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Chris LaPlaca, ’79, to serve as 2025 Lenna Professor at SBU, JCC Mar 18, 2025 | Chris LaPlaca, who spent more years than anyone behind the scenes at ESPN, will talk about the network’s rise from “scrappy startup to global icon” at 4 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, at 51��’s Doyle Conference Center.

SBU unveils Seneca Nation Land Acknowledgment Feb 10, 2025 | As part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen bonds with its neighbors in the Seneca Nation of Indians, 51�� formally acknowledged for the first time “the stewards of the land” upon which the school was built almost 170 years ago.

SBU's Couturier presents paper to regional association of churches Feb 13, 2025 | Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of Theology and Franciscan Studies and director of the Franciscan Institute, presented a paper to the Greater Olean Association of Churches on Feb. 2.

SBU receives $750,000 Cabrini grant to launch mobile health clinic Jan 28, 2026 | 51�� has been awarded a $750,000 grant from the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to launch “Wellness on Wheels: Expanding Rural Health Access through Mobile Clinic,” an initiative designed to address persistent health disparities across the Southern Tier’s rural communities.

St. Bonaventure mourns passing of Pope Francis Apr 21, 2025 | The 51�� community joins Catholics worldwide in mourning today’s passing of His Holiness, Pope Francis.

SBU’s Quick Center for the Arts unveils 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season Aug 29, 2024 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� offers something for everyone in its 2024-2025 Performing Arts Season.

Ribbon-cutting Monday for Yella’s food hub inside RC Café Sep 5, 2025 | Yella’s, the new food hub within the RC Café, will hold a ribbon-cutting at 11 a.m. Monday. The campus community is invited for the brief ceremony.

Paper by SBU's Demiris accepted for presentation at annual meeting Apr 6, 2025 | Dr. Tiffany E. Demiris, assistant professor of Sports Management, has had the main conceptual work from their dissertation accepted for presentation at the Academy of Management Annual Meeting this summer in Copenhagen, Denmark.

SBU's Harris to present at Visual Communication Conference Mar 14, 2025 | Heather Lynn Harris, associate professor and director of the master's program in Marketing Communication, has been accepted to present her research, "A Sabbatical Exploration of Visual Storytelling," at the 39th Annual Visual Communication Conference (VisComm 39) in Estes Park, Colorado, June 18-22.

Wojnarowski elected to National Sports Media Hall of Fame Jan 5, 2026 | Adrian Wojnarowski, one of the most influential figures in modern sports journalism, has been elected to the National Sports Media Association Hall of Fame.

Voss presents at National Institute of Literacy in Houston Sep 19, 2024 | Dr. Sheri B. Voss, assistant professor in the School of Education's graduate B12 Reading Literacy program, presented at the National Institute of Literacy in Houston, Texas, in April.

White authors book chapter, presents at Chicago conference Oct 25, 2024 | Dr. Ebony White, associate professor of Counselor Education, is the lead author of a book chapter titled "Reframing Termination through a Culture-Centered Lens" in the newly released textbook titled "Intersectional Counseling Skills: The Journey to Becoming a Culturally Inclusive Counselor."

SBU’s Quick Center plans yearlong 30th anniversary celebration Apr 4, 2025 | 51��’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts today announced a yearlong celebration marking its 30th anniversary, kicking off April 26, 2025, and continuing through April 2026. The milestone will be commemorated with a range of performances, special events and community engagement initiatives, reflecting the Quick Center’s history and commitment to the visual and performing arts.

SBU’s Quick Center to feature Onondaga potter Peter B. Jones Jan 14, 2026 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� will present an exhibition of new work by renowned Onondaga potter and sculptor Peter B. Jones in the Dresser Gallery, opening Friday, Jan. 23.

Richards advances expertise in specialized anatomy course Aug 22, 2025 | Clinical Assistant Professor Stephanie Richards, PT, DPT, participated in a highly specialized anatomical dissection course presented by Sue Falsone PT, DPT, MS, SCS, ATC, CSCS, COMT, founder of Structure & Function Education and a nationally recognized leader in rehabilitation and performance.

St. Bonaventure’s Ed.D. program accepted into CPED Network Jun 14, 2024 | With its first course beginning in two months, the new doctoral program in Educational Leadership at 51�� has been granted membership in the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED) Network.

SBU's Sabina named to two-year term on jazz journal editorial board May 1, 2025 | Dr. Leslie M. Sabina, professor of Music and chair of the Department of Visual & Performing Arts, was recently appointed to the editorial board of Jazz Education in Research and Practice (JAZZ).

Harris to share artistic journey with Western New York artists Nov 8, 2024 | Heather Harris, associate professor of Communication, was invited by a distinguished collective of artists from Western New York to deliver her talk “My Journey Moving from Traditional to Digital Art.”

SBU graduate, undergraduate students present at 100th Annual NYS AHPERD Conference Dec 4, 2024 | 51�� students representing the Physical Education, Sport Studies and Occupational Therapy programs delivered a presentation at a state conference that highlighted their innovative work in merging assistive technology with adapted physical education.

Léone Worden’s art at SBU Quick Center May 22, 2025 | The rich artistic legacy of Léone Elizabeth Worden, a beloved Olean-area artist and community figure, will be honored with a special exhibition opening during Reunion Weekend 2025, June 6-8, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51��.

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