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“Poseidon’s Eye” is Jonathan Kirk’s second sculpture to be displayed on campus as part of the "In Sight/On Site" program. In1999, his sculpture called “Jonah’s Tale” was installed in front of Rosch Recital Hall. “I’m delighted to be here again,” Kirk said. "I’m glad to see the campus collection growing and thriving.”

Fifty-five young people, ages 8 to 14, will be enrolled on a first-come, first-served basis during a week-long day camp called “PLAYGROUND” from Aug. 18 to Aug. 23 at SUNY Fredonia.  The cost is $175 per participant and includes 12 class periods, an opportunity to be part of the cast or crew of “HONK! JUNIOR,” a T-shirt, daily snack and admission for family members to “HONK! JUNIOR.”

Wendy Corsi Staub, the 2008 commencement speaker, will be at the University Bookstore for a book signing on Friday, May 16, at 2:30 p.m. A native of Dunkirk, N.Y., and a graduate of the English Department, she writes suspense thrillers and young adult novels.  

One of SUNY Fredonia's most inspirational graduates, Roberta Guaspari, will be the featured guest at the School of Music's annual convocation on Friday, May 9. An advocate for music education in public schools, Ms. Guaspari's story has been told via the feature film, "Music of the Heart," and the documentary, "Small Wonders."

Student vocalists will join Bruce Johnstone and the Little Apple Big Band on Friday, May 16, at 8 p.m. for the 2008 Commencement Eve Pops Concert: “Big Band Classics.”  The student performers were chosen by competitive auditions earlier this semester.

Ensembles from the New Horizons Band of Western New York will present a recital at 7 p.m. on Friday, May 9 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 410 North Main Street in Jamestown. The recital is free and open to the public.  Several New Horizons ensembles will perform including the Saxophone Quartet, Woodwind Ensemble and Dr. Richard Lundquist performing a trumpet solo with piano accompaniment.

The annual Best of SUNY Student Art Exhibition returns to the New York State Museum Sunday, May 4, showcasing the work of SUNY’s top student artists from across the state, including two illustration majors from SUNY Fredonia:  Anna Christenson and Jorge Mendez.

Graphic Design students at SUNY Fredonia won five of the six awards in this years Don Nichols Scholarship Competition. "The work submitted from Fredonia is worthy of broader recognition," said Don Kline. "These students understand how to employdesign principles and process and that understanding will lead them to success as professional designers."

With an appeal for donations to a local food pantry, The New Horizons Band of Western New York will present a free Spring Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, May 2, at Fredonia High School Auditorium.  The program will include songs from Meredith Wilson's The Music Man, and solos by new ensembles for woodwind, percussion, trombone and saxophone.

The Fredonia Chamber Orchestra will present its last performance of the semester on Wednesday, April 30, at 8 p.m. in Rosch Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public. The concert features vocal soloist Lydia Herren, a senior applied voice and international studies major.

Senior Show II highlights the best works from the graduating seniors in the Department of Visual Arts and New Media. The exhibit will be on display until May 8.

Students currently enrolled in grades eight through 12 are invited to register for the 18th annual Fredonia Summer Band Camp will be held from Sunday, June 29 through Saturday, July 5. Campers receive daily training in musicianship classes (music theory, conducting, jazz improvisation, and/or music technology), participate in master classes, attend special evening recitals, and have time for individual practice and recreation

The upcoming Walter Gloor Mainstage Series production of “Victor/Victoria” will be a large undertaking in every sense of the word.  The show opens April 25 in Marvel Theatre and features a cast of 30, a crew of 40, a 26-person orchestra, a production and design crew of 16, nine different full sets — including a one that depicts two floors of a hotel — and 16 scene changes.

The 10th Annual Student Research and Creativity Exposition will be held Thursday, April 24, from noon to 6 p.m. in the Williams Center. Posters, presentations, displays, performances, and demonstrations will culminate with a keynote address by alumnus Christopher Cahill of George Washington University's chemistry faculty at 4:15 p.m. More than 100 students are exhibiting their work.

Award-winning science fiction and fantasy writer Nalo Hopkinson will meet students, faculty and staff during a two-day visit to SUNY Fredonia  April 21 and 22. Her works include: Skin Folk, Brown Girl In the Ring and Midnight Robber (both of which were nominated for the Philip K. Dick award).