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Political science students present at conference
Under the supervision of Dr. Ivani Vassoler (Political Science & International Studies) two SUNY Fredonia students shared their research at the Conference on Latin American Studies that took place on March 7-8 at the University of Maryland, in Baltimore.
To understand Aristotle, look at Joe Torre, Belliotti says
In his new book, Raymond Belliotti, Distinguished Teaching Professor of Philosophy, points to the uncanny connections between the careers and lives of nine baseball greats and the philosophies of the great thinkers of the West. For example: the rise, fall, and redemption of Mickey Mantle demonstrated aspects of faith, reason, and human response crafted by St. Thomas Aquinas.
ESL expert Stephen Krashen is guest speaker
SUNY Fredonia is featuring guest speaker and noted linguist Stephen Krashen from the University of Southern California in the talk, “English Learners In American Schools: 101 Questions, 101 Answers,” on April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. A reception will precede his talk, starting at 4 p.m.
Julia Hopson takes second in nation at NCAA meet
Fredonia State junior Julia Hopson (Poughkeepsie/ Arlington) finished second Friday in the women's 20-pound weight throw at the NCAA Division III Track and Field championships held at Ohio Northern University. Friday's second-place finish earned Hopson her second All-American honor in the event. She became the third Blue Devil woman in history to earn runner-up status at the NCAAs.
EDP celebrates 40th anniversary April 19
The 40th anniversary of the Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) at the State University of New York will be celebrated with an alumni reunion April 18 through 20. Known as the Educational Development Program at SUNY Fredonia, the program was established to combine access, academic support and supplemental financial assistance to make higher education possible for students who have the potential to succeed, despite poor preparation and limited financial resources.
Rittelman to present lecture on Nazi portrait photographer
From the book, "Our German Children," featuring photos by Erna Lendvai-Dircksen. More examples. Dr. Leesa Rittelmann, Assistant Professor of Art History in the Department of...
Steinberg's book uncovers Jewish culture in Mid Ages
“Jews and Judaism in the Middle Ages,” a new scholarly text that examines Jews and their often misunderstood place during that era, has been written...
Women’s History Month looks to politics
An overview of the struggle to get women involved in politics following passage of the 19th Amendment that gave them the right to vote will be offered by Dr. Nancy McGlen of Niagara University on Tuesday, March 18, at 7 p.m., in S104 Williams Center.
Julia Hopson claims state title in weight throw
Fredonia State junior Julia Hopson of Poughkeepsie/Arlington won the women's 20-pound weight throw at the New York State Collegiate Track Conference championship meet recently, where...
Annual Wellness Fair is March 19
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) announced its Annual Wellness Fair will be held Wednesday, March 19, 2008 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. All employees are encouraged to visit the many health and wellness professionals participating in this year’s event.