"Pippin," featuring student cast above, opens Friday, April 20, for six-night run at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Visit the website Ruth Meyerowitz is guest speaker for the 11th annual Research Conference on Gender, Tuesday.   Photo courtesy of UBReporter, by Nancy J. Parisi. Dr. Jacobson is the guest speaker at Convocation events this week. At last year's Student Research and Creativity Exposition, Annika Anderson exhibited her poster that describes the research she did on the egg-hatching of frogs. Her teacher, Dr. Bill Brown (biology) is at right.  Visit the expo this year on Thursday, April 26.

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.  

Monday, April 16

League of Women Voters presents "Blogs, Wikis and Newsfeeds: The Internet & Other Media;"  2:30 to 4 p.m., Williams Center S104. Free. Open to all. Refreshments. Click for full information.

Sociology and Anthropology Department Awards Reception: 4:30 p.m., Cafe G. By invitation.

Public Speaking Competition: 6 p.m., McEwen Hall 202 and 209. Sponsored by the Applied Communications Association. Open to all. Free. 

Tuesday, April 17

11th Annual Women's Studies Research Conference on Gender: 4 p.m., Café G. Sponsored by Women’s Studies Program. Scholarship winner announced. Free. Open to all. Click link to view the agenda.

Women’s Lacrosse vs Geneseo: 4 p.m., Lacrosse field. 

Advanced Poetry Gala Reading: 5 p.m., Japanese Garden area of Reed Library; featuring the poetry of students taking ENGL 460. Refreshments. All welcome. Free.

Presentation on Service-Learning Project to Belize: 7 p.m., Thompson Hall W-101. All welcome.

Concert Band: 8 p.m., King Concert Hall. Directed by Ray Stewart. Free. All welcome. 

Fredonia Guitar Ensemble - Spring Concert: 8 p.m. Rosch Recital Hall. Free and open to all.

Wednesday, April 18

Community Blood Bank of Western New York Drive: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. The Community Blood Bank of WNY is the only supplier of blood to Brooks Memorial Hospital. Free.

Presentation for Canisius College Graduate Program: noon to 1 p.m., Williams Center G141. Sponsored by Career Development Office. Free. 

Geico Career Presentation: 3:30 p.m., Williams Center G142. Sponsored by Career Development Office. Free. 

Guest lecture by Tim Miller, “The Danger of the War in Iran:” 7 p.m., McEwen Hall 202. Sponsored by History and Social Studies Society. Free. All welcome. 

Fredonia Chamber Orchestra Concert: 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Free. Open to all. 

Thursday, April 19

Community Blood Bank of Western New York Drive: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. The Community Blood Bank of WNY is the only supplier of blood to Brooks Memorial Hospital. Free.

Men's baseball vs. Penn State/Behrend: 2 p.m., Ludwig Field.

Guest lecture, "International Film Production Practices:" 3:30 to 6 p.m., S 104 Williams Center.  Award winning documentary filmmaker Melinda Levin will be screening her film, "The Mayan Dreams of Chan Kom: Tourism, Migration and Changing Identities in the Yucatan." This 30-minute documentary, completed in 2006, examines the village of Chan Kom, Mexico, a traditional, peasant village in the jungles of Yucatan state. Chan Kom is an icon in anthropological research. Free. All welcome.

Convocation keynote address by Dr. Tamar Jacobsen: 7 p.m., 202 McEwen Hall.  Dr. Jacobson will be speaking about the society's responsibilities to create a humane and child-literate society. Dr. Jacobson has made over 180 presentations at national, state and regional levels, including keynote speeches, panel presentations, video conference and conference workshops. Subjects include infants and toddlers, discipline, developmentally appropriate practice, Anti-Bias Curriculum, parent involvement, CDA Training and preparation for accreditation by NAEYC. Her book: Confronting Our Discomfort: Clearing the Way for Anti-Bias, was published by Heinemann in 2003. Free. All welcome.

"He Said/She Said:" What really happened? 7 p.m., McEwen Hall Room 209. Featuring married poetry couple (and our own Vice President of Academic Affairs!) Dr. Virginia Horvath and Dr. Brooke Horvath. Both poets will read original collaborative efforts and individual poems. Reception follows. Free. All welcome.

Visit by Dr. Vandana Shiva

Guest lecturer Vandana Shiva signs her book for Professor J. David Swift during her visit last week.  While here, she also outlined economic and ecological issues faced by individual farmers in India and other developing countries during an informal gathering of students and faculty on Tuesday in the English Department Reading Room.  Listen to her Thompson Hall lecture on podcast. Photos by Roger Coda

Jewish History Month presents Interfaith Discussion: 7 p.m., Room TBA.  An opportunity for students to ask questions of religious leaders (Rabbi, Priest, Pastor, etc.) about religious views and current topics. Sponsored by Jewish Student Union, Catholic Student Union, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, and Student Pagan Association. Free. All welcome.

Rock with Consent: 7 to 11 p.m., Williams Center G105. Rock concert and information on sexual health and wellness. Sponsored by S.T.E.P.S. Free and open to the public.

Cabaret Night: 7 to 10 p.m., The Spot (Williams Center). Performances by Student Opera Theatre Association. Free.

Flutasia: The Fredonia Flute Ensemble; 8 to 9:30 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Susan Royal directs. Free. Open to all.

Friday, April 20

Deadline for campus-wide faculty poetry contest: Email poem as a Word doc. To Aimee Nezhukumatathil by noon. Judged by The Writers’ Ring. Winning poem will be honored at the English department’s annual awards ceremony, May 4 and presented with the golden Holy Mackerel Trophy. Last year’s winning poet was Dr. Jack Croxton—who will it be this year?

Tamar Jacobson at Brown Bag Discussion: noon, S-104 Williams Center. Read more about Dr. Jacobson, one of this year's Convocation speakers.  Free. All welcome.

Guest lecture, "Copyright Issues and Collaboration in Filmmaking:" 1 to 4 p.m., Williams Center S104. Award-winning documentary filmmaker Melinda Levin will show excerpts form her sustainable ranching film, "Minding the West: Ranching to Save the Range." The film examines scientific, political and philosophical considerations concerning environmental stewardship, the culture of ranching, collaborations between ranchers, public agents, scientists and environmentalists, and the use of grazing animals to improve land management. Additionally, she will discuss her collaboration to make a new documentary film on the International Rivers Network.

Women's Softball vs. Plattsburgh: 3 p.m., Softball field. Free.

Gallery Reception for Student Art Show II: 7 to 9 p.m., Art Gallery Lobby. Congratulations to those students whose works have been on display this week. The second group of Visual Arts and New Media seniors were exhibiting their best works in illustration, drawing and painting, ceramics, sculpture, media arts, graphic design and photography. Free. All welcome.

Gospel Explosion (People of Color Concerns Conference): 9 to 11:30 p.m., Diers Recital Hall. Admission is $7. Sponsored by the Black Student Union.

Saturday, April 21

People of Color Concerns Conference: Day-long conference features guest speakers. Students and alumni welcome. Black Student Union and Latinos Unidos Reception is 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Pucci Room. 

Current issue is: "Sexually Transmitted Diseases"

Fredonia Radio Systems Presents, "Rockin' the Commons:" 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Barker Commons in downtown Fredonia. A benefit to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, this event features performances and activities for children, raffles from local merchants, a Chiavetta's chicken barbeque, and participation from SUNY Fredonia student organizations. Sponsored by Fredonia Radio Systems, home of WCVF FM and WDVL, which is dedicated to providing quality radio programming for the residents of Northern Chautauqua County and is celebrating its 59th year.

Men's Baseball vs. Plattsburgh: noon, Ludwig Field. Free.

Women's Softball vs. Potsdam: 1 p.m., softball field. Free.

Black Student Union Fashion Show: 7 p.m., Williams Center.  

Orchesis Mini Concert: 2 p.m., Bartlett Theatre. Tickets: General Public: $7; Senior Citizen: $4; SUNY Student/Child: $4. Funded by the Student Association.

Ethos presents, "Premieres and Encores:" 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Concert showcasing original and repeat performances of compositions by students, faculty and alumni. Free and open to the public

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Spring Musical, “Pippin:”  8 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House.  This hip, tongue-in-cheek fairy tale has captivated audiences and the young at heart everywhere it plays.   Tickets available at 1891 Fredonia Opera House,   (716) 679-1891. General seating. General Public: $18; Senior Citizen: $17; SUNY Student/Child: $16. Sponsored by Midtown Realty.   *Due to the construction at Rockefeller Arts Center, the Fredonia Dance Ensemble Major Concert and Pippin will be held at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, located on the corner of Church Street and Temple Street in the village of Fredonia

Sunday, April 22

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Spring Musical, “Pippin:”  2 p.m., 1891 Fredonia Opera House.  This hip, tongue-in-cheek fairy tale has captivated audiences and the young at heart everywhere it plays.   Tickets available at 1891 Fredonia Opera House,   (716) 679-1891. General seating. General Public: $18; Senior Citizen: $17; SUNY Student/Child: $16. Sponsored by Midtown Realty.   *Due to the construction at Rockefeller Arts Center, the Fredonia Dance Ensemble Major Concert and Pippin will be held at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House, located on the corner of Church Street and Temple Street in the village of Fredonia.

People of Color Concerns Conference Closing Luncheon: noon, Cafe G. By reservation.

University Chorus: 4 p.m., King Concert Hall. Conducted by Barbara Brinson. Free. Open to all.

Men's Baseball vs. SUNYIT: noon, Ludwig Field. Free.

Matzo Ball – Jewish History Month Closing Ceremonies: 5 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room.  The traditional "Matzo Ball" was moved from the opening ceremonies to the closing ceremonies for Jewish History Month, due to the Passover Holiday. Entertainment by the “12 Corners Klezmer Band" from Rochester, N.Y. Klezmer is a type of Eastern European Jewish folk music. Also featuring traditional Middle Eastern food: falafel accompanied by salad, chips (french fries), dessert and beverages.  

Curricular Jazz Ensemble: 7 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Directed by Bruce Johnstone. Free. All welcome.

Monday, April 23

Janet Sung Violin Studio Recital: 7:30 to 10 p.m., Diers Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.

Saxophone Ensemble, Wildy Zumwalt, conductor: 8 to 10 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.

Tuesday, April 24

Annual EAP Wellness Fair: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Approximately 54 organizations will be showcasing their services and/or goods.  Glucose Testing, Cholesterol Screening, Blood Pressure Readings, Chair Massages, etc. will be offered. All welcome. 

Fredonia Music History Symposium: 4 to 6 p.m., Diers Recital Hall. Free and open to the public. 

Florestan at Fredonia: 5 to 6:30 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Art song recital featuring songs of John Duke and settings of Cumming, Goethe, and Hausmann. Poems by various composers. Free and open to the public.

Wednesday, April 25

Fredonia softball vs. Buffalo State: 3 to 6 p.m., softball field. Free and open to the public.

Leadership Awards Reception: 5 to 8 p.m., G105 Multipurpose Room, Williams Center. 

Fredonia Jazz Workshop: 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Free and open to the public.

College Symphony, John Whitney, conductor: 8 to 10 p.m., King Concert Hall. Free and open to the public. Program features Haydn's "Symphony No. 104," Tschaikovsky's "Romeo and Juliet," Bernstein's "West Side Story," and Martinu's "Oboe Concerto."

Thursday, April 26

Student Research and Creativity Exposition: Noon to 7 p.m., Williams Center. Students will be presenting submitted proposals for oral, poster,or computer presentations. They may also make multimedia presentations, ask to display their creative work, or propose a live musical or theatrical performance. For more information, please contact Professor Jack Croxton at (716) 3129.

Walter Gloor Mainstage Series Spring Musical “Pippin:” 8 p.m., The 1891 Fredonia Opera House. Book by Roger O. Hirson, music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz. This hip, tongue-in-cheek fairy tale has captivated audiences since 1972, and the energetic score by Stephen Schwartz offers one show-stopping number after another. For tickets, call the opera house at 716-679-1891, or visit its website. General seating. General Public: $18; Senior Citizen: $17; SUNY Student/Child: $16. Sponsored by Midtown Realty.