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SUNY students officially endorse rational tuition policy
The Student Assembly of the State University of New York officially endorsed a policy of rational tuition recently at its Fall Conference taking place in East Syracuse, NY. The final vote was 50 to 10 with four abstentions in the affirmative, which was preceded by an extended period of informative discussion and debate.
Hopes expressed as Tech Incubator breaks ground
“In a time when we’re surrounded by negative news about the economy, it’s so encouraging to be a part of a project like this that could potentially have such a positive and significant impact on our region.” President Dennis L. Hefner spoke these words Monday at the ground-breaking ceremony for SUNY Fredonia's highly-anticipated Technology Incubator in Dunkirk, N.Y.
Student group plans Halloween "terror" in Woodlot
"Terror in the Trees," presented by the SUNY Fredonia Interactive Theater Society, is being staged in the woodlot as a Halloween event this weekend, Oct. 23, 24, 25, and 26, from 8 p.m to midnight. The Campus Woodlot is located inside Ring Road, next to the Clocktower. All members of the public are invited. Tickets can be purchased at the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office for $3, or at the "Terror in the Trees" entrance for $4.
Marat/Sade drama running in Bartlett Theatre
Critically acclaimed for its unique style and structure, "Marat/Sade," a “play within a play,” will feature a cast of 27, as well as seven musicians from the SUNY Fredonia School of Music. It opens in Bartlett Theatre on Friday, Oct. 24.
Two secretaries honored at Fall Conference
Kathy Dyckes and Joyce Dziduch, secretaries with over six decades of combined service at SUNY Fredonia, shared the spotlight as recipients of separate awards at the SUNY Fredonia Secretarial/Clerical Professional Development Group’s fall conference.
Media-writing workshop for students offered by PRSSA
A student-run workshop in media writing will be offered Monday, Oct. 20, at 6 p.m., to inform students of the proper ways to promote campus groups and events, focusing on how to contact the media and to increase publicity through the use of public relations tools.
Ruterbusch 5K run benefits athletics programs
The second annual Fred Ruterbusch Memorial 5K Run and Fun Run Mile takes place as part of Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. behind Steele Hall. The Fun Run Mile will follow at 11 a.m. on the indoor track in Steele Hall, followed by the post-race awards ceremony. Proceeds benefit the Phillips Cross Country and Track & Field Endowment Fund.
Turkish students are in training to film social concerns
Communication Dept. professors Nefin Dinc, left, and Ted Schwalbe, right, appear on TV in Turkey to discuss the Youth Filmmaking Project in Turkey. Fredonia, N.Y...
Lundquist Fellow fulfills dream of experiencing Africa
For as long as she can remember, music major Katherine Petersen has been intrigued by Africa. “The pictures that we see in the States are always beautiful and the music is captivating and always makes me want to dance.” It was a Lundquist International Fellowship that created the pathway for the adventure-seeking senior from Gowanda to have an extended stay in that faraway place.
Students author Guide to Good Writing
When students at SUNY Fredonia work on writing projects for their courses, they can turn to a new resource: a locally produced book that offers practical advice about college writing