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Dear Iowa State University Graduates and Guests: Welcome to Iowa State University’S Spring 2010 Commencement! Dear Iowa State University Graduates and Guests: Welcome to Iowa State University’s Spring 2010 Commencement! We congratulate all of the graduates and thank everyone who played a role in their successful journey through Iowa State. We have very much enjoyed your being a part of our university and community, and we wish you well as you embark on this next part of your life. We look forward to continuing our association with you as alumni of Iowa State, and we hope you will come back to visit the university often. Iowa State University is now in its 153rd year as one of the nation’s leading land-grant universities. We are very proud of the role this university has played in preparing the future leaders of our state, nation and world, and in meeting the needs of our society through excellence in education, research and outreach. As you graduate today, you are now a part of this great tradition and we look forward to the many contributions you will make. I hope you enjoy today’s commencement ceremony, and that you will continue to be connected with Iowa State University. Sincerely, Gregory L. Geoffroy President of the University TABLE OF CONTENTS The Official University Mace ........................................................................................................... 3 Presidential Chain of Office ............................................................................................................ 3 Academic Regalia............................................................................................................................. 4 Hooding Ceremony, Doctor of Philosophy ...................................................................................... 5 Special Recognition, Advanced Degrees .......................................................................................... 5 Special Recognition, Undergraduate Degrees .................................................................................. 5 Academic Titles ............................................................................................................................... 6 Iowa State University Traditions ..................................................................................................... 6 Gradate College Program ................................................................................................................ 7 7:30 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2010, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium Graduate College Commencement Ceremony ............................................................................. 8-9 Graduate College Commencement Speaker .................................................................................. 10 Graduate College Candidates (graduating spring) ................................................................... 11-41 Graduate College Candidates (graduating summer) ................................................................ 42-46 Veterinary Medicine Program ........................................................................................................ 47 Noon, Saturday, May 8, 2010, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium Veterinary Medicine Commencement Ceremony .......................................................................... 48 Veterinary Medicine Commencement Speaker .............................................................................. 49 Veterinary Medicine Candidates .............................................................................................. 50-51 Undergraduate Program ................................................................................................................ 53 1:30 p.m., Saturday, May, 8, 2010, James H. Hilton Coliseum Undergraduate Ceremony ........................................................................................................ 54-55 Honorary Degree Recipient ........................................................................................................... 56 Undergraduate Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient ................................... 57 Undergraduate Candidates (graduating spring) ..................................................................... 58-101 Undergraduate Candidates (graduating summer) ................................................................ 102-107 Senior Class Council ................................................................................................................... 108 Candidates for Commissions ...................................................................................................... 109 Past Honorary Degree Recipients ......................................................................................... 110-113 The Bells of Iowa State ............................................................................................ Back of Program 2 THE OFFICIAL UNIVERSITY MACE he Iowa State University mace symbolizes created in 1941 by Christian Petersen, sculptor-in- the authority of the university president. The residence from 1934-1955. Tlead faculty marshal carries it at the head of the academic procession and, The mace’s bronze headpiece is an interpretation of by placing it on its stand, the campanile. It includes a silver presidential seal signals the beginning of the and reflects in a disc representative of the Fountain commencement ceremony. of the Four Seasons. The words “Iowa State University – Science With Practice” are inscribed on In medieval times, the mace the edge of the disc. Under the disc is a shortened was a studded, clublike version or reflection of the campanile headpiece. weapon, made of iron. It was capable of breaking armor, The tiger maple staff bears 14 bronze plaques and was associated with the inscribed with the names of all previous Iowa State protection of kings in France presidents, their years of service, and a laurel leaf and England. symbolizing the attainment of graduation. In the 13th century, it was At the staff’s base is an unfolding bronze leaf used for civil purposes and symbolizing the beginning of a new era for graduating processions. Eventually it students. The overall height of the University mace is became a symbol for academic 60 inches, and it weighs 14 pounds. institutions, an emblem of order and authority in the Sculptor Jeanne L. Stevens-Sollman of Bellefonte, pageantry. Pennsylvania designed and crafted the Iowa State University mace. Created in bronze, silver and tiger maple, the Iowa State University mace Private funds from the ISU Alumni Association’s incorporates important campus icons such as Circle of Former Presidents, Chairs, and Executive the campanile located on central campus and the Directors, the Stanton Carillon Foundation, and the Fountain of Four Seasons, located on the north side University Museums made the design and purchase of of the Memorial Union and features likenesses of the Iowa State University mace possible. four Native American women. The sculptures were THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIN OF OFFICE The presidential chain of office symbolizes the rich history and traditions of Iowa State University and is worn by the president at all commencement ceremonies. It was first worn by President Gregory Geoffroy during the Spring 2008 commencement ceremonies to mark the end of Iowa State University’s year-long sesquicentennial celebration. Created by sculptor Jeanne Stevens-Sollman–the same artist who created Iowa State’s mace–the presidential chain of office complements the mace. The two pieces were commissioned by University Museums and the ISU Alumni Association and chain of office contain the words Engagement, are part of University Museums’ Art on Campus Learning, Discovery and Access. The reverse sides collection. of the bronze sections have low bas reliefs of corn. Most pieces in the necklace are bronze. The seal The front of the presidential chain of office features in the center of the campanile and the links in the an image of the campanile, and Beardshear Hall’s necklace are sterling silver. east portico (the campus home of the president) is on the back. The shoulder epaulets are the columns Both the presidential chain of office and the mace of Beardshear and contain the words Leadership are housed in the alumni center and are used at each and Service. The campanile links in the presidential commencement ceremony. 3 ACADEMIC REGALIA n May 2008, as part of its sesquicentennial The square shape of the scholar’s cap or mortarboard celebration, Iowa State University debuted is thought to denote the stability of scholars Icustom-designed doctorate regalia. and their books as suggested in the old poem, “The Ballad of the Cap,” first published in 1564. The special commencement doctorate gowns were Candidates for advanced degrees wear black created with emblems and colors to reflect Iowa tassels. The following is a list of tassel colors for State’s tradition and to complement Iowa State’s baccalaureate degree candidates: hood. The fabric is cardinal red gabardine Agriculture and Life Sciences – Maize with black velvet panels Business – Drab and chevrons edged Design – Brown with gold cording. The Engineering – Orange Campanile, a beloved Human Sciences – Maroon symbol and University Liberal Arts and Sciences tradition, adorns each Bachelor of Arts – White of the two front velvet Bachelor of Liberal Studies – White panels. An eight- Bachelor of Music – Pink sided black velvet tam Bachelor of Science – Golden Yellow with a gold silk tassel Veterinary Medicine – Gray completes the official regalia. The hood gives color to the academic costume
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