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SPOTLIGHT TOM DANIELS CASE FIRST TIME’S A CHARM NEWS PAGE 2 Police seek new leads Study fi nds U.S.-born Hispanics are less likely to drop-out of school than their immigrant counterparts. in missing NEWS PAGE 2 student case JORGE VALENS Asst. News Director

Student refl ects on lessons learned University police are continuing the during college years. investigation in to the disappearance of College of Law Student Tom Daniels. CEREMONY SCHEDULE Campus police are “redoubling” their MONDAY, DEC. 14 efforts in search of missing third-year law Ceremony 1, 10 a.m. student, according to the School of Hospitality and Tourism University. Management, School of Journalism and “During this holiday Mass Communication, College of Education season, Tommy’s family Ceremony 2, 3 p.m. ALEX GARCIA/THE BEACON could have no better gift College of Business (Landon Undergraduate School of Business) IT WAS OFFICIAL: President Mark Rosenberg addresses the audience at his installation ceremony than to be reunited with Ceremony 3, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 27 after accepting the oath of offi ce. him,” said FIU Police College of Business (Chapman Graduate DANIELS Chief Bill King in a School), College of Engineering & written statement issued by the University. Computing Rosenberg, FIU to graduate thousands “We encourage anyone with any informa- TUESDAY, DEC. 15 tion about him to please contact us.” Ceremony 4, 10 a.m. CHRISTOPHER NECUZE dent Modesto A. Maidique. that oversees Florida’s 11 public Daniels was last seen on Nov. 2 in a College of Arts and Science (except the Editor in Chief “Commencement is my universities. pizzeria in West Miami-Dade County and School of International and Public Aff airs) favorite event of the year because Rosenberg also served as the was reported missing on Nov. 11. Ceremony 5, 3 p.m. President Mark Rosenberg of the energy our students and University’s highest academic FIU Police are working in unison with College of Architecture & the Arts, College of Arts and Science (SIPA only) will preside over six commence- their families radiate,” said Rosen- offi cial, provost, for eight years the Miami Beach Police Department with Ceremony 6, 7:30 p.m. ment ceremonies scheduled for berg in an interview with news.fi u. prior to taking up post on the whom Daniels made contact on Nov. 5. At Robert Stempel College of Public Health Dec. 14 and 15 where more than edu. “Our community’s future is BOG. the time, Daniels was not in the missing and Social Work, College of Nursing and 5,500 students will receive their tied to the success of our gradu- Rosenberg was selected as persons database, according to the state- Health Sciences degrees. ates. They’re well prepared for the president after an exhaustive ment released by the University. All ceremonies will be held in the U.S. Century Bank Arena. This will mark Rosenberg’s challenges ahead.” national search by the Universi- King stated that people have contacted fi rst commencement ceremony Prior to becoming president, ty’s Board of Trustees after Maid- the department to report possible sightings since becoming the University’s Rosenberg served as the chan- ique announced in Fall 2008 that of Daniels and that some of his family in FIUSM.COM CORNER fi fth president in August, following cellor of the Florida Board of he would be stepping down as Miami were searching the city, trying to The best source for FIU news, Governors, the governing body president. sports, and life the 23-year tenure of former presi- fi nd him. Daniels is a 6 ft. 5 inches tall, weighs 230 pounds and has brown hair and eyes. Those with information regarding Daniels’ whereabouts can call FIU Police We are here by the efforts of many at 305-348-2626 or 305-348-2633. Julia Cardenuto contributed to this Stay on top of your Alma mater, becoming a mercenary, gradu- report. bookmark FIUSM.com today! Think of those who made graduation ated from Miller Medical School and is currently doing his resi- dency in anesthesiology. Law student, WEATHER possible as you walk across that stage And the kid who my mom was MONDAY pregnant with while crossing the Mostly sunny One day in Nicaragua, my received on his head impairs his family member LOW: 74 HIGH: 83 older brother, who was just hearing. border has just graduated from TUESDAY fi ve years old at the time, told My mom could not take the Florida International University. Mostly sunny my mother his class same risk with her son. I’ve heard my family’s story die in accident LOW: 72 HIGH: 84 practiced military COMMENTARY A few months later, of struggling in the United States, WEDNESDAY and how my parents wanted drills during physical she was six months JORGE VALENS Scattered showers education. pregnant climbing walls nothing more than to educate my LOW: 68 HIGH: 81 Asst. News Director My mother was to cross the border from brother and me. Even so, I still cannot believe the number of scared to death and could Mexico to California. A University College of Law student CONTACTS sacrifi ces my parents have made not bear the thought of My family moved to was killed in a head-on collision while in the for us to earn college degrees. Editor in Chief ...... 305-348-1580 my brother holding an America with no jobs, Dominican Republic. chris.necuze@fi usm.com I cried nearly everyday of assault fi re to help the SERGIO BONILLA no grasp of the English Jorge Pupo, a second year law student, MMC Offi ce ...... 305-348-2709 kindergarten. Sandinista communist language and a newborn, and family member Jorge Ramos Pupo were news@fi usm.com I kicked and screamed to BBC Offi ce ...... 305-919-4722 movement of the 1980s. My myself, on the way. both killed instantly in the crash that occurred avoid school and even faked an bbc@fi usm.com uncle had been nearly beaten to Now 23 years later, my in Santo Domingo’s Juan Pablo II highway, asthma attack once. My parents Tips & Corrections ...... 305-348-2709 death a few years past for serving brother who was a few propa- according to the Miami Herald. The report tips@fi usm.com as a guard for the Sandinistas. ganda ads and brainwashing had the patience to drag me out Advertising ...... 305-348-6994 advertising@fi usm.com To this day, the pistol whip he youth groups away from BONILLA, page 2 PUPO, page 2 2 The Beacon – Monday, December 14, 2009 NEWS www.fi usm.com NEWS FLASH As this chapter ends, another one begins NATIONAL This past year has marked filled with thrills and ups and downs do my masters in public administra- Houston elects fi rst openly gay mayor several milestones in my life: I’ve that promise not to be dull. tion, so I can then get involved with had triumphs in my personal life, a And it was not easy. Whether it non-profit organizations or govern- The city of Houston, Texas is the fourth major city wonderful teaching experi- was finishing a report ten ment jobs. It will be a new, exciting in the United States to elect an openly gay person to its ence, a quarter century of my COMMENTARY minutes before it was due, path like when I first started college. highest offi ce. life and finally, my college figuring out what to wear on Like then, I will be taking it one Annise Parker was elected with 53.6 percent of graduation. an important date or crying day at a time. the vote, beating former city attorney Gene Locke Graduation. myself out of a traffic ticket, To FIU, such a love-hate relation- according to CNN. Parker served at the city’s comp- It took a lot of emotional there are many lessons to be ship, you will always have a special troller for 5 years. Aside from being the city’s fi rst gay and physical strength to not learned and built upon for the place in my heart. To my friends, mayor, Parker is the second woman to become mayor give up and spend the money future. thank you for making college and in the city’s history. elsewhere, like on a back- TATIANA As for the future, I’m life a wonderful experience, see you Senate Democrats kill GOP bid to fi libuster $1.1 packing trip throughout CANTILLO excited to see what the at the party tonight! I have a feeling, trillion spending bill in rare Saturday vote Europe. While I must admit I’m horizon holds; to see how I will incor- tonight is going to be a good night. pleased to close this chapter, I will porate my past experiences and young To the graduation class of 2009, The Democratic-controlled Senate on Saturday not soon forget the lessons I learned. wisdom to improve my environment. let your dreams lead your journey, we cleared away a Republican fi libuster of a huge end-of- Life is a roller coaster; a journey I hope to eventually continue and did it! year spending bill that rewards most federal agencies with generous budget boosts. U.S.-born Hispanics see gains in education The $1.1 trillion measure combines much of the year’s unfi nished budget work — only a $626 billion Pentagon spending measure would remain — into HOPE YEN rate falls to 8.5 percent, roughly the Latino youths, be they fi rst or second a 1,000-plus-page spending bill that would give the Associated Press same as youths of all races. generation, are straddling two worlds Education Department, the State Department, the U.S.-born Hispanics also had as they adapt to the new homeland,” Department of Health and Human Services and others Young Hispanics born in the U.S. are improvements in economic well-being. according to the Pew report. increases far exceeding infl ation. less likely to drop out of school and live About 29 percent of young immigrant The fi ndings come as growing The 60-34 vote met the minimum threshold to end in poverty than Hispanic immigrants of Hispanics lived below the poverty line, numbers of children and grandchildren the GOP fi libuster. A fi nal vote was set for Sunday after- their age, but they have higher exposure more than twice the rate for young of Hispanic immigrants are being born noon to send the measure to President Barack Obama. to gangs and violence, an independent whites in a similar age range (13 in this country. Currently, two-thirds research group says. percent) and about the same as young of Hispanics ages 16-25 are U.S.-born INTERNATIONAL The study released Friday by the Pew blacks (28 percent). But among second- citizens. Due to high birth rates, these Hispanic Center paints a mixed picture generation Hispanics, the fi gure living U.S. citizens will fuel a doubling of Nearly 1,000 activists detained outside climate of assimilation for a fast-growing group below the poverty line improves to 19 the overall Hispanic population to 30 talks in Copenhagen of U.S. citizens starting to wield their percent. percent by 2050. political rights: more education and job On the other hand, the American- In electoral terms, Latinos have had Tens of thousands of protesters marched through advancement, but also social problems. born youths were twice as likely as their less clout at the polls than their numbers the chilly Danish capital and nearly 1,000 were The survey and analysis of census immigrant counterparts to have exposure would suggest. detained Saturday in a mass rally to demand an ambi- data found the high school dropout rate to a gang or have gotten into a fi ght or “Their share of the electorate has tious global climate pact, just as talks hit a snag over among all Hispanic youths ages 16-24 carried a weapon in the past year. About not grown nearly as much as their share rich nations’ demands on China and other emerging was 17 percent, roughly three times 40 percent reported either being a gang of the population,” said Paul Taylor, economies. higher than white youths and close to member or knowing a friend or relative director of the Pew Hispanic Center. The mostly peaceful demonstrations in Copenha- double the rate for black youths. But who was, compared to 17 percent for “Now, with the coming of age of this gen provided the centerpiece of a day of global cli- when looking only at second-generation those who were foreign-born. big generation of U.S.-born children of mate activism stretching from Europe to Asia. Police Hispanics born in the U.S., the dropout “It is clear that many of today’s immigrants, that’s all about to change.” estimated their numbers at 40,000, while organizers said as many as 100,000 had joined the march from downtown Copenhagen. College was only the last item in Pupo served Italian PM punched in face during rally as treasurer Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi was assaulted at a campaign rally in Milan. a long list of necessary sacrifi ces Police are questioning a man whom witnesses say for the law punched Berlusconi in the face on Nov. 13. According BONILLA, page 1 to CNN, police offi cials have discovered that the man has a “history of mental illness”. of the car a few times, wipe my tears But several things fraternity Berlusconi, a conservative pundit turned politician, right at the entrance of the school and, that helped me won’t be when I was lucky, actually let me stay has been under intense scrutiny recently after accu- PUPO, page 1 sations of corruption, particularly tax fraud, surfaced home once or twice. written on the diploma. during his divorce. It’s taken me years to understand My parents’ working added that the drivers of the second why they were so adamant about me car were treated for injuries and – Compiled by Jorge Valens and AP reports. earning my education. But as I end two jobs for minimum released from a local hospital. my undergraduate career, I know the wage and little respect “Jorge’s death is for all of us a sacrifi ces my parents made to get me hard reminder of what most matters in a cap and gown are what drove will not be mentioned in life,” said college of law dean R. our family to succeed in this country. on the diploma. Alexander Acosta in an email to law When I receive my diploma, my name students. “These emails are always along with my major will be written diffi cult to write, as words fail during EDITORIAL BOARD INFORMATION on it. It will probably have a nice blue the midst of a recession and plagued these circumstances.” folder to keep it from being wrinkled. EDITOR IN CHIEF The Beacon offi ce is located in by hiring freezes, I will look to those Acosta added that Pupo had But several things that helped CHRISTOPHER NECUZE the Graham Center, room 210, at the sacrifi ces for motivation. Nothing we recently completed his Evidence and Modesto Maidique campus. Questions me won’t be written on the diploma. earned in the U.S. was gained easily Administrative Law Exams and was PRODUCTION MANAGER regarding display advertising and bill- My parents’ working two jobs for or without experiencing some type of “taking a break with family” in the CHRISTOPHER ADAMS ing should be directed to the Advertis- minimum wage and little respect will ing Manager at 305-348-2709. Mailing pain. The struggles I face ahead pale in Dominican Republic. not be mentioned on the diploma. NEWS DIRECTOR address: Graham Center, room 210, comparison to what my parents faced Pupo was a member of the Miami, FL 33199. Fax number is 305- My mother helping me learn vocab- JULIA CARDENUTO 23 years ago. And because of what college’s law review and the trea- 348-2712. Biscayne Bay Campus is ulary words after working 10 hours BBC MANAGING EDITOR I’ve been taught in school and by my surer for the Phi Alpha Delta law 305-919-4722. Offi ce hours are 9 a.m. on her feet won’t be written. My dad PAMELA DUQUE – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. family, I cannot accept giving up. fraternity. taking me to the library to help me LIFE! EDITOR E-mail: Beacon@fi u.edu. Visit us online And no one graduating today should “Jorge was a genuinely good- at: www.fi usm.com improve my reading skills after he CHRIS CABRAL even contemplate giving up. Everyone hearted soul and extremely bright. The Beacon is published on got out of work at midnight the day SPORTS DIRECTOR has their own story, but everyone I would have loved to have seen Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before will not appear. My parents’ SERGIO BONILLA during the Fall and Spring semesters graduating at the U.S. Century Bank him as a lawyer in court. He would never losing hope in me and believing OPINION EDITOR and once a week during Summer B. One Arena today made it to the stage with have been one of the best,” said copy per person. Additional copies are 25 I could earn the same education as any IRIS FEBRES help from someone. Think about those Lisa Riddle, a second year FIU Law cents. The Beacon is not responsible for other family will not be shown on the PHOTO EDITOR people when you move on to the next Student who was in Pupo’s law the content of ads. Ad content is the sole diploma either. ALEX GARCIA responsibility of the company or vendor. chapter of your life, and remember review sub-group. All these sacrifi ces will never leave COPY CHIEF those people if you even think about Funeral services for Pupo were

PAULA GARCIA my thoughts though. held on December 12 in Coral holding off on your dreams. As I venture into a job market in Gables. He is survived by his wife. www.fi usm.com FALL 2009 COMMENCEMENT CANDIDATES The Beacon – Monday, December 14, 2009 3 Fall 2009 Commencement Candidates

College of Matthew D. Morris Oscar E. Garcia –Bachelor of Arts in Mario I. Medina Sherline Metayer Sterling Stringer Rook Rene Gonzalez Environmental Studies Stephanie R. Mendy Lauren J. Mink Architecture Fabienne Sagine Rousseau Steve G. Guillaume Eduardo G. Milanese Juan P. Montoya and The Arts Jessica A. Shoemaker Kimberley Ann Habermehl Carolina Vanesa Cabal Vicente Otto Mora Timothy Albert Morales Nicole Marie Soden Andrea Isaac Peter L. Groppi III Denisse Moreno Ariane L. Murgatroyd Maria Alejandra Luque Teddy L’Houtellier Ivan J. Nieves Stephan Walker Nesvacil –Bachelor of Arts in –Bachelor of Fine Arts Juan S. Manrique-Guzman India Pascullis Rebecca Ordieres Nick Alexis Orsini Architecture in Theatre Lisa Michelle Moore Alexandra L. Ricardel Susana Maria Penaranda Ivelisse Ortiz Kurt T. Nicol Tiara Thanawastien Shenna M. Perez-Martin Alejandro A. Ortiz Luis Alberto Arencibia Patricia Marie Almodovar Kettelie Nicolas Natalia M. Ulloa Pedro D. Pina Daniel Osorio Michael Bermudez Natalie Ceballos Carlos Nunez Rodrigo T. Prichard Marcia P. Pennant Jonathan C. Fry Gregory M. Contreras Jeffrey Leroy Rauscher –Bachelor of Arts in Nandini Ramakrishna Veronica Raquel Perez Fabiana N. Godoy Veronica A. Gonzalez Pedro Rivera French Joshua Jude Remedios Armand Pichardo Omar Hazoury Melissa A. Hubicsak Hani Salem Maria Marcela Reyes Danelle Berta Pino Emilio Hernandez Bertha L. Leal Marcelo M. Santolalla Alejandro F. Acuna Sherree Rhoden Kimberly Paige Porter Laurent Jean-Mary Alain Gerard Ligonde Adriano O. Santos Frantz Charles Yaremis Riguero Cristhie Marie Ramirez Alejandro Manuel Lopez Andrew Frederick Scharhag Sophonie Joseph Lisette J. Rivera Ricardo E. Reillo Velez –Bachelor of Music Natalie Caroline Selig David Lopez Natalie M. Rodriguez Lisa M. Reina Omar A. Maach Maria D. Zapata Mirtha Soto Elisa Rosario Rona Rene Rolie Marcet Lucas M. Almeida Antonio Alexis Santiago Florent Riant Fiorella Mavares Daniel Escudero –Bachelor of Arts in –Bachelor of Arts in History Rosa A. Santos Eduardo G. Rizo-Patron Pedro H. Motta Chiara J. Fasi English Lorraine Sophia Sierra Vanessa K. Rodriguez Ali K. Qureshi Daniel J. Lepervanche Moises Antonio Betances Yolanda H. Silva Ashley M. Romano Luis Restrepo Hiroshi Niina Laura Aguirre Daisy De la Rosa Dianah E. Silvera-Tippens Hannibal Rosa Iii Graham Daniel Ritch Jessica F. Okaty Daniella Alberni Javier J. Fernandez-Vina Pablo Sisiruca Gabriela Isabel Ruiz Jan-Pierre Ruiz Emmanuel Schvartzman Juliet Mae Amal Patrice N. Hill Scott Christopher Snipes Frantz G. Saint Louis Nicole Thame Angel Maria Vanegas Nichelle Lynette Anderson Miriam Kashem Patricia Suau Cristina Maria San Jose William Miguel Virgil Tabitha Peggy Wortham Laura Cristina Aviles Rigoberto Ledesma Melissa L. Taveras Leslie Josefi ne Sanchez Christian Robert Bauman David Lopez Julie A. Timon Matthew Santiago –Bachelor of Interior –Bachelor of Science in Jessica Mercedes Berg David E. Luengo Christopher Eric Tynes Sonia De La Caridad Se- Design Music Education Monica Beatriz Bobadilla Vanessa Martin Sol Gabrielle Velasquez hwerert Elvia G. Brazil Gabriel A. Medina Carmevyne Versailles Marisol Sierra Vanessa Arteaga Lorna Melina Lawson Daniel Jaime Briceno Alejandro A. Miranda Alexandra Winokur Alejandro D. Simkovitz Aneesa Charania Jennifer Maer Macias Latrice Mercedes Bruno Zalykha M. Mokim Graciela Zapata Juan M. Simon Kaleena Eileen Holness Patricia Mitjans Gabriela Bustamante Alfred Pena Uccio Anthony Zecchini Brandon S. Stillman Gretel Rey Gisela Perez Alejandro M. Carrera Erin Geralden Silva Yocelyn X. Suarez Veronica Santisi Paola J. Castro Mirtha Soto –Bachelor of Arts in Charles Sutton II –Master of Music Allison P. Costa Jaime Tejeda Liberal Studies William O. Torres –Bachelor of Landscape Viviana Fernandez Jessica Tejeiro Tye J. Wheatley Architecture Kathleen Mary Bell Edward L. Irvin III Josue Torres Jesse A. Abitbol Lyanne C. Williams Carmen Denise Collazo Melissa Ann Jean-Baptiste Julio Eduardo Torres Kevin Oluwafemi Akinbiyi Ka Man Ho Miroslav Misha Dacic Christopher M. Jimenez Edgard Alcides Zamora Veronica Alarcon –Bachelor of Arts in Jennifer D. Fernandez Miriam Kashem Rayaaf Naushad Ali Philosophy –Master of Interior Design Romel J. Fuenmayor Kathryn Kipnis –Bachelor of Arts in Reynard C. Alli Youngah La Humanities Anthony Alvarez Daniel S. Benchimol Saralee Phariyaniticupt –Master of Science in Colette Largo Christine E. Anderson Nelson Campos Music Education Kerlie C. Leonce Erika A. Sierra Gina Lola Avellan Enrique Coizeau –Bachelor of Arts in Art Natasha Lisbey Tia Nadine Sujballie Daniela Jahel Bellina Bela Malacsina Cynthia A. Kohanek Jacqueline Lopez Tatiana Bengochea Rosa E. Montenegro Hazel J. Cabrera Madurvani D. Manohar –Bachelor of Arts in Tricia Lissette Bolanos Jeremy Francois Serres Cynthia Garcia Aileen Jenelle Martin International Relations Jane Brito Antonio D. Villaamil Emily C. Jacque College of Arts Daniel B. Molina Byron Levon Burnett Veronica Raquel Perez Sara Moncada Taylor Abramson Alejandro R. Caos –Bachelor of Arts in Eileen Rodriguez and Sciences Cindy Elizabeth Montero Alejandro F. Acuna Roberto Cartagena Political Science Daniel J. Rodriguez Christina Morales Gilda M. Alva Shonata Casinader Alexandra Vetencourt –Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies Anita Devi Nath Linda Ivonne Alvarez Michelle N. Castillo Guillermo Jose Azuarte Kevin P. Nelson Vanessa M. Andrial Melissa A. Castriota Heather A. Barrow –Bachelor of Arts in Cindhi Mariela Ortega Kelly Marie Austin Nina Dardashti Gaspar Betancourt Art History Derek Henry Bullen Xavier Cintron George Henry Ovalle Fabian A. Avila Molina Osvaldo Delgado Michael Andrew Boan Reynaldo Parla Gina Marcela Bax Sue Ellen Demmings Alex E. Calle Brenda Byrd Luis Jesus Hernandez Fabian Ricky-Alex Peraza David Bryan Black Isairis Diaz Antonio R. Camejo Romy Gretel Dorado Shellsea M. Oberski Allison Carina Ramirez Kerry-Ann N. Carby Jorge E. Diz Pamela Elizabeth Chavez Jose Ramon Marrero Daniel F. Orozco Shannon Beth Rankin Othon Fernando Cardelle Louwyne Doreus Gregory Troy Cohen Veronica Raquel Perez Kristina M. Pino Jamie Thorpe Leslie Rivera Karen P. Cespedes Sosa Carlos Jaime Echeverry Jimell Davidson Daniel Alejandro Rivero Natasha C. Coleburn Noah Matthew Feldman Stephanie Diana De La –Bachelor of Arts in Dance Ian James Verhine Latasha L. Roach Jannese Correa Briana N. Ferrell Rosa Corazon A. Rodriguez Paula A. Cortes Dean Fujita Raphael De Varona Candice Morris –Bachelor of Arts in Vanessa Romero Mora Augustina DaGraca Anne M. Ganness Natalie K. Del Sol Liza Marie Theoret Chemistry Melissa Ross de Brito Yamilette G. Garcia Andrea Simone Delgado Alexis Gregory Ruiz Patrice Jahmil Destin Courtney E. Gardner Jessica Elliott –Bachelor of Arts in Music Sergio Bravo-Garcia Amy M. Cook Maria Martha Ruiz Daniel G. Duarte India A. George James S. Engers Jessica C. Sanchez Carlos Guillermo Duque Stephanie Marie Guzman Beatriz Charity Estrada Giselle Segura Vanessa Grimaldi Steven M. Hernandez Astrid Skaarbrevik Crystal Ann Eckstadt Anna Elkis Hansen Teresita Maria Feal Kevin R. Smith Eduardo Jose El Barri Joy L.A. Harrigan Tatiana N. Felix –Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Sasha Marie Lyn Rodimiro Francisco Men- Jorge Luis Sosa-Renteria Anya Ellerbroek Kenneth Warren Heinrich Janessa Roxanne Fontaine Nicole Suess Maureen Essien Christine Hernandez Daniel T. Fortenbury Witnie A. Bresil doza Grace Taylor Gina Etienne Atheena A. Johnson Tamella Freeman Cairo Cangas Michelle Palacios Barbara A. Telleria Aaran Fazzolari Javier Jove Sean Gerardino Sonia Maria Sheron Richard A. Penuela Anne LIse Thorsen Gerdy Felix Alessandra Kruger Juan Carlos Gomez Natasha Suarez Roxanna Rasekhi Lorilee P. Valientes Myrna Trenchard Ryan R. Garcia-Caraballo Alexandra Laforest Lilian Gonzalez Maria V. Trueba Cristina M. Garriga Stephanie Lang Joaquin Jose Gonzalez –Bachelor of Fine Alexander Urbizagastegui Anthony Tarek Haddad Lenja Lassegue Edmarie S. Greaves Arts in Art –Bachelor of Arts in Economics Alicela Val Hadi Hijazi Vanessa Marie Leon Daniel Hernandez Eileen Vicioso Ingrid Yisel Hoyos Tanya Nikkia Lewis Marbely Hernandez Danielle N. Bender Armond Dupree Willis Leticia S. Jack Nicole Lifaite Ashley D. Hicks Denise A. Castro Chinua T. Alleyne Kristina Michele Wright Palina Jatskevich Traci R. Lipman-White Kirshner K. Joseph Tathiana Chaves Gabriela Monica Blinder Tima M. Zein Joseph W. Keller IV Zoe Kateri Lynch Ryan Sean Lemontang Monique Diaz Davide Bombonato Maria Alejandra Luque Myra Makhija Ana A. Lemos-Jara Mark Anthony Lazcano Danny Bustamante Tanees Ul Huda Malik Natasha Marie Martinez Jennifer Lopez Nathaly Lezcano Pablo Carrillo Joseph Norman McDaniels Jesus Mato Jr. Daylin Lugo Cassandra Martinez Karina Carlene Edwards 4 The Beacon – Monday, December 14, 2009 FALL 2009 COMMENCEMENT CANDIDATES www.fi usm.com

Nina Maria Martinez Mary Rosanna Baterna Jesse Etienne Mary F. Knowles Cynthia M. Perez Dave G. Sierra Suzette Menendez Nicole Eden Beauchamp Maria D. Evans Tanya D. Kyryluk Elyssa S. Perez Monica Singletary Robert A. Nieto Noga Behar Florencia Fel Inga Hanna Lang Kevin Anthony Peters Tamara B. Solis Lipsia C. Ortega Daniel H. Behar Joseph Nicholas Fernandez Juliette Larmier Joanne Pierre-Louis Mariela D. Solorzano Oscar D. Ortega Vanessa Benitez Gabriel A. Ferraro Yesenia F. Lau Vanessa M. Pineda Priscilla Suarez Danishia Perez Reyna G. Blanco Alexander Celadie Fiallo Dunia Lazo Carmen Esperanza Pineiro Zuleny L. Suero Janelle Perez Andrew Scott Bloom Kyle Enrique Flores Kerlie C. Leonce Jessica Pino Gabriel Fernando Talavera Amaral Petit Shayla J. Brown Catherine B. Ford Matvay Lesov Venise Jade Predestin Stephanie Torres Jennifer M. Pimentel Linda Kathalina Bustos Cynthia Francisquini Nicole Lewchuk Giselle V. Quesada Jessica Marie Truffi n Silvio A. Quintana Maria Cabeza Mandisa Camille Frett Alissa M. Llaneras Arquavia Chamorra Quinn Tatiana Uprimny Alexandra Reboso Anne Scothy Calixte Cassie Marie Futscher Maria Lucia Lomeli Andres Esteban Rairan Cristina Urena Roxana Reyes-Gavilan Jardina N.J. Campbell Loreto Andrea Gajardo Stephanie Lopez Jennifer M. Ramirez Diego Andres Uscamayta Janet Rodriguez Britt Capmany Claudia M. Galvez Caroline Isabel Lopez-Miro Nathalie Stephanie Ramos Daniela J. Ustariz Bethany Christine Ruiz Elaine Carbonell Michael Anthony Garcia Stephany C. Lora Isabel A. Ramos-Toca Jonathan E. Valdelamar Dinoushka Sassine Sada Dario Sebastian Carrasco Yenny Leidy Garcia Erika Andreina Lugo Alexandra D. Rangel Laura Valdes Eric Joel Sanchez Michael P. Cases Holly Olivia George-John Chrisna Luus Zakia H. Rauf Veronica P. Vasquez Christian Sandino Carlos Castillo Caroline Gernstein Taylor K. Lynch Yamilet Rete Christine Nicole Vera Michael H. Schmerling Fiorella Paola Castillo Tania Stephanie Ghazzara Renata Maciel Dominique Revolus Maritza Vizcarrondo Francisco R. Serio Gustavo Ceballos Stephanie Glasgow Toni- Ann Alexis Maloney Erika G. Reyes Deirdre Walsh Damaris Silva Francine Marie Chacon Mayle Gonzalez Patrick R. Manos Jordan A. Ricketts Jessica Elizabeth Wendorf Aida L. Solano Sara Chang Euwan Grant Jeannine Marcos Alexander Rafael Riera Skylar G. Wolland Valerie Trueba Yaima Chirino Ashley Anne Graves Daniels B. Mardones Katherine Rivas Maria Luz Zarate Melissa Trujillo Jessica Cima Lourdes Guiardinu Melodie Lea Alexis Marin Alvaro R. Rivas Alfredo Varela Anthony W. Clemow Tania Gutierrez Leveque Yakira Rivas Chu –Bachelor of Arts in Katherine M. Varona Melissa Marie Coile Emerly Vanessa Guzman Jazmine Elizabeth Martinez Chantel Lesle Rizzardi Religious Studies Daniel Vazquez Angelica Coronel Shalieza Hamid Aldo Juan Martinez Amina Rodriguez Stephanie T. Wesseling Anthony Alan Crumbley Christelle Handal Blanca Rosa Martinez Manuela Rodriguez Eric Miguel Cortes Christopher Raymond Cruz Elechukwu Andrew Hep- Eufemia A. Mayers Michelle Rodriguez Chris Donaldson –Bachelor of Arts in Garland Penn Curry burn-Okehi Michelle E. McGuinness Monica Rodriguez Alireza Fallahmoghaddam Psychology Sabrina Joelle Da Silva Gabriel Enrique Heredero Patricia Medina Carol E. Rodriguez Guillermo Antonio Guevara Karina E. De Armas Erika Hernandez Natasha Nicole Menendez Stephanie Grace Rodriguez Dolores Guadalupe Here- Jacqueline Achon Nicholas Demahy Miryam Hernandez MarieYvonne Mevs Anthony J. Rodriguez dia-Wood Diana M. Agredo Yvette N. Dent Karen A. Hernandez Michelle Monroy Karen Milagros Rodriguez James C. McCrink Karen Aguilar Julie Diago Sara Joy Hernandez Rachel Stephanie Moody Kimberly Michelle Romeo Blanca Estela Morales Indira Sujey Aguirre Lidisys Diaz Jose R. Hernandez Elizabeth M. Morales Melissa Roque Saeha Paulovkin Jessenia Alicia Alcantara Vanessa Diaz Stacey Theresa Holley Tatiana Muller Ashley B. Ruiz Jeremy S. Paulovkin Jennifer Alvarez Yadira Diaz Sara V. Howell Ann Marie Munoz Maria Gabriela Saballos Daniel Saavedra Sonia C. Alvarez Myra Liz Diaz Daris Bertha Huerta Alon Moshe Nelson Mara J. Salinas Isabel Cristina Toledo Carolina Arango Stephanie Lee Diez Mavis V. Jackson Cinthia Nieves Vida A. Samcam Melissa M. Artayeta Samantha J. Disse Maria Gabriela Jaimes Denise M. Nunez Onaida Sanchez –Bachelor of Arts in Scarlett Asbun Curtis Ray Douglas-Majors Binah Jean-Louis Stephanie Olarte Erika Marie Sanchez Sociology/Anthropology Laura Ashley Mechelle L. Durgan Jesse Collin Jones Joann Olivier Jennifer Diane Schlecht Natalie M. Atick Carolina Echeverri Priscilla M. Juncadella Estefania Ortega Jaika Shayne Selesky Judith Acosta Ambreen Akhter Aziz Maricela Egipciaco Joseph R. Kadis Victor Ortiz Jamie Carolina Sequeira Heather Marie Atkinson Kenneth Carl Backofen Elaine Espanola Kerry Ann Kavanaugh Beatriz Pena Natalie Aimee Serres Julian Banchon Cadija Barnett Diana Patricia Estrada Daniel Cain Kemp Zachary J H Perez Tali Shmuel Bobby J. Bracy www.fi usm.com FALL 2009 COMMENCEMENT CANDIDATES The Beacon – Monday, December 14, 2009 5

Markes D. Brown George D. Bayona Eric H. Cordova Sebastian Singh Ramone M. Fluellen Adriana C. Sofi a Horace L. Buddoo Diane Benitez Gabriel J. Correa Victoria R. Steward Vanessa R. Franceschi –Bachelor of Science in Alvaro A. Cuello George Craig Bronstein Jennifer Corujo Charity Ruth Strunc Lauren Renee Garcia Marine Biology Hadi N. Daniel Brittney M. Cook Victoria K. Crewdson Maria De Los Angeles Jason Anthony Gomez Marika De Los Reyes Francys Crevier Christina Mercedes Crum Talavera Mercy C. Gonzalez Casey M. Cook Edma Derilus Maria Eugenia de la Peña Pedro B. Cruz Cassie Theoc Valezka Vanesa Gonzalez Thu Hong Thi Dao Jamilla Espinosa Torres Noor Daghistani Michelle F. Toghiani Rosa Elena Guerra Chelsey Loder Laura Garcia Carolyn N. Dupree Fernando De Los Rios De Jacqueline Olivia Torres Michelle Lee Guerrier Gregory R. Mineau Denishia Nicole Harris Edgard Kenneth Estrada Los Rios Yusleivy Trimino Lucil Gustave –Bachelor of Science Heather Lynn Hender Jean L. Faustin Guillaume d’Ersu Mario Cristian Vasquez Stephen I. Hassan in Mathematics Jose F. Longoria Wesley Fleridor Alina Devitchinskaya Carlos Genaro Velarde Clinton L. Hemmelgarn Earlyne D. Louis-Charles Andre Lamar Hallmon Daniel Joseph Diaz Yurima Verdecia Liliana Henriques Jessica Lynn Noling Angela McDonald Shalini G. Hathiramani Maria E. Donayre Karen C. Villa Tory A. Heslop Cristina Mederos Rene Lazaro Hernandez Melissa Duran Luis Daniel Ibarra –Bachelor of Science Nicole A. Morales Lissette O. Hernandez Yaitma Escobar –Bachelor of Science in Carlos Alberto Infante in Physics Daniela Pasantes Nelson Fernando Hincapie Karla Karina Espino Chemistry Melissa Jean-Philippe Alvaro Rodrigo Perez Elizabeth Iglesias Gisell Fiat Alexander M. Lamelas Edgar Garay Kristina M. Pino Shaneka Sabrina Johnson Naveta Latoya Foster Sergiu V. Fiodorov Beverly Carroll Langley Ricardo Leante Jennifer Lee Rabaglia Nancy Francia Joseph Giselle Gallo Ivy S. Hernandez Rodolfo Lazo Irene C. Perez Andito D. Sutherland Vanessa T. Lomax Ingrisds C. Gomez Khoa N. Pham Marcia R. Leclere Carlos A. Prays Kerrie E. Taylor Caryn Mautner Steffi Danielle Greaves Kia K. Rigsby Julio L. Leon Chelsie Nicole Thomas Maria D. Padilla Katerine D. Gutierrez Diane P. Williams Krystian A. Locurto –Master of Arts in Karyn Tricia Walrond Fernando Perez Tony Hernandez Maria De Los Angeles African and African Tracy Poindijour Janette Daria Jurado –Bachelor of Science in Lugo Diaspora Studies –Bachelor of Arts Clair V. Powell-Bolondia Beena S. Kazi Criminal Justice Ryan Toyson Lyttle in Spanish Ingrid Quallo Irina Kleynerman Jocelyn Marles Noelle Danielle Theard Joshua David Reyes Jonathan Lanzas Javier Agosto Sheila Martin Sherrie-Ann Nadia Barrett Yunior Santana Vanessa Lizett Larach Gregory Angelo Arabatzis Claudia Martinez –Master of Arts in Leonor R. Beayne Esther Sunday Joana Lastres Andrea Arauco Leslie Martinez Asian Studies Sandra Isabel Berrios Nellville Thomas Isarelys D. 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Perez Natasha Olivera Helen Portillo Brown Kristy A. Calero Giovanna Repich Deborah H. Deoliveira Johnnie Petitfrere Lucy Pineda Gabriela Raccah Vanessa Campa Javier Reyes Enrique D. Diaz Shelese Renee Phelps Milza Rosales Sudanee A. Alicia Campbell Paola Carolina Rodriguez Rubisela Duran Brenda Pierre –Master of Arts in Global Carla E. Cao Arelys D. Rodriguez Tiffany Early Bernardo Pimentel II and Sociocultural Studies –Bachelor of Public Mirianny Castro Arturo Rojas Jeffrey S. Edwards Alexandra L. Posada Administration Dana O. Cedillo Jessica Rojas Maria D. Escobales Jeanette Quijano Mayurakshi Chaudhuri Linda Chavarria Willis Alejandro Ruiz Andree J. Espinoza Yandro Recio Christine M. Labriola Stephanie Albert Leilani M. Chirino Hani Salem Luis F. Fernandez Chiquita L. Richardson Dumitrita S. Mic Melissa Regan Allen Julio Cordero Mario Sarmiento Freddy Figueroa Peter T. Riley Angela Roe Rachele Rimpel Jose L. Rivera –Master of Arts in History Abdul Robinson Andres N. 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Lergia I. Sastre Ketly Pierre Longin T. Kaczmarsky Julio Javier Gomez Lubna Alabed Julissa Cabrera Christopher G. Rodriguez Marcia K. Lowenstein Karina Maria Grande Veronica C. Alard Danilo J. Cabrera –Master of Arts in Tania Tamara Sanchez Ronald Mossman Nathalie Gross Carlos Esteban Albir Daniel Fernando Cadavid Political Science Vielka Lineth Salazar Gustavo Luis Gross James Thomas Aldridge Mariangel Caicoya –Master of Science in James Jason Valdés Oscar Hernandez Carlos Aurelio Aleman Justin R. Cajero Pedro Miguel Ross Environmental Studies Yaneli Hernandez Javier Alemany Eileen Bridget Cala –Doctor of Philosophy in Blanca Lucia Hernandez Mireille B. Alfonso Yamile Calzada Joaquin Alonso International Relations Alexis Krystina Hervis Moayad Hamdi Ali Nathalia Cambraia –Master of Arts in Michael T. Matthews Asma Amir Hooda Ria Rachael Ali Enrique Canals Religious Studies Beth A. 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Bellido-Deluna Pablo Daniel Cozzarelli –Master of Science in Physics Cynthia Geraldine Alvarez Michel German Sanchez Paola Andrea Beltran Francisco A. Crane in Biology Anielka A. Andrade Oliver Soto Arturo Elias Bermudez Nicolas G. Cuyar Luis M. Lebolo Cinthya Muriel Arbulu Vishal M. Sujan Orietta Bernal Cristian Beniamin Damse Vanessa S. Haley Priscilla M. Pamela Diana Arteaga Albert Richard Tamayo Miguel Angel Bernal Vanessa P. Dantas Raul Urgelles Adnan Salem Alejandro Bello Maria C. Teran Oceguera Jonathan David Berrios Maria A. Davila David Bello Derrick G. Thomas Cesar Augusto Bertani Alvaro B. Davila –Master of Science –Master of Science Yoanna Lilly Beltran Maria de las Mercedes Gillian A. Birk Eddie R. Davis in Chemistry in Psychology Angelica Lucia Beltran Trillo Vicki Blanco Stuart Russell Davis Jaclyn Diane Blickley Patricia Tumelty Aniett Bocourt Noelia De Jesus Elvis Barrett Candace B. Atamanik Cruz C. Carcases Andres M. Uribe Suzette M. 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Connor Solange Pasquet Christine Marie Ferrer Beatriz E. Abello Tiffany Browne Paola Alexandra Delgado Jennifer Figuereo Robert Michael Sarasa Janet M. Francisco-Balcells Dustin A. Abolila Emperatris Builes Maria Delly Oxana Garkavchenko Rebecca A. Wang Robinson Francois Paula Karina Abou Khalil Marisel Bulmas Komal Desai Montoya Keyama Jackson Maidelis Fuentes-Seijo Marcela Acevedo Christina T. Bunassar Harly Joseph Destin Mey-Ling Lima –Doctor of Philosophy Emilio E. Furones Deyvis Regnier Acosta Humberto A. Busto Desiree E. Devarona Esther Maria Martinez in Biology Edward Garcell Rebecca Beatrice Adams Arnaldo Busutil Armando J. DeZayas Jirayu Meeon Michael Garcia Andrea Aghlaghanian Albert B. Cabanas Ivonne Diaz Ignacio Munoz Pamela M. Bachman Nadian A. Garcia Yolanda Natalia Aguilar Gabriel Arturo Cabezas Laura Diaz Chasitdy Monique Parks Robin C. Dougherty Curey Hermes Garzon Ayesha Ahmed Ammer Cabrera Stephanie K. Diaz

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Balboa Michelle Gina Zanzuri Yeniley Rodriguez Eduardo Tremols Gretchen Baptiste Maria D. Zarate Edmundo A. Rodriguez Romina Paola Tripichio Shveta Aggarwal –Master of Science in Angela C. Barahona Jose A. Rodriguez Chia Chen Tsai Ana C. Arguello Management Information Mercedes C. Becerra –Master of Business Massiel A. Rodriguez Analorena Ubiera Alessandro Citelli Systems Aracelys Bonachea Administration Tania G. Rodriguez Jacqueline S. Ugent Priscilla D’Oliveira Catherine A. Brandreth Gabriel M. Rodriguez Antonio S. Urbina Maya El-Naffy Juan G. Barajas-Morales Heather Marie Burns Julio Giovanni Aliaga Eileen Marie Rodriguez Vivian Marlen Usuga Romel Francis Jason A. Bastian Mavis Augusta Bynoe Emma Vanessa Alvarenga Alejandro Pedro Rodriguez Thelma E. Valderrama Lucila Giraldo Gregory P. Diaz Diane M. Candelario Morteza Amini Manuel Seguin Rodriguez David J. Valdes Monica Marie Gonzalez William D. Dovale Martha E. Canejas Alina M. Andrial Lena Vanessa Rodriguez Alexander M. Valdes Marisela C. Gonzalez Paul S. Lowman Gabriela Carolina Cardona Lina Arango Andres Rojas Xotchilth Arlete Valdivia Servat Adrian J. Marrero Yesenia Castillo Sakshi Bahadur Danisa Rojas Sandro Valdivieso Jack Hernandez Aquinov Mathappan Andrea Castro Gonzalo Balandra Johnerick Rojas David Valencia Evelyn Shanna Hodgson Jorge Antonio Orchilles Sara M. Chernisky Gerson Isaac Benavides Megan T. Rojas Bryan Yonaides Valerio Cinthia Mabel Humeau Andres M. Rico Starbrina S. Colquitt Vivien Josefa Bendeck Vanessa Romano Angelica M. Vales Seung Mi Lee Jymy Rodriguez Cristina M. Comendeiro Tamara Benitez Roberto Romero Vanessa Y. Valladares Jim Anthony Lee Pablo Santos Ashley Congdon Christine Mary Bertram Joseph P. Ronselli Gabriela P. Valle Sacha Lieutard Carlos Velasquez Clara Isabel Cordova Luis Alexander Betancourt Cesar S. Rossi Marisol Vallejo Hilda Patricia Moreno Elvis Veliz Laura Crane Elaine Theresa Bookal Michelle Roussel Cesar Vanegas Andrea Lynn Nore Eliza Sumiaty Dalmacio Harry Emil Brautigam Alejandra Rowan Catherine Varela Ciara Perez –Master of Science in Camila M. De Varona Anthony Gregory Brohee Hendry J. Rueda Adriana Caroline Velazco Katia Aimee Perez Gutierrez Taxation Jillian Delgado Melanie Joy Carrasquillo Christian Ruiz Jose M. Vidal Kathleen L. Perezespinosa Ana Alejandra Dezayas Pablo Carvajalino Rodrigo Abel Ruiz Lina Marcela Vidal Nicole Repich Daniela Alonso-Garcet Gina Marcela Diaz Melissa Mary Castro Carlin Andres Ruiz Andres D. Vidales Alberto Enrique Rojas Raul Alvarez Fabienne I. M. Dominique Nora E. Castro Velazquez Aramis J. Ruiz Elizabeth Vila Gideon L. Schnog Carlos H. Canasi Ashley Elizabeth Driscoll Cesar Corch Kathryn Amy Ryan Ivan C. Vila Krsto Ante Simicevic Maritza Castro Henjorie Dupont James P. Costello Ibrahim R. Saba Benjamin Fernando Vilchez Hui Zhen Tan Roberto Di Lena Kristen Marie Ellenberger Kimberly Ann Dady Camilo Saenz Albania Karina Villalona Sulma Torres Steven M. Diaz Natalya Camile Espana Adrianus RHM Daan De Rodolfo Saenz Lourdes Villanueva Ira L. Turner Jennifer Marie Estefan Elizabeth Espinel Kroon Vanessa L. Saint-Louis April A. Villanueva Paola M. Vasquez Nerlyne Examen Jennifer Estrada Paula Andrea Delasalas Danay Barbara Salazar Claudia Maria Vinoly Manuela Villalobos Nicholls Ezequiel Fischer Aurora M. Estrada Yeseira Admabel Diaz Diomy Mairym Salgado Lindsey Washington Naim Yisrael Belkys Fundora Victoria Fagundo Pedro Ildefonso Du Quesne Cristina Salvador Arlisa M. Whitby Nithin Mathew Zacharia Libni Garcia Michelle Judy Fernandez Olakunle O. Ekunkonye William R. Sampson Tonie G. Williams Alejandra Zuccaro Odisa Gonzalez Jenny Figueroa Abdallah Charbel El Chbeir Marali Samudio Frederick G. Williams Carlos Alberto Hernandez Janette T. Francois Wendy Cecilia Franco Tamika Maria Samuel Linsey Nicole Wojtkiewicz –Master of Science Juan C. Isaza Yolanda Fumero Jessica Garcia Ivonne Sanchez Jessica Lynn Wood in Finance Katherine R. Leal Rolando J. Galo Tomas Garcia Sairi Sanchez Bryant Xavier Daniel Alexander Mateo Lauren Garcia Vanessa Garcia Jonathan D. Sanchez Sueyen Xiques Sakshi Bahadur Marc Pierre-Louis Leslie Gabriela Garcia Jose G. Garcia Igor Sandler Arie Yaker Tamara Benitez Fernando C. Rey Heidi Delcarmen Gonzalez Vishwanath Godavarty Victor Hugo Sandoval David Yi Andrea Burnett Bowers Lina Sanchez Vivian M. Gonzalez Alfonso Gonzalez www.fi usm.com FALL 2009 COMMENCEMENT CANDIDATES The Beacon – Monday, December 14, 2009 9

Alyssa Marie Gonzalez –Bachelor of Science –Master of Science in Vanessa Perez Thomas A. George Charisse Marie Gonzalez in Modern Language Counselor Education Amber Wyant Pickering Luz Marcela Gomez –Bachelor of Science in Mairelys V. Guillen Education Neisha Ray Richie M. Roger C. Guillaume Construction Management Zengyun Guo Patricia M. Ardavin Christina Ruiz-Castaneda Estrella Hernandez Heidi M. Haussmann Laura B. Davis Melvin J. Bennett Valle Good Straussman Maria Elisa Ibanez Adolfo J. Arenas Brandi Dawn Heaton Laura De laOsa Eddie Nathaniel Chapman Olivia Donnaree Tenn Jimmy Ng Eduardo R. Arteaga Cristina Hernandez Melissa Escalona Vicky Vengoechea Vanessa A. Scagliati Alan Barroso Suzette De La Caridad –Bachelor of Science in Cerena Figueroa Joseph R. Soto Annmarie C. Carroll Hernandez Physical Education Amber Marrero –Master of Science in Douglas Couvertier II Nevenka Huertas Elizabeth A. Menard Recreation and Sport –Bachelor of Science in Jonathan N. Cuesta Micaela Hurtado Manuel Moises Aguilar Veronica Montes Management Civil Engineering Joseph Miller Dixon Laguerda Y. Isma Devan Richard Haripersaud Jakleen Serna Elizabeth Estevez Jennifer M. Jacques Erin Ashley Lubert Dayana Terrelonge Davon E. Estelle Jr. Maria Cristina Alvarez Marcos M. Fernandez Alexandra Lee Kennison Shaina Parbtani Rose Merlyneda Toussaint Sarah M. Iglesias Carlos A. Amador Daniel Ferradaz Rennay Knight Michael David Pujol Takela Shantwan Zigler Maria G. Padilla Orlando J. Andrade Ernesto Fonseca Monica Luisa Larocca Alejandro Quevedo Monette E. Preston Luis Anton-Banon Juli E. Gonzalez Lilia Caridad Llanes Samanta Rimoldi –Master of Science in Jameel N. Tucker Gabriela M. Araque Evans Hasbun-Santana Fransel Marie Llerena Michael Anthony Rothman Curriculum and Instruc- Howard J. Bechtold Paul MA Howell Vanessa Lugones Kevin P. Tingle tion –Master of Science in Terence Tosoc Castillo Jason Timothy Hunter Monica R. Manuel Ashley C. Traugott Special Education Joan Fabian David Allen Johnson Diomarys Eleida Marrero Mark Trueba Kandra Chelise Barnes Edwin Fernando Ibarra Linda Louissaint Stephanie R. Martin Virginie Jackson Ana G. Bermudez Steve Jaime Marie Tamika Manigat Erica Martinez –Bachelor of Science in Cecilia D. Blanco Meredith Johnson Arthur J. Meyer Janette Martinez Recreation and Sport –Master of Science in Herminio V. Brazil Daniel Jovanov Shemele S. Miller Lissette Martinez-Valenzuela Management Educational Leadership Sandra Denise Carithers Zakary J. Lata Cindy Moreno Melissa Cristina Maya Jill Lorri Moilanen Jorge Luis Matamoros Personna Patrical Myrie Alisha Marie Meadows Gabriel Alfaro Betsy Almonor Angela Womble Morrow Whitney R. Maxey Gerard A. Nobrega Vanessa Alexandra Mejia Omar Javier Bayona Kathya M. Cuevas Jorge Rodriguez Takara N. Mosquera Jose H. Payares Leslie T. Menoya David Calafell Paul Compton Eckley Miguel Angel Olivares Paul Priore Lorisa Mervilus Elliott Dix James Dix Karen Raisa Gonzalez –Master of Science in Corina D. Robles Smith Anthony Rivas Katrina Mon Jimena Soledad Donadio Maria D. Handal Urban Education Christian G. Rojas Julio Cesar Rodriguez Priscilla M. Montalva Jared Greenblatt Maria Levasseur Javier M. Veliz Devine Roth Abduni N. Morris Roger Llaurado Layda Morales Pamela M. Moore Danny M. Vuong Victoria Lindsay Stark Michelle Danielle Navarro Aliaksandr Matseikovich Cindy Zamorano Ariel Luis Tejera Claudio Marcelo Nunez Alexander P. Misrahi –Master of Science in –Educational Specialist in Michael J. Zecca Lorenzo Maykel Valdes Elna Raquel Ordaz Adrian A. Mora Exercise and Sports Curriculum and Instruction Sergio Vargas Catalina Ortiz Brandon Lloyd Moss Sciences –Bachelor of Science in Kareem Douglas White Cynthia Pardo Roberta Neves Cassandre Jean Pierre Computer Engineering Mellanie Perez Myrline Oscar Omari I. Bernard –Bachelor of Science in Yainira Perez Jakeelah T. Parker Amy Katherine Cohen –Educational Specialist in Diego Alonzo Electrical Engineering Stefanie A. Perez Justin D. Sherman Ashleigh Rebecca Fitterer Educational Leadership Ali N. Alshamma Nichole K. Perez Katelynn Allyson Stevens Jeremiah D. Flood Adriana B. Andino Omar Aguilar Lisa Marie Perez Jason David Goodrich Vanessa Robles Wilhem M. Camacho Juan P. Aucar Rodriguez Ericka Rashawnda Perry –Bachelor of Science in Edric Valdes Kurt Evon Cameron Angel Cruz Michelle Lee Pierce Science Education –Master of Science in Rolando J. Duarte Danner Fagundo Kirelis Pintado Foreign Language –Educational Specialist in Travis F. Felder Edgar Garay Natalie Quintela Tatiana P. Cantillo Education School Psychology Gabriela C. Ferrer Alan Daniel Garcia Rebecca C. Recinos Kristin Janae Chandler Eduardo Flores-Fuentes Jorge D. Gonzalez Jeanette H. Rego Margaret Lee Dirocco Michelle Bass Magdalen Mary Omeara Bartholomew Gunderman Jose D. Granados Patsy C. Reid Stephanie A. Hernandorena Sarah J. Hammill Anthony D. Hernandez Pedro E. Grave de Peralta Lisa T. Rice James Pendleton, IV Powers –Doctor of Education in Deisy D. Hernandez Luis G. Guerrero Karla Denisse Rincon Plaza –Bachelor of Science in Adult Education and Juan Rodolfo Meza Brian M. Hadley Jennifer Rodriguez Social Studies Education –Master of Science in Human Resource Roman Roman Vila Arvin Harripaul Yenisleidys Rodriguez Higher Education Development Cristian Sanchez Julio E. Hernandez Rosa D. Rodriguez Phalange Brutus Administration David Alan Seijas Evelio Lazaro Hernandez Jany Sanchez-Medina Kate Elizabeth Elliott Richard G. Cuming Camilo A. Silva Klaus A. Ketelhohn Stephanie Marie Santagati Lisa A. Farach Doctor of Education in Juan M. Tezanos Albert Marshall Gisela Maria Santana –Bachelor of Science in Lauren M. Hubacheck Curriculum and Instruction Maksim Vitaliy Tsarenko Edgar Martin Bianca J. Selman Special Education Melissa Sabatier Jessica Marie Cardenas-Ro- Gilmer Clever Vega Richard Osiris Matias Kristine Elvia Sierra Matthew Sean Smith driguez Rood-Ben Meus Alison Ann Simons Asha I. Black Novelette Elizabeth Williams Ron York Myers, Sr. –Bachelor of Science in Massimo Nardi Yvonne Soto Marie T. Curtis Debra Mayes Pane Computer Science Jaime J. Ocon Lera Spoljar Kenya Essix –Master of Science in Martin James Wasserberg Melisa C. Orozco Sachelle Renee Thomas Kevin M. Esteban International Intercultural Doctor of Education in Enzo Alvarez David A. Ortiz Vanessa Torres Melissa Franchi-Alfaro Education Higher Education Denis Antoine Paula Andrea Ortiz Jessica Michelle Valentin Allyson Carol Griffi n Stephen S. Madison Marlon A. Arrechavala Alvaro M. Pena Ashley Anne Vizcaino Jessie Virginia Gross Amanda S. Hughes Doctor of Education in Ex- Yunior Betancourt Luis Perez Khia Ann Lopez Christine Keaney ceptional Student Education Marco J. Bohorquez Miguel Angel Pineiro –Bachelor of Science in Pamela A. Marti Alain Melo Susan L. Nullman Amein A. Brown Jose A. Poloramos Exercise and Sports Debbie Esther Maya Caridad H. Unzueta Ainsworth A. Cameron Jorge Luis Romero Sciences Natalie McGavern –Master of Science in Trevor A. Chung Gabriel A. Solana Karina Ruiz-Gomez Physical Education Sergio J. Curbelo Ingrid C. Torres Yesenia Alfonso Daniela M. Sandino College of Vitor P. De Alencar Geikel Vila Daniel Batista Sophia Souffrant Brenda C. Codallo Engineering and Kenneth Escobar Beung Cheol Yoon Antonio C. Campo Michael F. Jones Juan David Espinosa Orlando Zamora Lauren S. Cascio –Master of Arts in Teaching Jaclyn Roque Computing Brandon Foote Duyane Orrette ChaCamp Dennis R. Smith Juan Sebastian Gerena –Bachelor of Science in Edward Fajardo Freddy Alberto Aguirre –Bachelor of Arts in Alan Rafael Gramajo Environmental Engineering Kristi Goldsholle Rosalyn Renise Alexander –Master of Science in Information Technology Robyn Paul Hamilton Christian A. Leighton Natalie Alexandra Bryan Reading Education Arturo Lammoglia Natalia Palacio Christina Morales Elizabeth Maria Ginory Woodman J. Alderman Andres J. Loor Shawn M. Noy Lizzie Hunter Cynthia Nerida Abreu Oscar A. Cedeno Lucas Lopez –Bachelor of Science in Geneveve Shepard Rachel Metayer Midialys Acosta Sophia Cummings William A. Malabver Industrial and Systems Kaydy Cristina Valdes Stacey A. Simmons Leonora L. Ahkin Chin-Tai Jaime E. Polar Kerry Adrian McDonald Engineering Amanda Vivienne Vargas Jacqueline M. Andress Brandon S. Stillman Roberto J. Mendez –Master of Science in Lisette Luz Claudio Romayne O. Taylor Milton Oliva Andres Eduardo Antunez –Bachelor of Science in Art Education Melissa A. Davis Jorge A. Ortega Elma F. Camacho Mathematics Education Michelle M. Fernandez –Bachelor of Science in Relmer T. Perez Sergio Cooke Elizabeth Cambeyro Leon Gabriel Garcia Biomedical Engineering Karen Perez Diaz Domingo Miguel Correa Richard Joseph Gornail Sue A. Lee Katherine Garcia Jean Marc Rodriguez Johanna Patricia De Ken N. Yu Giuseppe Nino Liguori Massiel LaCourt Evelyn Alcantara Claus M. Trappberger Oliveira Stephanie Louise Little Lissette Marie Lujardo David Arcia Stephen Richard Tynes Sara Giovannoni Patricia E. Littlechild Eboni N. Mcghow-Aubry Kevin Jay Bechtold Sean A. Williams Daniel Robert Lanzziano Abena Roberta Robinson Sophia Ann-Marie Nunes Lizeth Joann Caldera Roderick Wisdom Laura N. Lopez Dianne Romero Cristina Sophia Ortiz Samuel E. Espinal Peter Wong Carlos A. Miguel Melissa Pedron Natalia Fernandez Steven Wong Heidy Rodriguez Steven Garcia 10 The Beacon – Monday, December 14, 2009 FALL 2009 COMMENCEMENT CANDIDATES www.fi usm.com

Leonardo Jose Torres –Master of Science in Roderick Michael Rowe Ozgur Aktas Maria Alejandra Mantilla John Novales Computer Science Marco Zuniga Gutierrez Ronald Arlington Alli Werner V. Martinez Claudio Alberto Piantini –Bachelor of Science in –Master of Science in Jennifer Arelskis Almonte Lauren McKown Yara Naomi Salas Information Technology Andrew Allen Environmental and Urban Robert Alvarez Elisa Mejia Said I. Shehadeh Yixis Cejas Systems Alexis N. Andrade Erika K. Mendivil Harvinder Singh Naif I. Alhowaish Lester Felipe Diaz Diana Aquino Denise Mendoza Hagit Gail Smith Jorge F. Alvarino Sheila R. Dorado Fernandez Camilo Arias Sinan Ataoglu Christopher Michael Merlo Irina Mihaela Toma Jose Ignacio Amoros Mavis Franco Christine M.e Marie Bettin Despina Debbie Athineos Arthur C. Mindermann Jr. Mei-Lin Tsai Hugo E. Ayala Yanelis Hernandez Ramos Dylan K. Lloyd Joshua A. Axinn Melissa Josefi na Montano Xie Wang Angel Baez Yuheng Hu Samuel Bae Nazanin Moradimehr Pamela Williams Mohaballi N. Barakat Marcelo Reynaldo Lopez –Master of Science in Jessica Lynn Ball Michelle Anne Olivieri Olena Zhyzhkevych Pablo Alejandro Bravo Bhagya Ranaweera Environmental Engineering Jovany Bandomo Maria Ortega Gonzalo Humberto Bueno Sasanka Vadlamudi Melissa Soledad Barcelo Seo AH Park –Master of Science in Andres Alejandro Celano Bincy Varghese Felipe M. Guerrero Janessa Marie Barcos Oriana Penalver Tourism Studies Natacha Cesar Sandeep Varry Wei Li Anneka Nicole Barnes Lora Presnell Omar Christopher Leandro Rafael Wong Stephanie A. Long Christina Renee Basiakos Liang Qian John Peter Egan Rohitesh R. D’ Souza Yali Wu John G. Pallepogu Joel Joseph Becerra Ying Qu Erisbel Hidalgo George C. Felipe Mandar Zope Andrew Hanlon Beitler Lauren A. Rangel Larhone Dalcon-Junior –Master of Science in Dejarous Marque Bell Charlotte M. Raynaud Gayle Construction Management –Master of Science in Erika Gabriela Benjamin Madeleine Lee Reinstein School of Daniel Jose Gonzalez Industrial and Systems Peter Willy Bernhard Jamaloan M. Romero Journalism Alain Jesus Hernandez Cristian Fernando Acero Engineering Darryl Berry Heather Ashley Rosado Gustavo Ruben Ibarra Aimee Gabriela Almeida Francine Bigio Juliusburger Veronica Sanchez and Mass Steven Anthony King Johann Barata Wensheng Wang Kimberly Samantha Bond Adriana F. Santana Communication Michael Justin Lecuona Martin J. Benzaquen Lara Boner Rosalba Susana Santana Chak S. Leung Claudia A. Bermeo –Master of Science in Elena Borroto Alexandra Santini Valiente –Bachelor of Science Lilawatee Lookrwah-An- Sharon Blondet Materials Science and Sandy R. Boukobza Cameron George Scholderer in Communication drews Martin Abraham Calcano Engineering Jonathan P. Braswell Earl Everhardht Senior Lamont V. Mackey Mayerling Caldera Millan Maylen Bu Shan Shan Natalie O. Acosta Joel Martinez Cagri Cinkilic Chandan Pulletikurthi Lauren Dianna Burer Yuhan Shang Marie-Antonia Akoure- Javier Mederos Antonio Jose Cortes Srinija Repalle Kristin A. Calamito Jacqueline Suzanne Shedden Davain Julia I. Navarro Jonathan D. Diodato Di Wang Elsy Yasely Calix Yanting Shen Jessica Lynn Alabastro Christopher Perez Adriana T. Direis Valentina Carrasquilla Karen Michelle Sieker Jennifer Alexandria Alfonso Jonathan C. Perillo Shelly M. Drakes –Master of Science in Elizabeth V. Cervantes Marlon Simedou Bertha C. Alor Kym Quidiello Dennis Don Dusek Mechanical Engineering JingJia Chen Walter Lee Smith Ana C. Alvarez Rafael Rivera Epifanio Figueroa Daniel Llewellyn Chevrette Gang Song Alexa J. Amat Jorge Mario Romero Blake Galen Forester Ricardo Ardila Shawn D. Chin Tristan Sookram Louis R. Arzu Jonathan Sanchez Juan C. Francisco Ricardo A. Gasparini David Cohen Nedge Barbara St.Jacques Paul Robert Ashe Asher C. Shlachtman Edwin Frarley Giraldo Kelvyn J. Guzman Cabrera Marly Carolina Colina Ana Elizabeth Stadthagen Alejandro Baez Asquith M. Thompson Tammy Lynn Good Gina T. Lau Christelle Alice Collongette Philip Stecco Marla Baldomero Joel W. Tillman Jose Elias Handal Manoj Seetherama Reddy Stephanie Costa Field E. Stobaugh Joshua Ballantine Fernando Valladares Akruti Jain Nikita Lea Couri Siguang Sun Kareem Lascelles Brown Lina Maria Jaramillo –Master of Science in Thomas Cruz Sarah Swink Cristina M. Campos –Bachelor of Science in Judeen Johnson Technology Management Casey L. De Cespedes Alina Celia Tellez Janin A. Castro Mechanical Engineering Christina Jordan Jason Andrew De La Nuez Daniele Antonio Termini Paula Ceballos Mayra Keiffer Maria Del Carmen Gomez Leilani De Leon Samson M. Tirfagnehu Jewel Tiffany Clarke Ahmed Ayesh Al-Bahar Norberto Leal Jose M. Ockerman Victoria Anais Del Valle Reuben Trane Rashida E. Cohen Fred Coll Michael A. Madridejos Victoria Diez Natalie Vazquez Elyse L. Coleman Alberto Garcia Shermeka Renee McSwain –Master of Science in Derek L. Digiacomo Chengdong Wang Luis E. Couto Maribel Garcia Harley Miller Telecommunications and Shuang Ding Wei Wang Gonzalo De La Cruz Jr. Roger Garcia Arunav Mokkapati Networking Yi Dong Wenting Wang Victoria De La Torre Lorenzo D. Green Nigam Parmar Desiree Katrina Duncan Ye Wang Shalini Deonarinesingh Andres Julian Hernandez Desika Lakxmi Pesara Juan M. Bruzon Satomi Echigoya Elsada Whyne Marilyn Dominguez Shakur Kazi Ramachandran Ramanathan Patrick Alexander Campbell Jeffrey W. Eldridge Leslienne Julie Williams Pamela Duque Vladimir Louidor Alberto Javier Ribas Siddharth Dhing Elizabeth A. Erwin Shaoyong Wu Kassandra Elizee Juan Manuel Mena Jared Edward Runge Darut Hemasart Andrea B. Espindola Ting Wu Christin Michele Erazo William Mendez Veersamy E. Samuel Krishna Rachakonda Ana C. Falcon Xiao Da Xu Alan Espino Aaron Donald Mitchell Sagar Sarda Guillermo Alberto Salazar Kevin Feldman Zhe Yan Salvatore Steve Fazio Nicholas Adam Mohammed Daisy Torres Rodolfo Sanchez Lori Fernandez Yang Yang Daniel Fernandez-Espin Bryan Pardo Eric Christian Vechan William Thangavelu Victor Manuel Figueroa ZhuoYuan Ye Jereima Ferrer Keith T. Richardson Javier Vidal Abhay Zutshi Carmen Fu Yu Stephanie S. Yeung Cynthia Founds Reny Rosales Heath Alan Wiley Daniel Paul Goldman Elke M. Zabinski Jose Francisco Jimmy A. Sandoval Gabriel Hull Willis –Doctor of Philosophy in Jennifer Leigh Graber Monique Ailleen Zavala Andrea M. Franklin Karan Ghansham Sujan Karey Wright Civil Engineering Julia A. Grubbs Ying Zhang Michael A. Fuentes Mario Jose Vargas Alejandro Miguel Zablah Glorimar Guadalupe Cotto Wenbo Zhao Jackie Gadea Juan Fernando Villegas Ivan Canino Avian Guerra Zhou Zhao Patricia Gallardo Antwon Williams –Master of Science in Cora Elena Martinez Anais Gutierrez Cheng Zheng Kelly T. Garcia Stephen L. Wood Electrical Engineering Mauro Nalesso Lauren Nikole Haber Meng Zhou Yezidka Jeanette Giraldo Eduardo Andres Zuniga Prabhakar Pant Xiaoxiao Huang Mo Zhou Marcos Adrian Gomez Christian D. Archilla Kamalesh Panthi Bryan M. Jahr Hong Zhu Geraldine Gonzalez –Master of Science in Ramos Banu Sizirici Yildiz Adam Richard Jessup Tracey Elizabeth Gonzalez Biomedical Engineering Sushma Chiluka Fang Wang Yao Jiang –Bachelor of Science in Ramona Taseen Grant Erika Duge-Augustin Doctor of Philosophy in Reginald Jones Travel and Tourism Jennifer Marie Grau Syed Zahid Raza Kazmi Sailender Jampala Computer Science Lindsay A. Juman Management Jeannie Virginia Guzman Sowmiya Jayachandran Fernando Roberto Farfán Jennifer Lynn Kavanaugh Crystal-Lee N. Hacunda –Master of Science in Vijay Kumar L. Kudapa Nestor Andres Parra Nicole M. Keating Cullen G. Cramsey Vanitia Kalia Harrigan Civil Engineering Nayeem M. Abdullah Doctor of Philosophy in Khalid A. Kemp Michele N. Daley Jasmin L. Heilbron Hemant Mylavarapu Electrical Engineering Eun-bok Kim Casey Patricia Kehoe Christina Marie Hernandez Sheikh Ahmed Sinh L. Nguyen Ying Gao Hongbum Kim Lisa Simone Pierre Karla Hevia Luam A. Azmera Keerthi Pattem Masoumeh Karimi Il Hwan Kim Renne J. Rattigan Jenna Hiatt Shaun J. Daniel Aravind Rajasekharan Ahmad Arshan Khan Ujjwal Lama Stephanie Rivera Mayte Iza Maricela J. Fuentes Ranjilla Ranganathan Yuri Labrador Christina Michelle Lewis Ana L. Valladares Alexander Harry Katz Chadi Karam Deepan Sekar Shishir Shanker Punjala Chunwei Li Casey D. Kurlander Fang Liao Kahlil Lindel Smith Malaka Jayathu Walpola Cong Li –Master of Science in Sergio Larotta Naresh Machavarapu Sri Ram Chowdar Tummala Xuan Wang Meng Li Hospitality Management Arlene Claudene Linares Huijing Qiang Mosang Li Christine Liriano Guillermo D. Rios –Master of Science in School of Peng Li Blaine Gerald Allen Amanda C. Makin Dhawal Sambare Engineering Management Xiaoyu Li Eric S. Anderson Jessica F. Malval Jevon Williams Hospitality and Stephanie Lim Samia Dahabiye Bendeck Marcy Ann Marrero Keqiang Xing Rosaclara Cotes Tourism Xiaodan Lin Yu Hsuan Chen Cristina Inez Martin Louis Andrew Daley Cong Liu Joseph Michael Conto Dainelys M. Martinez –Master of Science in Enmanuel R. Espinal Management Lin Liu Valerie Flesch Jessica Matos Computer Engineering Nicholas J. Gimbel Yang Liu Zoe Gibson Gabriela Matus Osairis Guzman Diaz –Bachelor of Science in Veronica Velado Lopez Michael Fairbanks Lui Tanya Samantha Meyers Kavita Mathur Marcela Herran Hospitality Management Yin Lv Jody A. Miller Clara Katharine Mokher Albert Marshall Chao Ma Wiliris Miranda Nubia Mora www.fi usm.com FALL 2009 COMMENCEMENT CANDIDATES The Beacon – Monday, December 14, 2009 11

Romina S. Moreno Sophia M. Hall Alexa Judith Cintron Jessica Lynn Haggerty Janice Fuentes Sameer J. Mehta Maria Jose Morla Carla P. Martinez Elizabeth Correa Sean Patrick Haggerty Janet Gonzalez Cristina Rodriguez Dwayne Simeon Moss Geanyra Medina Roma Radha Cruz Cheryl Gertrude Holder Jellane C. Green Ernesto Urdaneta John James Muller Amy Mendoza Kelly C. da Silva Lima Natalie Fiona Hunter Tessa Hernandez Shannon Diane Murphy Estelle Lashan Smith David F. Dial Rohie Y. Kah Alvaro J. Madriz –Master of Public Health Paola Andrea Navia Veronica Renee Williams Laura M. Dodd Kara Lee Landol Zela Medrano Lucia D. Orozco Lakera Duncombe Jessica Lynn Mashburn Erick C. Natera Sunday Adedayo Adesina Eileen Marie Ortega –Bachelor of Science in Angelique Marie Duquesne Keltie E. McFetridge Marie Pamphile Khadija Anderson Celine Marie Otazu Health Sciences Jerica Duverge Amanda McLaughlin Kavina K. Patel Anamica Batra Fallan Patterson Johnathan Claude Eligon Dawn Alise Monash Lilyette Perez Sofi a Platias Estrada Daniel Pomerantz Kashan Sheikh Abid Sharay Estevez John Edward Muller Magdala Philistin Yessica Gomez Rebecca Ponce Oreal Shauntae Adderly Micheline Ferdinand Kristen Colleen Mumme Emanuelle Dominique Tatiana Guerrero Cordovilla Judith Pupo Elishka D. Agosto Evelyn Fernandez Sheree La-Tanya Mundy Pierre-Louis Chantal Sevara Hall Elischa P. Ramirez Astrid Z. Alvarez Stephanie N. Fox-Summers Richard Waldemar Pedersen Marcia Katerina Ramirez Helen Hernandez Erica Rencurrell Luis Ramon Alvarez-Capote Douglas Gaitan Jessica Lee Pitkins Isel M. Ramos Kristin Kostus Gabriel Luis Reyes Akeem T. Alvarez-Lee Leopoldine Gayap Henselyne Previlor Jennifer Richard Pamela Joan Leone Jose M. Ripol Magi-Lyn Andrews James Arthur Gestwicki Jennifer Quicuti Yahshona Asheere Robinson Malissa Loiseau Erica L. Rivera Elizabeth M. Arenas Vanessa Giraldo Ricky Wayne Rike Nicole Barbara Ruiz Jesus Edic Medina Yadira Rodriguez Jennifer Wendy Augustin Andres Gomez James Robinson Maglenys Y. Sanchez Riddhi A. Modi Vanessa Rae Rodriguez Adam Christopher Bente Liliam Gonzalez Emmanuel Suening Rosales Kimberly A. Schmidt Dahlia O. Mohammed Maria Veronica Rodriguez Witnie A. Bresil Nikkera A. Griffi ths Marjorie Ruiz-Toledo Michelle Ann Schuyler Betsy F. Napoleon Yvonne A. Romero Diego Alves Bueno Ileana Halley Cherene A. Saradar Christine M. Senke Thanh-Uyen T. Nguyen Milagros Virginia Rosales Lissette Cabrera Tracie M. Harvey-Thomas Susan Altavas Sia Margaret Suppa Vivian O. Orizu Charles L. Ross Michel A. Cassvan Jr Melanie Y. Hodge Ria Viacrucis Karina Micaela Vasquez Mildrey Teresa Perez Vanessa Ruiz Vicki Marcelle Charles Shelley Hughes Ron Samuel Viviano Milca N. Volcy Gabrina Tricia Persad Karla Ruiz-Gomez Melissa Colindres Kyung Tae Kim Katriya Weekes Kevon J. Pierre Ailem Sagarduy Nora Susana Contreras Joan Stephanie Leon Cathleen Angela West –Bachelor of Science in Shafi a Rubeen Claudia M. Santana Bettyna David Alissa M. Llaneras Susan Wigetman Dietetics and Nutrition Claudia A. Serna Theresa Gedalye Schreiber Lourdes Ivette De la Torre Leriche Famius Louis Luis Antonio Zayas Utkarsh N. Shah Lee J. Scott Ashley Nichol Dennis Kelly M. Manfra Ayasha Maria Addison Stephanie Sherman Maria Antonia Scudella Francheska Desravines Carolina Marquez –Master of Science in Valerie A. Aguirre Siobhan Marie Townsend Brittany C. Silva Stephanie Diaz Magaly Martinez Occupational Therapy Maria Aquino Adam Swan Troy Maria L. Simon Rafael Alejandro Diaz Jonelle A. Mattis Lucy Bailey Barrios Rene Alfredo Varela Arianne E. Sohan Barbara M. Diaz Natacha Mendez Melissa Acosta Aileen Betances Catherina Patrice Walker Michelle Lynette Stewart Magdi Sabu Eldair Gina Lee Merille Gabriela Eugenia Arguello Dynyce C. Boyce Tanya Marie Wilson Monique S. Tavares Teresita Maria Feal Husein M. Mhassel Allison Marie Bartelson Lok Man Chan Pioneer C. Winter Meagan A. Toca Josh Fede Jessica Marie Miller Diana Cabana Irma Colon Diaz Lauren M. Torres Carlos Eduardo Florian Karen Elizabeth Montoya Maria D. Cervantes Claudia Roxana Delgado –Master of Science in Andrea C. Tumani Natalie Frage Alexsandra Morales Lauren Staci Cohen Amy Jean Dezutter Dietetics and Nutrition Elizabeth C. Vazquez Guy-Gerard Gachelin Keisha Kay Morris Jessica Del Sol Scheny Feraud Ana Milena Vega Stefany Eve Giro Josue Alexander Muralles Victoria A. Fernandez Ashley N. Johnson Khadija Alharbi Carolina Villa Erica Alissa Gonzalez Estevaly Obando Devora Susson Ferster Amber Lynn Keyes Dianne C. Buckmire Xavier J. Villarmarzo Reynaldo J. Gonzalez Debora Lynn O’Cathey Raquel Fisboin Sarah King Courtney Dill Stephanie Elaine Vincent Olga Eloisa Guerrero Julieth Ortiz Kristine Elaine Gallagher Stephanie Liepper Giselle V. Garces Shari A. 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