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Master class to be given by soprano, pianist
The Chautauqua County Historical Society is pleased to announce that on Friday, Sept. 19, SUNY Fredonia music students will have an opportunity to study with soprano Maria Ferrante and pianist Lincoln Mayorga during a master class on campus prior to their performance at the Fredonia Opera House.
U.S. Presidential Election 2008
David Rankin quot;>Analysis of 2004 presidential election. David Rankin, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Political Science He co-authored the book, “Winning the White House, 2004: Region by Region, Vote by Vote,” and is currently working on “Winning the White House, 2008,” for publication with Palgrave Macmillan (New York: 2009). Dr. Rankin's electoral analysis and commentary, election-related community events such as presidential "Debate Watch," and his election year courses, American Politics: Election 2000 and American Politics: Election 2004, have been featured in print and broadcast media coverage. He is available for telephone and in-person interviews.
Register now for Professional Development events
The Professional Development Center announced that registration is now open for two upcoming events open to faculty and non-teaching professionals. The 2nd Annual SUNY Fredonia...
21 retirees to be recognized at annual dinner
The SUNY Fredonia Retirement Recognition Dinner will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16 in the Horizon Room in the Williams Center. This dinner is a collaborative initiative among the SUNY Fredonia Office of the President, UUP, CSEA, Council 82, and PEF. The cost of the dinner is $16.50 per person.
Mezzo-Soprano opens Faculty Recital series
The first Faculty Recital of the 2008-09 academic year features vocalist Lynne McMurtry, mezzo-soprano, on Saturday, Sept. 13, at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. Pianist Alison d'Amato will accompany her. The performance is free and open to the public.
$4 million Centre Pointe Lounge dining complex opens
At a ribbon-cutting ceremony this morning, President Dennis L. Hefner, together with campus and community officials, dedicated the new Centre Pointe Lounge. The 28,000-square-foot project, which replaces the long-standing Connections cafeteria, includes the complete renovation of the entire lower level of the Williams Center.
Ticket Office is in Marvel Theatre until Sept. 22
While its new headquarters are being completed in the Williams enter, the Ticket Office at the State University of New York at Fredonia will remain in its temporary location in the lobby of Marvel Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center until Sept. 22
Stroke Support Group starts meeting Sept. 16
The Youngerman Center for Communication Disorders at SUNY Fredonia will resume offering support group meetings for stroke and head injury survivors and family members. The group will meet the first and third Tuesday of the month at 3 p.m. in room W127 Thompson Hall. The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 16.
New Horizons Band starts fall semester Sept. 5
The New Horizons Band of Western New York announces that it is accepting registrations for the Fall Term which begins on Friday, Sept. 5. Celebrating its third anniversary, the band of nearly 50 members recently completed an exciting summer season. The New Horizons Band of Western New York will begin conducting formal group music lessons, ensemble and band rehearsals