GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles condemned hate messages that were allegedly sent to multiple students. Battles sent the following message to students and staff: "To the SUNY Geneseo community: 'It has come to our attention that a number of Geneseo students have received offensive text and voicemail messages. These reported activities, which reference race and religion of the recipients, are similar to those being sent to … [Read more...]
Geneseo College and Village to Reinstate Coalition to Curb Alcohol Abuse
GENESEO – After more than a year in limbo, the coalition between SUNY Geneseo and the Village of Geneseo has a bright future. When SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles took office a year ago, she said that she wanted to re-evaluate the viability of the Healthy Campus Community Coalition, which seeks to reduce alcohol abuse and incidents that stem from alcohol abuse. It appears that the college still considers the coalition useful. "We … [Read more...]
Caledonia Homeowner Battles her Chimney Fire as Firefighters Arrive
CALEDONIA – A homeowner on McKenzie Road may have helped save her own home Friday night when a fire in her wood stove began to heat up and burn the house around her chimney. Homeowner Michelle Lemen was alone when she saw fire spreading into her walls and red light coming out of the chimney at about 9:05 p.m. "My husband was working late so I was home alone when I saw fire between the wall and chimney," said Lemen. "I saw red light coming … [Read more...]
American Council on Education Elects SUNY Geneseo President to Fellows Board
GENESEO – The American Council on Education (ACE) elected SUNY Geneseo President Denise A. Battles to their Council of Fellows Board. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, she will also serve the first year of her three-year term as Secretary, an elected officer of the Board’s Executive Committee. “I gained valuable experience as an ACE Fellow and am honored to be re-joining this Board to help ensure the ongoing professional … [Read more...]
Battles Begins First Day as SUNY Geneseo President
GENESEO – Newly appointed SUNY Geneseo President Denise Battles officially began her tenure on Wednesday, and awaits a formal inaugural ceremony on October 22 on campus. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, Denise Battles began her tenure on Wednesday as SUNY Geneseo’s 13th president after being appointed by the SUNY Board of Trustees in January following a national search, becoming the second woman to lead the college as permanent … [Read more...]