Fall 2016 Commencement Program Include August 2016 Degree Candidates and December 2016 Degree Candidates Who Met the Application Deadline
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ALMA MATER Washington, my Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! ‘Tis the song of memory that we sing today. When the sad hours come to you and sorrows ’round you play, Just sing the songs of Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! Just sing the songs of Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! W ASHINGTON S TATE U NIVERSITY F ALL C OMMENCEMENT • S ATURDAY, D ECEMBER 10, 2016 SIXTEENTH ANNUAL FALL COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2016 BEASLEY COLISEUM, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN, WASHINGTON COMMENCEMENT MISSION STATEMENT Commencement at Washington State University represents the culmination of a stu- dent ’s academic achievement. It is a time for celebration and reflection for students, families, faculty, and staff. It brings together the campus community to share the joy of the accomplished goals of our students. The commencement ceremony at Washington State University serves a dual purpose: to mark a point of achievement, thus completing a chapter in the lives of students and those who support them, and to encourage continued pursuit of learning, personal fulfillment, and engagement with local and worldwide communities. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Congratulations Graduates! BEST WISHES FROM THE PRESIDENT ......................................................................................................................... 3 ORDER OF EXERCISES 10:00 A.M. ALL COLLEGES ...................................................................................................... 4 BEST WISHES FROM THE FACULTY SENATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRS ...... 5 BEST WISHES FROM THE ASWSU, ASWSU-GLOBAL, AND GPSA PRESIDENTS .............................................................. 7 BOARD OF REGENTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, ACADEMIC DEANS, AND CAMPUS CHANCELLORS ............................... 8 COMMENCEMENT OFFICIALS AND STAFF ................................................................................................................. 8 COMMENCEMENT 2016 ........................................................................................................................................... 9 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS, 2013–2016 .................................................................................. 10 ACADEMIC REGALIA ................................................................................................................................................ 12 PRESIDENT’S CHAIN OF OFFICE ............................................................................................................................... 13 THE UNIVERSITY MACE ............................................................................................................................................ 14 CANDIDATES FOR ADVANCED DEGREES.................................................................................................................. 15 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................... 29 CANDIDATES FOR MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................... 30 CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREES ............................................................................................................ 31 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES ......................................................................................................... 32 CANDIDATES FOR RESIDENCY TEACHING CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................ 52 COMMISSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 53 HONORS COLLEGE AND GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS ........................................................................ 53 STUDENT LINEUP AND SEATING MAP ...................................................................................................................... 56 Campus photos by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services. 2 11/16 154472 PB 2016 FALL COMMENCEMENT Kirk H. Schulz PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY A LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT Congratulations on reaching this milestone day! I know you’ve worked hard for this moment, and now I hope you’ll take time to celebrate and savor your accomplishments. Earning a college degree requires intellectual curiosity, effort, and self-sacrifice—traits that, beyond your academic studies, will open doors to now unimagined opportunities as you move on to the next chapter in your life. Attaining success requires teamwork as well. You and your immediate team—your family, your friends, your professors—are immensely proud, as am I, of your achievements. After you celebrate today’s festivities, my fervent hope is that you’ll cherish your moments at Washington State and resolve to stay connected to the Cougar family. As you well know by now, once a Coug, always a Coug. You can count on Cougs to support you throughout your professional and personal journey. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to share this day with you. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Go Cougs! Kirk H. Schulz, President Washington State University BIOGRAPHY Kirk Schulz became the 11th president of Washington State University and a tenured professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering in June 2016. Prior to joining WSU, he served seven years as president of Kansas State Uni versity, where he guided KSU to a number of significant achievements in research, enrollment, and fundraising. During nine years at Mississippi State University, Dr. Schulz served in a variety of administrative roles, including vice president for research and economic development. He also previously was a faculty member in the chemical engineering department at Michigan Technological University and the University of North Dakota. President Schulz chairs the NCAA board of governors, the NCAA’s highest-ranking committee. He is active in several profes sional societies, including the American Institute for Chemical Engineering (AICE) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). He is a fellow in both the ASEE and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. 3 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ORDER OF EXERCISES | 10:00 A.M. | ALL COLLEGES PROCESSIONAL WELCOME Tom Saylor, Offstage Announcer Volunteer Melanie Thornton, President Washington State University Brass Quintet Graduate and Professional Students Association Taylor Christenson, President Mace Bearer and Honor Guards Faculty Senate Chair, and ASWSU and GPSA Presidents Associated Students of WSU Dennis Moton, President Vice Provost, Assistant Deans, and Designated Faculty Associated Students of WSU Global Hooding Faculty Diane Kolb, President Alumni Association Candidates for Advanced and Professional Degrees Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees and Faculty SENIOR GIFT PRESENTATION Nicole Nguyen Gonfalons Annual Giving, WSU Foundation Platform Party Regents of the University, Honored Guests, STUDENT RECOGNITIONS College Deans, Vice Presidents, Provost, President Daniel Bernardo Provost and Executive Vice President POSTING OF COLORS Joint WSU/UI ROTC Color Guard COMMISSIONING OF ROTC OFFICER CANDIDATES THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Glen Downing, Colonel Julie Anne Wieck, Associate Professor U.S. Air Force, Public Affiliate, Aerospace Studies School of Music ADVANCED AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES ALMA MATER Andrew Turner, Senior BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Vocal Performance Major, School of Music RECESSIONAL Washington State University Brass Quintet GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS Kirk Schulz, President Daniel Bernardo, Provost and Executive Vice President 4 2016 FALL COMMENCEMENT A. G. Rud DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR CHAIR, WSU FACULTY SENATE Today is a very special day as we celebrate your successful completion of your undergraduate or graduate degree from WSU. Each of you has forged your own path in working for your degree, which has taught you the importance of individual differences in one’s education and development, and the need to be willing to adapt and change. College is a time of great transition. You leave home, mature, learn new ideas, and meet new people. The skills you have acquired in the laboratory or the ideas in the lecture hall are not all that count for learning. This is what educa tors call formal learning, and you have had lots of that here. But college is also a robust place for intense and frequent informal learning. Discussing with friends outside of class, participating in social service projects, attending athletic contests, and socializing with others on the weekend are all opportunities where you can learn many valuable lessons beyond books, tests, or papers. If you studied abroad, you experienced and learned much about a new country and culture, and the new friends you made there make the world seem a smaller place. Some of you may have known exactly what you wanted to do and took a direct path to your place here today. For others, your education here has taken you on several different paths along the way, until your journey revealed your true calling. This is what education is all about, and although the way can be difficult and filled with obstacles, over coming them and succeeding is your true accomplishment. So today is a time to reflect and to celebrate your good friends and experiences here at WSU inside and outside the classroom, and to celebrate your achievements