EJ JACOBS
Special to The Leader
To hear the crunch of leaves under your feet is the first sign the fall season is upon us. While some people welcome the new season with a pumpkin spice latte or a trip to an apple orchard, SUNY Fredonia’s Applied Communication Association (ACA) and Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) have something else in mind to get in the fall spirit.
The two groups will host and co-sponsor Fall Sweep, an event where clubs and organizations on campus will be raking leaves all around the campus community.
On Nov. 6 at 1 p.m., registration and brunch will be in William’s Center Multipurpose room. Following this, there will be a ceremony held at 1:30 p.m. Finally, there will be leaf raking that starts at 2 p.m. Once groups are done with their required lawns they will bring their rakes to the back of Lograsso Hall. “Over the years I’ve noticed that many community members, especially the elderly, depend on the students to rake their lawns,” said Dr. Angela McGowan-Kirsch, faculty advisor of ACA and associate professor of communications. “… Then, the whole town comes around and picks up the leaves. It truly is a team effort.”
This event is a way for the internal campus community to cross paths with another. The event provides a chance for different parts of the campus and students to bond with one another in a way they might not have otherwise had without this opportunity.
“I love seeing so many students from different majors and groups coming together to help the Fredonia community,” McGowan-Kirsch said.
A few familiar faces are set to speak at this year’s sweep. SUNY Fredonia President Dr. Stephen H. Kolison will speak at the event, as well as the mayor of the Village of Fredonia, Doug Essek. In addition to these speakers, SUNY Fredonia Provost Dr. David Starrlett will also make an appearance.
In addition to the main festivities there will also be a raffle and food. Participants can also buy a Fall Sweep t-shirt. ACA and PRSSA hope to see the campus community at this year’s Fall Sweep. If you have any questions about event festivities, please feel free to email Hailey Cole, president of ACA, at cole3971@fredonia.edu.