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'63 graduate creates scholarship, meets first recipient
Robert Caruso, who spent nearly three decades in higher education at the University of California at Los Angeles, took the long flight back to his Dunkirk roots and alma mater, SUNY Fredonia, to meet Amanda Straight, the first recipient of a Caruso Memorial Scholarship. “I’ve always felt that Fredonia was a special kind of institution, both on a personal level and on a professional level,” he said. He created the scholarship endowment through the Fredonia College Foundation as a memorial to his parents, Mary B. and Joseph A. Caruso.
Alumni christen Marvel lobby in memory of great teacher
A half-century after the death of beloved teacher Dr. Georgiana von Tornow, alumni returned to christen the lobby of the 400-seat Marvel Theatre in memory of the former speech and drama teacher who is considered the founder of SUNY Fredonia's theatre arts program. In addition to financial gifts for a new scholarship and lobby naming, alumni also donated photographs, newspaper clippings and other memorabilia from their theatre experiences with Dr. von Tornow. Those items have been mounted in two large books that can be viewed at the Alumni House.
‘Christmas Carol’ proceeds given to Jensen scholarship
The Dec. 6 matinee of “A Christmas Carol” raised $3,025.75 for the Tim Jensen Class of 1990 Scholarship fund. In the spirit of the Christmas season, the Department of Theatre and Dance at the State University of New York at Fredonia donated the proceeds from its Saturday matinee in memory of a former student and visiting artist.
Willing to sing for a pledge, students raise $64K from alumni
The fall Phonathon, conducted by the University Advancement division and coordinated by Director of Development Timothy Murphy, brought in over $64,000 in pledges from SUNY Fredonia alumni to support the efforts of the Fredonia College Foundation in providing scholarship and program support to the university. “Considering the current economic conditions, I am pleased with the outcome of this semester’s Phonathon. Our student callers are great ambassadors for Fredonia,” stated Mr. Murphy.
Energetic staff turned kids into "players" in theatre camp
Boys and girls from Silver Creek, Dunkirk, Fredonia, Westfield and Brocton attended the five-day camp, and quickly were turned into “Playground Players,” an acting troupe, by the energetic staff. The Fredonia College Foundation’s Carnahan-Jackson Humanities Fund provided funding for scholarships that allowed more than a dozen additional children to attend the camp.
Ruterbusch 5K run benefits athletics programs
The second annual Fred Ruterbusch Memorial 5K Run and Fun Run Mile takes place as part of Homecoming Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. behind Steele Hall. The Fun Run Mile will follow at 11 a.m. on the indoor track in Steele Hall, followed by the post-race awards ceremony. Proceeds benefit the Phillips Cross Country and Track & Field Endowment Fund.
Lundquist Fellow fulfills dream of experiencing Africa
For as long as she can remember, music major Katherine Petersen has been intrigued by Africa. “The pictures that we see in the States are always beautiful and the music is captivating and always makes me want to dance.” It was a Lundquist International Fellowship that created the pathway for the adventure-seeking senior from Gowanda to have an extended stay in that faraway place.
'63 graduate creates scholarship, meets first recipient
Robert Caruso, retired from nearly three decades in higher education at the University of California at Los Angeles, recently took the long flight back to his Dunkirk roots and alma mater, SUNY Fredonia, the to meet Amanda Straight of Fredonia, the first recipient of a Caruso Memorial Scholarship.
Lake Shore Savings sponsors season with $10,000 gift
Lake Shore Savings has again made a $10,000 commitment to support the arts and entertainment programming at the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center at the State University of New York at Fredonia.
All-Campus Appeal launched this week
The Fredonia College Foundation is launching its 2008-09 All-Campus Appeal Monday, Sept. 15, encouraging faculty and staff members to make a gift to the current "Doors to Success" campaign. As a special incentive for payroll deduction gifts directed to specific endowments, the Fredonia College Foundation Board of Directors has authorized $60,000 in 1-for-2 matching funding.