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Liberal Arts and Sciences Brown Bag Lecture Series presents, 'Technology in the Arts'
The next event in Liberal Arts and Sciences Brown Bag Lecture Series, "Technology in the Arts," will be held on Wednesday, March 5, at noon in McEwen Hall Room 202. The event is free and all are welcome. Speakers will include Jill Johnston, Todd Proffitt and Jason Dillworth.
Film screening of 'The Orchestra of Piazza Vittorio'
“The Orchestra of Piazza Vittorio” will be shown as part of SUNY Fredonia’s Convocation Series on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in McEwen Hall Room 202. The theme of the film series is, "Through Your Eyes: International Perspectives on Film.” The Convocation Series’ goal is about raising cultural awareness and building global relations.
Panel discussion to explore non-apparent disabilities in higher education
The SUNY Fredonia Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion will host a panel designed to explore and discuss the issues of non-apparent disabilities in higher education on Thursday, March 13, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Williams Center Room S204.
Fredonians on All-SUNYAC Team and Estanislau is Fulton Award winner
Five Blue Devil men and four Blue Devil women were selected to All-SUNYAC swimming teams. One of the men's First Team choices, senior John Estanislau, was also named the winner of the James Fulton Award.
Rosa Parks Scholarship program celebrates recipients and anniversary on March 4
Three students who have won Rosa Parks Scholarships will be honored at the 25th annual Rosa Parks Scholarship and Presentation ceremony on Tuesday, March 4, at 4 p.m. at the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Recipients of the scholarship include Ken Clause, a senior from Lockport majoring in Drawing and Painting; Melissa Guida, a junior from Fishkill majoring in Psychology and Criminal Justice; and Arielys Mendoza, a freshman from the Bronx majoring in Cooperative Engineering.
Sixth Slush Rush slated for Sunday
The Sixth 5K Slush Rush is slated for Sunday, March 2, beginning at Dods Hall. Race Day Registration and Race Day Check-in is from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at the Dods Hall gymnasium. The Race Start Time is 9 a.m., and the post-race party and awards will begin immediately after the last runner finishes. For complete registration information.
College of Education faculty receive SUNY Networks of Excellence award
Drs. Kathleen Magiera of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction and Jennifer Moon Ro of the Department of Language, Learning and Leadership of the College of Education at SUNY Fredonia, with Dr. Barbara Chorzempa of SUNY New Paltz, and Dr. Mary Kay Szwejbka of Jamestown Community College, were the recipients of a $3,000 SUNY Networks of Excellence planning grant for a project, “Southern Tier Energy Production: Powering Up Middle School Writers to Learn About their Communities.”
Screen test for new environmental documentary featuring Professor Sherri Mason
A new documentary about gum, “A Sticky Situation,” will have its first rough cut test screening on campus in February. Screenings are scheduled for Monday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m., in McEwen Hall Room G24 and at 9 p.m.in Jewett Hall Room 101. A third screening is slated for Friday, Feb. 28, at 7 p.m. at Jewett Hall Room 101.The screenings are free and open to the public.
Ashley Keller repeats as SUNYAC's top diver
Fredonia's springboard diving dominance at the conference level continued at the SUNYAC Swimming & Diving championship held this weekend. Senior Ashley Keller (Lockport, N.Y.) was named Female Diver of the Meet for the second straight year, while teammates Katelyn Haley (Canandaigua), Heather Colby (Oswego) and Breena Cogliandro (Penfield) finished second, third and fifth, respectively.
Women's Basketball nips Potsdam, finishes as 6-seed
Fredonia State closed the regular season Saturday with a 74-73 road win over Potsdam in SUNYAC women's basketball. Next up is a SUNYAC Tournament game Tuesday.