The elections for various village officers provided victories to four Democrats and one Republican. Few students participated in the village election.
Read MoreStudy abroad office examines communications strategy after unsanctioned third-party program attracts some students
The third-party provider Global Student Embassy approached Geneseo students for a Nicaragua study abroad program over winter break, providing monetary incentives to student recruiters and falsely affiliating with the college.
Read MoreCollege community considers SUNY food insecurity initiative
SUNY launched its Food Insecurity Task Force on March 1. The effort supports Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “No Student Goes Hungry Program,” which provides students from kindergarten through college with access to nutritious, locally grown meals.
Read MoreVillage sees increase in crime, tickets after past year’s decrease
The 2017 Geneseo Police Department report on crime showed that, in most cases, crime rates were level with the year before. Arrests and ticketing rates, including traffic tickets, however, have gone up from 2016 to 2017. Students have expressed concerns with the overall rate of fines and arrests within the Village.
Read MoreCampus community remembers devoted English professor
Professor of English Julia Walker died due to a pre-existing illness on Sunday Feb. 25. Students and faculty have mourned Walker’s passing, celebrating her 32 years of devotion to the Geneseo community.
Read MoreAdministration assesses computer security in response to innovative hacking techniques
As the reliance on email and digital platforms has increased, so have the consequences of cyber insecurity and attacks from hackers. Fighting phishing attempts and maintaining secure personal accounts has consistently proven to be difficult for students and administrators.
Read MoreGeneseo uses funding to investigate more digital educational opportunities
As the administration attempts to further the Geneseo Strategic Plan 2021, faculty and staff have explored methods to implement more digital learning tools. Members of the college community have embraced such moves with open, but cautionary feelings.
Read MoreStudents consider university, national gun policies following deadly shooting
After the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Fla. on Feb. 14, Geneseo students and staff have begun to evaluate how the college communicates emergency procedures pertaining to guns on-campus as well as nationwide policies.
Read MoreDemocrats endorse candidate to challenge Collins
Democratic organizations in the 27th Congressional District of New York decided to back Town Supervisor of Grand Island Nate McMurray to run against incumbent Congressman Chris Collins in the Congressional elections in November 2018. Following the endorsement, the three other candidates dropped out of the race.
Read MoreStudent Senate struggles to find footing within college governance structure
The Geneseo Student Senate has entered its third semester as the legislative arm of the Student Association. Some students and Student Senators have expressed concerns over the body’s effectiveness.
Read MoreCommission finishes draft of revised diversity statement, pending comment from public
The President’s Commission on Diversity and Community has created a draft of a rewritten Statement on Diversity and Community. The document is being updated for the first time since 2003, after influence from student activists.
Read MoreContract negotiations between UUP, state persist after approximately two years
New York State and the SUNY-wide United University Professionals union are conferring a contract, a process that has gone on for close to two years. The stalling of an agreement between both entities has caused uncertainty among Geneseo faculty and staff over the state of future finances.
Read MoreStudents assess Cuomo’s plan to revitalize Genesee River
New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an initiative that would allocate $50 million in state aid toward development in the Genesee River corridor.
Read MoreProvost’s office to address over-enrollment in departments struggling with inflated class sizes, large advising loads
The Office of the Provost has announced an initiative to aid five departments that have consistently been overenrolled.
Read MoreSturges Quad construction continues on schedule as architects consider internal renovation plans
The construction project that Facilities and Planning Services has coordinated in Sturges and Fraser Quads will proceed as planned with an expected end date of August 2018. As this finishes, facilities has begun working on a project to renovate the interiors of Sturges and Fraser Halls.
Read MoreQuestions persist among college community over rationale for removing School of Business dean
The decision in early January to remove Denise Rotondo as the dean of the School of Business has continued to raise concerns among faculty and students.
Read MoreDemocrats hold forum for candidates running to defeat Republican Congressman Chris Collins
The College Democrats and local Democratic community members held a forum that featured the five candidates running to oppose incumbent Republican Congressman Chris Collins for the 27th Congressional District.
Read MoreCampus community mourns loss after beloved theater professor’s passing
Former adjunct lecturer of theater in the department of theater and dance Richard Wesp died on Thursday Feb. 1 due to a pre-existing illness. Students and faculty have grieved the actor and educator’s passing.
Read MoreMultiple surveys to ask for student feedback, assess college programming
Four different administrative bodies at Geneseo will be surveying the campus community. The results of the surveys will affect how the administration chooses to allocate its programming and funding.
Read MoreVillage to mitigate presence of potentially carcinogenic chemical
The Village of Geneseo plans to address trihalomethanes, which have been identified in small amounts in the Village‘s water supply.
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