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Vassoler book: How Brazilian city re-shaped its destiny

Christine Davis Mantai

How city residents and leaders in Curitiba, Brazil, succeeded at very little cost in turning a potential disaster into a thriving metropolis that is friendly to the environment and has expanded city services to the shantytowns, has been the focus of Political Science Professor Ivani Vassoler’s research and teaching for almost 10 years. Her new book tells the story in detail.

Three seniors are student teaching in Australia

Christine Davis Mantai

Making a 13-week summer commitment, the Fredonia seniors are immersing themselves in an Australian perspective on education, while at the same time forming comparisons that they hope will make them better teachers in the U.S. "It's a unique program and it's actually a world exemplar in terms of international student-teacher programs,” said Colin Balfour.

Excelsior scholarships announced at engineering camp

Christine Davis Mantai

The 60 youngsters in the recent FITE SMaRT science and mathematics camp left with memories, medals and more incentive to keep studying. President Dennis L. Hefner announced that each youngster would receive a $500 scholarship their freshman year if they pursue their college studies at SUNY Fredonia. The week-long camp, an introduction to engineering, was supported by a $73,785 New York State Excelsior Scholars Grant.

Summer in London a chance to explore

Christine Davis Mantai

Graduate students and undergraduates took two courses this summer offered by SUNY Fredonia's English Department that included an educational trip to London, England. The courses, focusing on women's literature and major authors, were taught by professors Jeanette McVicker and Adrienne McCormick.

Red Cross Blood Drive July 23

Christine Davis Mantai

The American Red Cross will be conducting a blood drive on Wednesday, July 23, in McGinnies Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Please bring...

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Undergraduate admissions closed early for Fall

Christine Davis Mantai

“We are extremely happy to declare the 2008 fall term closed, as we prepare to welcome the biggest class —and the strongest, academically, in terms of both standardized test scores and high school averages — the Fredonia campus has ever experienced,” said President Dennis L. Hefner.