OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Von Braun Center Propst Arena

Huntsville, OAKWOOD MISSION: The mission of Oakwood University, a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity.

OAKWOOD VISION: Oakwood University graduates leaders in service to God and humanity.

OAKWOOD VALUES: RESPECT: Oakwood esteems others as worthy of human dignity, regard, and service.

COMPASSION: Oakwood manifests sympathy, empathy, care and concern in our dealings with others.

INTEGRITY: Oakwood demonstrates honesty, uprightness, moral virtue, and ethical rectitude in every relationship.

EXCELLENCE: Oakwood makes the personal and collective decision to perform at our highest capacity and to continually improve in our work and service.

SERVICE: Oakwood chooses to provide assistance, aid, help, caring, outreach and ministry in response to human need.

INNOVATION: Oakwood will break with precedent in advancement of institutional mission by embracing new methods and introducing major changes.

COLLABORATION: Oakwood commits to integrated planning, internal and external partnering, and collegial action designed to build community and advance our mission.

2 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES SPRING 2020

EVENT DAY/TIME LOCATION SPEAKER Education Teacher Thursday,July 30 Virtual C. Garland Dulan Dedication Ceremony 10:00 a.m.

Social Work Pinning Thursday, July 30 Virtual Sibyl Beaulieu Ceremony 11:30 a.m.

Tree Planting/Senior Class TBD Unity Pond/Virtual

Nursing Pinning Ceremony Thursday, July 30 Virtual Deleise Wilson 3:00 p.m.

Nutrition and Dietetics Thursday, July 30 Virtual Sherine Brown-Fraser Pinning Ceremony 5:00 p.m.

LEAP Senior Ceremony Thursday, July 30 Virtual Joel Kibble 6:00 p.m.

Religion Dedication Service Thursday, July 30 Virtual Hyveth Williams 7:00 p.m.

Consecration Friday, July 31 Virtual Kimberly Bulgin 8:00 p.m.

Sabbath School Saturday, August 1 Virtual 9:00 a.m.

Baccalaureate Saturday, August 1 Virtual Roger Hernandez 10:00 a.m.

Commencement Saturday, August 1 Propst Arena Eric Thomas 8:00 p.m. Von Braun Center

Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D. Eurydice Osterman, D.M.A. GRAND MARSHAL ORGANIST Jason Max Ferdinand, D.M.A. Wayne Bucknor, D.M.A. CHORAL DIRECTOR ACCOMPANIST 3 4 CLASS OF 2020

AIM “Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow is only a vision, but today well-lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and tomorrow a vision of hope.” - Kālidāsa MOTTO “Dare to live a life of God’s vision and purpose, instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” - Monte Newbill, Sr. SCRIPTURE “The Lord answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late.” - Habakkuk 2:2-3 HCSB

COLORS Burgundy and Gold

OFFICERS

President: Xavier Lynum Vice President: Maya Rawls Treasurer: Zoie McIntosh Secretary: Nirvana Walton Chaplain: Monte Newbill, Sr. Social Coordinator: Arion McCullough Public Relations Coordinator: Ashley Brandon Sergeant-at-Arms: Starr Davis Parliamentarian: Taylor Nettleford

SPONSORS Marcya Burden, J.D. Audley C. Chambers, Ph.D.

5 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT LESLIE N. POLLARD, PH.D., D.MIN., M.B.A.

To the Graduates of 2020,

One of my favorite proverbs, that I learned last year in Uganda, says: “If you think that you are too small to make a difference, it’s because you haven’t spent the night in a hotel room with a mosquito.“

Your class motto expresses the same truth: “Dare to live a life of God’s vision and purpose, instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” Yours is a class that is graduating at a crossroads in American history. The murder of and the rise of massive national and international protest against systemic and institutional racism, has made your class unique. You have had to face mountains that appeared insurmountable, fires that seemed unquenchable, and obstacles that appeared unconquerable. But by embracing God’s vision and purpose, you have over- come rather than simply survive because we were in His will. Congratulations on this latest accomplishment in your path of service. Tonight, from the Rocket City of Huntsville, you are lifting off into the next stage of your journey. I can assure you that it will not always be easy, but God’s purpose will carry you through every challenge, just as He has done during your years here at Oakwood. God is faithful!

Earl Bakken, a businessman speaking at the commencement services at the University of Hawaii in 2004, shared this observation about fulfilling one’s purpose:

“By all reckoning, the bumblebee is aerodynamically unsound and shouldn’t be able to fly. Yet, the little bee gets those wings going like a turbojet and flies to every plant its chubby little body can land on, to collect all the nectar it can hold. Bumblebees are the most persistent creatures. They don’t know they can’t fly, so they just keep buzzing around. Like eth lowly bumblebee, honored graduates, never give in to pessimism. [When you] don’t know that you can’t fly, you will soar like an eagle.”

Today, the successful completion of your journey to graduation validates the fact that your heavenly Pilot mapped out your flight plan. Tonight is simply one more stop on your educational journey that began here and will take you into eternity. Each of us who have contributed in some small way to your success is very pleased to congratulate you on this the biggest day of your academic career. Your hard work has been rewarded and Oakwood University is proud of your persistence, tenacity, and focus. As we bid you adieu, know that the experience and education that you have earned at Oakwood will fit you for life’s great opportunities. With each passing year, your “Oakwood experience” will grow more and more meaningful. You entered to learn, and tonight, you depart to serve!

As we have deposited into numerous classes, so we leave you with the inspirational words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow: “The heights by great men [and women] reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their compan- ions slept, were toiling upward in the night.”

Congratulations, Oakwoodites of 2020. Each of you has made your God, your family, your friends, and your Alma Mater proud. Fly far and fast toward your purpose!

Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. President

6 MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT COLWICK M. WILSON, PH.D.

Congratulations to the Historic Graduating Class of 2020!

This was not the way you planned your graduation weekend! It was scheduled for a specific time; the consecration and baccalaureate services were predicted to be two unforgettable face-to-face engagements with friends and family. Pinning ceremo- nies and graduation parties were simply appetizers to the main course that included over ten thousand friends, family, faculty, staff, and dignitaries in attendance at your commencement ceremony. You worked hard, and your grades demonstrated that you completed all the stipulated requirements for your degree. Yes, you were ready to celebrate your well-deserved accomplishments during the week of May 3rd, 2020.

Instead, you were thrust squarely into a once-in-a-lifetime moment of utter disruptions. Namely, the Novel Corona Virus/ COVID 19 and the call for civil justice for African Americans and people everywhere. These disruptions rea present, consequential, deadly, and apparently unrelentless. There is an acute awareness of the far-reaching impact of these events on your lives as you mourned the loss of loved ones, spent endless hours in seemingly idle quarantine, and exhausted binge offers from Netflix, Disney, Hulu, and YouTube.

But wait, is that all that is distilled from this unprecedented moment in your lifetime? Previous generations that survived world-wide catastrophes, pandemics and even war had one thing in common. They were resilient! The ability to overcome is rooted in hope and is captured in your text. “The Lord answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late.” Habakkuk 2: 2-3 HCSB. The vision of your lives will certainly come and not be late. Disruptions may come but be steadfast, for there is a Divine certainty that accompa- nies your future and the fulfillment of your dreams. Your response to the current realities in your lives will in retrospect be considered historic. So engage these challenging times with a dogged commitment to the vision that God is co-creat- ing with you for His glory and the benefit of His people everywhere.

Be strong, “Dare to love a life of God’s vision and purpose, instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” Instead of being swayed into despair by the current events, seize God’s purposes for your lives. May you not only be resilient like previous generations that endured world-wide catastrophes but be the beacon to help lead others through this period of unprecedented uncertainty. Take this time to thrive and remember that “yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow is only a vision, but today well-lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and tomorrow a vision of hope.”

The word commencement implies a season of hope and new beginnings that are often juxtaposed between the mplexco experiences of the immediate past and exciting possibilities of the future. This year more than ever before, your com- mencement exercises hold in its grasp feelings of accomplishment and promise. As a graduate of Oakwood University, you will depart to serve with the confidence that the same God who led you through to this time and place, will contin- ue to guide you in your future endeavors. So, face every challenge reassured that you can “cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.”

Congratulations again to you and your family for this significant accomplishment! Go with God and change your immediate context and the forgotten corners of this world.

Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President 7 PICTURE OF SPEAKER

CONSECRATION SPEAKER PASTOR KIMBERLY BULGIN

For over fifteen years, Pastor Kimberly Bulgin has been blessed to travel extensively throughout Northmerica, A Africa, the Caribbean and Europe spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and singing.

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she is a graduate of with a Bachelor’s in Music Education and a graduate from Trinity Lutheran Seminary with a Masters in Music & Theology.

Pastor Kimberlly Bulgin served as Assistant Pastor for Worship at the Grace Community SDA Church in Cleveland, Ohio (formerly Glenville SDA) and the Senior Pastor at Twinsburg SDA Church in Twinsburg, Ohio. She currently serves as the Senior Pastor of New Beginnings SDA Church in Wichita, Kansas.

On September 28, 2013 she released her highly anticipated debut full-length album “God Chose Me” with much suc- cess.

In 2016, she released her first devotional book entitled “Wild Worship: Setting People Free to Worship God.”

She is also the founder of The Love God, Love Sex Experience, a sacred community for single women struggling with sex. All these ministries can be found on her website: www.kimberlybulgin.com

It is her desire to see hearts set free to wholeheartedly love God with everything within them!

8 CONSECRATION VIRTUAL SERVICE | FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 | 8:00 P.M.

Processional ...... “Festal March” ...... Jeremiah Clarke

Invocation ...... Lisa James, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science

Welcome ...... Ashley Brandon Public Relations Coordinator, Class of 2020

“My Oakwood Story” ...... Video Presentation

Introduction of Speaker ...... Taylor Nettleford Parliamentarian, Class of 2020

Music ...... Louis Cleare Class of 2020

“My Oakwood Story” ...... Video Presentation

Address ...... Pastor Kimberly Bulgin

Response ...... Maya Rawls Vice President, Class of 2020

Prayer of Consecration ...... Andrew Pileggi, M.Div. Senior Chaplain, Spiritual Life and Missions

Benediction ...... Starr Davis Sergeant-at-Arms, Class of 2020

Recessional ...... “Marche Pontificale” ...... Fernand de la Tombelle

9 10 SABBATH SCHOOL VIRTUAL SERVICE | SABBATH, August 1, 2020 | 9:00 A.M.

Superintendents ...... Monte Newbill, Sr. Chaplain, Class of 2020 Marcya Burden, J.D. Senior Class Sponsor

Opening Prayer ...... Donnell Harris Adult & Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Scripture ...... Habakkuk 2:2-3 HCSB ...... Marcya Burden, J.D. Senior Class Sponsor

Welcome ...... Xavier Lynum President, Class 2020

Music ...... Asriel Davis Class of 2020

Remarks ...... Andrew Pileggi, M.Div. Senior Chaplain, Office of Spiritual Life and Missions

Mission Emphasis ...... Eric Bennett Adult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Lesson Study ...... Monte Newbill, Sr. Chaplain, Class of 2020 Ariel Charles Class of 2020 Amalia Goulbourne Class of 2020 Donnell Harris Adult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Offering ...... Nirvana Walton Secretary, Class of 2020

Testimonial ...... Tiffany Brissett Adult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Closing Remarks ...... Monte Newbill, Sr. Chaplain, Class of 2020 Audley C. Chambers, Ph.D. Senior Class Sponsor

Closing Prayer ...... Yohance Perry Adult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class 2020

11 BACCALAUREATE SPEAKER PASTOR ROGER HERNANDEZ

Roger Hernandez is currently the Ministerial and Evangelism Director for the Southern Union Conference (of SDA). He has served in the ministry for over 28 years. He is a third-generation Christian Seventh-day Adventist, one of five pastors in his family. Pastor Hernandez received his BS degree in Theology from Columbia , now Wash- ington Adventist University. He received his MDiv. from Andrews Adventist Seminary.

Born in Cuba and fully bilingual, Pastor Hernandez has had the opportunity of participating in events in both English and Spanish. Pastor Hernandez is a motivational speaker who has spoken all over the world, including but not limited to, events at the division, union, and conference levels. He speaks on leadership, evangelism, accountability, and diver- sity (LEAD). His main desire is to show the relevance of Christianity to a world that needs it, especially to the younger generation. He is known for delivering messages in a style that is clear, simple, and engaging. He has the gift of turning biblical truths into practical modern-day applications.

The hobbies of Pastor Hernandez include reading, writing, traveling, and playing a variety of sports. His favorite sport is baseball. Some of his passions are church planting, small group and youth ministries, mentoring young pastors, and evangelistic work.

Pastor Hernandez is a prolific writer and the author of over 14 books, including the Sharing Book of the Year twice. The books are titled “Failure is Not Final” and “We All Have Problems.” He also had the privilege of writing het Dis- cipleship Book of the Year: “Everyone Welcome.” The most recent book he has written is “The Pain of Planting of a Church,” published in 2019. Pastor Hernandez and his wife Kathy have four adult children: Yessenia, Deisy, Vanessa and Jonathan; and two granddaughters, Sara and Maya.

12 BACCALAUREATE VIRTUAL SERVICE | SABBATH, August 1, 2020 | 10:00 A.M.

Processional ...... “The War March of the Priests” ...... Felix Mendelssohn

Invocation ...... Stanton Dulan, M.D. Assistant Professor, Biology

Music ...... Aeolians Alumni Choir

Welcome ...... Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. President, Oakwood University Carlton P. Byrd, Ph.D. Senior Pastor, Oakwood University Church Arion McCullough Social Coordinator, Class of 2020

Music ...... Aeolians

“My Oakwood Story” ...... Video Presentation

Offertory ...... Zoie McIntosh Treasurer, Class of 2020

“My Oakwood Story” ...... Video Presentation

Scripture ...... Habakkuk 2:2-3 HCSB ...... Caitlyn Watson Class of 2020 Ronald Bocaly (French) Class of 2020 Richard Canales (Spanish) Class of 2020 HaEun Lee (Korean) Class of 2020 Christelle Theodore (Hatian Creole) Class of 2020

Music ...... Aeolians Alumni Choir

Introduction of Speaker ...... Alexia Griggs USM President, Class of 2020

Music ...... Aeolians

Sermon ...... Pastor Roger Hernandez

Benediction ...... Finbar Benjamin, D.Min. Associate Professor, Religion

Recessional ...... “Rigaudon” ...... Andre Campra 13 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER DR. ERIC THOMAS

Eric Thomas, Ph.D., is a world-renowned speaker, critically acclaimed author, educator, pastor, and electrifying voice-over talent. “ET,” as he is better known, has taken the world by storm with his creative style and high-energy messages. His words impact mil- lions of people through a significant social media presence, as well as domestic and international tours.

ET allows his life to be an “open book” from which he draws inspiring messages. Although most students finish college in four to six years, it took ET 12 years to earn his bachelor’s degree from Oakwood College, now Oakwood University. ET received a master’s degree from Michigan State University. In 2015, Eric received his Ph.D. in Education Administration from Michigan State University.

ET is the epitome of hustle, drive, determination, and success. Millions of followers have been able to apply the principles revealed in his autobiography, The Secret to Success; his sophomore release, Greatness Is Upon You, and his most recent tome entitled, Aver- age Skill Phenomenal Will.

Eric’s commitment to community activism began with his award-nominated GED Program that led to his non-profit,Break The Cycle: I Dare you, and a plethora of other ministerial and educational endeavors. Those efforts resulted in the development of “The Advantage Program” at Michigan State University in 2003, which helps high-risk college students improve their study habits and increase their retention rates. From this platform he created International Urban Education Consultants, a non-profit organization to finding solutions to close the achievement gap in urban schools.

As CEO of his consulting firm, ETA LLC, Eric has led his team through the doors of dozens of organizations, Fortune 500 companies, major universities and sports franchises. Eric has had the opportunity to learn more ‘Secrets of Success’ from Berkshire Hathaway Chairman, Warren Buffett. This invitation-only event broadened his mind and further strengthened his resolve to empower others in their pursuit of greatness.

Eric’s spiritual walk, tenacity and integrity are the epitome of his quote, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” Nothing demonstrates the truest spirit of service within Eric more than his dedication to the personal success of others. During every corporate engagement, Eric dedicates separate time to visit the local youth, both in juvenile deten- tion centers and traditional schools in the area. While he isn’t able to respond to the thousands of daily requests for interventions, motivation, and direction, he is able to tackle issues of accountability, mentorship and hope - one student, one parent, and one school - at a time. 14 COMMENCEMENT VON BRAUN CENTER PROPST ARENA | SATURDAY, August 1, 2020 | 8:00 P.M.

Processional ...... “Pomp and Circumstance” ...... Edward Elgar

School Song ...... Alma Mater ...... Kobe Brown Music Major, Class of 2021

Invocation ...... Monte Newbill, Sr. Chaplain, Class of 2020

“My Oakwood Story” ...... Video Presentation

Introduction of Speaker ...... Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. President, Oakwood University

Music ...... Aeolians

Address ...... Eric Thomas, Ph.D

Response ...... Xavier Lynum President, Class of 2020

“My Oakwood Story” ...... Video Presentation

Presentation of Candidates ...... Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President

Conferring of the Degrees ...... Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D. Min., M.B.A. President, Oakwood University Tracy Moore, B.S. Desiree Gunn-Price, M.S. Registrar Assistant Registrar James Mbyirukira, Ph.D. Agniel Samson, Th.D. Kenneth LaiHing, Ph.D. Dean, School of Education and Social Interim Dean, School of Religion Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Sciences Karen Benn Marshall, Ed.D. John Anderson, Ph.D. Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Online Learning Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions Dean, School of Business Induction of Alumni ...... Cheri Wilson, M.A. Executive Director of Advancement and Development Emile Parker, M.B.A. Director of Alumni Relations in the Division of Advancement

Charge ...... Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. President, Oakwood University

Benediction ...... Howard Weems, Ph.D. Special Assistant to the President and Professor, Psychology

Recessional ...... “Trumpet Voluntary” ...... Henry Purcell ** Audience please be seated ** The Golden Class of 1970 (50 Years Service) will serve as Honor Guards for the Commencement Service In This Service... ALL are requested to assist in maintaining a dignified atmosphere and regard for the rights and comforts of others. Please avoid air horns in consideration of hearing-assisted attendees. - The University Administration 15 16 CANIDATES FOR DEGREES

SCHOOL OF RELIGION MASTER OF ARTS Norman Calixte Pastoral Studies: Church Development Kyle Allan Crawford Pastoral Studies: Church Development Kenrunne Dixon Pastoral Studies: Church Development Trishana Tessa Holman Pastoral Studies: Church Development (Summer 2020) Kenneth Mercury Pastoral Studies: Church Development (Summer 2020) Michelle Bridgette Stewart Pastoral Studies: Church Development

BACHELOR OF ARTS Ariel Le Grand Charles Ministerial Theology Daniel Charles Ministerial Theology, Honorable Mention Aaron Bradley Cleon Dyer Ministerial Theology, Cum Laude Amalia Simone Goulbourne Ministerial Theology, Summa Cum Laude Φ Hasting Le’Monte` Newbill, Sr. Ministerial Theology, Honorable Mention ΦUSA Prince Anthony Redd Ministerial Theology, Cum Laude Jesse Oliver Samuel Ministerial Theology, Cum Laude Dimitri John Scavella Ministerial Theology, Honorable Mention

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Eric N. Bennett Church Leadership * Richard Humberto Canales Church Leadership * Donnell L. Harris Church Leadership * Joel L. Johnson Church Leadership * Xeson Peter Leon Church Leadership Yohance Ali Perry Church Leadership, Honorable Mention * Lo-Ammi Richardson Church Leadership * Edward Simmons, Jr. Church Leadership *

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE Frantz Lamartine Saint-Val Art: Commercial Art (Summer 2020)

BACHELOR OF ARTS Ryan Christian Amadeus Anderson Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism Leonorah Applewhite Communication: Communication Arts Erin Erica Blount Communication Media: Print Journalism, Magna Cum Laude Ashlan Makala Calvin Communication: Public Relations Louis A. W. Cleare Music, Magna Cum Laude Alton Crawford Conwell II Mathematics (Fall 2019) Giana Dene’ Darville Communication: Public Relations, Summa Cum Laude Asriel Demetrius Davis Music Teela L.M.C. Dickinson English, Honorable Mention 17 LaCita Cyrilla Ellis Spanish Tatiana D. Fowler Psychology, Spanish, Cum Laude Jabari Isaiah Darron George Computer Networks Erika J. Gloster Communication: Public Relations Johnny A. Green II Computer Networks, Cum Laude Raina Nyelle Harden Psychology, Spanish William Joseph Jenkins Spanish, Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism, Cum Laude Φ Deniqua Deandre Joseph Communication: Public Relations Elijah R. Leftridge Communication Media: Photo Journalism, Honorable Mention Briana Alyse Lewis English, Cum Laude Φ Σ Michaela Carlyn Lott Communication Media: Photo Journalism, Cum Laude Chad Lupoe Music: Voice, Honorable Mention Xavier Augustas Lynum Music, Cum Laude Φ Savannah A. Magsby Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism Arion McCullough Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism, Magna Cum Laude Quinton Q. Moore Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism Alyssa Paulas Psychology Brian B. Penn Psychology Ravon Pittman Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Sylina R. Powell Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Isaiah K. Preston Psychology Chaconias Stewart Communication Media: Film/TV Production Joel Stewart Music Mandisa Venae Beatrice Thornton Spanish, Cum Laude Tyhara Rain Tyrell English, Cum Laude, Honorable Mention Caitlyn Michelle Watson Communication: Public Relations Chidinma Wilson Spanish, Summa Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF MUSIC Gabriel Michael Irby Music: Composition & Recording Arts, Cum Laude Ludwig Joshua Kemuel Natchimie Music: Composition & Recording Arts, Honorable Mention Φ Mykel Inez Robinson-Collins Music: Vocal Performance & Pedagogy, Honorable Mention Andre Zachary Smith Music: Vocal Performance & Pedagogy, Honorable Mention

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Nubi Y. Archer Biology, Magna Cum Laude † Ashley-Feodore Veronique Blanc Biology, Cum Laude Φ † Ronald Bocaly Computer Science, Cum Laude Ashley Olivia Brandon Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude Φ David Carlisle General Psychology * Aaron A. Carranza Smith Information Technology, Magna Cum Laude * Kayla Mishelle Cartwright Biology, Summa Cum Laude Φ † Yamiko Jessica Chanza Biology, Magna Cum Laude Φ (Fall 2019) Nadja C. Chavers Biology, Honorable Mention Kirshawn Danclar Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Sciences Amy-Claire Dauphin Biology, Summa Cum Laude † Cassandra Lynette Dill Biochemistry Abigael Francois Biology, Honorable Mention Kevin Alexander Fraser Biology (Summer 2020) Francene Moriah French Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Bria Imani Gamble Biology, Magna Cum Laude Φ 18 Malik Elijah George Biochemistry, Cum Laude Vicky Stefany Gonzalez Alfaro Biochemistry Brent A. Harris Biochemistry Imani K. Hopkins Psychology Jordan Giovanni Howard Chemistry Ja’Neil Grace-Marie Humphrey Biology, Summa Cum Laude Duwaine Calvin Jenkins Biochemistry, Honorable Mention Φ Washington Johnson III Biology, Honorable Mention Jordan Gregory Jones Biology, Honorable Mention Φ Isaac Kafeero Biology, Cum Laude Isabelle Kaneza Biology, Magna Cum Laude † Nathan G. Kellyman Biomedical Sciences, Cum Laude † Deja-Marie LaBorde Biology, Magna Cum Laude Φ Deonte Lamar LaBorde Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Sciences Cassy Megan Louis Biomedical Sciences, Summa Cum Laude Perrin R. Marbury Jr. Applied Mathematics: Engineering Erin Taylor Matthews Biology, Cum Laude † Zoie Mykenzie McIntosh Biology, Cum Laude Φ † Erika Lauren Annette McLean Biology, Honorable Mention † Aisha Monét McLeary Biochemistry (Fall 2019) Bonita Colleen Miller General Psychology * Antoinette Christina Moore Biology, Cum Laude † (Fall 2019) Arielle Anayanci Moore Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude Morgan Nicole Narain Biology, Cum Laude Φ (Fall 2019) Taylor A. Nettleford Biology Christelle Semyanan Omeler Biology, Honorable Mention Sharon N. A. Parkins Biology, Magna Cum Laude † Wendel James Pericles Applied Mathematics: Engineering, Honorable Mention Jamir D. Pierce Biology Teleah Ashley Rahming Biochemistry, Honorable Mention Tischia A. Rahming Biology Maya Simone Rawls Biology Melvin Jevon Reed Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Sciences Jaime Ayana Reid Biology Edmund K. Roberts Biology † Missie-Anne Conchita Satterfield Psychology, Honorable Mention (Summer 2020) Milan Keseana Scott Mathematics, Honorable Mention Hadiya Revlan Abigail Severin Biology Joseph Lafayette Smittick Biology, Magna Cum Laude Φ Ruth Larece Spann Biochemistry, Honorable Mention Chloe M. Summer Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary Sciences Brittani A. Swanagan Biology Sasha Simone Sweeting Biochemistry, Honorable Mention Celine Y. Sylvester Biology, Honorable Mention La Dajah DeAjanah Thomas Psychology, Honorable Mention Shannon Stradford Toole Biochemistry, Summa Cum Laude Karena Tuckett Psychology, Honorable Mention Afia Twumasi Biology Jillian Brianna-Marie Waddell Biochemistry Sean Michael Walker Computer Science, Honorable Mention Mwangi WaMaina Biochemistry, Honorable Mention 19 McKhail Weaver Biology † (Fall 2019) Anthony Fitz-Gerald Williams Biology Shandelle K. Williams Biology, Honorable Mention Chidinma Malise Wilson Biology, Summa Cum Laude

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS Erin Alexandria Blake Political Science, Honorable Mention Alaysia Shunice Bookal Political Science, Cum Laude Φ £ Gwinnelly T. Bota Pre-Law: Political Science £ Jyierra Alexis Brigham Pre-Law: Political Science £ Samella A. Carryl Political Science, Summa Cum Laude £ Karyn Barbara Lenora Clayton Political Science, Cum Laude Matthew McCall Lewis Cleveland History, Honorable Mention Kiera Brionne Dixon History, Cum Laude Φ Jendayi Ferary History, Honorable Mention Clifford Edward Fields Jr. International Studies, Cum Laude Φ £ Gabrian Geana Francis International Studies, Spanish, Cum Laude Courtney Bernard Garrett Pre-Law: Political Science, Cum Laude £  USA Michelle Erica Jones Pre-Law: Political Science £ Doëg Rivarold Joseph Political Science, Cum Laude Michelle-Darlene Miles Pre-Law: Political Science, Honorable Mention £ Ross Adam Parkinson Political Science, Cum Laude £ Jordan-Leigh Shila Wangu Pritchard Political Science (Summer 2020) La-Sean Seana Stewart Political Science, Cum Laude Damar Javan Thomas Political Science, Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Michal Deanne Fisher English Language Arts Education, Magna Cum Laude Π Σ (Fall 2019) Christy Harris Health & Physical Education Teaching Cicely Angela Jervis Social Science Education, Honorable Mention Π Jayny Claudia Monassé Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude Π Dearra Bria Walters English Language Arts Education Simone Patricia Louise Wells Social Science Education, Cum Laude Π

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK Tiffany Renee Abney Social Work Dellonique Sarah Bell Social Work, Cum Laude £ Α Michael Alexander Bonner Social Work Monica Victoria Borba Social Work LaTeya Danielle Bynum Social Work Nia Simone Carrington Social Work, Summa Cum Laude Α Christine D. Castro Social Work Jasmine Nicole Catchings Social Work, Magna Cum Laude Φ Α Breanna Lynica Clairmont Social Work Starr Danielle Davis Social Work, Magna Cum Laude Φ Α Rio Ferrand-Rodgers Social Work, Cum Laude (Summer 2019) Quentanna RoseDell Goodwin Social Work, Cum Laude Α Charnae Michelle Horton Social Work Tristan Jared Johnson Social Work, Cum Laude Α 20 Robyn Donnae Kelly Social Work Bruce Lindsey Social Work Ashley Jordan Mays Social Work, Cum Laude Α Soxhnamaimounatou Yassin Mbacke Social Work (Summer 2019) Sian Leah McCollum Social Work, Honorable Mention Α Kira Cymone Mosley Social Work Lauren Alexanderia Norwood Social Work Gabriella Olivince Social Work Lidette T. Pearman Social Work, Cum Laude Α Chowdele’t Pierre, Sr. Social Work  USA Leslie Ann Ramirez Social Work, Cum Laude £ Α ReAna Nicole Thompson Social Work Amira Danielle Turner Social Work

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ashley L. Allen Business Administration: Management Ebenezer Kwaakye Kaakyire-Amfo Business Administration: HealthCare Administration (Summer 2019) Avery R. Bethea Business Administration: Marketing Julian Geraldo Callwood Business Administration: HealthCare Administration, Honorable Mention Alicia Rose Dulan Business Administration: Marketing BriJetta Earleen Goodwin Business Administration: Marketing, Cum Laude Φ Δ Roy A. Hall Jr. Business Administration: HealthCare Admin., Honorable Mention  USN Nicholas Hudson Business Administration: Marketing Zalika Leverock Business Administration: HealthCare Administration Arion McCullough Business Administration: Marketing, Magna Cum Laude Veronica Celeste Moore Business Administration: Management, Honorable Mention Nakhi K. Norwood Business Administration: Marketing Sean N. Patton Business Administration: Marketing Trenton Alton Paul Business Administration: Management Samuel Jacob Ramsey Business Administration: Management Taryn Yvonne Starks Business Administration: HealthCare Administration, Cum Laude Justin M. Watson Business Administration: Management, Cum Laude Δ Jordan Ellis Williams Business Administration: Marketing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Gemel E. Alexandre Accounting Kimberly Lashea Anderson Organizational Management * Vonshe` Evette Arthur General Studies * Rogers A. Ballou Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude * (Fall 2019) Adrienne Monique Bellamy Organizational Management * Timothy D. Bennett Jr. Organizational Management * Katrina N. Brewer Organizational Management * Amanda Sierra Brown Organizational Management, Honorable Mention * Jordan M. Brown Finance Christian Trent Budd Management Information Systems Eric Bernard Caine Organizational Management, Honorable Mention * Tommy Carter Jr. Organizational Management * Jasmyn Collins Accounting Wilson Sabino da Conceicão Organizational Management * 21 Tracian C. Dillon Organizational Management * Khristian D. Edwards-McCoy Finance, Cum Laude James Edward Gardner Jr. Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude * Heather Nichole Garson Organizational Management, Cum Laude * Timothy C. Grant Management Information Systems Alexia Lynne Griggs Finance, Cum Laude Brenda Ann Hall-Lowe Organizational Management * Brendon Alexis Henfield Accounting Daniel James Hill Finance Kassandra N. Hudson-Phipps Organizational Management * Antoinette Eleanor Hutton Organizational Management * Davine Johnson Accounting Jemeka V. Johnson Organizational Management, Honorable Mention * Claudia Lenora Killingham Organizational Management, Honorable Mention * (Fall 2019) Christelle Kossangba Organizational Management * Mackenzie Maddox Accounting, Cum Laude Φ Δ Alfred B. Moore Organizational Management * Charles Nesbitt Organizational Management Kaylton S. Orr Accounting Jolnice Corliet Paris Organizational Management * (Fall 2019) Sharon May Peart-Crenshaw Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude * Nikia Christine Richardson Organizational Management * Jaelen Nirah Robinson Management Information Systems, Cum Laude Kendrick Rogers Sr. Organizational Management * Sylvia Renae Sales Organizational Management * (Fall 2019) Justin M. Scott Accounting, Honorable Mention Zakiyyah Zahire Hope Showers Accounting, Honorable Mention Tiffany Rashae Smith-Brissett Organizational Management * Livingston Thomas, Jr. Organizational Management * Oneal Justin Thomas Organizational Management * Grace Wambui Wainaina Finance, Magna Cum Laude Φ Δ (Summer 2020) Chrishel D. Williams Organizational Management Jordan Nicole Wilson Management Information Systems, Honorable Mention Keviez Wilson Accounting, Honorable Mention Darius L. Woods Finance, Honorable Mention

SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Alana Aline Ackerman General Studies * Adenike Marlyn Adeleke General Studies Abigail Janelle Anderson Pre-Physician Assistant Jean Marie Anderson Health Sciences Naomi Anthony General Studies Karen Arnold Fitness & Wellness Vonshe` Evette Arthur General Studies * Dajanae Breanna Bailey Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Desirae Asiana Baker General Studies * Jourdan Annette Bardo General Studies Destiny Nikki Bell Nursing, Honorable Mention Ericka Ann-Jonessia Benjamin Nursing 22 Almira Brand Health Sciences, Honorable Mention Chantelle N. Brown Nursing, Honorable Mention Claudis Shamil Brown General Studies Dasha Rayne Caines Nursing, Cum Laude Taylor Alexandra Cartwright General Studies Berlecia Bentley Charlemagne Health Sciences Braxton Rae Chea General Studies Alvin Thomas Clavon III Fitness & Wellness De Andrea La Shun Collins General Studies * Zachary O. Croll-Nesbeth Health Sciences Jasmine Danielle Crooks Dietetics, Honorable Mention David Cecil Cuke General Studies Desirae D. Darrett Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy, Cum Laude Jessica L. Davidson Health Sciences, Summa Cum Laude Andrew Noel Downer General Studies (Fall 2019) Naomi Dufraine General Studies, Honorable Mention * Wooderson D. Durosier General Studies Courtney L. Easter General Studies * Karon Garner General Studies * Ollie Vincent Felps Jr. General Studies Shernice Rishelle Francis Nursing Berhtier Reginald Francois General Studies Clinton Silas Garrison Health Sciences, Honorable Mention Tasheana Aquila George Nursing Gabrielle Sarah Gladstone Health Sciences Ariel Jacquelyne Glass General Studies Ruth Gonzalez Nursing, Honorable Mention Brianna Lenore Grace Nursing, Honorable Mention Eric Grant General Studies * Danielle Loi Grant General Studies * Amarylis Tatiana Griffith Nursing, Cum Laude Φ Jerrica Michele Grizzard Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Andrea Nycole Harris General Studies Courtney Michele Harris General Studies Marissa Jasmine Hawley Nursing, Honorable Mention Christina Marie Henry Nursing, Honorable Mention Maya Ann Hightower Health Sciences, Honorable Mention Aminah Sade Hines General Studies William Lloyd Huston Jr. General Studies, Honorable Mention * Carmene Rae Rynders General Studies, Honorable Mention Alexis Jackson Nursing Antoinette Renae Jackson General Studies Johnje Tania Jasper Nursing, Cum Laude QeAuna Arlene Johnson General Studies Taylar Marie Johnson Child Development & Family Studies, Honorable Mention (Fall 2019) Ciera Alaine Jordan General Studies Ariane K. J. Lamb Nursing, Honorable Mention Loriann Leah Lawrence General Studies, Cum Laude Erica R. Lee General Studies * HaEun Lee Nursing, Honorable Mention Hydia Kayland Lee General Studies, Magna Cum Laude 23 William Martise Lee General Studies Catrina Antoinette Lester Health Sciences, Cum Laude Lenae Lewis General Studies Leon C. Lewis General Studies Lamont A. Lockett General Studies * Samuella Martial General Studies D’Andrea Chloe Mckenzie Matheson Health Sciences Michael Emmett Middleton General Studies Sunny Wade Mitchell Dietetics, Cum Laude (Summer 2020) Kelly A. Mounter General Studies * Jessica Althea Nelson Child Development & Family Studies Dylan Devon Newton General Studies (Fall 2019) Britney Elmira Ngarambe Health Sciences, Honorable Mention Angie C. North General Studies * Michael Kwaku Adom Owusu General Studies (Summer 2020) Madison Kayla Page General Studies, Honorable Mention (Fall 2019) Gracelyn Mae Parker Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy Amirah K. Patterson General Studies Jeremiah Andrew Penrod General Studies Branden Michael Perkins Allied Health Science: Pre-Physician Assistant, Honorable Mention Hunter Julia Marchet Peters General Studies Gibsonly Pierre Allied Health Science: Pre-Physician Assistant (Fall 2019) Stanley W. Reese General Studies, Honorable Mention * Brandon David Richardson Fitness & Wellness Reginald C. D. Richardson Jr. General Studies Toni-Jade A. Riley General Studies Dulene Magalie Saint Jean Nursing, Honorable Mention Alethea Junee Sewell General Studies (Summer 2020) Lorenzo Benjamin Shepherd Allied Health Science: Pre-Occupational Therapy Jordon Vincent Earl Smiley General Studies Mia’a L. Smith Nursing Natoya Alexcia Sterling General Studies * Joseph St. Clair Stewart General Studies Christelle Theodore Nursing, Honorable Mention Charles Laurent Thomas Fitness & Wellness Felicia Danielle Thomas General Studies * Kiera Syandene Thomas General Studies, Cum Laude Φ Makeda Mariah Thomas Nursing Candice Thompson Health Sciences Elizabeth A. Thurman Pre-Occupational Therapy Diedra Jade Walker Nursing, Cum Laude Φ Nirvana Joy Walton Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy, Honorable Mention Niesha Stephanie Webbe Health Sciences Daunte Depaul Webber General Studies Ivan Leander Williams II General Studies Ryan Duron Williams General Studies Erin M. Wright Nursing, Honorable Mention

24 CERTIFICATE Valerie Benton Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020) Angie Brenst Dietetic Internship Tiffany Nicole Brown Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020) Annie Dao Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020) Briana Haper Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020) Morvarid Hashemian Dietetic Internship Marilyn A. Noguez Dietetic Internship Kelcy Anne Paulsen Dietetic Internship Diana Seijari Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020) Macey Marie Sexton Dietetic Internship

GRADUATE KEY

** The Dietetic Internship Program at Oakwood University is a post baccalaureate dietetic program offering 1200 hours of training in food service management, clinical and community nutrition. After completion of the program, students are eligible for active membership in the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and may take the examination to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.). Graduation with Distinction: Summa Cum Laude (4.00 – 3.90), Magna Cum Laude (3.89 – 3.75), Cum Laude (3.74 – 3.50), Honorable Mention (3.49 – 3.25). The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is calculated on course work taken at Oakwood University through Fall Semester 2015 for honors listed in this program. Φ Alpha Chi National Honor Society: Full-time student with a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for two consecutive semesters, who meet the criteria of Junior or Senior status and is in the top 10 percent of their class. Δ National Honor Society: Membership is the highest national recognition a business student can earn, must have a cumula- tive grade point average (CGPA) of 3.3 or better, is in the top 20 percent of their class, and in good academic standing. † Beta Beta Beta (Tri Beta) National Biological Honor Society: Is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Students shall have completed at least three term courses in biological science, of which at least one is not an introductory course, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or its equivalent in those biology courses. £ Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International: Is a professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion, and courage through service to the school, the student, the profession and the community. The fraternity was established in 1902. Π Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education: A society for students in the top 20 percent who are entering the education field. This society was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching. Α Phi Alpha National Honor Society: Social Work majors who have achieved a 3.25 grade point average, 9 semester hours in required social work courses, have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and exemplify professional and ethical conduct. Students must participate in service activities at least one semester prior to applying for membership. Σ Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. The Society strives to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies; foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing; exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and serve society by fostering literacy. The candidate must have a minimum of a B or equivalent average in English and in general scholarship, must rank, at least in the highest thirty-five percent of his/her class. * Adult Continuing Education Degree Program/Leadership Education for the Adult Professional (ACE/LEAP).  Veteran USA United States Army USN United States Navy USMC United States Marine Corps Summer 2019: All degree requirements were completed: September 1, 2019. Fall 2019: All degree requirements were completed: December 31, 2019. Summer 2020: All degree requirements were completed: August 1, 2020.

Note: Since the names of candidates must be furnished to the printer three weeks prior to Commencement, it is possible that a few persons listed in the program may not have completed degree requirements or that some candidates who completed degree requirements may not be listed. The inability to remove or include a candidate’s name in the program does not constitute graduation from this institution, the granting of a degree, or denial of a degree.

25 Board of Trustees

G. Alexander Bryant, Chairman President, North American Division Leslie N. Pollard, Secretary President, Oakwood University Ralph Reid, Vice Chair Layperson, Businessman, Kansas City, MO Ronald C. Smith, Vice Chair President, Southern Union Conference William Winston, Vice Chair President, South Atlantic Conference

Board Members

Roger Bernard President, Central States Conference Meki Bracken Young Alumnus, Alexandria, VA Virgil Childs Director, Regional Affairs, Pacific Union Conference William Cox President, Allegheny West Conference Laura Davis Layperson, Orthodontist, Atlanta, GA Byron Dulan VP, Regional Ministries, North Pacific Union Conference Henry Fordham President, Allegheny East Conference Stephen Foster Layperson, Journalist, Business Consultant, Huntsville, AL Ricardo Graham President, Pacific Union Conference Stephen Gray Layperson, Physician, Baltimore, MD William Hicks Layperson, C-100 Representative, Huntsville, AL Daniel Honoré President, Northeastern Conference Benjamin Jones President, South Central Conference R. Clifford Jones President, Lake Region Conference Zavon Kanion Layperson, Dentist, Loch Lloyd, MO Alvin M. Kibble Vice President, North American Division G. Earl Knight President, Atlantic Union Conference Gregory Mack President, Southeastern Conference Arne Nielsen VP, Education, North American Division Cynthia Powell-Hicks President, National Alumni Association Witford Reid Layperson, Anesthesiologist, Sebring, FL Randy Robinson Treasurer, North American Division Sergio Romero Multicultural and Church Growth Dir. for Allegheny West Eddie Soler Exec. VP, Finance, AdventHealth Maurice Valentine President, Lake Union Conference Calvin Watkins President, Southwest Region Conference David Weigley President, Columbia Union Conference David R. Williams Layperson, Educator/Sociology Researcher, Boston, MA Ed Zinke Retired, Theologian/Businessman, Silver Spring, MD

26 Advisory Board Members

Jim Davidson Secretary, Southern Union Conference David Freedman Treasurer, Southern Union Conference John Freedman President, North Pacific Union Conference Mark Johnson President, SDA Church in Canada Michelle Ramey Staff, Oakwood University Kenneth Manders President, Bermuda Conference

Carmela Monk Crawford Editor, MESSAGE Magazine Larry Moore President, Southwestern Union Conference Octavio Ramirez Faculty, Oakwood University Shaunda Roach Faculty, Oakwood University Gary Thurber President, Mid-America Union Conference Lois Peters, Emeritus Healthcare Entrepreneur, Clarksville, MD Benjamin Reaves, Emeritus Ret. President, Oakwood University, Orlando, FL Calvin B. Rock, Emeritus Ret. Chair, Board of Trustees and Pastor, Las Vegas, NV

University Officers

Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. President Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D., MSW Provost, Chief Academic Officer and Senior Vice-President Sabrina R. Cotton, CPA, M.Acc. VP for Financial Administration David Knight, M.A. VP for Student Services Prudence L. Pollard, Ph.D., M.P.H., SPHR VP for Research and Faculty Development David Richardson, Ed.D. VP for Mission, Enrollment Services and Retention

27 UNIVERSITY FACULTY 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Music Bucknor, Wayne, D.M.A. Professor Biological Sciences Chambers, Audley, Ph.D.** Professor Bailey-Penrod, Juliet, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Ferdinand, Jason, D.M.A. Professor Boutrin, Marie-Claire, Ph.D. Asst. Professor Fordjour-Hankins, Iris, M.A. Asst. Professor Dulan, Stanton, M.D. Asst. Professor Foster, Julie Moore, D.M.A. Assoc. Professor Durant, Juliet, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Kim, Sung-Jun, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Gullo, Safawo, Ph.D. Professor Marshall, Andrew, D.M.A. Assoc. Professor Otieno, Onesimus, Ph.D. Professor Murphy, Stephen, M.M. Asst. Professor Richardson, Melissa, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Schmidt, Londa, Ph.D.** Professor Vanterpool, Elaine, Ph.D. Professor Psychological Sciences Bucknor, Carmen, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Chemistry Cook, Pamelea, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Lai Hing, Kenneth, Ph.D. **◊ Professor Gamble, Brandon, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Lai Hing, Steven, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Hodnett, Martin, Psy.D. Asst. Professor Ochieng, Patrick, Ph.D. Asst. Professor Sawyers, Pauline, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Ranatunga, Rufus, Ph.D. Professor Weems, Howard, Ph.D. Professor Rhem, Marlon, Ph.D.** Professor Wilson, Colwick, Ph.D.** Professor Volkov, Alexander, Ph.D. Professor Communication SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ADULT Chambers, Dawnette M.S. Asst. Professor Cheddar, Dwyane, M.A. Asst. Professor AND CONTINUING EDUCATION Elliott, R. Rennae, Ph.D.** Assoc. Professor Harrison, Bobby, M.S. Assoc. Professor Business and Information Hinson, Kyna, M.A. Asst. Professor Anderson, John E., Ph.D.** ◊ Professor Perry, Olson, M.A. Asst. Professor Brown, Sr., Theodore, Ph.D.** Professor Watson, Janice, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Cort, Lucy, M.S. Assoc. Professor Fraser, Handel, Ed.D. Asst. Professor English and Foreign Languages Gohanna, Vern, M.B.A. Asst. Professor Bowe, Derek, Ph.D.** Professor Hodnett, Richard, M.B.A. Asst. Professor Hyman, Ramona, Ph.D. Professor Kenea, Habtalem, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Lesnov, Roman, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Kessio, Japheth, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Mountain, Chandra Tyler, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Lewis, James, M.B.A./M.Div. Asst. Professor Nixon, Paul M.A. Asst. Professor Pollard, Leslie N., Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.** Professor Prigg, Benson, Ph.D.** Assoc. Professor Pollard, Prudence L., Ph.D., MPH, SPHR** Professor Tucker, Karen, M.Ed./M.S. Asst. Professor Raghavalu, Ramella, Ph.D. Professor Ward, Kayla, Ed.D. Assoc. Professor Roach, Shaunda, M.B.A. Asst. Professor Wheeler, Eva, JD, Ph.D.+ Assoc. Professor Thomas, Cornelius, Ph.D. Asst. Professor Williams, Joshua, M.A. Asst. Professor Waddell, Julian, M.B.A. Asst. Professor Mathematics and Computer Science James, Lisa, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Jeries, Joseph, M.S. Asst. Professor Joseph, Jea, M.S. Asst. Professor Osei, Albert J., Ph.D. Professor Patel, Darayas, Ph.D. Professor Smith, Shushannah, M.S./M.S.E. Assoc. Professor Young, Tara, M.Ed., Ed.D. Assoc. Professor 28 UNIVERSITY FACULTY 2019-2020 ACADEMIC YEAR

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND Leftridge, Veronica, M.S.N. Asst. Professor Lowery, Rise, Ph.D. Asst. Professor SOCIAL SCIENCES Mbuguje, Mukesha, M.S.N. Asst. Professor Morris, Priscilla, M.S.N. Asst. Professor Education Norris, Bianca, M.S.N. Asst. Professor Beverly, Olivia, Ph.D. Asst. Professor Sherard, Mattie, D.N.P. Asst. Professor Johnson, Joyce, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Goodridge, Ellengold, M.A. Asst. Professor Nutrition and Dietetics Mbyirukira, James, Ph.D.**◊ Professor Brown-Fraser, Sherine, D.P.H.** Professor Wilchcombe, Dana, Ph.D. Asst. Professor Dalrymple, Lisa, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Williams, Donaldson, Ph.D. Asst. Professor Daly-Dowdie, Nadine, M.P.H. Asst. Professor Williams, Sean, E.Ds. Asst. Professor Draper, Juliana, RDN Instructor Wood, Deril, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor

History and Political Science SCHOOL OF RELIGION Burden, Marcya, J.D. Asst. Professor Carter, Stacy, M.P.P.A. Asst. Professor Religion and Theology Foster, Preston, M.P.A. Asst. Professor Allen, Gregory, Th.D. Assoc. Professor Greene, Jr., Alfonzo, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor London, Jr., Samuel, Ph.D.** Professor Benjamin, Finbar, D.Min. Assoc. Professor Burton, Keith, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Social Work Fraser, Trevor, D.Min.** Assoc. Professor Allen-Sherrod, Shalunda, D.S.W. Asst. Professor Kwesi, Ifeoma, D.Min. Assoc. Professor Ashley, George, Ph.D. Professor Li, Tarsee, Ph.D.** Professor Frye, Lorraine, M.S.W. Asst. Professor Moral, Manuel, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Ramirez, Octavio, Ph.D. ** Professor Ojwang, Gilbert, Ph.D. Professor Pollard, Leslie N., Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.** Professor Rowe, Cory, D.Min. Asst. Professor SCHOOL OF NURSING AND Samson, Agniel, Th.D.**◊ Professor HEALTH PROFESSIONS Wilson, Jesse, D.Min. Assoc. Professor

Allied Health Library Benn Marshall, Karen, Ed.D. ◊ Professor Swan, Ruth, Ph.D. Professor Hannah, R. Isariah., M.S. Asst. Professor Henry, Earl, Dr.PH. Asst. Professor BOLD FACE - Department Chairs Isaac, Elaine, Ed.D. Asst. Professor ◊ Dean of School Williams, Michelle, M.S. Asst. Professor + Study Leave/Sabbatical Health and Exercise Science ** Continuous Appointment

Hamilton, Terry, M.Ed. Asst. Professor Peifer, Bruce, M.S. Assoc. Professor Williams, Vashon M.S. Asst. Professor Young, Andrew, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor Nursing Anderson, Karen, Ph.D. Professor Huslin, Dwight, M.S.N. Assoc. Professor

29 30 COMMENCEMENT COMMITTEE

John Anderson Kenneth LaiHing Jorge Bartholomew Xavier Lynum Karen Benn Marshall, Chair Adrienne Matthews Marcya Burden Stephanie Matthews Audley Chambers James Mbyirukira Dwyane Cheddar Debbe Millet Vanessa Crockett Tracy Moore Sarah Faria Eboni Murraine Jason Ferdinand Amanda Pitt Maquisha Ford-Mullins , Ex-Officio Trevor Fraser Maya Rawls Ellengold Goodridge Agniel Samson Desiree Gunn-Price Delanrus Sharpe Melvin Harris Shushannah Smith Audree Johnson Theron Thomas Jonathan Johnson Shelly Vaughn Kerry Joseph Karen White Camille Kibler Adana Wilson Raymond King Colwick Wilson Juliet Knight Tamara Young

NOTES

31 COVID-19 RESPONSE OU 2020 ALL IN SCHOLARSHIP CAMPAIGN DONORS Thank you for answering the call to action and your extraordinary support for the COVID-19 RESPONSE – OU 2020 ALL IN Scholarship Campaign. Your sacrificial gifts have made it possible for every member of the Spring Class of 2020 to achieve their dreams and graduate.

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32 CAMPAIGN DONORS (CONTINUED)

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33 The Academic Costume

The American Council on Education, THE CAP AND TASSEL THE KENTE SHAWL through cooperation of its institutional members, has established the Academic Candidates for degree at Oakwood Uni- The use of the kente cloth, worn with ac- Costume Code, which has been adopt- versity wear the black mortar board with ademic regalia, adds more than dramatic ed almost completely by institutions a tassel, the color of which is distinctive color; this represents historic perceptions. of higher learning in this country. The of the degree being received. These weavings are in authentic patterns following information is provided for the The fields being traditionally indicated by from Africa. benefit of visitors to academic ceremonies the color of the tassel are as follows: at Oakwood University. Niara Sudarkasa, Ph.D., an African Agriculture ...... Maize American anthropologist, lived for some THE GOWN Arts, Letters, Humanities ...... White time in West Africa. When she returned Commerce, Accounting, Business ....Drab to the U.S., she determined to “affirm Bachelor Dentistry ...... Lilac her association” with the great African Black, full cut with long pointed sleeves. Economics ...... Copper continent. She did this by changing her Education ...... Light Blue first name and by replacing the tradition- Master Engineering ...... Orange al velvet bands on her doctoral gown and Black, long or short sleeves with arc Fine Arts, including the band on her cap with the dramatic shaped panel extended for each sleeve. Architecture ...... Brown Kente. Forestry ...... Russet Doctor Family Consumer Science ...... Maroon Dr. Sudarkasa and other scholars have Black, with velvet panels on front of General Studies ...... Silver promoted the use of Kente in the gown and three velvet bars on each sleeve. Journalism ...... Crimson academic arena. Often, professors of Af- Color of the velvet may be black or dis- Law ...... Purple rican-American studies distribute Kente tinctive of the field of study. Library Science ...... Lemon shawls to their students as they approach Medicine ...... Green graduation. Successful completion of THE HOOD Music ...... Pink courses that feature African, Black and Nursing ...... Apricot Caribbean culture and contributions are Bachelor Optometry ...... Sea-foam Green commemorated by this “token of pas- Three feet in length with a two-inch wide Oratory (Speech) ...... Silvery Gray sage.” velvet. Pharmacy ...... Olive Green Philosophy ...... Dark Blue During our ceremonies, authentic stair- Master Physical Education ...... Sage Green step patterns are seen in the original red, Three and one-half feet in length with a Public Administration, including gold, green and black, as well as in Oak- three-inch wide velvet. Foreign Service ...... Peacock Blue wood’s colors of blue and gold. There are Public Health ...... Salmon Pink weavings of the Cross, or of the curved Doctor Science ...... Golden Yellow stools of Ghana, symbolizing the seat of Four feet in length with five-inch wide Social Work ...... Citron wisdom. Though shawls are woven in velvet and panel at the sides. Theology ...... Scarlet many colors, some including gold, silver Veterinary Medicine ...... Gray and copper threads, they all usually come The lining of all hoods, which is folded to a fringe a both ends. out, bears the official colors of the institu- tion from which the degree was received. Whatever the style, the Kente shawls are The color of the velvet on all hoods worn with grace and pride at Oakwood indicates the field of study. University.

34 OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY SEAL

Turner Battle, class of 1950, designed the official seal for Oakwood College during the presidency of Frank L. Peterson, who asked: “What is the meaning of the scroll, pen, and torch?” The seal contains elements that give legitimacy and authority to Oakwood because they present to the world the mission of the church, the college and its students. The three symbols serve as motifs to convey Oakwood College as an institution where young men and women secure a religious education.

Oakwood College is at the top perimeter of the seal. The lower part has Huntsville, Alabama. The founding date, 1896, is divided on each side of the flambeau to symbolize the separation of Negroes and whites when the college was founded. The scroll in the background is covered by a quill pen made from the hollow spine of a feather. The flambeau is super imposed on the quill and Torah.

The Torah, the oldest symbol, represents original Hebrew Scripture that contains the first divine laws. This compilation of knowledge allows individuals to find guidance as they pursue fundamental questions concerning God, man, and salvation, and reminds students that God is present and is actively at work outlining His great plan for the redemption of man.

The quill represents Mrs. Ellen G. White and her ministry to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The quill also suggests the foundation for educational principles that outlined the final course of salvation for God’s people and the world. Mrs. White’s pen provided the impetus for the establishment of Oakwood.

The glowing flambeau depicts wisdom, knowledge, and education that portray a beacon of light and guidance while it prepares the mind, character, and religious conviction for this life and finally eternity. The mission of students is to continue carrying it as devoted followers of the Savior who are on their mission of spreading the gospel to the “four corners of the earth.”

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