Weston Kennison

Emeritus Lecturer & Fellow in International Programs
Erwin 217
585-245-5546
kennison@geneseo.edu

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

Wes Kennison running like the wind, possibly in terror.

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Wes Kennison

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

  • ENGL 366: ConnEarlyLit: Greek&Roman Myth

    A course charting the historical movement of pre-1700 literatures in the British Isles or globally or transnationally. The course emphasizes historical, political and cultural events through which this literature was produced; the development of genres and poetics over time; and changes in language, including for example the ways that English has changed from Old English to Early Modern.

  • LATN 101: Elementary Latin I

    Introductory communication-based language course. Develops the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Intensive practice of real-world communication and cultural knowledge. For the general education requirement, it is recommended that 102/L be taken the following Spring semester.