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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY–IDAHO ABOUT BYU–IDAHO From its founding as a pioneer academy to the modern university it is today, Brigham Young University–Idaho continues to build upon a rich legacy of progress and innovation. Guided by its affiliation with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU–Idaho seeks to create a wholesome learning environment in which students can strengthen their commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and receive a quality education that prepares them for leadership in the home, the community, and the workplace. A comprehensive liberal arts, professional, and scientific curriculum is offered. As a two-tiered institution, BYU–Idaho provides students with a choice of over 20 associate degrees and more than 80 bachelor’s degrees. Associate degrees offer students specialization in a major field of study, along with a carefully selected curriculum of general education. Specialized bachelor’s degrees focus on a specific discipline, while integrated bachelor’s degrees allow students to incorporate other related fields of study into their chosen major. BYU–Idaho’s academic offerings are spread across six colleges: Agriculture and Life Sciences, Business and Communication, Education and Human Development, Language and Letters, Performing and Visual Arts, and Physical Sciences and Engineering. Faculty members in these various departments are focused primarily on the teaching and development of students. Instructors also engage in a variety of scholarly and research activities to support their teaching. The university operates year round on a three-track, three-semester system: winter, spring, and fall. Facilities are better utilized and many more students are served by their admission to a track composed of two of the three semesters. In 2017, BYU–Idaho served about 50,000 students online and on-campus in its associate and bachelor’s degree programs. Internships are a required component for most majors at BYU–Idaho because of the unparalleled leadership and experiential learning opportunities they provide. The university-wide internship program is one of the largest providers of interns in the nation, sending out more than 3,700 students annually. Students complement their academic experience with leadership and mentoring opportunities available through the university’s Student Activities Program. This student-run program offers an array of year-round activities in six core areas: outdoor, service, talent, fitness, sports, and social. Thousands of students are involved in the Activities Program each semester. BYU–Idaho students come from all 50 states and 142 countries. Married students comprise approximately 30 percent of the on-campus student body. About 50 percent of the students have served as Latter-day Saint missionaries, bringing a unique level of maturity, cultural diversity, and leadership ability to the campus. BYU–Idaho is the oldest continuously operating institution of higher education in Idaho. The university was founded in 1888 as Bannock Stake Academy with 59 students. In 1902, it was named Ricks Academy in honor of Thomas E. Ricks, a Church leader who founded Rexburg and headed the academy’s first Board of Education. In 1923, it became known as Ricks College, which grew to become the largest privately owned junior college in the United States. In 2000, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Ricks College would transition from a two-year college to a four-year university. Academic programs were evaluated and restructured, and the school officially became Brigham Young University–Idaho in 2001. BYU–Idaho is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 1 COMMENCEMENT ACTIVITIES FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 3:00 p.m. Convocation Ceremonies Location Agriculture and Life Sciences Auditorium, Hart Building Education and Human Development Home and Family Chapel, Taylor Building Teacher Education Chapel, Hinckley Building 5:45 p.m. Academic March, Faculty and Candidates for Graduation 6:00 p.m. Commencement Services BYU–Idaho Center 8:00 p.m. Convocation Ceremonies Location Business and Communication BYU–Idaho Center Education and Human Development Sociology and Social Work / Psychology Chapel, Hinckley Building Interdisciplinary Studies Chapel, Taylor Building Language and Letters Grand Ballroom, Manwaring Center Performing and Visual Arts Auditorium, Kirkham Building Physical Sciences and Engineering Auditorium, Hart Building 2 COMMENCEMENT SERVICES FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 – 6:00 PM BYU–Idaho Center Processional Daniel Kerr, Department of Music Posting of Colors BYU–Idaho ROTC Welcome Henry J. Eyring, President, Brigham Young University–Idaho Invocation Rachel A. McWhorter, Nursing Scripture Reading Jared Marr, History Musical Number “We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet,” Arranged by Eda Ashby Concert Choir Conducted by Jessica Hoogendorn Organ Accompaniment by Daniel Kerr and Andrew Woodruff Remarks President Henry J. Eyring Presenting of the Graduates Kelly T. Burgener, Academic Vice President Conferring of Degrees President Henry J. Eyring Musical Number “Be Still, My Soul,” Arranged by Eda Ashby Concert Choir Conducted by Eda Ashby Organ Accompaniment by Daniel Kerr Remarks Mark B. Woodruff, Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Assistant to the Commissioner Address Elder Vern P. Stanfill, General Authority Seventy Benediction Nikki Waring, Music Recessional Daniel Kerr, Department of Music Note: Audience please remain seated during the recessional 3 COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES CONVOCATION: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 – 3:00 PM Teach ye diligently and Auditorium, Hart Building my grace shall attend you, that you may Prelude and Postlude be instructed more Katelyn Fitzen perfectly in … all things that pertain unto the Welcome kingdom of God, that John T. Zenger, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are expedient for you Invocation to understand; Eljay Johnson, Recreation Management Of things both in Student Speaker heaven and in the earth, Travest Woodbury, Food Sciences and under the earth; things which have been, Remarks things which are, things Elder Vern P. Stanfill, General Authority Seventy which must shortly come to pass … the wars Alumni Representative and the perplexities Steve Davis of the nations … and a knowledge also Remarks of countries and of John T. Zenger, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences kingdoms — Awarding of Diplomas That ye may be Elder Vern P. Stanfill, General Authority Seventy prepared in all things Henry J. Eyring, President, Brigham Young University-Idaho when I shall send you Jeffery R. Morrin, University Resources Vice President again to magnify the Rob Garrett, Executive Strategy and Planning Vice President calling whereunto I John T. Zenger, Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences have called you. Kathy Jo Cook, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Greg Klingler, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Doctrine and Carma Miller, Associate Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Covenants 88:78-80 Assisted by Department Chairs Kerry Huber, Animal and Food Science Nels Hansen, Applied Plant Science Steve Christenson, Biology Jim Hopla, Health Services Steve Kimpel, Human Performance and Recreation Rod Sanders, Nursing Readers Margaret Parson, Nursing Linda Ward, Nursing Benediction Christopher Boneck, Horticulture 4 COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATION CONVOCATION: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 – 8:00 PM BYU–Idaho Center Prelude and Postlude Andrew R. Woodruff Welcome Steven E. Rigby, Associate Dean, College of Business and Communication Congregational Hymn “Go Forth with Faith,” Hymns, no. 263 Conducted by Lexi N. Taylor, Business Management Accompanied by Andrew R. Woodruff Invocation Marci Field, Applied Management Scripture Reading Craig E. Butikofer, Business Management Student Speaker Chelsea Dexter, Accounting Student Speaker Travis D. Pointer, Financial Economics Musical Number “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” Arranged by John Longhurst Organ Solo by Edward R. Poston Alumni Representative Jason R. Reeder Remarks Steven E. Rigby, Associate Dean, College of Business and Communication Awarding of Diplomas Scott W. Galer, Associate Academic Vice President, Foundations and Interdisciplinary Studies Edwin A. Sexton, Dean, College of Business and Communication Rick L. Hirschi, Associate Dean, College of Business and Communication Keith F. Patterson, Associate Dean, College of Business and Communication Steven E. Rigby, Associate Dean, College of Business and Communication Assisted by Department Chairs Darryl H. Foutz, Accounting Brian R. Howard, Communication David R. Barrus, Economics Michael G. Clark, Finance Casey Ann Hurley, Management R. Drew Eagar, Marketing Readers Shane T. Wasden, Management Mirinda L. Martin, Economics benediction Michael D. Baker, Business Management 5 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT HOME AND FAMILY CONVOCATION: FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2018 – 3:00 PM That ye might walk Chapel, Taylor Building worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good Prelude and Postlude work, and increasing in Levi Kelley the knowledge of God; Colossians 1:10 Welcome Derrel J. Higgins, Chair, Department of Home and Family Invocation Ayanda Sidzatane, Marriage and Family Studies Scripture Reading Emily Nicole Stearman, Marriage and Family Studies Student Speaker Heidi Marie Winn, Marriage and Family Studies Musical Number “Go The Distance” Written by Alan Menken and David Zippel Vocal Solo by Kailey Anona