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Brown Bag talk to examine mental health challenges in higher ed
Jermaine Kenner, a mental health counselor at the Counseling Center and a Fredonia alumnus, will explore mental health challenges in higher education in the final virtual Brown Bag Lunch talk of the fall semester on Wednesday, Dec. 2.
A 59-year Fredonia friendship: A navy blue Fredonia blazer
I met Ellen (Hitchcock) Meister in September 1960 while living in Hillman House freshman dorm; she was a friend of my assigned roommate from Niagara Falls. Friendships have always been important to me. It seems as a child when we sang the song, “Make new friends, but keep the old…one is silver and the other gold,” I took these words to heart, using them as a theme throughout my life.
Statement 2020 Fall
Fall 2020 featured stories include: Eager to listen and learn, the new Fredonia President Dr. Stephen H. Kolison Jr. sets a collaborative tone - Student Emergency Relief Fund provides support - Alumnus thrives as creative force on PBS digital design teams - Pursuing her passion and goals, meeting a need and making a difference - A 59-year Fredonia friendship: A navy blue Fredonia blazer.
Working Together for Clean Energy: SUNY Fredonia, NYPA, Oriden, and Solar Liberty team up for premier Solar Energy Project
The State University of New York at Fredonia (SUNY Fredonia) announced today that construction is starting on its first solar/battery project, enabling the Chautauqua County campus in Western New York to lead by example in reducing its carbon footprint with innovative energy efficiency and renewable energy technology.
Business Club brings colorful cat mural to local business
The student-led Business Club at Fredonia has made a successful foray into the world of public art, coordinating the painting of an appropriately themed wall mural at 9 Lives Holistic, a Fredonia business.
Alumnus thrives as creative force on PBS digital design teams
Chris Bishop traces his love of art to grade school when he began drawing cartoons and copying images out of newspapers.
Musical Theatre alumnus creates streaming version of classic-style variety show
With the coronavirus pandemic bringing live, in-person events to a halt, performers across the world have gotten creative in an effort to connect with audiences. Jason Ostrowski, '88, has met the challenge by creating a monthly live-streaming variety show on Facebook.
Fredonia Summer Music Festival pivots online; no charge for students
The annual Summer Music Festival will be offered online at Fredonia, with free classes and lessons for middle and high school band students on July 1 and 2.
School of Music faculty quarterfinalists for GRAMMY Music Educator Award
Two School of Music faculty members have been named, along with several Fredonia alumni, among the 216 quarterfinalists and Legacy applicants for the 2021 Music Educator Award™ presented by the Recording Academy® and GRAMMY Museum.®
School of Music honors students with awards and scholarships
The Fredonia School of Music has announced 2020 student awards/scholarships, made possible through endowments established with the Fredonia College Foundation.