Encompass

Students win Fulbright Awards and a national scholarship

dreessen — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:46:54 +0000

Connor Burgevin '13 and Bridget Kelly '13 each won a Fulbright Award. They will participate in a teaching assistantship in Morocco and Malaysia respectively. /PHOTO BY KRIS DREESSEN

Provost Long appointed interim president beginning Oct. 1

dreessen — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:35:50 +0000

The State University of New York Board of Trustees has appointed Provost Carol S. Long as interim president of the college effective Oct. 1., when President Christopher C. Dahl begins a nine-month sabbatical. He retires officially from the college June 30, after 19 years as leader.

Chemistry faculty member earns rank of Distinguished Teaching Professor

dreessen — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:30:48 +0000

Faculty member Wendy K. Pogozelski was recently named a Distinguished Teaching Professor of Chemistry by the State University of New York Board of Trustees.

New internship director will boost opportunities

dreessen — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:24:26 +0000

Geneseo is reinforcing its support for student career development with the addition of Robert H. DiCarlo as associate director for internship opportunities. He begins his duties June 6.

Kudos

dreessen — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:18:12 +0000

Four Geneseo seniors have received a 2013 Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The chancellor recently presented the award to the following students: Jessica Carl, Melissa Graham, Delfin Iglesia and Olivia Derella.

Shaping Lives of Purpose: Student ambassadors named

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:30:27 +0000

Despite disability in her own family, Danely López '16 says her family does not talk about it. This summer, she will explore the taboo that the Dominican culture has had for centuries on public conversation about disability through a self-created and self-run project, "Why Mongolo?

A bittersweet farewell: A senior reflects on her transformation at Geneseo

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:20:05 +0000

Kim Showalter '13 reflects on how Geneseo has changed her and the bittersweetness of graduation. /PHOTO BY KRIS DREESSEN

Geneseo to celebrate 147th Commencement on May 18

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 17:33:59 +0000

Geneseo celebrates the 47th Commencement on May 18. /FILE PHOTO BY KEITH WALTERS'11

Shaping Lives of Purpose: Student wins award for his essay on connecting with 1967 alumni

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:56:20 +0000

Cory Young '13 and his friend Jake were watching dusk settle in over the valley at everyone's favorite nature spot on campus, when they struck up a conversation with two alumni from the class of 1967.

Aspiring scientist receives prestigious Goldwater scholarship

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:28:39 +0000

Carrie Levinn '14 earned the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program for her senior year. It is the third consecutive year that a Geneseo student has earned one of the scholarships. /PHOTO BY KEITH WALTERS '11

Realty TV crew from India is filming prospective students

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:12:56 +0000

Crew of the Indian reality TV show "College Hunt: USA" film a prospective student from India's interview with a Geneseo student on Tuesday. /PHOTO BY KEITH WALTERS '11

Rochester children and parents welcomed at College Bound!

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 13:04:17 +0000

On April 11, in collaboration with students and colleagues from around campus, Geneseo's Department of Residence Life and Writers House welcomed 25 fourth-grade students from Henry Hudson School No. 28, an elementary school in Rochester, and their parents to campus for College Bound!

GENseng production closes 14th season

dreessen — Wed, 01 May 2013 12:57:47 +0000

Geneseo's Asian American Performance Ensemble will present "Ching Chong Chinaman" May 2 through 4 as members' final production of the group's 14th season.

Kudos

dreessen — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:06:41 +0000

Sally Profeta '13, a political science and international relations and English literature major, wrote a paper for Professor Jeremy Grace in a senior capstone course called Theories of International Relations through the Political Science department," which will be publi

Geneseo lauded for environmental responsibility

dreessen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:45:29 +0000

For Geneseo's commitment to implementing a number of sustainability initiatives on campus, including the incorporation of geothermal heating in Monroe Hall and other buildings, the college has been named among the most environmentally responsible colleges in the United States and Canada by "The Princeton Review."

Shaping Lives of Purpose: Tag Day highlights the impact of donor gifts

dreessen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:40:29 +0000

On Friday, April 26, students will hang approximately 530 tags that thank donors for their support, all over campus, indicating the impact gifts have on research, laboratories, scholarships and more. /PHOTO BY KEITH WALTERS '11

Concerts feature choirs and music ensembles

dreessen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:33:02 +0000

This Monday, April 19, the Geneseo Wind Ensemble and Monday Night Jazz Ensemble/Combo will perform a spring concert.

Geneseo participates in Campus Days of Action: Immigration Reform

dreessen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 19:33:00 +0000

Geneseo is participating in Campus Days of Action: Immigration Reform with three initiatives.

World-class orchestra to perform April 24 with featured Geneseo soloists

dreessen — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 18:43:34 +0000

Professor of Music and Department Chair Jonathan Gonder, a pianist, and Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Pamela Kurau, a soprano, will be featured soloists at the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra's on-campus performance April 24. /PHOTO BY KEITH WALTERS '11

Kudos

dreessen — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:40:46 +0000

[img_assist|nid=58993|title=|desc=|link=none|align=right|width=350|height=227]Geneseo chemistry students and faculty recently presented at the 245th American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition in New Orleans, April 8 through 11.