Upcoming Events
Alumni All-Class Reunion
April 12, 2008
Alumni Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
August 12, 2008
Six outstanding Genesee Community College graduates were the first to be inducted into the new Genesee Community College Hall of Fame during a ceremony in the north lobby of the Conable Technology Building, where a plaque was unveiled, featuring photographs and accomplishments of the first honorees. The graduates were recognized for their success, their dedication to the college, and their outstanding community service. The 2007 honorees are: Joseph H. Bell-1979, vice president of Global Process and Product Integrity at Moog Inc. and managing director for Moog operations in Bangladore, India; Monica H. Dawson (1972), co-owner and secretary/treasurer of Shepard, Maxwell, and Hale Insurance Agency in Batavia; Jerry L. Reinhart (1971), founder of Access Rentals, a leading national equipment rental company, and president of Reinhart Enterprises, Inc.; Paula Savage (1976), director of tourism for the Greater Rochester Visitors Association and organizer of the first International Peace Garden Foundation; Lori Stupp (1989), Region Director of United Way in Genesee and Eastern Orleans Counties; and Margaret Weissend (1999), a registered nurse/community health nurse with the Genesee County Health Department.
Discover the Stars Scholarship Reception
September 8, 2008
Genesee Community College Foundation recognized its multifaceted scholarship program wherein many students receive some assistance and support at the annual Discover the Stars scholarship reception held in September 2007. Two notable alumni and Batavia residents, Lori Stupp ’89, Regional Director of United Way, and Steven Tanner ’93, Project Engineer with Clark Patterson Associates, in their remarks highlighted their own accomplishments and career achievements. They urged students to take advantage of the many opportunities at GCC through academic programs, clubs and unique workshops to develop career opportunities, leadership skills and confidence as they prepare for the future.
Alumni Walk-A-Thon
September 13, 2008
Dine-Out Days
September 15-26, 2008
Genesee Community College reaches out to the community to support its scholarship program during its Dine-Out Days promotion. The two-week restaurant revue gave diners an opportunity to try new restaurants or to revisit familiar ones, and at the same time support scholarships that encourage students to pursue their higher education locally. Our thanks to the following 2007 restaurants:
Avanti Italian Restaurant, Medina
T F Brown's Restaurant, Batavia
Miss Batavia Family Diner, Batavia
Wolcott J. Humphrey Symposium on Leadership and Community Life
2008 Symposium Date coming soon. For more information, contact the Foundation office at (585) 345-6809 or foundation@genesee.edu.
Encore 2008
December 3, 2008
Holiday concert and reception to benefit Genesee Community College Foundation Scholarship Program. Held at Batavia Campus - Stuart Steiner Theater and William W. Stuart Forum. Reservations and information (585) 345-6809 or foundation@genesee.edu.
November 2007
VETERANS HELPING VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Dr. Roger Triftshauser recently announced a new Veterans helping Veterans initiative to a group of leading veterans. The Veteran Scholarship Fund at Genesee Community College is envisioned to augment the federal veteran benefits to help veterans return to College to obtain vital job and career training.
“The scholarship is our way of thanking veterans for their dedicated service, while ensuring that worthy and deserving men and women have the opportunity to complete a quality college education. Our goal is to raise $10,000,” said Dr. Triftshauser.
Gifts are payable to Genesee Community College Foundation and may be mailed to Genesee Community College Foundation, Veterans’ Scholarship Fund, One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020 or call 345-6809 for more information.
Standing left to right
Bill Wilkinson, Deputy Director, Wyoming Veteran Service Agency
Nathan Farnsworth, Navy, GCC student
Frank Hollister, Director, Livingston Veteran Service Agency
Andrew Hale, Marine Corp, GCC student
Hal Kreter, Director, Genesee Veteran Service Agency
Sitting left to right
Gary Cousins, Director, Wyoming Veteran Service Agency
Roger Triftshauser, Rear Admiral, Naval Reserve Dental Corps (Retired)
Dan Burling, Assemblyman
Steve Hawley, Assemblyman
Paul Fulcomer, Director, Orleans Veteran Service Agency
