Invasion of Privacy: Senior Laura Vitto takes charge of multiple campus media forums

In addition to holding leadership positions for two of Geneseo's major campus media outlets and working on her communication major and English minor, senior Laura Vitto also maintains a strong love for both cheese and media consumption.

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Invasion of Privacy: Deborah Mourey blogs about transitional experiences, branches out in marketing education

Between maintaining her blog, managing her marketing firm and teaching at three colleges, it’s a wonder that adjunct professor of business Deborah Mourey has time to join the 8 million viewers watching her daughter’s weekly YouTube videos.

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Invasion of Privacy: Professor Gerard Floriano orchestrates extensive musical experience

Most students attend Geneseo for four years only to return for homecoming or a reunion every so often. After graduating in 1984, however, Gerard Floriano came back to Geneseo as a professor of music and the director of choral activities.

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Hillary Rich recounts extensive law enforcement experience,

Senior Hillary Rich spent her unique summer wearing a bulletproof vest and going on home visits with the Monroe County Probation Office.

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Instructional Support Specialist Clint Cross embraces hobbies both creative and technical

Students who have taken a physics course know that many of the lab setups can be extensive and time consuming; however, many do not know the person behind it all. Clint Cross, senior instructional support specialist of the Geneseo physics department, said he “has the longest title in the physics department,” but looking at all he does, the long title is fitting.

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Invasion of Privacy: Director of Culinary Operations Jonna Anne serves up seasoned experience to campus kitchens

While some students eat three of their meals on campus daily, the identity of the mastermind behind them is not always visible. Newly promoted Director of Culinary Operations and Executive Chef Jonna Anne works with Campus Auxiliary Services staff to oversee the preparation of fresh meals for students on campus.

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Invasion of Privacy: Editor-in-Chief elect Maddy Smith takes on challenges, employs Knights’ Life knowledge

Sophomore Maddy Smith was cranking out published writing at an early age. Back in third grade, Smith had her picture and a story published in American Girl magazine.

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Bennett Marano survives Geneseo, looks forward to career in special event planning

Senior Bennett Marano will graduate in May with much more than just a degree in business administration – he will move forward with lifelong friends, enriching experiences and a job lined up at an Ivy League university the day after graduation.

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Invasion of Privacy: Junior Jak Creatlach conjures The Phreekshow, bewitches audiences with frightening shock magic

One might say junior Jak Creatlach, a theater major with a studio art minor, has many identities, among them student, artist, magician and actor. Despite these changing identities, Creatlatch will always consider himself a performer.

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Invasion of Privacy: Freshman Courtney Cataudella dedicated to travel, service and creating own opportunities

Clichés remind us to “take the bull by its horns” and to “live life to the fullest.” Freshman Courtney Cataudella doesn’t need to listen to these dry idioms. Instead – through hard work and self-confidence – she lives them.

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Dayshawn Simmons takes charge of time at Geneseo, looks forward to career in leadership

Anywhere you look today, the media are convinced that Catholics are the last allowable scapegoat. Nicki Minaj’s Grammy performance, a March 15 Huffington Post attack and the Feb. 8 Amy Poehler sketch on “Saturday Night Live” are just a few examples of jabs that would be intolerable toward any other faith group. Now add the United States government to that list.

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Invasion of Privacy: Think you’re busy, maybe involved? Junior Audrey Schiffhauer probably has you beat

The Invasion of Privacy series usually highlights members of the Geneseo community who have one or two really interesting things to share. Junior Audrey Schiffhauer is under the lens this week because her list is closer to 10.

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Invasion of Privacy: From cartography to cyberspace, China to Canada, Darrell Norris: seasoned traveler and mentor

Geography professor Darrell Norris has a lengthy list of adventures including traversing the Silk Road, reaching 12,000 feet on the Tibetan Plateau and backpacking through Greece and Turkey.

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Mike Vaughn: vice chair of AAC, experienced playwright, looks to future in social work

Determined not to simply get his diploma and graduate, senior Mike Vaughn has worked hard to leave a mark at Geneseo.

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Erik Talbot dabbles in media both on and off campus, specializes in sports journalism

In addition to holding leadership positions for two of Geneseo's major campus media outlets and working on her communication major and English minor, senior Laura Vitto also maintains a strong love for both cheese and media consumption.

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Nathaniel Govinda Wasserman shares spiritual childhood spent on an ashram in Florida

Though many people may take pride in their open-minded acceptance of all people, worldviews and ideas, senior computer science major Nathaniel Govinda Wasserman has simply never known an alternative.

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Invasion of Privacy: Professor Carlo Filice steps back to observe, ponder the purpose of life

While most philosophers do work hard trying to solve old and difficult problems, few are brave enough to try to tackle the question of the purpose of life. But philosophy department chair Carlo Filice doesn’t shy away from such an intimidating task. Indeed, he just published a book on the topic after teaching seminars on “The Meaning of Life.” And no, the answer isn’t “42.”

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Invasion of Privacy: Senior Rory Cushman, accomplished thespian, set to direct VegSOUP’s “Stop Kiss”

After just one conversation with senior Rory Cushman, it is her passion for the stage which stands out the most. 

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Invasion of Privacy: Junior Sam White explores political ambitions, opinions and experiences

Junior political science and international relations major Sam White makes the most of his time at Geneseo by combining his passion for politics and performing.

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Invasion of Privacy: Art history, literature and religion: the essence of presidential scholar and senior Hannah Schmidt

An art history and English literature major from Putnam Valley, N.Y., senior Hannah Schmidt's years at Geneseo have represented the seamless union of her childhood interests and adult curiosities.

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