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Nearly 600 Honored at Winter Commencement (Multimedia)

Nearly 600 Honored at Winter Commencement

Bridgewater State College held its 24th Winter Commencement Ceremony Friday night, where nearly 600 graduates were honored.

During the ceremony, President Dana Mohler-Faria called upon the graduates to serve their communities, saying that their generation will play an integral role in the changing world.

He advised graduates to dedicate time and energy to social justice and community service, as their efforts would help shape a better society.

"Your life is more than just about you. What you do will make a difference for so many others. Your commitment will define the future of this world," he said.

Louis Ricciardi, '81, chairman of the BSC Board of Trustees and member of the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education, encouraged students to help those in need whenever possible.

"You are part of a community that needs your passion and compassion," he said.

Keynote speaker State Representative Peter J. Koutoujian currently serves as the House Chairman of the Joint Committee on Financial Services. A leading representative who has spent more than a decade on Beacon Hill, he stressed the importance of reaching goals through diligence.

"The harder you work, the luckier you get," he said, "because you will be prepared to seize opportunities when they come along."

He also encouraged the graduates to act bravely when facing challenges.

"Do the things in life that take courage," he said. "You will find that you are always ready to do them."

Student speaker, Greg Reynolds, an Iraq veteran, spoke about facing the challenges life presents, illustrating his message with his story of the motorcycle accident that nearly took his life and claimed his left arm. Among his many goals on his road to recovery, he said, was to do five one-armed pushups. He achieved that and more, demonstrating his accomplishment with 10 on-stage pushups.

After his inspirational tale, he delivered compassionate parting words.

"We must go forward with empathy for our fellow man, lend a hand when needed, step out of our comfort zone and interact with those seemingly different from ourselves, realizing ultimately that we all are of the same race, the human race," he said. (Rob Matheson, Institutional Communications)

Mr. Reynold's story was featured on Boston's Fox TV affiliate, view it here.


Here are scenes from the evening's ceremony.

 

Annual Fund Challenge

Update: The Class of 2007 is kicking 2010 off right! The Challenge is still on...make your donation today!
 

Attention Classes of 2005-2009!

Your graduating class is enrolled in a five-way Class Challenge that has the classes of 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009 competing against each other to determine who can raise the most money for the BSC Annual Fund.

As an added incentive, members of the BSC Foundation have generously volunteered their own private funds to create a match challenge. By doing so, they will match all new and increased Annual Fund gifts up to $50,000, making the total giving $100,000.

In addition to bragging rights, participants from the winning class will be entered into a drawing for a pair of tickets to the April 1, 2010 Boston Bruins game!

Year after year, the BSC Annual Fund is the most direct way to make a real impact on students' lives. Whether you are supporting the BSC Annual Fund for the first time - or you are increasing your gift from a previous level - we think you will see participating in the Match & Class Challenges is a great opportunity.

To get your class started, make an online gift by clicking here.  Be sure to check back weekly to see your class' progress. As always, thank you for your support!


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Events

Alumni Reception - Naples, FL

BSC Alumni Reception
Hosted by Dr. Paul '88 and Mai Lea Hobaica
Tuesday, March 2, 2010

6:00PM - 8:00PM
4202 Silver Fox Drive
Naples, FL 34119
239.598.0923

Alumni Reception - The Villages, FL

BSC Alumni Reception
Hosted by Paul and Betty Sawin Callahan '63
Thursday, March 4, 2010
6:00PM - 8:00PM

2516 Alandari Lane
The Villages, FL 34785
352.205.8939

Red Sox Spring Training Game - Ft. Meyers, FL

Boston Red Sox vs. Minnesota Twins
City of Palms Park in Ft. Meyers, FL
Saturday, March 6, 2010
11:30AM Picnic in the Park & 1:05PM Game
$30.00/person

Due to the limited amount of tickets we were able to secure,
(2) tickets per household will be available on a first come, first serve basis.

Alumni Reception - Bradenton, FL

Florida Alumni Brunch
Sunday, March 7, 2010
11:00AM - 1:00PM
$25.00/person

IMG Academies Golf & Country Club
4350 El Conquistador Parkway
Bradenton, FL
941.758.1466




Afro Am Dinner 2010

African American Alumni
Association Dinner

Saturday, March 27, 2010
6:00PM - 9:00PM
Rondileau Campus Center Ballroom
$25.00/person

2010 Late 80s Reunion

 
Classes of 1985 - 1989 Reunion
Marriott Hotel, Quincy, MA
Saturday, April 17, 2010
6:00PM Registration and Cocktails
7:00-11:00PM Dinner and Dancing
$50/person

Class of 1960 50th Reunion

  

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