Articles
Events and news of what's happening around the Fredonia campus.
Find a News Story
Youth Filmmaking project in Turkey focus of last International Brown Bag
The last International Brown Bag event will feature a presentation on SUNY Fredonia's "Youth Filmmaking Project in Turkey." The event is Monday, May 4, from...
Fredonia Guitar Quartet will preview Spain Tour concerts in Art of Guitar Series
The Fredonia Guitar Quartet will be performing "The Spain Concert" for the Art of the Guitar Series - Composer's Alive! on Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall.
Students Schwab and Letersky to discuss London study experience during next Brown Bag
Senior English majors Sarah Schwab and Jenna Letersky will discuss their experience studying abroad in London. Their presentation, "Over the Great Blue," is the next in the International Brown Bag luncheon series set for Monday, April 20.
Students present $2,500 for Xylia Peterson Memorial Fund, raised via 3K "Slush Rush"
The International Education Center generated more than $2,500 for the Xylia Peterson Memorial Fund by creating the 3K "Slush Run" fun run held in early March. These proceeds will provide scholarship assistance to junior or senior level international students who need financial help.
English Composition class connects students with Chinese counterparts
Fourteen students in an English Composition class at SUNY Fredonia have stumbled upon an opportunity to not only interact with students seated across the classroom — they’re getting to know some from across globe as well.
Aichi University partnership with SUNY Fredonia still strong
A 22 year-old exchange agreement between SUNY Fredonia and Aichi University in Japan still holds strong. Six Aichi students are studying here for the spring 2009 semester. Three are working in the Dunkirk Public Schools to learn how to teach students a second language.
Women's History Month continues with showing of Congo documentary
A screening of the film, “The Greatest Silence: Rape in the Congo,” will be held on Tuesday, March 10 at 8 p.m. in 101 Jewitt Hall. The film was the winner of the Sundance Special Jury Prize and was produced by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Lisa F. Jackson.
"Slush Rush" raises over $2k for international scholarships
The SUNY Fredonia International Education Center hosted its inaugural 3K fun run yesterday on the Fredonia campus. $2,248 was raised from registration, donations, and raffle ticket sales that went to the Xylia Peterson ’85 Memorial Fund. The proceeds provide scholarship assistance to junior or senior level international students who need financial assistance to complete his/her degree. Dubbed the “Slush Rush” because of the likelihood of the melting late winter snow, the “slush” was lacking due to the bitter 21 degree weather. However, the cold did not stop the 140 community members, faculty, staff, and students from participating in the polar bear run.
International talk to feature the Gambia experience
Dr. Mira Berkley and Dr. Barbara Mallette from SUNY Fredonia’s College of Education will discuss their recent experiences while traveling to The Gambia during the next of the spring 2009 series of international brown bag luncheons. The event will take place Monday, March 9 in the Fenton Hall English Reading Room (room 127) from 12 to 12:50 p.m.
International Dinner planned for March 11
Aromas from foods representing cultures from around the globe will entice students to try new cuisine at the annual International Dinner to be served Wednesday, March 11, at Marketplace at Erie by FSA. Serving begins at 4:30 p.m. Extra staff will be on duty to help accommodate a larger dinner turnout of students. The dinner is covered through the campus meal plans but the public is welcome to pay cash at the door