UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON Commencement Spring 2014
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UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON COMMENCEMENT SPRING 2014 Message from Renu Khator, President . 3 University of Houston System Board of Regents . .4 University of Houston Deans . 5 Commencement Program for 9 a.m. Friday, May 9, Ceremony . 6 Commencement Program for 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, Ceremony . 7 Commencement Program for 7 p.m. Friday, May 9, Ceremony . 8 Commencement Program for 9 a.m. Saturday, May 10, Ceremony . 9 Commencement Program for 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, Ceremony . 10 History of UH and UH System . 11 Commencement Traditions . 12 Ceremonial Symbols . 13 Honorary Degree . 14 Honors . 15 Spring Candidates for Graduation and Fall Graduates - Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture . 16-17 - C. T. Bauer College of Business . 18-24 - College of Education . 25-28 - Cullen College of Engineering . 29-32 - Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management . 33-34 - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . 35-47 - College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics . 48-52 - College of Technology . 53-55 - The Honors College . 56-59 Message from Starlet Agrella (BBA ’86, MBA ’89), Chair, Board of Directors, UH Alumni Association . 60 Special Thanks . 61-62 For additional information about Commencement at University of Houston, please visit www.uh.edu/commencement. 2 University of Houston Renu Khator President May 2014 Dear Graduate: Congratulations on one of the happiest, most memorable, and most important days of your life – the day of your graduation! The University of Houston is a very special place . It is the place that welcomed you, helped you grow intellectually, and encouraged you on your journey . It is the place that has provided you with the life experiences to work, feel at home, and succeed anywhere in the world . Several factors contributed to your success . The support of your parents and families, and the encouragement of your faculty, advisors, and staff played a significant part . But the most important factor is you, and the motivation, determination, and drive that brought you to the day of your graduation, and will continue to serve you as you make your mark on your community and the world . As you leave here today – proud alumnus or alumna – know that you are a member of the best prepared, best educated, and best equipped class the University of Houston has ever produced . With my best wishes for a successful career and a bright future, Renu Khator 212 E Cullen Building ■ Houston, TX 77204-2018 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM BOARD OF REGENTS Jarvis V. Hollingsworth (J.D. ’93), Chair Tilman J. Fertitta, Vice Chair Welcome W. Wilson Jr., Secretary Durga D. Agrawal (M.S. ’69, Ph.D. ’74) Spencer D. Armour III (B.S. ’77) Beth Madison (B.A. ’72) Paula M. Mendoza (B.S. ’75, UHD) Peter K. Taaffe (J.D. ’97) Roger F. Welder Benjamin P. Wells (J.D. ’14) UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON PRESIDENT Renu Khator PRESIDENT’S CABINET Paula Myrick Short Mike Pede Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations Carl Carlucci Richard D. Phillips Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Associate Vice Chancellor for System Initiatives Rathindra N. Bose Mack B. Rhoades IV Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Dona Hamilton Cornell María Elena Soliño Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel President, UH Faculty Senate Darrin Hall Eloise Dunn Stuhr Executive Director for Governmental Relations Vice President for University Advancement Richie C. Hunter Richard Walker Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communication Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Community Relations and Institutional Access 4 UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON DEANS Richard M. Alderman (interim) Dwights Old Chair in Law UH Law Center Roger Boltz (interim) College of Optometry John T. Bowen Barron Hilton Distinguished Chair Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Ira C. Colby Graduate College of Social Work William E. Fitzgibbon III College of Technology Robert McPherson Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair College of Education William Monroe Nancy O’Connor Abendshein Endowed Professor in Honors The Honors College Patricia Belton Oliver Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture F. Lamar Pritchard College of Pharmacy Latha Ramchand C. T. Bauer College of Business John W. Roberts College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Dana C. Rooks Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair University Libraries Joseph W. Tedesco Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair Cullen College of Engineering Dan Wells (interim) College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 5 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 · 9 A.M. GERALD D. HINES COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE CULLEN COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COLLEGE OF NATURAL SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal María Elena Soliño Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearer Platform Party President Renu Khator PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS UH Army ROTC Color Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM Moores School of Music ManCorps WELCOME AND INTRODucTORY REMARKS Renu Khator President GREETINGS The Honorable Tilman Fertitta Vice Chair, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh Immediate Past President, Student Government Association Michael Pede Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREE Dr. Dinesh Singh Vice Chancellor, Delhi University PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Deans Present the Candidates CONFERRAL OF DEGREES President Khator ALMA MATER Moores School of Music ManCorps RECESSIONAL Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet 6 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 · 2 P.M. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AFTERNOON CEREMONY PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal María Elena Soliño Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearer Platform Party President Renu Khator PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS UH Army ROTC Color Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM Moores School of Music ManCorps WELCOME AND INTRODucTORY REMARKS Renu Khator President GREETINGS The Honorable Jarvis V. Hollingsworth Chair, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh Immediate Past President, Student Government Association Michael Pede Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Dean Presents the Candidates CONFERRAL OF DEGREES President Khator ALMA MATER Moores School of Music ManCorps RECESSIONAL Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet 7 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM FRIDAY, MAY 9, 2014 · 7 P.M. COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES EVENING CEREMONY PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal María Elena Soliño Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearer Platform Party President Renu Khator PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS UH Army ROTC Color Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM Moores School of Music ManCorps WELCOME AND INTRODucTORY REMARKS Renu Khator President GREETINGS The Honorable Spencer D. Armour III University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh Immediate Past President, Student Government Association Michael Pede Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Dean Presents the Candidates CONFERRAL OF DEGREES President Khator ALMA MATER Moores School of Music ManCorps RECESSIONAL Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet 8 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 · 9 A.M. C. T. BAUER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal María Elena Soliño Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearer Platform Party President Renu Khator PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS UH Air Force ROTC Color Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM Moores School of Music ManCorps WELCOME AND INTRODucTORY REMARKS Renu Khator President GREETINGS The Honorable Jarvis V. Hollingsworth Chair, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh Immediate Past President, Student Government Association Michael Pede Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations PRESENTATION OF ACADEMIC HONORS Paula Myrick Short Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Dean Presents the Candidates CONFERRAL OF DEGREES President Khator ALMA MATER Moores School of Music ManCorps RECESSIONAL Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet 9 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM SATURDAY, MAY 10, 2014 · 2 P.M. CONRAD N. HILTON COLLEGE OF HOTEL AND RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT COLLEGE OF EDucATION COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal María Elena Soliño Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearers Platform Party President Renu Khator PRESENTATION OF THE COLORS UH Air Force ROTC Color Guard NATIONAL ANTHEM Moores School of Music ManCorps WELCOME AND INTRODucTORY REMARKS Renu Khator President GREETINGS The Honorable Peter Taaffe Member, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh Immediate Past President, Student Government Association