UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY
174™ COMMENCEMENT
MAY 18-20, 2018
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College of Arts and Sciences
University at Albany
State University of New York
Science & Mathematics
Undergraduate Recognition Ceremony
Saturday, May 19, 2018
9:00 AM
SEFCU Arena
PROCESSIONAL
WELCOME
Christopher Thorncroft, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
STUDENT SPEAKER
Allix Coon
B.S. Candidate, Chemistry (Honors) and Mathematics
KEYNOTE
The Honorable Paul D. Tonko
Member, U.S. House of Representatives
PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES
Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences
Chemistry
Biological Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Physics
CLOSING AND RECESSIONAL
Dear Graduates,
On behalf of the faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences, let
me be among the first to extend my congratulations to you and
your families on your graduation. You have worked hard to
reach this milestone and should be very proud of your
accomplishment.
As new alumni of the College, | hope that you will continue to
draw upon the strong foundation you have built in your years
here. Whether you are entering the workforce or going to
graduate school, these experiences will serve you well as you
move forward with confidence in your ability to make a
difference in the world.
As this chapter of your life comes to a close, another exciting one
begins. | wish you the best of luck in all your future endeavors.
Warmest regards,
Edelgard Wulfert
Edelgard Wulfert, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor of Psychology
Collins Fellow
ALMA MATER
College of the Empire State
Mother of an army great,
Thou the molder of our fate,
Thee we sing today.
Thine the hand we clasp so strong,
Holding tho’ the years be long,
Thou the burden of our song,
Thee we sing today.
Ways of pleasantness are thine,
Leading where in wisdom’s shrine,
Joy and cheer, and hope divine,
lwell for aye.
Thine the voice whose call we hear,
Thine the hand which holds us near,
Thine the heart, so true, so dear,
Cherished, loved alway.
Wisdom’s duty heeds thy call,
Ever in Minerva’s thrall,
Pass the torch from one to all,
Guide each destiny.
"Neath the Purple and the Gold,
Let thy history unfold,
Sons and daughters, young and old,
Hail to Albany.
KA
UNIVERSITY
ATALBANY
State University of New York
