Articles

Events and news of what's happening around the Fredonia campus.

Find a News Story

Vocal ensemble to lead next Children's Concert

Christine Davis Mantai

The Musical Journeys Program will continue its third season of free concerts designed to appeal to very young children on Saturday, Nov. 15 in the Dunkirk Free Library, when a female vocal ensemble will perform. “This venue gives preschool children a great chance to get close to the musicians and the music; to really participate and experience music intended just for them,” said Sarah Hamilton, associate professor of oboe.

Area children invited for Trick or Treats in Mason Nov. 1

Christine Davis Mantai

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."

“Music for Hunger” benefit is Tuesday, Nov. 4

Christine Davis Mantai

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.

Special alums and anniversaries mark Homecoming '08

Christine Davis Mantai

Homecoming 2008 marks the 50th anniversary of Men's Soccer at FSU, the 25th anniversary of our Sound Recording Technology program, and honors for former athletes who will be inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, and two alumni who will be recognized for outstanding achievement in their respective fields.

Lundquist Fellow fulfills dream of experiencing Africa

Christine Davis Mantai

For as long as she can remember, music major Katherine Petersen has been intrigued by Africa. “The pictures that we see in the States are always beautiful and the music is captivating and always makes me want to dance.” It was a Lundquist International Fellowship that created the pathway for the adventure-seeking senior from Gowanda to have an extended stay in that faraway place.