It is hard to believe that a full academic year is already behind us. Thank you for your hard work; commitment to your studies; and your contributions to service clubs, student organizations and our local community. The University is shaped by your thoughts, opinions and dedication to valuable service.
We are excited to welcome Dr. Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress, as our Commencement speaker. Hayden, the first woman and first African American to lead the national library, will speak and receive an honorary degree during Roosevelt’s graduation ceremonies.
Graduates, I wish you the best in your future endeavors and I want to say how proud I am for all of your accomplishments. Please stay in touch with our alumni office to ensure we hear about your post-graduate experiences and accomplishments – visit roosevelt.edu/alumni for more information. Know that at any time, you can reach out to career development services for resume reviews, to apply for jobs listed in Career Central and to get help with job search strategies.
For students returning for the fall semester, we will be implementing easier ways to schedule appointments with various offices, find support services on campus, and communicate with your academic advisor to make sure you are on track toward graduation. In addition, we have numerous new initiatives to enhance students’ experience living in the residence halls. Be sure to stay updated at roosevelt.edu/current-students and if you have not already, download the Roosevelt mobile app; and do not forget to register for a summer course.
Mark your calendars because the third annual American Dream Reconsidered Conference will be taking place September 10–13, 2018. We have an excellent program centered around 50 years after 1968. Additional details about the program and keynote speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.
In closing, let us not forget at this time of year our commitment to serve one another and embrace our mission of social justice and inclusion. The core of Roosevelt’s legacy, one that you will carry forward, is that we do not discriminate based on religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, economic status, ethnicity, disability, national origin, or veteran or familial status. It is every American’s right to attain their American Dream through the pursuit of higher education.
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable summer.