Geneva College - Parents FYI Newsletter - September 17, 2020
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Need 2 Know!
“Cases” and “Quarantine” at Geneva
Historically, quarantining becomes a necessary “non-pharmaceutical” response to highly contagious diseases for which no effective medicines are available to treat the disease. Our COVID-19 pandemic warrants the use of quarantines to prevent outbreaks—rapid escalation of contagion that would threaten our ability to conduct face-to-face education in the college community.
So what does that mean to us? And what about the numbers of cases we have at Geneva? Dr. Calvin L. Troup, our President, explains this and more in his Update video to the community shared on September 11, 2020.
During this time of a global pandemic, it’s more important than ever to mitigate flu outbreaks whenever possible. For that reason, Geneva is offering more on-campus Flu Clinic sessions than ever before. It couldn’t be more convenient for students to get their flu shot on campus. Encourage your student to get a flu shot this season. Check out the details!
Chapel is underway every Wednesdays at 10:10 a.m. in multiple small groups across campus. The new delivery via Facebook Livestreaming of this integral part of the Geneva College experience enables the community to focus on God and His word together – just it’s a little different than it’s been in the past.
Mobile phones are great, but they don’t do the job of a computer when it comes to getting schoolwork done. If your student doesn't have a computer, he or she can check into the options of using Geneva Chromebooks or computers.
The Jannuzi Tennis Courts will be resurfaced beginning this today, Thursday, September 17. The work will be completed in about a week.
This is great news for our tennis team and for our community, and we’re thankful for the improvement. Please know that after the resurfacing the courts will be used for tennis only, which the exception of any activities organized by Student Development.
Daily Reminder to Students about Health Screening
Every morning, Geneva sends your student a text reminder to complete a health screening form. The text message includes a direct link to the online screening form. Students complete this form every day before leaving their residence halls or traveling to campus. This important step helps keep our campus community safe.
Student Development offers music, food, campfires, and a Luau with a chill environment for students who want to have some Hawaiian fun on September 18 from 7-9 p.m. on the McKee Hall Lawn.
Shining a Spotlight
Passionate and Practical Service
Meet Makayla Mullins, a new and welcoming face in Geneva’s Student Success Center. Here Makayla introduces herself and shares about her work, qualifications and background.
Geneva Counseling Services is as busy as ever serving students. They're offering five counseling groups with students in mind: Relationship 101, S.M.A.R.T. (Stress Relief and Relaxation Techniques), Grief, S.0.A.R., and Freedom groups.
Counseling Services offers free QPR training to students on October 5. QPR is a form of suicide prevention that equips individuals to help others who are in crisis.
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.
You know Covey Cup – the competition between the residence halls (commuters also have a team) for the coveted Covey Cup? The event is on the calendar...
Dr. John Fea is a Distinguished Professor of American History at Messiah University. A recognized expert on the historical influence of evangelicalism in American culture and an award-winning author, he will speak as a part of GVALS (Geneva Visiting Artist and Lecture Series) today (Thursday) and tomorrow (Friday) of this week.
On Recreation Night, students can hang out with friends and play battleship and badminton on Thursday, September 17 at 7 p.m. on the Rugby Field.
Basketball Time!
The campus is hosting a 3 v. 3 Basketball Tournament for students on this Saturday, September 19 at 10 a.m., at the Young & Arms Apartments. Teams need to register in advance.
E-Gamers, Virtually Unite!
Geneva College Intramurals is hosting E-Game competition, a competition of video game players. E-Gaming Leagues are forming now and students will be registering by Friday.
Welcome to & Back to Geneva!
A Message from Dr. Millie Johnson
We do not know what the future holds, but we know that it is He that holds the future...