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Kiplinger’s names Fredonia a 'Best College Value under $30,000'
SUNY Fredonia has been named one of the “25 Best College Values Under $30,000 a Year” by the editors of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine.In addition to being positioned near the middle of Kiplinger’s rankings, in 13th place, SUNY Fredonia is ranked ahead of three other SUNY schools -- New Paltz, Oneonta and Geneseo – on the list released in March.
Students honored at Rosa Park Scholarship ceremony
Four students, including recipients of three Rosa Parks Scholarships, were honored at the 25th annual Rosa Parks Scholarship and Presentation Ceremony held on Tuesday, March 4, in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Receiving scholarships named in honor of Parks Kenneth Clause, a senior Drawing and Painting major from Lockport; Melissa Guida, a junior Psychology and Criminal Justice major from Fishkill; and Arielys Mendoza, a first-year student from the Bronx majoring in Cooperative Engineering.
Students invited to Spring Job and Internship Expo
A roster that could include more than 60 businesses, human-service agencies, technology firms and governmental organizations is being assembled by the Career Development Office for the Spring Job and Internship Expo to be held on Tuesday, March 11, at the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. An “interview face-off” will be held prior to the expo on Wednesday, March 5, in S204 Williams Center, and InterviewStream, an online program that students can use to practice interview skills, will be used to record interview answers on Wednesday, Feb. 26, at the CDO in Gregory Hall.
Career information in gerontology to be presented Tuesday
Information on one of the fastest-growing service career sectors in the U.S. will be available to SUNY Fredonia students at “Spotlight on Aging and Gerontology” on Tuesday, March 11, at 5:30 p.m. in Williams Center Room S204D. Professionals from a variety of organizations that serve older populations will be available to meet with students at the mixer, which follows the Job & Internship Expo taking place that afternoon in the Multipurpose Room.
Award-winning fiction writer L. Annette Binder to visit in March
L. Annette Binder, writer of the award-winning collection of short stories, “RISE,” will meet SUNY Fredonia students and give a craft talk on Thursday, March 6, as part of the Mary Louise White Visiting Writers Series. The craft talk will begin at 4 p.m. and will be followed by a reading from her book at 7 p.m., in McEwen Hall Room 202. The free event will include a question and answer session and book signing.
Italian Club to celebrate St. Joseph's Day
The SUNY Fredonia Italian club will be hosting a St. Joseph’s Day dinner on March 30 at 7 p.m. in the Williams Center Horizon Room. The celebration, which is open to students, faculty, and staff, costs $16.88 per person, and all reservations must be made by March 14.
Students to present social work education research in Albany
A team of students majoring in the social sciences at SUNY Fredonia will be in Albany on Friday, March 21, to present data they compiled to assess the value of social worker training and education at the bachelor’s level for workers involved in child welfare services at the county level.
Chautauqua/Cattaraugus to read and celebrate the poetry of Emily Dickinson during The Big Read
SUNY Fredonia, as lead agency with the Chautauqua Cattaraugus Library System, has received a grant of $15,000 to host The Big Read in Chautauqua and...
Sigma Kappa sorority to fundraise at Trivia Night
Students can test their knowledge and raise money for the Ultra Violet Campaign at the same time at Trivia Night, sponsored by Sigma Kappa Sorority, on Thursday, March 13, at 7:30 p.m., in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Tickets can be purchased for $5 in the ticket office in the Williams Center and all proceeds will go to the Ultra Violet Campaign.
Health Center hosts weight loss program
The SUNY Fredonia Health Center is sponsoring an educational and competitive weight loss program called Pounds Off Wisely (POW). The program is open to both students and staff. Interested staff and students should establish a team of four members and create a unique team name. Registration is $15 per person and is available through the listserve on the Health Center website. Teams should register by March 19.