Perched by their computers, students anxiously awaited the time slots they’d been assigned to select housing for the 2019-2020 school year. Some students found themselves unhappy with the results of their room selections, though. Kaylyn Foody, a sophomore professional and creative writing major, said she and three of her friends hoped to select a townhouse… Keep Reading
Beginning in the fall of 2019, there will be more nurses on campus than just those in the Wellness Center. Last week, St. Bonaventure University announced that it will offer a two-year program for registered nurses to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The new program was developed by Dr. Connie Perkins, who… Keep Reading
After pressure from students and faculty, dean’s list cutoff is raised to 3.50 The Faculty Senate voted to raise the dean’s list cutoff to 3.50 in a meeting on Friday, April 26. The cutoff was previously set at 3.25, and in the fall 2018 semester, 52 percent of undergraduate students made the dean’s list. According… Keep Reading
As St. Bonaventure University prepares to re-open the upper floors of Francis Hall for student housing, signage posted indicates asbestos abatement is underway. Tom Missel, chief communications officer of St. Bonaventure University originally told The Bona Venture that only asbestos sampling had taken place, but he later learned that ‘minor abatement’ is currently being done… Keep Reading
Psychology professors offer advice for how to cope with schoolwork anxiety With finals week only about a week away, several students are experiencing stress. Janayzia Johnson, a junior strategic communication and classical languages double major, is one such student. “So, my whole entire life is stress, and it doesn’t make me feel better that one… Keep Reading
The Jandoli School of Communication received prestigious accreditation on April 26 from the Accrediting Council of Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). Only 110 out of 500 mass communication programs in the county are accredited, and only 20 of the 110 are private universities in the U.S. The Jandoli School of Communication is now… Keep Reading
As I close in on my walk across the Reilly Center stage to receive my diploma, I can’t help but reflect on the experience that shaped my time at St. Bonaventure University more than any other: our student-run investment fund, Students in Money Management or “SIMM” for short. My takeaways from the time spent working… Keep Reading
Image courtesy of wnycatholic.org St. Bonaventure University’s president, Dr. Dennis DePerro, said in an interview with The Bona Venture on Thursday that he believes Bishop Richard J. Malone of the Diocese of Buffalo should step down from his position as bishop. The university also sent a release to media outlets and the university community. In… Keep Reading
On Tuesday, the St. Bonaventure Student Government Association held its induction ceremony for the 2019 to 2020 executive board in RC 219. Lara McCormick, a junior political science and international studies double major, was elected president; Layne Dowdall, a junior journalism and environmental studies double major, was elected vice president; junior Spanish and history double… Keep Reading
As the second week of April rolls around, the Students in Money Management (SIMM) leadership team has already passed the baton to its new leaders for the 2019-2020 year. April 1 is SIMM’s year end, which proves to be a great time to change leaders. Having new managers take over at the end of the… Keep Reading
Starting in the fall, St. Bonaventure University will use a new program to verify the eligibility of new workers on campus. Every new employee hired by the university will need to have his or her information go through e-verify, a voluntary program created by the federal government in 2017. “It’s basically adding an extra level… Keep Reading
When Robert Daugherty became chair of St. Bonaventure University’s Board of Trustees in June of 2015, he brought six values to the table: trust, transparency, accountability, collaboration, optimism and hope. These values represented him as a leader, as well as the nature of the way he expected the university community to carry out the goals… Keep Reading
Starting in the fall 2019 semester, St. Bonaventure students could be looking at an alcohol policy with some new changes. A review committee from the Student Affairs Division has worked all year to update the alcohol policy to make the safer campus for everyone. Its goal is to also continue refining school policies that will… Keep Reading
Conference on church sexual abuse crisis called off due to victims’ concerns On Monday, St. Bonaventure University cancelled a conference on the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic church that was scheduled for Friday and Saturday. The university intended for it to be an academic discussion on reform in the church and the Franciscan role… Keep Reading
Two more friars with ties to St. Bonaventure University have been accused of sexual abuse. Fr. Gervase White, O.F.M., and Fr. James (Cairnan) Haggerty, O.F.M., join 23 other clergy members on a list of priests accused of sexual abuse. The names were acquired by WKBW’s I-Team in a long-term investigation into the Diocese of Buffalo… Keep Reading
Kevin Balkin, a freshman accounting major, and his roommate James Johnson, a freshman finance major, have several squash racquets which will begin collecting dust in their dorm room in Loughlen Hall for the remainder of this semester. These two avid squash players, and students like them who enjoy squash and racquetball, will find themselves without… Keep Reading
In a society that is polarized on seemingly every political issue, it is easy to lose sight of the once famous “American dream.” During his visit to St. Bonaventure, Dr. Andrew Roth, former interim president for St. Bonaventure University, worked to make this issue more tangible for students and bring more light and hope for… Keep Reading
For the second year, Veggie Wheels will be hosting its annual Slow Ride to fund their non-profit program that brings fresh vegetables to low-income families. The Slow Ride is a non-competitive event where bikers ride along the Allegany River Trail. Unlike last year, the Slow Ride will have two courses. One course is five miles… Keep Reading
Secretary of Education in President Donald Trump’s administration, Betsy DeVos, faced heavy backlash last week from the decision to cut Special Olympics, as well as other various education programs out of the federal budget. Last Thursday, after the outrage at this decision started, Trump made an announcement while talking with reporters that he had overrode… Keep Reading
Position opens as university looks toward its strategic plan St. Bonaventure University has recently begun looking for qualified individuals to fill a newly created position in the administration. The title of this position is Vice President of Mission Integration. The position will be consulted on new hires, helping to guide the university’s actions toward the… Keep Reading