COMMENCEMENT

The Second Convocation of the One Hundred and Tenth Annual Commencement

DECEMBER CEREMONIES DECEMBER 13 AND 14, 2019

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT A COMMENCEMENT NOTES

PHOTOGRAPHY Each graduate will have photos taken by JMU’s official photographers, Grad Images, at the ceremonies. Graduates will be emailed the photography website link, which will include the proofs and information about ordering prints. Graduates and guests may take photographs during the ceremonies from their seats but are prohibited to take photos in the aisles or block the sight lines of other guests for long periods of time.

FLOWER SALES Our vendor, Commencement Group, will be offering floral arrangements and grad T-shirts for purchase at the Convocation Center prior to and following the ceremonies.

WEBCAST The December Commencement Ceremonies will be broadcast live, online at www.jmu.edu The link will also be available for viewing several weeks after Commencement.

CONCESSIONS Concessions will be available on the main level of the Convocation Center, on the side opposite the stage for both ceremonies (cash and credit accepted.)

DIPLOMAS Diplomas are not distributed at the graduation ceremonies, rather they are mailed by the Office of the Registrar approximately eight weeks after graduates complete their final class and fulfill all program and financial requirements. For questions regarding diplomas, please email the Office of the Registrar at [email protected] or call (540) 568-6281.

DISABILITY SERVICES welcomes all graduates and guests to participate in our commencement ceremonies and is committed to universal access. ACCESSIBLE PARKING for college ceremonies: ADA parking is available in front of the Convocation Center for vehicles with DMV-issued handicapped license plates or permits. Please see the commencement map for detailed and highlighted accessible parking lots. ACCESSIBLE SEATING: We are pleased to offer accessible seating for guests, including those with limited mobility. Please ask a volunteer or usher to direct you to the appropriate seating when you arrive. Due to the large number attending and limited space, seating is available for the person who needs the accessible seating and one accompanying guest or attendant. CAPTIONING JMU will utilize live captioning on a large video monitor for the ceremonies in the Convocation Center. A reserved seating area will be in section 115. Please see an usher for seating.

FIRST AID and MEDICAL ASSISTANCE The Emergency Medical Services treatment areas, staffed by the University of Health System Special Event Medical Management team will be located at the Convocation Center.

LOST AND FOUND is located at the Public Safety Office in Anthony Seeger Hall, 821 S. Main Street. Phone is (540) 568-6912.

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COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES

2 ...... Message from the President JMU Board and Administration 3 ...... Honoring James Madison 4 ...... Founding James Madison University: 1908 5 ...... Schedule of Ceremonies Tradition of Academic Costume, Honor Cords and Stoles 6 ...... The Graduate School Ceremony 10 ...... Dissertations and Theses 12 ...... While You’ve Been a Duke 13 ...... Honors College Medallion Recipients 15 ...... The Undergraduate Ceremony 16 ...... College of Arts and Letters 17 ...... College of Business 18 ...... College of and University Studies 19 ...... College of Health and Behavioral Studies 20 ...... College of Integrated and Engineering 21 ...... College of Science and Mathematics 21 ...... College of Visual and Performing Arts 22 ...... Phi Beta Kappa , Army ROTC 23 ...... University Ceremonial Mace, Chain of Offi ce and Medallion 24 ...... JMU Campus Map for Commencement

2019 2019 DECEMBER DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT COMMENCEMENT 1 JMU BOARD and A Message ADMINISTRATION from the Board of President M . M D. H, , Herndon, VA of JMU M . L P. M, V-R, Purcellville, VA M. M B. B, Clarksville, MD ELCOME TO M . V  M. E -G , THE 110TH Charlottesville, VA W COMMENCEMENT OF M. F T. G , Norfolk, VA M. J  E. G , Arlington, VA JAMES MADISON M. M A. G -K , UNIVERSITY. Richmond, VA M . L H , New York, NY Congratulations to all of our graduates — you have worked hard to M . M D. J , Richmond, VA get to this moment and today is a celebration of your achievement. M . D T. J , Well done! Woodbridge, VA is is also a day of celebration for those who have contributed M . M  A. R , Staunton, VA to your success. You have had support and encouragement from M. J C. R , Great Falls, VA many people: your family, your friends and the dedicated faculty and M. M M. T , Ashburn, VA sta members who mentored you. ank them today, for they share M . K J. W, Great Falls, VA in your achievement. We have all witnessed your growth and successes M. C B. W, Manassas, VA during your time at JMU. We cannot wait to see what ahead M. N R. J III, Student Representative, Manassas, VA of you. In our university mission statement, we assert JMU’s Senior Administrators commitment to prepare graduates to be educated and enlightened M. J R. A  citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives. In addition to D. H J. C M . D L. H  knowledge gained in the classroom, it is our expectation that you M. C W. K J. are prepared to be a thoughtful and informed contributor to society. D. N L. L   I encourage you to continue expanding your intellectual horizons D. T M. M and to make learning a lifelong activity. Always keep your love of M. J F. K  knowledge alive. Deans and Vice Provosts Today you join the ranks of nearly 110,000 alumni who share the D. R A  distinction of graduating from James Madison University. I urge you D. C  B to maintain contact with the university and keep your connection to M. J B  JMU alive. Maintain relationships with faculty, read the Madison D. M B  Magazine online and keep up to date on University news by visiting D. R G the JMU website (www.jmu.edu) frequently. I invite you to return to D. L H  D. K H campus oen for Homecoming and other university events and D. M J  embrace your new role as alumni. Your future involvement and D. R K support of your alma mater will help ensure that a JMU education D. S L remains among the very best in the nation. D. M  L Congratulations again on your graduation. You have our best D. B N  wishes for success in all that you undertake in the future. D. B N   D. A T 

JONATHAN R. ALGER

2 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY “Learned Institutions ought to be favorite objects with every free people. They throw that light over the public mind which is the best security against crafty and dangerous encroachments on the public liberty.”

—James Madison in a letter to William T. Barry, 4 Aug. 1822, DLC: Madison Papers

The official seal of James Madison University is based upon the baronial 13th-century coat of arms of the Madison family. The shape of the shield signifies its historic periods and the symbols are original. The mantling and insignia are black upon a silver shield with two black chevrons, each charged with a golden star. The torch in the crest position signifies enlightenment, and the motto, "Knowledge is Liberty," is derived from quotations by James Madison.

HONORING

James Madison University is the only university named for James Madison, the Father of the U.S. Constitution and fourth president of the United States. In many ways the connection to Mr. Madison’s legacy is much deeper than the name only. As we celebrate commencement, it is important for us to bring Mr. Madison to life for our university community. Acknowledging Madison is not intended as a history lesson. We believe that understanding Madison and his achievements is understanding liberty and its foundations. If each graduate can leave this university with that awareness crowning their outstanding JMU education, then liberty can be multiplied wherever they may go. James Madison University will proudly send nearly 4,500 agents of liberty and social harmony to the Commonwealth of Virginia and throughout the world.

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 3 FOUNDING JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

James Madison University was founded on March 14, 1908, when Virginia Gov. Claude A. Swanson signed the legislation creating the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Harrisonburg. Early in the 20th century, the General Assembly, responding to a growing interest in public higher , authorized the establishment of a new normal school for the education of women teachers. (“Normal” schools were so named because they were supposed to set the standard — or “norm” — for excellence.) e idea of a new college was highly attractive to communities throughout the commonwealth. ere was widespread competition in the state with 28 cities and towns making a case to be the site for the new school. State Sen. George B. Keezell and Del. P.B.F. Good of Rockingham County led the e orts for Harrisonburg in the State Senate and House of Delegates. e school began classes on Sept. 30, 1909, with an enrollment of 150 students and 15 faculty members in two buildings on a 50-acre campus. Today’s James Madison University has over 22,000 students, more than 2,500 faculty and sta , and a 785-acre campus with more than 130 buildings.

4 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Schedule of Ceremonies

NURSING CONVOCATION THE GRADUATE SCHOOL CEREMONY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 • 10:00 A.M. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 • 7:00 P.M. WILSON HALL AUDITORIUM CONVOCATION CENTER

HONORS MEDALLION CEREMONY THE UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 • 12:00-2:00 P.M. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2019 • 10:00 A.M. FESTIVAL CENTER, HIGHLANDS ROOM CONVOCATION CENTER

ARMY ROTC COMMISSIONING CEREMONY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 • 2:00 P.M. MEMORIAL HALL, ROOM 6110

TRADITION OF THE ACADEMIC COSTUME

THE ACADEMIC COSTUME of cap and gown worn by of doctoral degrees, and some master’s tassels are white. the faculty and students in today’s commencement had For the doctor’s degree, the cap is velvet. Candidates for its origin in the of the Middle Ages. Although degrees wear tassels on the right side of the mortarboard the exact reason for the original use of the costume is not and then shift them to the left in unison when the degree is known, it is presumed that there was a very practical reason conferred. as medieval scholars probably wore the gown and hood for warmth in their unheated buildings. HONOR CORDS AND STOLES Students of that era wore their Graduates are permitted to wear gowns daily, setting them apart from cords, stoles, medals and pins on their fellow citizens and giving rise to the commencement gowns. Honor cords are term “town and gown.” In the United typically lengths of cording with small tassels States, caps and gowns were worn on each end. They are worn draped around daily by students at most American the neck and allowed to dangle down the universities until the time of the Civil gown’s facings. Occasionally the cords are War. made of two strands twisted together to The sleeves of the gown indicate show two colors. Stoles are made of satin the degree held by the wearer. or velvet and resemble a man’s oversized Closed, pointed sleeves are used necktie with two wide ends and draped for the bachelor’s gown; oblong sleeves, open at the wrist, around the neck to hang loosely down the gown’s front. for the master’s gown; and bell-shaped sleeves, with three They are usually embroidered with an insignia. These velvet bars, for the doctor’s gown. Gowns for the bachelor’s accessories typically identify students who have earned and master’s degrees are untrimmed. For the doctoral academic honors, completed university honors ; degree, the gown has full-length velvet panels in front, or held membership in honor societies. The popularity of either black or of a color symbolizing the wearer’s fi eld of this practice has led other campus organizations to wear learning. The hood is a separate ornamental fold hanging cords and/or stoles. down the back of the gown. An outside band of velvet on the hood varies in width according to the degree: two inches for the bachelor’s; three for the master’s; and fi ve for the doctor’s. The color of the band and other velvet on the doctoral hood symbolizes the fi eld of learning. The length of the hood also varies with the degree; the longer the hood, the more advanced the degree. The lining of the hood carries the colors of the college or university conferring the degree. The cap worn is usually the mortarboard, decorated with a tassel in a color symbolizing the fi eld of higher learning. Standard colors are used to represent the various 2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 5 academic disciplines. Gold tassels may be worn by holders he JMU Graduate School has a rich history of oering high-quality T programs to serve its student body. Classes were rst oered in cooperation with the in 1951. Our initial courses oered specialized teacher education programs, and the JMU Graduate School was established in 1954, when the State Board of Education authorized the university to oer programs leading to the Master of Science in Education degree. Our oerings gradually expanded to 48 degree THE GRADUATE SCHOOL programs, many with multiple concentrations, and nine graduate certicate The Graduate School of programs. JMU launched its rst doctoral program in 2002; we now oer James Madison University was established in 1954. eight doctoral programs. Graduate programs are oered in each of the The image of Mr. Madison’s seven academic colleges within the university. Temple exemplifies his intelligence, his love of the classics, natural beauty and THE GRADUATE SCHOOL SPEAKER the useful and practical DR. LINCOLN C. GRAY ways of men. The civic Lincoln Gray is Professor of Communication Sciences and Disor- architecture, reminiscent ders at James Madison University and Adjunct Research Professor of the ancient republic of of Otolaryngology at the University of Virginia Medical School. He , was chosen by James studies hearing in humans and animals. Lincoln graduated Magna Madison to symbolize his Cum Laude from Carleton College in Minnesota. He has a joint Ph.D. vision for the new American in Neuroscience and Zoology and has done post-doctoral work at republic. Madison’s quote and the University of Virginia. that “Knowledge will forever Dr. Gray is the author of 68 peer-reviewed scientifi c papers, 12 govern ignorance; and a edited book chapters, 7 invited contributions, and 2 patents – over 950 printed pages. people who mean to be their He has enjoyed over $5M of research support. More fun for him has been the supervi- own governors, must arm sion of 40 undergraduate research projects and 32 doctoral dissertations. He is proud themselves with the power of two Fulbright Fellowships to study cancers in , election as “Best Basic Sci- which knowledge gives” is ence Teacher” by a class of over 200 medical students, and his College’s Distinguished Teacher and Madison Scholar Awards. He started teaching about sensory systems to at the heart of graduate Otolaryngology residents 35 years ago, and now volunteers at the JMU arboretum education. leading ‘5-senses’ tours. He is a descendant of Roger Williams, who founded the colony of Rhode Island in 1636, and of Abraham Lincoln’s step mother’s sister (hence his name).

6 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY The Graduate School Ceremony

DECEMBER 13, 2019 • CONVOCATION CENTER, 7 P.M.

PRESIDING ...... Dr. Marilou Johnson Vice for Faculty and PRELUDE ...... Performed by the JMU Graduate Quintet Joshua Almond, Shelby Carico, Tristan Keaton, Kyle Remnant and Zach Winkworth PROCESSIONAL Heroic Suite ...... G. P. Telemann e Star Spangled Banner ...... Francis Scott Key Performed by Ms. Hayley Zavada Coughlin (’21 D.M.A. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy) GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS ...... Mr. Jonathan R. Alger President of James Madison University COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ...... Dr. Lincoln C. Gray Professor, Communication Sciences & Disorders College of Health & Behavioral Studies CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT BY FACULTY ...... Dr. Mark Piper Speaker, Faculty Senate PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES Presentation of Candidates for Doctoral Degrees ...... Dr. Johnson Conferring of Degrees ...... President Alger Presentation of Candidates for Master of Fine Arts Degrees ...... Dr. Johnson Conferring of Degrees ...... President Alger Presentation of Candidates for Education Specialist and Master’s Degree ...... Mr. John G. Burgess, Interim Dean Conferring of Degrees ...... President Alger College of Arts and Letters ...... Dr. Robert D. Aguirre, Dean College of Business ...... Dr. Michael E. Busing, Dean College of Education and University Studies ...... Dr. Mark L’Esperance, Dean College of Health and Behavioral Studies ...... Dr. Sharon E. Lovell, Dean College of Integrated Science and Engineering ...... Dr. Robert A. Kolvoord, Dean College of Science and Mathematics ...... Dr. Cynthia M. Bauerle, Dean College of Visual and Performing Arts ...... Dr. Ruben Graciani, Acting Dean Individual Recognition of Graduates ...... Dr. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Health Sciences JMU Alma Mater ...... Dr. James R. Riley Performed by Ms. Coughlin RECESSIONAL My Spirit Be Joyful ...... J. S. Bach Faculty Marshal ...... Dr. Steven R. Harper Associate Professor, Engineering

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 7 BUSINESS Steve Wayne Cash Jr., M.Ed. ADMINISTRATION – Lisa Ann Dittman, M.Ed. Jennifer Orr Eddins, M.Ed. INFORMATION SECURITY Lindsey Jenkins Flint, M.Ed. Kevin John Forry, M.Ed. Royce Brent Bishop, M.B.A. Lauren Marie Grove, M.Ed. Ryan Farrell, M.B.A. Matthew Christensen Hopewell, Sara McGraw Garrettson, M.B.A. M.Ed. Gregory Karl Gleichauf, M.B.A. Donna Welch Hutson, M.Ed. Shawn Gulati, M.B.A. Kathryn Lea Keegan, M.Ed. James Thomas Knoblach, M.B.A. Kathryn Marie Kogge, M.Ed. Alok Kumar, M.B.A. Susanna Larner, M.Ed. Samuel James Martin, M.B.A. Amy Stephens McCarter, M.Ed. Desiree D. Mitchell, M.B.A. Derek Ryan Rinker, M.Ed. Ghislain Ekwo Ndike, M.B.A. Marlene Elizabeth Rombach, M.Ed. Travis Douglas Patterson, M.B.A. Aimee Bolton Sergent, M.Ed. Jennifer Lyn Pearce, M.B.A. Natalie Kenworthy Short, M.Ed. Neil C. Schloth, M.B.A. Richard Alan Skelton Jr., M.Ed. Wubanchi Shiferaw, M.B.A. Kristin Scott Spencer, M.Ed. Fanaye Shumbeza, M.B.A. Mark Anthony Toole, M.Ed. Wendi Shree White, M.B.A. EDUCATIONAL BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY ADMINISTRATION – INNOVATION Kaitlin Marie Kenney, M.Ed. Jennifer Creasy Koym, M.Ed. Jon Trevor Elliott, M.B.A. Kelsey Ann Pacer, M.Ed. Christopher Paul Tetrault, M.B.A. Hana Saddulla Saeed, M.Ed. Jessica Ann Savoie, M.Ed. College of Arts College of STRATEGIC and Letters Business LEADERSHIP STUDIES ELEMENTARY COMMUNICATION AND ACCOUNTING EDUCATION Geary Alan Cox II, Ph.D. ADVOCACY Theresa Lynn Koepfler Reimbold, Kylie Shaye Chichester, M.S. Melanie Ann Grogan, M.A.T. Ph.D. Russell Lanier Fly, M.S. Meredith Anne Mothershead, M.A.T. Felisa Gonzalez, M.A. Jonathan Paul Stewart, Ph.D. Zelda Nadiya Tackey, M.A. Brian Francis Gilmore, M.S. Calvin Wen Hsieh, M.S. MIDDLE EDUCATION HISTORY Emmanuel Esteban Padilla, M.S. College of Isabella Rose Pizzoli, M.S. Will Metheny Fenker, M.A.T. Education and Shannon Victoria Thorne, M.A.T. Kristi D. Aylor, M.A. Jake Ryan Rivard, M.S. University Naomi E. Ulmer, M.A. Qianyu Tan, M.S. Bridgette Welsh Yoder, M.S. Studies SECONDARY EDUCATION POLITICAL SCIENCE BUSINESS ADULT EDUCATION AND Joshua Allen Burnap, M.A.T. Benjamin Cleveland Williams, M.A.T. Catharine Anna Carstens, M.A. ADMINISTRATION – HUMAN RESOURCE Annabelle Claire Giaccone, M.A. EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SPANISH LANGUAGE Margaux Lois Glovier, M.A. AND CULTURE FOR Jonathan Wyler Hatter, M.A. Shams Al aloosi, M.B.A. Molly Elizabeth Boese, M.S.Ed. Katherine Edwina Hayes, M.A. Dustin Charles Alwood, M.B.A. EDUCATORS Chelsea Blaire Jones, M.A. Anthony Wayne Baker, M.B.A. EARLY CHILDHOOD Jackelyn Y. Benitez, M.Ed. Marisa Dale Lewis, M.A. Daryl Mark Brubaker, M.B.A. EDUCATION Eric James Myhre, M.A. Jason Andrew Davis, M.B.A. Katharine Rebecca Blevins, M.Ed. Joshua Tyler Pickett, M.A. Kyle W. Houser, M.B.A. Emily Grace Beaudin, M.A.T. Jordan James Willis Clark, M.Ed. Jack Henry Ricci, M.A. Joseph Taylor Rishell, M.B.A. Brittney Nichole Delawder, M.A.T. Jennifer Katherine Crick, M.Ed. George Michael Vergara Jr., M.A. Laurie Elizabeth Sanger, M.B.A. Jaclyn Whitney Fulk, M.A.T. Katherine Rose Dear, M.Ed. Adam Benton Shifflett, M.B.A. Carleigh Ann Johnson, M.A.T. Karin Larissa Flores, M.Ed. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Katherine Pauline Smith, M.B.A. Rebecca Erin Katz, M.A.T. Nelson Gonzalez, M.Ed. David William Stathis, M.B.A. Lathem Patrick Koerner, M.A.T. Olivia Marie Ghiz, M.Ed. Jackson Robert Chambers, M.P.A. Ivone Ofelia Uribe Torres, M.B.A. Amanda Brooke Nicole Misak, M.A.T. Marta Jo Frederick Petersheim, Angela C. Viera, M.B.A. Kaleigh Samantha Shorb, M.A.T. M.Ed. Joseph C. Wittig, M.B.A. Victoria Maria Prosser, M.Ed. EDUCATIONAL Ronald Campos Silva, M.Ed. LEADERSHIP SPECIAL EDUCATION

Jessica Michelle Adams, M.Ed. Eric Diggs, M.A.T. Candice M. Burrell, M.Ed. 8 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY College of Health Deirdre O’Connor Rea, D.N.P. Patricia Ann Viscardi, D.N.P. and Behavioral A. Weeks, D.N.P. Studies NURSING – MASTER OF CLINICAL MENTAL NURSING HEALTH COUNSELING Loren Marie Ivey, M.S.N. Gregory Lewis Medley, M.A./Ed.S. OCCUPATIONAL COLLEGE STUDENT THERAPY PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION Emily Ann Alvaro, M.O.T. Christine Ambrosia Carman, M.O.T. Greta Renee Haussmann, M.Ed. Jasper Kyle Coleman, M.O.T. Olivia Nichole Di Iorio, M.O.T. HEALTH SCIENCES Colleen Frances Dietrick, M.O.T. Elizabeth D. Gray, M.O.T. Kristen Ann Byrne, M.S. Susan Kay Hartzler, M.O.T. Avery Jordan Coleman, M.S. Sonali Kanitkar, M.O.T. Emily Marie Walsh, M.A. Maegan Elizabeth Kirst, M.O.T. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Anna Marjorie Weaver, M.A. KINESIOLOGY Stuart Wade Landis, M.O.T. STUDIES Muna Yusuf, M.A. Samantha Ali May, M.O.T. Emma Winslow Adelman, M.P.A.S. Hannah Leigh Frick, M.S. Rebecca Elaine Miller, M.O.T. Jack Hanson Anzilotti, M.P.A.S. Brittany Lee Rood, M.S. Deanna Moser, M.O.T. Magdalene Edith Bredehoeft, College of Devin Marie Nesselrodt, M.O.T. M.P.A.S. Ingrid Lavonne Brown, M.P.A.S. Integrated Lindsay Nicole Burns, M.P.A.S. Science and Paige Chessman Douthett, M.P.A.S. Engineering Victoriya Borisovna Eggen, M.P.A.S. Dakoda Heath Farrington, M.P.A.S. Kelsey Elizabeth Grimm, M.P.A.S. Emily Rebecca Harnish, M.P.A.S. Thuraya Yousif Kadm, M.S. Emily Ann Huesgen, M.P.A.S. Kayleigh Elise Hunt, M.P.A.S. College of Science Sarah Elizabeth Horton Hutchison, M.P.A.S. and Mathematics Kimberly Jo Jenko, M.P.A.S. Cassandra Caroline Johnson, BIOLOGY M.P.A.S. Eleanor Leigh Jordan, M.P.A.S. Stanley Eugene Peyton Jr., M.S. Amber Michelle Knowlton, M.P.A.S. Amy Kathryn Lansing, M.P.A.S. College of Visual Erin Elise Layne, M.P.A.S. and Performing Alexa Ely Maziuk, M.P.A.S. Mackenzie Rae McNamee, M.P.A.S. Arts Elizabeth Jane Meaney, M.P.A.S. MUSIC - DOCTOR OF Karli Marie Ribsam, M.P.A.S. Michael Warren Roper, M.P.A.S. MUSICAL ARTS Charis Makiko Okada, M.O.T. Abigail Marie Stone, M.P.A.S. NURSING – DOCTOR OF Patrick Thomas Bellah, D.M.A. Victoria Katherine Olszowy, M.O.T. Rachel Lauren Stottlar, M.P.A.S. Chyh Shen Low, D.M.A. NURSING PRACTICE Kristyn Noelle Peters, M.O.T. Hannah Marie VanRooyen, M.P.A.S. Phillip Michael Marion, D.M.A. Madeline Hill Pillow, M.O.T. Bryan Caleb Pickering, D.M.A. Amber Valentyn Balzer, D.N.P. Lauren Cash Prasnicki, M.O.T. SCHOOL COUNSELING Lisa Blair Jacobsen Bell, D.N.P. Mackenzie Nicole Ross, M.O.T. MUSIC - Jenny Howard Crance, D.N.P. Hannah Briley Sams, M.O.T. Eva Louise Robertson, M.Ed. Caitlin Pearce Crowder, D.N.P. Catherine Annette Shores, M.O.T. MASTER OF MUSIC Karen Olive Dorr, D.N.P. Haley Nicole West, M.O.T. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY Rebekah Leah Draper, D.N.P. Charity Noel Wilson, M.O.T. Daniel Bartlett Warren, M.M. Catherine Hagan Aylor, D.N.P. Heather Marie Wright, M.O.T. Kiersten Jane Bell, M.A. Reva Ryann Thompson, M.M. Brandon Dudley Lipscomb, D.N.P. Bailey Alyse Brooks, M.A. Alan Ricardo Tunucci, M.M. Cynthia Lee Minetree, D.N.P. Joshua Q. Knight, M.A. Betina Marie Muse Nakoda, D.N.P. Laetitia Francisca Sakponou, M.A. Deidra Severt Pennington, D.N.P. Emily Anne Smith, M.A.

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 9 Scholarly Documents

Doctor of Dissertations Doctor of Nursing Practice Projects Amber Valentyn Balzer, D.N.P. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP STUDIES The Effect of Provider Education on Discharge Geary Alan Cox II, Ph.D. Information Grade Level and Readability Leading from the Field - Funded International Project Chair: Erica J. Lewis, Ph.D. Nongovernmental Organizations and the Lisa Blair Jacobsen Bell, D.N.P. Participatory Development of Long-Term Impact Assessments Developing and Implementing Trauma Informed Care Dissertation Director: Margaret F. Sloan, Ph.D. Principles: A Pilot Project Project Chair: Jeannie S. Garber, D.N.P. Theresa Lynn Koepfler Reimbold, Ph.D. Jenny Howard Crance, D.N.P. Conjoined Social Determinants of Volunteerism: Impacts of Religiosity and National Political What is Baseline? A Concussion Policy Analysis Leadership from a Global Perspective Project Chair: Melody K. Eaton, Ph.D. Dissertation Director: Margaret F. Sloan, Ph.D. Caitlin Pearce Crowder, D.N.P. Jonathan Paul Stewart, Ph.D. Improving Staffing at a Southern Virginia Using Bardach’s Policy Analysis and the IHI Triple Aim Theatre as an Intervention for Empathy Development Framework among Undergraduate Students Project Chair: Jeannie S. Garber, D.N.P. Dissertation Director: Benjamin S. Selznick, Ph.D. Karen Olive Dorr, D.N.P. Implementing a New Care Model on an Adolescent Psychiatry Unit- A Retrospective Review Project Chair: Jeannie S. Garber, D.N.P.

Rebekah Leah Draper, D.N.P. Developing Training to Address Neonatal Nurse Knowledge, Practice, and Perceived Attitude for Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Project Chair: Erica J. Lewis, Ph.D.

Catherine Hagan Aylor, D.N.P. Measuring Levels of Preparation for Decision-Making and Patient Satisfaction in a Breast Cancer Support COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS Group Lindsay Rae Griffin, Ph.D. Project Chair: Erica J. Lewis, Ph.D. Voice Quality as a Predictor of Dysphagia Brandon Dudley Lipscomb, D.N.P. Dissertation Director: Erin E. Kamarunas, Ph.D. Video Education: A Quality Improvement Project for Patients with Type II Diabetes Project Chair: Erica J. Lewis, Ph.D.

Cynthia Lee Minetree, D.N.P. An Evaluation of a Pilot Inpatient Hospice Unit and the Impact it has on End-of-Life Care at an Academic Medical Center Project Chair: Jeannie S. Garber, D.N.P.

Betina Marie Muse Nakoda, D.N.P. Improving Hepatitis C Screenings in the 1945 to 1965 Birth Cohort in Outpatient Family Practice Project Co-Chairs: Andrea F. Knopp, Ph.D. and Erica J. Lewis, Ph.D.

10 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Deidra Severt Pennington, D.N.P. Bryan Caleb Pickering, D.M.A. Reducing Inpatient Falls on a Cardiovascular Survey and Analysis of Undergraduate Music Progressive Care Unit: A Quality Improvement Study Education “Percussion Methods” Courses in Relation to Implement Interprofessional Intentional Rounding to Practical Needs of Music Education in American Project Chair: Jeannie S. Garber, D.N.P. Public Schools Document Director: Casey R. Cangelosi, M.M. Deirdre O’Connor Rea, D.N.P. The Effect of Implementing Symptom Feedback into Psychiatric Care at a Non-Profit Clinic Project Chair: Jeannie S. Garber, D.N.P.

Patricia Ann Viscardi, D.N.P. The Watson Room: Mitigating Compassion Fatigue in Oncology Nursing Project Chair: Linda J. Hulton, Ph.D.

Karen A. Weeks, D.N.P. Implementing a Discharge Navigator Reducing 30-day Readmissions for the Heart Failure and Sepsis Populations Project Chair: Jeannie S. Garber, D.N.P.

Educational Specialist Projects

Gregory Lewis Medley, M.A./Ed.S. Project Director: A. Renee Staton, Ph.D.

Graduate Theses Kristi Danielle Aylor, M.A. Thesis Director: Michael J. Galgano, Ph.D.

Kristen Ann Byrne, M.S. Thesis Director: Jeremy D. Akers, Ph.D.

Hannah Leigh Frick, M.S. Thesis Director: Elizabeth S. Edwards, Ph.D.

Felisa Gonzalez, M.A. Thesis Director: Kathryn D. Hobson, Ph.D.

Stanley Eugene Peyton Jr., M.S. Doctor of Musical Arts Documents Thesis Director: Pradeep V. Menon Patrick Thomas Bellah, D.M.A. Brittany Lee Rood, M.S. Beethoven’s Influence on Mendelssohn and Beyond Thesis Director: Elizabeth S. Edwards, Ph.D. Document Director: Carl P. Donakowski, D.M.A. Zelda Nadiya Tackey, M.A. Chyh Shen Low, D.M.A. Thesis Director: Carlos G. Aleman Ph.D. Affective Tonal Key Characteristics in Beethoven’s Music: Connecting Tonality to Tempo, Character, and Naomi E. Ulmer, M.A. Interpretation Thesis Director: Philip M. Herrington, Ph.D. Document Director: Gabriel T. Dobner, D.M. Daniel Bartlett Warren, M.M. Thesis Director: David A. Stringham, Ph.D. Phillip Michael Marion, D.M.A. American Euphonium Literature: An Essay and Annotated Bibliography of Compositions for Euphonium and Wind Ensemble Document Director: Kevin J. Stees, M.M. 2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 11 2015 WHILE YOU’VE BEEN A DUKE 2019 TOGETHER WE’VE ACHIEVED

PRINCETON REVIEW — James Madison University continues to rise to the top as one of the best institutions for higher education according to by having been named in the 2020 edition of its annual college guide, The Best 385 Colleges. JMU was also ranked by The Princeton Review as being #8 for the best campus food by a survey conducted with students.

US News and World Report, September 9, 2019

James Madison University is the “most innovative school” in the south according to U.S. News and World Report 2019 edition. The ranking identifi es institutions of higher education that were making the most innovative improvements in terms of a variety of factors such as curriculum, technology and facilities. These schools are noted as making cutting-edge and promising changes on campus.

Women’s Lacrosse 2018 NCAA National Champions

Fulbright Scholars March 2018

James Madison University has once again been identifi ed as a top producer of Fulbright scholars by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Aff airs for master’s-level institutions. For the second consecutive year, three scholars from JMU were awarded Fulbright grants for 2017-18.

Marching Royal Dukes | March 20, 2019 2018 Macy’s Peace Corps announced that Thanksgiving Day Parade James Madison University ranked No. 20 among large schools on the agency’s list of top volunteer- producing colleges and universities in 2019. There are 42 JMU alumni currently volunteering in countries around the world. Since the Peace Corps’ founding in 1961, more than 530 alumni from James Madison University have served abroad as volunteers. 12 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Honors College Medallion Ceremony DECEMBER 13, 2019 • FESTIVAL CENTER

      S H C have completed a Capstone Project that demonstrates considerable knowledge in a  eld of study, a discipline, or an area of cross or interdisciplinary activity. For Honors Scholar students, the project is the culmination of a multi-year learning experience facilitated by faculty advisers and readers in a declared major or minor. All of these students have developed scholarly projects that re ect substantial research or creative work, imagination, originality, and cra smanship.

ANTHROPOLOGY INDEPENDENT SCHOLARS

Katherine Nicole Brauckmann Sophia Laila Cabana Advisor: Dennis B. Blanton, Ph.D. Advisor: Wren R. Stevens, Ph.D.

BIOLOGY INTEGRATED SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Harrison James Hall Advisor: Timothy A. Bloss, Ph.D. Lauren Rae Niles Cutlip Advisor: Steven P. Frysinger, Ph.D. COMMUNICATION STUDIES Advisor: Shannon N. Conley-Phillips, Ph.D.

Megan Sarah McLoughlin NURSING Advisor: Alison F. Bodkin, Ph.D. Elle Jade Del Gallo HEALTH SERVICES Advisor: Christina K. Lam, Ph.D. ADMINISTRATION PSYCHOLOGY Yara Wael Mahmoud Advisor: David E. Cockley, Dr.PH Emily Rose Hivick Advisor: Monica J. Reis-Bergan, Ph.D. HONORS INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Sarah Ashley Skidmore Advisor: Krisztina V. Jakobsen, Ph.D. Wyatt Diego Lam Advisor: Jonathan W. Keller, Ph.D.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Morgan Elizabeth Hack Advisor: Miguel B. Baltazar, M.B.A.

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 13 T C  S P provides  nancial assistance and a multi-level academic support network, to retain eligible SCHOLARS PROGRAM under-represented students. We believe that quali ed and deserving Virginia students who are not able to  nance the cost of attending college should have the opportunity to graduate from a higher-education institution. In addition, we feel a holistic support system is essential in order to provide assistance and help students grow throughout their undergraduate careers.  e marshals in our ceremonies are represented by JMU students who are part of the Centennial Scholars Program.  ey are:

Jonathan Amaya ‘21 Abby Lachance ‘22 Jordan Cherry ‘21 Kaylee Mills ‘22 Mya Fife ‘23 Karja Page ‘23 Esther Garcia ‘23 Nuri Real-Mendez ‘21 Laura Greene ‘20 Abraham Shahswar ‘19 Batula Hassan ‘23 Carlton Smith ‘23 José Hernandez ‘21 Christen Watson ‘23 Michelle Pineda-Hernandez ‘22 Xaiver Williams ‘23

THE UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER DR. THERESA B. CLARKE

Dr. Theresa Clarke is a Professor of marketing, technology, and education and include Marketing and serves as the Academic topics such as consumer brand empowerment, paid Unit Head for the JMU Department search conversion, and social media use for corporate of Marketing. She has worked at JMU social responsibility. Dr. Clarke has served as a board since 2001, teaching to undergraduate member of the Marketing Management Association, and MBA students, and specializing in Editor of the of Marketing Science Quarterly, experiential and interactive teaching and Vice President of Research and Publications for methods with client-based projects. the Society of Marketing Advances. In her spare time, Dr. Clarke is also successful in coaching students in she enjoys travel, yoga, shopping, reading, volunteer winning national and global marketing competitions. work, and spending time with her family and dog. Her research interests are at the intersection of

14 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY The Undergraduate Ceremony

DECEMBER 14, 2019 • CONVOCATION CENTER, 10 A.M.

PRESIDING ...... Dr. Marilou Johnson Vice Provost for Faculty and Curriculum PRELUDE ...... Performed by the JMU Graduate Quintet Joshua Almond, Shelby Carico, John Nye, Kyle Remnant and Zach Winkworth PROCESSIONAL Heroic Suite ...... G. P. Telemann e Star Spangled Banner ...... Francis Scott Key Performed by Ms. Miracle Ogbor (’22 D.M.A. in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy) GREETINGS AND CONGRATULATIONS ...... Mr. Jonathan R. Alger President of James Madison University COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ...... Dr. eresa B. Clarke Department Head and Professor, Marketing CANDIDATE ENDORSEMENT BY FACULTY ...... Dr. Mark Piper Speaker, Faculty Senate PRESENTATION OF GRADUATES Conferring of Degrees ...... President Alger College of Arts and Letters ...... Dr. Robert D. Aguirre, Dean College of Business ...... Dr. Michael E. Busing, Dean College of Education and University Studies ...... Dr. Mark L’Esperance, Dean College of Health and Behavioral Studies ...... Dr. Sharon E. Lovell, Dean College of Integrated Science and Engineering ...... Dr. Robert A. Kolvoord, Dean College of Science and Mathematics ...... Dr. Cynthia M. Bauerle, Dean College of Visual and Performing Arts ...... Dr. Ruben Graciani, Acting Dean Individual Recognition of Graduates ...... Dr. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Health Sciences JMU Alma Mater ...... Dr. James R. Riley Performed by Ms. Ogbor RECESSIONAL My Spirit Be Joyful ...... J. S. Bach Faculty Marshal ...... Dr. Steven R. Harper Associate Professor, Engineering

JMU ALMA MATER Madison, James Madison, we’ll be forever true. Our loyalty will always be to JMU. While friends remain within our hearts and knowledge guides our way, James Madison will lead us on to conquer each new day.

– DR. JAMES R. RILEY

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 15 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND LETTERS JUSTICE STUDIES POLITICAL SCIENCE

Jamond Antwan Copeland, B.S. Maria Cassandra Awalt, B.A. Jewel Brighton Cox, B.S. Lillian Jane Elias, B.A. Samuel William Good III, B.S. John Joseph Engel IV, B.A. The intertwined nature of The Elizabeth Marie Hobbs, B.S. Charles James Gingell, B.A. College of Arts and Letters logo Seth Andrew Martin, B.S. Kenneth Peters Greer, B.A. represents the interconnection Cameryn Elizabeth McKenny, B.A.³ Ibhaz Haider, B.A. and mutual dependence of arts Brett Ambrose Peters, B.S. Trina Thanh Lam, B.A. and letters at James Madison Misha Anna Rowe, B.S. Logan Alexander Leftwich, B.A. University. Kebron Samson, B.A. Alexandra Llewyn Martin, B.A. Matthew James Schlink, B.S. Mary Takyiwaa Osei, B.A. Alexis Raeanne Tilling, B.A. Sean Joseph Paulson, B.A. ANTHROPOLOGY Madison Rae Jones, B.A. Tabitha Marie Masters, B.A. Scott David Rzepecki, B.A. MEDIA ARTS AND DESIGN Katherine Nicole Brauckmann, B.A.² Jennifer Edith Monger, B.A.³ Kaleb D. Schultz, B.A. Gabriel Christophe Cucalón, B.A.³ Ryann Renee Shelburne, B.A. Kyle Tanner Sperber, B.A. Alexa Christine Aggen, B.S.³ Alexander Otto Dudek, B.S. Brandon Nicolas Stone, B.A. Devin Isaiah Arrington, B.S. Kalyn Marie Hounshell, B.S. Jantsen Cory Wilson, B.A. Daniel Nicholas Buenafe, B.S. Rachel Mae Stone, B.A. ENGLISH WITH Olivia Lynn Burden, B.S. PUBLIC POLICY & TEACHER LICENSURE IN Gina Marie Castanzo, B.S. COMMUNICATION ADMINISTRATION SECONDARY EDUCATION Theodore James Chipouras, B.S. STUDIES Cameron Elizabeth Church, B.S.² Jennifer Marie Burke, B.S.¹ Rebekah Kathleen Bloxom, B.A.³ Jason Tanner Clampitt, B.A. Taylor Marie Currie, B.S. Connor Murphy Adams, B.S. Erin Elizabeth Brunk, B.A. Tiff any Taylor Corbin, B.S. Jeremy Ryutaro Duran, B.S. Kamila Pilar Al-Attia, B.A. Chelsea Lucille Castro, B.A.² Nicholas Anthony Dartoozos, B.A. Brandon Thomas Handy, B.S. Ciara Anais Alers-Varela, B.S. Anastasia Leander Hereth, B.A.³ Amy Kathleen Gottschling, B.A. Cody Wayne Hawkins, B.S.² Catherine Valeriano Alfaro, B.S. Cameron Brooke Pearson, B.A.³ Diana Thanh Huynh, B.A. John Anthony Brown, B.S. Jared Matthew Jones, B.S. Katie Danielle Jarrett, B.A. Connor Sharp McKinnis, B.S.² Sergio Carlos Carrizo, B.S. HISTORY Meichen Liu, B.A. Courtney Rae Catapano, B.S. Bryana Elizabeth Moore, B.S. Edith Lopez-Ramirez, B.S. Owen Michael Pycha, B.S. Ryan Eric Davenport, B.A. Matthew Nicholas Anderson, B.A. Celestia Jane Lorei, B.A. Samuel Austin Rossi, B.S. Cayla Ann DiGiovanni, B.A. Sophia Laila Cabana, B.A.² Michael Clinton McCall Jr., B.S. Benjamin Lloyd Seibert, B.S. Benjamin Anthony DiNucci, B.S. Jacob Hunter Hodgson, B.A. Elizabeth Carter McGraw, B.A. Young Joo Yoo, B.S. James Craig Douglas, B.S. Ashton Kalli Hoy, B.A. Michala Marie Pellegrino, B.S. Cole L. Zerrenner, B.S. Lara Amr Fahmi, B.S. Ian Joseph Pulley, B.A. Anh Quang Pham, B.A. Ryan Marie Gary, B.A. Nicholas Parker Seidel, B.A. Antoine Lamont Prince Jr., B.A. SOCIOLOGY Christopher Francis Gilmore, B.S. Thomas Maximilian Spruth, B.A. Magda P. Salazar, B.A. J. Ryan William Horvath, B.S. Sarah Lynn Salzman, B.A. Marialle Anne Santos Balingit, B.A. Emma Boyd Johnson, B.A.² HISTORY WITH Christian Michael Scully, B.S. Callie Ramona Carlstrom, B.S. Harper Helena Robinson Kaufman, TEACHER LICENSURE IN Dakotah Marie Smith, B.A.³ Anna Lynn Clark, B.S. B.A. SECONDARY EDUCATION Shannon R. Stagliano, B.A. Camille Renata Coston, B.S. Delaney Grace Kost, B.A. Joshua Zachariah Trumbo, B.S. Edward William Donahue Jr., B.S. Daniel Conway Lambert, B.A. Matthew Dominic Lamar, B.A.³ Cassidy Ashlyn Welch, B.S. David Franklin Eldridge III, B.S. Kate Elizabeth Lombard, B.A. Alia Margaret Stone, B.A.² Elle Addington Wood, B.A. David Andrew Knopf, B.S. William Henry Luethke, B.A. Joseph Arthur Ungerleider, B.A. Jacqueline Denise Zerull, B.S.² Wyatt Diego Lam, B.S.¹ Leslie Renee Martin, B.S. Travis Javier Valle, B.A.³ Clifton Taylor Santiago, B.S. Kaylin Alyssa Mathes, B.S.¹ MODERN FOREIGN Gregory Michael Smetek, B.S. Megan Sarah McLoughlin, B.S.³ INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS LANGUAGES Preston Girod Taylor, B.A. Alexis Sara Murphy, B.A. Peter Joseph O’Brien, B.A. Rachel BaMin Clark, B.A. Abbigail Blake Moore, B.A.² WRITING RHETORIC Michelle Alexandra Rajs, B.S. Megan Marie Eaton, B.A. Silvia Pellerito, B.A. Gabrielle Rose Sparagno, B.A. & TECHNICAL Timothy James Keating, B.A. David William Urlwin, B.A.³ Arnaldo Jared Vazquez, B.S. COMMUNICATION Matthew Michael Marshall, B.A. Alexis Elisabeth Zygmunt, B.A. Mallory Smith , B.S. Caitlin Cheyenne Parsons, B.A.³ Olivia Carlyle Wermers, B.A. Bree New Moon Bradley, B.S. Caitlyn Elizabeth Schira, B.A. PHILOSOPHY AND Brandon Wu, B.A. Brandon Matthew Ellis, B.S. N’ky Traore, B.A. RELIGION Amanda Lynn Kovalyak, B.A. Shima Nyatini Wani, B.A. ENGLISH Jessica Maroney, B.A.³ Lindsey Regine Bross, B.A.² Graham Douglas Schiltz, B.S.³ Haley Anne Brandt, B.A. Patrick David Marr, B.A.² William Sinclaire Brooks, B.A. Brenden Ty McReynolds, B.A. Madison Sierra Hodge, B.A.

16 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY | LATIN HONORS DESIGNATIONS: 1 – Summa Cum Laude, 2 – Magna Cum Laude, 3 – Cum Laude COLLEGE OF FINANCE James Michael Skipper, B.S. BUSINESS Nicholas Cameron Snow, B.S. Chad Hanson Aldrich, B.B.A. Caty Elisabeth Susnock, B.S. The focal point of the flag is a Anh Hien Bach, B.B.A. Theodore Nicolas Tragas, B.S. globe in motion, propelled by Corinne Marie Barbieri, B.B.A. Tyler Edward Wagner, B.S. energy as suggested by the design Marshall Logan Bloom, B.B.A. Devin Hunter Williams, B.S.² around it. The facets of the globe Michael John Carlson Jr., B.B.A.² Shuai Zhang, B.S. symbolize the complex and inter- Logan Caroline Cunningham, B.B.A. Yaqing Zhang, B.S. connected aspects of the global Brendan Hebb DeFeo, B.B.A. Yuqing Zhang, B.S. business environment and the Jordan Alexis deRosa, B.B.A. many disciplines taught within the Chandler Jennings Emberlin, B.B.A. College of Business. The energy David William Gerardi, B.B.A. and movement portrayed symbolize Bradley Curtis Harmon, B.B.A. the college’s influence and impact Alexander Mitchell Helm, B.B.A. through preparing students to engage with the business Zachary Mitchell Hess, B.B.A. world as principled leaders and professionals. Use of the Sierra Nicole Hibbs, B.B.A. academic color for business as the background anchors all in Yu Yeung Ho, B.B.A. the context of business education. Patrick Arthur McNerney, B.B.A. Brendan White Miller, B.B.A. Alfred Clay Rogers, B.B.A. ACCOUNTING John David Gregory, B.B.A. Udip Shanker Sharma, B.B.A. Fan Guo, B.B.A. Faisal Hashim Turkistani, B.B.A.³ Matthew Thomas Hill, B.B.A. Kendall Nicole Beerman, B.B.A. David Anthony Villar, B.B.A. INTERNATIONAL William Maher Blair, B.B.A.² Trent Howard, B.B.A. Thomas Langdon Whitney, B.B.A. BUSINESS Brandon James Capriotti, B.B.A. Hawdam Khalid Ibrahim, B.B.A. Evan Kennan Wollins, B.B.A. Alexa Marie Chaloupka, B.B.A. Yeongseok Kim, B.B.A. Qian Zhao, B.B.A. Chelsea Rose DiNapoli, B.B.A. Alexander Michael Kirschke, B.B.A. Dorcas Mulubwa Mukanda Sama- lenge, B.B.A. Andrew William Farrell, B.B.A. Nicholas S. Landau, B.B.A. HOSPITALITY Tram Bao Pham, B.B.A. Justin Henry Fitzsimmons, B.B.A. Alan Liu, B.B.A. MANAGEMENT Spencer Jay Helmick, B.B.A. Justin Michael Mancini, B.B.A. MANAGEMENT Chau Ngoc Bao Huynh, B.B.A. Michael P. Messina, B.B.A. Vance Robert Bowman, B.S. Michael Joseph Jarreau, B.B.A. Charles Nguyen, B.B.A. Ryan James Cicchiello, B.S. Joseph Charles Barletta, B.B.A. Andrew Tyler Marusic, B.B.A. Shivani Parikh, B.B.A. Michelle Alexie Cosio, B.S. Ann Bissell Bauhan, B.B.A. Megan Elizabeth Migliarese, B.B.A. Mikaela Nicole Vasquez Justin Michael Coyle, B.S. Tristan Terry Bazemore, B.B.A. Sean Christian Nielsen, B.B.A. Pesino, B.B.A. Breontae LaShae’ Crump, B.S. Briana Jules Bennett, B.B.A. Jake Jeremiah O’Donnell, B.B.A.² Thanh Thien-Xuan Pham, B.B.A. Stacy Ann Dawson, B.S. Connor John Bloxton, B.B.A. Kathryn Mae Outhous, B.B.A.¹ Claudia Evelyn Reutemann, B.B.A. Savanah Christian Dicken, B.S. Colin Matthew Brechwald, B.B.A. Shannon Kaye Richard, B.B.A. Veronica Anne Russell, B.B.A. Shaowei Ding, B.S. Brandon Gibson Brenner, B.B.A. Collin James Ryan, B.B.A. Jeremy Dennis Snyder, B.B.A. Savanna Raine DiYorio, B.S. Dawn Janet Byron, B.B.A. Yaxuan Shi, B.B.A. Ruben E. Torrico, B.B.A. Dana Eleusizova, B.S. Michael Christopher Carty, B.B.A. Austin Michael Starczewski, B.B.A. Thomas Russell Wolfe, B.B.A. Matthew Benjamin French, B.S. Harol Josuet Castillo, B.B.A. Alexandra Brooke Stevens, B.B.A. Zhang Xie, B.B.A. Jiahao Guo, B.S. Benjamin Stuart Robert Amber Stefanie Takesh, B.B.A. Wuchen He, B.S. ECONOMICS Cater, B.B.A. Xiaotong He, B.S. Jonathan Bryce Cavey, B.B.A. COMPUTER Shane Patrick Hohman, B.S. Jeremy Alden Alino, B.S. John Franklin Deker, B.B.A. INFORMATION SYSTEMS Yinrui Ji, B.S. Julia Kristen Brinkman, B.S. Bryce David Edmunds, B.B.A. Lindsey Nicole Johnson, B.S. Fernando Casero Imana, B.B.A.² Korin Paige Freeman, B.B.A. Joshua James Abbott, B.B.A. Matias Anton Lacroze, B.S. Cooper James Casillas, B.S.³ Jack Francis Gentile, B.B.A. Seif Tarek Ibrahim Bassiouny John Irving Levin, B.S. Tyler Benedict Choate, B.S. Devon Alexander Goldsby, B.B.A. Abdou, B.B.A. Dara Simone Lewis, B.S. Clayton Douglas Everett, B.S. Joseph Andrew Harrell, B.B.A. Robel Ogbe Ahferom, B.B.A. Yuli Li, B.S. Jon Luke Figiel, B.S. Jasmine Lily Huynh, B.B.A. Soheyl Ali Pour Rafi , B.B.A. Jianxin Liao, B.S. Ryan William Frick, B.S. Martin Jose Chio Javelosa, B.B.A. Andrew Robert Basalyga, B.B.A. Yufan Lin, B.S. Chance Frederick Frye, B.S. Cameron Colter Johnson, B.B.A. Ottis Burton Bishop III, B.B.A. Riley Elizabeth McFadden, B.S. Carter Jason Gibson, B.S. Sarah Patricia Knecht, B.B.A. Jacob Powell Brazil, B.B.A. Grace Elizabeth McNulty, B.S. Robert Henry Goldsborough III, B.S. Pierre Kohler, B.B.A. Kristopher Burke Case, B.B.A. Brette Elizabeth McPhilomy, B.S. Stowe Darr Graham, B.S. Devin Minsang Lee, B.B.A. Colburn Angelo Cavone, B.B.A. Melissa Taylor Mortellaro, B.S. Nicholas Frederick Groen, B.A. David Charles Lotz, B.B.A. Jinxia Chen, B.B.A. Marshall Michael Nicholas III, B.S. Andrew Cory Halliburton, B.B.A. Tyler Joshua Paulovkin, B.B.A. Zeyao Chen, B.B.A. Kun Pang, B.S. Michal Augustus Little, B.S. William Thomas Peabody, B.B.A. Akram Mohamed Choukri, B.B.A. Ashley Jennifer Pecoraro, B.S. Adam Warren Livesay, B.S. Tyler Joseph Poirier, B.B.A. Jacob Timothy Cohan, B.B.A. Qianke Peng, B.S. Austin Bruce Mann, B.S. Brian Christopher Raley, B.B.A. Christopher Alan Cole, B.B.A. Brendan Alan Rife, B.S. Tyler James McDaniel, B.S. Hunter Garrett Rose, B.B.A. Edmund Matthew Crump, B.B.A. Eric Henry Schwartz, B.S. Jeremiah Edward Monks, B.B.A. Andrew Jacob Ross, B.B.A.² Yuhao Fan, B.B.A. Samantha Clare Shedden, B.S. Nathan Charles Schell, B.B.A. Justin Dominick Fiscella, B.B.A. Haydon Nathaniel Parham, B.B.A. Daniel James Fouch, B.B.A. William James Powell, B.S. Nicholas Mario Garcia, B.B.A. Nikolas Vincent Carullo William Joseph Gerhardt, B.B.A. Sommer, B.S. 2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 17 COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND

Sonal Sharma, B.B.A. UNIVERSITY STUDIES Thomas Michael Shumway, B.B.A. The bars on the lower left indicate the various roads leading Andrew Fernando Simpson, B.B.A. to JMU. The bars toward the right edge represent the many Brian Robert Strope, B.B.A. avenues available to students graduating from the College of Joshua Matthew Tanner, B.B.A. Education. The unbroken circle portrays education as the link Uriel Anthony Vasquez, B.B.A. between who we were and who we have become. The bars at the Ryan Christopher Wigodsky, B.B.A. top and bottom of the banner symbolize lifelong learning. Xavier Sanjid Zakaria, B.B.A.

MARKETING The mission of University Studies is to coordinate and support campus-wide Huda Nureddin Abdulkadir, B.B.A. endeavors that enhance intellectual development and Matthew Gregory Bercik, B.B.A. foster the enlightened citizenship of all undergraduates. Brooke Alexandria Boelte, B.B.A. The outreaching rays of the flag symbolize the Olivia Mary Bright, B.B.A. academic projects we coordinate, which encompass John Seth Chafee, B.B.A. the JMU campus as a whole. The scroll design, entwined Haylee Elizabeth Culpepper, B.B.A. throughout the University Studies name, symbolizes Liam Harrison DiLallo, B.B.A. University Studies’ role as an umbrella organization Rebecca Susan Fulop, B.B.A. supporting interdisciplinary academic programs that Daniel Matthew Goddard, B.B.A. intersect multiple departments and colleges. Matthew Philip Kupfer, B.B.A. Benjamin Paul Lambert, B.B.A. Run Li, B.B.A. Jonathan Adam Mambelli, B.B.A. INDIVIDUALIZED STUDY IDLS WITH TEACHER Thomas Glenn Martucci, B.B.A. LICENSURE IN INCLUSIVE Jason Scott Matteo, B.B.A. Christina Elizabeth Ballengee, B.S. EARLY CHILDHOOD Aoife Marie McCague, B.B.A. Amy Jessica Brooks, B.I.S.³ William Cullen Miller, B.B.A. Sarah Harold Ciccone, B.S. EDUCATION Megan Anne Morrison, B.B.A. Trevor Allen Cockburn, B.I.S. Ashby Blake Moyer, B.B.A. Christopher John Dec, B.S. Mariah Rowe Merhige, B.S. Kyle Pesko, B.B.A. Ian Tyler Fisher, B.I.S. Robert Connor Riley, B.B.A. Kristin Michele Johnston, B.S. IDLS WITH TEACHER Charles Nathan Siegel, B.B.A. Samuel Augustus Knies, B.S. LICENSURE IN MIDDLE Joseph Michael Stephens, B.B.A. Yiran Li, B.S. SCHOOL EDUCATION Blake Alexander Tiffi n, B.B.A. Maria del Carmen Lopez Lozano, IDLS WITH TEACHER Dylan Parker Via, B.B.A. B.I.S. Nicole Carol Popule, B.S. Ruping Wang, B.B.A. Tara C. McMillan, B.S. LICENSURE IN Weidan Xia, B.B.A. Christopher George Mueller, B.I.S. ELEMENTARY IDLS WITH TEACHER Seyma nur Yilmaz, B.B.A. Kenneth William Mullen II, B.S. EDUCATION LICENSURE IN SPECIAL Yang Zhou, B.B.A. Stephanie Renee Necessary, B.S. EDUCATION Helen Louise Roberts, B.I.S. Erica Aidan Blaine, B.S.³ QUANTITATIVE FINANCE Sarah Kate Sloan, B.A. Abigail Mecate Conde, B.S.³ Lauren Nicole Glatz, B.S. Sherry Consetta Smith, B.S. Brenna Maire Coogan, B.S.³ James Byron Grow Jr., B.S. Neal Scott Speas, B.S. Abigayle Morganne Davey, B.S.³ IDLS WITH TEACHER Bonita T. Tinnell, B.A. Lindsay Ann Dornblaser, B.S.³ SPORT AND RECREATION LICENSURE IN TEACHING Dawn Marie Wyvill, B.I.S. Sarah Michelle Ervin, B.S. MANAGEMENT Noelle Paige-Jones Zook, B.I.S.¹ Nicole Mandell Frum, B.S. ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS Emerald Elaine Green, B.S.² OF OTHER LANGUAGES Edward Robertson Claiborne, B.S. INTERDISCIPLINARY Noah Russell Kerlin, B.S. Michael Anthony Cobbs, B.S. LIBERAL STUDIES Ellen Evans Nye, B.S. Sarah Elizabeth George, B.S.³ Haley Nicole Crawford, B.S. Makayla Lee Oehler, B.S. Zachary Elson Fingerhut, B.S. Brian Randolph Ashton Jr., B.S. Abigail Kathleen O’Neal, B.S. Lindsay Mary Gippe, B.S. Brittany May Borum, B.S. Catherine Anne Rinker, B.S.³ Daniel Patrick Goggin, B.S. Jhosselin Marcia Rocha, B.S. Dimitri Miles Holloway, B.S. Jesse Hayes Shawley, B.S. Thomas Joseph King, B.S. Savannah Breelin Stephenson, B.S. James Robert Maley, B.S. Katrina Stephanie Wansink, B.S.³ Timothy Christian McDaniels, B.S. Rebekah Lauren Whittaker, B.S.² Kyle William Petinga, B.S. Erica Kay Winfrey, B.S.³ Tyler James Shaske, B.S. Curtis Laquan Stephens, B.S. Aaron James Ward Baptiste, B.S. Lucas Robert Wisner, B.S.

18 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY | LATIN HONORS DESIGNATIONS: 1 – Summa Cum Laude, 2 – Magna Cum Laude, 3 – Cum Laude COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES Morgan Elizabeth Barlow, B.S.N. ADMINISTRATION Katherine Grace Baxter, B.S.N. BEHAVIORAL Tiff any Lynn Boyd, B.S.N. Rachael E. Bissett, B.S. Jennifer P. Brinegar, B.S.N. STUDIES Katherine Mae Brallier, B.S. Kaycee Nicole Browning, B.S.N. Erika Morgan Hannell, B.S. Mindy Joy Bryant, B.S.N. The College of Health and Behavioral Thomas William Kinnick, B.S. Madison Paige Callis, B.S.N.³ Studies logo represents human John Thornton Knight, B.S. Meghan Jane Carolan, B.S.N. figures that are interdependent, Justin Lu Lam, B.S. Karen Carter, B.S.N. balanced, and dynamic. The image Yara Wael Mahmoud, B.S.² Cecily Camille Caskie, B.S.N. is intentionally abstract, which Taneal Lissan Miller-Bastidas, B.S. Vickie Walker Catlett, B.S.N. encourages complex interpretations Sarah Elizabeth O’Connor, B.S. Katherine Ying-Ting Chang, B.S.N. that embody many of the Mandy D. Phan, B.S. Kendall Gina Christenson, B.S.N. characteristics of CHBS. We develop Olivia Lauren Phillips, B.S. Jessica Lynn Clem, B.S.N. interprofessional perspectives that promote collaboration and Brady Douglas Rannells, B.S. Kayla Marie Collier, B.S.N. teamwork across disciplines. The fluid circular pattern reflects Dominic Lee Tiberio, B.S. Marissa Micaela Collier, B.S.N.¹ responsiveness to changing societal needs achieved through Ebony Charmae Toler, B.S. Olivia Grace Cook, B.S.N. scientific inquiry and the development of effective practice. Sarah Catherine Crow, B.S.N. Raised arms bring to mind our focus on physical, mental, and KINESIOLOGY Elana Beth Custer, B.S.N. social well-being. Mendsaikhan Dagvadorj, B.S.N. Madison Strode Barber, B.S. Cathy Thi Dang, B.S.N. Lauren Elizabeth Brady, B.S.³ Mary Ella de Venoge, B.S.N. Torey Elaine Dean, B.S.N. COMMUNICATION Jessie Lynn Gibson, B.S. Victoria Nicole Butler, B.S. Elle Jade Del Gallo, B.S.N. Rachael Ann Glatz, B.S. Matthew Samuel Crawford, B.S.³ SCIENCES AND Jennifer Ann Dierkes, B.S.N. Shanna Marie Guerrant, B.S. Nikolas Cole Danaher, B.S. Megan Marie Edwards, B.S.N. DISORDERS Megan Lynn Guzzardi, B.S.³ Brandon Garcia, B.S. Susan Hinckley Edwards, B.S.N. Meredith Leigh Harmon, B.S. Andrew Edmund Gorczyca, B.S. Sydney Leigh Brown, B.S.¹ Nancy J. Eichner, B.S.N. Hannah Jane Hemmings, B.S. Caitlin Marie Haggerty, B.S. Paula Ines Crews, B.S. Madeline Alaine Fallon, B.S.N.² Brenton Hines, B.S. John Patrick Jezior, B.S. Anika Grace Foust-Meyer, B.S.² Somer Rae Finisecy, B.S.N. Samantha Lane Johnson, B.S. Jeff ery Dylan Lakatos, B.S. Kaleigh-Clare Johnson, B.S.² Abigail Summer Fulcer, B.S.N. Marcellus Michael Jones, B.S. Kyu Min Lee, B.S. Melanie Erin Johnson, B.S. Emily Taylor Garty, B.S.N. Mackenzie Alexus Kinney, B.S. Matthew Aaron Mills, B.S. Alisabeth Jean Kish, B.S. Allison Danielle Gooden, B.S.N.¹ Hannah Nichole Kollman, B.S. Alvin Faustino Osorio, B.S. Macia Wallace Letsky, B.S.² Eneli Lonni Grabbi, B.S.N. Elizabeth Grace LaRosa, B.S.² Austin Mackenzie Pierpont, B.S. Carmen Maria Musso, B.S.² Hannah Scott Granger, B.S.N.² Bradley Cole Leftwich, B.S. Amanda Jean Placide, B.S.³ Mariah Taylor Baker Pearson, B.S.³ Evan Madison Greenhaw, B.S.N.³ Michaela Ashlyn Maddox, B.S. Jeremy Elijah Rice, B.S.² Alexis Rai Ratliff , B.S. Danielle Nicole Hawkins, B.S.N.³ Alden Butler McKinley, B.S. Alan David Sarson, B.S. Dylan Elyse Rosenfeld, B.S. Kathryn Teresa Heisig, B.S.N. Timothy Condy Mitchell, B.S. Briana Alani Senior, B.S. MaHalea Marie Scicchitano, B.S.³ Madeline Joanne High, B.S.N. Ashrifi Noel Nai-Tetteh, B.S. Nicolette Carolyn Serratore, B.S.² Kayla Nicole Hom, B.S.N. Savannah Marie Nipper, B.S. Hailey Elizabeth Stein, B.S. DIETETICS Meghan Arvold Howard, B.S.N.³ Lurae Merissa Patton, B.S. Tiff any Nicole Tea, B.S. Jessica Ann Huff , B.S.N.³ Carley Danielle Pennecke, B.S. Ryan Richard Ziemann, B.S. Kevin Christopher Cunningham, B.S. Stephanie Chin Hua Inskeep, B.S.N. Meredith Eileen Penny, B.S. Garrett Lorenzo Zinnecker, B.S. Cassandra Elisa Raymo, B.S. HEALTH SCIENCES Erin Olivia Rountree, B.S. Madeline Rosemarie Stevens, B.S. Mona Hani Abdelhamid, B.S. Margaret Elizabeth Stuckey, B.S.² Katherine Marshall Abell, B.S. Anais Amelia Toscano, B.S. Golfam Ali Sobhani, B.S. Annie Bao Tram, B.S. Elizabeth M. Allen, B.S. Taylor Victoria Treadway, B.S. Rachael Taylor Allison, B.S. William Thomas Trouve, B.S. Rezhna S. Azeez, B.S. Caleb Jaden Turner, B.S. Natalia Taylor Banks, B.S. Karina Maribel Vences, B.S. Emily Michelle Barranco, B.S. Lauren Nicole Walker, B.S. Kendall Lee Bradley, B.S. Sydney Catlin Williams, B.S. Ruth Marie Briggs, B.S. Amanda Lynn Winger, B.S. Emily Lauren Broyles, B.S.¹ Katlyn Marie Wright, B.S.³ Karla Jazmin Conner, B.S. Lauren Elise Yang, B.S.¹ Ranya Kimberly Dacillo NURSING Lauren Marie Jewell, B.S.N.³ Megan Emily Yowell, B.S.³ Daliagon, B.S. Breyauna Yvonne Jones, B.S.N. Sarah Ann Ziegler, B.S. Isabel Rebekah Davis, B.S. Amy Leigh Adelstein, B.S.N. Kaitlyn Mechelle Jones, B.S.N.³ Jeremy Gordon Zirkle, B.S. Collin Joseph Douglas, B.S. Deborah Siler Ansley, B.S.N. Heather Kellam, B.S.N. Kaitlin Marie Duncan, B.S. Whitney Elizabeth Ashley, B.S.N. Madison Ann Kelly, B.S.N. Briné Arnice Ellis, B.S. Kristine Marie Ayers, B.S.N. Molly Elizabeth Kenny, B.S.N.² Ariel Madison Farr, B.S. Rebecca Baldwin, B.S.N. Doaa Kheiri, B.S.N.³ Jordyn Lacey Gaer, B.S.

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 19 COLLEGE OF INTEGRATED Christi Lynn Kilgore, B.S.N. Grace Starr White, B.S.N. Taylor Nicole Kilgour, B.S.N.³ Alexis Lee Whitfi eld, B.S.N.³ SCIENCE AND Sun Mi Kim, B.S.N. Courtney Jean Wright, B.S.N. ENGINEERING Madison Rosselle King, B.S.N. Jenna Michelle Kosyla, B.S.N.³ PSYCHOLOGY The Mobius strip is the symbol Terri Leanne Lamprinakos, B.S.N. of the College of Integrated Elizabeth Grace LaRosa, B.S.N.² Ashley Lauren Abrams, B.S. Science and Engineering. Its single Arielle Monét Lewis, B.S.N.³ Rachel Blair Anderson, B.S. side signifies how a variety of April Renee Lopez Lipscomb, B.S.N. Megan Elizabeth Barnes, B.S. perspectives, both technical and Catherine Lokke, B.S.N. Branden Charles Benza, B.S. non-technical, come together to Joseph Allen Lopez, B.S.N. Ezana Kidane Biniam, B.A. help solve complicated problems. Shannon Michelle Lowery, B.S.N. Emery Campbell Dahl, B.A. The superimposed globe represents Mikayla Rae MacNeil, B.S.N. Sydney Jewell Davis, B.S. the many scales at which we Juan Manuel Mandujano, B.S.N. Sycayia Ladawn Dorsey, B.S. work – from local to global; and Pax Cecilia Manning, B.S.N. Virginia Michelle Duley, B.S. the pixelation of the continents Elizabeth Jean Marcone, B.S.N. Lauren Anna Ferry, B.A.¹ highlight the importance of Ashley Marian Martin, B.S.N. Simon Tyler Fogleson, B.A. computing to the college. The Cara Mazella, B.S.N.³ Mason Rhea Folk, B.S.² colors of the flag symbolize the Alexandra Marie McAuliff e, B.S.N. Jenna Breann Foster, B.S. college’s focus on sustainability. Tara Catherine McCarthy, B.S.N. Irene Vassiliou Hatzigeorgio, B.S. Madeline Regina McDonald, B.S.N. Emily Rose Hivick, B.S.³ Molly Petra McGrath, B.S.N.³ Mackenzie Aisling Honeycutt, B.A. Amanda Morgan McGuire, B.S.N. Brittany Ann Jordan, B.S. COMPUTER SCIENCE GEOGRAPHIC SCIENCE Brittany Ncole Meadow, B.S.N. Prescilla Brooke Machalany, B.S.³ Morgan Emily Marie Miles, B.S.N. Ana Luisa Mastrogiuseppe, B.S. Spencer Weldon Carr, B.S. Adrianne Mayse Berry, B.S. Lauren Jacqueline Morris, B.S.N.³ Amelia Christine McKinney- Taylour Alexandra Davis, B.S. Chelsea Megan deRochemont, B.A.² Elizabeth Sarah Nerantzis, B.S.N. Odasso, B.S. Michael Field Derby, B.S. David Andrew Fish, B.S. Bonnie Nguyen, B.S.N.³ Erika Nicole Nowlin, B.S. Margaret Allison Duke, B.S. Jeff rey Garcia-Cartagena, B.S. Madison Nicole Norton, B.S.N.² Marta Cristiana Rampini, B.S.³ Christopher Ryan Dusci, B.S. Nicholas Peter Hooper, B.S. Lyutsiya I. Noskova, B.S.N. Issabelle Shira Rice, B.S. Joshua Daniel Ehrlich, B.S. Cristian Andres Rivera, B.S. Kristin Margaret O’Grady, B.S.N.³ Megan Elizabeth Schaming, B.S.² Abby Gardner, B.S. Claire Marie Snyder, B.S.² Kelsey Meghan Osborne, B.S.N. Tashia Marie Schmelling, B.S. Avery Lance Gary Higgins, B.S. Zachary James Srodulski, B.A. Amanda Renee Painter, B.S.N. Kayla Ashley Shaw, B.S. Elliott Theodore Germanovich, B.S.³ Kayla Anne Panella, B.S.N.² Justin Tyler Shiffl ett, B.S. Travis Alexander Hedgepeth, B.S. Priya Ashwin Parbadia, B.S.N. Sarah Ashley Skidmore, B.A.² Ryan Chester Hurst, B.S.¹ Katie Min Park, B.S.N.³ Andrew J. Vinson, B.S. Kevin Clayton Kelly, B.S.¹ Sydney Lynn Parker, B.S.N. Phillip James Wong, B.S.³ Andrew Ray Kirsch, B.S.² Brandon Alan Pfost, B.S.N.² Brittni Lynn Wright, B.A. Lingjia Kong, B.S.³ James Roland Plummer, B.S.N. William Michael Krzyzkowski, B.S.³ Haley Ann Potter, B.S.N.³ SOCIAL WORK Austin Jay Lam, B.S. Emily Marie Reba, B.S.N. Chadon Malik Mathurin, B.S. Sarah Leslie Reid, B.S.N. Nora Rae Armstrong, B.S.W. Nathan Alexander Moore, B.S. Jessica Katherine Riley, B.S.N. Peyton Sierra Aspinwall, B.S.W. Daeyeong Park, B.S. Ann Margaret Roberts, B.S.N. Julia Elizabeth Dunham, B.S.W. Brandon Thomas Parr, B.S. Erin Marie Scanlon, B.S.N.³ Morgan Elizabeth Galdenzi, B.S.W. Noah Thanh Peloquin, B.S. Kristyn Ashley Schlicher, B.S.N. Julia Elizabeth Glaccum, B.S.W. Angela Lynn Preziuso, B.S. INTEGRATED SCIENCE Julia Anne Schwartz, B.S.N.³ Kellie Margaret Hayden, B.S.W. Grant Alexander Rosen, B.S. Alexis Nicole Scott, B.S.N. Caitlyn Adell Kraft, B.S.W. Alan Thomas Schexnayder, B.S. AND TECHNOLOGY Christie Marie Sheffi eld, B.S.N. Peyton Stewart Lockridge, B.S.W.³ James Hunter Taylor, B.S. Lauren Rae Niles Cutlip, B.S.¹ Timothy Shulgan, B.S.N. Madison Lee Mitchell, B.S.W. Kyle Ming Tran, B.S. Christopher Chase Gibson, B.S. Rebekah Grace Starr, B.S.N. Megan Elizabeth Pennington, B.S.W. Connor Joseph Van Rafelghem, B.S. Andrew Robert Jenkins, B.S. Anna Marie Steenland, B.S.N.³ Paige Alexis Riddle, B.S.W.¹ Victor Jeff rey Will, B.S. Tinsley Jordan Langhorne, B.S. Megan Nora Stewart, B.S.N. Christopher McMahon Williams, B.S. Maren Elizabeth Luper, B.S. Brianna Elizabeth Swaim, B.S.N.² Ryan Joel Williamson, B.S. Brady Robert Thomas, B.S.N. Jacob Alexander Moszak, B.S. Lillian Ansley Thongsavanh, B.S.N. ENGINEERING Lillian Blair Riggleman, B.S. Jennifer Danielle Tignor, B.S.N. Jonathan Rahul Sarker, B.S. Kelly Marie Updike, B.S.N. Peter Jacob Condro, B.S. Joseph Michael Timmins, B.S. Olivia Lucia Vivadelli, B.S.N. Adam Joshua Pinegar, B.S. Emily Sarah Walsh, B.S.N. INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS Shannon Lyn Walsh, B.S.N. Laura Renee Walters, B.S.N. Colin Edwards Cahill, B.S. Joanna Elizabeth West, B.S.N.¹ Lisa Christine Colelli, B.S. Allison Christine White, B.S.N. Ryan Anthony Groholski, B.S.

20 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY | LATIN HONORS DESIGNATIONS: 1 – Summa Cum Laude, 2 – Magna Cum Laude, 3 – Cum Laude COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

Developed in 2018, our new logo reflects the collaborative nature across the natural and physical sciences. The colors are drawn from the visible electromagnetic spectrum and represent the science and mathematics disciplines in our college, and the shape mirrors the dynamic, rapid pace of the discovery and progress that happens here. New ideas are sparked where the segments of the “wave” of innovation meet.

BIOLOGY Harrison James Hall, B.S.¹ BIOTECHNOLOGY MATHEMATICS Madison Sierra Hodge, B.S. Faisal Samir Abou-Karnib, B.S. Ryan Jacob Hunter, B.S. Bryce Elijah Looney, B.S. Jie Li, B.S. Brittany Renee Adams, B.S. Andrew David Kent, B.S. Kyle Tanner Sperber, B.S. Zhiying Piao, B.S. Brian Patrick Akers, B.S. Tiff any Liu, B.S. Riddhi Sengupta, B.S. David William Allely, B.S.³ Vadym Malenkyy, B.S. CHEMISTRY Xing Wu, B.S. Emily Amanda Allen, B.S. Taylor Ann Mitchell, B.S. Aya Hyuga Andos, B.S. Colin Aloysius Mullally, B.S. Brandy Lena Marie Carter, B.S. MATHEMATICS WITH Rachel Elizabeth Boyce, B.S.³ Madelyn Bryce Patrick, B.S. David Aubrey Heller, B.S. TEACHER LICENSURE IN Madison Caroline Braman, B.S. Trevor Lee Pechtimaldjian, B.S. Adrianna Rose Losquadro, B.S.³ SECONDARY EDUCATION Kavanagh-Faye Marie Bushnell, B.S.² Preston Edward Powell, B.S. Matthew Ethan McBee, B.S. Haley Marie Powers, B.S. Tyler Michael Miller, B.S. Monica Rachel Chiodo, B.S. Santiago Morales-Diaz Jr., B.S. Alexis Colby Deak, B.S. Shadavia Emoni Reed, B.S. Kareen Nicole Rivera, B.S. EARTH SCIENCE Alexander Lee Dean, B.S. PHYSICS Tiff any Melissa Dickenson, B.S. David Tyler Sandridge, B.S. Joseph Henry Sears, B.S. Chase Fletcher Lewis, B.A. Sybelle Kenfack Djikeng, B.S. Jorge Luis Pena, B.S. Madison Renee Eppard, B.S. Kristin Taylor Sinkiewicz, B.S.³ EARTH SCIENCE WITH Kaylin Celestina Evans, B.S. David Roland Thalman, B.S. STATISTICS Brian James Geary, B.S. Morgan Dionne Thorpe, B.S. TEACHER LICENSURE IN Anna Susanne Golden, B.S.² Jala Larin Tyler, B.S. SECONDARY EDUCATION Samantha Christine Avitto, B.S. Brittany Lauren Goodman, B.S. Emily Sarah Walsh, B.S. Thomas Howard Newton, B.S. Jordan Beck Hagood, B.S. Brian Andrew Willis, B.S. Alesha Elizabeth Melendez, B.A. Jessica Faye Teague, B.S.

DANCE Phillip Roger Wilkowske, B.F.A. COLLEGE OF Chennan Yin, B.F.A. VISUAL AND Katherine Grace Mills, B.A.² Annmarie Susan Zachariah, B.F.A. PERFORMING ARTS DANCE WITH TEACHER INDUSTRIAL DESIGN LICENSURE Poppy Ellen Ann Crawshaw, B.S.² Roman Pogoretskiy, B.S. The flower is the symbol of the College Zena Bun Nguon, B.A. of Visual and Performing Arts signifying MUSIC the growth of inspiring performers, GRAPHIC DESIGN creators, educators, scholars and Lindsey Regine Bross, B.M.² professionals in the arts. The gold Sydney Elizabeth Arnold, B.F.A. Thomas Michael Biagini, B.F.A. Austin Wayne Grapes, B.M. center embodies the illuminating Noah Lucas Karkenny, B.M. experience of an arts education. Sarah Margaret Brown, B.F.A.³ Atika Chadha, B.F.A. Robert Lincoln Marquis V, B.M. The petals extending from the gold Tyler Austin Schafer, B.M. center represent a tradition of artistic Sarah Jean Fellman, B.F.A. Jessica Briana Garcia, B.F.A.¹ Ashley Darienne Starkston, B.M.³ excellence, a spirit of creativity, a Kevin Vincent Turnbull, B.M. commitment to interdisciplinary Samuel Robert Janssen, B.F.A. collaboration and the development of Roland George Joun Jr., B.F.A. socially engaged citizens. Shandon Christopher Mullet, B.F.A.¹ Noah Thanh Peloquin, B.F.A. Kenny Soerianto, B.F.A.

2019 DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT 21 MUSICAL THEATRE STUDIO ART WITH TEACHER LICENSURE Sarah M. Andersen, B.A.² Angela Lynn Preziuso, B.A. Jordan Elizabeth Pepper, B.F.A.²

STUDIO ART THEATRE

Blake Alexander Brown, B.F.A. Zainab Shirley Barry, B.A. Rachel Marie Jordan, B.F.A.² Emily Anne Dean, B.A. Katherine Grace Mills, B.S.² Catherine Allison Phillips, B.A. Kaitlyn Townsend Rocchiccioli, B.A. Hannah Alisa Smetek, B.A.³ Jacqueline Denise Zerull, B.F.A.²

PHI BETA KAPPA HONOR SOCIETY P B  K is the oldest academic honor society in America, and is a leading advocate for the liberal arts and sciences.  e James Madison University chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was established in spring 2010 as the Xi of Virginia chapter. To be eligible for membership, students must meet these conditions: high academic achievement, a liberal arts and sciences major, demonstrated knowledge of college-level mathematics and foreign language through the intermediate level, and at least 90 credit hours in liberal arts and sciences course work.

Katherine Nicole Brauckmann Lauren Anna Ferry Sarah Ashley Skidmore Lindsey Regine Bross Wyatt Diego Lam Alia Margaret Stone Fernando Casero Imana Patrick David Marr David William Urlwin Abbigail Blake Moore

ARMY ROTC T J M U A ROTC D  B  mission is to recruit, develop, educate and provide quality leadership training, practical hands-on experience and Army values character development in order to commission agile and adaptive leaders to serve as the future o cer leadership in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard. Additionally, it is our mission to motivate young people through caring leadership to be better citizens committed to lifelong service of the community and nation.  e program o ers two-, three- and four-year options, allowing students to complete the requirements to earn a commission as an Army o cer.  e three- and four-year programs consist of a basic course and an advanced course. A two-year option allows students with at least two academic years remaining in either undergraduate or graduate studies to complete all requirements for commissioning as a second lieutenant in the active Army, National Guard or Reserves. Additionally, students not intending to pursue a career in the military will gain valuable leadership, teambuilding and communication skills, which transfer into marketable civilian job skills. Commissioned as Second Lieutenant US Army through James Madison University ROTC Program:

Ruth Marie Briggs Kevin Christopher Cunningham Christopher Alan Cole Evan Madison Greenhaw Camille Renata Coston Jonathan Rahul Sarker

22 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY | LATIN HONORS DESIGNATIONS: 1 – Summa Cum Laude, 2 – Magna Cum Laude, 3 – Cum Laude The University Ceremonial Mace

ONCE A FIERCE BATTLE WEAPON, the mace began losing its warlike image eight centuries ago when it started to become a symbol of peaceful leadership. The University Chain Kings began removing spikes from their maces and encrusting them with jewels and of Office and University precious metals for ceremonial use. Since Medallion then, the mace has been used in ceremonial processionals as an ensign of authority. The J M U’      James Madison University mace was first    will be worn by President Jonathan used in 1979 on Founders Day (now James Madison Day). It is carried by the marshal R. Alger during today’s commencement ceremony. e chain of of the JMU Faculty Senate during all formal o ce refers to the authority granted to the president by the JMU faculty processionals. Board of Visitors and the Commonwealth of Virginia to confer Funds for the mace were donated by the degrees and lead the university. e chain and medallion were JMU Class of 1943. Commissioned by the created in 1999 by Ronald J. Wyancko, retired professor of art and JMU Faculty Senate, the mace was created by Ronald J. Wyancko, retired professor art history, who also created the university mace. Creation of the of art and art history. The mace is made of institutional chain and medallion was made possible through a sterling silver, 14 karat gold, rosewood and gi from the JMU Parents Council. e chain of o ce is made ebony. It weighs four pounds and stands 37 inches high. The upper node of the mace is of sterling silver and two gems — a golden citrine and a purple textured to symbolize the blue limestone amethyst — re ecting JMU’s school colors. e gems are set in the used on the original buildings on campus. circular sterling silver medallions that are incorporated into the The lower node represents the brick used chain. One medallion is textured like bluestone to symbolize the on newer buildings. The JMU crest is at the top of the mace. The butt cap of the mace older buildings on JMU’s campus. e other medallion features is inlaid with the name of the university a brick texture to re ect the university’s newer buildings. e and the date of its founding. There are five university medallion that hangs from the chain features the seal of ebony designs around the main node of the mace: President James Madison, the State James Madison University, the university’s name and the date of its Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, a founding, 1908. e design for the JMU seal is based on the coat of book representing the search for knowledge, arms of the Madison family and contains the words “Knowledge is the flame of eternal truth and Wilson Hall Liberty,” a quotation from James Madison. representing the JMU campus.

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F Carrier Drive Alumni Drive Alumni Port Republic RoadHillcrest Drive C9 Field Hockey Champions Engineering/ Rose Library Complex ISAT/CS Geosciences Drive D1 Shorts Eagle Physics and Driver Drive Chemistry Bioscience Lake Area Rec C5 Duke Dog Alley Alumni Area Showker (Pedestrain Viaduct) Centennial Newman Lake Leeolou Park CoB Learning University Alumni Center Walmart Recreation Complex Satellite Viewing Honors D6 (under Center construction) Convo Festival on Saturday D Amphitheatre P Tennis Courts Festival Conference and Student Center C12 Undergraduate Ceremony D8 Reservoir Street R10 & R11 Skyline Area No Shuttle Sonner The Graduate School D3 Service Ridge Area R4 (reduced scale) Port Republic Road Ceremony Chandler Lakeview Convocation Chesapeake Shuttle service Port Republic Road provided Bluestone Trail UREC Turf Convo Center East Campus Saturday only to Power Plant the ceremony at R111 C the Convocation L Center. Evelyn Byrd Avenue Exit 245 Exit 245 Driver Drive Convo Shenandoah UREC E-Hall Carrier Drive East Campus Bluestone Drive B Convo Field University Boulevard E University Boulevard Jennings R1R100 Atlantic Union Bank Center East (under Campus Hillside Avenue CoConvonvo construction) Parking Starbucks A Deck R6

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24 JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Chesapeake Apartments on Grace R12 Avenue Grace Three blocks to Parking Deck downtown C13 C15 Street Martin Luther King, Jr. Way C16 Modular Veterans Memorial Walnut Lane Memorial Service Art Complex Park Vehicle South Willow Street S West Grace St. COMMENCEMENT 2019 Parking Z Chesapeake Avenue South MainHotel Street Madison Army ROTC University South Mason Street Services R9 University East Grace Street Mason Street University C8 Nursing Convocation • Wilson Hall Auditorium Anthony- Parking Deck Accessible Parking Services Annex Seeger Health Center Friday, December 13, 10:00 A.M. Campus Grace Street Police Martin Luther King, Jr. Way C7 South High Street Madison Hall Memorial Warsaw Duke Parking lots Admissions Honors College Medallion Ceremony • Festival Center Warsaw AvenueAvenue Hall Office X CantrellMartin AvenueLuther King highlighted in tan Parking South Mason Street Y Friday, December 13, 12:00–2:00 P.M., Highlands Room Student Success Deck Forbes Center for R13 Reservoir Street are general/ Miller Health and Q the Performing Arts Cleveland Center International R14 Music John C. Wells Behavioral Studies Student Center public parking North JMAC East Grace Street Avenue Army ROTC Commissioning Ceremony • Memorial Hall 2 Pedestrian Planetarium Cantrell GraceStudio Street Center Warsaw Ave. Viaduct V e Avenue R15 JMAC South Main Street – US Route 11 v R12 R16 Friday, December 13, 2:00 P.M., Room 6110 4 ri B Spotswood D Parking 131 Apartments Johnston n Chesapeake Alumnae Drive o Grace South High Street on Grace JMAC 6 s Deck W. Grace St. i Burruss Ott Street d Street (under T a City and JMU Sheldon M The Graduate School Ceremony • Convocation Center construction) JMAC Parking Harrison StreetJ Wine-Price N Martin Luther King, Jr. Way Bus Stops 1 Wampler Bluestone Deck Friday, December 13, 7:00 P.M. Alumnae Bell Massanutten Area The Quad Carrier Ashby McGraw-Long JMAC Library Phillips R3 5 Nursing Convocation (under Hillside Undergraduate Ceremony • Convocation Center Keezell construction) E Converse a Harrison st G Saturday, December 14, 10:00 A.M. Grafton Stovall r Hillcrest a Hillside Area 1077 S. Main c C2 Theatre e

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r e Hockey Courts Gifford e

K Bluestone Drive t The Madison Tennis Courts East Market St. 1050 S. Main Maury Commons Union Cardinal US Route 33 C17 Street Roop Basketball R8 Court House Harrison Street Maplehurst Avenue Logan A D-Hall Cardinal Drive C1 Wayland Moody Duke Drive West Fairview Ave. Print Madison Drive D-Hub Chips R1 Paul Street C19 South Main Street – US Route 11 Services JM’s Food Court Varner Hoffman Eastover Dr. W Duke Drive Garber

Football servoir Street servoir

Frye Huffman Ikenberry Re East FairviewC17 Avenue Power Practice Fields Service Plant Vehicle Newman Drive Long Field at Eastover Drive Exit 247 Bookstore Parking Godwin Transit Center Village Area Dingledine Mauck Stadium C18 Frederikson Rec C3 Bluestone Drive Area White G Weaver Godwin Chappelear Greek Row Bridgeforth Carrier Drive Champions Stadium Hanson Moffett Terrace Drive R7 Small Wind Parking Training and Testing Deck Plecker Carrier Drive D2 Facility Athletic C10 Center

F Carrier Drive Alumni Drive Alumni Port Republic RoadHillcrest Drive C9 Field Hockey Champions Engineering/ Rose Library Complex ISAT/CS Geosciences Drive D1 Shorts Eagle Physics and Driver Drive Chemistry Bioscience Lake Area Rec C5 Duke Dog Alley Alumni Area Showker (Pedestrain Viaduct) Centennial Newman Lake Leeolou Park CoB Learning University Alumni Center Walmart Recreation Complex Satellite Viewing Honors D6 (under Center construction) Convo Festival on Saturday D Amphitheatre P Tennis Courts Festival Conference and Student Center C12 Undergraduate Ceremony D8 Reservoir Street R10 & R11 Skyline Area No Shuttle Sonner The Graduate School D3 Service Ridge Area R4 (reduced scale) Port Republic Road Ceremony Chandler Lakeview Convocation Chesapeake Shuttle service Port Republic Road provided Bluestone Trail UREC Turf Convo Center East Campus Saturday only to Power Plant the ceremony at R111 C the Convocation L Center. Evelyn Byrd Avenue Exit 245 Exit 245 Driver Drive Convo Shenandoah UREC E-Hall Carrier Drive East Campus Bluestone Drive B Convo Field University Boulevard E University Boulevard Jennings R1R100 Atlantic Union Bank Center East (under Campus Hillside Avenue CoConvonvo construction) Parking Starbucks A Deck R6

Port Republic Road R2 Drive Campus East University Boulevard Edith J. Carrier University Boulevard Arboretum R5 Sheetz Street Reservoir University Boulevard Pavilion University Boulevard Frances Plecker 380 University Arboretum Education Building Boulevard Costco

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