The Proceedings of GREAT Day 2013

This issue of The Proceedings of GREAT Day showcases students' intellectual and active participation in both their local and global communities. These thoughtful essays by Geneseo students discuss the need for social change and making a difference in important issues such as feminism, homosexuality, and environmental sustainability. Contributors also look to the past to understand our present, exploring the history of dance, the legacy of Lenin's burial, and the historical relationship between China and India. Furthermore, student scholars investigate the microscopic level in biological research, themselves in personal narratives, and society's deeply ingrained prejudices using literature.In its fifth year, The Proceedings of GREAT Day continues to publish creative and scholarly student work presented at the college-wide symposium GREAT (Geneseo Recognizes Excellence, Achievement & Talent) Day. The journal is available online at https://ojs.geneseo.edu/index.php/great/index Geneseo Recognizing Excellence, Achievement & Talent Day is a college-wide symposium celebrating the creative and scholarly endeavors of our students. In addition to recognizing the achievements of our students, the purpose of GREAT Day is to help foster academic excellence, encourage professional development, and build connections within the community.