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Commencement [2003] THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL SUNDAY, DECEMBER TWENTY-FIRST TWO THOUSAND THREE Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2013 http://archive.org/details/commencement20032003univ_0 2003 Commencement THE UNIVERSITY of NORTH CAROLINA at CHAPEL HILL SUNDAY, DECEMBER TWENTY-FIRST TWO THOUSAND THREE 2 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPE1 HILL Greetings from the Chancellor Dear Graduates: Congratulations on earning your degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. This is a tremendous milestone, and I hope you are proud of your accomplishment. I also extend my appreciation to the family members and friends who supported you during your educational journey. The world outside Chapel Hill may seem more difficult now than when you enrolled. Yet you have gained an education that will open doors to opportunities and that will command respect wherever you go. 1 hope you feel the same optimism I do for the possi- bilities of a life enriched by curiosity, independent thinking, and the urge to explore. Carolina's founders believed that an educated person is a public asset. That belief was the basic premise for public higher education two hundred years ago, and it still holds true today. I hope you will continue to participate in public service after graduation. Students in Chapel Hill are privileged to stand on the shoulders of those who have made the University what it is today. I trust that your strong shoulders are now ready to help support others. The Carolina faculty and staff all join me in wishing you the best. Please keep in touch with us and with your fellow graduates. I urge all of you to return to this university on a hill as often as you can. This will always be your place. I) II 1 (I I 2 3 M 1 D-V A R C M MINI M INT 3 Table of Contents 2 Greetings from the Chancellor 4 Alma Mater, "Hark the Sound" 5 The Commencement Program 6 Board of Trustees 6 Officers of the Class of 2004, Marshals of the Class of 2004 6 Graduate and Professional Student Federation Officers 7 The Chancellor 9 The Commencement Speaker 10 Explanation of Degree Abbreviations 11 Notes on Academic Dress 13 Candidates for Graduate Degrees, December 2003 20 Candidates for Post Baccalaureate Professional Degrees, December 2003 21 Candidates for Graduate Degrees and Professional Graduate Degrees, December 2003 25 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees, December 2003 29 Candidates Commissioned in the Armed Forces, December 2003 30 Degrees Awarded in August 2003 40 Message to Newest Alumni 40 Commencement Committee 4 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL Alma Mater The words of "Hark the Sound," UNC-Chapel Hill's they remembered. Mangum later became a profes- alma mater, were written in 1897 by William Starr sor in the School of Medicine, and Woollen worked Myers, a graduating senior. The Glee Club director as the University's business manager and asked Myers to put words to the tune "Amici," and comptroller. the song was first performed on June 2, 1897, as part Hark the Sound of the Glee Club's Commencement performance in Gerrard Hall. Hark, the sound of Tar Heel voices Soon the song was almost forgotten. When a Ringing clear and true, University quartet tried a few years later to remem- Singing Carolina's praises, ber the words, they could recollect only the first Shouting N.C.U.! verse the original version. and chorus of Myers' Two Hail to the brightest star of all! members of the quartet, Charles S. Mangum and Clear its radiance shine! Charles T. Woollen, added two verses to the one Carolina, priceless gem, Receive all praises thine. For Your Information If you have any questions regarding commencement activities, or in the event of an emergency, please contact an usher. A sign language interpreter will be on the platform. A student marshal or Disability Services staff mem- ber can advise persons with hearing impairments about seating from which to view the interpreter. This Commencement program is printed prior to administering final examinations. Therefore, includ- ing degree candidates' names in this program does not represent certification that candidates have sat- isfactorily completed degree requirements. All diplomas will be printed after Commencement and mailed to graduates. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this program's content. Any omissions or errors are unintentional. 2 <) } M I D-Y EAR COM M E N C E M E N I 5 The Commencement Program Concert by the University Band Jeffrey W. Fuchs, Director Academic Procession The Faculty Marshal Trudier Harris, Sitterson Professor of English The Chief Student Marshal George Walter Leamon, President of the Class of 2004 The Official Party The Faculty The Candidates for the Degrees of Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Education, and Doctor of Public Health The Candidates for Master's and Professional Degrees The Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Senior Class Marshals will lead the groups to their seats. Presiding James Moeser, Chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill National Anthem Sara C. Oettinger, Bachelor of Music, December 2003 With the Entire Assemblage Remarks For the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina Anne Wihnoth Cates For The University of North Carolina Russ Lea, Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs For the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Richard T. Williams, Chair For the General Alumni Association Carl L. Matheson Jr., Chair For the Graduate and Professional Student Federation Jennifer Bushman, Vice President of External Affairs For the Class of 2004 Larry Douglas Melton, Vice President Introduction of Commencement Speaker George Walter Leamon, President of the Class of 2004 Commencement Address Michael H. Hunt, Emerson Professor, Department of History Introduction of Deans, Conferring of Degrees, and Chancellor's Charge to the Graduates James Moeser "Hark the Sound" Sara C. Oettinger With the Entire Assemblage Academic Recessional Please remain in place for the recessional of the Official Party, Faculty, and Candidates for Degrees — led by the Faculty Marshal and the Senior Class Marshals After the recessional, all guests are invited to attend the reception on the concourse. 6 THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEI H I L I Board of Officers of the Class of 2004 Trustees George Leamon, President Doug Melton, Vice President Richard T. Williams Kit Evans, Chief Marshal Chair Jocelyn Fina, Treasurer Charlotte, N.C. Allison Lewis, Secretary Nelson Schwab III Tre Jones, Executive Assistant Vice Chair Charlotte, N.C. Marshals of the Class of 2004 Jean Almand Kitchin Helena Bates Jessica Newfield Secretary Irene Birbeck Rachini Opatha Scotland Neck, N.C. Christina Bowler Yinka Oyelaran Timothy B. Burnett Emily Cook Ni-Eric Perkins Greensboro, N.C. Michael Demeo Kedrick Perry Philip G. Carson Peju Fadiora Derrick Preston Asheville, N.C. Rachel Fesperman Lindsey Roberson Russell M. Carter Dana Gottheim Emily Rubin Wilmington, N.C. Jennifer Guerra James Shade Haroun Habib Matthew Susong John G. B. Ellison Jr. Greensboro, N.C. Malinda Hogans Mi key Truzy Noelle Hutchins Tracey Vann Paul Fulton Jr. David Janka Jennifer Vu Winston-Salem, N.C. Russell Jones Blair Watson Karol V. Mason Tori Kiser Morgan Wickizer Atlanta, Ga. Penelope Lazarou Sendra Yans Roger L. Perry Nneka Martin Chapel Hill, N.C. Meredith Meara Norledia Moody A. Donald Stallings Rocky Mount, N.C. Robert W. Winston III Raleigh, N.C. Graduate and Professional Student Matthew S. Tepper Federation Officers Ex Officio Chapel Hill, N.C. Daniel Herman, President Teresa Nowlin, Vice President for Internal Affairs Jennifer Bushman, Vice President for External Affairs Sachin Patel, Chief of Staff Jennifer Emanuel, Secretary Biljana Belamaric, Treasurer James Moeser, Chancellor Under the leadership of Dr. James Moeser, its ninth "I promised the people of North Carolina that if chancellor, the University of North Carolina at they passed the higher education bond referendum Chapel Hill remains focused on an ambitious vision we would triple their investment with private funds," for the future that is both simple and profound — Moeser says. "The people responded overwhelming- to be the leading public university in America. ly, and successful completion of this campaign will "Our focus on Carolina's future success is driven fulfill that pledge. The ultimate beneficiaries will be by a desire to benefit the people and remain true the people of North Carolina.'' to our heritage as Americas first public university," New academic and financial plans under devel- Moeser says. "We want the University to be the best opment by the Moeser administration will guide that it can be for the people of North Carolina and long-term, mission-driven decisions about programs, beyond. Excellence in teaching, research, and public facilities, and initiatives. Moeser acted decisively service is what our citizens deserve." early in his tenure to launch a campuswide initiative When Moeser became chancellor in August 2000, committing at least $245 million over the next decade his first challenge was to help secure North Carolinians' to the emerging field of genome sciences. The overwhelming approval of the $3.1 billion bond public-private partnership received an anonymous referendum for higher education. The referendum, $25 million gift for a proteomics research center. approved in November 2000, was the nation's largest Early evidence of success includes the School of higher education bond package. Public Health's selection by the U.S. Centers for The bonds are bringing Carolina $510 million for Disease Control and Prevention to house one of renovations, repairs, and new buildings so twenty-first the nation's three centers of excellence for genomics century students can learn in a twenty-first century and public health. environment.
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