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Revitalization, repair of Maytum/Reed/McEwen Plaza gets underway
SUNY Fredonia is improving the look and accessibility of campus, while preserving the vision of campus architect I.M. Pei and Partners, by initiating a major renovation of the plaza outside Maytum Hall, McEwen Hall and Reed Library.
Reed Library temporarily closed to members of the local community as of Nov. 2
Reed Library is suspending open hours designated for community patrons effective Monday, Nov. 2. Only SUNY Fredonia students, faculty, or staff will be allowed to use the physical space of Reed Library.
Homecoming a virtual event this weekend
Homecoming 2020, organized by the Office of Alumni Affairs, will include several virtual programs in lieu of in-person events on Oct. 15 and 16.
Freedonia Marxonia 2020 will be a virtual event
Author, performer, and Marx Brothers expert Noah Diamond will present his illustrated lecture, “Home Again: The Marx Brothers and New York City,” as a free live-stream event from his home in Manhattan on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. Unlike other years, there will be no in-person activities or display in Reed Library.
Library windows, Houghton renovation top summer construction activity at Fredonia
The major undertaking to replace windows and restore deteriorating board-formed exterior concrete walls in Reed Library is the most visible project in another busy summer construction season at Fredonia. Construction activity totaling almost $33.5 million is underway in five buildings.
Library coordinator secures grants to enhance collections, archives
Amanda “Mandi” Shepp, coordinator of Special Collections and Archives in Reed Library, was awarded three grants totaling $21,000 during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Reed Recitals to begin Feb. 19
Students in the School of Music will perform a variety of selections in the second of the series “Reed Recitals” on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Garden area of Reed Library.
History major delivers talk during archives internship at Chautauqua
Few college students give talks at Chautauqua Institution, but that’s what Catherine Oag did as part of a summer internship when she introduced Albion Tourgee, lead counsel in the landmark Plessy v. Ferguson case, in the revered Hall of Philosophy.
Noted journalist/author to discuss fate of Michael C. Rockefeller in free lecture
As part of the celebration of its 50th Anniversary Season, the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center will present a free lecture with Carl Hoffman entitled “Mystery Solved: The Disappearance of Michael C. Rockefeller” on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 5 p.m. in Marvel Theatre.
Student recitals to begin in Reed Library
A variety of selections will be performed by students in the School of Music in the first of the series “Reed Recitals” on Wednesday, Nov. 13, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., in the Garden area of Reed Library.