April 30, 2016 | Michigan Stadium SPRING COMMENCEMENT UNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN April 30, 2016 10:00 A.M
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April 30, 2016 | Michigan Stadium SPRING COMMENCEMENT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN April 30, 2016 10:00 a.m. This program includes a list of the candidates for degrees to be granted upon completion of formal requirements. Candidates for graduate degrees are recommended jointly by the Executive Board of the Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies and the faculty of the school or college awarding the degree. Following the School of Graduate Studies, schools are listed in order of their founding. Candidates within those schools are listed by degree then by specialization, if applicable. Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies ..................................................................................................20 College of Literature, Science, and the Arts ............................................................................................................31 Medical School ......................................................................................................................................................51 Law School ............................................................................................................................................................52 School of Dentistry ................................................................................................................................................54 College of Pharmacy ..............................................................................................................................................55 College of Engineering ...........................................................................................................................................56 A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning ...........................................................................67 School of Education ...............................................................................................................................................69 Stephen M. Ross School of Business .......................................................................................................................70 School of Natural Resources and Environment ......................................................................................................77 School of Music, Theatre & Dance .........................................................................................................................78 School of Nursing ..................................................................................................................................................81 School of Public Health .........................................................................................................................................83 School of Social Work ............................................................................................................................................85 University of Michigan-Flint ..................................................................................................................................86 University of Michigan-Dearborn ...........................................................................................................................94 School of Information ..........................................................................................................................................102 Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design .............................................................................................................103 School of Kinesiology ...........................................................................................................................................104 Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy .................................................................................................................106 A preliminary list of August 2016 degree candidates begins on page 107. This program presents as complete and accurate a record of candidates for degrees as is possible as of the publication date. ORDER OF EXERCISES *Processional Crown Imperial Composed by Sir William Walton The University of Michigan Commencement Band Courtney Snyder Associate Director of Bands and Assistant Professor of Music Conductor *The National Anthem The Star Spangled Banner Paul Grosvenor Soloist Master’s Candidate, School of Music, Theatre & Dance Welcome Martha E. Pollack Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Greetings from the Faculty Silke-Maria Weineck Chair, Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs Opening Remarks Andrew D. Martin Dean, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Remarks on Behalf of the Graduates Kathryn Marie Bertodatto Senior, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Statement to the Class of 2016 Mark S. Schlissel President Conferring of Honorary Degrees Mark S. Schlissel Michael Bloomberg Doctor of Laws Mary-Claire King Doctor of Science Michele Oka Doner Doctor of Arts Beverly Daniel Tatum Doctor of Laws 2 Commencement Address Michael Bloomberg Founder, Bloomberg L.P. and Bloomberg Philanthropies 108th Mayor of New York City Conferring of Mark S. Schlissel Undergraduate Degrees and Recognition of Graduates Commissioning of Admiral William E. Gortney Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command U.S. Northern Command Congratulations Ralph Johnson Chair of the Board of Directors, Alumni Association *The Alma Mater The Yellow and Blue Composed by Michael W. Balfe The University of Michigan Commencement Band and the audience (see words on back cover and melody on page 126) *Closing Remarks Martha E. Pollack *The Victors The University of Michigan Commencement Band and the audience *Recessional Proud Heritage Composed by William Latham The University of Michigan Commencement Band *Those who are able are asked to stand for the portions of the program asterisked (*). At the conclusion of the program, the audience will please remain standing until the platform party has left the stage. 3 REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY Michael J. Behm Grand Blanc Mark J. Bernstein Ann Arbor Laurence B. Deitch Bloomfield Hills Shauna Ryder Diggs Grosse Pointe Denise Ilitch Bingham Farms Andrea Fischer Newman Ann Arbor Andrew C. Richner Grosse Pointe Park Katherine E. White Ann Arbor Mark S. Schlissel ex officio EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Mark S. Schlissel President Martha E. Pollack Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Sally J. Churchill Vice President and Secretary of the University E. Royster Harper Vice President for Student Life Kevin P. Hegarty Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer S. Jack Hu Vice President for Research Timothy G. Lynch Vice President and General Counsel Jerry A. May Vice President for Development Lisa M. Rudgers Vice President for Global Communications and Strategic Initiatives Marschall S. Runge Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs Cynthia H. Wilbanks Vice President for Government Relations Susan E. Borrego Chancellor University of Michigan-Flint Daniel Little Chancellor University of Michigan-Dearborn 4 DEANS AND REPRESENTATIVES Deborah Loewenberg Ball Dean, School of Education Daniel G. Brown Interim Dean, School of Natural Resources and Environment Susan M. Collins Joan and Sanford Weill Dean of Public Policy, Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy James T. Dalton Dean, College of Pharmacy (represented by Associate Dean Bruce Mueller) Alison Davis-Blake Edward J. Frey Dean of Business, Stephen M. Ross School of Business Aaron P. Dworkin Dean, School of Music, Theatre & Dance Carol A. Fierke Dean, Horace H. Rackham School of Graduate Studies and Vice Provost for Academic Affairs–Graduate Studies Thomas A. Finholt Interim Dean, School of Information Robert L. Fishman Interim Dean, A. Alfred Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning James L. Hilton University Librarian and Dean of University Libraries Laura Lein Dean, School of Social Work (represented by Associate Dean Jorge Delva) Andrew D. Martin Dean, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Laurie K. McCauley Dean, School of Dentistry David C. Munson Robert J. Vlasic Dean of Engineering, College of Engineering Gunalan Nadarajan Dean, Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design (represented by Associate Dean Elona Van Gent) Martin Philbert Dean, School of Public Health Kathleen Potempa Dean, School of Nursing Marschall S. Runge Dean, Medical School Mark D. West Dean, Law School Ronald F. Zernicke Dean, School of Kinesiology 5 MARSHALS OF THE UNIVERSITY Mika LaVaque-Manty Presidential Bicentennial Professor Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Associate Professor of Political Science and Philosophy College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Chief Marshal Valeria Bertacco Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science College of Engineering Assistant Chief Marshal Leigh A. Woods Professor of Theatre and Drama School of Music, Theatre & Dance Assistant Chief Marshal HONORARY DEGREE HOODERS Silke-Maria Weineck Chair, Department of Comparative Literature Professor of German Studies College of Literature, Science, and the Arts Chair, Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs William Schultz Professor of Mechanical Engineering Professor of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering College of Engineering Vice Chair, Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs 6 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT Michael Bloomberg Internationally renowned business leader and statesman Michael Bloomberg exemplifies