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UN IVERS IT Y 0 F R 0 CHESTER 0 N E HUN 0 R E 0 SIXTY~ FIRST COMMENCEMENT MAY 2011 Introduction, 4 Honorary Awards, 5 Honor Societies and Awards, 1 0 Doctoral Degree Candidates, 14 Doctor of Philosophy, 14 School of Nursing, 15 Doctor of Nursing Practice, 15 Eastman School of Music_, 16 Doctor of Musical Arts, 16 Doctor of Education, 16 Degree Candidates, 17 School of Arts and Sciences, 1 7 Bachelor of Arts, 17 Bachelor of Science, 22 Master of Arts, 25 Master of Science, 26 Bachelor of Arts, 2 7 Bachelor of Science, 27 Master of Science, 28 Eastman School of Music, 30 Bachelor of Music, 30 Master of Arts, 31 Master of Music, 31 School of Medicine and Dentistry, 32 Master of Arts, 32 M aster of Science, 32 M aster of Public Health, 32 Doctor of M edicine and Doctor of Philosophy, 33 Doctor of M edicine and Doctor of Philosophy with Distinction in Research, 33 Doctor of M edicine with Distinction in Research and with Distinction in Community Service, 33 Doctor of Medicine with Distinction in Research, 33 Doctor of M edicine with Distinction in Community Service, 33 Doctor of M edicine, 33 William E. Simon <L;raduate School of Business Administration, 34 School of Nursing, 35 Bachelor of Science, 35 M aster of Science, 36 M argaret Warner Graduate School of Education and Human Development, 37 M aster of Science, 37 The Genesee, 39 Campus M ap, 40 Jntrodu( lion ARich Tradition at Rochester The commencement season has always stnod out as the of the l:n iversity, and two silver bands are engraved with the "supreme festival" on Rochester 's academic calendar, Arthur names ' >f the Cniversity's presidents. The dandelion, the flo May notes in his history of the University. From the earliest ral symbol of the University, can be found in the decorative years, he writes, "Or::nory flowed in full spate, the literary motif of the silverwork. The original mace is part of a pair of societies pur on their finest performances, trustees con symbols created to mark academic ceremonies. The other is vened for annual decision-making, and prizes and diplomas a smaller woollen baton, which also features dandelions and were handed out amidst a panoply of pomp and circum stars in its silverwork. stance." Though the size of the graduating class has grown In 2011, an aduitional baton was commissioned by Ronald from 10 men in 1851 to more than 2,000 men and women Hansen, senior associate dean in the William E. Simon Gradu now, and though many other developments have reshapeu ate School of Busineso Administration, h l be used in the the ceremonies, this year's program, like 1851 's, marks the school's graduation ceremony in Bern, Switzerland. Intended happy celebration of each graduate's acauemic preparation to complement the original mace and baton, the new baton is and the hopeful prospect of new ventures. also carried in University and academic ceremonies. Designed hy Scott D. Sober and silversmith Alexis Romeo, the new The gowns have a long history baton features sterling silver pommels, dandelions, and stars. Some of the featu res in the modern ceremony date back to The mace is carrieu bv the University grand marshal, who medieval times, such as the acauemic attire, which recalls leads the processions alongsiue a marshal carrying the less the gowns that were required dress at many European uni imposing baton. versities. Yet, academic regalia did not figure into Roches ter's earliest commencements. For a number of years, only Words to live by the president and the person who carried the diplomas Commencement speakers have offered inspiration tn wore the gowns; the graduating class did not wear them Rochester graduates ever since Henry Ward Beecher gJve until1892. a speech on "Character" at the 1851 ceremonies. Theo Many schools have adopted doctoral gowns that also dore Roosevelt, then governor of New York, spoke in 1900; reflect the institutions' colors. The University of Rochester New York Governor Thomas E. Dewey spoke in 1957; and uoctoral candidates wear gowns in the official colors of blue another holder of the governor's seat, Mario Cuomo, spoke with dandelion-yellow trim and berets of soft black velvet. in 1985. Richard Nixon gave advice to 1966's graduates, Many of the facu lty wear the gowns of their alma maters, and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill. accepting including the maroon of Chicago, the scarlet of Stanford, 3n honorary doctorate by transatlantic radio during 1941's the orange and black of Princeton, and the gray ofM.I.T, commencement, pleaded ti >r Anglo-American unitv in J among others. characteristically rousing speech. The hood's color is the clue Happy at heart on this day The most colorful portion of the acauemic costume is the Perhaps the single feature that best links this year's ceremo hood. The color edging indicates the discipline to which nies to 18'i1's commencement is the audience. From 1851 the degree pertains: white anu yellow-gold for arts and sci onward, enthusiastic crowds have turned out to applaud ences; orange for engineering; apricot for nursing; green for Rochester graduates. Newspapers say thousands of specta medicine; pink for music; light blue for education; and drab tors witnessed the first commencement when Scott's Brass for business. Banu led a parade toward Corinthian Hall . Following the band, "presumably in ascending order of dignity," Arthur Symbols of authority May notes, were the University j3nitor, Rochester school Originally a medieval weapon of defense, the mace has children, undergraduates, teachers at the common schools, become a symbol of authority and dignity in academic cere Board of Euucation representatives, the mayor and his monies. Rochester's mace was introuuced during the 1935 top lieutenants, officials of state and county governments, induction of Alan Valentine as president and has been used University founders, courtroom judges, the 10 graduating in academic processions ever since. Designed by Philipp seniors, professors, trustees, the chancellor, and the high Merz, who also is responsible for many of the architectural sheriff of Monroe Cuunty. features of the early River Campus buildings, the mace is Among the thousands of spectaturs present this year, about four feet long and is crafted from mahogany and many are as distinguished and, no doubt, as fu ll of pride as hand-wrought silver. The head of the mace features the sea: the onlookers of 1851. 4 UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER Honorary Awards Eastman Medal Eastman Medal and Eastman Medal The Eastman Medal rec ognizes individuals who, Commencement Speaker john H. Bruning through their outstanding Ursula M. Burns John H. Bruning, the retired achievement and cedi president and CEO of Corning cated service, embody Ursula M. Burns is chairman the high idea ls for which Trope! Corporation, is a central the University stands. and chief executive officer of figure in the development of Xerox Corporation, which was precision engineering. Early founded in Rochester and has in his career, Bruning helped grown to become the world's develop high accuracy interfer leading enterprise for business ometry fur testing optical sur process and document man faces and lenses, which served agement. She joined Xerox in as the basis for must modern 1980 as a mechanical engineer digital interferometers. His ing summer intern and forged work led to a fundamentally new approach to interferom ahead to a mas~ respunsibilities etry known as phase measuring interferometry (PM!). This and leadership positions in the intervening Llecades. technology helped enable 10 to 100 times greater accuracy She spent her early years with the corporation in product in manufactured lens components for optical lithography development and planning roles. From 1992 through 2000, and other precision optics appliGltions. Bruning's later work Burns led several teams, including the office color and fax culminated with the invention of excimer laser lithography, business, and office network printing business. By 2000, which is still used todav to manu facture microchips. she was named senior vice president of Corporate Strategic Bruning received a hachelor's degree from Penn State Services, heading manufacturing and supply chain opera University anu a master's and doctorate from the University tions. She then took on the broader role of leading Xerox's of Illinois, all in electrical engineering. Upon graduation, globai research as well as product development, marketing, Bruning started at Bell Laboratories as a member of the and d ~ live ry. technical staff in the optical group. In April2007, Burns was named president of Xerox, In 1984, Bruning left Bell L:Jbs to become vice president expanding her leadership to include the company's IT and general manager of GCA Trope! Fur 25 years, Bruning organization, curporate strategy, human resources, corpo helped lead Corning Trope!, a manufacturer of precision rate m:Jrketing, and global accounts. At the same time, she optical systems and advanced metrology instrumentation was elected a member of the company's Board of Directors. for the semiconductor, data storage, and automotive and Burns was named chief executive officer in July 2009 and industrial markets. He served as vice president and general assumed the role of chairman of the company on May 20, manager, presiuent and CEO, and executive scientist. 2010. Founded in 19'53 by University scientists, the company was In addition to the Xerox board, she is a board director purchased by Bruning and his associates in 1994 and later of the American Express Corporation. Burns also provides acquired by Corning. ;eadership counsel to community, educational, and non Bruning has published extensively and holds 26 patents. profit organizations, including FIRST (For Inspiration anu He is a recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Awards from Recugnition of Science and Technology) , the National Acad both of his alma _1laters, and is a fellow of the Institute of emy Foundation, the Cniversity of Rochester, Massachusetts Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Optical Society of ln~titute ofTechnologv, and the U.S .