COMMENCEMENT Two Thousand Twenty

The Commencement of NORWICH UNIVERSITY

Two Thousand Twenty

COMMENCEMENT

Welcome Provost and Dean of Faculty Sandra G. Affenito

National Anthem Regimental Band

Invocation Reverend William S. Wick, University Chaplain

Greetings President Mark C. Anarumo

Conferring of Honorary Degrees President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider President Mark C. Anarumo

Commencement Address President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider

Response to Address President Mark C. Anarumo

Conferring of Degrees President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider Provost and Dean of Faculty Sandra G. Affenito

Norwich Forever Norwich forever, queen of the hills When far from thee, still mem’ry thrills recalling Scenes and old friendships, songs, and old cheers Mem’ries that fade not through the changing years

Benediction Reverend William S. Wick

Closing Remarks President Mark C. Anarumo

A Norwich Graduate

A university’s legacy can be measured by the impact of its graduates.

Norwich University graduates helped to build our In coming to Norwich, today’s graduates nation. From the chief engineer of the first US encountered great challenges. By overcoming transcontinental railroad, to leaders in decisive them, they confirmed in themselves the battles, to the individuals who developed the confidence to persevere in the face of adversity. nation’s banking system, the legacy of Norwich While studying in a rigorous and disciplined reaches back to the most formative decades of academic environment, they acquired invaluable our nation’s History. time management skills as well as practical knowledge and expertise in their chosen fields. More recent graduates have included a president They have been encouraged to think deeply about of NBC and the Chief of Staff of the Army. what makes a good leader, to reach their own Innumerable alumni have made a deep and conclusions based on close observation, and to lasting impact on the world as nurses, engineers, seize opportunities to practice their own skills. soldiers, police officers, and business executives. Norwich graduates are men and women These are individuals who have prepared of distinction. themselves to act as well as to think – to execute as well as to conceive, and to be moral, patriotic, Today, the legacy of Norwich University passes efficient, and useful citizens. into the hands of those whose names are listed in this program. We have every faith that they will do great things!

Military College of Commissioning Ceremony (MCV) Diploma Each year, the day after Norwich’s Norwich students who are members of the Commencement, the Reserve Officers’ Training of in good disciplinary standing qualify Corps (ROTC) program commissions officers for the Military College of Vermont annotation into the United States Armed Forces. During on their diploma by meeting the physical the Commissioning ceremony, cadets are fitness standards, completing training administered the oath of office and are thus requirements, and participating in at least six commissioned as Second Lieutenants or Ensigns semesters of ROTC. in the Armed Forces. Our cadets can enter into one of sixteen branches in combat arms, combat support, or combat service support. Following the oath, the new Second Lieutenant or Ensign receives their first salute from a Non- Commissioned Officer and an exchange of a silver dollar is made from the Officer to the Non-Commissioned to signify the occasion. This event marks the important transition from cadet to officer. Norwich has had a long history of providing leaders to our nation’s Armed Services. Air Force Distinguished Graduate

Det 867 distinguished students are those graduating Norwich cadets who have demonstrated exceptional achievement as developing Airmen throughout their four years in the AFROTC program, as evidenced by their cumulative academic grade point average, physical fitness tests, and leadership in the Cadet Wing and Norwich Corps of Cadets. Additionally, these distinguished students will compete nationally for the AFROTC Distinguished Graduate award.

Air Force Distinguished Graduates 2020 Andrew Harris Brandon Summers Anthony Trigilio

Army Distinguished Graduate

United States Army cadets who graduate as a Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG) represent the top twenty percent of cadets across the nation. To be considered as a DMG, cadets must have successfully completed Advanced Camp during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and graduate with a baccalaureate degree. Additionally, these cadets have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated exceptional military skills, and leadership potential above and beyond their peers.

Army Distinguished Graduates 2020

Marlon Cammarano Benjamin Lavoie Caleb Valcin

Riley Clark Jordan Lutz Christian Waszak

Colby Dalton Benjamin Martell Dillon Zites

Charles Grunert Kekuaokalani Marumoto

Robyn Hageman Andrew Roberge

Sarah Ingraham Bradley Thomas

Kristofer Klemm Jeremy Thompson

Naval Distinguished Graduate

Naval ROTC Distinguished Graduates are those graduating NROTC students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement as leaders and scholars throughout their four years in the program. Each of these Midshipmen excelled in all aspects of their Norwich experience, to include academics, leadership, physical fitness and service to others.

Naval Distinguished Graduates 2020 Navy Marine Corps

Jerad Clark Zachary Crete

Jordan Czarnecki Colton Cronin

Michael Saunders Dylan O’Brien

Caelan Ross HONORARY DEGREE CITATION David N. Magida

A 1979 graduate of , David Magida received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Economics before joining the staff of Norwich University in 1986, serving as the University’s Chief Administrative Officer and member of the Senior Staff and Cabinet until his retirement in 2019. In these roles, Mr. Magida demonstrated excellent management and oversight of facilities operations, administrative, and student life support services. He also played a key role in creating an academic environment that promotes cross-disciplinary experimentation, research, discussion, and exploration of new ideas. In support of the University’s Master Plan, Mr. Magida managed over 280 employees and 77 construction and renovation projects with values greater than $259 million. Several of these projects have won state, regional, and national awards, and all were completed on time and on budget.

David Magida has left a lasting mark on the landscape of Norwich through decades of service to the University and its community of students, faculty, and staff. He chaired numerous committees and also provided oversight for, and maintenance of, all University policies. Mr. Magida’s service exemplifies leadership, discipline, and Norwich’s values, earning him respect and admiration across the University.

In recognition of and with grateful appreciation for his exemplary service, longtime commitment, and contributions, Norwich University bestows upon David N. Magida the honorary degree of Doctor of Construction Management with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. HONORARY DEGREE CITATION Joel Kobert ’65

A native of Hackettstown, New Jersey, Joel Kobert graduated from Norwich University in the Class of 1965. While at Norwich, he was a member of the Soccer Team, Honor Committee, Skull and Swords, and a Commander. After graduation, Mr. Kobert attended Howard University School of Law and in 1968 received a Juris Doctor degree. Upon graduation from law school, he entered the United States Department of Justice, was selected for the Attorney General’s Honors Program and served as an attorney with the United States Justice Civil Rights Division.

Mr. Kobert entered the in the latter part of 1968, serving in Vietnam as an Operations Officer for a Civil Affairs Company with the rank of . He received a Bronze Star.

Mr. Kobert returned to civilian life in 1970 and received the Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in conjunction with the Howard University School of Law. In 1973, he founded with James Courter the firm of what is now today Courter, Kobert & Cohen, of which he was Managing Partner until his retirement. He is a member of both the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Washington, D.C. Bar Association.

Mr. Kobert has served as President of the New Jersey State Bar Association, a member of numerous Supreme Court Committees, is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and has been named to Who’s Who in American Law. He has served in the administrations of two Governors of New Jersey and was formerly General Counsel to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (Meadowlands).

In addition to having run seven marathons, including the Boston Marathon, Mr. Kobert has received numerous awards for legal services from Bar Associations. He has been a member of the Norwich University Board of Trustees since 2005 and has served as vice-chair of the Board. He was co-chairman of the Forging the Future comprehensive fundraising campaign and devoted countless hours traveling the country with President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider and speaking at Norwich events.

Mr. Kobert continues to serve on numerous charitable Boards and Committees and resides in Bridgewater, Vermont. He and his wife Nancy are Chairman One Diamond members of the Partridge Society and have two children, Jordan and Paige, who both reside in California.

In recognition of his ongoing commitment and contributions as both a member of the Board of Trustees and as a distinguished Norwich alumnus, Norwich University bestows upon Joel Kobert the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. HONORARY DEGREE CITATION Douglas M. McCracken ’70

Douglas McCracken is the former CEO of Deloitte Consulting, the global consulting division of Deloitte & Touche, and also served as Chairman of the Board of Deloitte & Touche in the United States. Mr. McCracken spent 26 years with Deloitte in various leadership and client service roles until his retirement as an active partner in 2003.

Mr. McCracken has been recognized as a leader in the consulting industry. In both 1999 and 2001, he was named by Consulting Magazine as one of the profession’s most influential consultants. He has been featured in many of the most prominent international business publications as a spokesperson for the consulting industry. Mr. McCracken has authored a number of articles including “Winning the War for Talent for Women,” published in the Harvard Business Review.

Mr. McCracken accepted membership on the Norwich University Board of Trustees in 2001, and he has served as chair or vice-chair of numerous committees including the New Business Initiatives and Audit committees. He chaired the University’s Bicentennial Commemoration, overseeing the planning and execution of hundreds of events as well as the writing of Norwich’s History.

Mr. McCracken holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Norwich University and received its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000. He additionally holds a Master of Science in Management degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as well as a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Northeastern University, which awarded him its Outstanding Alumni Award in 2002.

In recognition of his invaluable expertise as well as his ongoing and significant contributions to the University, Norwich bestows upon Douglas M. McCracken the honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. HONORARY DEGREE CITATION Richard W. Schneider, PhD 23rd President of Norwich University and Commencement Speaker

One of the longest seated college presidents in the country, Dr. Richard W. Schneider proudly carried on the tradition Norwich University Founder Captain Partridge began 200 years ago of developing “citizen soldiers.” Through his extensive military experience serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Reserve, and in academia, Dr. Schneider epitomizes Norwich’s unique position in American higher education.

A native of Queens, , Dr. Schneider is a 1968 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He was commissioned as an ensign in the Coast Guard and served eight years of active duty, including a tour of Vietnam. Dr. Schneider retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve as a Rear Admiral and Senior Reservist in July 1998.

In July 1992, Dr. Schneider became the 23rd President of Norwich University, where he championed Norwich’s charge to distinguish the University by educating and preparing students to be global leaders in the private sector, government, and military. Together with the Board of Trustees, Dr. Schneider worked to create a series of comprehensive strategic plans for the University during his tenure. NU2019 articulated the course Norwich is taking in its quest for excellence in academics, student life, improved national brand, and improved financial security. Norwich University After Next, released in 2018, prepares the University to navigate in a methodical and increasingly bold manner the challenges of Norwich’s third century of service to its students and the nation through 2035.

During Dr. Schneider’s tenure, Norwich University saw major improvements on multiple fronts, including an increase in total undergraduate enrollment by over 25% and in enrollment in the Corps of Cadets by 50%; increased undergraduate student selectivity; the establishment of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies; the establishment of Norwich University Applied Research Institute (NUARI), the undergraduate Honors Program and a thriving undergraduate research program; the founding of Norwich’s three Research Centers under the Office of Academic Research; the Center for Civic Engagement and the International Center; the Norwich Military Writers’ Symposium and the William E. Colby Award; as well as substantial additions to the physical plant. These additions included Kreitzberg Library, Bartoletto Hall, Wise Campus Center, Sullivan Museum and History Center, Kreitzberg Arena, Shaw Outdoor Center and Doyle Hall, a biomass plant, Dalrymple and South Halls, Mack Hall, and the CoLaboratory as well as renovations to the Haynes Family Stadium at Sabine Field and several other academic buildings. At the conclusion of the 2019 Forging the Future five-year bicentennial campaign, $121 million was raised on a goal of $100 million, and 96% of all academic space at Norwich University had been renovated or was brand new.

Further, under Dr. Schneider’s watch, the University has consistently produced positive financial results and Norwich’s endowment has grown from $40 million to over $217 million.

In recognition of and with grateful appreciation for his truly outstanding service, commitment, and unparalleled leadership over the past 28 years, Norwich University bestows upon Richard W. Schneider the honorary degree of Doctor of Higher Education Administration with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto. Summa Cum Laude - GPA 3.60 to 4.00 • Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.30 to 3.59 • Cum Laude - GPA 3.00 to 3.29 The University Honors Program(H) is a merit-based, highly selective academic track for outstanding undergraduates, comprising less than 5% of the graduating class. The Advanced Leadership Award (L) is awarded to students completing the formal Leadership Development Program through the Office of Leadership & Life Skills as well as having proven leadership experience on campus.

Candidates for Degrees College of Professional Schools

Master of Architecture

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Bachelor of Science

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Following its bicentennial celebration in 2019, Norwich University now marks its third century of educating and preparing students to be global leaders in business, government and the military. Few schools in America have a legacy as long or as influential as Norwich University’s, whose graduates have forged and shaped our nation through service in many fields. Not all have served in uniform, but all possess the moral foundation upon which they innovate, persevere, succeed, and lead a life of purpose, rising to the immense challenges of our nation as American and global citizens.

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the nation’s first private military college, and it remains one of the foremost institutions for leadership training in the United States. Recognized by the Department of Defense as the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), the University has earned a much-deserved place in the annals of American history.

Captain , a former superintendent of West Point, founded the institution as the “American Literary, Scientific and ” in Norwich, Vermont. In 1834, the academy was transformed into “Norwich University” when it received a charter from the State of Vermont. After a disastrous fire in 1866, the University moved to its present location in Northfield.

Norwich University has a long-standing commitment to innovation in teaching and learning. Norwich was the first educational institution in the country to teach civil engineering; to organize a regimental band; one of the first U.S. institutions to incorporate physical education into the curriculum; to accept international students; to teach agriculture; to admit African-Americans as military cadets; and to integrate women into a Corps of Cadets. Norwich also was one of the first institutions – and certainly the smallest – to receive the ’s designation as a Center of Excellence in Information Security Education.

As citizen-soldiers armed with our Guiding Values, Norwich graduates possess remarkable resilience and energy, with an uncommon capacity to weather challenges, to learn from them, to adapt and move forward. Innumerable alumni have made a deep and lasting impact on the world, fulfilling the mission of service to nation before self. These individuals came to Norwich to “act” as well as to “think,” to “execute” as well as to “conceive,” and to be moral, patriotic, efficient and “useful” citizens.

Today, a portion of Norwich University’s storied legacy passes into the hands of those listed in this program. We are confident that they are prepared to lead and to accomplish great things!

“It is to the rising generation that we are to look for the future guardians and protectors of the inestimable rights and privileges transmitted to us by the heroes and patriots of : they are to be the future legislators, political economists, and defenders of our country; and on them is to depend, in a very great degree, the future destinies of our mighty republic.”

–Captain Alden Partridge, 1828

A Man of Uncommon Integrity and Deep Compassion

Norwich legends are forged out of grit, hard work and determination, and President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider is no exception. Over 28 years ago, Richard W. Schneider arrived in Northfield, Vermont to become the 23rd president of Norwich University. In his nearly three decades of transformational leadership and service, he inspired and executed his strategic vision with extraordinary competence, humility and boundless energy. Ever aware of his obligation to keep the vision of Norwich founder Captain Alden Partridge alive, to champion our mission and to honor and emulate our Guiding Values, President Emeritus Schneider served as the chief executive officer of a complex organization. As an academic leader, he ensured that students from all walks of life were prepared to assume leadership roles in a global society. A fan of student-athletes of every sport, a bridge-builder both within and outside the Norwich community, a story teller and a role-model, his exemplary leadership during the final three months of his tenure in a global pandemic will forever serve as a bookend to an incredible career.

“Richard Schneider has been a transformational leader. His decades of service to Norwich will leave a lasting legacy as he asks the best questions, stimulating and deepening the thinking of others. You can always count on him to do the right thing, whether anybody’s looking o r n o t .”

– Alan DeForest ’75, Chairman Norwich University, Board of Trustees

Norwich University

Richard W. Schneider, President Sandra G. Affenito, Provost and Dean of the Faculty Natalia Blank, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Assessment Karen L. Hinkle, Associate Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer Cathy M. Frey, Chair, Faculty Senate

Norwich University Colleges College of Liberal Arts Dean Edward Kohn College of Professional Schools Dean Aron Temkin College of Science and Mathematics Dean Michael McGinnis College of Graduate and Continuing Studies Dean William Clements College of National Services Dean Steven Wolf

Background and History of Baccalaureate Service While the baccalaureate degree originated at the religious institutions. The baccalaureate service is a University of Paris in the thirteenth century, the long-standing tradition at Norwich University, and tradition of a sermon delivered to the graduating class distinguished clergy of various faiths have spoken at began in a much earlier time when all universities were baccalaureate over the years.

Architecture + Art Awards The Architecture and Art Awards Ceremony honors graduates who show promise either by their academic graduating students with nationally recognized awards achievements or leadership in the architecture program. of the professional fraternity of Rho Chi and the The School also confers awards of its own for recognition American Institute of Architects. Awards are given to of strong design skills.

Order of the Engineer The purpose of the Order of the Engineer is to foster purpose is to foster a feeling of pride in and a a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering dedication to that profession which binds the group profession, to bridge the gap between training and of professionals together. practice, and to present the public with a visible symbol of identifying the engineer, Who by reason The Order is symbolized by the acceptance of an of education, eminence and experience are deemed “Obligation” and the wearing of a stainless steel ring on worthy of the Order. the little finger of the working hand. The “Obligation” is a composite of several creeds. It emphasizes the fact that we, The Order of the Engineer requires a solemn obligation as Engineers, have certain obligations. It promotes honesty to oneself “to uphold devotion to the standards and and integrity, and recognizes that today’s engineers are the dignity of (the engineering) profession”. It is an dependent on their predecessors to gain their skills. The obligation to turn to “practical use, the principles personal integrity of a member and respect for the good of science and the means of technology… to serve opinion of his/her peers is the discipline expected of all humanity by making the best use of earth’s precious members of the Order. wealth.” It is an independent organization whose Nurses Pinning Ceremony The tradition of the Nursing pin, and the ceremonial of St. George for her selfless service to the injured and pinning we know today, originated in the 1860s at the dying in the Crimean War, Nightingale chose to extend Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas Hospital in this honor to her most outstanding graduate nurses by London. Having been recently awarded The Red Cross presenting each of them with a medal for excellence.

Candle Lighting

When the Nursing pinning ceremony was initiated in the practice of Nursing. After nurses were pinned, in the 1860s, the lamp was a symbol of the care and Nightingale would light a lamp and pass the flame to devotion the nurse administers to the sick and injured each nurse as they said the Pledge.

Original Nightingale Pledge

“I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly: To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully; I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug; I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling; With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.”

The Spencer Mace The Spencer Memorial Mace, carried by the senior “To give our youth an education that shall be American member of the faculty, is the emblem of the academic in its character – to enable them to act as well as think – authority of the University and is rich in symbolism. The to execute as well as to conceive – to tolerate all opinions wooden staff is fluted to give the appearance offasces , when reason is left free to combat them – to make moral, the ancient Roman symbol of authority, and is bound by patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to quality silver bands representing restraint. them for all those high responsibilities resting upon a citizen of this free republic – was the design of the Much of the metal work above the staff is sterling silver, founders of this college.” including the University seal, which is surrounded by laurel leaves. On the reverse side is the seal of the State of At the top of the mace is a representation of the head of a Vermont. Engraved on one side of the urn supporting the whitetail stag, and at the foot of the staff is the cone of a seals is a rendition of a decorative device from an 1867 red spruce, the most characteristic Vermont evergreen. diploma which depicts Athena, goddess of wisdom, the useful arts, and prudent warfare, surrounded by academic The mace was given to the University by Richard S. and military paraphernalia. King ’68 and Dudley H. Willis ’64 as a tribute to Dana Professor of Government Eber Allen Spencer, Jr. It was On the opposite side of the urn is a statement of purpose designed by Professor Gary Lord and fabricated by a from an 1843 university catalogue: group of northern New England artisans working in collaboration with Paul Gross, goldsmith. Academic Regalia

The cap, gown, and hood are prominent symbols in Down the front, Doctor’s gowns have a velvet facing. The Commencement ceremonies. They date back to the velvet facing and sleeve bars may be either black or the European and British Universities of the Middle Ages. color distinctive of the wearer’s department of learning. The cap and gown indicated that the wearer has graduated from a university or college. The hood shows the degree Caps worn with Bachelor’s and Master’s gowns generally the wearer holds. have a black tassel; the Doctor may wear a tassel.

The Intercollegiate Commission has established a code Hoods are normally black with a colorful lining indicating that regulates the academic costume. Bachelor’s gowns the color or colors of the college or university conferring have pointed sleeves and are generally worn closed. the degree. Maroon and gold are the official colors of Master’s gowns have long, oblong sleeves and may be Norwich University. The hood is bordered with velvet; the worn open or closed. Doctor’s gowns have bell-shaped color of the velvet represents the department of learning. sleeves each bearing three horizontal velvet bars. The colors associated with different subjects appear below.

Agriculture...... Maize Medicine...... Green Architecture...... Blue Violet Music...... Pink Arts, Letters and Humanities...... White Nursing...... Apricot Business, Commerce, Accountancy...... Drab Oratory (Speech)...... Silver Gray Dentistry...... Lilac Pharmacy...... Olive Green Economics...... Copper Philosophy...... Dark Blue Education...... Light Blue Physical Education...... Sage Green Engineering...... Orange Public Administration...... Peacock Blue Fine Arts...... Brown Public Health...... Salmon Pink Forestry...... Russet Science...... Gold Home Economics...... Maroon Social Work...... Citron Journalism...... Crimson Theology or Divinity...... Scarlet Law...... Purple Veterinary Science...... Gray Library Science...... Lemon