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Emily Brown named February Student of the Month
Emily Brown, a senior majoring in Childhood Inclusive Education from Rochester, N.Y., has been designated Student of the Month for February by the Office of Residence Life. She was nominated for this award by Director of Student Conduct Lisa Newell.
Prevailing over adversity is topic of virtual talk
A virtual presentation, “Overcoming Adversity on the Road to Success,” by SUNY Buffalo State Chief Diversity Officer and Chief of Staff to the President Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney, will be given on Wednesday, March 24, at 6 p.m.
Antonio Devereaux named February RA of the Month
The Residence Life Student Recognition Committee recognized Antonio Devereaux, a Resident Assistant in Igoe Hall, as the Resident Assistant of the Month award for February.
New student group to form to improve UP-student communication
University Police Chief Brent Isaacson and Student Association (SA) President Israel Ortiz are working together to create the new Student Advisory Group for Campus Safety to improve communication between students and University Police and help identify and resolve concerns, reduce crime and create mutual understanding.
Concert to explore Black history through music
Fredonia's Intercultural Center and Black Student Union are co-sponsoring “Our Story: Black History through Music,” a virtual music concert featuring Griot B, founder and president of School Yard Rap, on Tuesday, Feb. 9.
Students invited to FREDwell Lounge open house
Seeking an ultra-comfortable place on campus, one offering cozy seating and an abundance of wellness resources, to relax and unwind? Students need look no further than the Williams Center.
Fredonia cares for, keeps quarantined students well-nourished during pandemic
More than 2,500 meals have been served to students at Fredonia who were placed in isolation or quarantine due to the coronavirus pandemic, thanks to the delivery service launched by the university’s Faculty Student Association (FSA).
Iraq War veteran gives thanks for service dog
Matt Wronski, a Marine Corps veteran and Fredonia High School graduate, has “Judge” by his side to help heal the battle scars from his five tours in Iraq, thanks to the Veterans Club at Fredonia and WNYHeroes, a non-profit that supports veterans and their families.
Webpage recreated to recognize Fredonia College Foundation Scholarship recipients and benefactors
While the traditional Family Weekend Scholars Breakfast could not be held this year, University Advancement and the Fredonia College Foundation have established a special webpage to recognize Fredonia’s outstanding scholarship recipients and their benefactors.
McCurdy named October R.A. of the Month
Joycelyn McCurdy, a junior from Brooklyn majoring in Early Childhood: Childhood Education, with a minor in School and Counseling Psychology, has been named Resident Assistant of the Month for October by the Student Recognition Committee in Residence Life.