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SUNY Fredonia grad Helen Williams co-writes Vanessa Williams biography
Helen Williams, a SUNY Fredonia graduate and mother of actress Vanessa Williams, shares the spotlight in an enduring photograph on the front cover of a new biography, “You Have No Idea,” that she helped her famous daughter write. SUNY Fredonia will host a book-signing for both authors on Nov. 10. The widely anticipated book is the first by Vanessa, whose career includes starring roles on “The Right Stuff,” “Ugly Betty” and “Desperate Housewives.
Birger Vanwesenbeeck's article on mourning in fiction published in journal
Dr. Birger Vanwesenbeeck Birger Vanwesenbeeck, assistant professor of English, has published the article, "Loss in the Mail: Pynchon, Psychoanalysis, and the Postal Work of Mourning,"...
Marissa Carmello earns top honors at NYS speech and hearing conference
In addition to the top award for her research poster, Marissa Carmello also received a $1,500 scholarship. Dr. Bridget Russell is her undergraduate research mentor. The title of her her research poster was: “Differences in Perceptual Measures of Nasality and Measured Nasalance in Native and Non-Native Western New Yorkers.”
Flight tracker system introduced by Junaid Zubairi at Techstorm
Dr. Junaid Zubairi recently presented his innovative flight tracker system, under provisional patent with the SUNY Technology Transfer Office, at Techstorm New York, the first national event of its kind. The event featured technology presentations and a fast-paced matchmaking session, similar to a kind of speed-dating, for entrepreneurs and university representatives.
Phil Hastings's "Steadfast" to be screened at the 18th Biennale of Sydney
"Steadfast," a film by Phil Hastings, Visual Arts and New Media assistant professor, has been accepted for a three-month showing at the 18th Biennale of Sydney, Australia, which is known for showcasing the freshest and most provocative contemporary art around the world. Hastings will also give an artist talk.
Stanford University screening Nefin Dinc's film May 10
"The Other Town," a documentary film by Communications Professor Nefin Dinc, will be screened as part of the Greece and Turkey Series at Stanford University on May 10.
Sights and Sounds from OSCAR 2012!
Enjoy a recap of last week's Student Research & Creativity Expo. It's also a sample of a new video segment we'll be bringing you each and every week in the Campus Report, starting next fall! Click to play>>
Michael Jabot's students participating in the Smithsonian Tree Banding Project
SUNY Fredonia has begun partnering with the Smithsonian Institution in its global Tree Banding Project through a course taught by Education Professor Michael Jabot, "Teaching Science in the Elementary School Class" (EDU 403).
Power to the People! Tribute to Rousseau continues May 2
The spring Arts and Sciences Brown Bag Series concludes on Wednesday, May 2, at noon in the Horizon Room with a panel discussion titled, “Rousseau at 300,” exploring the lasting impact of the 18th century philosopher. The presentation is the culmination of a semester-long series of lunchtime talks commemorating the 300th anniversary of the birth of Rousseau.
Natalie Weber wins fellowship to University of Texas
Natalie Weber of West Seneca, NY, has been awarded the Graduate School Recruitment Fellowship to attend the internationally recognized Early Childhood Education Program at the University of Texas at Austin.