Chris McVannan is a senior outfielder on the baseball team. This piece is part of a series of Q & A's with senior spring student-athletes who saw their senior seasons cut short due to COVID-19.
 

Q: Why did you choose SUNY Canton?
A: It was one of the few schools in the state that offered my program (Homeland Security) and I liked the idea of going to school out in the county.
 

Q: Favorite professor and why?
A: Professor Wildey because I could relate to a lot of the things discussed in class. Also, he has a lot of experience in the field that I would like to pursue.
 

Q: Favorite memory involving your sport at Canton?
A: Going to Florida for our Spring Training trip.
 

Q: Favorite Non-Sports Memory?
A: Going on hikes in the Adirondacks, also taking classes offered outside of the classroom that I could potentially use during my career.
 

Q: What will you miss most about SUNY Canton?
A: I will miss the friends that I have made in the classroom and during baseball. Those people have created memories that will last a lifetime.


Q: Degree you will be graduating with?
A: Major in Homeland Security, Minor in Criminology.
 
 
Q: Future career/life plans?
A: I would like to pursue a career as a Border Patrol Agent then potentially work for the FBI.

   

About SUNY Canton
SUNY Canton is Northern New York's premier college for career-driven bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and professional certificate programs. The college delivers quality hands-on programs in digital design, engineering technology, health, management and public service. 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 21 online degree programs. The college placed first in 14 categories in a SUNY-Wide Student Opinion Survey, most notably in career services, tutoring, library resources, and classroom facilities. The college's 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. For more information, visit www.canton.edu.