Fort Schuyler Magazine Fall 2021

CAMPUS NEWS

Celebrating the Graduates of the JULY 2021 COMMENCEMENT After overcoming numerous hurdles during a year in which the pandemic delayed graduation for many students

Science in Engineering Administration went on to become one of the most highly successfully, distinguished leaders in the global manufacturing and technical service industries. “I remember the day that I was sitting exactly where you graduates are sitting today. Never did I think that I would be back to receive an honorary degree, but I am very proud to stand here today before you as a graduate of Maritime College,” he stated.

of the School of Maritime Education and Training, School of Engineering, and School of Business, Science and Humanities. Maritime College alum William F. Austen ’80 was awarded the Honorary Doctorate in Science (Doctor of Science Honoris Causa) and offered the Keynote Address to the graduates. Austen, who received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Maritime College and earned a Master of

by one academic year, over 200 Maritime College students proudly received their degrees on July 9. It was the first large-scale event held at the College since the onset of the pandemic, and families and guests of graduates were thrilled to attend the long-awaited celebratory event in person. Two separate ceremonies were held to accommodate the graduates

A Special Toast to the SEPTEMBER GRADUATES After facing and conquering numerous hurdles to complete their degrees, almost 60 students

these obstacles in his congratulatory remarks to the graduates saying, “You met all of the challenges over the past year and now you are here to celebrate! My hope for you is that you will meet the challenges that come your way with the same grit and determination you demonstrated over the past year.” The event was held at the Maritime Academic Center where graduates, their families and friends gathered for a champagne toast and celebrated on a picture-perfect day. Congratulations to each of the graduates!

were awarded their diplomas at a special recognition ceremony held on September 24. Among the trials many of the graduates overcame included a global pandemic that affected their Summer Sea Terms and internships, remote and hybrid learning, technology issues, mask wearing, social distancing, loss of sports and other campus extracurricular activities, and for some, participating in two consecutive 67-day sea terms this past summer. Admiral Alfultis acknowledged

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