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head shot of Nicholas Smith

Communication faculty member featured in article

Vitae Department of Communication Film & Video Arts

Adjunct Lecturer Nick Smith's article, “Sharing Stories,” is featured in the latest issue of Journal of Film and Video.

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head shot of Nicholas Smith

Faculty member producer on Zane movie

Vitae Communication Film & Video Arts Department of Communication

Adjunct Professor Nick Smith is a producer of “INT. HALLWAY/NIGHT,” a movie directed by and starring Billy Zane.

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image from film

Hastings’ films screened around the world, win awards

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Two films by Associate Professor Phil Hastings continue to be screened globally and win awards.

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Nick Smith with trophy

Faculty member wins at film festival

Vitae Department of Communication Communication Film & Video Arts

Department of Communication Adjunct Lecturer Nick Smith won the Best Director award at the International New York Film Festival.

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Holiday Message from President Kolison

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Holiday Message from President Kolison from Fredonia on Vimeo. SUNY Fredonia President Stephen H. Kolison Jr., Ph.D. delivers a holiday message to the campus community.