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2020 MAY Commencement May 15, 16, and 17, 2020 UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI 2020 MAY Commencement TABLE OF CONTENTS University Officials and Committee Members . 3 Candidates for Professional Degrees School of Law . 39 The University of Missouri Profile . 4 School of Medicine . 39 Mizzou Alumni: New Partners in the Enterprise College of Veterinary Medicine . 40 Schools & Colleges . 5 Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Academic Regalia . 8 College of Agriculture, Food & Natural Resource . 41 College of Arts & Science .. 43 Candidates for Graduate Degrees Robert J . Trulaske, Sr . College of Business . 49 Doctor of Philosophy . 9 College of Education . 53 Doctor of Education . 17. College of Engineering . 54 Doctor of Nursing Practice . 18 School of Health Professions . 56 Doctor of Physical Therapy . 18 College of Human Environmental Services. 59 Educational Specialist . 19 School of Journalism . 60 Master of Accountancy . 20 Sinclair School of Nursing . 62 Master of Arts . 22 Master of Business Administration . 24 Reserve Officers Training Master of Education . 25 Corps Commissions . .64 Master of Engineering . 29 Alma Mater . 65 Master of Fine Arts . 29 Master of Health Administration . 29 Master of Health Science . 30 Master of Laws . 30 Master of Library and Information Science. 31 Master of Music . 31 Master of Occupational Therapy .. 32 Master of Public Affairs. 32 Master of Public Health .. 33 Master of Science .. 34 Master of Social Work . 37 2 Board of Curators UM System Julia G . Brncic Darryl M . Chatman Mun Y . Choi Chair Greg E Hoberock President Maurice Graham Jeffrey L . Layman Vice Chair Phillip H . Snowden David L . Steelman Robin R . Wenneker Michael A . Williams University of Missouri Mun Y . Choi Christopher Daubert Patty Haberberger Mark McIntosh President, UM System and Vice Chancellor & Dean of Vice Chancellor for Human Vice Chancellor for Research, Interim Chancellor College of Agriculture, Food Resources Graduate Studies & Economic & Natural Resources Development Latha Ramchand Thomas Hiles Provost and Executive Vice NaTashua Davis Vice Chancellor for R . Marshall Stewart Chancellor for Academic Interim Vice Chancellor for Advancement Vice Chancellor for Extension Affairs Inclusion, Diversity & Equity & Engagement & Chief Elizabeth Loboa Engagement Officer Beth Chancellor Rhonda Gibler Vice Chancellor for Strategic Interim Vice President for Vice Chancellor for Finance & Partnerships & Dean of Gary Ward Information Technology & Chief Financial Officer College of Engineering Vice Chancellor for Interim Chief Information Operations & Chief Operating Officer Officer Commencement Committee Christian Basi Todd McCubbin Ashley Schwab Paula Thies Director Associate Vice Chancellor for Manager Assistant Registrar Media Relations Alumni Relations and Director University Events Office of the University Mizzou Alumni Association Registrar Kim Humphrey Brenda V . S . Selman Vice Provost Victor Price Assistant Vice Provost Enrollment Management and Associate Registrar Office of the University Strategic Development Office of the University Registrar Registrar-MU 3 The University of Missouri In the course of its history, the University of Missouri has committed itself to: teaching since its founding in 1839 as the first public university west of the Mississippi River; research as part of MIZZOU ALUMNI: the land-grant mandate in the late 1800s; extension services since NEW PARTNERS IN the early 1900s; and most recently economic development. Mizzou is one of only 36 public U.S. universities and the only THE ENTERPRISE public institution in the state to be selected for membership in the Association of American Universities. Membership, which Congratulations and welcome to a lifelong relationship recognizes excellence in teaching and research endeavors, includes with your alma mater . only the nation’s top-tier institutions. Graduates who have preceded you know the The origin of the university can be traced to a clause in the federal importance of the Mizzou experience . You will find Act of 1820, which admitted Missouri to the Union. The act that MU is well-regarded by executives of institutions authorized the sale of two tracts of public land with the proceeds everywhere and that you, as a graduate, will profit by earmarked “for the use of a seminary of learning.” The land was the university’s reputation . sold in the 1830s, and sentiment mounted for the establishment of a university. By 1839 the fund amounted to about $100,000, To a great extent, the value of your degree depends and the General Assembly passed two acts that provided for the on how well MU continues its mission of teaching, establishment and location of the University of Missouri. One act research, service and economic development . Your specified that the university be built in one of six central counties. goodwill and support are essential to secure its future The county that offered the greatest inducements in land and and the success of students who follow you . money would obtain the university. Boone County won the bid with $117,921.25 in cash plus land, and in 1839 the University of The university is more than its buildings, more than Missouri was founded in the frontier town of Columbia. its faculty and more than the students present at any Two momentous changes occurred in 1870. Under terms of one time . The university consists of all who enter and the Morrill Act, the university was accorded land-grant status, leave its halls — who are affected by and carry on its prompting the legislature to authorize a School of Agriculture and pervading principles . Mechanical Arts for Columbia and to open a second campus to A university and its alumni are inseparable . Graduation house the School of Mines and Metallurgy at Rolla. day creates a stronger-than-ever bond of mutual Mizzou has schools and colleges in accountancy; agriculture, interdependence . Your continued interest and concern food and natural resources; arts and science; business; education; — and your enthusiastic help beyond today — is engineering; health professions; honors; human environmental important to Mizzou . You are your university . sciences; information science and learning technologies; journalism; law; medicine; music; natural resources; nursing; public affairs; social work; veterinary medicine and visual studies. Mizzou’s breadth and depth enables both students and faculty to take an interdisciplinary approach to intellectual inquiry. The university is a source of pride for all Missourians, setting the standard for higher education in the state and establishing a reputation for excellence known throughout the world. 4 Schools & Colleges College of Agriculture, Food Robert J. Trulaske, Sr. College of Business and Natural Resources Includes School of Accountancy Includes School of Natural Resources Ajay Vinzé, PhD, Dean Christopher R . Daubert, PhD, Vice Chancellor and Dean The Trulaske College Business, founded in 1914, today enrolls The mission of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural nearly 5,000 students. The college has four academic units – Resources includes quality teaching, cutting-edge research and the accountancy, finance, management and marketing. Offerings include extension of that research to the people of Missouri. an undergraduate degree in business administration, a full-time MBA From entering freshmen to postdoctoral scientists, students prepare and an execMBA for working professionals, a 150-hour program that for a range of careers. Professional development through clubs and confers both undergraduate and master’s degrees in accountancy, organizations and interaction with business and industry prepares our PhD programs in accountancy and business administration and a graduates to have an impact in the food system, business, government series of online degree programs. policy, environmental awareness, law, medicine and other areas. Students are exposed to relevant concepts, theories and techniques The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station develops new applied to real-world operations of private and public enterprises. technology in animal, biochemical, plant, food and natural resource With a commitment to professional development, the college sciences to keep the state’s agribusiness system competitive in world hosts opportunities for students to gain practical insights through markets and to provide consumers with a safe, low-cost food supply. internships, field projects, guest speakers and executives-in-residence. Technology reaches the people through the college’s Agricultural In addition to teaching students, the college’s faculty members and Natural Resources Extension program. State specialists within conduct and publish research on significant, timely issues and engage the college and area specialists in county centers interact with the in wide-ranging service on campus, in their disciplines and in the public for real-life application of research to solve problems. business community. Finally, the college helps developing nations become trading partners The college contributes to MU’s economic development by improving their economies through better agriculture. This also mission by preparing the next generation of executives, accounting provides a valuable exchange of knowledge and understanding with professionals, entrepreneurs and business leaders. The college takes students, teachers and scientists from many cultures. great pride in its graduates and highly-ranked programs. More than 35,000 alumni are contributing their expertise to the