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Two Graduates from the Class of 2024 Honored at Commencement
The recipient of this year’s Spirit Award is Breanna Marchewka. Bre has been an active member of the Villa community since she first stepped foot on campus four years ago.…
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If you professors don`t hug you like this after your graduation, did they even like you?! 🤗 (I`m sure they did...but no one roots for their students quite like Villa`s faculty.)
See all the Commencement photos at the linkin.bio.
If you professors don`t hug you like this after your graduation, did they even like you?! 🤗 (I`m sure they did...but no one roots for their students quite like Villa`s faculty.)
See all the Commencement photos at the linkin.bio.
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See all the photos from Commencement at the linkin.bio!
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See all the photos from Commencement at the linkin.bio!
Alumni Status 💁🏽 See more photos at the linkin.bio!
Give it up 👏🏽 for our two most outstanding graduates: Alyssa Kita & Bre Marchewka ✨ Alyssa received the Blessed Mary Angela award & Bre received the Spirit Award. Learn more about Alyssa, Bre & their awards at the link.inbio.
Give it up 👏🏽 for our two most outstanding graduates: Alyssa Kita & Bre Marchewka ✨ Alyssa received the Blessed Mary Angela award & Bre received the Spirit Award. Learn more about Alyssa, Bre & their awards at the link.inbio.
It was a serious honor to host the next generation of artists (& maybe some future Vikings?!) on campus today! 🎨 Participants in Erie 1 Boces` Inaugural Student Art Competition put their creativity to the test -- they were given a prompt & challenged to create artwork inspired by it, in any medium, in just 2️⃣ hours. 🖌️ Judges (including our own Prof Julie Zack, Prof Joe Giardina, and Prof Jesse Walp) spoke with students to learn more about their creative thought process before selecting the winners. 🙌🏽 Like most things Villa, the results were impressive. Congrats to all participants; come back soon! 🤩⭐️
It was a serious honor to host the next generation of artists (& maybe some future Vikings?!) on campus today! 🎨 Participants in Erie 1 Boces` Inaugural Student Art Competition put their creativity to the test -- they were given a prompt & challenged to create artwork inspired by it, in any medium, in just 2️⃣ hours. 🖌️ Judges (including our own Prof Julie Zack, Prof Joe Giardina, and Prof Jesse Walp) spoke with students to learn more about their creative thought process before selecting the winners. 🙌🏽 Like most things Villa, the results were impressive. Congrats to all participants; come back soon! 🤩⭐️
Exactly 2 years ago, on May 22, 2022, we posted this same photo of Krysta Edwards, waiting to walk the stage & accept her diploma during Commencement.
Krysta started as a student, graduated to become an alum, and now, she continues to be part of the Villa community as an employee! Krysta works in the Provost`s Office and has been the driving force behind all kinds of things here at the College, including VillaCon! Krysta is a vital part of our team -- and we know she has the education to keep her going strong.
Exactly 2 years ago, on May 22, 2022, we posted this same photo of Krysta Edwards, waiting to walk the stage & accept her diploma during Commencement.
Krysta started as a student, graduated to become an alum, and now, she continues to be part of the Villa community as an employee! Krysta works in the Provost`s Office and has been the driving force behind all kinds of things here at the College, including VillaCon! Krysta is a vital part of our team -- and we know she has the education to keep her going strong.
Another Commencement is in the books. 💙💚Congratulations once again to the Class of 2024! #VikingsForever
Another Commencement is in the books. 💙💚Congratulations once again to the Class of 2024! #VikingsForever
Congratulations to the Class of 2024! 👩🏽🎓🎓
Campus is ready for Commencement! 🧑🏽🎓🎓 We can`t wait to celebrate the Class of 2024!
Graduation rehearsal & reception ✅ Does it feel real yet, Vikings?! We`ll see you Saturday! 🎓
