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UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI December 19, 2013 Graduate School School of Architecture College of Arts and Sciences School of Business Administration School of Communication School of Education and Human Development College of Engineering School of Law Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music School of Nursing and Health Studies Commencement Marshals Grand Marshal Luis Glaser, Ph.D. College of Engineering Fabrice Manns, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences Helena Solo-Gabriele, Ph.D. Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Amy Clement, Ph.D. Ben Kirtman, Ph.D. Alumni Association Banner Marshal Stella M. Holmes, A.B. ’95 Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music Raul Murciano, D.M.A. Kathryn Reid, D.M.A. Faculty Senate Marshal Stephen Sapp, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences School of Nursing and Health Studies Rosina Cianelli, Ph.D. Doris Ugarriza, Ph.D. Academic Banner Marshals Hooders Amanda Jenson-Doss, Ph.D. Graduate School Victoria Mitrani, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences School of Architecture John Onyango, Ph.D. John Albert Uy, Ph.D. College of Arts and Sciences College of Arts and Sciences Steven Green, Ph.D. Charlton Copeland, J.D. School of Business Administration Douglas Emery, Ph.D. School of Law School of Communication John Soliday, Ph.D. Osamudia James, J.D. School of Education and Human Development Jennifer Langer Osuna, Ph.D. School of Law College of Engineering Weiyong Gu, Ph.D. School of Law Leigh Osofsky, J.D. Alumni Marshals Darcy L. DiFede, B.S.N. ’09 Joanne C. Leahy, M.A.L.S. ’08 Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Maria Estevanez, M.A., M.B.A. Bridgette M. Nevils, B.G.S.C. ’08 Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Enrique Mesri, Ph.D. Michael L. Palmer, M.B.A. ’07 Lois A. Kerr, Honorary Alumna ’06 Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music Gabriel Beavers, M.M. Charisse Lopez-Mason, M.A. ’06 School of Nursing and Health Studies Anthony Roberson, Ph.D. Mariana B. Framinan, Ph.D. ’05 Andrew L. Cohn, A.B. ’05 Jesse H. Marks, A.B. ’05, M.S.Ed. ’08 Faculty Marshals Zachary M. Schlichter, B.S.B.E. ’05 Joseph E. Bagierek, B.M. ’03, M.B.A. ’07 School of Architecture Jacob Brillhart, M.Arch. Vivian B. Naiman, M.B.A. ’03 Rocco Ceo, M.Arch. Alice Dahbura, B.Arch. ’86 College of Arts and Sciences Maria Galli Stampino, Ph.D. Susan KatzmanWilliams, B.M. ’78 Philip McCabe, Ph.D. Gerard R. Loisel, B.S. ’76 Jose M. Donis, B.S.M.E. ’65 School of Business Administration Anuj Mehrotra, Ph.D. Ann Morales Olazábal, J.D. School of Communication Ellen Fleysher, M.A. Diane Millette, Ed.D. School of Education and Human Development Arlette Perry, Ph.D. Shawn Post, Ph.D. 2 3 Commencement Program * Academic Procession University of Miami Commencement Band Conferral of Academic Degrees Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music University of Miami Fanfare Graduate School M. Brian Blake, Ph.D., Dean David Lambert, D.M.A. ’05 Gary D. Green, M.M. School of Architecture Denis Hector, M.Arch., Acting Dean Pomp and Circumstance Director of Bands College of Arts and Sciences Leonidas Bachas, Ph.D., Dean Edward Elgar School of Business Administration Eugene W. Anderson, Ph.D., Dean Timothy Shade, M.M. ’08 Conductor School of Communication Gregory J. Shepherd, Ph.D., Dean * President’s Procession School of Education and Human Development Isaac Prilleltensky, Ph.D., Dean President’s Processional Fanfare College of Engineering James M. Tien, Ph.D., Dean Logan Robert Anderson School of Law Patricia D. White, J.D., Dean Pomp and Circumstance Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science Roni Avissar, Ph.D., Dean Edward Elgar Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Zafar Nawaz, Ph.D., Senior Associate Dean Convocation Opening Thomas J. LeBlanc, Ph.D. Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music Shelton G. Berg, M.M., Dean Executive Vice President and Provost School of Nursing and Health Studies Nilda P. Peragallo Montano, Dr.P.H., Dean * The National Anthem Alissa Roca Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music Alumni Association Welcome John Calles, A.B. ’89, J.D. ’92 The Star Spangled Banner Francis Scott Key President University of Miami Alumni Association * Invocation Matthew Wofford Director, UM Baptist Collegiate Ministry * Alma Mater Michael Hancock, M.M. Chair, Chaplains’ Association Conductor William S. Lampe and Christine Asdurian Alissa Roca Welcome Donna E. Shalala, Ph.D., D.H.L., D.P.S., D.Sc., LL.D. Arranged by Henry Fillmore Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music President Recessional University of Miami Commencement Band Phillip and Patricia Frost School of Music Introduction of Speaker Leonard Abess Man of the Hour Chair Miami March University of Miami Board of Trustees The Crosley March The Noble Men March Henry Fillmore Advice to Graduates Pat Riley Team President Miami Heat *Those who are able are asked to stand for these portions of the program. At the conclusion of the program, the audience will please remain standing until the platform party has left the BankUnited Center. 4 5 2013 Commencement Speaker University of Miami Commencement Band PAT RILEY Team President, Miami Heat Flute Whitney Mensink Emma Morris Emilio Rutllant His name and likeness were used for a 1990 Sega Genesis video game. human spirit, rising up and declaring Trey Sanders He has been a model at an Armani fashion show. And he’s graced the that it has something to contribute to Oboe Andrew Eshbach cover of GQ—three times. On such merits alone, Patrick James “Pat” the solution of the hardest problems, no Kim Everett Riley would make anyone’s who’s who list. But it’s in the game of matter how vexing,” Riley has said. professional basketball that he’s built and solidified his reputation—first Riley’s resume overflows with honors. Clarinet Leslie Miller as a player, then as a coach, and now as team president of the world In 1996-97, as the NBA celebrated its Shaquille Millington Carlos-Andres Rodriguez champion Miami Heat. 50th anniversary, Riley was named one Lee Seidner Riley is not only one of professional basketball’s winningest coaches, of the “Top 10 Coaches in NBA History” Derek Smith but his speeches before hundreds of corporations have earned him by a panel of media who regularly cover Spencer Stromquist the title of one of “America’s greatest motivational speakers.” Success the league. In 2008 he was enshrined in Annie Veneziano magazine has rated him “the best in his field.” He is the author of two the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Bassoon Ben Hightower books, Show Time and The Winner Within. of Fame. Kristina Nelson To get a sense of just how much Riley has accomplished in the sport, Riley’s championship ways were forged Saxophone Frank Capoferri it would be more appropriate to ask what hasn’t he achieved. Start with early on. Raised in Schenectady, New York, he attended Linton High Wyatt Jenkins his nine NBA championship rings, the first of which he earned as a role School, where he became a two-sport star in basketball and football. He Nathan Mensink player for the 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, playing alongside friend and was a member of the Linton basketball team that beat historic Power Gustavo Padrino legendary Laker guard Jerry West. He claimed another title as a Lakers Memorial High and center Lew Alcindor, later known as Kareem Abdul- Trumpet Philippe Brunet assistant coach in 1979-80. Then came an incredible run as head coach Jabbar. As a tribute to Riley’s accomplishments, Linton renamed its gym David Deshler when Riley collected four more titles for the Lakers in 1982, 1985, in his honor in 1997 and inducted him into its hall of fame in 2000. Derek Ganong 1987, and 1988, coaching the likes of NBA legends Earvin “Magic” After turning down an offer to play football for Bear Bryant at Cameron Ghahremani Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, and James Worthy. Alabama, Riley decided to play basketball for Adolph Rupp at Kentucky Aaron Norlund Matthew Shefcik But for Miamians, it’s the three NBA championships Riley captured from 1963-67. He was a star, earning team MVP honors three times and for their beloved Miami Heat that matter most. The first came in 2006, averaging 22 points per game on the Wildcats’ famed “Rupp’s Runts” Horn Jon Anderson when Riley, then general manager of the Heat, took over the head- squad that lost in the 1966 NCAA Finals to Texas Western. A gifted Dakota Corbliss coaching reins early in the season and led the team to victory over the athlete, he was an 11th-round draft choice of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys Samantha Davis Josh Schwartz Dallas Mavericks for the franchise’s first NBA crown. In so doing, Riley in 1967, even though he never played college football. became the only NBA coach to take three different teams to the NBA Riley is known as much for his philanthropic nature as his winning Trombone Brandon Bryant Finals. (He took the New York Knicks to the NBA Finals in 1994.) ways. Along with his wife, Chris, he has been involved in numerous Steven Eckert Today, as team president of the Heat, Riley is on fire—two NBA charity and community service projects. The couple founded The Wade Judy Chris Palowitch titles in three years, with the team heavily favored to three-peat this Miami HEAT Family Outreach in 1997, which has raised millions for Bryan Powell season.