Convocation and commencement are the two ceremonies that bookend students’ time at Medaille College. As the “college of opportunity,” Medaille supports the collaborative efforts of our faculty, staff, community partners and alumni who provide students a wide variety of experiences—both in and outside the classroom. All students are encouraged to seize every opportunity to learn and grow, thereby contributing to a healthy, diverse democracy.
New Student Academic Convocation
M E DA I L L E C O L L E G E 1 8 A G A S S I Z C I RC L E B U F FA L O , N Y 1 4 2 1 4
Saturday, August 28, 2021 | 2 p.m. Events Arena
P ROGRA M MISSION STATEMENT The mission of Medaille College is to educate and develop empowered individuals for academic achievement, career success and civic engagement, through contributing to a healthy, diverse democracy.
VISION STATEMENT Medaille College will be known as a leader in providing inspiration and opportunity for students, faculty, staff, alumni and community by supporting academic development, positive personal transformation and a strong sense of civic-mindedness.
VALUES
Curiosity We are committed to inspiring intellectual curiosity and wonder as a foundation for academic, professional and civic achievement. We are dedicated to preserving and supporting an educational environment of creativity, passion and innovation. Excellence We seek to maintain and support a culture of intellectual and personal growth. We encourage the pursuit of the highest levels of academic, civic and personal achievement. Integrity We are dedicated to providing an atmosphere of trust, and will actively engage the world with honesty, respect, responsibility, dignity and compassion. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of ethics and personal responsibility. Community We value community as a coming together of diverse individuals who endeavor to create an inclusive, supportive and collaborative society.
Processional
Buffalo Brass Quintet
Introduction
Carmen Wilson, Ph.D.
Faculty Greeting
Daniel Kotzin, Ph.D.
Presidential Address
Kenneth M. Macur, Ph.D.
Staff Address
Kenya Hobbs
Student Engagement Address
Amy DeKay, M.S.
Student Greeting Closing Remarks
Shy Ott
Recessional
Buffalo Brass Quintet
VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS CHAIR OF FACULTY COUNCIL PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE
VICE PRESIDENT FOR DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION
VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
PRESIDENT, SGA • CLASS OF 2021
Carmen Wilson, Ph.D.
DEPARTMENT CHAIRS/ACADEMIC DEPARTMENTS Medaille’s academic departments provide organizational structure and opportunities for faculty and students from complimentary disciplines to advance their work and studies in new directions. Jeffrey Faunce, Ph.D.
Vochita Mihai, Ph.D.
Katherine Fitzgerald, D.V.M.
Nicole Jowsey Ph.D.
Lynn Horne-Moyer, Ph.D.
Deborah Shelvay, M.S., R.H.I.A.
EDUCATION
VETERINARY TECHNOLOGY COUNSELING & CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Rich Jacob, Ph.D.
SOCIAL SCIENCES, COMMUNICATION & SPORT STUDIES
SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS & TECHNOLOGY INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT & LEADERSHIP