The St. Bonaventure International Education Honor Society, Kappa Delta Pi, held a book drive during the men’s basketball game this past Saturday. The book drive raised many books for children in need in the Olean and Allegany communities, according to senior Brianna Wilson, Honors Society student co-president. Jeff Dempsey, the society’s co-president and a senior… Keep Reading
The St. Bonaventure University Student Government Association (SGA) held a special meeting Thursday for formal reading of the proposed amendments to the organization’s constitution. On Feb. 23, SGA will again meet in order for the senate to vote on the proposed amendments. Following the senate vote, any amendments which passed with a two-thirds… Keep Reading
With many students traveling south for spring break this semester, Thomas Delaney, Ph.D., wellness center director, and Becky Seefeldt, Ph.D. of health services want to spread awareness about the Zika virus and what students can do to protect themselves. According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control and Prevention), Zika is a disease that is… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Editor Several Olean and Allegany community members donated nearly $70,000 to the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies for ongoing instruction and outreach. The donation included contributions from Adil and Jehan Al-Humadi, Mohaned Al-Humadi, John and Wardia Hart, Akbar and Nisreen Firdosy, Zahid and Durriya Khairullah, Donald and Mary… Keep Reading
Last week’s fire at Emerald Hills Apartment in Allegany displaced 15 residents, according to Gordon Scott, communications and media relations officer for the Allegany Fire Department. The fire, which started at 11:39 p.m. on Feb. 3, was not an act of arson. “The only thing the chief told me was that it was ruled accidental,… Keep Reading
By News Staff Thursday’s Student Government Association meeting opened with updates on the discussion of the planned revisions to the organization’s current constitution. Danette Brickman, the advisor to the Constitutional Revision Commission (CRC), said senators on the committee will present suggested amendments to the entire senate on Feb. 16, and the senate will vote two… Keep Reading
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