September 2022
A Message from the Dean of Students
Dear parents, guardians, and family members,
Fall semester is well underway, and it’s exciting to have everyone on campus again. Two convocations recently welcomed new and returning students and faculty to campus for the beginning of Fall 2022. New Student Convocation on August 25 marked the official start of the academic year at Geneseo. And on August 26, President Denise Battles delivered her keynote, Advancing Our Distinction: A Bold Vision for Geneseo, at the Opening Convocation for faculty and staff. Her address outlined Geneseo’s plans to become the nation’s first equity-minded honors college and discussed the critical priorities in the college’s next strategic plan. I encourage you to check it out for more insight into Geneseo’s recent challenges and accomplishments.
This Family Newsletter offers useful information for both you and your student. If you’d like more news about the College, you can subscribe to the monthly community edition of Geneseo’s e-newsletter One College Circle or follow Geneseo on Facebook or other social media platforms. And as always, if you have any questions or concerns, you can feel free to contact me or the Center for Community staff. We’re more than happy to assist you.
Lenny Sancilio
Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Community
585-245-5706
Student Health and Counseling offers free flu shots to students with their insurance card. The first flu shot clinic is September 23 in the MacVittie College Union; appointments are encouraged, and walk-ins are welcome based on vaccine availability. Check the Events Calendar for all the flu clinic dates. For more information, visit Student Health and Counseling.
Geneseo Intercollegiate Athletics partners with BOXCAST to offer Geneseo Knights fans the ability to stream all regular and postseason home events via GeneseoKnights.com. Complimentary low-definition broadcasts are available for all home contests. However, fans can also purchase high-definition upgrades ($6.95 each) for all events as well. A portion of every purchase goes to the Geneseo Athletics Department. Thank you for your support!
If your student is experiencing stress or anxiety, encourage them to check out the mental health resources in Student Health and Counseling. They provide confidential behavioral health services to currently enrolled SUNY Geneseo students and can help address a wide variety of mental health and personal concerns.
New York State is offering an 85% tax credit for gifts made to SUNY Geneseo at the $10,000 to $100,000 level. The tax credit is in addition to the NYS and federal income tax deductions. To qualify, applications must be submitted online by September 30, and donations must be received by November 30.
Fall Break is October 10–11, and it’s not too soon to plan for transportation if your student will be traveling during that time. The Parking and Transportation department connects students with options for buses, rides to the airport, and more.
SUNY Geneseo’s policies and procedures regarding COVID-19 vaccination, surveillance testing, and other precautions are designed to protect the health of the campus community and prioritize the in-person campus experience that our students value. Our COVID resource page has lots of information families may find helpful.
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