Geneseo celebrated the 32nd annual President’s Recognition Dinner on Friday April 26 as an expression of gratitude to the alumni and friends of the college whose contributions have enhanced the academic opportunities available to students.
Read MoreMuseum studies course hosts Milne exhibit
On Monday April 22 the exhibit “Capturing Growth and Change: Photographs by Lauren Howe, Deborah Maddu Huacuja and Tom Kredo,” opened in Milne Library.
Read MoreControversial philosophy colloquium draws attention, criticism
Professor of philosophy Theodore Everett delivered a philosophy department colloquium on Wednesday April 24 where he presented a paper titled “Against ‘Sexual’ ‘Assault’ ‘Awareness.’”
Read MoreCrew Club granted $20K for new boat
On Wednesday April 17, Student Association awarded the Geneseo Crew Club a $20,000 grant to replace a damaged boat. According to head coach of Crew Club Jason Rich, the club’s request was precipitated by a freak thunderstorm in South Carolina during spring training. The storm caused the boat to flip, incurring damage to the hull.
Read MoreActivity fee remains mandatory
The Geneseo student body voted to pass the referendum to continue requiring students to pay mandatory activity fees.
Read MoreEnglish department seeks to overhaul major
On Tuesday March 12 the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee passed a proposal submitted by the English department for a refurbished English major to take effect spring 2014.
Read MoreSA grants 40K to research and travel fund
On Wednesday March 6, the Student Association approved $40,000 in funding to the Geneseo Foundation for the undergraduate student research and travel grant program for the 2013-14 academic year.
Read MoreCongress looks to formulate budget plans
In the event that the White House and Congress do not formulate a deficit reduction plan by the March 1 deadline, forced budget cuts, or sequestration, will take place, impacting many government programs.
Read MoreGeneseo receives sustainability grant for eGarden
Geneseo was recently awarded a grant from the State University of New York’s inaugural Small Grant Sustainability Competition, which will provide funding for a new Energy Garden to be located across from Monroe Hall. SUNY announced the 10 recipients of the grant on Thursday Feb. 7.
Read MoreLocal groups clash at Mac’s Place’s Battle of the Bands
Local musicians and their various musical stylings vied for first place at Mac's Place's Battle of the Bands on Friday Feb. 15. Each band played a 20 minute set in the College Union Ballroom, competing for the $500 cash prize.
Read MoreChancellor calls for increased state funds for SUNY system
SUNY Chancellor Nancy Zimpher attended a legislative budget hearing on Monday, Feb. 11 to request more funding for the SUNY system.
Read MoreState of the Union address outlines Obama’s policy plans
President Barack Obama covered a breadth of issues facing America in the State of the Union address on Tuesday Feb. 12, focusing on the economy, as well as immigration, gun control, infrastructure and foreign policy.
Read MoreMonroe rededication ceremony showcases environmentally conscious ‘extreme makeover’
More than a half-century after its original construction in 1961, Monroe Hall, which has not previously featured any major changes to its infrastructure or furnishings, is now the most environmentally friendly residence hall on campus. Geneseo faculty, staff, students and special guests gathered on Thursday, Feb. 7, to celebrate the official rededication of Monroe.
Read MoreSpotlight On: Patrice Case, Associate Professor of Studio Art
Associate professor of studio art Patrice Case left her first undergraduate experience without a degree or money, but little did she know that she’d develop a career in jewelry and metalsmithing.
Read MoreGeneseo requests grant for Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership
In response to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s NYSUNY 2020 Challenge Grant Program – a partnership between the governor and State University of New York to foster regional economic development of campuses and communities throughout the state – Geneseo put forward a proposal for a new Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Leadership.
Read MoreO'Brien: MOOCs fall short of traditional education
The ever-increasing prominence of massive open online courses, or MOOCs, specifically from renowned institutions of higher education such as Stanford University, Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, has caused much debate over their effectiveness and potential to revolutionize higher education.
Read MoreState of the University Address discussess SUNY objectives
SUNY Chancellor Nancy L. Zimpher delivered her third annual State of the University Address on Jan. 15, asserting that even in difficult times there is no question that “college is worth it.” Zimpher outlined a course-of-action plan for the next five years, which included a number of new SUNY-wide initiatives and goals.
Read MorePalestine upgrades to status of nonmember observer state in U.N.
The United Nations General Assembly endorsed an upgraded U.N. status for the Palestinian Authority on Nov. 29.
Read MoreSUNY looks to reform education programs
SUNY administrators and education professors met on Nov. 15 to discuss an initiative to restructure teacher education programs across the SUNY system.
Read MoreO'Brien: Federal involvement in state drug laws intrusive, harmful
On Nov. 6, voters in Colorado and Washington made history with the passage of Amendment 64 and Initiative 502, respectively, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.
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