University Ministries News, Publications & Research

Alice Miller Nation named director of University Ministries at St. Bonaventure

Sep 01, 2023 | Alice Miller Nation has been named the director of University Ministries at 51�Թ�app, Fr. Stephen Mimnaugh, O.F.M., vice president for Mission Integration, announced today.

51�Թ�app theology professors lead international conference in Rome

Aug 24, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Gies and Dr. Andrew Belfield, assistant professors of theology and Franciscan Studies at 51�Թ�app, recently led an international group of theologians considering the topic “Alexander of Hales and the Early Franciscan School on the Last Things” at Collegio Sant’Isidoro in Rome, Italy.

Three Bonnies taken in Major League Rugby Draft; Ricky Rose selected first overall

Aug 18, 2023 | Three members of the 51�Թ�app rugby team were selected Thursday night in the Major League Rugby Draft, including Ricky Rose, selected No. 1 overall by the expansion Miami Sharks.

St. Bonaventure ranked again among Best 389 Colleges by Princeton Review

Aug 16, 2023 | 51�Թ�app has again been named one of the nation’s “Best 389 Colleges” by The Princeton Review.

Seven SBU rugby players named Scholastic All-Americans by NCR

Jul 24, 2023 | Seven rugby players at 51�Թ�app have been named Scholastic All-Americans.

Fresh Encounters: Freshman coordinators bring fresh ideas and recipes to the Warming House

Jul 19, 2023 | With the large number of new freshman coordinators this past year, the kitchen at the Warming House was vibrant with ideas, relationships and recipes.

Fr. Steven Kuehn named chaplain at 51�Թ�app

Jul 14, 2023 | Fr. Steven Kuehn, O.F.M., has been named chaplain at 51�Թ�app, President Jeff Gingerich announced today.

Spencer named executive director of Student Success Center at SBU

Jul 11, 2023 | Adriane Spencer has been named executive director of 51�Թ�app’s Student Success Center, Dr. David Hilmey, interim provost, announced today.

Nine members of Bonaventure community attend AFCU Symposium at Siena College

Jul 06, 2023 | Nine members of the 51�Թ�app community, including President Dr. Jeff Gingerich, attended the 2023 Symposium of the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities.

SBU’s Franciscan Institute provides yearlong formation in Franciscan mission to Midwest Health System

Jun 09, 2023 | The Franciscan Institute at 51�Թ�app has completed a one-year program in Franciscan mission and leadership training for the Hospital Sisters Health System headquartered in Springfield, Illinois.

Fr. Dan Riley honored with doctorate at St. Bonaventure’s 163rd Commencement

May 14, 2023 | Fr. Dan Riley, O.F.M., the charismatic face of St. Bonaventure for more than 50 years, received an honorary doctorate of humane letters at 51�Թ�app’s 163rd Commencement Exercises Sunday, a day that saw more than 800 students receive bachelor’s or master’s degrees.

ROTC cadets commissioned as second lieutenants in ceremony at 51�Թ�app

May 13, 2023 | Graduating seniors who served as cadets in the U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at 51�Թ�app were commissioned as second lieutenants in the U.S. Army on Friday.

Gies completes diplomate in manuscript studies at PIMS

May 04, 2023 | Dr. Aaron Gies, assistant professor of theology & Franciscan studies, has completed a diplomate in manuscript studies from the Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies (PIMS), part of the University of Toronto.

St. Bonaventure’s Annual Move Out Sale to benefit FCSC to be held June 13-15

May 04, 2023 | 51�Թ�app’s annual Move Out Sale will be held June 13 to 15 in the Richter Center on campus.

St. Bonaventure men and women headed to D.C. for national 7s rugby tournament

Apr 26, 2023 | St. Bonaventure will be on the national stage in the nation’s capital this weekend. The university’s men’s and women’s rugby teams will be competing in the 2023 Collegiate Rugby Championship National 7s tournament in Washington, D.C., April 28-30.

More than 100 Bonaventure community members take part in weekend of service

Apr 24, 2023 | More than 100 members of the St. Bonaventure community participated Saturday and Sunday in BonaServes, the university’s inaugural effort to coordinate a weekend of volunteer activities on campus and in the local community.

Chamberland earns certificate from Harvard University

Apr 21, 2023 | Fr. Ross Chamberland, O.F.M., associate vice president for Student Affairs, completed requirements for the Higher Education Teaching Certificate from Harvard University.

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.

Dante scholar Ronald B. Herzman addresses students in Christian Spirituality classes at St. Bonaventure

Apr 18, 2023 | World-renowned Dante scholar Ronald B. Herzman spoke to students in Christian Spirituality classes at 51�Թ�app on Monday, April 17. Herzman, emeritus Distinguished Teaching Professor of English at the State University of New York at Geneseo, spoke on the subject of Dante’s Catholic and Franciscan spirituality as expressed in his masterpiece, “The Divine Comedy.”

St. Bonaventure musicians, singers to perform spring concert Sunday

Apr 14, 2023 | 51�Թ�app student musicians and singers will take the stage Sunday, April 16, for “A Celebration of Spring.”