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Pottery sale to benefit health professions scholars
Each year, Fredonia students hoping to enter the medical field spend thousands of dollars to take preparatory courses for the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) and to apply to medical schools. It is why local Fredonia potter and biology professor Dr. Ted Lee started the Health Professional School Preparation Scholarship Fund. A pottery sale to benefit the fund will be held Wednesday, Nov. 14
Fredonia to screen ‘The Paper Chase’ as part of Convocation series
“The Paper Chase,” a movie that some critics say defined a generation and yet remains relevant four decades after its release, will be presented at Fredonia as part of the year-long Convocation series “The Search for Justice” on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Creative writing lecturer Schlich to have book release party for short story collection
A book release party for “Quantum Convention & Other Stories,” the first book written by Eric Schlich, lecturer of Creative Writing in the Department of English at the State University of New York at Fredonia, will be held on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 6 p.m., in the campus Science Center.
Research by Fredonia Business professors confirms ‘signaling hypothesis’ of stock splits
The research project “Stock Splits and Cash Flows: A New Test of the Signaling Hypothesis,” initiated in 2015 by Drs. Taihyeup Yi and Julie Fitzpatrick of the School of Business, confirmed that the stock market reacts positively to announcements of stock splits, even though these splits have no net effect on a shareholder’s wealth.
Biology alumnus Jeffrey DuBois gave seminar
SUNY Fredonia alumnus Dr. Jeffrey DuBois gave a Biology Seminar on Friday, April 16 in Jewett 101. DuBois, the Vice President of Medical and Scientific...
Three Shades of Grey: How a trio of graduates became part of the production team for the #1 show on television
Professor Jane Jackson is proud of three of her former students who are working successfully in Hollywood's TV industry. “It’s a tough business,” she explains. Technical skills are critical, Jackson attests, but personality traits are equally important in an environment where long days working together are the norm.
Wal-Mart Grant to Spur Latino Success at SUNY Fredonia
Created by a team of Fredonia administrators, staff and off-campus partners, LEAP2Success/Éxito will expand efforts to reach low-income, first generation Latino students and their families through a partnership with the Dunkirk School District and Dunkirk’s 21st Century grant program.
“Saturday Night Live” cast member headlines February’s Black History Month
A team of six Black Student Union members worked diligently to assemble programs that are both entertaining and educational for this year's celebration of Black History Month. “It all relates to everybody, regardless of ethnicity, race or sexual orientation. Regardless of your background, you’ll learn something from the speakers as well as from the message,” said Averl Otis, advisor.
Feins donate mineral collection to Geosciences
Paul, '69, and Barbara Fein donated to the SUNY Fredonia Geosciences Department a mineral collection that Murray Fein, Paul’s father, had gathered over many years. The collection is exhibited in a display cabinet that was purchased through the Fahnestock Memorial Fund, which honors the late Dr. Ken Fahnestock of the geology faculty.
Sciences turn to top grads for guidance in shaping future
SUNY Fredonia is tapping the minds of 12 of the world’s most talented science, technology and education professionals to help design its new Science and Technology Center. Though they’re spread across the U.S., they all have one thing in common: a Fredonia diploma.