Special Events and Guests
Student Organization Expo (Bronze)
Wednesday, September 16, 1:00-3:00 pm
MacVittie College Union Ballroom
Each semester the Student Organization Expo, sponsored by the College Union & Activities Department, provides an opportunity for new and returning students to talk to leaders of student organizations and volunteer for membership. New students in the GOLD program may earn bronze certificate credit by registering for this program, obtaining a special form at the GOLD Student Organization Expo Fair table, and visit at least ten specific organizations. Participation in student organizations is an expectation of students earning leadership certificates.
Instructors: GOLD Leader Mentor Staff [back to top]
Personal Finance Series: Basics of Money Management (Bronze)
Tuesday, September 22, 2:00-3:00 pm
MacVittie College Union Room 322/323
In today's economic environment, keeping your financial house in order can be a challenge. Learn the basics of money management and personal finance. Find out about the key do's and don'ts when it comes to achieving financial success. The session will address budgeting, debt management, saving and investing, and the power of compound interest.
Instructor: Dr. Michael Schiniski, Interim Dean and Professor, Jones School of Business [back to top]
Pearls of Wisdom from Successful Leaders: Personal Branding (Emerald) (Business PD Event)
Monday, September 28, 12:00-1:00 pm
GOLD Leadership Center, MacVittie College Union, Room 114
Explore the connection between the Aristotelian Philosophy of "Always be true to yourself" and creating a positive personal image and reputation. Hear the stories from another highly successful and influential graduate of Geneseo who has moved up the corporate ladder but keeps himself grounded in reality while helping others make honest and ethical decisions.
Special Guest Instructor: Louis Sapirman, Class of '91, Associate General Counsel, The Dun & Bradstreet Corporation [back to top]
Personal Finance Series: Financing Your Life (Bronze)
Wednesday, September 30, 2:00-3:00 pm
MacVittie College Union Room 322/323
In this day and age knowing your FICO is imperative to living a comfortable life. Don't understand what FICO is? Come and learn from a professional that is well-versed in the financial world. It is so important that your money is well managed and monitored and that you take charge of your life and your bank account.
Instructor: Bonnie Swanson, Assistant Vice President, Key Bank [back to top]
The Value of Ethics in All Facets of Business, Science, Technology, Public Relations & Government (Gold) (Business PD Event)
Monday, October 5, 2:00-3:00 pm
GOLD Leadership Center, MacVittie College Union, Room 114
Ethical behavior may seem difficult but pays off in every career. Our guest presenters will work through real world examples of ethical dilemmas with a variety of attendees. The presenters draw upon experiences in endeavors including management of government operations, communications, advising bio tech and IT start up enterprises, managing sales and operations of a national manufacturer, as well as serving as lead negotiator in several M&A transactions.
Guest Presenter: Mark S. Kane MBA, Class of '80; The Kane Firm CPA PC; President, Column of Hope and Lawrence B. Kane, Post Manager, Utica, NY Office, Social Security Administration [back to top]
Women's Panel (Emerald)
Wednesday, October 14, 2:00-3:00 pm
MacVittie College Union Hunt Room
Join highly acclaimed alumnae whose backgrounds include health care, finance and capital investments, marketing and public relations, and international business. These panelists will discuss their professional and personal experiences and share the lessons learned along the way, reflecting on how gender influenced their careers.
Moderator: Lynn (Doell) Manning, Class of '79, Vice President of Administration and Human Resources at Research Foundation of SUNY
Panelists: Amelia (Alberghini) Angella, Class of '96, stay-at-home mom after working in business; Kathleen (Aciero) Baron, Class of '83, Consulatant at Arnzen Group; Dr. Lisa (Tuttle) Berls, Class of '95, Dentist in Clifton, NY; Kimberly Haussman, Class of '95, President & Controller of MLB Advanced Media; Sandra (Thorna) Henjum, Class of '82, Executive Vice President for Transformationa dn Marketing at Verizon; Marnie Rose, Class of '93, Owner, Marnie Rose Agency [back to top]
Personal Finance Series: Navigating the Credit Road (Bronze)
Wednesday, October 21, 2:00-3:00 pm
MacVittie College Union Room 322/323
Understanding the ins and outs of credit can be like trying to fight your way through a treacherous maze. One wrong move or turn can lead to disastrous consequences with long-lasting effects. Navigating the Credit Road leads students through the process of establishing and maintaining good credit without becoming burdened by debt. Learn how to order your credit report for free from the annual credit reporting service, read and understand the information in your credit file, how credit scores work, what things affect your credit score, how to establish and maintain good credit without going into debt, and how to live a lifestyle that uses good debt instead of bad debt.
Instructor: Chad Reflin, Director Credit Education Bureau of Rochester [back to top]
La Gringa Performance (Opal)
Thursday, October 22, 7:00-9:00 pm
MacVittie College Union Ballroom
Presented by Repertorio Español "La Gringa" tells the story of native New Yorker, Maria, who travels to Puerto Rico for the first time in search of her roots. Excited about seeing her "homeland" and a family she has never known, her over-enthusiasm translates into peculiar and suspicious behavior to her Puerto Rican family. Repertorio Español was founded in 1968 to introduce the best of Latin American, Spanish and Hispanic-American theatre in distinctive, quality productions, and to bring theatre to a broad audience in New York City and across the country, including seniors, students and Hispanics of all national backgrounds [back to top]
Pearls of Wisdom from Successful Leaders: Insights from the Front Lines (GOLD)
Monday, November 2, 2:00-3:00 pm
GOLD Leadership Center, MacVittie College Union, Room 114
At Geneseo, Ira Shinske majored in elementary education and psychology and taught in NYC, joined the U.S. State Department Bureau of Diplomatic Security and presently works for the Transportation Security Agency. During his tenure with the U.S. State Department he accompanied Secretary of State Madeline Albright and United Nations Ambassador Bill Richardson during their trips abroad. After 9-11 Shinske became Assistant Special Agent in Charge for the Federal Air Marshal Service in New York responsible for the daily activities of 25 air marshals. His stories are fascinating and filled with leadership insights. Learn some tips and tools from a leader on the front lines.
Special Guest Instructor: Ira Shinske, Class of '83, Federal Air Marshal, United States Transportation Security Administration [back to top]
Personal Finance Series: Building Personal Wealth (Bronze)
Wednesday, November 4, 2:00-3:00 PM
MacVittie College Union Hunt Room
Learn from one of the nation's top 100 independent financial planners the tools and techniques to start you on the road to a more secure financial future. Learn how planners interact with clients to achieve goals through saving, asset allocation strategies, and managing income streams. Common terminology and the types of decisions you may need to make for your own future 401k's, 403b's, and Roth IRA's will be discussed.
Instructors: Mark Congdon, Class of '82, CFS, CLTC and Senior Partner, The Horizon Group; Tim Hammond, Class of '91, Junior Partner and Director of Client Services, The Horizon Group [back to top]
Lessons on Leadership: From Geneseo to Washington (Silver)
Monday, November 9, 2:00-3:00 pm
GOLD Leadership Center, MacVittie College Union, Room 114
Follow your dreams and do not be afraid of taking chances are the important lesions from our guest presenters, Sean Gavin and Elizabeth Mortenson. Both Geneseo graduates knew they wanted to try their hands at political work and both seized opportunities to work for members of congress. Gavin serves as Assistant to the Chief of Staff for Senator Gillibrand and Mortenson serves as a Legislative Assistant for Congressman Lee. Come hear their stories and get inspired to take changes and follow your dreams.
Special Guest Instructors: Sean Gavin, Class of '05, Assistant to the Chief of Staff, Senator Kristen Gillibrand; Elizabeth Mortenson, Class of '06, Legislative Assistant, Congressman Christopher Lee [back to top]
Personal Finance Series: Financing Grad School & Managing Student Loans (Bronze)
Tuesday, November 10, 2:00-3:00 pm
MacVittie College Union Room 319
Are you concerned about financing graduate school or what you need to do to manage paying off existing college loans? This session will help you prepare for managing your loans and other financial commitments after graduation.
Instructor: Archie Cureton, Director of Financial Aid [back to top]
Pearls of Wisdom from Successful Leaders: How Much is Enough? (Gold)
Wednesday, December 2, 2:00-3:00 pm
GOLD Leadership Center, MacVittie College Union, Room 114
Success is not always measured by being bigger or making more and more money. Hear the life story of a Geneseo graduate and one of our former hockey players who has led by example on the campus and on the ice and in his business and involvement in community organizations. Robert Hunter seized an opportunity after college to build a successful business and made decisions along the way to stay focused on values related to quality, not just profits and wealth.
Special Guest Instructor: Robert Hunter, Class of '81, President, Owner of C-VAC [back to top]
Pearls of Wisdom from Successful Leaders: The KISS Rule for Life (Gold)
Tuesday, December 8, 2:00-3:00 pm
GOLD Leadership Center, MacVittie College Union, Room 114
Learn some tips and advice from another successful graduate of Geneseo who has lived and taught in the local schools and been a pillar of the Geneseo community. Come and find out how she has used the KISS rule to mange a busy career and life. Learn how follow-up and follow-through made a difference in her life and continues to do so in her role as a key leader in the Geneseo Alumni Association.
Guest Presenter: Patty Fennell, Class of '65, President of the Geneseo Alumni Association [back to top]
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