SUNY FredoniaCampus Report

December 12, 2007  Vol. 38, No. 11

Campus News
Campus will close for 10 days during holidays
SUNY Fredonia will enter its annual energy-saving, year-end shutdown period at the close of business on Friday, Dec. 21. With the exception of a few offices, all buildings, services and operations across the campus will be curtailed until Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008.
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Students wrap up semester with Donation Drive
On Friday, Dec. 7, volunteers swept the SUNY Fredonia campus collecting donations for the annual effort to benefit the local agencies of the Holiday Caregivers Coalition.
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Campus community makes blood drive a success

More than 125 people at SUNY Fredonia, including many first-timers, generously rolled up their sleeves in late November to donate blood to the American Red Cross.

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Financial Aid Office recognized for outstanding service

Student Lending Analytics has recognized SUNY Fredonia in its October online newsletter, "Inside Student Lending," for service to student and parent borrowers.

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Faculty win grants from Carnahan-Jackson Fund

Awards for the 2008-2009 cycle of the Carnahan-Jackson Humanities Fund of the Fredonia College Foundation have been announced. A total of $20,350 was awarded to faculty and staff in the departments of history, English, philosophy, theatre, visual arts and new media, and the School of Music and Reed Library.

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Education prof's project benefits local teachers

Assistant Professor Jill Marshall of the College of Education's Department of Curriculum and Instruction provided a curricular change to the graduate course, Issues and Trends in Elementary Social Studies Education, which benefitted local social studies teachers.

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Design award goes to new sound recording studios

The sound recording studio and control room at SUNY Fredonia's School of Music has earned an award from the regional American Institute of Architects chapter for Architectural Resources, P.C., designer of the space.

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STEPS raises over $6,000 with AIDS Walk

STEPS, a student organization at SUNY Fredonia, hosted Chautauqua County's first annual AIDS walk recently, raising over $6,200 as well as campus and community awareness of the AIDS pandemic in Africa.

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Moog donates electronic instrument to Communications

Moog Music, Inc. has donated a Theremin to the Department of Communication at SUNY Fredonia through the efforts of Communication/Audio-Radio major Christopher Rosebrough.

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Benjamin Sigas
Benjamin Sigas, a junior art major from Lima, N.Y., does some sketching in the Fenton Hall lobby between classes. Final exams and the Fall 2007 semester end Friday, Dec. 21. Click here for details on campus closings during the holidays.

Your Voices
Academic Affairs launching Learning Communities
During the Spring 2008 semester, the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs will be sponsoring learning communities (LCs) for faculty and staff on four topics: service learning, diversity in the classroom, learning portfolios, and learning for the future.
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Campus SEFA campaign sets new record for giving
Chairpersons Raymond Rushboldt and Martha Smith have announced that SUNY Fredonia's goal of $43,000 for the State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) has been met and exceeded with a new recording in giving.
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Ticket Office adds online sales and makes name change
Jefferson Westwood, director of Rockefeller Arts Center, announced today that the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office is now selling tickets to events in Rockefeller Arts Center and the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall online.
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President calls for '08-'09 Convocation proposals on new theme
President Dennis Hefner and the SUNY Fredonia Convocation Committee have announced the 2008-2009 Convocation theme: "Human Rights: With Liberty and Justice for All?"
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Campus Calendar Print it!
Events of Wednesday, Dec. 12

University Bookstore Holiday Hours and Cupcake Tree: Store opens at 9; Cupcake Tree available from 3 to 7 p.m. Take advantage of 20 percent discount on all non-imprinted giftware.

Senior Show: 2 to 6 p.m., Rockefeller Arts Center Art Gallery. Last day of the exhibit. Free. All welcome.

Voice Studio Recital: 5 to 7 p.m., Diers Recital Hall. Free. All welcome.


Events of Thursday, Dec. 13

University Bookstore Holiday Hours: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seasonal and gift items. Sales.

AED Training: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Williams Center Room G144. By registration with the Office of Environmental Health & Safety.

Senior Show: 2 to 6 p.m., Rockefeller Arts Center Art Gallery. Last day of the exhibit. Free. All welcome.

Office of Sponsored Programs Open House: 2 to 5 p.m., E230-E231 Thompson Hall. Celebrate the new organization and newly decorated suite.

Someplace Special POPS Series: Christmas with The Kingston Trio: 8 p.m., King Concert Hall. Tickets are available at the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center, 716-673-3501.

Events of Friday, Dec. 14

Last day of classes Fall 2007 semester: final exams begin Monday, Dec. 17.

Pot Luck / Dance: 4:30 to 8 p.m., Dods Hall Student Lounge Room 52. Hosted by Department of Health, Wellness & Recreation.


Events of Saturday, Dec. 15

Men's Basketball vs. Medaille College: 7 p.m., Dods Hall Full Gym.

University Bookstore Holiday Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., University Commons.

Events of Sunday, Dec. 16

Chautauqua Children's Chorale: 4 to 6 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Nancy Krestic is artistic director of the Chautauqua Children's Choral.

Late Night Pancake Breakfast: 9 p.m., Igoe Hall lobby. Sponsored by Residence Life.

Events of Monday, Dec. 17
Final Exams for Fall 2007 semester: click for complete schedule.
 
Stress Balls for Stress Reduction: 6 to 7 p.m., Igoe Hall Lobby. Sponsored by Residence Life.

Events of Tuesday, Dec. 18

Final Exams for Fall 2007 semester: click for complete schedule.

Exam Study Break: 8 to 10 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Free. All students welcome. Sponsored by Spectrum Entertainment Board.

Events of Wednesday, Dec. 19

Final Exams for Fall 2007 semester: click for complete schedule.


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Vitae
SIFE team explores stock market crash
Four students from Fredonia's Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) class presented a project on historical events in the economy to Professor A. Jacqueline Swansinger's "Introduction to History" class.
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Winners at Met auditions include senior and alumna
Two members of the SUNY Fredonia campus family were winners at the Metropolitan Opera's regional auditions held in Buffalo recently: senior Victoria Vargas and 2005 graduate Maria Fasciano.
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Math Education seniors present at State Conference
For the eighth consecutive year, SUNY Fredonia seniors in mathematics education were invited to present their lesson plan ideas at the annual Association of Mathematics Teachers of New York State (AMTNYS) conference.
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Croxton, Drout will have Fulbrights next year
Two longtime members of the SUNY Fredonia Department of Psychology, Dr. Jack Croxton and Dr. Cheryl Drout, are among nearly 800 U.S. faculty and professionals to be awarded Fulbright Scholarships to pursue overseas teaching and research during the 2007-2008 academic year.
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