Geneseo Lingo

Here are some terms and abbreviations you're likely to hear around campus.

 

A.A.C	Academic Affairs Committee of the Student Association, the academic branch of student government, made up of representatives from each academic department, three elected executive officers, and the SA Executive Committee’s Director of Academic Affairs.
A.C.	Activities Commission, the programming arm of the Student Association, responsible for concerts, speakers, fine arts productions, and more.
The Bear	The beloved statue atop the Main Street fountain.
Big Tree	The Big Tree Inn is located on Main Street.
Books & Bytes	The cafe that keeps you going in Milne Library.
Cardiac Hill	The steep hill North-villagers brave daily.
CAS	Campus Auxiliary Services operates campus dining services, catering, ID services, refuse and recycling, computer sales, laundry facilities, and more.
Corner Pocket	The "CP," located in the College Union, offers billiards, table tennis, air hockey, foosball, DDR, and Wii Games.
Geneseo University Bookstore	Located in the College Union, textbook supplier and source for Geneseo apparel, gifts, and more.
GFR	Geneseo First Response (the on-campus student-run medical emergency squad) or Geneseo Family Restaurant (on Main Street)
GOLD	Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development (GOLD) offers workshops and leadership development programs for all Geneseo students.
Greeks	Fraternity and sorority members.
The Greek Tree	This tree in Sturges Quad is one of the few spots on campus that students are allowed to paint - and the color changes frequently.
The Green	The grassy area in front of the Erwin Building - used for studying, playing, or lounging in good weather.
GSTV	Geneseo's own student-run TV station.
GUS	The Geneseo University Store carries essentials and is meal plan accessible.
I.R.C.	Inter-Residence Council works with the hall councils, assisting and providing programming.
The Knight Spot	Geneseo's dance club, located at the lower level of Blake A.
The Lamron	The college newspaper, available on Thursdays.
Late Knight (GLK)	Regularly scheduled, quality late-night entertainment during the prime social times of 10 pm - 2 am every Friday and Saturday.
LATS Bus	Livingston Area Transit System:  Free shuttle bus that runs around Geneseo daily and also goes to Rochester on the weekends.
Letch	Letchworth Dining Hall: an all-you-care-to-eat dining hall serving north campus residence halls.
MJ	Mary Jemison Dining Hall: the dining facility in the center of campus with food court choices.
OA	Orientation Advisers are students who assist with your college transition.
PBN	Telephone personal billing number which is used to make long-distance calls from campus phones.
RA	Resident Assistants are students in the residence halls who help out with questions, problems, and safety.
RJ	Red Jacket Dining Hall: an all-you-care-to-eat dining hall in the South Village.
Roemer Arboretum	Beautiful park and research site next to Onondaga Hall.  Features walking paths, native plants and a memorial to Geneseo Alumni lost in 9/11.
SA	The Student Association, the student government that represents all students.
Seuss Spruce	Go to Sturges Quad - you'll recognize the tree when you see it.
Sturges Quad	This is the grassy area in front of the clock tower on the Sturges Building.
The Union	MacVittie College Union is the home of campus resources such as the Corner Pocket, the S.A. Ticket Office, the Mosaic Center, the Campus Store, GUS, the Mailroom, a study room, and much more.
Upstate Escapes	Upstate Escapes is a free and low cost student travel program, featuring trips to attractions, museums, shows, athletic activities, and sporting events.
WGSU	The campus radio station broadcasting at 89.3FM.