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

  • Alumni and Admissions Long Island Event

    Join us on November 8 on Long Island for a special event where Bona alums connect with prospective students—your story could be the spark that inspires the next Bonaventure journey!

    Here’s what to expect:
    • Share your Bonaventure experience with students and families
    • Bring a student—child, mentee, friend—anyone exploring college
    • Meet fellow alumni and our Admissions team
    • Show how strong and welcoming the Bona Family is


    Event Details:
    Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025
    Time: 2 - 4 p.m.
    Location: Dolan Science Center at Chaminade
    Hosted by: Alumni and Admissions

  • Bonnies vs. Siena Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against Siena! The Rathskeller will be open 2 hours prior to tip-off for all alumni looking for a place to gather before heading into the Reilly Center!

  • WBB Bonnies vs. Albany Pre-Game Party

    Join us for food, fun, and Bonnies spirit before the big game!

    📍 Hall of Fame, St. Bonaventure University
    🗓️ Game Day - November 22, 2025
    ⏰ 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

  • 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 Blvd
    Fort Myers, FL 33907

    for tickets to the game!

    Headed to Florida?

  • 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 Blvd
    Fort Myers, FL 33907

    Headed to Florida?

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

    Need Tickets? Contact the ticket office at (716)-375-2500

    Heading to Florida?

  • Bonnies vs. UB 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!

    Brickhouse Tavern and Tap
    4120 Maple Rd
    Amherst, NY 1422

    Need Tickets? Contact the ticket office at (716)-375-2500

  • Bonnies vs. Ohio Pre-Game Party

    Join us for a pre-game rally as we gear up to cheer on our St. Bonaventure Bonnies against Ohio! Meet with fellow Bonnies at Southern Tier Brewing starting 2 hours before the event!

    Southern Tier Brewery
    811 Prospect Ave E Ste. E, Cleveland, OH 44115

    Registration Coming Soon!

  • Bonnies vs. St. Joe's Pre-Game Party

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

  • Bonnies vs. Duquesne Pre-Game Party

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

    Registration Coming Soon!

Alumni News

    Celebrating the ‘Canticle of the Creatures’
    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.”

    Telford, McNeece to be honored as 's Alumni of the Year
    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.

    Online auction to benefit ’s endowment
    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.

    announces Carney Endowed Chair
    May 22, 2025 | Honoring her life’s work as a beloved teacher, renowned scholar and transformative college president, St. Bonaventure University has established the Sr. Margaret Carney, O.S.F., S.T.D., ’86, Endowed Chair in Theology and Franciscan Studies, marking only the second endowed chair in the university’s 167-year history.

    Alami, Kidambi recognized as 2025 Ideal Bonaventure Students
    May 18, 2025 | Anas Alami, a Business Management major from Brooklyn, New York, and Aahana Kidambi, a Biology major with a Psychology minor from Frederick, Maryland, have been named Ideal Bonaventure Students for the Class of 2025.

Contact Us
Angela Nelson

Angela Nelson
Director of Alumni, Donor, and Family Engagement
Office of University Advancement
PO Box L, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
Amanda Hulbert

Amanda Hulbert
Assistant Director of Donor Engagement
PO Box L, St. Bonaventure University, St. Bonaventure, NY 14778
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