By Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor Students noticed a change when logging on to the St. Bonaventure student portal website this week. On Monday St. Bonaventure updated the My.SBU.edu website to complement the updates made to the university’s website last semester. Despite the evident change in design, some students barely noticed a difference. “I saw… Keep Reading
By Sean Corey Contributing Writer Students in Money Management (SIMM) is St. Bonaventure’s stock market club located in the Dee Family Financial Services Lab of the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center. Students from several majors meet every Monday and Wednesday to discuss the markets, economic news and, most importantly, decide which stocks… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer The Alumni Internship Program, a collaborative project created by the Career and Professional Readiness Center (CPRC) and Alumni Services, is heading into its second year and looking to expand. The program, which had one internship opportunity available last year, now has five and CPRC hopes that number will continue to… Keep Reading
By Zach Waltz Sports Assignment Editor Alumni Services will be hosting an event with a panel of Bonaventure alumni next Thursday, Feb. 6, for students of all years entitled, “Once a Bonnie, Always a Bonnie.” The event will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be held in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.… Keep Reading
By Emma Zaremba Features Editor A helping hand is always offered for those who need it in Cattaraugus County. The St. Bonaventure chapter of the New York State Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA) is hard at work, helping to prepare tax returns for low-to-moderate-income workers who are eligible for aid. Accounting students at Bonaventure… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) meeting on Tuesday focused on what each class is bringing to St. Bonaventure during the Spring 2014 semester and what the Campus Activities Board (CAB) plans to accomplish with a reduced budget. CAB is in full swing this semester, with plans to bring musician Teddy… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Assistant News Editor At the beginning of the 2014-15 academic year, St. Bonaventure University will offer a new phased retirement program for long-serving faculty. Application for the voluntary phased retirement program became available to faculty with 20 or more years of cumulative full-time service as of Dec. 31, 2013. Faculty members who… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Editor Arthur Moats, Buffalo Bills linebacker, will visit St. Bonaventure University on Saturday, Feb. 8 to speak on the importance of community service and how the NFL gives back. The speech is open to students, faculty and members of the local community. Last semester, 2,000 people in the St. Bonaventure community… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon News Assignment Editor Residents of western and upstate New York are no strangers to snow. However, as Bonaventure students prepared to travel back to campus during the last week of break, the blizzard of 2014 took over the Western New York region. The storm was the first Blizzard Warning issued by the… Keep Reading
By Julia Mericle Staff Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) discussed new study conveniences and clubs gave presentations at the first SGA meeting of the semester on Tuesday evening. The changes implemented include 24-hour printer availability in the Robinson Hall Computer Lab and extended hours at Friedsam Library. The library will remain open an extra… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Editor St. Bonaventure welcomed 20 new students during New Student Orientation, including both transfer students and freshman students for the spring semester on Sunday, Jan. 12. Chris Brown, director of first year experience and orientation, said the new students were a diverse group geographically and academically. “There were students from the… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Assistant News Editor David DiMattio, dean of Clare College, will leave St. Bonaventure effective March 3. He has accepted the position as the dean of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) at Montgomery County Community College in eastern Pennsylvania. DiMattio, ’91, has been a part of St. Bonaventure since he was an… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Editor Larry Sorokes has been appointed executive director of grants administration following his previous role as associate vice president and executive director for grants administration and lifelong learning. He will now assist faculty and staff in identifying and applying for local, state and federal grants from government agencies and public and… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor Any student, faculty or staff member can tell you there’s no stronger community than the “Bona Bubble,” and the campus proved that to be true while coming together during a tragic accident. Tyler Davis, a sophomore history major, went missing after an off-campus party on Friday, Nov. 22. An… Keep Reading
By Hannah Gordon Assistant News Editor Many students and faculty have already shaved off their Movember facial hair, but dedication to the cause continues on the St. Bonaventure campus. Movember is the nickname for November since it was designated as a month to raise awareness about men’s health. Conveniently placed after Breast Cancer Awareness Month,… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure students interested in pursuing a career in psychology will have an opportunity to utilize a book written by Gregory Privitera, an associate professor of psychology. During the summer of 2014, Privitera will publish “The Advisement Plan: The Most Insightful Guide For Getting Into Graduate School With A… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Staff Writer St. Bonaventure’s “Memoria: Assisi and the Jews” display will be showcased at New York University’s Kimmel Center for University Life through Jan. 10, 2014. This exhibition of historical pictures and texts tells the story of how Catholic clergy, private citizens and a German officer helped rescue Jewish refugees. The events… Keep Reading
By Kiara Catanzaro News Assignment Editor St. Bonaventure University emphasizes the Franciscan tradition of service. Last week, the campus community received a challenge from the United Way to pledge 2,000 students, faculty and alumni to volunteer in 10 days. The community came together and met its goal with 2,010 pledges. Arthur Moats, a linebacker for… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Editor The Town of Allegany Planning Board granted St. Bonaventure University their request to rezone the property for Bonaventure Square, according to a Nov. 14 release from the university. The University requested the Town of Allegany Planning Board rezone the properties owned by them and Kinley Corporation for commercial use, according… Keep Reading
By Lian Bunny Staff Writer The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) recognized Leslie Sabina, professor of music and chair of the visual and performing arts department for the 18th time. ASCAP distributes MusicPlus awards to composers with impressive catalogues of work and extensive performance venues. To receive this award, the composer must… Keep Reading