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GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY

UNIVERSITY PARK, ILLINOIS

Commencement Exercises ofthe Twenty-Sixth Academic Year

SATURDAY,jUNE 7, 1997 AND

SUNDAY, jUNE 8, 1997 2 P.M. GovERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY's

Governors State University's primary mission is teaching. It provides an affordableand accessible undergraduate and graduate education to its culturally and economically diverse lifelong learners. The liberal arts and sciences are the foundation of the university's academic programs; these programs generally emphasize professional preparation.

Governors State University has a strong commitment to cultural diversity in every facet of university life. The university values its multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff as they learn together throughout theirlives. lt addresses the needs of the traditional and nontraditional learners through the breadth of its curriculum, through flexible teaching strategies, and through advanced instructional technologies.

Governors State University, located south of Chicago, is an active partner in the economic and social development of the surrounding metropolitan regions, preparing informed and concerned citizens and providing them a globalperspective in an interdependent world. STATE OF ILLINOIS

Jim Edgar, Governor

GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Sally Jackson, Chairperson William McGee, Vice Chairperson Bruce Friefeld, Secretary Maria D'Amezcua Kristi DeLaurentiis Fran Grossman Barbara Peterson

Student Board Member Anna Stange

Thisprogram is not an officialuniversity document. Due to rigid time requirements, it must be printed before the final lists ofdegree candidates can be determined. The exclusion ofthe name ofa student is not to be taken as indication ofofficial status as a non-graduate, nor is the inclusion ofthe name ofa student to be taken as certificationof official status as a graduate.

Photographers are requested to refrainfrom taking pictures during the ceremony.

3 HoNORARY 'DEGREE (ANDIDATES THE HONORABLEALDO DeANGELIS

Over his extraordinary career, The Honorable Aldo DeAngelis of Olympia Fields has combined leadership with public service to produce an impressive record of accomplishments. Serving as a powerful representative for the concerns of the people of the40 thDistrict in Illinois from 1978 through 1997 , SenatorDeAngelis was named Best Freshman Senator during his first term in office and acted as assistant majority leader and chairman of the Senate Revenue Committee.

Many different organizations have been the recipient of Sen. DeAngelis' considerable leadership skills. He served as a member of the South Suburban Council on Alcoholism, worked with developmentallydisabled citizens for South Cook County, and created the Minority and Female Business Enterprise Act, to name but a few of his leadership endeavors.

GSU is especially proud to honor Sen. DeAngelis, who is a graduate of GSU' s College of Business and Public Administration and a former director of the GSU Foundation. He has been a friend of the university for many years and responsible for a number of initiatives that have enhanced the reputation of GSU as a regional leader among community organizations. Sen. DeAngelis drafted substantive legislation aiding GSU and supported the university's budgets through the General Assembly.

Having received awards which include Outstanding Citizen, Businessman of the Year, and Outstanding Legislator, Sen. DeAngelis attributes his public service accomplishments to his family philosophy: "I sincerely believe that I must do everything I can to ensure that the world for our children and grandchildren is improved by my efforts- for that is the major reason most people, including my parents, migrated to this country."

RICHARD HUNT

Mr. Richard Hunt is a trailblazer and architect of a new direction in the field of sculpture. His work in strong 3D and his unique process of handling steel, particularly welded steel, redefined what sculpture has become in the last 30 years. GSU is proud to be in possession of two of this prolific artist's innovative pieces: LargePlanar Hybrid and Outgrown PyramidII.

Born in Chicagoin 1935, Mr. Hunt earned a bachelor's degree in art education fromthe School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 1957. Since then, he has studied at the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago and has taught at many locations. TheArt Institute, the ChouinardArt Institute in Los Angeles, and Northwestern University are some of the institutions where he has taught and expanded his artistic techniques.

In a distinguished career spanning 40 years, Mr. Hunt has had more than 35 one-man exhibitions, pieces in more than 20 public collections, and sculptures all across the nation. He has also had professorships and residencies in numerous colleges and universities which, among many others, include the State University of New York, Harvard University, University oflndiana in Bloomington, and Northwestern University. Currently, Mr. Hunt is a resident ofChicago and is on the Board ofDirectors for theArt Club of Chicago, on the Smithsonian National Board, and the Board ofTrustees for Ravinia Festival.

Mr. Hunt's sculpting expertise draws its inspiration and directionfrom an eclectic array of influences. Mrican-American history and culture, biology, the urban industrial environment, modern sculpture, and metal fabricating technologyhave all influenced the processes that inform the genius that is Richard Hunt.

4 Order ofExercises

Saturday, June 7, 1997 College of Arts and Sciences College of Health Professions Board of Governors Degree Program

Dr. Paula Wolff President of the University Presiding

PRELUDE ...... Dr. Charles Hicks, Conductor

PROCESSIONAL ...... UniversityMarshal "Pomp and Circumstance" - Elgar!Walters Dr. Charles Hicks

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS ...... Dr. Paula Wolff

GREETINGS FROM THE GSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES ...... Mr. Bruce Friefeld Secretary

PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT ...... Dr. Tobin Barrozo Provost

Conferring of Honorary Degree ...... Dr. Paula Wolff Honorary Recipient, Doctor of Humane Letters ...... The Hon. Aldo DeAngelis Honorary Recipient, Doctor of Humane Letters ...... Mr. Richard Hunt Commencement Address ...... The Hon. DeAngelis and Mr. Hunt

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES ...... Dr. Tobin Barrozo College of Arts and Sciences ...... Dr. Roger K. Oden College of Health Professions ...... Dr. Cecilia Rokusek Board of Governors Degree Program ...... Dr. Glenn Shive

CONFERRING OF DEGREES ...... Dr. Paula Wolff

INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER ...... Dr. James Alexander Vlce Presidentfor Administration & Planning

STUDENT ADDRESS ...... Ms. Valerie Williams College of Health Professions

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: Mr. Michael Wortham ...... Mr. Brandon Senter In recognition of his devotion to helping others by consistently giving his time Associate Vice President and energy to improving the quality of life for residents of Ford Heights, Ill. ofDevelopment

INDUCTION INTO ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ...... Mr. Roger Addison President, Governors State UniversityAlumni Association

CLOSING REMARKS ...... Dr. Paula Wolff

RECESSIONAL ...... University Marshal Coronation March from the "Prophet" - Meyerbeer/Sanders Dr. Charles Hicks

Ms. Susan Bova, Sign Language Interpreter The audience is requestedto rise and remain standing duringthe Processional and Recessional

5 CoLLEGE OF ARTs AND SciENCES Bachelor of Arts Ibtisam A. Mohammad Anthony Michael Koranda Dan L. Miller Glynn Morgan • Steven F. Kraus James P. Miller Elizabeth M. Ackerman • Leanne M. Morris • Anna Marie Land Kazuchika Mishina Terrace D. Alexander ChristopherL. Muczynski Victor M. Landeros Alan M. Moravec Jacqueline Marie Alford Erika Justine Muller Sharon M. Lord Natalie M. Murawski Christopher S. Anderson Frank W. Nawoski TanyaLupa Catherine Virginia Murphy Scott E. Angus R. Linda Nielsen • Charles R. Lysholm Jr. Robert A. Nadolny GloriaLouise Azamar Anthony J. Novak Dominic J. Magnabosco Marianne Navickas Maegan Bandy Nestor M. Nowak • Edward P. Martig Juan Nunez Arthur M. Barnett Robert Earl O'Hallen • TammyL. Manson Stephen John Paulsen Charles H. Bell Sanai Obannon-£! Kathleen Rose McGovern Patrice P. Piepenbrink Debra Ann Bergstrom UbaL. Ochiabutor Ahdiyeh Modarres-Saryazdi Reginald L. Price CatherineL. Bernhardt •• Abir Othman Ronda Mondiekis Patrick D. Quinn Tracy Ann Bernsee Michael}. Pagoria Reem A. Obaid Aurelius Raines Judith Rowell Blackburn • William R. Palmer Robert A. Paz RandyW. Rajewski Kirk}. Boyme Derek Paul Gerald D. Pyke James A. Ready Jr. Franees F. Bradley Dion P. Paul PaigeL. Rathbone Patricia J. Roberts Ualinda Calhoun Kimberley D. Peoples Rochelle Robinson Patricia Ann Robey Sharron D. Carson Mary BethPhilip Kay F. Roof SuzanneLynn Ryerson Vanessa D. Cervantes KarenPiejko Dennis P. Smalley Stephen F. Sainsbury Doreen Charles •• Rhonda A. Pietranczyk Michael E. Smith Frank T. Scruggs Javier Chavira David M. Pope Marijean Tepper BridgetL. Shears JuliaLynne Churchill Annette M. Quigley Sandeep D. Tiwade Maureen K. Sloat Lolita F. Cioe Jose Ramirez Brian Todd Trost Kendra D. Smith • Robert Cipriani Oliver R. Ramos Marcus E. T umbo Lynda Rae Sobiski Michele Collins • Lynette L. Ranallo John H. Williams Joseph K. Solo Sharon C. Cowling linda Carol Riha Mary E. Williams Frances B. Stearns T racyeL. Criner Steven W. Rockey Alvin M. Willis Catina F. Steward Tyree Currie Eleanor Royston Mark S. Stoller Jean A. Cuthbert DarrellL. Ryan linda Jean Stowell-Boyer Georgia T. Dampier SeanP. Ryan Master of Arts Regina A. Taylor-Moffett Michael}. Davis ScortW. Samyn Nirmala T. Thomas Sherry Kay Davis Michelle R. Sandoval Carol A. Thorner Lisa M. DeGuilio • Rasmi A. Abdallah GregoryL. Schubrych DelresaL. Townsend JohnP. Deyoung Tiffany Carol Amschl Christopher A. Shannon Hosea Overtus Turner Jr. • Joanne Marie DiMare BarbaraL. Amster Cynthia C. Shroats Diane C. Tyska MarkP. Dillon Carolle E. Anderson Daryl R. Simpson Carol}. Vance Virginia Marie Doyle Christine M. Ascolani Craig S. Sline Cassandra M. Webster Daniel M. Draus Janet Ann Barker Joseph A. Soucie Daphne M.Whitehead Minas D. Falakos •• Ernestine Beck-Fulgham Theodore S. Spaniak Jacquelin AnnWoods Sasha Folkes Mary T. Bernat Stephanie A. Sparks Brian W.Wujcik Nancy A. Gawel Michael G. Bogmenko Keith D. Sprehe Alfredo G. Zamudio Sergio P. Gomez Catherine Ann Borem Stephanie Stephen Betry Zarske Kristina M. Gordon WayneW. Stoll Julie A. Bruns Janel C. Bukowinski John P. Granat Christopher M. Toth Barbara A. Bytnar Jason Evan Grund Sandra D. Tuleja Camin Master of Science Michele Marie Hall Sara Beth Urbaniak Denise C. Katie D. Harrison JamesPatrick Walsh Jr. Madie M. Cannamore Patrick T. Hartney Keith AndrewWicklund Lynn C. Cihlar Jean Dora Acosta Janel Clarke Jihan Jiries Hattar Mary AnnWozek Jeffrey Buford Jane E. Hawkins Tamara MarieWuerffel Mary F. Coppenbarger James Jeffery Chynoweth IW Ruth A. Crnkovich Elizabeth A.Hoffman Brian M. Yaccino Jason Adam Clark AnthonyW. Dunbar Anthony B. Imbras Amanda Marie Zary Candice Marie DeJarlais Maurizio Inzerra Barbara D. Dutka Roy Scort Domazlicky Michael B. Johnson Stacy D. Edwards Donna Graham Zoya Sharie Kai Bachelor of Science June A. Eichelberger Michael J. Janssens •• Katharine S. Kalweit Paula E. Frangella Denise E. Kachlic DebraL. Kenison Marlene Holl Gallagher Mansoor Kaviani BernardP. Anich Jr. • Helen Kliner SandraLynn Geiger Annette M. Kelaiditis • Sharon Ballard • S. Jane Knigge Rebecca E. Glawe Julie A.Larsen Matthew A. Kohrs Cheryl Jean Barmann Sonya D. Godwin William C. lion berg Jr. Athanasios Kolettis Jennifer A. Bernal HelenL. Goldstein JiningLiu Barry G. Blasing • Monika A. Kondyjowski Patricia M. Gorniak Anthony D. Melei Matthew M. Buczkiewicz Kenneth E. Kudlo Dianna R. Granata Lashonda C. Moore Eric G.Lamb Norberta Burgos Patrick J. Halperin Kim Marie Rowe •• Rebecca JoLilley Jeanne Marie Capriotti BonnieL. Harper Theodore R. Rummage Jr. R. Scort E. Lipinski Christine Carasotti SabrinaL. Hisbon RebeccaLynn Sammis •• Ann M. Lis Anna M. Degrassi-Kalkis Maria I. Hosry Nicholas John Scheman John}. Lukancic Kenneth D. Denny Jennifer Howard Mark C. Simmons Renina Y. Lyke Chadia Z. Diab Altheia Jackson Dewey D. Stanley • ThomasW. Elroy •• JeniferL. Madden Janet Marie Jensen Carolyn M. Stokes ScottWilliam Fox Brian R. Maloy Linda K. Kelley Liduvina Vivanco Mary V. Geisen Nicole M. Marshall Joan E. Kitchen YeWang Sherwin Green Marcus Anthony Martinez David Joseph Kolton Kim Hargrow Joeyann Marzullo Teresa Foy Kosinski •• Anthony F. Harmon Jr. Levi • = RobertW. Maszak Loretta R. Honors 3.80-3.94 •• Walter A. Henne Jr. = 3.95-4.0 Michael W. Mathis Kimberly N.Long High Honors Aaron}. Horn Lisa C. Matthews Andre Maurice Martin Richard A. Howland IW= Diploma given posthumously JeffreyAlan McKenzie Aida A. Martinez Timothy James Johnson Kevin P. McSweeney Tracie M. McCormick Aaron Alan Kennebrew JanetL. Micks Theresa Gail McDaniel Michael Allen Knabjian Christine H. Miernicki Janice Fay Meister

6 COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS

Bachelor of Bachelor of Science Health Administration Jennifer Lynn Fessett Mary Jo Cronin DonaldS. Floramo Beverly F. Dobynes Katrina L. Foster Jarryl A. Anderson Lottie Louise Freeman Shirley].Arnold Nancy B. Grundin Clarissa M. Miller Nancy Elizabeth Gabert Gregory C. Barkoozis Lenora Miller Gina Lynn Gaich Patricia J. Brodin-Rosario Maria Del Ma Garcia-Rodriquez Faye M. Brown Mary Patricia Morgan Roslyn D. Muhammad Mary C. Gockman Lynette D. Chavers MelissaS. Hasbargen Lee Ann Cummings Ursula Novak Walter Novak Mary I. Heffernan Gwendolyn Ealy Patricia A. Owens Joan E. Hession Kimberly E.Holmes Donna J. Rehm Eric D. Hogan Colleen F ranees Inczauskis Joyce Ann Rutledge Gwendolyn Lavorn Horton Saundra J. Johnson ** Bruce Huot Betty L. Lindsey Noreen M. Snead Connie L. Triplett Olabisi Olufunlola Ibitoye Darlene M. Mikrut Patricia M. Washington Leslie Joel Illidge Gearldean Miles Marcelino Pierre Jones Cynthia Prince LindaS. Chwierut Koepke Donna J. Roque Bachelor of Social Work Gina M. Langlois-Janas Kristin M.SaChaschik John Charles Lerch Gwendolyn C.Spears LaChrisa Love-McKinney Darlene Bailey Gabriela Vaides Lashone Lusk Erin J. Williams Bonnie Ann Burns Andrea Renee Mayberry Phyllis R. Cohen Evadne McCleary Keith G. Hardeman Mary E. McDonald Bachelor of Health Science Leya M. Jensen Kimberly McGhiey Mary Helen Lee Patricia Ann Mitchell PeggyAnne Mulvihill Madelyn A. Andre Linda L. Owens Deborah Jean Tate Renee R. Baxter Andrea Lynn Paeth Margaret A. Brady Donna M. Thurman Cynthia A. Provost Eileen L. Carey Lesly Washington Veronica Ramos ** Betsy J. Carlson Michael T. Regas ** Barbara Anne Danks Master of Timothy H. Reyes Michelle Lynn Davis Robert T.Reynolds II Michele K.Dent Health Administration Naomi Frances Rogus _ Traci L. Ditrle Kim Ann Rudsinski Amy M.Dolak Lizabeth A.Saavedra Larry Burley Abdullah ** Nancy W. Shaulis Linda M. Flynn MarkS. Boyd Michelle A. Gio Clarence Boykin Angela ChristineSolis Levita M.Stringer AureliaSalome Green Jessie Coppedge Jacqueline Divecchio Tyler Raquel D.Gresham Carol Ann Cowgill Tony A. Tymkow Michele T. Griffin Choong-Yo Julius Hahn Georgean M. Wegrzyn Rebecca E. Gyarmathy Muhammed Z. Hassan Curline West-Vandiver Darice Hameister Melvin W. Lindsey Angela N. Homer James P. McMullen Valerie Williams R. Wanda V.Wilson Danielle Kalina Folorunsho C. Ogundele Jennifer Jo Wise Cheryl Krause Ernst Petersen Karen E. Wyatt CarolS. Lakumb Richard Stanley Rein Gloria]. Yates Mary Michelle Law Christie Lynn Richardson ** Phyllis Levy Keith MichaelSarich Angela Marie Magee Terri Lynn Wilson Master of Science Brandie L. McMenamin Melissa F. Zimmer Seerna F. Mohajir Jacqueline M. Muraida Susan L. Ader Tina M. Myers-Woodson Master of Health Science Linda J. Berg Kelley Y. Phillips Darlene Bergman Dan F. Pisterzi Renee C. Boros Adetunji A. Adebayo Mandy E.Ramos DeborahS. Bruley Lauren M.Alsot Ida Marie Reid S. Rebecca Corbin R. Linda Ann Anicich Phoebe Seals Shawnna M. Cunning Julius A. Anifowose Seabie Semones Murrie Dean Davis Chryssoula Arsenis Lynn A. Sienko Helen Birung Diciano ** Terrence Barrett Ronald Skertich Susan M. Giacchino Sharon L. Bennett Melanie L. Urbon Patsy J.Harris Claudette Boyce Michelle L. Vagus Jomarie Kilpatrick Laura A. Boyle Jeanne A. Weber Mary Elizabeth Luna Jack Joseph Bronstein Elizabeth A.Werner Catherine Ann Mcllwee Donna M.Brown Dwan C. Wiggins Connie J.Schroeder Ann M. Brzeszkiewicz Lisa R. Wisnar Mary T. Shanahan •• Laura Ann Butt Bernadette E. Wood Lisa M.Szafranowski David Crager Cynthia]. Vobornik Jonathan 0. Craig Alma V. Wade Rachel Leslie DeKoven Shirley Hubett Dickey Krisry D.Dumrauf * = Honors 3.80-3.94 Anne K. Ely = High Honors 3.95-4.0 Irene 0. Enyia Carrie L. Erickson � = Diploma given posthumously Linda Lea Faber

7 BoARD OF GoVERNORS Bachelor of Arts Karen D. Mahon * = Honors 3.80-3.94 Marlene J. Manson = High Honors 3.95-4.0 Melba L. Mars RafaelAdames Regeana Louise Martin Annette M. Allen Brian D. Massatt Donnalyn D. Anderson Marjorie L. Mattox Johnny Anderson·Sr. Steven M. Mazzone Rhonda Lynette Anderson Karen A. McCarthy Robyn L. Balcaitis Alma Jean McGill John Scott Barnacle William A. Meador Kimberly A. Bauman Margie Lou Medley Karen A. Bednarski Barbara J. Messina Joseph Eugene Bell Teresa R. Mikrut * Brenda M. Beverly Jane M. Miritello • Margie Bieber Ronald E. Misek David Booth Nadine Mitchell Linda F. Braboy Gwen Mommsen Diane R. Bridgeforth Mark D. Morrey * Larry B. Brown Susan J. Mouritzen * David Michael Buckley Thomas Giles Mulvihill Vanessa Cannon John F. Muzzo ** Jodi A. Canter Darryl A. Neil Victor L. Carlile John E. Newman Bruce A. Cartwright Diane]. Nivens * Lynda Jean Cartwright Shirley L. Oder Patrick John Casey Timothy W. Okrey Robert Chamberlain Yvonne Osakwe-Osawe Donna]. Cheatom Saban Ozdemir Donna P. Cockrell Marjorie Pagan Linda C. Conrath Mattie Y. Payne Grace R. Correa Kenneth R. Pencak Gloria D. Coughlin Andrew M. Peters Nancy Jane Crist Jack E. Peterson Wayne Noble Crockrom Walter Pratt Jr. R. LawrenceA. Cybulski Carolyn Pullen Doris Jean Daggy Sylvia Ramsey LauraAnn Dahl Ruth B. Ratowitz * Joseph D. Dahm Carole Sanicola Rayner * * Steven John Daley Jose]. Reyes Randall D. Dellorto Ivy Roberts Brian P. Doyle Queen E. Rogers * Brooke E. Dyrhaug Sandra Ann Rude Julia M. Enright Christine J. Ruhbeck Beverly K. Farmer Erin C. Salamon Michael J. Ferrari SharonSasser Bonnie D. Finchum William E. Sawyer Diane Frederick Robert]. Schenck Jr. Mark E. Fruendt Lane F. Schnotala * Susan]. Gibbs Cheryl A. Siepka Lasandra Glass Cathy L.Simnick Joann V. Graham Karen JeanSims John F. Grazulis JanetSue Sisk Shannon Ann Green Tammie A. Siwinski * Janice Haas Mark F.Skorup JeffreyS. Hanks Melva R. Smith-Weaver Joyce Harris Linda LeeSolewski Janet L. Hart Gaile L. Sprissler Lucretia G. Heard Robert J. Sraley * Sharon M. Heft Linda JeanStowell-Boyer John Hosty Jr. Charles Michael Sullivan Shelina Hurd Rodney Sumrall Trudy P. Hutchens Collette L. Thomas William E. Insley Roy T. Thompson Charles L. J enrich Julieanne K. Tirus Felicia V. Jones LisaSue Tracz Kim A. Jones Wade M. Tuider Monica Jones Judith A. Urban * James H. Kalinski Marjory Jean VanderLuitgaren A. Freddie B. Kato Demse Vanderhei * Linda M. Kehres Debra]. Vanschepen A. John W. Klasey Louis Velez Katherine Knouse Anthony E. Vidale Rita]. Kribs Janice Washington Kimberly Lynn Lakoskey Pamela Gayle Warson Chris Paul Lale Dorothy Ann White Gregory Landing Nancy R. Wickersham Debra Rae Laneve Marie B. Wisner Earnest M. Lee Carol A. Wojtonik Evelyn F. Lord Marlon Woods Lureitha M. Lowe David G. Woody Roger Wayne Younghusband Marion B. Lowe Ilya P. Lushkov Tom Matthew Zawacki Frank M. Zuccarelli

8 CoMMUNITY SERVICE t..A\vARD �CIPIENTS

Mr. Michael Wortham Community Liaison Learning in Context

Mr. Michael Wortham is a public servant whose altruism and energetic talents have enabled disadvantaged youth to pursue a safer and better education. Additionally, the tireless commitment he has demonstrated through his generous volunteer efforts distinguishes him as an integral member of Governors State University and the surrounding communities.

Currently, Mr. Wortham is a graduate student at GSU and holds the title of community liaison to the Learning in Context Project which addresses the specific educational and economic needs of underprivileged students. Due largely to Mr. Wortham's dedication and abilities, the project won a bronze award from a national society of major universities. Mr. Wortham also was recognized by the Chicago Board of Education for his involvement with Students AgainstViolence, an organization that grew out of his many hours of volunteer work with the Public Allies Violence Prevention Tearn.

As a 40-hour-a-week volunteer at St. James Hospital, Mr. Wortham organized two health fairs that targeted Chicago Heights and Ford Heights. The overwhelming success of these endeavors prompted United Way to ask for his assistance in the planning and implementation of their fundraiser,Hospitals 1995. Mr. Wortham is a mentor for many of the children of Ford Heights, a catalyst for positive change in his community, and a highly-valued member of GSU.

9 HoNORARY 'DEGREE (ANDIDATES

GEORGIE ANNE GEYER

Author, journalist, foreign correspondent, and scholar Georgie Anne Geyer is known and respected around the world. Posing sensitive, probing questions has been a forte of Ms. Geyer throughout her distinguished career. In 1984, she had the privilege of being one of the four journalists to question President Ronald Reagan and Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale during the second presidential television debate. As a foreign correspondent, she has interviewedinternational leaders such as Cuban Premier Fidel Castro, Argentinean President Juan Peron, King Hussein of Jordan, Iran's Ayatollah Khomeini, and Saddam Hussein of Iraq.

Ms. Geyer's abundant talents were recognized early in life, and she was rewarded with the Fulbright Scholarship in history at the University ofVienna in 1957. While working for the Chicago Daily Newsin 1964, she earned a six-month fellowship for travel in South America during which time she convinced her editor to allow her to write. Consequently, Ms. Geyer's diligence and love of her craftled to her becoming the LatinAmerican correspondent for the DailyNews for three years.

In 1975, Ms. Geyer became Washington, D.C., correspondent for the Los AngelesTimes Syndicate. Her columns on U.S. foreign policy, international, domestic, and women's affairs is distributed by the Universal Press Syndicate to approximately 120 newspapers in the U.S. and LatinAmerica. Many honors have been bestowed upon her, including an Alumni Association award from Northwestern University, and the Distinguished Service Award from the Phi Beta Kappa Association of the Chicago Area.

A 1991 inductee into the Chicago Journalism Hall of Fame, Ms. Geyer has also written many books. She has received two awards for her work Buying the Night Flight: Autobiographyof a Woman Correspondent. Ms. Geyer is one of those unique individuals whose stunning accomplishments inspire people &om many cultures and walks of life. GSU is indeed honored to present such an erudite author and scholar at this year's commencement.

IRVING B. HARRIS

Irving B. Harris is a philanthropist, businessman, and visionary. Currently, he is chairman of numerous organizations which include the Harris Foundation, William Harris Investors, Inc., PittwayCorporationCharitable Foundation, and the Acorn Fund. Additionally, he is the director ofT eva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., Harriscope of Los Angeles, Pittway Corporation as well as the Acorn Fund.

Mr. Harris has been interested in education, especially early childhood development, for more than 30 years. He was founder of the Erikson Institute in Chicago and served as president from 1966 to 1983. Now chairman emeritus of that organization,Mr. Harris believes that this facility has the best program in this part of the country for research and training in early childhood development. Several GSU faculty have had the honor of being trained at the institute.

What originally began, forty yearsago , as a desire to lower the number of high school dropouts changed when he realized that early intervention was the key to the problem. Consequently, Mr. Harris has been committed to helping poor children, primarily from birth until age three, get a start on the right path for learning. In addition, he has also authored the book ChiUren in Jeopardy.

Currently, Mr. Harris teaches seminars on early brain development that, among other topics, illustrate how patterns leading to low attention span or hyper-activity are already in place in the brain's neural network before a child is six months old. A 1931 graduate ofYale University, Mr. Harris has received a bounty of awards and honors throughout his illustrious career; today, GSU is only too proud to honor a man whose vision and character impacts the world in such a significant manner.

IO Order ofExercises

Sunday, June 8, 1997 College of Business and Public Administration College of Education

Dr. Paula Wolff President of the University Presiding

PRELUDE ...... Dr. Charles Hicks, Conductor

PROCESSIONAL ...... UniversityMarshal "Pomp and Circumstance"- Elgar!Walters Dr. Charles Hicks

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS ...... Dr. Paula Wolff

GREETINGS FROM THE GSU BOARD OF TRUSTEES ...... Mr. William McGee III Vice Chairperson

PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT ...... Dr. Tobin Barrozo Provost

Conferring of Honorary Degree ...... Dr. Paula Wolff Honorary Recipient, Doctor of Humane Letters ...... Ms. Georgie Anne Geyer Honorary Recipient, Doctor of Humane Letters ...... Mr. Irving Harris Commencement Address ...... Ms. Geyer and Mr. Harris

PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES ...... Dr. Tobin Barrozo College of Business and Public Administration ...... Dr. Mary Howes College of Education ...... Dr. Lawrence Freeman

CONFERRING OF DEGREES ...... Dr. Paula Wolff

INTRODUCTION OF STUDENT SPEAKER ...... Dr. James Alexander Vice Presidentfor Administration & Planning

STUDENT ADDRESS ...... Ms. Karen Stuenkel College of Business and Public Administration

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD: Mr. Richard L. Benson ...... Mr. Brandon Senter In recognition of his numerous donations of time and money to prevent Associate Vice President child abuse, and promote Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and for Development cultural diversity projects.

REMARKS FROM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ...... Mr. Roger Addison President, Governors State UniversityAlumni Association

CLOSING REMARKS ...... Dr. Paula Wolff

RECESSIONAL ...... UniversityMarshal Coronation March from the "Prophet" - Meyerbeer/Sanders Dr. Charles Hicks

Ms. Susan Bova, Sign Language Interpreter

The audience is requested to rise and remain standing during the Processional and Recessional.

II CoLLEGE OF BusiNESS AND PuBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Bachelor of Arts Debra Lynn Pignatiello TammyR. Duke * Thomas Pilarski Kenneth V. Eberhardt Donna L. Allison DianeM. Podborny Richard L. Goreham Felicia Lynn Anderson Philip J. Pollack James Hardaway Jr. Michael S. Bakos Mohan Ramanathan Daniel]. Lyons Sue Balauskas Jaime A.Reid Joseph PaulMackus Sharon C. Barshack William JamesRiemenschneider DawnMarie Nolan James J. Bartolotta Jr. DeboraM. Scherer Nora Paape Todd W. Beattie JanetRuth Schindler MarilynM. Platter Loretta L. Berry StephanMaurice Schobel Dennis JamesRothermel ** Mark A. Bleifield James R. Selinger Adolph G. Scheiwe • Marilyn K. Blocker Monica L. Skworch Don William Slee Jr. Jeannette L. Burdzinski Harold Southern Jr. Pamela Anne Slikas Scott J. Burke Brad A. Sowers John D.Straw Debbie Ellen Calace Jay Steinmetz Roslyn]. Taylor KarenM. Carten •• Karen K. Stuenkel Christine Buttimer Teddy WilliamM. Church I Renee Sue Umgelder Shurong Tong Bradley T. Clark Todd W. Veldhuizen Eric E. Treinen Jacqueline Clemons •• Catherine E. Wells Eric Anhur Westlund Michael J. Clendenin Errol K. Williams Evan G. Connolly Martin W. Williams JulieM. Corradino KarenR. Wilson Master of P. Czarnecki Raymond * Barbara Woodman Public Administration Beckie Deir John Fred Wynne James R. Develder SonaDiorio James P. Carey Renee L. Dollah Bachelor of Science Joseph Charles Orick Pamela G. Drozdowski-Wicks Lisa A. Elliot JoannaM. Elam RyanM.Gill Brian Andreatta Marian Elliott Sheri Elizabeth Hamilton ** Penny Holbrook Bessman Michael G. Erdmann Richard Anthony Harper • MicheleR. Borucki Scott S. Feth Robena H. Herakovich ** MarianneM. Brucker Linda C. Finchum Peter V. Kosionis • Karen Anne Burke AmySue Franze Jeanette C. Kreuz LisaDianne Cameron Kimberly A. Fulton Daryl Edward Lampkins Kathy L. Casey Elizabeth E. Fundarek Allan F. Lee John A. Cherep Kenneth JefferyGarrett Donald].Manning Jr. Michael P. Cunin Gregory Gill HilaryM. Nowak * Sharon G. Eppelheimer Jose Luis Gonzalez Kenneth Payne Richard Fred Faris JeffreyA. Greathouse Ronald L. Reddy TinaM. Frodyma JasonM. Griegel James WilliamRobinson Christine L. Gardner Robin]. Habegger Patrick J. Ryan Linda D. Garrett-Allison T amlyn Deloane Hawthorne Mary Ann Sampson Keith Hall Jill G. Hayes Barbara A.Shryock Thomas P. Hand Brian A. Huntley Gary A. Van Gorden Melissa Hefley Christopher Edward Johnson Kimberly Kay Whalen Buberwa E. Kaijage MylesJ. Johnson Jackson T. Williams Victoria K. Kellner LorettaM. Joseph William Willis Jay B. Joshi JoanneMichelle Lappin RabenM. Jurek Rick A. Lepscier HollieM. Kadan James P. Lukancic Ben Kamstra Laura AnnMajoch Mecheline F. Kelly Greg JamesMarnul • = Honors 3.80-3.94 Debby A. Keyes RichardM. Marron •• = High Honors 3.95-4.0 Danette T. Kicmal SharonMcAlister Anietie James King FeliciaM. Moore Laura A. Knobeloch Paula]. Mullins •• Laverne E. Knox Raben A. Rambo William G. Kuban AngelaM. Sebastian Kenneth J. Kuh Harold Lee Shapiro ChristopherR. Lang JeffreyJ. Simons Noreen K. Ligman Randall S. Smith Ronald S. Lipman RitaSola JeanetteMarie Loew Christine Therese Valenta MichelleMarie Maggos Beth VanderLuitgaren Melissa AnnMaschek LisaM. Varboncoeur Richard PaulMassey Jr. Sandra Wasilowski ScottR. Mattson RaynaeM. Williams VirginiaM. McArdle James E.McCollam Master of DianaMiller • Scott A.Mills Business Administration Raben M. Moderhack Kerry L. Moran JohnS. Bailey Jr. Brian P.Mrugala Mark A. Baron Carol Nevills Marc A. Bigos DonnaMarie O'Mara Katherine E. Bober DavidR. Peckham ElisaM. Brown Misti L. Perkins Manin U. Derrow Krisry Andrews Petersen Thomas C. Dillon James L. Phelan LiDing Darci L. Phillips Renee SueDixon Sandra Pieper I2 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bachelorof Arts James R. Hennessy Heidi Rebecca Shavin Loretta Lee Carpenter Carol A. Hennigan Kevin J. Shingler Latonia Anita Carr •• Guadalupe Herrera Julie M. Adams ChristL. Sirigas Kathleen Casey •• Pamela M. Howell Dawn Marie Angel CarynL. Siss Peter James Carlow Diane Hudson • JamieL. Arends Jeanne M. Siwek Jean A. Cavanaugh Joel D. Huizenga Julie A Arentz Michelle Lynn Slocum ChristineLynn Cernick Robin R. Hunn Jennifer R. Bader •• Susan Marie Smith Deborah M. Chancellor Sandra]. Hunte Heather L. Bahret BarbaraA. Stelter Earselene W. Checks Rosemary Irons RebeccaA. Bailia-Sisk NatalieA. Styck Deborah Clark James Randali Jackson KathleenA. Baio Laura AnnTatera Mary Lynn Clausen Audrey J. Johnson •• MichelleL. Baisa NildaA. Torres Susan Marie Clough Carletta Worlds Jones Donna Marie Bajic JenniferA. Totos Anne Connolly KaraLynn Kalata Katherine M. Barr Carolyn V. Trevino Daniel P. Corr Michelle Kalecki Carol A. Bartkowiak JorgeTrujillo Mary T. Coughlin KerryA Kandziorski •• Sandra F. Batinick Bonnie M. Ulstad Linda J. Coyne MellisaA. Kazlauskas JenniferL. Baumeister Jill Renee Van Dyke Muriel Cozzi T raciL. Keenan Penelope Beasley Kara L. Vercelote Julie S. Craig Andrew M. Kinder BrianaK. Bertrand Diane Joy Vilendrer Denise J. Dalton l •• Ellena Kivo JenniferLynn Bohlin CarolA. Vollrath Dannette DePriest-Johnson MelissaKutsulis Latanya M. Booth Marie C. Voves Henrietta DeRose LauraL. Lando WendyL. Borowiak John C. Wade Phyllis M. Delitko LisaA. Layman HartyLeroy Brown •• Diane E. Walters ShariLynn Demitrowicz David M. Lecik AprilL. Budvitis Christina M. Ward Wayne T. Dendler LaDorothy L. Lightfoot Heather Lee Budzik •• CynthiaL. Watson Monica F. Deutsche TonyaL. Longest KevinL. Bunker Amy M. Wedryk JulieA. Dotson Sylvia P. Luster Gail]. Burkdoll •• CathyLynne Whinna Carolyn M. Dow David L. Lyon Jacqueline Bush Kimberly H White Mroczenski CathyLynn DuVoisin •• Dawn M. Maloney BarbaraA. Busking Jennifer J. White Kathleen T. Durkin-Mirabella KarenL. Manak NyreeL. Cannon •• JenniferL. White Debra A. Durso Kimberly M. Manne! Patricia L. Chapman Tara Sue White William S. Dwyer JamesA. Marski Charles D. Cheesman •• Sharon Ann Wierenga Judy G. Egly Catherine A McCarthy • Alyce Joy Christensen CathyeL. Wiley Margaret Ann Egofske Dana J. McDermott Ronda A. Clausing Lynda M. Wiley Eric E. Ernd ElizabethA. McMahon Julie Gleason Cloonan Kesha Sharee Williams Edward]. Eubank Thomas W. Merker Angela C. Clutter Joann Woods AnthonyA. Eversole Jennifer Jean Mierendotf VenusK. Coleman Lisa M. Zelinski DebraLynn Fazekas Brett A. Miller Karri J. Combs SharonL. Zimmer Marilynn G. Fischer TraciA. Mitchell NicoleT. Conley JuliaAnn Fisher RaquelKeir Modiest Mary Beth Conrad Ann P. Francis Kimberly Sue Morgan-Coomer Judith A Cooper Master of Arts Kathryn C. Franey Pete J. Morrone AlbertLee Curtis James E. Gambill TammiK. Munin Connie L. D'Aiessandro MelanieK. Gengo Lynn Erin Murray Myrna D.Ablin Ann C. de Broux Keli A Georgas Ruth A. Naples MichaelAdler Charles P. Dean CatherineAnn Gesell Kimberly M. Natonek CesarA. Adrianzen LanaKay Denault Mary Margaret Giglio-Dreixler LaraC. Neakarse Michael J. Alexander Donna Michelle DePersia Laura Gladstone •• DarleneA. Nejak Susan Marie Allen Brian V. Dieckmann Joan M. Golembiewski JenniferA. O'Neill Brenda F. Ammeraal LisaK. Dillon Jeannine Marie Gomez Michael F. O'Rourke Laura].Anderson Darlene M. Donovan Jonathan M. Good James E. Odom Laura Angelo Dawn J. Downing Regina Gooden Bolanle H. Odulate-Martins TimothyAnnis Monica D. Dudek Dorothy E. Greene JuliaL. Outten JenniferL. Avenatti Louise M. Eisel Gail Greene Todd]. Painter Geraldine M. Baader Alanna J. Eiter TerriL. Greene JillT. Paoletti DonnaL. Bailey Jocelyn A Farris Patricia Greiman Cathy Papagiorgio Mina J. Bandaria MaureenAnn Fitzgerald Patricia S. Griffin-Johnson Annrnarie E. Parrilli-Lee Nancy Chris Bauer Nichole I. Foster Dorothy J. Griggs Gary F. Paruszkiewicz Janis Bautz Gretchen M. Freimuth Kathleen Musur Grigsby Donna R. Pilja Pamela Sue Becker StephenL. Fulwider Maryann Grund Teresa M. Podell Sondra G. Beckwith Mary B. Garines Kathy Lee Guajardo • Jerilyn R. Powers SheilaA. Beekman Christine M. Gens Efren Sidonia Guzman Danette Quinn Karen Berryman Peter J. Gentile KristenAnn Haas • Angelique M. Raison Annemarie Berthold • Jacqueline Joy Gierut Michael Hahs Janet M. Ramos Sally Hunt Bintz MonicaK. Gill Lisa Ann Harn Karen M. Randolph Amelia M. Bishop •• ShariL. Gomez JuliaL. Harris •• JosephK. Reimbold Michelle Marie Blanchette Stephen D. Grant Lisa Marie Harvath Phyllis Joy Reno LindaA. Body Lisa M. Graziano Earl E. Hasscrt Jose! Renteria Tammy J. Bond Marissa T. Greaves Renee Hattendorf Mary Ann Richardson LisaK. Bos Patricia Griffin Richard W. Hauser Andrew W. Ritz Angela B. Bottex Irene M. Grimes OscarL. Hawthorne • Yvette Marie Robles Tammi Jan Boudreau Sondra Lachelle Grover AngelaT. Heilman Gabriela Rodriguez Tena M. Brazen Tamiko D. Gunn Dennis P. Hicks Yvonne Rogers Kenneth R. Brescia Christina H. Guzik Mary Anne Higgins MarshaL. Roling Sally L. Bridges •• TamraLynn Hack Robert]. Hill Darlene J. Rose TheresaA. Brink •• Michalle Hallihan Linda Ardys Hinds •• Bernadette M. Ruchala Wendy S. Brody Donnald Eugene Hamrin StephanieL. Holz ReneeLynn Ryan CarolAnn Brucker Patricia J. Hankins Robert C. Husa Kimberly M. Samas Kathleen King Buck Brirt R. Hanley Kimberly S. James Sean S. Sampson Helen C. Bussema •• TammieL. Hannigan Laura Christine Jilbert Laura L. Scarborough Juliann S. Butt Dawn M. Hart Lizbeth G. Johnson Debra A Schmidt Kari Sue Byerly Richard A Hatchett Nick Johnson Donald L. Schuldt Mary Donna Caffrey • Marilyn E. Hearns Janet M. Johnston Caryn E. Schwartz Darcia E. Carberry MarylinK. Hederman Elmer John Joyce Jr. Mamie Selmon Carol Ann Carney Vince Kasley

I3 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION CONTINUED

Douglas R. Kaufman Barbara McGreal Phelan SPEED 1997 Graduates Carol Ann Keasler Patricia Ann Piechocki Margaret Kay Kelleher Mary J. Pillow Rebekah Lee Gordon Bernice Kelley Kathleen T. Pitt Eleftheria Stefanatos Colleen M. Kenzinger Pamela Lynn Postma Elias V alaveris Susan Omalley Kincaid Cecelia M. Rafferry Jeanne A. Klockow Delores T. Reed Louis Roman Klozik Mary Terese Reger Mirriam Faith Knox Aishling C. Reilly * = Honors 3.80-3.94 Susan Marie Konieczki Michael James Riordan ** = High Honors 3.95-4.0 Arlene Suzanne Konrath John Robinson David K. Koopmann Margo Sheila Robinson Cheryl L. Kozlow Nicholas Rohn Erica R. Krahl Sheila Romain Angela M. Krapf Priscilla Ann Romanov Gerald Duane Krieg Ron]. Ryan Deneen M. Kveton Walter Sadowsky John F. Larocca Christopher S. Schaeflein John H. Lee Jr. Bridget J. Scheer Janet Kay Lence Belinda Kay Schirmer Ann Leschman Catherine Ann Schoener Sheila Anne Lettiere Michelle L. Schroeder Carolyn Levystein Julianne Mae Schuberth Vera Marthan Lewis Beverly G. Schultz Lena Faye Lilly Kevin T. Seidel Bethany A. Lindsay Susan M. Shader Kristi Anne Linke Brian S. Shaw Mary Antoinette Listecki Deborah M. Sievers Mike W. Loftin Laura]. Small Nancy J. Lopez Timothy Smith Sonia Lopez Andrea D. Smith-Ignelzi Kristie Lynn Lovell Mark A. Stange Jennifer J. Lowry Judith Ann Stellato Mary Beth Lumpkins Patricia Stevens Nancy L. Lutz Gloria]. Studnicka Rick R. Mangun Jan Sulek Debra Battistoni Marco Adrienne Jill Tadevich Kristine D. Marquez Patricia A. Terrell Shabano Masud Lillie Rose Thames Dell S. McFarlane Sylvia Marie Torto William McGonagill Kristi A. Treptow Julie A. McGovern Christina Lynn Triveline Kathleen M. McNeeley Charlotte Jane Tuohy Salvador Mendoza Robert E. Tyrell Michael R. Michowski Victor F. Vaicius Frank R. Mild Judi A. Vallejo Yvonne M. Miller Pat A. Van Dyke Deborah M. Mueller Kris Lynne Van Loon Christine M. Mugavero Maxwell Vanarsdale Jr. Sharon A. Mundo Kristen L. V erhoeve Mary Kate Murray Lisa Ann V esolowski Veronica Nash Rose M. Walls Ardith Suzan Neal Jodi Kay Walsh Kathy D. Neal Margaret Walton Jason B. Ness Annie Ware Mary Kay Nichols Virginia E. Warren Mary Beth Nickolaou Patricia P. Watson Julie E. Niehof Diane L. Webb Gregory P. Noga Cheryl L. Wendt Christine D. Noonan Cindy Wente Antoinette L. Roper Norrell Dawn M. Wesselhoff Carol Lynn Novak Jeannie M. West Patricia Dean Nowak Mary Emma Westberg April O'Brien Suellyn S. Whelan Maureen Ann O'Donnell Deirdre M. Williams Cheryl Lynn O'Leary lndra Marie Williams Bernard Michael O'Malley Joseph S. Williams Cynthia Ann O'Neal Nancy Jean Wilson Beth C. Pangrazio Patricia L. Wittrock Michael W. Papierski Melanie R. Wojtulewicz Debra Ann Pappalardo Cheryl Lynn Wolfe Dennis L. Parsons Demetra Woulfe Manuel J. Pada Cathryn D. Wrigley Lisa A. Pattara Toni D. Young Kathleen Moroney Patton Lynn M. Zeder Stacy L. Paul Betryann C. Zevallos Luke J. Pavone Ruth Ann Zurad Debra Lynn Pearson Amy Marie Peick Julie A. Penrod Alan N. Perlman Marie C. Petersen Joan M. Peterson

I4 CoMMUNITY SERVICE c.A\vARD 'l{§CIPIENTS

Mr. Richard L. Benson Adjunct Professor College of Education

Mr. Richard L. Benson is the quintessential civil leader and community servant. He is described by friends and colleagues as a man who is always available to his community, a man who never says "no" to volunteer services. Mr. Benson's community endeavors range from numerous donations of time and money preventing child abuse to playing the piano for nursing homes or serving as Peotone's village president; these examples barely scratch the surface of the list of his community services.

A teacher and administrator at all academic levels for more than forty-two years, Mr. Benson has implemented educational programs at the federal, state, and local levels. Currently an adjunct professor at Governors State University and Kankakee Community College, Richard Benson brings his distinguished commitment to multicultural diversity to these fortunate institutions. He has been assisting minorities to gain a stronger footing in society since his days as a consultant with the federal government's Office of Economic Opportunity. Today, he is still striving to provide economic opportunities; he has helped more than 1,000 people earn their GED certificates. Truly, Mr. Benson's extensive accomplishments are dazzling and an inspirational testament to humankind's generosity.

IJ WCADEMIC �GALlA

During the commencement ceremony, students and faculty wear academic costumes indicating the wearers' degrees and colleges or fields of study.

'THE CAP

The black mortarboard typeis the most common cap worn. Degree candidates wear cap tassels that are black and white, the university colors. Colors worn by the faculty vary according to their fields of study.

'THE (jOWN

Gowns are of three kinds. The bachelor's gown is relatively simple, with lines falling straight from a fairly elaborate yoke. Its distinguishing characteristic is the long pointed sleeve. Braided silken cords are worn by students who have achieved special scholastic recognition: gold signifies high honors; white, honors. The master's gown has sleeves with a back end extending down below the knee in a crescent shape. The doctor's gown is an elaborate costume with velvet panels down the front and around the neck, with three velvet bars on the bell-shaped sleeves.

'THE lfoon

For each college or field of study, there is a corresponding color. The colors for master's hoods are as follows:

Accounting ...... Drab Addictions Studies ...... Salmon Pink Analytical Chemistry ...... Golden Yellow Art...... White Business Administration ...... Drab Communication Disorders ...... Salmon Pink Communications and Training ...... White Computer Science ...... Golden Yellow Counseling ...... Light Blue Education ...... Light Blue Educational Administration ...... Light Blue English ...... White Environmental Biology ...... Golden Yellow Health Administration ...... Salmon Pink Instructional and Training Technology ...... White Multicategorical Special Education ...... Light Blue Music ...... Pink Nursing ...... Apricot Political Studies ...... White Political and Justice Studies ...... White Psychology ...... Light Blue Public Administration ...... Peacock Blue Sociology ...... White

I6 �TIREMENT _(!sT t.AcADEMIC YEAR 1996-97

Name Department Years of Service

... Esthel Allen Business & Public Administration 24 years Dolores Baker Board of Governors 22 years .. Annas Bruce Physical Plant Operations 13 years

Loretta Calcaterra Arts and Sciences 9 years

Harriet Gross Arts and Sciences 23 years Richard Kara Physical Plant Operations 7 years

Virginia Lenart Arts and Sciences 9 years Michael Reilly Physical Plant Operations 23 years Ronald Small Education 10 years Shannon Troy University Library 24 years

I7 Co MMENCEMENT 0l1A.RsHALS JUNE 7 AND 8, 1997

University Grand Marshal Karen D'Arcy, University Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, Division of Science

SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 1997

Board of Governors Barbara Conant, University Professor, University Library Ann Glascoff, University Professor, University Library/Technical Services Jessica Skorupa, University Professor of Counseling, Division of Student Development

College of Arts and Sciences Ronald Brubaker, University Professor Jacquelyn Kilpatrick, University Professor Rashidah Muhammad, University Professor Soon-Ok Park, University Professor Yun-Yau (Steve) Shih, University Professor

College of Health Professions Arthur Durant, University Professor Jay Lubinsky, University Professor Sonya Monroe, University Professor

SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 1997

College of Business and Public Administration John Bailey, University Professor Robert Donaldson, University Professor Richard Fosberg, University Professor Kelly McCarthy, University Professor of Counseling, Division of Student Development David Parmenter, University Professor

College of Education Mercedes Graff, University Professor Darlene Hawkins, University Professor Diane Kjos, University Professor Sharifa Townsend, University Professor

Pam Bax, University Professor of Counseling, Division of Student Development, Coordinator for Faculty Marshals

I8 'TH E cYJ1AcE

The Governors Mace, carried by the Marshal who leads the academic procession, is a symbol of the authority of the university as a degree-granting institution. The legal authority of the university is grounded in the intellectual authority of the distinguished faculty who follow in the procession.

In antiquity, the Mace was a weapon used to establish the "authority" of the physically strong. Its transformation into a symbol of intellectual authority is both a tribute to and a reminder of the civilizing force of a university's teaching, research, and community service functions.

Engravedon the four side-panels of the Governors Mace are (1) the seal of the state of Illinois; (2) a cardinal, the state bird; (3) the seal of the former Illinois Board of Governors Universities; and (4) an inscription which reads "The Governors Mace, a symbol of tradition and authority of Governors State University, dedicated to the search for excellence in the pursuit of truth, knowledge, and the love of learning. Presented by Peter Levin, friend of the university, June 2, 1979."

Atop the Mace is a silver rendition of the university logo. The three sides of the "triangle" symbolize the university's teaching, research, and community service functions. The three lines visually suggestthe shape of a rocket, reminding us both that the university was founded two days after Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon and that the university is a hope-filled, pioneering community, committed to a better future for all men and women. The circle symbolizes the fact that the university is, indeed, a community. Finally, the fact that the tips of the triangle reach beyond the circle indicates the university's outreach into the region, state, and nation and its commitment to teaching, research, and community service.