Geneva College - Parents FYI Newsletter - July 9, 2020

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Parents FYI combines important information from Geneva College to parents of Geneva students into one email communication. It will be sent to you Thursdays every month in the summer. If you have feedback or questions regarding Parents FYI, please contact editor@geneva.edu.
 
Need 2 Know!

 
 
Wondering what the Fall Semester Will be Like?
 
A lot of people at Geneva are working on plans to have on-campus instruction this fall. Health and safety measures are paramount, and details are changing as we get new information from organizations such as the Centers for Disease Control and the PA Department of Health. As the summer progresses, look for communications next week from our President, Dr. Calvin L. Troup, with specific information.
 

 
 
 
 
Reminder: Tuition Due Date is August 10, 2020
 
Yes, the summer is going quickly. All tuition not covered by financial aid or grants and scholarships is due and payable to Geneva by August 10, 2020. Check into options and arrange for payment now.
 

 
 
 
 
Need Help Paying the Fall Tuition Bill?
Sign Up for a Fall Payment Plan thru Nelnet
 
Full-time undergraduate students are eligible to enroll in a monthly payment plan to assist in paying the fall semester balance. Check out the details.
 

 
 
 
 
Annual Geneva College Health Insurance Waiver Process
 
Geneva cares about the health and well-being of each student. We want to do all we can to ensure that students seek and receive medical attention (for both physical and mental needs) when needed, so we require that ALL full-time traditional undergraduate students carry health insurance. Students must be established with a primary care physician.
 

 
 
 
 

Student Parking Permits

 
If a student brings a car to campus, he or she is required to buy a parking permit, which can be purchased online.
 

 
 
 
 
On-Campus 2020 Commencement Date Scheduled
 
On-campus ceremonies will be held Labor Day Weekend, September 4-5, 2020 to celebrate the Class of 2020. Baccalaureate will be Friday, September 4, and Commencement on Saturday, September 5, beginning at 10 a.m. for traditional undergraduates / 4 p.m. for graduate degree and adult degree students. More details will be shared soon.
 

 
 
 
 
New Fall Schedule!
 
In response to guidelines from the PA Department of Health, Geneva Provost Dr. Melinda Stephens announces a new fall schedule – including revised start date and end date.

Check out the new fall schedule now!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Calendar of Events
 
AUG 1 Summer@Geneva Ends
AUG 19 Welcome Week for New Students
AUG 24 First Day of Fall Semester Classes
SEP 4-5 2020 Baccalaureate & Commencement
 
 
OCT 9-10 Homecoming & Family Weekend
NOV 21 December Graduation Reception
NOV 25 Last Day of Fall 2020 Classes
NOV 30 Begin Finals (Remote)
DEC 4 End Finals (Remote)

NOTICE: Dates are subject to change

 
Staying Social
 
 
 
Social Media Spotlight
 
 
 
 
Meeting Us There

Geneva provided live, virtual chapel messages during the spring semester. These sessions are now available on YouTube, and we wanted to share one of these messages with you from Bible Professor Dr. Jonathan Watt entitled, “A Conversation about Things that Matter,” from John 4.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Parenting College Students
 
 
 
 
Balancing Freedom & Responsibility
by Geneva College

Is your student trying to juggle new-found freedom with responsibility? The Geneva blog offers some advice to help students find a semblance of balance by planning when and how they can balance these two competing forces.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Shining a Spotlight
 
 
Response to Racial Injustice:
A Unified Vigil at Reeves Field
 
Geneva was pleased to host the Unified Vigil at Reeves Field on Thursday, June 25. This event focused on sharing and prayer for unity as a response to racial injustice – and a means to bring together a diverse community and law enforcement.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Athletic Conference Sets Scheduling Format
 
The Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) Presidents' Council has unanimously approved an intra-conference (conference-only) scheduling format for all varsity sports during the fall 2020 season.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
From Around Campus
 
 
 
 
 

A Lesson from Trees

By John Stahl ‘79, PhD, Professor, Chemistry
 
Looking out from Skye Lounge, I am reminded that "Pennsylvania" literally means "Penn’s Woods." Geneva has a beautiful array of trees on campus and on the surrounding hillsides. While away from campus this summer, think about trees...
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Student Development Resources
 

The Center for Calling and Career
calling@geneva.edu | 724-847-6572


The Center for Student Success
ssc@geneva.edu | 724-847-5566


The Center for Student Engagement
cse@geneva.edu | 724-847-6644


Residence and Commuter Life
housing@geneva.edu | 724-847-6641


Counseling Services
alsolman@geneva.edu | 724-847-4081


Health Services
healthservices@geneva.edu | 724-847-6666


Dean’s Office
bhinzman@geneva.edu | 724-847-6641

 
 
 
 
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