Geneva College - Alumni & Friends FYI Newsletter - October 8, 2020

Welcome!
 

Dear Geneva Alumni,

I'd like to wish you a happy Homecoming from the Geneva community.

God has blessed us with a rich heritage of alumni who have lived out commitments to God and neighbor. Your continued support of the college is a blessing to be celebrated.

We are grateful for the low incidence of COVID-19 cases as we move into the middle of the semester, including no active cases through the past three weeks. Students, faculty and staff are remaining vigilant with daily health screenings; appropriate use of masks, handwashing and hand sanitizer; regular cleaning and disinfectant protocols; and other mitigation efforts.

While we are disappointed we’re not able to host you in person on campus during this Homecoming Week, we are grateful that we can still gather virtually to celebrate. We invite you to join us for as many online events as you can during Homecoming, October 7 – 10. In this FYI, we highlight a number of events in which you can participate, and you can see the full schedule at geneva.edu/homecoming.

Please pray to the Lord for our ministry of education:

  • Patience and vigilance for the challenges of living and learning together during the pandemic
  • Continued good health of the Geneva community and the ability to conduct face-to-face education
  • Meaningful connections with alumni during our first-ever Virtual Homecoming celebration
Warmly in Christ,

Calvin L. Troup, PhD,
President

 
 
 
 
 
From Around Campus
 
 
Virtual Homecoming Schedule of Events
Geneva’s Alumni Relations team is planning a variety of virtual opportunities for our alumni, students, parents and friends to connect with each other and the college. The 2020 Virtual Homecoming takes place online Wednesday, October 7 through Saturday, October 10, 2020. Check out the schedule of events and register at Geneva.edu/homecoming
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homecoming Events - Thursday, Oct. 8
3-4 p.m. Estate Planning Seminar with Michael W. Nalli '95, Esq.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Classroom lecture by Geneva President Calvin L. Troup, PhD, "Fool's Talk the Geneva Way: Playing the Fisherman's Card."

7-8 p.m. Virtual Game Night: Bingo with Dr. Terry Thomas.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8-9 p.m. Golden Tornado Huddle with Geneva's current and former players and coaches.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Relive LiveStreamed Chapel, Oct. 7
Join Geneva College President Calvin L. Troup, PhD, for a message from John 7, "Mere Appearances." This special Chapel session originally aired on Facebook Live, Wednesday, October 7, to kickoff Homecoming Week activities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Legacy and Gold & White Admissions Information
Calling all alumni with children in high school or those that know high school students! Start the college search now, and learn more about the Legacy Grant and Gold & White Referral Grant at a special Legacy/gold & white information session with the Office of Admissions - Thursday, Oct. 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homecoming Events - Friday, Oct. 9
Geneva Spirit Day
All Day Wear your Geneva Gold & White and spread the school pride on social media

8:30-10:30 a.m. Geneva Athletics Fifth Annual Golf Outing

12-1 p.m. Golden History for Golden Grads. Geneva's archival librarian Kae Kirwood '83 reviews the 1960s and 1970s on campus and in our nation

3:30 - 4 p.m. Live Tour of Geneva Athletic Complexes: Reeves Field, Metheny Fieldhouse, Merriman Athletic Complex

7-8:15 p.m. Alumni Awards Ceremony & Virtual Dinner.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
8:30-9:15 p.m. The Genevans Singalong
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Homecoming Events - Saturday, Oct. 10
10-11 a.m. McCartney Society Book Discussion: Book Club for Alumni & Friends. Features Os Guiness' "Fool's Talk" chapters 2, 3 and 4.

11-11:30 a.m. Live Campus Tour: Part 1 - Gazebo, Alexander Hall, McCartney Library, Ferncliffe, Memorial Hall

11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Class Reunions 1960, 1970, 1980, 2000, 2010. Each reunion has its own Zoom room.

2-2:30 p.m. Live Campus Tour: Part 2. Student Center and Brig, S&E (Science & Engineering Building), Northwood Hall, Old Main and John White Chapel.

2:30-3:15 p.m. New Song Concert Livestream.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
New Song Concert Livestreamed
Tune in for a live-streamed New Song concert! This student ensemble is led by Lindsay (Brothers) Shaffer ’11.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Geneva Theater Productions
The Geneva College Theater Program will present two radio-play productions for the 2020 fall season, Vintage Hitchcock (Oct. 29-31) and It’s a Wonderful Life (Nov. 12-14), both adaptations by Joe Landry and directed by Geneva Theater Program director Mindy Williams. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, there will no in-house admission. However, the shows will be live-streamed and available for viewing at no cost.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
What's Not Happening & What's Happening
 
 
 
 
 
Not happening: Alumni On-Campus for Homecoming
Happening: First-Ever Geneva Virtual Homecoming

Not happening: Homecoming Football Game
Happening: Crowning of Homecoming King & Queen

Not happening: Alumni Classroom Visits
Happening: Alumni in Zoom Classes VIEW LIST

Not happening: Varsity Sports Competition
Happening: Virtual 5K Run SUBMIT PHOTOS & TIMES

Not happening: Shopping in Campus Store
Happening: Online Campus Store SHOP

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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