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Popeye sketch by Fredonia alumnus delights Communication professor
Not everyone can boast to appearing, side-by-side, with their childhood idol, but Department of Communication Professor Mike Igoe can. That’s him standing next to, well, Popeye. Not in real life, of course, but in a black and white cartoon sketch created by Fredonia graduate Ken Wheaton that looks every bit like it was plucked out of a vintage Popeye comic book.
E-songbook ‘Songs About Social Distancing: #StopTheSpread’ developed by alumnus
Wade Richards, who earned a B.S. in Music Therapy at Fredonia in 1994, believes the widespread use of social distancing, which has dramatically altered much of our world during the coronavirus pandemic, shouldn’t get in the way of providing music therapy to clients who may need it now more than ever.
Alumni transition puppet theatre business in face of pandemic
With the entertainment industry in New York City grinding to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of Fredonia graduates, Chad Williams, ’03, and Lindsey “Z” Briggs, ’01, made a quick turn in their livelihood, transitioning their puppet theatre company to live streaming.
Alumni put on ‘Opera Scenes’ director hats to enhance credentials
They were never seen on stage at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House Performing Arts Center, as more than two dozen undergraduate students were when the curtain rose on the Student Opera Theatre Association’s Opera Scenes in early March, but Fredonia alumni always had integral roles in the productions.
Fund launched by faculty and staff to help students
Fredonia has been fielding questions on how the community can support students who are facing unanticipated and unprecedented hardships resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, it established the Student Emergency Relief Fund through the Fredonia College Foundation.
Baton for history-making Oscar conductor crafted by Fredonia alumnus
When Eimear Noone made history at the Oscars Sunday night, becoming the event's first female conductor, she used a baton made by Fredonia alumnus Phil Aguglia.
Statement 2020 Spring PDF
We welcome the opportunity to share the story of Dr. Chet and Phyllis Robinson, '56, a true Fredonia love story.
Raschèr Quartet to join Fredonia Wind Ensemble in concert
The Fredonia Wind Ensemble will be joined by the celebrated Raschèr Saxophone Quartet at a concert on Saturday, Feb. 29, 8 p.m., at King Concert Hall.
Acclaimed Raschèr Quartet to hold 3-day residency at Fredonia
The Raschèr Saxophone Quartet, one of Europe’s leading new music ensembles, will spend three days at Fredonia, giving two performances, teaching saxophone master classes and...
Benefit for Fredonia alumna on Feb. 21
A benefit/celebration concert for Fredonia alumna and former adjunct faculty member and oboist Dr. Ann Fronckowiak is slated for Friday, Feb. 21, at 8 p.m., in Rosch Recital Hall.