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Hillman Opera ‘Beatrice and Benedict’ slated for late November release on YouTube
The Hillman Opera, produced each year by the Fredonia School of Music in conjunction with the Hillman Memorial Music Association, is breaking new ground this year with a unique production in an online format. The production of “Beatrice and Benedict” will be available starting Nov. 27 on the School of Music’s YouTube channel, noted opera producer and Fredonia alumnus Dr. Robert Strauss of the School of Music.
Virtual performances by Fredonia string musicians connecting with students, seniors
String musicians at Fredonia have created an ever-growing series of community outreach initiatives that are connecting with aspiring musicians in the Fredonia Central School district as well as members of the community’s elderly population.
It’ll be ‘takeout’ at Annual Global Banquet
A “Grab ‘n Go” format will be in place to promote physical distancing at the Global Banquet that the Office of International Student Services and the International Club will host on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 6 to 6:30 p.m., in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room.
Fredonia Dance Ensemble presents virtual version of Merrins Chamber Series
When COVID-19 became a global pandemic in early 2020, the Dance faculty of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Fredonia promptly decided all Dance performances would be virtual for the academic year of 2020-21. The upcoming concert will feature four pieces created and filmed separately in advance and then brought together in a comprehensive format for viewing on the above dates.
Optometry school to give virtual presentation on 3+4 affiliation agreement
An admissions representative from the New England College of Optometry (NECO) will give a virtual presentation about the optometry profession and its program to interested students on Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m.
Rosa Parks Scholarships to be awarded at ceremony
Scholarships valued at $350 each will be awarded to three students at the Rosa Parks Scholarship Competition awards ceremony on Wednesday, Oct. 28, at noon, in the Williams Center Multipurpose Room.
Brown Bag talk to delve into election outcome
Timely reflections of the 2020 General Election will be offered by Department of Politics and International Affairs Associate Professor Jonathan Chausovsky in the Brown Bag Lunch virtual presentation at Fredonia on Wednesday, Nov. 4, from noon to 1 p.m.
BOCES educators provide insight into inclusive education
On Oct. 26, five special education teachers from the Erie II, Chautauqua-Cattaraugus Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) LoGuidice Center came to campus for a discussion with students from the course, EDU 355 Assessment & Instruction of Students with Learning & Behavior Disorders in Inclusive Educational Settings.
Bus available to travel to Wheelock for voting
A campus bus will be available to transport students and faculty/staff to and from the Wheelock School polling location to vote between 2 and 6 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Many campus events fuel Election Day momentum
A discussion led by two Department of Communication faculty members that explores the media and presidential campaigns, the opportunity to become a poll worker and a post-election wrap-up conversation are three ways students can become engaged in the general election process through the campus’ American Democracy Project (ADP).