Rejuvenation Days 2020-21

Rejuvenation days are planned for March 2nd, March 24th, and April 22nd and are meant to be days in which the collective campus community--students, faculty, and staff--can unplug, take a break, and recharge.

We hope these rejuvenation days are an opportunity for everyone in our collective campus community to break the routine of a typical semester day for a well-deserved break. Engage in social justice at the Diversity Summit, savor a favorite food, spend less time in front of the computer, dance to a new playlist, get some extra sleep, take a walk outside, set boundaries with email, declare a meeting-free day, volunteer, take a nap, and/or prioritize fun. Please take time for your wellness.

Spring Rejuvenation Days

Tuesday, March 2

Health and Well Being

Beth Cholette's guided meditation on Universal Connection
"Mindful Multiple Choice - Self-Care Strategies for Faculty" 11 am-12 pm Zoom link
This program will focus on finding ways to be mindful in the midst of a pandemic. Beth will teach simple strategies that can be incorporated into daily life. There will be short practices throughout the program plus an optional longer (approximately 10 minute) guided visualization at the end.

"Where's My Oxygen Mask? Sneaky Self-Care Strategies for Students" 2-3 pm GOLD workshop for students Register for the GOLD Workshop to get the link. Self-care is sometimes seen as a selfish act - but actually, like putting on your oxygen mask first on an airplane, it can give you more energy, allowing you to do more for yourself and others. This workshop will focus on creating greater mindful awareness and mindful relaxation via "sneaky" self-care strategies, or simple practices that you can choose to work into your everyday life. The final 10-15 minutes of this program will be an optional body scan visualization practice.

 

Celebrate Banana Cream Pie Day with CAS!

Letchworth and Red Jacket will be serving Banana Cream Pies for dinner

Mary Jemison will be featuring a Banana Cream Smoothie for the day

Hope this will brighten everyone's day!

Service Opportunities

Link to Student Volunteerism and Community Engagement page for March 2, 2021

Taco Tuesday

Sponsored by Student and Campus Life

Nature RX

  • Winter Nature Walk in the Arboretum with Keith Walters. Meet at 12 pm at the entrance to the Arboretum by Onondaga Hall parking lot.
  • Join the Office of Sustainability for a Sustainability Walk and Tour of the Arboretum.  Meet at 2:30 pm at the entrance to the Arboretum.
  • Looking for something new to do in nature? Check out this list of nearby opportunities put together by the AOD Advocates.

Diversity Summit 2021

See the week-long schedule of events and choose events to sign up for with the preregistration google form.

The Keynote address is by alumna Qurrat Anne Kadwani @ 2:30 PM.

Volunteer Opportunity: If you or your student organization wants to volunteer to help the week of the Diversity Summit or on the actual day of the Summit, check out the volunteer form for more information. Free t-shirts for volunteers!

Self-care (a concept that has various origins including medical providers, women's rights groups, and civil rights leaders) is necessary for the ongoing fight against racism and injustice. Check out these resources for radical self-care borrowed from Oberlin College.

 

Wednesday, March 24

Health and Well Being

  • Stressed out and looking for another student to listen? Geneseo Pathways provides peer emotional support, for whatever you are experiencing this semester. Learn more.
  • 11 am - STOP and SLOW DOWN: Rejuvenate with Everyday Mindfulness with Beth Cholette (geared toward faculty and staff)
  • Spin Bikes are available for reservation in the ice arena from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm for self-guided workouts.  There is an instructor class from 3:00 pm - 3:45 pm.
  • Join in on Intramural games or send some socially distanced support!
    • 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Spikeball in Schrader - Racquetball Courts)
    • 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Dodgeball in Merritt - Kuhl Gym)
    • 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. (Volleyball in Merritt - Kuhl Gym)
    • 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. (Pickleball and Badminton - Kuhl Gym)

Nature RX

  • Winter Nature Walk in the Arboretum with Keith Walters. Meet at 12 pm at the entrance to the Arboretum by Onondaga Hall parking lot.
  • Looking for something new to do in nature? Check out this list of nearby opportunities put together by the AOD Advocates.

Volunteer

Cards for Quarantined Students

There are currently over 70 students in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19. Spend a few moments to share your thoughts of support and solidarity with your fellow students by making a card and wiring your personal message. You can pick up materials (card stock and markers) in the Center for Community, 353 College Union, or use your own supplies to make cards. Once completed please bring your cards back to the Center for Community on or before Monday, March 29 and we will deliver them throughout the week. Be creative and have fun! Please direct any questions to Garth Freeman, Dir. of Student Volunteerism and Community Engagement: freemang@geneseo.edu / 585-245-5893.

Let your voice be heard on Geneseo's new Mission Statement

The survey is open through March 29. After the current survey closes, the Strategic Planning Group will craft several statements from the favorite words, phrases, and syntax, and you'll have one more chance to vote.

It's "Clutter Awareness Week" and "Clean out your Closet Week"!

Take some time today to refresh your living and working space. You'll feel better when you get back to work tomorrow.

Don't just throw out your clutter!  Consider donating your clutter to Geneseo Gives Back and the newly formed Geneseo Thrift student initiative.  From March 22nd to April 9th you can find big blue bins in Letchworth, Red Jacket, and Mary Jemison Dining Halls, the College Union, and Monroe Hall.  Items will be collected, sorted, and then either donated or sold at Pop-Up Thrift Stores on campus on April 17th (Geneseo Goes to Town) and April 22nd (Earth Day + Rejunevation Day #3!).  

Donations and thrift stores demonstrate your commitment and the campus's to environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

Puppy Time!

10 am - 12 pm Stop by the union patio and meet Sadie, a 3 month old Labrador who wants to bring some smiles to your rejuvenation day!

Thursday, April 22

Health and Well Being

Guided meditations by Beth Cholette, Health and Counseling Center, for Rejuvenation and Earth Day

Stressed out and looking for another student to listen? Geneseo Pathways provides peer emotional support, for whatever you are experiencing this semester. Learn more.

Join Zumba with Lee Pierce, from Communication.

  • 2:30-3:30, on the Doty Lawn

NCAA Competitions all streamed live:

3 pm: Women's Tennis at Fredonia

4 pm: Women's Lacrosse hosts Fredonia (remember, no spectators )

4 pm: Men's Lacrosse at Oswego

 

Earth Day

Chalk It Up to Being Grateful

Stop by the College Union today to receive a pack of chalk (first 100 students) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.  We invite you to reflect on your favorite memory, something you're grateful for, or a hopeful message and share it with the community. You are encouraged to be creative!  Chalk a campus sidewalk with your positivity. Post a pic, share it on social media, and add a description.  @sunygeneseo #ChalkItUpGeneseo #rejuvenation2021

Celebrate Earth Day

The pandemic has made life challenging.  We hope that this summer you can get out and soak up the sun like a succulent.  Stop by the College Union between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. to pick up your new succulent! (first 120 students)  Take a selfie with your succulent, share it on social media @sunygeneseo #succulentselfie #rejuvenation2021, add an Earth Day message, and enjoy.

 Nature Rx

  • Spring Nature Walk in the Arboretum with Keith Walters. Meet at 12 pm at the entrance to the Arboretum by Onondaga Hall parking lot.
  • Looking for something new to do in nature? Check out this list of nearby opportunities put together by the AOD Advocates.
  • Check out Earth Week events by GEO all week long!

Earth Week Events (April 19 - April 23)

Is Gaming your Thing?

Geneseo Area Gaming Group is sponsoring Smash Ultimate Bracket, from 1-4 PM in Student Union rooms 322-323. No prizing will be offered as this would be just for fun, but all are welcome to come attend. Space is limited, due to COVID space restrictions, so look for a sign up link, coming soon!

Pop-Up Thrift Store

Geneseo Thrift,  a new student initiative to start an on campus thrift store, is running their second Pop-Up Thrift Store event from 12 pm - 4 pm on the College Union Patio.  Shop clothes, books, household goods, and accessories that were donated in the past month.  The shop will accept cash, credit card, and Venmo and all proceeds will go to start up of the Thrift Store and the InterFaith Center.  

If you have items you would like to donate, feel free to contact Joe Vafis, '23, or bring them to the pop-up!

Volunteer Opportunities!

Temple Hill Cemetery grounds clean up - 12:00 -2:00 pm 

Please use the link above to register to volunteer at the Historic Temple Hill Cemetery on Rejuvenation Day, Thursday, April 22, from 12:00 noon to 2:00.

We welcome individuals or groups of students, up to 10 or 15 people, to help with grounds maintenance and headstone cleaning at the cemetery.

Please be sure to follow all social distancing and mask wearing guidelines while volunteering. Groups will be spaced out and to minimize the number of students in the same location in the cemetery at the same time.

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out at vc@geneseo.edu. Happy Volunteering!

Red Cross Blood Drive at the Geneseo Interfaith 11 Franklin St., 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Use the link above to schedule your appointment to donate blood. The Red Cross has made all the necessary accommodations to ensure the health and safety of donors. 

Fall 2020 Rejuvenation Days

Wednesday, September 30

11 AM, 1 PM, 3 PM: Cookie Time in the Union Lobby, sponsored by Student Life

Pick up a ticket in the union ticket office, then come to the Union Lobby for your free cookie

 

Departmental events (ask your department for details):

GSCI program field day Yoga for Musicians Small groups of volunteers (2-3 people) will pick up and envelope of the blank door hangers in the Center for Community and be assigned a street to walk in the Village and addresses to drop the envelopes off where students reside. Please sign up here: Hc3 Neighbor to Neighbor Program sign up and next steps will be communicated to you. Volunteering at Temple Hill Cemetery We will be organizing small groups, 2-6 students, to help with grounds maintenance, and headstone cleaning at the historic Temple Hill Cemetery. Please be sure to follow all social distancing and mask wearing guidelines while volunteering. Groups will be spaced out and to minimize the number of students in the same location in the cemetery at the same time. Please provide your name and email below to be added to our list of interested volunteers - we'll be sending out more info prior to the 30th.Sign up as an individual or small team Volunteering at Temple Hill on Rejuvenation Day - 9/30 Please review this document with collected resources for volunteering this fall, both in person and virtually: Volunteer and Service Opportunities Fall 2020. Many of the options can be done in small groups or independently on rejuvenation day. Always feel free to use the Engage Geneseo to submit a request for resources and contacts for volunteer and service opportunities that meet your needs, interests, and availability. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about these opportunities: freemang@geneseo.edu / vc@geneseo.edu

This project seeks to introduce college students living in the village to their neighbors as a way to build community and create positive relationships between all our village residents. It will also give you the opportunity to get to know the Village beyond main Street.

2:30 PM, President's Sustainability Lecture: Dr. Gayle Schueller, Geneseo class of 1987, Chief Sustainabiltiy Officer at 3M

3 PM Outdoor Yoga, focal point of the College Green, by the ISC, with Beth Cholette

Welcoming to all abilities, all bodies

12 noon, Nature Walk in the Arboretum, with Keith Walters

Meet at entrance to Arboretum by the parking lot in south village.

Volunteer Opportunities in the Geneseo Community:

Healthy Campus Community Coalition (Hc3) Neighbor to Neighbor Program

Tuesday, October 27

Weekly labs scheduled through Rejuvenation Day 1 are off this whole week

Health and wellbeing:

Health and Counseling video meditations, from Beth Cholette

Pathways provides peer emotional support. Learn more.

 

Study Abroad conversation: "Picture Yourself Abroad - A conversation with study abroad returnees"

1:30-2:30 Meet outdoors in front of the ISC -- please wear a mask. Attend via Zoom instead. 12 noon Meet at entrance to Arboretum by the parking lot in south village.

Nature Walk in the Arboretum, with Keith Walters

Red Sand Project, 16 September 2020Free Candy Apples sponsored by Student Life

Sustainability events to wrap up October as Sustainability Month

10 AM Work in the Egarden: prepared to work outside, get dirty, and have fun while adhering to campus guidelines regarding COVID-19 2:30 PM Zoom "Wildlife Conservation and Sustainability" with Elijah Kruger in Letchworth State Park. Preregister for the event.