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WSU SYSTEM-WIDE CELEBRATION SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2020 SYSTEM-WIDE VIRTUAL CELEBRATION Washington State University’s frst commencement ceremony, held on June 24, 1897, recognized a graduating class of eight students. Today we honor more than 5,500 students from across the United States and around the world. WASHINGTON S TATE UNIVERSIT Y Congratulations Graduates! The University is proud to recognize you as its newest alumni. TO OUR GRADUATES ................................................................................................................................................. 3 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................................... 4 BEST WISHES FROM THE FACULTY SENATE AND APAC CHAIRS .................................................................................. 5 BEST WISHES FROM ASWSU, ASWSU GLOBAL, AND GPSA ......................................................................................... 7 BOARD OF REGENTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, ACADEMIC DEANS, AND CAMPUS CHANCELLORS ............................... 8 COMMENCEMENT OFFICIALS AND STAFF ................................................................................................................. 8 ACADEMIC REGALIA .................................................................................................................................................. 9 THE UNIVERSITY MACE ............................................................................................................................................ 10 CANDIDATES FOR ADVANCED DEGREES.................................................................................................................. 11 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................... 23 CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREES ............................................................................................................ 24 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES ......................................................................................................... 28 CANDIDATES FOR RESIDENCY TEACHING CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................ 64 ROAR PROGRAM ..................................................................................................................................................... 65 COMMISSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 66 HONORS COLLEGE AND GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS ........................................................................ 67 Campus photos by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services. 2 4/20 165000-2 PB 2020 WSU SYSTEM-WIDE CELEBRATION TO OUR GRADUATES Thank you for joining the Cougar family. It has been our privilege to take this journey with you over the past few years. From this moment on, you are forever part of Washington State University. And wherever you go from here, part of WSU goes with you. Go Cougs! 3 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Kirk H. Schulz PRESIDENT WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY CONGRATULATIONS, AND BEST WISHES Dear Graduates: Although the manner of celebrating your graduation may look a little diferent than anticipated due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus, know that our enthusiasm about your accomplishments and achievement of this life milestone has never been greater. Indeed, the Class of 2020 has demonstrated without a doubt the resiliency and can-do attitude that Cougs are known for worldwide. You have adapted, persevered, and succeeded in the face of this historic pandemic, demonstrating to all that the resolve of Cougs is unbreakable in the face of life’s challenges. On behalf of the faculty, administration, and staf of Washington State University, congratulations. Earning a college degree is a tremendous life triumph—and you, your family, and your friends should be immensely proud. As you transition to the next stage in your life, I hope you will stay connected to WSU. You can count on Cougs everywhere to support you throughout your professional and personal journey in the years ahead. Best wishes, and Go Cougs! Kirk H. Schulz, President Washington State University WSU PRESIDENT KIRK SCHULZ Kirk Schulz is nearing the completion of his fourth year as president of Washington State University. He became the 11th president of WSU and a tenured professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering on June 13, 2016, after a seven-year tenure as the president of Kansas State University. President Schulz is leading a major institutional initiative to make WSU one of the nation’s top 25 public research universities by 2030. The Drive to 25 will create a transformative educational experience for students and accelerate development of a preeminent research portfolio. Maintaining the momentum of the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine is another of the president’s top priorities. The college welcomed its second class of 60 medical students last August, marking another milestone in the University’s eforts to change the face of health care in Washington. 4 2020 WSU SYSTEM-WIDE CELEBRATION Gregory Crouch CLINICAL PROFESSOR, CHEMISTRY CHAIR, WSU FACULTY SENATE Congratulations graduates of Washington State University. After many years of hard work and too much cofee, you’ve made it to the gate. Some of you will be heading to graduate or professional school, others to the workplace, military, or other career opportunities. Regardless of your chosen path, you face a common (and very likely long-term) challenge that will require every bit of your education, training, common sense, and life experience to overcome. What is the challenge? The challenge is to discern fact from fction, to tell the diference between objective reporting from rumor and speculation, to separate what is real from what is not. This issue lies at the heart of our near instantaneous connectedness through social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. These platforms, as we’ve seen time and again, are vulnerable to smart people intent on blurring the lines between reality and fction. Whether their goal is to sow the seeds of chaos, malicious intent, or just simple fun, those who exploit this vulnerability put our communities, our state, our nation, and our world in jeopardy. Your generation faces this challenge more than any other—you are stepping into it with both feet, and you must continually develop the skills necessary to mediate this threat. How? By pausing before retweeting or sharing. By taking the time to fact check using sites devoted to this purpose (e.g. snopes.com, factcheck.org, or politifact.com). By curating your news sources in such a way as to avoid media bias. By not sending an email when you are angry. Above all, by continuing to develop your common sense and by continually challenging yourself to understand and own your biases (we all have them) and your assumptions (we all make them). Commit to staying well-informed. Read the news every day. Continue to learn world history; the record of the past provides critical insight as to how we have arrived at where we are now. Use your hard-earned research and critical thinking skills to fnd, analyze, and use reliable expert commentary on difcult problems. Rely on evidence-based science. Remember that opinions are not fact. With these tools, don’t be afraid to respectfully speak out rather than taking the easier path of following the popular view, as it’s not always the right view. Engage with your community. Sometimes it is as simple as meeting your neighbors. Sometimes it is committing to change by running for a local political ofce or seeking out volunteer opportunities. Exercise your right to vote and encourage others to vote. Perhaps most importantly, don’t be apathetic and think that you can’t make a diference. Remember and live by our motto of “Cougs helping Cougs.” This motto is what makes WSU unique and is the foundation of our shared values of civility, respect, and empathy. When you step away from WSU and enter the next phase of your life, I urge you to remember these values with perhaps a simple truncation to “Cougs helping.” Listen to understand before speaking, own and control your assumptions and biases, and whenever possible, open doors for people, both literally and fguratively. Your life experiences and time at WSU have prepared you well to meet the opportunities and challenges ahead. Go Cougs! Greg Crouch Chair, WSU Faculty Senate 5 WASHINGTON S TATE UNIVERSIT Y Stephanie Rink CHAIR ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL Dear WSU graduates, I am honored to write to you on this momentous day—one that will live forever in your hearts. It is your time to relish in your accomplishments while looking forward to the next chapter in your lives. For many of you, the thought of leaving behind the rolling hills of the Palouse feels bittersweet, but it is the culmination of everything you have worked so hard to achieve. There is no greater satisfaction for the WSU administrative professional staf than to witness all your successes and share this moment with you. You have earned your place here today through your hard work, tenacity, and determination. You have spent late nights working on projects; built strong, meaningful friendships; and connected with faculty and staf who have inspired you