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University of Dayton eCommons Commencement Programs Office of the Registrar 12-2012 163rd Commencement, Fall Follow this and additional works at: http://ecommons.udayton.edu/cmnc eCommons Citation "163rd Commencement, Fall" (2012). Commencement Programs. Paper 72. http://ecommons.udayton.edu/cmnc/72 This Program is brought to you for free and open access by the Office of the Registrar at eCommons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Commencement Programs by an authorized administrator of eCommons. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON 16 3 rd COMMENCEMENT The University of Dayton regards and students who wear the more University believes that this is an its Commencement Exercises as conventional ceremonial garb and important part of the graduation among the most important cere- mortarboard. ceremony. The University also monial occasions of the academic has a tradition of faculty coming year. These exercises are filled The chief University Marshal from their seats behind the stage with symbols and traditions carries the University mace, and to congratulate the graduating designed to remind us all of the the President wears the President’s students. These traditions symbol- thousands of years that universi- medallion. On stage are the United ize the caring and person-oriented ties have existed and their noble States and papal flags. So, too, the spirit of the University. purposes. music that is played and the words that are spoken have special sig- The University hopes you will both The academic costumes of various nificance. For example, the deans enjoy and respect this Commence- colors and types are part of the who have been responsible for the ment. You can do both by standing symbolism. They are described education of the students “present” for the invocation and the National on the inside front cover of this the students as worthy of gradua- Anthem, by listening during the program. The bright blue gowns tion to the President. In turn, the awarding of the degrees and by with red trim are worn by those President confers the degrees on standing to sing the University serving as University Marshals behalf of the University. of Dayton Anthem (see page 43). for today’s ceremony (see page We are the University of Dayton four of this program). The Mar- At our Commencement ceremo- community, a community which shals wear these distinctive gowns nies, which differ from many respects and cares for each other. as identification of their official universities, each student’s name This 163rd Commencement marks capacity to direct the procession- is read, and the President then another beginning. Let us rejoice als of administrators, faculty, congratulates that student. The together. 1 BOARD OF TRUSTEES Allen M. Hill Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M. Richard J. Pfleger Chair John M. Forte Bro. Bernard J. Ploeger, S.M., Ph.D. Rev. Martin A. Solma, S.M. Bro. Francisco Gonzalez, S.M., M.D. H. John Proud, Esq. Vice Chair George Hanley John Riazzi Daniel J. Curran, Ph.D. Joseph R. Hinrichs Michael A. Ruffolo Secretary Bro. Joseph Kamis, S.M. Kurtis P. Sanford Catherine V. Babington Susan Kettering Katherine Schipper, Ph.D. Mary H. Boosalis Anne Eiting Klamar, M.D. Lynton Scotland Thomas G. Breitenbach Peter A. Luongo Deborah Flanagan Tobias Bro. Edward Brink, S.M. Kevin P. Maloney Rev. Rudy A. Vela, S.M., D.Min. Margaret A. Cavanaugh, Ph.D. D. Darlene Gutmann Marlowe Ty J. Williams Steven D. Cobb Dennis Marx Lawrence W. Woerner Kevin Crotty Richard J. Omlor David P. Yeager Richard P. Davis HONORARY TRUSTEES Richard A. Abdoo John R. Haley Robert S. Oelman William S. Anderson Sr. Jean Patrice Harrington, S.C., Ph.D. Gerald S. Office, Jr., J.D. Linda S. Berning Sarah E. Harris, Ph.D. Bro. Ronald L. Overman, S.M. Jerome P. Bishop Rev. James L. Heft, S.M., Ph.D. David C. Phillips Rev. Bertrand A. Buby, S.M., S.T.D. Jack Hoeft Bro. Anthony J. Pistone, S.M. Bro. William J. Campbell, S.M., Ed.D. Eugene C. Kennedy, Ph.D. Thomas M. Roberts Terry D. Carder Thomas A. Klein R. Daniel Sadlier Rev. Thomas A. Cardone, S.M. Peter H. Kuntz John L. Schaefer Annette D. Casella Rev. Joseph H. Lackner, S.M., Ph.D. Bro. John J. Schneider, S.M. Rev. Eugene Contadino, S.M. Bruno V. Manno, Ph.D. Westina Matthews Shatteen, Ph.D. William Crotty Rev. Paul M. Marshall, S.M. William P. Sherman Thomas J. Danis Mary C. Mathews Rev. Ralph A. Siefert, S.M. Michael E. Ervin, M.D. Clayton L. Mathile Sr. Francis Marie Thrailkill, O.S.U., Ed.D. Richard H. Finan Thomas O. Mathues The Very Rev. Patrick J. Tonry, S.M. Bro. Raymond L. Fitz, S.M., Ph.D. Marie-Louise McGinnis Jerome P. VanderHorst David P. Fitzgerald The Very Rev. John A. McGrath, S.M., S.T.D. Andrew F. Veres Robert E. Frazer Charles R. McNamee C. William Verity The Honorable Frank P. Geraci, J.D. James W. McSwiney Rev. Daryl Ward, J.D. Bro. Thomas F. Giardino, S.M. Rev. Robert J. Metzger, S.M. William S. Weprin Richard F. Glennon Dennis I. Meyer, J.D. David C. Winch Bro. Stephen Glodek, S.M. Gerald M. Miller Perry B. Wydman Jane G. Haley Bette Rogge Morse 2 ADMINISTRATORS Daniel J. Curran, Ph.D. William Fischer, J.D. Mary Ann Poirier, J.D. President Vice President for Student Development General Counsel Joseph E. Saliba, Ph.D. Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M. Teri Rizvi Provost Vice President for Mission and Rector Associate Vice President of Paul H. Benson, Ph.D. David Harper Communications Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Interim Vice President for Advancement Tony Saliba, Ph.D. Deborah Bickford, Ph.D. Kevin R. Kelly, Ph.D. Dean, School of Engineering Associate Provost for Academic Affairs Dean, School of Education and Tom Skill, Ph.D. and Learning Initiatives Allied Professions Associate Provost and CIO Paul M. Bobrowski Beth H. Keyes Crystal C. Sullivan Dean, School of Business Administration Vice President for Facilities Management Director of Campus Ministry S. Ted Bucaro Sundar Kumarasamy Paul Vanderburgh, Ph.D. Government and Regional Relations Director Vice President for Enrollment Management Associate Provost and Dean of Thomas E. Burkhardt and Marketing Graduate Studies and Life Long Learning Vice President for Finance and Mickey McCabe, Ph.D. Timothy J. Wabler Administrative Services Vice President for Research Vice President and Director of Athletics Joyce M. Carter and Executive Director of UDRI Kathleen Webb Vice President for Human Resources Paul McGreal, J.D. Dean of University Libraries Patrick Donnelly, Ph.D. Dean, School of Law Associate Provost for Faculty and Carolyn Phelps, Ph.D. Administrative Affairs President, Academic Senate 3 UNIVERSITY MARSHALS Donald V. Chase Joni L. Baldwin Barbara M. DeLuca Chief Marshal Associate Marshal Associate Marshal Department of Civil and Environmental Department of Teacher Education Department of Educational Leadership Engineering and Engineering Mechanics ASSISTANT MARSHALS READERS Eric J. Balster Patricia A. Johnson Sheila Hassell Hughes Department of Electrical and Department of Philosophy Department of English Computer Engineering Rebekah J. Lawhorn Teresa L. Thompson Kenya M. Crosson Director of Enrollment Services and Department of Communication Department of Civil and Environmental Associate Registrar Engineering and Engineering Mechanics Craig Letavec Malcolm W. Daniels Department of Management Information PROGRAM NOTE Department of Electrical and Systems, Operations Management, and Last minute additions or deletions Computer Engineering Decision Sciences must often be made after the program David W. Darrow Steven D. Mueller has been printed. The information in Department of History Student Development, Health and Wellness this graduation program does not Patrick G. Donnelly Jack O’Gorman reflect students’ final transcripts. Department of Sociology, Roesch Library Official diplomas and appropriate Anthropology, and Social Work Thomas E. Oldenski, S.M. honors will be awarded upon comple- Shannon O. Driskell Department of Educational Leadership tion of all degree requirements and Department of Mathematics fulfillment of financial obligations. The Margaret M. Strain official list of the names of graduates is James P. Farrelly Department of English recorded in the Office of the Registrar. Department of English Kimberly A. Trick Ralph R. Frasca Department of Chemistry Only representatives of the press, Department of Economics and Finance Sarah J. Webber authorized by the University Marshal, Elizabeth F. Gustafson Department of Accounting are permitted to take photographs on the floor. Guests and visitors may take School of Business Administration Michele M. Welkener photographs from the stands, only. Kathleen Henderson Department of Counselor Education and Office of Student Success and Human Services Please remain seated during the Parent Engagement Thomas J. Westendorf Processional. Janet M. Herrelko Assistant Vice President and Registrar Department of Teacher Education 4 9:00–9:30 A.M. FIRST FLIGHT SAXOPHONE QUARTET Abrielle Elson Matthew Morris Chris Satariano Gillian Taylor Willie L. Morris, III — Director ORDER OF EXERCISES 9:45 A.M. PRESIDING WELCOMING REMARKS School of Education and Daniel J. Curran Allen M. Hill Allied Professions President of the University Chair, Board of Trustees Kevin R. Kelly Dean PRELUDE PRESIDENT’S REMARKS R. Alan Kimbrough Daniel J. Curran School of Engineering Department of English and Pre-Law Program Tony E. Saliba PROVOST’S REMARKS Dean PROCESSIONAL Joseph E. Saliba CLOSING REMARKS INTRODUCTION CONFERRING OF DEGREES Joseph E. Saliba Joseph E. Saliba Daniel J. Curran Provost BENEDICTION DOCTORAL DEGREES Rev. James F. Fitz, S.M. INVOCATION Vice President for Mission and Rector Crystal C. Sullivan SPECIALIST DEGREES UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON Director of Campus Ministry GRADUATE DEGREES ANTHEM Paul M. Vanderburgh POSTING OF THE COLORS Kyla Michele Seaberry Dean of the Graduate School Thomas Currie – Color Guard Commander Graduating in Education John Buerschen UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Alec Goodall RECESSIONAL Brian Gorski College of Arts and Sciences R.