University Ministries News, Publications & Research

Fr. Dan Riley honored with doctorate at �鶹ӳ��’s 163rd Commencement

May 14, 2023 | Fr. Dan Riley, O.F.M., the charismatic face of �鶹ӳ�� for more than 50 years, received an honorary doctorate of humane letters at �鶹ӳ��’s 163rd Commencement Exercises Sunday, a day that saw more than 800 students receive bachelor’s or master’s degrees.

ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants in ceremony at �鶹ӳ��

May 13, 2023 | Graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at �鶹ӳ�� were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army on Friday.

Gies completes diplomate in manuscript studies at PIMS

May 04, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Gies, assistant professor of theology & Franciscan studies, has completed a diplomate in manuscript studies from the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS), part of the University of Toronto.

�鶹ӳ��’s Annual Move Out Sale to benefit FCSC to be held June 13-15

May 04, 2023 | �鶹ӳ��’s annual Move Out Sale will be held June 13 to 15 in the Richter Center on campus.

�鶹ӳ�� men and women headed to D.C. for national 7s rugby tournament

Apr 26, 2023 | �鶹ӳ�� will be on the national stage in the nation’s capital this weekend. The university’s men’s and women’s rugby teams will be competing in the 2023 Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s tournament in Washington, D.C., April 28-30.

More than 100 Bonaventure community members take part in weekend of service

Apr 24, 2023 | More than 100 members of the �鶹ӳ�� community participated Saturday and Sunday in BonaServes, the university’s inaugural effort to coordinate a weekend of volunteer activities on campus and in the local community.

Chamberland earns certificate from Harvard University

Apr 21, 2023 | Fr. Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., associate vice president for Student Affairs, completed requirements for the Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University.

Students, employees and organizations honored with Fr. Joe Doino, Student Life awards

Apr 19, 2023 | A number of �鶹ӳ�� community members and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the university community during the 2023 Fr. Joe Doino, O.F.M., and Student Life Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, April 19.

Dante scholar Ronald B. Herzman addresses students in Christian Spirituality classes at �鶹ӳ��

Apr 18, 2023 | World-renowned Dante scholar Ronald B. Herzman spoke to students in Christian Spirituality classes at �鶹ӳ�� on Monday, April 17. Herzman, emeritus Distinguished Teaching Professor of English at the State University of New York at Geneseo, spoke on the subject of Dante’s Catholic and Franciscan spirituality as expressed in his masterpiece, “The Divine Comedy.”

�鶹ӳ�� musicians, singers to perform spring concert Sunday

Apr 14, 2023 | �鶹ӳ�� student musicians and singers will take the stage Sunday, April 16, for “A Celebration of Spring.”

Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh named VP for Mission Integration at �鶹ӳ��

Mar 31, 2023 | Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M., has been named vice president for Mission Integration at �鶹ӳ��, President Dr. Jeff Gingerich announced today.

�鶹ӳ��’s Franciscan Institute publishes first volume of Franciscan Mission and Leadership Series

Mar 29, 2023 | The Franciscan Institute at �鶹ӳ�� has published the first in a new series of books on Franciscan mission and leadership.

Detroit poet John Rybicki to read from his work at �鶹ӳ��, Olean library

Mar 21, 2023 | �鶹ӳ�� will host poet John Rybicki of Detroit for a reading on Thursday, March 30, at 5:30 p.m. in the Athletics Hall of Fame Room in the Reilly Center.

Hands-only CPR training offered April 3 at Reilly Center Hall of Fame

Mar 16, 2023 | In partnership with Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio and the American Red Cross, �鶹ӳ�� will host a hands-only CPR training course Monday, April 3.

Jandoli School presents ‘Speak on Sistas’ Tuesday at QCA in honor of history months

Mar 13, 2023 | In honor of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, the Jandoli School of Communication at �鶹ӳ�� will present “Speak on Sistas” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.

Bonnies lose a heartbreaker, falling in OT to Georgia in AAU College Hockey tourney

Mar 12, 2023 | Long before the tournament started, Jordan Farnham knew the No. 16 next to Georgia’s seed line in the AAU College Hockey National Championship was a mistake.

Bonnies start fast, outshoot Maritime by 40 in 6-2 win at AAU national tourney

Mar 11, 2023 | One night after struggling to gain control of a game they were heavily favored to win, �鶹ӳ�� didn’t take long Saturday night to sink the hopes of Massachusetts Maritime pulling a major upset.

Bonnies finally get it going, roll past High Point in national hockey tourney

Mar 10, 2023 | In a game tighter than anyone expected, the stars came through for �鶹ӳ��. So did a player no one expected they’d need.

No. 1 Bonnies headed with high hopes to AAU College Hockey National Tournament

Mar 08, 2023 | Last year, �鶹ӳ�� advanced to the Collegiate Hockey Federation Cup tournament on a high. This year, they head to the renamed AAU College Hockey National Tournament as the overall No. 1 seed, but instead with a bitter taste in their mouths.

Bonaventure Fund is crucial to the student experience at Bona's

Mar 06, 2023 | Junior health science major Jacob Schoeberl had no idea he was about to save a life when he attended a softball game at �鶹ӳ��’s Marra Athletics Fields Complex in the spring of 2022.