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Bicentennial presentation to explore 200 years of higher education in Fredonia

The story of higher education in Fredonia will take center stage as historians present the “History of Higher Education in Fredonia: Past, Present, Future.”

Chris Bashinelli on stage at King Concert Hall

Bashinelli highlights power of human connection at Bicentennial Convocation

National Geographic Explorer challenges audience to recognize the value of different perspectives as university celebrates 200 years of impact.

Chris Bashinelli

Bashinelli to speak as part of Bicentennial celebration

Chris Bashinelli, National Geographic Explorer, will serve as the keynote speaker for SUNY Fredonia’s Bicentennial Convocation.

Amanda Shepp, coordinator of Special Collections and Archives in Reed Library, stands in front of the bicentennial exhibit set up in Fenton Hall

Bicentennial exhibit brings 200 years of Fredonia history to life through artifacts and untold stories

The university has unveiled the first installment of "A History of Fredonia in 200 Objects" in display cases across from the President's Office.

Mural artist Erin Ruffino ('19) talks about the display with members of the audience who attended the ribbon-cutting event on August 6

Two centuries on one wall

Two centuries of history now cover a wall in Fenton Hall, where a new mural encourages everyone to find their connection to Fredonia's story.

Southern Chautauqua Federal Credit Union CEO John Felton, Southern Chautauqua FCU Chief Financial Officer Matthew Hoaglund, ’21, and SUNY Fredonia President Dr. Stephen H. Kolison Jr. holding check

Southern Chautauqua FCU gift will help create Bicentennial mural at SUNY Fredonia

Local partnership will help create a lasting visual centerpiece for Fredonia’s Bicentennial celebration