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December 6, 2016

Over 150 Students to Cross Stage at Roberts Wesleyan College Winter Commencement During College’s 150th Anniversary

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Executive Director of Wesley Acres Christian Retreat Centre & Campground and former Senior Vice President of Roberts Wesleyan College Gary Walsh will deliver the keynote address at Roberts Wesleyan College’s winter commencement ceremonies. Scheduled to take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, the ceremony will be held in the Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center in Andrews B. Hale Auditorium on campus, located at 2301 Westside Drive, Rochester, N.Y. 14624.

151 students receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees — as well as family members, friends, faculty and staff — will be on hand to celebrate commencement at the college, which celebrates its 150th anniversary this year. 32 students are traditional undergraduate, 61 students are non-traditional undergraduate and 58 are graduate students.

“I am inspired and energized by the students who will graduate this weekend,” President Deana L. Porterfield said. “Over the past 150 years, since B.T. and Ellen Roberts founded Chili Seminary, thousands of students have walked across the stage, optimistic for what the future brings and ready to engage in the community.  As graduates of Roberts Wesleyan College, they are well-prepared to work and serve to make a positive impact in their world. I look forward to celebrating their successes with faculty, staff, family, friends and loved ones.”

As keynote speaker and ‘68 graduate of Roberts Wesleyan College, Walsh titled his address Three Roberts Wesleyan Moments.

For more information about Roberts Wesleyan’s winter commencement, visit roberts.edu/commencement.


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