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Student composers present concert of new works

Tuesday February 27, 2007 Christine Davis Mantai

Ethos New Music Society presents new compositions by students at its “Fanfares and Dances” concert on Saturday, March 10 at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. Two unique musical genres will be explored as composers premiere new music. The composers featured on this concert are Katie Thompson, Adam Shanley, Andrew Smith, D.J. Brady, Jamie Sampson, Scott Farkas, Chris Sobolewski, Ryan Brewer, Alex Northrup and Joel Hunt. Admission is free and open to the public.

Academics

Academic program debuts the Fredonia Dance Ensemble

Friday February 23, 2007 Christine Davis Mantai

Helen Myers directs the dance program at Fredonia. The Department of Theatre and Dance at SUNY Fredonia announces the inaugural concert of the Fredonia Dance Ensemble. Performances will be staged at the historic 1891 Fredonia Opera House in the village hall in Fredonia March 8 through 11. Featured will be new and remounted dances choreographed by Professor Helen Myers and a celebrated group of faculty and international guest artists.

Chemistry grad receiving two national honors

Thursday February 22, 2007 Christine Davis Mantai

The year 2007 continues to be a banner year for Mike Marletta, Aldo DeBenedictis Distinguished Professor of Chemistry at UC Berkeley. A 1973 chemistry and...

People of Color Concerns Conference set in April

Wednesday February 21, 2007 Christine Davis Mantai

This coming year’s (2007) People of Color Concerns Conference (POCC) weekend provides a perfect forum for us to celebrate the legacy of black achievement at SUNY Fredonia. Doubling as the Black Student Union Alumni Reunion, the weekend begins on Friday, April 20, with an opening ceremony and dinner. From the 21st to the 22nd, some 65 active members of BSU will interact with their alumni at conference panels, the Gospel Explosion concert, and the Fashion Show—the latter which will include an alumni scene. During that weekend, the BSU alumni will unveil The Nabta Fund, an annual scholarship that will provide financial assistance to an exceptional student who is an active member of the Black Student Union.As BSU alumni, we have a chance to secure our legacy at Fredonia by providing financial assistance to those that come after us. A Yoruba proverbs sum up our responsibility beautifully. “If the elephant cannot find enough to eat, the shame belongs to the forest.” The alumni constitute the forest, and the future BSU students are the majestic elephants. If they are unable to eat (complete their education) due to lack of vegetation (financial aid), the shame is on us. Similarly, another Yoruba proverb states: “One does not see the king’s child without seeing the mark of the king about him or her.” Let us make sure our mark can be seen about our future princes and princesses. If you would like to make a donation to the Nabta Scholarship Fund, please contact BSU alumna Zoe Bogan or Karen West at the Fredonia College Foundation.