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Acting on Big Dreams
Alum William Fichtner’s love of acting began during an improv class at Brockport and led to a career in Hollywood, including roles in The Dark Knight, Armageddon, and Prison Break.Claim your guest tickets for Commencement today
Guest tickets for Commencement go live on Monday, April 13 at noon. If you’ve signed up to walk in the ceremony, you’ll be able to claim six (6) guest tickets.
Harnessing Power: From Youth Voice to Collective Action
Room: 220 - Led by Teen Empowerment youth organizers, this interactive session introduces participants to a youth-led organizing model that centers those most impacted by injustice and equips young people to create lasting community change. Participants will examine the difference between service and systemic change, learn how personal experiences connect to structural conditions, and practice tools used by Teen Empowerment to move from individual concern to collective action.
Minimum Wage Updates for Student Employment
Effective December 19, 2024, the minimum wage for current student employees (work-study and temporary service) will increase from $15 to $15.50 per hour. Please review this important information regarding wage increases and timesheets.
Why Visit Rochester?
Meet Alicia (Fultz) Gazda ’10, the convention sales manager for Visit Rochester who celebrated five years with the agency on November 7, 2022.
Get to Know an Addictions & Behavioral Health Alum
Q & A with Tiana D’Aries about her coursework at Brockport, internship at Strong Recovery, and her future plans.Class of 2026: Take the First Destination Survey & tell us what’s next!
You’re about to take your next big step, and we want to celebrate it with you! The First Destination Survey is a quick, important tool that let’s you share what’s next after graduation.
The Gift of Life
An organ donation from a coworker and close friend saves the life of Brockport employee.
Physics Student & Faculty Attend Major Conference
Physics major, Avery Di Iulio, and research mentor Dr. Kristen Repa, presented their research at the largest physics conference in the world during spring break.
Alternative Breaks Student Leadership Model: Benefits & Challenges
Room: 119 - Join us for a panel featuring student leaders from SUNY Brockport, RIT, and Nazareth University as they share what it’s like to participate in and lead Alternative Break (AB) experiences at their campuses. Panelists will discuss the benefits and challenges of the AB student leadership model, how short‑term service shapes their understanding of today’s social issues, and why they recommend these meaningful opportunities to others. Come learn how your peers are using AB to develop their skills, navigate real‑world challenges, and inspire collaborative community impact!
Leadership Storytelling: Communicating Who You Are & What You Believe
Room : B116 - Storytelling is an effective tool used by leaders to advocate, teach, inspire, and communicate values. In this interactive session, participants will learn about the variety of contexts in which leaders can use stories, highlight the characteristics of stories that make them “stick,” and begin the process of developing their own leadership story.