2020 Commencement Program
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2020 The names published in this commencement program include all students who earned a doctorate, educational specialist, master’s or baccalaureate degree fall terms 2019 or winter terms 2020, and any student who applied for a degree for spring terms 2020 or summer terms 2020 by the posted deadline. Participation in commencement and inclusion in the commencement program do not guarantee official granting of a degree. The Graduate Programs Office (doctorate, educational specialist, master’s) and the Records and Registration Office (baccalaureate) verify completion of all coursework before a degree is conferred. The official document verifying degree completion is the official Eastern Washington University transcript. 1 This event provides an opportunity for celebration, gratitude and reflection. In the midst of our celebration, we ask that you take a moment of silence to acknowledge the service, compassion and dedication of our faculty and staff members who are not with us today. —David May, PhD Chair, Commencement 2 Contents Commencement 2020 A History of Eastern Washington University 4 Master of Professional Accounting 36 Description of Degrees Awarded 6 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 37-41 Alma Mater 6 EWU Fight Song 6 College of Health Science and Public Health Graduation Academic Honors 6 Honors and Awards 45 University Mace 6 Doctor of Physical Therapy 46 Academic Regalia 7 Master of Occupational Therapy 46 Master of Public Health 47 Recognition and Awards Master of Science 47-48 Faculty Emeriti Recognition 9-12 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 48-51 Trustees’ Medal Award 13 Distinguished Service Awards 14 College of Social Sciences Honors and Awards 55-56 Academic Honors Educational Specialist – School Psychology 57 Frances B. Huston Medallion Awards 15-16 Master of Arts 58 2019 University Honors Program Graduates 17 Master of Science 59 Master of Social Work 60-62 College of Arts, Letters & Education Master of Public Administration 62 Honors and Awards 21 Master of Urban and Regional Planning 63 Master of Arts 22 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 63-67 Master of Education 22-24 Master of Fine Arts – Creative Writing 25 College of Science, Technology, Master of Music 25 Engineering & Mathematics Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 25-29 Honors and Awards 71 Master of Science 72 College of Business Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 73-77 Honors and Awards 33 Master of Business Administration 35 University College 79 3 A History of Eastern Washington University In 1882, the Benjamin P. Cheney Academy opened its To that end, program areas have grown and been doors to more than 200 enrolling students. A generous redefined as the needs of the Inland Northwest have grown contribution of $10,000 from a wealthy transportation and changed. Master’s programs have been added to meet industrialist had at last fulfilled the dreams of Cheney the need for graduate-level education, and individual citizens for an institute of higher learning in their programs and schools have increasingly been granted community. accreditation by their respective oversight organizations The academy became the State Normal School at Cheney as those programs and schools have grown and matured. in 1889, the same year in which Washington was given Today, Eastern students represent nearly every state in the its statehood. The school was proudly designated as an union and more than 40 foreign countries. More than 100 institution “for the purpose of instruction of persons, both different academic majors are available, offering students a male and female, in the art of teaching the various branches wide variety of career-path options. that pertain to a good common school.” Nearly 600 full-time and adjunct faculty teach on the By the time it became Eastern Washington College of Cheney campus and at several locations throughout the Education in 1937, Eastern was already a fully accredited state. Three-quarters of Eastern’s full-time faculty members four-year degree-granting institution, offering majors in hold doctorate degrees. With a low student-to-faculty numerous subjects. ratio, Eastern continues to stress small classes, personalized The campus grew rapidly in size and program offerings instruction and individual attention. in the decades following World War II. In 1961, the name Perhaps even more significant than Eastern’s steady was again changed, this time to Eastern Washington State advancement during the past 135 years is the university’s College. It was increasingly evident that the region needed expanded regional role and its evolving goals, objectives professionals in many fields; in response, a wide range and vision of its future. of undergraduate and graduate degree programs were In the past decade, Eastern Washington University has added. Finally, in 1977, the name was changed to Eastern become a major force in the state and the Pacific Northwest, Washington University by the state legislature. not only in the education of more than 12,000 students As a regional university, Eastern is charged with the each year, but in the civic, cultural, scientific and economic special responsibility of meeting the undergraduate and development of the state and region. graduate educational needs of the region’s people. Board of Trustees Vicki Wilson, Chair Kim Pearman-Gillman, Vice Chair Uriel Iniguez James Murphy Michael Finley Jay J. Manning Robert H. Whaley Mia Hyde, Student Trustee 4 Commencement Ceremony The commencement committee is overseen by: David May, PhD Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Thank you to the commencement leadership team for guidance in planning this year’s commencement ceremony. Samantha Armstrong Ash Debra Fockler Christopher Robbins Mark Baldwin Misty Jensen Shelley Stickelmeyer Chandalin Bennett Lance Kissler Heather Veeder Lisa Cargill Nikki Measor Karen Wichman Cindy Chadwick Alex Mikkelborg Thank you to the commencement planning team for their dedicated work in putting on this year’s commencement ceremony. Samantha Armstrong Ash David Early Kristina Ploeger Christine Babcock Debra Fockler Christopher Robbins Mark Baldwin Janis Hetrick Keith Ross Chandalin Bennett Felicia Jensen Amy Shadd Bekah Bray Misty Jensen Thomas Shaffer Katie Brown Everyll Junge Shelley Stickelmeyer Scott Buck Lance Kissler Amanda Stilwell Grace Callahan Dave McKay Leslie Swannack Lisa Cargill Nikki Measor Allison Swenson Cindy Chadwick Alexandra Mikkelborg Heather Veeder Vanessa Delgado Sherry Mowatt Karen Wichman Kerry Pease 5 Description of Graduation with Degrees Awarded Academic Honors Undergraduate Degrees Undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional BA Bachelor of Arts academic performance are honored in the commencement BAB Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program listing. BAE Bachelor of Arts in Education Summa Cum Laude: Seniors who have a cumulative BCS Bachelor of Computer Science grade point average of 3.90-4.00-Gold Honors Cord. BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts Magna Cum Laude: Seniors who have a grade point BM Bachelor of Music average of 3.70-3.89-Silver Honors Cord. BS Bachelor of Science BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing Cum Laude: Seniors who have a grade point average of Graduate Degrees 3.50-3.69-Red and White Honors Cord. University Honors: Seniors who completed special EDS Educational Specialist course work requirements through the Honors Program- MA Master of Arts MBA Master of Business Administration Purple Honors Cord. MEd Master of Education MFA Master of Fine Arts MOT Master of Occupational Therapy University Mace MPA Master of Public Administration MPAcc Master of Professional Accounting The tradition of a ceremonial mace for academic institutions MS Master of Science goes back to medieval times. Adapted in form from the MSW Master of Social Work ancient battle weapon used by knights, the ceremonial mace MURP Master of Urban and Regional Planning symbolized the authority of regal personages, city or shire Doctorate Degrees ruling bodies and chief officers of chartered institutions. DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy Originally representing vested authority during all official meetings, it eventually came to be connected mainly with formal ceremonies. In academic institutions, this is usually Alma Mater in conjunction with an academic procession, where the mace All hail to Eastern Washington, is carried at the head of the line of march or just before the Thy colors red and white! platform party. You stand as a symbol, The form of the ceremonial mace has remained fairly Of our strength and might! consistent over the centuries. Design often reflects the period All hail to Eastern Washington, of creation, especially in the elaboration of ornamentation. A leader brave and true! Gold, silver and dark wood are traditional materials. We sing the praise of college days, Eastern’s mace, commissioned as a gift during the All hail to you! centennial year to the university by former and present – George W. Lotzenhiser members of the EWU Board of Trustees, was created by artist-craftsman Clifford Gaynard after a region-wide design competition. Its planished silver head in flowing cuplike EWU Fight Song form carries the university seal. The dark rosewood shaft with Go, Eagles, Go upper and medial gold-plated bosses is gently curved into the terminal silver cap at the bottom. Put all you have in every play. We’ll let you know Although the modern design departs from the traditional straight and elaborately ornamented pattern, it retains a full That we are with you all the way. effect of balance, dignity and decorum, while capturing the So then it’s fight, Eagles, fight. flowing lines typical of the eastern Washington landscape. Show us the fight we’d like to see. A permanent display case for the Eastern Washington Red and white just fight, fight, fight University mace is located in the Office of the President. And Eagles will win the VICTORY. E-A-S-T-E-R-N Eastern Eagles Go, Fight, Win! 6 Academic Regalia The regalia worn for formal academic ceremonies such commitment of the scholar to a life of building. It has as commencements are patterned after the gowns and either a plain black tassel or one of a color indicating the hoods worn regularly in the Middle Ages by scholars for subject area of the degree.