SUNY Maritime College will proudly host the Honorable Elaine L. Chao, United States Secretary of Transportation, as Winter Commencement Keynote Speaker on Friday, January 31, 2020.

Secretary Chao is widely recognized for her longstanding commitment to the country’s maritime industry and has received numerous awards throughout her career including the Admiral of the Ocean Sea Award in November 2019, the most prestigious honor presented by the maritime community.

What:                SUNY Maritime College Winter Commencement Ceremony

Who:               Honorable Elaine L. Chao, U.S. Secretary of Transportation

When:             Friday, January 31, 2020, 3:00 p.m.

Where:           Riesenberg Hall Gymnasium
                        SUNY Maritime College
                        6 Pennyfield Avenue
                        Throggs Neck, NY 10465

Media:           Members of the press must RSVP to SUNY Maritime College by phone (718-409-7277 or 917-748-4265) or email (omino@sunymaritime.edu)

Secretary Chao’s Keynote Address will be streamed live here: https://livestream.com/accounts/8375693/events/8962355    
 

SUNY Maritime College educates dynamic leaders for the global marine transportation industry, shipping business, engineering, energy, facilities management, finance, the armed forces and public service. Students choose from 11 undergraduate majors, including five ABET-accredited engineering programs, and two master's degree programs. Students participate in 17 varsity athletic teams and more than 40 clubs and organizations, ROTC options and U.S. Coast Guard license programs. The license program prepares students to navigate, power and operate marine vessels.