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SUNY Partners with Extreme Networks to Launch 2020-2021 Esports League
With COVID-19 forcing college students to remain socially distant this school year, the State University of New York is partnering with Extreme Networks to launch the first-ever system-wide esports league to promote safe competition, connection, and camaraderie among students during these difficult times.
Fredonia alumna and Keeper of the Dream Scholar pioneers virtual internship in forensics
“When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” That proverbial wisdom could easily apply to Fredonia graduate Dr. Lori Ana Valentín, a forensic scientist with the New York State Police Crime Laboratory System (NYSP CLS).
Transfer student honor society awards scholarship to Fredonia senior
Ben McKelvey, a senior majoring in Philosophy and Political Science, has been awarded a $3,000 scholarship by Tau Sigma, the national honor society for transfer students, in recognition of his academic achievements and civic contributions.
SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras launches “Mask Up or Pack Up” campaign to promote compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras has launched SUNY’s “Mask Up or Pack Up” campaign to promote universal compliance with evidence-based COVID-19 safety guidelines across SUNY’s 64 colleges and universities.
Dods Hall gymnasium, Blue Devil Fitness Center, tennis courts now slated for reopening for student use later in September
The opening of the Fitness Center, Dods Gym and other athletic venues scheduled for Sept. 7 is being delayed until at least Sept. 21. The opening delay is essential to support campus efforts in reducing the spread of COVID-19.
COVID-19 Dashboard created to provide information to campus
SUNY Fredonia is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of the campus and community, and that means providing up-to-date information about COVID-19. The dashboard page is designed to track COVID-19 cases on campus.
Connect with campus groups through the new FREDconnect portal
Campus Life is excited to launch its new student portal: FREDconnect, a handy source for information on student activities, organizations, clubs and events.
Campus begins testing students for COVID-19
Surveillance testing for COVID-19 was launched during the first week of classes at Fredonia, with about 100 students participating in the innovative pooled surveillance approach that uses saliva samples, collected in small batches to be run as one test, so results can be delivered back to campus within just a few days.
NY-Alert test slated for Wednesday
As part of Fredonia's commitment to ensuring a safe and secure campus, it conducts a test of the NY-Alert mass notification system at the start of each semester. This email is to inform members of the campus community that a test message will be sent from the NY-Alert system this Wednesday, Aug. 26, at approximately 1:45 p.m.
Voter registration dates set on campus
Face-to-face voter registration drives, co-hosted by the American Democracy Project, Fredonia Democracy Initiative and the League of Women Voters of Chautauqua County, will be held on campus during the next six weeks.