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Differences swept away with annual raking effort
More than 125 SUNY Fredonia students got out of bed early a few weeks ago to do something nice for their neighbors on Temple Street and Central Avenue: rake their lawns. The Annual Fall Sweep, now in its second year, experienced a big spike in student participation this year. A community relations event, it was founded by two student groups as a way for Fredonia students to give back to the community, and to offset typical "town/gown" problems between students and permanent residents.
Dead bridge, dead theory?
Musings during a recent trip through China are the inspirations for Mohawk poet James Thomas Stevens’ sixth book of poetry, A Bridge Dead in the Water, which plumbs the depths of experiences of Native peoples on two continents. Said to have once been an exposed strip of land that brought Asian settlers to the continent of North America, the Bering Strait Land Bridge has also become a metaphor for the conflict between Europeans and Native Americans. Just as science and religion clash in all cultures, the Bering Strait theory has appeared to trivialize the hundreds of creation accounts that were fundamental to the traditions of Native peoples in North America. Read why the theory antagonizes many Native Americans. The Bering Strait Professor Stevens, who teaches English at SUNY Fredonia, researched the effects of colonization on either side of the strait – China and North America, in preparing to write his newest collection. His explorations took him to unexpected sources that gave a glimpse into the lives of native peoples. For example, the Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York’s 1901 published list of accidents, emergencies, and illnesses became the inspiration for a key poem in the book, “The Mutual Life.” Two other poems focus on mapping, authority and propaganda, while the short poems recall some of his more personal experiences.
Radio studios attract alumni during Homecoming
Alumni tour WCVF studios in McEwen Hall during Homecoming 2006.
New leaders elected to student government
SUNY Fredonia students have elected Dahn Bull, a junior Political Science major, and Ashley Spaulding, a junior Early Childhood Education major, as the next President and Vice President of the Student Association, respectively. Both have been involved with the Student Association over the last two years.
Wind Power is subject of panel discussion Nov. 15
The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters is sponsoring a thought-provoking program on wind power as an alternative energy option. The event will take place at SUNY Fredonia on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in Room S 104 of the Williams Center. Panelists will be Fredonia faculty Jack Berkley and Ken Mantai, and community leaders Elizabeth Booth and Claire Quadri.
Fredonia nominated as vegetarian-friendly
Cranston Marche Dining Hall To support more and more students who are demanding nutritious, humane, and delicious vegan and vegetarian options at every meal on...
Social work's accreditation is renewed
The Council on Social Work Education has reaffirmed its accreditation of the SUNY Fredonia bachelor’s degree program in social work. Less than 10-years old, the social work program at Fredonia has been accredited nationally since 2003.
Naturalist to speak Nov. 15 in Jewett Hall
Author and naturalist Scott Weidensaul will speak at SUNY Fredonia on Wednesday, Nov. 15 at 2 p.m. in Jewett Hall Room 101, and that evening at the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History in Jamestown. The biology department has invited him to give an informal seminar including taking questions from students.
"Mary Cobb and Friends" in concert Saturday
Mary Cobb of the Fredonia School of Music will present a faculty recital on Saturday, Nov. 11 at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall, entitled, “Mary Cobb and Friends.” The concert will feature Ms. Cobb performing works by Mozart and Chopin. “Friends” joining her after the intermission are colleagues on the Fredonia School of Music faculty: Brian Walnicki, Wildy Zumwalt, Angela Dilkey, and Mario Falcao.
Kenneth Meyer to perform new guitar solos
Special guest artist Kenneth Meyer of the Syracuse University Setnor School of Music will perform in concert Tuesday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall on the SUNY Fredonia campus. The concert will feature a unique program of new guitar solos Mr. Meyer commissioned from five American composers