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Donald Lang bike mission for cancer: update

Christine Davis Mantai

Lang’s legion of supporters back home -- who each chipped in $30 towards a goal of $6,000 for Roswell -- were treated to an email dispatch and early-morning photograph of Lang dipping the rear wheel of his 24-speed bicycle into the Pacific Ocean. And they’ll continue receiving exclusive updates on Lang’s Facebook page.

Bond Benton to be published in Palooka Journal

Christine Davis Mantai

An article by SUNY Fredonia assistant professor of communication Bond Benton will be published in Palooka Journal later this April. The piece is a creative non-fiction article entitled, “Conquest at the Maiden Tower,” which describes Benton’s experience and research while he practiced public relations overseas.

Tuba professor Stewart enjoying trio of large-scale New York City productions

Christine Davis Mantai

Raymond Stewart is the newest substitute in “Chicago,” which is currently in its 14th year on Broadway and will soon be starring world-famous supermodel Christie Brinkley for an 11-week engagement. Stewart describes being a part of this and other large-scale shows and productions as, “juggling copious amounts of glee, adrenaline and nerves simultaneously while playing my instrument!”

University Police promotes Brian Studley

Christine Davis Mantai

Brian Studley, a nine-year veteran of University Police at SUNY Fredonia, has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Studley, who has 12 years of experience in law enforcement, becomes the supervising officer of the 3-to-11 p.m. shift.

Senior wins prestigious social work award

Christine Davis Mantai

Senior Emily Benedict was selected as the National Association of Social Work NYS Western Division’s Student of the Year at the organization’s annual award luncheon on March 3. The judges indicated that she stood out in part because of her leadership role in the campus’ suicide prevention program.