St. Bonaventure University

Alumni Engagement, Events & News


Welcome, Bonnies, to the Office of Alumni Engagement, your headquarters for alumni events and activities, as well as news for and about our Bona family.

Here you'll find information about upcoming events planned by alumni chapters across the country as well as the latest news for and about our vast Bona family. 


Alumni Events


Upcoming Events

  • Mountain on the Road - Buffalo

    In the spirit of Fr. Dan Riley, OFM, join Br. Joe Kotula, OFM, alumni, Mountain community members, and Bona students for prayer, sharing and reflection.

    St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
    845 Kenmore Avenue
    Buffalo, NY 14223


  • Mountain on the Road - Rochester

    Join us as we begin a weekend celebrating the Feast of St Francis of Assisi, join Br. Joe Kotula, OFM,s, Mountain Community members, Alumni and Bona students for prayer, sharing and reflection.

    Our Lady of Mercy School
    1437 Blossom Rd, Rochester, NY


  • South Carolina Post-Game: MBB Opening Day

    Join us for a post-game event after your St. Bonaventure Bonnies take on the Bradley Braves as a part of the Field of 68 Opening Day Marathon!

    Rock Hill Brewing Company
    121 Caldwell St. Ste 101
    Rock Hill, SC 29730

    Registration Coming Soon!

  • Bonnies vs. UNC Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against UNC! Get excited for this game with fellow Bonnies!

    The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon
    2158 Colonial Blvs
    Fort Myers, FL 33907

    Registration Coming Soon!


  • Bonnies vs. ECU Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against ECU! Get excited for this game with fellow Bonnies!

    The Ranch Concert Hall and Saloon
    2158 Colonial Blvs
    Fort Myers, FL 33907

    Registration Coming Soon!


  • Bonnies vs. FAU Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against FAU! The time of this event is TBD as we await the league to announce the tip-off time.

    The Irishmen
    1745 NW 2nd Ave
    Boca Raton, FL 33432

    Registration Coming Soon!


  • Bonnies vs. Buffalo Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against the University at Buffalo! The time of this event is TBD as we await the league to announce tip-off time.

    Brickhouse Tavern and Tap
    4120 Maple Rd
    Amherst, NY 1422

    Registration Coming Soon!


Alumni News


    Sep 17, 2025 | Jim Mahar, BonaResponds founder and longtime champion of service, captures moments from the RAM clinic and what they reveal about the power of community.

    Sep 01, 2025 | The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts at St. Bonaventure University will celebrate its 30th anniversary by opening both its performance and exhibition seasons with a vibrant day of music and art on Sunday, Sept. 21.

    Aug 21, 2025 | A number of St. Bonaventure alumni and individuals affiliated with Bona’s past and present attended the Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities (AFCU) Symposium June 4-7 at Viterbo University in celebration of the 800th anniversary of the “Canticle of the Creatures.”

    Jun 02, 2025 | Mary Jane “M.J.” Telford, Class of 1975, and Bill “Willie” McNeece, Class of 1965, will be honored with the William P. “Stax” McCarthy Alumnus of the Year Award Saturday evening at the 2025 Reunion Celebration at Reilly Center Arena.

    May 30, 2025 | A trip to see the Bonnies play this Thanksgiving in Florida. A Franciscan pilgrimage to Assisi and Rome. A stadium suite for 14 at a Buffalo Bills home game this fall. A luxury condo and three days of golf for a foursome at Pinehurst.