Presidential Speeches
President Battles participates in speaking engagements before a wide range of audiences, on a variety of topics. Below you will find a selection of the President's recent addresses, each with a link to the full text.
- Opening Convocation Address, August 25, 2023: "Geneseo: Redefining the Honors Experience"
- 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 20, 2023
- Opening Convocation Address, August 26, 2022: "Advancing our Distinction: A Bold Vision for Geneseo"
- 2022 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 21, 2022
- Opening Convocation Address, August 27, 2021: "Geneseo at 150: Taking the Long View"
- 2021 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 22, 2021
- Opening Convocation Address, August 28, 2020: "The Enduring Power of a Liberal Arts Education"
- 2020 Senior Send-Off Remarks, May 16, 2020
- Opening Convocation Address, August 23, 2019: "High Expectations; Exceptional Outcomes"
- 2019 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 18, 2019
- Opening Convocation Address, August 24, 2018: "Geneseo 2021: Sustaining the Vision"
- 2018 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 12, 2018
- Opening Convocation Address, August 25, 2017: "Geneseo 2021: Embracing our Journey"
- 2017 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 13, 2017
- Opening Convocation Address, August 26, 2016: “Geneseo 2021: Planning for Our College’s Future”
- 2016 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 14, 2016
- Opening Convocation Address, August 28, 2015: "In the Spirit of Sankofa"
- Inaugural Address, October 22, 2015: "Seeing Beyond the Horizon"
