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Eastern Connecticut State University's 121st commencement took place May 22 at the XL Center in Hartford. In all, 1,077 undergraduates and 102 graduate students earned their degrees. That includes the following Norwalkers:
Daniel Cohen received a bachelor of science degree in business administration.
Michael Mastrianni received a bachelor of science degree in communication.
Vincenzo Tornatore received a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
James Tobin received a bachelor of arts degree in political science.
Stephanie Boccanfuso received a bachelor of science degree in communication.
Stephen Goomrigian received a bachelor of science degree in communication.
Sabine Ambroise received a bachelor of science degree in psychology.
Gov. Dannel Malloy delivered the commencement address, reminding graduates that the ceremony proved that each of them, through hard work and effort, could overcome adversity and achieve. He told the students they should believe in progress and in the future. "We're a forward-thinking people. We internalize this concept and then we get to work. This class stands as a testament to that mindset."
Eastern President Elsa M. Núñez told graduates not to sit on the sidelines: "As you go out into the workforce and forge your own way, build your professional careers on the values you have been taught. You are now the next generation of citizen leaders in our state and in our nation. Together, you can be the force of change that can keep our country strong. It is your time. You are tomorrow's leaders, and tomorrow starts now!"
Eastern Connecticut State University is part of the Connecticut State University System and is the state's public liberal arts university. Eastern serves more than 5,000 students each year on its Willimantic campus.
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