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Fredonia students receive Gilman Scholarships
Two Fredonia students have been awarded 2019 Gilman Scholarships to support study abroad experiences during the spring and summer semesters. Seventeen Fredonia students have received Gilman grants, totaling more than $50,000, since 2015.
2018-2019 Campus Closings and Office Information
With some exceptions, campus buildings will be closed effective close of business Friday, Dec. 21, and will reopen Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2019. Other offices will have limited hours during the first three weeks of January, see the schedule information.
Incubator receives funds from community foundation
The Fredonia Technology Incubator recently received a community grant from the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation to further its Multimedia Innovation Design Studio. The studio is a physical maker space located within the Fredonia Technology Incubator (FTI) that houses high-performance computers, specialized software, peripherals, video, and recording equipment designed for innovative cross-disciplinary collaborations and development.
SUNYAC honors Amthor, Krasnek as Men's Swimming & Diving Athletes of the Week
The State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) has selected Brockport's Brandon Amthor as the Men's Swimmer of the Week and Fredonia's Christian Krasnek as the Men's Diver of the Week.
Denton, Creeley publish study in Women & Birth
Drs. Lisa Denton and Caty Creeley, of the Department of Psychology, collaborated on a research project, whose results were recently published in the peer-reviewed journal Women & Birth.
Incubator Program Manager recognized by chamber of commerce
Incubator Program Manager Monica Kemp-Simpson was one of two local citizens honored with the 2018 Pam Lydic Coalition Builder Award from the Chautauqua County Chamber of Commerce.
Breen named RA of the Month
Grace Breen has been named “Resident Assistant of the Month” for November. Ms. Breen is in her second semester as a resident assistant at Hemingway Hall.
Rospierski tapped as November Student of the Month
Shaunna Rospierski, a senior Public Relations major from Alden, has been chosen as the November 2018 Student of the Month by the Office of Residence Life. The nomination was made by Dr. Angela McGowan, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication.
Fredonia’s ‘Let’s Talk’ program receives SUNY Student Affairs award
“Let’s Talk,” an outreach service at Fredonia designed to reach students who may not seek mental health services, has received an Outstanding Student Affairs Program award from SUNY’s Council of Chief Student Affairs Officers and Office of University Life.
Fredonia implements accelerated program leading to M.S. in Education
The path for students who want to become elementary teachers with additional certifications in special education and literacy has been shortened and some of their tuition expenses lowered, thanks to a program recently approved by the New York State Education Department. Highly motivated students seeking New York state certification in this field can earn a B.S and M.S in Education in five years.