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Winter-2020-Commencement-Program.Web .Pdf CommencementWinter 2020 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON CommencementONE HUNDRED AND SIXTY-EIGHTH Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral Degrees Winter 2020 Bascom Hall A message from Chancellor Rebecca Blank: ongratulations to the University of Wisconsin–Madison graduates of winter C2020. This is your day, and I join your family and friends in congratulating you on everything you have accomplished. I also want to thank you for the contributions you’ve made to the university during your studies. You are graduating in a moment of historic challenges. The global pandemic has altered all our lives in countless ways, and that has been especially true for our students. This class of graduates is the first to spend an entire semester under the constraints imposed by COVID-19. Throughout the course of this past year, I have been impressed by the resilience and grace demonstrated by the members of this class despite months of upheaval and uncertainty. I want to extend a special thank you to the families and friends whose love and support helped carry them through. Students come to UW–Madison because they want to be deeply engaged in understanding and solving complex problems, but it is rare for a graduating class to immediately confront a problem that impacts all of humanity. This class faces the challenge of ending this pandemic and helping to build a future that will prevent such tragedies. Your UW–Madison diploma will tell the world you’re ready and able to be a part of that effort. At each commencement ceremony, I have the privilege of welcoming our newest graduates to the worldwide family of Badger alumni. Wherever your next opportunity takes you, the Badger community will be there to support you. The pandemic may have taken away our in-person commencement, but it can’t take away your extraordinary accomplishments. And when we’re able to gather again, we will find a time to celebrate together. Congratulations graduates, and On, Wisconsin! Chancellor Rebecca Blank Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank University of Wisconsin–Madison • Bascom Hall • 500 Lincoln Drive • Madison, Wisconsin 53706 4 UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN–MADISON Virtual Commencement Ceremony Winter 2020 Welcome Master of Professional French Studies Provost John Karl Scholz, PhD Master of Public Affairs Master of Science Opening Remarks Master of Social Work Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank, PhD Dean William J. Karpus, PhD Conferral of Honorary Degrees School of Medicine Candidates presented by Master of Public Health Professor Dietram A. Scheufele, PhD Dean Robert N. Golden, MD Chair, Committee on Honorary Degrees Law School V. Craig Jordan Doctor of Juridical Science Honorary Doctor of Science Juris Doctor (Doctor of Law) Master of Laws Michael G. Moore Dean Daniel P. Tokaji, JD Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters School of Pharmacy Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates Doctor of Pharmacy Sven Kleinhans, Master of Science Bachelor of Science-Pharmaceutical Sciences Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis ‘20 Dean Steven M. Swanson, PhD Keynote Speaker School of Education Charge to the Graduates, Rose Lavelle ‘17 Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Science–Art Welcome to Alumnihood and Introduction of Bachelor of Science–Art Education Alumni Speaker Bachelor of Science–Athletic Training Sarah Schutt, Chief Alumni Officer and Wisconsin Bachelor of Science–Dance Alumni Association Executive Director Bachelor of Science–Education Bachelor of Science–Education Studies Remarks on Behalf of the Alumni Bachelor of Science–Health Promotion John Felder ‘74 and Health Equity Recognition of Graduates with Honors and Bachelor of Science–Kinesiology Distinction Bachelor of Science–Physical Education Provost John Karl Scholz, PhD Bachelor of Science–Rehabilitation Psychology Bachelor of Science–Theatre and Drama Presentation of the Candidates for Degrees by Dean Diana Hess, PhD School and College College of Letters & Science Graduate School Bachelor of Arts Doctor of Philosophy Bachelor of Arts–Journalism Doctor of Musical Arts Bachelor of Landscape Architecture Master of Fine Arts Bachelor of Music Master of Accountancy Bachelor of Science Master of Arts Bachelor of Science–Applied Mathematics, Engineering Master of Business Administration and Physics Master of Engineering Bachelor of Science–Journalism Master of International Public Affairs Bachelor of Social Work Master of Music Dean Eric M. Wilcots, PhD Degree conferral continues on next page 5 College of Agricultural and Life Sciences Bachelor of Science–Interior Architecture Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Science–Personal Finance Bachelor of Science–Agricultural Business Management Bachelor of Science–Retailing and Consumer Behavior Bachelor of Science–Biological Systems Engineering Bachelor of Science–Textiles & Fashion Design Bachelor of Science–Landscape Architecture Dean Soyeon Shim, PhD Bachelor of Science–Nutrition and Dietetics Dean Kathryn A. VandenBosch, PhD School of Nursing Bachelor of Science–Nursing School of Business Dean Linda D. Scott, PhD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN Bachelor of Business Administration Dean Vallabh Sambamurthy, PhD Conferral of Degrees and Turning of the Tassel Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank College of Engineering Closing Remarks Bachelor of Naval Science Chancellor Rebecca M. Blank Bachelor of Science–Biomedical Engineering Bachelor of Science–Chemical Engineering Varsity Bachelor of Science–Civil Engineering Performed by André De Shields ‘70 Bachelor of Science–Computer Engineering Bachelor of Science–Electrical Engineering Varsity! Varsity! U rah rah! Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science–Engineering Mechanics Praise to thee we sing! Bachelor of Science–Engineering Physics Praise to thee our Alma Mater, Bachelor of Science–Geological Engineering U rah rah! Wisconsin! Bachelor of Science–Industrial Engineering Bachelor of Science–Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor of Science–Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Science–Nuclear Engineering Dean Ian M. Robertson, PhD School of Human Ecology #uwgrad Bachelor of Science–Community and Nonprofit Leadership Bachelor of Science–Human Development and Family Studies Badgers are social creatures. Share your Winter Bachelor of Science–Human Ecology 2020 Commencement memories with #UWGrad 6 KEYNOTE SPEAKER Rose Lavelle ISI PHOTOS/U.S. SOCCER UW–Madison alumna Rose Lavelle captured the attention of the world during her star turn on the US National Women’s soccer team, which won the Women’s World Cup in 2019. Lavelle started six of seven games in the international competition and scored three goals—one of which secured victory for the US in the World Cup Final. She was awarded the Bronze Ball as the third most-outstanding player in the tournament. FIFA, the international governing body that oversees the Women’s World Cup, named her the sixth best player in the world, while members of the International Federation of Professional Footballers voted to include her on an all- star team of the best female soccer players of 2019. As a Badger, Lavelle was a four-year starter, 2015 MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist, two-time Big Ten midfielder of the year, and Big Ten freshman of the year. The National Soccer Coaches Association of America named her a First Team All-American. Lavelle’s play blends elements of ruthless resilience and an unmatched elegance, traits that have led to a strong following globally. She’s expanded her fan base with a fun-loving social media presence, which has led to notoriety for her English bulldog Wilma J. Wrinkles, and a ranking as the second most-powerful athlete endorser under the age of 25 by Nielsen Sports. Lavelle is now a midfielder for the English team Manchester City. A native of Cincinnati, she earned a bachelor’s degree from UW– Madison in sociology in 2017. 7 CHANCELLOR Rebecca M. Blank Rebecca M. Blank became chancellor of the University of Wisconsin– Madison in July 2013. Since then, she has presided over a major effort to expand access and improve educational outcomes, making sure that students are prepared to succeed in a rapidly changing economy. At the same time, she has worked to maintain the university’s position as a global leader in innovation and research, nurturing entrepreneurship and driving economic development. Blank is an internationally respected economist who has also spent time in Washington, DC, working in three different administrations. Most recently, she served as Deputy Secretary and Acting Secretary of the US Department of Commerce under President Obama. She also brings strong academic credentials to the position of chancellor. She served as dean and professor of public policy and economics in the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan from 1999 to 2008. In her role as dean, she launched such innovations as interdisciplinary graduate programs and an undergraduate public policy major. Earlier in her career, she was a member of the faculty at Northwestern University and Princeton University. A native Midwesterner, Blank earned an undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Minnesota and a doctoral degree in economics from MIT. Blank is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and has received numerous awards, including the Daniel Patrick Moynihan Prize. This prize is given by the American Academy of Political and Social Science to individuals who use social science research to inform public policy while also contributing to the public discourse on society’s most pressing issues. Blank is a frequent speaker on the importance of public research universities. She has been part of a vital national conversation about how to keep these institutions financially stable and thriving. Her leadership has reinforced UW–Madison’s position as one of the world’s top universities—a center for education, discovery, and research, committed to sharing knowledge and innovation that improves lives in Wisconsin and around the globe. 8 PROVOST John Karl Scholz John Karl Scholz began serving as provost in August 2019 after six years as the dean of the College of Letters & Science at UW–Madison. Scholz is also the Nellie June Gray Professor of Economic Policy in the Department of Economics, which he joined in 1988.
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