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 Geneva responds to hurricane victims
As Hurricane Katrina punished the Gulf Coast, several Geneva College students sat watching the news footage in silence, wondering what they could do when the destruction ended.
These students have a personal connection to the tragedy: Among the New Orleans buildings that were ripped apart by Katrina's rage are houses that were fixed and painted by Geneva students during an annual missions trip to the city. Over the past four years, a group of seven to fifteen students has worked with an organization called Trinity Christian Community (TCC). During its most recent trip in May, the group fixed up and painted two houses owned by elderly women and helped TCC with a building project.
"It's kind of an after school program for kids to go and learn how to read and do better in their studies," says senior engineering major Eric Holland, who has traveled to New Orleans for the past three years. This year the group also helped build a playground for children in the neighborhood.
At night, the group would head down to the French Quarter, walking along Bourbon Street and the neighboring avenues, usually ending up at a park surrounded by the homeless and tourists.
"We would stand around and talk to people, or pass out tracks or sing worship songs," Holland says. "It's a really cool aspect. It's a part of the city that I miss the most. I miss a lot of the people that I met on the streets." <more>
 Beyond the Bend gets a boost
The $286.4 billion federal transportation bill recently signed into law by President Bush contains $1.345 million earmarked for Geneva College. The money will be used for improvements to Geneva's campus after Route 18 is relocated, including new walkways and entry roads to make the campus more accessible.
The $1.345 million goes to the Beyond the Bend~Making the Path Straight project, Geneva's drive to raise $5.7 million to reconfigure the campus after construction on Route 18 is finished. This includes removing the old Route 18 roadbed and several abandoned side streets, creating a pedestrian plaza, and building a campus entrance.
The transportation bill, formally known as the Safe, Accountable, Flexible and Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users, was passed by Congress at the end of July and signed by President Bush on August 10. The bill allots funding for over 6,000 projects federal transportation projects requested by members of Congress.
The funds complement the $1.4 million secured by former U.S. Rep. Ron Klink in 1998 for the relocation of Route 18. The 1998 federal grant went to PennDOT to cover the cost of relocating the road but didn't help with the campus improvements.
Pennsylvania senators Rick Santorum and Arlen Specter backed the funding request on Geneva's behalf.
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Kephart wins teaching award
Don "Coach" Kephart received the 2005 Excellence in Teaching Award for his passion for music education, his dedication to the improvement of the music program, and his caring approach in relating to students. <more>
Watt's scholarship recognized
Dr. Jonathan Watt received the 2005 Excellence in Scholarship Award, which is presented annually to a faculty member whose contributions have advanced his or her academic discipline and achieved recognition beyond the campus. <more>
Profs go to corner
McCartney Library is setting aside the northwest corner of the West Reading Room for a resource center for faculty members. Known as Prof's Corner, it includes books and articles to help Geneva’s professors become better teachers. <more>
Freshmen arrive
Classes began on August 29 with 430 fresh faces representing 25 states and five countries. <more>
Transit Authority launches program for Geneva students
Geneva students are no longer at the mercy of rising gas prices. <more>
Plan your giving
Donors who are considering making major gifts to Geneva College have a new tool available: the planned gift calculator. <more>
Beyond the Bend kick off
Geneva invites you to a kick-off celebration at the corner of 31st Street and College Avenue Friday, October 7, at 7:30 p.m. for a dessert reception. The event is free and open to everyone. <more>
Harnessing new technology
Geneva College has implemented a new computer system that will make the college's Web site more comprehensive and up to date. <more>
New leadership for Phonathon
Annie Claton is the new coordinator of Geneva's Phonathon fundraising effort. <more>
 Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) to Add Geneva College as Ninth Member
The Golden Tornadoes are a step closer to competing in the NCAA. The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) has announced the addition of Geneva as the ninth member of the conference. The members of the PAC Presidents' Council voted unanimously to accept Geneva's application for membership during a conference call. <more>
- October 7-Dessert Reception-Beyond the Bend
- October 8-Homecoming
- October 26-Scholarship appreciation reception
- November 2-Bebo Norman concert
- November 9-11-Alumni bus trip to New York City
- November 18-R. C. Sproul, Jr. speaks
- December 1-3, 8-10- Anne of Green Gables
- December 2-3-Genevans Christmas concert
- February 10-11-Parents Weekend
- March 23-25, 30-April 1, 6-8- Working (musical)
- March 31, April 1-Genevans concert
- April 8-In the Mood
- April 21-22-Genevans choir reunion
- April 29-Concert
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