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Students to present research at GSA annual conference
Two seniors – Geology major Michael Bradbury and Environmental Sciences major Emma Van Houte – will present findings from their research projects at the annual conference of the Geological Society of America in Portland, Ore.
Fredonia graduate programs to hold virtual open houses
A series of virtual open houses that encompass Advanced Certificate and Master of Science programs offered by SUNY Fredonia’s College of Education, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Music, have been scheduled for prospective students by the Graduate Studies office.
Writers@Work alumni series to explore ‘Finding the Truth: Careers with the FBI’
Two veteran FBI employees who are also SUNY Fredonia alumni, Deneen Hernandez, ’86, and Lisa Mapes Matsumoto, ’90, will return to campus for “Finding the Truth: Careers with the FBI,” a two-day Writers @ Work residency/Convocation event to be held Oct. 14 and 15.
Argentinian paleontologist conducting research with Fredonia professor, students
Dr. Mateo Monferran, an Argentinian paleontologist, is conducting research into Mesozoic fossil arthropods – creepy crawlers such as spiders, scorpions, crustaceans, insects and millipedes – with Department of Geology and Environmental Sciences Assistant Professor Thomas Hegna and students in his lab during the fall semester.
Communication department open house to mark major milestone
The red carpet will be rolled out – at multiple locations, in fact – as the Department of Communication celebrates its 40th anniversary during Fredonia’s Homecoming weekend, Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 14 to 17.
Ambassadors, students have a ball at bowling
A total of 94 games were bowled at the Department of Communication’s Ambassador program field trip to Lucky Lanes on Sept. 26 that attracted 29 first-year and transfer students in the Communication program, 15 ambassadors or veteran Communication majors and faculty.
Graduate School Week activities
The Career Development Office will host its 13th annual Graduate School Fair on Oct. 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., as part of Graduate School Week at Fredonia, the week of Oct. 18.
Alumna confirmed as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York
Trini Ross, a SUNY Fredonia alumna of the Class of 1988, was confirmed by the U.S. Senate by voice vote late Thursday night (Sept. 30) to a four-year term as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of New York.
International student earns Microsoft Specialist Certification
Nari Jo, a first-year Biochemistry student at SUNY Fredonia, has earned a Microsoft Specialist Certification.
Dahlgren opens Brown Bag series with virtual talk on freedom of expression
“Freedom of Expression on College Campuses,” the inaugural topic in the 2021-2022 Brown Bag Lecture Series, will be given by Professor Robert L. Dahlgren of the College of Education on Wednesday, Oct. 6, beginning at noon.