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Activities Night set for Sept. 1
Opportunities to learn about student clubs and get involved will abound during Activities Night on Wednesday, Sept. 1, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Dods Grove.
Celebrating the start of another academic year in ‘Big Blue Country’
SUNY Fredonia is so excited about the start of the 2021-22 academic year, and the return of most on-campus activities, that it wants the greater Fredonia/Dunkirk community to know about it. So, administrators are taking SUNY Fredonia spirit directly to local businesses.
Student safety group sets positive tone, pledges to address concerns
“It was very positive. The students shared their concerns and were insightful. We were all optimistic that the group will be effective in improving campus safety.” That’s the takeaway University Police Chief Brent Isaacson had from the inaugural meeting of the new Student Advisory Group for Campus Safety.
Fredonia trio to receive SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence
Elizabeth Hahn, Braelin Scott and Thomas Sheffield have excelled in academics and achieved unique accomplishments and successes in campus and community initiatives.
‘Succeeding Against All Odds’ topic of Buffalo City Court judge talk
The Honorable Craig D. Hannah, chief judge of Buffalo City Court who rose to national prominence as the presiding judge of the nation’s first Opioid Intervention Court, will deliver a virtual presentation on April 14.
Finish the semester strong at FREDfocus events
Two FREDfocus events – one an in-person and the other offered on Zoom – will be held this week to help students finish the spring semester strong.
SUNY Fredonia prepares for ‘familiar setting’ in Fall 2021
With the prospects of better days ahead, State University of New York at Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr. announced the university's plans to resume full in-person instruction in the Fall 2021 semester.
Food pantry to add perishable items with new refrigerator, thanks to SUNY grant
Within a matter of a few weeks, Fredonia students will be able to pick up dairy products, fruit juice and other perishable items through the campus food pantry, thanks to an $800 SUNY grant funding the purchase of two refrigerators.
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.