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The 44 th Annual Commencement September 24, 2016 2:00 p.m. Sun National Bank Center Trenton, New Jersey Tradition of Excellence: A Thomas Edison State University Thomas Edison State University, one of America’s University’s Kelsey Building is recognized as one of preeminent educational institutions, provides the most important visual landmarks of the Trenton, flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning N.J., State House Historic District, which is listed opportunities for self-directed adults. Cited as on the National Register of Historic Places. “the college that paved the way for flexibility” by Originally built by Henry Cooper Kelsey, a banker The New York Times and one of the top 20 colleges and politician with an appreciation for the arts, the and universities in the nation in the use of Kelsey Building is a memorial to his wife, Prudence technology to create learning opportunities for Townsend Kelsey, who died in 1904. The building adults by Forbes magazine, Thomas Edison was dedicated in 1911 as the School for State University enables adults to build on Industrial Arts. In 1979, when Thomas their past achievements as a bridge to Edison State University was looking their future success. to move from office space it had outgrown in the Forrestal Center The University offers the highest outside of Princeton, N.J., the state quality education to adults who have was looking for an appropriate tenant the inspiration, self-discipline and for the landmark Kelsey Building, while energy to complete a college degree the city sought to preserve the building’s despite the many conflicting demands historic use as a school. All three concerns of career, family and community. were brought together when state Senate Founded in 1972, this world-renowned President Joseph P. Merlino persuaded Gov. institution offers associate, bachelor’s, Brendan T. Byrne that, along with five master’s and doctoral degrees in more adjoining townhouses, the Kelsey Building than 100 areas of study. Thomas Edison was ideal for Thomas Edison’s expansion. State University provides adults from every state in the United States and Today, Thomas Edison State University’s approximately 70 countries throughout presence has expanded throughout the capital the world with a wide variety of ways city. The University’s campus comprises the Kelsey to complete a quality degree. In December 2015, the Complex at 111 W. State St., including five restored institution was granted university status by the New 19th-century townhouses adjacent to the Kelsey Jersey Secretary of Higher Education. The name Building; Hanover Hall at 167 W. Hanover St.; the change became official on Dec. 21, 2015. Kuser Mansion (home of The John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy) at 315 W. State St.; the Thomas Edison State University pioneered the Canal Banks Building at 221 W. Hanover St.; the award of college credit for knowledge obtained in Center for Learning and Technology at 102 W. State noncollegiate environments through its prior St.; and Glen Cairn Hall at 301 W. State St. learning assessment (PLA) programs; lead in the development of taking college courses at a distance Thomas Edison State University, however, is not through the use of technology and is one of the contained by bricks and mortar. The University’s nation’s leading providers of worldwide education reach is felt by all those who strive to create a better for the members of the United States military. As an future for themselves and for their communities. In innovation leader in higher education, it is the true spirit of inspiration and innovation, developing new programs utilizing multiple mobile Thomas Edison State University will continue to learning devices and 21st century assessment reinvent the future of higher education. methods. The University, its leadership and programs are a tribute to its illustrious history. The The 44th Annual Commencement William J. Seaton Provost Officiating September 24, 2016 Order of Ceremony Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar Kevin O’Malia, Organist Opening Remarks William J. Seaton Provost Thomas Edison State University Presentation of Colors Trenton Central High School Junior ROTC “Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key Princeton Pro Musica, Ryan James Brandau, Conductor Welcome and Introductions Brian Maloney Chairperson, Board of Trustees Thomas Edison State University On Behalf of Graduates Ashley Pianko Conferring of Honorary Degrees Dr. George A. Pruitt Doctor of Humane Letters Rochelle R. Hendricks Secretary of Higher Education State of New Jersey Mandla S. Makhanya Principal and Vice Chancellor University of South Africa (UNISA) Musical Presentation “Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal” “Invitation” arr. Alice Parker Princeton Pro Musica, Ryan James Brandau, Conductor 2 Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Dean John O. Aje School of Applied Science and Technology Dean John Woznicki Heavin School of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael Williams School of Business and Management Dean Filomela Marshall W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Dean Joseph Youngblood II John S. Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies Conferring of Degrees Dr. George A. Pruitt Presidential Charge Dr. George A. Pruitt Induction into the Alumni Association Janice L. Kovach ’01 Closing Remarks William J. Seaton Singing of the Alma Mater Princeton Pro Musica Ryan James Brandau, Conductor Recessional Fugue in E-flat Major, “St. Anne” (BWV 522,2) by J. S. Bach Kevin O’Malia, Organist Everyone is asked to stand during the Processional, the singing of the Alma Mater and the Recessional. This Commencement Program is intended for unofficial use only. It may not be used for legal purposes or as proof of the University’s granting of degree to, or receipt of diploma by, any individual named herein. Contents of this publication reflect information available at, or before, the time of printing. 3 School of Applied Science and Technology Master of Science in Applied Science and Technology Allison L. Adamousky, Yardley, Pa. Laura N. Jelin, Monmouth Junction, N.J. James Earle Bettencourt, Prosper, Texas Kezia Mulugutu Kabugho, North Brunswick, N.J. Jeffrey Robert Bradley, Williamstown, N.J. Alicia Rae Minton, Ellerslie, Ga. Steven K. Foster, Lake Elsinore, Calif. James F. Mudd, Marlboro, N.J. Brian Higgins, Erial, N.J. William H. Porter, Lynnwood, Wash Bachelor of Science Melissa Ann Abbruscato, East Windsor, N.J. Beatrice A. Knight, Port Saint Lucie, Fla. Uthman Titilope Alapa, Carteret, N.J. Indira Lluberes, Columbus, N.J. Prime Kevin Bekondo, Edison, N.J. Mia LoGiudice, Long Branch, N.J. Giovanna Cano, Clifton, N.J. Wioletta M. Malej, Clinton, Miss. Victor R. Carter, Haledon, N.J. Darlene Martinez, Garfield, N.J. Ilma Cibulskaite, Warren, N.J. Jazmin M. Martinez, Flanders, N.J. Valerie A. Cooper, Blue Anchor, N.J. Danielle Elizabeth Nelson, Springfield, N.J. Daniel J. Davis, Bayonne, N.J. Janine M. Nicolosi, Rochester, N.Y. Cynthia Diaz, Caldwell, N.J. Samuel L. Norris, Irvington, N.J. Gabriela Dybas, Clark, N.J. Julie A. Olmsted, South Plainfield, N.J. Fernando A. Echeverria, South Hackensack, N.J. Heather Rebecca Perry, Delran, N.J. Ryan S. Elkins, Middletown, Ohio Amanda J. Scherer, Newton, N.J. Okorie E. Enyi, Linden, N.J. Alexandra Semler, Westfield, N.J. Candice D. Feagle, Freehold, N.J. Barbara Simoneau, Colonia, N.J. Michelle Nicole Gallagher, Staten Island, N.Y. Tonya D. Spaulding, Portland, Maine Rebekah B. Gary, Warren, N.J. Emily C. Sylvester, Chico, Calif. Stacy Michelle Gill, Aurora, Colo. Brandi M. Thomas, Sayreville, N.J. Amy Diana Graziano, Gastonia, N.C. Michelle Triolo, Highland, N.Y. Samir Hanna-Youssef, Spotswood, N.J. Kathy S. Van Etten, Covington, Ohio Diana Homsi, Cedar Grove, N.J. Katherine Velardi, Bloomfield, N.J. Heather A. Hummel, Hightstown, N.J. Leah M. Weber, Gulf Breeze, Fla. Tamesha Jenkins, Scotch Plains, N.J. Gretchen L. Wilhelm, Atco, N.J. Kimberly A. Judy, Keyser, W.Va. Oksana Zatvarska, Butler, N.J. Maha A. Khatib, Manalapan, N.J. Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology Jihad Ahmad Abdallah, Dubai, UAE Takia T. Allen, Fort Campbell, Tenn. Juliuscesar V. Abundo, Fort Worth, Texas Andrew P. Alotis, Millbrae, Calif. Frank Gyamfi Acheampong, APO, AP Luis Andino Jr., Williamsburg, Va. Arturo R. Acosta, Moreno Valley, Calif. Jared Andrews, Niles, Mich. 4 Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology, continued Steven R. Arnold, Camarillo, Calif. Christopher Alan Carpenter, Little Hocking, Ohio Jordan Kyle Astrin, Pennington, N.J. Cheryl Carswell, Manahawkin, N.J. Nathaniel Thomas Aune, Arlington, Texas Christopher Lee Carver, Ballston Spa, N.Y. James William Austin IV, Honolulu, Hawaii Momodou L. Ceesay, APO, AP Joshua T. Bailey, Bristow, Va. Sahara Shield C. Celeste, Honolulu, Hawaii Thomas D. Bailey, Scarbro, W. Va. Moses Sandeep Chaise, Collierville, Tenn. Joshua Aaron Baker, Dayton, Ohio Tyler Joseph Champagne, Fitchburg, Mass. Jozsef Baksa, North Brunswick, N.J. Alexis Chaung, Middletown, R.I. Cory Race Bannan, Vancouver, Wash. Scarlett Renate Chavez, Port Saint Lucie, Fla. Faiza Barakat, Elizabeth, N.J. Patrick Chavis, Silver Spring, Md. Blair L. Barker, Goose Creek, S.C. Duo Chen, Flushing, N.Y. Stacy Barrett, Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Damian C. Chenot, Bremerton, Wash. Cleo Francine Bartlette, Saint Kitts and Nevis Christopher Clark, Bellingham, Wash. Erin R. Beale, Collingswood, N.J. Richard David Clausell, Boonton, N.J. Derrick James Berry, APO, AP Keenon Lavert Clayton, Belle Mead, N.J. Rosemary L. Besaw, Sewell, N.J. Royce Durell Cleary, Columbus, Ga. Christopher Robert Beyerle, San Tan Valley, Robert Joesph Cluff, Scottsdale, Ariz. Ariz. Anthony Tyler Cole, Bluffton, S.C. William Strawn Biegel, Cypress, Texas Samuel James Colvard, Germantown, Md. Robert Walker Blakley, Concord, N.C. Robert Adam Contreras, Broadalbin, N.Y. Christopher Bolling, Fort Worth, Texas Elwood James Cope, Encampment, Wyo. Nick Bouthillette, Easthampton, Mass. Colleen C. Corbett, Cary, N.C. Jessica L. Bowman, Montgomery Village, Md. Jeffrey Correll, Smithfield, Va. David J. Boyce Jr., Beachwood, N.J.