Wednesday, Sept. 12

Women's Tennis vs. Penn State/Behrend : 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., Varsity Tennis Courts. Free. All welcome.

Meet the Accountants Night Prep Session: 5 to 7 p.m., S104 Williams Center. Sponsored by Career Development (Christopher LaGrow). Free.

Thursday, Sept. 13

FBI Honors Internship Training Workshop: 9 to 11 a.m., S121 Williams Center. Sponsored by Career Development (Christopher LaGrow). Free.

Friday, Sept. 14

Opening Ceremony for Hispanic History Month:  5 p.m., Cafe G, Williams Center. Guest speaker is freelance writer and teacher Rosie Molinary, author of, Hijas Americanas: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina. Month's events sponsored by Latinos Unidos. The theme for the month's celebration is "Old Spain."

Saturday, Sept. 15

Men's and Women's Cross-Country Meet: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Cross Country Course.

Men's Soccer: 7 to 9 p.m. Varsity grass field.

Sunday, Sept. 16

Western New York Chamber Orchestra presents "All Amadeus": 4 p.m. Rosch Recital Hall; conductor is Glen Cortese, and soloist (clarinet) is James East of the Fredonia School of Music faculty. This concert, WNYCO's season opener and the first of its "Classics" series, features a trio of 18th century gems: Mozart's Divertimento No 7 in D major; Concerto for Clarinet in A major; and Symphony 40 in G minor. For tickets, contact the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office at 673-3501.

Tuesday, Sept. 18

Kasling Lecture, "The Birth and Death of a Star": 2 p.m. Rosch Recital Hall. Computer Sciences Professor Gurmukh Singh was selected to present this honorary annual lecture. His research involves a tremendous amount of computer modeling, data acquisition and its analysis. In his research, Dr. Singh investigates characteristics of singly-charged (hadrons) and multi-charged projectile fragments emerged in heavy-ion interactions at relativistic energies from experiments performed at National and International Accelerator facilities like the Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL), Upton, NY, and the European Center for Nuclear Research (CERN) in Geneva, Switzerland. Free. All welcome. Reception follows.

"Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes," by filmmaker Byron Hurt: 7 p.m., Room 202 McEwen Hall. Mr. Hurt is the New Jersey-based producer of the award-winning documentary, I Am A Man: Black Masculinity in America and Moving Memories: The Black Senior Video Yearbook. Hurt's latest project HIP-HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES is a riveting documentary that examines representations of gender roles in hip-hop and rap music. Hurt's company, God Bless the Child Productions, Inc. is a documentary production company that creates socially relevant, cutting-edge documentary films about race, class, and gender for diverse national and international audiences. Over the past decade, Hurt has lectured at more than 100 college campuses and trained thousands of young men and women on issues related to gender, race, sex, violence, music and visual media. Questions and answers follow his presentation. Sponsored by the Counseling Center and CEASE Program. Free. All welcome.

Men's Soccer: 7 p.m., new soccer field and stadium. Free. All welcome.

Wednesday, Sept. 19

Community Service Fair: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Williams Center. Local agency representatives will talk to students about volunteer opportunities. Students will have an opportunity to meet with a variety of local service agencies and discuss, learn about and sign-up for volunteer opportunities at the prospective sites. Free. All welcome. Sponsored by Volunteer & Community Services Program, 673-3690.

Academic Leadership Meeting: 1 to 3 p.m., Bob Steele Multipurpose Room. By invitation of Vice President for Academic Affairs Virginia Horvath.

Thursday, Sept. 20

Women's Tennis vs. Alfred University: 3 to 6 p.m., Varsity Tennis Courts. Free. All welcome.

Hispanic History Month Movie Night: 7 p.m., Fenton Hall Room 105. Screening of movie "Como Agua Para Chocolate (Like Water for Chocolate)," based on the novel by Laura Esquivel.

Guest Artist Recital by Tubist Edwin Diefes: 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. With pianist Kirk Severtson and cellist David LeDoux. Free.

Friday, Sept. 21

Men'€™s Soccer: 4 p.m., new soccer field and stadium. Free. All welcome.

Saturday, Sept. 22

Women's Tennis vs. Oneonta: 10 a.m., Varsity Tennis Courts. Free. All welcome.

Men's Soccer: 1 p.m., new soccer field and stadium. Free. All welcome.

Tuesday, Sept. 25

Washington, DC Fredonia/SUNY-wide Reunion: 6 to 8 p.m., Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill. $20/person. Must make advance reservations with Alumni Office, 673-3553.

Women's Volleyball vs. Medaille College: 7 p.m., Dods Hall Gym. Free. All welcome.

Men's Soccer: 7 p.m., new soccer field and stadium. Free. All welcome.

Wednesday, Sept. 26

"Evolution and Design: At the Crossroads of Science and Religion," guest lecture by Brown University Professor Dr. Ken Miller:  6 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Lecture presented by Dr. Ken Miller, the author of Finding Darwin's God: A Scientist's Search for Finding Common Ground between God and Evolution. Dr. Miller, a biology professor at Brown University, is a Roman Catholic who is known for his opposition to creationism and intelligent design as a scientific theory. He gave expert witness at the 2005 trial, Kitzmiller v. Dover (PA) Area School District, the first direct challenge brought in federal court against a public school district that required the presentation of "Intelligent Design" as an alternative to the theory of evolution. This lecture is part of the Fredonia Convocation Series for 2007-08. Admission is open to all and by ticket only. Tickets are FREE and may be obtained from the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center. A reception will follow the lecture in Cafe G.

Career Development Office Spotlight: SUNY Albany Program: 2 p.m., Williams Center Room G-144. Information about the state government internship program and application process. Interested students should pre-register through the CDO's QUEST system online at www.fredonia.edu/cdo. For more information, contact Assistant Director Christopher LaGrow at 673-3327.

Hispanic History Month Event: 8 p.m., Dods Hall Multipurpose Room (old pool area). Flamenco dancers and sword fighters present a colorful display of culture.

Thursday, Sept. 27

SUNY Operation Inform: all-day event for school guidance counselors and SUNY admissions personnel starts at 8:30 a.m. at the host campus, SUNY Fredonia, in Rosch Recital Hall. The Operation Inform series provides an opportunity for school counselors and SUNY admission representatives to discuss what's new and different, along with current issues and concerns. By invitation.

Friday, Sept. 28

Piano Master Class with Richard Goode: 5 to 7:30 p.m.; Rosch Recital Hall. Admission is free to SUNY Fredonia students and faculty and $10 per person to the public.

Two one-act plays by Eugene Ionesco, performed by SUNY Fredonia French students: noon to 2 p.m., Diers Recital Hall. Free. All welcome. Directed by Leonore Loft (modern languages and literatures), 673-3834. Also runs Saturday at 8 p.m.

Family Weekend: 3 to 11 p.m., campus-wide. Family Weekend is a variety of events sponsored by the Office of Campus Life, 673-3143.

School of Business Speakers Series: Noon, S-104 Williams Center. Inaugurating this new series is business law attorney Michael Schiavone, who is corporate counsel for the Buffalo Bills. Schiavone, a 1978 Fredonia alumnus, practices law for Lipsitz Green Scime Cambria, LLP, of Buffalo and Fredonia. For information and reservations, contact the Fredonia College Foundation at 673-3321.

Women's Tennis vs. Cortland State : 4 p.m., Varsity Tennis Courts. Free. All welcome.

Women's Soccer: 4 p.m., new soccer field and stadium.

"Book of Liz," experimental theatre by the Performing Arts Company: 8 p.m., Bartlett Theatre. A new comedy by David and Amy Sedaris, directed by Lindsey Bryde.

Online Seminar: "A Guide to Faculty on Responding to Students in Distress:" 1 to 3 p.m., President's Conference Room, Fenton Hall Room 118

Saturday, Sept. 29

Early Childhood Conference: 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., McEwen Hall. Sponsored by the College of Education, 673-3311. By registration in advance or at door.

Family Weekend continues.

Fredonia Scholars' Breakfast: 9 a.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Fredonia College Foundation honors benefactors, scholarship recipients and their families. Attendance is by invitation only; reservations in advance required through the Fredonia College Foundation, 673-3321.

Saturday Visit hosted by Admissions Office: 10 to 11 a.m., Fenton Hall Room 105. Specially designed for prospective students who cannot visit campus during the week, Saturday visits provide prospective students an information session and campus tour. Advance registration is required through the Office of Admissions at (716) 673-3251 or 1-800-252-1212.

Celebration of the Sorel Gift: 4 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. In honor of Claudette Sorel, a 20-year piano professor at SUNY Fredonia and a Distinguished University Professor, the Sorel Organization made a substantial gift to the Fredonia College Foundation (read more about the gift by clicking the Sorel Organization's website). The gift established a piano scholarship in her name and purchased a new Steinway concert grand piano for the acoustically superb Rosch Recital Hall. The dedication includes a jazz piano recital by alumnus Tony Caramia, '73; a cocktail hour; dinner; private reception with world-renowned pianist Richard Goode; and concert by Richard Goode. For special ticket information (VIP package is $60), contact the Fredonia School of Music at 673-3686 or the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office at 673-3501.

Celebration of the Sorel Gift by jazz pianist Tony Caramia, '73: 4:15 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Alumnus Caramia, now on the Eastman School of Music faculty, will perform works from Roy Harris's "American Ballads," Bill Dobbins' "Preludes" and "Adagio Cantabile," Cy Walter's "Mrs. Malaprop," Earl Wild's "Concert Etudes" based on themes by George Gershwin, and Keveren/Caramia's "The Party Cat Blues."

Richard Goode at Rosch Recital Hall: 8 p.m., Rosch Recital Hall. Hailed for music-making of tremendous emotional power, depth and sensitivity, Richard Goode is today acknowledged as one of the leading interpreters of Beethoven and Mozart, and one of the world's premiere pianists. In honor of his appearance during the celebration of the Sorel gift, a post-concert reception will be held with Mr. Goode and private guests (by ticket only) in the Alumni House. For ticket information, contact the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office. Tickets for concert only are $28 for the public and $14 for students.

"Book of Liz," experimental theatre by the Performing Arts Company: 8 p.m., Bartlett Theatre. A new comedy by David and Amy Sedaris, directed by Lindsey Bryde.

Two one-act plays by Eugene Ionesco, performed by SUNY Fredonia French students: 8 p.m., Diers Recital Hall. Free. All welcome. Directed by Leonore Loft (modern languages and literatures), 673-3834.

Sunday, Sept. 30

"Book of Liz," experimental theatre by the Performing Arts Company: 2 p.m., Bartlett Theatre. A new comedy by David and Amy Sedaris, directed by Lindsey Bryde.

Monday, Oct. 1

University Senate Meeting: 4 p.m., Fenton Hall Room 105. All welcome.

Kaplan Free Test Prep Opportunity: all in the Williams Center; 6-9 p.m. GMAT (for those pursuing an M.B.A.); 6-9 p.m. MCAT (for those pursuing medical school); LSAT, 6:15-9 p.m. (for those pursuing law school); GRE, 6:30-8 p.m. (for most other graduate school programs). Kaplan Test Prep will offer a campus-wide opportunity for students to take a free practice GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT, administered under simulated testing conditions. Students will receive their score, computerized feedback, and guidance about prep options. Students must register by Friday, Sept. 28 at http://www.fredonia.edu/cdo - click on QUEST, then log in as a student and click on the appropriate Kaplan test event to sign up. For more information or assistance with QUEST, contact the Career Development Office at 673-3327 or visit the office on the second floor of Gregory Hall.

Tuesday, Oct. 2

New Faculty Workshop 4: Reappointment, Continuing Appointment, and Promotion: 8 a.m., English Reading Room, Fenton Hall Room 127.

Thumbs Up Fingerprinting for Teacher Candidates: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Williams Center Room G-142. Fee required. Sign-up at Thompson Hall Room E261. For more information, contact Director of Field Experiences AnnMarie Loughlin at 673-3443.

Career Development Office Spotlight: Peace Corps: 7 p.m., Williams Center Room G-141. Students should preregister through the CDO's QUEST system online at www.fredonia.edu/cdo. For more information, contact Assistant Director Christopher LaGrow at 673-3327.

Wednesday, Oct. 3

Brown Bag Lunch Series: noon, Williams Center Room S-104. Professor Linda Brigance of the Department of Communication will give a performance-based lecture, "Metaphors and Meaning-making: The Rhetoric of Place at Women's History Museums." She will be introduced by Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities John Kijinski. The event is free and open to campus and the community. The Brown Bag Lecture series offered by the College of Arts and Humanities, offers informal talks on the first Wednesday of each month featuring new creative and scholarly work by SUNY Fredonia faculty.

Workshop: "Peer Evaluation of Colleagues": 2 to 4 p.m., Williams Center Room S-104. Led by Vice President for Academic Affairs Virginia Horvath.

Thursday, Oct. 4

Department of Mathematical Sciences Guest Speaker: 3:30 p.m., Jewett Hall Room 101. Fredonia alumnus and biostatistics consultant Dr. David Bristol will speak on "The Role of the Statistician in Drug Development." Free.

Friday, Oct. 5

Academic Affairs Forum: noon, Williams Center Room S-104. Open to all. An informal conversation about issues and ideas in Academic Affairs and SUNY Fredonia.

Homecoming Registration and Ticket Pick Up: 1 to 8 p.m., Alumni House, 286 Central Avenue. Parking in two-tiered lot, right of stop sign.

Blue Devil Invitational Women's Volleyball: begins at 4 p.m., Dods Hall gymnasium. Teams include SUNY Fredonia, University of Rochester, SUNY Oneonta, Penn State Behrend, Mount St. Joseph. Fredonia plays at 4 p.m. vs. University of Rochester and at 6 p.m. vs. Oneonta.

Men's Soccer vs. Oswego: 4 p.m., University Stadium.

Homecoming Pep Rally: 5 p.m., Williams Center. Theme: "Fredonia Goes Back to the 1960s. Crowning of the Homecoming King and Queen.

Homecoming Student Barbecue: 7 to 9 p.m., outside the Williams Center. Live entertainment. Free to all students.

Fredonia Jazz Ensemble Alumni Concert: 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. FJE members from the early 1970s. Free to all.

Saturday, Oct. 6

Golden Alumni Breakfast: 9 a.m., Alumni House, 286 Central Avenue. For members of the Class of 1957 and all prior classes. Tickets: $10/person.

Homecoming Registration and Ticket Pick Up: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Williams Center. Parking in Nixon, Fenton and Thompson lots. A free shuttle bus will continuously circulate the various parking lots for your convenience.

Campus Tours: 10 a.m., meet at the Williams Center.

College of Education Friends Group Steering Committee: 10 a.m., Foundation House Board Room.

Blue Devil Invitational Women's Volleyball: begins at 10 a.m., Dods Hall gymnasium. SUNY Fredonia plays Mount St. Joseph at 10 a.m., and Penn State Behrend at 2 p.m.

College of Education Gathering: 11 a.m., Foundation House Tent, light refreshments.

School of Business Luncheon/Reception: noon to 2 p.m., Thompson Hall Room W103, first floor lounge (across from Room 101). Food, drink, networking, door prizes. Free to all School of Business alumni.

Alumni Baseball Game: noon, Ludwig Field.

Alumni Awards Luncheon: noon, Williams Center Multipurpose Room. At this event, Outstanding Achievement Award recipients, including Cathy A. (Calannio) Marion, '79, and all science teachers who have graduated from Fredonia, will be honored. In addition, the first Michael J. Livingston '89 Memorial Scholarship will be presented. All honored classes will be recognized. After lunch, alumni are encouraged to stay and enjoy the Big Band Era music by the alumni group, "Pyramid Band," until 3 p.m. Reservations recommended. Tickets: $15/person. Science teachers who graduated from Fredonia will receive complimentary lunches.

Rho Chi Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Founder's Day Luncheon (Members Only): noon, Cafe G., Williams Center. For more information, contact Sam Jividen at Samuel.jviden@gmail.com. The keynote speaker will be Dr. William Dederer, '67.

Out of the Darkness Walk: 1 p.m., meet at campus-community picnic grove at the corner of Temple Street and Brigham Road. Community walk benefits the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more information, contact Dr. Dani McKinney, Department of Psychology, 673-3225.

Octoberfest Picnic: 2 to 4 p.m., Dods Hall Grove. Tickets for picnic food and beverages available on premises. Photo I.D. required for admission to beer area.

Alumni Soccer Game: 4 p.m., University Stadium. Reception to follow.

Biology Alumni 45th Anniversary Reception: 4 p.m., Cafe G, Williams Center. Free admission, but R.s.v.p. appreciated.

Leadership Program Alumni Reception: 4 p.m., Williams Center Room S-120. For all alumni who have taken Leadership Development classes.

Class of 1958 Reception: 5 p.m., Pucci Room, Williams Center. Complimentary refreshments.

Class of 1967 Reception/Dinner:  6 p.m., Alumni House, 286 Central Avenue. Cash bar at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Reservations recommended. Tickets: $20/person.

Class of 1982 Reception/Dinner: 5 p.m. Reception, 6 p.m. Buffet Dinner, Foundation House Tent. Beer/wine cash bar reception. Business casual attire. Tickets: $20/person. Band "Passion Works" plays from 8 to 10 p.m., open to all alumni, free.

Men's Soccer vs. Cortland: 7 p.m., University Stadium.

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Founder's Day Recital: 7 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall. Free.

Fredonia State Improv Society: 9 p.m., Williams Center. Improv comedy troupe. Free.

Sunday, Oct. 7

Student Recital, Lea Kazaki, Voice: 2 p.m., Diers Recital Hall.

Monday, Oct. 8

Columbus Day: Classes in session; some offices closed.

Admissions Open House: noon to 4:30 p.m. (begin at King Concert Hall). The program includes a tour of the campus, participation in presentations with admissions and the academic department of your choice, and opportunities to ask all of your questions. Advanced registration is required; those interested should contact the Office of Admissions at (716) 673-3251 or 1-800-252-1212.

Tuesday, Oct. 9

Women's Volleyball vs. Penn State Behrend: 7 p.m., Dods Hall gymnasium.

Spanish Bingo Night: 7 p.m., Williams Center Multipurpose Room. An Hispanic History Month event sponsored by Latinos Unidos.

Ethos-Hearing Voices: 8 p.m., Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall; program sponsored by the Ethos New Music Society. Art songs for vocalists composed and performed by Fredonia students.

Wednesday, Oct. 10

College Council:  3 p.m., President's Conference Room, Fenton Hall Room 118.