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129th Commencement

Saturday, May 12, 2018

By SUNY Oneonta

May 14^th, 2018

GRAD HQ

Senior Week kicked off with Graduation Headquarters, or “GradHQ,” in the Hunt Union, featuring music, giveaways and a SUNY Oneonta photo screen. Seniors picked up commencement tickets and regalia, contributed to the class gift, and shared their post-Oneonta plans on #PinUrPath certificates.

CAP DECORATING

No glue? No glitter? No problem. The Office of Alumni Engagement hosted a cap decorating session at the Hunt Union Waterfront.

PASS Through the Pillars

As freshmen, the Class of 2018 passed through the pillars of Old Main (SUNY Oneonta's first building) the night before the first day of classes. The day before commencement, they passed through the pillars again--this time in the opposite direction--with faculty, staff, friends and families cheering them on.

Senior Class ToaSt

Pass through the Pillars ended with a champagne or sparkling juice toast on the quad. Cheers to the Class of 2018!

129th Commencement

More than 1,600 candidates for bachelor's and master's degrees were recognized during three commencement ceremonies in the Alumni Field House on Saturday, May 12. Global healthcare management leader Charles E. Bogosta, a 1980 SUNY Oneonta graduate, received and honorary degree and delivered the commencement address.

Associate Professor of Political Science Gina Keel

Commencement speaker Charles Bogosta, '80

A farewell Message

SUNY Oneonta President Nancy Kleniewski, Provost James Mackin, and a variety of faculty and staff members collaborated on a commencement day message to the Class of 2018. Watch for a cameo by one of our favorite pizza makers!

#Thanks Mom!

Saturday was a day to celebrate our graduates. On Sunday, we celebrated the moms who helped them succeed! See their words of advice and thanks to one another in this special Mother's Day commencement video.