A COMMENCEMENT The University of Connecticut is in the midst of the most profound and positive transformation in its history. Building on a foundation created by dedicated faculty and outstanding students over the course of many decades, we are now emerging as a national leader in undergraduate, graduate and professional education, research and scholarship, and service to our state and nation. The promise of UCONN 2000 is fast becoming a reality as we build a statewide campus noted for its beauty and technological sophistication, and the quality of our physical structures sets a standard for pursuit of excellence in every important sphere. The Class of 2001 has witnessed and contributed to the University's progress. Over the course of your career at this institution we have maintained an unquestioned commitment to the highest standards of academic performance and student service. At UConn, these have been years of noted breakthroughs in research, implementation of commitments to community service, extraordinary success in obtaining private support, and great achievements on the athletic field. Y our education has prepared you well for a challenging future and the degree you receive at this Commencement indicates to the world at large your ability to contribute to society. Even in this time of change some things remain constant. As it has been throughout its history, the University of Connecticut remains dedicated to the concept that education is the greatest gift society can bestow on its young people. An essential instrument of scientific progress and economic advancement, education is even more valuable simply as an end in itself— as the activity that defines and nourishes the human spirit. I know that each of you has grown and changed over the course of your college career and I hope that you continue to reap the benefits of your education throughout your lifetime. I am glad you were with us, and I hope that you remain a part of the UConn community in the years to come. Philip E. Austin President University of Connecticut COMMENCEMENT ORDER OF EXERCISES UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES Gampel Pavilion, Storrs Saturday, May 19, 2001 - 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M. PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL: University Wind Ensemble, PROFESSOR DAVID L MILLS SINGING OF THE National Anthem JENNIFER DARIUS - 10:00 A.M. CEREMONY, JESSICA RENFRO - 3:00 P.M. CEREMONY PRESENTATION OF THE CLASS SARAH KIERNAN, Representative of the Graduating Class, 10:00 A.M. CEREMONY DOROTHY PUZIO, Representative of the Graduating Class, 3:00 P.M. CEREMONY PRESENTATION OF UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOLARS JOHN D. PETERSEN, Chancellor and Provost fir University Affairs PRESENTATION OF UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT TEACHING FELLOWS THOMAS C. DEFRANCO, KARL GUILLARD, ANDREW J. ROSMAN GREETINGS TIMOTHY RIORDAN, Alumni Association President CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREES PHILIP E AUSTIN, President ROGER A. GELFENBIEN, Chairman of the Board of Trustees SHIRLEY ANN JACKSON MARY FRANCES BERRY President Chairperson Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Doctor of Science Doctor of Laws THOMAS D. RITTER RAY NEAG Former Speaker Founder and Director Connecticut House of Representatives Arrow International, Inc. Doctor of Laws Doctor of Humane Letters CHARLES H THORNTON PHILIP ROTH Chairman Author The Thornton-Tomasetti Group, Inc. Doctor of Letters Doctor of Science COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS THE HONORABLE RODERICK R. PAIGE United States Secretary of Education PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES: THE DEANS CONFERRAL OF DEGREES: PHILIP E. AUSTIN, President GREETINGS: ROGER A. GELFENBIEN, Chairman of the Board of Trustees RECESSIONAL COMMENCEMENT ORDER OF EXERCISES THE GRADUATE SCHOOL Gampel Pavilion, Storrs Sunday, May 20, 2001 - 3:00 P.M. PRELUDE AND PROCESSIONAL University Wind Ensemble, PROFESSOR DAVID L MILLS SINGING OF THE National Anthem COLLEEN CALLAHAN PRESENTATION OF UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT RESEARCH FELLOWS JOHN D. PETERSEN, Chancellor and Provost for University Affairs ROBIN J. COTE MARGARET P. GILBERT STEVEN L. SUIB PETER TURCHIN CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREE PHILIP E AUSTIN, President ROGER A. GELFENBIEN, Chairman of the Board of Trustees LESTER R. BROWN Chairman of the Board Worldwatch Institute Doctor of Science COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS LESTER R. BROWN PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES IAN C. HART Interim Vice Provost fir Research and Dean of the Graduate School CONFERRAL OF DEGREES PHILIP E AUSTIN, President GREETINGS ROGER A. GELFENBIEN, Chairman of the Board of Trustees RECESSIONAL COMMENCEMENT ORDER OF EXERCISES SCHOOL OF LAW 55 Elizabeth Street, Hartford Sunday, May 20, 2001 - 10:30 A.M. PROCESSIONAL SINGING OF THE National Anthem DENISE J. PIPERSBURGH, CLASS OF 2001, School of Law INTRODUCTION PETER L. HALVORSON, University Marshal WELCOMING REMARKS NELL JESSUP NEWTON Dean, School of Law INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER PHILIP E AUSTIN, President COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS CLARE DALTON Matthews Distinguished University Professor Northeastern University School of Law PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES NELL JESSUP NEWTON Dean, School of Law CONFERRAL OF DEGREES PHILIP E AUSTIN, President STUDENT ADDRESS BOB HOFF CLASs TOAST JEREMIA R. GALL RECESSIONAL COMMENCEMENT ORDER OF EXERCISES THE SCHOOL OF DENTAL MEDICINE AND THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Health Center, Farmington Thursday, May 24, 2001 - 5:30 P.M. PROCESSIONAL SINGING OF Star Spangled Banner GABRIELA BRZANKALSKI WELCOMING REMARKS PETER J. DECKERS, Dean Executive Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS GOVERNOR JOHN G. ROWLAND RECOGNITION OF GRADUATE STUDENTS IAN HART Interim Vice Provost for Research and Graduate Education and Dean of the Graduate School PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES PETER J. ROBINSON, Dean School of Dental Medicine PETER J. DECKERS, Dean School of Medicine CONFERRAL OF DEGREES PHILIP E AUSTIN, President REMARKS CLAIRE R LEONARDI Vice-Chair of the Board of Trustees REMARKS GERALD YANG Graduate, School of Dental Medicine JASON RYAN Graduate, School of Medicine ADMINISTRATION OF HIPPOCRATIC OATH DAVID BROWN Associate Clinical Professor RECESSIONAL COMMENCEMENT NOTES COMMENCEMENT DAY at The Universi ty of Connecticut is a time of ceremony and pageantry, portions of which represent traditions dating back to medieval times. These notes on the history of the University and the commencement ceremony are offered in the hope that they will be of interest to spectators. THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT WAS FOUNDED as the Storrs Agricultural School in 1881 when the General Assembly accepted a gift of money and land from Charles and Augustus Storrs, natives of Mansfield. In 1893 when it became a land-grant college and officially opened to women, the name was changed to Storrs Agricultural College. As the mission of the institution changed, its name was changed in 1899 to Connecticut Agricultural College. In 1933 it became the Connecticut State College. It grew slowly becoming a small but vigorous college with limited undergraduate offerings in agriculture, home economics and mechanical arts. With the development of a university program it became The Universi ty of Connecticut in 1939. The first regional campuses were established in 1946 to deal with the influx of veteran students. Today, the Universi ty is made up of sixteen different schools and colleges. Through the various agencies of five Divisions and seven Institutes, including forty-nine Special Facilities, Programs, and Centers, the University is privileged to serve many State citizens. The Graduate program began in 1935, and in 1949 the University awarded its first doctoral degrees. Enormous expansion has taken place over the years together with increased enrollment. Today, the Universi ty has an enrollment of over 23,400 students. At Storrs there are over 13,200 undergraduates and more than 3,480 graduate students, representing some 104 nations. This year, the Universi ty will award over 4,800 degrees. Of these approximately 3,200 will be Bachelor's degrees, 1,000 Master's degrees, 173 Juris Doctor degrees, 24 Master of Laws degrees, 53 Doctor of Pharmacy degrees, 38 Doctor of Dental Medicine degrees, 79 Doctor of Medicine degrees, 1 Doctor of Musical Arts degree, and 208 Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Also to be awarded are 40 diplomas in Professional Education and 28 Associate's Degrees in the two-year Ratcliffe Hicks School of Agriculture. THE COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY, because of the number of graduates, is divided into five separate exercises. The Schools of Dental Medicine and Medicine, located at the University's Health Center in Farmington, and the School of Law, located in Hartford, hold their own exercises. The Commencement procession in each of the three exercises at Storrs is heralded by the ceremonial trumpets which were obtained especially for the Universi ty commencement. THE PROCESSIONAL BANNERS College and School of Agriculture Brown and Maize School of Allied Health Green, White and Gold School of Business Administration Drab Green College of Continuing Studies Brown and Blue School of Dental Medicine Lilac and Gold Neag School of Education Light Blue School of Engineering Orange School of Family Studies Maroon School of Fine Arts Brown and Pink The Graduate School Masters Candidates Blue, White and Gold Doctor of Philosophy Gold School of Law Purple College of Liberal Arts and Sciences White and Yellow School of Medicine Green and Gold School of Nursing Apricot School of Pharmacy Green School of Social Work Citron THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION begins with the heralding of the trumpeters announcing the arrival of the academic procession. The Bearer of the Mace leads the procession. The University Marshal, identified by his Baton, leads the P resident, together with the speaker, the Board of Trustees, vice-presidents, deans, other University officials, and faculty. The Mace is presented at the center of the stage while those processing enter and take their places. Once the Mace is placed on the stand it signals the beginning of the ceremony. Six THE ACADEMIC GowNS, HOODS AND REGALIA represent more than elegance or colorful attire. Academic caps and gowns represent a tradition which reaches far back into the early days of the oldest universities of the Middle Ages.