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April 29, 2020
A Message from President Porterfield



As we near the end of the semester, President Porterfield reaches out to let you know that the College is thinking of you and praying for you. She encourages students to access ...
April 28, 2020
President Porterfield Joins 89.1 "The Point" to Discuss the College's Response to COVID-19



President Porterfield recently joined 89.1 The Point for a conversation on Roberts Wesleyan College's response to COVID-19, including moving to a virtual environment. Dr. Porterf...
April 27, 2020
Counseling Center Newsletter: Reflections on Hope



Given the current times, it is easy to lose sight of what we're thankful for, what is important to us and mostly our hope. Many of us have become so encompassed in what is going ...
April 27, 2020
Faculty Spotlight: Megan Resig, M.S., MT-CB, Associate Director of Music Therapy



What brought you to Roberts? My very first experience with Roberts was actually as a student in the music department (would you believe my grandfather actually attended in the e...
April 24, 2020
Alumni on the Frontlines: Meghan Kettinger'19 (Nursing)



Where are you a nurse and what unit do you work in? I am currently a nurse at Highland Hospital. I work on East 5, which specializes in oncology, palliative and hospice care. W...
April 23, 2020
President Porterfield Discusses "Helping Your College Student Succeed" with Kevin Mannoia'77



Enjoy this conversation between President Deana L. Porterfield and Dr. Kevin Mannoia'77 (Religion-Philosophy) about ways to help your college student succeed in the wake of COVID...
April 20, 2020
Alumni on the Frontlines: Jim VanBrederode ‘88



Jim VanBrederode ‘88(Sociology) is the Chief of Police for the Town of Gates and our 2019 Alumnus of the Year. He recently delivered Easter Lilies to the staff at Highland Ho...
April 17, 2020
Serving On the Frontlines



Roberts Wesleyan College student interns, for the Bachelor and Masters of Social Work, recently had an opportunity to serve our community. Scarlett Aeckerle, Assistant Professor ...
April 14, 2020
Redhawk Men's and Women's Basketball Teams Show Strength and Character



The Roberts Wesleyan College Men's and Women's Basketball Teams have strength and character. Watch the highlights from this season, meet the experienced coaches, and get a closer...
April 13, 2020
Alumni Spotlight: Lauren Kolb'10 Recognized for Outstanding Work in Finance



Lauren Kolb'10(Organizational Management, B.S.) and '12 (Strategic Leadership, M.S.), CWS ®, MSL atTompkins Financial Corporation was recently recognized as an outstanding fi...
April 10, 2020
Lacrosse Players Arieno and Jackowski Named Scholar Athletes of the Month



Natalie Arieno'22 (Homeland Security and Applied Intelligence) is the Scholar Athlete of the month for March from Women's Lacrosse. The sophomore goalie was 4-1 during the abbrev...
April 10, 2020
Alumni on the Frontlines: Joshua Smith'08, '16



Joshua Smith'08 (Nursing), '16 (Nursing Leadership and Administration) recently shared what it is like caring for the sick and protecting his family when he comes home from the h...
April 10, 2020
Alumni on the Frontlines: Randy Barker'91



Randy Barker'91 (Communication) is theco-founder of FieldMed,a dedicated community health software platform. FieldMed recently announced a new TeleHealth feature with in-home COV...
April 8, 2020
Identifying Strengths in First-Year Students with CliftonStrengths Assessment Initiative



Recently, the College launched an initiative focused on identifying strengths among our first-year students. Every student enrolled in the First-Year Seminar course was asked to ...
April 7, 2020
Alumni on the Frontlines: Michelle Singleton Kettinger '92



Michelle (Singleton) Kettinger '92 (Elementary Education) and '09 (Master of Social Work) recently expressed her appreciation for the Rochester community's support of healthcare ...
April 7, 2020
"Running to Jesus" | A Devotional Message from President Porterfield



John 20:1-10 Our world continues to reel and spin in response to the pandemic which has taken over our family, work and lives. As a Christian, it is important to me to stay conn...
April 3, 2020
Student Spotlight: Connor Starr'23



Major: Accounting and Information Management What stands out from your experience here at Roberts? At Roberts, I am most pleasantly surprised by the quality of relationships I ...
April 3, 2020
Hacks for Success as an Online Student



We recognize that the transition to online learning can be a challenge, so the Learning Center is pleased to share some tips to make the change a little more manageable. From estab...
April 2, 2020
Navigating Online Learning with Dr. Kovach



The transition may have been seamless for students who have had experience learning online. For those who haven't, it could be confusing and challenging. Students may feel intimi...
April 1, 2020
Alumna Sara (Lawler) Smith'14 Remains Hopeful Amid Challenging Circumstances



Sara (Lawler) Smith'14 (Nursing)is blessed to besurrounded by the support of her family and friends to get her through asshe endures many trials during the pandemic. Smith, who h...