(Cazenovia, NY – Feb. 2012) Cazenovia College’s annual first-year banquet, scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 5:30 p.m., celebrates first-year students’ completion of the first semester of their college careers. The event also acknowledges the contributions of faculty and staff, including peer mentors, master students and resident advisors, all of whom have a role in helping first year students make the transition to college life.
A highlight of the event is an address by members of the first-year class, reflecting upon their experiences as new freshmen at Cazenovia. First-year student speakers are nominated by their professors and must audition for the privilege of speaking. Leigha J. Burkhalter of Massena, an inclusive elementary education major, and Tom DeBernardis of Utica, majoring in communication studies, are the speakers for 2012.
