Arizona State University Commencement and Convocation Program
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TE TA UN S E ST TH AT I F E V A O O E L F A DITAT DEUS N A E R R S I O Z T S O A N Z E I A R I T G R Y A 1912 1885 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT AND CONVOCATION PROGRAM Spring 2015 May 11–16, 2015 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ALMA MATER ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Where the bold saguaros Raise their arms on high, Praying strength for brave tomorrows From the western sky; Where eternal mountains Kneel at sunset’s gate, Here we hail thee, Alma Mater, Arizona State. —Hopkins-Dresskell MAROON AND GOLD Fight, Devils down the field Fight with your might and don’t ever yield Long may our colors outshine all others Echo from the buttes, Give em’ hell Devils! Cheer, cheer for A-S-U! Fight for the old Maroon For it’s Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here And it’s onward to victory! Students whose names appear in this program are candidates for the degrees listed, which will be conferred subject to completion of requirements. University commencement and convocation ceremonies are special events for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event. As a courtesy to those around you and to our graduating students, please turn off all electronics devises and phones during the ceremony. CONTENTS The National Anthem and Arizona State University Alma Mater ................................. 2 Letter of Congratulations from the Arizona Board of Regents ............... 7 Graduate Commencement Program ........................................ 8 Undergraduate Commencement Program .................................. 9 History of Honorary Degrees ............................................. 10 Past Honorary Degree Recipients ......................................... 10 Honorary Degree Citations ............................................... 13 Conferring of Doctoral Degrees .......................................... 17 Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law .................................... 36 Conferring of Masters Degrees ........................................... 40 Academic Recognition ................................................... 88 Craig and Barbara Barrett Honors College, 88 Moeur Award, 139 University Honors Summa Cum Laude, 147 Magna Cum Laude, 156 Cum Laude, 162 Conferring of Bachelor Degrees .........................................170 College of Health Solutions, 170 College of Letters and Sciences, 181 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 187 College of Nursing and Health Innovation, 207 College of Public Service & Community Solutions, 215 Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, 225 Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, 232 Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Masters, 245 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, 248 New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, 255 School of Sustainability, 263 Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 266 W. P. Carey School of Business, 272 W. P. Carey School of Business, Masters, 285 Candidates for Commission .............................................286 ASU Wind Orchestra ....................................................287 Sonoran Brass Choir .....................................................287 Mace and President’s Chain of Office ....................................288 College Marshals ....................................................... 289 History of the Academic Costume ...................................... 293 Arizona Board of Regents .............................................. 294 Congratulatory Bouquets ............................................... 296 MISSION STATEMENT UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT University Commencement represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time of celebration and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. It brings together a diverse community to share in the joy of accomplished goals. Arizona State University continually demonstrates its dedication to efficiency, technology and sustainability. The full University Commencement program is available to graduates on a reusable external flash drive in May of 2015. This change aligns with our growing institutional efforts to enhance sustainability practices, and our broader endeavors to employ technology in heightened service to our students. The reusable external flash drive, combined with the abridged program distributed at spring ceremonies, resulted in a 16.2 million page reduction in the amount of printed materials distributed at ceremonies over the week of graduation activities. To order copies of the final book with all graduates names listed, scan this QR code with your smart phone’s reader app or go to http://ironwood.worksmartsuite.com (User name: ASUuser Password: password) 7 MESSAGE FROM THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS Dear Graduates, On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, we congratulate you on a remarkable achievement: your college graduation. Your graduation means you have fulfilled a great vision through tenacity and dedication. Those twin assets will serve you well as you embark on your next journey. With today’s honor, you are laying a foundation for a better life. Many others will benefit from this—your family, future employers and those you meet as you pursue your goals. Your graduation is also a victory for our state. Arizona reaps boundless benefits from a highly-educated workforce – from meeting high-demand job needs to fueling innovation. You have opened the door to a brighter future for our great state. The board is proud that you chose to pursue your degree at Arizona State University. We hope that your journey was rewarding and that you have the tools and knowledge you need to achieve your future goals. You carry with you an awesome gift to offer society and we hope that you will commit to the pursuit of knowledge and truth beyond today. Please keep your love for your Alma Mater alive as you pursue your career. We have a lifelong bond and you are forever woven into the Arizona State University legacy. We will always take great pride in your achievements—today’s and beyond. Finally, to the families and friends who are participating in this celebration: Congratulations to you as well! We share in your pride and we thank you for the support you provided during your graduate’s educational journey. Sincerely, Eileen I. Klein Mark Killian President Chairman GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Monday, May 11, 10:30 am PRELUDE Music performed by ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor Professor of Music/Director of Bands School of Music Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal Helene Ossipov, PhD Professor, School of International Letters and Sciences College of Liberal Arts and Sciences President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PROCESSIONAL MUSIC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Soloist Vanessa Naghdi, MM Opera Performance GREETINGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents CONFERRING OF DEGREES Michael M. Crow, PhD Musical Selections provided by students from the ASU School of Music, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts A listing of performers can be found on page 287 THE ALMA MATER Soloist Vanessa Naghdi, MM Opera Performance RECESSIONAL ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Monday, May 11, 7:30 pm PRELUDE “Renaissance Dances” — Tylman Susato PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal Helene Ossipov, PhD Professor, School of International Letters and Sciences College of Liberal Arts and Sciences President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PROCESSIONAL MUSIC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Melissa Modifer, BM Music Theatre Performance GREETINGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents CONFERRING OF DEGREES Michael M. Crow, PhD WELCOME FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Bob Boschee, MBA Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors THE ALMA MATER Melissa Modifer, BM Music Theatre Performance RECESSIONAL Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir HISTORY OF HONORARY DEGREES Harvard was the first university to confer honorary degrees in 1692. Since then it has become a recognized function of degree granting institutions. Honorary degrees are an opportunity for universities to single out people who have made contributions to society. At ASU, honorary degree recipients are nominated by faculty members. The six-member Academic Affairs Honorary Degrees Committee reviews faculty nominations for the Honorary Degree. It then recommends candidates to the president. The committee is appointed by and responsible to the president. Commencement Commencement Name or Convocation Name or Convocation Frederick M. Irish May 28, 1940 John Hope Franklin June 3, 1969 Arthur