f o UN u I VE n R d S I e T d Y 1 O 9 F 2 H 7 O U S T N O TY OF H SI O R U E S T V I O N N U f o 7 u 2 nded 19 UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON University of Houston Commencement Spring 2018 Message from Renu Khator, President p. 3 University of Houston System Board of Regents p. 4 President’s Cabinet p. 4 Deans p. 5 History of UH p. 6 Commencement Traditions p. 7 Ceremonial Symbols p. 9 President’s Medallions p. 11 Honorary Degree Recipients p. 12 Academic Honors p. 13 Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design p. 15 Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts p. 21 C. T. Bauer College of Business p. 27 College of Education p. 41 Cullen College of Engineering p. 49 Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management p. 61 UH Law Center p. 67 College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences p. 73 College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics p. 87 College of Nursing p. 95 College of Optometry p. 101 College of Pharmacy p. 115 Graduate College of Social Work p. 125 College of Technology p. 135 The Honors College p. 143 Message from UH Alumni Association p. 151 Commencement Ceremony 1 TY OF H SI O R U E S T V I O N N U f o 7 u 2 nded 19 2 UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON Letter from the President May 2018 Dear University of Houston Graduates: Congratulations on this, the most memorable day of your college career! The degree you are about to receive represents the world-class, tier-one education you received here at the University of Houston. It is a degree that will continue to increase in value as the University achieves even greater national and international recognition Many factors contributed to your success. The support of your parents, families and friends, and the encouragement of your faculty, advisors and staff played a significant part. But what made it all possible was the personal commitment, drive and resolve that helped you cross the finish line. I have no doubt these same attributes will serve you well as you make your mark in the world. Leave today as proud UH graduates, confident you are the best prepared, best educated and best equipped individuals of your generation. I know in my heart that you are now ready and able not just to compete, but to succeed and be leaders in your chosen careers. Your alma mater is a richer institution thanks to the example you have set for the next generation of students. With my best wishes for a bright and rewarding future, Go Coogs! Renu Khator President, University of Houston Commencement Ceremony 3 UPDATES needed University of Houston Commencement Ceremony Spring 2018 University of Houston System Board of Regents Tilman J. Fertitta, Chairman Peter K. Taaffe, Vice Chairman Paula M. Mendoza, Secretary Durga D. Agrawal Doug Brooks Beth Madison Gerald W. McElvy Jack B. Moore Neelesh C. Mutyala University of Houston President Renu Khator President’s Cabinet Paula Myrick Short Jim McShan Theresa M. Monaco Chair for the Provost Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Eloise Dunn Brice Dan O’Connor Vice President for University Advancement President Faculty Senate Dona Hamilton Cornell Michael Pede Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel Associate Vice President for Alumni Relations Amr Elnashai Chris Pezman Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics and Athletics Director Lisa Holdeman Jason Smith Associate Vice President for University Marketing, Vice President for Governmental Relations Communication and Media Relations Stephen J. Spann Michael Johnson Vice President for Medical Affairs and Chief of Staff Founding Dean of the College of Medicine Ramanan Krishnamoorti J. Richard Walker Chief Energy Officer Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for Neighborhood and Strategic Initiatives 4 UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON UPDATES needed University of Houston Commencement Ceremony Spring 2018 University of Houston Deans Anthony P. Ambler Latha Ramchand College of Technology C. T. Bauer College of Business Leonard M. Baynes Dennis Reynolds UH Law Center Barron Hilton Chair Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Andrew Davis, Founding Dean Cullen Foundation Endowed Dean’s Chair Earl L. Smith III Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts Greeman-Petty Professor in Vision Development College of Optometry Alan J. Dettlaff Maconda Brown O’Connor Endowed Dean’s Chair Stephen J. Spann, Founding Dean Graduate College of Social Work College of Medicine Lisa A. German Kathryn Tart, Founding Dean Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair College of Nursing University of Houston Libraries Joseph W. Tedesco Robert McPherson Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair Elizabeth D. Rockwell Endowed Dean’s Chair Cullen College of Engineering College of Education Antonio D. Tillis William Monroe M. D. Anderson Professor in Hispanic Studies Nancy O’Connor Abendshein Endowed Professor College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences The Honors College Dan E. Wells Patricia Belton Oliver Distinguished Professor of Sccience Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics F. Lamar Pritchard College of Pharmacy Commencement Ceremony 5 University of Houston Commencement Ceremony Spring 2018 University of Houston History The University of Houston was established as the UH is a Carnegie-designated Tier One public research Houston Junior College in 1927. As the college grew, university, and its public service and community it prospered and officially became the four-year activities, such as cultural offerings, clinical services, University of Houston in 1934. Two years later, the policy studies and small-business initiatives, serve college attained land for a permanent campus, and in a diverse metropolitan population. Likewise, the 1939 it constructed its first building, the Roy G. Cullen resources of the Gulf Coast Region complement and Building. The University became a state institution in enrich the University’s academic programs, providing 1963. students with professional expertise, practical experience and career opportunities. The University includes 1 5 academic colleges and the multidisciplinary Honor’s College that teach a wide In keeping with the University’s commitment to array of subjects – from math, arts and engineering to excellence, UH recently raised the benchmark of law, pharmacy and business. What started as a campus academic achievement. Phi Beta Kappa, the nation’s with a single building has grown into a world-class oldest and most prestigious academic honor society, university offering more than 2 50 undergraduate awarded UH the approval to shelter a chapter in 201 5. and graduate programs to more than 44,000 students This designation welcomed UH to an elite group of the annually. nation’s most esteemed colleges and universities. 6 UNIVERSITY of HOUSTON University of Houston Commencement Ceremony Spring 2018 Commencement Traditions Academic costumes of today have a history of nearly eight centuries. In medieval Europe, all townspeople wore long flowing robes and gowns. The materials and colors were governed by royal decree. Gradually, distinctive gowns were developed for the various professions, trades and guilds. Scholars wore robes and hoods to protect their shaved heads. Later, skullcaps were worn on the head, and the hoods became a cape that could be pulled over the head during unpleasant weather. As additional universities were founded, distinctive forms of the gown and hood were adapted by their faculties for bachelor’s (apprentices of the arts), master’s (teachers) and doctors (teachers who had completed postgraduate studies). When caps and hats came into fashion in the 1 5th century, the hoods became ornamental, draped over the shoulders and down the back. The academic hat was first worn as a symbol of the master’s degree and existed in various forms. The mortarboard style comes to us from Oxford University. When academic costumes came to America in 17 54, styles were quite varied. In Europe, they still are; however, in our country, usage has been standardized by the Intercollegiate Code of Academic Costume. Gerald D. Hines College College of Education of Architecture and Design Bachelor’s Degree Tassel: Light Blue Bachelor’s Degree Tassel: Violet Master’s Degree Hood: Light Blue Master’s Degree Hood: Violet Tassel: Black Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood (Ed.D.): Light Blue Hood (Ph.D.): Dark Blue Kathrine G. McGovern Tassel: Red College of the Arts Cullen College of Engineering Bachelor’s Degree Tassel: Brown Bachelor’s Degree Tassel: Orange Master’s Degree Hood (Art): White Hood (Music): Pink Master’s Degree Hood: Orange Hood (Theatre): Brown Tassel: Black Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Dark Blue Doctoral Degree Hood: Pink Tassel: Red Tassel: Red Conrad N. Hilton College C. T. Bauer College of Business of Hotel and Restaurant Bachelor’s Degree Tassel: Dark Blue Management Master’s Degree Hood: Drab Bachelor’s Degree Tassel: Navy Tassel: Black Master’s Degree Hood: Navy, Red and White Doctoral Degree Hood: Dark Blue Tassel: Black Tassel: Red Commencement Ceremony 7 University of Houston Commencement Ceremony Spring 2018 UH Law Center College of Optometry Master’s Degree Hood: Purple Master’s Degree Hood: Gold Tassel: Black Tassel: Black Doctoral Degree Hood: Purple Doctor of Philosophy Degree Tassel: Red Hood: Royal Blue Tassel: Red College of Liberal Arts Doctor of Optometry Degree Hood: Seafoam Green and Social Sciences Tassel: Red Bachelor’s Degree