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Fredonia Bicentennial book brings student research to the page

A new book built from student research in SUNY Fredonia’s archives will be available during the university’s Bicentennial Homecoming weekend.

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200 Points in History scavenger hunt

Discover SUNY Fredonia’s history with a low-key scavenger hunt for buttons showcasing unique “points” in Fredonia's past!

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The study of art as travel continues at Fredonia

SUNY Fredonia once again hosted the Arts of Italy study abroad program.

Angelina “Angie” Seamster, displaying a book of sheet music, is joined by Katelynn Telford (left), music and arts librarian, and Amanda “Mandi” Shepp, coordinator of Special Collections & Archives. 

‘Unrivaled work ethic’ propels student to Honors accolade

Angelina “Angie” Seamster, a senior majoring in Music and History, is the Honors Student of the Month for November.

Gathering in front of Piazza del Campo in Siena, Italy, are (front row, from left): Nia Anand, Caitlyn Sterner, Eli Conrad, Paige Smith, Jean Castro and Vanessa Lotito; (back row): Associate Professor Peter Tucker, Maya Kulick, Andrea Conner, Brittany Howe, Kady Osborne, Jaivon Eggleston, Noah Freeland, Sarah Crouse, Olivia Schindler and Professor David Kinkela.

Students explore ‘Arts of Italy’ in summer study abroad

Fifteen SUNY Fredonia students participated in the Arts of Italy study abroad program based primarily in Florence, Italy.

Dr. John Staples

Staples’ third volume of Ukraine-Russia historical analysis published

The third volume of Professor John R. Staples’ Cornies’ papers, examining latter years of his Ukraine leadership, has been published.

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Panel to analyze ‘Democratic backsliding on a global scale’

Civic engagement and student-driven social change will be the focus of the American Democracy Project’s Spring 2025 panel.

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Ottoman Empire art, fashion, focus of guest speaker

Dr. Ünver Rüstem will explore art and fashion of the Ottoman Empire in a talk on Tuesday, March 4.

Dr. John Staples

Staples’ book on Russia-Ukraine history earns ‘honorable mention’ for Pritsak Prize

Professor John Staples’ book that gives historical context for Russia’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine received the Pritsak Book Prize Honorable Mention.

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Asian studies journal publishes book review by Vink

Department of History Professor Markus Vink wrote a book review published in the International Journal of Asian Studies.