"I have finally walked across the stage. I am sending a picture of me and my two children in the hopes that this act of symbolism (graduation) will inspire them to attend college as well...This been an experience I will never forget."
Kevin Ingram, 2009 Graduate
Kevin Ingram is a retired Sergeant E-5 in the U.S. Army who lives in East Aurora, N.Y. He works as a consumer safety inspector with the United States Department of Agriculture. He received a bachelors of science in science, mathematics and technology with a concentration in applied biology. Ingram is pictured here with his children Benjamin (13) and Rachel (12).
Graduation Ceremony: 2009
On Sunday, June 14, 2009, the Center for Distance Learning at Empire State College welcomed 724 graduates and their families at an energy-filled ceremony at Saratoga's City Center.
Dean Meg Benke greeted the candidates, faculty and guests in an audience of over 5,000 people. Graduation speakers included Francesca Rizzo, Yuk C. Chui and Ethelyn Best.
Digital Scrapbook
Please click through the items in the digital scrapbook to experience the ceremony, the speakers and all of the accomplishments of our extended college community!
Photos from Graduation 2009
Thoughts from a Virtual Graduation Attendee: Adam Schnell
View Graduation Ceremony, Archived on Digital Video!
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