By Taylor Nigrelli Sports Assignment Editor New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro, ’89, is one of two journalists to earn the honor of being named 2013’s New York Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sportscasters and Sportswriters Association (NSSA). The NSSA annually awards the best sportswriter and sportscaster in each state. The…
By Nate West News Editor The Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) plans to hold two events today to help students network with Bonaventure graduates. The Young Alumni Panel Presentation will begin at 4 p.m. in the Reilly Center Hall of Fame Room, followed immediately an Alumni/Student Networking Reception. It’s open and encouraged for all…
By Helen Ventura Staff Writer The Family Business Special Interest Group of the United States Association for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (USASBE) members re-elected Carol Wittmeyer, associate professor of management, as chair last week during its annual meeting in San Francisco. The USASBE is the largest international organization of entrepreneurship educators. It aims to provide…
By Kevin Rogers Opinion Assignment Editor In media coverage of politics and elections, it’s common to hear the words “red state” and “blue state.” As President Barack Obama took the oath of office for the second time, Dr. Ben Gross of the sociology department looked to shine some light on the terms and what forms…
By Nate West News Editor Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D. and Brenda McGee, senior vice president of finance and administration, appointed Ludwig Brunner executive director of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, according to a Jan. 11 university press release. Brunner served the Quick’s interim director since Dec. 2011 when then previous executive…
By Annie Reilly Assistant News Editor St. Bonaventure University will offer eight courses which focus on building management skills to help professionals working in or entering the nonprofit sector. Students who participate in these courses will receive a certificate in nonprofit management, according to a Jan. 4, university press release. The classes will cover strategic…
By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer Andrew Brennan, ’10, created a Facebook page for Jeff Peterson, associate professor and Department Chair for the Department of Finance, who is battling cancer. Brennan created the page with the hopes of getting people to pray for Peterson. “I believe in the power of prayer,” Brennan said. “Many people would…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor On Nov. 14 and 15, St. Bonaventure physical education students presented at the New York State Association for Health Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference at Turning Stone Convention Center in Verona, N.Y. Team members included, Matthew Acquilano, Jillian Rowe, Jessenia Andujar, Lauren Capotorto, Jessica Petruzzi, Logan Dewe, Ryan…
By Annie Riley Staff Writer A Bonaventure Alumnus and his wife donated $75,000 to the women’s basketball team’s locker room. John H. and Kay Meisch donated the money to honor St. Bonaventure women’s basketball head coach, Jim Crowley. Crowley is a two-time Atlantic 10 Coach of the Year and ESPN named him National Coach of…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Funding for the construction of the new athletic fields is underway, thanks to one generous alumni. Tom Marra, ’80, and his wife Michelle donated $1 million to help fund the $3 million project. Steve Watson, director of athletics at St. Bonaventure, said the university was very grateful for…
By Emmariah Holcomb SGA Representative Bonaventure students attended the 22nd annual National Association for Multicultural Education (NAME) Conference in Philadelphia, PA Nov. 28 to Dec. 1. NAME is a non-profit organization that advances and advocates for equity and social justice through multicultural education. Founded in 1991, the organization sought to bring together individuals and groups…
By Emily Carson News Editor Sophomore class officers of the Student Government Association (SGA) will be coordinating this year’s Angel Tree Gift Drive to benefit the Olean Day Care Center’s children in need. Two years ago, freshman class officers Cody Clifford, Angeline Pham, Michael Robinson and Abby Harrington began the event. After coordinating the program…
By Annie Riley Staff Writer BonaResponds made a trip to Breezy Point, N.Y. during Thanksgiving break to help Hurricane Sandy victims. BonaResponds invited students, faculty, staff and alumni to participate. Volunteers either met in Breezy Point or paid $10 for transportation to the disaster site, and 75 volunteers joined BonaResponds in previous trips to Rockaway…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Proposals are now being accepted for the Spring 2013 semester for the Lenna Visiting Professorship. “We try to bring someone who will bring something to the university and actually the local community, something that’s going to have a broad appeal,” said Dr. Jerry Godbout, chair of the chemistry department…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The Rathskeller showcased the Class of 2012’s senior gift during its grand re-opening last Friday, before the start of the men’s basketball home opener. The class raised $11,500 through donations and fundraising. With the money, The Rathskeller was able to put in seven new flat screen televisions, SBU decals,…
By Emily Carson News Editor Members of Model UN traveled to Cleveland, Ohio, for the 19th Lake Erie International Model UN Conference (LEIMUN) last weekend to compete against other schools. The conference lasted from Nov. 8 to Nov. 11 at the Sheraton Airport Hotel. Eight Bonaventure students represented various countries in several diverse committees with…
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Hailed as one of the best baseball books of our time, Pen American Center honored “Bottom of the 33rd: Hope, Redemption, and Baseball’s Longest Game” and its author, Dan Barry, ’80, with the PEN/ESPN Award for Literary Sports Writing. The award is granted to nonfiction books on the subject…
By Annie Riley Staff Writer Chi Sigma Iota, The International Honor Society for Professional Counseling, has inducted nine new members from St. Bonaventure. Founded at Ohio University in 1985, Chi Sigma Iota has more than 83,000 members. The new members of the St. Bonaventure chapter include graduate students Alexandra Caldwell, Casey Carlson, Colleen Chahal, Christine…
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Fr. Reginald A. Redlon, O.F.M., the 15th president of St. Bonaventure University and a professed Franciscan friar for 68 years died Wednesday, Nov. 7, at Holy Name Friary in Ringwood, N.J. at 90 years old. Redlon was born on January 10, 1922 in Westbrook outside of Portland, ME. After…
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Barbara Questa, senior associate director of athletics, will take over the duties of Athletic Director Steve Watson who will undergo elective, preventative heart surgery. Watson’s last day was Tuesday, and he is estimated to be out for six to seven weeks. However, Questa is not an interim athletic director.…