F ALL C OMMENCEMENT S ATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 , 20 1 7 CELEBRATING THE SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL FALL COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2017 BEASLEY COLISEUM, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN, WASHINGTON COMMENCEMENT MISSION STATEMENT Commencement at Washington State University represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time for celebration and reflection for students, families, faculty, and staff. It brings together the campus community to share the joy of the accomplished goals of our students. The commencement ceremony at Washington State University serves a dual purpose: to mark a point of achievement, thus completing a chapter in the lives of students and those who support them, and to encourage continued pursuit of learning, personal fulfillment, and engagement with local and worldwide communities. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Congratulations Graduates! BEST WISHES FROM THE PRESIDENT ......................................................................................................................... 3 ORDER OF EXERCISES 10:00 A.M. ALL COLLEGES...................................................................................................... 4 BEST WISHES FROM THE FACULTY SENATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRS ...... 5 BEST WISHES FROM THE ASWSU, ASWSU-GLOBAL, AND GPSA PRESIDENTS.............................................................. 7 BOARD OF REGENTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, ACADEMIC DEANS, AND CAMPUS CHANCELLORS............................... 8 COMMENCEMENT OFFICIALS AND STAFF ................................................................................................................. 8 COMMENCEMENT 2017 ........................................................................................................................................... 9 TIMELINE OF MILESTONES ...................................................................................................................................... 10 ACADEMIC REGALIA................................................................................................................................................ 12 THE UNIVERSITY MACE............................................................................................................................................ 14 CANDIDATES FOR ADVANCED DEGREES.................................................................................................................. 15 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................... 29 CANDIDATES FOR MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION.................................................................................... 30 CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREES............................................................................................................ 31 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES......................................................................................................... 32 CANDIDATES FOR RESIDENCY TEACHING CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................ 52 COMMISSIONS........................................................................................................................................................ 53 HONORS COLLEGE AND GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS........................................................................ 53 STUDENT LINEUP AND SEATING MAP...................................................................................................................... 56 Campus photos by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services. 2 11/17 157900 PB 2017 FALL COMMENCEMENT Kirk H. Schulz PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY A LIFE-CHANGING MOMENT Congratulations on reaching this milestone day! I know you’ve worked hard for this moment, and now I hope you’ll take time to celebrate and savor your accomplishments. Earning a college degree requires intellectual curiosity, effort, and self-sacrifice—traits that, beyond your academic studies, will open doors to now unimagined opportunities as you move on to the next chapter in your life. Attaining success requires teamwork as well. You and your immediate team—your family, your friends, your professors—are immensely proud, as am I, of your achievements. After you celebrate today’s festivities, my fervent hope is that you’ll cherish your moments at Washington State and resolve to stay connected to the Cougar family. As you well know by now, once a Coug, always a Coug. You can count on Cougs to support you throughout your professional and personal journey. I’m delighted to have the opportunity to share this day with you. I wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Go Cougs! Kirk H. Schulz, President Washington State University BIOGRAPHY Kirk Schulz became the 11th president of Washington State University and a tenured professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering in June 2016. Prior to joining WSU, he served seven years as president of Kansas State University, where he guided KSU to a number of significant achievements in research, enrollment, and fundraising. During nine years at Mississippi State University, Dr. Schulz served in a variety of administrative roles, including vice president for research and economic development. He also previously was a faculty member in the chemical engineering department at Michigan Technological University and the University of North Dakota. President Schulz chairs the NCAA board of governors, the NCAA’s highest-ranking committee. He is active in several professional societies, including the American Institute for Chemical Engineering (AICE) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). He is a fellow in both the ASEE and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. 3 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ORDER OF EXERCISES | 10:00 A.M. | ALL COLLEGES PROCESSIONAL GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS Tom Saylor, Offstage Announcer Kirk Schulz, President Murrow College of Communication Daniel Bernardo, Provost and Washington State University Brass Quintet Executive Vice President Mace Bearer and Honor Guards WELCOME Faculty Senate Chair, ASWSU Shane Reynolds, President and GPSA Presidents Graduate and Professional Students Association Vice Provost, Assistant Deans, Jordan Frost, President and Designated Faculty Associated Students of WSU Hooding Faculty Dennis Moton, President Candidates for Advanced Associated Students of WSU Global and Professional Degrees Mike King, President Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Alumni Association and General Faculty STUDENT RECOGNITIONS Gonfalons Daniel Bernardo Platform Party Provost and Executive Vice President Regents of the University, Honored Guests, College Deans, Vice Presidents, Provost, President COMMISSIONING OF ROTC OFFICER CANDIDATES POSTING OF COLORS Brendan Hobbs, Lieutenant Colonel Joint WSU/UI ROTC Color Guard U.S. Army, Infantry, Professor of Military Science THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ADVANCED AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Julie Anne Wieck, Associate Professor School of Music BACCALAUREATE DEGREES RECESSIONAL ALMA MATER Washington State University Brass Quintet Kiya Fife, Master Vocal Performance Major, School of Music 4 2017 FALL COMMENCEMENT Judi McDonald PROFESSOR OF MATHEMATICS CHAIR OF THE WSU FACULTY SENATE Dear Graduates, On behalf of the faculty at Washington State University, I want to congratulate you on attaining your degree. Beyond any multiple choice answer or numerical grade point, you have proven yourselves as thinkers, seekers, and creators of the very essence of innovation and knowledge. We are privileged to have had you in our classrooms, labs, and studios. Surpassing the strenuousness of student life and learning how to learn has adapted you into intellectuals who can reach higher than you thought possible and who can realize the unimaginable. Working with talented, passionate, and tenacious individuals such as yourselves has been an honor. As you step into the world of new possibilities, leap with courageousness and explore with curiosity. The theory of six degrees of separation suggests that there are at most six social network steps between any two people on the planet. The distance between you and your dreams is not as far as it may seem and helpful Cougs will lend a hand along the way. Dream big and reach far, but never hesitate to take advantage of the best opportunities that present themselves at the moment. The theory of three degrees of influence suggests that not only are people influenced by their peers, but also by the people who influence their peers, and so on, with the strongest influences coming from up to three steps away. Take with you the hand-picked best of the new ideas and attitudes you have been exposed to on our campuses, for it is the intangible that is your greatest asset in the years to come. As you emerge into the world as WSU alumni, represent us with a fusion of grace and passion. Look out for your fellow Cougs, as well as the people around you. Remember that your influence goes well beyond that which is immediately before your eyes. My first dean advised “Do good work—the rest will follow,” and I have frequently used this advice when deciding how to spend my time and energy. Even though you are graduating, remember to keep the kindle of curiosity flaming. Find and follow that which entices you to passion. Don’t be afraid to leave your comfort zone. When blunders block your path, seek ways to morph your ideas