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On Saturday, June 3, 2023, the Goodwin University Commencement Ceremony<\/a> took place at Dunkin\u2019 Park<\/a> in Hartford, Connecticut. The ceremony celebrated the Class of 2023, who resiliently persevered in their pursuit of higher education.<\/p>\n

Attended by staff, faculty, and the friends and families of graduates, the Commencement began at 4 p.m. The ceremony started with an introduction by Faculty Senate president Phillip Fox<\/strong>, who announced the Bell Ceremony\u2014 the annual start of the Processional. The bell was rung by valedictorian Damaris Elizabeth Florian<\/strong>, BS in Business Administration.<\/a><\/p>\n

Following the Goodwin University Board of Trustees<\/a> and Goodwin Foundation Board of Directors<\/a>, the Class of 2023 walked the field to \u201cPomp and Circumstance,\u201d accompanied by the proud cheering of eager attendees. After the Class of 2023 took their seats, Michael Pardales<\/strong>, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, delivered welcoming remarks.<\/p>\n

Pardales introduced Clifford Thermer<\/strong>, Dean of the School of Business, Technology, and Advanced Manufacturing<\/a>, who delivered the ceremony\u2019s invocation, which was followed by the singing of the National Anthem by Goodwin alumni Shane Davis<\/strong> (BS Human Services<\/a>, \u201817).<\/p>\n

Welcoming remarks were then offered by Board of Trustees Chair Maria Ellis, MD<\/strong>, and Goodwin University president Mark E. Scheinberg<\/strong><\/a>. In his remarks, Scheinberg emphasized the great potential held by every Goodwin graduate. \u201cSitting where you are,\u201d Scheinberg stated, \u201ceverything in front of you is a canvas. You can make a painting of any sort you care to make.\u201d<\/p>\n

Scheinberg stressed the importance of using one\u2019s education not only for personal benefit, but to better the lives of others as well. \u201cYou’re considered college graduates now,\u201d he remarked, \u201cwhich brings you an lot of privilege. Your job is to turn around and make sure you use the privilege in a way that elevates those around you and makes of your community something more because you live there.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Scheinberg then introduced Senator Richard Blumenthal<\/a><\/strong>, who offered his congratulations to the Class of 2023, extending a special thanks to Goodwin\u2019s student-veterans<\/a> and Veteran Services<\/a> Coordinator Craig Jordan<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Blumenthal further commented on the perseverance of the Class of 2023, who pursued higher education in the face of a global pandemic, a national mental health crisis, and other frightening and uncertain times. \u201cYou have proven, Class of 2023,\u201d Blumenthal offered, \u201cthat you have all the makings of the next Greatest Generation.\u201d<\/p>\n

President Scheinberg and Maria Ellis then returned to confer the honorary doctoral degrees of JoAnn H. Price<\/strong>, cofounder of and managing partner of Fairview Capital<\/a>, and Ben Crump<\/strong><\/a>, renowned American jurist and Civil Rights lawyer. Both honorary degree recipients delivered their remarks to the Class of 2023.<\/p>\n

Price extended her congratulations to the graduates, reminding them of the importance of maintaining humility throughout their professional journeys. \u201cBe sure to be able to extend to others what you have been able to accomplish,\u201d Price advised.<\/p>\n

Ben Crump then addressed the Class of 2023, advising graduates to continue defying adversity as they leave their own unique marks on the world. \u201cIt\u2019s not enough to dream at night while you slumber,\u201d Crump offered \u201cYou must dream every day with your eyes wide open.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following Crump\u2019s address, President Scheinberg introduced student speaker Leslie Argueta Linares<\/strong>, BS in Human Services<\/a>. Speaking of her experiences as a first-generation immigrant, Linares emphasized the importance of remaining resilient.<\/p>\n

\u201cClass of 2023,\u201d she offered, \u201cgive yourself a round of applause. Getting a degree \u2014 whether it\u2019s a certificate, associate, bachelor\u2019s, or master\u2019s \u2014 is incredibly hard, and we don\u2019t talk about that enough. A lot of sacrifices are required, especially when you\u2019re a first-generation student, an inner-city student, a traditional age student, a non-traditional student, a veteran student, DACA students, and dreamers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Following Linares, Master of Education<\/a> graduate Margaret Guillory-Allen<\/strong> offered her remarks. \u201cFor people like myself and many others,\u201d she recounted, \u201cGoodwin is a school of second chances.\u201d Recalling her journey from struggling with addiction to earning her master\u2019s, Guillory-Allen emphasized how the supportive environment<\/a> at Goodwin University helps foster student success. Following Guillory-Allen’s remarks, the Awarding of Degrees and Certificates<\/a> began. The Conferral was led by Michael Pardales, Clifford Thermer, Dean of the School of Applied Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Diana J. LaRocco<\/strong>, and Interim Dean of Nursing and Health Professions Vivienne Friday<\/strong>. Over 300 certificate and degree recipients came forward to the celebratory sound of applause and cheers \u2014 proudly accepting the credential they worked so hard to earn.<\/p>\n

For more information about Goodwin University\u2019s Commencement ceremony, visit www.goodwin.edu\/commencement.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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