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

Gan article included in collection of writings on Mahatma Gandhi

Oct 07, 2021 | Dr. Barry L. Gan, professor emeritus of philosophy, recently published an article titled "Gandhi and the Jews" in a collection of writings on Gandhi.

St. Bonaventure film screening and panel discussion to focus on dangers of 'forever compounds'

Oct 01, 2021 | A public screening of the film “Dark Waters” at 51�Թ�app on Tuesday, Oct. 19, followed by a forum with scientific and legal experts, will draw attention to health risks associated with a group of man-made chemicals that have been detected in food, soil, drinking water and even breast milk.

Master iconographer Br. Robert Lentz, O.F.M., discusses his innovative icons

Sep 29, 2021 | For master iconographer Br. Robert Lentz, O.F.M., art holds the power to illuminate the myriad connections between academic studies and life.

Gies identifies oldest representation of Alexander of Hales

Sep 29, 2021 | While working on a cover for a new publication project, Dr. Aaron Gies, assistant professor of theology and Franciscan studies, uncovered evidence that a figure of a reading scholar that inhabits an initial graphic letter "T" in a 13th century manuscript now at the Vatican Library is likely the oldest extant representation of Alexander of Hales, the first Franciscan to hold a theology chair at Paris.

Piano recital Oct. 3 at Quick Center to honor the Laines, longtime Olean philanthropists

Sep 27, 2021 | Award-winning pianist Philip Edward Fisher will perform a recital at 51�Թ�app’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3.

U.S. News gives 51�Թ�app high marks for value and teaching excellence

Sep 14, 2021 | In U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 college rankings released Monday, St. Bonaventure is ranked among the nation’s best college values. SBU ranks No. 5 on the list of Best Regional University Values in the North, an 11-state region from Maryland to Maine.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute appoints associate editor of Franciscan Studies

Sep 13, 2021 | The Franciscan Institute at 51�Թ�app has announced the appointment of Dr. Aaron Gies as associate editor of its academic journal, Franciscan Studies.

Baritone Kenneth Overton to perform spirituals for opening of Friends concert season at St. Bonaventure

Sep 10, 2021 | Internationally acclaimed baritone Kenneth Overton, together with pianist Gregory Thompson, will open the 2021-2022 Friends of Good Music performance season at 51�Թ�app’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts with an evening of spirituals on Friday, Sept. 24.

Kaminske delivers keynote at Learning Specialists conference

Sep 09, 2021 | Dr. Althea Kaminske, associate professor and Department of Psychology chair, along with her colleague Dr. Carolina Kuepper-Tetzel of the University of Glasgow, delivered a keynote address at the 2021 national conference of the Learning Specialists Association of Canada, held in May,

Hauser added as co-chair to university’s Center for Attention, Learning & Memory

Sep 06, 2021 | Dr. René Hauser has been named a co-director of 51�Թ�app’s Center for Attention, Learning & Memory.

Hager helps secure grant to aid access to multi-use trails

Sep 04, 2021 | Dr. Audrey Hager, visiting assistant professor of psychology, helped the Chautauqua County Equestrian Trail System, Inc. (CCETS) obtain a $64,805 matching grant from the Environmental Protection Fund’s Park and Trail Partnership Grants program to enhance public access to a section of multi-use trail in Cherry Creek, New York.

Article by Elenchin published in The Criminologist newsletter

Sep 04, 2021 | "Policing, Faith, and Progress," an article by Dr. William Elenchin, associate professor of sociology and criminology at St. Bonaventure, was published in the September/October 2021 edition of The Criminologist, the newsletter of the American Society of Criminology.

National Science Foundation names Wang a program director

Sep 04, 2021 | Dr. Huihui Wang, associate professor and director of the cybersecurity program at SBU, was selected as a program director (rotator) at the National Science Foundation. Her first-year term began Aug. 30 and runs through Aug. 29, 2022.

Gan interviewed for Mass Climate Action Network podcast

Sep 04, 2021 | Dr. Barry L. Gan, professor emeritus of philosophy, recently was interviewed for a podcast by the Mass Climate Action Network (MCAN).

Dr. Megan Walsh appointed acting dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at St. Bonaventure

Aug 19, 2021 | Dr. Megan Walsh, professor of English at 51�Թ�app, has been named acting dean of the School of Arts & Sciences.

‘Rural Voices’ chosen as All Bonaventure Reads selection for 2021-22

Aug 11, 2021 | The 2021-22 all-campus read at 51�Թ�app features an array of short stories, poetry, graphic short stories and personal essays, diving deep into the complexity and diversity of rural America and the people who call it home.

Dr. David Hilmey named acting provost, VP for Academic Affairs at St. Bonaventure

Jul 23, 2021 | Dr. David Hilmey has been named acting provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at 51�Թ�app.

Orientation leaders prepare to welcome incoming freshmen at St. Bonaventure

Jul 08, 2021 | 51�Թ�app’s Orientation Team is on campus and preparing to welcome the Class of 51�Թ�app to the university community.

Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure to present Ignatius Brady Lecture series

Jul 07, 2021 | The Ignatius Brady, O.F.M., Memorial Endowment Lecture, presented annually by the Franciscan Institute at 51�Թ�app, is being offered this year as a five-lecture series.

51�Թ�app’s Quick Center for the Arts to reopen galleries in late summer

Jun 25, 2021 | Art galleries at 51�Թ�app’s Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will reopen in late August following a summer of work to restore gallery spaces that had been repurposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.