[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 153 (Tuesday, October 20, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1488]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF KEUKA COLLEGE

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                             HON. TOM REED

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 20, 2015

  Mr. REED. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 125th 
anniversary of Keuka College.
  Keuka College was founded in 1890 on the shores of Keuka Lake in the 
Finger Lakes region of New York. This independent, liberal arts college 
was established by Rev. George Harvey Ball, who sought to provide high-
quality education to all deserving students regardless of their 
economic backgrounds.
  Over the past 125 years, Keuka College has offered students a vibrant 
educational curriculum focused on experiential learning and community 
service. All students are required to complete at least 140 hours of 
hands-on experience every year, putting into practice what they learn 
in the classroom. This enables students to gain significant, real-world 
experience and professional skills before they enter the workforce. The 
student-designed internship program ``Field Period'' has received 
national recognition from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement 
of Teaching and the President's Higher Education Community Service 
Honor Roll.
  Keuka College offers 31 bachelor's degree programs on its home 
campus, many with specialized concentrations. In addition, the College 
offers seven master's degree programs and pre-professional programs in 
dentistry, law, medicine, veterinary medicine, optometry, pharmacy, and 
occupational therapy. These programs fulfill the College's mission 
statement by developing ``exemplary citizens and leaders'' who realize 
``their full personal and professional potential.''
  I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Keuka College on 125 
years of success. I am proud to recognize this remarkable milestone and 
the great contributions the College has made, and will continue to 
make, to New York's 23rd Congressional District.

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