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Bona grad and Ghana native, Paul Nana Afful, volunteered at SBU's Warming House soup kitchen, one of many service opportunities available at SBU.Social Action Programs
߲ݴý to host ‘An Evening with Carson Waterman’ April 2
Carson Waterman, a distinguished artist and revered cultural figure for the Haudenosaunee people of the Seneca Nation, will discuss his life and artwork in a special presentation at ߲ݴý in April.
The program, “An Evening with Carson Waterman,” will be held at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 2, in the Rigas Theater of the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. Doors open at 4:30 p.m.
Caleb Abrams, a Seneca filmmaker and multimedia artist, will interview Waterman in front of a live audience. Images from Waterman’s decades of artwork will be projected on a screen as the artist has a chance to tell the stories behind his works and the messages he hopes to pass down about his culture to others.
“An Evening with Carson Waterman” is free and open to the public, but tickets are required by reserving a seat at .
Much of Abrams’ work pushes back against settler-colonial narratives of place and power, while creating space for Indigenous stories of truth, community and connectedness. He explores these themes through a shifting lens of documentary, magical realism, and surrealist video art.
Abrams was the associate producer on the 2017 Seneca documentary “Lake of Betrayal: The Story of Kinzua Dam.” Completed in 1965, the dam was originally proposed to help mitigate flooding in Pittsburgh, almost 200 miles downriver, but the 27-mile reservoir that formed behind it inundated vast tracts of the Seneca Indians’ ancestral lands, forcing their removal in breach of the United States’ oldest treaty then in effect. Kinzua Dam is located an hour southwest of ߲ݴý.
Abrams’ interview will be recorded and used in an immersive art exhibition featuring Carson’s work that the Quick Center is planning for the fall.
Waterman’s work can be found throughout the region. His exhibition at the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo, titled “Art Saved My Life,” is on display through June 1. In May, ߲ݴý will celebrate Waterman with an honorary doctorate at the university’s 165th Commencement Exercises.
“An Evening with Carson Waterman” is sponsored by ߲ݴý’s School of Arts & Sciences, Quick Center for the Arts and Office of the Provost.
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Rochester Mountain On The Road
Thursday, October 15 | 6:30pm-8pm
Our Lady of Mercy School
1437 Blossom Road
Rochester, NY
For more than 20 years, ߲ݴý and Mt. Irenaeus have brought the spirit of the Mountain to alumni communities across the country, creating opportunities to reconnect, reflect and share in the Franciscan tradition.
Each gathering offers a taste of the Mountain experience, including a prayer service or liturgy followed by time for conversation and fellowship. It’s a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections and experience the welcoming sense of community that makes the Mountain so special.
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Explore SBU your way! Next option:
Explore ߲ݴý your way with campus tours, Discovery Days, Open Houses and personalized visits this fall!
Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions Discovery Day
Fall Open House
Schools of Communication and Education Discovery Day
Friday, Nov. 6
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Veterans Day Discovery Day, featuring the School of Business
LEARN MORE ABOUT VISITING SBU
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2026 Hellinger Award
The annual Hellinger Awards Ceremony honors the Jandoli School’s top graduates and recognizes the accomplishments of outstanding alumni. We look forward to honoring 2026 Hellinger Award recipient David Scibilia, honorable mention Conor Amendola, Alumnus of the Year Dr. Michael Hill and welcoming keynote speaker Lisa Wilson, a groundbreaking sports journalist and editorial director at The Athletic.
Aloft Hotel, Grand Aeries Room | 500 Pearl Street | Buffalo, NY 14202
Reception and open bar at 5:30 p.m. | Program at 6:30 p.m.
There is a hotel block at the Aloft, providing convenient access to the event and accommodations. You can make your hotel reservations through Sept. 25.
For questions about sponsorships or advertising, or to arrange a payment method other than credit card, please contact Ashley Childs at achilds@sbu.edu
Registration and sponsorship information is.
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߲ݴý MBB vs. Penn State
Join fellow Bonnies to root on the men’s basketball team as they face Penn State in an exhibition game at the Key Bank Center in Buffalo, NY at 4:00 p.m.
All courtside seats (first row) and floor seats on risers (second row) in sections 1-10 include access to the 1970 Club located behind Section 123. The 1970 Club will include a cash bar that will open at 1:30 p.m. and food served at 3:00 p.m.
Additional pre-game reception information will be announced soon.
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Bonnies vs. Penn State Pre-Game Event
Get ready for tipoff with fellow Bonnies alumni, fans and friends!
Join us for a pre-game gathering at The Draft Room inside Labatt Brew House before ߲ݴý takes on Penn State at KeyBank Center.
Saturday, Oct. 17
1:30–3:30 p.m.
The Draft Room at Labatt Brew House
79 Perry St., Buffalo, NYFREE to attend but registration is required.
Enjoy time with the Bona community before heading over to KeyBank Center for the 4 p.m. tipoff.
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Q & A Session - VIRTUAL
, ߲ݴýJoin us for a Q & A session to learn more about the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program at ߲ݴý! Discover how our innovative curriculum, hands-on clinical experiences, and dedicated faculty prepare students to become compassionate and skilled OT professionals. This session will provide an overview of the program, admission requirements, and the unique opportunities available to our students.
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Buffalo Mountain On The Road
Thursday, October 22| 6:30pm-8pm
St. Joseph's Collegiate Institute
845 Kenmore Avenue | Buffalo, NY
Free to attend but registration is required.
For more than 20 years, ߲ݴý and Mt. Irenaeus have brought the spirit of the Mountain to alumni communities across the country, creating opportunities to reconnect, reflect and share in the Franciscan tradition.
Each gathering offers a taste of the Mountain experience, including a prayer service or liturgy followed by time for conversation and fellowship. It’s a chance to reconnect with familiar faces, make new connections and experience the welcoming sense of community that makes the Mountain so special.
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The School of Business Info Session (on-campus)
, ߲ݴýDiscover graduate opportunities at ߲ݴý — including what’s new with our MBA.
Join the School of Business during Common Hour to explore graduate opportunities in Business Administration (MBA), Professional Accountancy and Sport Administration.Hear what’s new with the MBA, learn about your options and get answers to your questions — whether graduate school is already in your plans or you’re just curious. Lunch provided. Swan 103.