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Fredonia team does well in Ethics Bowl Tournament
Coached by Philosophy Professor Andrew Cullison, SUNY Fredonia students recently competed in the Northeastern Regional Ethics Bowl Tournament at Villanova University. The debate-style competition, sponsored by the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, focused on all theoretical or applied ethics issues. SUNY Fredonia did well but ultimately lost a chance to go to the nationals by a very small margin
Ray Stewart records with Natalie Merchant
The next CD to be released by Natalie Merchant, former lead singer of 10,000 Maniacs, will become the newest link between SUNY Fredonia and the beloved alternative rock group founded in Jamestown, N.Y. Raymond Stewart, associate professor of Music and member of Meridian Arts Ensemble, spent a day-long recording session this fall with Merchant in September.
Golden Key group noted for membership
SUNY Fredonia’s Golden Key International Honour Society chapter is first in its region, and fifth highest in the U.S., for member join response rate. A...
‘A Christmas Carol’ comes to life on stage in Marvel Theatre
The Department of Theatre and Dance will present six performances of “A Christmas Carol” from Dec. 3 through December 7 in Marvel Theatre at Rockefeller Arts Center. It is the second production in the 2008-09 Walter Gloor Mainstage Series.
William Graebner's new book examines Patty Hearst case
William Graebner (History, emeritus) just published (October 15) a book, Patty's Got a Gun: Patricia Hearst in 1970s America (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2008). The book has been discussed or reviewed in the Atlantic Monthly, the Economist, and Newsday. It is the first substantial reconsideration of Patty Hearst’s story in more than twenty-five years, William Graebner vividly re-creates the atmosphere of uncertainty and frustration of mid-1970s America.
Student testimonials launched on website
Take me to Fredonia Live Fredonia, N.Y. — November 13, 2008 — SUNY Fredonia has launched a new page within its Admissions website, called “Fredonia...
Track and Field grad completes improbable run in business world
Business Administration graduate Michael Petsky Recognized for Outstanding Achievement In the early 1980s, it was all Michael Petsky, ’85, could do to stay well fed...
Cryobiology in cancer therapy subject of alumni guest lecture
John Baust, Ph.D. One of the world’s leading researchers in cryobiology will return to his alma mater, SUNY Fredonia, for public presentations and informal talks...
Award from SUNY Fredonia is Music to One Alum’s Ears
Alumnus and sound recording entrepreneur John Poppo is honored in Mason Hall. Music Professor Keith Peterson is in back. See Pop Productions website John Poppo...
Alumni christen Marvel lobby in memory of von Tornow
A half-century after the death of beloved teacher Dr. Georgiana von Tornow, alumni returned to christen the lobby of the 400-seat Marvel Theatre in memory of the former speech and drama teacher who is considered the founder of SUNY Fredonia's theatre arts program.