Commencement 2005

Scholars in Action

Sti-Yu-Ka Greased Flag Pole Competition

HOUSTON TEXANS' CASSERLY TELLS SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE GRADS 'IF YOU HAVE A WORK ETHIC, YOU'RE SPECIAL' At undergraduate ceremonies at Springfield College's 119th commencement May 15, Charles J. Casserly, senior vice president of the Houston Texans, told graduates, "The world is full of people with talent but without a work ethic.  Our pro bowl teams are filled with people with a work ethic and some talent.  If you have that ability to work hard, you're something special.  If you don't have it, you'd better get it." Read more.

MASSACHUSETTS SENATOR BRIAN LEES TELLS SPRINGFIELD COLLEGE GRADUATES 'GREATNESS ONLY COMES WITH EXHAUSTION' At graduate student ceremonies at Springfield College's 119th commencement May 14, Massachusetts Senate Minority Leader Brian P. Lees said, "Do not let your failures define you.  Do not let them deter you. Accept them, learn from them what you can, and redouble your efforts for eventual success." Read more.

PRES. FLYNN ELECTED TO NCAA D-III PRESIDENTS COUNCIL Springfield College President Richard B. Flynn has been elected to the Division III Presidents Council of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).  Flynn was elected to a full four-year term in a vote by chief executive officers of the 421 Division III institutions. Read more.

NATIONAL BEST INITIATIVE TEAM UP TO EDUCATE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT WORKERS The Springfield College School of Human Services (SHS), based in Springfield, Mass., and the National Training Institute for Community Youth Work in Washington, D.C., have announced a new collaboration to provide advanced training for persons in the field of youth development. Read more.

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RESULTS FROM THE ECAC DIVISION III TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS Read more.

EASTERN CONNECTICUT DOWNS WOMEN'S LACROSSE, 13-8, IN NCAA DIV. III TOURNAMENT FIRST ROUND Read more.

NO. 12 WESLEYAN SHOCKS NO. 9 MEN'S LACROSSE, 10-7, IN NCAA TOURNAMENT THRILLER Read more.

BASEBALL FINISHES SEASON WITH 4-2 WIN OVER AMHERST Read more.

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June 2, Nashville, Tenn.
Alumni Social at the American College of Sports Medicine Convention

June 9-12, Springfield, Mass.
Reunion 2005

June 9-12, Springfield, Mass.
Advanced Degree Reunion 2005

June 10, Boston, Mass.
Alumni Social at the American Physical Therapy Association Convention

June 13, Indianapolis, Ind.
Alumni Social at the National Athletic Trainers' Association Convention

June 18, New Britain, Conn.
Connecticut Alumni Association hosts New Britain Rock Cats (Twins) vs. Altoona Curve (Pirates) baseball.

June 19, Little Falls, N.J.
New Jersey Alumni Association presents New Jersey Jackals baseball

June 24, Watertown, Mass.
Young Alumni Networking Social, Donohue's Bar

June 26, Atlanta, Ga.
Atlanta-area alumni volunteers present a "Wine Tasting Dinner" event to be held at Maggiano's Buckhead

July 29-30, Springfield, Mass.
SC Minority Reunion, hosted in conjunction with the offices of multicultural relations and alumni relations

For more information, contact the Springfield College Office of Alumni Relations staff at (413) 748-3161 or via email. For the full schedule, click here.