University of Houston Commencement Spring 2013
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University of Houston Commencement Spring 2013 Message from Renu Khator, President . 3 University of Houston System Board of Regents . 4 University of Houston Deans . 5 Commencement Program for Friday 9 a .m . Ceremony . 6 Commencement Program for Friday 2 p m. Ceremony . 7 Commencement Program for Friday 7 p .m . Ceremony . 8 Commencement Program for Saturday 9 a .m . Ceremony . 9 Commencement Program for Saturday 6 p .m . Ceremony . 10. History of UH and UH System . .11 Commencement Traditions . .12 Ceremonial Symbols . .13 Honorary Degree Recipients . 14-16 President’s Medallion Recipients . 17-20 Honors . .21 Spring Candidates for Graduation and Fall Graduates - Gerald D . Hines College of Architecture . 22-23 - C . T . Bauer College of Business . 24-29 - College of Education . 30-34 - Cullen College of Engineering . 35-37 - Conrad N . Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management . 38-39 - College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences . 40-51 - College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics . 52-55 - College of Technology . 56-58 - The Honors College . 59-61 Message from John Clarke (’82), Chair, Board of Directors, UH Alumni Association . .62 Special Thanks . 63-64 For additional information about Commencement at University of Houston, please visit www.uh.edu/commencement. 2 University of Houston Renu Khator President May 2013 Dear Graduates: Congratulations on one of the happiest, most memorable, and most important days of your life – the day of your graduation! The University of Houston is a very special place. It is the place that welcomed you, helped you grow intellectually, and encouraged you on your journey. It is the place that, thanks to our incredible diversity, has provided you with the life experiences to work, feel at home, and succeed anywhere in the world. You are graduating at a time of great triumphs for UH, from the Tier One designation by the Carnegie Foundation two years ago, to our inclusion by the Princeton Review on its list of best colleges in the nation, to being ranked by U.S. News and World Report for the first time in our history. Several factors contributed to your success. The support of your parents and families, and the encouragement of your faculty, advisors, and staff played a significant part. But the most important factor is you, and the motivation, determination, and drive that brought you to this day, and will continue to serve you as you make your mark on your community and the world. As you leave here today as proud alumni, know that you are a member of the best prepared, best educated, and best equipped class the University of Houston has ever produced. With my best wishes for a successful career and a bright future, Renu Khator 212 E Cullen Building ■ Houston, TX 77204-2018 University of Houston System Board of Regents Nelda Luce Blair (J.D. ’82), Chair Jarvis V. Hollingsworth (J.D. ’93), Vice Chair Tilman Fertitta, Secretary Spencer D. Armour III (’77) Nandita V. Berry (J.D. ’95) Jacob M. Monty (J.D. ’93) Mica Mosbacher Gage A. Raba (MBA ’13) Roger F. Welder Welcome W. Wilson Jr. University of Houston President Renu Khator President’s Cabinet Paula Myrick Short Michael Pede Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost President and Chief Executive Officer, University of Houston Alumni Association Carl Carlucci Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance Richard D. Phillips Associate Vice President, Rathindra N. Bose University of Houston Sugar Land Campus Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer Mack B. Rhoades, IV Dona Hamilton Cornell Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel Marshall Schott Darrin Hall Associate Vice President for University Outreach Executive Director for Governmental Relations Eloise Dunn Stuhr Elwyn C. Lee Vice President for University Advancement Vice President for Community Relations and Institutional Access Richard Walker Steve Wallace Vice President for Student Affairs President, UH Faculty Senate 4 University of Houston Deans Richard M. Alderman Interim, UH Law Center John T. Bowen Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management Ira C. Colby Graduate College of Social Work William E. Fitzgibbon III College of Technology Robert McPherson College of Education William Monroe The Honors College Patricia Belton Oliver Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture F. Lamar Pritchard College of Pharmacy Latha Ramchand C.T. Bauer College of Business John W. Roberts College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Dana C. Rooks University Libraries Earl L. Smith III College of Optometry Joseph W. Tedesco Cullen College of Engineering Dan Wells Interim, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics 5 Commencement Program Friday, May 10, 2013 · 9 a .m . College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Morning Ceremony Opening Procession Grand Marshal Steve Wallace Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearers Platform Party President Renu Khator National Anthem Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Welcome and Introductory Remarks Renu Khator President Greetings The Honorable Welcome W. Wilson Sr. Former Member, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh President, Student Government Association Michael Pede President & CEO, UH Alumni Association Presentation of Academic Honors Paula Myrick Short Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Presentation of Degree Candidates Dean Presents the Candidates Conferral of Degrees President Khator Alma Mater Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Recessional *Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet, conducted by David Bertman, Director 6 Commencement Program Friday, May 10, 2013 · 2 p .m . College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences Afternoon Ceremony Opening Procession Grand Marshal Steve Wallace Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearers Platform Party President Renu Khator National Anthem Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Welcome and Introductory Remarks Renu Khator President Greetings The Honorable Nandita V. Berry Member, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh President, Student Government Association Michael Pede President & CEO, UH Alumni Association President’s Medallion Dennis W. Quaid Presentation of Academic Honors Paula Myrick Short Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Presentation of Degree Candidates Dean Presents the Candidates Conferral of Degrees President Khator Alma Mater Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Recessional *Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet, conducted by David Bertman, Director 7 Commencement Program Friday, May 10, 2013 · 7 p .m . Conrad N . Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management College of Technology College of Education Opening Procession Grand Marshal Steve Wallace Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearers Platform Party President Renu Khator National Anthem Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Welcome and Introductory Remarks Renu Khator President Greetings The Honorable Jacob M. Monty Member, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh President, Student Government Association Michael Pede President & CEO of UH Alumni Association Honorary Degree Belle Griggs Johnson President’s Medallion Ron and Carolyn Yokubaitis Presentation of Academic Honors Paula Myrick Short Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Presentation of Degree Candidates Deans Present the Candidates Conferral of Degrees President Khator Alma Mater Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Recessional *Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet, conducted by David Bertman, Director 8 Commencement Program Saturday, May 11, 2013 · 9 a .m . Gerald D . Hines College of Architecture Cullen College of Engineering College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Opening Procession Grand Marshal Steve Wallace Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearers Platform Party President Renu Khator National Anthem Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Welcome and Introductory Remarks Renu Khator President Greetings The Honorable Jacob M. Monty Member, University of Houston System Board of Regents Cedric Bandoh President, Student Government Association Michael Pede President & CEO of UH Alumni Association Honorary Degree Edith Irby Jones, M.D., M.A.C.P. President’s Medallion Harold L. Kohn, Ph.D. Presentation of Academic Honors Paula Myrick Short Interim Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Presentation of Degree Candidates Deans Present the Candidates Conferral of Degrees President Khator Alma Mater Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Recessional *Event music provided by Moores School of Music Brass Quintet, conducted by David Bertman, Director 9 Commencement Program Saturday, May 11, 2013 · 6 p .m . C . T . Bauer College of Business Opening Procession Grand Marshal Steve Wallace Faculty Senate President and Professor Commencement Marshal Lawrence Curry Professor Emeritus Faculty College Banner Bearers Platform Party President Renu Khator National Anthem Members of Moores School of Music Men’s Chorus Welcome and Introductory Remarks Renu