College of Graduate Studies 2020 Commencement
Midwestern University Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team
College of Graduate Studies 2020 Commencement
Midwestern University • Downers Grove Campus Friday, the Twenty-Second of May, Two Thousand and Twenty
1 Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer
Gregory J. Gaus Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joshua C. Baker, O.D., M.S. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Education
Theresa Welch Fossum, D.V.M., M.S., Ph.D., DACVS Vice President of Research and Strategic Initiatives
Karen D. Johnson, Ph.D. Vice President, University Relations
Mary W.L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP Vice President, Special Assistant to the President
Dean P. Malone, M.B.A. Vice President, Finance
Angela L. Marty, M.A., PHR Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
Barbara L. McCloud, J.D., M.B.A. Vice President and General Counsel
Dennis J. Paulson, Ph.D. Retiring Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Medical, Dental, and Veterinary Education
Kathleen N. Player, Ed.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., M.S.C. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Medical and Health Sciences Education, and Vice President, Clinic Operations
Kyle H. Ramsey, Ph.D. Vice President and Chief Academic Officer, Dental and Graduate Studies Education
2 Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University
Thomas A. Boyle, D.O., M.B.A., FACOEP, FACEP Dean, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D. Dean, Chicago College of Pharmacy and Dean, College of Pharmacy-Glendale
Alicia E. Feis, O.D. Dean, Arizona College of Optometry
Thomas K. Graves, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Harold J. Haering Jr., D.M.D. Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Illinois
Lori A. Kemper, D.O., M.S., FACOFP Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ross J. Kosinski, Ph.D. Dean of Students and Director of Community Outreach, Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
Fred D. Romano, Ph.D., FASAHP Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus
Jacquelyn M. Smith, Ph.D. Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus
P. Bradford Smith, D.D.S. Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Arizona
Melissa A. Suckow, O.D., FAAO Dean, Chicago College of Optometry
Yir Gloria Yueh, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
3 4 Order of Ceremony
Opening Music Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar
Welcome Address Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D. President and Chief Executive Officer
Presentation of Graduates Yir Gloria Yueh, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
Conferral of Degrees Dr. Goeppinger
Announcement of Names Kolla Kristjansdottir, Ph.D. Associate Professor
Student Remarks Carolyn Ann Byrne Class Representative, Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Program
Closing Remarks Dr. Goeppinger
Benediction Dr. Goeppinger
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5 College of Graduate Studies Class of 2020
Master of Biomedical Sciences
Ghayda Abdelrahim Kourtney Amanda Marks Tinley Park, IL Detroit, MI
Kashaf Ahmed Eileen Ann McGowan Bolingbrook, IL Palos Hills, IL
Danial Asim Abbey Mae McKee Chicago, IL Maineville, OH
Amber Taylor Boening Shaina Christine Miller Galveston, TX Cashmere, WA
Lindsay Ann Dezi Dajamen S. Mitchell New Hartford, CT Detroit, MI
Kristine Drake Robert Thomas Nierman Sterling Heights, MI Fort Wayne, IN
Connor Patrick Dyer Jay Patel Lincolnwood, IL Bloomington, IL
Olivia Arielle Godnik Paul Anthony Amante Pulpulaan Northbrook, IL Aurora, IL
Noor Hammam Serina H. Salah Bridgeview, IL Tinley Park, IL
Amy Elizabeth Hensel Joel Jos Vargeese Cambridge, WI Woodridge, IL
Elliot Michael Jensen Safia H. Zidan Sterling, IL Burbank, IL
Master of Biomedical Sciences Awards
Elliot Jensen Shaina Miller Connor Dyer Amy Hensel Dean’s Achievement Award Kristine Drake Leadership Award Dajamen Mitchell Research Award Service Award
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Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences
Kourtney Amanda Marks Michelle Suzanne Aelion Brian Alexander Cardenas Detroit, MI Miami, FL Deer Park, IL
Eileen Ann McGowan Mallak Ahmad Peter James Caron Burbank, IL Ham Lake, MN Palos Hills, IL Ahmad Alforookh Karen Cheung Abbey Mae McKee Chicago, IL Deposit, NY Maineville, OH Ahmadreza Alidousti Trace Alexander Cooper Shaina Christine Miller Portland, OR Morton, IL Cashmere, WA Youssef Aljundi Sara Darvishiabyaneh Dajamen S. Mitchell Naperville, IL Chicago, IL Detroit, MI Praharshak Asireddy Muhammad Destani Johns Creek, GA LaGrange, IL Robert Thomas Nierman Fort Wayne, IN Areej Aziz Robert Joseph Doebler Orlando, FL Deerfield, IL Jay Patel Bloomington, IL Ryan Anthony Banashak Hoangnghi Chau Duong Crown Point, IN Naperville, IL Paul Anthony Amante Pulpulaan Aurora, IL Christina Jo Bartingale Shorooq Fathy Elbagory Stillwater, MN Cleveland, OH Serina H. Salah Benjamin Thomas Bey Tyler Galban Tinley Park, IL Indianapolis, IN Searcy, AR
Joel Jos Vargeese Apiffani Lasure Binion Ashley Ree Gaston Woodridge, IL Blue Island, IL Seattle, WA
Safia H. Zidan Kylie Corrine Bosco Brian Jay George Burbank, IL Downers Grove, IL Snellville, GA
Carolyn Ann Byrne Megan Elizabeth Gillette Schaumburg, IL Highlands Ranch, CO
Alexander Alvaro Candel Daniela Alejandra Giraldo Oak Brook, IL Lombard, IL
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Eva Christine Goins Breanne Ashley Kuntz Germantown Hills, IL Naperville, IL
Katrina Isabel Gorospe David Ansel Lee Auckland, NEW ZEALAND Cerritos, CA
Yeazan Hammad Angela Leontyev Orland Park, IL Barrington, IL
Bria Nadirah Hawkins Kyle L. Meding Lake Charles, LA Mokena, IL
Alexander Ivan Hernandez Chandrasegar Nathickshilanthi Wheaton, IL Naperville, IL
Emily M. Hofner Douglas Elliot O’Neil Naperville, IL Downers Grove, IL
Ashley S. Hulet Lelyan Odeh Traverse City, MI Frankfort, IL
Mohamed Ali Hussein Priscilla Oliva Dearborn Heights, MI Chicago, IL
Sara Javidinejad Bhavik Patel Mission Viejo, CA Melrose Park, IL
Jaweria Jaweria Hiral Patel Houston, TX Osage Beach, MO
Hilary Kathryn Johnson Kaylan Patel Duluth, MN West Chicago, IL
Christopher Juarez Nirali D. Patel Darien, IL Burr Ridge, IL
Lukasz David Karam Vidhi Patel Westmont, IL Hoffman Estates, IL
Hira Khan Darian Ariel Payne Hoffman Estates, IL Lisle, IL
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Breanne Ashley Kuntz Sudeep Poludasu Emily Spoolstra Naperville, IL Des Plaines, IL Elmhurst, IL
David Ansel Lee Elizabeth Prado Alam Faisal Syed Cerritos, CA Munster, IN Skokie, IL
Angela Leontyev Michael Kenny Prochazka Kelsey Alexandra Thomas Barrington, IL Downers Grove, IL Plant City, FL
Kyle L. Meding Aisha Farheen Rafat Sarah Michelle Trach Mokena, IL Bolingbrook, IL Willowbrook, IL
Chandrasegar Nathickshilanthi Silvia Ramzy Michael Tsang Naperville, IL Chicago, IL Lincolnwood, IL
Douglas Elliot O’Neil Shelinda D. Saah Shavon Jenell Tucker Downers Grove, IL Munster, IN Milwaukee, WI
Lelyan Odeh Kaitlyn Marie Sedor Krishna Nikkhil Vannemreddy Frankfort, IL Monee, IL Naperville, IL
Priscilla Oliva Elizabeth Diane Sepulveda Arwah Yaqub Chicago, IL Franklin, WI Bolingbrook, IL
Bhavik Patel Jun Shinohara Melrose Park, IL Palatine, IL
Hiral Patel Brandon Suhail Siaj Osage Beach, MO Frankfort, IL
Kaylan Patel West Chicago, IL
Nirali D. Patel Burr Ridge, IL Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences Awards Vidhi Patel Hoffman Estates, IL Emily Hofner Michael Tsang Ashley Hulet Kylie Bosco Dean’s Achievement Award Research Award Leadership Award Service Award Darian Ariel Payne Lisle, IL
9 10 Academic Regalia and Processional Gown The gown is the cornerstone of the academic costume that has its origins in 12th and 13th century Europe, a period when universities were being formed. Today, Midwestern University follows guidelines established by the American Council on Education. All graduates wear black gowns, with the front panels of the doctoral gown trimmed in black velvet. Each sleeve of the doctoral gown is adorned with three bars of black velvet with bell-shaped wrist ends. The master’s gown is unadorned, with the wrist ends of the sleeve open oblongs that extend beyond the hand.
Chicago College of College of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine–Illinois Osteopathic Medicine Occupational Therapy Program Discipline Color: Lilac Discipline Color: Kelly Green Discipline Color: Sage Green Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Black Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chicago College of Optometry Chicago College of Pharmacy College of Health Sciences Discipline Color: Seafoam Discipline Color: Olive Clinical Psychology Program Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Light Purple Discipline Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: White Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold College of Graduate Studies College of Health Sciences Biomedical Sciences Program Physician Assistant Program College of Health Sciences Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Gold Speech-Language Pathology Program Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Crimson Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold College of Health Sciences Physical Therapy Program Discipline Color: Teal Blue Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold
Presidential Medallion The official symbol of authority of the office of the President of Midwestern University is the presidential medallion. Worn around the neck of the President at all University commencements, the medallion, imprinted with the University seal, is attached to a chain of office featuring tiles with the names of all nine leaders of MWU and its Founding College. The 24-karat gold-plated medallion and its chain were originally crafted in 1988 for the inauguration of the first President of the newly established Midwestern University. A new medallion was crafted in 1995 for the inauguration of Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., the ninth University President, featuring the seal of Midwestern University on the obverse. In 2003, a new University seal was created, which still retains elements of the 1995 redesign, namely, the Bell Tower, representing the focal point of the Downers Grove Campus; the Staff of Asclepius, the symbol of the medical profession; Trees, symbols of learning with branches representing the many educational opportunities available at MWU; and the Date of 1900, the year the first college of the University was founded. Engraved on the nine golden tiles that comprise the 36-inch chain are the names of the current President and her eight notable predecessors.
Midwestern University Coins A custom minted coin is a military tradition to recognize achievement, create incentive, improve safety, or show appreciation for duty, dedication, or a job well done. Midwestern University proudly presents graduates who are in the military or entering the military following graduation with a coin to honor their service to our country.
11 History of Midwestern University
Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. Founded in 1900 as the American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., M.D. (1865–1947), the organization was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, to train physicians in a not-for-profit environment.
Dr. Littlejohn hired talented faculty that enabled the College to establish a reputation as a leader in medical education, research, and clinical practice. The early faculty mentored their students in the art and science of osteopathic medicine while teaching surgery, the principles and practices of osteopathic medicine, anatomy, and basic science.
The growth of the osteopathic college is intertwined with that of the osteopathic medical profession itself. Ever since 1874 when a country doctor, Andrew Taylor Still, announced his new theory of treating patients and began the first college in 1892, the profession has grown in reputation and acceptance around the country and international settings.
The Downers Grove Campus was purchased in 1986, and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine moved from its prior home in Hyde Park, Illinois, to this western suburb of Illinois. Following the relocation of the College, the Board of Trustees voted to begin the development of new academic programs within the health sciences. The Chicago College of Pharmacy began in 1991, and the College of Health Sciences began in 1992. In 1993, the Board of Trustees unanimously approved a single educational mission for the institution, and Midwestern University emerged. In 2009, the College of Dental Medicine–Illinois began. In 2014, the Chicago College of Optometry was founded, and in 2018, the College of Graduate Studies began. The Downers Grove Campus, located on 105 acres, has buildings that include academic classrooms, laboratories, a state-of-the-art library and auditorium building, and student housing. The Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic was established in 2013 and includes the Dental Institute, a Family Medicine Practice, the Speech-Language Institute, the Physical Therapy Institute, the Eye Institute, and other health services designed to meet a wide range of healthcare needs.
The Glendale Campus was established in 1995 when the Board of Trustees approved the purchase of land and the building of a new campus in Arizona. The Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine was founded in 1995, the College of Health Sciences in 1996, the College of Pharmacy–Glendale in 1998, the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona in 2006, the Arizona College of Optometry in 2008, the College of Veterinary Medicine in 2012, and the College of Graduate Studies in 2018. The campus has seen rapid growth in the number of buildings, academic programs, faculty, staff, and students. The Glendale Campus, located on 156 acres, has buildings that provide for academic classrooms, state-of-the-art laboratories, and student housing. Five Midwestern University Clinics provide quality care for the community: the Multispecialty Clinic, which opened in 2007; the Dental Institute and the Eye Institute, which opened in 2010; the Animal Health Institute—comprised of the Companion Animal Clinic (opened 2014), Equine and Bovine Center (opened 2015), and Diagnostic Pathology Center (opened 2016); and the Therapy Institute, which opened in 2020.
Midwestern University is still governed by the strong principles of the founding administration and faculty. An independent, not-for-profit corporation organized primarily to provide graduate and postgraduate education in the health sciences, the University is dedicated to the education and development of its students, faculty, and staff in an environment that encourages learning and personal development.
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