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April Hennessy
  • Class of 2012
  • Greenlawn, NY

April Hennessy Among SUNY Oneonta December Graduates

2012 Jan 18

April Hennessy of Greenlawn, NY was among the 281 students who graduated from SUNY Oneonta following the fall 2011 semester. Graduates were honored at a December recognition ceremony hosted by College President Nancy Kleniewski and held in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House. They also are eligible to participate in the college's commencement on May 19.

President Kleniewski welcomed and congratulated the students. College Council Chair Patrick Brown greeted the assembly before Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs E. Maria Thompson recognized the honors students and degree candidates. Student Association President Evan Englander offered congratulations and Alumni Association President Karen Brown delivered the alumni greeting. Musical selections for the event were provided by the Catskill Brass, while Chelsea Riegal of the SUNY Oneonta Class of 2012 performed the national anthem and the alma mater.

A liberal arts college focusing on teaching, learning and scholarship, SUNY Oneonta is one of Kiplinger's magazine's "100 Best Values in Public Colleges" for the six successive year, sits at No. 9 on US News and World Report's ranking of "Top Public Regional Universities-North," and has been recognized by the Princeton Review for its commitment to sustainability, and the Carnegie Foundation for excellence in community engagement.

Established as a state normal school in 1889 and incorporated as a founding member of the state university system in 1948, the college is well known for its outstanding faculty, strong academic programs, educational technology, community service and character-building activities, and scenic campus.