Presidential Speeches

President Battles participates in speaking engagements before a wide range of audiences, on a variety of topics. Below you will find a selection of the President's recent addresses, each with a link to the full text.

• Opening Convocation Address, August 24, 2018: "Geneseo 2021: Sustaining the Vision"
• 2018 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 12, 2018
• Opening Convocation Address, August 25, 2017: "Geneseo 2021: Embracing our Journey"
• 2017 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 13, 2017
• Opening Convocation Address, August 26, 2016: “Geneseo 2021: Planning for Our College’s Future”
• 2016 Undergraduate Commencement Remarks, May 14, 2016
• Opening Convocation Address, August 28, 2015: "In the Spirit of Sankofa"
• Inaugural Address, October 22, 2015: "Seeing Beyond the Horizon"