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Lake Shore Savings makes gift to underwrite Rockefeller Arts Center season
For the fourth straight season, the Dunkirk-based financial institution has pledged $10,000 as the season sponsor at the arts center. This investment by Lake Shore Savings goes to support a lineup of diverse entertainment events.
SUNY Fredonia's "Playground" drama camp wraps up fourth season with record enrollment
Where can a child learn the basics of acting, singing, set design, theatrical sound and lighting, costume design, hip-hop dance, martial arts, improvisational comedy and choreographed stage combat — all in less than a week? The answer is, “Playground,” SUNY Fredonia’s annual youth drama camp.
Robert Jordan to perform concert celebrating his 70th birthday Sept. 11
On Saturday, Sept. 11, the School of Music is hosting a celebration in honor of emeritus piano professor Robert Jordan on his 70th birthday. The event includes a concert by Mr. Jordan, a reception and dinner, and will be highlighted by the announcement of a new endowment in his name made possible by one of his appreciative students.
Two sisters awarded Welch's/National Scholarships
Welch’s/National Scholarships have been awarded to two sisters attending SUNY Fredonia. Sophomore Halee and Senior Kazlin Mason of Westfield, N.Y. each received $1,100 awards for the 2010-11 academic year. Welch’s and the National Grape Cooperative endowed the scholarship with the Fredonia College Foundation for students at SUNY Fredonia with academic merit and who are the children or grandchildren of their employees or grower-owners.
Bill Finn, '83 business graduate, now CEO of Buffalo hospice center, to meet with academic leaders
SUNY Fredonia alumnus William E. Finn (’83. Bus. Admin.), President and Chief Executive Officer for The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care (CHPC) in Buffalo, N.Y., will return to his alma mater this Tuesday, May 11. During his visit he will meet with college administrators and departmental leaders to discuss opportunities for partnerships across multiple disciplines for students, graduates and faculty researchers.
International Education Center raises over $2,500 to benefit the Xylia Peterson ’85 Memorial Fund
The Slush Rush Team at the International Education Center presented a check of $2,600 to David Tiffany of University Advancement for the Xylia Peterson ’85 Memorial Fund this week.
Welch's & National Grape Cooperative announce scholarships
Eligible students are invited to compete for two $1,000 scholarships to the State University of New York at Fredonia as a result of a scholarship...
Alumnus creates Dream Career Award with profits from "Terror in the Trees"
Mike Raisch, with prop from "Terror in the Trees" event 2009. Students interested in applying for the Dream Career Award should download the application, and...
On Your Mark, Get Set, SLUSH!
The SUNY Fredonia International Education Center is hosting its second annual two-mile “fun run,” also known as the Slush Rush, on Sunday, March 7. The race will begin at 11 a.m. at the Natatorium at SUNY Fredonia and will end in the same location.
Gift by biology alum funds new imaging system
Student and faculty research projects in Jewett Hall biology classes are being greatly enhanced by the gift of a new Syngene gel documentation system, thanks to a donation by Dr. Christopher Mirabelli, ’77, who has held senior research and development positions in the pharmaceutical industry