SUNY FredoniaCampus Report

Monday, March 12, 2007; Vol. 37 No. 21

Announcements
L.A. Times journalist to speak Tuesday

Book Cover of Blood Passion: The Ludlow Massacre

Los Angeles Times reporter and Fredonia graduate Scott Martelle (visit his website) will give an informal talk on Tuesday, March 13, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Thompson Hall TV studio (first floor, just beyond the elevator), English Department Chairperson Jan McVicker announced.

He will be talking about his transition from Fredonia (B.S. 1984) to the world of major-league journalism and what the field of journalism looks like today. The campus community is invited to hear him speak.

Mr. Martelle is the author of the forthcoming book, Blood Passion: The Ludlow Massacre and Class War in the American West, due out from Rutgers University Press later this year.

His experience prior to joining the staff of the L.A. Times includes serving as a reporter at Jamestown Post-Journal, the Rochester Times-Union, and The Detroit News.

 
Celebrate Pi Day Wednesday!

The Department of Mathematical Sciences is again celebrating Pi Day in the Williams Center on Wednesday, March 14, between 3 and 4:30 p.m.

The Main Event will be a series of team-based math contests under the heading "The Pi-ce is Right," inspired by the long-running TV game show.

Teams of students (and administrators!) will try their hand at Pi Double Dare, Hi-Lo, Pi Putting Smadness, and the Fredonia Pi-Hundred. 

Pi Day Organizer Julia Wilson explained one of the games: "In Pi Putting Smadness, teams try to create all the numbers from 1 to 10 using four numbers rolled on dice, and their success will determine how close to the hole they can start as they try to sink a putt. The winning teams from the first three events will go on to compete in the Fredonia Pi-Hundred, where they will attempt to run remote control cars under bridges marked with the digits of pi. The ultimate champions will earn the Pi Cup, currently housed in the Math Department trophy case." Everyone is encouraged to observe or join in.

 
Still time to register for gender conference

The deadline for submission of papers to the 11th Annual Women's Studies Research Conference on Gender has been extended until 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 14. Please contact Professor Hilary Aquino for further information. View the news release.
 
Darfur Week held after Spring Break:



Awareness of the genocide in Sudan is what Amnesty International, College Democrats and the Political Science Association are seeking in the week following Spring Break.

Starting Monday, March 26, with the symbolic release of 400 balloons, the campus community will be invited to participate in "Darfur Week," a week-long series of events set in motion by the Franciscans International. The point is to raise awareness and provide information regarding the mass killing of over 400,000 people within the past 18 months in Darfur, Sudan.

At all events, merchandise will be available, and all money earned will also go to Doctors without Borders, an independent medical organization that deliverer’s aid to people affected by armed conflict.

In addition, donation boxes will be on site for anyone interested in giving a few extra dollars to an incredibly important cause. Student leadership in this effort comes from Reza Akbari of the Political Science Association, Jay Malsky of the – College Democrats, and Jennifer Mosher of Amnesty International.  
FSA Annual Meeting announced

The Annual Community Meeting of the Faculty Student Association (FSA) is set for Thursday, March 29, at 3:30 p.m. in S-104 Williams Center. All students, faculty and Staff are welcome to attend.
 
30-Hour Famine is Coming

30-Hour Famine logo
Ashley R. Bergman, a junior English major, announced that she is spearheading a local version of the international youth movement to fight world hunger, "30 Hour Famine."   The Famine is scheduled for March 31 to  April 1 in the Williams Center. Anyone who would like to participate or find out more, should email Ashley.

 
A Healthy Start
Campus Report
EDP holding awards ceremony on March 14
Photo of Ana Brignoni
A Dunkirk native will be honored when the Educational Development Program (EDP) at SUNY Fredonia hold its 25th annual awards ceremony Wednesday, March 14 at 4 p.m. in Café G of the Williams Center. Ana Brignoni, at right, a graduate of both Dunkirk High School and SUNY Fredonia, will receive the 2007 Distinguished Alumnus Award. 

Campus Report Calendar
Ongoing

Park and Ride: Shuttle service runs continuously from Park and Ride parking lot to Maytum Hall from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. every day classes are in session.   Read more.

Monday, March 12
 
Women's History Month presents "Trash: Public Art by the Garbage Girls:" 6 p.m., S-104 Williams Center. Jo Anna Isaak will be presenting.
 
Fredonia Central School All Choral Concert: 7 p.m., King Concert Hall. Students from the Fredonia Elementary Select Chorus, Fredonia Middle School Choraliers, Fredonia Middle School Mixed Chorus, Fredonia High School Mixed Chorus and Fredonia High School Chamber Choir combine to perform choral works from all genres of music. Tickets available through the school. King Concert Hall general seating: General Public: $2; Senior Citizen: $1; Students/Child: $1. 
 
Rock 'N Skate: 7:30 to 9 p.m., Steele Hall Ice Arena. 
 
Faculty Recital with Nadina Mackie Jackson – Masterworks for Bassoon and Piano: 8 to 10 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. French and German concert pieces for bassoon and piano. Free and open to the public.
 
Tuesday, March 13

Guest Lecture on Journalism by L.A. Times reporter Scott Martelle: 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; Thompson Hall TV studio. All welcome. 

First Investors – On Campus Recruiting: 2 to 4 p.m., Gregory Hall, Career Development Office Interview Room. First Investors will be conducting on-campus interviews for graduating seniors. There will be a group presentation at 2 p.m. followed by individual interviews. Interested candidates must submit a resume to the Career Development by 5 p.m. on March 5. Selected candidates will be contacted by First Investors directly.
 
Mental Health Professionals Speaker Panel: 3:30 to 5 p.m., 202 McEwen Hall. 
 
Wednesday, March 14
 
Pi Day: 3 to 4:30 p.m., Williams Center. Games for the mathematically-minded. Sponsored by Department of Mathematical Sciences. All welcome. Free.

EDP Awards Reception: 4 p.m., Café G.
 
 
Percussion Ensemble, Kay Stonefelt, conductor: 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Percussion Ensemble will perform new and standard works for percussion. Free and open to the public.
 
Thursday, March 15
 
Faculty Recital by Phyllis East, piano: 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.
 
Friday, March 16
 
Kaleidoscope Series event, “Seussical:” 7 to 8 p.m., King Concert Hall. Exciting and new! “Seussical” is the biggest show ever staged by Theatreworks/USA. Adapted from the Broadway hit, “Seussical” takes some of the most memorable stories of Theodore Geisel (Dr. Seuss) and mixes colorful costumes, infectious music and enthusiastic performances to create a fantastic theatrical experience for the young and young at heart. Meet Horton the Elephant, Jojo, the Cat in the Hat, Mayzie LaBird and all your other favorite characters in the whimsical world of Whoville. King Concert Hall Reserved Seating, General Public: $12. Recommended for children ages 5 to 12. Running time: 60 minutes. Sponsored by Gullo and Price Law Offices.
 
Saturday, March 17
 
Fredonia Brass Day: 9 to 5 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall.
 
Monday, March 19 -- Friday, March 23
 
Spring Break: No classes. Other business hours as usual. Classes resume Monday, March 26.
 
Monday, March 26

Darfur Week Balloon Demonstration: 5 p.m., Williams Center. 400 Balloons will be released to represent the 400,000 people killed in the Sudan genocide. Merchandise will be available. Proceeds go to Doctors without Borders.
 
Darfur Diaries Screening: 7 p.m., Williams Center. Discussion to follow. Merchandise will be available. Proceeds go to Doctors without Borders.
 
Tuesday, March 27
 
Stroke Support Group Meeting: 3 p.m., W127 Thompson Hall.
 
Darfur Week Open Mic Night: 8 p.m., The Spot. Sign up begins at 7:30 p.m. Students and faculty are invited to perform their music and words. Merchandise will be available. Proceeds go to Doctors without Borders.
 
African Drumming Ensemble Concert: 8 p.m., G105 Multipurpose Room, Williams Center. Free and open to the public.
 
Faculty Recital – Sang Woo Kang, piano: 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. 
 
Wednesday, March 28
 
It’s a Senior Thing Expo: 5 to 7 p.m., Multipurpose Room, Williams Center. Sponsored by the Campus Life Office.
 
Darfur Week Panel Discussion: 7 p.m., McEwen G24. The panel will consist of members of the International Relations, History, and English programs. Merchandise will be available. Proceeds go to Doctors without Borders.
 
Thursday, March 29
 
Women's History Month presents "A Panel on Zines:" 7 p.m., S-104 Williams Center. Featuring original contributors to Bitch Magazine, Lisa Jervis and Ben Shaykin, and creator of the online zine the F-Word, Melody Berger.
 
Vocal Point Cabaret: 7 to 10 p.m., Mulitpurpose Room, Williams Center. Students: $3; General Public: $5.
 


Peter Schickele is the inventor of the fictional composer, P.D.Q. Bach.

Visiting Arts Program presents Dennis Dehart, photographer: 8:30 p.m., 209 McEwen Hall.
 
For Darfur Week, Amnesty International Presents: JAMNESTY: 10 p.m., BJ’s. Local Fredonia bands will perform. Proceeds go to Doctors without Borders.
 
Friday, March 30
 
Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents a lecture by Peter Schickele: Noon to 1 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. 
 
Larry Dillon: 8 to 10 p.m., The Spot, Williams Center. Sponsored by the Fredonia Students for Peace.
 
Saturday, March 31
 
Admissions Open House:  Accepted students only are invited to this program; and must register to attend. View the web link.
 
Men's Baseball vs. Oswego: Noon to 4 p.m., Ludwig Baseball Field. Free and open to the public.
 
March Madness: 3 to 11 p.m., Dods Hall Complex. 
 
World Travel Series: “Great Parks of the West” with Clint Denn: 7:30 to 9 p.m., King Concert Hall. The American West contains a series of expansive parks that possess perhaps the greatest array of natural wonders in the entire world - icy glaciers, rolling rivers, gigantic waterfalls, harrowing canyons, and the largest trees on the globe. All can be found in parks such as Yellowstone, Death Valley, Joshua Tree, Saguaro and Petrified Forest. Clint Denn has created a film that captures the width and breadth of America’s beautiful, lonesome west, a land marked by the wonder of nature and the ingenuity of man. Sponsored by The TLC Health Network. Tickets: General public: $6.
 
Adon Field and More: 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., The Spot, Williams Center. Sponsored by the Campus Life Office.