Commencement 2018

UTICA COLLEGE

Sixty-ninth Commencement The Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium the sixth of May two thousand and eighteen three thirty in the afternoon Sixty-ninth Commencement Exercises Sunday, May 6, 2018 3:30 p.m. Laura Casamento, Ed.D. President of Utica College Thomas A. Rossi, D.B.A Mace Bearer

Faculty Processional Caitlin Murray Lee ’03 Processional Mohawk Valley Brass Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 Sir Edward Elgar The audience will rise as the academic procession enters and will remain standing for the national anthem and the Utica College alma mater. National Anthem Taneill Davis ’18 Utica College Alma Mater Taneill Davis ’18 The audience is invited to sing the alma mater, which can be found on page 42. Opening and Welcome Laura Casamento, Ed.D. President of the College Remarks Ann Ciancia ’18 Senior Class President Introduction of President Casamento Commencement Speaker Commencement Address Richard M. Jones, J.D. ’92 Honorary Degree Irwin Redlener, M.D. Doctor of Science Presenter: John H. Johnsen, Ph.D. Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Recognition of Honors Provost Johnsen

4 Remarks Rachel Baker ’18 Valedictorian Dr. Virgil Crisafulli Provost Johnsen Distinguished Teaching Award Dean Robert E. Woods Jeffery T. Gates, Ph.D. Student Life Awards Senior Vice President for Student Life and Enrollment Management Alumni Outstanding Robert A. Sherman ’74 Senior Award Recipient President, Utica College Alumni Council Recognition of Graduates Mark A. Pilipczuk ’88 Conferring Degrees Chairperson Utica College Board of Trustees President Casamento Presentation of Degree Candidates Christopher M. Johnson, M.P.A. Former Dean, International Studies Sharon E. Wise, Ph.D. Dean, School of Arts and Sciences Richard G. Fenner, Ph.D. Interim Dean, School of Business and Justice Studies Patrice W. Hallock. Ph.D. Dean, School of Health Professions and Education Recessional Pomp and Circumstance No. 1 Sir Edward Elgar

The audience will remain seated until the academic procession has left the auditorium.

5 Faculty Marshals

Lawrence R. Aaronson, Ph.D. Professor of Biology Sherri G. Cash, Ph.D. Associate Professor of History Austen D. Givens, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Cybersecurity Stephanie R. Nesbitt, J.D. Assistant Professor of Risk Management and Insurance William M. Virkler, M.B.A. Associate Dean, School of Business and Justice Studies Jennifer L. Yanowitz, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology

Graduation With College Honors

Cum Laude To graduate cum laude, a senior must have attained a cumulative grade point average of 3.4 to 3.5999, with A representing 4.0 and B representing 3.0. Magna Cum Laude To graduate magna cum laude, a senior must have attained a cumulative average of 3.6 to 3.7999. Summa Cum Laude To graduate summa cum laude, a senior must have attained a cumulative average of at least 3.8.

Valedictorian Rachel Baker ’18 Health Studies – Occupational Therapy Track Schuylerville, NY

Valedictorian Lyndon Hall ’18 Accounting Rome, NY

Salutatorian Brett Szajner ’18 Criminal Justice-Economic Crime Investigation Novi, MI

6 Graduates of the Utica College Honors Programs

The following members of the Class of 2018, in addition to achieving a grade point average of 3.2 or higher, have completed especially rigorous curricular requirements, either for the Utica College Honors Program, or for a major, which earns Major Honors.

Honors Program Alyson A. Baribault Keri N. Berkowitz Elise N. Burby Ann C. Ciancia MaKenna Cooley Ashley M. Dobmeier Meaghan L. Doherty Marissa Filletti Elizabeth C. Foote Grace M. Gallentine Caitlin A. Hopkins Alyssa G. LaQuay Mindy R. Maryhugh Emily Rembetski Anthony M. Scalise Patrick L. Shea Katelyn Skipp Megan A. Sliski Anthony Thomas Angela M. Wehle Rebecca F. Williams Viktoria Yudchits

Major Honors Cecilia DeJohn (Biochemistry) Lana Nitti (Chemistry) Emily Rembetski (Neuroscience) Kollin Schultz (Biochemistry) Quinaya Smith (Biology) Viktoria Yudchits (Philosophy) Julianna Zegarelli (English)

7 Marshals of the Class

The colorful banners carried by student marshals during the academic procession represent each of the College’s schools. Each marshal was selected by the school dean from among those students with the highest cumulative grade point average in his or her school.

Arts and Sciences Margaret Tabone ’18 Business and Justice Studies John Brennan ’18 Health Professions and Education Marianne Durkin ’18

Dean Robert E. Woods Student Life Awards

The Student Life awards are presented annually to those students who have made noteworthy contributions to the quality of campus life through their leadership in student government, athletics, performing and fine arts, community service, student publications, or campus social and cultural activities. The following members of the Class of 2018 have been so honored. Lukus J. Becker Cassidy Brown Lyndsey M. Chenier Ann C. Ciancia Taneill A. Davis Marissa N. Faroni Hermina Garic Jennifer J. Melvin John W. Oevering Marcus D. Recile Anthony M. Scalise III Rebecca A. Schulz Margaret L. Tabone

8 Utica College Alumni Council’s Student Awards

Outstanding Senior Ann C. Ciancia ’18 Health Studies, Philosophy and Spanish Glassboro, NJ

Alumni Memorial Scholarships Anaelle Amy ’19 Nursing and Health Studies Central Islip, NY Lukus J. Becker ’19 Psychobiology Berne, NY Sportsmanship Awards Vincent A. Stefan ’18 Computer Science Pittsburgh, PA Samantha E. Whitehouse ’18 Nursing Greenwich, NY

Senior Class Officers

Ann Ciancia ’18 President Cassidy Brown ’18 Vice President Ivan Iton ’18 Treasurer Jazmine Vasquez ’18 Secretary

9 Commencement Speaker Richard M. Jones, J.D. ’92

Richard Jones oversees worldwide tax planning and operations for CBS Corporation as the media company’s executive vice president and general tax counsel. A U.S. Army veteran, Mr. Jones is also CBS’s chief veteran officer, spearheading programs that provide support to the company’s veterans and their families. Mr. Jones majored in accounting at UC and received a master’s degree in business and J.D. from Syracuse University. He also holds an LL.M. (master of laws in taxation) from Boston University. He is very active with several veterans’ organizations, including Wounded Warrior Project, Syracuse University Institute for Veterans and Military Families, and the U.S. Department of Labor’s Advisory Committee on Veteran Employment, Training, and Employer Outreach.

Honorary Degree Candidate Irwin Redlener, M.D.

A pediatrician and public health activist for health care reform, Dr. Irwin Redlener is a recognized national leader in disaster planning, response, and recovery. He is the author of Americans at Risk: Why We Are Not Prepared for Megadisasters and What We Can Do Now. He earned acclaim in 1986, when he joined musician Paul Simon to raise money and awareness for children in Africa, as part of the “We are the World” campaign. Dr. Redlener is a 1964 graduate of Hofstra University and a 1969 graduate of the University of Miami School of Medicine. In 1979, he joined the Slocum-Dickson Medical Group and later opened his own practice in Utica. He was director of the Newborn Special Care Unit at St. Luke’s Memorial Hospital and director of the nursery at St. Elizabeth Hospital. He later was chief at pediatrics at St. Luke’s. He left Utica in 1986 to become medical director of USA For Africa. Today, Dr. Redlener is president and co-founder (with Simon) of Children’s Health Fund, director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at The Earth Institute at Columbia University, and Professor of Health Policy & Management and Professor of Pediatrics, Columbia University Medical Center.

10 UTICA COLLEGE THE CLASS OF 2018

Connor J. Acee Raneem Mahmoud Amra B.S., Accounting B.A., Psychology Westmoreland, NY Willowbrook, IL Tiffany Adasi Tara V. Anello (H) B.S., Health Studies B.S., Nursing Bronx, NY Syosset, NY Amber Adelstein (H) Jack T. Anten B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-Management Debary, FL Rochester, NY Olajumoke A. Akindele (H) George M. Archundia B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Tampa, FL Patterson, NY Mohammed Alghabawi (H) Diana L. Arnold (H) B.S., Cybersecurity BSN, Nursing Sauquoit, NY Rome, NY Carly Lynn Allen Jennifer L. Arts (H) B.S., Psychology-Child Life B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Herkimer, NY Lakeside, ON Ryan J. Alphonse Alana M. Ashley (H) B.S., Management B.S., Nursing Rock Tavern, NY Ogdensburg, NY Danielle R. Alteri Adela Astorga B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Health Studies Amsterdam, NY Rome, NY Efrain Alvarado III Brian J. Attas (H) B.A., Philosophy B.S., Criminal Justice Guilford, CT Hopatcong, NJ Kittipongse Amaritnant (H) Ashelyne D. Babb B.S., Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Fabius, NY Lynn, MA Roman A. Ammirato Amanda M. Backer B.S., Health Studies B.A., History Williamstown, NJ Boonville, NY Esther Amoah (H) Amina Badnjevic Badnjevic (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Psychology Liverpool, NY Utica, NY Amanda M. Ampey (H) Franklin G. Baehre III B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Saint Petersburg, FL Plattsburgh, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 11 Yamilette Baez (H) Natasha A. Bedoya-Ross (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Nursing Bronx, NY South Hadley, MA Yaye Fatou Bah Nickolas R. Bell B.S., Accounting B.S., Cybersecurity Bronx, NY Elbridge, NY Mikela Elizabeth Bailey (H) Jerred Beniquez B.S., Nursing B.S., Management Liverpool, NY Port Ewen, NY Reina C. Baizan (H) Madison T. Bennett B.S., Nursing B.A., Psychology Elbridge, NY Bronx, NY Rachel D. Baker (H) Summer J. Bentley (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Nursing Schuylerville, NY Palmetto, FL Erika L. Ball Samantha L. Bentley B.S., Management B.S., Liberal Studies Herkimer, NY Skaneateles, NY Dominique Banks Crystal Bent-Taylor B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Cypress, CA New York, NY Edwine Baptiste (H) Leah D. Bergman B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Queens Village, NY Oneida, NY Karsten E. Barbagelata (H) Keri Nicole Berkowitz (H) B.S., Health Studies-PT Track B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Ballston Lake, NY Central Square, NY Alyson A. Baribault Nicole Bermudez (H) B.A., Psychology B.S., Nursing Early Childhood/Childhood Education Lindenhurst, NY Plantsville, CT Philo F. Best Toni E. Barkley BSN, Nursing B.S., Biology Brooklyn, NY Cassville, NY Rewoti Bhattarai Denise M. Batura B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Syracuse, NY Brooklyn, NY Courtney Bieger (H) Tyler J. Beattie B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Wilton, CT Whitesboro, NY Rachel L. Bielby Meriah C. Beauvais B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Chemistry Marcy, NY Munnsville, NY Anthony J. Bierria-Anderson Mandi M. Beauvais (H) B.S., Public Relations B.A., Sociology/Anthropology Freeport, NY Chesapeake, VA Alexis L. Billman B.S., Psychology Whitesboro, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 12 Jennifer P. Biretz Rachel M. Britton (H) B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Health Studies-OT Weekend Puyallup, WA Meadville, PA Nicholas P. Bissetta (H) Tia R. Britton B.S., Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Massapequa Park, NY Williamstown, NY Alexandra Blanding Cassidy Christine Brown BSN, Nursing B.A., Communication Arts Oneida, NY Utica, NY Abbie R. Bohling Taylor Celeste Brown B.S., Accounting B.S., Management Utica, NY Clinton, NY Melissa A. Borner Jennifer Brundige B.S., Psychology-Child Life BSN, Nursing Utica, NY Amsterdam, NY Danielle Bottachiari Nathan J. Bryda (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Ronkonkoma, NY Nassau, NY Alexa R. Boucher Ada Buco B.S., Health Studies-Management BSN, Nursing New Hartford, NY Rensselaer, NY Taylor E. Bouse Kimberly Rose Buerle (H) B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.S., Nursing Port Byron, NY Yorktown Heights, NY Megan K. Bradt Aida Buljubasic B.S., Psychology B.S., Nursing Saint Johnsville, NY Utica, NY Burnell C. Branch Jr. Elise N. Burby (H) B.A., Communication Arts B.S., Liberal Studies Glen Ridge, NJ Childhood and Special Education Tyra S. Branch Altamont, NY B.S., Business-Economics Ryan R. Burdick New York, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Shelbi Brefka (H) Corfu, NY BSN, Nursing Kyle A. Burns (H) Whitesboro, NY B.S., Computer Science John Michael Brennan (H) Marcy, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Jessica L. Burritt (H) Utica, NY B.S., Nursing Brenda L. Bretsch (H) Wesley Chapel, FL BSN, Nursing Kerri L. Burton (H) Evans Mills, NY B.S., Criminal Justice Jayson A. Bretton Monroe, NY B.S., Public Relations Louis-Michael Buschi Buschi (H) West Haverstraw, NY B.S., Nursing Nathan Bridge East Meadow, NY B.S., Journalism Clinton, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 13 Daeshan Buseck Katie Marie Catalano B.S., Journalism B.S., Criminal Justice Johnstown, NY West Palm Beach, FL Kristopher J. Butler Jennifer Catalone B.S., Construction Management B.S., Health Studies Watertown, NY New Hartford, NY Emilia Cabibbo Heather Renee Catarzi (H) B.S., Health Studies B.S., Nursing Port Chester, NY Sarasota, FL Joshua C. Caiola Gianna M. Cavalier (H) B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Frankfort, NY East Northport, NY Brenna Erin Campbell (H) Shawn Celestin BSN, Nursing B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Baldwinsville, NY Thiells, NY Kaitlyn A. Canova (H) Erica L. Chaparro B.S., Nursing B.S., Accounting Newfoundland, NJ New Hartford, NY Faith Carini-Graves Nicole D. Chapple BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing Webster, NY New York Mills, NY Kelsey R. Carlo (H) Jeffy Charles Charles (H) B.S., Public Relations B.S., Management Frankfort, NY White Plains, NY Madeline Kay Carpenter Michelle A. Chirico (H) B.A., Psychology BSN, Nursing Liverpool, NY Syracuse, NY Thomas G. Carrigan Kenneth J. Chrestler B.S., Criminal Justice BSN, Nursing Schenectady, NY Minoa, NY Denise Marie Carrington Ann C. Ciancia (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies, B.A., Spanish, Philosophy Wingdale, NY Glassboro, NJ Dalton R. Carter (H) Jessica W. Ciccolella B.S., Business-Economics B.A., Psychology Sylvania, OH Utica, NY Caitlyn A. Casab (H) Alexandra Elizabeth Cipollini B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Clinton, NY Highland, NY Brittany Casale (H) Yousouf Cisse BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies New Hartford, NY Bronx, NY Courtney Cashman Heather Clark B.S., Health Studies B.S., Psychology New Hartford, NY Whitesboro, NY Esmeraldo Castellanos Abigail A. Clarke B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Biochemistry Poughkeepsie, NY Bridgeport, CT

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 14 Gina McKenzie Clarke (H) Paige S. Courbat (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Fort Myers, FL East Syracuse, NY Sydonie R. Clementson Kimberly Crabbe BSN, Nursing BSN, Nursing New York, NY Uncasville, CT Rachel Cloke Anthony Crawley BSN, Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Elmira, NY Burlington, NJ Regina Florence Cohen Kelly Lynne Critzer (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Mount Sinai, NY West Salem, OH Britany Coleman (H) Ashani L. Crouse (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Huntingdon, TN Utica, NY Nila A. Collins Alyssa N. Crowe (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Psychology Albany, NY Sauquoit, NY Edwin Lowell Combs Jacob Cruz B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Liberal Studies Trenton, IL Yonkers, NY Kaleigh Congdon Marvin Cudiamat B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Niskayuna, NY Queens Village, NY Joshua W. Connor Diego Cueva B.S., Health Studies B.S., Criminal Justice Dix Hills, NY Woodside, NY Joseph M. Contreras (H) David B. Currier Jr. B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Health Studies-OT Weekend Bronx, NY Auburn, NY Nicole Cook Melissa A. Cutting B.S., Criminal Justice BSN, Nursing Sherrill, NY Pleasant Valley, NY Katelynn A. Cook Andrea Cvijanovic B.S., Psychology-Child Life B.S., Accounting Johnsonville, NY Utica, NY MaKenna Nichole Cooley (H) Jennifer L. Cyr B.A., Economics BSN, Nursing Remsen, NY New Hartford, NY Sharon D. Cooper-Wynn Danielle R. Cyr BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies-Management Syracuse, NY Whitesboro, NY Nicole Corcoran Amanda M. Dalton (H) B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation Bozrah, CT Gahanna, OH Ali Allyse Corso (H) Nicholas R. Daly (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Cybersecurity Saint Petersburg, FL Utica, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 15 Elnara Danilova (H) Ryan T. Desveaux B.S., Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Liverpool, NY Bowmanville, ON Gerald Franck Danvide Rebecca Lynnore Dewitt (H) B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Nursing San Antonio, TX Cortland, NY Flint A. Davis Jr. Catalena G. Diamente B.S., Liberal Studies B.S., Health Studies Fort Plain, NY Guilderland, NY Melissa A. Davis Chelsy Abigail Diaz B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.A., English Winter Garden, FL Childhood and Special Education Taneill Alticia Davis Utica, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Early Childhood/ Patrick Dickson Childhood Education B.S., Accounting Coram, NY West Palm Beach, FL Whitney S. De La Cruz Lauren Marie Dickson B.S., Health Studies B.S., Nursing New York, NY Galloway, NJ Sian DeAngelis Russell C. Dickson B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Wellness and Adventure Education/Health and Sumter, SC Physical Education Molly Kathryn DeBottis (H) Gloversville, NY B.S., Nursing Austyn T. Diller Oneida, NY B.S., Chemistry Prerna Deer (H) Tappan, NY B.S., Nursing Stacey T. Dinh (H) Fayetteville, NY B.S., Nursing Jaida S. DeGristina Liverpool, NY B.S., Chemistry Anthony T. DiSimone II Utica, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Celia R. DeJohn (H) Walden, NY B.S., Biochemistry Bojan Dizdarevic (H) Frankfort, NY B.S., Nursing Jasna Delanovic Utica, NY B.S., Health Studies Ashley M. Dobmeier (H) Utica, NY B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Heather Demers Dexter, NY BSN, Nursing Cassidy Dobrzenski Burlington, VT B.S., Psychology Joselyn V. DeRocco (H) Clinton, NY B.S., Psychology Nicholas Doerner New Hartford, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Mathew J. Desens Syracuse, NY B.S., Construction Management Meaghan L. Doherty (H) New Hartford, NY B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Schenectady, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 16 William Dolder Heather Dygert BSN, Nursing BSN, Nursing Guilderland, NY Canastota, NY Zachary T. Donahue Lillian C. Eannace B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Animal Behavior Ilion, NY Utica, NY Taylor Alexandra Doolittle Ashley M. Eardley B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Nursing Holland Patent, NY Philadelphia, PA Alyse Dorcil (H) Thomas C. Edic B.S., Nursing B.S., Biochemistry Brooklyn, NY Marcy, NY Madalyn Dorward Miranda Jean Edick B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Marcellus, NY Pulaski, NY Emily A. Downing Joseph J. Edouard (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Nursing Natick, MA Westbury, NY Samantha M. Drake Karen L. Edwards B.A., English BSN, Nursing Adolescence Education-English Smyrna, DE New Hartford, NY Elizabeth N. Egan (H) Alyssa M. Drummond B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Schenectady, NY Canastota, NY Kenneth Gesmundo Ejerta (H) Justyna M. Duda (H) B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Jamaica, NY Brooklyn, NY Vonessa Emmanuel Stephanie M. Dunleavy BSN, Nursing B.S., Management Brentwood, NY Schenectady, NY Lauren E. Emmons Phiyen N. Duong BSN, Nursing B.S., Psychology-Child Life Liverpool, NY Utica, NY Lisa Endanattu (H) Wendy Durbin B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Nanuet, NY Howard Beach, NY Carolyn M. Entelisano (H) Marianne R. Durkin (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Rome, NY Jeffersonville, NY Alexis M. Entz (H) Sasheni J. Durrant (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Baldwinsville, NY Brooklyn, NY Veronica Lynn Evans Jenna H. Dy BSN, Nursing B.S., Chemistry, Biology Liverpool, NY Utica, NY Daniela Fialho Fabri (H) B.S., Nursing Pinellas Park, FL

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 17 Timothy V. Failing Elizabeth C. Foote (H) B.S., Biology B.A., Foreign Languages Little Falls, NY Adolescence Education-Foreign Language Petagay P. Fairclough Canton, NY BSN, Nursing Frank Formicola Poughkeepsie, NY B.S., Computer Science Jamie M. Falzo Rochester, NY BSN, Nursing Estany R. Franco Troy, NY B.S., Management Michael J. Fancher Bronx, NY B.S., Criminal Justice Sabrina A. French (H) Gloversville, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Sarah A. Farnsworth Clay, NY B.S., Health Studies-OT Weekend Alyssa Fruce (H) Westfield, MA B.S., Nursing Chelsea Megan Farr (H) Fulton, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Danielle C. Gaertner (H) Oneida, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Amanda M. Fedo (H) Gansevoort, NY BSN, Nursing Julianne C. Gagnon Binghamton, NY B.S., Biology Catherine A. Fedullo Springfield, MA B.S., Health Studies Yajaira Galdos Amsterdam, NY B.S., Nursing Enerolisa Feliz Land O Lakes, FL B.S., Criminal Justice Sarah Elizabeth Galea Bronx, NY B.S., Nursing Katherine J. Fermano (H) Gloversville, NY B.S., Nursing Grace M. Gallentine (H) Palm Harbor, FL B.S., Biology Jennifer Ferro (H) Clifton Springs, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Frank Gallo Clayville, NY B.S., Business-Economics Marissa J. Filletti (H) Schenectady, NY B.S., Public Relations Caitlin G. Gannon (H) Marcy, NY B.S., Nursing Marguerite Victoria Fish Marcy, NY B.S., Health Studies Lucy Garcia Utica, NY B.S., Computer Science Travis Flanagan Bronx, NY B.S., Construction Management Yanais Garcia East Northport, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Joan Weiqun Fong (H) Greenport, NY BSN, Nursing Roberto J. Garcia Syosset, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Ithaca, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 18 Todd M. Gardner Jr. Tytrell N. Gray B.S., Psychology B.S., Wellness and Adventure Education Hudson, NY Brooklyn, NY Nicole E. Garhartt Suzanne Kathleen Gray B.S., Health Studies B.S., Nursing Albany, NY West Monroe, NY Malik Gayle Briana C. Greco B.S., Journalism B.S., Public Relations Brooklyn, NY Utica, NY Bita Gazashvili Elanna V. Green B.S., Management B.S., Wellness and Adventure Education Utica, NY Pittsford, NY Eric D. Genovese Melinda Green B.S., Cybersecurity BSN, Nursing Rome, NY Monticello, NY Adreana M. Giehl Jennifer L. Greiner B.S., Therapeutic Recreation BSN, Nursing Utica, NY Pawling, NY Kristin P. Gleason Jenna M. Grossman (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing North Adams, MA Syracuse, NY Erik S. Gleba (H) Aaron Gudrian B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance B.S., Computer Science Cassville, NY Windsor, CT Kolbie J. Glionna Shashi Gurung B.S., Wellness and Adventure Education B.S., Health Studies Hagaman, NY Jackson Heights, NY Eileen Gmelin (H) Shiksha Gurung BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies Center Moriches, NY Jackson Heights, NY Marissa M. Gobeo Adrian Maestre Gutierrez B.S., Health Studies-Management B.A., International Studies Utica, NY San Francisco, CA Laqueshia J. Goff Thalia Gutierrez B.S., Psychology B.S., Nursing Utica, NY Bronx, NY Suzanne Larson Goldthorp (H) Casey L. Guyer B.S., Nursing B.A., Foreign Languages Tampa, FL Little Falls, NY Michelle E. Gomez Marissa A. Hajec (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Brooklyn, NY Whitesboro, NY Cara A. Goslowski Lyndon E. Hall (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Accounting Syracuse, NY Rome, NY Shianne Grace Nickolas David Hallett B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Lutz, FL Liverpool, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 19 Christopher Halsey (H) Darrell M. Herbert B.S., Risk Management and Insurance Insurance, B.A., English B.A., Mathematics Brooklyn, NY Mexico, NY Terence P. Hernandez Farah Nabil Hamati B.S., Nursing B.S., Biology Tampa, FL New York Mills, NY Michael Trey Hernandez Agim Hamiti B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Construction Management Bayard, NM New Hartford, NY Priscilla Hernandez (H) Amanda M. Hance (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Cybersecurity Syracuse, NY Clinton, NY Kathryn Lynn Herter Gretchen Haney BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing Syracuse, NY Riverview, FL Chris Hess Molly Elizabeth Harrington (H) B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Nursing Addison, TX Baldwinsville, NY Robert G. Hixon Chancellor J. Harris BSN, Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Wallkill, NY Utica, NY Andrew Joseph Hobika Cordell R. Harrow Jr. B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Business-Economics Clinton, NY Bronx, NY Samantha Hoerning Brett Joseph Hauschildt B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.S., Cybersecurity Farmingville, NY Lakeland, FL Theodore Robert Hoffman III Taylor Nicole Heitmann (H) B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Therapeutic Recreation Odenton, MD Dundee, NY Matthew A. Holbok (H) Chelsea Elisha Heitzmann B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Liverpool, NY Utica, NY Emily Catherine Holtshouser (H) Amanda P. Henderson B.S., Psychology B.A., Psychology Manchester, NH Early Childhood/Childhood Education Caitlin A. Hopkins (H) Staten Island, NY B.S., Criminal Justice Sherika Hendricks Climax, NY BSN, Nursing Paul A. Hovan Jr. Brooklyn, NY B.S., Nursing Sara A. Hennessey Saint Petersburg, FL B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Byron Bennett Howell East Syracuse, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Jaclyn Nicole Henz Pensacola, FL B.S., Criminal Justice Emma Hubbell Ronkonkoma, NY B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation New Hartford, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 20 Rochell Hudson (H) Justin T. John (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Bronx, NY Camillus, NY Samantha Maryann Husak Monica Mae Johnson (H) B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Jackson, MI Liverpool, NY Oneme Julia Idolor Jennifer L. Johnston B.S., Nursing B.S., Therapeutic Recreation Garnerville, NY Sterling Forest, NY Gretchen M. Ingersoll Andrew R. Jones (H) B.A., Psychology B.S., Cybersecurity Holland Patent, NY Bordentown, NJ Jaclyn M. Intino (H) Casey C. Jones (H) B.S., Psychology B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Utica, NY North Brookfield, NY Christopher M. Iorio Christopher M. Jones B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Therapeutic Recreation Rochester, NY New York Mills, NY Abigail Kristen Irwin Ian G. Jones B.S., Nursing B.S., Business-Economics Mountainside, NJ Baldwinsville, NY Ivan J. Iton Darrell M. Jones II B.S., Biology B.S., Health Studies Ossining, NY Coram, NY Emily L. Jackson Shyane R. Jones B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Therapeutic Recreation Minoa, NY Greenport, NY Tabatha Jean Jackson (H) Chelsea G. Jory (H) B.S., Nursing B.A., Sociology/Anthropology Altmar, NY Herkimer, NY India M. Jackson Gianna Marie Joseph B.S., Health Studies B.S., Psychology-Child Life Lakewood, NJ Utica, NY Sarah A. Jacopino Tekkiyah Joseph (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Utica, NY Brooklyn, NY Georganne J. Jadhon (H) Joyce Joseph (H) B.S., Public Relations B.S., Nursing Utica, NY Bellerose, NY Deaan Jagroop (H) Benjamin Ryan Julian BSN, Nursing B.S., Management Little Neck, NY Wynantskill, NY Jalaluddin Jamshidy Jenna Maria Jung B.A., Government and Politics, Economics BSN, Nursing Government and Politics Salt Lake City, UT Utica, NY Shanice Junor (H) B.S., Nursing Brooklyn, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 21 Caroline R. Kahn (H) Heather Knight B.S., Nursing B.S., Psychology-Child Life Manlius, NY Clinton, NY Kylie M. Kaiding (H) Melissa N. Koch (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Boonville, NY East Syracuse, NY Nicole S. Kamens (H) Frances W. Kohen (H) B.S., Health Studies-PT Track BSN, Nursing Danvers, MA Kew Gardens, NY Daniel Patrick Karper (H) Elaine Catherine Kriss B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Marcellus, NY Schenectady, NY Lucien A. Karwowski Jason D. Labrozzi (H) B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Nursing Rochester, NY Newtown, CT Manbir Kaur Megan E. LaCoss (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Management South Richmond Hill, NY Cohoes, NY Ryan M. Keefe John L. Lafferty (H) B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Nursing Ballston Spa, NY Lakeland, FL Jennifer Marie Keenan (H) Gabrielle J. Lagomarsini B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Binghamton, NY Wantagh, NY Neal M. Kelley Matthew Steven Langow B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Cybersecurity Anderson, CA Clayville, NY Matthew C. Kelly Alyssa Gail LaQuay (H) B.A., International Studies B.S., Accounting Yorkville, NY West Leyden, NY Ashley N. Kendic Bogdan N. Lashchuk (H) B.S., Health Studies B.S., Nursing Utica, NY Utica, NY Aubrey Khachetoorian (H) Stephanie K. Lastra B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Tampa, FL Fuquay Varina, NC Shehryar S. Khan Ena Latic B.S., Computer Science B.S., Health Studies New Hartford, NY Utica, NY Phoebe E. King Kayla M. Lauterbach B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.A., Psychology New Bedford, MA Ilion, NY Jillian Kirchner (H) Stacy Kathryn Law (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Syracuse, NY Syracuse, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 22 Ehsheena Lawrence Jonathan D. Livesay B.A., International Studies B.S., Construction Management Utica, NY Clay, NY Mary C. Laza (H) Rebecca C. Loeza B.S., Nursing B.S., Therapeutic Recreation Clearwater, FL Oceanside, NY Chase E. Leija Jessica R. Lohr B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Psychology Baldwinsville, NY Early Childhood/Childhood Education Jhon A. Lenci Sherrill, NY B.A., Psychology Sarah K. Lombardo (H) Mamaroneck, NY BSN, Nursing Connor Nathaniel Letcher (H) Auburn, NY B.S., Nursing Matthew Lominy Manlius, NY B.S., Business-Economics Liliya I. Levandovski (H) New York, NY B.S., Nursing Bradley D. Long Camillus, NY B.S., Chemistry Monica Claire Lewis (H) Sherrill, NY B.S., Nursing Jerra L. Loomis Manlius, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Heather M. Lewis (H) Syracuse, NY B.S., Nursing Nicole C. Lopez Ontario, NY BSN, Nursing Nicole Lewis (H) Staten Island, NY B.S., Nursing Veronique Lortie (H) Wolcott, NY B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Fengxia Li Chambly, QC BSN, Nursing Karole T. Loucks Elmhurst, NY B.S., Accounting Erhad Lidan (H) Dolgeville, NY B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Jerry Louis-Jean (H) Utica, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Sarah A. Liebelt Orlando, FL B.S., Nursing Tyler W. Love Liverpool, NY B.S., Nursing Lina Lien Syracuse, NY B.S., Psychology Santina M. Luce Utica, NY B.S., Computer Science Amber N. Liles (H) New Hartford, NY B.S., Chemistry Angelina Lupa (H) New Hartford, NY B.S., Criminal Justice Kyle Lipski Westmoreland, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Ryon M. Lupia South Deerfield, MA B.S., Therapeutic Recreation New York Mills, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 23 Melissa A. Lupinski (H) Andrew E. Mallinder (H) B.S., Management B.S., Cybersecurity Oneida, NY Oneida, NY Amanda Lupo Christa N. Maney B.S., Wellness and Adventure Education/Health and BSN, Nursing Physical Education Schenectady, NY Auburn, NY Jude Thaddeaus Manford Jr. Aria Luppino B.A., Communication Arts B.A., Psychology Old Bridge, NJ New Hartford, NY Eugene Mar (H) Arica J. Lyman (H) B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance B.S., Health Studies Braintree, MA Durhamville, NY Shawn T. Marchant Morgan M. Lyman B.S., Management B.A., Psychology Kingston, NY La Fayette, NY Brianna R. Marfe Ji'da Lymon B.S., Liberal Studies B.S., Cybersecurity Childhood Education Albany, NY Mahopac, NY Danielle L. Lynch (H) Brittany A. Mariano B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Health Studies-Management Cortland, NY Canastota, NY Erik Lyndaker Cassandra Marshall B.S., Public Relations B.A., English Croghan, NY Munnsville, NY Laryssa Ann Lyszczarz (H) Deana M. Martin (H) B.S., Psychology B.S., Nursing Utica, NY Long Beach, NY Peter MacDonald Kaprice Martinelli B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-Management Liverpool, NY Utica, NY Elizabeth Magallanes (H) Mindy R. Maryhugh BSN, Nursing B.A., English Fresh Meadows, NY Adolescence Education-English Fanta Magassouba (H) Boonville, NY B.S., Nursing Joanne Mateen New York, NY B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Ashley E. Mahler Jamaica, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Spencer J. Mayo Oneida, NY B.A., Communication Arts Jaclyn M. Maida (H) Stillwater, NY BSN, Nursing Ashley Mayo-Wilson (H) Frankfort, NY B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Vanessa Maisonave (H) Utica, NY BSN, Nursing Tuckahoe, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 24 Jamie M. Mazur Jessica McGuire (H) B.S., Liberal Studies B.S., Nursing Childhood and Special Education Tampa, FL Rome, NY Caitlain V. McIntosh Andrew V. Mazzatti B.S., Nursing B.S., Public Relations Tampa, FL Utica, NY Kacey Allison McKenna (H) Megan M. Mazzotti B.S., Nursing B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation Tampa, FL Central Square, NY Scott A. McKinnon Jr. Toni L. McCambridge B.A., Psychology BSN, Nursing Franklin, NJ Wantage, NJ Cassandra Leigh McKnight Miya L. McCann B.S., Health Studies-OT Track BSN, Nursing Lisbon, NY Newport, NY Anthony C. McVeigh (H) Sierra P. McCarthy B.S., Accounting B.S., Psychology-Child Life Kemptville, ON Little Falls, NY Julia Mecalianos Elizabeth Ann McCartney (H) B.S., Health Studies B.S., Nursing Selden, NY Tampa, FL Ashley M. Medina James D. McClendon BSN, Nursing B.S., Journalism Wallkill, NY Poughkeepsie, NY Cristina Medina (H) Emma J. McCloskey B.S., Nursing B.S., Criminal Justice Tampa, FL Liverpool, NY Benjamin Mehic (H) Meghan M. McCormick B.S., Journalism B.A., Mathematics Utica, NY Ava, NY Brittany N. Meka Kimberly McCullough (H) B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.S., Criminal Justice Averill Park, NY East Pembroke, NY Jennifer Jane Melvin Bridgette J. McDaniel B.S., Accounting B.S., Health Studies-Management Citrus Heights, CA Sherburne, NY Wildrisalyn Mendez Stephen McDonald B.A., Foreign Languages B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Adolescence Education-Foreign Language Gainesville, VA Utica, NY Katelynn M. McDowell Jordan Claire Mercer B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Pine Bush, NY Oneida, NY Jada McDowell (H) Tammy L. Merendo (H) B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Richford, NY Amsterdam, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 25 Devin Charles Mertens (H) Honey Moon B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Tully, NY Utica, NY Kristin Lynne Mettler (H) Matthew C. Moore (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Accounting Manlius, NY Oxford, NY Heather Milder (H) Caroline Rose Morba (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Ithaca, NY Schenectady, NY Heather Marie Miller (H) Ryan A. Moreau BSN, Nursing B.S., Cybersecurity Sherburne, NY Reno, NV Kaleigh P. Miller Jennifer R. Morreall B.S., Nursing, Health Studies B.A., Psychology New York Mills, NY Utica, NY Brooke C. Miller Whitney Morris B.S., Psychology-Child Life B.S., Public Relations Early Childhood/Childhood Education Brooklyn, NY Rome, NY Abigail Mosenthin Jordynn Elizabeth Miller (H) B.S., Biology B.S., Health Studies Dolgeville, NY Clifton Park, NY Cheyenne N. Mote Tristan Elijah Miller-Cottle B.S., Psychology B.S., Psychobiology Shirley, NY Brooklyn, NY Brittany Rose Motta Zachary M. Millero (H) B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Cybersecurity Lake George, NY Gibsonia, PA Peter A. Mueller Matthew P. Milograno B.S., Management B.S., Business-Economics Yorktown Heights, NY Marcy, NY Lejla Mujic Anthony Joseph Mitchell B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance B.S., Criminal Justice Utica, NY Canastota, NY Nicholas Richard Mulpagano (H) Andrea L. Moehringer (H) B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance B.S., Nursing Camillus, NY Sauquoit, NY Taylor L. Mulvaney (H) Owen Thomas Charles Moffett B.A., Communication Arts B.S., Cybersecurity Early Childhood/Childhood Education New Hartford, NY Camden, NY Margarita Cristina Molina (H) Amber L. Munch B.A., Sociology/Anthropology B.S., Liberal Studies New York Mills, NY Early Childhood/Childhood Education Courtney Moody (H) Frankfort, NY B.S., Health Studies Cheryl Ann Murphy (H) Newport, NY B.S., Nursing Palm Harbor, FL

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 26 Kyle Edward Murray Jordan E. Noga (H) B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Whitesboro, NY Marcy, NY Jacqueline M. Murray (H) Meghan E. Nolan BSN, Nursing BSN, Nursing Richmond, VA Remsen, NY Allison K. Myers James M. Nowak (H) B.S., Health Studies B.S., Health Studies Manlius, NY Rome, NY Solomia T. Myshchuk (H) Erin N. O'Connor (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Psychology Syracuse, NY Oriskany, NY Kenan Nadarevic Cecilia Odei (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Psychology Utica, NY Corona, NY Matthew David Neimeyer John W. Oevering (H) B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Cybersecurity Claymont, DE Esperance, NY Adam Jared Nell (H) Kassidy F. Ogren B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Health Studies Vernon, NY Selkirk, NY Philip Jacob Nelson (H) Sayaka Ohshima (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Accounting New Port Richey, FL New Hartford, NY Bryan T. Newcomb Selma Oprasic (H) BSN, Nursing B.A., History Auburn, NY Utica, NY Amina Nathalie Ngardingabe Kiara Marie Orlando B.A., Communication and Media Communication B.S., Nursing Arts Kings Park, NY New York, NY Michael O. Ortiz (H) Quang H. Nguyen B.S., Nursing B.S., Liberal Studies North Syracuse, NY Utica, NY Olivia Jenna Osipovitch Peter Nguyen-Truong B.S., Journalism B.S., Computer Science Rochester, NY Utica, NY Taylor A. Osowski Marie Grace Nibigira B.S., Biology B.A., International Studies Highlands Ranch, CO Rochester, NY Brittni Elizabeth Ottati Celene K. Nitti BSN, Nursing B.A., Psychology Schenectady, NY Frankfort, NY Perri Nicolette Ottati (H) Lana M. Nitti B.S., Construction Management B.S., Chemistry Schenectady, NY Utica, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 27 Elaina N. Pacini Kaitlyn Aylene Patton (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Nursing New York Mills, NY Sackets Harbor, NY Jane M. Pagano Joya M. Pavia B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Public Relations Erie, PA New Hartford, NY Maxwell Robert Palese Amanda Louise Pawlikowski B.A., History B.S., Biochemistry Sherrill, NY Vernon, NY Brooke Angel Palmer Amy J. Pawlus B.S., Nursing B.S., Cybersecurity Longwood, FL Yorktown, VA Robert A. Panarese (H) Emily A. Peebles (H) B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance B.S., Nursing Schenectady, NY Tully, NY Kayla Panko Aurelia M. Pellettiere BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Ilion, NY Tully, NY Gabriella Teresa Paola (H) Kayla A. Penoyer (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Cybersecurity Lithia, FL Kirkville, NY Aaron Pariseau Joseph R. Pepler (H) B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Endicott, NY Saugus, MA Amber L. Parker Nicole Perez (H) B.A., Psychology BSN, Nursing Utica, NY Medford, NY Elizabeth Ann Parkinson (H) Amy Peroza B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Syracuse, NY Morrisonville, NY Lorrin E. Parks (H) Rommel N. Persad (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Criminal Justice Norwich, NY Mount Dora, FL Ashley R. Parmentier Latchman Persaud B.S., Nursing B.S., Accounting Whitesboro, NY Valley Stream, NY Michelle L. Pasquale Kelly A. Petretti BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing Binghamton, NY Valhalla, NY Vanessa T. Pasqualicchio Brandon J. Petronella B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Psychology Franklin Square, NY Whitesboro, NY Krutika J. Patel (H) Calvin D. Pham B.S., Nursing B.S., Accounting Tampa, FL Utica, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 28 Mirriam B. Pheto Reily Lynn Poutre BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing Syracuse, NY Albany, NY Rebeccah L. Philipson Lauren A. Quick B.S., Health Studies-Management B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation Sauquoit, NY Granville, NY Shona-k Phillip (H) Caitlin Meagan Quinn B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Brooklyn, NY Schenectady, NY Ryan M. Philo Kayla M. Rabideau (H) B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Nursing Clark Mills, NY Ellenburg Depot, NY Danishka M. Pimentel (H) Dzenan Racic (H) B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Nursing Rome, NY Utica, NY Emily L. Pinckney (H) Taylor Raga (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.A., Government and Politics Canton, NY Whitesboro, NY Jessica Lynn Pinto Maggie Ramirez B.A., Psychology B.S., Nursing Barneveld, NY Brooklyn, NY Rebecca R. Plunkett Jocelyn Readey Readey (H) B.S., Health Studies B.S., Nursing Kings Park, NY Clearwater, FL Brittany M. Pohoreskey Endia M. Reed (H) B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.S., Nursing Whitesboro, NY Tampa, FL Ezekiel Polk Danna A. Reeder B.S., Cybersecurity B.S., Accounting Winston Salem, NC New York Mills, NY Alexandrya S. Pope (H) Krystiana J. Rehrig (H) B.S., Psychology B.S., Criminal Justice Herkimer, NY Pennsburg, PA Stacy A. Portella (H) Kristina M. Reid BSN, Nursing BSN, Nursing Rochester, NY Cicero, NY Bailea Porter Kathleen M. Reilly (H) B.A., Psychology B.S., Nursing Whitesboro, NY Sarasota, FL Stefeena R. Pothen (H) Madelyn A. Reilly B.S., Nursing B.S., Nursing Fort Lauderdale, FL Syracuse, NY Justin Potocki Emily Rembetski (H) B.S., Health Studies B.S., Neuroscience Vernon Center, NY Whitesboro, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 29 Sarah M. Renaud Christian A. Rodriguez B.S., Health Studies B.S., Public Relations Oxford, NY Freeport, NY Restucio Patrick Michelle Rodriguez (H) B.A., Accounting B.S., Nursing Orlando, FL Brandon, FL Daisy K. Reyes Cabral Ashe Rogers B.S., Psychology-Child Life B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Bronx, NY Jamaica, NY Miguel Angel Reyes Segura Sheila T. Rojas B.S., Public Relations B.S., Accounting New York, NY Bronx, NY Francy Y. Riano Olarte Caitlin K. Roorda (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Oakland Gardens, NY Herkimer, NY Lindsey A. Richardson (H) Asia Marie Rosa B.S., Nursing B.S., Chemistry Tampa, FL Adolescence Education-Chemistry Holly M. Ricketts Yorkville, NY B.S., Therapeutic Recreation Jonathan Ross Rome, NY B.S., Management Whitney L. Ridgway (H) New Hartford, NY B.S., Health Studies-OT Weekend Donna M. Rothenberger (H) Carthage, NY BSN, Nursing Cory Riggione (H) Youngsville, NC B.S., Nursing Caitlin R. Ruggiero (H) Brandon, FL B.S., Liberal Studies Alma G. Rios Childhood Education B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation Ilion, NY Houston, TX Perla E. Ruiz Domenica N. Risucci B.A., Psychology B.A., Communication Arts Glendale, NY Utica, NY Heather L. Ryder (H) Jeremy Rizzo B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation B.S., Business-Economics Charlton, MA Whitesboro, NY Eric D. Sahagian (H) Teta Roberts B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Health Studies-Management Schenectady, NY Utica, NY Delaram Sahebzamani (H) Lindsay B. Roberts (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Psychology-Child Life Safety Harbor, FL Early Childhood/Childhood Education Reginald Saintilus Whitesboro, NY B.S., Nursing Jake A. Robertson (H) Wimauma, FL B.S., Nursing Tanner L. Sammon Webster, NY B.S., Therapeutic Recreation Lowville, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 30 Krismairy Sanchez Kollin Schultz (H) B.A., Psychology B.S., Biochemistry Bronx, NY Buffalo, NY Frank J. Santalucia Rebecca A. Schulz B.A., English B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Canastota, NY Ronkonkoma, NY Penny Santamauro Michael G. Sciara BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing Howell, NJ Fresh Meadows, NY Melanie Z. Santos Esmeldy Segura (H) B.A., English B.S., Fraud and Financial Crime Investigation Adolescence Education-English Utica, NY Bronx, NY Derrick M. Sekuterski (H) Alexa R. Sanzone (H) B.S., Health Studies-PT Track B.S., Nursing Depew, NY Rome, NY Nils Semjonovs Clark Sargeant B.S., Health Studies BSN, Nursing Newport, NY Fulton, NY Michael R. Senus Michelle Savino B.S., Accounting BSN, Nursing Marcy, NY Bethpage, NY Hallie E. Serianni (H) Kerresha A. Sawyer (H) B.S., Liberal Studies B.S., Nursing Early Childhood/Childhood Education Tampa, FL Frankfort, NY Briana P. Scalise Justin E. Shabman B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Business-Economics Rome, NY Cortlandt Manor, NY Katrina J. Scalzo (H) Brook Madison Sharp (H) B.S., Psychology-Child Life B.S., Nursing Sauquoit, NY South Pasadena, FL Ryan M. Scanlan (H) Steven C. Shaver BSN, Nursing B.S., Cybersecurity Syracuse, NY Mohawk, NY Kathryn Marie Scarbrough (H) Patrick L. Shea (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Syracuse, NY Kings Park, NY Dakotah Schaaf Hallie P. Sherburne B.S., Criminal Justice B.A., Psychology Utica, NY Brownville, NY Abigail J. Schaible Courtney L. Shoales B.S., Animal Behavior BSN, Nursing Utica, NY West Monroe, NY Zachary M. Schellenger (H) Amanda Sibbitts (H) B.S., Accounting B.S., Nursing Schenectady, NY Homer, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 31 Lindsey N. Sicker (H) Carlie L. Smith B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Management Webster, NY Grimsby, ON Brittany Sierra Abigail M. Snow B.S., Health Studies B.S., Therapeutic Recreation New York, NY Norwich, NY Keri A. Silvis (H) Mallory D. Snyder (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing Vernon, NY Memphis, NY Cory Alexander Simic (H) Juan D. Sokiri B.S., Risk Management and Insurance B.S., Health Studies-Management Whitby, ON Utica, NY Justin R. Simmons Tracy L. Solazzo (H) B.S., Cybersecurity BSN, Nursing Springville, CA Oswego, NY Janelle Francene Simmons Jena L. Soper B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Hamilton, NY Harrisville, NY Ryan J. Sincebaugh (H) Thomas William Sorber B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Cato, NY Vestal, NY Makenzie Sirles (H) Dominique M. Soto B.S., Biology B.S., Accounting Verona, NY Miller Place, NY Katelyn Elizabeth Skipp (H) Samantha J. Spanfelner B.S., Nursing B.S. Therapeutic Recreation Albany, NY Herkimer, NY Megan A. Sliski (H) Cody A. Spooner (H) B.S., Health Studies-PT Track B.S., Cybersecurity Oriskany, NY Geneva, NY Janay J. Smalls Johnna Beth Stach BSN, Nursing BSN, Nursing Syracuse, NY Hampton, NY Jordan Smith Angela Stanley (H) B.S., Health Studies-OT Track B.S., Nursing Tolland, CT New Rochelle, NY Timothy W. Smith Meagan Stanton (H) B.S., Psychology B.S., Accounting Miramar, FL Chemung, NY Quinaya Nicole Smith (H) Chrisanne Starrett B.S., Biology BSN, Nursing Bronx, NY Brick, NJ Zachary David Smith (H) Marina R. Steele B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Verona, NY Cooperstown, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 32 Vincent A. Stefan Brett John Szajner (H) B.S., Computer Science B.S., Criminal Justice Pittsburgh, PA Northville, MI Katie L. Stefanik (H) Margaret Louise Tabone (H) B.S., Nursing B.A., Communication Arts Verona, NY Rochester, NY Heidi Stellwag (H) Yasmin Talbot B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Saint Petersburg, FL Carle Place, NY Cody J. Stewart Willermine Taloute (H) B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance B.S., Criminal Justice Whitesboro, NY Westbury, NY Jenifer M. Stimpson Emily B. Tardugno (H) B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Health Studies-PT Track Hudson Falls, NY Rome, NY Samantha Ann Stone (H) Kayley M. Tartaglia B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies Kirkville, NY Utica, NY Joseph Christian Stortini Veronica Tatarevich B.S., Health Studies B.S., Health Studies Rhinebeck, NY Utica, NY Breanna S. Straker Amanda Taurisano B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.S., Psychobiology New York, NY Utica, NY Sabrina E. Stransky Isabelle Taveras B.S., Therapeutic Recreation B.A., Sociology/Anthropology Miller Place, NY Bronx, NY Nedoh Striker (H) Alexander J. Taylor B.S., Criminal Justice B.S., Business-Economics Utica, NY Rome, NY Dade A. Stromwall (H) Carl E. Taylor Jr. B.S., Nursing B.S., Management Ocala, FL Utica, NY Michael J. Strzepek Shelby P. Terihay (H) B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance B.S., Nursing Holland Patent, NY Lithia, FL Joshua Daniel Sudakow Marjorie D. Tetteh B.S., Business-Economics B.A., International Studies Oneida, NY Utica, NY Lauren Sullivan (H) Hser K. Thaw B.S., Nursing B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Saint Petersburg, FL Utica, NY Stephanie L. Svolto-Patterson (H) Taylor Thomas B.S., Cybersecurity B.A., Communication Arts Middletown, PA South Windsor, CT

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 33 Trent Thomas Cassandra L. Veaudry B.S., Risk Management and Insurance BSN, Nursing West Hartford, CT Minoa, NY Anthony Thomas (H) Jamie L. Vendel (H) B.S., Health Studies-PT Track B.S., Cybersecurity Clinton, NY Palmyra, NY David L. Thompson Rebecca C. Vennero BSN, Nursing B.S., Public Relations Redding, CA Whitesboro, NY Matthew R. Thompson Esther Verenich (H) BSN, Nursing B.S., Nursing Ossining, NY Frankfort, NY Brandon Tracz Nathalia A. Vergara B.S., Biology BSN, Nursing Oswego, NY Syracuse, NY Alaina L. Tripp Lexi E. Vetter B.S., Psychology-Child Life BSN, Nursing Clyde, NY Pinehurst, NC John Robert Tripple (H) Angelique F. Villeneuve B.A., Government and Politics B.S., Nursing Frankfort, NY Massena, NY Cody Paul Unczur (H) Trophy Violago B.S., Nursing BSN, Nursing Tribes Hill, NY Elmhurst, NY Mekha Vadakkedam (H) Skyler Michelle Viveros (H) B.S., Nursing B.S., Liberal Studies Parsippany, NJ Childhood and Special Education Kevin M. Valenti Saint Johnsville, NY B.S., Management Alyssa M. Wall (H) Queensbury, NY B.S., Nursing Erica S. Valentine (H) Salem, NH BSN, Nursing Kylie M. Wallace (H) Norwalk, CT B.S., Nursing Christopher J. VanHouten Cato, NY B.S., Management Kristy Maria Wallace (H) Blauvelt, NY B.S., Liberal Studies Gabrielle T. Vargas (H) Early Childhood/Childhood Education B.S., Nursing Frankfort, NY Punta Gorda, FL Sullivan S. Walsh Yalkiria I. Vasquez B.S., Health Studies B.S., Liberal Studies Jamesville, NY Yonkers, NY Jason P. Walter Jazmine Vazquez B.A., History B.S., Psychology-Child Life Oriskany, NY Bronx, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 34 Mary K. Warfel Ian M. Wiernicki B.S., Public Relations B.S. Liberal Studies Childhood and Special Clinton, NY Education Stephen J. Warzala Ilion, NY B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Lauren M. Wiliczka (H) Utica, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Isaiah J. Washington Herkimer, NY B.S., Wellness and Adventure Education Dzyre M. Wilks Ozone Park, NY B.S., Health Studies Randy R. Waterman Rock Hill, NY B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Carryn E. Williams Camden, NY B.S., Nursing Emily Wayland-Smith West Winfield, NY B.S., Psychobiology Rebecca F. Williams Vernon Center, NY B.S., Nursing Caitlin Elizabeth Weaver Remsen, NY BSN, Nursing Steffon Williams Wynantskill, NY B.S., Biology Angela M. Wehle (H) Utica, NY B.S., Health Studies-OT Track Kenna Marie Williams North Chili, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Savanna H. Wemette Waterville, NY B.S., Nursing Madison M. Williams Castleton On Hudson, NY B.S., Psychology-Child Life Margaret E. West (H) Prospect, NY B.S., Nursing Dominica M. Witt Rochester, NY B.A., English Rachel Wester Utica, NY BSN, Nursing Anias R. Womack Kinderhook, NY B.S., Psychology Evelyn Wetz Rome, NY BSN, Nursing Tomasina E. Wong Nyack, NY B.S., Cybersecurity Cameron White Utica, NY B.S., Management Eileen M. Woodcock New Rochelle, NY B.S., Health Studies Samantha E. Whitehouse (H) Whitesboro, NY B.S., Nursing Rachel Wright Greenwich, NY BSN, Nursing Alfonzo Whitehurst Homer, NY B.S., Wellness and Adventure Education/Health and Joshua N. Wright Physical Education B.S., Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Baldwinsville, NY La Fayette, NY Jessica L. Yacco (H) B.S., Nursing Whitesboro, NY

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 35 Joseph N. Yagey B.S., Cybersecurity Rome, NY Calico K. Yaworski B.A., Communication Arts Utica, NY Isabelle A. Young BSN, Nursing Norwood, NY Viktoria Yudchits (H) B.S., Biology Herkimer, NY Julianna D. Zegarelli (H) B.A., English New Hartford, NY Katherine Zuniga (H) B.S., Nursing Ridgewood, NY

The list of May degree candidates in this program is tentative and is based upon the anticipated successful completion of work undertaken during the Spring 2018 semester. This document should not be considered as an official record of degrees awarded. December 2017 and some degree August 2018 candidates are permitted to participate in this ceremony. Their actual degrees, however, will not be awarded until they successfully complete their degree programs.

H indicates students eligible to graduate with Latin Honors as of January 1, 2018. Official eligibility for Latin Honors will be determined at the time the degree is awarded. 36 The History of Academic Regalia

The college or university commencement procession is a pageant bright with the dress and ceremony inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries. The caps, gowns, and hoods were worn to keep students and professors warm and distinguish clerical and academic groups from laity. Academic regalia is worn today by those who play an academic role at commencements or other celebrations of scholarly significance. The traditional costumes were used in few universities in America prior to the 1880s. With the growth in the late 19th century of institutions of higher learning, American uni- versities in 1895 agreed on a definite system and set up a suitable code of academic dress for colleges and universities in the United States. In 1932 the American Council on Edu- cation presented a revised code, which, for the most part, governs the style of academic dress today. The Gown The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. It has become symbolic of the democ- racy of scholarship, for it completely covers any dress rank or social standing underneath. It generally is black for all degrees, with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; closed sleeves for the master’s degree, with a slit for the arm; and round, open sleeves for the doctoral degree. Holders of doctoral degrees from some universities may wear gowns of bright colors agreed to by the granting university. For the bachelor’s or master’s degree, the gown has no trimmings. For the doctoral degree, it is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves, in the color distinctive of the faculty or disci- pline to which the degree pertains. Some of the colors most frequently seen and the fields of learning they represent are: blue—philosophy; purple—law; green—medicine; yellow— science; light blue—education; and red—theology. The Cap When Roman law freed the slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. So the academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. For the doctoral outfit, the tassel may be of gold bullion. The Hood The hood is an inverted shield with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the academic hood denotes the discipline in which the degree is earned.

37 The Kente Cloth The kente cloth is a celebratory garment worn by some students at Commencement. The cloth is made from richly patterned cloth principally produced in West Africa. It once was worn by African royalty to signify power, prestige, and high style. Woven of cotton, silk, and sometimes, gold thread, each color and some combinations woven into the kente cloth symbolize a concept. For instance, red and yellow combinations suggest life and its power over sickness; green and white represent bountiful harvest; and blue represents love and tenderness. Many people of African descent wear the kente cloth as a symbol of cultural pride and heritage.

The Mace of Utica College

The mace is a symbol of the unique mission of Utica College, which is to provide a college education that is accessible to all, liberal and human- izing, practical and purposeful. The basalt foot is a symbol of our commonality and shared predicament as children of the Earth, mother of all living things. Strength, endurance, and beauty are characteristics of the black walnut core. These characteristics are symbolic of the peoples who have come to share this culture. The inlays of woods from around the world are symbols of the interdependence of modern civilizations and the enrichment of the human life that results when we learn from one another. Peaceful common endeavor and its bountiful harvest are symbolized by the shaft of the mace, which has the form of a sheaf of wheat. Unity, totality, and perfection have been expressed by the sphere since ancient times. It was the shape of the cosmos, a symbol for the totality of vision that the seeker of wisdom pursues. Four metals are found in the mace. In ascending order, they are iron, bronze, silver, and gold. They were for ancient poets and thinkers images of the capacities and of the perfectibility of man. Beads of silver shot border for the College motto. They represent the multiplicity of disciplines that are pursued in the modern university. Love and transcending beauty are symbolized by the rose. It appears as a gratuitous asymmetry on the sphere. Made of gold, the most precious of the metals, symbolic of the loftiest aspirations of man, the rose symbolizes the ultimate goals of human activity, wisdom, goodness and love. The mace of Utica College is a gift of the Class of 1989 an idea proposed by Richard Frank and Kay Hobaica, now retired from the Office of Student Activities. It was designed and made by James F. Caron, professor of philosophy, with the collaboration of professors Randall Huta, Edward Jones, Stephen Peek, Ralph Fimmano, and David Moore. The mace was adopted in 1990, just as the College was beginning its transition to an independent institution, and its origin as a College of Syracuse University can be seen both on the mace and on the stand. 38 The Presidential Medallion

The medallion, with which the president is invested during the inauguration ceremony, is an emblem of office worn on official occasions of the College. It is hung on a chain, which is placed around the President’s neck. The medallion is a gift to the College from trustee Lauren E. Bull ’74. The face of the medallion bears the Utica College corporate seal, which incorporates a number of symbols. The focal point of the seal is a shield, used in heraldry, that represents UC’s “family ties” to Syracuse University as well as the UC community as a family. Its “U” shape stands for Utica and Utica College. The book represents learning and knowledge. The laurel, part of the UC-SU undergraduate academic seal, symbolizes honor and achievement. The peak on the bottom of the seal’s shield is an abstract representation of the Frank E. Gannett Memorial Library, the center of learning on campus. The arch, formed by white space, represents the archway at Plymouth Church through which thousands of students passed to take classes on the original Oneida Square campus. The five bars, depicted as the five stripes of white space stemming from the peak, represent the five areas in which the College reaches out to students to educate and develop them: liberal arts, sciences, professional studies, extracurricular activities, and continuing education. The dates on the seal mark three important years in the College’s history: its first year as a college (1946), its origins as a Syracuse University extension site (1933), and the year the College was chartered by the Board of Regents as an independent institution (1995).

The Academic Procession

It has become tradition at UC that our faculty is welcomed to the Convocation ceremo- ny by marching between our new students. This represents a sign of respect given by the newest members of the UC community. The reverse occurs at Commencement, where our degree candidates are welcomed into the graduation ceremony by marching between our faculty. It is the faculty who now acknowledge with respect and applause the accomplish- ments of their students.

39 General Seating

In order to meet fire regulations and ensure everyone’s safety and comfort, all guests are asked to remain in their seats before, during, and immediately after the ceremony. Seat- ing is not allowed in the aisles; all aisles must be kept clear for fire and safety reasons. Only graduates with robes, security personnel, Commencement staff with appropriate ID badges, and members of the media with identification will be allowed on the floor or in the aisles. Unauthorized persons on the floor or in the aisles will be asked to return to their seats. Refer to the auditorium map for more information.

Reserved Seating

Reserved seating is located in section 116, located between Gates 17 and 18.

Photography

Guests are asked to take all pictures from their seats. Unauthorized persons on the floor or in the aisles will be asked to return to their seats due to fire and safety considerations. Individual photographs of graduates on the platform shaking hands with President Casamento can be ordered from Island Photography (www.islandphoto.com) for a fee. Proofs and order forms will be sent to each graduate’s Utica College email address shortly after commencement.

Location of Graduates

Please note that graduates will be seated on the floor (refer to auditorium map). Guests may wish to sit in seats located near the section where their graduate will be seated. Arts and Sciences Section A Business and Justice Studies Section B Health Professions and Education Section C

Prior to the processional, graduates will line up on the ground floor under the sections indicated below. Arts and Sciences 103 Business and Justice Studies 111-113 Health Professions and Education 114-116

40 Location of Other Marchers

Prior to the processional, the following marchers will line up in this order on the ground floor under the sections indicated below. Faculty Marshals 107 Faculty and Retired Faculty 106 Staff and Retired Staff 106 Commencement Marshals 108 Trustees, Emeriti Board, National Alumni Council 109 Platform Party 109

Recessional

All guests are asked to remain in their seats until the recessional is completed so that all graduates can exit the floor in a timely manner. All graduates will file out of the building onto the auditorium lawn near section 210. Guests may meet graduates outside on the lawn. (In inclement weather, graduates will exit off the floor into the lobby areas, where guests may meet them.)

Accommodations for Persons with Disabilities

Special seating will be available upon request. Only one other person may accompany physically challenged individuals into the special seating section. If you need assistance, please speak with a Utica College staff member. Staff will be located at both entrances of the auditorium. Persons with hearing loss should plan to sit in section 102 in order to be in close proximity to the sign language interpreters.

Restrooms

Men’s and Women’s restrooms are located near Gates 9, 11, 15, and 19. Restrooms are accessible to persons with disabilities.

41 First Aid

First aid assistance is available from the emergency medical technicians located through- out the facility, as well as from Utica College Safety personnel.

Alcohol

Although joyful celebration is fitting at this event, it also is a stately, dignified occasion marked by academic tradition. Therefore, alcohol will not be allowed in the auditorium at any time.

UC Memorabilia

The Utica College Bookstore will be on site with an assortment of Utica College and alumni giftware and other items.

“Our Utica” – UC’s Alma Mater

Composed by George Wald Lyrics by Norman Nathan

Our Utica proclaimed at birth that she was here to stay; Her graduates in Mohawk’s vale now everywhere hold sway. While loyal students spread our fame both far and near we sing, Our power lies in daily search for truth to which we cling. Though college days are stirring days, for learning’s fruit we sigh; Commencement’s thrill shines bright until the seniors say goodbye. But wisdom crowned they venture forth still young in heart they’ll sing, Our power lies in daily search for truth to which we cling.

42 43 Parking Lot

The Adirondack Bank Center at the Utica Memorial Auditorium

- Shuttle bus loading and unloading area