It was a perfect day for Bloomfield College’s 149th commencement ceremony held outside on the College Quadrangle on Friday, May 20, 2022. Nearly 300 students, with family and friends in attendance under a comfortable expansive tent, heard inspiring remarks as they received their college degrees. The Class of 2022 represented students who originated from or held citizenship in more than 15 countries. And more than half became first-generation college graduates. As the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees were conferred—and tassels were moved from the right to the left—distinguished guests, families, friends and graduates cheered exuberantly in celebration of this milestone event. The commencement ceremony included remarks from Chair of the Board of Trustees, Vernon M. Endo; College President, Marcheta P. Evans, Ph.D.; Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty, Michael A. Palladino, Ph.D.; Alumni Association President, Maurice A. Lyle ’09; and the Class of 2022 valedictorian, Aditi Lamba ’22. The Invocation and Benediction were delivered by the College Chaplain, The Reverend Anita R. Wright, M.Div. Th.M., D.Min. Honorary degree recipients shared motivational remarks encouraging the students to not accept the word “impossible” and to work hard to continue to make their dreams come true. The…
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Bloomfield College Celebrates 149th Commencement
