The number of students who are the first in their families to attend college is growing. Some of Geneseo’s students, faculty, alumni and leadership share their first-generation experiences and the importance of education opportunities. By Kris Dreessen / Photos by Keith Walters ’11 Starr Franklin ’22 was the first in her family to earn a […]
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Raj Bellani ’95 spent four years on campus but has a family for life. By Raj Bellani ’95 As much as I chose Geneseo, Geneseo chose me. I was very excited to attend SUNY Geneseo. I had great mentors, great classmates and great suitemates, all of whom chose to invest their time and effort in
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Professor and artistic director Jonette Lancos finds joy helping students find their own flow and freedom on stage. By Kris Dreessen Professor of Dance Jonette Lancos took her first dance lesson at age 7, with the girls on her street who wanted to learn tap. When they eventually dropped out, she kept going, adding different
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Andy Robinson ’99 crafts fine vintages with old vines and generations of experience. By Robyn Rime EXTRA: Read how Robinson’s chemistry background led to winemaking. Winemaker Andy Robinson ’99 begins each day of the harvest season by wandering among the generations-old vines of the Seghesio Family Vineyards in Sonoma County, California. As the sun rises
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By Brett Ford Katie Gaus ’15 and Christine Popolizio Lisi ’91 graduated a generation apart, but they both knew exactly where they wanted to do after Geneseo — work in professional sports. “Part of my wonderful experience at Geneseo was the opportunity to work at the TV and radio stations,” says Lisi. “Being able to
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The Lavender Graduation celebrates those students and alumni who identify as LGBTQ+ on campus — and as part of the college’s affinity groups. By Carol Marcy The world was different when Marilyn Tedeschi ’68 was a student. Being in same-sex relationships was not accepted and coming out was difficult, she says. “If you go back
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A new cooperative admission program between SUNY Geneseo and Finger Lakes Community College allows FLCC students to transfer to Geneseo without an additional application.
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Scott Ewanow ’06 has been appointed chief of the University Police Department (UPD) at SUNY Geneseo.
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The Geneseo Foundation and SUNY Geneseo recognized three donors for their exceptional generosity and support of the College at Donors of Distinction ceremonies in April.
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