By Annie Riley Contributing Writer After a nationwide search, St. Bonaventure hired Sharon T. Burke as Human Resources director. Burke will begin her new job in the Human Resources employment service on Nov 1. As Human Resources director, Burke will be in charge of managing and supporting the faculty and academics. Burke has spent the… Keep Reading
By Nate West Assistant News Editor Business First has named eight Bonaventure alumni to its 40 under Forty list. The list celebrates 40 of Western New York’s rising leaders. Donna Quigley, ’99, Erik Bohen, ’04, Jennifer Westerholt, ‘10, Richard Campbell, ‘02, Philip Pantano, ’96, Jeff Connors, ’02, Matthew Keller, ’02, and Edward Kosmoski, 02,… Keep Reading
By Emily Carson News Editor Several clubs are holding voter registration drives on campus next week, in an effort to get students to register and participate in November’s presidential election. College Democrats and Republicans, Black Student Union (BSU), Model U.N. and Residence Life are running the drives, according to Dr. Benjamin Gross, visiting assistant professor… Keep Reading
By Elizabeth Grady Promotions Editor Approximately 80 people a day are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in the U.S., according to the American Diabetes Association. At this rate, it would take 25 days for the entire St. Bonaventure student body to get the disease. St. Bonaventure’s women’s softball team continues to devote itself to the… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor University Ministries is sponsoring Faith, Politics and Culture, a series of programs that discuss religion in politics. The first event will be held on Monday, Oct. 1 at 4 p.m. in the University Chapel. “Good Life Choice: The Formation of Conscience in the Catholic Franciscan Tradition” will feature guest… Keep Reading
By Annie Riley Contributing Writer The annual Mountain Auction to benefit Mt. Irenaeus will be held this year on Saturday, Nov. 3 in Doyle Hall. This is the 12th year Mt. Irenaeus will have hosted this event. Silent auctions will feature more than 200 gifts to bid, including multiple getaways to Little Oak Island in… Keep Reading
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Mike Davis, founder of Hamtown Farms, spoke to a group of 40 students and faculty members about his urban farming project in Walsh Ampitheater at 4:30 pm Wednesday afternoon. Davis, a Hamtramck, MI native, came up with the idea of Hamtown Farms when he would pass vacant city… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The American Cancer Society says over 11 million people in the U.S. spell out alone are battling cancer. BonaResponds is trying to spread a little cheer to those affected. On Saturday, Sept. 29, BonaResponds will be hosting Warm Snuggly Blankets. Students meet at the Damietta Center and make blankets… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor The American Cancer Society says over 11 million people in the U.S. spell out alone are battling cancer. BonaResponds is trying to spread a little cheer to those affected. On Saturday, Sept. 29, BonaResponds will be hosting Warm Snuggly Blankets. Students meet at the Damietta Center and make blankets… Keep Reading
By Emily Carson News Editor Safety and Security has implemented new policies in order to ensure the safety of drivers on and off campus. “The Safety and Security department is concerned about vehicle safety for the campus community in general,” said Vito Czyz, director of safety and security. Safety and Security will run random speed… Keep Reading
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Amidst student requests, the St. Bonaventure University Chapel added a 4 p.m. Saturday Vigil Mass to its Eucharist Schedule this year. The Associate Director of Faith Formation, Worship and Ministry, Julianne Wallace, described the mass as an added convenience. “Last semester, Fr. Francis J. Di Spigno and I had… Keep Reading
By Helen Ventura Contributing Writer The Student Government Association (SGA) is starting off the year by sponsoring campus cleanups in order to help out both the community and campus. “Maintenance does the best job they can do to pick up the campus, but sometimes it is simply too much area to cover,” Robin Hurlburt, associate… Keep Reading
By Michael White Contributing Writer With a brand new school year starting, St. Bonaventure University is holding a mock dorm fire to educate those of the reality of what can cause a dorm room fire and informing students of what is allowed to be inside their dorm rooms as a result. There will be a… Keep Reading
By Alexandra Salerno Editor-In-Chief St. Bonaventure University partnered with Olean General Hospital to sponsor and host Western New York’s March for Babies walk on Oct. 13. The walk will take place on the Allegheny River Trail. The 2.3 mile walk begins at 11 a.m. following 10 a.m. registration. The March of Dimes, an organization dedicated… Keep Reading
By Emily Carson News Editor A group of unknown males and females allegedly assaulted a St. Bonaventure student after the student left an off-campus student residence last weekend, according to campus Safety and Security. In the early hours of Sunday morning, the group approached the student while he walked alone on Seventh Street in Allegany,… Keep Reading
By Emily Carson News Editor Members of St. Bonaventure University’s Xi Nu of Kappa Delta Pi received recognition for a literacy program they developed for the Olean Child Daycare Center. “KDP is an international education honor society,” said Emily Call, a graduate advisor for the group. “Education majors with specific GPA and credits received are… Keep Reading
By Nate West News Assignment Editor Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, the world changed. Eleven years later, students, faculty members and members of the community, gathered in front of St. Joseph’s Oratory to remember the events. The ceremony started at approximately1 p.m. Fr. Ed Coughlin, O.F.M. and sophomore theology majors Daniel Adrat and Elena Robillard… Keep Reading
By Kristie Schiefer Assistant News Editor Nine students out of 57 applicants will compete to become the first-ever Bonaventure Constitution Day Jeopardy champion on Sept. 17 and 18. These students achieved a grade of 95 or better on a preliminary examination this past week to qualify them for the semifinal round, according to Danette Brickman,… Keep Reading
By Emmariah Holcomb Staff Writer St. Bonaventure University Friedsam Memorial Library archives received a United Nations stamp collection worth $11,000 on Aug. 21. Ray Albertella, ‘62, donated the collection a few weeks after going on a tour of his alma matter, which he hadn’t seen in 50 year. Leanna Chojnacki, secretarygeneral for Model United Nations,… Keep Reading
Nate Shinagawa, a 2012 Democratic candidate for the newly-formed 23rd Congressional District of New York, brought his campaign to campus Wednesday. Shinagawa met with a small group of students and faculty members in the University Club. He discussed his stance on issues facing not only students and local residents, but on national and international issues.… Keep Reading