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From Pompeii to Fredonia: Worldwide showing of 2016 David Gilmour concert includes the Fredonia Opera House

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Reading Time: 3 minutesMORGAN HENDERSON Staff Writer   Last Wednesday night, David Gilmour, former guitarist of Pink Floyd, had his live concert movie played in over 2,000 movie theatres worldwide for one night only. The movie was filmed during his two July 2016 concerts played in the ancient Pompeii ampitheatre.   The movie......
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The Fredonia Technology Incubator hosts award-winning artist Andrea Dezsö

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Reading Time: 3 minutesKARA CEKUTA Staff Writer   On Sept. 15, the award-winning illustrator Andrea Dezsö presented to a small audience at the Fredonia Technology Incubator, followed by her gallery opening in the Marion Art Gallery later that night. After a brief glance at her work, it is obvious that Dezsö has fully......
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The Science Center Hosts Fredonia’s First-Ever ‘Bat Lab’

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Reading Time: 3 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer   Last Saturday, Fredonia’s Science Center was transformed from its average, spacious, sleek-white interior into a jam-packed area with tables, posters, pamphlets, cookies and presentations revolving around bats. This is Fredonia’s first year hosting Greystone Nature Preserve’s “Bat Lab,” but students are hoping that Fredonia’s hosting......
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Annual community service fair to be held by Office of Volunteer & Community Service

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Reading Time: < 1 minuteDAN ORZECHOWSKI News Editor   On Sept. 20, the Office of Volunteer & Community Service will hold its 14th annual community service fair. “The office is dedicated to promoting volunteerism outside of the classroom,” said chair of the office, Joyce Harvard Smith. “The community service fair is a great opportunity......
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New walkway design aims to replace spine while honoring I.M. Pei

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Reading Time: 3 minutesJAMES LILLIN Staff Writer Stretching from the second floor of the Williams Center all the way to McEwen, Fredonia’s spine bridge had been a standout feature of the campus since it was originally designed by the prominent architect, I.M. Pei. “I loved being able to watch the stars on the......
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Annual study abroad fair offers opportunities for potential travelers

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  ALEXANDRIA NIEVES and AMBER MATTICE Special to The Leader and Managing Editor   Studying abroad is an opportunity that piques the interest of many students on Fredonia’s campus. The Division of Academic Affairs, the International Education department and the Study Abroad and Student Exchange program held their annual fair......
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‘Fred Before Bed’ up for a major award

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Reading Time: 2 minutes  MOLLY VANDENBERG Staff Writer   Fredonia is home to the student-run TV station, WNYF, that’s located in the lower level of Hendrix Hall. While working at the station offers hands-on experience for students wishing to go into broadcast news or television, the station is open to all majors. One......

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