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At the National Institutes of Health, Greg Roloff ’12 analyzes blood samples of patients with leukemia that persists after cancer treatment — at levels below detection.

He is part of a team of researchers who are developing clinical tests to find lingering cells sooner, and ultimately save lives.

The college has numerous diversity related events scheduled the remainder of the semester and faculty, staff and students are encouraged to attend.

The first of a new series of “Cultivating Community” events to support Geneseo’s core values of diversity and inclusivity is scheduled Feb. 28 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in the MacVittie College Ballroom.

The theme of Geneseo’s 3rd annual TEDx event is "Back to Basics." In the midst of an increasingly complicated world, there is a need to return to a place of simplicity.

It’s a banner year for the Geneseo men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams. Both teams recently won the State University of New York Athletic Conference Championship — and coaches Paul Dotterweich and Shawn Austin also took home top honors.

Marking the 49th year of academic dance performances at SUNY Geneseo, the college’s Department of Theatre and Dance will present the Geneseo Dance Ensemble in its annual spring dance concert, “49Live: Leaping Boundaries,” on Feb. 23-26 in the Alice Austin Theatre.

The Jewish Foundation for the Education of Women (JFEW) announced it is extending the SUNY International Relations and Global Affairs Program, which offers a 2-year support package for SUNY women preparing for careers in international relations.

On Wednesday, March 1, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in Newton 202, there is an information session for faculty, students and staff who may be interested in teaching, learning, conducting research or contributing their time to a project in the park.

Two Geneseo associate professors of physics James McLean and George Marcus applied for and received a $200,680 three-year Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant from the National Science Foundation.
Their award led to the creation of a new summer program, known as SURGE, Supporting Undergraduate Research at Geneseo.

The PRR is required to fulfill Middle States accreditation requirements. Through the planning and leadership of co-chairs Cathy Adams, associate professor of history, and Ken Kallio, interim associate provost for personnel and diversity, the college is on schedule to complete its PRR by June 1.

Geneseo College Council member, retired educator and Geneseo alumna Iris Banister ’70 will deliver the keynote address at the ninth annual Women in Leadership Conference on March 1 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the MacVittie College Union Ballroom.

Nicholas Warner, assistant professor of geology, is among planetary geologists in California this week presenting evidence to NASA scientists on the best Mars landing sites for the next rover mission, scheduled to launch in 2020.

Setting the Table for Sustainable Food Systems in the Genesee Valley and Beyond... SUNY Geneseo’s Office of Sustainability is hosting a two-day symposium to discuss sustainable food systems, with a particular focus on the Genesee Valley.

In Beijing, Mingxin Li ’16, dreamed of seeing the blue sky through a seemingly eternal layer of dark smog and smoke that billowed from countless factory smoke stacks. He found a new home, and his passion, at Geneseo.

As a successful winter season in Geneseo athletics begins its final descent, six of the Knights’ teams entered the week among the top programs in the latest NCAA Division III rankings.

Thomas MacPherson, professor in studio art, recently released a remarkable, art-filled book entitled "Crossing Cultures: A Sicilian and American Family in Western New York."

National Random Acts of Kindness week begins Feb. 12, and the Geneseo family is going to let the good deeds for the community and each other radiate out.

SUNY Geneseo’s Graduate Admissions Office is hosting a Graduate Information Session Feb. 16 from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Doty Hall’s Tower Room (3rd floor – Room 300). The free event will focus on Geneseo’s graduate programs in both business and education.

Wendi Kinney has been with Geneseo 16 years and is nationally recognized expert in Greek organization advisement. She has been a leader in national Greek organizations and has received another award for her commitment and hard work.

The college started Real World Geneseo eight years ago as its first high-impact learning experience and the program has been going strong ever since.

SUNY Geneseo is one of the nation's best colleges for students seeking a
superb education with great career preparation and at an affordable price according to The Princeton Review.

The Campus Auxiliary Services (CAS) culinary team won a silver medal during a recent Market Basket Culinary Competition at Skidmore College.

Emma Belson’ 19 is a “one-woman show.” Every few weeks, she decides what the next exhibit will be at the student-led Kinetic Gallery in the Union. The process of running a gallery is intensive, but Emma loves it.

“I want to bring my passion for the arts to all students, regardless of major,” she says.

The first week of classes is also Inauguration Week and students, faculty and administrators from the college as well as members of the community have been presenting public readings this week of a variety of key historical democratic documents.

For more than 14 years, the medical director of the Lauderdale Center for Student Health and Counseling, Dr. Steven Radi, has been dedicated to making a difference in the lives and wellbeing of students.