I knew I wanted to take English classes related to my major when the time came for me to study abroad, so the obvious choice for a semester program seemed to lie in England or Ireland. But when I looked over the cost sheets, the price range was definitely too large for my budget. I began to feel discouraged; it had been my plan for a long time to study abroad in college.
Read MoreCircle K bridges outreach with youth charity event
On Sunday April 28, Geneseo’s chapter of Circle K International hosted the Breakfast for The Bridge in the KnightSpot. The breakfast raised money for The Bridge children’s program for underprivileged youth in Mount Morris and featured performances by three of Geneseo’s a cappella groups.
Read MoreLecture addresses political identities of climate change
On Wednesday March 6, Aaron McCright, associate professor of sociology at Michigan State University, delivered a lecture titled, “Climate Change Denial and Public Understanding of Climate Change in the United States.”
Read MoreCounty sheriff candidates announce campaigns
Following the recent announcement of Livingston County Sheriff John York’s retirement after six terms in office, the race to elect the new county sheriff has begun. Candidates Undersheriff Jim Szczesniak and criminal investigator Tom Dougherty ‘04 are both currently seeking the Livingston County Republican Party endorsement in preparation for the Republican primaries in May.
Read MoreCampus improves transportation system
Geneseo Parking and Transportation Services and the Livingston Area Transportation Service made several improvements in the campus transportation system during the fall 2012 semester.
Read MoreBig Tree Inn faces significant structural damages following frozen pipe burst
On Wednesday Jan. 23, a water pipe burst in the Big Tree Inn as a result of frozen weather conditions, leaving the restaurant with extensive water damage.
Read MorePolice see decrease in on-campus, village crime
Based on reports from both the Geneseo Village Police and University Police, crime has decreased in Geneseo this semester.
Read MoreAircraft museum expands for heightened publicity
The 1941 Historical Aircraft Group Museum on Big Tree Lane has hosted the annual Geneseo Airshow and housed historical planes since 1994, and now has plans to expand and update its facilities.
Read MoreCommunity rallies to save local landmark
The historic wall running along the South Street Homestead property on Route 20A has been in need of major repairs for years. This past summer, the Geneseo community organized to rebuild and preserve the wall.
Read MoreGeneseo benefits as Higher Education Partner for Fringe Festival
After nearly three years of planning, the First Niagara Rochester Fringe Festival in concluded on Sunday Sept. 23 with a performance of Charlie Bethel’s Gilgamesh at the Geva Theatre Center. A fringe festival is a multiday performing arts festival in which venues decide their own programming.
Read More