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A new war on voting rights? Political Science department looks at current events during panel discussion
SUNY Fredonia Political Science faculty will look at current events and whether the Constitutional right to vote is under threat during a panel discussion on Monday, Sept. 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Williams Center Room 204. "A New War on Voting Rights? Voter Identification Laws, Citizenship, and Partisan Manipulation" is taking place to recognize the adoption of the U.S. Constitution, which was signed Sept. 17, 1787.
Experts look at "Road to White House" in first of Fall Arts and Sciences Brown Bags
“A Global Perspective” is the theme for the fall Arts and Sciences Brown Bag Series, a series of informal lunchtime presentations by SUNY Fredonia faculty members. The series begins on Wednesday, Oct. 3, with “What the World Thinks of American Politics: The 2012 Race for the White House.” Presenters will be Bond Benton, Ph.D., communication; Guangyu Tan, Ph.D., curriculum and instruction; Shazad Mohammed, Ph.D., marketing; and, Alex Caviedes, Ph.D., political science, who will moderate the panel.
Ted Schwalbe will present his research into digital radio in U.S. to Hong Kong Baptist University
Dr. Ted Schwalbe, Distinguished Service Professor, Department of Communication, spent most of the summer working on two research projects that will be presented at Hong Kong Baptist University at the end of September at the invitation of Acting Dean Ringo Ma. Dr. Ma was formerly a faculty member in the Department of Communication at SUNY Fredonia.
Daniela Peterka-Benton took students to Vienna to study legal system of Austria this summer
This summer, the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work and Criminal Justice was able to offer a study abroad program in Vienna, Austria, for the first time entitled “Law, Crime and Punishment in Austria”. Dr. Daniela Peterka-Benton, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice, led the program, which was open to all interested students. During their 10-day stay in Austria, students got the chance to learn about Austria’s legal history, which included a thought provoking tour of Mauthausen Concentration Camp.
Christian Bernhard article is published in Journal of Music Teacher Education
Associate Professor of Music Education Christian Bernhard II published a manuscript based on his recent study of 196 music education majors in the Journal of...
Maheady, Smith and Jabot share expertise with Dunkirk
Dr. Lawrence Maheady, Dr. Cynthia Smith, and Dr. Michael Jabot, all members of the SUNY Fredonia College of Education Evidence First team, worked with 16 City of Dunkirk School District teachers (K-12) to identify important outcomes and desired improvements (ex: student behavior; student engagement; time on task; etc.). The team then aligned these teacher needs with research supported practices. This week-long workshop series included demonstration of selected practices, guided practice in their use, and a commitment to ongoing feedback and support throughout the academic year regarding the acceptability of practice, accuracy with which selected practices are being implemented, and impact on pupil outcomes/improvements.
Evolving role of women in Middle East focus of International Brown Bag Lunch Series Sept. 10
The changing role of women in the Middle East will be the focus of Dr. Iclal Vanwesenbeeck’s presentation at the International Brown Bag Luncheon on Monday, Sept. 10, beginning at noon, at the Fenton Hall English Reading Room (Fenton 127). In her talk, “Middle Eastern Women: Tradition, Development and Change,” Vanwesenbeeck, English professor, will discuss local perspectives on women’s movement in Jordan and the Middle East and elaborate on current challenges and achievements of Jordanian women.
Bond Benton to be published in Argumentation and Advocacy
The fall edition of “Argumentation and Advocacy,” the flagship publication of the American Forensic Association, will feature an article written by Dr. Bond Benton, faculty member in the Department of Communication. His article, “Debate, Diversity, and Adult Learners: The Experiences of Foreign Nationals in the U.S. State Department," presents results of staff training that Dr. Benton conducted for the State Department.
Natalie Gerber was a featured guest in two conferences
Natalie Gerber Natalie Gerber, associate professor of English SUNY Fredonia, organized and led a three-day critical seminar entitled, "The Free-Verse Spectrum," at the 2012 West...
Environmental Sciences program to partner with famous Tall Ship for Great Lakes study
Three weeks of sailing and living on the historic vessel, the Flagship Niagara, will offer undergraduates an unparalleled environmental science field experience this summer as they measure the presence of plastics pollution in environmentally sensitive areas within three of the five Great Lakes. Dr. Sherri Mason of the Chemistry Department is leading the research, and openings exist for interested students.