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Christine L. Padasak
This year, Christine Padasak was a recipient of the Katie's Courage Award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Read about this on the CFF website>> Christine...
Jordan D. Ondus
SUNY Fredonia flew its flag at half-staff on Thursday, Jan. 6., for Jordan D. Ondus, 21, a senior computer sciences major from Gowanda, N.Y. He...
Nicholas N. Spawn
Nick Spawn SUNY Fredonia senior Nicholas N. Spawn, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, from complications related to Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). Nick was majoring in Communication...
Ann Manly; College Council member
SUNY Fredonia mourns the loss of Ann James Manly of Fredonia, a member of the Fredonia College Council for 17 years and a true friend of the university and its students. Mrs. Manly was widely known for her compassion, leadership, generosity of spirit and friendship to members of the campus community.
Jessica A. Webber: junior business major
Jessica A. Webber, a junior business major from Kenmore, NY, died January 6 after a seven-year battle with brain cancer. Her funeral was held Saturday...
Dr. Walther Barnard: Geosciences Professor
The campus received a great loss to start the new year with the sudden passing on January 1 of Dr. Walther M. Barnard, Professor of Geosciences and former chair of the department. More>>
Delia Wallis, School of Music faculty
Delia Wallis, a member of the Fredonia School of Music faculty, died Sept. 15, 2009. The School of Music held a memorial gathering for her on Thursday, Sept. 17, where she was remembered as a "remarkable and beautiful person." Ms. Wallis had an international career spanning more than 30 years, singing in opera, concert and recital. Read more>>
Students present $2,500 for Xylia Peterson Memorial Fund, raised via 3K "Slush Rush"
The International Education Center generated more than $2,500 for the Xylia Peterson Memorial Fund by creating the 3K "Slush Run" fun run held in early March. These proceeds will provide scholarship assistance to junior or senior level international students who need financial help.
Lynda Pleszewski, Director of Budget
Lynda Pleszewski succumbed to cancer on Tuesday, March 3, at the age of 56. Employed since 1999 by the Administration Division, she was named budget...
Rose Klassen: Communication
Rose Klassen, who served as Visiting Assistant Professor in the Communications Department for more than a decade, died Sept. 25.