On Thursday, May 30, 2013, The College of Westchester (CW) will hold its 97th Commencement Ceremony at the Westchester County Center. Over 350 students will be honored from the College’s Day, Evening, Saturday and Online programs. This year’s keynote speaker is Marissa Brett, Executive Director, Westchester County Association and Director, The Blueprint Westchester.

A CW team of students, staff, and a graduate traveled to Albany to meet with New York State legislators about the importance of funding from the state Tuition Assistance Program (TAP). Students Jenny Arpi, Alexis D'Ambrosio, Etosha Dawson, and Balbino Rodriguez were joined by graduate Jessica Perilla, New Student Financial Assistance Counselor Perry Brown, and Assistant Director for Student Activities Terry Keyes in offering testimonials about the invaluable support TAP provides students across the state. Lawmakers and their staff expressed appreciation for the conversations and pledged to do their best to see TAP funding continue.

The Office of Career Services hosted its annual Spring Career Fair. The employers were very impressed by the professional dress of the students as positive feedback was given. Some of the companies that attended were Aflac, Doctors Express, TD Bank, Hertz Company, TEKsystems, Citibank and many others.

Thank you to all who encouraged students to attend the Spring Career Fair!

CW celebrated Black History Month with a presentation by the Bokandeye African American Dance Theater of Yonkers. Comprised of talented drummers and dancers of different ages, Bokandeye emphasizes the importance of unity, peace, love and respect for all. Nearly 100 people attended, including a group of prospective students visiting from a local high school. Audience members participated as dancers and drummers, following the troupe leader’s invocation for the meaning of the word bokandeye, which roughly translated means “family."

Jennifer is a Computer Networking Administration major currently in her last semester at CW. Jennifer attended Rye Neck High where she was part of the varsity Basketball team and received honors recognition.

Jennifer decided to enroll in The College of Westchester because of the small class sizes and the individualized attention from the faculty. While at CW, Jennifer participated in PC Doctor for three semesters, assisting the CW community with various computer issues, utilizing skills learned in her computer networking courses. Jennifer has received Dean's and President's list recognition while at CW.

Jennifer is looking forward to completing her Associate degree this April and finding a job in the networking field.

We congratulate Jennifer for being selected as Student of the Semester!