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Tough way to end, but a million thanks to @BonniesMBB for being a brilliant ray of sunshine in an awfully challenging year. #BonaFamily
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We are mourning the death of President Dr. Dennis DePerro, who passed away overnight. Our hearts are broken, and we send all of our love and support to his family on their loss.
The announcement has been posted on the university website >> ow.ly/ENhF50DMGqi
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"The time is always right to do what is right." — Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a man whose unwavering pursuit of justice, peace and equality remains a guiding light.
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SBU joins Catholics worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. Our hearts go out to the Holy See, the Jesuits, and the global Catholic Church. Pope Francis’ dedication to the poor, care for the planet, and call for fraternity will continue to inspire us all.
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537 freshmen have committed to the university for fall 2018, making this the largest freshman class in a decade. #Bonas is excited to welcome these students to the #Bona family. For more information: ow.ly/loLZ30jSc5h
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Almost 600 alumni and friends donated more than $48,000 in less than4️⃣8️⃣ hours to send 8️⃣ coach buses to New York City Tuesday for the Bonnies’ NIT game vs. Xavier. We can't thank the #BonaFamily enough. With so many of you going, too, the arena will be Reilly Square Garden.
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Congrats to @wojespn, class of 1991, being the 20th member placed on the @BonasJSchool Wall of Distinguished Graduates. #BonaFamily
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A remarkably nice spring day to send this remarkable team off to Dayton. Go Bonnies! Cut down those nets!
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Huge congrats from the #BonaFamily to @SBURugby on your national CRC Bowl bracket title!!
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Sporting #BonaPride since 1939! Alumnus Joe Hull, '39, recently celebrated his 106th birthday. Let's send Joe more than 106 birthday wishes from #BonaNation! Comment below 👇🎈
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DEVELOPING: There may or may not be some familiar faces on the Today Show tomorrow morning.🙏 We're hearing that 8:30 a.m. might be a great time to tune in. 😉 #Bonniesinthespotlight
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Our prayers tonight are with Damar Hamlin and everyone in his family and the Buffalo Bills family who loves and cares for him. #BuffaloStrong 🙏❤️
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Good news! Our attempts to locate buses to send students to the NIT in New York March 29 have paid off. Not long after Osun swatted Virginia’s last chance at victory into the stands, many fans reached out to express their desire to help students get to MSG for the NIT...
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"I officially declare you sons and daughters of St. Bonaventure University forever. You may move your tassels to the left."
~ Acting President Dr. Joe Zimmer
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Welcome home, champs! @SBURugby returned from Houston tonight and stopped at Hickey to be greeted by hundreds of students at late-night breakfast on the eve of final exams. 💯🌟🏆
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Dear members of the Bonaventure community:
I write to you tonight with a heavy heart.
Father Dan Riley, ofm, founder and animator of Mt. Irenaeus and one of the most beloved friars in the history of the university, passed away today. He was 81 years old.
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Remembering Dr. Dennis R. DePerro (February 18, 1959 - March 1, 2021). Our hearts are heavy today remembering our leader, colleague and friend.
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Exciting news! ESPN’s @wojespn, Class of 1991, will deliver the keynote address May 17 at St. Bonaventure University’s 160th Commencement ceremony. Read More>> ow.ly/f1me50yGCwb
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#Bonas is ranked No. 1 in New York and No. 2 in the North on U.S. News & World Report’s 2019 list of best regional university values! ⬆️ #bestcolleges ow.ly/Gigf30lKZLU
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Our @BonasJSchool has turned out many impressive journalists over the years! Dick Vitale got animated about our alums in sports media during a recent game. So, we got a little animated, too! Enjoy!
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THANK YOU to Tim Hortons in Jamestown/Olean,🙏 who dropped off 40 dozen donuts this morning for the more than 400 Bonaventure students and chaperones headed to New York City for tonight’s Bonnies NIT game.
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Who else other than @MikeVacc could whip up 2,500 words following the @BonniesMBB win & NCAA selection Sunday? Here is his ode to an awfully fun and meaningful Bonnies season: ow.ly/R4Wm50DZr21
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#Bonas announces an anonymous $5M gift for the School of Health Professions (the largest single gift in the university’s history). #GenerousBonnies continue to make a difference for today’s students! ow.ly/EUrQ50vkc58
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👏 @BonasJSchool is honoring two standout alumni in sports media! Donna Ditota '83 will join the Wall of Distinguished Graduates on Feb. 21, while Mike "Mex" Carey '94 will receive the John Domino Award on Feb. 24.
📲 Read more: ow.ly/MaGZ50V1stL
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With warm weather upon us, the new Fairway View Pavilion at the SBU Golf Course opens to the public on Monday, April 19. This new gem will surely become a favorite location for members of the Bonaventure community and the general public. Read more >>> sbu.edu/news/news-items/2021…
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At tragic and trying times like these that engulf our nation, helplessness consumes us. Words seem hollow, but they must serve as our path forward. Saint Francis had it right:
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SBU has just been ranked No. 6 out of 167 institutions in the U.S. News & World Report's 2024 college rankings for Best Regional University Values in the North! 🙌 Additionally, we were ranked the 14th “Most Innovative School” in the North.
📕: brnw.ch/21wCHac
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Lord, make me an instrument of your peace. ✝
Sending you peace and blessings on the Feast of St. Francis.
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Welcome (officially) to your role as leader of the #BonaFamily, Dr. Jeff Gingerich. May God bless you and Betsy on your journey with us.
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Bonnies fans know a thing or two about celebrating the #BonaFamily. 🎉
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Captain Beer wings it at the National Wing Eating Contest at Highmark Stadium. Way to rep #Bonas, Dom Greco!!
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Athletics is among the top priorities in the #ABolderBonaventure campaign. Our game-changing plans to ensure a competitive D-I experience for every student-athlete are exciting and bold, with a new Athletics Performance Center at the forefront. More >> fal.cn/3sU3M
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Two exciting campus improvement projects initiated by Dr. Dennis DePerro are coming to fruition this summer! Read all about the projects here >> sbu.edu/news/news-items/2021…
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Make good choices! Cheer for the #Bonnies!
A huge THANK YOU to our generous alumni who helped support this group of students.
Our cup runneth over!🙏
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“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, and that preacheth peace.” – Isaiah 52:7
This Christmas, we celebrate the peace, hope and joy Christ brings to the world.
May your day be filled with love and light. Merry Christmas! 🎄
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#Bonas School of Health Professions to be named for Dr. DePerro: “Dedicating the school to him is a marvelous way to honor Dennis’s memory and further ensure his great legacy.” Read more>> sbu.edu/news/news-items/2021…
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The St. Bonaventure community is horrified and heartbroken by the senseless shooting that took 10 lives at a Buffalo supermarket this afternoon. We pray for all those affected by this tragedy. Read the full statement here >> ow.ly/59yi50J8fQc
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Welcome home, Bonnies! We love the first day of classes and we hope all our students, faculty and staff have a terrific start to the academic year. Happy first day of classes, everyone!
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Bona’s @wojespn, ’91 and @MikeVacc, ’89, honored again by National Sports Media Association. Congratulations! ow.ly/7kIh50xUtvL
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And a million thanks to Jim for going OT to sign autographs for almost 400 people today.
Proud to welcome Jim Kelly to the Reilly Center. A true legend and an icon.
#OneBuffalo
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We're stoked to announce our collaboration with Ellicottville Brewing Co. for a special edition IPA just in time for Alumni Reunion Weekend!
🍺 Attendees, get ready for an exclusive first sip at our Reunion events throughout this weekend while supplies last.
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Congratulations, Coach Schmidt!👏👏
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We remember. 🇺🇸 In loving memory of Fr. Mychal F. Judge, OFM. ’57, Amy O’Doherty ’00, Rob Peraza ’94, ‘96, and all those who tragically lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on September 11. #neverforget
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#Bonas step team takes a break mid finals to break out in a flash mob. We are proud of our talented students in everything they do and good luck on your finals!
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On behalf of SBU President Jeff Gingerich:
The final Woj Bomb has dropped and energized the entire #BonaFamily! 💣🔥
We're thrilled to welcome Adrian Wojnarowski back to St. Bonaventure, this time as General Manager of our basketball program!
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Bonnies hockey took home the hardware today🏆! Avenging its only two losses of the season, Bona's throttled Buffalo State, 6-2, to win the Upstate New York Collegiate Hockey League championship.
Read more >> ow.ly/OuYY50I5iH4
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Welcome to the Bona family!
RT @jimmahar: Just met adopted SBU fans from Texas. No connection. They just "fell in love with the team" after UCLA And bought the last SB…
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What a meaningful & special time for the class of 2021 @ candlelight ceremony, we hope your light shines bright at #Bonas this next 4 years!
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Christ is risen! 🔆
On behalf of the Franciscan friars at St. Bonaventure, I wish you and your loved ones peace and all good during these most holy days — a happy, blessed Easter!
Fr. Steven Kuehn, O.F.M.
University Chaplain
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Every blessing to you on the feast of our university’s patron, of St. Bonaventure.
Through the intercession of St. Bonaventure, may you be preserved from all harm in this time of crisis, and be strengthened to render loving service to your neighbors in need.
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A tip of the cap to @BuffaloBills legend Jim Kelly, honorary captain for the #Bonnies thrilling win over Richmond. Thanks, Jim, for being so gracious with our fans at the autograph signing.
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Great news! SBU has been awarded a Higher Education Capital Matching Grant worth nearly $3M to renovate Plassmann Hall. The total project of $11.5M means renovations to infrastructure, classrooms, collaboration spaces & prof offices. #HeCap
Read more >> ow.ly/54GA50E8EyY
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Last night, 80 students gathered in the Grotto for a midnight Mass led by Fr. Roberto “Tito” Serrano, O.F.M., celebrating the season’s first snowfall.
Afterward, everyone warmed up with hot chocolate at University Ministries - a perfect start to the holiday season on campus!❄️
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Join us in welcoming Jeff Gingerich, Ph.D., to the #BonaFamily as the 22nd president of St. Bonaventure. Gingerich, now at the University of Scranton, will take office June 20.
Read more about the president-elect >> ow.ly/VFGl50Ie8w8
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Bonnies fans got up early and arrived to help serve meals at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC. ⛪The church has been in existence since 1930, and Bonnies have only missed this volunteer opportunity four times and have served over 250 people on average! #Bestfans 💛🐺
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“I officially declare you sons and daughters of St. Bonaventure University forever; you may move your tassels to the left.” President Dr. Dennis DePerro confers the degrees to #BonasGrad2018. Congratulations Class of 2018!
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The @SBURugby national champs are headed home! Students, stop by late-night breakfast at 10 in Hickey to celebrate them.
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We have been in contact with bus companies throughout the region this week regarding the possibility of transporting students to NYC for the NIT semifinal on March 29. The availability of buses and drivers has been extremely limited and is still a challenge this spring ...
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There's something about the candlelight ceremony that makes it the perfect capstone to a SBU education. Standing with friends and families, as students are welcomed as alumni, it is beautiful and heartfelt! #BonaGrad22
📷 >> ow.ly/UVfY50J88HK
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So glad today the rest of the country got to meet OUR Craig Melvin - photojournalist and adjunct professor extraordinaire!
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Today, we extend our thanks and gratitude to Dr. Joe Zimmer for guiding our #BonaFamily through these challenging times. Your service in the wake of Dr. DePerro’s passing won’t be forgotten.
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Woj, '91, named National Sportswriter of Year again sbu.edu/about-sbu/news-event…
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Happy Thanksgiving from St. Bonaventure University! 🦃
Today, we embrace the Franciscan values of gratitude, humility and togetherness. As you gather with loved ones, may the spirit of St. Francis remind us to give thanks for life's simple blessings and the joy of community.
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Yes, they’re great players. More important, they’re better people and care about each other and the community they’ve built inside this #BonaFamily. This is what #Bonas is all about.
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Lead New York Post sports columnist @MikeVacc was lauded Friday for his talent as a writer and his impact on scores of other @BonasJSchool students and graduates as his name was added to the Jandoli School Wall of Distinguished Graduates. 👏
Read more >> ow.ly/SwIj50IEvOe
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Down about the weather? Kevin O'Neill from @WGRZ found Bona fans who didn't mind the weather at all.
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St. Bonaventure’s School of Communication adds bachelor’s program in Sports Media sbu.edu/about-sbu/news-event…
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Curb appeal? You bet! We're feeling pretty spectacular with this classy, new signage welcoming all to campus! ✨ Stay tuned for the twilight view.
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HEY BONNIES! 🐺The @SBURugby departs campus tonight at midnight to finish their quest to become National Collegiate Rugby Champions.🏆 The bus will depart behind the Reilly Center. If your up and around come by to give them a great send off.👏🥳
GO BONNIES!
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The Bonnies will be representing the entire Bona's community in March Madness. Catch a feature on the team tonight at approximately 9:45 on TNT!
"When you go to Bonaventure, you're a Bonnie for life."
@BonniesMBB are the smallest school in this year’s tournament. But they might have the biggest bond with their community.
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University President Jeff Gingerich shares a message with the Bona Family about the NIT.
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Welcome back, #Bonnies, and happy 'snowy' first day of classes! ❄️
Remember, each class is a step closer to your goals. Stay curious, stay determined and savor every moment. #BonaFamily 💛🤎
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