This summer, 26 students explored health, environment, education and economics for four weeks this summer, all across Ghana. Two courses worked together in the African country — Global Health Issues (biology) and for the first time, Global Development in Ghana (sociology) — drawing on a longtime Geneseo partnership with organizations and leaders.
Courses Explore Global Health and Development in Ghana Read More »
My name is Ray Rizzo and I am a Peace Corps volunteer. This is the first time I have actually said (or typed) that in English! I have the privilege of serving my two-year Peace Corps service in San Sebastián de Yalí, Jinotega, Nicaragua, a town of approximately 27,000 people who reside in rural communities.
Peace Corps Voices: Ray Rizzo ’15, Geneseo’s Newest Volunteer Read More »
The former Peace Corps volunteer created a new business model for a beauty staple that empowers women.
Peace Corps Voices: Rahama Wright ’02, Empowering Women in Africa Read More »
When I introduce myself in Senegal, I tell people my name is Mata Dia, the name my host family gave me when I began my Peace Corps service as a Community Economic Development volunteer. In America, I’m better known as Jessica Kroenert, adventure seeker, dog enthusiast, and Geneseo grad, class of 2015.
Peace Corps Voices: Planting Seeds for Change in Senegal Read More »
I learned so much that it’s hard to say what the one most valuable lesson was.
Peace Corps Voices: Danielle Ellingston ’97, Lessons from Ghana Read More »
One perspective I gained is to know that it’s ok when things don’t work out as you planned. You simply use that experience and learn from it. And, perhaps the outcome is actually something better or more effective than what you originally planned.
Peace Corps Voices: Bethany Stewart ’03, Becoming Part of the Family in The Gambia Read More »
The Peace Corps was always on my radar, but it wasn’t until after I took Humanities II in Nicaragua as a junior through Geneseo that it became a very real plan for after graduation. The trip forever changed my outlook on the world, and the path that I saw myself taking in the future.
Peace Corps Voices: Meara Bowe ’15, at the Core, We Are All the Same Read More »
One evening two months ago, four sisters came to visit Jena Gullo 98 at her office. at her office. Healthy and lively, the young women are successful in school, participating in activities like basketball and cheerleading, and have set their career goals high: becoming the first female Hispanic president of the United States.
Jena Gullo ’98: A Global Mission for Change Read More »
In 2012, the college issued a statement about its mission to be increasingly sustainable for the environment and has followed up by creating the Office of Sustainability.
Office of Sustainability Established at Geneseo Read More »
Academically talented students with financial need will benefit from a $639,136 grant the National Science Foundation has awarded SUNY Geneseo to recruit students interested in geology, geochemistry and geophysics programs.
National Grant to Fund Geosciences Students Read More »
