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Popeye sketch by Fredonia alumnus delights Communication professor
Not everyone can boast to appearing, side-by-side, with their childhood idol, but Department of Communication Professor Mike Igoe can. That’s him standing next to, well, Popeye. Not in real life, of course, but in a black and white cartoon sketch created by Fredonia graduate Ken Wheaton that looks every bit like it was plucked out of a vintage Popeye comic book.
Radio stations interview Igoe about coronavirus
Department of Communication Assistant Professor Mike Igoe was interviewed by area radio stations WBEN 930 AM, Buffalo, and WDOE 1410 AM, Dunkirk, about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).
Preddie receives Fredonia’s first EOP student excellence award
Titanya Preddie, a senior Communication: Video Production major from Brooklyn, has etched her name in Fredonia history as its first recipient of the Norman R. McConney Jr. Award for EOP Student Excellence.
Igoe recognized for videos
Department of Communication Assistant Professor Michael Igoe’s video, “Interviewing: Getting the Facts the Feelings, and the Focus” has won another award. The Broadcast Education Association (BEA) is honoring it at its On Location Conference this fall in the Instructional Category of the Video Competition. The award will be given in October during the BEA regional conference in Denver, Colo.
Fredonia alumnae to offer career tips, promote community engagement, at Writers@Work series
Fredonia will welcome back alumnae Emily Barber (B.S., Communication Studies, 2016) and Lauren Orlowski (B.S., Public Relations, 2015) for a two-day on-campus residency, sponsored by Writers@Work, on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 19 and 20.
Opera house to host free screening of Fredonia documentary
The red carpet will be rolled out at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House for community members as well as students and faculty of the State University of New York at Fredonia for a screening of “Among the Hemlocks. Fantastic Stories from Fredonia, NY” on Thursday, April 4, at 7 p.m. Assistant Professor of Communication Roslin Smith produced and directed the documentary that explores the history of Fredonia.
New ‘Meet the Professionals’ session to explore Communication field
Students majoring in Communication can gain valuable career insight from industry leaders, teachers and practitioners at a “Meet the Professionals” gathering on Wednesday, April 3, from 6 to 8 p.m., in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room. Ten Fredonia alums will be among representatives joining the meet-and-greet to focus on the job and internship opportunities.
Smith documentary ‘Among the Hemlocks’ to be screened in India film festival
“Among the Hemlocks: Fantastic Stories from Fredonia, NY,” a documentary produced and directed by Roslin Smith, assistant professor of Communication, will be screened at the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival in Mumbai, India on Feb. 20.
Rospierski tapped as November Student of the Month
Shaunna Rospierski, a senior Public Relations major from Alden, has been chosen as the November 2018 Student of the Month by the Office of Residence Life. The nomination was made by Dr. Angela McGowan, an assistant professor in the Department of Communication.
Igoe presents during Constitution Day observance
Assistant Professor Mike Igoe, former WGRZ-TV news reporter and lawyer, delivered a presentation titled, “Why the U.S. Constitution Matters in Our Everyday Lives,” to an audience of 100 faculty, staff, students and community members.