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COMMENCEMENT Spring 2004

Friday, May 14, 2004 Penn State York Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center 6:00 p.m.

Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master’s Degrees

PROGRAM NOTES COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

Academic Procession Leading the procession are the campus marshal, the faculty and staff, and the group participating in the ceremony. The campus executive officer will enter last. Banners are displayed for each associate degree major and each baccalaureate college. Academic Dress Gowns worn by those in the procession vary according to the degree held. Although the gown is most frequently black for academic degrees, certain universities have authorized the use of colored gowns. The academic gown has pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree, short or regular sleeves for the master’s degree, and round, full sleeves for the doctor’s degree. There are no trimmings on the bachelor’s and master’s gowns, but the doctor’s gown is faced in front with black velvet and has three bars of the same material across the Abraham Amorós, B.A.,M.G.A. sleeves—in some cases, the color of this velvet relates Senior Deputy Press Secretary to the field in which the degree is granted. Governor’s Press Office (Edward G. Rendell)

Hoods are not usually worn by recipients of the Abraham Amorós, or “Abe” as he likes to be called, is senior deputy associate or bachelor’s degrees. The hood, which is press secretary to Governor of Pennsylvania Edward G. Rendell. He the most distinctive feature of the American code, joined the governor’s team on October 13, 2003. Prior to being selected varies in length according to the type of degree held by Governor Rendell to serve in this capacity, he was director of and is lined with the official colors of the institution communications and press for the Pennsylvania Department of State. conferring the degree. The velvet border or edging of the hood indicates the character of the degree it Prior to his position with the Pennsylvania Department of State, Amorós represents: blue (philosophy); light blue (education); served as director of community development for the City of York. In brown (fine arts, architecture); copper (economics); addition, he served as the City of York’s spokesman in his role as public drab (business administration); golden yellow information officer and wrote speeches, news releases, and media (science); green (medicine); sage green (physical advisories for the mayor. Earlier in his career, Amorós served as spokesman for Senator Robert J. Mellow, the Democratic leader, and has education); orange (engineering); pink (music); russet written articles for The York Dispatch/Sunday News and the Centre (forestry); white (arts, letters, humanities). Daily Times in State College. The standard cap is the mortarboard, usually the color of the gown, and the standard tassel is black, except A Penn State graduate with a bachelor of arts degree in journalism, and a the doctor’s mortarboard has a gold tassel. former Penn State York student, Amorós also holds a master’s degree in Undergraduates wear the tassel on the right side of the governmental administration from the University of Pennsylvania. cap until the moment the degree is conferred by the Amorós credits being in government and politics back to his days as a student at Penn State York and his courses with Chuck Kennedy, senior campus executive officer. instructor in political science, and an internship. “I was bitten by the bug in those classes,” he recalls. “I loved Penn State York and savored every University Seal Medal The University seal medal moment of my collegiate life there.” He also fondly remembers his time worn by the campus executive officer symbolizes the as the Nittany Lion in York. A 1985 graduate of York Catholic High authority which the University Board of Trustees has School, Amorós is proud of his educational experiences. delegated to him to award degrees. The medal is a three-inch bronze with a black reverse, hung from a Amorós served as a member of the York City Council and was the first blue and white grosgrain neck ribbon. Latino ever elected in the City of York. He served as a member of the Governor’s Advisory Commission in Latino Affairs under three Degrees The Pennsylvania State University awards a administrations. In addition, he has served as an adjunct faculty member variety of academic degrees: doctorate, master’s, at York College of Pennsylvania as a Spanish teacher. bachelor’s and associate. The York campus awards baccalaureate and associate degrees to those who have Active in the York community, he is a member of the City of York’s satisfactorily completed work in their programs. The General Authority and the York Benevolent Association. He served campus also awards master’s degrees to those students several terms as president of the York Spanish American Center, and has who have completed their program in teaching and served on numerous nonprofit boards including the York Foundation, the curriculum offered in conjunction with Penn State Literacy Council, and the American Red Cross. Harrisburg. Amorós and his wife, Leslie, live in York with their daughters, Alessandra and Sabrina.

THIRTY-FOURTH PENN STATE YORK SPRING COMMENCEMENT Friday, May 14, 2004 6:00 p.m.

Joe and Rosie Ruhl Student Community Center

Commencement Speaker ………………………………………………… inside front cover

Program Notes …………………………………………………………… inside front cover

Marshals …………………………………………………………………………………… 2

Commencement Program …………………………………………………………………. 3

Associate Degree Graduates ……………………………………………………………….. 4

Baccalaureate ……………………………………………………………………………. 5-6

Master’s Degree Graduates ……………………………………………………………….. 6

Baccalaureate Students Eligible for Transfer …………………………………………… 7-8

Faculty Awards ……………………………………………………………………….…9-10

Student Awards ……………………………………………….……………………...... 11-12

Faculty and Staff ………………………………………………………………….…... 13-14

Advisory Board Members ………………………………………………………..….…... 15

Penn State York History …………………………………………………………………. 16

Past Commencement Speakers ………………………………..……….… inside back cover

National Anthem and Penn State Alma Mater …………………..……………… back cover

PENN STATE YORK COMMENCEMENT

FACULTY MARSHALS STUDENT MARSHALS (Academically superior student in each curriculum) Associate Degrees Business Administration Associate Degrees Ali Kara, B.A.,M.B.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Business Administration Business Administration Electrical Engineering Technology Timothy J. Shaffer Michael L. Marcus, A.A.S.,B.S.E.E.,M.S.E.E. Human Development & Family Studies Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Tammy E. Robinson Human Development and Family Studies Information Sciences and Technology Harriet E. Darling, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Edward L. Freeland Jr. Instructor in Human Development & Family Studies Letters, Arts, and Sciences Information Sciences and Technology Ashley N. Beaverson Larry Newcomer, B.A.,M.S.,M.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology Associate Professor of Information Sciences & Matthew W. Conaway Technology Letters, Arts, and Sciences Baccalaureate Degrees Gary Collison, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Professor of English Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts & Sciences Mechanical Engineering Technology Yvonne M. Kline Donald E. Coho, B.S.,M.S. Bachelor of Arts in English Instructor in Engineering Scott Thomason Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences Baccalaureate Degrees Kimberly A. Yeckley Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Science in Business Clark Callahan, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Karen E. Fleagle Assistant Professor of Communications Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Arts in English Technology J. Michael Jarrett, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Harley H. Hartman Professor of English Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences Technology Deborah Eicher-Catt, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Karen E. Fleagle Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Science in Science Bachelor of Science in Business Joseph D. Anderson Orsay Kucukemiroglu, B.A.,M.A.,M.S.,CPA Professor of Business Administration Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Technology Charles A. Gaston, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Engineering Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences & Technology Suzanne Gladfelter, A.S.,B.S.,M.Ed.,M.S Senior Instructor in Information Sciences & Technology Bachelor of Science in Science Robert E. Farrell, Jr., B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Biology

Returning Baccalaureate Degrees . Deirdre A. Folkers, A.S.,B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences and Technology

Master’s in Education Dixie L. Winters, B.S.,M.S.,D.Ed., Instructor in Education Jacques L. Gibble, B.S.,M.Ed.,D.Ed., Instructor in Education

PENN STATE YORK COMMENCEMENT

Spring Semester 2004

PRESIDING Joel M. Rodney, B.A.,Ph.D. Campus Executive Officer

ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL Eric Garton, B.S.,M.M. Pianist

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS Dr. Rodney

NATIONAL ANTHEM Penn State York Choir (Join in Singing)

AWARDS Dr. Rodney

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Abraham Amorós, B.A.,M.G.A. Office of the Governor

CONFERRING OF DEGREES Dr. Rodney

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INDUCTION Noel S. Conway, B.S.,M.Ed. President, Penn State York Alumni Society

SPECIAL TRIBUTES Dr. Rodney

ALMA MATER Penn State York Choir (Join in Singing)

RECESSIONAL Mr. Garton

PENN STATE YORK ASSOCIATE DEGREE GRADUATES (Spring 2004)

Business Administration

Chad A. Arnold Gail M. Hartman Barbara A. Roberts * William M. Benkert * Ronald J. Hollinger *** Timothy J. Shaffer Jessica A. Bless * Melissa A. Inners Heather M. Shire * Brian D. Blodgett Tracy L. Lawruk * Ralph A. Silks Melinda C. Bushman Judith D. Miller Darlene M. Tunall Rayna M. Duttry ** Alice M. Ritter McCabe M. Yohe

Electrical Engineering Technology

Maryalice Chantler Ryan M. Sheridan Arthur H. Waldron, III

Human Development & Family Studies

Robin E. Beatty-Smith ** Wendy L. Griffith * Linda S. Moritz Taryn M. Dalton Sharee C. Legotte * Tammy E. Robinson

Information Sciences & Technology

Matthew B. Arnold Edward L. Freeland, Jr. Sherell N. Sandlin Elodia Barajas John G. Hrobaski, III Brian R. Wolfe Angel C. Linebaugh

Letters, Arts, and Sciences

Ashley N. Beaverson Daniel D. Kent Laura L. Lamar Joseph F. Dowling, Jr. Frederick R. Kesler Amanda G. Shank William M. Gibble Joseph D. Kline Michael P. Shultz

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Neil F. Clifford Thomas M. Hogue *** Matthew W. Conaway Richard K. Staub Jeffrey M. Daubert Alan R. Wagner Gregg L. Firman William L. Waltersdorff

***Highest Distinction (medallion with gold/blue ribbon) **High Distinction (medallion with silver/blue ribbon) *With Distinction (medallion with red/blue ribbon) BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRADUATES

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts & Sciences

Yvonne M. Kline Heather S. Klinefelter

Bachelor of Arts in English

Jordy K. Albert David A. Munson Alexis J. Key Scott Thomason

Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences

Leslie D. Hollenbaugh Stephanie A. Tompkins Kimberly A. Yeckley

Bachelor of Science in Business Commonwealth College

Montana B. Banks Linda J. Krout Stephanie N. Rinehold Jessica L. Dumond Jennifer M. Kulisiewicz Vincent Y. Risser Jesse S. Dzubak Brian J. Malone Joseph C. Skandera ** Karen E. Fleagle Lorraine A. Massarone Scot W. Stambaugh Gale S. Gemmill Firishtah Meherzad Matthew J. Sweitzer Joshua A. Grove Michelle J. Miller Jessica A. Tanzola Amy L. Harlacher ** Wendy A. Norris Steven L. Thompson Matthew S. Herbison Lauren M. Riley Brad Ward

Bachelor of Science in Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology

Matthew R. Foley *** Harley H. Hartman *** Scott Luckenbaugh Kelly D. Fritz Ned A. Leppo

Bachelor of Science in Information Sciences and Technology

Lester Abbott *** Karen E. Fleagle Joshua S. Moore Rebecca S. Brouse Brian L. Harris Andrew O. Streeter Erik R. Eyler Ashraf E. Ibrahim

Bachelor of Science in Science

Joseph D. Anderson Madeline Cho Ryan W. Rupert

***Highest Distinction (medallion with gold/blue ribbon) **High Distinction (medallion with silver/blue ribbon) *With Distinction (medallion with red/blue ribbon)

BACCALAUREATE DEGREE GRADUATES

From Other Penn State Colleges

* Timothy M. Cushatt BSOSC Second Education, Social Studies MaryAnn Dellinger B.S. Public Policy Khaled A. Elridi B.S. Agricultural Systems Management Jared D. Hoff B.S. Kinesiology Ryan J. Kunkel B.A. Economics Daniel B. Urie B.A. Political Science

MASTERS DEGREE GRADUATES

Amy C. Bohrer Frederick J. Griffiths Michelle K. Myers Laura J. Brown Summer L. Hill Jennifer Nelson Benjamin A. Calderone Briana L. Hoover Christy M. Rehm Christopher E. Detwiler Shelia A. Jordan Dorothy Romero Jennifer S. Dolan Melinda L. Knapp Amy R. Sherman Nicole M. Eisenbeil Erica L. Littleton Sherry L. Stambaugh Jill E. Ellis Benjamin R. Lucia Wendy A. Williams Jill C. Feltenberger Cory L. Miller Jill J. Zart Juliet E. Ferencz Kristin D. Minch

***Highest Distinction (medallion with gold/blue ribbon) **High Distinction (medallion with silver/blue ribbon) *With Distinction (medallion with red/blue ribbon)

The top 12% of the degree candidates from any college shall be eligible to graduate with distinction. Those degree candidates in the top 2% of their college will graduate with “Highest Distinction”, the next 4% will graduate with “High Distinction”, and the next 6% will graduate with “Distinction”.

STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO OTHER UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS

College of Arts and Architecture Alicia M. Heist Erin J. Mc Kee

College of Agricultural Sciences Justin R. Bogert Megan J. Oberdick Travis M. Groff Tiffany Shea

Smeal College of Business Administration Jennifer J. Boyce Nicholas M. Nosel Daryl B. Cromwell Radoslav P. Paskalev Tina T. Doan Cecilia V. Pham Gregory J. Fass Jennifer L. Schuster Stephanie L. Henry Devin L. Smith Edwin A. Hochstedt IV Andreas C. Sofocleous Joseph A. Langione Paul M. Than Huy Q. Le Tamara C. Udasco Cindy W. Mak Anne M. Urbansky Michael A. Moore Corey Witmer Bao-Huyen D. Nguyen

Capital College - Penn State Harrisburg Jeremy L. Daub Fahd A. Malik Steven M. Davis Brandy M. Miller April M. Devolpi Andrew S. Myers Lora E. Foster Jennifer O. Amanda Y. Hankey Samir T. Patel Thomas C. Harman Alexander L. Pittenger Arianna K. Hendricksen Brianna R. Riddle Katherine J. Hoffacker Jamie S. Stafford Frederick R. Kesler Matthew R. Tyson Laurie L. Mac Intosh Christa M. Weissenrieder

College of Communications Andrew T. Branch Colin C. Macintyre Jessica K. Detwiler Kyle J. Ryer Danielle C. Hayes Brandon M. Tarbert

Division of Undergraduate Studies Janine E. Bishop

College of Education Michal E. Edmondson Kathryn E. Stubanas Laura A. Kovatch James M. Yashur

STUDENTS TRANSFERRING TO OTHER UNIVERSITY LOCATIONS

College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Lettice C. Brown David S. Stucker Jr. Nicholas C. Chipriano

College of Engineering Adam W. Anderson Jason M. Harris Adam W. Barefoot Daniel C. Myers Jeffrey K. England Jason M. Robichaud Bryan P. Fritz Christopher S. Shoff Wesley R. Grover Tzu-Yu Yin

College of Health and Human Development Megan J. Casner Suzanne M. Noel Jesse D. Chronister Jennifer S. Rauhauser Robert Footman Jared M. Roser Jorge L. Garcia Adam J. Sechrist William M. Gibble Jennifer A. Shaffer Carmen Y. Leer Emily R. Thompson Daniel P. Mease

School of Information Sciences And Technology Michael C. Commero Shani S. Magia John S. Firebaugh Charles B. Nelson Jason Hrynko Sachin C. Patel

College of the Liberal Arts Brett G. Barry Ngi T. Ngo Patrick E. Dennis Douglas A. Ninkovich Alicia R. Farrell David A. Pabon Adam W. Holtzinger Tyquece L. Randolph Tralana M. Mace Brent R. Strickhouser Cory Martin James M. Todd John E. Muhonen II Ryan E. Toomey

Eberly College of Science Jean M. Anderson Brian E. Lauer Timothy S. Gilson Ryan C. Risser Matthew T. Goserud George E. Rollaso Jennifer L. Kern

All University Faculty and Staff Awards

2001 Leonard J. Berkowitz, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. 1992 Associate Professor of Philosophy John W. Dawson, Jr., B.S.,Ph.D. McKay Donkin Service Award Professor of Mathematics Teresa Cohen Mathematics Service Award 1999 Department of Mathematics Sharon E. Christ, B.S.,M.A.,D.Ed. Director of Student Affairs 1991 John W. Beatty Award for Leonard J. Berkowitz, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Outstanding Chief Student Affairs Officer Associate Professor of Philosophy George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in 1999 Teaching Haiduke Sarafian, B.S.,M.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physics 1990 Commonwealth College Royer Center Star Award James H. Burness, B.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry 1999 George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Bruce M. Broadbent, B.S.,M.Ed.,Ph.D. Teaching Commonwealth Faculty Achievement Award College of Health and Human Development 1989 James B. Uhl, B.S.,M.S. 1999 Associate Professor of Engineering Suzanne E. Gladfelter, A.S.,B.S.,M.Ed.,M.S. Outstanding Teaching Award, College of Instructor in Engineering and Computer Science Engineering College of Engineering, Penn State Engineering Society 1988 Outstanding Advising Award Ernest A. Harrison, Jr., B.A.,M.S.,Ph.D. Professor of Chemistry 1998 Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Robert B. Campbell, B.S.,M.Ed. Distinguished Teaching DUS Programs Coordinator Excellence in Advising Award 1978 Bruce S. Babcock, A.A.,B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. 1998 Assistant Professor of Mathematics Bruce M. Broadbent, B.S.,M.Ed.,Ph.D. Amoco Foundation Teaching Award Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Robert J. Scannell Roll of Honor 1972 Joseph F. Douglas, B.S.,M.S. 1993 Assistant Professor of Engineering Mark A. Casteel, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Award for Assistant Professor of Psychology Distinguished Teaching Roy C. Buck Award, College of The Liberal Arts

James H. Burness Award for Excellence in Teaching

2004 Deirdre A. Folkers, A.S.,B.S.,M.S. 1999 James H. Burness, B.A.,Ph.D. Instructor in Information Sciences & Professor of Chemistry Technology Terry L. Allison, B.S.,M.Ed. 2003 Frederick C. Haag, B.F.A.,M.F.A. Instructor in Mathematics (part-time) Associate Professor of Visual Arts 1998 Carolyn Bare, B.A.,M.A. Walter Arnold, B.A.,M.S. Lecturer in Mathematics Instructor in Geosciences (part-time) 1997 Suzanne E. Gladfelter, A.S.,B.S.,M.Ed.,M.S. 2002 Robert E. Farrell, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Instructor in Engineering and Computer Instructor in Biology Science

John C. Klingler, B.S.,M.Ed. 1996 Linda V. Itzoe, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Instructor in Mathematics (part-time) Associate Professor of English

2001 Charles L. Kennedy, B.A.,M.A. 1995 Mark A. Casteel, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Instructor in Political Science Associate Professor of Psychology

George E. Rutledge, B.S.,M.Ed. 1994 Jane B. Keat, B.A.,M.S. Instructor in English (part-time) Instructor in Education

2000 Leonard J. Berkowitz, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. 1993 Karl P. “Kip” Trout, B.S.,M.S. Associate Professor of Philosophy Instructor in Physics

Wanda D. Neuhaus, Esq. 1992 Arla M. Huber, B.S.,M.Ed. Instructor in Business (part-time) Lecturer in Mathematics

Penn State York Advising Award

2004 Deirdre A. Folkers, A.S.,B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences & 1999 James H. Burness, B.A.,Ph.D. Technology Professor of Chemistry

2003 Harriet Darling, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. 1998 Orsay Kucukemiroglu, B.A.,M.A.,M.S.,CPA Instructor in Human Development and Associate Professor of Business Family Studies Administration

2002 Frederick C. Haag, B.F.A.,M.F.A. 1997 Suzanne E. Gladfelter, A.S.,B.S.,M.Ed.,M.S. Associate Professor of Visual Arts Instructor in Engineering and Computer Science 2001 William P. Cantor, B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences & 1996 David B. Van de Streek, B.A.,M.L.S. Technology Senior Assistant Librarian

2000 Tomas H. Parks, M.S.,M.B.A.,Ph.D. 1995 Mark A. Casteel, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Business Associate Professor of Psychology Administration

2003-2004 PENN STATE YORK AWARDS

Eric A. and Josephine Walker Award Academic Achievement Award To recognize outstanding Commonwealth Campus students Presented by the faculty in recognition of academic who have exhibited the qualities of character, scholarship, achievement. leadership, and citizenship. Angela L. Crissman Jessica M. Hess

President Sparks Award Edward M. Elias Award To undergraduate students with 4.0 average with at least 36 Presented to the baccalaureate students transferring within credits earned. Penn State with the highest grade-point average of all Annmarie Taylor transferring students. Carmen Y. Leer Jamie S. Stafford Top Graduating Senior Graduating senior with the highest cumulative grade-point average. President’s Freshman Award Associate: Timothy J. Shaffer Given to students who have achieved a 4.0 average in at Baccalaureate: Harley H. Hartman least one semester of their freshman year. Roshaika A. Carlyle Carl E. Hoover Campus Honors Awards Carmen Y. Leer Shawn M. Cooper Michelle S. Minichino Robert L. Leppo Katherine C. Doerrer Joshua S. Moore Ranna S. McNeil Chastity Y. Frederick Andrew S. Myers Matthew D. Ruth Jason M. Harris Gregory A. Richart Jamie S. Stafford Zachary A. Klein Christa Weissenrieder

Keystone Honor Society Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society Presented to the students with the highest grade-point To associate degree engineering seniors who exhibit high average in each associate degree program; also to the standards of scholarship. baccalaureate freshman and sophomore student who earned 2EET Bryan R. Horner the highest grade-point average of all baccalaureate students. 2MET Michael D. Billman 2BACC Lindsay A. Grimm 4EMET Sean M. Wagner Kimberly M. Wayne Corinda A. Bennett (part-time) 2EET Thomas A. Sterner (part-time) Alpha Sigma Lambda National Honor Society 2FSCC Heather R. Coonan Graduating adult students eligible to receive recognition for Wendy L. Griffith (part-time) academic excellence. 2IST Carl E. Hoover Bart J. Kornbau Joseph D. Anderson Steven McBride Christopher A. Smith (part-time) Jeffry E. Baughman Jolene K. Mellott 2LACC Christina C. Case Brian D. Blodgett Roxanne L. Nadolny Michael A. Clark (part-time) Billie L. Boyd Vanessa J. Riebel 2MET Matthew W. Conaway Sherry A. Burkins Alice M. Ritter Robert L. Leppo Arisleyda J. Calderon Cynthia J. Ryan Matthew D. Ruth (part-time) Brenda F. Clinton Tammy E. Sawyer BSBCC Steven McBride Matthew W. Conaway Dee A. Searle Douglas R. Miller Steven D. Cronkrite Timothy J. Shaffer Michael C. Winter Gregg L. Firman Ralph A. Silks Wendy A. Norris (part-time) Chastity Y. Frederick Crystal S. Simpson- CASCC Faith N. Kern Edward L. Freeland Jr. Brandt EMET Harley H. Hartman Bonnie L. Grizzell Alicia A. Squillace Scott R. Luckenbaugh (part-time) Todd L. Grove Jamie S. Stafford ENGCC Dianna L. Anzaldo Shahrin N. Hasan Jessica A. Tanzola IST Karen E. Fleagle John G. Hrobaski III Scott Thomason Dion E. Scott Kristy A. Kitching Darlene M. Tunall Nataliya T. Thompson (part-time) Heather S. Klinefelter Kimberly M. Wayne LASCC Shawn M. Cooper Bart J. Kornbau Seuang J. Xapakdy Zachary A. Klein Jonathan M. Ludwig Chad F. Yaw Roberta D. Munsell (part-time) SCICC Carlos C. Alejandre Tiam A. Nguyen SPHCC Yvonne M. Kline

2003-2004 PENN STATE YORK AWARDS

Evan Pugh Award Community Service Award Dianna L. Anzaldo To recognize students who are highly involved with their Barbara A. Hoernig communities. Zachary E. Boyer Jessica M. Hess York Chapter, Penn State Alumni Association Award Susana Bruno Kelli L. Jamieson To the graduating senior who best displays the qualities of Vincent M. DeMasi Zachary A. Klein scholarship, leadership, and service. MaryAnn Dellinger Heather l. Moul Brian D. Blodgett Natalie D. Ebersole Allison j. Wright Jessica J. Harvey James M. Yashur

Rotary Club Award ATHLETIC AWARDS To the student who contributes significantly to the campus, Academic All Conference Performers as determined by the faculty. Athletes who have a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 Elodia Barajas-Zepeda or above. Julie L. Gingrich (Cross-country) Jason M. Harris (Cross-country) Lion Ambassadors George Christofidis (Soccer) For service in promotion of the campus to prospective Devin A. Cobaugh (Soccer) students, alumni, and the community. Huy Q. Huynh (Soccer) Rabyia Ahmed Paula J. Moul Cory L. Kite (Soccer) Carlos C. Alejandre Jessica L. Myers Zachary A. Klein (Soccer) Brian D. Blodgett Crystal L. Ray Tyler M. Yohe (Soccer) Nathan W. Bowers Shanda M. Ruck Carlos C. Alejandre (Team Tennis) Rachel E. Bungo Catherine M. Seitz Nicole A. Barrett (Team Tennis) Roger T. Burket Jan L. Styer Matthew A. Dohn (Team Tennis) Michael J. DiPietro Tamara C. Udasco David W. Frodsham (Team Tennis) KatherineC. Doerrer Arthur H. Waldron Bryan L. Group (Team Tennis) Jessica J. Harvey Kimberly M. Wayne Anish R. Patel (Team Tennis) Stephanie L. Henry Christa M. Weissenrieder Prajay A. Patel (Team Tennis) Jessica M. Hess James M. Yashur Shelley Su (Team Tennis) Jesse A. Knaub Karen E. Fleagle (Volleyball) Valerie J. Gohn (Volleyball) Michelle J. Snyder (Volleyball) SGA Campus Service Award Laura A. Kovatch (Basketball) Presented to those students whose services have benefited Brandy M. Miller (Basketball) the campus. Sabrina L. Shelley (Basketball) MaryAnn Dellinger Tamara C. Udasco (Basketball) Landon P. Durnan Shannon G. Wagner (Basketball) Tiffany T. Jackson Zachary A. Klein Volleyball MVP – Heather E. Leonard Michael C. Winter Team Tennis MVP – Nicole A. Barrett

Tutor of the Year Award Soccer MVP – Tyler M. Yohe Presented to the tutors who has made the greatest impact on Broadbent Award – Zachary A. Klein students who came to the Learning Center for help. Christopher C. Miller Sportsmanship Award – Joseph D. Anderson George Christofidis

Student Appreciation Award Women’s Basketball MVP – Laura A. Kovatch Mary Jane Snyder Men’s Basketball MVP – Robert Footman - Derek T. Myers Nittany News Award Trimmer Award – Tommy Duval Vincent M. DeMasi Robin K. Pollard Cheerleaders MVP – Rebecca S. Ramer Michael C. Winter The John Egli Award – Carlos C. Alejandre

PENN STATE YORK FACULTY

Bruce S. Babcock, A.A., B.A.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Mathematics Richard R. Bacha, B.S.B.A., M.B.A., Ph.D. Instructor in Business Administration Carolyn Bare, B.A.,M.A. Senior Instructor in Mathematics Abdelali M. Benharbit, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics Leonard J. Berkowitz, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Philosophy Clark Callahan, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences William Cantor, B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences & Technology Mark A. Casteel, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology Peter D. Catina,B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Donald E. Coho, B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Engineering Gary L. Collison, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Professor of American Studies and English Marshall F. Coyle, B.S.,M.ME.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Engineering Harriet E. Darling, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Instructor in Human Development & Family Studies John W. Dawson, Jr., B.S.,Ph.D. Professor of Mathematics Carol M. Dorworth, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Instructor in Biology Robert L. Dovey, B.S.,M.Ed.,D.Ed Instructor in Education Cora M. Dzubak, B.S.,M.Ed.,M.A.,Ph.D. Instructor in Counselor Education Deborah Eicher-Catt, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Communication Arts and Sciences Robert E. Farrell, Jr., B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Deirdre A. Folkers, A.S.,B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences & Technology Charles A. Gaston, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Engineering Thomas H. Getz, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of English Jacques L. Gibble, B.S.,M.Ed.,D.Ed. Instructor in Education Sukhdeep Gill, B.S.,B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Human Development & Family Studies Suzanne E. Gladfelter, A.S.,B.S.,M.Ed.,M.S. Senior Instructor in Information Sciences and Technology Frederick C. Haag, B.F.A.,M.F.A. Associate Professor of Visual Arts M. Abul Hasan, B.Sc.,M.Sc.,M.S.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Physics Arthur W. Henne, B.A.,M.A.,M.A. Instructor in English Cecilia Heydl-Cortinez, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Spanish Robert Himmer, Jr., B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of History Matthew P. Hoch, B.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Biology Arla M. Huber, B.S.,M.Ed. Instructor in Mathematics Linda V. Itzoe, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of English J. Michael Jarrett, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Professor of English Ali Kara, B.A.,M.B.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Business Administration Charles L. Kennedy, B.A.,M.A. Senior Instructor in Political Science Karl G. Knapp, A.S.,B.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Orsay Kucukemiroglu, B.A.,M.A.,M.S.,CPA Professor of Business Administration David A. Latzko, A.B.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Economics Donald E. Lieberknecht, B.A.,M.A. Instructor in German Kerry A. Magni, B.A.,M.A. Instructor in Kinesiology Michael L. Marcus, A.A.S.,B.S.E.E.,M.S.E.E. Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology Leanne M. Miller, B.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Chemistry Nkanyiso N. Mpofu, B.S.,M.S. Instructor in English Catherine K. Murphy, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems Jennifer P. Nesbitt, A.B.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English Lawrence R. Newcomer, Jr., B.A.,M.S.,M.S. Associate Professor of Information Sciences & Technology Philip J. Oles, B.A.,Ph.D. Instructor in Chemistry Mary-Anne K. Posenau, B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences & Technology David W. Russell, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English Haiduke Sarafian, B.S.,M.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Professor of Physics Samir L. Shah, M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences & Technology Abdul M. Siddiqui, B.Sc.,M.Sc., M.Phil.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics Noel Sloboda, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Instructor in English Joan Smeltzer, B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Mathematics Sandra Staton-Taiwo, B.S.,M.A.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of English Jane Sutton, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Communication Arts & Sciences Kenneth L. Swalgin, A.S.,B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Kinesiology Karl P. Trout, B.S.,M.S. Senior Instructor in Physics David B. Van de Streek, B.A.,M.L.S. Assistant Librarian Emily C. Wenk, B.S.,M.S. Instructor in Information Sciences & Technology Valerie D. White, B.S.,M.L.S. Reference Librarian Manel Wiuesinha, B.S.,M.S.,Ph.D. Associate Professor of Mathematics Dixie L. Winters, B.S.,M.S.,D.Ed. Instructor in Education

PENN STATE YORK STAFF

Eric Bergstrom, B.S.,M.Ed. Director of the Lancaster Center Kathleen Landis, Staff Assistant Mary Blymire, Staff Assistant Dixie Loser, Systems Support Christina Bonadio, B.A., Bookstore Manager Dzung T. Luong, Weekend Security Christy Botdorf, B.S.,M.A., Career Services Counselor Kathleen L. Lynch, Staff Assistant Judith Bowman, Staff Assistant Kerry Magni, B.A.,M.A., Athletic Director April M. Bowser, A.S., Computer Support Specialist Daniel L. Mahan, B.S., Supervisor of Maintenance Loren G. Brewster, B.S., Manager, Network and Luis J. Martinez, Maintenance Information Systems Joseph P. McCormick, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D, Director of Thomas Brothers, Weekend Security Academic Affairs Scott J. Caldwell, Maintenance Nancy McFalls, Staff Assistant Robert B. Campbell, B.S.,M.Ed., DUS Programs Frank P. Miller Jr., B.S.,M.A., Registrar Coordinator Vincent Murray, Maintenance Sandra L. Cartwright, A.A., Staff Assistant Dawn Oswald, B.S. ,Library Sharon E. Christ, B.S.,M.A.,D.Ed., Director of Student Virgil Riggins, Maintenance Affairs and Enrollment Management Joel M. Rodney, B.A.,Ph.D.,Campus Executive Officer Connie L. Clancy, B.S., Admissions Counselor Joseph P. Royer, A.S.,Computer Support Specialist Ronald Decker, Safety and Security Debbie Rubin, A.S., Staff Assistant Barbara H. Dennis, B.A., Coordinator, Community Leslie Schlosser, B.A.,M.Ed., Adult Counselor Relations and Communications Loreen R. Shaffer, Staff Assistant Robert L. Dovey, B.S.,M.Ed.,D.Ed., Coordinator of Special Susan A. Sharp, Staff Assistant Projects in Education Cathy E. Sheaffer, Staff Assistant Cora Dzubak, B.S.,M.Ed.,M.A.,Ph.D., Learning Center Scott Simonds, B.S.,M.S., Associate Director of Student Coordinator Affairs Jane L. Emery, B.A.,M.Ed., Counselor Sandra L. Shellenberger, Staff Assistant John Enderlin, B.S.E.E., Training Specialist, Continuing Carol E. Snyder, Bookstore Education Kathy A. Snyder, Bookstore Terry K. Engdahl, B.A.,M.S., Director of Institutional Mary Jane Snyder, B.S., Supervisor of Athletic Operations Advancement Dennis P. Steinfelt, Maintenance Cara Eshenhour, B.A., Library Brenda L. Stine, A.S., Staff Assistant Nan L. Flesher, B.S.,M.S., Admissions Officer Janet E. Striebig, Staff Assistant Denise M. Flinchbaugh, Staff Assistant Wendy Sullivan, Library Shawn Foley, B.S.,M.S., Instructional Development Roger T. Twitchell, Jr., B.A.,M.Ed., Laboratory Technician Specialist David Van de Streek, B.A.,M.L.S., Senior Assistant Deirdre Folkers, B.S.,A.S., Program Coordinator Librarian Thomas H. Getz, B.A.,M.A.,Ph.D., Associate Director of Carole V. Wagner, Staff Assistant Academic Affairs Alana R. Werner, Staff Assistant Donna Godfrey, A.S., Tutor Coordinator Susan E. Werner, B.S., Financial Officer Marion Gotwalt, Staff Assistant Myrtle K. Whiteley, Staff Assistant Monica Grigera, M.Ed., Advising/Counseling Specialist Robert A. Wills, Staff Assistant (Bursar) Holly L. Gumke, B.S., Director of Business Services Gayle Woodard, Staff Assistant Jo Anne Haines, B.A., Program Specialist, Continuing Judith Woods, B.A., Program Coordinator Education William F. Vangreen, B.S., Director of Safety and Security Darrell E. Hoffman, Maintenance Richard G. Yonek, Maintenance Patricia L. Hoffman, Staff Assistant Shirley A. Humberd, Maintenance Sherry Jones, Maintenance Darla Keenan, Maintenance Aaron Keller, Weekend Security Kimberly A. Kohler, Maintenance Beatrice K. Landis, B.S.,M.Mgmt., Interim Director, Continuing Education

PENN STATE YORK ADVISORY BOARD Chair Creston F. Ottemiller, Jr. Jody L. Keller York County Agricultural Society Robert W. Pullo Elected Members Waypoint/York Federal Foundation, Inc. D. Reed Anderson Alex Ramos Stock and Leader Spanish American Center Michael L. Bahn George Ruffin Tekgard, Inc. Independent Contractor James A. Bledsoe J. Bradley Scovill York International Corporation Sterling Financial Group David Bozeman Richard Seim Harley-Davidson Motor Co. York Hospital Harvey Bradley Robert L. Simpson Bradley Lifting Corporation Crispus Attucks Michael E. Brennan Polly Stetler Starbucks Coffee Company Susquehanna Pfaltzgraff Company Marshall Coyle Jane Sutton York Campus Senate York Campus Senate Lynne M. Danyo Ernest J. Waters Merrill Lynch GPU Energy Timothy E. Debes NuTec Design Associates Emeritus Members Samuel W. Deisher Josephine D. Appell Physician (retired) C. S. Davidson, Inc. (retired) Donald B. Dellinger, Jr. Elmer E. Aughenbaugh Beard Miller Company LLP Allis Chalmers Company (retired) Elizabeth J. Dellinger Murray D. Friedman Waypoint Bank Seligman, Friedman & Co. (retired) Sally J. Dixon Jack R. Grey Memorial Health System State Government (retired) David W. Freeman Max S. Grumbacher Drovers Bank The Bon Ton Stores, Inc. Jack H. Grim Stewart E. Hartman, Jr. Janney Montgomery Scott Rutter’s Farm Stores George W. Hodges Paul H. Keiser The Wolf Organization, Inc. York Hospital (retired) James W. Hogg Richard M. Linder Hogg Construction, Inc. Drovers Bank (retired) J. Michael Jarrett Janet R. Matson York Campus Senate West York School District (retired) Jody L. Keller Samuel F. Meisenhelder Beard Miller Company LLP Attorney William H. Kerlin, Jr. Robert L. Myers, Jr. Graham Engineering John H. Myers and Son, Inc. Leroy A. King, Jr. Michael J. Patrick Tighe Industries, Inc. The Patrick Organization Michael W. King John T. Smith Stock and Leader York County Agricultural Agent (retired) Carlos Lopez Ralph G. Swenson School District of the City of York Harley-Davidson York (retired) George E. MacDonald William T. Wolf Kagen, MacDonald & France, P.C. Wolf Supply Company (retired) Herbert R. McIlvaine, Jr Kathryn W. Zimmerman MANTEC Wolf Supply Company (retired) Jeffrey D. Myers Penn State Cooperative Extension Ex-Officio Member Michael Newsome Joel M. Rodney, Secretary York Daily Record (Campus Executive Officer) Terry K. Engdahl, Assistant Secretary

PENN STATE YORK CAMPUS

Penn State first offered educational opportunities in York in 1926, when a program in accountancy was conducted by engineering extension for a group of citizens at the newly built YMCA. The professors traveled from State College to York each week to teach. In 1939, as the Land-grant Institution of the Commonwealth, the federal government designated Penn State to conduct the Engineering, Science, Management, and Defense Training Programs. Classes met at the William Penn Senior High School. Fourteen men—the first graduates—completed the program in the summer of 1941. The next class began in February 1942 (a polio epidemic in the York area caused classes to be cancelled during the fall of 1941). By this time our nation was at war, and because of the large numbers enrolled, classes were held at both William Penn and York Junior College through June 1945. By the spring of 1946, several thousand Yorkers had completed or were in the process of completing their programs of study. These academic programs were conducted on a part-time basis requiring five years to earn a diploma in one of the several majors. The returning veterans, in addition to those already in the program, brought new pressures on the University to accelerate the programs. In 1949, a one-year full-time day technical program offering a diploma to its graduates was instituted. York campus dates its official beginning from this time. By fall of 1950 the York Center consolidated both its day and evening operations into the Wilson Elementary School on Carlisle Avenue. This building was leased to the University by the York City School District. The York Center remained at Wilson until the fall of 1953 when it was moved into the Shiloh Elementary Building. An important program change took place with the initiation of the two-year associate degree programs in engineering technology. The two programs originally offered were Drafting and Design Technology and Electrical Technology, the forerunners of today’s Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering Technology programs. Due to increasing enrollment demands the York Campus Advisory Board purchased the present location in 1956 and constructed the original classroom building. In 1959 the York Center officially became the York Campus as part of a general University reorganization, which established the Commonwealth Campus System. Anticipating an increase in college students due to the arrival of the “baby boom” generation, the Advisory Board conducted a local fund-raising drive to add a classroom wing. In 1966 the new facilities were opened and a limited bachelor’s program was offered in engineering and science. By 1968 the first two years of almost all of the University’s baccalaureate majors were available at the York Campus. Construction took a giant step forward when the General State Authority and the federal government provided funds to build a much-needed library, science wing, and gymnasium. Groundbreaking occurred in early 1969 and the buildings were dedicated and in use by the fall of 1970. A $750,000 capital fund-raising effort provided the monies to construct the Student Center adjacent to the gymnasium in 1976, completing the core campus buildings. Associate degree programs were expanded with the addition of Letters, Arts, and Sciences in 1968; Computer Science in 1970; and Business Administration in 1986. Associate degree students were now able to transfer into some baccalaureate programs and complete their degree requirements in two additional years. In June 1991 the campus dedicated another new facility, a computer and bookstore building, the result of another community fund-raising effort, which exceeded $2.1 million. The new building centralizes and consolidates all campus computer facilities, provides improved faculty office and support spaces, and opens a new and modern bookstore to serve the campus and the community. The Bachelor of Science in Business, the campus’ first four-year bachelor’s degree, was initiated in the fall of 1997. An associate degree program in Human Development and Family Studies was also put in place. The Bachelor of Arts in Letters, Arts, and Sciences was launched in spring 2001 and by fall 2001, the campus added new bachelor’s degree programs in Information Sciences and Technology, Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Communication Arts and Sciences. In spring 2002 the campus launched a new bachelor’s degree program in Science. The Bachelor of Arts in English started in the fall of 2002 and the Bachelor of Arts in American Studies begins Fall 2004 bringing the total of four-year degrees students can complete at Penn State York to eight. The campus celebrated groundbreaking in 2003 for a new performing arts center/library with planned completion in 2005. Penn State York enrollment is now about 2,000 in credit courses, ranking York the largest in enrollment of the twelve campuses in the new Commonwealth College. In addition to those students taking credit coursework, the campus also serves 6,000-7,000 annually through continuing education services in both York and Lancaster. PAST SPRING COMMENCEMENT SPEAKERS

2003 Hon. Stephen H. Stetler 1992 Pennsylvania State Representative Dr. Bruce M. Broadbent Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Science 2002 Penn State York Dr. James E. O’Hara

Associate Professor of English 1991 Penn State York Hon. William J. Althaus 2001 Mayor, City of York Hon. Steven R. Nickol Pennsylvania State Representative 1990 Hon. William F. Goodling 2000 United States Congressman Dr. Gary L. Collison Professor of English 1989 Penn State York Hon. Harris Wofford 1999 Secretary of Labor, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Dr. John W. Dawson, Jr. Professor of Mathematics 1988 Penn State York Hon. Junita Kidd Stout Judge, Pennsylvania Supreme Court Dr. Cheryl J. Plumb Associate Professor of English 1987 Penn State York Hon. Michael E. Bortner Pennsylvania State Representative 1998 Dr. Leonard J. Berkowitz 1986 Associate Professor of Philosophy Dr. Stanley F. Paulson Penn State York Vice-President, Association of American Colleges

1997 1985 Dr. J. Michael Jarrett Edward M. Elias Associate Professor of English Campus Executive Officer Penn State York Penn State York

1996 1984 Lawrence R. Newcomer, Jr. Richard A. Zimmerman Assistant Professor of Comp. Science and Engineering President and Chief Executive Officer Penn State York Hershey Foods Corporation

1995 1983 Dr. Theodore E. Kiffer Dr. David M. Joyner Interim Provost and Dean Orthopedic Surgeon Penn State Harrisburg 1982 1994 Dr. Charles L. Hosler Dr. Linda V. Itzoe Dean of the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences Associate Professor of English The Pennsylvania State University Penn State York 1981 Frank P. Miller Hon. William W. Scranton III Registrar Lieutenant Governor Penn State York Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

1993 1980 Dr. Ernest A. Harrison, Jr. Hon. Jeanette Reibman Professor of Chemistry Pennsylvania State Senator Penn State York

NATIONAL ANTHEM PENN STATE ALMA MATER

By Francis Scott Key By Fred Lewis Pattee

O say can you see, For the glory of old State, By the dawn’s early light, For her founders, strong and great, For the future that we wait, What so proudly we hailed Raise the song, raise the song. At the twilight’s last gleaming? Sing our love and loyalty, Whose broad stripes and bright stars, Sing our hopes that, bright and free, Thro’ the perilous fight, Rest O Mother dear, with thee, All with thee, all with thee. O’er the ramparts we watched, Were so gallantly streaming. (softly) When we stood at childhood’s gate, And the rockets red glare, Shapeless in the hands of fate, The bombs bursting in air Thou didst mold us, dear old State, Dear old State, dear old State. Gave proof thro’ the night, That our flag was still there. May no act of ours bring shame To one heart that loves thy name, O say does that Star-Spangled May our lives but swell thy fame, Banner yet wave Dear old State, dear old State!

O’er the land of the free And the home of the brave!

A campus of Penn State’s Commonwealth College The Pennsylvania State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity University. U. Ed. YK 04-91