Student support is needed for public relations professor to return next semester
Students were disappointed when David Norman, a public relations professor of the communication department, announced he Fredonia. ...
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Distance learning – we’re all struggling
ALISA OPPENHEIMER Special to The Leader We’re in week two of distance learning and I’m positive I’m not only speaking for myself when I say it’s been a struggle for us students. Everyday I wake up with a full mailbox of emails to sort, homework, as well as classwork, videos......
[EMAIL REPOST] [FacultyStaff] Protocol for employees who report symptoms of illness associated with COVID-19
From: President’s OfficeDate: Thu, Mar 19, 2020 at 4:24 PM To: Faculty and Staff From: Dennis Hefner, Interim President Date: March 19, 2020 Re: Protocol for employees who report symptoms of illness associated with COVID-19 Human Resources has received information from the Executive Chamber regarding protocol for employees......
[EMAIL REPOST] Student Emergency Relief Fund
From: University Advancement <University.Advancement@fredonia.edu>Date: Tue, Mar 17, 2020 at 8:57 AM Dear Campus Community, Faculty and staff are coming together to assist students during this turbulent time. A Student Emergency Relief Fund, to assist students financially who face unexpected expenses related to the healthcare crisis and to alleviate hardship related to......
[EMAIL REPOST] Update on Presidential Search
From: President’s Office <president.office@fredonia.edu>Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 7:09 PM Dear Members of the SUNY Fredonia Community, We are pleased to provide the following update from the Presidential Search Committee. With the support of the Chancellor’s Office, we have made the decision to proceed with the presidential search during......
[EMAIL REPOST] Essential/Non-Essential Personnel
From: President’s Office <president.office@fredonia.edu>Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 7:08 PM March 16, 2020 Dear Faculty and Staff: This evening the Governor issued a new directive about non-essential state employees working from home. Our list of essential personnel is being reviewed and, where necessary, will be updated to reflect current......
SUNY Fredonia’s plan to convert to distance learning
JAMES MEAD Web Editor In the 48 hours since SUNY Fredonia announced its shift to distance learning for the spring semester, massive changes have been developing in how classes function. At the center of it all is OnCourse, the campus’s learning management system and Fredonia’s version of an open-source system......
Men’s basketball head coach let go
DANTE LASTING Sports Editor The Fredonia men’s basketball team is moving on from their head coach. On March 3, the university’s HR department sent out a vacancy announcement for the position. Philip Seymore was hired in 2013 and fulfilled his contract, which ended after this season. The Canisius graduate brought......
Enactus and Professor Ted Sharon present the grand opening of The Art Market
JESSICA MEDITZ Life & Arts Editor In the midst of the hype surrounding Fredonia’s victory in the Small Business Revolution, another local business is on the rise. Fredonia Enactus and professor of the theatre and dance department, Ted Sharon, have collaborated to develop the up-and-coming business, The Art Market. The......
Lubienecki arrested for life-threatening voicemail
ELYSE GRIECO Editor in Chief On Wednesday, Feb. 12, it was announced by The United States Attorney’s Office Western District of New York that Adjunct Lecturer Paul Lubienecki was arrested. Lubienecki was charged with cyberstalking, a charge that carries a $250,000 fine and up to five years in prison. Just......