GENESEO — The third of five SUNY Geneseo Presidential Candidates steered three open forums this week with thoughtful, eloquent ideas for key issues facing the college and offered a solid vision for the future. Dr. George Shields, Dean of Arts & Sciences at the prestigious Bucknell University, has led major initiatives there to ensure fairer teaching loads and compensation for the faculty, and developed programs to increase the diversity of … [Read more...]
First Presidential Candidate Visits SUNY Geneseo
GENESEO — At last Friday’s faculty forum, the first of the new candidates for President of the college met with department chairs, deans, union leaders, and a diverse group of students and staff members, to field questions regarding the future SUNY Geneseo and the importance of the liberal arts. Dr. Beth Rushing, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty at St. Mary’s College of Maryland, was the first presidential candidate to … [Read more...]
Noyes Goes Out On A Limb With Free Knee Seminar
DANSVILLE — An ordinary conference room at Noyes Health was filled to capacity as over forty community members participated in the “Manage Your Knee Pain and Enjoy an Active Lifestyle” seminar. According to a press release from Cynthia Oswald, Director of PR/Marketing at Noyes Health, Dr. Robert Capecci and Dr. Kevin O’Keefe, specialists in Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, facilitated the talk sponsored by Orthovisc. Mike Donegan, Director of … [Read more...]
Vets Get Free Steak at Fireman’s Clubhouse
LAKEVILLE — This Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11, the Lakeville Fireman's Exempt Club will be hosting a free steak dinner for all veterans. Accompanying friends and family are encouraged to join in the celebration, but, due to limited supplies, steak will be reserved for veterans only. Family will still be provided with a free hot dog dinner. This community event, initiated and supported by charitable local business owners Les, Matt, and … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Announces New Independent Learning Center
GENESEO — Since 2012, SUNY Geneseo’s Center for Inquiry, Discovery and Development (CIDD) has quickly become an active hub of both academic excellence and progressive learning on campus, culminating in the recent opening of new office space where CIDD students gather to cultivate their interests and build careers. The organization is comprised of a number of accomplished, academically talented students, involving Student Ambassadors, Edgar … [Read more...]
Annual Silent Auction Showcases Original Art
WYOMING COUNTY — The Arts Council for Wyoming County (ACWC) will be holding it's Annual Silent and Live Auction Saturday, November 15. The auction, which begins at 10 a.m will give participants a chance to bring home original artwork. A number of the auction items are donated by the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show's artists. This auction presents a chance for bidders to pick up an original gift for family and friends, or to secure a great … [Read more...]
AB Cole Takes Strides Against Breast Cancer
GENESEO — AB Cole Real Estate made tracks at this year's American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Walk at the Frontier Field baseball stadium in Rochester. On Sunday, October 19th, thousands gathered to support the foundation, raising over $350,000 dollars, according to the organization's webpage. Team Cole, based on Court Street in Geneseo, made the 2.5 mile walk alongside approximately 10,000 people at Frontier Field in the city. By the end of … [Read more...]
Forget Adorable, This Little Lady is Fast
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo held its 8th Annual Friday Knight 5K on October 17th. Dozens of people participated in this year's race, but all eyes were on 7-year-old Catherine Staley as she crossed the finish line to enthusiastic cheers. Posting a time of 22:30, with nearly a 7:15 pace per mile, Catherine finished up the Geneseo Trio, a series of 5k races that began on August 31st and ended Friday night. "She loves to run," said mother Mary … [Read more...]
Geneseo Symphony Orchestra Offers Free Concert This Weekend
GENESEO — If you're looking for something to do on a Sunday afternoon that doesn't involve football, SUNY Geneseo has you covered. The Geneseo Symphony Orchestra, comprised of the top string, wind, and percussion players in the student body, and a few select members of the music faculty, will hold a free concert, open to the public on Sunday, October 19 at 3p.m. at Wadsworth Auditorium. According to school officials, the Orchestra will open … [Read more...]
Legendary White Horse of Avon Desperate for New Shoes
AVON — The White Horse, a cultural and historical gem that has stood proudly on the corner of Route 5-20 and 15 since 1930, has, according to the Avon Town Board, been mired in decay over the past few years and is in serious need of repair. On October 9, Robert Westfall, the President of the Avon Preservation and Historical Society, along with the Historical Society's Curator, James Brewer, met with the Town Board requesting an update on the … [Read more...]