CANTON, NY (05/29/2015)(readMedia)-- SUNY Canton will welcome back graduates to reconnect with classmates, celebrate the contributions of two past presidents and honor those who have made a lasting impact on the college during Alumni Weekend June 5-7.
The event kicks off at 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, with a dedication ceremony to rename the Faculty Office Building in honor Earl W. MacArthur, Ph.D., who served as president from 1972 to 1992. His many accomplishments include creating the Canton College Foundation and the Office of Sponsored Research.
"Dr. MacArthur achieved record-setting enrollment during his tenure and ensured a bright future for SUNY Canton," said Vice President for Advancement and Canton College Foundation Executive Director David M. Gerlach. "It's fitting that we recognize his achievements by naming one of the most prominent buildings on our campus after him."
At 3 p.m. Friday the college will host a second ceremony to rename the Grasse River Suites in honor of Joseph L. Kennedy, Ph.D., who was president from 1993 to 2012. He oversaw the construction of several new buildings on campus during his presidency, including Grasse River Suites, which was completed in 2011.
"Dr. Kennedy completely transformed the college's landscape and moved SUNY Canton from a two-year to a four-year baccalaureate-granting institution," Gerlach added. "His innovative leadership will have a lasting impact on our students, their families and our community."
Five individuals who have made significant contributions to the college will be inducted into SUNY Canton's Hall of Fame at 5 p.m. Friday in the Richard W. Miller Campus Center's Woodcock Conference Suites. The 2015 inductees are:
Among the events open to the public during the weekend is AlumFest's "Bands, Brews & BBQs," which will be held from 3 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the Roos House Convocation, Athletic and Recreation Center. Tickets are $40 per person, and the event will feature live music; food, beer, craft and wine vendors; and fireworks.
For more information about the weekend's events, visit www.canton.edu/alumni or contact the Office of Alumni Affairs at (315) 386-7127 or (800) 811-6727.
About SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificate programs. The college delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, health, management and public service. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses, as well as ten exclusively online bachelor's degrees. The college's 14 athletic teams compete as provisional members of the NCAA Division III and the USCAA.
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