Bruce Himelstein ’76 started hotel work as a bellhop. He became a sales and marketing expert known for innovation and customer service. By Sherrie Negrea Six months after graduating as a communication major from Geneseo, Bruce Himelstein ’76, in desperation, took a job as a housekeeper at the Americana Inn in Albany, N.Y. He struggled
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Cassette tapes are gone but sharing music lives on — with a digital touch. Story by Isabel Keane ’19 with additional reporting by Annie Renaud ’19 View our epic playlists created by WGSU DJs and students from 1960 to now. The iconic image of John Cusack in “Say Anything” holding a boombox over his head
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Zach Motl ’07 skyrocketed his design career when he transformed his tiny room into a stylish house. Now he creates living spaces that can always evolve. By Sherrie Negrea Zach Motl ’07 arrived at Geneseo as a musical theater major with plans to launch an acting career after graduation. But after taking a sculpture class
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Read and watch multimedia about the Biloxi trip with Dan Martin ’16. Daniel Martin’ 16 is building his career and volunteer skills. What he’s learned helps us find our niche and carve time to make a difference. By Annie Renaud ’19 When Superstorm Sandy hit New York City and Long Island in 2012, Daniel Martin
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These alumni have built successful careers doing what they love. By Kris Dreessen The old adage “do what you love and you will never work a day in your life” has been repeated in various forms, but the aspirational advice continues to resonate. Eric Hinman ’02 has created his entire career on it. “The key
Story by David Irwin Play. It’s a simple word that we learn at an early age, and it embodies wide-ranging activities that help shape our essential nature through adulthood. Who hasn’t heard the shout of, “Will you play with me?” or “Let’s play hide-and-go-seek!” We engage in a multitude of sports — “Play ball!” The billion-dollar
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Want to start ticking off that bucket list? Krista Muscarella ’12 shares how to create your list of goals, and get going. By Kris Dreessen Krista Muscarella ’12 spent this past Christmas on Ofu, a remote island of America Samoa. She and her friends shared a meal with a local family, sampled the local dish
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Judge a book by its cover? Yup, you can. Shortly after graduation, psychology majors Sunday Steinkirchner ’03 and Joshua Mann ’03 found an old copy of “Alice in Wonderland” at a street sale for $1. “We thought, ‘We don’t know what this is worth, but it’s more than this,’” Steinkirchner remembered. Living in New York
What makes a book valuable? Joshua Mann ’03 and Sunday Steinkirchner ’03, owners of B&B Rare Books, dive into some key characteristics of rare and valuable books. Related Stories
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Master brewer Peter Kreinheder ’92 shares tips on how to best pair beer with food — even dessert. Peter Kreinheder’s path as a master brewer, a beer connoisseur and a restaurateur illustrates the power of inspiration and imagination. After teaching youth about oceanography, then working for a high-end print and photography company, the Class of
