tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49755921836374391632024-02-07T23:45:27.228-05:00The SUNY Geneseo Alumni BlogGeneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-86977087789734821072012-04-06T01:38:00.001-04:002012-04-06T01:38:14.237-04:00A Recent Graduate's sucecss: A Fusion of Hard Work and Innovation<!--[if gte mso 9]>
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Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-7982320459405134192012-03-09T09:34:00.000-05:002012-03-09T09:41:46.954-05:00A G.O.L.D. Mine of Information
On
Wednesday February 29th, the G.O.L.D program held a series of workshops
on campus entitled “Leadership with Purpose: 2012 Women’s Conference.” G.O.L.D. stands for Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development and
has been a program here at Geneseo for over 10 years directed by Tom Matthews. The Geneseo
Alumni Association sponsored this particular conference where the the workshops focusedGeneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-51216206343206166682012-02-29T16:44:00.003-05:002012-02-29T16:44:35.203-05:00Blue Knights Winter RecapThe winter season has come to an end here at Geneseo and all seven teams finished strong in their final games and meets. Men's basketball, women's basketball, women's equestrian, men's hockey, men's swimming and diving, women's swimming and diving and track and field have all completed successful seasons and clinched high seeds in their conferences.
Men's basketball, coached by Steve Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-67509054273562481112012-02-10T14:45:00.002-05:002012-02-13T11:19:10.604-05:00Sharing your sweethearts--through Tweethearts!
Do you and your loved one share the common bond of meeting in or attending
Geneseo as a student? Whether it began
as a friendship that turned into your life-long love or it was love at first sight, we would love to hear your stories! In the past, this campaign celebrated the thousands of alumni couples whose
love or friendship began during their Geneseo years; however, this year, Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-51238590176462688332012-02-03T16:15:00.000-05:002012-02-03T16:15:58.212-05:00Geneseo alumna Linda Freund '09 wins Super Bowl video competition
Linda Freund, a Geneseo alum of the class of ’09, who
graduated with a BA in English and theater and minor in sociology, is going to
appear in a Chevrolet commercial in this year’s Super Bowl. Freund, who goes by
the stage name Linda Elizabeth, is a working actress in New
York City. She has appeared in numerous film, television and theater
productions, both before and after graduation, Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-23174382917199273712012-02-02T10:53:00.000-05:002012-02-02T10:53:14.206-05:00Meet the Alumni Team: Megan Cheever '03
Alumni Outreach Coordinator of
Alumni Relations
As the Alumni Outreach Coordinator of
Alumni Relations Megan Cheever, '03, is the newest member of the Alumni
Relations team. She works on encouraging alumni of SUNY Geneseo to remain
active with the University. Megan
creates a number of opportunities for alumni to attend regional events,
volunteer and be actively involved in the Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-52127717947965346912012-02-01T11:09:00.001-05:002012-02-01T13:15:59.651-05:00The Geneseo Blue Knights- Winter Season
The
Geneseo Blue Knights had a strong finish to their fall seasons, with a
number of teams clinching top seeds in their conference. Men’s soccer finished 3rd
in the SUNYACs and women’s soccer finished 5th in the
conference. Women’s field hockey held a 4th place finish and women’s volleyball topped off
their season with 3rd place in the West Division of SUNYACs. Both men’s andGeneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-48806476009018389552011-12-07T11:07:00.001-05:002011-12-23T14:24:46.311-05:00New Social Media Projects
Two new social media endeavors are currently
being incorporated into the Geneseo Alumni Team’s social media outlets:
Facebook Yearbook Photos
With our
first project, the release of past yearbook photos, it is our hope to
completely digitize all yearbooks from SUNY Geneseo’s past. Currently, one photo from our entire yearbook collection is being released each weekday in hopes of Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-26823051955709059892011-11-16T10:39:00.006-05:002011-12-07T11:19:52.330-05:00An Improved Alumni Website
Some new changes have been made to the Alumni website that we hope will make it easier to keep connected to old friends and updated on Geneseo news - take a look!
Social Media Page
The biggest improvement is the new Alumni Social Media page, which has replaced the social media directory. This new design includes
live streams of what is happening on our Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube
Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-17462433423894641752011-11-08T14:55:00.000-05:002011-11-08T14:55:31.560-05:00The Geneseo Blue Knights<!--[if gte mso 9]> <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-26223669908121550482011-10-25T08:00:00.000-04:002011-10-25T08:00:12.538-04:00A Golden Opportunity to HelpA couple posts back we gave an overview of all of the opportunities that alumni have to come back to Geneseo and share their expertise. One of the biggest and most rewarding opportunities is participating in or directing one or more of the 250 G.O.L.D. workshops held each year.
G.O.L.D. stands for Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development and has been a program here at Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-54188305284717612452011-10-18T10:31:00.001-04:002011-10-18T10:45:50.280-04:00Parents Weekend- October 21-22, 2011This coming weekend is another exciting opportunity to revisit the beautiful Geneseo campus and experience a number of fun campus activities—Parents Weekend. If you are a parent or guardian of a current SUNY Geneseo student, this event is specially designed for you!
This weekend, October 21-22, 2011 will be host to an array of events, ranging from concerts to sporting events. Geneseo Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-90745580461527071492011-10-07T10:51:00.003-04:002011-10-07T14:22:53.524-04:00Get Involved- Offer Your Expertise!Ever wonder what you, as a graduate of Geneseo, can do to help out your former college? No, we’re not talking about donating huge sums of money (although that would be great too!). We are suggesting you donate something just as valuable—your expertise and knowledge. There are a number of opportunities here at Geneseo for alumni to come share their experiences and insights about their Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-77425401954982934072011-09-29T10:14:00.000-04:002011-09-29T10:14:01.180-04:00Homecoming- Recognizing Geneseo's BestSUNY Geneseo’s 2011 Homecoming was another hit, bringing alumni from all across the United States to join in on the weekend’s festivities. While many of you already know of the traditional Geneseo events that took place, you may not know of all the awards and special recognition that were given out to alumni who have made especially great contributions during and after their time in GeneseoGeneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-3783348820444281552011-09-20T14:32:00.000-04:002011-09-20T14:32:47.124-04:00Homecoming- Through The YearsPreparations are now in high gear at the Alumni Relations office, with Homecoming only a couple days away. We’ve had alumni calling in or going online every day to register for many of our almost 20 events spread throughout the weekend. We are trying to customize each event in order to suit the needs of all alumni that will be Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-75919056879667734012011-09-08T12:35:00.000-04:002011-09-08T12:35:32.997-04:00SUNY Geneseo Homecoming ’11- Come back and reconnect!<!--[if gte mso 9]> 96 800x600 <![endif]--> <!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US JA X-NONE <![endif]--><!--[if gte mso 9]>Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-44884309685447265902011-08-25T08:56:00.006-04:002011-08-26T11:17:43.257-04:00Reflections on Siena from Barbara Combes Ingrassia '74, MLS '75For Barbara Combes Ingrassia, learning and experiencing the rich culture and history from international experts was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Here she is sharing her thoughts on the trip:
"What an amazing experience! Spending time in Italy with Geneseo family was very special.
We discovered that we had so many things in common, in addition to being connected to SUNY Geneseo. We Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-57953242427786471842011-08-19T16:31:00.001-04:002011-08-19T16:38:09.787-04:00Siena Italy: RecapGeneseo's Inaugural Alumni Travel program to Siena, Italy was a huge success, and you've already seen many of the great photos and experiences. In our final blog installment on the trip, we wanted to share some of the incredible places that were visited, to entice you to come next year!
Idyllic San Gimignano
San Gimignano
Pantheon, Rome
Trevi Fountain, Rome
TheGeneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-77423339912841870782011-08-10T15:50:00.002-04:002011-08-26T11:35:02.690-04:00Siena Update #3 - Experiences around Italy!
Walking on the top of the city wall in Lucca on August 6. L to R are Barb and Tom Ingrassia, Jen Stier, Chris Zeltman, Tony DeFusto, Mike Nyhan, Raisa DeFusto
The beautiful San Gimignano countryside
Our group visits San Gimignano, Aug. 10
Heaven on earth in San Gimignano, Aug. 10
Making Pasta!
Rose Anderson and John Linfoot cooking Italian
Mike Nyhan Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-15564476897655088222011-08-09T17:22:00.000-04:002011-08-09T17:22:12.216-04:00Siena Italy: Alumni DinnerEveryone has enjoyed so many great meals together on this trip! Here are a sampling of photos of us at the meals and in the hotel - tomorrow stay tuned for more!
Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-50091557161188772992011-08-05T08:26:00.001-04:002011-08-05T08:26:38.662-04:00Siena, Italy Week 1 RecapHello alumni! A quick update on our fantastic trip to Siena, Italy:
Arriving in Siena and touring the beautiful piazzas.
Relaxed and excited to begin our adventure!
An amazing cooking school experience. We learned, we cooked, and we ate - mangia!
Salute!
More updates to come!
Rose AndersonGeneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-51678754770155586352011-07-29T10:55:00.000-04:002011-07-29T10:55:31.841-04:00Look out Siena - here comes Geneseo!Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-48644071656110606742011-04-13T08:28:00.000-04:002011-04-13T08:28:58.081-04:00The UAA Traditions ProjectThe Undergraduate Alumni Association (UAA) is a non-exclusive student organization in which every student is a member because every student will eventually be an alumni. The purpose of UAA is to bring together alumni and students to positively affect our college and community both today and in the future.
The UAA recently re-invented itself. We wanted to be a group about bringing Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-22867441652065794602011-04-08T14:39:00.000-04:002011-04-08T14:39:16.298-04:00Meet the Alumni Team: Tracy (Young) Gagnier '93Assistant Director of Alumni RelationsAs the Assistant Director of Alumni Relations Tracy Young Gagnier, '93, is a jack of all trades. She is not only responsible for countless intricate aspects of alumni programming, she is also the advisor of the Undergraduate Alumni Association(UAA), handles class notes submissions for the alumni magazine, The Scene, and is the office Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4975592183637439163.post-59160380461191692732011-04-05T12:10:00.001-04:002011-04-05T12:31:38.639-04:00Externship Reflections: Sara Barton '11 Sara Barton, '11, was this year's student coordinator for the New York City Externship. In addition to networking with alumni and visiting NYC companies, Sara helped to guide the 15 other externs through the experience. This guest blog post from Sara details the great experiences she had on this trip.
The New York City externship was an action packed week full of fascinating visits and Geneseo Alumni Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18323581450538078046noreply@blogger.com0