Message from the Arizona Board of Regents
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Message from the President Dear graduates, The day you have worked so hard for is finally here. Congratulations on achieving your academic goal of earning a degree from Northern Arizona University. Of all the memories you take from your NAU experience, this day will certainly rank as one of the most meaningful. Commencement is a celebration of knowledge gained, life lived fully, and an awareness of the world that puts you in a position to succeed. You have experienced a life-changing transformation during your pursuit of a degree, one that will benefit you in more ways than you have imagined possible. Your contributions to this university through talent, commitment, and passion set an example for those who follow. Whatever path you take from here, you have demonstrated you are up to the task and driven to succeed. Be sure to take a moment today to consider those who have supported your dream. From your parents and friends, to donors, to the professors you knew well and the staff you may never even have met— all are proud to have played a part. Your gratitude means a lot to them. Today you are joining a special group of people: graduates of NAU. I hope you will carry your Lumberjack pride with you always, and I want you to know you will forever be a member of the NAU family. Sincerely, Rita Hartung Cheng President Northern Arizona University Spring 201 5 Page 1 Commencement Program Prelude Friday. Mav 8. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Concerto "Alla Rustica" by Antonio Vivaldi Saturday. Mav 9. 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. III. Allegro NAU Saxophone Orchestra "March" from Athalia by Felix Mendelssohn Dr. Jonathan Bergeron, Director Matrosernes Opsang (Sailor's Song) Saturday Mav 9. 5 p.m. by Edvard Grieg Northern Arizona University Wind Symphony Dr. Daniel J. Schmidt, Conductor Sinfonietta for Saxophones Director of Bands, Professor of Music by Ronald Caravan American Overture by Joseph Willcox Jenkins St. Paul's Suite by Gustav Holst Chief of Staff by Robert Thurston I. Jig; IV. The Dargason The Sinfonians by Clifton Williams L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2 by Georges Bizet IV. Farandole *Processional Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1, op. 39 by Edward Elgar Processional Astrid Klocke Lead President, Faculty Senate Associate Professor in the College of Arts and Letters Master of Rita Hartung Cheng Ceremonies President, Northern Arizona University National Friday, May 8, 1 p.m. - Colette Roberts and Catherine Elise Thornsley Anthem Friday, May 8, 5 p.m. - Jordan Rakita Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. - Sergio Manzo Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m. - Stephanie Whitaker Saturday, May 9, 5 p.m. - Catherine Elise Thornsley and Colette Roberts Opening Rita Hartung Cheng Remarks President, Northern Arizona University Friday. Mav 8. 7 p.m. and 5 p.m. Saturday. Mav 9. 9 a.m. Mark Naufel Mark Killian Student Regent, Arizona Board of Regents Chair, Arizona Board of Regents Saturday. Mav 9. 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Valerie Hanna Assistant Treasurer/ Student Regent Friday. Mav 8. 7 p.m. and 5 p.m.: Saturday. Mav 9. 7 p.m. Jillian Zuniga President, Associated Students of Northern Arizona University Saturday. Mav 9. 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Amanda Butkiewicz President, Graduate Student Government Speakers and Friday, May 8, 1 p.m. - Elaine and Richard Morrison Honorees Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m. - Donald E. Brandt Saturday, May 9, 5 p.m. - John-David Bowman Conferring Rita Hartung Cheng, PhD, President of Degrees Laura F. Huenneke, PhD, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Maribeth Watwood, PhD, Dean, Graduate College Ramona N. Mellott, PhD, Dean, College of Education Leslie 0. Schulz, PhD, Executive Dean, College of Health and Human Services Paul W. Jagodzinski, PhD, Dean, College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences Michael Vincent, PhD, Dean, College of Arts and Letters Craig Van Slyke, PhD, Dean, The W. A. Franke College of Business Karen Pugliesi, PhD, Dean, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Frederick M. Hurst, PhD, Senior Vice President for Extended Campuses Cyndi Banks, PhD, Dean, University College *Recessional Procession of the Nobles by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov *Please remain standing during the academic processional and recessional. Please note that only degree recipients, faculty, and platform party members are allowed on the Skydome floor during and after the commencement ceremony. Page 2 Spring 2015 Ceremonies and Graduates Northern Arizona University Commencement Ceremony J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome Friday, May 8, 1 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 9 a.m. Saturday, May 9, 5 p.m The W. A. Franke Health and Human Services Arts and Letters College of Business Extended Campuses Education University College Friday, May 8, 5 p.m. Saturday, May 9, 1 p.m. Social and Behavioral Sciences Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences College of Arts and Letters College of Health and Human Services Michael Vincent, PhD, Dean Leslie 0. Schulz, PhD, Executive Dean List of Graduates...................................22 List of Graduates...................................51 The W. A. Franke College of Business College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Craig Van Slyke, PhD, Dean Karen Pugliesi, PhD, Dean List of Graduates ................................... 28 List of Graduates...................................57 College of Education Extended Campuses Ramona N. Mellott, PhD, Dean Frederick M. Hurst, PhD, Senior Vice President for List of Graduates....................................... 33 Extended Campuses List of Graduates...................................66 College of Engineering, Forestry, and Natural Sciences University College Paul W. Jagodzinski, PhD, Dean Cyndi Banks, PhD, Dean, University College List of Graduates...................................42 List of Graduates...................................71 The names in this program do not constitute an official graduation list. A video of commencement may be purchased from NAU TV Services, 1-800-628-6266. Spring 2015 Page 3 Honorary Doctoral Degree Northern Arizona University recognizes the commitment and contributions this individual has made to the community through her leadership by bestowing upon her an Honorary Degree. Elaine Grangaard Morrison Community Leader and Philanthropist Elaine Grangaard M orrison is an educator, philanthropist, and community leader widely recognized for her imagination, her ability to articulate a vision, and her enthusiasm for challenging projects. After graduating from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Honors), Ms. Morrison completed post-graduate work in education at Rice University. She then taught government and economics to high school seniors, where she developed keen insight into the governance policies of public schools. This led to 14 years of elected service as a member of the Governing Board of Gilbert, Arizona, Public Schools and two years as a member of the Flagstaff Unified School District's Governing Board. As an alumna of the university's philosophy department, Ms. Morrison was instrumental in establishing the Richard A. Wood Professorship for the Teaching of Philosophy. She also represented the department as an adjunct professor, teaching medical ethics at the university's location in Phoenix. Her community nonprofit board experience includes current service as vice chairman of the i.d.e.a. Museum board of directors, prior chairmanship of the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation (Phoenix Zoo), chairmanship of the C. W. and Modene Neely Charitable Foundation board of trustees, and board membership of La Mesita (a New Leaf- administered facility for families in crisis). Her completed service also includes advisory board membership for Northern Arizona University's College of Arts and Letters Alumni Association, Arizona State University East, and Banner Health Arizona. Ms. Morrison has previously received the university's Distinguished Alumni Award, and has long demonstrated a strong commitment to community service and to education. Page 4 Spring 201 5 Honorary Doctoral Degree Northern Arizona University recognizes the commitment and * contributions this individual has made to the community through his leadership by bestowing upon him an Honorary Degree. Richard N. Morrison Businessman, Attorney, Philanthropist Richard N. Morrison is a native Arizonan who started his career as a Navy fighter pilot before becoming a leader in the nation's agricultural industry. He is a lawyer who has practiced water law and taught at Arizona State University, a philanthropist, and a priest in the Episcopal Church. Dr. Morrison graduated first in his class from Northern Arizona University's College of Business (Honors) in 1970, and was recognized as the Outstanding Management Senior that year. He earned a Master of Arts in Values from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of Houston. He has owned and operated farms and ranches in Arizona and Colorado, while investing in agricultural enterprises around the world. He serves on the Executive Committee of the Agribusiness and Water Council of Arizona and as a trustee of the Farm Foundation, an educational, nonprofit corporation headquartered in Chicago. Dr. Morrison is an advisor to the Arizona Water Resources Research Center at the University of Arizona, and has been honored for his participation in the successful negotiation and implementation of four water rights settlements with Native American communities in Arizona. He also has served as an elected member of electrical district and irrigation district boards, and as a director of the American Agricultural Law Association. His civic involvement is extensive, but is perhaps best exemplified by his 33 years of service on the Executive Committee of the Morrison Institute for Public Policy at Arizona State University, an organization he co-founded. He is a longtime member and supporter of the Arizona Town Hall, and was recently elected to the board of directors of the Arizona Community Foundation. Dr. Morrison serves on the staff of the bishop for the Episcopal Diocese of Arizona, where he is canon for Ecumenical and Community Relations. He is a recipient of the Town of Gilbert's centennial award in the category of religion.