UNLV Spring Class of 2021 Commencement Program
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UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS SPRING CLASS OF 2021 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES MAY. 13-15, 2021 May 13, 2021 at 8am at Sam Boyd Stadium Graduate College (2020 and 2021) May 14, 2021 at 8am at Sam Boyd Stadium College of Fine Arts Integrated Health Sciences College of Liberal Arts School of Nursing School of Public Health Greenspun College of Urban Affairs May 15, 2021 at 8am at Sam Boyd Stadium Lee Business School College of Education Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering William F. Harrah College of Hospitality College of Sciences UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS SPRING CLASS OF 2021 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONIES MAY. 13-15, 2021 UNLV ADMINISTRATION Keith E. Whitfield, President Christopher L. Heavey, Executive Vice President and Provost Vince Alberta, Vice President of Brand Integration and Chief Marketing Officer Bo Bernhard, Vice President for Economic Development Robert Correales, Interim Vice President for University Compliance Juanita Fain, Vice President for Student Affairs Adam Garcia, Vice President for Public Safety Services Marclem Hernandez, Special Assistant to the President Kyle Kaalberg, Executive Director for Strategy and Strategic Initiatives Marc J. Kahn, Vice President for Health Affairs Rickey N. McCurry, Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Sabra Smith Newby, Vice President of Government and Community Affairs Barbee Oakes, Chief Diversity Officer Lori Olafson, Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development Desiree Reed-Francois, Director of Athletics Elda Luna Sidhu, General Counsel Ericka Smith, Vice President of Human Resources Fred Tredup, Chief of Staff Jean Vock, Senior Vice President for Business Affairs/CFO Victor Wei, Senior Advisor to the President - Strategy and Partnerships DEANS Angela Amar, Nursing Marc J. Kahn, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV Ronald Brown, School of Integrated Health Sciences Jennifer Keene, College of Liberal Arts Eric Chronister, College of Sciences Kate Korgan, Graduate College Maggie Farrell, University Libraries Ann McDonough, Academic Success Center Lily T. Garcia, School of Dental Medicine Gerry Sanders, Lee Business School Shawn Gerstenberger, School of Public Health Stowe Shoemaker, William F. Harrah College of Hospitality Daniel Hamilton, William S. Boyd School of Law Robert Ulmer, Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Andrew Hanson, Honors College Nancy Uscher, College of Fine Arts Danica G. Hays, Interim, College of Education Rama Venkat, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering NEVADA SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Melody Rose, Chancellor Crystal Abba, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Andrew Clinger, Chief Financial Officer Joe Reynolds, Chief General Counsel BOARD OF REGENTS Mark W. Doubrava, Chair Jason Geddes Carol Del Carlo, Vice Chair Cathy McAdoo Joseph C. Arrascada Donald Sylvantee McMichael Sr. Patrick J. Boylan John T. Moran Byron Brooks Laura E. Perkins Patrick R. Carter Lois Tarkanian Amy J. Carvalho Keri D. Nikolajewski, Interim Chief of Staff to the Board This is the official program for the May 2021 Commencement at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. It includes the names of students who have applied to graduate. Please note that participation in a commencement ceremony does not guarantee degree conferral. Degrees are conferred (granted) only when all requirements have been met and the final grades for a student’s final semester have been computed. Degrees are conferred and diplomas mailed during a10-week period following the end of each semester. Thursday, May 13, 2021 8:00AM Student and Dignitary Processional ......................................................................................UNLV Jazz Ensemble with Master of Ceremony Tod Fitzpatrick Opening Remarks ..................................................................................................... Provost Christopher L. Heavey Presentation of Colors ..................................................................... UNLV Air Force & Army ROTC Honor Guards Field Drummer Kyle Bissantz National Anthem .....................................................................................................................Haylee Glenn, Soprano The Star-Spangled Banner Accompanied by David Loeb, Piano UNLV Alma Mater ................................................................................................................UNLV Choral Ensembles Music by Eric Whitacre, Lyrics by Thomas Leslie and Robyn Lemon Chapman David Weiller, Musical Director President’s Message .....................................................................................................President Keith E. Whitfield Greetings ........................................................................................................... Nevada System of Higher Education Recognition of Outstanding Graduates .................................................................................... President Whitfield Student Commencement Speaker ................................................................................... Mufaro Martina Hungwe Class Profile ........................................................................................................................................ Provost Heavey Conferring of Degrees ................................................................................................................. President Whitfield Readers ....................................................................................................................................................UNLV Faculty Ann McDonough, Ryan Romero, Kris Shay, Jacob Thompson Turning of the Tassels ................................................................................................................. President Whitfield Concluding Remarks.................................................................................................................... President Whitfield Recessional ........................................................................................................................................UNLV Fight Song Class Songs ....................................................................................................................Don’t Start Now by Dua Lipa Feel the Way I Want by Carolyn Rose August by Taylor Swift You Should See Me in a Crown by Billie Eilish Sign of the Times by Harry Styles Grand Marshal ....................................................................................................................................... LeAnn Putney 2021 Spring Commencement 3 Friday, May 14, 2021 8:00AM Student and Dignitary Processional ......................................................................................UNLV Jazz Ensemble with Master of Ceremony Tod Fitzpatrick Opening Remarks ..................................................................................................... Provost Christopher L. Heavey Presentation of Colors ..................................................................... UNLV Air Force & Army ROTC Honor Guards Field Drummer Dustin Smith National Anthem ...................................................................................................................Christina Mata, Soprano The Star-Spangled Banner Accompanied by David Loeb, Piano UNLV Alma Mater .............................................................................................................. UNLV Choral Ensembles Music by Eric Whitacre, Lyrics by Thomas Leslie and Robyn Lemon Chapman David Weiller, Musical Director President’s Message .....................................................................................................President Keith E. Whitfield Greetings ........................................................................................................... Nevada System of Higher Education Recognition of Outstanding Graduates .................................................................................... President Whitfield Student Commencement Speaker .....................................................................................................Destiny Farley Class Profile ........................................................................................................................................ Provost Heavey Conferring of Degrees ................................................................................................................. President Whitfield Readers ....................................................................................................................................................UNLV Faculty Ann McDonough, Ryan Romero, Kris Shay, Jacob Thompson Turning of the Tassels ................................................................................................................. President Whitfield Concluding Remarks.................................................................................................................... President Whitfield Recessional ........................................................................................................................................UNLV Fight Song Class Songs ....................................................................................................................Don’t Start Now by Dua Lipa Feel the Way I Want by Carolyn Rose August by Taylor Swift You Should See Me in a Crown by Billie Eilish Sign of the Times by Harry Styles Grand Marshal ................................................................................................................................