President’s Greeting

ZULMA R. TORO, PRESIDENT

Welcome! Thank you for joining the Central Family on this special day.

Today’s ceremonies are the culmination of a grand undertaking by our students. Often, in the rush to complete final exams and projects, theses, and dissertations, our students have little time to reflect on this momentous occasion.

So, to our graduates I offer some advice: Make every effort to take a breath and enjoy this day and truly celebrate this important milestone — you have earned it.

On this day, we are honoring both our undergraduate and graduate students. In witnessing each other’s accomplishments, it is my hope our students will reflect on how far they have come and how far they can go, because while commencements recognize the achievement of an academic milestone, they also signal the start of a new era, filled with exciting possibilities.

I am so proud of our remarkable students, and I thank the faculty, staff, families, and friends whose support, encouragement, and guidance have contributed to the success of our graduates.

Throughout the pages of this program, you will be introduced to a sampling of our outstanding students. In addition to their personal and intellectual growth, some have enriched the academic experience of fellow students, while others have contributed to the vitality of this University and our communities.

And so, as the 13th president of Central Connecticut State University, it is my pleasure to offer my congratulations to our candidates for degrees.

Sincerely,

Zulma R. Toro, President