Alumni News | 51�Թ�app

Dan Collins and Marianne Laine named St. Bonaventure’s 2023 Alumni of the Year

Apr 19, 2023 | Two 51�Թ�app alumni whose service to their alma mater can be measured in decades – not years – have been named this year’s Alumni of the Year: Dan Collins, ’73, and Marianne (Letro) Laine, ’68.

Coach Darryn Fiske details need for new Strength & Conditioning Center

Apr 18, 2023 | St. Bonaventure business students are top performers in global shoe company simulation competition

SBU’s Gaudete Medals to honor three leaders in finance, legal work and health professions

Apr 18, 2023 | Three of Bona’s best will be honored for their influential work May 18 during 51�Թ�app’s Gaudete Medal Celebration at The National Press Club Ballroom in Washington, D.C.

Celebration of Excellence highlights the power of scholarships

Apr 13, 2023 | Deandre Allen shared highlights of his study abroad experience during the university’s Celebration of Excellence on Wednesday, April 12. The annual event honors scholarship and grant recipients and pays tribute to their benefactors.

51�Թ�app to honor Fr. Dan Riley at 163rd Commencement

Apr 13, 2023 | 51�Թ�app will honor a St. Bonaventure institution at its 163rd Commencement Exercises Sunday, May 14.

Strategic communication major Grace Foley honored as School of Communication’s Woman of Promise

Mar 16, 2023 | 51�Թ�app senior strategic communication major Grace Foley was recognized Tuesday, March 14, as the Jandoli School of Communication’s 2023Woman of Promise.

Bona community encouraged to 'Rise to the Challenge' for #BonaGivingDay March 15

Mar 01, 2023 | 51�Թ�app’s Bonaventure Fund looks to become bolder with the help of the community on March 15 with the eighth annual #BonaGivingDay.

St. Bonaventure's Franciscan tradition to be enriched through Bolder Bonaventure campaign

Feb 20, 2023 | From the school colors to the values of compassion, wisdom and integrity, 51�Թ�app’s Franciscan roots are displayed across its campus.

Bonnies4Bonnies student-alumni networking event to be held Feb. 17 at Francis Hall

Feb 10, 2023 | Students of all class years and majors can learn about the powerful SBU alumni connection firsthand at this year’s Bonnies4Bonnies networking event Friday, Feb. 17.

Victoria Vega of Hornell to give student address at St. Bonaventure Recognition Ceremony

Dec 02, 2022 | Graduate student Victoria Vega of Hornell will give the student address during 51�Թ�app’s December Recognition Ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 17.

Successful #GivingTuesdayatBonas supports social justice and service programs

Nov 30, 2022 | The incredible generosity of the 51�Թ�app community was on display during the Nov. 29 #GivingTuesdayatBonas.

Camoin, ’88, working on documentary about history of St. Bonaventure basketball

Nov 30, 2022 | Mike Camoin, '88, is determined to tell a story more than 100 years in the making.

St. Bonaventure’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern invites community to donate during Nov. 29 #GivingTuesdayatBonas

Nov 13, 2022 | On Nov. 29, Bona’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern will host #GivingTuesdayatBonas. This 24-hour fundraising event benefits the center’s many outreach ministries such as Bona Buddies and the Warming house.

Bona’s Break the Bubble program allows students to assist the disadvantaged — both locally and abroad

Nov 04, 2022 | 51�Թ�app students step out of their zip codes and comfort zones through the Franciscan Center for Social Concern’s Break the Bubble program. They serve as compassionate volunteers at the St. Francis Inn in Philadelphia’s Kensington area, learning about homelessness and the humanity of a soup kitchen. They also help build wheelchair ramps in the communities surrounding campus, plus prepare and serve nutritious meals at the university’s Warming House.

Bona’s Jandoli School learning spaces prioritized in campaign

Oct 25, 2022 | The John J. Murphy Professional Building has stood strong in the 40 years after its construction as journalism and media rapidly changed around it. But now it’s time to modernize Murphy, which is home to St. Bonaventure’s Jandoli School of Communication.

51�Թ�app’s alumni group transitions from board to council structure

Oct 24, 2022 | St. Bonaventure’s National Alumni Association Board is streamlining its operation to become more efficient and make more of an impact.

Bonnies Athletics set for a bold future thanks to campaign vision

Oct 20, 2022 | Through visions for “A Bolder Bonaventure,” plans are in place to help translate the university's passionate following into investments that not only benefit each of St. Bonaventure’s nearly 400 student-athletes, but also allow the Athletic Department’s 19 NCAA Division I teams to think bolder than ever before.

Making time for new opportunities is key for senior swimmer Griffin Witte

Oct 11, 2022 | Beyond being a full-time student and athlete, Griffin Witte is getting all he can out of his experience at 51�Թ�app.

Dan Riley, SBU alumnus and Mt. Irenaeus founder, authors book ‘Franciscan Lectio: Reading the World through the Living Word’

Oct 05, 2022 | Now, Fr. Dan, an alumnus of 51�Թ�app and founder of Mt. Irenaeus, invites others on an ancient journey, seen through the eyes of a contemporary pilgrim, in his first book, “Franciscan Lectio: Reading the World through the Living Word” published by Paraclete Press.

St. Bonaventure to celebrate African American women during annual Francis Week events

Sep 30, 2022 | 51�Թ�app kicks off Francis Week on Sunday, Oct. 2, with a day of service and concludes Friday, Oct. 7, with a concert.