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‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to life on stage in Marvel Theatre
The Department of Theatre and Dance will present six performances of “A Christmas Carol” from Dec. 3 through December 7 in Marvel Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center. It is the second production in the 2008-09 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series.
William Graebner's new book examines Patty Hearst case
William Graebner (History, emeritus) just published (October 15) a book, Patty's Got a Gun: Patricia Hearst in 1970s America (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008). The book has been discussed or reviewed in the Atlantic Monthly, the Economist, and Newsday. It is the first substantial reconsideration of Patty Hearst’s story in more than twenty-five years, William Graebner vividly re-creates the atmosphere of uncertainty and frustration of mid-1970s America.
Student testimonials launched on website
Take me to Fredonia Live Fredonia, N.Y. — November 13, 2008 — SUNY Fredonia has launched a new page within its Admissions website, called “Fredonia...
Track and Field grad completes improbable run in business world
Business Administration graduate Michael Petsky Recognized for Outstanding Achievement In the early 1980s, it was all Michael Petsky, ’85, could do to stay well fed...
Cryobiology in cancer therapy subject of alumni guest lecture
John Baust, Ph.D. One of the world’s leading researchers in cryobiology will return to his alma mater, SUNY Fredonia, for public presentations and informal talks...
Award from SUNY Fredonia is Music to One Alum’s Ears
Alumnus and sound recording entrepreneur John Poppo is honored in Mason Hall. Music Professor Keith Peterson is in back. See Pop Productions website John Poppo...
Alumni christen Marvel lobby in memory of von Tornow
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.
Hopes expressed as Tech Incubator breaks ground
“In a time when we’re surrounded by negative news about the economy, it’s so encouraging to be a part of a project like this that could potentially have such a positive and significant impact on our region.” President Dennis L. Hefner spoke these words Monday at the ground-breaking ceremony for SUNY Fredonia's highly-anticipated Technology Incubator in Dunkirk, N.Y.
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.