GEO Supports Family Fun Day at Groff Park

A local grassroots organization, Friends of Amherst Recreation, Inc, coordinated a successful Family Fun Day at Groff Park on June 19, 2010. With help from the Town of Amherst and contributing organizations, including GEO, local kids had a great time with live music, good food, bounce houses, storytellers and games. Thanks to GEO member and leader Vira Douangmany for her work with the Amherst community, … Continue reading

Health and Wellness Reimbursement Deadline Passed

The deadline for the Health and Wellness Reimbursement was June 30, 2010 and no more receipts will be accepted.  The next cycle for the GEO Trust (including dental and vision too) begins November 1, 2010.  Look out in the Fall for details on re-enrollment.   If you have additional questions regarding the specifics of your insurance or reimbursement, please contact our benefits administrator, Leslie Edwards, … Continue reading

GEO in the Summer: Soccer, Coffee and more

It’s hard to go back to work after a long holiday weekend, but free meals and camaraderie over soccer games certainly helps.  Join us next week for these free and fun events! Coffee Cart for GEO members-Tuesday, July 6th Find us outside the Marston Engineering Building next Tuesday for FREE coffee, donuts and croissants.  Come with questions or comments, or just for free breakfast.  10 … Continue reading

GEO Member Responds to Chancellor’s Message

Dear Chancellor Holub, Thank you for keeping the campus community updated on the status of the budget and the financial plans of the University. I do appreciate this communication and the transparency it brings to the campus. Speaking, however, as someone who is increasingly suspicious of the administration’s good will particularly as regarding GEO contracts, I did not appreciate the implied criticism of my union … Continue reading