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Ruterbusch Run to benefit Blue Devil programs Saturday
The race is named in memory of Fred Ruterbusch, the first Fredonia State athlete to earn All-American honors in track and field. Ruterbusch’s talent in the javelin throw and his leadership on the team helped the university win its first State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) indoor and outdoor track and field titles in 1977-78. This marked the beginning of the men’s 20-year SUNYAC championship reign as a team, a feat unequaled before or since.
Communications Alumni Reception to be held Oct. 2
An alumni reception for communications graduates of SUNY Fredonia will be held as part of Homecoming and Alumni Weekend on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 41...
Lawlor brothers to be remembered during Homecoming soccer game
Alumni, friends and family have joined together to create a soccer program endowment in memory of twin brothers and former soccer players James Lawlor, '73, of Sayville, NY, and Dr. Michael R. Lawlor, '74, of St. Augustine, FL. Both played soccer for the Blue Devils and were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame in 1994 (Mike) and 1995 (Jim).
Dana Abendschein, '74, to give alumni seminar on light and serious side of his work
Dana Abendschein will conduct a seminar, “On the Road to Developing Targeted and Safe Antithrombotic Drugs," on Friday, Oct. 1, 4 p.m. at 101 Jewett Hall. “This man is a highly accomplished scientist, a tremendous humanitarian, and we’re proud to call him a Fredonia Biology alum,” said Dr. Patricia Astry, chair of the Biology Department.
Achievements of three alumni honored at Homecoming Brunch Saturday, Oct. 2
SUNY Fredonia alumni representing the arts, invention, and American policy on Indian affairs will be honored with the Outstanding Achievement Award at a brunch on...
Radio alumni back for panel talk with faculty at Brown Bag Sept. 29
In a celebration of forty years of the Fredonia Radio Systems, the Arts & Humanities Brown Bag Series at SUNY Fredonia will hold a talk entitled "Fredonia Radio Systems: A Living Laboratory" on Wednesday, Sept. 29, noon, in room S-104 of the Williams Center. All are welcome and the event is free.
2010 Athletics Hall of Fame inductees announced
Fredonia State will add four new members to its Athletics Hall of Fame at an induction ceremony Oct. 2 during Homecoming Weekend. The Hall of...
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.
Ron Song Destro, '76, gives alternative view on identity of Shakespeare
Kennedy Center award-winning playwright, theatre producer and former SUNY Fredonia theatre student Ron Song Destro, '76, returned to his alma mater and offered a free...
Frank Pullano musical presented as dinner theatre Aug. 20 & 21
The original musical theatre show, “Stories and Dreams,” written by Professor Emeritus Frank Pullano, ’56, and produced by David Culver, ’02, will be presented on campus in August and October.