Two speakers from Parents Circle, a grassroots organization working to build peace between Israelis and Palestinians, spoke at Geneseo on April 7.
Read MoreMount Morris reinvigorated by private investment
Developer Greg O'Connell '64 is working to restore the village of Mount Morris to its former vitality by purchasing, renovating and then renting property on its Main Street to enterprising businesspeople.
Read MoreGeneseo junior Will Porter wins prestigious Dante Award
Junior Will Porter was recently announced the winner of the Dante Society of America's 2010 Dante Prize, a renowned national award.
Read MoreCornell University president calls for defense of the humanities
At a state of the university address on Oct. 29, Cornell University President David Skorton invited colleges across the nation to join Cornell in a national campaign on behalf of the humanities.
Read MoreControversy at the University of Rochester brews over arming security officers
The University of Rochester Security Officers Association has issued a vote of no confidence in Walter Mauldin, the university's manager of security services. Mauldin recently refused to authorize security officers to carry firearms.
Read MoreDoty Hall to be "the new face of Geneseo"
Work is expected to begin within the next few weeks on renovations to Doty Hall, which will become home to college offices, an academic department and a performing arts space following its estimated completion in 2013.
Read MoreOrganizations prepare for the razing of Holcomb
As plans move forward to raze the Holcomb building so that a new athletic stadium can be erected, the organizations currently housed in the building are preparing to relocate.
Read MoreAfter a decade and a half, the Riviera Theatre is up for grabs
After 15 years of vacancy, the Center Street building once home to the Riviera Theatre is now up for sale.
Read MoreMeet the candidates forum brings politicians, campaigns to campus
On Sept. 9, candidates running for national, state and local positions in the upcoming November elections established a presence with student voters in the College Union lobby.
Read MoreGeneseo Greek coordinator named to regional position
The Northeast Greek Leadership Association has named Wendi Kinney, coordinator of Greek affairs and off-campus living at Geneseo, its third executive director.
Read MoreNew academic year coincides with changes on Main Street
A new no-smoking policy and the turnover of several local businesses are among the changes that affected the village of Geneseo over the summer.
Read MoreEarth Week: Recognized with awards, Geneseo to become greener
The Rochester Business Journal has honored Geneseo with a 2010 Environmental Leadership Award in the Resource Reduction category as recognition of the college's environmental initiatives and progress toward sustainability.
Read MoreStudent diversity remains a priority
As the Class of 2014 becomes finalized with last-minute deciders sending in their deposits, the Office of Admissions is beginning to see what type of students will be joining the campus in the fall.
Read MoreChancellor's Award winners share wisdom
Seniors Isobel Connors, Ryne Kitzrow, Adam Kroopnick and Joseph Mort were the Geneseo recipients of the Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence, which is bestowed upon four students from each SUNY institution.
Read MoreChipotle ranch paste recalled
Three weeks ago, Campus Auxiliary Services pulled from its counters a paste used to make its chipotle ranch dressing.
Read MoreBailey Hall to house social sciences
The anthropology, geography, psychology and sociology departments currently housed in Sturges and Fraser Halls are slated to be relocated to Bailey Hall within the next few years.
Read MoreStudents ask politicians to support SUNY funding initiatives
On March 23, the Student Association sent a bus of eight students to Albany to meet with members of the state legislature and advocate support for allocating state funding to the SUNY systems.
Read MoreProfessor brings Nevada mountain ice to research
Geology professor Ben Laabs and several of his students are researching evidence of climate change in previous eras in order to better understand modern trends in climate.
Read MoreJeffries discusses Obama, Black Power
On Feb. 25, author and Ohio State University history professor Hasan Kwame Jeffries presented "Freedom Politics: From the Black Panthers to Barack Obama" to a packed College Union Ballroom.
Read MoreGreek organizations sanctioned for alcohol use
Three Greek organizations have been accused of involving alcohol in pledging activities, which is prohibited under both the policies of the Inter-Greek Council and the college.
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