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The next level of air quality modeling

Christine Davis Mantai

With a research grant of $80,000 through the Great Lakes Air Deposition (GLAD) program, Dr. Sherri Mason (chemistry) is collaborating with the State Department of...

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Chemistry joins prestigious center for polymer studies

Christine Davis Mantai

SUNY Fredonia has a $120,000 portion of an NSF grant to Case Western Reserve University as a result of a partnership involving Fredonia's chemistry department, and faculty members Philip Kumler (Professor Emeritus of Chemistry) and Dr. Cheryl Campo. The agreement will create undergraduate research opportunities for students, and support research by faculty in the department. More departments at Fredonia may be added in the future.

Business Club running Snack Shack again

Christine Davis Mantai

The Fredonia State Business Club, associated with the Business Administration degree program, is back in action running the Snack Shack on the 3rd floor of Thompson Hall, open every day with donuts and coffee. "We've been busy doing some remodeling," Snack Shack Coordinator Michael Budniewski said.

Demographics of Fall 2006 students

Christine Davis Mantai

Approximately two-thirds of Fredonia undergraduates come from one of six New York state counties (Erie--23.7 percent; Chautauqua--19 percent; Monroe—13 percent, Cattaraugus--4 percent; Niagara--3.6 percent; Onondaga--3.3 percent)

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Best practices in gov't shown

Christine Davis Mantai

“The successful initiatives we will showcase are saving communities significant tax dollars and have brought efficiency and improved service to local residents,” Project Manager Mark W. Thomas said. The success stories will be described at two forums this month.

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Kathleen Tyszko is AmeriCorps Vista liaison

Christine Davis Mantai

“The primary goal of our project is to increase partnerships and community service between SUNY Fredonia student organizations and community organizations in Chautauqua County, in particular Dunkirk,” Ms. Tyszko explained, noting that particular emphasis will be placed on youths and the elderly.

Out of Darkness Walk

Christine Davis Mantai

SUNY Fredonia’s Psychology Club is sponsoring the annual Out of Darkness Community Walk for Suicide Prevention on Saturday, Oct. 14, in conjunction with the campus Office of Volunteer and Community Services.

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