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Software company presents awards to campus
The Fredonia School of Music faculty now uses ANGEL Learning System technology to examine a large body of incoming students in an accurate and efficient manner and place students in the correct class based on placement exam results. Its innovative use of the ANGEL technology won the school and several individuals honors from the software company.
Students attain stage combat certification
A total of 12 SUNY Fredonia theatre arts majors under the tutelage of Professor Ted Sharon passed national Skills Proficiency Testing by the Society of American Fight Directors in the broad sword and small sword recently.
Steele/Dods Hall Summer Hours
Hours for SUNY Fredonia Recreation Facilities open May 27 through August 8. All programs closed July 3 & 4. Call the Hotline for daily schedule changes at 673-3232.
Ticket Office opens temporary home on May 21
The SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office will move to a temporary location in Marvel Theatre lobby starting May 21 to make way for a project that will create a brand new office space. The Ticket Office will operate in the Marvel lobby from May 21 to Aug. 23. Office hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through the summer.
Celebrating 1,300 grads and achievements
Approximately 1,300 students crossed the stage in Steele Hall on Saturday, as President Dennis L. Hefner conferred Fredonia’s 2008 undergraduate and graduate degree candidates. The day was filled with speeches and performances, friends and family, handshakes and hugs, which together produced an atmosphere of tremendous pride and lifelong memories.
Wind Ensemble goes to China --with 25 high schools in tow
Just one day after performing at Commencement, the SUNY Fredonia Wind Ensemble will embark on an ambitious 10-day tour of China, where they will perform alongside Chinese student musicians and learn about the country’s music and culture. In addition, they will communicate with high school students in their home towns via a specially created blog which will chronicle their adventures.
Record numbers are applying for Fall
SUNY Fredonia has received a record 6,500 freshman applications for Fall '08— up more than 600 from a year ago. These have yielded 1,100 deposits from students who will become members of the Class of 2012. While an overall demographic issue has played a role in these unprecedented results, Fredonia’s enrollment figures are distinguishing themselves beyond this trend.
Rick Haug selected as Banse-Fay Intern
The sev enth annual Jurgen P. Banse-Fay Production Management Internship Award at the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center has been presented to Rick Haug, a BFA Production Design major at the State University of New York at Fredonia
Profs Grady and Grady eyeing two special grads
Besides being SUNY Fredonia faculty who enjoy seeing their students graduate each year, Michael and Carolyn Grady are, this year, proud parents who will be watching two of their own children mark the milestone. “We love Fredonia; it is a very nurturing and supportive place for students, and they have done so well here,” Mrs. Grady said. “Any student that goes to Fredonia can end up going anywhere.”
Join the home team in Relay for Life
This year's Relay for Life will be Saturday, June 21, at the SUNY Fredonia outdoor track.