Full STEAM Ahead – Nicholas Martel
Nicholas Martel Olean, New York, native Nicholas Martel graduated in May with a major in physics and a minor in mathematics. He remembers having narrowed his college wish list down to St. Bonaventure and one other school when he learned of his acceptance...
Full STEM ahead – Alexandra Izydorczak
Alexandra Izydorczak Alexandra Izydorczak is a native of Holland, New York, and graduated in May with a major in chemistry and a minor in mathematics. An honors graduate, she earned the American Institute of Chemists Award and several American Chemical...
A Great-Great-Great-Great Story
By Tom Missel Fourteen years ago, an email from an aunt to a sister started a chain of events that culminated on a Reilly Center stage with a moment that “felt like a fairy tale.” A young woman from a small village in Italy, who needed two chances...
It Takes A Village
Mark Schmidt gestures toward the Bonaventure faithful after the Bonnies thumped Rhode Island, 68-51, to reach the 2019 A-10 tourney title game. Head men’s basketball coach Mark Schmidt reflects on the wins on and off the court By Cameron Hurst, ’19 Mark Schmidt...
Work hard, be kind
Work hard, be kind is the mantra for Bona alumna, TV producer Kerry Byrnes By Emily Knitter - an SBU student and U.S. Army veteran Ten Olympic games. Traveling in an RV for three days with Bono, the lead singer of U2. The “TODAY” show. St. Bona-venture...
Gratitude and a guardian angel
By Susan Anderson Susan Anderson is director of fundraising communications at St. Bonaventure. Shannon Keller will tell you she is blessed to be a student at St. Bonaventure. A senior biology and health science double major with a biomedical concentration,...
Mind, body & spirit
Triathlete Annette (Martiny) Snedaker’s feet have swum, biked and run too many miles to count. In October, her blog entry about failing to finish a sprint triathlon engaged 22,000 visitors who celebrated the spirituality she finds in her sport. Mt....
Our (Un)divided Attention
Our (Un)divided Attention Digital distractions have altered the learning landscape, but researchers at SBU say don’t blame the technology. Taking control is in our hands. By Tom Missel Overwhelmed by information? Join the club. Seneca is a member, posthumously. He’s...
Nourishing The Soul-Part Two
At St. Bonaventure, we remain as passionate as ever about our Franciscan tradition and the opportunity it provides to offer a transformational experience for our students. That transcends to so many of our alumni who nourish and share that passion...
Nourishing The Soul
Village Angels: Johanna Burani Through Village Angels, alumna Johanna Burani helps safeguard the dignity of elderly Tanzanians until death. By Beth Eberth - Director of University Communications at St. Bonaventure University At St. Bonaventure, we remain as...