Spring 2016 Commencement Program
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TE TA UN S E ST TH AT I F E V A O O E L F A DITAT DEUS N A E R R S I O Z T S O A N Z E I A R I T G R Y A 1912 1885 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT AND CONVOCATION PROGRAM Spring 2016 May 9–14, 2016 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ALMA MATER ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Where the bold saguaros Raise their arms on high, Praying strength for brave tomorrows From the western sky; Where eternal mountains Kneel at sunset’s gate, Here we hail thee, Alma Mater, Arizona State. —Hopkins-Dresskell MAROON AND GOLD Fight, Devils down the field Fight with your might and don’t ever yield Long may our colors outshine all others Echo from the buttes, Give em’ hell Devils! Cheer, cheer for A-S-U! Fight for the old Maroon For it’s Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here And it’s onward to victory! Students whose names appear in this program are candidates for the degrees listed, which will be conferred subject to completion of requirements. University commencement and convocation ceremonies are special events for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event. As a courtesy to those around you and to our graduating students, please turn off all electronics devises and phones during the ceremony. CONTENTS The National Anthem and Arizona State University Alma Mater ................................. 2 Letter of Congratulations from the Arizona Board of Regents ............... 7 Graduate Commencement Program ........................................ 8 Undergraduate Commencement Program .................................. 9 History of Honorary Degrees ............................................. 10 Past Honorary Degree Recipients ......................................... 10 Honorary Degree Citations ............................................... 13 Conferring of Doctoral Degrees .......................................... 16 Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law .................................... 36 Conferring of Masters Degrees ........................................... 40 Academic Recognition ................................................... 96 Craig and Barbara Barrett Honors College, 96 Moeur Award, 156 University Honors Summa Cum Laude, 165 Magna Cum Laude, 175 Cum Laude, 182 Conferring of Bachelor Degrees .........................................190 College of Health Solutions, 190 College of Letters and Sciences, 198 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 204 College of Nursing and Health Innovation, 225 College of Public Service and Community Solutions, 231 Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, 240 Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, 248 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, 263 New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, 270 School for the Future of Innovation in Society, 278 School of Sustainability, 280 Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 283 W. P. Carey School of Business, 289 W. P. Carey School of Business, Masters, 304 Candidates for Commission .............................................305 ASU Wind Orchestra ....................................................306 Sonoran Brass Choir .....................................................306 Mace and President’s Chain of Office ....................................307 College Marshals ....................................................... 308 History of the Academic Costume ...................................... 312 Arizona Board of Regents .............................................. 313 Congratulatory Bouquets ............................................... 315 MISSION STATEMENT UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT University Commencement represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time of celebration and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. It brings together a diverse community to share in the joy of accomplished goals. Arizona State University continually demonstrates its dedication to efficiency, technology and sustainability. The full University Commencement program is available to graduates on a reusable external flash drive. This change aligns with our growing institutional efforts to enhance sustainability practices, and our broader endeavors to employ technology in heightened service to our students. The reusable external flash drive, combined with the abridged program distributed at spring ceremonies, will yield a 16.2 million page reduction in the amount of printed materials distributed at ceremonies over the week of graduation activities. To order copies of the final book with all graduates names listed, scan this QR code with your smart phone’s reader app or go to http://ironwood.worksmartsuite.com (User name: ASUuser Password: password) 7 MESSAGE FROM THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS Dear Graduates, On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, we congratulate you today on a momentous achievement: your college graduation. Your graduation means you have fulfilled a great vision through determination and dedication. Those assets will serve you well as you embark on life’s journey. By earning your college degree, you have unlocked a door to unforetold possibilities. Whether that is through a new career, continuing your education or setting out on a new adventure, the future holds opportunities that will benefit you and your family. College graduates pass on the benefits of higher education through shared skills and by creating a college-going culture. Your graduation is also a point of pride for Arizona. An educated workforce will meet high-demand job needs of the future and fuel innovation that benefits society. The board is proud that you chose to pursue your degree at Arizona State University. We hope that your college years leave you with boundless happy memories, confidence to move forward toward your future goals and the wide range of knowledge that earning a degree brings to individuals. We hope that you will commit to the pursuit of knowledge beyond today by embracing lifelong learning. Please keep your memories of your Alma Mater alive as we have forged a strong bond and you are forever woven into Arizona State University’s legacy. Finally, to the families and friends who are participating in this celebration: Congratulations as you celebrate this amazing accomplishment! We share in your pride and we thank you for the support you provided during your graduate’s educational journey. Sincerely, Eileen I. Klein Jay Heiler President Chairman GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Monday, May 9, 10:30 a.m. PRELUDE Music performed by ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor Professor of Music/Director of Bands School of Music Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal Brenday Hosley, PhD, RN, CNE Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing & Health Innovation President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PROCESSIONAL MUSIC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Brian Raymond Jeffers, MM, Music Theatre/Opera Performance GREETINGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents CONFERRING OF DEGREES Michael M. Crow, PhD Musical Selections provided by students from the ASU School of Music, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts A listing of performers can be found on page 306 THE ALMA MATER Brian Raymond Jeffers, MM, Music Theatre/Opera Performance RECESSIONAL ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Monday, May 9, 7:30 p.m. PRELUDE “Renaissance Dances” — Tylman Susato PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal Brenday Hosley, PhD, RN, CNE Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing & Health Innovation President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PROCESSIONAL MUSIC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Perry Chacon, Jr, BM,Vocal Performance GREETINGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents CONFERRING OF DEGREES Michael M. Crow, PhD WELCOME FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Kathleen Duffy Ybarra, BA Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors THE ALMA MATER Perry Chacon, Jr, BM,Vocal Performance RECESSIONAL Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir HISTORY OF HONORARY DEGREES Harvard was the first university to confer honorary degrees in 1692. Since then it has become a recognized function of degree granting institutions. Honorary degrees are an opportunity for universities to single out people who have made contributions to society. At ASU, honorary degree recipients are nominated by faculty members. The six-member Academic Affairs Honorary Degrees Committee reviews faculty nominations for the Honorary Degree. It then recommends candidates to the president. The committee is appointed by and responsible to the president. Commencement Commencement Name or Convocation Name