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| New dining options begin after Thanksgiving break | The
Marketplace at Erie, one of two all-you-can-eat dining halls at SUNY
Fredonia, will close Friday evening, Nov. 16, and won't re-open until
next spring, but diners are invited to visit Cranston Marche, which
will begin serving on weekends when classes resume following the
Thanksgiving break, as well as other FSA-operated food outlets.
Read More | | Students to sponsor AIDS walk on Saturday, Dec. 1 | STEPS,
a student organization at SUNY Fredonia, will host Chautauqua County's
first annual AIDS walk on Saturday, Dec. 1, in the village of Fredonia,
to raise campus and community awareness of the AIDS pandemic in Africa
and specifically to generate funds to assist African children orphaned
by the disease. Read More | | Potters work the mud for hunger | Several
members of the SUNY Fredonia university enjoy "working the mud" as
members of the Fredonia Potter's Co-op. This year, they have donated
their time and materials to create hundreds of one-of-a-kind ceramic
bowls, which will be sold as part of "Empty Bowls" - a fundraiser
benefitting the Chautauqua County Rural Ministry's Friendly Kitchen. Read More | | Schwalbe seeks to recruit Chinese | With
a population of 1.3 billion people and with an increased emphasis on
higher education for more students, China is looking to send more of
its students to study in U.S. universities. Read More | | EDP alumni among 40 honored in state | With
three graduates among the 40 honored, SUNY Fredonia was well
represented when the State University of New York celebrated the 40th
anniversary celebration of its Educational Opportunity Program. Read More | | Change your face; change your race | Interactive
technology designed to challenge perceptions of race, age and other
outward features, "The Human Race Machine," will take up residence in
Reed Library at SUNY Fredonia the week of Nov. 26 to 30. Read More | | Janet Sung picked for Hagan award | Janet
Sung, whose achievements at the School of Music and commitment to
students and her art have resounded in high notes at SUNY Fredonia, has
received its William T. Hagan Young Scholar/Artist Award. Read More | | Yochym, Gage honored this fall | Barbara
Yochym and Vicki Gage, secretaries with over four decades of combined
service at SUNY Fredonia, shared the spotlight as recipients of
separate awards at the SUNY Fredonia Secretarial/Clerical Professional
Development Group's fall conference. Read More | | Lantz to direct community program | Sherry
Lantz will bring more than 20 years of experience in community and
mental health work and management to the SUNY Fredonia/Dunkirk
Community Partnerships as its new director. Read More |
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Theatre arts students from SUNY Fredonia were among those
from several universities nationwide who participated in a webcast
and PBS program involving an interview with Bob Martin, creator of the
Tony Award-winning musical, The Drowsy Chaperone. The interview was conducted at the Playouse Square Center in Cleveland. A question posed by Jennifer Teska
(acting, North Rose, N.Y.), regarding the musical's structure, was part
of the interview. The program televised on the public
broadcasting station, WBIZ of Cleveland, in October.
Gregory Harper and Lawrence Maheady are co-authors of the article, "Peer-mediated teaching and students with learning disabilities," published in Intervention in School and Clinic. The strategies described have been the focus of extensive research at SUNY Fredonia by the authors and their colleagues.
James Piorkowski (music) has been chosen as a recipient of the ASCAPLUS Award
by the American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers. The
awardees are selected by an independent panel and are based on the
unique prestige value of each writer's catalog of original
compositions, as well as recent performances.
Kim Tillery (speech pathology and audiology) was
elected by her peers in New York State for a second term as a member of
the Board of Directors of Audiology on the New York State
Speech-Language and Hearing Association. The board members assist with
lobbying and advocating. Also, a chapter by Dr. Tillery is included in
the current text on Auditory Processing Disorders: Management and Treatment (Plural Publishing). Her chapter is entitled, "Use of Medication with Auditory Processing Disorders."
Li Feng (economics) has received a $221,907
sub-grant from the U.S. Department of Education to work with Dr.
Tim Sass at Florida State University on a study of the effects of
teacher preparation and professional development on special education
teacher quality. Also, Dr. Feng was invited to speak on teacher labor
market issues at the national data conference of the National Center
for Education Statistics.
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| Get ready for annual Campus-Wide Donation Drive | On
Friday, Dec. 7, volunteers will sweep the SUNY Fredonia campus
collecting donations for the annual effort to benefit the local
agencies of the Holiday Caregivers Coalition. | | Learn to use AEDs | The
AED (automated external defibrillator) Program at SUNY Fredonia is
moving forward. Over one hundred AED units (including mobile ones) have
been installed and placed strategically throughout the university
community. |
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| Events of Friday, Nov. 16 | Last Day of Classes before Thanksgiving Break
New York State School Music Association
Zone One Area All-State Festival: two-day festival for high school
musicians from Erie, Niagara, Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties. Over
400 high school musicians and their teachers will be rehearsing and
performing.
Varsity Men's Hockey vs. Buffalo State: 7 p.m., Steele Hall Ice Arena. Read more about these Western New York rivals!
| | Events of Saturday, Nov. 17 |
| | Events of Sunday, Nov. 18 | SUNY Fredonia campus is on Thanksgiving Break from Monday, Nov. 19 through Sunday, Nov. 25.
| | Events of Monday, Nov. 19 | Thanksgiving Break: No classes until Monday, Nov. 26. Offices open during normal business hours through Wednesday, Nov. 21.
| | Events of Tuesday, Nov. 20 | Thanksgiving Break: No classes until Monday, Nov. 26. Offices open during normal business hours.
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| Events of Thursday, Nov. 22 | Thanksgiving Holiday: No classes. Offices closed.
| | Events of Wednesday, Nov. 21 | Thanksgiving Break: No classes until Monday, Nov. 26. Offices open during normal business hours.
| | Events of Friday, Nov. 23 | Thanksgiving Break: No classes until Monday, Nov. 26. Most offices closed for long weekend.
| | Events of Saturday, Nov. 24 | Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend: Most campus facilities closed.
| | Events of Sunday, Nov. 25 | Last day of Thanksgiving Break: residence halls and services re-opening today. Check FSA website for information on dining services.
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| | Events of Wednesday, Nov. 28 |
Flutasia: 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Concert by flute students under the direction of Professor Susan Royal. Free. All welcome.
CNN/YouTube Republicans Debate:
8 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose. Debate of candidates for
Republican Party nomination for U.S. Presidency. Free and open to the
public.
| | Events of Thursday, Nov. 29 |
CDO Spotlight: WNY Americorps: 3:30 p.m., Williams Center Room G144. Sponsored by Career Development Office. AmeriCorps
is part of an independent federal agency created to connect
Americans of all ages and backgrounds with opportunities to give back
to their communities and their nation. Full-time members who complete
their service earn a Segal AmeriCorps Education Award of $4,725 to pay
for college, graduate school, or to pay back qualified student loans.
Members who serve part-time receive a partial Award.
CDO Spotlight: AXA Advisors: 3:30 p.m., Williams Center G143. Sponsored by Career Development Office. AXA Advisors
are the broker-dealer and investment advisor for a member of the
global AXA Group, a worldwide leader in financial protection and wealth
management. AXA Group's operations are diverse geographically
with main operations in Western Europe, North America and the
Asia/Pacific region.
| | Events of Friday, Nov. 30 |
Men & Women Swimming Invitational:
6 p.m., Natatorium. Participating teams are from Alfred State, Baldwin
Wallace, SUNY Oswego, Penn State Behrend, Monroe Community College, and
University of Pittsburgh/Bradford campus.
| | Events of Saturday, Dec. 1 |
Admissions Saturday Visit: 10 a.m. By advance registration with the Office of Admissions (see online reservation form).
Designed for prospective freshman, Saturday Visits accommodate those
who cannot visit the campus when classes are in session. The program
includes a tour, information session, and a chance to visit academic
departments.
Men & Women Swimming Invitational: 10 a.m., Natatorium. Participating
teams are from Alfred State, Baldwin Wallace, SUNY Oswego, Penn State
Behrend, Monroe Community College, and University of
Pittsburgh/Bradford campus.
Kids Night Out: 6:30 p.m., Steele Hall. Hosted by Men's Baseball Team.
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