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A magical mid-term exam, all in the name of safety and fun
Students in the Department of Communication’s Associate Professor Roslin Smith’s COMM 368 Camera and Lighting class were treated to a unique mid-term which highlighted safety in the studio.
Fall Sweep cancelled
The Applied Communication Association, a Fredonia student group, has announced the cancellation of the 16th Fall Sweep held in the village.
Scotland portrayals in films topic of new Study Abroad course
Scottish Representation in Cinema, a new study abroad program, has been approved by the Office of International Education and will be offered through Fredonia starting in Summer 2021.
Smith appointed board secretary of UFVA
Department of Communication Associate Professor Ros Smith has been named secretary of the board of directors of the University Film and Video Association.
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.
Greystone Nature Preserve student internships stay on track
Though some activities have been changed or postponed due to coronavirus pandemic restrictions, student internships at Greystone Nature Preserve are humming along this spring, just...
Alumni transition puppet theatre business in face of pandemic
With the entertainment industry in New York City grinding to a halt due to the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of Fredonia graduates, Chad Williams, ’03, and Lindsey “Z” Briggs, ’01, made a quick turn in their livelihood, transitioning their puppet theatre company to live streaming.
A funny thing happened on the way to Distance Education at Fredonia…(we’d love to hear how you finish that thought)
Major changes have been made to the learning environment during the last two weeks at Fredonia, beginning with faculty who spent most of their spring break transitioning their curriculum to digital platforms.
Trio to receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards for Student Excellence
Alyson Baumann, Avril King and Caroline Schettler, seniors at Fredonia who excelled in the classroom and collectively have six academic majors and two minors, will receive the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence.
Emeritus faculty member shares positive messages through music
Fredonia Department of Communication Professor Emeritus Dan Berggren, also an Adirondack folksinger for 45 years, has joined in the effort to brighten the days of those heeding the directive to stay close to home.