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Geneva College - Parents FYI Newsletter - September 3, 2020

Welcome!

Parents FYI combines important information from Geneva College to parents of Geneva students into one email communication. It will continue to be sent to you regularly. If you have feedback or questions regarding Parents FYI, please contact editor@geneva.edu.

Need 2 Know!

COVID-19 Updates

Geneva College is committed to keeping you up to date on the impact of COVID-19 on the college community. Along with this bi-weekly eNewsletter, we regularly update our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information Center on the web. Check back often for the latest news.

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Honoring Commitments to Each Other

A message to students from Dean of Student Development Jamie Swank:

Our greatest desire as College faculty and staff is to finish this semester with you on campus. To do so, we need to have a clear response to those who may choose not to engage in mask wearing, physical distancing, and the other related requests of College staff and faculty.

It was our hope that such a response would not be needed. But to honor the sacrifices of the majority of our campus community who have engaged so faithfully and to protect the health and safety of our campus, we will now have a two-step response...

Rewatch Dr. Troup's Week One Update

First Chapel of Semester

The Geneva College community participated in the first Chapel of the semester this week. Chapel is celebrated live every Wednesday morning and broadcast to small groups around campus during this period of physical distancing. Each Chapel session is broadcast on Facebook Live, as well. You can view yesterday's Chapel on-demand, too.

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Is There a $1,761 Charge on Your Student's Account?

If you are still seeing a charge of $1,761.00 for Student Health Insurance on your student's account, it means that Geneva College has not received a Waiver Form to remove the charge. The deadline to have it removed is just days away. Check into details now.

Drop a Class Deadline

This Friday, Sep. 4 at 4:30 p.m. is the last day for students to drop a class and receive no grade. The drop form is available on the Registrar section of your student's MyGeneva portal.

GC Alert to Remind About Daily Health Screening

Every morning, Geneva sends your student a daily text reminder to complete an online health screening form before coming to campus or class. The text includes a link directly to the screening form on myGeneva. This form needs to be submitted every day for everyone on campus.

Fall Schedule!

The fall schedule shows that on Labor Day, September 7, the college is open and Monday classes will be held as scheduled.

2020 Schedule

Calendar of Events

SEP 3	Rec Night on the Rugby Field
SEP 4	RESCHEDULED: Jumanji: The Next Level
SEP 4-5	Virtual Baccalaureate & Commencement
SEP 5	Bike Beaver Falls
SEP 7	Trivia Night
SEP 10	Rec Night on the Rugby Field

SEP 17	Rec Night on the Rugby Field
SEP 24	Rec Night on the Rugby Field
OCT 7-10	Virtual Homecoming
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

Baccalaureate & Commencement

Everyone at Geneva is thrilled to provide the Class of 2020 a proper sendoff with virtual Baccalaureate on Friday, Sep. 4 at 7 PM and virtual Commencement on Sat., Sep. 5 at 10 AM. The Adult & Graduate ceremony goes live on Sat., Sep. 5 at 4 PM.

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Things to Do

Recipes I've Tried during Quarantine

This spring and summer, Geneva student Maddy Smith wisely used her time at home during the coronavirus lockdowns and quarantines to learn to cook and to try out some new recipes on her family.

Want to give them a try?

Read On

Shining a Spotlight

Extended Weekend Dining Hours

New routines and traffic patterns in Alexander Dining Hall created the need for extended dining hours. The food service team has now extended meal times for Saturday and Sunday. The new hours add more convenience to meal times and should help students get through lines more efficiently.

Saturdays
Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:30
Dinner: 4:30 – 6:00

Sundays
Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:00
Lunch: 12:00 – 1:30
Dinner: 4:30 – 6:00

FULL DINING HOURS

Fighting COVID-19

Students, faculty and staff have a chance to do something about COVID-19... participate in research conducted by the Mayo Clinic Antibody Study. The final day to volunteer to be a part is Fri., Sep. 4 from 10 AM to 1 PM. Students will get results from their blood sample about the presence of antibodies to COVID-10 and other viruses. Students will also earn a Chapel credit when they complete a first test now and a second test later in the semester.

From Around Campus

Student Choice Refunds

Your student can sign up for Student Choice Refunds (SCR) for direct deposit of any refunds they may receive from Geneva into a bank account via ACH transaction.

Learn More

Student Parking Permits

If students bring a car to campus, they are required to purchase a parking permit, which can be purchased simply online. Make plans now.

Permit Info

IT Provides Guidelines on 2020 Tech Needs

Geneva’s Information Technology Services identifies general computer specifications to optimize a personal educational experience. These guidelines cover the typical needs of most students for most programs. Students' advisors can help them determine if their program requires any additional hardware or software.

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Far Greater Than Six Feet Apart

by Geneva Junior, Abby Forton

"Separation from the people you love, the places you enjoy visiting and the friends you want to spend time with really hurts. For introverts and extroverts alike, this pandemic has left people wondering why we didn’t cherish face-to-face interactions more before the impact of the coronavirus..."

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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