Department News Archive

Chemistry professor Kazushige Yokoyama with Raman imaging system

Chemistry Professor Highlighted for Innovative and Impactful Practices

Chemistry and Biochemistry News Congratulations to Geneseo Professor of Chemistry Dr. Kazu Yokoyama, who was featured in a publication by the American Chemical Society highlighting innovative and impactful practice in physical chemistry at undergraduate institutions. Dr. Yokoyama’s article, Investigation of Protein-Protein Interactions Utilizing a Nano-Gold Colloid Surface Plasmon Resonance: Application to SARS CoV-2 Spike Protein

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Rev. Jim Swarts ’71 Provides Opportunities for Transformation

Donor News Rev. Jim Swarts ’71 landed on the Geneseo campus after six years in the U.S. Navy. He graduated as a much different person. “I would not have become who I am today had it not been for my experience at Geneseo. I became a person much more willing to give than receive.” Jim’s

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Professor Emeritus Gene Stelzig publishes new autobiographical essays

Gene Stelzig English News Gene Stelzig, Distinguished Teaching Professor of English Emeritus, who has authored five books in the areas of Romanticism and Autobiography studies, has now published a collection of his autobiographical writings: True Lies and Short Takes: Assorted Life Writing Essays (Hamilton Books, an imprint of Rowman & Littlefield, 209 pages). These essays

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Chemistry Professor Discovers Potential New Treatments for Antiobotic Resistant Infections

Chemistry and Biochemistry News Chemistry Professor Publishes High-Profile Research Article Geneseo Chemistry Professor Dr. Michael Webb recently published a scholarly research article describing novel organo-metallic compounds with antibacterial activity. The work helps guide efforts seeking to establish new therapeutic agents to treat antibiotic resistant infections. The article, A Ru(ii)-arene-ferrocene complex with promising antibacterial activity, was

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Weeks of Welcome 2022

Global Languages and Cultures News During the Weeks of Welcome event 2022, students learned about the several languages taught right here at SUNY Geneseo. They also had the opportunity to meet the instructors and get acquainted with the many cultures represented in our department.

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Distinguished Professor Harry Howe named to NYSSCPA Hall of Fame

Harry Howe School of Business News As a professor of accounting as well as the area coordinator for accounting and finance and the director of the master’s program in accounting, Howe has played a key role in the minting of hundreds, perhaps thousands, of accountants during his 27-year tenure at Geneseo. In addition, he is

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Outstanding Achievement – Congratulations to Mary Cannon

Board Certified Career Coach School of Business News The Board Certified Coach (BCC) credential is an international mark of distinction for credential holders. As a BCC, the professional has met professional coaching competency standards established by Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE) and subject matter experts. This achievement represents the completion of a three-year process

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Dr. Kodjo Adabra was awarded the James & Julia Lockhart Endowed Professorship

Global Languages and Cultures News Dr. Kodjo Adabra was awarded the James & Julia Lockhart Endowed Professorship during the Opening Convocation at the college on August 26, 2022. The Supported Professorships provide eligible faculty members with an annual grant for the term of their three-year appointment, the privilege, as a part of their normal teaching

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Dr. Michael Webb joins the SUNY Geneseo Chemistry Department

Dr. Michael Webb Chemistry and Biochemistry News Dr. Michael Webb is an inorganic chemist, with special expertise in bioinorganic and medicinal chemistry. His research efforts lie at the interface of chemistry and molecular biology and investigate the occurrence of metals in medicine. Example projects include the development of ruthenium complexes for Alzheimer’s Disease therapy and

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Distinguished Professor Robert Goeckel Awarded Horst Daehn Prize

Dr. Robert Goeckel (left) is presented with the Horst Daehn Prize in Berlin on May 28, 2022. Political Science and International Relations News Distinguished Professor of Political Science And International Relations Robert Goeckel received an honorary award in Berlin, Germany, on May 28: The Horst Daehn Prize for Contributions to Study of Church and State

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