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Riker University Award For J N IVERS IT Y 0 F R 0 CHESTER JN E HUNDRED FIFTY - NINTH COMMENCEMENT MAY 2009 Introduction, 4 Honorary Awards, 5 Honor Societies and Awards, 11 Doctoral Degree Candidates, 14 University Council on Graduate Studies, 14 Doctor of Philosophy, 14 Eastman School of Music, 16 Doctor of Musical Arts, 16 Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, 16 Doctor of Education, 16 Degree Candidates, 1 7 School of Arts and Sciences, 17 Bachelor of Arts, 1 7 Bachelor of Science, 22 Master of Arts, 24 Master of Science, 24 School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 26 Bachelor of Arts, 26 Bachelor of Science, 26 Master of Science, 27 Eastman School of Music, 28 Bachelor of Music, 28 Master of Arts, 29 Master of Music, 29 School of Medicine and Dentistry, 30 Master of Arts, 30 Master of Public Health, 30 Master of Science, 30 Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research, 30 Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Community Service, 31 Doctor of Medicine, 31 William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration, 32 School of Nursing, 33 Bachelor of Science, 33 Master of Science, 33 Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, 34 Master of Science, 34 Master of Arts in Teaching, 34 The Genesee, 35 Campus Map, 36 Honorary Awards ARich Tradition at Rochester The commencement season has always stood out as the first appeared at the 1935 induction of Alan Valentine as "supreme festival" on Rochester's academic calendar, Arthur president and has been used in academic processions ever May notes in his history of the University. From the earliest since. A.bout four feet long, it is made of mahogany and years, he writes, "Oratory flowed in fu ll spate, the literary hand-wrought sil ver. On the head, the seal of the Univer­ societies put on their finest performances, trustees con­ sity appears. The names of the University's presidents are vened for annual decision-making, and prizes and diplomas engraved on two silver bands, and the dandelion, the floral were handed out amidst a panoply of pomp and circum­ symbol of the University, is the decorative motif of the stance." Though the size of the graduating class has grown silverwork. The mace is carried by the University Grand Mar­ from 10 men in 1851 to more than 2,000 men and women shal, who leads the procession alongside a marshal carrying now, and though many other developments have reshaped the less imposing baton. the ceremonies, this year's program, li ke 1851's, marks the happy celebration of each graduate's academic preparation Words to live by and the hopeful prospect of new ventures. Commencement speakers have offered inspiration to Rochester graduates ever since Henry Ward Beecher gave The gowns have a long history a speech on "Character" at the 1851 ceremonies. Theo­ Some of the features in the modern ceremony date back to dore Roosevelt, then governor of ew York, spoke in 1900; medieval times, such as the academic attire, which recalls New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey spuke in 1957; and the gowns that were required dress at many European another holder of the governor's seat, Mario Cuomo, spoke universities. Yet, academic regalia did not figure into in 1985. Richard Nixon gave advice to 1966's graduates, Rochester's earliest commencements: Both here and at and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill, accepting other American universities, wearing the gowns was thought an honorary doctorate by transatlantic radio during 1941' s to be undemocratic, possibly because a un iversity education commencement, pleaded for Anglo-American unity in a was associated with European upper-class privilege. For a characteristically rousing speech. number of years, only the president and the person who carried the diplomas wore the gowns; the graduating class Happy at heart on this day did not wear them until 1892. Perhaps the single feature that best links this year's ceremo­ Many schools have adopted doctoral gowns that also nies to 1851's commencement is the audience. From 1851 reflect the institutions' colors. The University of Rochester onward, enthusiastic crowds have turned out to applaud doctoral candidates wear gowns in the official colors of blue Rochester graduates. Newspapers say thousands of specta­ with dandelion-yellow trim and berets of soft black velvet. tors witnessed the fi rst commencement when Scott's Brass Many of the faculty wear the gowns of their alma maters, Band led a parade toward Corinthian Hall. Following the including the maroon of Chicago, the scarlet of Stanford, band, "presumably in ascending order of dignity," Arthur the orange and black of Princeton, and the gray of M.I.T , May notes, were the University janitor, Rochester school­ among others. children, undergraduates, teachers at the common schools, Board of Education representatives, the mayor and his The hood's color is the clue top lieutenants, officials of state and county governments, The most colorful portion of the academic costume is the University founders, courtroom judges, the 10 graduating hood. The color edging indicates the discipline to which seniors, professors, trustees, the chancellor, and the high the degree pertains: white and yellow-gold fo r ans and sci­ sheriff of Monroe County. ences; orange for engineering; apricot for nursing; green for Among the thousands of spectators present this year, medicine; pink for the Eastman School of Music; light blue many are as distinguished and, no doubt, as fu ll of pride as for the Margaret Warner Graduate School of Education and the onlookers of 185 1. Human Development; and drab for the William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration. Symbols of authority The mace, originally a medieval weapon of defense, has in modern times become a symbol of authority, dignity, and privilege. English universities have used maces in aca­ demic processions for many centuries; Rochester's mace 4 UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Honorary Awards Honorary Doctor of Laws Honorary Doctor of Music Antonio M. Perez Christopher Seaman A5 chairman of the board and In his 11th season as music CEO, Antonio M. Perez has led director of the Rochester Phil­ the remarkable transformation harmonic Orchestra, Christo­ of Eastman Kodak Company pher Seaman is internationally from a business once based recognized as one of classical almost entirely on film to music's leading conductors. one that now relies on digital The native of Great Britain technologies for 70 percent of is a highly sought after guest its revenue. Since Perez arrived conductor whose United in 2003, Kodak has introduced States engagements have a series of digital innovations, included the orchestras of San including inkjet printers, imaging sensors, and dry photo Francisco, Pittsburgh, Houston, Detroit, Columbus, Seattle, labs for consumer applications, and high-volume digital and Utah. He has become an integral part of the greater presses, digital printing plates, and workflow software solu­ Rochester community and is recognized as having raised the tions for commercial printing. artistic level of the Orchestra to its present excellence. He is The relationship between Kodak and the University, a champion of strong connections with the Eastman School which began more than 100 years ago, has deepened of Music and an indefatigable supporter of a renovated East­ through the commitment of leaders and scientists at both man Theatre. institutions. Under Perez's leadership, this relationship Seaman is noted for his command of a broad repertoire has manifested itself in new ways, most notably through and has performed internationally with all the London the company's historic commitment to help renovate and orchestras, the City ofBirmingham Symphony, the expand Eastman Theatre to the original vision of Kodak Bournemouth Symphony, the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic, founder George Eastman. the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, the Ulster Orchestra, Perez came to Kodak after 25 years at Hewlett-Packard and several BBC orchestras. He also has led the symphony Company, where he spearheaded a successful push into orchestras of Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, Trondheim, and the digital imaging and electronic publishing, and pioneered the North German Philharmonic. explosion of consumer inkjet printing worldwide. Follow­ Before joining the RPO, he was conductor-in-residence ing his tenure at HP, he was president and CEO of Gem plus at the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. He also has been the International, which he took public in the United States and principal conductor of the BBC Scottish Symphony and of France. the Northern Sinfonia. Perez is a member of the board of directors of Schering­ His recordings include performances with the Royal Plough Corporation and is the chair of the CEO Leadership Philharmonic, the Philharmonia Orchestra, and the National Initiative of Diversity Best Practices. A member of The Youth Orchestra of Britain. He has recorded two CDs with Business Council as well as Business Roundtable, he also is a the RPO, one with pianist Jon Nakamatsu, and one with member of the board of trustees of George Eastman House. pianist Olga Kern. An American citizen born in Spain, Perez studied elec­ tronic engineering, marketing, and business in Spain and Presented at the Eastman School of Music Ceremony France. Presented at the Arts, Sciences and Engineering Ceremony COMMENCEM ENT 2009 5 Honor,uy Awards Eastman Medal The Eastman Medal rec­ Eastman Medal and Eastman Medal ognizes individuals who, through their outstanding Commencement Speaker Carola B. Eisenberg ach ievement and dedi­ The Honorable Louise M. Slaughter Carola Eisenberg is one of cated service, embody five founding members of the high ideals for which U.S. House of Representatives the Uni versity stands. Physicians for Hu man Rights, One of the highest-ranking which shared the 1997 Nobel women in the U.S. House Peace Prize fo r its campaign of Representatives, Louise to ban land mines.
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