School of Health Professions News, Publications & Research

Trooper Riley Torch Run, unified basketball games on tap for Thursday

Apr 25, 2023 | The first leg of the 2023 Trooper Ross M. Riley Memorial Torch Run will kick off the annual Special Olympics Unified Basketball Competition at St. �山ǿ�� Thursday.

Students, employees and organizations honored with Fr. Joe Doino, Student Life awards

Apr 19, 2023 | A number of St. �山ǿ�� community members and organizations were recognized for their accomplishments and dedication to the university community during the 2023 Fr. Joe Doino, O.F.M., and Student Life Awards Luncheon on Wednesday, April 19.

�山ǿ��’s Students Without Borders spend week on medical mission in Dominican Republic

Apr 03, 2023 | Four physician assistant studies faculty members accompanied 14 students with the St. Bonaventure chapter of Students Without Borders on a medical mission to the Dominican Republic.

Faculty join Students Without Borders on medical mission trip

Mar 29, 2023 | Four physician assistant studies faculty members accompanied 14 students with the St. Bonaventure chapter of Students Without Borders on a medical mission to the Dominican Republic, March 18-25.

Conference to focus on social determinants of health in Western New York

Mar 29, 2023 | A May 5 conference being organized by faculty in St. Bonaventure's Dennis R. DePerro School of Health Professions will address conditions in the social environment of Western New York that affect a wide range of health outcomes and the quality of life.

Perkins and Kent earn mental health first aid certification

Mar 16, 2023 | Dr. Connie Perkins, RN, CNE, founding director of nursing, and Darla Kent, clinical assistant professor of occupational therapy, have achieved certification to teach mental health first aid to students and the community.

Bonaventure Fund is crucial to the student experience at Bona's

Mar 06, 2023 | Junior health science major Jacob Schoeberl had no idea he was about to save a life when he attended a softball game at St. �山ǿ��’s Marra Athletics Fields Complex in the spring of 2022.

Perkins, Buttafarro lead students on lobbying mission

Feb 24, 2023 | Connie Perkins, Ph.D., RN, CNE, and Tom Buttafarro, director of government and community relations at St. Bonaventure, accompanied Master's Entry to Practice nursing students to the Olean offices of two state representatives on Feb. 17 to lobby for legislation affecting nurses.

Allen's research paper published in Frontiers in Public Health

Jan 26, 2023 | "The Indirect Effects of Food Insecurity on Obesogenic Environments," a research paper by Dr, Jeffrey Allen, assistant professor of public health, was published Jan. 6 in Frontiers in Public Health, in the Key Insights in Nutrition/Hydration section.

Article by Perkins published in Nursing Education Perspectives

Jan 26, 2023 | An article by Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing at St. Bonaventure, was published in Nursing Education Perspectives over the holiday break.

Inaugural class of MSOT students at St. Bonaventure lauded at Pinning Ceremony

Dec 16, 2022 | St. �山ǿ��’s first cohort of occupational therapy students were recognized during a Pinning Ceremony Thursday, Dec. 15, as they prepare for their final steps in the program.

Alberts presents at meeting of Pennsylvania society of PAs

Dec 09, 2022 | Meagan Alberts, MPA-S, PA-C, clinical assistant professor of physician assistant studies, recently presented at the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Society of Physician Assistants, held in Pittsburgh.

Perkins and Lundeen present at national nursing conference

Dec 09, 2022 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing at St. Bonaventure, and Dr. Erin Lundeen, clinical assistant professor of nursing, presented posters at a national conference of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, held Nov. 30-Dec. 1 in Chicago.

Young and Szymanski attend annual NYSSPA conference

Nov 18, 2022 | Dr. Keith Young, founding director of the physician assistant studies program, and Jeffrey Szymanski, clinical assistant professor, recently attended the annual meeting of the New York State Society of Physician Assistants (NYSSPA) in Saratoga Springs, New York.

St. Bonaventure’s Dr. Claire Watson honored at NCAA FARA Awards Banquet

Nov 15, 2022 | St. �山ǿ�� Faculty Athletic Representative Dr. Claire Watson was recently honored as the NCAA Faculty Athletics Representatives Association (FARA) Division I Newcomer of the Year.

St. Bonaventure’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern invites community to donate during Nov. 29 #GivingTuesdayatBonas

Nov 13, 2022 | On Nov. 29, Bona’s Franciscan Center for Social Concern will host #GivingTuesdayatBonas. This 24-hour fundraising event benefits the center’s many outreach ministries such as Bona Buddies and the Warming house.

Four occupational therapy professors attend association's education summit

Nov 03, 2022 | Occupational therapy faculty members — clinical assistant professors Darla Kent, Ashlee Puglio and Molly Snyder, and Dr. Suzanne Marasco, assistant professor — will attend the American Occupational Therapy Association’s Education Summit, Nov 10-12, in Orlando, Florida.

Perkins presents poster at Nurses Association gathering

Nov 03, 2022 | Dr. Connie Perkins, founding director of nursing, presented a poster at the 10th annual conference of the American Nurses Association-NY, held in Niagara Falls, New York.

Perkins attends conference with colleagues, presents posters

Sep 23, 2022 | St. Bonaventure's nursing faculty attended the 30th Annual Leadership Conference of the New York Organization of Nurse Executives and Leaders, held Sept. 10-12 in Terrytown, New York.

University launches historic fundraising campaign to build ‘A Bolder Bonaventure’

Sep 12, 2022 | St. �山ǿ�� announced today (Sept. 12) the public launch of the largest fundraising campaign in its 164-year history.