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SBU’s ‘Jazz ’n’ Wings’ concert April 23 to feature 18 students Apr 9, 2026 | The 51�� Jazz Band will present its annual “Jazz ’n’ Wings” performance from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 23, in The Rathskeller on campus.

Setman lecture explores the hidden risks of human-AI bonds Apr 9, 2026 | On March 26, Dr. Stephen Setman, assistant professor of Philosophy, gave an invited AI Ethics lecture at the University of West Georgia sponsored by the Philosophy program and the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.

Jahed's study reveals keys to supply chain resilience Apr 9, 2026 | Dr. Mohammed A. Jahed, associate professor and chair of Management Sciences, co-authored an article titled “Unpacking the Protective Role of Supply Chain Resilience and Robustness: The Mediating Influence of Absorptive Capacity within a Resource Orchestration Framework” that was accepted for publication in the journal Logistics.

Davis presents data strategies at CASE conference Apr 9, 2026 | Mandi Wilton Davis, ’03, director of Advancement Operations, co-presented “Swimming in Data, Not Drowning: Practical Strategies for Advancement Teams” with Felicity Meu, partner manager withGiveCampus, at the annual CASE Drive Conference in Los Angeles, California, March 25.

St. Bonaventure to host Esports Summer Day Camp Apr 7, 2026 | St. Bonaventure will offer an Esports Summer Day Camp July 6–10, 2026, featuring structured gameplay, team development and an introduction to careers in the esports industry for students entering grades 8–12.

Historians to explore America’s unlikely Revolutionary victory Apr 7, 2026 | On Monday, April 13, historians from the nationally acclaimed digital history platform Emerging Revolutionary War will present an interactive panel discussion titled “Winning the War: Why American Victory was So Remarkable” at 7 p.m. in 201 Plassmann Hall.

Post's Vaccaro, ’89, to talk about new Yankees book April 8 Apr 2, 2026 | New York Post lead sports columnist Mike Vaccaro will discuss his new book, “The Bosses of the Bronx,” at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, at 51��.

64 students from five schools compete in SBU’s Challenge 24 Apr 1, 2026 | Sixty-four students from five area schools participated in the annual Challenge 24 math contest March 21 at 51��.

Giving Day to raise money for 900+ student-athletes at SBU Apr 1, 2026 | 51�� will host its annual Athletics Giving Day on Thursday, April 16, a 24-hour fundraising initiative dedicated to supporting more than 400 NCAA Division I and nearly 500 club student-athletes.

A rapid-fire Shakespearean romp April 17-18 at Quick Center Mar 31, 2026 | Shakespeare’s 37 plays … performed by just three actors … all in 97 minutes. That’s the premise behind “The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) [revised] [again],” the internationally popular comedy coming to St. Bonaventure's Quick Center April 17–18.

MacDonald named 20th coach of the Bonnies Mar 31, 2026 | After building a national championship-contending Division II program at Daemen University, Mike MacDonald will join St. Bonaventure’s men’s basketball as the program’s 20th head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics Bob Beretta announced Tuesday.

SBU to accept St. Francis BSW students into its MSW program Mar 26, 2026 | St. Bonaventure and St. Francis universities have established a new 4+1 pathway that will allow qualified St. Francis students to earn both a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) in an accelerated timeframe.

SBU’s Quick Center to end 30th anniversary with Grand Finale Mar 26, 2026 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 51�� will conclude its yearlong 30th anniversary with a Grand Finale Celebration on Friday, April 24 — an evening that captures the spirit, creativity and community that have defined the Quick Center for three decades.

SBU men, women qualify for club basketball regionals Mar 25, 2026 | Both the men’s and women’s club teams at SBU have qualified for the National Club Basketball Association North Atlantic Regional Tournaments this weekend at Syracuse University.

Lecture to explore George Washington’s legacy and influence Mar 24, 2026 | St. Bonaventure hosts a free lecture on George Washington’s legacy and how Americans remember the Revolution ahead of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

First-year SBU students to be required to take AI literacy Mar 23, 2026 | 51�� will introduce a new artificial intelligence literacy unit into its introductory seminar beginning this fall, ensuring that all first-year students gain foundational knowledge and skills in one of the most transformative technologies shaping higher education and the workforce.

Student panel explores everyday life in the American Revolution Mar 23, 2026 | Everyday voices of the American Revolution come to St. Bonaventure today as part of a series of programs to commemorate the 250th anniversary of America’s founding.

Scheppner named associate VP for Alumni Engagement at SBU Mar 22, 2026 | 51�� has named Chris Scheppner, ’13, ’14, as its associate vice president for Alumni Engagement, Dr. Jeff Gingerich, university president, announced.

SBU marks 90 years of CommDay Mar 22, 2026 | More than 170 students and teachers from 14 area high schools attended the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2026 Communications Day at 51�� Friday, March 20.

Harris to present research at visual communication conference Mar 18, 2026 | Heather Harris, associate professor of Communication, has had her research accepted for presentation at the VISCOMM40 International Visual Communication Conference, to be held in June 2026 in Yachats, Oregon.

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