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Students to host Relay for Life in fieldhouse on April 12
One in every three people will be diagnosed with cancer some time in their life. SUNY Fredonia students will go the distance to “Finish the Fight” against cancer with the annual Relay for Life hosted by Colleges Against Cancer on April 12 from 4 p.m. to 4 a.m. April 13 in Steele Hall field house. Registration is $20.
Mary Cappotelli named Student of the Month for February
Mary Cappotelli of LeRoy, N.Y., has been named Student of the Month for February by Residence Life. Joseph McFall, assistant professor of the Department of Psychology, nominated Mary because “she is a truly exceptional student.”
Panel discussion to explore non-apparent disabilities in higher education on April 10
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, April 10 at 3:30 p.m. in Williams Center Room S204. How the disabilities impact students, as well as the resources available at SUNY Fredonia, will be the focus of the discussion.
Korean banquet slated for April 19
The Korean International Student Society (KISS) will host its annual Korean Banquet on Saturday, April 19 at 6 p.m. in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. There will be a variety of Korean food favorites and several musical performances.
SOLD OUT: Tonight's Los Angeles Guitar Quartet concert
TICKETS FOR THIS PERFORMANCE ARE CURRENTLY SOLD OUT. The ticket office staff will start a waiting list beginning at 7:00 p.m. at the venue door (must be present to join list). The School of Music will present the Grammy Award-winning Los Angeles Guitar Quartet (LAGQ) tonight at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. Their appearance at Fredonia will include a special joint performance with the Fredonia Guitar Ensemble, a student ensemble led by Distinguished Professor James Piorkowski.
University Police earns coveted Criminal Justice Services accreditation
The University Police Department at SUNY Fredonia has earned the New York State Law Enforcement Accreditation Program (LEAP) designation – the gold standard in law enforcement – from the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Buffalo News Editor is keynote at 4th Annual Journalism Conference on Saturday
Buffalo News Editor Mike Connelly will deliver the keynote address as the SUNY Fredonia student chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists presents its annual conference on Saturday, April 5. The conference will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Connelly delivering his address at 1:30 p.m.
Public Speaking Contest slated for April 8
Students seeking a venue to sharpen their oratorical skills or those who simply enjoy being captivated by talented speakers are invited to the annual Public Speaking Competition on Tuesday, April 8, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at McEwen Hall Room 202. Speakers need to pre-register by Friday, April 4, at 5 p.m. To secure a time slot, contact Bianca Borrelli at borr5458@fredonia.edu or Emma Cruz at cruz2671@fredonia.edu.
Black Student Union to host 'Culture Fest' and Spring Fashion Show
The Black Student Union (BSU) will be hosting “Culture Fest” on Saturday, April 5 at noon in Steele Hall fieldhouse. BSU will also be hosting a fashion show on the same day in the same location at 8 p.m. Tickets are available for both events at the SUNY Fredonia Ticket Office in the Williams Center for $5, and will also be available at the door. All are welcome to attend.
Student volunteers to serve for ‘Dining in the Dark’
Volunteers from the SUNY Fredonia Health Professions Club will serve as sighted guides for the upcoming “Dining in the Dark” fundraiser. The dinner will be on Thursday, April 10 at 6:30 p.m., at the Chautauqua Suites in Mayville. Guests of “Dining in the Dark” will be immersed in a unique dining experience by eating dinner blindfolded.