SUNY Fredonia Geared Up for Start of Bicentennial Year

A new academic year is on the verge of starting at the State University of New York at Fredonia, and it's a milestone year for the university. New and returning students have been arriving and moving in on campus as Fredonia celebrates its 200th anniversary. WDOE News on Friday spoke with the co-chairs of Fredonia's Bicentennial Committee. Naomi Baldwin says for her, the bicentennial is about connecting, impact, and legacy...

Naomi Baldwin: what the bicentennial means

Fredonia has planned several bicentennial events on and off campus for this year. Tracy Stenger says some of them include a convocation in September and an event at the Fredonia Opera House that is slated for early October...

Tracy Stenger: some upcoming bicentennial events

Some events commemorating the 200th anniversary have already taken place, including the unveiling of a mural in Fenton Hall by Fredonia graduate Erin Ruffino.

More information about Fredonia's history and bicentennial activities can be found at the university's 200th anniversary website.

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