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St. Bonaventure physician assistant studies students leave mark at National Medical Challenge Bowl

Jun 12, 2023 | For the second straight year, students in the physician assistant studies program at 51�Թ�app had an impressive showing at the American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) National Medical Challenge Bowl.

Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023

May 14, 2023 | Two aspiring physicians – Ayushi Jain and Caroline Rozanski – have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2023.

Four 51�Թ�app students inducted into English honor society Sigma Tau Delta

May 08, 2023 | Four 51�Թ�app undergraduate students have completed membership requirements for 2023 induction into Sigma Tau Delta, the international English honor society. They were formally recognized at an induction ceremony on May 2.

Kent successfully defends her doctoral capstone project

May 04, 2023 | Darla Kent, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, defended her doctoral capstone project on April 20. The topic of this capstone was "Occupational Therapy Taking the Lead: A Faculty Development on Interprofessional Education in a Rural School of Health Professions."

51�Թ�app’s occupational therapy program granted seven-year accreditation by ACOTE

May 03, 2023 | The Master of Science in occupational therapy program at 51�Թ�app has been approved for accreditation for a full seven-year term by the Accrediting Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE).

Trooper Riley Torch Run, unified basketball games on tap for Thursday

Apr 25, 2023 | The first leg of the 2023 Trooper Ross M. Riley Memorial Torch Run will kick off the annual Special Olympics Unified Basketball Competition at 51�Թ�app Thursday.

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

Apr 19, 2023 | A number of 51�Թ�app 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.

SBU’s Students Without Borders spend week on medical mission in Dominican Republic

Apr 03, 2023 | Four physician assistant studies faculty members accompanied 14 students with the St. Bonaventure chapter of Students Without Borders on a medical mission to the Dominican Republic.

Faculty join Students Without Borders on medical mission trip

Mar 29, 2023 | Four physician assistant studies faculty members accompanied 14 students with the St. Bonaventure chapter of Students Without Borders on a medical mission to the Dominican Republic, March 18-25.

Conference to focus on social determinants of health in Western New York

Mar 29, 2023 | A May 5 conference being organized by faculty in St. Bonaventure's Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions will address conditions in the social environment of Western New York that affect a wide range of health outcomes and the quality of life.

Detroit poet John Rybicki to read from his work at St. Bonaventure, Olean library

Mar 21, 2023 | 51�Թ�app 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.

Perkins and Kent earn mental health first aid certification

Mar 16, 2023 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, and Darla Kent, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, have achieved certification to teach mental health first aid to students and the community.

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 51�Թ�app’s Marra Athletics Fields Complex in the spring of 2022.

Perkins, Buttafarro lead students on lobbying mission

Feb 24, 2023 | Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, and Tom Buttafarro, director of government and community relations at St. Bonaventure, accompanied Master's Entry to Practice nursing students to the Olean offices of two state representatives on Feb. 17 to lobby for legislation affecting nurses.

Allen's research paper published in Frontiers in Public Health

Jan 26, 2023 | "The Indirect Effects of Food Insecurity on Obesogenic Environments," a research paper by Dr, Jeffrey Allen, assistant professor of public health, was published Jan. 6 in Frontiers in Public Health, in the Key Insights in Nutrition/Hydration section.

Article by Perkins published in Nursing Education Perspectives

Jan 26, 2023 | An article by Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing at St. Bonaventure, was published in Nursing Education Perspectives over the holiday break.

Inaugural class of MSOT students at St. Bonaventure lauded at Pinning Ceremony

Dec 16, 2022 | 51�Թ�app’s first cohort of occupational therapy students were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 15, as they prepare for their final steps in the program.

Alberts presents at meeting of Pennsylvania society of PAs

Dec 09, 2022 | Meagan Alberts, MPA-S, PA-C, clinical assistant professor of physician assistant studies, recently presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants, held in Pittsburgh.

Perkins and Lundeen present at national nursing conference

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing at St. Bonaventure, and Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of nursing, presented posters at a national conference of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, held Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Chicago.

Young and Szymanski attend annual NYSSPA conference

Nov 18, 2022 | Dr. Keith Young, founding director of the physician assistant studies program, and Jeffrey Szymanski, clinical assistant professor, recently attended the annual meeting of the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA) in Saratoga Springs, New York.