Winter 2012 Commencement Program
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May 2012 commencement program title pg.pdf 1 4/24/12 11:46 AM Class of 2012 One Hundred Twenty-Ninth Commencement December 15, 2012 The listing of graduates is based upon information provided prior to printing of the program. The appearance or absence of any name in the program does not constitute recognition or denial of completion of degree requirements nor the conferring of honors. The program is issued as a ceremonial publication and is not an official record of graduates. The awarding of degrees will be based on the outcome of final examinations and final grades. The University apologizes for any errors or omissions. BOARD OF REGENTS The University of Texas System Wm. Eugene “Gene” Powell, Chairman ............... San Antonio James D. Dannenbaum, Vice Chairman .......................Houston Paul L. Foster, Vice Chairman ........................................... El Paso R. Steven “Steve” Hicks, Vice Chairman ......................... Austin Alex M. Cranberg ............................................................. Austin Printice L. Gary ................................................................... Dallas Wallace L. Hall Jr. ............................................................... Dallas Brenda Pejovich ................................................................. Dallas Robert L. Stillwell ...........................................................Houston Ashley M. Purgason (Student Regent) ........................Arlington Francie A. Frederick General Counsel to the Board of Regents SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS The University of Texas System Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D. Chancellor Pedro Reyes, Ph.D. Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Kenneth I. Shine, M.D. Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Scott C. Kelley, Ed.D. Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs PROGRAM Morning Ceremony 9 a.m. Diana Natalicio President of the University, Presiding Concert ............................................................ The University Symphonic Winds Ronald A. Hufstader, Conducting Director of Bands Professor, Music Academic Procession ...................................... Rachelle R. Thiewes, Grand Marshal Professor, Art National Anthem ............................................. The Audience and The University The Star Spangled Banner (Key) Symphonic Winds Welcome and Introductions ........................... Diana Natalicio, President Presentation of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Junius Gonzales, Provost Conferral of Degrees ...................................... Diana Natalicio, President The College of Liberal Arts ............................. Patricia Witherspoon, Dean The Graduate School ....................................... Benjamin C. Flores, Dean Announcement of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Richard Pineda Associate Professor, Communication Yvonne Carranza, Coordinator Student Services, Liberal Arts University Faculty Marshals of Students ....... Ezra Cappell Associate Professor, English James Holcomb Associate Professor, Economics and Finance Christian Meissner Professor, Psychology Recessional Graduates will recess through the center aisle and out the south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Family members may meet their graduate in Lot P-11. Refer to the diagram on page 7 of the program. ORDER OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION Morning Ceremony 9 a.m. Rachelle R. Thiewes Grand Marshal of the University Diana A. Arrieta The University Banner Uriel Gustavo Posada Graduate School Banner Laura Alejandra Mena Meraz Liberal Arts Banner Diana Natalicio Junius Gonzales President Provost Stephen Riter Vice President for Information Howard Daudistel Resources and Planning Senior Executive Vice President Gary Edens Benjamin C. Flores Vice President for Dean of the Graduate School Student Affairs Vladik Kreinovich Charles Boehmer President, Faculty Senate Chair, Graduate Council David Veloz Jonathan Macias President, Alumni Association Chair, Staff Council Tanya Sue Maestas President Student Government Association MEMBERS OF THE FAculty The Graduate School Charles Boehmer, Marshal Benjamin C. Flores, Dean The College of Liberal Arts Gina Nuñez-Mchiri, Marshal Patricia Witherspoon, Dean Faculty of the College GRADUATES AND CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE The Graduate School The College of Liberal Arts The College Banner Bearer The College Banner Bearer Rosa Alcala Beth L. Brunk-Chavez Faculty Marshal of Students Michael Topp Randi Michelle Bossie, Liberal Arts Faculty Marshals of Students Student Marshal Graduates and Candidates for the Degree Nicholas Andre Balcázar Joel Zapata Student Marshals Graduates and Candidates for the Degree The University Librarians Charles Gaunce, Marshal The University Staff Rey Chavez, Marshal Morning seating.pdf 1 4/24/12 11:50 AM Student Seating and Post-CommencementStudent Seating Family and Waiting Areas Post-Commencement Family Waiting Areas 9 a.m. Ceremony 9 a.m. Ceremony Winter Commencement • Saturday, December 15, 2012 Faculty and Staff Seating Graduate Liberal Graduation Candidates School Arts Reserved for Liberal Arts Oregon St. Liberal Arts Graduate School PROGRAM Afternoon Ceremony 2 p.m. Diana Natalicio President of the University, Presiding Concert ............................................................ The University Symphonic Winds T. Andre Feagin, Conducting Assistant Professor, Music Academic Procession ...................................... Trisha D. Ainsa, Grand Marshal Professor, Teacher Education National Anthem ............................................. The Audience and The University The Star Spangled Banner (Key) Symphonic Winds Welcome and Introductions ........................... Diana Natalicio, President Presentation of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Junius Gonzales, Provost Conferral of Degrees ...................................... Diana Natalicio, President The College of Education ............................... Josefina V. Tinajero, Dean The College of Business Administration ......... Robert Nachtmann, Dean The Graduate School ....................................... Benjamin C. Flores, Dean Announcement of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Adriana Dominguez Director, Audience Development Theatre and Dance Elena Izquierdo Associate Professor, Teacher Education University Faculty Marshals of Students ....... James Holcomb Associate Professor, Economics and Finance Judith H. Munter Associate Dean, Education Recessional Graduates will recess through the center aisle and out the south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Family members may meet their graduate in Lot P-11. Refer to the diagram on page 11 of the program. ORDER OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION Afternoon Ceremony 2 p.m. Trisha D. Ainsa Grand Marshal of the University Adrian Christopher Villalobos The University Banner Nasser Ahmad Ikhlail Jr. Graduate School Banner Elisabeth C. Cordero Karen Morales Business Administration Banner Education Banner Diana Natalicio Junius Gonzales President Provost Gary Edens Cynthia Vizcaino Villa Vice President for Vice President for Student Affairs Business Affairs Vladik Kreinovich Benjamin C. Flores President, Faculty Senate Dean of the Graduate School Russell Autry Charles Boehmer Alumni Association Chair, Graduate Council Tanya Sue Maestas President Jonathan Macias Chair, Staff Council Student Government Association MEMBERS OF THE FAculty The Graduate School Charles Boehmer, Marshal Benjamin C. Flores, Dean The College of Business The College of Education Administration Robert P. Trussell, Marshal Somnath Mukhopadhyay, Marshal Josefina V. Tinajero, Dean Robert Nachtmann, Dean Faculty of the College Faculty of the College GRADUATES AND CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE The Graduate School The College Banner Bearer Laura L. Hall, Business Administration Heriberto Godina, Education Faculty Marshals of Students Sean Arthur Alvarado Business Administration Corrine R. Luna, Education Student Marshals Graduates and Candidates for the Degree The College of Business The College of Education Administration The College Banner Bearer The College Banner Bearer Charlotte C. Ullman Robin Grambling Faculty Marshal of Students Faculty Marshal of Students Alis Romo Nicole Ramm Student Marshal Student Marshal Graduates and Candidates for the Degree Graduates and Candidates for the Degree The University Librarians Sebastian Diaz, Marshal The University Staff Lupe Lopez, Marshal 0 Afternoon seating,.pdf 1 4/24/12 11:50 AM Student Seating and Post-CommencementStudent Seating Family and Waiting Areas Post-Commencement Family Waiting Areas 2 p.m. Ceremony 2 p.m. Ceremony Winter Commencement • Saturday, December 15, 2012 Faculty and Staff Seating Graduate Graduate Graduation Candidates School School Reserved for Reserved for Business Education Admin. Graduation Candidates Oregon St. Education Business Administration Graduate School PROGRAM Evening Ceremony 7 p.m. Diana Natalicio President of the University, Presiding Concert ............................................................ The University Symphonic Winds T. Andre Feagin, Conducting Assistant Professor, Music Academic Procession ...................................... Stephen W. Stafford, Grand Marshal Professor, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering National Anthem ............................................. The Audience and The University The Star Spangled Banner (Key) Symphonic Winds Welcome and Introductions ........................... Diana Natalicio,