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2000

2000- January, Student Run Security Escort Service “BOSS” planned. (January 21, 2000 BV)

2000- February, President encourages lifting AAUP's censure from University. (February 11, 2000 BV).

2000- February, Faculty and students oppose the university hosting the Miss Southern Tier pageant. (February 11, 2000 BV)

2000- February, Trustee, Reginald A. Lenna, passes away. (February 11, 2000 BV)

2000- February, Former SBU soccer player Justin Evans drafter to the San Jose Earthquakes. (February 11, 2000 BV)

2000- February, Both the men and women’s swimming and diving teams head to the A-10 championships. (February 18, 2000 BV)

2000- February, Committee plans recycling program. (February 18, 2000 BV).

2000- February, NIT a lock for the basketball team. (February 25, 2000 BV)

2000- March, Clare College Dean named, Michael Chiarello. (March 10, 2000 BV)

2000- March, SBU hosts the first National Girls and Women in Sports Day. (March 10, 2000 BV)

2000- March, Quick Arts Center addition targeted for 2001. (March 10, 2000 BV)

2000- March, BOSS begins security transports. (March 10, 2000 BV)

2000- March, Women’s lacrosse team begins inaugural season. (March 10, 2000 BV)

2000- March, The Men’s basketball team head to the A-10 Tournament. (March 16, 2000 BV)

2000- March, Bonnies lose to Kentucky in double overtime in NCAA Tournament (March 17, 2000 BV)

2000- March, Academic Freedom Policy passed by faculty, which provides guidelines for faculty freely expressing themselves in and out of the classroom. (March 24, 2000 BV)

2000- March, Marti Whitmore resigns as head coach of the women’s basketball team. Jim Crowley is named as head coach. (March 24, 2000 BV)

2000- March, John Lympany named Executive Director of Information Technology. (March 31, 2000 BV)

2000- March, Tuition rises 4.5%. (March 31, 2000 BV)

2000- April, Charles Hanley '68 garners Pulitzer Prize. (April 14, 2000 BV)

2000- April, Garrett Theatre set to be renovated. (April 14, 2000 BV)

2000- July, David Cook resigns as Vice President for Academic Affairs. (September 1, 2000 BV)

2000- September, William Swan is elected as Board of Trustees Chairman. (September 1, 2000 BV)

2000- September, Garrett Theatre is rededicated after renovations are completed. (September 1, 2000 BV)

2000- September, Former Bona’s swimmer Kyle VanDenBerghe participates in the Olympic Trials. (September 1, 2000 BV)

2000- September, Technology upgrades will speed up the Internet. (September 8, 2000 BV)

2000- September, History Department moves to Doyle Hall. (September 8, 2000 BV)

2000- September, Degree in Theology is added. (September 15, 2000 BV)

2000- September, Renaissance Faire, Wrynkle in Time, held on campus. (September 15, 2000 BV)

2000- September, Bob Lax dies, 88. (September 29, 2000 BV)

2000- September, Dr. Wallace, former Archivist and professor in Classics Department, dies at 85. (September 29, 2000 BV)

2000- October, Mt. Irenaeus celebrates 15th anniversary. (October 6, 2000 BV)

2000- October, Former player David Vanterpool signs with the Detroit Pistons. (October 20, 2000 BV)

2000- November, Graduate enrollment falls to 6 year low. (November 10, 2000 BV)

2000- November, SBU Officials decide to keep SBU-TV. (November 3, 2000 BV)

2000- November, BV Celebrating 75 years. (November 10, 2000 BV)

2000- December, Helen Thomas, White House Correspondent, speaks at SBU. (December 1, 2000 BV)

2000- December, Senate approves Clare 401 University Forum. (December 8, 2000 BV)

2000- 50th anniversary School of Journalism and Mass Communications

2001

2001- January, Francis Hall dining facility opens. (January 19, 2001 BV)

2001- January, Professor Joseph Greer dismissed in December; appeals decision. (January 19, 2001 BV)

2001- January, 20 students attend service trip to Mexico. (January 19, 2001 BV)

2001- January, School of Education proposes new Master's program-secondary education certification. (January 26, 2001 BV)

2001- January, Clare College Offices housed in Robinson Hall. (January 26, 2001 BV p. 1)

2001- January, Eddie Donovan, former basketball coach, passes away. (January 26, 2001 BV pg.6)

2001- January, Leadership Certificate Program Offered. (Business First January 29, 2001)

2001- February, Sister Kathy Dougherty, Vice President for University Ministries resigns position. (February 2, 2001 BV)    

2001- February, F. Donald Kenney Museum to open in March. (BV February 2, 2001 pg 1)

2001- February, Felix Jacques, Professor emeritus of Biology, passes away. (BV February 2, 2001 pg 2)    

2001- February, Tim Russert to give commencement speech. (February 16, 2001 BV)

2001- February, Faculty meet with union. (BV February 23, 2001 pg 1)

2001- February, China trip for University community. (February 23, 2001 BV)

2001- February, Inaugural Bishop's Medal awarded University

2001- March, College Bowl (OTH 2001-03-11) 

2001- March, Leslie Quick Jr. dies. (March 16, 2001 BV pg. 1)

2001- March, Kenney Museum dedication. (Buffalo News March 16, 2001) 

2001- March, Men’s basketball makes it to first round of NIT, lose 84-75 to Pittsburgh. (March 16, 2001 BV)

2001- March, Frank “Skip” Saal appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs. (March 23, 2001 BV)

2001- March, Clare College curriculum change made with addition of capstone course. (March 23, 2001 BV pg 1)

2001- March, Tuition increases 7%. (March 30, 2001 BV)

2001- March, History curriculum adds Celtic Heritage. (BV March 30, 2001 pg.3)

2001- March, Athletics to make improvements to facilities, expand. (BV March 30, 2001 pg1)

2001- March, Jim Baron, men’s basketball coach, accepts position at Rhode Island. (March 30, 2001 BV)

2001- April, Alumnus, Dan Herbeck, co-authors "American Terrorist: Timothy McVeigh and the Oklahoma City Bombing." (April 6, 2001 BV)

2001- April, Community and Franciscan Sisters start "Canticle Farm" in Allegany. (OTH April 8, 2001)    

2001- April, Former Archbishop Walsh High is donated to the university to serve as artists' residence. (OTH April 9, 2001)

2001- April, Jan van Breda Kolff appointed basketball coach. (BV April 20, 2001 pg.8)

2001- April, Men’s tennis wins first A-10 Championship. (April 20, 2001 BV)

2001- April, Science/Theology center to open Fall 2001. (BV April 27, 2001 pg.1)

2001- May, Tim Russert addresses Commencement. (Bradford Era May 14, 2001)

2001- May, $100,000 First Niagara Grant is awarded.

2001- July, Business Information Degree (Olean Times Herald July 29, 2001)

2001- July, Alumnus of Year given to Robert D. Crowley. (Post Journal July 4, 2001)

2001- July, Clare College hailed as national model.

2001- July, Frank “Skip” Saal takes over as Vice President for academic affairs. (October 5, 2001 BV)   

2001- August, Curriculum-English-2nd language (OTH August 7, 2001)

2001- August, Professor Greer reinstated after hearing, plans to sue the University. (BV August 31, 2001 pg.1)

2001- August, Country Inn & Suites across from campus opened, land leased by University. (August 31, 2001 BV)

2001- August, Tony Zostant appointed women’s lacrosse head coach. (August 31, 2001 BV)

2001- August, Donald Zekan, Vice President for Business and Finance, Roger Sorochty, Vice President for University Advancement and Barbara Sorochty, Vice President for Public Relations resign. (September 7, 2001 BV)

2001- August, Sister Anne Dougherty joins SBU as Vice President for University Ministries. (October 19, 2001 BV)

2001- September, Fr. Bob Stewart passes away; Book "Making Peace with Cancer: A Franciscan Journey." (September 7, 2001 BV)

2001- September, Dan Magner begins season as the new women’s soccer coach. (September 7, 2001 BV)

2001- September, Terrorist attack on NY, DC, and PA. The BV writes about campus reaction, and involvement in cleanup. (September 14, 2001 BV)

2001- September, Fr. Mychal Judge, chaplain, is killed in the World Trade Center attacks. (September 14, 2001 BV pg. 1)  

2001- September, Renaissance Faire is held. (September 21, 2001 BV pg.2 and September 28, 2001 BV)

2001- October, Curriculum-Certificate Program Human Resources Management (Business First August 6, 2001)

2001- October, Alumnus of Year-Casey, Edward (Capital -Annapolis, MD)

2001- October, "Commentary On the Gospel of Luke" Pt I by Fr. Robert Karris, OFM Franc. Inst., (Olean Times Herald October 1, 2001)

2001- October, The National Science Foundation awards $95,000 grant to the Computer Science Department (Olean Times Herald October 14, 2001; November 2, 2001 BV)

2001- November, Castle Inn closes after 38 years. (BV November 9, 2001 pg. 2)

2001- November, Digital Media Center planned at Friedsam Memorial Library. (BV November 9, 2001 pg. 1)

2001- November, Laptops available for use in Friedsam Memorial Library. (BV November 16, 2001 pg.1)

2001- November, Sam Ross is appointed Vice President for University Advancement. (November 16, 2001 BV)

2001- November, School of Education Secondary Education program certified by NYS Department of Education. (November 30, 2001 BV)

2001- November, Warming House relocates to W. State St. (November 30, 2001 BV pg.2)

2001- December, "Circus Days & Nights" one of 10 top religion books, edited by Paul Spaeth, Univ. Library Director.

2001- December, Reilly Center court renamed Adelphia Court. (BV December 7, 2001 pg.1)

2002

2002- January, Brenda McGee Snow named Vice President for Business and Finance. (January 18, 2002 BV)

2002- January, Rev. Gervase White, OFM passes away. (January 18, 2002 BV)

2002- January, Diversity Issue discussed with Alfred University and Alfred State College. (January 25, 2002 BV)

2002- January, Sister Anne Dougherty resigns as Vice President for University Ministries. (January 25, 2002 BV)

2002- January, Additions to Hall of Fame: Kevin McNamee, Sue Shay-Danielewicz, Bob Rozyczko, and John Thurling

2002- February, Leo Keenan, Jr. passes away. (February 1, 2002 BV)

2002- February, Francis Hall Cafe Meal plan declared success. (February 1, 2002 BV)

2002- February, Students participate in "March for Life" in DC. (February 1, 2002 BV)

2002- February, Middle States accreditation process begins. (February 8, 2002 BV)

2002- February, Congress fixes student loan rates at 6.8%.

2002- February, Academic Signature Programs criteria is developed. (February 8, 2002 BV)

2002- February, E-Mail changes from GroupWise to Microsoft Exchange/Outlook. (February 22, 2002 BV)

2002- February, Faculty Senate-Enforcement of 3/4 rule.

2002- February, 30 year anniversary of Title IX, Women in Sports.

2002- March, David Ferguson hired as Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, Rev. Michael Ledoux appointed Vice President for University Ministries. (March 1, 2002 BV)

2002- March, 24 Hr. Lockdowns for Shay/Loughlen and Devereux Halls for security. (March 8, 2002 BV)

2002- March, Summer school tuition decreases from $500 to $300 per credit hour. (March 8, 2002 BV)

2002- March, University Forum, Clare 401, adjusting to student suggestions. (March 15, 2002 BV)

2002- March, Lilly Endowment of $50K awarded for "Theological Exploration of Vocation." (March 15, 2002 BV)

2002- March, Men’s Basketball team heads to first round of NIT, lose to Syracuse. (March 15, 2002 BV)

2002- March, Legacy Dance Company seeks course credit. (March 22, 2002 BV)

2002- April, Tuition Increases $684. (April 12, 2002 BV)

2002- April, Re-organization of Registrar, HEOP, Teaching & Learning, & Career Centers under VP Acad. Affairs. (April 12, 2002 BV)

2002- April, $10K NEA grant for Ken Butler Exhibit in QAC.

2002- April, Pulitzer Prize winner, Alumnus John Hanchette, to teach in Jandoli School of Journalism/MC. (April 19, 2002 BV)

2002- April, First annual "Woman of Promise" award, Keynote speaker Susan Banks, WKBW-TV. (April 19, 2002 BV)

2002- April, $3 million for Recreation Center given by William and Sandra Richter. (April 26, 2002 BV)

2002- August, HUD grant gives $990,000 to renovations for De LaRoche. (August 30, 2002 BV)

2002- August, Quick Center Director Michael Hill departs. (September 20, 2002 BV)

2002- August, SBU Trustee Michael Rigas investigated on federal fraud charges. (August 30, 2002 BV)

2002- August, Heavenly Grounds in Plassmann Hall opens. (August 30, 2002 BV)

2002- August, Women's basketball team competes in Europe. (August 30, 2002 BV)

2002- September, SBU buys Castle Inn. (September 6, 2002 BV)

2002- September, E-Mail changes from Novell GroupWise to Microsoft Exchange/Outlook. (September 6, 2002 BV)

2002- September, JR Bremer, former basketball player, signs with Boston Celtics. (September 6, 2002 BV)

2002- September, Heather Jackson appointed new Director of Students and Assistant Registrar. (Bona Guide, September 2002)

2002- September, Jon Boeckenstedt leaves Vice President for Enrollment position. (September 13, 2002 BV)

2002- September, SBU News website debuts. (September 13, 2002 BV)

2002- September, Bob Donius takes over as Vice President for University Ministries. (September 20, 2002 BV)

2002- September, Plans for Recreation Center announced; to open in Fall 2004. (September 27, 2002 BV)

2002- September, Trustee Michael Rigas indicted for alleged misconduct at Adelphia. (September 27, 2002 BV)

2002- September, Harassment policy endorsed. (September 27, 2002 BV)

2002- October, Middle States Process begins. (October 4, 2002 BV)

2002- October, Hall of Fame-Members only bar planned. (October 11, 2002 BV)

2002- October, James White, Dean of Arts and Sciences to step down. (October 11, 2002 BV)

2002- October, University Budget cut 12%. (October 25, 2002 BV)                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               
2002- October, Hellinger Award awarded to Brooke Sherman. (October 25, 2002 BV)

2002- November, Gay/Straight Alliance formed (Will be named Spectrum). (November 8th and 22nd BV)

2002- November, Joe Loschiavo hired as Quick Center Director. (November 15, 2002 BV)

2002- November, School of Business Center for Entrepreneurial Values funded with $100,000 by Alumni. (November 15, 2002 BV)

2002- November, "Bona Advantage" Scholarship available for graduate students. (November 22, 2002 BV)

2002- November, SBU News website evolves. (November 22, 2002 BV)

2002- December, Grant awarded by Lilly Endowment will establish Journey Program and Center, which will assist students in integrating faith into their career choices and service commitment. (December 6, 2002 BV)

2003

2003- January, Robert Conroy, alumni and former administrator passes away. (January 17, 2003 BV)

2003- January, Graduate School-Management Program for Personnel Professionals. (Olean Times Herald January 19, 2003)

2003- January, Heather Jackson appointed as Registrar. (Olean Times Herald January 20, 2003)

2003- January, IBM Grant for High School Students. (Olean Times Herald January 20, 2003)

2003- January, Asbestos removed from De la Roche. (January 24, 2003 BV)

2003- January, Allegany Student Housing Burns. (January 24, 2003 BV)

2003- January, Early Registration proposed for Top Students. (Buffalo News January 26, 2003)

2003- January, Student Activity Fees to rise in Fall 2003. (January 31, 2003 BV)

2003- January, Digital Media Center Opens in Library. (January 31, 2003 BV)

2003- January, Athletic Hall of Fame: Lavenberg, McNalle, Keller, Panzarella (Olean Times Herald January 30, 2003)

2003- January, Singer Julie Andrews to speak in March. (January 31, 2003 BV)

2003- February, "Spectrum" seeks SGA charter. (February 7, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Verizon funds Digital center. (Wellsville Daily Reporter February 10, 2003)

2003- February, University considers provost governance. (February 14, 2003 BV)

2003- February, University plans new residence hall along Clare Road. (February 14, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Grant for Science equipment given. (February 14, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Swim team gets National Honors. (February 14, 2003 BV)

2003- February, SGA charters Psychology Club. (February 14, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Mass Comm Students on TV. (Olean Times Herald February 16, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Alumnus, Herbeck, lectures on Timothy McVeigh. (Bradford Era February 18, 2003 and BV February 21, 2003)

2003- February, Bob Donius appointed as Vice President for University Ministries. (February 21, 2003 BV)

2003- February, SBU forms Franciscan Council. (February 21, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Fr. Richard Flaherty resigns. (February 21, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Olympian, Greg Louganis, speaks on discrimination towards homosexuals. (February 21, 2002 BV)

2003- February, Students protest impending war with Iraq. (February 21, 2003 BV)

2003- February, SBU to buy Castle properties. (Bradford Era February 28, 2003 & February 28, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Library-Wheel chair ramp and lift installed.

2003- February, Gaudete Award Winners chosen - Charles Balbach, Trudy Mollenberg, Erick Laine, Marianne Laine. (Olean Times Herald February 24,, 2003 & BV February 28, 2003)

2003- February, Reilly Center Renovations proposed. (BV February 28, 2003)

2003- February, Canticle Farms sells shares. (BV February 28, 2003)

2003- February, SGA charters Spectrum. (February 28, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Curriculum-Community Banking 101-Independent Banker, Wash. DC 

2003- February, NCAA rules basketball player Jamil Terrell ineligible after not meeting eligibility guideline. (February 27th – March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- February, Atlantic 10 bans Bonaventure men’s basketball from post-season and orders them to forfeit 6 conference games Jamil Terrell played in. (February 27 – March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Three new Graduate Educations Programs (Olean Times Herald March 1, 2003)

2003- March, President Robert Wickenheiser resigns amid scandal. (Buffalo News March 10, 2003)

2003- March, Legacy Dancers hold annual concert. (March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Basketball team members decide not to play last two games. (March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM appointed interim President. (Olean Times Herald March 10, 2003 & BV March 14, 2003)

2003- March, Board of Trustees appoints committee to investigate basketball program concerning the ineligibility and irregularity with athlete’s grades. (March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Basketball coach Jan van Breda Kolff is put on administrative leave along with Athletic Director, Gothard Lane and Assistant Basketball Coach, Kort Wickenheiser. (March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Sr. Margaret Carney named interim Senior Vice President for Franciscan Charism. (March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Paul Grys appointed Interim Athletic Director. (Olean Times Herald March 13, 2003 & BV March 14, 2003)

2003- March, Basketball eligibility reviewed. (March 14, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Graduate School proposes weekend program. (Business First March 21, 2003)

2003- March, Billy McCaffrey named interim head basketball coach. (March 21, 2003 BV)

2003- March, Trustees endorse academic freedom. (March 28, 2003 BV)  

2003- March, CBS News Anchor, Bob Schieffer, to speak at commencement. (March 28, 2003 BV)  

2003- March, Presidential Search begins. (March 28, 2003 BV)  

2003- March, Tuition Increase 6%. (March 28, 2003 BV)  

2003- March, Student Shane Colligan passes away. (March 28, 2003 BV)  

2003- April, Dorm Suites eliminated. (April 4, 2004 BV)

2003- April, A-10 rules that Bonnies can stay. re: BBall scandal (April 4, 2004 BV)

2003- April, Cooperative Agreement between Bonaventure/JCC. (April 7, 2004 BV)

2003- April, Gaudete-NY City-Tynan, Eckelman, D'urso, Dunne (Olean Times Herald April 10, 2003) (link to awards)

2003- April, SGA approves ban on smoking in residence halls. (April 11, 2003 BV)

2003- April, A-10 names SBU swimmers to "All-Academic Team.” (April 11, 2003 BV)

2003- April, Jan van Breda Kolff is fired, and Gothard Lane and Kort Wickenheiser resign at the request of the university. (April 25, 2003 BV)

2003- April, Committee releases report on Basketball Inquiry. (April 25, 2003 BV)

2003- April, Legacy Dance Compan aims to get credit for its program. (April 25, 2003 BV)

2003- April, Lacrosse makes 1st A10 Tournament. (April 25, 2003 BV)

2003- April, SBU wins A-10 Tennis award. (April 25, 2003 BV)

2003- May, Anthony Solomon hired as Men’s Basketball Coach. (Times News, PA May 5, 2003)

2003- May, Gus" Galasso, Benefactor, passes away. (May 7, 2003)

2003- May, $30,000 NCAA Foundation grant awarded. (Bradford Era May 6, 2003)

2003- May, Prof. Stephen Grey-Lewis (English) retires. (May 10, 2003 BV)

2003- May, Commencement Speaker, Bob Schieffer (Buffalo News May 12, 2003)

2003- May, Curriculum-Clare College Summer Seminar (May 25, 2003)

2003- May, $65,000 Faculty Dev. Grants given by Leslie Quick. (Olean Times Herald)

2003- June, Barbara Carr, fundraiser, passes away. (June 5, 2003)

2003- June, Jonathan Teuscher Scholarship $23,000. (June 9, 2003)

2003- June, Ideal Bonaventure Student awarded to Jean Mahler. (June 10, 2003)

2003- June, Gaudete-Rochester,NY (June 12, 2003) (link to awards)

2003- June, Emeritus-Prof. James Martine-English (June 15, 2003)

2003- July, Ground Breaking held for Richter Center. (July 16, 2003)

2003- July, San Damiano Room (Francis) christened. (July 18, 2003)

2003- July, Emeritus-Prof Larry Orsini-Sch. of Bus. (July 29, 2003)

2003- August, Curriculum-Leadership Foundation Certificate (Olean Times Herald August 1, 2003)

2003- August, Jean Huber, President's secretary, passes away. (August 7, 2003)

2003- August, Trustee chairman William Swan passes away. (August 29, 2003 BV)

2003- August, Ruta Marino takes over as Senior Curator at the Quick Center. Jason Trimmer is named Curator of Exhibitions. (August 29, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Interim Athletic Director Paul Grys resigns; Barbara Questa takes over as acting Athletic Director. (August 29, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Richter Center Scheduled to open Sept. 30. (September 5, 2003 BV) 

2003- September, Campus Entrance Gates to honor Fr. Ferdinand Woerle, OFM. (September 5, 2003 BV)                 

2003- September, Steven Stahl appointed Dean Arts & Sciences.  (September 5, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Club Hockey Season cancelled. (September 5, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Rathskellar alcohol policy changes, can only sell drinks on Fridays and Saturdays.(September 5, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Castle Restaurant to be razed. (September 12, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Professor Lapennas faces charges. (September 12, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Simon and Garfunkle sing again at SBU. (September 12, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Sam Ross resigns as Vice President for University Advancement. (September 12, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Dave Ferguson takes on role as Executive in charge of University Advancement. (September 19, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Golf Invitational remembers Prof. Leo Keenan. Jr.  (September 19, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Academic Excellence Program evolves. (September 19, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Favorable Class Times Rationed. (September 19, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Permanent Collection at Quick Center opens. (September 20, 2003)

2003- September, National Honor awarded to Warming House from Catholic Campus Ministry Association. (September 26, 2003 BV) 

2003- September, School of Education seeks national accreditation by the NCATE. (September 26, 2003 BV) 

2003- September, Rembrandt's authenticity argued. (September 26, 2003 BV) 

2003- September, Susan Green is named chairwoman of the Board of Trustees. (September 26, 2003 BV)

2003- September, Clare College begins accreditation process by American Academy for Liberal Education. (September 26, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Awards-Media Excellence, Considine, Edwards (October 1, 2003) (Link to awards)

2003- October, Awards-Journalism Alumnus of Year, Dan Collins (October 1, 2003) (Link to awards)

2003- October, Francis Hall gets three computers. (October 1, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Tennis Players Honored by Atlantic 10. (Olean Times Herald October 9, 2003)

2003- October, SBU to run food service in 2004. (October 10, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Operating budget cut 2%. (October 10, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Reilly Rowdies form to control fan behavior at campus events. (October 10, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Library Employee, Elizabeth McCabe, passes away. (October 24, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Handicap Services tested. (October 24, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Website redesign underway. (October 24, 2003 BV)

2003- October, Awards- First Oliver Messiaen-Arts/Spirituality October 29, 2003)(link to awards 

2003- October, Hellinger award awarded to Emily Campana. (October 31, 2003 BV) (link to awards)

2003- October, Awards-Media Excellence, Mosser, Edwards, Considine, Alum of yr. (October 31, 2003 BV) (link to awards)

2003- October, Bricks from 1st monastery found at Richter Site. (October 31, 2003 BV)

2003- November, Tennis courts to be constructed by Fall 2003. (November 7, 2003 BV)

2003- November, VP Marketing, Public Relations & Univ. Advancement Merged. (November 7, 2003 BV)

2003- November, Castle Property for sale at $2.5 million. (November 7, 2003 BV)

2003- November, Songer masthead Collection donated to Library. (November 8, 2003)

2003- November, Clare courses to be renumbered. (November 14, 2003 BV)

2003- November, Rembrandt (Rabbi) belongs to Rembrandt workshop. (November 21, 2003 BV)

2003- December, School of Business given $47,000 grant. (December 5, 2003 BV)

2003- December, Clare College given 10 yr. accreditation. (December 5, 2003 BV)

2003- December, Fr. Monti and Sr. Carney apply for Presidency. (December 5, 2003 BV)

2003- December, Jack Ritzenthaler (Athletics) passes away. (December 27, 2003)

2003- December, Fr. Anthony Fedell, OFM, former faculty member, passes away. (December 28, 2003 BV)

2003- December, Zwierlein Appointed Athletic Director. (January 23, 2004 BV)

2004

2004- January, National award for Warming House. (WNY Catholic January 1, 2004)

2004- January, Business Ethics offered. (Auburn Citizen January 7, 2004)

2004- January, 20 year anniversary of International Studies with Spain. (Buffalo News January 8, 2004)

2004- January, Clare College Core Accredited. (Business First January 9, 2004)

2004- January, Human Resources Certificate Program (Olean Times Herald January 14, 2004)

2004- January, Presidential Search has 8 Candidates. (Buffalo News January 17, 2004)      

2004- January, Case against Professor Lapennas adjourned. (January 23, 2004 BV)

2004- January, Rembrandt named "The Rabbi" Atelier of Rembrandt. (January 23, 2004 BV)

2004- January, Community Relations Mediation Committee (January 29, 2004 BV)

2004- January, $4.5 Million NASA Grant for De La Roche Renovations. (Buffalo News January 23, 2004 and January 30, 2004 BV)

2004- January, Building Renovation planned for De la Roche. (January 30, 2004 BV)

2004- January, AAUP objects to SBU vs Lapennas. (faculty) (January 30, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Zwierlein Athletic Director starts. (February 1, 2004 BV)

2004- February, University considers appointing an ombudsman. (February 6, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Faculty Senate debates academic freedom motion. (February 13, 2004 BV)

2004- February, SBU considers provost governance. (February 13, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Science department receives $75,000 grant from George I. Alden Trust. (February 13, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Coach Jim Crowley gets contract extension. (February 13, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Quick Center exhibits Gilda Oliver. (February 20, 2004 BV)

2004- February, NCAA sanctions clear van Breda Kolff (Olean Times Herald February 20, 2004)

2004- February, NCAA puts Bonas on Probation until 2006 and bans basketball team from this year’s post season tournaments. re: BBall scandal  (February 20, 2004 BV)

2004- February, San Damiano room in Francis gets sound system. (February 20, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Robinson-Falconio Lounge coming down. (February 20, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Francis Cafe gets facelift. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Franciscan Institute Sr. Mary Gurley tends project in Kenya. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Renovations to Garrett theatre. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Quick Center exhibits Pingatore. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, TAP & HEOP cut impact programs. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Ex-coach van Breda Kolff may sue SBU. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Computer Science Department gets $25,000 grant from IBM. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Richter Center steel arrives. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February,  Sr. Margaret Carney , OSF elected to President by Trustees. (February 27, 2004 BV & Buffalo News February 24, 2004)

2004- February, Student Government Democrats re-chartered. (February 27, 2004 BV)

2004- February, Ron Zwierlein hired as Director of Athletics (December 8, 2006 BV)

2004- March, BBC-TV to visit Bonas. (Bradford Era March 4, 2004)

2004- March, Doug Looney resigns position as associate director of the Franciscan Center for Social Concern. (March 5, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Gaudete awards given to Lanier, Lipsey, McCarthy. (Olean Times Herald March 5, 2004)

2004- March, Bookstore being renovated. (March 5, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Commencement Speaker announced -Dolores Kendrick (March 5, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Bonas competes in 7th College Bowl. (Olean Times Herald March 8, 2004)

2004- March, Student Lavelle Matthews is killed. (March 19, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Women’s Studies program celebrates 10th anniversary. (March 19, 2004 BV)

2004- March, $100 increase to activity fee for membership for Richter Center. (March 19, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Former Curator Barbara Racker sues SBU. (March 19, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Tuition increases 8.5%. (March 26, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Woman of Promise Award given to Alicia Becker. (March 26, 2004 BV)

2004- March, Scholarship Fund in honor of Barbara Carr McKee. (University Relations. (Olean Times Herald March 29, 2004)

2004- March, Group from SBU takes service trip to Mexico. (April 2, 2004 BV)

2004- April, Ground breaking for addition to De La Roche Hall. (April 16, 2004 BV)

2004- April, Task force calls for change in university government. (April 16, 2004 BV)

2004- April, School of Education receives accreditation from NCATE. (April 16, 2004 BV)

2004- April, Fr. Roch Niemer and William Swan to receive honorary degrees. (April 16, 2004 BV)

2004- April, The Laurel wins Mark of Excellence award from the Society of Professional Journalists. (April 16, 2004 BV)

2004- April, SGA votes against 2005-2006 calendar. (April 23, 2004 BV)

2004- April, SGA grants charter to Students in Free Enterprise. (April 23, 2004 BV)

2004- April, School of Business receives accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. (April 23, 2004 BV)

2004- April, Former History Professor Rev. Robert White passes away. (April 23, 2004 BV)

2004- April, Herbeck added to "Distinguished Graduates." (Bradford Era April 24, 2004)

2004- April, JCC-SBU Cooperative Agreement. (Bradford Era April 27, 2004)

2004- April, Former Coach Jan van Breda Kolff files lawsuit against SBU. (April 30, 2004 BV)

2004- April, Expansion of library is explored. (April 30, 2004 BV)

2004- April, Subway restaurant planned for Rathskellar. (April 30, 2004 BV)

2004- May, $1.5 Million Gift to Friedsam Library. (Buffalo News May 5, 2004)

2004- May, Fulbright Grant-Dr. Charles Gannon (Olean Times Herald May 7, 2004)

2004- May, SBU Baseball team heads to first ever NCAA tournament. (August 27, 2004 BV)

2004- June, Franciscan Institute offers helping hand in Africa. (Olean Times Herald June 30, 2004)

2004- June, Franciscan Institute Medal-Giovanni Miccoli (Salamanca Press June 30, 2004)

2004- July, St. Bonaventure Church in Allegany celebrates 150th Anniversary. (Olean Times Herald July 9, 2004)

2004- July, $10,000 grant awarded by Manley Trust. (Salamanca Press July 28, 2004)

2004- August, Fitness Center Closes. (Salamanca Press August 2, 2004)

2004- August, Laurel named top Northeast Student Literary magazine. (August 22, 2004)

2004- August, SBU rates high in US News &World Report. (Bradford Era August 23, 2004)

2004- August, President Sr. Margaret wants Provost government. (August 24, 2004 BV)

2004- August, Paul & Irene Bogoni GRACE Project added to School of Arts and Sciences. (Bona Guide 2004-2005)

2004- September, Richter Center opening set for Sept. 30. (September 3, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Teachers speak on plagiarism. (September 3, 2004 BV)

2004- September, SBU Women’s Basketball in top 25 Academic teams. (September 3, 2004 BV & Bradford Era September 3, 2004)

2004- September, Clare College University Forum evolves. (September 3, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Mary Vahl hired as University Director of Community Relations. (September 3, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Former basketball player Marques Green signs with French Pro league. (September 3, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Presidential inauguration date chosen – October 1 (September 10, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Residence hall associations and councils being formed for student voices to be heard. (September 10, 2004 BV)

2004- September, MY SBU goes live. (September 10, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Dining Hall food critiqued. (Buffalo News September 10, 2004)

2004- September, Canticle Farm gives produce to students. (September 10, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Faculty Senate endorses Clare College under Dean-Arts & Sciences. (September 10, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Counseling clinic opened to community. (Bradford Era September 13, 2004)

2004- September, Mt. Ireneaus annual Auction (Bradford Era September 20, 2004)

2004- September, Award-Les Sabina-Music (Salamanca Press September 21, 2004)

2004- September, Men's Soccer 25th in nation. (Olean Times Herald September 22, 2004)

2004- September, Awards-Media Excellence (Salamanca Press September 24, 2004)

2004- September, Fr. Dominic Monti, OFM has metal friar on Murphy Hall removed. (September 24, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Students seek more security. (September 24, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Tennis Invitational won by Bonas. (September 24, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Students who break campus rules will be sent to a mandatory study hall on Friday and Saturday nights. (September 24, 2004 BV)

2004- September, Fr. Robert Karris, OFM publishes Book on Luke. (Olean Times Herald September 26, 2004) 

2004- September, Richter Center Opens. (Olean Times Herald September 28, 2004)

2004- October, $3 million gift from Richters. (Olean Times Herald October 1, 2004)

2004- October, Tennis team goes to ECAC. (October 1, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Richter Center dedicated. (October 1, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Charlie Major track demolished for tennis courts. (October 1, 2004 BV)

2004- October, New Entrance Dedicated to Bro. Woerle. (Olean Times Herald October 4, 2004)

2004- October, Sr. Margaret Carney, OFS inaugurated as President. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Bob Dylan to perform 11/11. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Study Hall Policy explained by George Solan. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Trustees approve Provost Government. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Middle States will visit in October. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Richter Center floor damaged by dancers. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Quick Center exhibits Revolutionary war artifacts. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Diver Jacqueline Babich selected to represent A10 on NCAA Student Athlete Advisory Committee. (October 8, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Thanksgiving break cut; Monday and Tuesday classes will be held. (October 22, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Middle States oral report states SBU meets 13/14 standards for accreditation. (October 22, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Publications-Faculty-Barry Gan (Business First October 15, 2004)

2004- October, Skip Saal appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Search begins for associate vice president for academic affairs. (October 22, 2004 BV & Business First December
5, 2004)

2004- October, SGA revokes Student Athletic Association’s charter. (October 22, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Wireless access installed on campus. (October 29, 2004 BV)

2004- October, Registration easier online. (October 29, 2004 BV)

2004- October, De La Roche addition delayed. (October 29, 2004 BV)

2004- October, SGA passes Richter Center parking plan. (October 29, 2004 BV)

2004- November, Rugby Team wins championship-undefeated. (November 5, 2004 BV)

2004- November, Graduate enrollment down. (November 5, 2004 BV)

2004- November, Fire inspections to increase at SBU. (November 5, 2004 BV)

2004- November, SGA hopes to put computers in Francis Hall after loss of computers previously. (November 5, 2004 BV)

2004- November, Franciscan Institute receives $1 million endowment for research and scholarships. (November 12, 2004 BV)

2004- November, Memorial for Lavelle Matthews is dedicated. (November 12, 2004 BV)

2004- November, International studies promoted. (November 12, 2004 BV)

2004- November, University's assets at $100 million. (November 12, 2004 BV)

2004- November, Warming House celebrates 20th anniversary. (November 12, 2004 BV)

2004- November, Mt. Irenaeus celebrates 30th Anniversary. (Buffalo News November 22, 2004 and November 12, 2004 BV)

2004- December, Developer interested in Castle properties. (December 3, 2004 BV)

2004- December, Athletic Hall of fame inducts Agresta, Ferguson, Mungar. (December 3, 2004 BV)

2004- December, Subway restaurant addition still be evaluated. (December 3, 2004 BV)

2004- December, Step Team and Voices seek SGA charters. (December 3, 2004 BV)

2004- December, Fire inspectors fine 219 violations. (December 3, 2004 BV)

2004- December, NASA gives $4 million for De La Roche expansion. (December 3, 2004 BV)

2004- December, Lights for Clare Rd. considered. (December 3, 2004 BV)

2004- December, Curriculum-Osteopathic Medicine (Olean Times Herald December 5, 2004)

2004- December, FBI honors Patricia Bothner Villafranca. (Olean Times Herald December 8, 2004)

2004- December, Provincial Shields added to Entrance Towers. (Olean Times Herald December 18, 2004)

2005

2005- January, Students do service work in Bahamas. (Elmira Star Gazette January 6, 2005 & February 11, 2005 BV)

2005- January, Bona hosts Math Counts. (Olean Times Herald January 7, 2005)

2005- January, Recovery Dorms for drug abusers; used when needed. (January 21, 2005 BV)

2005- January, Castle Inn sold for development. (January 21, 2005 BV)

2005- January, Fund Raiser for Tsunami relief- $4,050 (January 28, 2005 BV)

2005- January, SBU students go to DC March for Life. (January 28, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Acct. Students help community with Tax Preparation. (CPA Journal February 1, 2005)

2005- February, Cooperative Agreement with George Washington Medical School. (Olean Times Herald February 1, 2005 & BV February 4, 2005)

2005- February, Castle Inn realizes profit. (February 4, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Theft in Doyle Hall during Winter Break. (February 4, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Concert Fund Raiser for Mt. Irenaeus. (February 4, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Janine Fodor, Director of Journey Project, resigns; Mike Williams named interim director. (February 4, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Jaime Snyder named Academic Coordinator and assistant women’s soccer coach (February 4, 2005 BV)

2005- February, NCAA ends certification visit. (Olean Times Herald February 9, 2005)

2005- February, Harlem Globetrotters Perform. (February 11, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Faculty Senate reviews university’s academic dishonesty policies (February 11, 2005 BV)

2005- February, University reviews substance policies. (February 11, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Minor offered in Criminology. (Olean Times Herald February 1, 2005 & February 11, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Remnants of first chapel recovered. (Archives) (February 18, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Administrators organize committee to study alcohol use at University (February 18, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Abroad Program- with New Zealand and Fiji (Salamanca Press February 21, 2005)

2005- February, Donna Wysokenski, Earth Justice Director at the Franciscan Center for Social Concern to be let go in May due to lack of funding. (February 25, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Accounting students participate with the New York State Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program. (February 25, 2005 BV)

2005- February, Bonas takes 2nd place in College Bowl. (Olean Times Herald February 23, 2005)

2005- February, Swimmer, Margulis, named A-10 Outstanding Rookie (February 25, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Students take Service trip to Trinidad & Tobago. (Olean Times Herald March 2, 2005; March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Graduate Scholarships offered. (Alden Advertizer March 10, 2005)

2005- March, University in debt by $770,000. (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Checkout procedures before breaks changed (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Class registration and grades now offered online (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Music Major offered for Fall 2005 (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Gaudete Awards given to Paul W.Beltz and Ann Marie Zon. (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Allegany River Trail to be expanded thanks to $500,000 grant given by the US House of Representatives Transportation Committee. (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, 4 Sports teams fall below Academic Standards. (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Golfers take 2nd at Invitational. (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Men’s soccer coach Bill Brady resigns (March 11, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Accounting Grant awarded to SBU. (Olean Times Herald March 16, 2005)

2005- March, University Relations reorganizes, lets 6 employees go. (March 18, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Sonia Ostrander, Director of Housing, retires. (March 18, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Student timesheets now available online. (March 18, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Faculty members named to "Who's Who." (Business First March 18, 2005; February 18, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Women of Promise Award awarded to Megan Sorokes. (March 18, 2005 BV)

2005- March, Accreditation Reaffirmed. (Olean Times Herald March 21, 2005)

2005- March, ROTC Hall of Fame recipients, Kane, Taylor. (Salamanca Press March 23, 2005)

2005- April, Tuition increases 10.5%. (April 1, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Fr. Alphonsus Trabold passes away. (April 8, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Pope John Paul II passes away. (April 8, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Kathryn D. Sullivan chosen as keynote speaker at Commencement (April 8, 2005 BV)

2005- April, HEOP funding raised. (April 8, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Basketball Coach Anthony Solomon gets contract extension. (April 8, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Documentary film debuts at SBU (Straub). (Buffalo News April 12, 2005)

2005- April, Plagiarism case with student-athlete spurs discussion. (April 15, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Plagiarism and withdrawal policies conflict with one another. (April 15, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Officials discuss plagiarism policy (April 15, 2005 BV)

2005- April, SIFE wins regionals in NYC. (April 15, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Sara Niles, Director of Warming Houses, resigns. (April 15, 2005 BV)

2005- April, New move out policy for seniors on Commencement day. (April 15, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Dick Joyce Symposium is held. (April 22, 2005 BV)

2005- April, van Breda Kolff suit settled. (April 22, 2005 BV)

2005- April, QAC features Student Art. (April 22, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Mike Hoffman promoted to Executive Director for Information Technology (April 29, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Richter Center patio addition planned. (April 29, 2005 BV)

2005- April, Baseball Club wins Bison's Cup. (April 29, 2005 BV)

2005- May, Amo Houghton given Honorary Degree. (Times Herald May 1, 2005)

2005- May, Ideal BV Students-Murali, Macchiano. (Olean Times Herald May 16, 2005)

2005- May, Koop Award goes to Allison Hunt. (Westfield Sentinel-News May 26, 2005)

2005- May, Softball teams makes 1st trip to A10 Tournament (Bona Guide 2005-2006)

2005- June, Fund raising record $15 million. (Buffalo New June 7, 2005)

2005- June, Trevor Thompson appointed director of the Warming House. (September 9, 2005 BV) 

2005- September, Freshman class enrollment down. (September 2, 2005 BV)

2005- September, University cuts budget for 2006 fiscal year. (September 2, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Rev. David Blake named interim director for Franciscan Center for Social Concern after Rev. Jud Weiksnar left university (September 2, 2005 BV)

2005- September, The Bona Venture celebrates its 80th anniversary (September 2, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Mel Mahler takes over as men’s soccer coach (September 2, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Friedsam Library receives $2 million grant from Paul and Irene Bogoni Foundation. (September 2, 2005 BV)

2005- September, 1st Bonagany Street Festival during Family Weekend. (Bona Guide 2005-2006)

2005- September, SBU has new dual admissions agreements with George Washington University, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, and University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine.
(Bona Guide 2005-2006)

2005- September, De La Roche Hall construction begins. (Bona Guide 2005-2006)

2005- September, Quick Center for the Arts celebrates 10th anniversary (Bona Guide 2005-2006)

2005- September, University helps victims of Hurricane Katrina. (September 9, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Skip Saal, to retire. (September 9, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Fr. Dominic Monti OFM appointed Vicar Provincial of Province. (September 9, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Anniversary Campaign for St. Bonaventure begins with $11 million commitment from Board of Trustees (September 16, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Castle Property demolition begins (September 16, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Vice President for University Relations, David Ferguson resigns; Andrew Trisciuzzi to head. (September 16, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Bernard Brodsky hired as ombuds officer (September 16, 2005 BV)

2005- September, Thomas Marrz donates $900,000 toward renovation of baseball field (September 16, 2005 BV)

2005- September, SBU adds Women’s Studies as major. (September 23, 2005 BV)

2005- September, the first Bonagany is held during Family Weekend (September 23, 2005 BV)

2005- October, Alumni website launched. (October 21, 2005 BV)

2005- October, After two years, club hockey returns to SBU (October 28, 2005 BV)

2005- November, Dean of Clare College, Michael Chiarello, resigns his position to accept leadership role in SBU’s academic program in Perugia, Italy (November 11, 2005 BV)

2005- November, Student Government Association becomes part of the American Student Government Association (November 18, 2005 BV)

2005- December, Anonymous donor gives $1.2 million endowment to Franciscan Institute (December 2, 2005 BV)

2005- December, Tech Services adds printing policy to track how much students print (December 9, 2005 BV)

2005- December, Women’s soccer coach, Dan Magner’s contract not renewed; Jaime Snyder is named interim coach (December 9, 2005 BV)

2006

2006- January, The department of Housekeeping and the Department of Maintenance merge (January 20, 2006 BV)

2006- January, Students head to Jamaica and Ecuador on service trip over winter break (February 10, 2006 BV)

2006- January, Students travel to Italy on Franciscan pilgrimage (February 24, 2006 BV)

2006- January, Sue English, director of media relations, resigns (January 20, 2006 BV)

2006- January, Students travel to Argentina to practice their Spanish speaking skills; first trip of its kind (January 27, 2006 BV)

2006- January, SBU to host 8th College Bowl on campus (January 27, 2006 BV)

2006- February, SBU announces renovations of Shay/Loughlen Halls and Hickey Dining Hall. An addition is also planned for Hickey Dining Hall. Improvements to Doyle, Francis, Robinison, and
Falconio Halls are planned for Summer 2007 (February 3, 2006 BV)

2006- February, David DiMattio appointed Dean of Clare College (February 3, 2006 BV)

2006- February, Director of New Students and Assistant Director of Student Activities, Spencer Peavey, resigns (February 3, 2006 BV)

2006- February, Director of Dining Services, Mike Carro, resigns (February 3, 2006 BV)

2006- February, Bryan Smith named interim director of media relations (February 24, 2006 BV)

2006- February, Constitution Committee meets to fix Academic Dishonesty policy after plagiarism issue last year (February 24, 2006 BV)

2006- February, SBU President, Sister Margaret Carney, hosts A Visit With the President on SBU-TV Channel 9 (February 24, 2006 BV)

2006- February, Men’s Swimming and Diving Team wins A-10 Championship (February 24, 2006 BV)

2006- March, SBU adds online courses to Summer sessions (March 3, 2006 BV)

2006- March, St. Bonaventure team wins regional championship in College Bowl (March 3, 2006 BV)

2006- March, Amy Vleminckx named interim director of dining services and Mary Isaman named interim associate director of dining services and catering manager (March 24, 2006 BV)

2006- March, New minor, web page and application development to be offered in the fall (March 24, 2006 BV)

2006- March, Tuition increases by 5% (March 31, 2006 BV)

2006- March, University Trustee, Fr. Francis Storms passes away (March 31, 2006 BV)

2006- March, The First Year Experience Committee announces First Year Experience program; Shay/Lo, and Rob/Fal made into freshman only residence halls (March 31, 2006 BV)

2006- April, 1st ever Bonaventure Arts and Media Fair held (March 31, 2006 BV)

2006- April, Michael Fischer named Provost (April 7, 2006 BV)

2006- April, R. Kerry Clark chosen as commencement speaker (April 7, 2006 BV)

2006- April, Holy Name Province donates $1.5 million to the University’s Anniversary Campaign (April 7, 2006 BV)

2006- April, Kresge Foundation awards $850,000 grant to help with planned science facility on April 17th (April 21, 2006 BV)

2006- April, Relay for Life raises $12,000 on April 7th (April 21, 2006 BV)

2006- April, Manoj Khettry hired as women’s soccer coach on April 12th (April 21, 2006 BV)

2006- April, Women’s lacrosse receives first ever national ranking.  They are placed 18th on the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Top 20 Poll (April 21, 2006 BV)

2006- April, The three course sequence in Clare College is dropped (April 28, 2006 BV)

2006- April, Gothard Lane and SBU settle lawsuit (April 28, 2006 BV)

2006- June, Groundbreaking ceremony held for rare books addition of library (November 17, 2006 BV)

2006- August, First Year Experience program implemented (Bona Guide 06/07)

2006- August, Damietta Center, a new diversity center, set to open this fall (Bona Guide 06/07)

2006- August, Franciscan Health Care Professions program begins (Bona Guide 06/07)

2006- August, Shay/Lo and Hickey renovations completed (September 1, 2006 BV)

2006- August, Aramark begins new food distributor for university (September 1, 2006 BV)

2006- August, Anthony Criscone named director of dining services (September 1, 2006 BV)

2006- September, SBU to start semester study abroad in Perugia, Italy this spring (September 8, 2006 BV)

2006- September, Fred Handler Baseball Park renovations completed (September 8, 2006 BV)

2006- September, Bona Responds becomes new organization after forming last year (September 8, 2006 BV)

2006- September, HEOP celebrates 25 years (September 8, 2006 BV)

2006- September, Enrollment drops for 3rd straight year (September 15, 2006 BV)

2006- September, Director of Athletics, Ron Zwierlein, announces retirement (September 15, 2006 BV)

2006- September, Bona Venture issues are now online (September 29, 2006 BV)

2006- September, SBU website redesigned (September 29, 2006 BV)

2006- October, SBU exchanges 3 acres of land to Kinley Corp. for ½ townhouse unit (October 6, 2006 BV)

2006- October, Gerontology major planned (October 6, 2006 BV)

2006- October, Colleges against Cancer formed on campus (October 6, 2006 BV)

2006- October, Monica Emory promoted to Director of Recruitment and Mary Jane Telford promoted to Director of Volunteer Relations (October 20, 2006 BV)

2006- October, MW Jackson appointed interim Honors Program Director (October 20, 2006 BV)

2006- October, Founding member of USA Today, Richard Benedetto, speaks at Communication Day (October 20, 2006 BV)

2006- October, Club budgets cut in half (October 27, 2006 BV)

2006- October, University plans to sell three off campus housing (October 27, 2006 BV)

2006- October, Women’s rugby teams heads to first appearance in New York State championship (October 27, 2006 BV)

2006- November, Proposal announced for improvements to Rathskellar (November 3, 2006 BV)

2006- November, International Studies program in works (November 10, 2006 BV)

2006- November, Budget constraints delay construction of Rare Books addition to library (November 17, 2006 BV)

2006- November, Thomas Buttafaro, Jr. named Director of Operations in the Office of the President (November 17, 2006 BV)

2006- December, Commission for Responsible Use of Alcohol reveals results of research; proposes changes (December 1, 2006 BV)

2006- December, Bill Richter donates $75,000 to beautify campus. Improvements will be dedicated to former President Robert Wickenheiser (December 1, 2006 BV)

2006- December, Computer Science department looks to add game programming concentration to program (December 1, 2006 BV)

2006- December, Sam and Lisa Molinaro donate $210,000 for improvements to Reilly Center (December 8, 2006 BV)

2007

2007- January, University delays staff, faculty raises (January 19, 2007 BV)

2007- January, Emily Sinsabaugh hired as Vice President for Marketing and Communications (January 19, 2007 BV)

2007- January, New café adjacent to Hickey Dining Hall given name, Café La Verna (January 19, 2007 BV)

2007- January, University institutes new policy where individuals smoking have to be at least 30 feet away from building (January 26, 2006 BV)

2007- January, Free concert series scheduled for semester (January 26, 2007 BV)

2007- January, Cannon Design receives 2006 Honor Award for their design of the Richter Center (January 26, 2007 BV)

2007- February, A deal with Time Warner Cable brings SBU-TV to more Western New York homes (February 2, 2007 BV)

2007- February, SBU starts new program, Bonnies Visit Their High Schools to promote the university to prospective students (February 2, 2007 BV)

2007- February, Recycling club started (February 9, 2007 BV)

2007- February, Education students sent to Bahamas for the first time to student teach (February 9, 2007 BV)

2007- February, Library filmed for documentary, “The Science of the Ten Plagues” (February 16, 2007 BV)

2007- February, Faculty leaders denounce University website, call for facelift (February 23, 2007 BV)

2007- February, Baseball player, Brian Pellegrini, earns record for career home runs (February 23, 2007 BV)

2007- March, College Bowl Team qualifies for National Championship (March 2, 2007 BV)

2007- March, SGA makes proposals to amend their Constitution, including control over how student activity fees are spent, appointing its own budget officer, and including a Student Bill of Rights
(March 2, 2007 BV)

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