CANTON, NY – Nearly 200 SUNY Canton students received academic awards at the Paula Bouchard Jacques Honors Convocation.
The event is named annually for a retired faculty member who contributed significantly to the college, its students, and the greater north country region. Professor Jacques taught in the college’s Nursing program for 37 years.
“Throughout her career and retirement, Professor Jacques has valued the importance of her relationships with colleagues, students and her community,” said SUNY Canton President Zvi Szafran. “As we gather today to recognize and celebrate your academic achievements, I encourage you to reflect on the importance of cultivating strong relationships with those around you.”
Professor Jacques emphasized the importance of the three C’s while teaching. Her adage included confidence, competence and caring. “For today, there are two more C’s,” Jacques told the audience. “Celebration of your achievements, and congratulations, we are proud of you.”
Area students recognized at Honors Convocation include
- Sarah P. Balcom, a SUNY Canton Physical Therapist Assistant major from Lacona, NY (13083).
- Marley Yerdon, a SUNY Canton Nursing major from Redfield, NY (13437).
About SUNY Canton
As Northern New York’s premier college for career-driven bachelor’s and associate degrees, SUNY Canton delivers quality hands-on programs in engineering technology, management, and healthcare fields. It is home to the Center for Criminal Justice, Intelligence and Cybersecurity. Faculty members are noted for their professional real-world experience in addition to outstanding academic credentials. As SUNY’s leader in online education, SUNY Canton OnLine offers hundreds of flexible and convenient courses as well as 23 online degree programs. The SUNY Canton Kangaroos 15 traditional athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division III level as part of the North Atlantic Conference. SUNY Canton also features varsity esports and cheerleading.
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