A fire broke out Wednesday night around 11:39 p.m. at the Emerald Hills Apartment complex on Main Street in Allegany. According to Gordon Scott, communications and media officer for the Allegany Fire Department, “Heavy smoke (lots of it) and fire was visible. Chief Rick Stady immediately requested additional fire departments and manpower to the scene.”… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure has decided to halt the university’s search for a permanent provost, extending Joseph Zimmer’s tenure as interim provost to December 2017. Although Zimmer’s state his official title contract will be time limited, he will have full control of the office. The decision was made to pause the search for a new provost in… Keep Reading
Francis Hall, located on the east side of campus, will remain closed for the 2016-2017 academic year. “Our projected enrollment numbers at this point do not indicate a need to re-open Francis,” said Nichole Gonzalez, executive director for residential living and conduct. The offices for university relations, advancement and alumni services will continue to be… Keep Reading
By Amelia Kibbe Advisory Editor The current Student Government Association executive board discovered a major infraction with the organization’s constitution and now plans to correct the flaws, said Richard Trietley, SGA’s adviser. Trietley, also the vice president for Student Affairs at St. Bonaventure, said while the basis of the constitution remains valid, any amendments made… Keep Reading
St. Bonaventure alum John G. Berger Jr., ’88 alongside his wife Suzanne Berger are set to receive the 2016 Gaudete medal on April 28, 2016. The award recognizes people in the Buffalo community who exemplify Franciscan values and do selfless service. According to Monica Mattioli, executive director of alumni relations and… Keep Reading
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