Wes Kennison is a 1979 graduate of SUNY Geneseo and has been a member of the faculty since 1987.
For more information, visit his previous faculty page, and his other previous faculty page.
Office Hours
Immediately following Western Humanities or by appointment.
Interests
- Italian Literature and Culture
- Poetry
- Latin
- Politics
- Religious History
- Service Learning
- International Partnerships
Curriculum Vitae
Professional Recognitions and Awards
Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Adjunct Teaching
Obrien Award for Excellence in Part-time Teaching
Geneseo Foundation Distinguished Service Award
Geneseo InterFaith Center Distinguished Service Award
Affiliations
Faculty Advisor, Community Health Alliance
Faculty Advisor, Italian Culture Club
Executive Board, Livingston Cares
Executive Board, Geneseo Chapter U.U.P.
Education
M.A., St. Bonaventure, Franciscan Institute
B.A., SUNY Geneseo, English and Medieval Studies
Employment
Geneseo Town Supervisor 2000 to 2008
Classes
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HONR 202: Top:Tourist to Scholar Tuscany
A detailed and careful reading of a few selected texts, from major disciplines. This course focuses on close reading and analysis through seminar discussion and extensive writing. Prerequisites: HONR 101 or permission of program director. Offered every spring
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INTD 105: Wrtg: Ancient Mythologies
Writing Seminar is a course focusing on a specific topic while emphasizing writing practice and instruction, potentially taught by any member of the College faculty. Because this is primarily a course in writing, reading assignments will be briefer than in traditional topic courses, and students will prove their understanding of the subject matter through writing compositions rather than taking examinations.
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LATN 102: Elementary Latin II
Communication-based language course. Continuation of the development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Intensive practice of real-world communication and cultural knowledge.