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The College of New Rochelle
School of Arts & Sciences / School of Nursing
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The Class of 2010 was formally welcomed to the College at a midday Freshman Convocation in Holy Family Chapel, Tuesday, September 5, 2006.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Lisa Paler spoke on behalf of the faculty in welcoming the students to the School of Arts & Sciences and the School of Nursing.

Dean Richard H. Thompson of the School of Arts & Sciences and Dean Mary Alice Donius of the School of Nursing introduced the faculty of their schools and welcomed members of the freshmen class.

President Stephen J. Sweeny addressed the incoming students, presenting the students their class quote: “Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving your community and world better than you found it,” referring to noted lawyer, educator, and activist Marian Wright Edelman and her work with the poor and downtrodden, particularly children.

President Sweeny encouraged this new freshmen class of The College of New Rochelle to do just that with their CNR degree, to go out and change the world.


The freshmen class was introduced by each department chairperson, and then each freshman entered their name into the Matriculation Book.

As a welcoming gift, the students received a portable memory stick to use with their new laptops.

CNR Chaplain Father Joseph Flynn, OFM Cap. offered the closing benediction for the freshmen class.

Following the convocation, a reception for the Class of 2010 was held in Maura Ballroom.

At workshops immediately following the convocation and reception, freshmen received their DELL Latitude Laptop computers and learned how to use them effectively. The laptop initiative is a key element in CNR’s strategic institutional plan to enhance the technological resources and services for our undergraduate students.


IS technician Sal Castiglione makes sure that School of Nursing freshman Alicia DeLuca will be able to start the semester fully prepared to take advantage of CNR's technological resources.
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Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 2010!