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Community observes 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht
The Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration Committee of Chautauqua County is sponsoring the free showing of the film, "Genocide," at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. The event commemorates the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht - "The Night of the Broken Glass," in which thousands of Jewish synagogues and businesses were destroyed in a matter of a few hours.
Alumni christen Marvel lobby in memory of von Tornow
A half-century after the death of beloved teacher Dr. Georgiana von Tornow, alumni returned to christen the lobby of the 400-seat Marvel Theatre in memory of the former speech and drama teacher who is considered the founder of SUNY Fredonia's theatre arts program.
Golden Key Honour Society will induct 100 scholars
An estimated 100 students, four faculty, and one professional staff member will be inducted into the SUNY Fredonia chapter of the Golden Key International Honour...
SUNY students officially endorse rational tuition policy
The Student Assembly of the State University of New York officially endorsed a policy of rational tuition recently at its Fall Conference taking place in East Syracuse, NY. The final vote was 50 to 10 with four abstentions in the affirmative, which was preceded by an extended period of informative discussion and debate.
What technologies make Google work?
The MACS Scholarship Program presents: Google File System a talk by Dr. Sibabrata Ray Date : Friday, October 24 Time : 4 pm Place...
Roderick MacDonald performed with German orchestra
Roderick MacDonald Roderick MacDonald was principal trumpet player in a trio of concerts from September through October this fall by the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra of...
Hopes expressed as Tech Incubator breaks ground
“In a time when we’re surrounded by negative news about the economy, it’s so encouraging to be a part of a project like this that could potentially have such a positive and significant impact on our region.” President Dennis L. Hefner spoke these words Monday at the ground-breaking ceremony for SUNY Fredonia's highly-anticipated Technology Incubator in Dunkirk, N.Y.
Visiting Artist Series features performance artist Kathy Rose
The SUNY Fredonia Department of Visual Arts and New Media will welcome animation and performance artist Kathy Rose to campus to speak for its Visiting Artists Series on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8:30 p.m. in room 209 of McEwen Hall. The event is free and all are welcome.
Student group plans Halloween "terror" in Woodlot
"Terror in the Trees," presented by the SUNY Fredonia Interactive Theater Society, is being staged in the woodlot as a Halloween event this weekend, Oct. 23, 24, 25, and 26, from 8 p.m to midnight. The Campus Woodlot is located inside Ring Road, next to the Clocktower. All members of the public are invited. Tickets can be purchased at the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office for $3, or at the "Terror in the Trees" entrance for $4.
Marat/Sade drama running in Bartlett Theatre
Critically acclaimed for its unique style and structure, "Marat/Sade," a “play within a play,” will feature a cast of 27, as well as seven musicians from the SUNY Fredonia School of Music. It opens in Bartlett Theatre on Friday, Oct. 24.