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؛¬ذك²فتسئµ Celebrates its 64th Commencement

Press Releases / June 13, 2024

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY (May 23, 2024) – ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ (؛¬ذك²فتسئµ) hosted its 64th Commencement Ceremony on Monday, May 20, 2024 at Clover Stadium in Pomona, New York. The ceremony honored the academic achievements of its Spring 2024 graduates as well as those from Summer and Fall 2023. Under a picturesque clear sky, 500 graduates and over 2,000 guests gathered to celebrate the graduates’ accomplishments.

Distinguished guests such as County Executive Ed Day and Congressman Michael Lawler graced the occasion, adding to the event’s significance, commending the graduates for their hard work and encouraged them to utilize their education to drive positive change in society.

Newly graduated students from ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ stand and smile for a photograph after Commencement on the Clover Stadium field. Pictured from left to right: Herlin Roriguez, Julyanne Suarez, Tha Zin Nwe Htoo, Deidre Ottey, Denisse Rubio. (Photo by Matthew Johnson, Pomona, N.Y., May 20, 2024)

“Standing here today, surrounded by my fellow graduates and our supportive community, I am reminded of the countless hours of dedication, perseverance, and hard work that have brought us to this moment,â€‌ said Daniel Ventura Zeas, an ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ â€ک24 Humanities: General Studies graduate. “I’d like to thank God for the opportunity to be here, my parents for their sacrifice, and my professors for guiding me every step of the way.â€‌

Dr. Lester Sandres Rأ،palo, President of ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ, delivered a dynamic speech, emphasizing that the graduates’ diplomas and certificates are tangible proof of their abilities and readiness for the challenges ahead.

“Trust in your capabilities and know that you are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed from your time at ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ,” remarked Dr. Rأ،palo. He encouraged the graduates to embrace diversity, confront uncertainty with courage, and never let the fear of failure hinder their pursuit of success.

؛¬ذك²فتسئµ graduates listened to Dr. Lester Sandres Rأ،palo, President of ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ, deliver his speech at the Rockland Boulders Stadium during the 2024 Commencement Ceremony. (Photo by Elise Orozco, Pomona, N.Y., May 20, 2024)

Dr. Alfredo Medina, Jr., Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and College Diversity Officer at Bennington College in Vermont delivered a powerful keynote address.

With an extensive background in the not-for-profit and higher education sectors, Dr. Medina delivered an inspiring speech, highlighting equity and anti-racism as crucial elements for institutional growth. His profound insights into diversity, equity, and inclusion resonated deeply with the audience.

“Define and manifest your journey, be kind and empathetic to others because this chaotic world needs more love and humanity than ever before, and lastly, to each and every one of you, don’t forget that you are your ancestors’ wildest dream,â€‌ said Dr. Medina.

Three ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ graduates pose at Clover Stadium before the 2024 ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ Commencement Ceremony. (Photo by Elise Orozco, Pomona, N.Y., May 20, 2024)

To re-live the Commencement experience, we invite you to watch the , check out the , and visit the Commencement webpage for more information about the ceremony.

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؛¬ذك²فتسئµ (؛¬ذك²فتسئµ), located in Suffern, New York, provides purpose driven educational opportunities in a supportive, affordable, and accessible environment, empowering individuals to positively transform themselves and their communities. ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ welcomes students from diverse backgrounds who appreciate small class sizes and personal attention from a distinguished, award-winning faculty that includes Fulbright scholars and SUNY Distinguished Professors. Many graduates go on to top universities to further their education on their own or through ؛¬ذك²فتسئµâ€™s institutional collaborations. ؛¬ذك²فتسئµ fosters an environment that attracts, recruits, supports, and retains faculty, staff, and students who value diversity. The College promotes a collegial and inclusive environment by recognizing, promoting, embracing, respecting, and celebrating the expansive range and dimensions of cultures, attitudes, ideas, and viewpoints contained within our campus community.

؛¬ذك²فتسئµ is also proud to provide career training and professional development to adult learners looking to change careers or upgrade their skills through a variety of programs and educational opportunities including workforce training, certifications, and micro credentials. Many of the programs are developed with employers in the community in high demand industry areas to enable graduates to move into a new career upon graduation. More information can be found at sunyrockland.edu.

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