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THEVol. XLI NumberVILLAGER 56 Stevenson University Stevenson, Maryland November 24, 2014 Stevenson prepares for winter commencement; Upcoming graduates anticipate walking across the stage in December ceremony by Kristen Brooks Villager staff writer Stevenson University seniors are counting down the days until com- mencement, and for some that day cannot get here soon enough. On December 15, winter commencement will be held for those seniors eligible to graduate at the conclusion of the fall semester. Every department and school, including the School of Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS), will com- bine for one ceremony to celebrate the upcoming gradu- ates of Stevenson University. The event will be held in the gymnasium at 3 p.m. on the Greenspring campus. This year’s winter commencement will be “packed with around 240 participants,” according to Pam Daniels, assistant registrar for graduation. Accordingly, each graduating student participating in the December commencement will receive five tick- ets for guests. All guests, including children, must have a ticket to attend the ceremony. The doors for family members and guests will open at 2 p.m. The registrar’s website notes that the commence- ment ceremony will also be broadcast live online through Photo courtesy of SU flickr the university website for those who do not have tickets. Family members and guests not attending can watch Graduates at last year’s winter commencement ceremony proudly walk across the stage to shake this live via the left side of the commencement website President Kevin Manning’s hand and receive their diplomas as a rite of passage. The University pre- under “live feed.” Overflow seating will be available in sented degrees to 252 graduates. the Inscape Theatre near the gymnasium where the cer- emony will be broadcast live on a big screen. nating a brass quartet that will perform “Pomp and Cir- “with a variety of internships and opportunities to suc- Commencement practice will take place on Friday, cumstance,” by Elger, and end with “Water Music,” by ceed before continuing onto graduate school.” Dec.12 at 3 p.m. in the gym on the Greenspring campus. Handel. Chris Roberts, professor of theatre, will sing the The office of Career Services helps place seniors on All students participating in the Commencement ceremo- national anthem. the road to success. Career Services provides them with ny are required to attend. Graduation awards will also be conferred during the knowledge of and opportunities for internships, part-time Daniels said that the December commencement is ceremony. Some graduating seniors will receive presti- jobs, and full-time entry-level positions. The opportuni- important because of the growing number of students gious awards, ranging from the SU Pin to the Elizabeth ties provided by Career Services give the graduating se- who finish their degree in the fall semester rather than McWethy Award. niors ways to carve a career path for the future. spring semester. Nine awards will be given at the ceremony, with She added, “For a lot of students, once they graduate the SU Pin being the most distinguished. This award is and start working full time, it’s harder to come back in bestowed upon a senior whose “total personal perfor- Reminders for graduates-to-be May to participate in the commencement ceremonies.” mance is meritorious, including academic achievement, Those who walk across the stage at Commence- independence, integrity of thought and action, reliability, Commencement rehearsal: Friday, Dec. 12 ment should know that degrees are awarded only after respect for others, and involvement in university or com- all required courses are complete with at least 120 cred- munity affairs.” at 3 p.m. in the Greenspring campus gym its earned. Students will not receive a diploma during Other awards include the most recently developed *Do not need cap and gown the ceremony; instead, diplomas will be mailed about a Dorothy Stang Award, given to the student “who best ex- month later to all students who have completed their de- emplifies devotion to the good of the wider community.” Winter Commencement: Monday, Dec. 15 gree requirements. As the date nears, the seniors are finishing classes, at 3 p.m. in the Greenspring campus gym During commencement, music will enhance the purchasing caps and gowns, and looking towards their *Doors to the gym will open at 2 p.m. ceremony. Robert J. Suggs, professor of music, is coordi- future careers. The courses they have taken at Stevenson *Graduating students should arrive in Knott are designed to help them successfully transition into the Hall no later than 2:15 p.m. Where is WildStang? right career field. Be on the lookout in each issue of The Villager for a Stevenson senior Samantha Perillo is graduating hidden WildStang. Send a picture of where you found Inclement Weather Date: Tuesday, Dec. 16 WildStang to [email protected] for a chance to win a in the upcoming commencement one semester early. prize at the end of the semester. She credits Stevenson for preparing her for the future News, Features, Features, Sports, In this page 3 page 8 page 10 page 15 Issue: NEWS 2 The Villager |November 24, 2014 New Director of Multicultural Affairs eyes community involvement by Donnuelle Durham Roberts chose tural Affairs is not only Syracuse, N.Y., where he interacted with Villager staff writer to come to Steven- about attending to dif- medical students who were all different son University be- ferent nationalities, but races but were able to work together as a cause he is starting a also about encouraging cohesive unit. new family with his everyone to have a bet- “I was able to see that medicine was an A man of equality, morals, and high fiancée who works ter understanding of is- arena where race does not mean anything. standards is new to the Stevenson Univer- in the Baltimore sues that affect peoples’ That is all gone by the wayside, and seeing sity Office of Student Affairs as the Direc- City School sys- thoughts on race, age, students learning from others who come tor of Multicultural Affairs. tem, and Stevenson gender, and sexuality, from multiple backgrounds made me real- With a degree from the Rochester In- caught his eye. among others. He hopes ize this work is beneficial,” he said. stitute of Technology, Alvin Roberts has a “The sense of his position will help Roberts wants people to know that he vision for the student population at Steven- community and bring tangible informa- is here to be a voice and advocate for all son. Influenced by his 86-year-old veteran the huge opportu- tion to individuals who students, and that he believes communica- grandfather, a man whom Roberts says has nity for growth and will be able to apply it in tion is vital for building relationships be- been through the hardships of racial dis- Alvin Roberts change are on the their everyday life. tween people, regardless of age. crimination, Roberts’ goal is for everyone upswing here. [It]will benefit the students,” Roberts’ interest in multicultural af- He is receptive to any ideas for pro- not to see color but rather to embrace a he said. fairs came firsthand in his prior work as grams that can bring knowledge to the Ste- culture of unity through the work of the In his new role, Roberts wants to the program director of multicultural re- venson community. Office of Multicultural Affairs. emphasize that the Office of Multicul- tention at Upstate Medical University in Nursing department to hold career fair on November 24 in Rockland Center by Jenifer Antonelli masters-prepared students for volunteer “The State of Maryland is looking “Sarah Jaques did such a great job Villager staff writer opportunities, externships, and positions not only for nursing students, but also for the past three years that I am just hop- both ful and part-time. criminal justice students for the Depart- ing to build on the success that she put in The fair is a unique and rewarding ment of Public Safety and Correctional place,” said Cantabene. experience for nursing students. Services Division, who will be hiring cor- “I’m looking forward to the fair be- Stevenson University’s Office of “Typically, hospitals and medical rectional officers,” said Cantabene. The cause it is my first year coordinating it. Career Services and the nursing depart- groups haven’t come to our traditional ca- fair welcomes criminal justice students to It is always rewarding to see the students ment will hold a Nursing Career Fair on reer fairs before,” said Tracey Cantabene, take advantage of this opportunity. and the employers interacting, and to see Monday, Nov. 24, from noon-2 p.m. in the Career Services communications coordi- The fair was conceived four years ago the students excited about setting up an Rockland Center. nator. “There are so many new opportu- by Sara Jaques, industry specialist for the interview or having the opportunity to Around 30 hospitals, graduate nities for the students at this event, so it is School of Business and Leadership, and talk to employers,” added Cantabene. schools, and medical systems will be on very exciting,” she added. the nursing department as part of Steven- For more information regarding the campus looking to hire Stevenson stu- The fair is primarily intended for son’s Career Architecture process. This Nursing Career Fair, check Stevenson’s dents. This is the largest number of em- nursing students to meet and interact with year Cantabene has been planning the Career Connections website or contact ployers for the Nursing Fair since its in- potential employers and graduate school event with Karen Murphy-Keddell, di- the Office of Career Services at 443-352- ception four years ago.