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Hanging of the Greens on Thursday at SUNY Fredonia
Strings of twinkling lights, live music and plenty of holiday cheer. These attractions will share spotlight with a 20-foot evergreen tree and a half-dozen smaller...
BECC Electric named Contractor of the Year
BECC Electric of Dunkirk, N.Y., was named Monday as the 2007 Contractor of the Year at the Eighth SUNY Fredonia Contractors Recognition Luncheon held at the Cranston Marchè.
National Geographic Explorer to deliver Convocation Lecture
An in-depth look an intense project designed to capture a genetic snapshot of humanity will be offered as leading population geneticist Dr. Spencer Wells delivers the 2007 Maytum Convocation Lecture at the State University of New York at Fredonia.
Rudimentary drumming is 3-day focus
A mass-drumming event at 7 p.m. and concert at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 24 will highlight three days of clinics in traditional rudimental drumming at the Fredonia School of Music by visiting artists.
Double Reed Day and The String Experience to be held
Special events designed specifically for middle and high school instrumentalists are being hosted by the Fredonia School of Music.
2007 Outstanding Administrative Service Awards celebrated
Winners of the Outstanding Administrative Service Awards were recently recognized at a luncheon in their honor. Tracy Bennett, SUNY Fredonia vice president for Administration, cited the five recipients of the awards for their outstanding performance.
SUNY Fredonia to host “Operation Inform”
A program to showcase the strength and breadth of the offerings of the State University of New York, “Operation Inform,” will be hosted Thursday, Sept. 27, in the Williams Center at SUNY Fredonia. Attending will be over 100 school guidance counselors from 49 schools within a 100 mile radius of the university. Director of Admissions Christopher Dearth noted, “It is an absolute pleasure to host these high school professionals for SUNY Operation Inform. Not only are we highlighting the value and importance of a SUNY education, we are also showcasing Fredonia.”
Campus opens doors to kids on special day
During the nationally-observed “Take Our Daughters & Sons To Work Day,” the campus welcomed dozens of children of employees. Professor Jill Johnston-Price (Visual Arts and New Media) gave a one-hour workshop to allow children between 7 and 13 to see hands-on two-dimensional animation production. After the class, the children were given the opportunity to hand-paint small wooden flowers and sculptures in the Campus Center.
Commencements celebrated in Steele Hall
Browse the Commencement 2006 Photo Gallery Where to now? 2006 grads report in Seniors presented $11,000 as their departing gift to SUNY Fredonia at commencement...
Domestic abuse prevention expert to present workshop
Lundy Bancroft has fought domestic violence for over 15 years. Click here to download registration materials. “The Batterer as Parent,” a domestic abuse prevention workshop...