St. Bonaventure
Event Types Welcomed
About
Your one-of-a-kind event belongs here!
Our campus facilities are a unique treasure, and they bring the intellectual heritage of the university to life. We are careful to protect the unparalleled natural beauty of the Allegheny River Valley that cradles us, and our buildings boast a rare architectural continuity with ties to the origins of Franciscanism in medieval Italy. St. Bonaventure University hosts professional luncheons, corporate meetings and banquets, holiday parties, networking summits, outdoor enthusiast organizations, academic and religious conferences along with weddings, receptions and theatrical performances.
We make planning your next event both easy and affordable.
The St. Bonaventure University events and conferences team has extensive experience assisting clients with all of their event planning needs to ensure highly successful events. In collaboration with our in-house catering team, we will customize dining options to fit your needs. We provide overnight accommodations during the summer months on campus and also have access to hotel lodging located directly across from St. Bonaventure during our academic year.
Nestled in the foothills of the Allegheny Mountains, our 500-acre campus sits a short distance from a multitude of activity. If you’re wondering what’s available near campus, see what Area Attractions Allegany, Ellicottville and other surrounding communities have to offer. St. Bonaventure is located 70 miles south of Buffalo and 90 miles east of Erie, Pennsylvania.
Let our expert team provide you a one-of-a-kind experience!
Meeting & Event Spaces
St. Bonaventure University Conference Center
- Located in Doyle Hall this facility is currently under renovation. The facility will open in the Spring of 2020
- Pre-function space located outside main entrance doors of facility ( registrations, coffee stations)
- Accommodations of 350 guests theater style / 250 guests banquet style
- Adjustable air-walls can seperate the space into (2) breakout rooms
- AV Technology including two large main screens, podium and microphone system
- Additional fees will apply for other AV requests
Dee Family Financial Services Lab (Rm. 101)
- Located in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is the newest addition on St. Bonaventure’s architecturally unique campus.
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – LCD Mounted Projector, Phone, Sound System, Sympodiums, Video Conferencing
- Whiteboard
- Computer – PC
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible Menus & on-site catering available
Meyer Family Classroom (Rm. 103)
- Located in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is the newest addition on St. Bonaventure’s architecturally unique campus.
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – LCD Mounted Projector, Phone, Sound System, Sympodiums, Video Conferencing
- Whiteboard
- Computer – PC
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible Menus & on-site catering available
Dresser-Rand Executive Lecture Room (Rm. 109)
- Located in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is the newest addition on St. Bonaventure’s architecturally unique campus.
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – LCD Mounted Projector, Phone, Sound System, Sympodiums, Video Conferencing
- Whiteboard
- Computer – PC
- Fixed Tiered Tables and Chairs
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible Menus & on-site catering available
Daugherty Digital Classroom (Rm. 203)
- Located in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is the newest addition on St. Bonaventure’s architecturally unique campus.
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – LCD Mounted Projector, Phone, Sound System, Sympodiums, Video Conferencing
- Whiteboard
- Computer – PC
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible Menus & on-site catering available
Cutco Executive Lecture Room (Rm. 209)
- Located in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is the newest addition on St. Bonaventure’s architecturally unique campus.
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – LCD Mounted Projector, Phone, Sound System, Sympodiums, Video Conferencing
- Whiteboard
- Computer – PC
- Fixed Tiered Tables and Chairs
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible Menus & on-site catering available
Jeffrey H. Peterson Board Room (Rm. 200)
- Located in the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center is the newest addition on St. Bonaventure’s architecturally unique campus.
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – LCD Mounted Projector, Phone, Sound System, Sympodiums, Video Conferencing
- Whiteboard
- Computer – PC
- Conference Table and Caster Chairs
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible Menus & on-site catering available
William C. Foster ’62 and Daria L. Foster Pavilion (Atrium)
- Lobby space accommodates up to 50 guests: Cocktail Reception, Conference Registrations
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Furniture – high top tables & chairs and upholstered arm chairs & coffee tables
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible menu & on-site catering available
Walsh Science Center Amphitheater
- Located in the William F. Walsh Science Center
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – LCD Mounted Projector, Phone, Screen, Sound System, Sympodiums, PC Computer
- Whiteboard
- Furniture – Fixed seating chairs
- Air conditioning
- Natural light and dimming lights
- Flexible menu & on-site catering available
William F. Walsh Science Center Classrooms
- The science center, a 46,500-square-foot building attached to De La Roche by a glass-enclosed walkways.
- Classrooms vary in size.
- Seating ranging from long tables, pull out chairs, or tablet chairs/desks.
- Four (4) available state of the art classrooms that can accommodate 20-30 guests
Dresser-Rand Auditorium
- Located in the John J. Murphy Professional Building
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – DVD, Document Camera, LCD Mounted Projector, Microphone – Lavalier, Screen, Sound System, Sympodiums, PC
- Whiteboard
- Air Conditioning
- Furniture – Fixed seating chairs
- Air conditioning
- Dimming lights
- Flexible menu & on-site catering available
John J. Murphy Professional Building Classrooms
- Located in the John J. Murphy Professional Building
- Classrooms vary in size.
- Seating ranging from long tables, pull out chairs, tablet chairs/desks, fixed tiered seating
- Six (6) classrooms that can accommodate 10-35 guests
Hall of Fame
- Located in the Reilly Center
- Suites overlook the Bob Lanier Court home of our D1 Basketball Teams
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – Television, Projector Screen
- Bar Area
- Natural and dimming lights
- Flexible menu & on-site catering available
Reilly Center Conference Room 219
- Located in the Reilly Center
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – Television, PC Computer
- Natural and dimming lights
- Flexible menu & onsite catering available
- Access to the Reilly Center Cafe
Bob Lanier Court (Reilly Center Arena)
- Located in the Reilly Center and home to our Division 1 Men's and Women's Basketball Teams
- A variety of setup options available to accommodate up to 4000 guests: Arena Seating (Stands), Banquet style (Court Floor), Cocktail reception (Court Floor), Theater style (Court Floor), Tradeshow/Booth Setup (Court Floor)
- Wireless and high speed internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – wireless, sound system
- Blackout and dimming lights
- Concession stands in arena access areas
- Flexible menus & on-site catering available.
Rigas Family Theater
- Located in the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts
- Wireless and high speed Internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- Piano
- Podium
- Stage
- Air conditioning
- Lighting – Theatrical
- No food or beverage is allowed in the theater.
Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts Theater Atrium
- A variety of set up options available to accommodate up to 100 guests
- Wireless internet access
- Complete menu of audio visual & technology resources
- AV – Sound System
- Air conditioning
- Flexible menus & on-site catering available.
Friedsam Memorial Library
- Ability to accommodate intimate lectures
- 30 person computer lab
- Rare Books and Special Collections of more than 9,000 rare books and manuscripts from the 12th century up
- Private conference rooms: accommodate up to 12 people
The McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry Great Room
- Located in the heart of campus
- Adjustable air-walls can sepearte space into three (3) breakout rooms
- Room can be setup theater style, recpetion style or with a hollow square
- AV Technology including large main screen
- Wireless Internet Access
- Flexible menu & on-site catering available
Branch Family Conference Room
- Located in the heart of campus in the McGinley-Carney Center for Franciscan Ministry
- AV Technology including large TV screen
- Wireless Internet Access
- Flexible menus & on-site catering available.
Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes
- The Grotto is located just to the southwest of the William E. and Ann L. Swan Business Center
- Intimate wedding ceremonies for up to 100 guests
- Prayer Services
Sandra A. and William L. Richter Center
- The center features: three basketball courts, including a multi-purpose court that can be used for floor hockey, soccer and other activities, an indoor running/walking track, an aerobics room, courts for racquetball, squash and walleyball, 5,000 square feet of cardiovascular and weight equipment, locker rooms and a climbing wall.
- Facility can be setup to accommodate banquets of 650 guests when students are not in session.
University Chapel
- Located in Doyle Hall
- Wedding Ceremonies for 200 guests
- Prayer Services
- Liturgical Programs
Tom '80 & Michelle Marra Athletic Fields Complex
- Three A-Turf outdoor facilities located just south of the Reilly Center
- Multipurpose soccer/lacrosse/rugby field
- Joyce Softball Field
- Fred Handler Park at McGraw-Jennings Field
Plassmann Hall Classrooms
- Located in the heart of campus in our main academic building
- (25) classrooms available that vary in size. Largest rooms can accommodate 40
- Seating ranging from long tables, pull out chairs, or tablet chairs/desks.
- Available when students are not in session
- Flexible menu & on-site catering available
Magnano Centre Hickey Dining Hall
- St. Bonaventure's Magnano Centre is home to our dining complex
- Available when students are not in session
- Wireless Internet Access
- AV - Sound system, projector, screen
- Movable tables and chairs
- Natural light and chandelier lighting
- Flexible menu & on-site catering available
St. Bonaventure University Golf Course
- Located across the street from campus, the St. Bonaventure Golf Course is a scenic 9-hole layout that serves as host to a number of local golf leagues.
- The par-36 course is 2,932 yards for men (33.8 course rating) and 2,508 yards for women (34.5 course rating).
- The course is available to be rented for tournament play and has a full fleet of motorized golf carts.
- Pull-carts are also available for rental.
Food & Beverage Options
Accommodations
Overnight Room Attributes
Townhouse Apartments
Perfectly suited to accommodate:
Sports Groups
Hiking Groups
Conference Groups
Families staying on Campus
Each townhouse apartment includes (4) four private bedrooms with a twin size bed, closet, computer desk and dresser. The apartments also have a kitchen area equipped with a refrigerator and stove. There is a living/dining room area with a couch, chair, table and chairs. Lastly, there is a full bath and a half bath in each apartment. Townhouse apartments are air conditioned.
Sports Groups
Hiking Groups
Conference Groups
Families staying on Campus
Each townhouse apartment includes (4) four private bedrooms with a twin size bed, closet, computer desk and dresser. The apartments also have a kitchen area equipped with a refrigerator and stove. There is a living/dining room area with a couch, chair, table and chairs. Lastly, there is a full bath and a half bath in each apartment. Townhouse apartments are air conditioned.
Shay Hall
Shay Hall
Shay Hall is located near the academic buildings and Hickey Dining Hall on the northwest side of campus. Shay is connected to Loughlen Hall by a lounge area where guests can watch TV and socialize. There are laundry facilities in the basement. The residence hall houses 118 guests in suite-style rooms.
Shay Fast Facts:
Rooms are approximately 16’x12’
coed by floor
Suite style rooms with 1 bathroon/4 people
Shay offers:
wireless internet
next to Hickey Dining Hall
full kitchen in lower level
ping pong table
Shay Hall is located near the academic buildings and Hickey Dining Hall on the northwest side of campus. Shay is connected to Loughlen Hall by a lounge area where guests can watch TV and socialize. There are laundry facilities in the basement. The residence hall houses 118 guests in suite-style rooms.
Shay Fast Facts:
Rooms are approximately 16’x12’
coed by floor
Suite style rooms with 1 bathroon/4 people
Shay offers:
wireless internet
next to Hickey Dining Hall
full kitchen in lower level
ping pong table
Loughlen Hall
Loughlen Hall is located on the northwest side of campus near the academic buildings, Friedsam Library, and the Magnano Centre, which houses Hickey Dining Hall, Café La Verna, and the Rathskellar. Loughlen is connected to Shay Hall (together they are known as Shay-Lo) and the residence halls share an entryway and large open lounge area where guests can watch TV and socialize. Laundry facilities are located in the basement.
Loughlen Fast Facts:
Rooms are approximately 16’x11’ 6″
one bathroom on each floor
Loughlen offers:
wireless internet
full kitchen in lower level
ping pong table
Loughlen Fast Facts:
Rooms are approximately 16’x11’ 6″
one bathroom on each floor
Loughlen offers:
wireless internet
full kitchen in lower level
ping pong table
Devereux Hall
Devereux Hall is located in the middle of campus between the Hickey Dining Hall and The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The hall is the oldest residence hall on campus. Each floor has a lounge area where guests can gather to watch TV and socialize. A laundry facility is located on the first floor.
Devereux Fast Facts:
Doubles are approximately 15’10″x12’8″
Singles are approximately 12′ 8″x9′ 8″
Three or four bathrooms on each floor
Devereux Hall is coed by floor
Devereux offers:
Wireless internet
Laundry
Next to Hickey Dining Hall
Single and double living options
Located in the center of campus close to academic buildings and the library
Rooms in Dev have sinks
Devereux Fast Facts:
Doubles are approximately 15’10″x12’8″
Singles are approximately 12′ 8″x9′ 8″
Three or four bathrooms on each floor
Devereux Hall is coed by floor
Devereux offers:
Wireless internet
Laundry
Next to Hickey Dining Hall
Single and double living options
Located in the center of campus close to academic buildings and the library
Rooms in Dev have sinks
Doyle Hall
Doyle Hall is located just steps from the Richter Center, the oncampus fitness center; Reilly Center, home of Bob Lanier Court and the exciting action of men's and women's basketball; and the university's acclaimed Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts.
There is a lounge area on each floor with a TV and microwave and a laundry facility located in the lower level. Rooms in this building are larger than other rooms on campus.
Doyle Fast Facts:
Rooms are approximately 17’ 6”x15’ 8”
Doyle is coed by floor
Two bathrooms on each floor
Wireless internet
Laundry
There is a lounge area on each floor with a TV and microwave and a laundry facility located in the lower level. Rooms in this building are larger than other rooms on campus.
Doyle Fast Facts:
Rooms are approximately 17’ 6”x15’ 8”
Doyle is coed by floor
Two bathrooms on each floor
Wireless internet
Laundry
Featured Amenities
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Air Conditioning
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Bus
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Fitness Center
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Golf
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Handicap Accessible
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In-House Catering
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Laundry
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Linens
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Outdoor Space
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Overnight Rooms
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Paid Parking
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Running Trails
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Sports Facilities
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Taxi
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Theater Seating
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WiFi
Venue Location + Transportation
Address
3261 West State Road, PO Box 118,
Saint Bonaventure, New York 14778
Saint Bonaventure, New York 14778
Transportation
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Bus
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Lyft
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Taxi
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Uber
Nearby Airport
- Buffalo-Niagara International Airport - 90 minutes
Nearby International Airport
- Buffalo-Niagara International Airport - 90 minutes
Parking
- Onsite Parking: Yes
- Car Charging Stations: No
Things to Know
Catering
- Must Use In-house Catering: Yes
- External Catering Allowed: No
- Can Bring in Own Food: no
- Cultural Catering Available: Yes
- Food and Beverage Onsite: Yes
Technology
All standard A/V equipment available onsite. Onsite technicians available for conference groups as well.
- Guest Wi-Fi: Free
- Onsite Tech Support: Yes
- Wi-Fi in meeting space: Yes
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Equipment Available On-Site:
- Projector Screen
- Laptops
- Microphones
- Sound System
- Custom Lighting
Venue Policies
- Alcohol Consumption: Yes
- Smoking Permitted: no
- Cannabis Industry-Friendly: No
- Cannabis Consumption: No
- Eco Friendly: No
- ADA Accessible: Yes
- Family Friendly: Yes
- Pet Friendly: No
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