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Reed Library hosts photography exhibit and guest historians focusing on African Americans during New Deal era

Christine Davis Mantai

Reed Library announces the new exhibit, “Claiming Citizenship: African Americans and New Deal Photography,” showing now until October 15. Two presentations by guest historians will be included in the program, both of which are free and will be held in Reed Library’s Japanese Garden area. The exhibit brings to campus guest historian and author Rickie Solinger, who will give the talk, “What Citizenship Looks Like — 1930s and Today,” on Sept. 25 from 6 to 7 p.m.

Athletics and Recreation secures competitive NCAA grant to hire assistant trainer

Christine Davis Mantai

The Fredonia State Athletics and Recreation Department recently added to its staff with the hire of Casey Graham as an assistant athletic trainer. She will also assume responsibilities in the new and expanded Blue Devil Fitness Center, due to open early next year. Her appointment was made possible through the NCAA Division III Ethnic Minority and Women’s Internship Grant Program.

Tech Incubator named finalist for INFOTECH'S Beta Awards

Christine Davis Mantai

The SUNY Fredonia Technology Incubator has been named a finalist for the "Rookie of the Year" BETA Award, given by InfoTech Niagara, the trade association of Western New York's information technology industry. This year marks the 12th annual award ceremony honoring the best and brightest companies and individuals in the Western New York technology community.

Six spring workshops planned to boost artists as entrepreneurs

Christine Davis Mantai

Six free workshops are scheduled this spring to boost the ability of local artists to succeed in selling their work and vitalizing the economy of the region. Topics include legal issues, gallery advice, social media opportunities, website development, photographing one's work, and selling work online.