DECEMBER 13 & 14, 2019

2019 FALL COMMENCEMENT

Contents

About the SIU System ...... 3

About Southern University Edwardsville...... 4

SIUE’s Mission, Vision, Values and Statement on Diversity...... 5

Academics at SIUE...... 6

History of Academic Regalia...... 8

Mace, International Flags, Chancellor’s Medallion and Granting of Degrees...... 9

Academic and Other Recognitions...... 10

Teaching Excellence Award...... 11

School of Nursing Graduate and Undergraduate Ceremony...... 12

Graduate School; School of Business; School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Ceremony...... 15

Graduate School; College of Arts and Sciences; School of Engineering, and School of Pharmacy Ceremony...... 20

Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants...... 25

Message from the Alumni Association...... 26

SIUE Alma Mater...... 27 WELCOME TO UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE On behalf of the faculty, staff and students of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, I am pleased to welcome you to the 125th commencement celebration. Our graduates have achieved a significant milestone in their lives, excelling in their academic pursuits while exemplifying the values of citizenship, excellence, inclusion, integrity and wisdom upon which the University is founded.

SIUE is a place where dreams are built and futures are formed. The University community is proud to have supported each of our students during their time on campus. At the conclusion of today’s ceremony, the graduates will share alumni status with more than 110,000 fellow Cougars. SIUE will continue to provide assistance as our students transition to the professional world or pursue an advanced course of study.

Graduates, congratulations on your very special accomplishment. We recognize you and those who have supported you throughout your academic experience. Thank you for helping SIUE fulfill its mission to shape a changing world. We look forward to learning of your many achievements in the years to come.

Congratulations!

Randall G. Pembrook, PhD Chancellor To Our Guests

Commencement is the premier academic ceremony. This formal conferral of degrees marks the graduates’ mastery of SIUE curricula—undergraduate, graduate, doctoral and professional. At its best, it is an occasion of dignity, recognition and celebration. To preserve the decorum of the event, please exercise etiquette appropriate for the occasion and express your excitement in respectful ways that will not prevent others from hearing the speakers and enjoying the ceremony.

For your convenience, professional photographs will be available for all graduates. GradImages™ will photograph students before they cross the stage. They will capture the moment graduates receive their diploma covers and will photograph each graduate after they cross the stage.

Graduates will receive a passport sized, full color image by mail approximately one week after the ceremony. Graduates and their families will have the option of ordering from a variety of photo packages. There is no obligation to purchase photos from GradImages™.

Family members and friends are asked to remain in their seats and enjoy the ceremony.

GradImages™ guarantees complete satisfaction with the photographs or a full refund will be given with no questions asked. The transaction is between the graduate and the photographer. SIUE will not be involved. Photos will be available to view and order as soon as 48 hours after the ceremony by visiting gradimages.com.

The University requests that all photographs be taken from your seat. Following the ceremony, please move to the lobby areas or outdoors, weather permitting, for photos. Two SIUE backdrops are available, so graduates and their loved ones can take celebratory photos before and after today’s ceremony.

In keeping with the occasion, we ask that all guests stand when the processional begins. After the ceremony has been completed, there will be a recessional of the platform party, faculty and graduates. Please remain in your seats until everyone has cleared the commencement area.

Thank you, Commencement Staff

** The commencement program was printed with accurate graduation records as of 9 a.m., Monday, December 2, 2019. A final version with full records will be available the week following the ceremonies at siue.edu/commencement.

2 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Southern Illinois University (SIU) System As early as 1949, courses were being offered in the is comprised of two sister institutions: SIU metropolitan East St. Louis area, which led to the Edwardsville, with a School of Dental Medicine in development of SIUE. Alton and the SIUE East St. Louis Center in East St. Louis, and SIU Carbondale, with a School of The instructional, scholarship and service missions Medicine in Springfield. of the two constituent institutions reflect the needs of the geographic areas in which they are located. With a budget of approximately $897 million, The SIU System is also committed to serving the SIU System employs over 7,000 faculty, staff state-wide, national and international needs. This and administrators who serve more than 26,000 commitment is reflected in educational activities students. A modern and comprehensive post- and outreach in communities throughout the state, secondary educational system, the SIU System as well as through research and training exchanges offers a broad range of academic programs that and world-wide student exchange programs. lead to associate, bachelor’s, master’s, specialist, doctoral and professional practice degrees in The SIU Board of Trustees governs the SIU a variety of fields, including law, medicine, System and sets policy that enables both pharmacy, and dental medicine. universities to carry out their established missions and goals. The president of the System is its SIU Carbondale was chartered in 1869 as CEO and reports to the board of trustees. The Southern Illinois Normal University, a teachers’ University chancellors report directly to the college. In 1947, the name was changed to president and are responsible for the internal reflect the institution’s academic expansion. operations of SIUE and SIUC, respectively. The University also expanded geographically.

Southern Illinois University Officers of Administration Board of Trustees Southern Illinois University Office of the President J. Phil Gilbert Chair J. Kevin Dorsey Interim President Ed Hightower Vice-Chair James S. Allen Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Roger Tedrick Board Secretary Lucas D. Crater General Counsel Edgar Curtis Kimberly Labonte Subhash Sharma Executive Director of Audits

Amy Sholar Duane Stucky Senior Vice President for Financial and John Simmons Administrative Affairs and Board Treasurer Mackenzie Rogers SIUE Student Trustee

Brionne Lockett SIUC Student Trustee

3 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) The City of Edwardsville is ranked among the traces its origin to a recommendation made in nation’s top 25 safest college towns by Safewise 1956 by the Southwest Illinois Council for Higher in its 2019 Safest College Towns list. More than Education. The Council was convinced that higher half of SIUE’s 110,000 graduates live and work education facilities were needed in the Metro East. in the St. Louis region. SIUE makes more than a They hired consultants whose reports documented $514 million economic impact on the region that need, and they appealed to Southern Illinois every year. University (SIU), 100 miles south, to establish satellite campuses. The University offers undergraduate and graduate areas of study encompassing the arts, sciences, In 1957, SIU opened two “residence centers” in nursing, education, health, human behavior, Alton and East St. Louis. The university expected business and engineering. The Schools of Dental to enroll 800 students, but actual enrollment Medicine and Pharmacy award first professional reached 1,776. By 1959, the number of students doctoral degrees in dental medicine (DMD) and had more than doubled to 3,800, greatly exceeding in pharmacy (PharmD). Doctoral degrees are the capabilities of the physical facilities. This available in nursing practice and educational burgeoning population demanded services faster leadership. Cooperative PhD programs in history, than the University could develop and supply them. environmental resources and policy, engineering science, and computer science are offered with SIU A planning team investigated sites in the Metro Carbondale. The Edwardsville campus is enhanced East counties and selected one just south of by campuses in East St. Louis and Alton. Edwardsville. In 1960, the Illinois legislature authorized a bond issue for construction of a new At SIUE, students find comprehensive educational state university campus. Voter approval came opportunities and a community in which in November 1960. After nearly three years of individuals support each other in their search for planning, university officials and area residents knowledge and individual development. attended ground-breaking ceremonies for the first permanent buildings. Officers of Administration Southern Illinois University Edwardsville In the fall of 1965, SIUE moved onto its new campus just 25 miles from St. Louis—2,660 acres Randall G. Pembrook of rolling land and woods dotted with lakes along Chancellor bluffs flanking the Mississippi River. Much of the P. Denise Cobb land still retains its natural shape. Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Emphasizing teaching, research and public service Richard L. Walker programs, SIUE is a fully accredited comprehensive Vice Chancellor for Administration university with more than 13,000 students enrolled. After being classified as a master’s- Jeffrey N. Waple Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs large institution for most of its history, SIUE was reclassified in January 2019 by the Carnegie Rachel C. Stack Commission on Higher Education to the newly Vice Chancellor for University Advancement created doctoral/professional universities category. The classification upgrade is significant as William F. Winter Budget Director Washington Monthly has ranked SIUE 115th in its 2019 National University Rankings of 395 doctoral Kim H. Durr institutions. For the previous nine years, SIUE was Chief of Staff in Washington Monthly’s Top 100 nationally for master’s universities. Doug McIlhagga Executive Director of University Marketing and Communications

4 SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE Mission Integrity Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is a • Accountability to those we serve and from whom student-centered educational community dedicated we receive support to communicating, expanding and integrating knowledge. In a spirit of collaboration enriched by • Honesty in our communications and in diverse ideas, our comprehensive and unique array our actions of undergraduate and graduate programs develops Wisdom professionals, scholars and leaders who shape a • Creation, preservation and sharing of knowledge changing world. • Application of knowledge in a manner that Vision promotes the common good Southern Illinois University Edwardsville will achieve greater national and global recognition • Life-long learning and academic prominence through innovative and interdisciplinary programs that empower individuals to achieve their full potential. Values SIUE Statement on Diversity Recognizing public education as the cornerstone of The SIUE Statement on Diversity reflects the a democracy, SIUE carries out its mission based on University’s commitment to recognizing and certain fundamental, shared values. We value: valuing the contributions of the breadth of humankind. This statement, adopted in April 2013, Citizenship replaces an earlier version and is considered an • Social, civic and political responsibility-globally, expansion of the SIUE value of inclusion. nationally, locally and within the University

• Active partnerships and a climate of collaboration All societies and peoples have contributed to and cooperation among students, faculty, staff, the rich mix of contemporary humanity. In alumni and the larger community order to achieve domestic and international peace, social justice and the development of full • Sustainable practices in environmental, financial human potential, we must build on this diversity and social endeavors and inclusion.

Excellence • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville • High-quality learning within and beyond nurtures an open, respectful and welcoming the classroom climate that facilitates learning and work. Each member of the University is responsible for • Continuous improvement and innovation contributing to such a campus environment. • Outstanding scholarship and public service • Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is Inclusion committed to education that explores the historic • A welcoming and supportive environment significance of diversity in order to understand the present and to better enable our community • Openness to the rich diversity of humankind in to engage the future. all aspects of university life • Integral to this commitment, Southern Illinois • Respect for individuals, differences and cultures University Edwardsville strives for a student body and a workforce that is both diverse • Intellectual freedom and diversity of thought and inclusive.

5 ACADEMICS AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE College of Arts and Sciences School of Education, Health Gregory Budzban, Dean and Human Behavior Central to SIUE’s exceptional and comprehensive Robin Hughes, Dean education, the College of Arts and Sciences School of Education, Health and Human Behavior offers degree programs in the natural graduates can choose from a variety of career sciences, humanities, arts, social sciences and paths in education, applied health and behavioral communications. The College touches the lives of sciences. Through rewarding partnerships with all SIUE students, helping them explore diverse regional agencies and public school districts, ideas and experiences, while learning to think students learn through hands-on experience in and live as fulfilled, productive members of the their fields of interest. The School’s commitment global community. Study abroad, service-learning, to experiential learning and community outreach internships and other experiential learning is demonstrated through its clinics, and the opportunities better prepare SIUE students not only activities of its student organizations. Visit us to succeed in our region’s workplaces, but also on YouTube and Twitter to learn more about our to become valuable leaders who make important students’ successes. contributions to our communities. School of Engineering School of Business Cem Karacal, Dean Timothy Schoenecker, Dean The School of Engineering offers eight The School of Business is among an elite five undergraduate and five graduate programs, as percent of business schools worldwide that have well as two collaborative PhD programs with earned the prestigious seal of approval from the SIUC, making it one of the most comprehensive Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of and largest engineering schools in the region. The Business (AACSB) International. The accounting School prepares students to meet the growing program holds specialized accreditation by the needs in our region and nation for more engineers, AACSB. Only two percent of business schools computer scientists and construction managers. worldwide are AACSB-accredited in both The engineering, information technology and business and accounting. Each year, students find construction companies in the Metropolitan St. internships, cooperative education opportunities Louis area provide exciting, challenging and and employment with major corporations such well-paying jobs, internships and cooperative as Bayer, The Boeing Company, Edward Jones, opportunities to our students. More than 60 Emerson, Enterprise, Nestlé Purina and World percent of our graduates have taken positions in Wide Technology, as well as scores of small- and the St. Louis Metro area. Students are not only medium-sized businesses. Graduates are well- educated in the classroom and laboratory, but prepared to begin productive careers in the fields also through undergraduate research projects and of computer information systems, economics, student organizations that participate in collegiate entrepreneurship, finance, business administration, contests, such as the formula race car, solar car, human resource management, international mini Baja, robotics, steel bridge, concrete canoe business, management, marketing and accounting. and many more.

6 ACADEMICS AT SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY EDWARDSVILLE School of Nursing School serves as a vital oral health care provider for Laura Bernaix, Dean residents of southern and central Illinois, and the St. The School of Nursing offers an excellent learning Louis metropolitan region. environment, which prepares students for a career as a professional nurse. The School partners Graduate School with hundreds of health care agencies in Central Jerry Weinberg, Dean and Southern Illinois and the St. Louis region to The National Science Foundation lists SIUE provide students with quality clinical practicum among the top five Doctoral/Professional sites. Students also practice required nursing institutions in the U.S. in terms of research and skills in the School’s Simulated Learning Center development expenditures. The SIUE Graduate to promote critical thinking and safe care before School offers more than 100 areas of study with encountering patients in actual clinical settings. master’s, post-baccalaureate certificates and Graduate programs include master’s degrees in doctoral degrees in a variety of disciplines. healthcare and nursing administration, and nurse Students prepare for the challenges of their educator; a post-master’s doctor of nursing practice profession in a rich, intellectual learning (DNP) degree; and a post-baccalaureate DNP with environment emphasizing research and practice. specializations in nurse anesthesia, family nurse practitioner, and psychiatric mental health. Library and Information Services Lydia Jackson, Interim Dean School of Pharmacy Library and Information Services provides Mark Luer, Dean information resources and technology for teaching, The School of Pharmacy, the only pharmacy learning and scholarship. Information resources program in southern Illinois, offers a professional are available in all formats with a strong preference program leading to the Doctor of Pharmacy given to digital collections which are heavily (PharmD) and Master of Science in pharmaceutical accessed by users. is a member sciences. Established in 2005, the School graduated of CARLI (Consortium of Academic and Research its first class in May 2009 and is fully accredited by Libraries in Illinois) which provides SIUE users full the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education. access to the holdings of the 128 CARLI libraries Our graduates enter a wide variety of professional that share a catalog of millions of item records. settings, including community pharmacies, Along with access to OCLC’s WorldCat, with hospitals, the pharmaceutical industry and more than two billion items held by participating academia. SIUE pharmacy students work alongside libraries, Lovejoy Library opens the world to SIUE other health professionals. This team approach users. Library resources are available through allows health care professionals to optimize drug social media, its mobile website, 3D scanning therapy and offer the highest quality of patient care. and printing, and traditional methods. As in all successful 21st century academic libraries, School of Dental Medicine library faculty are subject specialists who provide Bruce Rotter, Dean information literacy and technology instruction. The Southern Illinois University School of Dental They assist SIUE faculty in identifying and selecting Medicine is proud of its established tradition of open access materials, publishing research locally, graduating well-prepared general practitioners and curating collections in our institutional of dental medicine. Since 1972, the School has repository, known as SPARK. continued to carry out its mission to improve the oral health of southern Illinois and the region through education, patient care, scholarship and service. Through the care provided at the University’s main clinic in Alton and the community clinics in East St. Louis and Edwardsville, as well as through its community outreach programs, the

7 HISTORY OF ACADEMIC REGALIA The pageantry of the academic procession is book. A different style, called the Cambridge cap, used for many of the formal and significant resembles a large beret. events at SIUE. The use of a dark hood in academic processions is Inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th thought to have arisen from the clerical practice of and 12th centuries when woolen gowns and hoods wearing a cap or mantle in religious processions were worn by scholars for warmth in unheated during the 12th and 13th centuries, when quarters, the wearing of academic vestments and universities arose from cathedral schools. the procession were not adopted throughout the United States until the late 19th century. Traditionally, gowns are also black. In recent years, however, a number of universities have adopted Academic life in the Middle Ages began first in the other hues which signify the school’s traditional church, then in the guilds. The teaching guild was colors, such as crimson for Harvard, blue for Yale. the guild of the master of arts, where the bachelor was the apprentice of the master and the dress was The bachelor’s gown is a yoked, closed-front the outward sign of privilege and responsibility, garment with long, pointed sleeves. The master’s designed to distinguish the wearer from the has long, closed sleeves slit just above the elbow, merchants and other townsmen. permitting the forearms to protrude. The doctor’s has full, bell-shaped sleeves and is trimmed with Principal features of academic dress are the velvet panels down the front, and three velvet bars gown, cap and hood. Both Cambridge and Oxford on each sleeve. The color of the panels and sleeves Universities, since the 15th century, have made varies to indicate the doctoral field. academic dress a matter of university control, even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published The academic hoods, worn around the neck revised regulations. American universities and down the back of the gown, are lined with agreed on a definite system in 1894. In 1932, the official colors of the college or university the American Council on Education presented a conferring the degree. The binding or edging of the revised code which, for the most part, governs the hood usually represents the subject of the degree. style of academic dress today.

The cap worn almost universally in academic processions is the Oxford cap, better known as the mortarboard. From poetry we learn that the cap of scholarship was square to symbolize a

Art, Letters, Humanities ‑ White Journalism - Crimson Business, Accountancy, Commerce - Drab Music ‑ Pink Criminal Justice Studies - Ivory Nursing ‑ Apricot Dental Medicine ‑ Lavender Pharmacy - Olive Green Economics ‑ Copper Philosophy - Dark Blue Education ‑ Light Blue Public Administration - Peacock Engineering ‑ Orange Science ‑ Golden Fine Arts ‑ Brown Social Science, Social Work ‑ Citron Interdisciplinary ‑ White Speech Communication - Gray

8 Mace Chancellor’s Medallion The SIUE ceremonial mace was created in 1981 The Chancellor’s Chain of Office is a symbol of by the late Michael E. Mason. He earned both a the guidance and inspiration of current University Bachelor of Arts and Master of Fine Arts from SIUE leadership building on the achievements of the and served as curator of the University Museum. past. It is a reminder of our accomplishmments, At that time, the president of SIUE (the position as well as the challenges and opportunities to now called chancellor) Earl Lazerson instituted come. The medallion of the chain has the mark traditional, formal regalia for use on significant of the University surrounded in laurels, a time- ceremonial occasions. In 2005, Chancellor Vaughn honored symbol of education. The chain bears Vandegrift restored the tradition of the mace at all Chancellor Pembrook’s name and the names of commencement and other academic ceremonies. past leaders of SIUE. A stand was subsequently constructed and, Granting of Degrees in recognition of the values of the University, Candidates for degrees listed in this engraved brass plaques were added to the commencement program are those who completed ceremonial mace with the words Citizenship, degree requirements or who, at the time of Excellence, Inclusion, Integrity and Wisdom. publication, were reasonably certain of completing International Flags degree requirements. Inclusion in this publication The flags flown at commencement represent the may not be construed as documentation of home nations of all SIUE students. SIUE is home completion of degree requirements. Certification of to more than 400 international students from the conferral of a degree is by receipt of a diploma 61 nations. International students contribute to or official transcript noting degree completion. the University’s diverse learning environment by sharing their unique culture and introducing new perspectives to SIUE.

Beautifully situated on 2,660 acres, SIUE offers easy access to professional and cultural opportunities in Metropolitan St. Louis, located just 25 miles from campus.

9 ACADEMIC AND OTHER RECOGNITION Honors Recognition Candidates graduating with honors are noted in the program and their accomplishments are characterized by the color of the academic cord worn with their regalia. * = cum laude (with honors – 3.50 to 3.74) Red cord ** = magna cum laude (high honors – 3.75 to 3.89) Gold cord *** = summa cum laude (highest honors – 3.90 or higher) White cord H = Honors Scholars Other Academic Recognition Students who are members of specific academic honorary organizations noted below are wearing cords, stoles or medallions as indicated: Golden Key International Honor Society – Blue and gold cords Honors’ Scholars – Medallion on red ribbon Johnetta Haley Scholars Academy – Red and white stole Meridian Scholars – Medallion on red ribbon Phi Eta Sigma, Freshman Honor Society – Gold stole with black letters Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society – Medallion on blue ribbon SALUTE Veterans National Honor Society – Gold and blue (Graduate) White and blue (Undergraduate) Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society – Royal blue and gold cords College of Arts and Sciences Alpha Kappa Delta, Sociology Honor Society – Teal cords Gamma Theta Upsilon, The Honor Society in Geography – Gold stole and blue, gold and brown cords Lambda Pi Eta, Communication Studies Honor Society – Red and white cords Pi Alpha Alpha, Public Administration Honor Society – Blue and gold cords Pi Mu Epsilon, Mathematics National Honor Society – Violet, gold and lavender cords Phi Alpha Theta, The Honor Society in History – Madonna red and light blue cords Pi Sigma Alpha, The National Political Science Honor Society – Red, white and black cords Sigma Tau Delta, International Honor Society for English – Red and black cords STELLAR Students – Silver and red zipper pulls/medallions School of Business Beta Alpha Psi, Honor Society for Accounting – Red and black cords Beta Gamma Sigma, Honor Society for Business Majors – Royal blue and gold medallions School of Dental Medicine Omicron Kappa Upsilon, The Dental Honor Society – Gold medallion on lavender ribbon School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Chi Sigma Alpha, The International Student Affairs Honor Society – Maroon and gold cords Eta Sigma Gamma, The Health Education Honor Society – Two color green and gold cords Kappa Delta Pi, The International Honor Society in Education – Violet and jade green cords Psi Chi, The International Honor Society of Psychology – Platinum and dark blue cords School of Engineering Chi Epsilon, Civil Engineering Honor Society – Two white and one purple cords Eta Kappa Nu, International Honor Society for Electrical Engineering – Medallion on blue and red ribbon Pi Tau Sigma, International Honor Society for Mechanical Engineers – White stole and murrey and azure cords Sigma Lambda Chi, International Construction Honor Society – White stole and green and yellow cords School of Nursing Dean’s Medallion – Medallion on red and black ribbon Graduate Honors – Red, white and apricot cord Sigma Theta Tau, International Honor Society of Nursing – Lavender and white cords School of Pharmacy American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists – Light blue cord Rho Chi, The Academic Honor Society in Pharmacy – Purple and white cords Phi Lambda Sigma, The National Pharmacy Leadership Society – Kelly green and gold cords Student National Pharmaceutical Association – Black with a little white cords College of Psychiatric and Neurologic Pharmacists – Turquoise and white cords Students receiving other recognition are noted below: Order of Omega – Cream stole with gold lettering Student Athletes – Bronze medallion with red and white ribbon Student Leadership Development Program – Bronze medallion with red ribbon Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities Program Associates – Silver cords Senior Campaign contributors – Red, black and white cords 10 TEACHING EXCELLENCE AWARD: ANDREW GREENWOOD, PhD Andrew Greenwood, PhD, is an assistant professor of musicology and graduate program director in the Department of Music in SIUE’s College of Arts and Sciences. He earned a doctorate in history and theory of music from the University of Chicago in 2012.

The Teaching Excellence Award committee said Greenwood represents all of the qualities and characteristics of an exceptional educator. “Committee members were impressed by Dr. Greenwood’s clear passion for his topic of study and for his students’ educational goals,” said Lindsay Ross-Stewart, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Applied Health and Teaching Excellence Award committee chair. “His multi-modal approach to teaching was highlighted as one of the many ways he engages students’ curiosity and self-reflection. We truly believe Dr. Greenwood is an inspirational teacher.”

Greenwood teaches music history courses for undergraduate and graduate music majors. He also teaches graduate courses on research and writing, and world music. Greenwood designed two interdisciplinary courses: cultural history of popular music with Cory Willmott in anthropology, and Vikings, myth, and music with Douglas Simms in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literature. He has also introduced a new music history curriculum for SIUE.

During the 2019 spring semester, Greenwood was recognized with the SIUE Graduate School’s 2019-20 Vaughnie Lindsay New Investigator Award for his significant research contributions to the field, the College of Arts and Sciences and the University as a whole. Greenwood’s research on “The Musical Enlightenment of Eighteenth-Century Scotland” involves conducting new archival research with Scottish song collections in the United States and Scotland, and revising his dissertation into a book. It will be the first book-length study of the relationship of Scottish song and musical culture to the Scottish enlightenment.

Past Teaching Excellence Award Recipients 2008 2011 2014 2017 Brian Howard Jason Stacy Kelly Gable McKenzie Ferguson 2009 2012 2015 2018 Jennifer Rehg Nicole Klein Wendy Weber Sandra Weissinger 2010 2013 2016 2019 Valerie Yancey Kay Gaehle Dayna Henry Andrew Greenwood

11 2 p.m. C eremony THE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Friday, December 13, 2019, 2 p.m., Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding

SCHOOL OF NURSING: GRADUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE

Pre-Ceremony Music Processional and Presentation of Colors SIUE Army ROTC Color Guard The Star Spangled Banner - Lyrics by Francis Scott Key, arr. by Walter Damrosch Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet Introduction of Platform Party P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Greetings on Behalf of the President and the SIU Board of Trustees John Simmons, SIU Board of Trustees Welcoming Remarks Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Remarks from the Dean of the School of Nursing Laura Bernaix, Dean Honors and Awards Andrew Griffin, Assistant Dean for Graduate Programs, School of Nursing Ann Popkess, Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Programs, School of Nursing Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2019 Rebecca Phillips, Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Names of graduates will be read by Karen Montgomery, Director of Student Services Candidates for Graduate Degrees Presentation of Doctoral Hoods P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Susan Morgan, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Graduate School Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Laura Bernaix, Dean, School of Nursing Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Greetings on Behalf of the SIUE Alumni Association Maggie Krumwiede, Vice President, SIUE Alumni Association Board of Directors Presentation of Graduates Alma Mater: Hail SIUE - by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater Student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet Recessional

12 eremony PROGRAM RECOGNITION 2 p.m. C 2 p.m. The SIUE School of Nursing offers dynamic undergraduate programs of study that are both theoretical and practical, designed to meet current and future challenges of nursing and healthcare. The School prepares graduates to work in a wide variety of clinical settings and provide the necessary foundation for a master’s and doctoral degree in nursing. The traditional bachelor of science in nursing (BS) program is intended for students seeking their first degree with no prior college experience. The post-baccalaureate accelerated bachelor of science degree in nursing (ABS) option allows students with a bachelor’s degree to attain a BS degree in nursing through three semesters and one summer session. It is an intense, defined curriculum with a combination of classroom instruction and clinical experiences for students seeking a second baccalaureate degree. Registered nurses (RNs) who hold an associate degree in nursing or a nursing diploma can pursue the RN to BS option. This baccalaureate program is offered in a flexible, entirely online format to accommodate the needs of working RNs. The program format consists of eight-week courses and can be completed in one year if most of the general education requirements are met at the time of admission. The goal of the SIUE School of Nursing graduate program is to prepare expert nurses for leadership in professional nursing practice and patient-centered healthcare delivery. The School offers two master’s (MS) programs, two fully online dual degree programs and a doctor of nursing practice degree (DNP) with three specializations. The fully online MS in Healthcare and Nursing Administration (HCNA) prepares nurses for entry into management positions in healthcare organizations, and refines the skills of experienced nurse managers to mentor them for executive-level positions. A dual MS in HCNA and Healthcare Informatics provides a unique opportunity. The online program equips healthcare professionals to leverage prior education and experience to provide leadership to teams using technology to improve patient healthcare options. The MS in Nurse Educator program is meeting the ever-increasing need for nursing faculty, SIUE’s nurse educator graduates are actively sought throughout the St. Louis metropolitan region, as well as nationally. The new psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner DNP specialization addresses the mental healthcare crisis by providing students with the clinical competencies and theoretical foundation to deliver quality psychiatric mental healthcare. The nurse anesthesia DNP specialization prepares registered nurses with baccalaureate degrees to provide individualized anesthetic patient care for surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic or pain management procedures. The family nurse practitioner DNP specialization program provides students with the required clinical competencies and theoretical foundation to deliver quality primary care for patients and their families. The post-master’s DNP program is designed for nurses holding a master’s degree as an advanced practice nurse, or holding a bachelor of science in nursing and a master’s degree appropriate to their advance nursing practice role. The dual Masters of Business Administration(MBA) and DNP is primarily online with two on-campus immersion experiences. The program is designed to develop the professional capabilities of managers working in business, focusing on topics such as quantitative analysis, decision making, negotiation, enhancing quality and innovation and program management. SCHOOL OF NURSING Laura Bernaix, Dean Doctor of Nursing Christina Joyce Wagener Mary Moll Moriah Paige Goggin Practice Nursing Practice Health Care & Nursing Administration Nurse Educator (Hood: Apricot) Master of Science Cynthia Ann Striegel Allison Christine Gruender Health Care & Nursing Administration Nurse Educator Lisa Lu Andricks Altland (Hood: Apricot) Nursing Practice Amanda Nicole Wagner Amber Leah Hulet Morgan Dean Leah Marie Baecht Health Care & Nursing Administration Nurse Educator Health Care & Nursing Administration Nursing Practice Lacey Deborah Wilkerson Paige Elizabeth Kalmer Ashley Marie Fantroy Patricia L. Brown Health Care & Nursing Administration Nurse Educator Health Care & Nursing Administration Nursing Practice Samantha Christine Wissmann Kelsey Nicole Massa Daimecia Reonna Jones Whitney Elise Heischmidt Health Care & Nursing Administration Nurse Educator Health Care & Nursing Administration Nursing Practice Hannah Lee Zions Katelyn Mary McKinley Alexis Samantha Martin Linda Ngozi Imoh Health Care & Nursing Administration Nurse Educator Health Care & Nursing Administration Nursing Practice Erin Jeanette Butler Jacqueline Bauer Mead Brittney Mae McGee Cynthia L. Larsen-Bednarchik Nurse Educator Nurse Educator Health Care & Nursing Administration Nursing Practice

13 2 p.m. C eremony SCHOOL OF NURSING CONT. Laura Bernaix, Dean

Monica Ann Nelson Catherine Elizabeth DuChateau * Nurse Educator Mackenzie Kaitlin Ebersoldt * Paige Nicole Krumreich Michael Edward Roach *** Allen Primero Hannah Claire Egbert Becky Lynn Lalor-King * Guadalupe Liliana Rocha Nurse Educator Megan Ann Elle * Brie Elizabeth Lannert ** Shanaye Lejuana Rogers Katelyn Nicole Eller Brianna Lee Linsley * Mariann Renee Roppel McKenna Marie Sandberg Robert J. Elston * Theresa Marie Loellke * Lynn Renee Rouland * Nurse Educator Amanda Lynn Ericson * Elizabeth Logan ** Lesley Nicole Rue Alexandra Mae Schuhmacher Janelle Marie’ Erten Cameron Ann Lowery ** Angeline Ruiz Nurse Educator Kaci Evrard ** Callie Ann Luketich * Bradley K. Ryan ** Michelle Lynn Fandrich * Morgan E. Lundius *** Alicia Ann Sample Brittany Rochelle Sherman Daniel James Farel Patricia Wanlongo Luyengi Angelina H. Samson Nurse Educator Joshua Daniel Farmer Chance Jacob Madden Taylor Lynn Scaturro * Jennifer Lynn Ferguson ** Heather M. Main Kaylie Reanne Schroeder Bachelor of Science Ethan A. Field Madison Paige Malone ** Sydney Schulte *** (Hood: Apricot) Conor Thomas Ford * Kayla Renee Mares Kenda Schwarz *** Bayly Lynn Adams * Stephanie J. Furrer * Riley Chad Marschik * Leah Michelle Seloover Lesley Erin Alexander ** Taylor JoAnne Furry ** Emily Catherine Mattingly Irais Serna Scott Joseph Andres Keith Ellis Galbraith Rachelle Ranae May Chantelle Marie Settles Kimberly Arteaga *** Zach Anthony Gardewine Becca Kay Mayers Katelyn Sue Shaw * Mojisola Adedoyin Ayorinde ** Deena Paulette Gatlin Krista Madison McMahan Erlinda Shqevi ** Nicole Ann Bailey Alec J. Gee Molly Fleming McManis *** Katherine Diane Sims Jessica Erin Baker * Baylee Joy Glenn Jose Luis Mendoza * Brittany Slattery * Shae Lee Barrett Beth Marilyn Glenn ** Melanie Rose Mensing Tabitha Lynn Smith ** Johanna Fay Beamer Crystaloren M. Gomez Emalee Maire Meyerhoff Rebecca Jayne Snyder ** Kelly Kathleen Biallas *** Anabel Felix Gonzales David Adam Milano * Erin Julie Marie Spires * Janna Faye Blackburn Victoria Jahea Grimmett *** Katie Miller ** Kayli Lynae Staten Kylee Elizabeth Blake ** Amanda L. Grogan * Grace Marie Muench ** Courtney Nicole Stinson Mathew Douglas Blount *** Janet Ellen Guttschow *** Cassie Lea Nattier *** Hannah Cathline Stone ** Rachel Denise Bonczyk Jacob Daniel Hahn Melanie Rose Nelson *** Sarah Marie Stout ** Alketa Boraj Taylor Renee Hall Mackenzie Claire Nichols Desiray Summer Sturgeon Angela Suzanne Borree ** Olivia Christine Hammond *** Abigail Renee Norville ** Katelyn Alexandra Sullens Kaylee Anne Bowen Jenna Marie Hansen ** Sydney Alexas Oats * Jessica L. Tanney * Abby J. Brackman Chandra R. Hanson Mikayla Anne Oberlag ** Abigail C. Taylor Kaitlyn Renee Brescia Brianna R. Harris Mary Elizabeth Oliva * Matti Shae Tedrick Lainey Jean Brown Jewel A. Hartley Alyssa Nicole Oliver Holly Lillian Teeter * Macy Ann Brown ** Shannon Nichole Hartline Kelsey Olson-Knudsen Elijah Bradley Thiel ** Miranda Lynn Brummel * Maddisson Ann Haslett * Marissa Anne Ontis Samantha Thomas * Nathan Gene Buchanan ** Zachary Ethan Hausman Alicia Joy Padalino * Melinda S. Thompson * Elise Kay Bullmer Amy S. Helmkamp ** Jessie Morgan Page Maria Lynn Thurston *** Alexis Leann Butler Andrea Star Hentrich Jasonna Janice Pealer Ellen Marie Tonsor ** Kameron Leigh Byrd Amber Dawn Heuerman Bryce Andrew Pearce * Samuel Peter Trifon Kristen Mary Elizabeth Byrne Lauren Angela Heuerman * Sarah Nicole Perkhiser * Thoa T. Truong ** Theresa Elaine Campion Emily Jo Hicks Brittney Phillips Patricia R. Twente Olivia Shae Cano Lyndsey Ann Hochstatter *** Rebecca Holly Phillips *** Jesse Christine Ulrich Abigail Elaine Christian Jordyn Nicole Hohlt Savannah Marilyn Pieper * Robert Alden Valentine * Alexis Marie Ciengi *** Anna Jeanne Holuj Joel E. Pinto * Sarah Kathleen Webster Kendra Alyce Cisney Raven Symone Hudson Kelsey Nicole Piper * Taylor Delaney Wegrich * Riley Renee Clubb * Kayla Marie Huelsmann * Catina Marie Ponticello * Shunera Y. Wells ** Lindsey Faith Collins Katrina T. Hunter Emily Rae Powles *** Meredith Lee Wendt Courtney Linh Conn ** Jessica M. Johnson *** Alicia Nichole Pritchett ** Erik Otto Wesolowski *** Hannah Krista Cook Sarah Elizabeth Johnson Nicole Farrington Pugh *** Joshua D. West ** Darby Elizabeth Creasey *** Aleasha Teanna Jones Haley Nicole Quinn * Brittany Nicole Wheeler *** Jayne L. Crider *** Melanie Marie Joyce Maxwell Aaron Rademan *** Kelly S. Wheeler *** Katrina Marie Crowley Esther Kabwe Jamie Raisor Aubree Alyse Whited Caleb Paul Culbreath ** Cheryl L. Kalmer * Dalton Rea *** Tiffany Wickman * Lesley Marie Cusumano Sarah Nicole Kampmann * Karen Marie Reger ** Kourtney Nicole Wiley Justin Michael Daenzer Harman Deep Kaur Mallery Rose Reiff *** Kyla Nichole Wilkening ** Candace Lynn Demmin * Shaliko Keepers Olga Remiasz ** Virginia Renee Williams Carolina Diaz ** Megan Margaret Keith McKenzie Elizabeth Rench * Brittany Wilson ** Margaret Dlugopolski *** Carolyn Ann Kimbro Kathleen Marie Ridenhour Keelin Wilson Michael Patrick Doyle Abigail Koenigstein * Lindsay Rightnowar ** Abigail Michelle Wirtel Kamryn Jill Drake Kara Lee Kristofferson Peggy Rightnowar * Deanna Faye Wreath Cassandra Lee Krohn * Chelsea Ripperda * Molly Elizabeth Zuhlke

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 14 The Commencement Program Saturday, December 14, 2019, 9 a.m., Vadalabene Center Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding GRADUATE SCHOOL, SCHOOL OF BUSINESS SCHOOL OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR eremony Pre-Ceremony Music Processional 9 a.m. C Presentation of Colors SIUE Army ROTC Color Guard The Star-Spangled Banner – lyrics by Francis Scott Key, arr. by Walter Damrosch Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet Introduction of Platform Party P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Greetings on Behalf of the President and the SIU Board of Trustees John Simmons, SIU Board of Trustees Welcoming Remarks Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2019 Kaylynn Woolfolk, Master of Science in Education, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Presentation of Posthumous Degree for Steven Christopher Platt P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Names of graduates read by Paul Rose, Associate Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Candidates for Graduate Degrees Jerry Weinberg, Associate Provost for Research and Dean, Graduate School Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Timothy Schoenecker, Dean, School of Business Robin Hughes, Dean, School of Education, Health and Human Behavior Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Greetings on Behalf of the SIUE Alumni Association Eileen Martindale, President, SIUE Alumni Association Board of Directors Presentation of Graduates Alma Mater: Hail SIUE – by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet Recessional

15 Graduate School JERRY WEINBERG, Dean

School of Business 9 a.m. C Master of Business Michelle D. Joseph Jacob Wheeler Peter Clemens Business Administration Business Administration Computer Management Administration & Information Systems Aubrey Ann Keilbach Edward Williams (Hood: Drab) eremony Business Administration Business Administration Saiprasanna Ega Computer Management Laura Allen Taylor Paige Knispel Kimberly A. Wood & Information Systems Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Sravani Prasad Kalavakolanu Corey Adam Biggs Rachel Michelle Koehnemann Computer Management Business Administration Business Administration Master of Marketing & Information Systems Kristen Marie Blankenship Research Jennifer Krelo Jared Patrick Looser Business Administration Business Administration (Hood: Drab) Computer Management Alex James Blickhan Joseph Cleveland Leonard Richmond Addo Danquah & Information Systems Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Heather R. Brooks Lauren Danielle Lewis Hannah Rose Andres Master of Science Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research in Accountancy Mindy L. Brown Kira Ann Long Anooj Bathula (Hood: Drab) Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Jacob Biles Korrine Margaret Croft Vincent Robert Mahr Madelyn Marie Diden Accountancy Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Chloe Brock Batul Saifee Dalal Mallory Marie Melosi William John Drerup Accountancy Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Alan Chung Dalton Paul Dieckow Jessie Nicole Mitsdarfer Simone Gianetto Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Kevin Michael Danaher Kyle Dixon Accountancy Steven D. Morton Madelin Ann Klamm Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Hayley Loretta Heimann Ryan P. Downey Accountancy Elizabeth Ruby Oakley Terry T. Owens Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Jacob Henry Hillen Eric Scott Fitterer Accountancy Clinton M. Quinn Kayla Reynolds Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Ashley Koziol Joshua Daniel Flint Accountancy Hunter Houston Ragan Jacob Ray Tarter Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Jessica Nicole Lake Mary Jean Corinne Grothe Accountancy Garth Kyle Reynolds Mario Nicholas Tursi Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Thi Nhu Yen Le Adrian Gutierrez Accountancy Aaron Reid Russell Ayanna Wadlington Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Jonathan Peter Martin Jenna Kaye Gwaltney Accountancy Andrew Micah Schneider John Wallingford Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Sarah Elizabeth Scrum Chelsea L. Hill Accountancy Joshua Lee Stombaugh Lindsey Caitlin Williams Business Administration Business Administration Marketing Research Evan Tyson Accountancy Whitney Leigh Hoyt Brandon Michael Sweeney Business Administration Business Administration Master of Science Michael Aleutian James White (Hood: Drab) Accountancy Linda Ngozi Imoh Derek James Urscheler Business Administration Business Administration Ben Chinedu Azubuike Daniel Robert Wise Computer Management Accountancy Austin Orion Jones Christina Joyce Wagener & Information Systems Business Administration Business Administration Ravikanth Reddy Banala Jodi Marie Jones Kurtis G. Weber Computer Management Business Administration Business Administration & Information Systems

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 16 Graduate School JERRY WEINBERG, Dean School of Education, Health and Human Behavior

Education Specialist Zachary M. Colley Jennifer Evelyn Daniel Kathryn Rochelle Dobbels (Hood: Light Blue) Kinesiology Psychology Educational Administration Keith A. Book Dustin Coy Duncan Lauren Fairweather Caleb Andrew Rowe Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology Educational Administration eremony Cory William Breden Emily Nicole Gula Rachel Ann Mills Spencer Robert Saal Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology Educational Administration

9 a.m. C Alvaro Alexander Castillo Lane F. Hanzel Elizabeth Maxine Patrick Christopher Michael Scoggins Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology Educational Administration Holly Jennifer Hampton Julian Warren Harvey Samantha Marie Ratz Kelly Michael Taylor Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology Educational Administration Donald James Harris Reed Heneks Michele Marilyn Robinson Wesley Cummins Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology Instructional Technology Jennifer Ann Ionson-Stendback Lance Johnson Megan Elizabeth Rubenacker Nicole M. Glick Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology Instructional Technology Mark Bradley Jones Virginia Lu Kjer Amanda Kristine Washington Jessica A. Landes Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology Instructional Technology Staccy Nikia Lampkin John Mark Kloss Mary Ellen Martin Educational Administration Kinesiology Master of Science in Instructional Technology Amy Jo Lane Matthew Clinton Lovelace Education Mercedes Schooler Educational Administration Kinesiology (Hood: Light Blue) Instructional Technology Daniel Robert Lehman Cory Lee Mahan Ahmed Yahya Bshara Kaylee Dawn Templeman Educational Administration Kinesiology College Student Personnel Instructional Technology Administration Ukyah Marie Rawls Brandie L. Mullink Adam Joseph Clendenning Educational Administration Kinesiology Kaley Darlene Buck Kinesiology College Student Personnel Matthew Eldon Smith Zachary Osborne Administration Elyse R. Stichter Educational Administration Kinesiology Kinesiology Cameron Caldwell-Conner Alexa Tate Christopher Royal College Student Personnel Michael Donald Strok Educational Administration Kinesiology Administration Kinesiology Kylee Renée Weiss Zachary M. Scheerer Terrell Ray Jones Nicholas B. Teich Educational Administration Kinesiology College Student Personnel Kinesiology Bharath Sagar Selvaraj Administration Lauren Ann Vrettos Master of Arts Kinesiology Andrew Benjamin Koch Kinesiology (Hood: Gold) Karen H. Swanner College Student Personnel Stephanie G. Villavicencio Kinesiology Administration Psychology Ryan Theodore Carl Torrance Kaylynn Y’vette Woolfolk Kinesiology College Student Personnel Administration Master of Science Jonas Joseph Volkman (Hood: Light Blue) Kinesiology Benjamin Smith McClusky Diversity and Equity in Education Bailey Anne Blake Camille Tache’Anna Watkins Kinesiology Kinesiology Emily Reece Diversity and Equity in Education Jasmine Maria Damonique Byers Megan Lynn Wolf Kinesiology Kinesiology Aleia Nichelle Campbell Nicholas David Blackburn Sarah K. Bartos Educational Administration Kinesiology Psychology

17 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars Graduate School JERRY WEINBERG, Dean Graduate School Master of Science Kristine Suzanne Greene Toni Beth Rachocki Katie Elizabeth Leslie Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Integrative Studies

(Tassel: White) 9 a.m. C Tanya Marie Bello Arthur Andrew Hamilton Korinna Kristanya Saathoff Jonathan T. Sedivy Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Integrative Studies

Billy Ann Bennett Emily Catherine Mahan Brooke Rachelle Siddens JoAnn D. Weaver eremony Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Integrative Studies Amber Marie Bertetto ObaidUllah Muhammad Kelly Ann Sneed Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Post Baccalaureate Cynthia L. Bogacki Haylee Ann Niermann Justin K. Greaves Certificate Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Integrative Studies (Tassel: White) Teresa Renee Brandmeyer Abby Nicole Orr Kevin James Greer Ronald R. Morlen II Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Integrative Studies Integrative Studies Alyson Joan Graham Katrina Carroll-Ann Phelps Paul Michael Kuebrich Healthcare Informatics Healthcare Informatics Integrative Studies

School of Business TIMOTHY SCHOENECKER, Dean

Bachelor of Science Brendan Dulaney Katelyn Joy Mentzer *** Moaz Abdulrahman Sibiany (Tassel: Drab) Jett Christopher Durr *** Bradley Paul Milton Kendra D. Sibley Christopher Cole Egland Justin Andrew Molitor Michael Justin Sipp Maggie Nicole Aery Eric S. Elam Aaron Nathaniel Moore ** Andrew James Smith Vsevolod Igorevich Aleinikov Kaitlyn Christine Farris Alexander James Mueller Benjamin Ray Sparlin William A. Allen Thomas John Flach Ashley Renee Mullen William Patrick Starkey * Samuel Alan Anderson Savon Shane Foy June Ellaine Muthoni Tyler Joseph Stewart Tyler Joseph Arentsen Bryn J. Fuhrhop Trystin David Nance Jeremiah Rakeem Terrell Clayton Michael Baldus Vincent Thomas Gass Alexis Paige Neisler Madelyn Margaret Thiel ** Regina N. Baldwin * Grant Patrick Gavin * Matthew James O’Neil Melissa Grace Thoma Bryce Alan Barker Maddison Paige Gobble Kevin O’Reilly Jenna Marie Toennies Harley Jo Barnard ** Matthew Richard Gordon Alexander Joseph O’Saben Hannah Aileen Tonsor Tanner Evan Barnish Madison Lee Greeling Austin Adrian O’Saben Kathleen Jean Trapp Emma Nicole Becker Michael Anthony Hall Timothy James Palen III Lucas Neal Trettenero Jared Vaughn Berning Madeline Marie Hanten Ian Robison Paoli James Richard Tscherney *** Harshil Hitesh Bhalavat Kristen Elizabeth Heckel * Megan Marie Pawelski Thomas Uyehara Kyle Anthony Black Natalie Tucker Hensley Lawrence J. Payne Pedro Vega Ryan Christopher Blumenberg Collin Cash Holthaus Brandon M. Peterson Ryan Joseph Voss David Andrew Bricker Megan Jene Hundsdorfer Marissa Linette Pickett Kylee Renee Walters Mason Thomas Broeckling Timothy Conrad Johnson Benjamin William Powell Tristan Eugene Warner Spencer Logan Broeckling Shatara Raven Jones Safeer Pyarali ** Shelby Nicole Washington * Ryan Matthew Bruce Timothy Andrew Jordan Amelia Ruth Pytlinski *** Thomas George White Tyler Joseph Buente De’Abrion Jamar Joyner Charity Dawn Rasmussen Brittany Lee Wilkinson Jordain Patrice Bumpus Brenden Joseph Kauhl Blaine Henry Ray * Kaitlyn E. Williams Alec Edward Burgdorf Unity Donnae De’Shay King James Dylan Reichert Timothy John Wojcik William Jacob Burke Julie Marie Kirchgesner Jonathan Philip Reis Mason Scott Woods Michael Robert Caltry David Adam Knebel Tyler L. Rench Shauna M. Yeager Danel Calvillo Armendariz Olivia Michelle Koch Haley Marie Ridenhour Ryan Patrick Youck Bradey Winslow Cleveland Sarah A. Kozy Allison Nichole Rideout * Haoran Zhang John Lewis Cochran Mathias Tenold Krigbaum Brandon Rigsbey Lauren Elizabeth Cook Conner Michael LaVelle Andrew Willis Rister Bachelor of Science in Nicholas Alexander Cornell Courtney C. Lee Joshua Ryan Ritter * Jacob Gabriel Cottrell Benjamin Josef Lefler Jasmina Rizvanovic Accountancy Nicholas Isaiah Cox Rodger Lewis Lenhardt Christopher J. Robinson (Tassel: Drab) Ashley Amber Cross Eric Joseph Ligas Mitchel Rule Victoria L. Arentsen *** Alexa Rae Davis Colin Ray Loughary Aerij Saeed Braxton Berlin ** Chaning Nicole Davis Juwan Trey Devon Lyon Jacob Robert Schuette Ezekiel Darrell Cassidy Nick Albert Dellert Nicholas David Marlo ** Hannah Paige Schulte Jordan Ashley Conrad Evan Jee DePasquale Jacob Connor McCord Robert Torrence Scott Caitlyn Michelle Dixon Christopher Joseph Dickman Lachlan James McLean * Tamaja´ Louvienia Scott Zachary William Droege * Katrina Chantengco Dotdot Riley Aaron Menard Suzanne Marie Seaton

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 18 School of Business (continued) TIMOTHY SCHOENECKER, Dean

Misty Rae DuBois Aaron King William David Paisley Jett Christopher Durr *** Brendan Alexander Klobe David Pulley Kassandra Lea Evans Jacob Daniel Lepski Brendan Joseph Rehkemper Courtney Ann Farrell Lakia Lynn Martin Blakeley Paige Reiff Matthew Dale Hamilton * Ryan Patrick McGuire Alexis Ryan Small H Corey J. Harris *** Robert Walton Newman Spencer Daniel Smith Logan Robert Hinton Reid Thomas Nixon Zachary Lee-Milligan Ufert eremony Austin James Jacobson ** Victor Hugo Ortiz Jenna Michele White * Brooke Logan Jacobus Scott Andrew Paddock 9 a.m. C

School of Education, Health and Human Behavior ROBIN HUGHES, Dean

Bachelor of Arts Donovan Charles Draper Lyman Le Benjamin K. Siegel (Tassel: Light Blue, Gold) Slayden James Figg James Joseph Leach *** Jeremy Michael Simmering Gregg Alec Flores * Alexis Robyn Nicole Lider Brody William Snyder Elizabeth Lee Carroll * Michelle Fuentes Angelina Lucille Love LoDolce *** Aiyana Marie Stephens Allison Irene Knapp ** Madison Paige Gardner *** Natalee Ann Maher Darian Makayla Stevenson Lauren Marie Hackett Clifford Maina ** Shelby Lynn Still Bachelor of Science Abigail Renee Haloftis JoAnna Rae Marley ** Madeline Jane Swiecicki ** (Tassel: Light Blue, Gold) Kathryn Susan Hatches Sarah Ann Miller ** Sarah Grace Taylor Andrea Rene Allison *** Tanner Austin Heiken Kaylen Janae Moore Madison Eriann Thompson ** Dustin George Kyle Angot Noah David Heim ** Hannah Jane Morris Coral Reigh Viernow Bridgett Katelyn Ausbury Kara Michelle Herrmann Lauren Elyse Ocepek Chloe Abigail Wallace Megan Marie Bauman Sophia Rose Hofelich Dylynn Grace Otte ** Jasmine Jakia Warr Courtney Joan Benning * Alexis Renee Hubbard Brandon Kyle Paddock * Luke Alan Wegmann Charles Edward Bersin Kelsey Renee Hudzik Jacob Alan Richardson Jordin Ariah Weiss Braydon Dallas Bone * Isabella Nyssa Ilch Marleina Lee Robson * Json S. West Leah Marie Bunting NaJai K. Johnson * Hailey Renae Rossman McKenna JoAnn Whiteside Kenya Imani Christmas Amanda R. Jondro Tyler Nicholas Roth Kharlee Marie Williams Allyssa Lee Paige Conroy Elizabeth Marie Kalous ** Alexandra Paige Rull Allison Kay Wilson Peyton Leonard Cordova-Smith Autumn Elaine Kerner Mary Elizabeth Schallert *** Chandler David Coulter Alexis Cheyenne Kessinger * Alexander James Schneider Julia Frances Dahlmann Erica D. King Alex Jeffrey Scott * Quanasha Icecis Davis Troy Joseph Kohne Ryan Allen Shipley *

19 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars The Commencement Program Saturday, December 14, 2019, 1 p.m., Vadalabene Center Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, presiding GRADUATE SCHOOL, COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING, SCHOOL OF PHARMACY Pre-Ceremony Music Processional Presentation of Colors SIUE Army ROTC Color Guard The Star-Spangled Banner – lyrics by Francis Scott Key, arr. by Walter Damrosch Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet 1 p.m. C Introduction of Platform Party P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs eremony Greetings on Behalf of the President and the SIU Board of Trustees John Simmons, SIU Board of Trustees Welcoming Remarks Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Recognition of Teaching Excellence Award P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Commencement Address Andrew Greenwood, Assistant Professor of Musicology and Graduate Program Director, College of Arts and Sciences Teaching Excellence Award Recipient Remarks on Behalf of the Class of 2019 Sydney Daniel, Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications, College of Arts and Sciences Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants and Members of Honor Societies P. Denise Cobb, Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Names of graduates read by Eric Voss, PhD, Professor of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences Candidates for Doctoral and Graduate Degrees Jerry Weinberg, Associate Provost for Research and Dean, Graduate School Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Gregory Budzban, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Cem Karacal, Dean, School of Engineering Conferral of Degrees Randall G. Pembrook, Chancellor Greetings on Behalf of the SIUE Alumni Association Andrew Ravanelli, President Elect, SIUE Alumni Association Board of Directors Presentation of Graduates Alma Mater: Hail SIUE – by George Mellott Led by Michael Hawkins, Musical Theater student, College of Arts and Sciences Music by the Meridian Brass Quintet Recessional

20 Graduate School JERRY WEINBERG, Dean School of Pharmacy Doctor of Pharmacy Master of Science (Hood: Olive Green) (Hood: Olive Green) Jasmine Lynn Bennett Melinda S. Schnietz Doctor of Pharmacy Pharmaceutical Sciences Conner Michael Halloran Doctor of Pharmacy Kendall Franklin Kotter Doctor of Pharmacy

College of Arts and Sciences Master of Arts Javonte Dreion Campbell Seth Marlyn Griffis Alisa Sue Weant Public Administration Biological Sciences Criminal Justice Policy eremony (Hood: Grey, White, Citron) Mica Lynn Coleman Justin Myles Jenkel Swathi Agiru Oluwemimo Esho Public Administration Biological Sciences Environmental Sciences Applied Communication Studies

1 p.m. C 1 p.m. Jessica Leigh Day Stacia A. Novy Victoria Isabelle Cheatham Erin Maureen Pennington Public Administration Biological Sciences Environmental Sciences Applied Communication Studies Michael A. Fillback Katy Marie Rahar Thomas Osezele Eneh Angela Chloea Gunnoe Public Administration Biological Sciences Environmental Sciences Art Therapy Counseling Anne Elizabeth Frosh Bradley Wayne Richards Naomi Tarri Huff Kelsey V. Argent Public Administration Biological Sciences Environmental Sciences English Matthew Mark Gluck Christopher Michael Riggs So Yeon Lee Jesse Douglas Cyrus Public Administration Biological Sciences Environmental Sciences English Kirk Lamont Greer David Kyle Seidel Ryan Richard Thies Rae’Jean Spears Public Administration Biological Sciences Environmental Sciences English Tearica Kay Hamilton Samantha Dawn Sorrick Anna Michelle Myers Daniel Matthias Wescovich Public Administration Biological Sciences Geography English Doug James Kayla Marie Tatum Le Shu Brandon D. Adams Public Administration Biological Sciences Geography History Jessica Nicole Mosley Jennifer C. Yu Matthew Stephen Weik Sterling Benjamin Beckmann Public Administration Biological Sciences Geography History Randall Lynn Mosley Ganiu Olalekan Adeogun Bradley Alan Gruen Kara Nicole Gan Public Administration Chemistry Mathematics Sociology Kassandra Elizabeth Murphy Mingxuan Bai Evonne Marie Huelsmann Master of Music Public Administration Chemistry Mathematics (Hood: Pink) Sherri Nunn Haleigh N. Bauer Kevin Chesis Juma Public Administration Chemistry Mathematics Jon Charles Garrett Music Nicholas Pashia Sun Jeong Im Soroush Mahmoudiandehkordi Public Administration Chemistry Mathematics Andrew S. Hainz Music Destiny Maleya Pinnick Bradley T. Jones Kelli Ann Mowery-Davis Public Administration Chemistry Mathematics Juliet Jackson Music Westenior Valmera Rashmi Karki Maranda Lynn Carlson Public Administration Chemistry Media Studies David Richard Whiting Music Matthew G. Lohman Hannah Kate Fouts Master of Science Chemistry Media Studies (Hood: Gold) Master of Public Peter Frank Maness Nicholas Matthew Saltamachia Administration Brooke Ellen Bryson Chemistry Media Studies Biological Sciences Sean Brennan Ritter (Hood: Pink) Christopher James Featherstone Chemistry Alexandria Nicole Alvey Biological Sciences Tracy Renea Hancock Public Administration Miles Maguire Gossett Criminal Justice Policy Biological Sciences

21 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars Graduate School (continued) JERRY WEINBERG, Dean College of Arts and Sciences

Master of Social Work Post Baccalaureate Rhianna Leigh Neel (Hood: Citron) Certificate Museum Studies Samantha Lynn Allen (Hood: Black) Michelle Rene Ziegler Museum Studies Social Work Sterling Benjamin Beckmann Manuel Andreus Bryant Museum Studies Jon Charles Garrett Vocal Pedagogy Social Work Valentina Emiliani Alyssa Krystine Cline Museum Studies Juliet Jackson Vocal Pedagogy Social Work Brendon Gray Floyd Janaia Marie Glover Museum Studies Social Work Katie L. Keener Elizabeth R. Sykes Museum Studies 1 p.m. C Social Work eremony School of Engineering

Master of Science Kathirvel Senthilvelan Guney Uzun (Hood: Orange) Computer Science Industrial Engineering Ahmad Abdellatif Tejeswara Raju Vutukuri Swetha Yathamshetti Civil Engineering Computer Science Industrial Engineering Anan Alswaiti Shweta Ganesh Bhilare Yigit Hasan Yilmaz Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial Engineering Daniel Tyler Clendenen Dheeraj Sai Budida Pengji Duan Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Cameron Wayne Dietz Sohan Jayasurya Garikapati Ravi Babubhai Kachhadiya Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Faiza Khan Jacob Sauls Naresh Reddy Kusa Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Jace John Lawler McGuire Dharani Yeddula Yutong Liu Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering David William Molohon Ramin Balouchzadeh Venkata Sai Kiran Yatagiri Civil Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manasa Reddy Bethi Vinay Bharadwaj Dantu Chiyu Zhang Computer Science Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Manish Kumar Bobbili Sai Vaibav Gadipudi Computer Science Industrial Engineering Patrick Michael Bunetic Ranganath Gurram Computer Science Industrial Engineering Sindhuja Dodda Iman Khoshnazar Computer Science Industrial Engineering Lavanya Reddy Ganta Naga Saikiran Maddali Computer Science Industrial Engineering Jacob Lee Hendricks Moaz Nabeel Computer Science Industrial Engineering Haider Khan Khattak Siarus Sahbiat Priom Computer Science Industrial Engineering Kai Li Rohan Namdeo Rathod Computer Science Industrial Engineering Timothy Lee Roustio Abhishek Taneja Computer Science Industrial Engineering

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 22 College of Arts and Sciences GREGORY BUDZBAN, Dean

Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Music Nancy Ann Gaither William Carroll Pearson * (Tassel: Brown, Citron, Crimson, (Tassel: Pink) Jessica Nicole Gatlin * Alec Pellegrino Drab, Gold, Grey/Silver, Ivory, Samuel James Goggin * Jose Perez Jefferson Davis Gentry ** Light Grey, Pink, White) Audrey Rose Gorline Brian Oshea Poe Dylan Joseph Hemrich Joslyn Bryce Grabowski Hannah Marie Price Brooke Makanda Allen Tyler Jeffery Mauer Erica Danielle Green Steven Lloyd Price ** Cody Frederick Campbell Angela Louise Rytlewski * Rebekah Ann Grooms Haley M. Procasky H Joseph Christian Carroll Neil Christopher Guetterman Morgan Kristine Reaka Luis Castro Bachelor of Science Jacob Matthew Guthrie Alexis Laura Reeves Lindsey L. Coco (Tassel: Brown, Citron, Crimson, Joseph George Gutierrez Abbey Lynn Revelle * Nohemi Paula Colin Drab, Gold, Grey/Silver, Ivory, Samantha Gail Gutzler Cole Andrew Rightnowar Eric James Czajkowski * Light Grey, White) Joseph James Hall * Lindsey Marie Ripper Ella Baldwin Duffy Abigail Renee Haloftis Kendra Alyce Ripperda *** Rylee Alla Estes Ismail Abuhussein Alexis Brianna Acoff Leslie Porsche Hardin Mackenzie Rose Ritter Miranda Nicole Foley * Chloe Raquel Hayward Anne M. Robbins Kaitlyn R. Gullo Timothy Joseph Atwood Jake Allen Barber Meghan Rae Higgins Ryan Elmar Roberts * Ja'Quis Montez Hardin Amanda Elizabeth Hoffman Victoria Luz Rodriguez ** Marc D. Hohlt Jacklyn Marie Beckman eremony Adam Randal Beran Christy Nicole Huffman Jonathan G. Rose Jada I. Holloway John Gentry Jacquot Josephine Nicole Rosenboom Lauren Jewell Jackson Colton B. Berry * Joseph Carlton Berti, Jr. Nathaniel Allan Johnson Tyler Nicholas Roth Kourtney Lorean Jamison Christina Ann Juenger *** Laura Fisher Rousseau * 1 p.m. C 1 p.m. Samantha Qiu Jueckstock Monica Paige Berviller * Rasheedha Capri Bey Johnathan William Justice Mary Elizabeth Schallert*** Cierra Marie Lamen Elizabeth Marie Kalous ** Danielle Scheffel Emily Suzanne LeBaube ** Justin Edward Bilyeu Sean Luke Brannan James William Kizziar Benjamin Austin Schlueter Matrice Lynee’ Lumpkin Conner Marie Klockenkemper Kaelyn Denise Schoenherr Ash Leo-Denise Mason * Erich Allen Brinkmeyer Nathan Vincent Brown Kimberly Ann Koenig Thomas James Schuette Geremy Oscar Anthony McClellan Maggie Ann Kopff Paul Richard Schultz Shafer Brockwell Miller Tanishia Alexis Brown Caleb W. Bucshon Jarrod Nathaniel Koski Justin M. Servos * Luke Emerito Morell Melissa Anne Kriesel Kenneth S. Serwa Jr. Robert Alan Nolte * Ryan P. Burns Taylor Bursell * Brandon Lee Kuhl Zachary Philip Silvia * Justin Nunn Kelly Ann Kyle Shane Michael Skelt Joel Alexander Parris Amy Jo Bushue Nichyria Angelique Byrd Katherine Rose Lahue ** Aliyia J. Smith Serina Jholie Peña * Olivia A. LaMartina * Tanisha Ann Smith Tyler Austin Pletsch Rachael Ann Calvert Dillan Keith Chamness Hannah Marie Lamzik Alexandra Marie Stevens *** Jeffery Alan Rodgers Kelsey Nicole Lane ** Justin Michael Stewart Brianna Marie Roseman Caroline Anne Chavers Kenya Imani Christmas Maria Danielle Lasbury Cole Armstrong Strohmeier Adeline Elizabeth Ruester * Leah Marie Lattin Tyler Austin Strom *** Angela Kay Sanders Marisa Chupp Brandon Christopher Chuvala * James Joseph Leach *** Nathan Daniel Sykes William Thomas Schmidt Ryan Andrew Leadbetter Alexis Renee Toohey Shaun Stephen Sellers Olivia Catherine Clarice Allysa Mechelle Cole Sonja Lewis Danyelle Renee Vancil Harold E. Silvey Reid M. Linksvayer Giovanni Giacomo Vitellaro * Ashlyn Marie Smith Peyton Leigh Conner Jada Simone Cook Nicole Linskey * Shea Elizabeth Walker John H. Stewart Miranda Haley Lintzenich Jennifer K. Wall * Kathleen Jean Trapp Lind M. Crain Sharli Ruth Crystal Crayne * Linda Marie Lyons Jaita Danielle Waller Ann Elizabeth Marie Tucker Kyle G. McGee Alexis La’Shay Waters ** Christian Wayne Volesky Amajene Ariel Crockett Sydney Madison Daniel Colleen Athalie McNealy Jasmine Waters Morgan Ware Max John Mechler * Steven Arthur Wayne Weiss Courtney Renee Weil Timothy Davis * Dylan Andrew DeFranco Mary Margaret Meister *** Sydney Susan Wellen Shannon Rose Willis * Evan Merli Lucas Bradley Wells Allison Marie Wyrsch * Sarah Dietrich Dalton Allen Dillow Kara Aleysia Meyer Kaeleigh Danyelle Williams ** Brett Andrew Drake *** Clayton Roger Middleton Nelson Lee Williams Bachelor of Fine Arts Luke Tristan Drennen Shelby Diane Miles Destin Cole Wilson (Tassel: Brown) Tracey L. Drennen-Alexander, DC ** Adam Todd Miller Emma Lea Wilson ** Bradley Michael Brewer Tyler Lee Christopher Earick Hunter Steven Moses Ashlynn Autumn Winkler * Richard Joshua Coldiron * Olivia Anique Emerson Grace Madelyn O’Connor * Kullen Louis Winter Kira Ann-Marie Friedrich Travis Shantell Evans Hanna Christine Oneal * Zachary Michael Witt Linda K. Jackson * Zachary Michael Fancher William Aaron Overstreet Summer Elizabeth Wolfe *** Claire Noel Mentzer *** Tiffany K. Farmer Hana Marie Parker Katelin Elizabeth Wood Alex Joseph Thomure ** Zachary James Kim Ford Snehali M. Patel Joseph Anthony Zagorski Treylon Lamont Fuller Alexander J. Patterson

23 * cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars School of Engineering CEM KARACAL, Dean

Bachelor of Arts Jonathan Andrew Cheatham * H Ian Joseph Howard Adam Michael Pace (Tassel: Orange) Taylor L. Cheatham Blake Andrew Jarvis Andrew William Pham * Samuel Warren Cook *H Alexander Gary Chippendale Charles P. Johannigmeier IV * Antonio Jose Pizarro Michael Nyaukun Purser Jeffery Ryan Clubb Ashleigh Margaux Johanson Jace Indiana Plute *** William James Rohrkaste Reed Garrett Collins Joshua Joseph Jost Armond Alexander Pollard Tyler James Cronister Tazaki Mohammad Khan Megan Lynn Ramaker Bachelor of Science Joshua Aaron Davis Nam Youl Kim Alex Joseph Raymond Sean Charles Dennert Anthony James Kindle Chessie Anne Ruester (Tassel: Orange) Mitchell Kenneth Devening Matthew Anthony Korte Devin Micheal Sametz Mico Jeffrey Agustin Niamke Javan Dozier Timothy J. Kroger Michael GlenBeetner Schalk Tamader Abdullah M. Aljafal Ryan Matthew Drone Christopher Andrew Krozel Kaitlyn Lea Ann Schmollinger Sarah L. Almutairi Mitchell Dean Duncan Seçkin Nisa Kurumahmut Caitlin Schrank Zachary Brian Anderson * Thinh H. Duong Alexander Chevelle Jacob Lane Dana Nicole Sigman ** Justin Thomas Anson Andrew Michael Elder Alex James LaVoy Nicholas Stephen Sigmund William Scott Marion Astle Gregory Allen Embry Nathan A. Layfield Burak Can Simsek 1 p.m. C Matthew Errett Augustin Kolby L.W. Espenschied Kyler Elizabeth Lockhart Everett Snyder Tyler William Barbeau Gage Michael Evitt *** Noah Michael Lohman Taylor Sydney Sparrow

Spencer R. Barnes Benjamin Douglas Feldhake Elijah Joshua Miranda Mamon Allison Marie Stephens ** eremony David Charles Beck Justin Elliot Feldmann Thomas Edward Martinez *** Nathan Lee Sullens Daniel Paul Benke Nathan John Ferber Sean Thomas Mathews Robert Sullivan Dane Allan Berry Nathaniel Cody Fickas Kevin Herbert McKleroy Aaron Robert Syers Alex Biekert Rebecca Lynn Fowler Seth Jacob Moline ** David V. Taitano Alexander Ryan Biondolino Ryker Glenn Frohock Michael James Moore Jessica Ella Tetzner ** Michael Alan Bracy Andrew Graham Fry Kyle Ian Moran Joseph Henry Trautman Benjamin Thomas Brown Briana Irene Gage Jacob Ryan Mueller Daniel Joseph Tucek Justin Thomas Bruggemann *** Alexander Todd Geuss Jonathan Andrew Musgrave Zachary Connor Vahle Jeston Banner Brummet James Michael Goede Richard Patrick Musgrave Dalton Michael Voth * Julie Nadine Bruns *** Brett Nicholas Green Mark Lawrence Naleway Lauren Webber Christopher Anthony Carducci ** Carl Grissom Troy James Nance Victor Lee Whited Ryan Stephen Cassens Jacob Christopher Grubb Dunamis Oshoke Obomighie Kyle Yates Joshua Steven Castelli Evan Theodore Harms *** Charles James O’Donnell Matthew A. Chaplin ** Nathan James Helmig Richard Bernard Overbeck

* cum laude ** magna cum laude *** summa cum laude H Honors Scholars 24 Candidates Commissioned as Second Lieutenants U.S. Army Alexander J. Patterson Jeremiah H. Lovett Jesse C. Ulrich David A. C. Bricker Jeston B. Brummet

U.S. Air Force Ashley Mullen

25 CONGRATULATIONS SIUE GRADUATES Congratulations graduates! Welcome to the SIUE Alumni Association. Your hard work has paid off, and we are happy to celebrate this momentous occasion with you today. You now belong to a group of more than 112,000 proud alumni.

The word commencement refers to “a beginning” or “to start,” and today’s ceremony represents a new beginning not only for you, but for your relationship with SIUE.

As you reflect on your time at SIUE in the days ahead, I invite you to do the following:

Stay Connected: You will soon receive your Alumni Association card with your Cougar ID. Please use your Cougar ID to sign in to Cougar Tracks, the official alumni portal, at siue.edu/alumni. Using Cougar Tracks, you can keep your records up-to-date (We want to stay connected with you, too!), add class notes, find information about alumni events and locate other SIUE alumni, among many other options.

Be Informed: Read the quarterly emails and annual eConnection magazine so you stay current on the leading-edge teaching and research going on at the “e.” Check the headlines and read SIUE news stories at siue.edu/news.

Get involved: We want to see you at Homecoming the last weekend in September! You can also attend Cougar athletic events, participate in the annual fund or join an Alumni Association committee. Check out siue.edu/alumni to learn more about the many ways you can get involved.

Always be proud of your alma mater!

Best regards for your ongoing success,

Rachel C. Stack Vice Chancellor for University Advancement CEO, SIUE Foundation

Our Mission: The SIUE Alumni Association will be a valued partner of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville through the advancement and promotion of SIUE alumni, the University and its friends.

26 For the students, faculty, staff and alumni of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville HAIL SIUE

With reverence Words and Music by George Mellott

1. A - bove the Mis-sis - sip-pi plain your splendor meets the sky. You give to all a chance to gain; you 2. To col - lege life we bid a - dieu and wend our sep-arate ways, Yet col - lege friends and men - tors too are

raise our spir-its high. Hail, all hail S - I - U - E, our grat - i - tude we owe our With us all our days. Hail, all hail S - I - U - E, our Al - ma Ma - ter true! Let’s

fount of op - por - tu - ni - ty wher - e’re in life we go. fill our glass - es joy - ful - ly and raise a toast to you.

Copyright 1990 by George Mellott

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