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Georgie Fu is first international student to win Lanford Presidential Prize
Zhuojun (Georgie) Fu, an international student from Shanghai, China, will become the first international student to receive the prestigious Lanford Presidential Prize.
Slush Rush raises $2,700 for Xylia Peterson Memorial Fund
In “slush” conditions, 187 participants took part in early morning run around Ring Road to raise $2,700 for the Xylia Peterson Memorial Fund.
Fredonia students attended Model European Union Simulation in the United Kingdom
12 Fredonia Model European Union Simulation members, accompanying with three faculty advisors, participated in the annual SUNY Model European Union Simulation in Exeter, United Kingdom...
Study abroad program at Italy's Umbra Institute described Tuesday, Feb. 21
An information session on the study abroad to Italy program will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at Fenton 159. This program is developed by SUNY Fredonia’s International Education Center and the Umbra Institute, Perugia, Italy. A presentation about the course options will be given by Chiara De Santi, a visiting Italian lecturer for SUNY Fredonia’s modern language department. The session will take place from 3:30 to 4:50 p.m. More details of the program and living in Perugia will be provided.
Int'l Ed Center holding Study Abroad Fair Feb. 22
SUNY Fredonia students who are interested in studying abroad can gain information at the Spring Study Abroad Fair. The fair will be held Wednesday, February...
Invitation takes Fredonia Guitar Quartet to venues in Germany and France during Spring Break
Michael Mendoza Jahzeel Montez Anthony LaLena Mario Rubano A spring concert tour will take members of the SUNY Fredonia Guitar Quartet to France and Germany...
Study abroad to China program planned this summer
An informational meeting on the upcoming Study Abroad to China course will be held Tuesday, Feb. 7, 3:30 p.m., at 105 Fenton. The course, to run May 17 to June 3, will give SUNY Fredonia students the opportunity to visit prominent historical and religious sites. Destinations include the World Expo in Shanghai, the Great Wall and Summer Palace in Beijing, magnificent terra cotta warriors in Xi’an and breathtaking scenery in Guilin.
Chinese Club to celebrate Year of the Dragon Feb. 18
SUNY Fredonia’s Chinese Club invites the campus and community to celebrate the Year of the Dragon on Saturday, Feb. 18. The dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese zodiac. The dinner will take place in the Horizon Room of the Williams Center at 6 p.m.
Bulgaria is topic of International Brown Bag Lunch Feb. 6
A unique look into the venerable European country Bulgary will be presented by Dr. Reneta Barneva, Computer and Information Sciences professor, at the Monday, Feb. 6 International Brown Bag Luncheon at noon in the Fenton Hall English Reading room. Her talk, “Bulgaria – The Best-Kept Secret,” will reveal little-known information about Europe’s oldest country that’s also one of the newest members of the European Union.
Information on new Study Abroad Program to Vienna is Monday, Jan. 30
The program focuses specifically on the history and culture of Vienna/Austria, the history of crime and punishment and international and national organizations on crime and justice. Daily activities will include museum visits, guided tours and visits of culturally interesting locations. "Law, Crime and Punishment in Austria"will be led this summer by Professor Daniela Peterka-Benton of the Criminal Justice faculty.