May 2022
A Message from the Dean of Students
Dear parents, guardians, and family members,
Geneseo has wrapped up another academic year, and I feel very grateful for the part each person played in making it a success. No one anticipated another pandemic year. But everyone in the campus community, as they so often do, supported each other and demonstrated a resilience that should make every student proud to be a Geneseo Knight.
I want to congratulate our graduating seniors on their many accomplishments, especially under the conditions they faced. (Those who are interested can watch videos of the morning and afternoon commencement ceremonies online.) All of us at Geneseo wish our seniors good luck on their next steps, be they employment, travel, graduate school, or just life’s next adventure.
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 become a fan of Geneseo’s Facebook page 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.
I hope you are all well. My best wishes to you for a healthy and productive summer.
Lenny Sancilio
Dean of Students and Director of the Center for Community
585-245-5706
sancilio@geneseo.edu
On May 21, SUNY Geneseo held its 156th annual undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Nearly 1,100 new graduates received their degrees, and an honorary doctorate was awarded to alum and commencement speaker Howard Blumenthal ’74, widely known for his creation of the award-winning children’s series Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
All six SUNY Geneseo spring athletic programs (men’s and women’s lacrosse, women’s tennis, softball, and men’s and women’s track and field) qualified for State University of New York Athletic Conference (SUNYAC) postseason play, with the men’s and women’s track and field and softball teams each winning SUNYAC Championships. The three conference titles helped the Knights clinch their sixth consecutive SUNYAC Commissioner’s Cup. The softball team earned an automatic qualifying bid to the NCAA Tournament and hosted an NCAA Regional for the first time, while the women’s lacrosse team garnered an at-large bid to the tournament, advancing to the second round.
This summer, students may want to explore Geneseo’s Career Design Center and its online student resources, including the Handshake platform, which can help with job and internship searches and overall career development. Want to provide a helping hand? Check out what Career Design has for parents as well!
Geneseo doesn’t send out this newsletter during the summer, but you can still stay informed. Be sure to check our Parent Resources website periodically for the latest news and updates, and watch for the newsletter’s return-to-campus issue in August.
What would you like to read about in the Parent Newsletter? Let us know!
