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Spring Commencement THURSDAY, MAY 13, 2021 JQH ARENA 2:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. College of Business (Undergraduate) McQueary College of Health and Human Services (Undergraduate) Interdisciplinary Academic Programs (Undergraduate) FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 JQH ARENA 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Judith Enyeart Reynolds College of Arts & Letters College of Humanities and Public Affairs William H. Darr College of Agriculture McQueary College of Health & Human Services College of Natural and Applied Sciences College of Education (Graduate) Interdisciplinary Academic Programs College of Business (Graduate) (Graduate) Spring Commencement CLASS OF 2021 Thursday, May 13, 2021: 2:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2021: 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. JQH Arena Welcome ....................................................................................................................................................................2 Order of Service .......................................................................................................................................................3 University Marshals .................................................................................................................................................4 Degrees with Honors ...............................................................................................................................................5 Honors College ...............................................................................................................................................5 Scholastic Honors ...........................................................................................................................................6 Bear POWER (Promoting Opportunities for Work Education and Resilience) Program Graduates........14 Degree Candidates ................................................................................................................................................15 Bachelor Degrees .......................................................................................................................................... 15 Master Degrees ............................................................................................................................................. 37 Doctoral Degrees .......................................................................................................................................... 44 2020-2021 Citizen Scholar Award Recipients ..................................................................................................46 Commencement Speakers ....................................................................................................................................47 The Academic Dress ..............................................................................................................................................52 Degrees Conferred ................................................................................................................................................53 Commencement Committee ................................................................................................................................54 Board of Governors and Officers of the University ...........................................................................................55 Alumni Association Message ................................................................................................................................56 1 Welcome o our Graduates, Family and Friends: T Congratulations on reaching this important moment. Having completed your college experience in a world gripped by pandemic, you have undoubtedly overcome substantial obstacles to get here. You are resilient. I am proud of you as are the many family and friends gathered to recognize you on this special day. You now stand at the precipice of the next chapter in your life. The whole world stretches before you. Anything is possible. Your path from this moment will undoubtedly take unexpected detours. I hope you will allow the lessons learned in and out of the classroom to guide you as you move onward and upward, making your Missouri Statement. You have invested years learning Missouri State’s public affairs mission. It is my greatest hope that you will put that learning into practice; that you will be culturally competent, ethical leaders who are actively engaged in your communities, wherever they may be. I am confident that you will make your university community proud. Today’s ceremony celebrates your considerable accomplishment in completing a degree program at one of the country’s best universities. I share your pride and excitement. Your degree—and the skills and experience you acquired while at Missouri State—will serve you well in your careers and lives. It has been a privilege to have you as part of our community, and Missouri State is better for your time and efforts here. As you take this next step, your involvement at Missouri State is not ending. In many ways, it is just beginning as you transition from being a student to an alumnus. I hope you express pride in your alma mater and come back to visit us on campus. Good luck, best wishes, and Go Bears! Clif Smart President 2 Order of Service PROCESSIONAL* CONFERRING OF DEGREES Pomp and Circumstance .............Elgar, arr. Fischer Mr. Clifton M. Smart III President NATIONAL ANTHEM* Missouri State University Star Spangled Banner.....................Traditional Esteban Valentin-Martinez – May 13 Ceremonies INTRODUCTION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Isaac Williams– May 14 Ceremonies Ms. Neosha Mackey Emeritus Dean COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Library Services Thursday, May 13 2:00 p.m. Dr. Pauline Nugent Dr. David Meinert Professor Dean, College of Business Department of Modern and Classical Languages 6:00 p.m. ALUMNI ASSOCIATION WELCOME Dr. Mark Smith Mr. Brent Dunn Dean, McQueary College of Health and Human Services Vice President for University Advancement Friday, May 14 ALMA MATER* 9:00 a.m. Maroon and White .............. arr. Dr. John Prescott Dr. Shawn Wahl Esteban Valentin-Martinez – May 13 Ceremonies Dean, Reynolds College of Arts and Letters Isaac Williams– May 14 Ceremonies 1:00 p.m. Sing we praises Dr. Tamera Jahnke Now to our Alma Mater! Dean, College of Natural and Applied Sciences All hail, Maroon and White! Missouri State, we pledge devotion 5:00 p.m. May you live Dr. Barri Tinkler Ever in truth and right. Interim Dean, College of Education RECESSIONAL* PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES Dr. Frank A. Einhellig Provost Missouri State University *The audience is requested to stand, if able, during the Processional and the singing of the National Anthem and Alma Mater and to remain in place in their seats until the completion of the Academic Recessional. 3 University Marshals GRAND MARSHAL UNDERGRADUATE MARSHALS Dr. Cameron Wickham Dr. Robert Hornberger Professor, Mathematics Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management & Services PLATFORM MARSHAL Mr. Tom Peters Dr. Kimberly L. Martin Dean, Library Director, Multicultural Programs Dr. Kelly Wood Dr. Judith Martinez Associate Provost, Student Success Assistant Professor, Modern & Classical Languages Dr. Keri Franklin Dr. Dee Siscoe Associate Provost, Public Affairs & Assessment Vice President for Student Affairs GRADUATE MARSHALS Dr. Michele Smith Dr. Julie Masterson Dean of Students Associate Provost & Dean of the Graduate College Dr. Josh Smith Dr. Algerian Hart Professor, Biomedical Sciences Associate Dean of the Graduate College Dr. Elizabeth Walker SENIOR CLASS PRESIDENT Professor, Animal Science Ms. Allison Garrett Dr. Andrea Weber Assistant Dean of Students & Director of Student Conduct Dr. Kelly Wood Associate Provost, Student Success Ms. Raeleen Ziegler Director, Veteran Student Services 4 Degrees with Honors Candidates who applied by 5:00 p.m. on March 31, 2021 are listed in today’s program. Candidates who applied after this application deadline are allowed to participate in the commencement ceremonies, but are not listed in the printed program. THE HONORS COLLEGE Some students have chosen to pursue a more rigorous academic curriculum. They are identified by a royal blue stole. Some of these students may have pursued departmental honors as well and their major distinctions are noted here. Jack Andrew Ache Lynsie Michelle Daniels Matthew Joseph Hulet Maggie Kathleen Adler Ashlyn Mariah Darnell Morgan Gabrielle Hull Tori N. Alcorn Darian Lyn Decker Maquelle Paige Huntley Daniel K. Amuedo Sarah Rheanne Finch Mattison L. Ishmael with the Distinction in Cell Shelby Lynn Fischer Danna Lynn Jenkins and Molecular Biology Edye Anna-Marie Fletcher Lilith N. Jensen Camdyn M. Anders with the Distinction in Nicholas G. Jimenez Cole Alan Armer Nursing Kaitlyn Belle Johnson Allee MaryElizabeth Armitage Haley Rae Ford Emily C. Karnuth Madeline Rose Arnold Hannah Hong Xi Hao Fox with the Distinction in Kylie Summer Aulgur Jordan Elisabeth Fox Communication Sciences & Sarah Elizabeth Bachler Mariah Anita Funcannon Disorders with the Distinction in English Victoria Ann Gagnepain Hannah Ann Kassing and Professional Writing Marissa Marie Gallaway Megan Kristine Kemp Matthew S. Barrett – Young Abby McKensey Gann Brayden Mckinley King Emily Christine Beck Kristyn L. Gardner Ann Marie Lancaster Sarah D. Bergman Matthew Thomas Garver Emily Kay Lewandowski Alyssa Catherine Brinkmann Gina Renee Gherardini Moriah Elizabeth Lewis Hunter Charles Brooks Jacob Layne Gibson Bailey