SUNY Maritime College Annual Report 2020-2021

APRIL 2021

JAN. 2021

Commencement for Spring 2021 was held in person on April 23, and featured separate ceremonies for the three Schools. Keynote Speaker and notable alumna Bethann Rooney ‘91 encouraged graduates to focus on becoming effective leaders.

Winter 2021 Commencement, which is held in January, was a virtual celebration event based on the increasing infection rate during the winter months. Video tributes from the Associate Administrator of Strategic Sea Lift at the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration (MARAD) Kevin Tokarsky ’86 and Keynote Speaker Joshua Shapiro, Chief Operating Office at Liberty Maritime Corporation, added to the celebratory tone of the event.

Bethann Rooney ’91:

We all develop new skills throughout life, sometimes from difficult situations or painful experiences. Focus on being a flexible and agile leader who knows how to treat uncertainty and ambiguity as the new normal. Remain calm under pressure, especially in a crisis.

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