In Chicago, more than 500 miles from his alma mater, Justin Cunningham, ’15, is guiding a non-profit organization that he and a few childhood friends launched last year to empower youth through the arts, education and civic engagement. That’s tall order in a troubled American city, but ...

A Fredonia alumnus, now a graduate student at Virginia Tech, has been awarded a fellowship to investigate a virus responsible for significant economic losses in the swine industry. Nicholas Catanzaro, of Lewiston, N.Y., completed a bachelor’s degree in Molecular Genetics at Fredonia in ...

For alumni event registration and payment, go to http://alumni.fredonia.edu/Events.aspx or contact the Alumni Affairs office at (716) 673-3553. September President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and Learning Lecture by Dr. Scott Ferguson Thursday, Sept. 7, 3:30 p.m. (time ...

Homecoming 2017 at the State University of New York at Fredonia marks the 60th anniversary of the Hillman Opera, the second Mini Maker Faire (www.makerfairefredonia.com), recognition of all of the honored classes—especially the classes of 1957, 1962, and 1967; a celebration of former faculty ...

Oct. 19-22Unless otherwise noted, reservations for events may be made at: http://alumni.fredonia.edu/Events.aspx. Tickets will be mailed for reservations received prior to Oct. 18. After this date, tickets may be picked up at the Alumni House, 286 Central Ave., Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. ...

Keah Brown’s fate was sealed as a teenager when she got lost; in words, in characters and in stories. “I first knew I wanted to be a writer in high school,” Ms. Brown said. “I always loved reading about people and things I could identify with or love to hate.” It was that passion ...

In the vast college radio universe, Fredonia Radio Systems is a relatively small player, a low-power outlet run entirely by students. But that doesn’t mean SUNY’s oldest radio station can’t compete at the national level with larger, well-heeled collegiate broadcasters. And be ...

Maytum Convocation Lecturer to bridge information gapDr. Amer Ahmed, an acclaimed scholar who studies Islamic culture and has earned praise for his ability to facilitate honest, authentic dialogue that replaces fear and stereotypes with facts and understanding, will deliver the Maytum ...

This is exciting time to be associated with Fredonia! Current students and alumni are achieving milestones and recognition that make us so proud. Examples abound from students past and present that show Fredonia continues to develop “skilled, connected, creative, and responsible global ...

Helen (Tinch) Williams, ’60, retired after 37 years in the Ossining, N.Y., public schools as a vocal music educator and as an adjunct professor at Manhattanville College School of Education in Purchase, N.Y. She received her Music Education degree from Fredonia and a master’s degree from ...

SILVER CREEK — Two sessions of the five-hour pre-licensing course will be offered by the Community Education division of the Silver Creek Central School District this fall. Completion of this New York State Department of Motor Vehicle five-hour pre-licensing course allows student to earn ...

Rockefeller Arts Center/ Theatre and Dance Events Western New York Chamber Orchestra “Musical Portraits” Sunday, Sept. 17, 4 p.m. King Concert Hall, General Admission Tickets: $20 (students free with ID) Father Sean Duggan will be the featured guest soloist on Mozart’s piano ...

Saturday’s scheduled swim across Lake Erie was postponed for one day, according to a State University of New York at Fredonia professor and Great Lakes researcher, Dr. Sherri Mason said late Friday in an e-mail that due to the forecast winds, the swim is to take place this morning. Mason ...

The Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation is offering a Grant Writing Workshop on Oct. 10 from 9 to 11 a.m. This workshop is designed to arm nonprofits with the fundamentals of grant writing and is free to all nonprofits, charitable organizations and municipalities wishing to submit grant ...

Charges against a former Fredonia woman who had been charged in a meth operation in the village have been dismissed. According to documents from the Chautauqua County Court, the charges of third-degree unlawful manufacturing of methamphetamine, a felony, endangering the welfare of a child, a ...

State University of New York at Fredonia professor and Great Lakes researcher Dr. Sherri Mason is expected to be making waves this morning. Mason will swim across Lake Erie from Sturgeon Point Marina to Crystal Beach in Canada. “It’s hard to believe its been two months since I swam the ...

MAYVILLE — County executive candidate George Borrello has announced plans to develop an incentives program to assist farmers who supply raw materials to the brewery and distilleries industries (hops, barley, oats, malt, and other agriculturally-produced raw materials), and incentives to help ...

Harmful algal blooms continue to be found in two Chautauqua County lakes. According to the county Health Department, the blooms are noticeable in both Chautauqua and Findley lakes. Here is where the are most likely to be located: ¯ Chautauqua Lake – Widespread in south basin and near ...