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Gronquist wins grant to study pine spittle bug
The Research Corporation of Tucson, AZ, has awarded $27,376 to Chemistry Professor Matthew Gronquist for his project, "Ecological Chemistry of the Pine Spittle Bug," which...
'06 grad sings opera on NPR
Joseph Flaxman, a 2006 graduate of the Fredonia School of Music, will be one of four resident artists of the Opera Memphis to perform in...
Animation and video art showcased Friday night
A lively collection of video art and animation accomplished by students this year will be showcased at the annual Transmedia Festival on Friday, May 16 from 6 to 9 p.m. in McEwen Hall Room 209. The festival celebrates the creative endeavors of the students taking courses in media arts and animation. Free and open to all.
Total hearing loss didn't block artist from B.F.A.
David McCormick experienced a catastrophic and complete loss of hearing two years ago, and even though it threw a mighty curve in his life, the 46 year- old, who has a wife and two children, is graduating this week from SUNY Fredonia with a B.F.A. in Visual Arts and New Media: Photography.
Nautical-themed sculpture joins outdoor collection
“Poseidon’s Eye” is Jonathan Kirk’s second sculpture to be displayed on campus as part of the "In Sight/On Site" program. In1999, his sculpture called “Jonah’s Tale” was installed in front of Rosch Recital Hall. “I’m delighted to be here again,” Kirk said. "I’m glad to see the campus collection growing and thriving.”
Theater day camp planned for area children
Fifty-five young people, ages 8 to 14, will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis during a week-long day camp called “PLAYGROUND” from Aug. 18 to Aug. 23 at SUNY Fredonia. The cost is $175 per participant and includes 12 class periods, an opportunity to be part of the cast or crew of “HONK! JUNIOR,” a T-shirt, daily snack and admission for family members to “HONK! JUNIOR.”
Horsington named SUNY Scholar-Athlete
Senior clarinetist Scott Horsington was one of 76 student athletes from 27 campuses selected for the 2007-08 Scholar Athlete Award, which recognizes a combination of academic excellence and outstanding athletic achievement at the Division I, Division III and NJCAA levels.
Wendy Corsi Staub book-signing event set
Wendy Corsi Staub, the 2008 commencement speaker, will be at the University Bookstore for a book signing on Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. A native of Dunkirk, N.Y., and a graduate of the English Department, she writes suspense thrillers and young adult novels.
Roberta Guaspari, ’69, unveils new scholarship
SUNY Fredonia alumna Roberta Guaspari, ’69, thanks Drs. Homer Garretson (front) and Louis Richardson, now faculty emeriti, for their years of support by announcing a...
Roberta Guaspari creates music scholarships
SUNY Fredonia alumna Roberta Guaspari, ’69, thanks Drs. Homer Garretson (front) and Louis Richardson, now faculty emeriti, for their years of support by announcing a...