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FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2020 THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA It was in 1885 that the Thirteenth Territorial Legislature founded the University of Arizona with an appropriation of $25,000 — but no land. This appropriation was not welcomed by many residents of Tucson and Pima County, as they were looking for either the state Capitol building, a prison, or even an asylum for the insane — but definitely not a university. The money would be available on the condition that the community provided a suitable site. Just before the $25,000 was to be returned to the Legislature, two gamblers and a saloon-keeper donated 40 acres of land “way out east of town,” and thus the University could become a reality. Classes began in 1891 with 32 students and six teachers, all accommodated in one building. The first class graduated in 1895, when three students received their degrees. Today, the University of Arizona is one of the nation's top public universities, according to U.S. News & World Report. It has grown to more than 45,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff members across the University, which includes the main campus, the College of Applied Science & Technology in Sierra Vista, the College of Medicine – Phoenix and Arizona Online. The University is organized into 21 colleges and 23 schools. It is one of the top 10 employers in Arizona, with an economic impact of more than $1 billion in fiscal year 2017 as a result of the University’s research expenditures. 156th Annual Arizona COMMENCEMENT Table of Contents STREAMED PROGRAM · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 5 THE TRADITION OF COMMENCEMENT · · · · · · · · · · · · 6 HONORARY DEGREES & AWARDS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 9 GRADUATION WITH HONORS · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 16 DOCTORAL DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 19 FALL 2019 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 20 WINTER 2019 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 25 SPRING 2020 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 27 SUMMER 2020 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 36 MASTER’S DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 43 FALL 2019 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 44 WINTER 2019 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 47 SPRING 2020 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 47 SUMMER 2020 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 54 LAW DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 59 MEDICINE & PHARMACY DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 61 BACHELOR’S DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 65 FALL 2019 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 66 WINTER 2019 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 75 SPRING 2020 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 76 SUMMER 2020 DEGREES · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 105 1 156th Annual Arizona COMMENCEMENT Arizona Board of Regents CHAIR Larry E. Penley CHAIR-ELECT Lyndel Manson TREASURER Ron Shoopman SECRETARY Karrin Taylor Robson REGENTS Fred DuVal Kathryn Hackett King Bill Ridenour STUDENT REGENTS Lauren L'Ecuyer Anthony Rusk EX-OFFICIO Governor Doug Ducey Superintendent Kathy Hoffman 2 156th Annual Arizona COMMENCEMENT Message from the Arizona Board of Regents Dear Graduate, On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, we would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your academic achievement. Earning a university degree is a significant accomplishment that takes persistence and dedication – and we commend you for putting in the hard work to reach this well-deserved milestone. Your university education is a ticket to a world of new opportunities and possibilities. As you celebrate your graduation, take a moment to recognize the people who have supported you in your efforts to get here and to reflect on the qualities, strengths and knowledge you have developed during your college years. Your university experience will serve you well. This is a great time to be a college graduate in Arizona. Employers need individuals with talent, training and tenacity – attributes you’ve demonstrated in earning your degree. We could not be more excited for what you will do next. We’re grateful you chose to pursue an education at the University of Arizona, and encourage you to stay connected and involved with the school and your fellow Wildcats. May the friends you’ve made and the experiences you’ve had together be with you for a lifetime. Most of all, remember this moment – you’ve earned it! Congratulations again on your graduation, and best of luck in the future. Bear down! Sincerely, John Arnold Larry E. Penley Executive Director Chair 3 156th Annual Arizona COMMENCEMENT Message from the University of Arizona Dear Wildcat, Graduates of the University of Arizona have always overcome challenges, but the Class of 2020 is one we will forever remember for its collective courage and determination during unprecedented times. Although the COVID-19 pandemic is a historic world event that has brought with it great uncertainty, it has not changed our commitment to recognize this great achievement in the lives of our graduates. We are so proud of your accomplishments. Wherever you are on May 15, 2020, we celebrate you at the first-ever online broadcast of the University of Arizona Main Commencement Ceremony. We hope you continue to stay in touch with the University of Arizona and reach out to the Wildcat community for support during this time. We look forward to seeing you at future alumni events. We have not lost our Bear Down spirit; we know you won't either. Congratulations, Robert C. Robbins, M.D. Liesl Folks President Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost 4 156th Annual Arizona COMMENCEMENT Streamed Program OPENING REMARKS ..................................... Robert C. Robbins, M.D. President, The University of Arizona NATIONAL ANTHEM ..................................... Naphtali Curry B.F.A., Musical Theatre Russell Ronnebaum Pianist Accompanist, Arranger GREETINGS .............................................. Larry E. Penley Chair, Arizona Board of Regents STUDENT RESPONSE ................................... Sydney Hess President, Associated Students of the University of Arizona Marie E. Teemant President, Graduate and Professional Student Council PRESENTATION OF STUDENT AWARDS ................ Kendal Washington White Vice Provost for Campus Life and Dean of Students PRESENTATION OF PROVOST AWARD ................. Liesl Folks Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost PRESENTATION OF HONORARY DEGREES ............. Robert C. Robbins, M.D. President, The University of Arizona COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS ............................ Alison Levine History-Making Adventurer and New York Times Bestselling Author of "On the Edge" CONFERRING OF DEGREES ............................. Robert C. Robbins, M.D. President, The University of Arizona ALMA MATER ............................................ Naphtali Curry B.F.A., Musical Theatre Russell Ronnebaum Pianist Accompanist, Arranger 5 156th Annual Arizona COMMENCEMENT The Tradition of Commencement Commencement — from the ancient practice of beginning life’s work at the end of an apprenticeship — has roots eight centuries in the European past. The robes and caps worn by the faculty and graduating students at the University of Arizona follow the style of Oxford University. The bachelor’s gown, of poplin or a similar cloth, has long, pointed sleeves; the master’s gown, also of poplin, has long, closed sleeves with square ends and a slit at the elbow for the arm to come through; the doctor’s gown has full, round, open sleeves, is faced with velvet, and has three velvet stripes on the sleeves. The sobriety of the blue or black gowns is relieved by the bright spectrum of colors of hood and tassel indicating the wearer’s field of study. At the University of Arizona, candidates for the bachelor’s degree do not wear hoods, but the colors of their tassels indicate the fields in which they are receiving degrees. The candidates for advanced degrees wear hoods lined with silk in the official red and blue colors of the University. The velvet edging of the hood bears the color of the candidate’s major field. The official color for the Doctor of Philosophy degree is dark blue, regardless of the major field of study. Tassel colors used by advanced degree candidates are: master’s, black; doctoral, old gold. The official degree colors established by the Intercollegiate Code in 1895 are used to represent the following major fields of learning at the University of Arizona: Agriculture and Life Sciences · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Maize · · · Architecture · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Blue-Violet· · · Business and Public Administration · · · · · · · · · Drab· · (Light Tan) Education · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Light Blue Engineering · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Orange· · · · Family and Consumer Sciences · · · · · · · · · · · · · Maroon· · Fine Arts · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Dark· · Brown · Health Professions · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Green Humanities · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · White · · · Law · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Purple· · · · Letters, Arts and Science · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Silver · · · Medicine · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Green · · · Music · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Pink · · · Nursing · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · ·Apricot · · · Optical Sciences · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Orange Pharmacy · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Olive Green Public Health · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Salmon Sciences ·