Spring 2021 Spring Commencement
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THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 Afternoon Ceremony | 1 p.m. Morning Ceremony | 9 a.m. COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES (Accounting, BBA and Graduate Programs) (Nursing Program) COLLEGE OF ARTS & MEDIA Dr. Jay Coons, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Jan Morris, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Dennis Longmire, Mace Bearer Dr. Henry Howey, Mace Bearer Evening Ceremony | 5 p.m. Afternoon Ceremony | 1 p.m. COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Dr. G. Kevin Randall, Introduction of Graduates (Undergraduate Programs) Dr. Rosanne Keathley, Mace Bearer Dr. Carrie Belsito, Introduction of Graduates PROCESSIONAL Dr. Gerald Kohers, Mace Bearer The Presidential Party enters. Evening Ceremony | 5 p.m. POMP & CIRCUMSTANCE [Edward Elgar] COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & Pre-recorded by SOCIAL SCIENCES Sam Houston State University Bands (Undergraduate Programs) Dr. Glen Sanford, Introduction of Graduates POSTING OF THE COLORS Dr. Rob Adams, Mace Bearer SHSU ROTC Color Guard FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Morning Ceremony | 9 a.m. [Text: Francis Scott Key; COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Music: John Stafford Smith] Dr. Wesley Lawrence, Song Leader (Graduate Programs) Dr. Tony Boutte, Song Leader COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES WELCOME AND PLATFORM INTRODUCTIONS (Graduate Programs) Dr. Christopher Maynard, Dr. William Edgington, Introduction of Graduates Interim Provost and Dr. Rob Adams, Mace Bearer Vice President for Academic Affairs Afternoon Ceremony | 1 p.m. COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING Dr. Alisa White, TECHNOLOGY President, Sam Houston State University (All programs except UG Biological Science) CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Jessica Bedore, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Alisa White, Dr. David Burris, Mace Bearer SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY STATE SAM HOUSTON President, Sam Houston State University Evening Ceremony | 5 p.m. REMARKS TO THE GRADUATES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Scott McCarley, (Undergraduate Programs) President, Alumni Board of Directors COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & ENGINEERING ALMA MATER TECHNOLOGY [Allen R. Hightower III/Anonymous] (Undergraduate Biological Science Programs) Dr. Wesley Lawrence, Song Leader Dr. William Edgington, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Tony Boutte, Song Leader Dr. David Burris, Mace Bearer RECESSIONAL SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 RONDEAU [Jean-Joseph Mouret] Morning Ceremony | 9 a.m. Pre-recorded by COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE Sam Houston State University Bands Dr. Sarah Kerrigan, Introduction of Graduates Dr. Dennis Longmire, Mace Bearer Audience seated for Processional and Recessional. As a courtesy, please refrain from using noise makers during the graduation ceremony. JOHNSON COLISEUM - HUNTSVILLE JOHNSON COLISEUM For the safety of our university community, you are required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing at all times during Commencement. COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2021 SPRING COMMENCEMENT SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2021 1 CENTRAL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Dear Graduate, Congratulations on behalf of the Sam Houston State University faculty, Dr. Alisa White | President MESSAGE staff, and administration. You are now alumni, and we are delighted you will Christopher Maynard, PhD | Interim Provost and Vice President for represent your University in your careers of choice and in your communities. Academic Affairs FROM THE No doubt you have had many opportunities here, and I am looking forward to seeing how you will use what you learned and experienced to meet the Carlos Hernandez, EdD, CPA | Vice President for Finance and Operations challenges and opportunities of the future. Frank R. Holmes, BA | Vice President for University Advancement PRESIDENT Our University motto is emblazoned on a wall in The Yard (formerly Bearkat Heather V. Thielemann, EdD | Vice President for Enrollment Management Plaza), but more importantly, it is visible in how you, the Bearkats we are Frank E. Parker, MA | Vice President for Student Affairs recognizing today, live your lives. Our motto, “The measure of a Life is its Service,” provides a meaningful standard by which we can evaluate ourselves Mark C. Adams, MS | Vice President for Information Technology as people of purpose who provide value to others. You put the motto in action when you volunteered your time and energy on and off campus in support of organizations and causes you value. You demonstrated your ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS commitment to others when you encouraged your colleagues, friends, and Christopher Maynard, PhD | Interim Provost and Vice President for family members during the strange and uncertain times of 2020 and 2021. Academic Affairs Thank you for helping us have a successful academic year. You will always have opportunities to add value by engaging in your communities, and I am Anne Gaillard, PhD | Interim Vice Provost confident you will do so in ways that will make the world a better place and Ronald E. Shields, PhD | Dean, College of Arts and Media bring pride to your alma mater. Mitchell J. Muehsam, PhD | Dean, College of Business Administration Many important people supported you on your educational journey. Your Phillip M. Lyons Jr., PhD | Dean, College of Criminal Justice family members, friends, mentors, faculty and staff are applauding for you as you reach this milestone, and I celebrate you and your achievements Stacey L. Edmonson, EdD | Dean, College of Education with them. Rodney C. Runyan, PhD | Dean, College of Health Sciences Sincerely, Chien-pin Li, PhD | Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences Charles Henley, DO | Dean, College of Osteopathic Medicine Dr. Alisa White John B. Pascarella, PhD | Dean, College of Science and Engineering Technology Kenneth E. Hendrickson III, PhD | Dean, The Graduate School THE TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER Brian McCall, Chancellor | Austin Hail to Sam Houston, Hail, Alma Mater Charlie Amato, Chairman | San Antonio School we love best, Hats off to you, Mighty in battle, Ever you’ll find us Duke Austin, First Vice Chairman | Houston True to the test. Loyal and true; Garry Crain, Second Vice Chairman | The Hills Bearkats so loyal, Firm and undaunted, Ever we’ll be. Ever we’ll be, Dionicio (Don) Flores | El Paso Orange and white will lead Here’s to the school we love Nicki Harle | Baird Us to victory! Here’s a toast to thee. David Montagne | Beaumont First verse sung at August 9, 2003 commencement by composer Allen R. Hightower III. Second verse, Anonymous. Dr. Veronica Muzquiz Edwards | San Antonio William F. Scott | Nederland Alan L. Tinsley | Madisonville Amanda Lee, Student Regent | Huntsville 2 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2021 SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2021 3 BACCALAUREATE GRADUATION WITH SPECIAL RECOGNITION HONOR Numerals Denote Academic Honors as of the 12th Class Day of Spring 2021 1 = Cum Laude 4 = with Honors/Honors College To reflect their achievement, graduates who have earned grade point average on all college-level course work. 2 = Magna Cum Laude 5 = with Highest Honors/Honors College GRADUATES 3 = Summa Cum Laude 6 = with Academic Distinction in an Academic Discipline undergraduate academic excellence receive a gold cord at Participation in the Honors College is based on a Kennedy Lynne Adams 1 Kayla M. Campbell 2 Dajone’ Tiyana Tamia Durham 1 Allura Jude Guerra 1,4 graduation plus an appropriate notation on their academic competitive selection process and provides outstanding Dhiraj Adhikari 1 Victoria Anne Campbell 1 Jessica Leann Early 1 Jacinda Adora Gutierrez 4 1 1,4 3 1 transcript. The gold cord indicates one of the following academic opportunities and distinct undergraduate college Alejandra Gabriela Aguilar Caceres Samantha Angelika Campos Lillian Louise Easter Kaylea Ann Haas Adia Marie Alford 2 Shivangi Simona Cancean 2 Mallory Michelle Eaton 3 Jamison Patrick Hamilton 1 academic achievements: Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum experiences. Upon successful completion of the requirements of Abigail Nicole Almaraz 2 Brielle Martine Canduci 2 Brianna Isabella Ecolango 2,4 Monica Zeitler Hardwick 2 Cyndia Alvarado 1 Ronni Alyse Cantrell 1,4 Oscar Edo-Terradas 3 Rachael Brennan Hargraves 2 Laude, Cum Laude, With Academic Distinction, Alpha Chi, the Honors College—24 semester hours of Honors Milena Gissel Alvarez 2 LaTaia Precious Carrington 1 Derius Devon Ellis 1 Madison Brooke Harrell 1 and Honors Program. courses and two special seminars—the student’s Julissa Arianna Alvarez 1,4 Kristen Hope Castellano 2 Makinsie Hope Ellis 1 Taylor Dawn Harrell 1 Katelyn Kendall Amy 1 Bonnie Jean Castellese 2 Lenora Engebretson 2 Jacob Todd Harris 2 academic transcript will indicate graduation “With Honors” Madison Hale Anderton 2 Michelle Castillo 3 Kisha Donna Epps 2 Breana L. Harris 3 Degrees conferred Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and and the student may wear an Honors medallion with Cinthya Angeles-Lopez 2 Jessica Savannah Castillo 4 Valeria Sofia Escobedo 3 Kiersten Raye Harris 3 Taylor Brooke Applehans 1,4 Ines A. Cauquil 4 Glory Clodette Fairchild 2 Sandi Marcella Harris 2 Summa Cum Laude reflect an outstanding grade point academic regalia. To be designated as having graduated Pamela Arevalo 2 Gabriela Marie Cedillo 1 Hayden Cooper Fanguy 3 Avery Elizabeth Hawkins 2,4 1 2 2 2 average with a minimum of 32 semester hours earned in “With Highest Honors,” the student must also successfully Bricely Ascencio Reynoso Jackson Cole Chamblee Katlyn Makayla Farley Aliyah Nicole Hawkins