107th Commencement Ceremony 2023

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The College of Westchester 107th Commencement Ceremony Thursday, June 1, 2023 #CWGRAD23
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Congratulations! You prevailed and completed your degree, and now you are graduating in CW’s 107th Commencement Ceremony. We all celebrate with you! We are proud of you and you will always be a part of our CW family.

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Mary Magdalene O. Anyansi, APM Keynote Speaker

In 2011, Mary Magdalene graduated Summa Cum Laude with an associate degree in accounting, as a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, and the recipient of The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation Scholarship Award.

Upon completing her Associates from CW, she returned and graduated Magna Cum Laude with her online bachelor’s degree in business administration with a focus in Project Management and Finance in 2013. She was one of the first cohorts of the Online Division, graduating with BBA honors, the recipient of the Dr. Milton E. Cagan Memorial Award, and a member of Sigma Beta Delta. Most recently, Mary was also the recipient of The College of Westchester’s 2021 Alumni Achievement Award. She also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees for the CW Charitable Foundation.

After graduating CW, Mary has obtained a Certificate in Project Management Essentials from Pace University, a Certificate in Accounts Payable Manager from the Institute of Finance and Management and is currently pursuing her M.M.G.T, Strategic Management and Executive Leadership from Penn State, World Campus.

Mary has been a finance leader with 16 plus years of increasingly responsible experience in delivering maximum value through skilled financial, operational, and administrative leadership by collaborating with stakeholders to establish strategy and drive business decisions. Mary is a subject matter expert in finance and accounting applications and system implementation. She is known for defining and developing effective and workable framework to manage and improve all organizational functions and corporate change agenda and transformation.

She is an accomplished Global Director of Accounts Payable and T&E, who has distinguished herself through her exceptional achievements and contributions to various worldwide entities in the entertainment, financial, healthcare and retail industries. Some of which include Invesco-Oppenheimer & Co., CBS Corporation, Rentokil North America; the #1 leading global pest control company at $6.7B in revenue operating in over 80 plus countries, and most recently in Stitch Fix, a global online personal styling service, where she is leading the finance shared service center in the United States and United Kingdom.

Mary Magdalene currently resides in Pennsylvania with her two children ages 16 and 8. Also in her “kid pack” are mischievous chocolate lab, Loki age 3. When not working, Mary Magdalene enjoys time with her family and traveling.

Order of Exercises ACADEMIC

PROCESSION

GRAND MARSHAL

Christian DeMatteo

Associate Chairperson and Professor, General Education

WELCOME

Dr. Warren Rosenberg

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

NATIONAL ANTHEM

Maryanne Cuomo

Assistant Director, Higher Ed Development

INVOCATION

Terence Keyes Assistant Professor

OPENING REMARKS

Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer

INTRODUCTION OF KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

Mary Magdalene O. Anyansi, APM Director, Global Accounts Payable at Stitch Fix

INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKERS

Maria Gangi

Vice President of Student Services and Retention

STUDENT SPEAKERS

Kady-Ann Robinson

BS Degree, Day Graduate

Myah Hill

BBA Degree, Online Graduate

PRESENTATION OF AWARDS

Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Warren Rosenberg

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Maria Gangi

Vice President of Student Services and Retention

Departmental Awards

The John F. Sterling Award in Business Administration

Liz Aguero, AAS – Evening College

Isaish Gant, AAS – Online College

Francisco Romero, BBA – Day College

Keturah Reid, BBA – Evening College

Max Cutler, BBA –Online College

The John F. Sterling Award was established in 1986. This award recognizes outstanding Business Administration-Management/Marketing graduates in honor of Mr. Sterling. John F. Sterling is the former regional Vice President of South-Western Publishing Company and a long time friend of The College of Westchester. Throughout the years, Mr. Sterling made valuable contributions to the college. The College respects him as an individual with qualities that set him apart from the crowd. The student selected for this award must have the characteristics exemplified by Mr. Sterling: academic excellence in marketing, effective communication skills and an orientation toward sales.

The Marc Polcek Memorial Accounting Award

Jimmy Ramirez, AAS – Day College

Erick Tenesaca - Guapisaca, BBA - Day College

Evelyn Vera, AAS – Evening College

Alyssa Mcdermott, BBA - Evening College

The Marc Polcek Memorial Accounting Award was established in 1999. This award recognizes outstanding Accounting graduates. The award is named in honor of Mr. Marc Polcek, a respected Accounting instructor and Chairperson who taught at The College of Westchester from 1976 to 1999. The student selected for this award must have the characteristics exemplified by Mr. Polcek: academic excellence in accounting, overall commitment to the college and to other students, and student leadership and/or community service.

The Excellence in Digital Media Award

Angelina Forgione, BS – Day College

The Excellence in Digital Media Award was established in 2004. This award recognizes students who have demonstrated outstanding creativity, initiative, and commitment, while excelling beyond course and curriculum requirements. The recipients of this award also exhibit a genuine commitment to the College, as well as to other students and the community.

The Health Professions Award

Susanna Stepanyan, AAS – Day College

Erikah Adderley, AAS – Evening College

Saranda Aliu, AAS - Online College

Chyanne Landell, BBA– Day College

Evelyn Martinez, BBA – Evening College

Nicole Guthrie, BBA – Online College

This award recognizes outstanding graduates in the associate or bachelor’s degree in the Health Professions. The students selected for this award, in addition to demonstrating academic excellence, must also demonstrate that they have positively impacted the lives of other students on campus and people they have interacted with in their community.

The Information Technology Award

Ralph Cesar, AAS – Day College

Sumaya Akter, BS - Day College

Tyrone Khath, BS - Evening College

This award recognizes outstanding Computer Network Administration Associate degree and Information Technology Bachelor degree graduates. The recipients are selected according to the following criteria: academic achievement and exceptional work ethic, overall service to the college, accomplishment of information technology certifications, attainment of relevant information about current industry issues, learning opportunities, best practices and standards, and insight that focuses on staying engaged and ahead in the IT industry.

General Excellence Awards

The Dr. Milton E. Cagan Memorial Awards

Rubi Jean Batiste, AAS – Day College

Rachel Marks, AAS – Evening College

Katherine Martinucci, AAS – Online College

Chris Salloum, BBA – Day College

Diana Nicholson, BBA – Evening College

Roxann Gardner-Nash, BBA – Online College

Every academic year selected graduates receive the Dr. Milton E. Cagan Award in memory of the former President of The College of Westchester. The recipients are selected according to the following criteria: academic achievement, overall service to the college, its student body and society in general, and attitudes and characteristics exemplifying the desire to succeed in college, at work and in social life.

PRESENTATION OF THE CW CHARITABLE FOUNDATION SCHOLAR'S AWARD

Mary Magdalene O. Anyansi

Director, Global Accounts Payable at Stitch Fix Trustee of The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation Board

Kimberly Lopez BBA – Day College

This award recognizes an outstanding graduate who is an acknowledged CWCF Scholar. The CW Charitable Foundation bestows scholarships to deserving students based on need and talent. The student selected for this award, in addition to being a scholarship recipient, will have demonstrated academic excellence, student leadership and a commitment to the college and to other students.

PRESENTATION OF THE CW SPIRIT AWARD

Maria Gangi

Vice President of Student Services and Retention

Dania Alwadi, AAS - Day College

Rubi Jean Batiste, AAS - Day College

This award recognizes the contributions of a student who demonstrates extraordinary enthusiasm and participation in student life at CW. Criteria for the award include outstanding contributions to a club or other student activity

PRESENTATION OF THE CW ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Maria Gangi

Vice President of Student Services and Retention

Darnell Dixon

Class of 2016

AWARDING OF CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES

Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Warren Rosenberg

Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

ASSISTED BY

Maria Gangi

Vice President of Student Services and Retention

Dr. Erica Schacht

Dean of Faculty and First Year Experience; Acting Chair, The School of Business

Dr. Shamva Wright-Shingler

Program Director, The School of Health Professions

Dr. Grace Bonanno

Chairperson and Professor of The School of Information Technology

MOVING OF THE TASSEL

Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer

BENEDICTION

Terence Keyes Assistant Professor

RECESSIONAL

Darnell Dixon, Class of 2016 Alumni Award Recipient

In 2016, Darnell Dixon graduated with his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. Darnell was a CWCF scholar recipient and obtained dean’s list status several times throughout his journey at The College of Westchester.

While at CW you could always find Darnell participating in the Caribbean Student Association, helping the Just Dance Crew, playing for the CW Warriors Basketball team, later becoming an Assistant Coach. Darnell was also one of the founders of Brother’s United, now known as Brothers and Sisters United. He was also known as the CW DJ! Anywhere you went, you could find Darnell and always with a smile on his face. Darnell was and is a true CW Warrior.

The College of Westchester was a fresh start for Darnell, which groomed him into the man he is today. Darnell says CW has taught him that it does not matter where you start, it’s how you finish. Darnell learned to be humble, disciplined, self-motivated and a go-getter while at the college.

These are things that Darnell has taken past The College of Westchester into his career at Enterprise Rent A Car. Darnell started as a management trainee, where he motivated himself to achieve goals set forth to earn his first promotion as Management Assistant in a little over a year. Darnell has been with Enterprise for over 5 years, has since received numerous promotions, and is now running his own branch as a Branch Manager with people reporting to him.

It all started with the foundation that Darnell learned at The College of Westchester. Darnell says to the graduation class today, be humble, stay disciplined, set your own goals for your career and go out and achieve them!

School of Business

Candidates For Associate Degrees

ACCOUNTING (AAS)

Banesa Cardenas Farias Yobelkis Gonzalez Castillo* Φ

Carlo Fragola

Tamara Mayers

Jimmy Ramirez**

Raheem Sinclair

Evelyn Vera** Φ

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MANAGEMENT/MARKETING (AAS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT/MARKETING (AAS) ONLINE

Liz Aguero *** Φ

Lauris Borbon** Φ

Shyquana Brooks

Lizbeth Coronel*

Sebastian Delgado*

Andrew Dryden

Tyler Edwards

Isaiah Gant**

Andreina Guzman

Rachel Leigh Marks*** Φ

Sabrina Mcgowan

Denise Morales Φ B

Katherine Nelson

Wendy Oregel

Jodi Ann Patterson**

Edith Poblete**

Madeleine Salazar

Ana Spencer*** Φ

Guadalupe Torres** Φ

Candidates For Baccalaureate Degrees

ACCOUNTING (BBA)

Ojari Bailey

Jaron Fields * Φ

David Lopez

Clive G. Maxwell

Alyssa Mcdermott *** Σ

Selena Oceguera *** Σ

Silvia Ordonez*

Edy Salazar

Chris Salloum *** Σ

Habacuc Tapia *** Σ

Elijah Tate

Erick S. Tenesaca Guapisaca *** Σ

– Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors B – Veteran *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – MANAGEMENT (BBA) ONLINE

Miguel Benedetti

Ana Cabrera**

Max Cutler**

Diamond Davis

Awa Diop

Amanda M. Farella

Caitlyn Felder

Anaya Gil

Merlin Gonzales Perez**

Gianni Hamilton*

Rachelle Jolicoeur*

Evonhy A. Marquez**

Shacora Mckinnon*

Anthony Mendez B

Tara-Kay Miller*** Σ

Jaylin B. Mills

Monique Montanez *

Diana Nicholson*** Σ

Lesly Padilla-Abad

Karla Quant*

Avery Qumburji

Keturah Reid**

Samantha Rojas

Francisco Romero***

Danaya Sharp

Gabriel Silva

Jarred Smith*

Dominique Smith-Baring***

Nayeli Soto

Luxury Stevens

Michael Tacuba Vazquez

Joseph Thomas**

Geiser Marlene Marte Thompson

Amethyst Vazquez

Ciaz White

INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA AND MARKETING (BS)

Maxjensy Blanco

Abigail Cabrera**

Karinda Colon** B Σ

Kyle Farley

Angelina Anne Forgione***

Ebony Jones

Nyah Pineda Φ

Kady-Ann Robinson*** Σ

Thalia Robles

Zoe Russell

Kenia Serrano Fabian**

School of Health Professions

Candidates For Certificates

MEDICAL ASSISTANT SPECIALIST

Chonte Gray

– Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors B – Veteran *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude

Candidates For Associate Degrees

MEDICAL ASSISTANT MANAGEMENT (AAS)

Erikah Adderley** Φ

Blanca Aguirre* Φ

Dania Alwadi** Φ

Gina Astudillo

Alejandra Avila*

Niardre Barge

Malaysia Cheatham

Kiara Cherry*** Φ

Woori Cho Lee

Claudia Clairissaint* Φ

Jessica Clarke

Jaidah Cole

Natalie Corona** Φ

Ana Cuatle

Iris Diaz

Monique Etienne

Belenise Gil

Tamika Hall

Kiarah Hector

Leslie Jacinto - Medel

Rubi Jean Batiste*** Φ

John Krasniqi* Φ

Aaron Lema B

Esmeralda Lopez* Φ

Justice Marlon

Octavia Matthews

Ceara Melendez

Nicole Mercado Hernandez

Brianna Mezzone* Φ

Willietta Moore

Dulce Palacios

Shantana Peart

Guilianna Perez Φ

Mayllin Perez Φ

Alejandra Reyes

Jonedy Rosario* Φ

Estaisi Sanchez

Susanna Stepanyan***

Denasia Taylor

Jesica Tenesaca

Cathy Thomas Ronan*** Φ

Limary Valencia

Juan Carlos Vasquez

Vanessa Ventura

Jennifer Villa Pintado

Kaila Washington-Richards* Φ

HEALTH

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT (AOS) HEALTH INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION (AOS) ONLINE

Saranda Aliu *** Φ

Belinda Avelar

Miloskari Barboza***

Maria T. Bellantoni** Φ

Pamela Blackburn

Emily Rose DeSalvo* Φ

Mirna Dias

Linda Dixon* Φ

Stephanie Dixon* Φ

Keyonda Dukes

Samantha Espinal*

Sophie Exantus

Fanta Fane

Nicole Guerra

Shantel Juarez* Φ

Paula Lebron** Φ

Natoya Levy** Φ

Katherine Luna

Kiara Lundy

Marcia Lucia Maita** Φ

Katherine Martinucci*** Φ

Mamine Massaquoi

Kimone Mcdonald Rowe* Φ

Silvana Monteleone**

Nyla Taaliyah Nichols

Andrew O'Connor

Ashana Pitre*** Φ

Ashley Pivalo

Stecy Prinston

Katia Sauvignon* Φ

Carolyn Seward* Φ

Shemin Smith** Φ

Fiyinfoluwa Cynthia Sofuye

Sasecain Stone**

Keneisha Sutherland*

Marissa Taylor* Φ

Charmeasha Towles

Tawanna Twine** Φ

– Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors B – Veteran *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees

HEALTHCARE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (BBA)

HEALTH SERVICES ADMINISTRATION (BBA) ONLINE

Nahid Azizi*

Charmaine Benson

Caylah Brewington** Σ

Arcelia Corona*

Vincent Costanzo***

Sofia Cumberbatch*** Σ

Touya Delgado

Michelle Duarte-Urgiles

Michelle Estrada*** Σ

Amber Fino*** Σ

Rusheene Folkes**

Roxann Gardner-Nash*** Σ

Samantha Granieri

Nicole Guthrie*** Σ

Christie Camelle Hibbert*** Σ

Andrea Belen Hilario***

Myah Hill*** Σ

Erica Joyce

Kimesha Kelly

Chyanne Landell** Σ

Shakira Lemonius *

Jennifer Lopez

Kimberly Lopez*** Σ

Evelyn Martinez** Σ

Jennifer Masterson

Nicola Mcfarlane

Jamie Miller

Ashley Myers**

Delicia Myvett

Gwendolyn Narcisse**

Sheneca Nelson*** Σ

Sheronica Abena Konadu Obeng***

Isaneris Peguero Castillo

Melinda Ramos

Kesha Rosado

Mekedia Rowe*** Σ

Nakea Saddler

Trinity Sanchez

Keisha-Lue Sherland-Durrant***

Dania Wahid

Terry-Ann Watson**

Kayann Williams*** Σ

School of Information Technology

Candidates For Associate Degrees

COMPUTER NETWORK ADMINISTRATION (AAS)

COMPUTER NETWORKING AND SECURITY (AAS) ONLINE

Lens Albery

Justin Bozier B

Ralph Cesar *** Φ

Ronald Colon

Alan Diaz

Larry Dunlap

Michael Fuentes ** Φ

Dorian Kastrati

Piero Perez Marcos

Leonardo Polanco * B

Mahamoud Sangare

Candidates For Baccalaureate Degrees

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (BS)

COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS (BS) ONLINE

Sumaya Akter **

Amari Dawkins

Daniel Felix

Matthew Flores Joseph

Elijah Gabbidon

Joe Gonzalez

Steven Hernandez

Tyrone Aaron Khath *** Σ

Gabriel Lopes

Wisdom Okoronkwo

Ericka Rivas

Arnes Siljkovic ** Σ

– Online Studies Φ – Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Σ – Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society H – Honors Program h – Baccalaureate Honors B – Veteran *** 3.90 – 4.00 Summa Cum Laude ** 3.70 – 3.89 Magna Cum Laude * 3.50 – 3.69 Cum Laude

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ann Conetta Umstead, MBA Chair

Karen J. Smith, MBA Vice Chair

Barbara Boyington, MBA Trustee

John D’Agostino Trustee Emeritus

Carol Ann DeGrella, RN Trustee

Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW

Ex-Officio Member of the Board

Suzanne Nappi, BS Secretary/Treasurer of the Board, Trustee

Jessica Perilla, BFA Trustee

Nancy Trim Trustee

Frank Williams, Jr., MS Trustee

PRESIDENT’S CABINET

Mary Beth Del Balzo, LCSW President and Chief Executive Officer

Louis Commisso, D.M. Director of Administration and Chief Financial Officer

Matt Curtis, MBA

Vice President, Enrollment Management

Maria Gangi, MS Vice President of Student Services and Retention

Warren Rosenberg, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs

Michael Sandick, MS Vice President, Institutional Research and Data Analysis

Dale T. Smith, BS Vice President, Special Projects

Nancy Trim

Vice President of Marketing and Media Resources

Kelly Walsh, MBA Chief Information Officer Chief Information Security Officer

THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION

2023 COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

Maria Gangi, Chairperson

Alexis Aponte, Coordinator

Esperanza Cruz, Coordinator

Alyssa McDermott, Coordinator

Mary Bennett, Media Coordinator

Terence Keyes

Dr. Warren Rosenberg

Julie Schuler

A special thank you to all those who made this commencement possible.

The centuries-old pageantry procession comes from ancient tradition, rooted in the early universities. The solemn procession before you this evening is the College’s way of giving depth and distinction to the commencement of these men and women.

Academic caps, gowns and hoods date back to the twelfth century, developing gradually from the long flowing robes that the teachers wore to protect themselves from the cold of the medieval buildings. Since the scholars of the time were usually clerics, their robes differed little from those used by the church orders. Slowly, certain styles were designated for the universities and these, with minor modifications, are the costumes worn today. Hoods were originally fashioned after the monk’s cowl; the mortarboard cap, with its tassels, evolved from the skull caps of the scholar-monks.

In France, where the degree program probably began, wearing the cap and gown marked the formal admission of the “licentiate” to the body of masters. In our country, caps and gowns have been used since colonial times. Columbia University, or Kings College, as it was then called, began this custom at an early date. New York University, the University of Pennsylvania and others followed, and in 1984 a commission representing the leading American colleges met to discuss academic ceremonies. A year later, the intercollegiate code was adopted. Today, more than 700 colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, Turkey and others follow this code. Standard styles in caps, gowns, and hoods for Doctors, Masters and Bachelors were established.

In recent years, distinctively colored gowns have been authorized for specific schools. For example, the Columbia gown is slate gray, the New York University gown is violet, the Yale gown is blue, the Harvard gown is crimson and The City University of New York gown is navy blue. The hoods, over the shoulders and down the backs of the members of the faculty and administration, reveal the degrees and institutions of the wearers. The velvet binding or edging is distinctive of the subject to which the degree pertains. The lining of the hood, in silk, gives the color or colors of the institution granting the degree. The shortest hood is the Bachelor’s; the longest and broadest is the Doctor’s; and the Master’s is midway between these in size. In the colors of the colleges, there is much duplication and it would be useless to identify them. However, there is a standard color for the subject and the degree, indicated by the velvet edging which shows in front and over the shoulders, and the most common of these are given below:

COLOR CODE FOR HOODS

Arts, Letters, Humanities White Commerce, Business Drab Economics Copper Education Light Blue Engineering ................................. Orange Fine Arts Brown Law Purple Library Science ........................... Lemon Medicine Green Music Silver Gray Pharmacy Olive Green Philosophy Dark Blue Physical Education Sage Green Public Administration ............... Peacock Blue Science Golden Yellow Social Work Citron Theology ...................................... Scarlet

HONORS PROGRAM

CW Honors Program offers an enriched course of study for exceptional students. Eligibility is based upon performance in high school or college and a personal essay. A grade point average of 3.0 grants and maintains membership in the Honors Program.

Students accepted into the Honors Program will complete three Honors Projects while pursuing their degree. A special project, paper, or other research beyond the regular coursework outlined in the course syllabus or participation in community service can be rewarding Honors Projects.

Those students who complete the Honors Program will be recognized as Honors Scholars upon graduation. Scholars will earn and are awarded a special stole to wear at commencement and receive this fine distinction on their transcript. Having completed an Honors Program course of study is an excellent distinction on a resume as well. Being recognized as an Honors Scholar indicates intelligence, determination, and creativity, all of which are assets in achieving personal and professional goals.

BACCALAUREATE HONORS (THE HONORS RESEARCH SEMINAR)

This honors seminar is designed to introduce high-achieving bachelor-level students to research. This credit-bearing course provides select students with an opportunity to conduct original research under the supervision of a faculty researcher. Bachelor-level students will learn about the academic research process through presentations, guest lectures and research assignments. At the conclusion of the seminar, student researchers will showcase their research projects at college sponsored colloquia. Eligibility includes junior status, a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average, demonstrated research ability, and recommendations from bachelor-level faculty. Successful completion of this course will culminate in distinction at graduation.

PHI THETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY ΦΘΚ

Phi Theta Kappa is not only recognized as the official honor society for two-year colleges by the American Association of Community Colleges but also is the largest honor society in American higher education. Beta Pi Gamma, The College of Westchester’s chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, inducts members semi-annually, and eligibility is based on outstanding academic achievement with a minimum of a 3.5 grade point average. Membership in Phi Theta Kappa is a valuable addition to the college experience.

SIGMA BETA DELTA HONOR SOCIETY ΣΒΛ

The intent of Sigma Beta Delta Honor Society is to encourage and recognize achievement among students of business, management and administration, and to encourage and promote personal and professional improvement. Membership in Sigma Beta Delta is the highest international recognition a business student can receive at a college or university with a Sigma Beta Delta chapter. To be eligible for membership, a business student must rank in the upper 20 percent of the junior or senior class and be invited to membership by the faculty officers. Members are eligible to compete for the Society’s various annual fellowship awards.

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THE COLLEGE OF WESTCHESTER CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

The College of Westchester Charitable Foundation (CWCF) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that exists to raise scholarships for students. If not for the CWCF, worthy students, who are in need of a way to supplement their tuition costs, might not realize their educational goals.

The success of CWCF is the result of the commitment from our corporate community, local employers, CW employees, alumni, families, and friends. Thank you!

Luana Araya

CWCF Shining Star Scholarship

AAS, Business Administration, Management/Marketing

Class of 2024

Destiny Crooks

The Mayor Joseph Delfino Scholarship

BBA, Business Administration

Class of 2026

Ricardo De Jesus Webster Bank Scholarship

BS, Interactive Digital Media and Marketing

Class of 2025

Lizbeth Encarnacion

Jeanne B. Sutkowski Scholarship

BBA, Healthcare Services Administration

Class of 2026

Maritza Farias

The Doris Metzger Miler Datakey Scholarship

BBA, Accounting

Class of 2025

Kenneth Ferron

Radford Quesada Scholarship

AAS, Computer Network Administration

Class of 2024

Gianni Hamilton

CWCF Shining Star Scholarship

BBA, Business Administration

Class of 2023

Jaren Hatcher

CWCF Shining Star Scholarship

AAS, Computer Network Administration

Class of 2024

Anissa Johnson

John Nunes Networking Scholarship

Class of 2026

Cindy Lopez

CWCF Shining Star Scholarship

BBA, Healthcare Services Administration

Class of 2024

Angelita Lopez

CWCF Shining Star Scholarship

BBA, Health Services Administration Online

Class of 2024

Kimberly Lopez

CWCF Shining Star Scholarship

BBA, Healthcare Services Administration

Class of 2023

Shaneika McKenzie

The William R. Papallo Scholarship

BBA, Business Administration

Class of 2025

Shawn Ofurhie

The Kenneth R. Theobalds Scholarship

BS, Interactive Digital Media and Marketing

Class of 2024

Olivia Smith

Alumni Scholarship

AAS, Medical Assistant Management

Class of 2024

Giving back as alumni provides amazing benefits to current students, other graduates, The College community and you. Alumni find it enormously rewarding to give back and help others. Many are actively serving on the alumni steering committee, speaking to The College of Westchester classes, hiring CW interns and graduates, mentoring students and much more.

To find out more about the College of Westchester Charitable Foundation, visit cwcharitable.org.

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The following list represents the 2023 CW Scholarship Recipients. Giving

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