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Commencement 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 James Madison University 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 Virginia 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. JMU GRAD APP Errors may occur is now available for download in the PLEASE NOTE: Apple and Google Play Stores. We're the in the listings of candidates for official APP for all JMU Commencement graduation. Because of the time Ceremonies. Everything from frequently required for printing the program, asked questions, shuttle information, and the listings may contain names interactive maps–download now to have everything at your fingertips. of persons who will not receive a degree at this time and also may omit the names of a few persons who will receive degrees. B JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY Knowledge is LIBERTY DECEMBER 2019 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 Education and University Studies 19 ........College of Health and Behavioral Studies 20 ........College of Integrated Science and Engineering 21 ........College of Science and Mathematics 21 ........College of Visual and Performing Arts 22 ........ Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, Army ROTC 23 ........University Ceremonial Mace, Chain of Offi ce and Medallion 24 ........JMU Campus Map for Commencement 20192019 DECEMBER DECEMBER COMMENCEMENT COMMENCEMENT 1 JMU BOARD and A Message ADMINISTRATION from the Board of Visitors 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 lies 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 education in Virginia, 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.
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