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Students, campus, gearing up for 2013 Commencement this Saturday
SUNY Fredonia will celebrate the second-largest graduating class in campus history during its 186th annual Commencement ceremonies, to be held this Saturday, May 18, in Steele Hall Arena. Bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients, as well as those earning advanced certificates, will be honored at two ceremonies, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. In all, 1,355 undergraduates and 167 graduate student and advanced certificate recipients are eligible to participate.
Senior Class presents lasting gift to campus community before graduation
By Rebekah Bretl, '13 The 2013 Senior Class at SUNY Fredonia has presented its lasting contribution to the Fredonia campus before graduation in May. The...
Marion Art Gallery to host 'Fine Arts Senior Show' exhibition
The exhibition, titled “The Fine Arts Senior Show,” will open with a reception in the art gallery from 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday, May 3. The exhibition will highlight the best works by graduating Fine Arts students. Artists taking part in the exhibition are Jillian Berowski, Audrey Bialke, Dani Brooks, Tricia Butski, Lesley Cerniglia, Erica Kang, Christine McMullen, Sarah Peck, Lizzie Reid and Kimberly Zazzara.
Blue Devils tie single-season team record for wins on Senior Day
No. 17 Fredonia State rolled over Potsdam, 18-4, to improve to 14-0 and tie a single-season team record for wins in a season. The Blue Devils, 6-0 in the SUNYAC, matched the 14 wins recorded by last year's team en route to Fredonia State's first-ever NCAA appearance in women's lacrosse. There are two regular-season games remaining -- Tuesday at Brockport, and next Saturday at No. 4 Cortland.
March 19 event helps seniors prepare for next stage
Senior Expo is a one-stop arena for staff to share important and helpful resources regarding graduation and the transition to life after SUNY Fredonia.
Annual Grad School Fair set for Oct. 18; one of many Grad School Week events
SUNY Fredonia’s Career Development Office (CDO) will host its annual Graduate School Fair on Thursday, Oct. 18, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Representatives from over 50 graduate schools and organizations from across New York State and beyond will be in attendance, providing hands-on information. The fair is just one of many events happening during Graduate School Week, Oct. 15-19.
Mother of four, Christina Marsh wins Student of the Year at professional luncheon
Senior Christina Marsh won the Social Work Student of the Year at the Annual National Association of Social Workers Western Division Luncheon recently. The mother of four who finished her degree while working, doing internships, and taking care of her family, will be graduating May 12 with a 3.67 GPA with a major in Social Work and a minor in Public Health.
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.
Chelsea Ringen joins Teach For America
Senior Chelsea Ringen, of Northport, N.Y., has decided to accept a teaching position through Teach For America (TFA).
Gumusalan and Koc win doctoral fellowships in computer science
Arda Gumusalan (above) and Basar Koc (top) have been awarded fellowships to doctoral programs in computer science at George Mason University and the University of Miami.