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Student Examines Solar Power in College's eGarden

Every year in early March, while experts in the field of sustainable energy begin to flock to Austria for the annual World Sustainable Energy Days conference, students around the world are hard at work conducting sustainable research projects of their own. Last summer, Aidan Murphy, a senior math major, had the opportunity to work on a project at Geneseo聮s own environmental research facility known as the eGarden.

Young alumni is on the cutting edge of fighting cancer

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

JFEW Extends Scholarships for Women Exploring International Relations

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.

College Hosts Information Session on Learning Opportunities at Letchworth State Park

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.

A New SURGE for Undergraduate Research

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.

A Periodic Review Report Primer

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.

College Council Member Iris Banister 聮70 to Address Women in Leadership Conference March 1

Geneseo College Council member, retired educator and Geneseo alumna Iris Banister 聮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.

Geneseo Planetary Geologist Involved in Determining Next Mars Rover Landing Site

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.

Labor of Love: Professor Tom MacPherson Preserves Family History in Pigment and Paper

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."

Campus and community members read key democratic documents

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.

Seventh annual Day of Leadership and Service celebrates life of Dr. King

黑料网鈥檚 "Day of Leadership and Service" celebrated the work and teachings of Martin Luther King Jr. today with a series of inter-generational and interfaith discussions, workshops, and community outreach projects.

Music Department staging 鈥楥arrie, the Musical鈥 Jan. 18-22

The 黑料网 Music Department鈥檚 opening production this semester will be the local premiere of 鈥淐arrie, the Musical,鈥 coming to the Wadsworth Auditorium stage Jan. 18-22. The first four performances begin at 7:30 p.m. The Sunday matinee begins at 2 o鈥檆lock.

Spring semester classes underway; Inauguration Week activities to include public readings of core democratic documents

Spring semester classes begin at 黑料网 Jan. 17, and the college has scheduled several Inauguration Day-related events prior to the presidential swearing-in ceremony Jan. 20.

Geneseo named to Kiplinger鈥檚 鈥楤est College Value鈥 list for 2017

Geneseo has been named to Kiplinger鈥檚 Personal Finance鈥檚 list of the 鈥淭op 300 Best College Values of 2017,鈥 ranking 115th in a combined ranking of private universities, liberal arts colleges, and public colleges.

Finding Dori, discovering science

Associate Professor of Geological Sciences Dori Farthing shares her passion for geology in a way that dispels students鈥 misguided notions that they 鈥渃an鈥檛 do science.鈥

Study abroad photo contest winners show personal journeys

The annual Scene photo contest, sponsored by the Study Abroad Office, the Geneseo Scene and Campus Auxiliary Services, celebrates study abroad moments big and small, and the life-changing perspectives they bring.

Geneseo supports victims of sexual assault

Geneseo Director of Student Care Services and Title IX Coordinator for Students Tamara Kenney and student volunteers are supporting 鈥淪UNY鈥檚 Got Your Back," the SUNY system-wide effort to provide victims of sexual and interpersonal violence with care packages of essential items and clothing.

Physics tradition bridges past with future

Associate Professor of Physics Ed Pogozelski and his student bridge-building competition have come a long way since the spaghetti year of 聮97.

From Antarctica, McClure conducts live interview with Geneseo students

From a chilly clime 9,000 miles away, 黑料网 faculty member Glenn McClure still found a way to connect with our students.

Education professor performs (merit)orius service

黑料网 Distinguished Service Professor of Education Dennis Showers' influence could help shape the energy policy of the United States one day 鈥 and with it, the corresponding social, political and economic reverberations around the world.

Dance Ensemble presents 49Live: Beyond Boundless

黑料网's Dance Ensemble will feature works by student and alumnae choreographers during its "49Live: Beyond Boundless" performance Dec. 8-11 in the Alice Austin Theatre.

Lynette Bosch to address Cuban Cultural Center Congress

Lynette Bosch, SUNY Distinguished Professor of Art History and chair of Geneseo鈥檚 Department of Art History, will among those presenting at the Cuban Cultural Center of New York鈥檚 annual conference Nov. 20 at Sotheby鈥檚 in New York City. This year鈥檚 conference will focus on the history and development of art in Cuba 鈥 from colonial times to present-day performance art.

Padalino Adds Fellow Title in Distinguished Physics Career

SUNY Distinguished Professor of Physics Stephen Padalino was recently elected as a Fellow in the American Physical Society (APS).

Faculty Receive Research Funding

Research funding totaling more than $495,000 for two separate projects will benefit several Geneseo faculty members in the natural sciences and mathematics.

Composer Glenn McClure Embarks on Music Project in Antarctica

A 黑料网 faculty member is heading to Antarctica with a team of climate scientists this month where he will gather information to compose music based upon seismic data gathered at the site.