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Timeline 1976 to 2000
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TIMELINE 1976 to 2000
"BV"
references are to The Bonaventure newspaper, with dates appended.
1976
1976-
Fr. Mathias Doyle OFM appointed 17th president; 1975-1990
1976-
Old convent part of Hickey, where Srs. who cooked
1976-
April, Philosophy-Pre-law major approved by University
1976-
Fr. Francis Kearney,OFM former president, died
1976-
Fr. James F. Toal, OFM, appointed exec VP
1976-
Dr. Al H. Nothem-Vice President Academic Programs
1976-
May, University Bi-Centennial and Pres. Installation
1976-
September, Library replaces Dewey Decimal-Lib. of Congress
1976-
Dr. J. Pastore-Provost
1976-
September, Grant from Hearst Foundation for Journalism Lab
1976-
October, University uses oil instead of gas for heat
1976-
October, Charter for Women's Council was approved by
Student Governance Board
1977
1977-
March 20, Bona wins NIT (Basketball) beating Houston 94-91
1977-
March 16, Journalism changed name to Mass Comm.
1977-
September, Franciscan Institute moved from Francis
Hall to Friedsam Library
1977-
Dr. George Evans wins Gold Key Award, (Highest Scholar Journalism)
1977-
Bonas qualifies for NCAA Basketball
1978
1978-
September, Two fire escapes installed on Dev Chapel
wing
1978-
Bonaville housing has problems with rats
1979
1979-
Largest Freshman class ever
1979-
February, University will host 1979 Special Olympics
1979-
Garden Apartment dorms applications taken
1979-
Mecom Center Planning, $1.5 million started with
1979-
Bona qualifies for NIT (Basketball)
1979-
Hazing of freshman prohibited
1980-
Ph.D. Biology discontinued BV
1979-11-09
1980-
October 10, Ground breaking for Mecom Academic Center (Murphy Center) on Alumni Hall foundation
1980-
February, Prime 550 Computer system purchased by
Univ.
1980-
February, Devereux fire dubbed arson
1980-
May, Major in Computer Science approved for Fall
1980-
Pulitzer prizes, Hanchette '64 and Dubill '58
1980-
Eastern Athletic Assoc. invited SBU to join
1980-
Student Congress replace Student Grievance Bd.
1980-
Collins Hall houses 17 women transfer students
1980-
Garden Apartments (housing) opened
1980-
Computer Science becomes a new major
1980-
Honors Program started
1980-
Mark of Excellence Award given to "Convex"
1980-
Pacemaker Award given to "BonaVenture"
1980-
Hockey team games move to Olean Rec. Center
1980-
Women outnumber men on campus
1980-
"Make Christmas Memorable for Many", last year
1981
1981-
January, Fr.Irenaeus Herscher OFM, former Librarian
died
1981-
March, Floor lotteries conducted for room designations
1981-
March, Ice Hockey team won International Collegiate
1981-
March, 3rd Dev housing for women and 2nd Dev. male
1981-
April, Founders' Day celebrated-first time in 50yrs
1981-
September, HEOP program began with 16 students
1981-
October, 800 Anniversary of Birth of St. Francis
1981-
October, Mecom dedicated for Mass Comm & Sch of Bus.
1982
1982-
January,Office for Univ. Relations and Capital Campaign established
1982-
January, Bona Bus offered service to Allegany/Olean
1982-
February, Physics Dept acquired 3 portable telescopes for Astronomy courses
1982-
Labor negotiations with Housekeeping, maint, eng
1982-
December 4, Drinking age raised to 19
1982-
Jim Satalin (coach) moved to Duquesne
1982-
Jim O'Brien appointed new coach (Basketball)
1983
1983-
Satellite dish donated to University
1983-
Friary chapel renovated, chairs instead of pews
1983-
Fr. Francis Storms left registrar's position
1983-
March, Fr. Francis Storms appointed Exec. VP
1983-
March, Bonas invited to NIT
1983-
March, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity
1983-
Fr. Gervase White.OFM Guardian of Friary
1983-
April, Dr. Russell Jandoli, head of MC 34 yrs resigns
1984
1984-
WSBU-FM started stereo broadcasting
1984-
Bonaville (housing) phased out
1984- Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) established
1984-
January, Fr. Brian Lhota, OFM former president dies
1984-
September, Francis Hall chapel closed
1984-
Franciscan Mountain Retreat Inc. purchased 207 acres
1985-
New friary built
1986-
Old friary becomes Doyle Hall (dorm) and offices
1985-
Charlie Major Memorial Track-gift '34 class $200,000
1985-
November 21, Rathskellar closed
1985-
December 1, No alcohol policy initiated
1985-
Bona shuttle bus
1985-
October, Medieval scholars celebrate completion of
critical edition of the works of William of Ockham at SBU
1986
1986-
University purchased Fitness Center $800,000
1986-
Lady Bonnies (basketball) join Div. 1
1986-
March, Bonas coach Jim O'Brien resigns
1986-
April, Ron DeCarli becomes Bonas coach (Basketball)
1986-
April, Mary Jane Telford appointed coach Lady Bonnies
1986-
September, Friars move into new Friary, Blessed by
Bishop Head
1987
1987-
February, Bonas hosted tournament of College Bowl
1987-
March, Board of trustees divested interest in stock
of corporations operating in South Africa
1987-
March, Mens' hockey captures fifth consecutive International Collegiate Hockey League champ.
1987-
May, Communications Day revival to Press Day which
1987-
September, Friars moved from Collins House in Allegany to De Corpa House near Bishop Walsh High
school
1987-
September, Vladimer Pozner & Phil Donohue discussion
in Reilly Center
1987-
Veterans Memorial dedicated by major General John
1988
1988-
Last Ph.D. Biology granted. Program disc. 1980
1988-
May, Records Office, Registrar, and deans moved from
1988-
September, Rev. Juvenal
Lalor, OFM, former president
died
1988-
Kearney Hall (Allegany) renovated for friars, and
1988-
October, Dr. Francis Kelley, Franciscan Institute,
Oxford Project, died.
1988-
November, Capital Campaign began public phase ($25
million)
1989
1989-
Observatory opened
1989-
March, Limited alcohol in Rathskellar to legal age
students
1989-
March, Rev. Mathias Doyle, OFM president traveled
through Soviet Union with contingent of church
leaders
1990-
February, Rev. Fr. Mathias Doyle, OFM president resigns
1990-
September, Rev. Neil J. O'Connell, OFM appointed
18th president; 1990-1993
1990-
September, Robert Lax noted poet-guest professor
1990-
September, Franciscan Institute celebrates 50 anniversary founded by Fr. Philotheus Boehner
1990-
October, Conference room in Hopkins Hall dedicated
to Dr. James Hayes, former faculty, Board member
1990-
November, Merry Christmas Melody Marathon returning after several year hiatus (for
needy children
1990-
April 6, Mt. Irenaeus Chapel dedicated
1990-
September, Enrollment hits all time low
1990-
October, Low enrollment spurs budget cuts.
1990-
September, Franciscan Institute Celebrtes 50th year
1991
1991-
June, Dr. Russell J. Jandoli, former head of MC dept. dies
1991-
September, Tartan basketball floor in Reilly Center replaced by wooden floor.
1991-
March, Robinson Renovations planned
1991-
September, Middle Sttes Credit Oxford Program
1991-
November, Modern Language Lab Opens (newley renovated Lab cost $93,885)
1991-
November, Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT)
provide 24 hour care.
1991-
November, University proposes widespread cuts
1992
1992-
September, Weekend MBA program started at Hilbert College
1992-
University Finances-Hiring Freeze (BV 1992-02-21)
1992-
Computerization of Library (BV 1992-01-31
1992-
Robinson Hall Renovations (BV 1992-01-31)
1992-
Town Houses Proposed (BV 1992-02-21)
1992-
Associate Degree Rejected (BV 1992-03-27
1992-
Quick Center Building started (BV 1992-04-03)
1992-
Fitness Center renamed Tripodi (BV 1992-09-04)
1992-
Baron Hired as coach (BV 1992-09-04)
1992-
O'Conner Hired as Athletic Director (BV 1992-09-04)
1992-
December Graduation proposed (BV 1992-09-11)
1992-
Post office Construction set (BV 1992-09-11
1992-
Mass Comm Dept Renamed (BV 1992-10-30
1992-
Certification Educ Masters (BV 1992-11-20)
1992-
November NCAA investigates Lady Bonnies' violations
1992-
November, Bomb Threat; 6 bomb threats force students
to evacuate Academic buildings
1992-
November, School of Education Master's Program gets certification from state
1992-
November, 45 Faculty confront layoff possibilities
1992-
November, Senate proposes removal of President
1993
1993-
Post Office relocated RC (BV 1993-01-22)
1993-
Fire-Dev (BV 1993-01-22)
1993-
Curriculum-Special Education (BV 1993-02-05)
1993-
Telford-Women's basketball coach
1993-
Whitmore-Women's basktball coach (BV 1993-04-23)
1993-
Sept.-
Painting from School of Rembrandt stolen
1993-
Fr. Neil O'Connell, ofm resigns (BV 1993-09-10)
1993-
Sr. Alice Gallin, interim President (BV 1993-09-10)
1993-
Butler gym basement reopens (BV 1993-09-22)
1993- Kelly football camp moves (BV 1993-11-05)
1993-
Rembrandt insurance paid (BV 1993-11-05
1993- Women's studies curriculum expected (BV 1993-11-12)
1994
1994-
First Lay President-Wickenheiser (BV 1994-01-28)
1994-
University Finances-Budget Freeze (BV
1994-09-16)
1994-
Acme building-New Art Annex (BV 1994-09-30
1994-
Logo redefined (BV 1994-09-30)
1994-
Legal suit-Faculty (BV 1994-10-07;
1994-
Fitness Center for sale (BV 1994-10-28
1994-
Handicapped Accessibility addressed (BV 1994-11-11)
1994-
Campus Parish closing (BV 1994-12-09)
1995-
Quick Arts Center opened (BV 1995-01-27)
1995-
Print Shop relocation-Robinson (BV 1993-01-27)
1995-
Diles Athletic Director (BV 1995-01-27)
1995-
Basketball 75th Anniversary (BV 1995-02-17)
1995-
Sodexho Food Service begins (BV 1995-02-17)
1995-
Community Recreational Trail (BV 1995-03-24)
1995-
Art goes from Library to Art Center (BV 1995-03-31)
1995-
Mt. Irenaeus House of Peace
1995-
MCMM discontinued (BV 1995-09-22
1995-
December, Scandal cost University $95,822 in Common Fund Trading.
1996
1996-
Reilly Center Renovations
1996-
Clare College to begin in 1998 (BV 1996-11-22)
1996-
September, Lee Coppola hired as Dean of Journalism School.
1996-
November, The BV celebrates 70 years
1997
1997-
Vatican trip by Chorus (BV 1997-01-24)
1997-
Web Page developed (BV 1997-01-31)
1997-
Suit-Warzala-Faculty (BV 1997-02-21)
1997-
Townhouse construction begins (BV 1997-03-21)
1997-
Mecom Center renamed Murphy Center (BV
1997-09-05)
1997-
Community Recreation trail (BV 1997-09-12)
1997-
Intercollegiate Agreement-Hilbert (BV
1997-09-12)
1997-
Fine Arts Minor-Theatre-Spr '98 (BV 1997-09-26
1997-
Univ. Advancement-Francis Hall (BV 1997-10-03)
1997-
Clare College/Accreditation-core (BV 1997-11-07;
1997-
October, 'Creed' removed from disclaimer policy.
1998
1998-
Creed reinstated in disclaimer (BV 1998-01-30)
1998-
Quick elected Trustee chair (BV 1998-04-17
1998-
Carrozzo Dean Franciscan Studies (BV 1998-05-01)
1998-
Laurel Centennial (BV 1998-05-01
1998-
Athletic Mascot-Wolf (BV 1998-09-04)
1998-
Financial-Bond Sale (BV 1998-11-09)
1998-
Koop Mass Comm Lab Memorial (BV 1998-09-25)
1998-
Devereux Fund Raiser (BV 1998-09-25)
1998-
Radio-WSBU 50th year (BV 1998-10-23)
1998-
Social Work major proposal (BV 1998-10-23)
1998-
Financial-Credit Rating upped (BV 1998-11-13)
1998-
February, Athletic Hall of Fame Addition
1998-
April, First year all in coming Freshmen were enrolled in Clare College
1998-
October, SBU hires more administrators
1998-
November, SBU's credit rating upped
1999
1999- January, David Cook hired as Vice President for Academic Affairs. (January 29, 1999 BV)
1999- January, Hilary Waltman breaks record for career points scored by a Bona’s basketball player, surpassing 1,874 points. (January 29, 1999 BV)
1999- January, Jay Wilson named as head coach for men and women cross country. (January 29, 1999 BV)
1999- February, Computer Lab opens in Reilly Center (February 5, 1999 BV)
1999- February, The Bona Wolf, the new Bona Mascot is revealed. (February 12, 1999 BV)
1999- February, Students pass new Constitution. (February 12, 1999 BV)
1999- February, Two Professional schools work on accreditation; Journalism & Mass Communication and Business.
1999- February, Developer plans to build Country Inn and Suites on SBU owned land. (February 26, 1999 BV)
1999- February, Men’s Swimming and Diving Team captures A-10 championship. (February 26, 1999 BV)
1999- March, President freezes most faculty hires. (March 12, 1999 BV)
1999- March, Bill Brady takes over as men’s soccer coach. (March 12, 1999 BV)
1999- March, Women’s Rugby team reinstated. (March 12, 1999 BV)
1999- March, The Warming House celebrates its 25th anniversary. (March 19, 1999)
1999- March, Danielle Caro appointed as coach of inaugural women’s lacrosse team. (March 26, 1999 BV)
1999- April 7, Campus TV station hits airways. (April 9, 1999 BV)
1999- April, Tuition increases 4.5%. (April 9, 1999 BV)
1999- April, JMC’s hosts the 50th Communications Day. (April 9, 1999 BV)
1999- April, Construction begins on new apartment buildings. (April 9, 1999 BV)
1999- April, SBU sacks football idea. (April 23, 1999 BV).
1999- April, Medical Technology suspended after lack of enrollment. (April 23, 1999 BV).
1999- April, Brian Toolan '72 Grad garners Pulitzer Prize. (April 23, 1999 BV).
1999- April, SGA holds inaugural meeting after government changes. (April 23, 1999 BV)
1999- April, Sr. Margaret Carney named Franciscan Institute Director. (April 23, 1999 BV)
1999- April, University restructures, Peace Studies renamed to Non-violence. (April 23, 1999 BV).
1999- April, Arts Center receives $3.5 Million from F. Donald Kenney. (April 30, 1999 BV).
1999- April, David Diles promoted to Vice President and Director of Athletics; Steve Campbell promoted to Associate Director of Athletics. (April 30, 1999 BV)
1999- May, The first student run news broadcast airs. (April 30, 1999 BV)
1999- Dedication of Robert R. Jones Board of Trustees Room Doyle Hall 1999-08-23
1999- August, David Diles resigns as Athletic Director. Barbara Hick is named interim director of Athletics. (September 3, 1999 BV)
1999- September, The construction of three new apartment buildings is completed. (September 3, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Middle States praises St. Bonaventure. (September 3, 1999 BV)
1999- September, An expansion to the Quick Center is announced. (September 3, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Lance Brennan is appointed the new women’s swim coach and Tom Hagan is appointed the new cross country coach. (September 3, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Former SBU pitcher, Vance Cozier is drafted to the San Francisco Giants. (September 3, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Franciscan Center for Social Concern opens. (September 10, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Vandals decapitate statue at grotto behind Francis Hall. (September 10, 1999 BV)
1999- September, University institutes 24 hour lockdown of apartment complexes. (September 10, 1999 BV)
1999- September, University reveals new logo to go along with new mascot. (September 10, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Education School granted $1.16 Million by the US Department of Education. (September 17, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Jon Penner named Director of Security Services. (September 17, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Leo Keenan marks his 50th year at SBU. (September 17, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Hotel construction plans authorized. (September 24, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Renovations to Butler Gym are underway. (September 24, 1999 BV)
1999- September, War Memorial to be relocated to lawn in front of Reilly Center. (September 24, 1999 BV)
1999- September, Gothard Lane is appointed the new Athletic Director. (September 24, 1999 BV)
1999- October, SBU TV to broadcast student programming. (October 1, 1999 BV)
1999- October, SGA plans to propose security escort service. (October 8, 1999 BV).
1999- October, Zoe Walker appointed new Rigas Theater director in the Quick Arts Center. (October 8, 1999 BV)
1999- November, $2 Million gift from trustee, Leslie Quick, for Faculty Development Funds. (November 5, 1999 BV)
1999- November, Franciscan Center receives $250,000 development grant. (November 5, 1999 BV)
1999- November, Both the women and men’s soccer teams head to the A-10 Tournaments for the first time. (November 5, 1999 BV)
1999- November, Women’s Rugby has undefeated season and win state title. (November 5, 1999 BV)
1999- November, Donald Hopwood named technical director for QCA. (November 5, 1999 BV)
1999- November, University redesigns website. (November 12, 1999 BV)
1999- November, U.S. Bishop approve Catholic University Rules.
1999- December, Discrimination Lawsuit settled out of court. (December 3, 1999 BV)
1999- December, John Apczynski dismissed from Dean of Clare College role. Michael Chiarello named to position. (January 21, 2000 BV)
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