Gail Cathers-Thomas Earns Associate in Occupational Studies from Mohawk Valley Community College

2012 Jan 3

Mohawk Valley Community College celebrated the dedication and hard work of Gail Cathers-Thomas who completed an Associate in Occupational Studies degree in Welding Technology. The 2011 Fall Commencement was held on Thursday, December 15, in the Robert R. Jorgensen Athletics/Event Center on the Utica Campus with some 194 MVCC students being invited to walk across stage for the conferral of associate degrees or certificates.

Cathers-Thomas is from Verona, NY.

The Commencement keynote address was delivered by Denise DiGiorgio, former Vice President for Student Services and Dean of Students. Ms. DiGiorgio, who retired from the College in May after 33 years of service, was instrumental in making every student's experience at MVCC memorable and successful. She was honored as Vice President Emerita this past Fall.

MVCC President Randall J. VanWagoner, Ph.D., presided over the event with remarks and congratulations offered by Elaine Falvo, Chair of the MVCC Board of Trustees.

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