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
St. Bonaventure is seeking current students to help find and recruit more potential students, said Bonaventure admissions officials. Christina Sutphen, associate director of admissions, said all students can help recruit new students. “When you talk to your younger siblings, cousins or other family members and speak positively about SBU, that is recruiting,” Sutphen said. “You… Keep Reading
Rick Trietley, vice president for student affairs, released a statement Monday regarding the alleged sexual assault that occurred early Sunday on an off-campus house. Trietley said that although no charges have been filed, Bonaventure officials will launch their own investigation into the matter. “Any reported incident of criminal sexual violence is deemed a threat to… Keep Reading
This semester, one Student Government Association (SGA) senator held two voting positions, which is against policy. However, SGA said it has found a solution. “When the time came to vote, they called me twice. I had to answer twice,” said Madeleine Faircloth, the class of 2017 secretary and Campus Activities Board (CAB) representative. SGA has… Keep Reading
Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., university president, signed a cooperation agreement with international educators last month. The arrangement included Bonaventure; L’Hermitage, an educational foundation with headquarters in Belo Horizonte, Brazil; and Liaison America, an international education company. The intent is for the organizations to unite to advance their common education goals, which include professional development for… Keep Reading
By Alexis Young Staff Writer University Ministries will host Blessing of the Brains this Sunday, Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. in the University Chapel followed by the traditional late-night breakfast in the Hickey Dining Hall at 10 p.m. This year Blessing of the Brains will also honor Fiesta de Guadalupe, as University Ministries unites with… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor “I just knew that it would have been harder for me to leave and go back and try to forget what I had seen than it would to try to do something.” Maggie Doyne, 2015 CNN Hero of the Year and St. Bonaventure University honorary degree recipient, said it… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle News Editor Michael Pilyugin started his swimming career as a fidgety kid whose parents thought the pool would be a good place for him to put his energy. “I would literally have to be chained to the desk. I mean that. I once had a teacher, as a joke, chain me to… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Photo Editor A good marriage of special education and counseling. That’s how Barbara Trolley, a counselor education professor, described the book titled “Working with students with disabilities: Preparing School Counselors.” Trolley co-edited the book and authored two chapters. Vicki McGinley, a professor of special education at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, also… Keep Reading
By Rachel Konieczny News Assignment Editor Even though Maggie Doyne, the 2015 CNN Hero of the Year, didn’t receive a college education, that didn’t stop her from creating a school for 160 Nepalese children. Doyne, who will receive an honorary degree from St. Bonaventure University on Monday, said she took a gap year after high… Keep Reading