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...]
SUNY Geneseo Ice Hockey: Potsdam Spoils Home Opener
GENESEO – The SUNY Geneseo Ice Knights suffered a disheartening 2-1 loss in their home opener against the Potsdam Bears Friday evening in front of a fired up crowd. The Bears struck first, halfway through the 1st period, when junior forward Matt Thompson slotted one past the goalie off an assist by sophomore forward Logan Brown to give the Bears a 1-0 lead. "There wasn't one facet of the game that we excelled in," said Head Coach … [Read more...]
COLLEGIATE CROSS COUNTRY: SUNY Geneseo Shows Up Strong
ROCHESTER – The SUNY Geneseo Knights Cross Country teams had a strong showing at the Yellow Jacket Invitational. The men's race was won by Junior Jacob Andrews from RPI, the women's by Senior Rachel Malone of Brockport. The Knights finished fifth and second, for the men's and women's teams respectively. "It went well," SUNY Geneseo Senior Cohen Miles-Rath told the Sun. "We did what we wanted to as a team, and ran the last two miles … [Read more...]
SUNY Backs Sexual Assault Bill
NYLON – New legislation in Albany could empower New York State's universities to better report sexual assaults on their campuses. According to WHEC Rochester News, the proposed law was announced following a student's claim of sexual assault at Hobart and William Smith. That story made headlines in the New York Times. The bill calls for new standards for counselor training and calls for an anonymous annual survey of students to provide a … [Read more...]
Duffy introduces Tax Free Initiative for SUNY area
GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo’s Milne Library hosted the Tax Free New York Initiative given by Lieutenant Governor, Robert Duffy on Wednesday, May 29. Lieutenant Governor, Robert Duffy, spoke about Governor Cuomo’s new initiative for tax free businesses on SUNY campuses, including 200 thousand square feet of buildings that adjoin the campus. This tax free initiative will last 10 years. “There is 120 million square feet of eligible space, that’s … [Read more...]
SUNY SOCCER: Geneseo ties Buffalo State in double OT
GENESEO — The Lady Knights of SUNY Geneseo played their second double overtime in two days on a brisk Saturday afternoon, ending in a 0-0 draw against Buffalo State. It was a defensive struggle that allowed for few quality scoring chances. “We played great defense, but our finishing and possession in the scoring area was just off today.” said coach Nate Wiley after the game. Geneseo was unable to convert on their numerous crosses and … [Read more...]