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Webster-Commencement ONE HUNDRED-SECOND ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Saturday, the eighth of May Two Thousand Twenty One ONE HUNDRED-SECOND ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY Saturday, the eighth of May Two Thousand Twenty-One United States · Switzerland · Austria · the Netherlands China · Thailand · Ghana · Greece · Uzbekistan For additional information on this Virtual Commencement Ceremony, and to view the ceremony on May 8, 2021, please visit webster.edu/commencement Greetings from the Chancellor ELIZABETH (BETH) J. STROBLE, PHD Graduates, colleagues, friends, family and honored guests: This moment celebrates the culmination of years of diligent work and dedicated study by the exceptional students who select Webster University on their path to global academic excellence. We take pride in Webster’s students who make their homes in places as far apart as Accra and San Antonio, Tashkent and Saint Louis, among the many communities Webster calls home. As Webster alumni, these graduates join an elite global community of accomplished and connected citizens. From the first two graduates in the Class of 1919 to the thousands of graduates in the Class of 2021, they embody the 1 promise of Webster’s enduring commitment to inclusive education. Graduates, we know the significance of this day in your life and career, and like you, we are saddened that a global health crisis prevents us from being together in person. But it is important that we take this moment to celebrate with you today, and we hope you can join us in person in the fall. Wherever in the world your journey takes you next, and wherever you call home in the future, Webster University goes with you as your proud alma mater. Congratulations! Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, PhD Chancellor Greetings from the President JULIAN Z. SCHUSTER, PHD Graduates, today you participate in one of the proudest and longest-running traditions in all of higher education. Your commencement ceremony is a significant milestone which a pandemic can change, but not erase. Webster’s 102nd annual commencement ceremony is a symbol, and a celebration, of the highest reward you can achieve in academia. The achievements of our graduates deserve our formal recognition, our deepest respect and a heartfelt congratulations from all of our family, friends and colleagues. Though the coronavirus has altered commencement plans at Webster campus locations throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and Africa, we as a global community will make sure that your success 3 is recognized, honored and celebrated. Today we hold great hope for the future and look forward to opportunities to hold large gatherings in person again. We hope you stay connected with us, network with your fellow alumni, and take advantages of future opportunities to gather such as the Homecoming & Alumni Weekend on the main campus each fall. Until then we offer our heartfelt congratulations to the Class of 2021! Julian Z. Schuster, PhD President Transforming Students for Individual Excellence and Global Citizenship With its home campus in Saint Louis, Missouri, U.S.A., Webster University comprises an action-oriented global network of faculty, staff, students and alumni who forge powerful bonds with each other and with their communities around the globe. Founded in 1915, Webster is a private non-profit university with students studying at campus locations in North America, Europe, Asia and Africa and in a robust learning environment online. The university is committed to ensuring high-quality learning experiences that transform students for global citizenship and individual excellence. As a strong, truly global university, Graduates earn Webster University Webster provides uniquely global degrees through programs offered 5 experiences, which prepare our in five Colleges and Schools: students to lead as global citizens. Webster’s business/academic • College of Arts & Sciences model integrates global assets • George Herbert Walker School in innovative ways to achieve of Business & Technology excellence in academic and • Leigh Gerdine College administrative programs, services of Fine Arts and graduates. • School of Communications • School of Education Webster University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission. Order of Ceremony Prelude and Processional Conferral of Degrees Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, PhD Pomp and Circumstance Traditional Commencement Music Welcome to the Alumni Association Alexandria McCuien, BS ’11, MBA ’15, MS ’18 Traditional Bagpipe Selections Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Flags Showing Countries Represented by Class of 2021 Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, PhD Color Guard Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts US Flag: Jessica Battle Paul Steger, MFA Missouri Flag: Andy Pham Webster Flag: Yatina Katunga School of Communications Eric W. Rothenbuhler, PhD National Anthem The Webster University Chorale School of Education Directed by Trent A. Patterson, DMA Thomas Cornell, EdD Alma Mater: “Webster U. You Are Our Home” College of Arts & Sciences Webster University Jazz Singers Michael Hulsizer, PhD Directed by Debby Lennon George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology Welcome from the Chair of the Board of Trustees Simone Cummings, PhD Robert (Rob) Reeg For additional information on this Virtual Commencement 6 Chancellor’s Remarks Ceremony, and to view the ceremony on May 8, 2021, 7 Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble, PhD please visit webster.edu/commencement President’s Remarks Julian Z. Schuster, PhD Honorary Doctorate Conferral Honorary Doctorate Recipients Virginia Jackson Browning Jackie Joyner-Kersee Commencement Address Jackie Joyner-Kersee Conferring of Degrees Presentation of Candidates Julian Z. Schuster, PhD College of Arts & Sciences George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology Leigh Gerdine College of Fine Arts School of Communications School of Education Alma Mater Commencement Speaker JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE, DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS In recognition of the Webster University Centennial, the University held a contest in early 2015 to create a new alma mater that represents the University’s mission in its second century. “Webster U. You Are Our Home,” by Christopher Poetz (Class of 2016), was with a number of well-known pro athletes, selected based upon Websterthe overall appropriateness U. You Are of the Our lyrics andHome music, with particular founded Athletes for Hope, a charitable attention to how the lyrics reflect Webster’s mission, vision and values. organization, which helps professional Christopher Poetz athletes get involved in charitable causes Class of 2016 and inspires millions of non-athletes to volunteer in community support. Adagio (Hymnlike) A dynamic public speaker, Joyner- P U Kersee continues to be a sought-after bb 4 œ motivational speaker and voice for & b 4 œ œ œ œ œ œ the issues affecting 21st century global Weœ hold you dear and closeœ toœ ourœ heart,œ withœ society. Webster University presented 3 her with the Champion For All award U f at its 2019 Diversity, Equity and b j œ œ œ >œ & b b œ. œ œ. œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ Inclusion Conference. In January she strength and pride andJ wis- dom to imœ - part. œWe are fond and bound by our di - was a featured speaker at the African Renaissance and Diaspora Network’s 6 P (ARDN) Second Women of the Diaspora U bb œ œ œ ‰ j Œ Summit: Economic Equity, and ARDN & b œ œ œ œ œ œ œ œ ˙ has now asked to serve as a Good Will verse com--- mu ni ty. Web - ster U. you are our home. Ambassador. “In her role as an athlete and as a philanthropist, Jackie Joyner-Kersee has ALMA MATER LYRICS oyner-Kersee is a six-time Olympic inspired millions with her efforts for 8 We hold you dear and close to our heart, J medalist, including three Olympic gold children’s education, racial equality and 9 With strength and pride and wisdom to impart. medals. Throughout her career and over women’s rights,” said President Julian We are fond and bound by our diverse community. four Olympic Games, she dominated the Z. Schuster. “She continues to excel in Webster U., you are our home. Olympic heptathlon and long jump events. everything she does and redefines the The world record she set in the heptathlon meaning of being ‘the greatest ever!’” May laughter always be found within these halls. at the 1988 Olympic Games in Seoul, “We are honored to recognize Jackie May success and achievement be forged within these walls. South Korea, still stands today, over 30 Joyner-Kersee and Jinny Browning, two May you make every dream a new reality. years later. Sports Illustrated named legendary women, at our signature Webster U., you are our home. Joyner-Kersee the greatest female athlete Commencement event,” said Chancellor of the 20th century. Elizabeth (Beth) J. Stroble. “Their impact Acceptance, love, and friendships we’ve made, Her post-athletic career has been in St. Louis and beyond is a source of With memories had, which shall not fade. marked by major contributions and inspiration. As they have excelled in The banner of blue and gold does fly, leadership as a philanthropist and a their life’s work, they have intentionally heralding our great history on high. tireless advocate for children’s education, expanded the opportunities for learning health issue, racial equality, social and achievement for members of their And so, our dear Alma Mater we plea: reform and women’s rights. In 1988, she communities. Indeed, their work has Be our home, keep us safe in loving unity. established the Jackie Joyner-Kersee made it possible for people of all ages For to us you will be always something more. Foundation as the vehicle through which to gain access to education, sports, Webster U., you are our home. she provides youth, adults and families culture, and lifelong learning. We admire with the resources to improve their quality their accomplishments as well as their of life. leadership and generous sharing of their In 2000, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee talents to benefit others.” Foundation raised over $12 million to build The Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center, a 41,000-square-foot facility with 1,200- seat gymnasium on a 37-acre site.
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