed… Keep Reading
By Alexis Young Staff Writer The construction of the new Merton Center remains in the concept phase. University Ministries is working with an architect to make modifications to the design and layout of the new building to fill the needs of University Ministries, while staying within the assigned budget. “There’s the architectural triangle that I… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Managing Editor A truck traveling on Francis Road left the roadway between Friday night and early Saturday morning striking a utility pole and a tree on campus. The driver, Mr. Phillip Gardner, 23, of Allegany, was traveling northbound in a 2002 Dodge pickup truck. Unsafe tires and an unsafe speed caused him… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News editor St. Bonaventure University banned hoverboards on Monday in an effort to protect against a potential fire hazard. “Several reported actual fires have occurred regarding these devices,” said Ralph Aloia, assistant director of safety and security and campus fire and life safety officer. Aloia said Bonaventure, among other colleges, acted early… Keep Reading
By Brandon Fields Staff writer St. Bonaventure updated its academic online platform, Moodle, upgrading from Moodle 2.6 to an improved Moodle 2.9. According to instructional support specialist Karla Bright, Moodle 2.9 operates almost the same as 2.6, but it now has a fresh and updated appearance. “I feel that it is important for us to… Keep Reading
By Riley Eike Contributing writer St. Bonaventure University School of Business partnered with LBL Strategies, a strategic management education company based out of Chicago, to offer a continuing education certification in strategic management. The course will be a 10-week, online program resulting in a certificate awarded jointly by St. Bonaventure and LBL Strategies. The class… Keep Reading
By Shannon West Staff writer Barry Gan, Ph.D., professor of philosophy, gave a presentation titled, “MLK: The Reluctant Leader” in The Loft on Wednesday to pay homage to the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. Gan stated that for Dr. King, leadership was “thrust upon him” and that he “felt obligated to do… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure University appointed Tom Delaney, Ph.d, as the interim director of the wellness center for the 2016 spring semester. The former director, Roger Keener, Ph.d, resigned from the position in December. Delaney worked with for the university for 40 years as a part of the school of education, and said he is happy to… Keep Reading
By Alexis Young Staff writer On Sunday, St. Bonaventure announced David Hilmey, Ph.d., as the new dean of the school of arts and sciences. Hilmey completed his graduate work at the University at Buffalo in 2001 and received his Ph.D in chemistry from The Ohio State University in 2006. From 2006 to 2008 Hilmey worked… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor After serving nearly 12 years as university president, Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., announced Tuesday the spring 2016 semester will be her last. Sister Margaret’s time as president ranks as the fourth longest, behind Fr. Tom Plassmann, O.F.M, 29 years; Fr. Joseph Butler, O.F.M., 24 years; and Fr. Mathius Doyle, 15… Keep Reading
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., will retire as the president of St. Bonaventure University. The announcement came via email to students and staff this morning. “Now, having served nearly 12 years as your President, I begin this new year and new academic semester confident it is the right time and the correct season to announce my… Keep Reading
Daniel Donner, director of user services for information technology, encouraged students to test their email logins before the end of the business day on Dec. 18. In order to check accounts work, university students are asked to go to https://login.microsoftonline.com. Those unable to log onto their accounts directly on the above site are asked to… Keep Reading