Clubs & Organizations

The AMA Marketing Club is open to all students, regardless of year and major, who are interested in marketing. Our club provides opportunities for students to gain information about marketing careers.

The AMA's mission is to strive to be the most relevant force and voice shaping marketing around the world. No other organization provides more ways for marketing and academics to connect with the people and resources they need to be successful.

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The club's main goal is to promote science through outreach activities on campus, in local schools, and at events in surrounding communities. Club members develop and facilitate hands-on activities in order to demonstrate that science is all around us, and that science is fun.

Members of this student club are granted access to the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, giving them access to a wide range of newsletters, journals, blogs, classes, video seminars, and more.

The Bonaventure Education Association (BEA), a voluntary organization open to students in all majors, is a group of dedicated individuals working toward excellence in the classroom, service to the profession, encouragement of lifelong learning, and giving back to the community in the area of academic need.

We conduct service activities in the community, such as a Book Walk fundraiser to benefit local Head Start programs, and a Halloween-themed Trunk or Treat literacy event for children.

In this group, which faculty advisors note is more of a company than a club, students work with businesses and nonprofits through partnerships with such development groups as the Olean Business Development Corp. and Southern Tier West Regional Planning & Development Board.

Students engage with local businesses, mostly startups, that need assistance with such things as budget forecasting, marketing and other crucial business matters.

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The Crim Club is open to all students interested in criminology. It will foster relationships between the student body and professional organizations in the criminology field. It will also help students to stay up to date with current events happening in the criminology field and provide students with the opportunity to reach out to communities that have been affected and influenced by the criminological world.

Enactus is an internationally recognized nonprofit organization that promotes partnership between leaders in business and university students to make a difference in their local communities and around the world.

The �鶹ӳ�� chapter, the largest service organization on campus, makes an annual entrepreneurial service trip to the Bahamas.

See School of Business Clubs & Organizations

The �鶹ӳ�� History Club seeks to gather together like-minded individuals with an interest in the past.

We strive to mirror the goals of the history department, which include learning about the past in addition to cultivating communication and research skills.

Additionally, we supplement this with discussion of historical events, watching history-themed movies and meeting history students to assist with their academic progress.

The Management Club provides members an opportunity to develop personally and professionally through education, association with business professionals, and the development of leadership roles.

We seek out opportunities for students to become educated and caring members of the university community and to the general business community.

See School of Business Clubs & Organizations

The �鶹ӳ�� Math Club is all about experiencing the power and beauty of mathematics through fun, hands-on activities. We work on puzzles and math challenges, build special projects, play games, and 3D print amazing structures.

Previous activities have included

cutting Möbius surfaces into bagels
making origami elevated icosahedra
building "tetroblerones" (mathematical "sculptures" made from 12 Toblerone packages)
verifying and generalizing the Wine Bottle Theorem (a remarkable fact about circles that was discovered by stacking wine bottles)
3D printing a three-dimensional optical illusion
working on a fractal jigsaw puzzle (which we have not yet completed—it has just 11 pieces, but it's quite challenging).

Club meetings are typically held in the Mathematics Suite, De La Roche Hall room 301.

Please contact the club’s faculty advisers to be included on our email list:

Dr. Chris Hill
De La Roche 301 C
(716) 375-2025
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Dr. Christine Uhl
De La Roche Hall 301 E
(716) 375-2474
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The Mock Trial Club at �鶹ӳ�� competes in tournaments against teams around the country using mock trial cases provided by the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA).

Each year, AMTA puts together a criminal or civil case for college students to argue and present throughout the academic year.

We attend invitational tournaments at other schools, compete in the AMTA National Tournament and host our own invitational tournament annually.

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�鶹ӳ�� Model United Nations (SBUMUN) is an academic club that allows students to expand their knowledge of the United Nations.

Members participate in simulations in which they portray a member of the UN in one of its principle bodies, committees or organizations by debating current international issues pertinent to the UN or any international organization.

During the fall semester, the club participates in scrimmages hosted by Mercyhurst College and attends the Lake Erie International Model United Nations Conference (LEIMUN).

During the spring semester, we attend a collegiate conference of our choice and host our annual �鶹ӳ�� Model United Nations High School Conference for students from high schools in the region.

In recent years, SBUMUN members were awarded medals for their superior knowledge of rules and procedure, portrayal of their delegation and debating skills. The club took second place at the 2019 LEIMUN Conference, with seven team members receiving Excellence Awards.

Students may receive three credits for joining SBU Model UN as a class.

Annual SBU MUN High School Conference

Each March the Model United Nations organization hosts a high school conference where numerous high schools from Western New York and Northern Pennsylvania come to �鶹ӳ��. At this weekend-long event, high school students demonstrate their research and debate skills as they compete with one another for awards.

The conference also allows �鶹ӳ�� students to chair a committee and apply the parliamentary procedures that are used within the United Nations.

For more information about SBU MUN...

... please visit our website at www.sbu.edu/ModelUN.

The National Student Nurses Association brings together and mentors students preparing for initial licensure as registered nurses, as well as those enrolled in baccalaureate completion programs.

The NSNA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to:

conveying the standards and ethics of the nursing profession
promoting the development of the skills that students will need as responsible and accountable members of the nursing profession
advocating for high-quality, evidence-based, affordable, and accessible health care
advocating for and contributing to advances in nursing education
developing nursing students who are prepared to lead the profession in the future.

Philosophy club is a club in which intellectuals of all walks of life are able to participate in a discussion to widen our perspectives. We meet every two weeks and have various activities from having a casual conversation with one another to watching a movie and discussing philosophical topics within it.

Students are challenged in their ways of thinking and asked to expand and share their philosophy while learning from others.

The Physical Activities Club supports physical activity programs for children in the area and for SBU students. The club is designed to help people live healthier lifestyles.

We work to enhance student opportunities for professional experiences, community involvement and public service activities on and off campus. We coordinate activities related to physical education, sport studies and health sciences as well as attend conferences that provide knowledge and ideas, and promote our education services.

PAC volunteers for numerous events and organizations on and off campus to promote healthy lifestyles, such as Women in Sports Day, Special Olympics New York (SONY), SBU Unified Basketball Competition, SONY Coaching Clinics, SONY/SBU Polar Spray, No Child Left Inside, Enactus fundraisers, Juvenile Diabetes, March of Dimes, our PAC service project, Cystic Fibrosis Walk, Bona Buddies and BonaResponds.

PAC is open to all SBU students. Our officers are elected from physical education, sport studies and health science majors. PAC is a way to give back to our university and community through service-orientated work. Aligning with our mission, we try to promote healthy eating and fitness choices.

Psych Associates includes members of Psychology Club, which is open to anyone on campus interested in pursuing a career in psychology or a related field, and Psi Chi, a merit-based national honor society open to psychology majors and minors who have excelled in their courses.

Psych Associates members participate in various activities, including volunteerism and community service events, such as the annual Bonaventure March of Dimes walk. We also host psychology related events on campus, such as Brain Week lectures, and we correspond with other university Psi Chi organizations.

Psych Associates provides members with a number of learning experiences that can be beneficial for future graduate programs or careers. Being inducted into Psi Chi serves as a strong résumé builder for students interested in pursuing a graduate level education.

�鶹ӳ�� Students in Money Management (SIMM) is an experiential learning program in which students manage a real investment portfolio. It offers students the opportunity to:

Participate fully in all aspects of the portfolio management process
Learn and apply equity valuation techniques
Network with alumni and other business professionals

SIMM is open to all students, regardless of their major. Students must demonstrate a cursory knowledge of investment management and may be required to meet some course prerequisites.

Under the supervision of a �鶹ӳ�� professor of finance, students from a variety of educational backgrounds explore portfolio management theory and reinforce their theoretical knowledge by participating in the active management of an actual investment portfolio. An Advisory Board, consisting of donors and alumni, provides general oversight and advisement.

Earnings are distributed at the discretion of the advisory board. Distributions include but are not limited to gifts to the university's Annual Fund, charitable donations to student-affiliated service projects, and reinvestment in The Fund.

The philanthropic use of income generated by the students' efforts is in keeping with the university's core Franciscan values.

For information about SIMM, contact:

Dr. James Mahar
Professor of Finance
(716) 375-2359
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The SBU Dance Team team employs a variety of dance techniques including, but not limited to, hip hop, break dancing, lyrical, tap and jazz.

The entirely student-run organization performs during halftime at basketball games and hosts two shows a year. We have put on charity performances, such as raising money for the adoption of a young boy from Africa, and for the local SPCA.

The Rhythm Collective’s purpose is to provide a community for like-minded music lovers and encourage discussion, debate, and overall music appreciation. Our primary goal is to allow members not only to share their musical tastes and opinions with a group of their peers but also to learn from them and gain a broader understanding of music as a whole. ugh collective, civil discussions, events, and meetings, we aim to create a space made by and for people passionate about music, no matter their level of performing skill.

The �鶹ӳ�� Book Club, or the SBU Book Club, is dedicated to creating a community of readers from all backgrounds, engaging in thoughtful and respectful discussions, exploring diverse literature, and cultivating a love of reading. We seek to deepen our campus’ understanding of literature while developing intellectual and personal growth. We strive to create an inclusive space where students from all backgrounds and academic concentrations can grow their love of literature together. With a balance of academic insight and enjoyment, we aim to inspire curiosity, better our local community, strengthen analytical skills, and celebrate the power of storytelling.

The Laugh Pack, SBU's first official comedy club, specializes in improv, stand-up and sketch comedy.

We perform on campus multiple times each semester. Whether it is a full cast show of select improv games or weekly stand-up in the Rathskeller, you don't want to miss the experience.

We also perform off campus, such as the annual College Improv Tournament in New York City.

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�鶹ӳ�� cheerleaders entertain and generate enthusiasm in the Reilly Center Arena during men's and women's basketball games and pep rallies.

The squad also travels on occasion to tournaments, such as the annual Atlantic 10 Conference tournaments.

How to join

Tryouts for the 22 roster spots take place yearly. Prior experience is preferred but not required.

Prospective cheerleaders are observed by a panel of judges after several days of practice.

The 22 cheerleaders who score the highest on a combination of cheering activities earn roster spots.

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Esports is now a club sport

Serious gamers who wish to compete against students at other colleges and universities may wish to check out our varsity esports team, which competes in the National Association of Collegiate Esports (NACE). Learn more

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�鶹ӳ��'s recreational Gaming Club began as a hub for competitive Super Smash Brothers 4 players and has expanded significantly with the encouragement of students and the university alike.

Level up in SBU's cutting-edge Game Room

The Gaming Club has a dedicated gaming space on the second floor of the university's Reilly Center. Known as The Game Room, the space underwent a stunning transformation in 2025.

The area features:

• State-of-the-art gaming setup for SBU competition teams and general student play
• 5 high-performance competition PCs located on a "Battle Ramp" as well as 12 general-use computers
• Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch consoles for general gaming
• Two massive LED walls showcasing gaming action and video footage

The Gaming Club hosts a variety of tournaments, the staple being a bi-weekly Smash Ultimate Tournament. On the off weeks, the club hosts tournaments such as League of Legends, Fortnite, Pokémon Showdown, Mario Kart, NBA 2K and many more.

The club invites players of all skill levels to compete in entry level tournaments and for-glory eliminations alike, catering to every play style at �鶹ӳ��.

The club also has a stream account via Twitch where it streams all of its tournaments. In addition to tournament streams, members of the club’s executive board also participate in weekly streams.

For information:
email cgreer@sbu.edu
Twitch: BonaventureEsports
Twitter: @bonaventuregam1

The Student Athletes Wellness Club collaborates with the Center for Student Wellness (health and counseling services), Athletics, the Student-Athlete Advisory Council, the Athletics nutritionist, the School of Health Professions, the Career and Professional Readiness Center, and University Ministries to provide programs on campus to promote holistic fellowship and wellness of mind, body and spirit.

Team Bonas gives students a chance to work in promoting and marketing SBU's Division I athletics programs. This includes on-court promotions during basketball games, public announcing, and other functions.

The main goal is to increase student attendance at university sporting events.

Involvement can count as internship hours for those majoring in marketing, management, sport studies (with a sports management concentration), journalism or strategic communications.

Under the direction of the marketing director in the Department of Athletics, students have an opportunity to put into practice what they learn in the classroom.

Internships in three areas are available:

Campus Relations creates promotions to get students to the games. They think up events and hand out promotional tools around campus to generate fan interest.
The Social Media team runs all of the social accounts for Team Bonas on , , and Snapchat. They devise strategic plans to encourage students to respond to the social media posts.
Design interns create all of the graphics Team Bonas uses. They work diligently in Photoshop and other software to create fliers and online graphics that both Social Media and Campus Relations must use. They also take all of the pictures that the club uses.

Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, fosters excellence in education and promotes fellowship among those dedicated to teaching.

The society was incorporated on June 8, 1911. The Xi Nu Chapter was installed at �鶹ӳ�� in 1977.

We participate in a variety of local activities that connect education with the community including community events, campus workshops and planned activities with local schools. We also sponsor Literacy Alive! workshops to strengthen literacy skills at all levels.

Kappa Delta Pi is open to elementary and physical education majors. In order to qualify for induction, students must have completed 60 credit hours and maintained a GPA of 3.25 or higher at �鶹ӳ��.

Welcome to the Eta Theta Chapter of Pi Delta Phi, the national French Honor Society.

Pi Delta Phi numbers more than 275 chapters established at representative public and private colleges and universities in almost every state, as well as chapters in Paris and Aix-en-Provence.

The Society was admitted into membership in the Association of College Honor Societies in 1967.

Our purpose is to:

recognize outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature
increase the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world
stimulate and encourage French cultural activities.

Requirements for induction include:

at least three semesters or five quarters of college courses including one semester of upper division French
a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in French courses
a class rank in the upper 35 percent of your class class.

Honorary membership may be granted to members of the French faculty, diplomats and community leaders who have shown a strong support of French culture.

Pi Mu Epsilon, the national mathematics honor society, is dedicated to promoting scholarly activity in mathematics and recognizing mathematical achievement among students.

The �鶹ӳ�� Department of Mathematics sponsors the New York Omega Chapter.

Undergraduate students at SBU may be elected to membership in the New York Omega Chapter if they have:

completed Math 151 (Calculus I) and Math 152 (Calculus II) or their equivalents
completed at least six credits of mathematics courses at SBU from among the courses at the 200-level or higher that lead to the fulfillment of the requirements for a mathematics major
have a GPA in his or her mathematics courses of 3.25 or higher
have an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher
and have a long-term commitment to mathematics, typically exhibited by declaring a minor or a major in mathematics or declaring a major in a closely-allied area.

The National Pi Mu Epsilon Council, in conjunction with the Mathematical Association of America, sponsors a national conference in August. Undergraduate members of PME are encouraged to give 15-minute presentations on mathematical topics, and those judged as outstanding are awarded cash prizes.

Founded at Syracuse University in 1914, Pi Mu Epsilon has more than 300 chapters at colleges and universities throughout the United States. The New York Omega Chapter was chartered at �鶹ӳ�� in 1978.

Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, was founded in 1929 to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship and to advance the science of psychology. Psi Chi is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and is an affiliate of the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as the American Psychological Society (APS).

Psi Chi nourishes and stimulates professional growth through programs that enhance the regular curriculum. Membership provides solid reference and networking opportunities, opportunities for research grants and awards, résumé building, graduate school scholarships and grants, as well as other opportunities.

Membership is open to graduate and undergraduate students who make the science of psychology one of their major interests and who meet the minimum requirements:

successful completion of three college semesters
successful completion of nine semester hours of psychology courses
ranking in the top 35% of your class in general scholarship
achieving an overall GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale)

Our members participate in volunteer activities in and around the community. We also host guest lecturers, conduct original research, hold seminars and present at national conferences.

Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society, was established in 1919 at the University of California, Berkeley. It is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies and affiliated with the Modern Language Association and the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese.

For more information and an application form, visit our Spanish Program website.

The Campus Activities Board (CAB) works in conjunction with student activities and is accountable for the planning, production and advertising of extracurricular programming for all students and the SBU community.

We bring award-winning artists, comedians and bands to campus. We also organize awesome "road trips," such as:

bus excursions to Buffalo Bills and Buffalo Sabres games
trips to live stage performances at Buffalo theaters
shopping and sightseeing trips to New York City.

CAB is committed to bringing the most exciting, diverse and educational extracurricular programs to students throughout the year. These events serve not only as entertainment for students, but also as real-life learning experiences outside the classroom. We welcome all students interested in entertainment and having fun.

To learn more about CAB, email sbucab@sbu.edu

The Gold Bar Club is an organization within the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC) unit at �鶹ӳ�� that raises funds for ROTC activities not involving training.

The club is also involved in community service, such as sponsoring Little League games and volunteering at the student-run Warming House soup kitchen in Olean. We also conduct fundraising in support of the annual ROTC Military Ball.

Membership includes ROTC cadets as well as students who are taking ROTC courses and wish to participate. All students are welcome to join.

The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) is a made up of student-athletes who provide insight on the rules, regulations and policies that affect the lives of NCAA student-athletes.

We strive to protect the welfare of student-athletes and to foster a positive student-athlete image through community service, hard work and dedication to �鶹ӳ��.

We stress the importance of giving back to the community through such activities as fall and spring semester cleanup details and fundraising for public service groups and agencies.

The Student Government Association (SGA) works as a liaison between the student body, university, faculty and administration. The SGA:

identifies and represents student interests;
promotes student participation in the overall policy and decision-making process of the University;
promotes the general welfare of the student body and university.

SGA also works with more than 50 chartered clubs to see that all SGA policies are being followed.

Elected annually by students and composed of more than 80 representatives of the student body, SGA is the official voice of student opinion. It consists of three branches:

Executive: The president and three other executive officers, vice president, press secretary and treasurer, make up the executive board. This group determines the policies of the SGA and informs the president of current issues, as well as advises the president.
Legislative: Legislative authority is vested in the Student Senate. This group has the power to make legislation and to promote the general welfare of the student body.
Judicial: This branch consists of the Constitutional Review Board, a five-person panel that interprets the constitution and sees that the SGA's actions are constitutional

The Military Aligned Students Program (MASP) Club is dedicated to supporting the military-connected community while fostering leadership, service, and camaraderie throughout campus. The club brings together students who share a commitment to serving others, building meaningful relationships, and promoting a greater understanding and appreciation of military service and the sacrifices made by service members and their families.

Membership is open to all �鶹ӳ�� students. The MASP Club welcomes veterans, active-duty service members, members of the National Guard and Reserve, ROTC cadets, military spouses, military dependents, and anyone with a passion for supporting veterans, service members, and military families. By bringing together students from diverse backgrounds and experiences, the club strengthens the connection between the military-connected community and the broader Bonaventure family.

Throughout the academic year, members participate in community service projects, educational programs, social events, fundraising initiatives, and campus outreach activities that support veterans, military-connected students, and the local community. Members also have opportunities to represent �鶹ӳ�� at campus and community events, collaborate with local organizations, and develop the leadership, teamwork, and service-oriented skills that reflect the University's Franciscan values

The Bona Venture (BV), �鶹ӳ��'s only weekly print publication, has been run by students with faculty advisement since 1926. The newspaper has a website, allowing the easy sharing of articles across social media platforms.

The BV gives students from all disciplines and majors an opportunity to write on a variety of issues:

news (on campus and in the community)
features (arts and life)
opinion
sports (on campus and nationally)

Aside from acquiring writing experience, working with The BV offers students training in Associated Press Style and content editing, as well as skill development in Photoshop and InDesign.

Working for The BV counts toward on-campus internship hour requirements for Jandoli School of Communication majors.

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The Laurel, the oldest continuously published college literary magazine in the United States, is published in the spring.

It is a showcase for poetry, short fiction, nonfiction, photographs and visual art. Contributions are welcome from students, graduates, faculty and staff, as well as residents of surrounding communities.

Editorial decisions, including the selection of works for publication, are made democratically by student staff members.

Learn more and view recent issues at The Laurel's website.

Students learn television news production in a modern digital setting in the Koop Broadcasting Lab on campus, a facility used by Jandoli School of Communication students for student-produced programs, video production and other projects.

SBU-TV Sports offers students the chance to present journalism on the fly, directing and producing live sporting events for ESPN+.

Learn more at Campus Media

Campus radio station WSBU 88.3 FM, "The Buzz," is No. 2 on the Princeton Review's list of Best College Radio Stations in America.

Surprised that a small-college radio station has such a big voice? Don't be. We've consistently ranked among Princeton Review's top five for years, several times even capturing the No. 1 slot.

We broadcast 24/7 from the top of Reilly Center on campus. Our programming consists of:

indie/alternative: Monday through Wednesday
hip-hop/rap: Thursday and Friday
classic rock/free: Saturday and Sunday

Students and professors serve as DJs, and anyone can join the variety of departments at WSBU, such as public relations, news, music, production, promotions, sports, business and programming.

Asian Students in Action (ASIA) is an organization for Asian and Pacific Island Americans of all backgrounds, ethnicities, and heritages.

The main objectives of ASIA include:

providing an academic, social, political, and cultural support group for Asian and Pacific Island Americans at �鶹ӳ��
fostering a brotherhood and sisterhood among the diverse Asian/Pacific ethnicities in the U.S. while bringing awareness to the campus community of a broader understanding of the diverse issues facing people of Asian descent in the United States today.

Black Student Union (BSU) strives to promote a sense of community for black students at �鶹ӳ��.

Political activism and cultural unity are emphasized through various social and cultural events and programs throughout the school year, which include communications, social and cultural activities, academic affairs and publications.

All students are encouraged to participate in the various facets of BSU.

The Latin American Student Organization (LASO) serves as an active peer support group and offers social and educational programs and activities. In addition, LASO serves as the unifying Latino organization on campus.

LASO promotes activism, advocacy, mentorship, race relations, inclusiveness, community service, leadership, and history. LASO constantly provides quality projects, discussions, and events that contribute to the student experience at �鶹ӳ��.

Muslim Students and Allies Association is a club that is inclusive and inviting to all. We encourage students of many different faith traditions and backgrounds to come together to experience a different side to a different culture.

We have a great time discussing various topics including the Arabic language, Islamophobia, and injustices around us, while sharing sweets and treats.

We plan special events, such as a day trip to the Cleveland Museum of Art to view an exhibition on the Mughal Empire, which ruled South Asia from 1526 until its demise in the 19th century.

Spectrum is �鶹ӳ��’s LGBTQIA+ alliance. LGBTQIA stands for: lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, and asexual. The plus stands for other genders and sexualities that are not represented in the acronym.

Spectrum raises awareness about issues facing LGBTQIA+ individuals, promotes an inclusive and respectful community, and creates spaces where LGBTQIA+ students feel welcomed and safe.

Spectrum honors our Catholic-Franciscan tradition by advocating respect for the dignity of all people. Whether you identify as LGBTQIA+ or you are a straight ally, we are open to, and appreciative of, your involvement.

The Step Team is based on a long and rich tradition in African-based communities that use movement, words and sounds to communicate allegiance to a group.

The stepping tradition in the U.S. grew out of song and dance rituals practiced by historically African-American fraternities and sororities, beginning in the early 1900s.

The Step Team performs at a variety of places, from basketball games to its own shows.

All are welcome to join. Prior experience is not required.

Active Minds at �鶹ӳ�� is a chapter of the national organization that is dedicated to spreading mental health education and awareness.

We aim to reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness through organizing local and campus events, promote mental health resources available to students on and off campus, and advocate for campus policies related to mental health by communicating the needs of the student body to campus administration and professors.

We organize and share a variety of self-care activities such as going to the SPCA, guided journaling, painting affirmation stones, and creating vision boards and keychains.

We hold regular discussions on mental health intersecting with topics such as music, sports, meditation, media/movies, food, cultures, and COVID-19. We are working toward collaborating with other on-campus organizations regarding mental health initiatives and advocating for POC counselors as well.

We welcome everyone to join Active Minds and are excited to foster a community of individuals to better the mental health of our community at large.

Bona Buddies is a youth mentoring program where one-to-one relationships are established between �鶹ӳ�� students and local children, ages 5 to 15. All of these children need the friendship, special attention, and interest of an older person.

These relationships often fill the gap in the life of a youth who needs positive role models and experiences.

Students are asked to give a few hours each month to help make make a difference in the life of a child. It is a great way to get to know others in the community, to help a child, and to have fun.

Students may eligible to get credit for participating.

The �鶹ӳ�� community is sometimes referred to as the Bona Bubble, a place where, like any college campus, students feel comfortable, connected, and perhaps somewhat isolated from the rest of the world as they focus on their studies.

Break the Bubble is an opportunity for students to leave campus during mid-semester and holiday breaks, as well as between semesters, to participate in service trips to assist disadvantaged and under-represented populations.

The Bridge USA Chapter at �鶹ӳ�� will work to build a community that fosters dialogue across diverse viewpoints while cultivating civility and bipartisanship as we attempt to BRIDGE the partisan divide through empathetic discourse and conversation.

This Club will impact �鶹ӳ�� by uniting students across different political beliefs and encouraging civil discussion. We hope to teach fellow students that it is okay to have different opinions, but we must remain respectful towards each other and engage in productive dialogue. Political polarization has become very normalized across our country, and we want to do our part to eliminate its impact on the �鶹ӳ�� community. We are all Bonnies, and we are much more similar than we are different!

�鶹ӳ�� College Democrats promotes the principles of the Democratic Party, supports its platforms and candidates, as well as initiatives that advance equality, justice, liberty, life and civil rights.

We strive to:

instruct our members in the political process and foster in them an interest in ethical and honorable civic participation.
develop and coordinate activities to recruit and unite students who are members of the Democratic Party, providing a voice for Democrats at �鶹ӳ��.
engage actively in the marketplace of ideas so as to stimulate and broaden thought.
train members in political technology for the sound stewardship of an activist partisan political organization.
develop strong leadership abilities and political skills among Democratic students as preparation for future service to the Democratic Party and to the United States.

We also organize events and activities to further our mission, such as mock presidential debates, trips to candidate rallies, on-campus candidate forums, voter registration drives, speakers, films and more.

College Republicans is the nation’s oldest, largest, and most active youth political organization.

Founded in 1892, College Republicans comprises more than 250,000 students from more than 1,800 campuses, representing every state in the union and the District of Columbia.

Every year, students from across America come together to help elect Republican candidates, support the Republican agenda, and become the future leaders of the conservative movement. College Republicans is the grassroots arm of the Republican Party.

We place an emphasis on cultivating active citizens by holding annual voter registration drives, offering students opportunities to engage in constructive political discourse, and educating students about social and political issues that affect our nation.

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Empower is a student peer prevention educator group in which peer educators serve as ambassadors for sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, and stalking prevention, and for victim services initiatives for the Division of Student Affairs, the Sexual Assault Prevention & Education program, and for the entire campus community.

Through a variety of peer-led initiatives, peer educators provide education, training, self-reflection and more to students and student groups through a variety of initiatives, such as:

The Clothesline Project, in which student-designed T-shirts promoting the dignity of each person and the prevention of hate and violence are hung on a clothesline on campus.
Denim Day, when the campus community is encouraged to wear jeans to show support for survivors of sexual violence.

The Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) is a student-run emergency medical services (EMS) agency composed of more than 40 individuals that is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Student volunteers are all New York state or nationally certified emergency medical technicians (EMT-B), or are training to be.

Learn more about MERT and how you can join by visiting our Safety & Security website.

Go to Safety & Security

The Warming House, one of the oldest student-run soup kitchens in the nation, serves up nutrition, fellowship and dignity to the hungry, homeless and disadvantaged population in the Olean area.

Located in downtown Olean, the Warming House is operated by a volunteer support force that numbers more than 300 students and another 100 community members. Open six days a week year-round, it serves more than 12,000 meals annually.

The Warming House is overseen by the university's Franciscan Center for Social Concern and is supported by the United Way.

Learn more at Franciscan Center for Social Concern

Mountain Community Leaders coordinates and leads activities between Bonaventure students and the friars at Mt. Irenaeus, a Franciscan community located about 30 miles from campus. Known for its peaceful beauty, the Mountain is a getaway for the Bonaventure community and a home for the friars who live there.

Mountain Community Leaders organizes overnights at the Mountain, weekend retreats, opportunities for community service and the chance to relax, hike the Mountain's trails, work in the garden and share a home-cooked meal with the friars.

The group holds weekly meetings on campus for Scripture readings, reflections and meditation. The group meets multiple times throughout each semester and welcomes all members of the campus community from all faiths and denominations.

Our goals and objectives:

To offer evenings, overnights and weekends away to all members of �鶹ӳ��.
To help others experience the “prayer and peaceful re-creation” that the Mountain has to offer.
To carry the Mountain experiences to all people and places we encounter on our journey.
To foster an environment where students can mature in their ministerial leadership.
To continue our relationship with other campus groups, as part of University Ministries.

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Do you think you might be interested in joining the Franciscan order? Have you ever considered becoming a priest?

�鶹ӳ��'s vocation group allows students to explore the possibility of joining a religious vocation in a relaxed, informal environment.

The group meets monthly, giving students the opportunity to have group discussions, ask questions and listen to guest speakers talk about their involvement in religious life. While members are encouraged to attend gatherings, they may choose to be as involved as they would like. Are you discerning marriage, single life, or life as a lay person? We cover all options.

For more information, visit the Province of Our Lady of Guadalupe at .

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American Advertising Federation

American Marketing Association

American Society for Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

Bonaventure Accounting Association

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C4 Business Consulting Club

Criminology Club

Economics Club

Enactus (Partnering with business to make a difference)

History Club

Management Club

Math Club

Mock Trial

Model United Nations

National Student Nurses Associaton

NvestNus

Philosophy Club

Physical Activities Club

Pre-PA Club

psych Associates (Psychology Club & PSI CHI)

Public Health Club

Sport Management Club

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The Arts

Art Club

Dance Team

Film Club

Rhythm Collective

SBU Book Club

The Laugh Pack Comedy Club

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Phi Alpha Theta (History)

Pi Delta Phi (French)

Pi Mu Epsilon (mathematics)

Psi Chi (Psychology)

Sigma Delta Pi (Hispanic)

Leadership

Campus Activities Board

The Leadership Program

GOLD BAR CLUB (ROTC)

Student-Athlete Advisory Committee

Student Government Association

Military Aligned Student Program (MASP)

Media & Publications

Bona Venture (Student Newspaper)

Her Campus

The Laurel Literary Magazine

SBU-TV

WSBU 88.3 FM, The Buzz

Multicultural Clubs

ASIA (Asian Students in Action)

Black Student Union

Latin American Student Organization

Muslim Students and Allies Association

Spectrum (LGBTQIA+ Students)

STEP Team

Service & Advocacy

Active Minds

Bona Buddies (Youth Mentoring)

BonaResponds (Relief organization)

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