SPRING 2021 COMMENCEMENT

MAY 1, 6-9

CONTENTS

About the SIU System ...... 3

About Southern Illinois University Edwardsville ...... 4

SIUE’s Mission, Vision, Values and Statement on Diversity ...... 5

Academics at SIUE ...... 6

History of Academic Regalia ...... 8

Commencement at SIUE ...... 9

Academic and Other Recognitions ...... 10

Honorary Degree ...... 12

Distinguished Service Award ...... 13

Commencement Schedule ...... 14

College of Arts and Sciences Ceremonies ...... 16

Graduate School: College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; School of Education, Health and Human Behavior; School of Engineering; School of Pharmacy Ceremony ...... 20

School of Business Ceremonies ...... 21

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Ceremonies ...... 24

School of Engineering Ceremonies ...... 28

School of Nursing Ceremonies ...... 31

School of Pharmacy Doctoral Ceremony ...... 36

2021 Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Program Associates ...... 38

Message from the Alumni Association ...... 39

SIUE Alma Mater ...... 40

** The commencement program was produced with accurate graduation records as of 9 a.m., Friday, April 16, 2021. If there is an error with a graduate’s name or a name is missing from the program, please email [email protected] for corrections. A final version with full records will be available the week following the ceremonies at siue.edu/commencement. WELCOME TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, I am pleased to welcome you to the 128th commencement celebration, and the third virtual ceremony. Though the COVID-19 pandemic may prevent us from gathering together in our traditional setting, our graduates have achieved a significant milestone in their lives, deserving of recognition and celebration. They have excelled in their academic pursuits while exemplifying the values of citizenship, excellence, inclusion, integrity and wisdom upon which the University is founded.

SIUE is a place where dreams are built and futures are formed. The University community is proud to have supported our students during their time on campus. At the conclusion of this spring’s ceremonies, the graduates will share alumni status with more than 115,000 fellow Cougars. SIUE will continue to provide assistance as our students transition to the professional world or pursue advanced courses of study.

Graduates, congratulations on your wonderful accomplishments. We recognize both you and those who have supported you throughout your academic experiences. Thank you for helping SIUE fulfill its mission to shape a changing world. We look forward to learning of your many achievements in the years to come.

Congratulations!

Randall G. Pembrook, PhD Chancellor

2 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) System is comprised As early as 1949, courses were being offered in the of two sister institutions: SIU Edwardsville, with a School metropolitan East St. Louis area, which led to the of Dental Medicine in Alton and the SIUE East St. Louis development of SIUE, now the largest campus in Higher Education Campus in East St. Louis, and SIU the SIU System. Carbondale, with a School of Medicine in Springfield. The instructional, scholarship and service missions of the two With a budget of approximately $867 million, constituent institutions reflect the needs of the geographic the SIU System employs more than 7,000 faculty, areas in which they are located. The SIU System is also staff and administrators who serve more than 28,000 committed to serving statewide, national and international students. A modern and comprehensive post-secondary needs. This commitment is reflected in educational activities educational system, the SIU System offers a broad range and outreach in communities throughout the state, as well of academic programs that lead to associate, bachelor’s, as through research and training exchanges and worldwide master’s, specialist, doctoral and professional practice student exchange programs. degrees in a variety of fields, including law, medicine, pharmacy, and dental medicine. The SIU Board of Trustees governs the SIU System and sets policy that enables both universities to carry out SIU Carbondale was chartered in 1869 as Southern their established missions and goals. The president of the Illinois Normal University, a teachers’ college. In 1947, System is its CEO and reports to the board of trustees. the name was changed to reflect the institution’s The University chancellors report directly to the president academic expansion. The University also and are responsible for the internal operations of SIUE expanded geographically. and SIUC, respectively.

Southern Illinois University Officers of Administration Board of Trustees Southern Illinois University Office of the President J. Phil Gilbert Chair Daniel Mahony President Ed Hightower Vice Chair John Charles Executive Director of Governmental and Public Affairs Roger Tedrick Board Secretary Lucas Crater General Counsel Edgar Curtis Gireesh Gupchup Vice President for Academic Innovation, Planning, and Partnership Tonya Genovese Kimberly Labonte Subhash Sharma Executive Director of Audits

John Simmons Wes McNeese System Executive Director for Diversity Initiatives

Jacob Graham Rob Palatino SIUE Student Trustee Director of Technology Transfer

Steve Gear Duane Stucky SIUC Student Trustee Senior Vice President for Financial and Administrative Affairs and Board Treasure 3 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) traces The University offers undergraduate and graduate its origin to a recommendation made in 1956 by the areas of study encompassing the arts, sciences, Southwest Illinois Council for Higher Education. The nursing, education, health, human behavior, business council was convinced that higher education facilities and engineering. The Schools of Dental Medicine and were needed in the Metro East. They hired consultants Pharmacy award first professional doctoral degrees in whose reports documented that need, and they appealed dental medicine (DMD) and in pharmacy (PharmD). to Southern Illinois University (SIU), 100 miles south, to Doctoral degrees are available in nursing practice and establish satellite campuses. educational leadership. Cooperative PhD programs in history, environmental resources and policy, engineering In 1957, SIU opened two “residence centers” in Alton science, and computer science are offered with SIU and East St. Louis. The University expected to enroll 800 Carbondale. The Edwardsville campus is enhanced by students, but actual enrollment reached 1,776. By 1959, campuses in East St. Louis and Alton. the number of students had more than doubled to 3,800, greatly exceeding the capabilities of the physical facilities. At SIUE, students find comprehensive educational This burgeoning population demanded services faster opportunities and a community in which individuals than the University could develop and supply them. support each other in their search for knowledge and individual development. A planning team investigated sites in the Metro East counties and selected one just south of Edwardsville. In 1960, the Illinois legislature authorized a bond issue for construction of a new state university campus. Voter approval came in November 1960. After nearly three Officers of Administration years of planning, University officials and area residents Southern Illinois University Edwardsville attended ground-breaking ceremonies for the first permanent buildings. Randall G. Pembrook Chancellor In the fall of 1965, SIUE moved onto its new campus just 25 miles from St. Louis—2,660 acres of rolling land P. Denise Cobb and woods dotted with lakes along bluffs flanking the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Mississippi River. Much of the land still retains its natural shape. Morris A. Taylor Vice Chancellor for Administration Emphasizing teaching, research and public service programs, SIUE is a fully accredited comprehensive Jeffrey N. Waple university with nearly 13,000 enrolled students. After Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs being classified as a master’s-large institution for most of its history, SIUE was reclassified in January 2019 Jessica Harris by The Carnegie Commission on Higher Education to Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion the newly created doctoral/professional universities category. The University is proud to be ranked by Rachel C. Stack Washington Monthly among the top 30% of doctoral Vice Chancellor for University Advancement universities in the nation. William F. Winter The City of Edwardsville is ranked among the nation’s Budget Director top 15 safest college towns by Safewise in its 2020 Safest College Towns list. More than half of SIUE’s Doug McIlhagga Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications 115,000 graduates live and work in the St. Louis region. SIUE makes more than a $514 million economic impact on the region every year.

4 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

Mission Integrity Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a student- • Accountability to those we serve and from whom centered educational community dedicated to we receive support communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. • Honesty in our communications and in our actions In a spirit of collaboration enriched by diverse ideas, our comprehensive and unique array of undergraduate and Wisdom graduate programs develop professionals, scholars and • Creation, preservation and sharing of knowledge leaders who shape a changing world. • Application of knowledge in a manner that promotes the common good Vision • Lifelong learning Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will achieve greater national and global recognition and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full SIUE Statement on Diversity potential. The SIUE Statement on Diversity reflects the University’s commitment to recognizing and valuing the contributions Values of the breadth of humankind. This statement, adopted in Recognizing public education as the cornerstone of a April 2013, replaces an earlier version and is considered democracy, SIUE carries out its mission based on certain an expansion of the SIUE value of inclusion. fundamental, shared values. We value: All societies and peoples have contributed to the rich Citizenship mix of contemporary humanity. In order to achieve • Social, civic and political responsibility-globally, domestic and international peace, social justice and the nationally, locally and within the University development of full human potential, we must build on • Active partnerships and a climate of collaboration this diversity and inclusion. and cooperation among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the larger community • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville nurtures • Sustainable practices in environmental, an open, respectful and welcoming climate that financial and social endeavors facilitates learning and work. Each member of the University is responsible for contributing to such a Excellence campus environment. • High-quality learning within and beyond • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is the classroom committed to education that explores the historic • Continuous improvement and innovation significance of diversity in order to understand the • Outstanding scholarship and public service present and to better enable our community to engage the future. Inclusion • Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois • A welcoming and supportive environment University Edwardsville strives for a student • Openness to the rich diversity of humankind in all body and a workforce that is diverse, inclusive aspects of university life and equitable. • Respect for individuals, differences and cultures • Intellectual freedom and diversity of thought

5 ACADEMICS AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

College of Arts and Sciences School of Education, Health Kevin Leonard, Dean and Human Behavior Robin Hughes, Dean Central to SIUE’s exceptional and comprehensive education, the College of Arts and Sciences offers School of Education, Health and Human Behavior degree programs in the natural sciences, humanities, graduates can choose from a variety of career paths arts, social sciences and communications. The College in education, applied health and behavioral sciences. touches the lives of all SIUE students, helping them Through rewarding partnerships with regional agencies explore diverse ideas and experiences, while learning and public school districts, students learn through hands- to think and live as fulfilled, productive members on experience in their fields of interest. The School’s of the global community. Study abroad, service- commitment to experiential learning and community learning, internships and other experiential learning outreach is demonstrated through its clinics and the opportunities better prepare SIUE students not only to activities of its student organizations. Visit us on YouTube succeed in our region’s workplaces, but also to become and Twitter to learn more about our students’ successes. valuable leaders who make important contributions to our communities. School of Engineering Cem Karacal, Dean School of Business The School of Engineering offers eight undergraduate Timothy Schoenecker, Dean and five graduate programs, as well as two collaborative The School of Business is among an elite five percent PhD programs with SIUC, making it one of the most of business schools worldwide that have earned the comprehensive and largest engineering schools in prestigious seal of approval from the Association the region. The School prepares students to meet to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) the growing needs in our region and nation for more International. The accounting program holds specialized engineers, computer scientists and construction accreditation by the AACSB. Only two percent of managers. The engineering, information technology and business schools worldwide are AACSB-accredited in construction companies in the Metropolitan St. Louis both business and accounting. Each year, students find area provide exciting, challenging and high income internships, cooperative education opportunities and jobs, internships and cooperative opportunities to our employment with major corporations such as Bayer, The students. More than 60 percent of our graduates have Boeing Company, Edward Jones, Emerson, Enterprise, taken positions in the St. Louis Metro area. Students Nestlé Purina and World Wide Technology, as well as are not only educated in the classroom and laboratory, scores of small- and medium-sized businesses. Graduates but also through undergraduate research projects and are highly prepared to begin productive careers in the student organizations that participate in collegiate fields of computer information systems, economics, contests, such as the formula race car, solar car, mini entrepreneurship, finance, business administration, Baja, robotics, steel bridge, concrete canoe and many more. human resource management, international business,

management, marketing and accounting.

6 ACADEMICS AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE

School of Nursing School of Dental Medicine Laura Bernaix, Dean Bruce Rotter, Dean The School of Nursing offers an excellent learning The Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine environment, which prepares students for careers as is proud of its established tradition of graduating highly professional nurses. The School partners with hundreds prepared general practitioners of dental medicine. Since of healthcare agencies in Central and Southern Illinois 1972, the School has continued to carry out its mission to and the St. Louis region to provide students with quality improve the oral health of southern Illinois and the region clinical practicum sites. Students also practice required through education, patient care, scholarship and service. nursing skills in the School’s Simulated Learning Center Through the care provided at the University’s main clinic to promote critical thinking and safe care before in Alton and the community clinics in East St. Louis and encountering patients in actual clinical settings. Graduate Edwardsville, as well as through its community outreach programs include master’s degrees in healthcare and programs, the School serves as a vital oral healthcare nursing administration, and nurse educator; a post- provider for residents of southern and central Illinois, and master’s doctor of nursing practice (DNP) degree; and the St. Louis metropolitan region. a post-baccalaureate DNP with specializations in nurse anesthesia, family nurse practitioner, and psychiatric Library and Information Services mental health. Lis Pankl, Dean Library and Information Services provides information School of Pharmacy resources and technology for teaching, learning and Mark Luer, Dean scholarship. Information resources are available in The School of Pharmacy, the only pharmacy program in all formats with a strong preference given to digital southern Illinois, offers a professional program leading to collections, which are heavily accessed by users. Lovejoy the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) and Master of Science Library is a member of CARLI (Consortium of Academic in pharmaceutical sciences. Established in 2005, the and Research Libraries in Illinois) which provides SIUE School graduated its first class in May 2009 and is fully users full access to the holdings of the 130 CARLI accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy libraries that share a catalog of millions of item records. Education. Our graduates enter a wide variety of Along with access to OCLC’s WorldCat, with more than professional settings, including community pharmacies, two billion items held by participating libraries, Lovejoy hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry and academia. Library opens the world to SIUE users. Library resources SIUE pharmacy students work alongside other health are available through social media, its mobile website, professionals. This team approach allows healthcare 3D scanning and printing, and traditional methods. As professionals to optimize drug therapy and offer the in all successful 21st century academic libraries, library highest quality of patient care. faculty are subject specialists who provide information literacy and technology instruction. They assist SIUE Graduate School faculty in identifying and selecting open access materials, Jerry Weinberg, Dean publishing research locally, and curating collections in our The National Science Foundation lists SIUE among the institutional repository, known as SPARK. top five doctoral/professional institutions in the U.S. in terms of research and development expenditures. The SIUE Graduate School offers more than 100 areas of study with master’s, post-baccalaureate certificates and doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines. Students prepare for the challenges of their professions in a rich, intellectual learning environment emphasizing research and practice.

7 HISTORY OF ACADEMIC REGALIA

The pageantry of the academic procession is used for square to symbolize a book. A different style, called the many of the formal and significant events at SIUE. Cambridge cap, resembles a large beret.

Inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and The use of a dark hood in academic processions is 12th centuries when woolen gowns and hoods were thought to have arisen from the clerical practice of worn by scholars for warmth in unheated quarters, the wearing a cap or mantle in religious processions during wearing of academic vestments and the procession were the 12th and 13th centuries, when universities arose not adopted throughout the United States until the late from cathedral schools. 19th century. Traditionally, gowns are also black. In recent years, Academic life in the Middle Ages began first in the however, a number of universities have adopted other church, then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the hues which signify the school’s traditional colors, such as guild of the master of arts, where the bachelor was the crimson for Harvard, blue for Yale. apprentice of the master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility, designed to distinguish The bachelor’s gown is a yoked, closed-front garment the wearer from the merchants and other townsmen. with long, pointed sleeves. The master’s has long, closed sleeves slit just above the elbow, permitting the forearms Principal features of academic dress are the gown, cap to protrude. The doctor’s has full, bell-shaped sleeves and and hood. Both Cambridge and Oxford Universities, is trimmed with velvet panels down the front, and three since the 15th century, have made academic dress a velvet bars on each sleeve. The color of the panels and matter of university control, even to its minor details, and sleeves varies to indicate the doctoral field. have repeatedly published revised regulations. American universities agreed on a definite system in 1894. In The academic hoods, worn around the neck and down 1932, the American Council on Education presented a the back of the gown, are lined with the official colors revised code which, for the most part, governs the style of the college or university conferring the degree. The of academic dress today. binding or edging of the hood usually represents the subject of the degree. The cap worn almost universally in academic processions is the Oxford cap, better known as the mortarboard. From poetry we learn that the cap of scholarship was

Applied Communication Studies - Silver Gray Interdisciplinary ‑ White Art, Letters, Humanities ‑ White Journalism - Crimson Business, Accountancy, Commerce - Drab Music ‑ Pink Criminal Justice Studies - Ivory Nursing ‑ Apricot Dental Medicine ‑ Lavender Pharmacy - Olive Green Economics ‑ Copper Philosophy - Dark Blue Education ‑ Light Blue Public Administration - Peacock Engineering ‑ Orange Science ‑ Golden Yellow Fine Arts ‑ Brown Social Science, Social Work ‑ Citron

8 COMMENCEMENT AT SIUE

Mace Chancellor’s Medallion The SIUE ceremonial mace was created in 1981 by the The Chancellor’s Chain of Office is a symbol of the late Michael E. Mason. He earned both a Bachelor of guidance and inspiration of current University leadership Arts and Master of Fine Arts from SIUE and served as building on the achievements of the past. It is a reminder curator of the University Museum. At that time, the of our accomplishmments, as well as the challenges president of SIUE (the position now called chancellor) Earl and opportunities to come. The medallion of the chain Lazerson instituted traditional, formal regalia for use on has the mark of the University surrounded in laurels, significant ceremonial occasions. In 2005, Chancellor a time-honored symbol of education. The chain bears Vaughn Vandegrift restored the tradition of the mace at Chancellor Pembrook’s name and the names of past all commencement and other academic ceremonies. A leaders of SIUE. stand was subsequently constructed and, in recognition of the values of the University, engraved brass plaques Granting of Degrees were added to the ceremonial mace with the words Candidates for degrees listed in this commencement Citizenship, Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity and Wisdom. program are those who completed degree requirements or who, at the time of publication, were reasonably International Flags certain of completing degree requirements. Inclusion in The flags flown at commencement represent the home this publication may not be construed as documentation nations of all SIUE students. Nearly 400 international of completion of degree requirements. Certification of students from 58 nations currently attend SIUE. the conferral of a degree is by receipt of a diploma or International students contribute to the University’s official transcript noting degree completion. diverse learning environment by sharing their unique culture and introducing new perspectives to SIUE.

Beautifully situated on 2,660 acres, SIUE offers easy access to professional and cultural opportunities in Metropolitan St. Louis, located just 25 miles from campus.

9 ACADEMIC AND OTHER RECOGNITION

Honors Recognition Candidates graduating with honors are noted in the program and their accomplishments are characterized by the color of the academic cord worn with their regalia. * = cum laude (with honors – 3.50 to 3.74) Red cord ** = magna cum laude (high honors – 3.75 to 3.89) Gold cord *** = summa cum laude (highest honors – 3.90 or higher) White cord H = Honors Scholars

Other Academic Recognition Students who are members of specific academic honorary organizations noted below are wearing cords, stoles or medallions as indicated: Golden Key International Honor Society – Blue and gold cords Honors Scholars – Medallion on red ribbon Johnetta Haley Scholars Academy – Red and white stole Meridian Scholars – Medallion on red ribbon Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honor Society – Gold stole with black letters Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society – Medallion on blue ribbon SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society – Gold and blue stoles (Graduate) White and blue stoles (Undergraduate) Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society – Royal blue and gold cords

College of Arts and Sciences Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society – Teal cords Gamma Theta Upsilon, The Honor Society in Geography – Gold stole and blue, gold and brown cords Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Studies Honor Society – Red and white cords Phi Alpha Theta, The Honor Society in History – Madonna red and light blue cords Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Administration Honor Society – Blue and gold cords Pi Mu Epsilon, Mathematics National Honor Society – Violet, gold and lavender cords Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society – Red, white and black cords Sigma Tau Delta, International Honor Society for English – Red and black cords STELLAR Students – Silver and red zipper pulls/medallions

School of Business Beta Alpha Psi, Honor Society for Accounting – Red and black cords Beta Gamma Sigma, Honor Society for Business Majors – Royal blue and gold medallions

School of Dental Medicine Omicron Kappa Upsilon, The Dental Honor Society – Gold medallion on lavender ribbon

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Chi Sigma Alpha, The International Student Affairs Honor Society – Maroon and gold cords Eta Sigma Gamma, The Health Education Honor Society – Two color green and gold cords Kappa Delta Pi, The International Honor Society in Education – Violet and jade green cords Psi Chi, The International Honor Society of Psychology – Platinum and dark blue cords

School of Engineering Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society – Two white and one purple cords Eta Kappa Nu, International Honor Society for Electrical Engineering – Medallion on blue and red ribbon Pi Tau Sigma, International Honor Society for Mechanical Engineers – White stole and murrey and azure cords Sigma Lambda Chi, International Construction Honor Society – White stole and green and yellow cords

10 ACADEMIC AND OTHER RECOGNITION

School of Nursing Dean’s Medallion – Medallion on red and black ribbon Graduate Honors – Red, white and apricot cord Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing – Lavender and white cords

School of Pharmacy American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists – Light blue cord College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists – Turquoise and white cords Phi Lambda Sigma, The National Pharmacy Leadership Society – Kelly green and gold cords Rho Chi, The Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy – Purple and white cords Student National Pharmaceutical Association – Black with a little white cords

Students receiving other recognition are noted below: Order of Omega – Cream stole with gold lettering Senior Campaign contributors – Red, black and white cords Student Athletes – Bronze medallion with red and white ribbon Student Leadership Development Program – Bronze medallion with red ribbon Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Program Associates – Silver cords

11 HONORARY DEGREE: LAWRENCE B. HEITZ

Larry Heitz was SIUE’s first student to graduate with a master’s in business administration from the School of Business. He has served as an executive in residence at SIUE for more than 10 years and is currently serving on the SIUE Foundation Campaign Planning Committee. He annually visits with faculty, mentors students and serves as a guest lecturer. He established an annual MBA scholarship in 2010 and endowed the Heitz Faculty Research Award in 2017. He also was a financial contributor to the Cougar Business Resource Center, which opened in 2012. He was inducted into the SIUE Alumni Association Hall of Fame in 2011. Heitz has held influential positions throughout his career, including engineer at Owens Illinois and program manager with Emerson Electric Aerospace. Starting as a product manager in 1970 at Tubular Steel, Inc., he rose through the ranks during his 18-year tenure to become president and chief executive officer. In 1988, Heitz began a mergers and acquisitions business, Triac Partners and later Riverside Partners. He acquired more than 10 businesses in the medical and high tech manufacturing areas, and expanded companies in five different countries. He also introduced Eagle Investments in 2002. Heitz has served on the boards of a number of companies and not-for-profit organizations, such as York Industries, Research Biochemicals, EntraCare Medical Devices, Life365 Medical Software, Tumbleweed Center for Youth Development and others. Heitz’s humanitarian and community service efforts are numerous. He has worked with homeless youth in St. Louis and Arizona to create scholarships and housing opportunities, as well as directed programs designed to help clients find housing, earn an education and gain employment. Organizations such as Golf Fore Africa, which focuses on bringing clean drinking water to rural Africa, have benefited from Heitz’s consulting. He was able to help the organization quadruple its fundraising efforts. Heitz established The Lawrence Institute in 2016. The organization’s mission is to help individuals permanently improve their lives. The institute works primarily with not-for-profit organizations to provide programs offering life skills education, healthcare, and job skill development leading to sustainable long-term, measurable improvements in people’s lives. The institute typically focuses on building a leadership team, developing effective strategic plans and creating systems that focus on growth and sustainable results. Heitz and his wife, Sharon, have provided resources and developed programs for children and adolescents living with AIDS who are being cared for at Phoenix Children’s Hospital. The program helps patients learn how to socialize/ normalize living with AIDS in today’s society by providing a dedicated psychologist and therapist for the patients and their families. Heitz earned a bachelor’s in industrial management, mechanical engineering in 1966 from Purdue University’s Krannert School of Management before achieving his MBA at SIUE in 1969.

Past Decade of Doctor of Humane Letters Recipients

2010 2014 2017 Ralph Korte John Simmons Frankie Muse Freeman

2011 2015 2018 Clinton Van Zandt David Werner Vaughn Vandegrift

2012 2016 2019 Fernando Aguirre Thelma Mothershed Wair Earl Lazerson

12 DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD: SHIRLEY PORTWOOD, PhD

Shirley Portwood, PhD, distinguished professor emerita of history, SIUE, is a longtime educator and former Southern Illinois University Board of Trustee member. She earned a bachelor’s in history and a master’s in history with a specialization in Russian history from SIUE in ’70 and ’73. She earned an additional master’s and a doctorate in history with an emphasis in African American women, American women and modern Russia from Washington University in St. Louis. Her teaching career began as an instructor of history in 1972 at St. Louis Community College at Forest Park. She joined SIUE in 1980 where she taught African American history, American women’s history, social history, cultural history, basic U.S. Constitution and many other courses. Along with her passion for teaching, Portwood loved engaging and helping students. “I encouraged students to come in and talk to me, even if they were not having problems or did not have any specific questions,” she said. “Sometimes, we would sit and have tea or coffee. I realized that if students could make a connection with just one person, it could make a difference with them staying in school. I wanted to be there to champion them.” An accomplished and prolific writer, researcher and storyteller, Portwood wrote “Tell Us a Story: An African American Family in the Heartland” at the request of her grandchildren. After the book was published in 2000, she incorporated it into her curriculum. Her dedication to education and SIUE involved a host of commitments, including serving on various committees, advisory boards and panels. Portwood retired from SIUE as a full professor in 2007 and continued to teach as a professor emerita until 2010. She served on the SIU Board of Trustees from 2013 through 2019.

Portwood has received numerous accolades and awards, including: • 2019 SIUE Alumni Hall of Fame, Graduate School • National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship, Harvard University • Sojourner Truth Award, Chicago Public Library • Friends of Morris Library Delta Award, SIUC • Women of Distinction Award, Women’s Christian Association • Martin Luther King, Jr. Humanitarian Award, SIUE • University Teaching Excellence Award, SIUE

Past Distinguished Service Award Recipients

2010 2013 2016 2019 Charles Tosovsky Mary and Jerry Kane Camille Emig-Hill William R. Haine

2011 2014 2017 Dolores Rohrkaste Dixie Engelman Johnetta Randolph Haley

2012 2015 2018 Paige St. John Kay Werner Gyo Obata

13 COMMENCEMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, May 1

Noon - School of Pharmacy 2020 and 2021 Graduates (pg. 36) • Doctor of Pharmacy • Pharmaceutical Sciences

Thursday, May 6

Noon - Spring, Summer and Fall 2020 Graduates

Friday, May 7

Noon - School of Business Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 26) • Accountancy • Business Administration • Computer Management and Information Systems • Business Economics and Finance • Masters in Business Administration (MBA) • Marketing Research

1 p.m. - Virtual Ceremonies (siue.edu/virtual-commencement)

3 p.m. - School of Nursing Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 31) • Doctor of Nursing Practice • Nurse Educator • Nurse Anesthesia • Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner • Family Nurse Practitioner • Healthcare and Nursing Administration • Healthcare Informatics • Nursing - Traditional Undergraduate Option • Nursing - RNBS Online Option

14 Saturday, May 8

9 a.m. - College of Arts and Sciences Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 16) • Applied Communication Studies • Art Therapy Counseling • Liberal Studies • Foreign Languages and Literature • Mass Communications • Public Administration • Music • Theater and Dance • English • Art and Design • Art and Masters of Art • Media Studies

Noon - College of Arts and Sciences Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 16) • Criminal Justice Policy • History • Social Work • International Studies • Criminal Justice Studies • Political Science • Sociology • Philosophy

3 p.m. - College of Arts and Sciences Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 16) • Anthropology • Geography • Mathematics • Environmental Sciences • Physics • Economics • Mathematical Studies • Biology • Integrative Studies • Chemistry • Earth and Space Science Education

Sunday, May 9

9 a.m. - School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 24) • Curriculum and Instruction • Literacy Education • Diversity and Equity in Education • Elementary Education • Special Education • Web-Based Learning • Instructional Technology • College Student Personnel • Educational Administration • Early Childhood Education Administration • Educational Leadership

Noon - School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 24) • Exercise Science • Public Health • Speech Language Pathology • Nutrition • Kinesiology • Speech Language Pathology • Psychology • School Psychology and Audiology

3 p.m. - School of Engineering Graduate and Undergraduate (pg. 28) • Construction Management • Electrical Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Mechatronics and Robotic • Computer Science • Electrical and Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering Engineering

15 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

Welcoming Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Honorary Degree Recognition* Lawrence Heitz, Doctor of Humane Letters

Distinguished Service Award Recognition Shirley Portwood, Distinguished Professor Emerita (3 p.m. and virtual)

Remarks from the Chancellor Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Remarks on Behalf of the SIU System Board of Trustees Gireesh Gupshup, Vice President for Academic Innovation, Planning and Partnerships

Remarks from the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences* Kevin Leonard, Dean

Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2021 Kenzie Holzinger, Bachelor of Fine Arts (9 a.m. and virtual)

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies

Candidates for Graduate Degrees College of ArtsCollege and Sciences Jerry Weinberg, Associate Provost for Research and Dean, Graduate School ( 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.) Susan Morgan, Association Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Graduate School (noon)

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Kevin Leonard, Dean Student names read by Daniel Smithiger, Instructor, Department of Music Myron Jones, Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry*

Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Message from the SIUE Alumni Association

Presentation of Graduates

Closing Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: “Hail SIUE” by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

16 *Virtual Commencement Only COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Kevin Leonard, Dean

Master of Arts Master of Music Adam Joseph Litterst Kirsten Aileen Threlkeld (Hood: Grey, White, Citron) (Hood: Pink) Dustin Pumford Haunah Vanlaningham Paria Radmanesh Tiffanie J. Wilson Applied Abbey Dougherty Tristan Clark Sanford Communication Studies Christopher James Gore Drew Scanlan Post Baccalaureate Taylour Marie Bertelsman Michael Joseph Hill John Nguyen Truong Certificate Stephanie Anne da Silva Mossinghoff Kaleigh Rae Dickneite (Hood: White) John Vincent Hines Philip Moss Ring Criminal Justice Policy Brent A. Nicholson Kylia Elise Birris Piano Pedagogy Boluwatife Olaoluwa Ojewande Master of Public Christopher Allen Harrington Abbey Dougherty Kaitlyn Irene Taylor Administration Joshua Malik Hewitt (Hood: Peacock) Janese Marshaun Owens Vocal Pedagogy Art Therapy Counseling Stephanie Anne da Silva Mossinghoff Brooke Makanda Allen Yasmine B. Pryor Summer Annette Bradley Gregory Paul Anderson Selena Maria Santos Heather Denise Conley Integrative Studies Alan Baltazar Ayala Marissa Nicole Ellis Tatum Ann Wertin Amanda Louella Billings Environmental Sciences Kayla Elizabeth Grobe Taylor Janae Cross Shaykhah Fahad Mohammed Alobud Haruka Kawata-Inglish Bachelor of Arts Samantha Elizabeth Dickens Waleska do Valle Santos Anna Katherine Moore (Tassel: Brown, Citron, Clarence Johnathan Goldthree Katherine Dreas Megan R. Pieterick Kasey Maurice Hoyd Alexander Steven Kalna Crimson, Dark Blue, Gold, Eva Mae Sedjo Kianna L. Hurd Danielle Colleen Kulina Gray, Ivory, Pink, White)

Ariel Ann Swoboda and Sciences: Undergraduate College of Arts Langdia Margaret-Rena’ Jones Juliana Maloba Okonya Xueqi Xiao Dashara Nicole Adams Rasheda Portané King Jenese Roberts Olabidemi Agbeke Animashaun Tatum Ann Wertin Katelyn Sue Kircher and Sciences: College of Arts English Cory Daniel Barbeau Matthew Addison Kundrat Beatrice Abisola Akinsiku Matilynn Sue Barron Bonnie Jean Landwehr Geography Harmony Denise Bell Nayab Alam Bashir Kimberly Ann Lizotte Yussuf Olatunji Akolade Aaron Patrick Bernhardt Sydney Jo Becker Christopher Scott McCawley Courtney Marie Flach Nicole Marie Bow Madisyn Marie Bennett Arieanna Kay Morris Lana Carol Nussbaumer Sarah Ashley Burt Jullianne Faye Cristino Bigueras *** Abayomi Sikiru Muse Susannah Marie Oettle Zachary Ingles Jonah Daniel Bisaillon Chiyo Palen Ethan Michael Klaffer Tyana Nicole Brock *** Sylvester Lamar Patterson Mathematics Jamie Lee Moldenhauer Olivia Suzanne Bromaghim * Nicholas James Rogers Zachary Wayne Chapman Jennifer H. Olson Kayla Ailee Bush Gideon Nketsia Sampson Samuel E. Ewing Kara L. Turley Sasha Marie Castevens Jessica Nicole Short Chidinma Catherine Ezugwu Nathan J. Coggeshall Loren Mychael Terveer Kristen R. McFarland History Jordan M. Cruise Jack Richard Walton Paul Amarh Quaye Emma Rose Curtner Robert Bagley Brandon Joseph Rodier Cydney Elyse Dagen Scott R. Both Master of Science Tess David ** Michael Stanley Herron (Hood: Gold, Citron, Crimson) Media Studies Emily Anne Deichmann Tyler Young Akshiti Modi Tylor Henry Dove Biological Sciences Lenny Escarlet Montano Claure Trevor William Dumstorff-Heien Sociology Olufemi Adeosun Breanna Jeanine Eimer * Breanne Rebecca Burton Jacob Daniel Beardslee Integrative Studies Danielle Kolleen Faller Rachel Ann Green Alison G. Blanton Rachel Morgan Berg Ethan Todd Flatt Husna Ismail Ibrahim Amanda Lynn Carter Brooke Nicole Crow Carson David Fricke Hayley Marie Winker Blake Steven Collier Madison Camby Elaine McKinley Bethanie Lynn Garcia ** Amy Jo Yates Deanna M. Deterding Caitlin Ray Opp Grace M. Garner Christopher James Featherstone Madison Weilbacher Jennifer Marie Goeckner *** H Integrative Studies Jacob Stephen Forbes Natalie Marie Grant Konjit Avent Dylan Andrew Gladson Master of Social Work Jamie Nicole Grawitch *** Tyler James Swanner Jordan Nicole Jackson (Hood: Citron) Victoria L. Green H Gabrielle Jenkins Jacob Ryan Guy *** Erica Michelle Periandri Social Work Master of Fine Arts Jillian Olivia Hamill ** Joshua Preston Catherine Atieno Awitta (Hood: Brown) Kaelie Elizabeth Hanselman Katy Marie Rahar Randi Marie Barron Joseph David Hardy Art Brandi Denise Schell Christopher Wayne Barry Jenna Rose Heng *** H Beth K. Browne Joseph James Stumbo Clare Hornsby Bass Danielle Angelina Hernandez ** H Abigail Rochelle Peacock Mallory Gene Wright Emma Marie Bowen Nathanael M. Hoffman Sarah Eva-Irene Walker Tammy Zanker Cristal Caridad Campocasso Baker Gregory Kipping Tracy Lynn Welling Shamarqus Chambers Carlie Suzanne Konuch Rosalind Renee Williams Chemistry Sarah Jane Daily Kaitlyn Gabriel Cheyenne Kyle ** Elizabeth Tumini Bright Lisa M. Hartlieb Madison Joy Lammert *** H Creative Writing Abby Marie Cox Luis Angel Pagan Jr. Jessica Sabrina Marion Leopold *** Christiana McClain Natalie Carol Goeckner Sarah Elizabeth Pryor Anne Nicole Luetkenhaus *** H Matthew Sautman Joshua Lavell Jones Sarah Dorothy Sykes

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 17 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CONT. Kevin Leonard, Dean

Eleanor Lillian Mandrell Jacquelyn Danielle Robinson John Michael Campe *** Alaina Kay Feldker Julissa Izabelle Martinez Austin Joseph Schoppet Emily Marie Canterberry * Lauren Elizabeth Ferris Charles M. Maxwell Kiley Elizabeth Vaughan Tyanna Michelle Capmore * Jacob Ryan File Kameelah Na’im McCaleb Logan Michael Carlson Kelli Marie Fink * Meghan Leann McNamara Bachelor of Music Aryanna Sierra Carper Bethany Lynn Folsom Chase Marie McQueen ** (Tassel: Pink) Brittany Lynn Carroll Anisa Marie Franco Mackenzie Anne Munn ** Jada Simone Caston Leslie Marie Frank Victoria Kathleen Netzer Sya Joelle Collins ** H Brayden Easton Caswell Deangelo Tyree Franklin Quynh Nguyen Ellen Grace Filkins *** H Krista Elizabeth Catanzaro Nathaniel Scott French Hannah Christine Nixon Hannah Jo Fink *** H Amanda Marie Catchings Noah Steven French Allison Clare Norris *** H Jacob James Fromme Abigayle Elizabeth Cates Brenden Charles Friesland Kourtney Lee Odorizzi Jamie Nicole Grawitch *** Erin Kay Caveny Danielle Theresa Gallahan Brian Alexander Pettiford Jillian Olivia Hamill ** Briana Elise Cayson-Roth Benjamin Aaron Gallaher *** H Mark Stephen Phillips Marissa Kay Ann Herod ** Anna Grace Chambers *** Samuel Steven Ganassin Jayla Janese Pierce Anne Nicole Luetkenhaus *** H Adryan N. Clark Joseph Donald Gassiraro * H Noris Del Carmen Quezada Karen Angie Szczech ** Tyeisha Lenice Clark James R. Gerace Ekindra Rasaili Ryan Patrick Torpea Logan Bryant Clayton Alexander Scott Gerstenecker Evan Timothy Rathgeb Elliot Percy Clerc * India Levon Gilbert Brittany Nichole Richardson Bachelor of Science Timothy Ryan Cockrell Tiana Sharee Gipson Ashley Adrienne Richey * (Tassel: Brown, Citron, Kristen Collier * Aleah Dominique Glodich Brianna Ellen Roeper Crimson, Copper, Dark Blue, Bailley Alexxis Concatto * Allison Marie Goeken Olivia Marie Rowan ** Gold, Gray, Ivory, White) Trevor Scott Corey Andrew Steven Graf ** Cesar Augusto Ruiz Herrera Adejoke Ebunoluwa Adanri * Kassidy Kay Cottingham Ashley Nichole Gratton Mitchell McKinley Sager * Adyson Michaela Aden ** Kamela Jade Cross Lauren Elise Gralewski Tannya Cristina Sanchez Aguay *** Clayton Micheal Aden Brian Carnell Cruise-Lowery Cassandra Grant ** Madeline Jane Schurman ** Samuel-Michael Anu Adewunmi Lawrence James Garland Crusoe Tia Ann Grant Neal Bradley Schwarz Taylor Jane Ahrendt DeVana Nicole Serayah Crutcher Keonna Latrice Gray Jordan Scott Sellmyer Lucas William Albrecht Katie Lynn Cutler H Adriana Green Evan Celeste Senat ** Alyssa Allen H Logan Davis ** Dylan Michael Green Steven Shouldis Brenden Michael Allen Megan Paige Davis Jayla Nicole Green Taylor Lynn Sloan ** H Brianna Iman Allen Daizjah Day Kaylee Nicole Greenwalt Michaela Renata Smith Axel Joel Arce Rivera Otavia Lee Day Faith Marie Griffon *** H Maria Isabel Soñé * Sarah Louise Ashley Hailey Jane Dearing-Rodriguez * H Cameron James Guerra Romeo J. Spells H Zachary Alan Bach Elizabeth Noel DeBrun Zoe Marie Guilford Elijah Thomas Succarotte Sophia Jean Ballard Nicholas Daniel DeGroot Kirsten Mae Gursky *** H Taylor Thornton ** Landon Robert Bangert James Domenico DelVecchio Brody Bruce Gustin Alexander S. Timpson Brittany Breanne Barnes Samuel Boyd Denson H Joseph George Gutierrez College of ArtsCollege and Sciences Justin Robert Walker ** H Madison R. Barr Peyton Renee Dermody Nicolas Stephen Hagel * Brennan Gregory Warren J. Taylor Bartel * Gregory Sherman DeSutter Ashley Renee Hall Shelbi Morgan Westmoreland * Noah Thomas Bauman * Tayler Kathryn Devine Bennie Lee Hall III Justin A. White Joseph Warren Baumgartner Phoebe Renee Devore * H Shemar Bryant Hall Gabrielle Alexandra Wimes *** Alec Thomas Bazzetta Alana Denise Dickens Bette Jean Hammann Emily Theresa Wolff *** Nathaniel Scott Beggs Randall James Dietz Marquise Dajon Hanes Elizabeth Michelle Workman ** H Katilin Laniece Belk * Skylar Dippel Bryan F. M. Hansen Judith Alejandra Bernal Austin Michael Doerr Katlyn Jean Hanson ** Bachelor of Fine Arts Lucas Salvador Bernal Cameron Matthew Donaldson Letiste Tri/Von Jonae’ Harper (Tassel: Brown) Morgan Frances Berry Delilah Gabrielle Donaldson Thomas Richard Hartnagel Zachary Lloyd Doornink * Judy A. Harwell * Allena Marie Brazier Maria Alexandra Besliu Jocelyn Caroll Dorethy Youssef Abdel-aziz Hassan ** Micah D. Caldwell James Beverly III Marc William Dougherty Caleb Hawkins *** Olivia Alexandra Cauley Elijah Adam Blecha Christian Dunaway Wade Elliott Hawkins Brianna Lynn Ellison *** Payton Elizabeth Bodden *** H Morgan Lee Dunnegan Derik Andrew Hefferly ** Kayla Marie Gillispie * Tauna Bollinger Krystal-Flora U. Dureke * H Dominique Jonai Henderson Matthew Laury Meyer Kelsey Jo Bone Nicholas Jarrod Edmond Nicholas Earl Henderson Kylea Allyse Perkins H Madaline Alexis Brandon Andrew Tyler Effler * Emily L. Hendricks H Levi James Ray Brittany Nadene Branson Samantha Christina Eggemeyer Younghye Heo ** Abigail Loree Ruppert *** Haley Jo Brashears Cole Steven Eimer Danielle Angelina Hernandez ** H Cassidy Elizabeth Westjohn *** Emily Lynne Brice Tyler Cole Bridges *** Keith William Elden *** Elizabeth Rose Hettich Bachelor of Carolyn Tenisha Brown Nadira Ellis Samantha Marie Heyen *** Liberal Studies On’Zhai Diamond Brown Brianna Lynn Ellison *** Alaina N. Hickey Jake William Elmer ** H Dereck B. Hill * (Tassel: White) Benjamin Edward Brunner * Nicholas P. Bryan Kennedy Dawn Epps Rylee A. Hodges-Stone Ethan Billhartz ** Leah Jean Buchanan ** Maddison Elizabeth Ervin Elisabeth Anne Hogan Alicia Victoria Fisher Dylan Wayne Bumgardner Ethan Edward Erwin Travis John Hoguet Carlos Antonio Huergo Megan R. Byland *** Thomas Jerome Estabrook Allexis Nyllan Holland Kelly C. Lasiter *** Evelin Marivel Calderon Samuel Garrett Estock Emily Constance Holland * Stacey Alane McKinney Zebediah Jason Campbell * H Peyton Fandrey Julie Ann Hollenback

18 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES CONT. Kevin Leonard, Dean

JaKyia Christiana Hubbert John Avedis McCann Caleb Raymond Rotz * Sarah Elizabeth Wiegman ** Geniffer Nicole Hughes * Anna Deborah Shao McCraw Liana Molly Rush Kelsie Diane Wilkerson * Morgan Ann Hundley ** Jackee Lynn McCullum Brendan Paul Russell Joy Lavonne Williams * H Justin Robert Hunt ** Ashley Lauren McCurdy *** Sterling Jordan Saddler Lindsey Charles Williams Kiley Christine Hunt Nicholas Richard McDonald Anum Sameer Tyresse Marquise Williford Osaguona Osasenaga Idemudia Jochabay Rasheka McGeeBey Elleri Rose Schaefer *** H Kaitlyn Marie Wojcik *** H Collin Douglas Iler Sarah A. McNamara-Cavanaugh Courtney Nicole Schmidt John William Wolfer H Ean Jacob Irving Elisabeth Autumn Meadows Wilhelmina Annabelle Schmidt Nicole LeAnn Wolken *** H Chassity Nicole Ivory Kaltrina Mehmedi Thomas James Schuette Jana Lynn Wollesen *** Hunter Michael Ivy Sophia Adele Melzer * Marcus Nathaniel Scott Jordyn Jean Wolz LaTaysha Antoinae Jackson Kahlan Victoria Merriman Breanna J. Seals Cathleen Lillian Wood Miranda Elizabeth Jackson * Kristen Taylor Mertz Noah Trent Sharrow Lesley Ann Woods *** Iziah J-Kylin James R. Martin Meyer * Nathaniel Edmond Shelly *** Lucas John Woolard Cameron Todd Jefferson ** Joshua James Milbrandt Sean Matthew Shive Breanna Danyale Woolfolk Katie Lynn Johns ** Matthew Paul Miller *** H Brooke Brianne Shoemaker ** H Nathanael Robert Woolverton Diamond Trulexus Johnson Nina Miskovic Adam David Siddle Elizabeth Michelle Workman ** H Kristina Osk Johnson Mckenzi Nicole Mitchell Leeann Elizabeth Singer-German Lauren Marie Zamarione Kevin Shayan Jolani Alec Christopher Moehn *** Jeremy Matthew Smalling Stephanie Lynn Zilch ** River Levi Jordan * H Jordan Elizabeth Montpetit Eryn Nicole Smith Jacob Kelly Zink *** Ian Michael Joyce Andreanna Bianca Moore Jacob Everett Smith *** H Margaret Ann Joyner Caroline Marie Moore Zachary Reid Smith Bachelor of Jordan Scott Kaemmerer Rebecca Nicole Moreland Skylar Gage Southard Social Work Cody Lee Karrick Jacob B. Morgan Skyler Belcina Sparks (Tassel: Citron) Laith Hatem Kattom Tesla Joelle Morris ** Montrice D’wana Spencer

Micah Thomas Kelleher ** Olen Scott Mosley Danielle Morgan Steil Samra Alihodzic * and Sciences: College of Arts Mara Grace Keller ** H Mallory Jude Mushill Jacob Andrew Stendeback Kaitlyn Marie Allen Wesley Chase Kendall Sonia Nguepang * Kayleigh Elizabeth Stewart Nijah Michel Banks Bansikha Khadka Nghia Trong Nguyen Sarah Christine Stillman Taylor Nicole Bobzien * Kaitelyn Marie Kilzer * Jordyn Katherine Nimmer H Nichole Angela Stonich Dan R. Carr Emma N’Cole Kindernay Kyle Ochs * Reagan Hope Stowers Alexus Ashlyn Carter Nicholas Andrew King Hafiz Adekunle Ojulari Jared Todd Stremming Allison Grace Carter *** H Luke G. Klinefelter ** H Kyra Elizabeth Olesen ** Blake Richard Struble * Morgan Rachael Colbert *** Alexis Mariah Klostermann Chloe E. Pancake Joshua Edward Studnicki Sally Cronin Alli Marie Klunick Danielle Lee Panek Noah Robert Stull Clara Susan Eckert * Sarah Ann Knight H Raj Ramesh Patel * Alda Rose Styers Taylor L. Fleig Jonathan Thomas Koe Ronak Patel Matthew Charles Subgrunski Brooke Nicole-Ann Frank * Bradley Thomas Koesterer Vanesa Patkovic Camille Marie Taylor Haley Danielle Garski Alyssa Gail Koke Spencer B. Patton Cortney M. Taylor Harlie Marie Graham *** H Kendra JoAnn Kolb Claire Elyse Pawloski * Cailyn Teresa Tegel *** Molly Christine Hagen ** Sydney Marya Korstad Cortreese Marie Payne Gage Thomas Lacie Angelique House * Matteo Vincenzo Krug Tyler Joseph Pearl Caitlyn Marie Thompson Kayla Alaine Johnson Brooke Lauren Kruse ** Kevin Peoples Catherine Anna Throm *** Tonika Lynne Jones * Catherine Grace Kruta ** Victor Manuel Perez III DeVonte’ Micheal Tincher Kasey Marie Lane-Flachsbart Raven Michael Kuehn Samontriona O. Perkins Kenisha Nateice Townsend ** Tymber Lea Leonard Jacob James Kuntz Gage Perrine Andrew R. Tresslar *** H Shavontae Nicole Lindsay Stephanie Lagona ** Tristen C. Peterson Emily E. Trier ** Carla Nicole Lybarger * Kennedy Taylor Largent Bradley Dwayne Phillips Alexandrea Grace Troeckler *** Syaira Eva Mckinley Nicole Ellen Laub Kameron Tonielle Phillips Adam Cousteau Turbe * Geonel Ebali Moluba ** Jared Anthony Lauritson Jeanna Marie Picha Justine Elizabeth Ulrich * Sable Delorse Kay Morton Peder Lehmann Brunnsjö * Jacob Connor Pierson H Ashley Christine Varone Morgan Elizabeth Mrsich Lauryn Nicole Leonard *** H Jordan Patrick Ping Jarrod Scott Vaupel * Kimberly Michelle Ramirez * Sable Raeann Lewis Emilie Pinski ** Bianca Marie Vozenilek *** LaNita Patrice Reives Noah Hunter Lieberman Abby Michelle Pohlman ** H Marissa Christy Wagehoft * Brooke Lindsay Ridenbark * Kayla Morgan Liefer * Kaitlyn Rose Polacek Grant Patrick Walker Taylin Elizabeth Ritter Matthew Paul Lipnica Zaria Renae Price Molly Lynn Walker ** Shelby Lynn Roderick *** Zoe Gabriella Lopez Joseph Allen Radecki *** Megan Camille Walsh *** Beth Ann Schabbing * Tanner William LoTempio ** Benjamin Collins Ragan Kendra Kailynn Ward Aryan Jo-Anne Shinn * Keelan Isaiah Lothian-Williams Samuel Joseph Rapp Kyle Lloyd Warnecke ** Darien Eleanor Six * Lezli Michel Love Hannah P. Rawls Donovan J. Washington Alyxandria Dean Smith * Ellie Paige Macke Alexis Nicole Reinders *** Mikasas Ricardo Waters Antonia Tracy ** Nathanial James Mackin Alexis Ann Richardson Shelby Lynne Weinmann Victoria Lyn Volarath Allyson Marcangelo Barry Malcolm Richardson Amanda Joy Welch Alyssa Jordan Werths Nicholas Grant Marsh *** Jordan Dennison Richey ** Faith Elaine Welty Rebecca Lynn Williams * Mariah D. Martin Mallory Alexis Richter Aaron W. Wemple Victoria Marie Wright Trey Nathaniel Masterson Kayla Nicole Ringo * Crystal Lynn Wesley ** Mina R. Mathenia ** Derric Maurice Roberts Jason Henry Whiteside Olivia Susan Matthews * Jacob Elliot Roberts H Zaria Jalila Whitlock ***

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 19 GRADUATE SCHOOL COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM* Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

Welcoming Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Honorary Degree Recognition Lawrence Heitz, Doctor of Humane Letters

Distinguished Service Award Recognition Shirley Portwood, Distinguished Professor Emerita

Remarks from the Chancellor Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Remarks from the President Dan Mahony, President, SIU System

Remarks from the Dean of the Graduate School Jerry Weinberg, Dean

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies Graduate School Graduate Candidates for Graduate Degrees Jerry Weinberg, Dean Student names read by Tyler Manning, Assistant Director Fraternity and Sorority Life

Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Message from the SIUE Alumni Association

Closing Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: “Hail SIUE” by George Mellot Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

*Virtual Commencement Only 20 Graduate names listed with baccalaureate affiliation in accordance with the in-person event schedule. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

Welcoming Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Honorary Degree Recognition Lawrence Heitz, Doctor of Humane Letters (noon and virtual)

Distinguished Service Award Recognition* Shirley Portwood, Distinguished Professor Emerita

Remarks from the Chancellor Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Remarks from the President Dan Mahony, President, SIU System

Remarks from the Dean of the School of Business* Timothy Schoenecker, Dean School of Business Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2021 Samuel Childerson, Bachelor of Science in Economics and Finance (noon and virtual) Ronald Akpan, Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (noon)

Presentation of Posthumous Degree for Josh Ritter P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies

Candidates for Graduate Degrees Susan Morgan, Association Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Graduate School

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Timothy Schoenecker, Dean Student names read by Anne Powell, Professor and Chair, Department of Computer Management and Information Systems

Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Message from the SIUE Alumni Association

Presentation of Graduates

Closing Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: “Hail SIUE” by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

*Virtual Commencement Only 21 SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Timothy Schoenecker, Dean

Master of Business Drew Matthew McRoy Master of Science in Clayton James Donaldson Administration Danielle Alina Merk Accountancy Maggie Dong * (Hood: Drab) Myah Katherine Miles (Hood: Drab) Jacqueline Lauren Dreppard * Kendall Mariah Miller Dean Collin Dugan Hannah Lee Braunseis Angelica Oluchi Anyaogu Jennifer Marie Minier Chandler Lee Eason Haley Ann Broyles Meagan Tierney Arnold Mariah Marie Moran Vincent C. Eller H Lakisha Burnette Nathan Arnold Lindsey Marie Mroz Luke Alan Epplin Jordan Ashley Conrad Richard David Atwood Jr. Morgan Louise Nelson Steve C. Fleshman Adam Ryan Donley Cordell James Bandy J. Matthew Niemeyer Nathan Allen Floyd * Bailey June Gurley Bailey Christine Bergschneider Kevin O’Reilly Hunter Adam Fouts Aaron Leggett Elizabeth Joyce Bethel Stephanie Danielle Peralez Brett Alan Fox William David Paisley Alec Ryan Blair Vidit Atul Phanse Trenton Michael Frank Brittany Marie Parker Nicole Inez Blanson Tincy Thomas Poovathur Rylie Elizabeth Fusaro Adam Douglas Pashea Michael R. Boline Connor William Pratt Reis A. Gaffney Evan Charles Price Braydon Dallas Bone Brian Reece Nathin Lee Gaines David Allan Pulley Richard Bonsi Sidney M. Robertson Elaine R. Gannon Jack William Redburn Zachary Taylor Born Zachary Morgan Ross Emma Kathryn Gardner * Wade Michael Schieferdecker Leslie Brock Derek Thomas Ruble Jacob Andrew Graham * Taylor Ann Townsend Ashley Lauren Brown James Gordon Rushford Logan Charles Grapperhaus * Zach Williams Allison Brooke Campos Jeanna Charlotte Ryner Christopher Michael Guilford *** Anita Mabinty Saffa Alec Michael Hageman Andre Frank Catalano Bachelor of Science Amber Elizabeth Climaco Denise L. Scarpelli Nichole C. Hall *** H (Tassel: Drab) Brittney Natasha Cole William Scherer Laura R. Hamilton Garrett Conklin Amanda Rae Schmittling Hasan Ahmetspahic Taylor Ann Hancock *** H Ethan C. Copeland Lane Charles Schnettgoecke Ethan James Albers Gannon Thomas Handley Amanda D. Cornell Dustin Oliver Schrieber Parker Thomas Albers Fahad Amin Haque Breanna Monique Cunningham Suzanne Marie Seaton Edgar Huriel Arguelles Isaac Michael Nahum Haynes Sarah Christine Daugherty Rachel Grace Selvaggio Jonathan La’del Armstrong Ryan Douglas Hembrough * Mary Dempsey Emily Ann Sirianni Mohammed Azeem Azhar * Claire Marie Hemmen * Sarah Csar Dickinson Emily Anne Skowron Tanner Jaden Bailey Taylor Layne Henschen Kayla Marie Dowell Riley Matthew Skube Daniel John Banaitis Andrew Joseph Hill Payton Elizabeth Drury Evan Daniel Stutz Ryan Patrick Beard Colton Alan Hoegger Stephanie Edmond Chrystopher A. Terry Nicholas Braden Beck Ali Nicole Holsapple Nathan Allan Edwards Drake Elliot Toarmina Matthew Steven Benway Benjamin John Hoogstraat * School of Business School Jordyn Allyse Finley Adam M. Tonellato Blake Allan Bernhardt Corey Christopher Horton Brittany Collette Florea Brittany Michelle Vordtriede Seth Adam Bertelsman Ryan Patrick Howard John Christian Forrester Thien Long Hoang Vu Ashley Christine Betts * Tyler F.C. Jackson Awnye Latrice Foster Alyssa Waitz Alexa Rose Bishop Derek Edward Jansen James R. Francis IV Mackenzie Weilbacher Matthew Jeffrey Blodgett ** Garrett Alexander Jenkins Shavon Renee Francis Jessica Lauren Weissert Jacob Wayne Bloemker *** Elair Danielle Johns Brendan Tyler Freitag Brandon Louis Whitaker Leilani Maisah Booker Zachary Allen Johnson Jessica Jean Gallardo Reginald D. Williams III Chloe Marie Bosaw Samiya Laprice Jones Adam Fillip Gaxiola Ying Wu Kayla Jean Brillhart Dustin Christopher Judge-Hayes Teshana Sabrina Gibbs Mingshao Zhang Ryan Michael Brink Kaitlyn Renee Judson Joseph Ian Gomerac Matthew David Zuercher Aidan Ross Brown *** Kristopher Steven Keller Katelyn Gregov Courtney Lynn Brown Kevin Tyler Kerkemeyer *** Aaron M. Gregson Master of Nicholas Phillip Brunnworth *** Connor Glade Kiffer Melissa Harkins Marketing Research Abbey Nicole Burns *** Lucas Ronald Koopmann Ryonna Desireé Harrison (Hood: Drab) Victoria Elise Burrell Alyssa Mary Kuczka Payton Robert Haslam Phillip Casey II Samantha Large Batul Saifee Dalal Gavin Lee Lathrop Matthew John Hubecky II Madison Lee Greeling Brian Gregory Chandler Meredith Marie Huffman Samuel Edward Childerson *** H Huizi Li Matthew James O’Neil Blake Charles Lindenmeyer * Ashley Marie Janis Asif Rohela Alana Napua Daisy Cobb-Adams * Jacqueline Marie Johnson Carmeca T. Coleman Anthony Kane Little Joshua Bradley Little Jaleel Terrell Joshua Master of Science, Keenan J. Coleman Sarah Johanna Karraker Khiri JeWan Coleman Kelli Anne Littlefield Computer Management Christopher Rees Llewellyn Kathryn Elizabeth Kozma & Information Systems Tyler Cole Cooper Lynzee Eran Kraushaar Cole Michael Coppersmith Jarod Ray Long (Hood: Drab) Kayla Nicole Loch Jennifer Nicole Cotton Elena Rachelle Lott Meaghan Elizabeth Lucas Saiprasanna Ega Mikaila Marie Crawford Michael Allen Lovett Bakary Manneh Justin Henry Gieseking Patrick Anthony Crozier Madison Hope Magee *** Donna Joy Markus Nikesh Kumar Jha Trae Darius Crump Emily Jane Martin Jennifer Renee Maschhoff Brad Joseph Mitchell Kyle Anthony Culiberk Kristi Matt *** Benjamin D. Mathewson Michael T. Shedu Cortni Marie DeShon Annie Marie Maynard Conner Charles McClain Alex M. Dilday Mecca Maynard ***

22 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CONT. Timothy Schoenecker, Dean

Logan Christopher McKenney Matthew Thomas Roskowski Connor J. Walker Grant Montgomery Fisher Christopher N. McLaughlin Justin Rossmiller * Kaelyn JoEllen Walker Coty Michael Flynn Kelsey Lynn McNeil Paige Aline Rouleau ** Alexis Denise Wallington Jared Michael Fricke Michael Andrew Medina Nathan Andrew Rust Alex Michael Ward Kaytee Leeann Grider Jonathon B. Mellon Emily Ann Virginia Sabo ** Austin Lee Weidner Hope Bryant’e Hardin * Brandon Michael Merz Aastha Satyal Kimberly Marie Weis Cauy Hartlieb Clayton Alexander Metz Hayden Douglas Sebold Steven Ecal Weller Brian Verdis Hope Jr. Blake Allan Metzger Tess Elizabeth Secor Emily J. Wells Lacey Lynn Johnson Collin Anthony Meyer * Nicholas Bradly Sellers * H Shelbi Morgan Westmoreland * Andrew John Kampwerth Michael Warren Miller Sierra Rose Seper Brooke Marie Westrater J’Kolbe Kevantee’ Kelly Bryce Alan Moore Madalyn Kathleen Shafer Ethan Bradley White Brooke Killion ** Taylor Rae Morris Kayla Nicole Shanklin Joshua Stephen Wilburn Kelly Lyn Klein Kyle Adam Mullins Madison Nicole Silvey Kyle James Williamson Jade Alexis Kranawetter ** Alexa LeaAnn Naas *** H Mia Michelle Skok ** Dickson Wong * Taylor-Marie Margaret Kuzel Nicolette Marie Napoli Kyle McNally Smith Brandon Michael Wood Neil Douglas Laumbattus Stella Nguepnang * Malik Smith Lija Thomas Workman Joshua Lee Ledbetter Jill Cathryn Niehaus ** Margaret Grace Smith Adam Joseph Woszczynski Makenzie Marie Loepker *** Geoffrey Ngugi Njenga Ryan Joseph Smith Blake Robert Marks Madeline Kay Noblitt Brandon Keith Sneeden Bachelor of Science Colin James McGrath * Jacob Thomas Nolden Isaiah Leon Sollers in Accountancy Bartholomew Allen Muehlberg *** Ethan Cole O’Connor Elyssa Maurine Sopiars (Tassel: Drab) Matthew David Neier ** Rex Lee Overall III Zachary Charles St. Clair * Carson Ann Newkirk *** Jennifer Park Mitchell Thomas Stallons Jacob Ryan Adams * H Cameron Charles Parker Clayton Michael Parker Justin Gregory Stanley Ronald Emem Akpan Breyana Pearce Ankit Kamlesh Patel Ashton Nicole Stotlar Khaled Thogan M. Alshamry Carlee Marie Quagliano Kyle Maurice Penro Kyle Darin Strait Hannah Rae Bagley * Caroline Renee Reed Grant Patrick Beeler Kelby Patrick Phillips * Jennifer Grace Streif ** Samantha Lynn Scheffel *** School of Business Neal Pope Ryan Thomas Swanson *** Jacob Thomas Blaha Zayne Kenai Smith Austin Nicolas Probst Cassidy Nicole Taylor ** Loren Bourne Khanh Chau Nguyet Tran * Bryan Derrick Pruett ** Eric R. Tejada Patrick Lee Bowman Jr. Annie Elise Trimpe *** Logan Kelli Rains Jessica Leigh Thorpe Taylor William Brown ** Destiny Marie Turner Austin Lane Ratajczyk * Danielle Marie Timmermann Sean James Casey H Jordan Nycole VanDenBossche Gavin Baily Ratermann * Anna Marie Todino Joshua Wesley Coleman Breann Aaliyah Walton * Caroline Renee Reed Rebecca Marie Torrez Darren C. Conway * Mason Gerald Warning Drake Victor Reents Jasmine T. Tran Zachary Ryan Curry *** Jacob Mitchell Washausen Matthew Louis Reznack Maxim Tremblay Madeline Jeanne Dashney James R. Wenzel Ryan Edward Riedesel Sophie Christine Tremblay Zachary David Dellert ** Theresa Georgan Wiley Michael Q.H. Robinson Emma Pearl Varvera Christopher Michael Dietz Ryan Patrick Youck Jacqueline Grace Rolek Noah Shane Volkman Luke Dilday John Michael Roman Marcus Dale VonBokel Jessica Marie Drees ** Chase Andrew Farmer

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 23 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

Welcoming Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Honorary Degree Recognition* Lawrence Heitz, Doctor of Humane Letters

Distinguished Service Award Recognition* Shirley Portwood, Distinguished Professor Emerita

Remarks from the Chancellor Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Remarks from the President Dan Mahony, President, SIU System

Remarks from the Dean of the School of Education, Health and Human Behavior* Robin Hughes, Dean

Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2021 Peter Romero, Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies Human Behavior

Candidates for Graduate Degrees

School of Education, Health and of Education, Health School Jerry Weinberg, Associate Provost for Research and Dean, Graduate School

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Allison Reeves, Interim Associate Dean (9 a.m.) Paul Rose, Professor and Associate Dean (noon) Student names read by Liz McKenney, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology* Phillip Weishaar, Associate Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning (9 a.m.) Anthony Denkyirah, Associate Professor, Department of Teaching and Learning (noon)

Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Message from the SIUE Alumni Association

Presentation of Graduates

Closing Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: “Hail SIUE” by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

24 *Virtual Commencement Only SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR Robin Hughes, Dean

Doctor of Education Master of Jacquelyn Anne Somolski Levi Ronald Matthews III (Hood: Light Blue) Public Health Laura Lin Stecher Angel Renee McCain (Hood: Light Blue) Taylor Marie Wiggins Educational Leadership Anna Marie Winkeler Educational Administration Public Health Kristie Lynn Baumgartner Kayla J. Young Taylor Rachelle Anderson Rashaad Adams Brian Howard Brink Amy Lazaroff Burman Stephanie Ann Bargiel Pamela Amy Burroughs Master of Science Kellie Hutchings Aldara Delilah Henderson Barbara Michele Daugherty in Education Zach Murphy Kyana Venise Nunnally Julie Anne Geers (Hood: Light Blue) Kelcie Nelson Alysia Renee Palm Donald James Harris Miranda Walker Robbins William Richard Piening Lauren Elizabeth Pruitt College Student Kenneth J. Williams Clare Elizabeth Schroeder Personnel Administration Education Alyson Paige Siglock Ishmeal Mufasa Allensworth Brigid Edyth Aslin Instructional Technology Specialist Degree Ariana Elizabeth Stevens (Hood: Light Blue) Master of Science Meredith Anne Bates (Hood: Light Blue) Melissa Marie Bidinger Educational Administration Michelle Black Kinesiology Brett Thomas Allen Kinesiology Kyle William Brown Jaynee Shawntae Alston Terrien Arlenne Fennoy Landon Maxwell Braun Megan Cullen Alexander Austin Sarah Elizabeth Phelps Davvan L. Butler Kaitlyn Elizabeth Dwyer Geoffrey Carter Kirk Sterling Scales Crystal Cordia Carli Rae Fulgham Walter Dodds Nancy Marie Werden Maddison Cornell Jessica Ray Nicole Fulling Kelsey Nicole Forsythe Robert William Werden II Kimberly Ashlyn Ferner Anna Marie Goins Heidi K. Keller Katlin Grapes Kasey Eli Hohlt Daniel Kinchen School of Education, Health and Specialist Degree Adrianna Nicole Hanebrink Shelby Elizabeth Ireland Tyler J. Langley (Hood: Light Blue) Kennedi Hulittle Regiere DeAnne Lovett Barlow Dupree McGhee

Alyssa Anna Faye Lowe Evan Nicholas Lowis Kevin Ivan Mejicanos Human Behavior School Psychology Christopher Michael McClish II Cory Schaab Sarah Katherine Bartos Alexis Rae McDowell Jaylen Micheal McCoy Casidy Fay Mefford Richard L. Skirball Jr. Jennifer Evelyn Daniel Kristine Marie Miller Sara Ulrich Lauren Fairweather Dominique Forrest Peel Patti Jean Newton Lindsy Chantel Perry Rachel Ann Mills Maira Ogata Negri da Silva Literacy Education Elizabeth Maxine Patrick Askya Ilon Quinn Anthony Rocco Piccone Telayah Arshanti Richards Melissa Ann Spillari Samantha Marie Ratz Pol Porta Nadal Michele Marilyn Robinson Nolan Spaenhower Cameren Pryor Madison Tromp Special Education Megan Elizabeth Rubenacker Clarissa Alise Ramirez Olivia Christine Brown Amanda Kristine Washington Carrie Diane Viehweg Keersten Ann Richards Dominic Von Feldt Robin Renee Downing Savana Robinson Kayla Dielle Ward Stacey Lynn Kohl Master of Arts Zoe Elizabeth Schafer Kimberly McClellan-Luster (Hood: Gold) Dontia Sanae’ Warmack Patrick P. Scipio Armani Wilder Madeline Rose Steckel Psychology Daniel Kristóf Takacs Darien Wilson Natasha Marie Tucker Racheal Marie Abbott Capri Joy Wroten Rebekah Britni Anderson Psychology Post Baccalaureate Stephen Baumgartner Samantha Nicole Bauer Curriculum and Instruction Certificate Carlie B. Bibbs Taylor Lynn Dichsen Jennifer Ann Brown-Ridenour (Hood: Light Blue) Jamie Nicole Bible Nesreen Mohsen Jaber Beverly Catherine Cupini Web-Based Learning Megan Alyssa Boehning Diane Adams Dodd Mae Ann Scott Maria Elena Canini Speech Language Pathology Ashley Renea Farthing Ariana Elizabeth Stevens Adi Gazit Brooke Nicole Bekeske Stephanie Danielle Kolb Derek Michael Hurd Jenna Marie Bivens Elizabeth Marie Koonce Corinna Jauregui Abbey Gayle Brooks Bachelor of Arts Brandy Renee LaDrew (Tassel: Light Blue, Gold) Krueger Hogan Keene Mackenzie Marie Burris Rhonda Marie Phetsadasack Natalie Marie Kulpinski Amira El-Daibani Heather Sauerwein Sarah Mackenzie Baer Cyrus Jason Manian Megan Elise Huether Sara Jeanne Sierra Allison Clare Norris *** H Colleen Elaine Mock Kaleigh Brianne Keck Carrie Lynn Warnecke Jeanette Danielle Peebles Sierra Brianne Moody Elizabeth Mary Kuerz Amanda Kay Wasson Vanessa Moran Casey Nicole Little Bachelor of Science Taylor Nichole Mosley Rachel Kay Massa Diversity and (Tassel: Light Blue, Gold) Bethany Renee Myszka Andrea Marie Mohr Equity in Education Payton Adams * Samantha Alyse Smith Maddison Alise O’Leary Kathryn Andrea Bartek-Davis Zachary Daniel Stinebaugh Jordan Elizabeth Portner Amanda Nicole Airaghi Ryane Rene Boyd Nathaniel M. Albers * Morgan Kristina VanCleave Rachael Marie Rascop Monica Lizett DeAvila McKayla Renee Schnettgoecke Samantha Patricia Alepra Aaron David Heil Cornelius Allen Jr. III Chelsey R. Short Teresa A. Johnson Jane Frances Smith Ananya Alok *

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 25 SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR CONT. Robin Hughes, Dean

Brent Taylor Anderson * Baylee Ann Dornbach Brittani Shae Hurley Garrett Sean Milligan ** Gabrielle Marionna Anderson Laura Nicole Douglas *** Lindsay Paige Inman * Krystal Lynn Million * Olaoluwa B. Animashaun Mikayla Shea Ebner * Bayli Morgan Ironwing ** Lindsey Nicole Moore * Sarah Marie Armendariz * Alexis Jade Edwards * Kiersten Monique Jamison Ashley Renae Moose *** Sandra Lucia Arteaga Taylor Anaria El Zachary Tyler Jeans Emily K. Morrison *** Rebecka Jo Bahn *** Elizabeth Jean Ellingsworth Kealie Sue Jenkins ** Avalyn R. Mosby * Sydney Michelle Baines * Jacob Taylor Emmons Madelyn Hope Jenkins *** H Grace Elizabeth Moxey Jada Ann Nicole Baker * Benjamin Francis Erlinger Katelyn Michele Johnson *** Jesse Marie Myers *** Jessica Paige Bassett *** Payton Rianne Estep * Bry’anna Kiesha Jones Morgan Mae Naramore Christa Lynn Becherer Hannah Ethridge * H Maya Jones Cierra Mercedes Neal Myah Marie Beckmann ** Hope Ryan Everett * Sidney Elizabeth Jones * H Kaley Jane Nicosia Meredith Marie Beger Breanne Alexis Eversgerd * Justin Gary Juelfs Jordyn Katherine Nimmer Zachary Joseph Benware *** Amy Katherine Farroll * Christina M. Kallal Liam James O’Connell H Samantha Jo Bergesch Taylor L. Fleig Alyssa M. Kannady * Jacob M. Ohl Johnna Rae Bergmann * Jordan Alixandria Flood * Tessa Kanturek ** Lexus Nicole Oliver Maddison Barbara Bierbaum Victoria Rose Ford ** Colleen E. Kehoe Paige Marie Orlando ** Elizabeth Anne Biggs * Abby Kate Forlines ** Andrew William Kelley Mary Elizabeth Ostermiller ** Elizabeth R. Birdsell *** Sanibelle Deborah Foster Baylee J. Kiel *** Brittany Ann Ottaway Austin Michael Black Brandie Francois Seyeon Kim ** Lauren Marie Pagano * Natalie M. Blaies ** Montana Elizabeth Franks Skylar Nikole King *** Paige Michelle Parkins Bailey Marie Bohnenstiehl * Emily Renee’ Fredericksen Ashley Nicole Klasing Addie Marie Patton ** Joseph Todd Brammeier Amanda Lauren Frisch ** Meghan Claire Kleeb *** Kalan Pelaez Alexis Jeane Brandt * Alexandra Grace Furfaro Tessa Rain Kleinschmidt *** Rhubi Perez Ramirez Carson Nicole Brimm Becky Furry *** Grace Jewell Kloster Oliver Wrigley Pfeiffer Macey Elizabeth Brown Melanie LaFynn Gaines Jasmyn Monique Kloster * Madison Taylor Phelps *** Ashlee Jo Hannah Gene Bruene Bailey Elizabeth Gale Maggie Koeller Bryden Samuel Picklesimer Alexcia Lachi Bryant Annie J. Gantt Trey Alan Koester Caleb Michael Powell *** Jason Aaron Bryant Jr. *** Thomas Lee Gazda Olivia Rae Krebs ** Madelyn Justi Powell ** Alexa Louise Buckley *** Jessica Nicole George * Jesslyn M. Lackey ** Ronald Marcus Powell Addison Claire Burris *** Scott Dean Gibbs *** Shyloh Grace Ladson ** Rachael Olyvia Quaritsch Saidee Leann Bushur *** Jenna Marie Gnaedinger Elizabeth Nicole Laidley *** Megan Elizabeth Quick ** Megan Michelle Busse *** Alicia Lynn Goewey *** Mahreen Mazhar Lakho Madison Elyse Quinley Kurtis Noah Bynum Audrey Elaine Goodson *** Hope Noel Lang ** H Lindsey Claire Rakers ***

Human Behavior Alexis Zoe-Renee Camp * Claire Elizabeth Gorman ** Caulden Ivan Lazenby Ashley Lauren Rasp Emma Joyce Cardelli Madeline Rae Gossett *** H Katie Rayna Lee ** H Morgan Elizabeth Reichert Dan R. Carr Melissa Ann Greco *** Megan Elizabeth Lesemann *** Nolan Christopher Reid Nathan Henry Cheung ** Kimberly Hope Green *** Jenna Renee Lett Emma Noelle Reitmeier School of Education, Health and of Education, Health School Taylor Lynn Clark-Stotts ** Brittany LaShawn Griffin Akira Lewis Brooke Nicole Renspurger *** Jessica Victoria Coats * Nicole Elliotte Gruenke Deziree Delois Lewis ** Cassidy Eileen Reynolds Sophie Cooper Samuel Arthur Gubbins ** Madeleine Beth Lilley *** H Shane E. Rhoades * Erynn Elizabeth Cotter * Gabrielle Eliza Gwaltney H Morgan Nicole Lindsey ** Abigail Jeanne Richardson Grant Richard Cowdrey Elyse M. Haake *** Jordan Michaela Lipe ** Hannah JoLynn Rickhoff Keaira Kaela Cox * Courtney Renee Hachmann Elizabeth Ann Loftus Kadie Ringering Thomas Matthew Cox Mya Hampton Kailey Nicole Lomelino Briana Sabrei Roberts Ashley Renee Elaine Criley Kendyll Elizabeth Hansbro Dustin Ray Lynn Curtis Lesean Robinson ** H William Daniel Cruikshank Tessa Marie-Michelle Hargrave *** Abigail Mae Machens Lauren Jayne Robinson *** Mackenzie Lynn Crutchley Kenya Ashanti Harper * Jalynn Victoria-Marie Manning *** H Robert L. Robinson Kaylin Nichole Daggs Grace Anne Hartrich *** Bree Ann Marie Marciniak * Cassidy Rene Rogers Kathryn Mary Dalton Christopher Richard Heaton * Haley Nicole Markus ** Peter Romero ** H Richard Michael Dambacher ** Libby Chylene Heiser * Riah James Martin Taylor Mackenzie Rose ** Jessica Lan Anh Dang Angelle Nicole Henson *** Sara Jane Matykiewicz Jonathan Sanchez Jr. Skyler Elizabeth Davis ** Alec Michael Hester * Grace Laurel McBride Jessica Ellen Sauer Ryleigh Elizabeth Dawson Jadan Mar’Nae Hicks Faith AnnEva McCaskey *** McKenzie Marie Schaaf Camryn Marie Deadmond ** Shelby Rene Hicks *** Sean Patrick McClure Cody Michael Schafluetzel * Kylee Ann DeLuca Ryan Douglas Holsapple ** Connor James McDonald Julann K. Scheibal *** Jessica Marie DelVecchio Cathryn Jane Homan * Rachel Christina McDonald ** Kara Nicole Schifferdecker Sarah Elizabeth Denson ** Au’Reon Hopkins Amaya M. McKinney Jessica Lee Schilli Phoenyx Marie Derner Kaylee Ellen Horn Britta Audrey McNinch * Henry Michael Schilling * Mario A. Diaz * Katelyn Faith Asselmeier Houba *** Kaylee Lynn Menner ** Ashley Christina Schmid ** Jonathan Francis Dickman *** Taylor Leigh Houchens ** Vidhi Manoj Merchant *** Bailey Caitlin Lenore Schmitz Mackenzie Lynn Dionne Dillon Alexander Howard Alivia Rose Meskil ** Michael David Schneider * Kathryn Michelle DiPaolo Kamryn Rose Huber Rose Elizabeth Milcic *** Kaitlyn Renee Sheley Isabella Grace Divine *** Kiora Destiny Robyn Hunt * Garrett James Miller Katie Marie Shomaker Morgan Danielle Doerr *** Amy Michelle Hurley * Madison Paige Miller Tierra Lashawn Shumpert **

26 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars School of Education, Health and Human Behavior 27 H Honors Scholars Taylor Renae Winner ** Renae Taylor Zachary John Winter Wooden Nicole Mayme Nicole Woolsey Shalynn D’asia L. Wright Lauryn * Nicole Wright Wright Nataisja Yeager Jonah Ridley Fion Yim L. Yoho Tyler *** summa cum laude Jessica Brianne Van Dyke ** Dyke Jessica Brianne Van Mae Vaughn Ashley Vazquez Joseph Trinidad *** Haileigh A. Verdeyen VickeryChase Alexander Wallace Asahni Vashay Hale Wargel Preston ** CharlesMarcus Washington Mason Sherman Watson Abrianna Weeden Richeal * Amber Nicole Weiss Wells Romanye Megan Hannah Nicole West Jessica Denise Whiteside *** Wieneke Kristen Rose WilliamsAnaleia La’Shay MarvinWills Montez Jr. ** magna cum laude Jazmine Da’Nae Stacker * Stacker Jazmine Da’Nae Claudia Christine Stammer *** Stapf Karlee Lynn ** Nicole Steppig Brittany Sullivan Adell Lauren Skyler L. Sutphin * Swierczek Scott Jordan *** Anna Mae Talley ** Nicole Terveen Ashley Thomas Ayanna Akiaya Tidwell Grace ** Alyson Marissa Ann Tockstein Trezza Annie Alexis ** H Trimble Carolyn Lauren Monet’ Tyus Lyric Uhls *** Kendall Austin * Karlie Valencia N. * cum laude SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN AND SCHOOLCONT. HEALTH EDUCATION, OF BEHAVIOR Hughes, Dean Robin Kayla Irene Sidener Sidener Irene Kayla Sieferman Hannah Rose BrianneHaley Sieg *** Bryan Sims * Michael Sissac * Scott David * Ghassan K. Skaf Skender Elizabeth Payton Lee Slaner * Sidney Sloan *** N. Michael Smith Lisa Jeanette Smith Renee Randi * McLain Smith Tucker William Smith Bevins Hannah E. Smith-Ettleman Sodsaikitch Datyn Para Isabella Halena Sopkin Donisha Spivey Ebony SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quartet

Welcoming Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Honorary Degree Recognition* Lawrence Heitz, Doctor of Humane Letters

Distinguished Service Award Recognition* Shirley Portwood, Distinguished Professor Emerita

Remarks from the Chancellor Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Remarks from the President Dan Mahony, President, SIU System

Remarks from the Dean of the School of Engineering* Cem Karacal, Dean

Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2021 Leanne Montgomery, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies School of EngineeringSchool

Candidates for Graduate Degrees Jerry Weinberg, Associate Provost for Research and Dean, Graduate School

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Cem Karacal, Dean Student names read by Tyler Manning, Assistant Director Fraternity and Sorority Life* Chris Gordon, Associate Dean (3 p.m.)

Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Message from the SIUE Alumni Association

Presentation of Graduates

Closing Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: “Hail SIUE” by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quartet

28 *Virtual Commencement Only SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Cem Karacal, Dean

Master of Science John Albert Ourth Vu Quang Dinh ** Brendan Michael Kueker (Hood: Orange) Karson Joe Pelaez Daniel Robert Dobrino ** Nicholas Alexander Kuhl Mahdi Shahi Koorabbasloo Mehmet Selimhan Dogan Nicholas Dominic Kuras Civil Engineering Landon Thomas Skelly Steven Leroy Donelson III Justin Scott Kutter ** H Susan Acharya Ryan Daniel Dopuch Riley Foster Ladd *** H Hani Alnamer Bachelor of Arts Ramon Paolo Doromal *** Luis Armando Lamas Shambhu Saran Baral (Tassel: Orange) Morgan Cutler Downing *** Addison Ligon Biraj Budhathoki Benjamin Paul Duke Zachary Adam Lindsay Lyric Jade Boone * H Thaismara Y. Garcia A. Maxwell Andrew Elmendorf *** Steven Herbert Lockett II Nicholas J. Budzban *** Ishwor Ghimire Sumeyye Reyhan Eren Nathan Robert Loepker * Emma Jane Ehrsam ** Hamed Gholizadeh Touchaei Isaac Matthew Fabris * Sean Ryan London Brandon T. Hudson Aaron Lewis Karlas Dominic Kevin Fairman Deven Daniel Long Cory A. Young Keegan Head McFarland Seth Matthew Feddersen Beau Dylan Glen Manuel ** Jacob Zachary Mette Bachelor of Science Charles William Ferratto *** Trevor M. Martin Hector David Ocon Zachary Todd Filkins Austin Levi Mattingly (Tassel: Orange) Sabin Paudel Heath Richard Douglas Fleming Logan Levi May Roshan Pokhrel Wyatt Charles Abbott * Brittney Yong Foran Joseph T. McKinnon Ravali Vennu Mohamed Abdelwadood * Emily Y. Fortschneider Nicholas E. McMillen *** Can Akbas John Warren Fridley Charles Joseph Meaker Computer Science Emir Akdogan Alexander Paul Garbe Nathan S. Medsker *** Anupama Rao Balasankula Breon Jamal Anderson Nolan Michael Gavin * H Noah Donovan Mefford Sujata Bista Justice Forrest Daniel Austin Matthew Scott Giberson Nicholas Robert Mensing ** Patrick Bunetic Eray Aydin David Richard Gipson ** Alliyah Marie Mercurio ** Lavanya Reddy Ganta Robert Darby Ayers Maxwell John Goodman Trent Robert Mette Abhisarika Goli Furkan Ayyildiz Christopher Todd Gossett Jr. Bhuvaneshwar Mohan Bhavana Kurapati Batur Balci Austin Willis Halverson * H Leanne Montgomery * School of Engineering Derek Sebastien Lopez Patrick Wayne Beckemeyer H Hayden Cale Hamilton * Justin Lee Montrey * Angeela Manandhar Jacob Shane Beckman * Seth Jameson Hanabarger James D. Moon * Vivek Reddy Mathangi Kelley Lanette Bell Kyle Joseph Hardiek Caleb Nigel David Moore * Nicholas Monroe Anya Elizabeth Beuhler Mitchel John Hardiek * Aldhair H. Morinaga Mansilla Aryaki Nagireddy Joshua Beyer Justin Edwin Harre H Jackson Becker Morrissey Karthik Ramagiri Branden August Billhartz ** James Lee Harrold III Lorenzo Cortez Nelson II Saranya Seelam Eliana Marie Bohnenstiehl Alexandria Joann Hart Rose Nguyen Daniel Joseph Tucek Samuel James Bohnenstiehl Jeffrey Jacob Heet ** Travis Bradley Niemerg * Vikas Vellampalli Brittany Ann Booten Zachary Taylor Heffron Leopoldo Barrera Nikonowicz Bugra Ilgaz Boyukkirli William Joseph Heine * Timothy Duane Nodorft ** H Electrical & Nicholas James Bradshaw Justin Matthew Heise ** Jacob Allen Novosad Computer Engineering Nicholas Steven Buehne Corynn Sophia Henrichs ** Mayra Sofia Ocampo Veeresh Satamraju Jared Tyler Bugg Keri Marie Henschen Tyler Shane O’dell Charles Britton Stacey Jr. Collin Scott Burgtorf * Brandon Michael Hickey * Payne Andrew Olson Lonnie Earl Byrd Gun Melis Hiziroglu Alexander Bradley Orban Electrical Engineering Ruslan Richard Cahnovsky Jacob Robert Hocking Birkan Ozturkatalay Vidya Balaraju Manjuladevi William Houston Walter Calvert * Brandon Hong * Zachary David Pappas ** Diego Andres Carrasco Saba Mustafa Mertcan Cam Matthew S. Hopkins * Hannah Jude Papproth Michaela Marie Kulasekara Miles William Cantrall Joseph Peter Iaquinta *** Carter Michael Pate Harika Vinnakota Connor Quinn Carnahan Oguz Isgoren ** Parth Ashwin Patel Brandon Michael Carpenter * Dane S. Jackson Ethan Stuart Payne Industrial Engineering Jamie Nathan Chapin ** Henry J. Jansen *** Steven Payne Jr. Kalyan Chowdary Bodduluru Joshua Marcus Chastain * H Mitchell Lawrence Jansen *** H Tyler Martin Pellegrini-Heath Masoud Mahdavi Oscar Eduardo Chavez Chilo Xavier Alexander Jefferson Justin James Perez Mujtaba Asaduddin Majid McKenzie Shea Cheatham Fabian Andres Jerves Sanchez Joseph Richard Phillips ** H Deniz Mercan Andrew Joseph Cline Brandon La Mar Johnson Diego Pina Guadalupe Boaz Abishakth Mylabathula Persephone Leiann Cole Bryce R. Johnson * Benjamin Charles Piper Altug Sonmez Craig Collier * Charles Michael Johnson II Ryan Christopher Pizzo ** H Sriteja Vangala Angela Ashley Comicho Anjuli Gabriella Kampwerth H August Edmund Platt Charan Kumar Reddy Yeddula Venkat William James Conlon Ecenur Keskin Ryan Allen Platt Andrew Joseph Correale Aaron Matthew Killebrew * Timothy Sebastion Poe Mechanical Engineering Jacob Andrew Daiber Koray Kizilay Elizabeth Grace Porterfield James Bryce Dellamano Nicholas Steven DeFrancesco Muhammed Sencer Kizilsimsek Robert Lawrence Powers Nadia Ebrahimpour Tolouei Connor Charles Demo ** H Trevor Joseph Kohrmann * Austin David Preston Mohammed Abdul Raheem Jafery Kalab J. Depew * Benjamin John Koopmann * Haley Marie Procasky H Chuanping Liu Quintin James Dial Macario Louis Kotrba Jason Brent Profancik Mohammed Abdul Mohi Adam Michael Dimaano Kenneth Cole Krebs Alexander Allen Pugh

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 29 SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING CONT. Cem Karacal, Dean

Zoe Lynn Quigg * Emma Pearl Schleeper * H Sydney Stogner Kyle Andrew Weber Connor Andrew Raasch Ethan Martin Schumacher ** Jacob Scott Stone Mathew Jude Weber *** Austin C. Rakers ** Chandler Scott Mark Allen Strainis Bryson John White Logan Mark Rakers Jonathan Edward Seffinga * Dustin Vance Stumphf Emily Ann Will * Benjamin Gregory Rasure Austin Norman Selvog James Henry Tabat Cooper Dale Wilson Jonathan Wesley Renner * Dylan Patrick Sholtes Darrian Jordan Thomas Daniel Dale Wilson II Andrew Feldman Rivera Eric Shumake Brendan C. Timmermann * Brianna Witherell Eduardo Rivera De La Torre Logan Thomas Siekmann Brayden N. Traub Dalton Jason-Douglas Wood Nolan T. J. Robben * Cody Robert Smith * Wyatt Neal Triplo SaVannah Estelle Worth *** Thomas Michael Robert James Hayden Smith Michael Redden Trout Matthew D. Zelasko Evan Connor Roberts ** Jordan Joseph Smith Kyler Steven Vernon Heath Patrick Zuber * Kyle Thomas Rood * Quinton Mitchell Smith Emma Katherine Wallingsford Scott James Zuehlke Joseph Anthony Russell * Matthew H. Spears Emily Gail Walsh Irem Hazal Sanli Jared Michael Spengler Justin Scott Walters Chandler Ryan Schaeffer Jason Donald Sperry Landon Thomas Wargel * Clayton Dean Schappaugh Christina Renae Stark H Zachary Waters * School of EngineeringSchool

30 SCHOOL OF NURSING COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quartet

Welcoming Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Honorary Degree Recognition* Lawrence Heitz, Doctor of Humane Letters

Distinguished Service Award Recognition* Shirley Portwood, Distinguished Professor Emerita

Remarks from the Chancellor Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Remarks from the President Dan Mahony, President, SIU System

Remarks from the Dean of the School of Nursing Laura Bernaix, Dean School of Engineering Honors and Awards Recognition

Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2021 Bailey Johnston, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner Specialization

Presentation of Posthumous Degree for Moneer Damra P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies

Candidates for Graduate Degrees and Presentation of Doctoral Hoods Susan Morgan, Association Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Graduate School

Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Laura Bernaix, Dean, School of Nursing Student names read by Karen Montgomery, Director of Student Services, School of Nursing

Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor

Message from the SIUE Alumni Association

Presentation of Graduates

Closing Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: “Hail SIUE” by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet

*Virtual Commencement Only 31 PROGRAM RECOGNITION

The SIUE School of Nursing offers dynamic undergraduate programs of study that are both theoretical and practical, designed to meet current and future challenges of nursing and healthcare. The School prepares graduates to work in a wide variety of clinical settings and provide the necessary foundation for a master’s and doctoral degree in nursing. The traditional bachelor of science in nursing (BS) program is intended for students seeking their first degree with no prior college experience. The post-baccalaureate accelerated bachelor of science degree in nursing (ABS) option allows students with a bachelor’s degree to attain a BS degree in nursing through three semesters and one summer session. It is an intense, defined curriculum with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical experiences for students seeking a second baccalaureate degree. Registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma can pursue the RN to BS option. This baccalaureate program is offered in a flexible, entirely online format to accommodate the needs of working RNs. The program format consists of eight-week courses and can be completed in one year if most of the general education requirements are met at the time of admission. The goal of the SIUE School of Nursing graduate program is to prepare expert nurses for leadership in professional nursing practice and patient-centered healthcare delivery. The School offers two master’s (MS) programs, two fully online dual degree programs and a doctor of nursing practice degree (DNP) with three specializations. The fully online MS in Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA) prepares nurses for entry into management positions in healthcare organizations, and refines the skills of experienced nurse managers to mentor them for executive-level positions. A dual MS in HCNA and Healthcare Informatics provides a unique opportunity. The online program equips healthcare professionals to leverage prior education and experience to provide leadership to teams using technology to improve patient healthcare options. The MS in Nurse Educator program is meeting the ever-increasing need for nursing faculty. SIUE’s nurse educator graduates are actively sought throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region, as well as nationally. The new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner DNP specialization addresses the mental healthcare crisis by providing students with the clinical competencies and theoretical foundation to deliver quality psychiatric mental healthcare. The nurse anesthesia DNP specialization prepares registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees to provide individualized anesthetic patient care for surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or pain management procedures. The family nurse practitioner DNP specialization program provides students with the required clinical competencies and theoretical foundation to deliver quality primary care for School of Nursing School patients and their families. The post-master’s DNP program is designed for nurses holding a master’s degree as an advanced practice nurse, or holding a bachelor of science in nursing and a master’s degree appropriate to their advanced nursing practice role. The dual Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and DNP is primarily online with two on-campus immersion experiences. The program is designed to develop the professional capabilities of managers working in business, focusing on topics such as quantitative analysis, decision making, negotiation, enhancing quality and innovation and program management.

32 SCHOOL OF NURSING Laura Bernaix, Dean

Doctor of Justin Andrew Trexler Shelby Josephine Borries *** Brittany Taylor Green Nursing Practice Joshua Robert Vaughan Jessica Ann Bothie ** Tedra Ann Grimm *** (Hood: Apricot) Melissa Jo Welge Casey Nicole Bowlin * Jonathan Gross Carrie Ann West Holly Michelle Bradshaw Robert Matthew Grundler *** Nursing Practice Kay Diane Williamson Lauren Rachelle Brannam Venice Faye Lorzano Guevarra * H Muhidin Shukri Abukar Emily Jonelle Broeker *** Brianna Y. Haag *** H Ibukunoluwa Yemisi Afolabi Master of Science Sarah Mari Brooks ** Ashley R. Hagen *** Kyle Marie Aldridge (Hood: Apricot) Journey Monet Burdell * Emily Rose Hakman Jessica Erin Antisdel Shannon L. Burger *** Kalisha Denise Halcom * Melissa Annette Armstead Health Care & Felicia Nicole Burks Abigail JoElle Hall *** Leslie Anne Artinger Nursing Administration Rachel Danelle Burns * Caitlin Renee Hall *** Rebecca Ann Baietto Katherine Blythe Althoff-Moore Grace LeAnne Camp ** Casey Nichole Hall *** Shelly Lynn Baldwin Marcey Michelle Coombes Bradley Richard Carmean ** Ally Catherine Harrell *** Jaclyn Louise Barnhouse Joy Ezioma Madukwe Ashley Dawn Carroll Mallor N. Harshman *** Matthew J. Bednarchik Kaitlyn Kelly Schmidt Hannah Christine Carroll ** Bryant Ray Harsy Brittany Irene Bertoni Jamie Leigh Waggoner Jordan Chappel *** Sarah Elizabeth Hartman Jacob Benjamin Blount Cheryl Dames Whyte Roshanda Shanate Clayter Kierstynn Noelle Hatfield * Abigail Kirstie Brohammer Dominique Clemons Jocelyn Nicole Hewitt Brooke Anne Buffington Nurse Educator Katelyn Anne Clemons Katrice Lynn Hill Allison Brooke Campos Susan A. Travaglini Whitney Lynn Close * Stacie D. Hodge Austin Hunter Cook Allyson Nicole Yamnitz Billie Jo Cockrum *** Kari Gail Hoge ** Kayla Ann Craig Cylie Ann Couch * Mikaella Mary Hudspeth *** Alex Blake Davie Healthcare Informatics Madalyn Shay Crawford ** H Christina Lynn Hummell Dylan Joseph DeFauw Jasmine Michelle Clerk Shannon N. Craycroft *** Rebecca Lynn Hunt *** Katarina Dobrosavljevic Amijah Collins-Ursery Kylie Michelle Crockett *** Kaitlin Jo Hupp * Patricia Ann Eppel Athina Denise Felton Jessica Elizabeth Croissant *** Madison Lee Hutchings Steve Fankam Zoie Danielle Frey Abbie Nicole Danner ** Kathleen Dawn Hyman Morgan Elisabeth Fitterer Adrian Garcia Jamie C. Dapper-Ralph * Crystal Elaine Jackson School of Nursing Gabrielle Giamanco Nermeen Kirolos Connie DaScotte *** Cheryl Corine James *** Amanda Lorin Taylor Hawkins Patricia Anne Oakman Lane Karina Davis Kerri Renee Jansson ** Anna Holdener Eunice Saka Tanner Davis *** Kelly Renee Jany ** Lauren Elizabeth Huff Teresa Wallace Tucker Mara Odette Delgado * Bailey Ann Jarman *** Kari Kristine Hullinger Tristan James Van Zwienen Christina Diane DeMay Joi Monique Jennings Gregory Michael Jennings Lauren Mackenzie Denney Susan M. Johnston Melanie Elizabeth Johnson Kassidy Dexheimer ** Ashley Jones *** Bailey Michelle Johnston Post Master’s Micah R. Dickens Charis Aleah Jones ** Alexis A. Jones Certificate Nastassia Nicole Dixon Abigail JaLyn Just * Shelby Renee Jones (Hood: Apricot) Andrea Jayne Dodson Lauren Christina Kania Megan Samantha Knetzer Psychiatric Mental Alissa Marie Donato Jamie Michelle Keck Amy Lilly Health Nurse Practitioner Keidron Nicole Duckwitz *** Shalee L. Kelly *** Tyler Jacob McDonald Danielle Leigh Bogue Justin Matthew Dunning *** Sydney Kesner * Kaitlyn Sue McGough KeNecia K. Dones Erika Renee Dzekunskas * H MaKayla Marie Kingrey Julie Nicole Milton Ashley Nicole Hundelt Olivia Rose Edwards Jordyn Taylor Klein *** Francis Joseph Minor JoEllen Juenger Haley Kristina Elliott Zachary Patrick Korte *** Emily Ann Moscardelli Nickie Murphy Annastin Miah Ellis * Susan Elizabeth Kovarik *** Jamie Josephine Elizabeth Nichting Phyllis Wear Pamela S. Engelhart * Cassidy Marie Krager Kayla Lynn Nyseth Scott David Erickson Geri Ann Kurilla Brandmeyer * Erin Marie O’Neal Bachelor of Science Deborah Fessler Sara Lynn LaCicero *** Kelsey Kay Park (Tassel: Apricot) Kindra R. Finney ** Luzetta C. Lam Aubrey Lynn Ferris Parnell Alexis Raquel Adkins Brynn Maxine Flack * Danielle Marie Lawson Michael Patrick Henry Perkins Olivia Grace Fleck * H Lisa Ann Lawson Tincy Thomas Poovathur Trenton Richard Ahrens * Maddison Marie Ashby *** Brandi Shyann Foster Demi Nicol Lenz Miranda Louise Portwine Elizabeth Ryan Frain Madison Dianna Leu ** Shontel Marlena Ray Chloe Korryn Austin Mamie Makuiza Bahunga * Cierra Lynn Francis * Kayla Dawn Linford * Megan Renee Reynolds Jennifer M. Frankenfield Jenna Rose Long *** Rachel Marie Riddle Grace Trinidad Banda H Farrah Lynne Barnes ** Stacey Nan Freshman ** Kamilla Brianne Lowery *** Kara Kimberly Roth Lindsey Gantner Ciarra Nicole Marrero Hannah Olivia Ruholl Kristi L. Barnett McKenzie Laine Bates *** Jeanette Castillo Garcia *** Andrea Michelle Martin * Matthew Todd Schilling Witnie Garcon *** Jenna Marie Maulding *** Devon J. Shafer Brianna Nicole Batley Baylee Elizabeth Bax *** Katlyn Marie Genenbacher * Morgan Joann May * Kyle Everett Smith Mendy C. Gili * Madalyn Ray McDaniel Allyson Danielle Snyder Madison Reneé Bayles *** Devon A. Beccure * Kelsey Ray Ginn Amelia Ann McKee ** Zachary Daniel Standefer Hannah Blair Goad *** Elaine K. McWhorter * Tyler Tanzyus Gabriela Becerril Morales Lauren Elizabeth Blasa *** Shandera S. Granger * Maral Mehraban

33 SCHOOL OF NURSING CONT. Laura Bernaix, Dean

Schylar Elise Messmer Kelly Thomas Phillips ** Cynthia Lynn Sloat Hanna M. Voss Ashley Nicole Millburg Margaret McCall Phillips ** Baylee Jane Smith Lorelei Christina Voyles ** Katelyn Mackenzie Miller H Darci Lynn Pitkin Katelyn M. Smith *** Elizabeth Christine Waldoch *** Alexus Marie Mines Jordan Marie Pohl *** Taylor Marie Smith Christine Lynn Walker * Angela Elizabeth Minor *** Katelyn Nicole Presley ** Angel Jia Song *** Molly Patricia Warfel * Sarah Mitchell ** Hannah Marie Pritchett * Daniel John Sparks Misty Jo Warner ** David Andres Monroy-Valencia Kelsey Marie Probst Katrina Kathleen Springman * Jocelyn Kristine Welker Rhonda Moore * Sara Christine Ptaszek * Micaela J. Stein * Janna Nicole Westbrook Ashiareekah Seimonne Morgan Bennett Pysz Alanna Denise Stisi * H Jayla Nakye Williams Tyler Nichelle Morgan Hannah Katherine Radosevich *** Audrey Stratemeyer * Krystal Dahn Willis Allison Morgason *** Chelsy Lynn Reeves Christina Marie Stroehmer ** Lindsey Nicole Winkler ** Sara A. Mueller * Allison Marie Reider Alesse Quinn Strumpher *** Jamie Thomas Winship Ethan Wayne Mullenix * Ahnya Tonique Richardson Elizabeth Marie Sturgeon * Jessamine Anne Winters * Leticia Murillo-Guevara *** Rachel Alexis Riddle Jadyn Sue Talbert * Katelynn Marie Wise Carmen Page Murphy ** Chanel Janae Rose * Michael Jason Tarvin *** Jessica Keiko Woodson Leah Mari Musselman *** Mckenzie Taylor Rowland * Alison Marie Tate Fairen Elle Woolard * Elanor McDade Nicholson *** Holly Michelle Royer Marissa Breanne Taylor *** Olivia Margaret Worth Brandy Marie Ninneman Marife G. Sabillano *** Grace Marie Thompson ** H Bethany Renee Wylde ** Heidi Michelle Noel ** Sarah Ruth Saebens *** Kylee Michelle Thoroughman Cheryl Lynn Yates * Elsa Nonato ** Jeaneen Sahid Finch ** Leah Rhea Thresher *** Jordan Rene’ Zimmermann * Allison Rena’ Norton *** Jaidon Alise Sailliez ** Ashley Salvatera Tiongson *** Heather Nicole Zuber ** Anna Kaye Norton *** Karina Isabel Salinas * Alyson Nicole Toennies * Ivon Ursula Ochieng ** Elena Sanchez Amber Lynn Tompkins *** Cora B. Ogden * Carleigh Rae Schimpf John Martin Torphy *** Amy Melissa Ortega *** Emily Christine Schneringer *** Myesha Voneice Travis Margaret E. Overmann * Lisa K. Schroeder *** Joann Trudeau ** Caralyn Marie Papenberg * Rosalin Katherine Schwarz * Melissa Ann Tuey *** Sarah Nichole Pappas Jacqueline Marie Sewester Kelechi Uche Uduma Brian James Partridge ** Leah Marie Shelley ** Sunny Jo Van Zandt ** Heather J. Perry *** Sara Elizabeth Simpson * H Sara Nicole Verschueren Luke Anthony Peters * H Alexis Jenna Kathleen Sisk Tammy D. Visser *** School of Nursing School

34 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars School of Nursing

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 35 SCHOOL OF PHARMACY COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

National Anthem: “The Star-Spangled Banner” Lyrics by Francis Scott Key Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quartet

Welcoming Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Honorary Degree Recognition* Lawrence Heitz, Doctor of Humane Letters

Distinguished Service Award Recognition* Shirley Portwood, Distinguished Professor Emerita

Remarks from the Chancellor Randy Pembrook, Chancellor

Remarks from the President Dan Mahony, President, SIU System

Remarks from the Dean of the School of Pharmacy Mark Luer, Dean, School of Pharmacy

Keynote Speaker Gireesh Gupchup, Professor, School of Pharmacy and Vice President for Academic Innovation, Planning and Partnerships, SIU System School of PharmacySchool Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2021 Conner McClain, Candidate for Doctor of Pharmacy

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies

Candidates for Doctor of Pharmacy Degrees and Presentation of Doctoral Hoods Mark Luer, Dean, School of Pharmacy Student names read by Chris Lynch, Professor, Pharmacy Practice, and Jennifer Rosselli-Lynch, Clinical Associate Professor, Pharmacy Practice

Conferral of Degrees Randy Pembrook, Chancellor

Message from the SIUE Alumni Association

Presentation of Graduates

Closing Remarks P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Alma Mater: “Hail SIUE” by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quartet

36 *Virtual Commencement Only HOODING Hooding is a special recognition for doctoral candidates during which the Dean of the School of Pharmacy places the doctoral hood upon the shoulders of each graduate, signifying his or her success in completing the pharmacy program. Hooding allows students to share the accomplishment of earning the professional doctorate with family, friends and the School of Pharmacy faculty and staff.

A tradition dating to the Middle Ages, the olive green velvet facing of the hood denotes the wearer’s pharmacy discipline. The red and white color of the lining represents the institution from which the degree was awarded, in this case Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. The velvet tam, rather than the traditional mortarboard cap, is commonly worn by doctorate holders.

SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Mark Luer, Dean

Doctor of Pharmacy Brittany Collette Florea Meighan Danielle Marlo H Rachel Elizabeth Riggins (Hood: Olive Green) Kaitlyn Marie Frisbee H Zachary J. Matushek H Sidney M. Robertson Lejla Garic Conner Charles McClain Allison Anne Rodawold Pharmacy Megan Renea Gaudio Stephen R. McClain Emily Anderson Rousseau Makynzie Elise Ashbaugh H Joseph Ian Gomerac Renee Elizabeth McTee Benjamin Michael Scalise H Naomi Nikole Bailey Alyson Elizabeth Gwaltney H Rachel M. Miles Riley Matthew Skube Emma Kathryn Baldwin Alexander Richard Sung Hagans Alec Michael Montagno H Brayden Michael Smiley Rachel Bear Kellsey Breann Hediger Madelyn Irene Montgomery H Kendall Allen Spicer H Zaina Benamer Alexandra Elizabeth Herman H Ryan Patrick Moran H Kylee Rose Thole Bailey Christine Bergschneider Kara Lee Hoehn Dakota Lee Morris Jacob Louis Troeckler H School of Pharmacy Christin Nicole Black H Alex Holub Megan Sarah Muldoon Hayley Ann Nicole Turner Alec Ryan Blair Matthew John Hubecky II H Anthony James Negri Alina Elizabeth Viteri H Nicholas Michael Bohler Meredith Marie Huffman Britney Nguyen Collin Mitchell Vollmer H Alexandra Nicole Boulware Kristen Elizabeth Ingold Brett Leigh Norvell H Brittany Michelle Vordtriede Andre Frank Catalano Melinda Taylor Jorns Kelsey Marie Olion Thien Long Hoang Vu Tyler James Clover Edward O’Reilly Kiger Megan Lynn Owens Brentsen James Wolf H Noah Michael Conard H Kelly Ann Knauer Megan Marie Patrich Hannah Kathleen Crum Stephanie Sara Kovac Austin R. Pennell Pharmaceutical Sciences Spencer Patrick Diskin Rachel Elizabeth Langdon Lauren Marie Ratliff H Olusola Adeola Fowosire Kayla Marie Dowell Grant A. Livingston Brian Dean Renoud Nathan Taylor Scott Matthew Cole Dunahoo Kristin Nicole Lux Sarah Elaine Rhone Elizabeth May Eastman H

OATH OF A PHARMACIST I promise to devote myself to a lifetime of service to others through the profession of pharmacy. In fulfilling this vow:

• I will consider the welfare of humanity and relief of suffering my primary concerns. • I will apply my knowledge, experience and skills to the best of my ability to assure optimal outcomes for my patients. • I will respect and protect all personal and health information entrusted to me. • I will accept the lifelong obligation to improve my professional knowledge and competence. • I will hold myself and my colleagues to the highest principles of our profession’s moral, ethical and legal conduct. • I will embrace and advocate changes that improve patient care. • I will utilize my knowledge, skills, experiences and values to prepare the next generation of pharmacists.

I take these vows voluntarily with the full realization of the responsibility with which I am entrusted by the public.

37 CANDIDATES COMMISSIONED AS SECOND LIEUTENANTS

U.S. Army

Elijah A. Blecha Carter M. Pate Baniskha Khadka Keith W. Elden William D. Cruikshank Keelan I. Lothian-Williams Bryan M. Sims Justin R. Hunt John M. Campe Shalynn N. Woolsey Kevin T. Kerkemeyer

U.S. Air Force

Brent T. Anderson Phillip Casey Liana M. Rush Axel J. Arce-Rivera

UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES PROGRAM ASSOCIATES

Nathaniel Shelly Alexis Reinders Macey Brown Zebediah Campbell Kylea Perkins Andrew Tresslar Molly Walker Sophia Melzer Jordyn Nimmer Haley Brashears Caleb Powell

38 CONGRATULATIONS SIUE GRADUATES

Congratulations graduates! You have survived and thrived through a highly unusual final semester. You should be extra proud of your grit and resilience at this important moment of your lives.

Be a Proud Cougar: Your hard work has paid off, and now you are one of our more than 115,000 alumni. #SIUEALUMNI is the social networking tag where you can find more information about local events and how to stay involved.

Be Informed: Look for email newsletters from your college or school, as well as our alumni magazine, the eConnection. Our alumni magazine features campus updates, alumni stories and opportunities to stay connected.

Get involved: Check out siue.edu/alumni for future events as things begin to return to normal. We want to see you at future social, cultural and athletic events!

Your alma mater is always here for you!

Best regards for your ongoing success,

Rachel C. Stack Vice Chancellor for University Advancement CEO, SIUE Foundation

Our Mission: The SIUE Alumni Association will be a valued partner of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville through the advancement and promotion of SIUE alumni, the University and its friends.

39 For the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville HAIL SIUE

With reverence Words and Music by George Mellott

1. A - bove the Mis-sis - sip-pi plain your splendor meets the sky. You give to all a chance to gain; you 2. To col - lege life we bid a - dieu and wend our sep-arate ways, Yet col - lege friends and men - tors too are

raise our spir-its high. Hail, all hail S - I - U - E, our grat - i - tude we owe our With us all our days. Hail, all hail S - I - U - E, our Al - ma Ma - ter true! Let’s

fount of op - por - tu - ni - ty wher - e’re in life we go. fill our glass - es joy - ful - ly and raise a toast to you.

©1990 by George Mellott

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