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Alumni Spotlight: Judah Sealy’07 on the Billboard Charts
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Judah Sealy ‘07 (Music) and his song “Stylish” hit #14 on the Billboard Charts. Sealy is a Rochester-based jazz saxophonist known for his blend of R&B, gospel, neo-soul and funk. Read more.
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Alumni Spotlight: Bob ’07 and Meg Hartman ’07, ’15
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Bob’07 (Religion & Philosophy) and Meg Hartman’07,’15 (Communication, Strategic Marketing M.S.) recently launched AltBar, a venture that brings non-alcoholic craft cocktails to people who’d like an alcohol-free alternative to the social experience of Rochester’s bar scene. Read more.
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Alumni Today
Want to see what's been going on with your former classmates? Check out our Alumni Notes, as well as our featured Redhawks Who Soar article from January.
Have an update that you would like to share with us? Send us an Alumni Note!
Upcoming Events & Courses (View Full Campus Calendar)
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Redhawks Alumni Night Basketball Games
You’re invited to join us Wednesday, February 2nd for our annual Alumni Night supporting our Men's and Women's Redhawks basketball teams. Bring your family, wear your Roberts red, show your support and Rally 'Round the Redhawks! Read more.
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Parents of Anxious Kids & Kids with Anxiety (ages 7-12) support groups open by Westside Psychological Services
These support groups are held Monday nights, Jan 24 - May 9, 2022. Email wps@roberts.edu or call 585-594-6720 to sign up. Register soon as space is limited! For more about Westside Psychological Services go to: roberts.edu/WPS.
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SHRM Certification 14-week Online Course through the Business Solutions Institute
If you have been considering earning your HR Certification or just expanding your HR knowledge, Roberts Wesleyan College can help you achieve your goal. Join us for this 14 week online HR Class starting January 27th, 2022. Read more.
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Dr. Drew Hart speaks at “Beloved Community” The Intellectual and Spiritual Humility Institute Online Event
Join us Wednesday, February 16th for a compelling discussion of Dr. Martin King Jr.'s vision of the "Beloved Community." Our special guest presenter will be renowned author, speaker, professor and theologian, Dr. Drew Hart. Read more.
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The Heart of Business: Soft Skills Training Suite with Instructor Dr. Joel Hoomans
People are the most valuable part of your business! Join us for this six-week class and learn practical ways to foster a culture of empathy, trust, empowerment and opportunity at your workplace. Coming in February 2022 with Dr. Joel Hoomans. Presented by the Business Solutions Institute. Read more.
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Faculty & Departmental Updates
Roberts Faculty Making an Impact
Faculty Spotlight: Christa Marshall, Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology
My favorite thing about teaching is building relationships with students and watching them grow over time. I remember fondly how my high school, college, and graduate school mentors took the time to invest in me; now I relish in building those same relationships with my students. Read more.
Roberts Appoints Vice President for Student and Organizational Development
Dr. Kristen Brown has been appointed to vice president for student and organizational development, a role Brown began serving on an interim basis for the college and Northeastern Seminary in February 2021. She assumes her role effective immediately and will continue to directly oversee the areas of student life, human resources, spiritual formation, campus safety, diversity and equity, and Title IX, while continuing to lead the institution’s COVID-19 response efforts. Read more.
Amy Kovach and Jason Taylor Appointed as New Dean
Roberts recently appointed two new deans to its leadership team: In July 2021, Amy Kovach was named dean of the School of Education and Social Work, and Jason Taylor assumed his role as dean of the School of Natural and Social Sciences on January 1, 2022. Read more.
Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Nicholas DiFonzo, Associate Professor of Psychology
Coming to Roberts at this stage of my career has been an experience of dependence upon God, and of delighting in Christ. Dependence in that it is a shift in teaching and thinking. Delighting in that I see that every conceivable dimension here is infused with an awareness of God’s glory. Read more.
Roberts News (View More)
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Roberts Hosted Reentry Association of Western New York Stakeholders Symposium
On December 2, the Roberts Wesleyan College Department of Criminal Justice hosted the Reentry Association of Western New York (RAWNY) Stakeholders Symposium. The Criminal Justice department’s Center for Restorative Justice and Academic Research partnered with RAWNY to conduct academic research relating to reentry services for persons completing parole. Read more.
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Roberts Gives Back to the Community through Supporting the Pirate Toy Fund
Roberts' student-athletes were up bright and early December 3rd for the Pirate Toy Fund alongside Athletic Director, Bob Segave. Segave shared that the Pirate Toy Fund is one of the initiatives of the Redhawks Reach Out program and that it also has a personal connection for him. Read more.
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President Porterfield Gives First Hard Hat Tour of the Golisano Community Engagement Center
For more than a century, our alumni and students have needed and begged for space to gather, to learn, to eat, and to pray. The Golisano Community Engage Center is more than that - it is also the front-door to our campus for the Rochester and Monroe County business and greater community. Read more.
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Dr. Kristen Brown Shares Reopening Plans for Spring on WXXI Connections
WXXI talked to several local colleges about their reopening plans and safety measures. Dr. Kristen Brown, Vice president for Student and Organizational Development at Roberts Wesleyan College shared the plans for the spring semester. Read more.
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MLK Reflection: The Beloved Community
By celebrating the diversity of our community while also seeking to explicitly address racial and social disparities, we believe that we can reflect the love of God toward others and serve as a beacon of hope in a society plagued by division, prejudice, and hate. Read more.
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Athletic Highlights
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Twin Sisters Close Out Track Career at Roberts
Redhawk twin sisters, Abigail and Bailey Gostomski, were recently featured in a story by the Westside News. The article provided insight into their four years at Roberts as roommates and teammates on the Redhawk Cross Country & Track and Field teams, and how they have grown on and off the track/field. Read more.
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Student Athlete and Coach Spotlight: Bowling's Mykenzie Burnett'24 and Marion Sullivan
I would say that the staff members here on campus stand out to me the most. Because I come from a small town, I grew up with teachers who were super involved in their students’ lives. So coming to Roberts and seeing the same amount of love and passion given to students, I knew that this College would be a great fit for me. Read more.
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Redhawks Athletics Director, Bob Segave, Featured in 55 Plus Magazine
Bob Segave, Athletics Director of the Roberts Redhawks and alum, was recently interviewed by 55 Plus magazine. In this feature, Segave shares what he enjoys about being a part of the Roberts community, how he spends his free time, and the importance of maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. Read more.
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