The Lundine Series, sponsored in part by the SUNY Fredonia Center for Rural Regional Development and Governance, will create dialogues on efficiency opportunities for local governments in Chautauqua County. The series springs from the recommendations of the New York State Commission on Local Government Efficiency and Competitiveness, chaired by Former Lt. Gov., Stan Lundine.

Julia Hopson, shown in photo, was chosen for September 2008 Student of the Month by the Residence Life Student of the Month Committee for her dedicati...
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Like many artists, Amy Hauber never knows when and where inspiration will strike. Thus, she is an avid gatherer of found objects, hanging on to a diverse collection of items and waiting for that moment when a particular item’s purpose is revealed.  The results of Hauber’s efforts are currently on display at the State University of New York at Fredonia in the art gallery of Rockefeller Arts Center.

The fourth annual “Fall Sweep” will take place Sunday, Nov. 9, involving hundreds of students who will serve the community by raking leaves and other debris on Temple Street, Central Avenue and smaller side streets in the Village of Fredonia.

The Blue Devils earned the right to host the SUNYAC Women's Volleyball Championships by winning the SUNYAC West Division. The team, coached by Geoffrey Braun, went 10-0 in conference play, sweeping every match 3-0 during the season. The tournament begins Thursday, Nov. 6.

The 3rd Annual SUNY Fredonia Safe Halloween is taking place Saturday, Nov. 1, starting at noon in Mason Hall. This FREE event is aimed at elementary and middle school children and will feature crafts, dancing, shows, refreshments, games, haunted happenings, live music, and more than 40 rooms for kids to visit for "Trick or Treating." 

Nearly 90 students have joined the new Chinese Club, which is promoting greater awareness of Chinese culture and life, as well as providing social support to Asian students far from their homes.

John Poppo hears a lot of amazing things. As the founder of Pop Productions, Inc. — operating in the heart of Manhattan’s Times Square — he is a producer, engineer, mixer, arranger and musician who regularly works with the music industry’s biggest stars. But to hear him talk as he received the SUNY Fredonia Alumni Association’s 2008 Outstanding Achievement Award over Homecoming weekend, you’d think this was the greatest honor he’s ever received.

SUNY Fredonia will be holding its first “Music for Hunger” benefit competition on Nov. 4 at 6:30 p.m. in the Juliet J. Rosch Recital Hall within Mason Hall. The event, which is part of “Making a Difference for Hunger Week,” is open to students, faculty and the general public. The competition is open to SUNY Fredonia folk, rock or light alternative groups, either large or small.

History professor Rodrigo Meringer is in the Brown Bag Lecture Series spotlight Wednesday, Nov. 5, with his discussion, “From Civil Rights to Indian Rights: Negotiating Citizenship in Nicaragua.”  The Brown Bag Series meets at noon in S-104 of the Williams Center. The talk, part of Convocation series, is free and open to the public.

Christian Bernhard (Music Education) will be presenting his most recent research on music major burnout at the Music, Health, and Happiness Conference...
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The Interfaith Holocaust Commemoration Committee of Chautauqua County is sponsoring the free showing of the film, "Genocide," at the 1891 Fredonia Opera House on Sunday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. The event commemorates the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht - "The Night of the Broken Glass," in which thousands of Jewish synagogues and businesses were destroyed in a matter of a few hours.

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.

Nearly 100 students and five campus employees will be inducted into the SUNY Fredonia chapter of the Golden Key International Honour Society at a ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 2, at 2 p.m., in McEwen Hall Room 209. The induction ceremony will include full academic procession.

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York officially endorsed a policy of rational tuition recently at its Fall Conference taking place in East Syracuse, NY. The final vote was 50 to 10 with four abstentions in the affirmative, which was preceded by an extended period of informative discussion and debate.

The MACS Scholarship Program presents: Google File System a talk by     Dr. Sibabrata Ray Date: Friday, October 24 Time: 4 pm Place...
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Roderick MacDonald Roderick MacDonald was principal trumpet player in a trio of concerts from September through October this fall...
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“In a time when we’re surrounded by negative news about the economy, it’s so encouraging to be a part of a project like this that could potentially have such a positive and significant impact on our region.” President Dennis L. Hefner spoke these words Monday at the ground-breaking ceremony for SUNY Fredonia's highly-anticipated Technology Incubator in Dunkirk, N.Y.

The SUNY Fredonia Department of Visual Arts and New Media will welcome animation and performance artist Kathy Rose to campus to speak for its Visiting Artists Series on Thursday, Oct. 23, at 8:30 p.m. in room 209 of McEwen Hall. The event is free and all are welcome.