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Overture begins on the Rockefeller Arts Center expansion
The curtain is expected to rise this spring on the next major act of the Rockefeller Arts Center expansion project. That’s when ground will be broken on the 40,000 square-foot addition to the iconic building which opened in 1969.
Offices move back to Maytum; see list
Many campus offices have relocated back to Maytum Hall over the semester break. The new locations of the departments which have moved are listed here.
Science Center naming has begun; reflecting meaningful history of campus and community life
Named so far: Schall Informal Teaching Space Cahill Informal Teaching Space Anonymous Informal Teaching Space (name to be announced) Gavin Aerie Anonymous Auditorium (name to...
New master plan designer picked for 2011 Contractor of the Year
The consulting firm that developed the new Facilities Master Plan that will guide development of the SUNY Fredonia campus for the next 10 years was announced as recipient of the university’s 2011 “Contactor of the Year” award at a Nov. 21 luncheon held at Cranston Marché to honor contractors for their work on projects during past year. Overall construction activity on campus during 2011 included 30 major projects, valued at $15 million, which engaged 94 different contractors -- including 83 from Western New York and 28 from Chautauqua County.
SUNY Fredonia breaks ground on $60 million Science Center
With the tossing of some ceremonial dirt and a celebratory toast from Erlenmeyer flasks destined for new chemistry labs, scores of SUNY Fredonia faculty, students, administrators and alumni marked the beginning of a long-awaited facility dedicated exclusively to the sciences at SUNY Fredonia.
At first meeting, President Hefner reports on new initiatives and promotions are announced
Campus Report publishes the remarks made by President Dennis L. Hefner at the All-Campus Meeting on Friday, Aug. 19, as the Fall Semester opened at SUNY Fredonia. Dr. Hefner announced new initiatives, summarized top achievements of the past year, the status of many construction projects, financial issues, new titles and promotions of staff, and announced his 2012 retirement.
Day care center architects given Contractor of Year Award
Flynn Battaglia Architects, PC, of Buffalo was honored as the 2010 Contractor of the Year at SUNY Fredonia for its design work on the newly-completed Campus and Community Children’s Center. The annual luncheon on Nov. 23 also recognized companies who worked on campus projects during the past year. Representatives of over 50 companies were welcomed.
Campus dedicates $4.6 million Campus and Community Children’s Center
From small square windows approximately one foot off the ground overlooking colorful gardens to miniature toilets and sinks, there’s no question that kids come first around here.
Class of 2010 to give campus first fountain; gift to be presented at Commencement
As it Class Gift to SUNY Fredonia, the Class of 2010 has chosen to donate a fountain to be placed between Mason Hall and the...
Young donor raids piggy bank to support new child care center
Three-year-old Riley Grey Smith Mallon visited the Fredonia College Foundation House in late December to make a generous donation to his “school,” the Campus and Community Children's Center (CCCC) at SUNY Fredonia. He wanted to support the fundraising project for the new center, under construction on Temple Street.