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Spring 2013 University of Florida President Greetings from the President Commencement Commencement SPRING 2013 University of Florida President Greetings from the President Dr. J. Bernard Machen Bernie Machen was appointed Florida’s 11th president in January 2004. During his tenure, he has expanded the university’s research and scholarship endeavors, elevated its educational programs and increased access to students from a diversity of economic backgrounds – all while shepherding the university through an era of growing financial challenges. Under President Machen’s leadership, UF’s annual research funding has soared to $619 million. He has presided over a major expansion of research facilities, grown UF’s noted technology commercialization enterprise, and led the Florida Tomorrow capital campaign, a five-year effort that raised $1.7 billion in gifts, pledges and commitments — $201 million more than the $1.5 billion goal. n behalf of the University of Florida administration, faculty and staff, I want to extend A longtime advocate for giving students from my most heartfelt congratulations to you, the Class of 2013, and to your family and national higher education leadership – including as a all walks of life the chance to attend college, friends. Today’s ceremony celebrates your hard work and achievement in completing Dr. Machen in 2005 pioneered the Florida member of the National Security Higher Education Opportunity Scholars program, now known as the Advisory Board and the Board of Directors for a demanding and rigorous course of study at this great public research university. You Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City. He should be proud, as should all who supported and assisted you in your efforts. which pays tuition, room and board for students earned his doctor of dental surgery from St. Louis from disadvantaged backgrounds. More than 2,600 University and doctorate in educational psychology O students have attended UF as recipients of the from the University of Iowa, both of which have This is a day of celebration, but it also is a day of reflection on what lies ahead. Whatever path you honored him with distinguished alumnus awards. scholarship. choose, I am confident you have acquired the skills you need to be a success. Whether you pursue a Like other universities nationwide, UF has faced He and his wife, Chris, a former nurse who career in public service, private industry, academe, the sciences or the arts, I know you will make a several years of declining state support. Dr. has been heavily involved in the university’s difference. Machen has led Florida’s 12 public universities’ environmental initiatives, have three children and response to these declines, successfully advocating four grandchildren. lawmakers to step up statewide tuition increases It has been a privilege and a pleasure to host you during your academic career. You have learned while allowing universities greater flexibility in much, and this university has benefited in turn from your presence. I hope you will recall your years setting their own tuition. President Machen also launched a university-wide sustainability campaign here with a sense that they were both happy and productive. As a member of UF’s distinguished considered a model in public higher education. alumni, you will always be cherished at the University of Florida. Prior to his appointment at UF, Dr. Machen served for six years as president of the University of Good luck and best wishes! Utah. His previous positions include provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at the University of Michigan; dean of dentistry at the University of Michigan and associate dean at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry. A member of the Florida Council of 100, he has J. Bernard Machen held several prominent positions in statewide and 2013 SPRING 2013 SPRING COMMENCEMENT C OMMEN C EMENT 4 5 The University of Florida UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES C. David Brown II Christopher T. Corr Juliet Murphy Roulhac Chair Lake Lure Miami he University of Florida traces its origins to the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education as one of the Orlando establishment of the East Florida Seminary, Florida's first nation’s leading research universities. T Marshall McAllister Criser III Charles B. Edwards Steven M. Scott institution of higher learning, in 1853. After the Civil War, The University of Florida encompasses 16 colleges, Vice Chair Fort Myers Boca Raton the seminary was moved to Gainesville. It was consolidated five schools and more than 100 interdisciplinary research Miami with the state’s land-grant Florida Agricultural College, then and education centers, bureaus and institutes. Students in Lake City, to become the University of Florida in 1906. can choose majors from 100 undergraduate degree Cheri Brodeur Michael Heekin David M. Thomas Until 1947, UF was designated for men and was one of only programs, approximately 200 graduate programs and 30 Faculty Senate Chair Atlanta, Georgia Windermere three state universities. Today, with nearly 50,000 students, combined degree programs. Professional postbaccalaureate Gainesville the University of Florida is among the most populous degrees are offered in dentistry, law, medicine, nursing, Susan Cameron Carolyn K. Roberts Jose Antonio "T.J." Villamil IV universities in the nation. pharmacy, physical therapy and veterinary medicine. More Fort Lauderdale Ocala Student Trustee UF, one of the largest of Florida’s 12 state universities, is than 32,000 people participate annually in noncredit Coral Gables governed by the State Board of Education, the Florida Board of courses, conferences, workshops, institutes and seminars. Governors and the University of Florida Board of Trustees. The university employs more than 4,000 faculty The University of Florida joined the ranks of North members and approximately 8,400 administrative, America’s best graduate research institutions with its professional and support staff. With operations in more PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY admission in 1985 to the Association of American than 900 buildings on 2,000 acres, the university has J. Bernard Machen, D.D.S., M.S., Ph.D. Jane Adams, B.S. Jamie Lewis Keith, J.D. Universities, the most prestigious organization in higher research centers, extension operations, clinics and/or other President Vice President - University Relations Vice President - General Counsel education. The university also has been recognized by the facilities and affiliates in every county in Florida. Joseph Glover, Ph.D. Elias G. Eldayrie, M.B.A. David Kratzer, M.S. Provost and Senior Vice President - Vice President and Chief Information Officer - Vice President - Student Affairs Academic Affairs Customer Technology Services David S. Guzick, M.D. Zina Evans, Ph.D. Thomas J. Mitchell, M.S. STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION Senior Vice President - Health Affairs Vice President - Enrollment Management Vice President - Development and Alumni Affairs Jack Payne, Ph.D. Matthew Fajack, B.S. David Norton, Ph.D. Tony Bennett Sally Bradshaw Barbara S. Feingold Senior Vice President - Agriculture Vice President and Chief Financial Officer - Vice President - Research Commissioner of Education Havana Delray Beach Tallahassee and Natural Resources University Bursar Winfred M. Phillips, D.Sc. Paula Varnes Fussell, M.B.A. Curtis Reynolds, M.B.A., M.S.E.E. Gary Chartrand John A. Colon John R. Padget Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Vice President - Human Resource Services Vice President - Business Affairs Chair University Park Key West Officer - Administration Ponte Vedra Beach Ada G. Armas Kathleen Shanahan DEANS OF THE UNIVERSITY Ponte Vedra Beach Tampa Teresa C. Balser, Ph.D. Henry T. Frierson, Ph.D. Michael L. Good, M.D. College of Agricultural and Graduate School College of Medicine Life Sciences John Kraft, Ph.D. Kelli R. Brown, Ph.D. Kathleen Ann Long, Ph.D. Warrington College of Interim, College of Health and College of Nursing FLORIDA BOARD OF GOVERNORS Business Administration Human Performance Teresa A. Dolan, D.D.S. Nick Place, Ph.D. William H. Riffee, Ph.D. Frank T. Brogan Manoj Chopra Wendy Link College of Dentistry IFAS Extension College of Pharmacy Chancellor Orlando Palm Beach Gardens Tallahassee Christopher Silver, Ph.D. John Hayes, Ph.D. Michael G. Perri, Ph.D. College of Design, Construction IFAS Research College of Public Health and Tony Bennett Patricia Frost Edward Morton and Planning Health Professions Commissioner of Education Miami Beach Naples Tallahassee Glenn E. Good, Ph.D. David J. Sammons, Ph.D. Glen F. Hoffsis, D.V.M. College of Education International Center College of Veterinary Medicine Dean Colson H. Wayne Huizenga Jr. John Rood Chair Fort Lauderdale Jacksonville Coral Gables Cammy R. Abernathy, Ph.D. Diane McFarlin, B.S. Judith C. Russell, M.S. College of Engineering College of Journalism and University Libraries Communications Morteza "Mori" Hosseini Thomas Kuntz Norman D. Tripp Vice Chair Orlando Fort Lauderdale Daytona Beach Lucinda Lavelli, M.F.A. Robert Jerry, J.D. Jen Day Shaw, Ph.D. College of Fine Arts Fredric G. Levin College of Law Dean of Students Richard A. Beard III Ned C. Lautenbach Elizabeth L. Webster Paul J. D'Anieri, Ph.D. Tampa Naples Weston College of Liberal Arts and Sciences 2013 SPRING Mathew M. Carter II Alan Levine Cortez Whatley PHOTOGRAPHS — The university requests that all commencement guests remain in their seats while taking photographs; no guests are 2013 SPRING Tallahassee Naples Student Representative permitted in the graduates' seating
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