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Roughly 1,500 students, including the largest senior class in SUNY Fredonia’s history, crossed the Steele Hall Arena stage today, receiving congratulations from President Virginia S. Horvath as they were conferred with degrees during the 186th annual Commencement ceremony.

The largest graduating class in campus history will be honored during its 186th annual Commencement ceremonieson Saturday, May 18, in Steele Hall Arena. Bachelor’s and master’s degree recipients, as well as those earning advanced certificates, will be honored at two ceremonies, at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. In all, there are 1,355 undergraduates and 167 graduate student and advanced certificate recipients.  Both ceremonies will be broadcast live at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Time Warner Cable Channel 5, 17, and 19. Live streaming video  will be available from the university’s home page.

The Distinguished Service Award, the most prestigious honor given by the Fredonia College Foundation, was presented to three deserving honorees at a special dinner/dance held on Saturday, May 11. Honorees were the Northern Chautauqua Community Foundation, Education Professor Emeritus Dr. J. Brien Murphy, and Michael Schiavone, '78.

Some of the greatest songs from Irving Berlin, Cole Porter and Rodgers and Hammerstein will be in the spotlight on Friday, May 17 when Rockefeller Arts Center presents “The Great American Songbook, Part One” at 7:30 p.m. in King Concert Hall.  The annual commencement eve pops concert highlights eight talented student vocalists, backed by the Western New York Chamber Orchestra conducted by Maestro Glen Cortese.

Commencement is quickly approaching and the committee is in need of volunteers to assist with the celebration on Saturday, May 18. Faculty, staff, student and community volunteer hands are most welcome. Three shifts are being offered: 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Morning Ceremony Shift); 1 to 5:30 p.m. (Afternoon Ceremony Shift), and 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (All Day Shift - meals will be provided).