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One Hundred Nineteenth Annual Spring Commencement CROWN 422 ALMA MATER Washington, my Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! CROWN 790 ‘Tis the song of memory that we sing today. When the sad hours come to you and sorrows ’round you play, Just sing the songs of Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! Just sing the songs of Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! SPRING COMMENCEMENT • SATURDAY, MAY NINTH Celebrating ONE HUNDRED NINETEENTH ANNUAL SPRING COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 BEASLEY COLISEUM WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN, WASHINGTON Commencement Mission Statement Commencement at Washington State University represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time for celebration and reflection for students, families, faculty, and staff. It brings together the campus community to share the joy of the accomplished goals of our students. The commencement ceremony at Washington State University serves a dual purpose: to mark a point of achievement, thus completing a chapter in the lives of students and those who support them, and to encourage continued pursuit of learning, personal fulfillment, and engagement with their local and worldwide communities. Photo: WSU cam pus, Thomp son Hall and Brya n Cloc k Tow er in f oregr ound Contents 148526 4/15 TABLE OF CONTENTS Best Wishes from the President . 4 President’s Ceremonial Stole and Chain of Office . .5 Best Wishes from the Faculty Senate and Administrative Professional Advisory Council Chairs . .6 Greetings from the GPSA, ASWSU, and ASWSU Global Presidents . 7 Order of Exercises 8:00 a .m . Ceremony . 8 College of Arts and Sciences 11:30 a .m . Ceremony . 9 College of Business • College of Communication • College of Education 3:00 p .m . Ceremony . 10 College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences • College of Engineering and Architecture Division of Health Sciences • College of Nursing • College of Pharmacy • College of Veterinary Medicine Board of Regents, Executive Officers, Academic Deans, and Campus Chancellors . .11 Academic Regalia . .12 Commencement Officials and Staff . .13 Commencement 2015 . .14 The University Mace . 15 Washington State University Highlights, 2011–2015 . .16 Commencement Speakers . .18 Candidates for Advanced Degrees . .21 Candidates for Graduate Certificates . .38 Candidates for Professional Degrees . 39 WWAMI Medical Education Program . 41 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees . .42 Candidates for Residency Teaching Certificate . .77 Honors College . .78 Graduation with Academic Honors . .78 Commissions . .79 Photos on opposite page and campus photos throughout by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services. 2015 SPRING COMMENCEMENT 3 BEST WISHES FROM THE PRESIDENT oday represents an impressive milestone in your life and in your academic career. I would like to extend my heartiest congratula- Ttions to you on your attainment of this goal. At Washington State University, we strongly believe that we provide the tools necessary to help our students succeed. However, we also recog- nize that each student ultimately determines his or her own path. It is your hard work, determination, and persistence that have brought you to this day. You, your family, and your friends should be immensely proud of this achievement. In the years ahead, I know you will often reflect upon what you have experienced here at WSU. Graduation opens the door for you to put to use what you have learned in your classes, laboratories, internships, and campus life. You now have the opportunity to make a difference in the world. Take advantage of it. Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D. President, Again, congratulations. I wish you every success and trust that you Washington State University will remain connected to WSU, your alma mater. You will always be a Elson S. Floyd became the tenth president member of the loyal Cougar family. of Washington State University on May 21, 2007. He previously was president of the four- campus University of Missouri from 2003 to It is an honor to preside at your commencement. I look forward to 2007, and he served as president of Western shaking your hand and wishing you well after you receive your Michigan University from 1998 to 2003. diploma cover. He began his career in 1978 at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he held deanships in the Division of Student Affairs, the General College, and the College of Arts and Sciences. From 1988 to 1990, Elson S. Floyd, Ph.D. he was assistant vice president for student President, Washington State University services for the UNC system office, where he helped develop student affairs and academic affairs policy for the 16-campus system. From 1990 to 1993, Dr. Floyd filled vice presidencies at Eastern Washington University and then was executive director of the Washington Higher Education Coordinating Board. From 1995 to 1998, he was executive vice chancellor of UNC at Chapel Hill. A native of Henderson, North Carolina, Dr. Floyd holds a bachelor of arts degree in political science and speech, a master of education degree in adult education, and a doctor of philosophy degree in higher and adult education, all from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Among his other honors is the 2004 Distinguished Alumnus Award from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 4 2015 SPRING COMMENCEMENT PRESIDENT’S CEREMONIAL STOLE AND CHAIN OF OFFICE President’s Ceremonial Stole Presented to President Elson S. Floyd during his first commencement ceremony at Washington State University in fall 2007, the ceremonial stole signifies the ethnic diversity the University seeks in all its endeavors and displays a dynamic visual presenta- tion. Researched and designed by faculty member Linda Arthur Bradley with contributions from apparel, merchandising, design, and textiles stu- dents, the stole is made of textiles from locations including Ecuador, India, Scotland, and Japan. Many came from personal collections of Bradley or her colleagues, some were available commercially, and four were hand-woven by fiber artists specifi- cally for the stole. Master Salish weaver Susan Pavel hand-spun and wove two pieces of traditional Indian design. Other custom pieces include a Hawaiian hand appliqué by Char- lotte Hughes, an American coverlet sampler by Cynthia Hosek, and embroidered pieces representing the Nez Perce tradition by Ann MacCormack. President’s Chain of Office During commencement ceremonies and other special occasions, the president of Washington State University wears the President’s Chain of Office . The medallion features the WSU shield with Cougar head, and the links are engraved with the names and dates of service for each past WSU president, starting with George Lilley, who served from 1891 to 1892, and ending with V . Lane Rawlins, who served from 2000 to 2007 . Blank links allow engraving of names and service years for future presidents . The Chain of Office was created at the request of V . Lane Rawlins, who became president of WSU on June 8, 2000 . He wore it for the first time during his inauguration on March 28, 2001 . 2015 SPRING COMMENCEMENT 5 BEST WISHES FROM THE FACULTY SENATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRS I’m thrilled to congratulate all of you on earning your degrees. The 2012 census showed that only about 30 percent of all Americans have a bachelor’s degree, 11 percent have a master’s degree, and 2 percent have a professional or doctoral degree . What you’ve done puts you into an elite group . I’ve had the good fortune to have a number of you in class, and I always enjoy seeing familiar faces step up to receive a diploma . I’m especially excited that so many of you are first-generation college students . I am one as well, so I understand the challenges one faces in going to college without family members who can help prepare you for the experience . I was able to succeed in part because, like you, I went to land-grant schools (Michigan State undergrad, Illinois graduate) that understood my needs as a first-gen student; like you, I had high school teachers, professors, and family friends that pointed me in the right direction; and most of all like you, I had family Craig Parks members who wanted the best for me . I repay them by doing for others what Chair, Faculty Senate they did for me . Now you have a responsibility to do the same . Be there for the young people coming after you who need guidance . And as soon as you can, go thank all of the people, in person, who put you on this path . Come say hi to me after the ceremony . Craig Parks Chair, Faculty Senate May 2015 Graduates, Commencement day is finally here, a day I am sure most of you have anxiously awaited! On behalf of the administrative professional staff at Washington State University I would like to commend you on this significant accomplishment . We applaud each and every one of you! For some of you, graduation marks the end of your academic career, for others it is a stepping stone to bigger and better things . Whatever your future holds, please know we were happy to serve you and wish you the best in your future endeavors . Welcome to the ranks of the Cougar Alumni, and Go Cougs! Karen L . Garrett Chair, Administrative Professional Advisory Council May 2015 Karen L. Garrett Chair, Administrative Professional Advisory Council 6 2015 SPRING COMMENCEMENT FROM THE GPSA, ASWSU, AND ASWSU GLOBAL PRESIDENTS To the Graduates of the Class of 2015, On behalf of your student governments, the Associated Students of Washington State University, the Associated Students of Washington State University Global Campus, and the Graduate and Professional Student Association, we offer each and every one of you our sincere congratulations on graduating today from Washington State University . It is an honor to recognize the sum of your efforts as a student here at this esteemed institution .
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