News, Publications & Research | �鶹ӳ�� School of Arts & Sciences

Major Franciscan studies journal publishes article by Gies

Mar 04, 2021 | An article by Dr. Aaron Gies, visiting professor of theology and Franciscan studies, and a fellow for Franciscan research at the Franciscan Institute, has been published in Archivum Franciscanum Historicum, a peer-reviewed major resource tool for scholars of Franciscan history.

Tate published in Journal of Aesthetics and Phenomenology

Mar 02, 2021 | An article by Dr. Daniel Tate, professor of philosophy, is slated for publication.

�鶹ӳ�� students make winning entrepreneurial pitch at Techstars Startup Weekend

Mar 01, 2021 | Two �鶹ӳ�� students were members of the winning team at a Techstars Startup Weekend competition, a virtual event hosted by the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth over the weekend of Feb. 19-21.

Gan delivers keynote address at Concerned Philosophers for Peace conference

Feb 26, 2021 | Dr. Barry L. Gan, retired professor of philosophy, delivered the keynote address at the 33rd annual conference of Concerned Philosophers for Peace on Jan. 29.

University’s peer-reviewed journal Cithara marks 60th anniversary

Feb 23, 2021 | The latest issue of �鶹ӳ��’s peer-reviewed journal Cithara marks a publication milestone with a focus on comparative theology.

Jandoli Institute will explore how music fans can promote social justice

Feb 09, 2021 | In a forum scheduled for Feb. 15, the Jandoli Institute will explore the role that musicians’ fans can play in promoting social justice.

O’Connor named White House physician; ’88 Bona’s alum was Biden’s doctor as VP

Jan 27, 2021 | Dr. Kevin O’Connor, ’88, physician to Joe Biden when he was vice president, has been named President Biden’s White House physician.

Senior Clinton Afful finds his purpose at Bona's

Jan 26, 2021 | Connections and relationships. These are what matter most in life, says Clinton Afful, a senior public health major at �鶹ӳ��.

�鶹ӳ��'s biochemistry program receives national accreditation through 2027

Jan 14, 2021 | The biochemistry program at �鶹ӳ�� has been approved for accreditation by the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) through 2027.

Kellogg is the featured guest on the Forensic Lunch podcast

Jan 06, 2021 | Brian Kellogg, director of technology infrastructure and security for Technology Services at the university, was a guest on the Dec. 11 broadcast of Forensic Lunch, a live podcast about digital forensics and incident response (DFIR).

Walker publishes chapter on social flow in psychology series

Jan 06, 2021 | Dr. Charles Walker, professor emeritus of psychology, published a chapter on “Social Flow” this month in the Advances in Research in Psychology series edited by Corinna Peifer & Stefan Engeser.

Pientka and collaborators publish peer reviewed articles

Jan 06, 2021 | Dr. James M. Pientka, associate professor and Department of Physics chair, and his collaborators published two peer reviewed articles in 2020.

�鶹ӳ��’s Quick Center for the Arts selected for grant to help museums impacted by COVID-19

Dec 09, 2020 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at �鶹ӳ�� has received a grant through the Museum Association of New York (MANY) designed to help museums impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic share their collections with audiences who cannot physically visit them.

Bona’s Warming House sees increase in need; continues offering hope, hot meals during pandemic

Nov 23, 2020 | As the spread of COVID-19 continues and some area families struggle to put food on the table, �鶹ӳ��’s Warming House is there to help.

SBU@SPCA provides students a chance to serve the community with a homey feeling

Nov 20, 2020 | Each week, a group of �鶹ӳ�� students visit Cattaraugus County’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, a place many abandoned or relinquished animals call home. At the shelter, the students walk dogs, play with cats and help clean animal cages, among other things.

�鶹ӳ�� offering two D.O. pathways with NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine

Nov 18, 2020 | �鶹ӳ�� has added another dual-degree program to its suite of Franciscan Health Care Professions programs.

#GivingTuesdayatBonas announced for Dec. 1

Nov 16, 2020 | Twenty-four hours. That’s the amount of time in which the Franciscan Center for Social Concern (FCSC) at �鶹ӳ�� will host #GivingTuesdayatBonas, an online fundraising event with a goal of $40,000 on Dec. 1.

'Night They Drove Old Dixie Down' will spark discussion of music and social justice

Nov 11, 2020 | “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down,” the iconic song from the Band’s self-titled 1969 album, will serve as a starting point for the Jandoli Institute’s second forum on music and social justice.

SBU students sought for participation in 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition

Nov 11, 2020 | Students interested in the “blue economy,” a growing global concept involving the economic, social and ecological sustainability of the oceans, are being sought to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s 2021 Marine Energy Collegiate Competition.

Seniors Anna Hu and Audrey Bui win poster awards at Rustbelt RNA conference

Nov 01, 2020 | Two �鶹ӳ�� seniors earned poster awards for their research and presentations at the annual Rustbelt RNA meeting held virtually Oct. 23 and Oct. 24.