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Elizabeth Kamrowski has 13 articles published.

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Faculty Senate to Review Gen Eds

The university Administration Building  Photo: David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR     Over the next couple of months, St. Bonaventure University’s Faculty Senate will be reviewing outcomes of the general education requirements to evaluate their relevance to students’ education today.     In 2016, the faculty senate undertook a revision of the Gen Ed curriculum… Keep Reading

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Guidelines Challenge Bonaventure Student Journalists

John J. Murphy Professional Building Photo Courtesy, The Bona Venture BY ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR    “Over my four years as a student journalist, I was routinely told ‘no,’ or told my requests weren’t reasonable — that is if I got a response at all,” said Jonathan Walker, ‘24.    Student journalists at Bonaventure must adhere to… Keep Reading

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SBU Registers Record Number of Voters 

The National Voter Registration Day logo  Photo Courtesy of National Voter Registration Day  BY ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR    St. Bonaventure University registered a record number of voters in honor of National Voters Registration Day on Sept. 17.      Bonaventure held a voter registration table on campus from Sept. 16 to 18.     Tom Buttafarro, director of government… Keep Reading

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Murphy Renovation to Transform Student Media

3D Rendering of Proposed Jandoli School Renovation  Courtesy of Aaron Chimbel  BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR    Renovations to The John J. Murphy Professional Building plan to bring new workspaces and strengthen student media at St. Bonaventure University.     The groundbreaking for this renovation will be at the Jandoli School of Communication 75th anniversary event on Oct.… Keep Reading

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How big is too big? 

BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS EDITOR This year’s incoming class of 591 students is one of the largest in decades, and along with that comes student complaints about longer lines at the Hickey Dining Hall, reduced options in the Rathskeller and crowded dorm rooms including triples. For professors, the concern is about the quality of education. … Keep Reading

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Spring Weekend 2024 anticipated by students

Spring Weekend poster  Courtesy of SBU CAB BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR This weekend is St. Bonaventure University’s annual Spring Weekend. This event is held for students to unwind and celebrate the end of the academic year. Students have various opportunities to participate in activities such as a kickball tournament, inflatables, bingo, karaoke and… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure removes trees due to safety concerns

Tree stump behind John J. Murphy Professional Building  Elizabeth Kamrowski /The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR When walking to her classes at St. Bonaventure University, Alyssa Torgalski said she loves looking at the vivid colors of the fall leaves on campus.  After parking in lot F, near the on-campus tennis courts, she… Keep Reading

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Triple-style rooms return to Bonaventure 

Doyle Hall David Scibilia/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR As students receive emails on how to pick housing for the 2024-2025 academic year, they’ll notice a new option for housing — triples.  “I wasn’t aware that Dev or Doyle rooms were even considered triple size, but after learning that, it makes a… Keep Reading

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Pressimone named VP for Advancement 

J. Michael Pressimone Photo Courtesy: St. Bonaventure University  BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR  On March 14, 2024, St. Bonaventure University announced the appointment of J. Michael Pressimone as Vice President for Advancement. Pressimone’s experience in higher education will bring valuable knowledge and success to Bonaventure.   Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, Pressimone was  a… Keep Reading

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Study abroad experiences ready to begin

Students in Rome, Italy Photo Courtesy: The studysorrentosbu Instagram page BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR St. Bonaventure University students have the opportunity to travel through some of the university’s study abroad programs, allowing them to experience new cultures while earning college credit.   The Francis E Kelley Oxford program takes place from June 28 to… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure embraces less popular majors

De La Roche Hall Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Faculty and students at St. Bonaventure University recognize the benefits of majors with subjects students tend to shy away from. Spanish and theology are two majors at Bonaventure that have significantly low enrollment. In the last five years, two students graduated… Keep Reading

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Bonaventure students request ‘skeller swipes

An empty Rathskeller during a mens basketball game  Morgan Kilger/The Bona Venture BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR Students at St. Bonaventure University expressed concern as the Rathskeller stopped accepting meal swipes during men’s basketball games, which left limited late-night dining options.  Amanda Ippolito, a sophomore educational studies major, claims that meal swipes should continue… Keep Reading

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Fr. Larry Ford named to Board of Trustees 

Fr. Larry Ford Photo Courtesy of Noticeboard BY: ELIZABETH KAMROWSKI, NEWS ASSIGNMENT EDITOR This past December, St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees, appointed Fr. Larry Ford, who emphasizes guardianship and a unique Franciscan perspective for the university’s well-being.  Ford is the secretary of the province of our Lady of Guadalupe, an organization that works to… Keep Reading

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