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New course examines insurrection acts throughout U.S. history
Fresh from today’s news headlines, the Department of History has created a one-credit course, HIST 107: Insurrection: Historical Perspectives, that meets remotely once a week in the spring semester.
CircleIn app makes connections possible for students
Students who missed being able to interact with their friends on lectures and related classroom material last fall will be able to make those valuable connections through CircleIn, a new study app they’ll find embedded in every OnCourse template in the spring semester.
Fredonia’s accounting program ranked among best in New York State
Best Value Schools has placed Fredonia among the top 5 in its “Best 15 Accounting Schools in New York in 2021” ranking.
Fredonia to offer new graduate-level certificate in Cybersecurity
An Advanced Certificate in Cybersecurity, a 100 percent online program, will be offered beginning in the Fall 2021 semester. The graduate-level program provides background information and skills required for professionals to work in information technology, software engineering, network management, system administration and related areas.
Music Education students go the virtual mile for young musicians
During the Fall 2020 semester at Fredonia, Music Education majors enrolled in MUED 340: Introduction to Early Childhood Music Pedagogy and MUED 440: Applications of Early Childhood Music Pedagogy supported local preschools, daycares and homeschool groups by providing websites.
Fredonia undergraduate honored with EOP award for excellence
State University of New York Chancellor Jim Malatras Monday celebrated the achievements of 45 students in SUNY’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), including a Fredonia undergraduate, Ithamare Joseph, who were honored with the Norman R. McConney, Jr., Award for Student Excellence.
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.