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Mardi Gras Masquerade in Williams Center
The Black Student Union at SUNY Fredonia is sponsoring “A Mardi Gras Masquerade” for its annual Culture Night extravaganza on Saturday, Nov. 11, at 7...
Junior wins first prize at national research conference
Christine Ander First Prize for giving the best oral presentation on went to to junior Christine Ander, a chemistry major from Medina, N.Y., at the...
Orchesis shows off in mini-concert Oct. 19
“Works in Progress” will feature 12 original dance pieces choreographed by Orchesis members. These selections will include such genres as modern, jazz, hip-hop and lyrical dance, among others. Forty-seven student-dancers will participate in the show.
CEASE program provides training and education
A new round of funding from the U.S. Justice Department will allow SUNY Fredonia officials to provide rape prevention training for university police, athletic coaches, and key campus personnel while increasing similar programs for incoming freshmen, upperclassmen and transfer students. The $199,996 expands the Campus Education, Awareness, Support and Effect (CEASE) project , which was originally subsidized with a $200,000 Department of Justice grant in 2004.
Women in chemistry subject of Fall Gathering
Cheryl Campo is the speaker at the Fall Gathering of the Women’s Studies Program on Wednesday, Sept. 27 from 5 to 7 p.m. Her talk is titled, “Wine, Women and Song…Mixtures, Men and Science,” as her topic.
Business Club running Snack Shack again
The Fredonia State Business Club, associated with the Business Administration degree program, is back in action running the Snack Shack on the 3rd floor of Thompson Hall, open every day with donuts and coffee. "We've been busy doing some remodeling," Snack Shack Coordinator Michael Budniewski said.
Demographics of Fall 2006 students
Approximately two-thirds of Fredonia undergraduates come from one of six New York state counties (Erie--23.7 percent; Chautauqua--19 percent; Monroe—13 percent, Cattaraugus--4 percent; Niagara--3.6 percent; Onondaga--3.3 percent)
Kathleen Tyszko is AmeriCorps Vista liaison
“The primary goal of our project is to increase partnerships and community service between SUNY Fredonia student organizations and community organizations in Chautauqua County, in particular Dunkirk,” Ms. Tyszko explained, noting that particular emphasis will be placed on youths and the elderly.
Fall Semester opening info!
It happens every year: you get to campus and you realize you forgot something. It may be a toothbrush. It may be the tuition check. Whatever it may be, you’ll need answers, and you’ll need them fast. The Office of Media Relations has compiled a list below to help expedite the process.