News, Publications & Research | 51�Թ�app School of Arts & Sciences

Research by Simpson, Brown and others published in journal

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Scott Simpson, associate professor of chemistry and department chair, and Dr. Adam Brown, professor of elementary education, along with researchers from University at Buffalo, Daemen University, and Jamestown Community College, had their publication “Applying Density Functional Theory to Common Organic Mechanisms: A Computational Exercise” published in the Journal of Chemical Education.

DePue Brothers Band to remember deceased brother Alex in concert at St. Bonaventure’s Quick Center

Nov 28, 2022 | The internationally acclaimed DePue Brothers Band will perform at 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, at 51�Թ�app’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in the fourth presentation of the 2022-23 Friends of Good Music performance season.

SBU Theater hosts workshop for teachers, students on acting, directing and theater design

Nov 21, 2022 | SBU Theater hosted a professional development workshop for Cattaraugus County teachers on Nov. 16.

Bona’s SBU@SPCA program benefits dogs, cats and humans alike

Nov 21, 2022 | Through SBU@SPCA, a service program operated by the university’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern, students take a weekly trip to the Cattaraugus County SPCA where they spend time walking and playing with homeless dogs and cats. Emily Gustafson, a senior biology major from Smethport, Pennsylvania, shares what it's like to be a volunteer and coordinator with the program.

Calabria gives lecture, writes article for tribute collection

Nov 18, 2022 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab & Islamic Studies, gave a lecture sponsored by the Department of Religion at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Nov. 3.

Decorated SBU alum and actor who played young Forrest Gump to speak at Vets Day events

Nov 07, 2022 | A decorated Army veteran who graduated from 51�Թ�app and the man who portrayed young Forrest Gump in the blockbuster movie will be the featured speakers at Veterans Day events on campus this week.

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.

Podcast episodes feature Pitt on Cotton Mather and William Fly

Nov 03, 2022 | Dr. Steven Pitt, assistant professor of history, was recently featured on two episodes of the podcast Real Pirates: Spectacle of Sin 1: Cotton Mather, and Spectacle of Sin Part 2: William Fly.

Calabria presents on Pope Francis and interreligious dialogue

Nov 03, 2022 | Fr. Michael Calabria, O.F.M., director of the Center for Arab and Islamic Studies, was a presenter at the 16th Ongoing Course on Ecumenical and Interreligious Dialogue in the Franciscan Mission, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, Oct. 16-30.

Gan is panelist at Concerned Philosophers for Peace event

Nov 03, 2022 | Dr. Barry L. Gan, professor emeritus of philosophy, recently attended the 35th annual Concerned Philosophers for Peace conference at the University of New Mexico.

SBU Theater presents “Shortchanged,” a festival of one-act comedies, Nov. 9-12

Nov 02, 2022 | SBU Theater will present “Shortchanged: One-Act Festival 8” Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 9-12, at 51�Թ�app’s Garret Theater, located adjacent to Devereux Hall on the SBU campus. All shows start at 7:30 p.m.

Listen to Understand: “Hear the Brothas” Nov. 8 at St. Bonaventure

Nov 02, 2022 | Several African American male artists, using art, music and poetry to express themselves and the challenges their community endures, will take the stage in “Hear the Brothas” at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts from 4 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 8.

St. Bonaventure Concert and Chamber Choirs to perform free concert Sunday at Quick Center

Oct 26, 2022 | 51�Թ�app's Concert and Chamber Choirs will perform Sunday, Oct. 30, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Cordis Ensemble's 'Condition Blue' multimedia program coming to St. Bonaventure's Quick Center

Oct 25, 2022 | Cordis Ensemble will present its innovative multimedia program “Condition Blue – The Acoustics of Aquatics” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, at 51�Թ�app’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.

Excellence in Arts Education award presented to Conklin

Oct 21, 2022 | Sean Conklin, assistant curator and museum educator of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts, was recently awarded the 2022 Excellence in Arts Education award at the Tri-County Arts Council's annual Celebration of the Arts.

Foerst to publish new book on cybersecurity and hacking ethics

Oct 21, 2022 | "Cybersecurity and Hacking Ethics," a new book by Dr. Anne Foerst, professor of computer science and chair of the computer science program, will be published in December by Kendall & Hunt.

Phillips published in online edition of Notre Dame Magazine

Oct 21, 2022 | An online edition of Notre Dame Magazine has published a review by Mark Phillips, retired teacher and tutor with the St. Bonaventure Higher Education Opportunity Program.

Couturier presents workshop to treasurers of religious institutions

Oct 06, 2022 | Fr. David B. Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., associate professor of theology and Franciscan studies, and director of the Franciscan Institute, presented a three-day workshop to the Association of Treasurers of Religious Institutes of Canada, from Sept. 23-26, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada.

Stanley's latest book looks at sickness in the ancient world

Oct 06, 2022 | "Paul and Asklepios: The Greco-Roman Quest for Healing and the Apostolic Mission," the most recent book by Dr. Christopher D. Stanley, professor emeritus, was published in September by T & T Clark, a division of Bloomsbury Publishing.

Work by Zhang, international colleagues, is aid to research

Oct 06, 2022 | Dr. Xiao-Ning Zhang, professor and director of the biochemistry program, is among an international consortium of scientists who worked together to produce a comprehensive reference transcriptome for the model organism Arabidopsis.