SUNY Oneonta Graduates 1,600 on Saturday

The class of 2013 will be honored at SUNY Oneonta’s 124th commencement this Saturday. The college will offer two ceremonies in the Dewar Arena of the Alumni Field House, one at 10 a.m. and one at noon.

A total of 1,618 students are expected to be awarded degrees.

College President Nancy Kleniewski will offer the welcome and introduction of honored guests, and College Council Chair Patrick Brown will greet the assembly. President Kleniewski and Provost Maria Thompson will present SUNY Chancellor’s Awards to seven SUNY Oneonta faculty and staff.

Council Chair Brown will join President Kleniewski in presenting an honorary SUNY doctorate to ESPN National Correspondent Sal Paolantonio, who will address the graduates.

Members of the senior class painted The Wall to pay tribute.