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NINTH Hail to Thee, Our Alma Mater Words by E. Turner Stump | Music by Dwight Steere COMMENCEMENT MAY 21, 2021

From the beauty land Ohio comes a universal praise,

’Tis the song of Alma Mater that her sons and daughters raise,

’Tis a Hail to Kent forever, on the Cuyahoga shore,

Now we join the loving thousands as they sing it o’er and o’er.

Hail to Thee, our Alma Mater

O, how beautiful thou art,

High enthroned upon the hilltop,

Reigning over ev-ry heart.

Kent State University, Kent State and KSU are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission. Kent State University is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a diverse student body and workforce. 200307 i Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Commencement

May 21, 2021 The Strategic Vision of Kent State University

Vision

To be a community of change agents whose collective commitment to learning sparks epic thinking, meaningful voice and invaluable outcomes to better our society.

Mission

We transform lives and communities through the power of discovery, learning and creative expression in an inclusive environment.

Core Values

We value: • A distinctive blend of teaching, research and creative excellence. • Active inquiry and discovery that expand knowledge and human understanding. • Life-changing educational experiences for students with wide-ranging talents and aspirations. • A living-learning environment that creates a genuine sense of place. • Engagement that inspires positive change. • Diversity of culture, beliefs, identity and thought. • Freedom of expression and the free exchange of ideas. • A collaborative community. • Respect, kindness and purpose in all that we do.

ii Board of Trustees Virginia C. Addicott, ’85, ’95 Donald L. Mason Pamela E. Bobst, ’85 Stephen A. Perry Robert S. Frost Shawn M. Riley, ’83 Jasmine Hoff, ’16, ’17, ’19, Graduate Student Trustee Catherine L. Ross, Ph.D., ’71, National Trustee Robin M. Kilbride Ann Womer Benjamin Dylan Mace, Undergraduate Student Trustee

Executive Officers of the University Todd A. Diacon President Melody J. Tankersley John M. Rathje Senior Vice President and Provost Vice President for Information Technology Mark M. Polatajko and Chief Information Officer Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Charlene K. Reed Paul E. DiCorleto Vice President and University Secretary Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs Peggy Shadduck Amoaba Gooden Vice President for Regional Campuses Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Valoree Vargo Interim Vice President for Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement Lamar R. Hylton Vice President for Student Affairs Willis Walker Rebecca Murphy Vice President for General Counsel Interim Vice President for University Relations Nicholas M. Gattozzi III Mary G. Parker Executive Director for Government and Community Relations Vice President for Enrollment Management Randale L. Richmond Director of Athletics

Academic Organization Senior Vice President and Provost Melody J. Tankersley College of Aeronautics and Engineering College of Nursing Christina L. Bloebaum, Dean Denice Sheehan, Interim Dean College of Applied and Technical Studies College of Podiatric Medicine Peggy Shadduck, Dean Allan M. Boike, Dean College of Architecture and Environmental Design College of Public Health Mark Mistur, Dean Sonia A. Alemagno, Dean College of the Arts Graduate Studies John R. Crawford-Spinelli, Dean Manfred van Dulmen, Dean College of Arts and Sciences Honors College Mandy Munro-Stasiuk, Interim Dean Alison J. Smith, Dean College of Business Administration University College Deborah F. Spake, Dean Eboni J. Pringle, Dean College of Communication and Information University Libraries Amy L. Reynolds, Dean Kenneth Burhanna, Dean College of Education, Health and Human Services James C. Hannon, Dean

iii A Message From the President

Congratulations to the Kent State University Class of 2021. You did it!

You overcame the obstacles of the pandemic. You did not quit. You persevered, you took care of your responsibilities during these, the most trying of times, and you graduated.

Many things about your Kent State experience you will remember, and many you will forget as you make your way through subsequent years and decades. For my part, I have one request – just one ASK of each and every one of you: Remember that FLASHES TAKE CARE OF FLASHES.

Taking care of each other. That’s how you made it to this memorable moment. Taking care of each other, that is how all of us survived the pandemic. Take care of each other – it’s a Flashes thing to do.

Congratulations again on this important accomplishment. Please know that the entire campus community is proud of you and continues to cheer for you on your journey beyond Kent State.

Be sure to celebrate sufficiently and be sure to celebrate responsibly.

You earned it.

Flashes Forever!

Sincerely,

Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D. President

iv Table of Contents

Page

The Strategic Vision of Kent State University...... ii.

Board of Trustees, Executive Officers and Academic Organization...... iii.

A Message From the President...... iv.

Order of Exercises...... 2

Graduation With Honors Honoraries...... 4

Class Officers...... 4

Academic Awards ...... 5

Doctoral Candidates College of Podiatric Medicine ...... 6

Summary of Candidates for Degrees...... 10

Podiatric Physician’s Oath...... 13

Academic Attire...... 14

The Mace...... 15

The Gonfalons...... 15

The President’s Medallion ...... 15

About Kent State University...... 16

Kent State Alumni...... 17

Faculty 2020-2021...... 18

In Memoriam...... 20

v Order of Exercises

College of Podiatric Medicine Degree Ceremony

Kent State Student Green Friday, May 21, 2021 1 p.m.

Call to Order Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M. Announcer

National Anthem Anna Hylton School of Music Accompanied by: Alexandre Marr

Opening Remarks Allan M. Boike, D.P.M. Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine

President’s Remarks Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D. President

Conferral of Degrees Allan M. Boike, D.P.M. Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine

Degrees Conferred by: Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D. President

Presentation of Degree Candidates Announced by: Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M.

Music by: Hugh A. Glauser School of Music String Quartet

2 Podiatric Physician’s Oath Allan M. Boike, D.P.M. Dean, College of Podiatric Medicine

Closing Remarks Todd A. Diacon, Ph.D. President

Alma Mater Anna Hylton School of Music Accompanied by: Alexandre Marr

Recessional Highland Cathedral Ulrich Roever and Michael Korb, Composers Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M., Bagpipes

3 Honoraries

Pi Delta National Podiatric Honor Society Duane J. Ehredt Jr., D.P.M., Advisor

The society is the promotion of high scholarship, scientific and fraternal spirit, and the proper recognition of the high scholastic achievement in the podiatric sciences.

Membership degree candidates include: Eric C. Beaujon Orlando Joshua Martinez Sukhbir Kaur Sandhar Emily Rose Merriman Taylor Nicole Saucier Thomas George Jr. Kristina Lynn Minniti Christopher M. Smith Natalie Ann Spicer Aaren Harrington Maitri Kanubhai Patel Zachary Paul Hill Karlos Pena Bradley Madison Wiemken Chase N. Witter Trenton Jared Leo Brennan K. Reardon Nathan Porter LeSueur Andrew J. Regal Jordan LeeAnn Young Deana L. Lewis

Class Officers College of Podiatric Medicine Class of 2021

Membership degree candidates include:

Michael Ryan Sweeney Daniel Joseph McManus Jesse Robert Miller President Treasurer Clinical Affairs

Nathan Porter LeSueur Jian Zeng Vice President Secretary

4 Academic Awards Class of 2021

First in the Class...... Orlando Joshua Martinez

Second in the Class...... Taylor Nicole Saucier

Clinical Podiatry Award...... Jordan LeeAnn Young

Diabetic Lower Extremity Care Award ...... Brennan K. Reardon

Dr. Allan M. Spencer Orthotics/Biomechanics Award...... Elvis Tako

Dr. Karen Ondrick Biomedical Excellence Award...... Orlando Joshua Martinez

Dr. William F. Munsey Leadership Award...... Preston Carr

Graduate Merit Award...... Sarah Emily Chmielewski

James A. Conforti, D.P.M., Community Relations Award ...... Rachel Marie Height-Kaplan

Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine Research Award...... Steven Chambers

Professional Ethics Award ...... Nathan Leonard Moore

Service to the College Award...... Trenton Jared Leo

Surgical Skills Award...... Morgan MacLean

The Ilya Bratslavsky Student Doctor Award...... Thomas George Jr.

The Rajan Laddu Student Doctor Award ...... Michael Ryan Sweeney

The Sean Glennon Student Doctor Award...... Amy Jo Marcano-Reik

Timothy Holbrook Memorial Award for Excellence in Orthopedics...... Amy Jo Marcano-Reik

Thomas V. Melillo, D.P.M., Memorial Award...... Taylor Nicole Saucier

William F. Todd, D.P.M., Award for Excellence in General Medicine...... Orlando Joshua Martinez

5 College of Podiatric Medicine Allan M. Boike, D.P.M., Dean Doctor of Podiatric Medicine

Aaron Abraham Joshua Blake Burchell Residency: Inspira Medical Center Vineland Residency: LECOM Health/Millcreek Community Hospital Vineland, New Jersey Erie, Pennsylvania

Abena Framso Agyepong Shannon McAvoy Carmignani Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond East Liverpool, Ohio Medical Center-Kent State Richmond Heights, Ohio Asad Akbar Residency: Saint Francis Hospital Preston Carr and Medical Center Residency: Inova Fairfax Medical Campus Hartford, Connecticut Falls Church, Virginia

Riasat Ali Steven Chambers Residency: Inspira Medical Center Vineland Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/ Vineland, New Jersey College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio Hassan I. Alkhalil Residency: Ascension Providence Hospital David Raj Chandra Southfield Campus Residency: Christus Saint Patrick Hospital Southfield, Michigan Lake Charles, Louisiana

Fahad Aslam Sarah Emily Chmielewski Residency: Chestnut Hill Hospital Residency: Detroit Medical Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Detroit, Michigan

Nicole Baxter Zachary A. Coleman Residency: Emory Decatur Hospital Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center/ Decatur, Georgia College of Medicine Cincinnati, Ohio Hussein C. Bazzi Residency: Ascension Genesys Hospital Richard M. Cukelj Grand Blanc, Michigan Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals-Richmond Medical Center-Kent State Eric C. Beaujon Richmond Heights, Ohio Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Lorain, Ohio Zienab Dabaja Residency: Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital Carl Saaler Braunschweiger Wyandotte, Michigan Residency: TriHealth-Bethesda North Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio Brenden Earl Davis Residency: Reading Hospital West Reading, Pennsylvania

6 Anna Doan Amer Hitto Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital Residency: Cape Fear Valley Health East Liverpool, Ohio Fayetteville, North Carolina

Wei Dong Shane P. Jones Residency: New York- Presbyterian/Queens Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Flushing, New York Lorain, Ohio

Emily Ann Edwards Peter Karl Kemp Residency: Mercy Health-St. Rita’s Medical Center Residency: United Health Services Hospitals Inc. Lima, Ohio Johnson City, New York

Silas Fiefhaus Faten Khawaja Residency: DVA-James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Residency: Larkin Community Hospital Medical Center South Miami, Florida Mountain Home, Tennessee Joon Hyung Kim Thomas George Jr. Residency: Mount Sinai Medical Center Residency: John Peter Smith Hospital Miami Beach, Florida Fort Worth, Texas Archana Krishnan Benjamin Haberer Residency: LECOM Health/Millcreek Community Hospital Residency: DVA-Dayton VA Medical Center Erie, Pennsylvania Dayton, Ohio Angela Catherine Krupka Curtis Dale Hamilton Residency: Catholic Health System-Sisters of Charity Hospital Residency: Surgical Hospital of Oklahoma, Buffalo, New York LCC and Cleveland Clinic Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Tyler Daniel Kubina Residency: Program withheld by request Colton Kirk Hansen Residency: DVA-Orlando VA Medical Center Minh Son Le Orlando, Florida Residency: The Christ Hospital Cincinnati, Ohio Aaren Harrington Residency: Rochester General Hospital Hojin Lee Rochester, New York Residency: United Health Services Hospitals Inc. Johnson City, New York Rachel Marie Height-Kaplan Residency: Ascension Providence Hospital Trenton Jared Leo Southfield Campus Residency: Eastern Virginia Medical School Southfield, Michigan Virginia Beach, Virginia

Trevor Herak Nathan Porter LeSueur Residency: St. Vincent Charity Medical Center Residency: Intermountain Medical Center Cleveland, Ohio Murray, Utah

Zachary Paul Hill Residency: Grant Medical Center Columbus, Ohio

7 Deana L. Lewis Jesse Robert Miller Residency: The Ohio State University Residency: Beaumont Hospital-Farmington Hills Wexner Medical Center Farmington Hills, Michigan Columbus, Ohio Caitlyn Jessica Minihane Morgan MacLean Residency: Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center at Northwell Health Lorain, Ohio Forest Hills, New York

Samuel Makanjuola Kristina Lynn Minniti Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals- Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals- Richmond Medical Center-Kent State Richmond Medical Center-Kent State Richmond Heights, Ohio Richmond Heights, Ohio

Amy Jo Marcano-Reik Gabriel James Mitchell Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals- Residency: Southwest General Health Center Richmond Medical Center-Kent State Middleburg Heights, Ohio Richmond Heights, Ohio Nathan Leonard Moore Orlando Joshua Martinez Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital Residency: John Peter Smith Hospital East Liverpool, Ohio Fort Worth, Texas Elizabeth Anne Morrison Jordan Lee Martonik Residency: Roger Williams Medical Center Residency: Aultman Alliance Community Providence, Rhode Island Alliance, Ohio Trevor Norris Hannah Green Mayo Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Residency: DVA-Eastern Colorado Health Care System Lorain, Ohio Aurora, Colorado Vincent Oliverio Cameron Lee McMahen Residency: Aultman Alliance Community Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Alliance, Ohio Columbus, Ohio Richard Young Park Daniel Joseph McManus Residency: University Hospitals Regional Hospitals- Residency: New York-Presbyterian/ Richmond Medical Center-Kent State Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Richmond Heights, Ohio Brooklyn, New York Deven Bipin Patel Venkatramesh Reddy Medapati Residency: The Jewish Hospital-Mercy Health Residency: Long Island Jewish Forest Hills Cincinnati, Ohio at Northwell Health Forest Hills, New York Maitri Kanubhai Patel Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Emily Rose Merriman Lorain, Ohio Residency: Heritage Valley Beaver Beaver, Pennsylvania Parimal B. Patel Residency: Ascension Macomb Oakland Hospital Warren, Michigan

8 Karlos Pena Natalie Ann Spicer Residency: Hoboken University Medical Center Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Hoboken, New Jersey Lorain, Ohio

Matthew Peter Raniea Sulieman Residency: Cambridge Health Alliance Residency: Program withheld by request Cambridge, Massachusetts Michael Ryan Sweeney Victor Joseph Putz Residency: University of Louisville Residency: McLaren Oakland Louisville, Kentucky Pontiac, Michigan Elvis Tako Brennan K. Reardon Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center Residency: Wake Forest Baptist Health Lorain, Ohio Winston-Salem, North Carolina Peter Joseph Talisse Andrew J. Regal Residency: Emory Decatur Hospital Residency: Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital Decatur, Georgia Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nathan Carman Tirabassi Gregory Paul Ritchey Residency: Rochester General Hospital Residency: Yale-New Haven Hospital Rochester, New York New Haven, Connecticut Caroline Virginia Whitaker Michael Gerard Rose Residency: Saint Francis Hospital and Medical Center Residency: Program withheld by request Hartford, Connecticut

James C. Rousher Bradley Madison Wiemken Residency: East Liverpool City Hospital Residency: Mercy Health Regional Medical Center East Liverpool, Ohio Lorain, Ohio

Sukhbir Kaur Sandhar Chase N. Witter Residency: Swedish Medical Center-Cherry Hill Campus Residency: St. Vincent Evansville Seattle, Washington Evansville, Indiana

Taylor Nicole Saucier Jordan LeeAnn Young Residency: HCA Houston Healthcare West Residency: Detroit Medical Center Houston, Texas Detroit, Michigan

Jake Lester Semon Jian Zeng Residency: MetroWest Medical Center Residency: Mercy Health-St. Vincent Medical Center Framingham, Massachusetts Toledo, Ohio

Anas Siddiqi Residency: Beaumont Health-Wayne Wayne, Michigan

Christopher M. Smith Residency: Hunt Regional Medical Center Greenville, Texas

9 Summary of Candidates for Degrees Kent State University Spring 2021

ASSOCIATE DEGREES Associate of Applied Business ...... 53 Associate of Applied Science...... 299 Associate of Arts...... 203 Associate of Science...... 245 Associate of Technical Studies...... 7

BACHELOR DEGREES Bachelor of Applied Horticulture...... 0

Bachelor of Arts...... 764

Bachelor of Business Administration...... 491

Bachelor of Fine Arts...... 116

Bachelor of Integrative Studies...... 54

Bachelor of Music ...... 9

Bachelor of Radiology and Imaging Sciences...... 2

Bachelor of Science...... 1,114

Bachelor of Science in Education...... 184

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology...... 22

Bachelor of Science in Nursing...... 306

Bachelor of Science in Public Health...... 113

Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies...... 29

10 GRADUATE DEGREES Doctor of Audiology...... 9

Doctor of Nursing Practice...... 10

Doctor of Philosophy...... 35

Doctor of Podiatric Medicine ...... 91

Educational Specialist...... 18

Master of Architecture...... 16

Master of Arts...... 104

Master of Arts in Economics...... 6

Master of Arts in Teaching ...... 13

Master of Business Administration...... 41

Master of Digital Sciences...... 5

Master of Education...... 157

Master of Engineering Technology...... 4

Master of Fashion Industry Studies...... 6

Master of Fine Arts...... 24

Master of Geographic Information Science...... 16

Master of Health Care Design...... 1

Master of Landscape Architecture...... 1

Master of Liberal Studies...... 1

Master of Library and Information Science...... 84

11 Master of Music...... 36

Master of Public Administration...... 8

Master of Public Health...... 41

Master of Science ...... 118

Master of Science in Accounting ...... 16

Master of Science in Nursing ...... 153

Master of Technology ...... 8

Master of Urban Design...... 4

SUMMARY Associate ...... 8o7 Bachelor...... 3,204 Master...... 863 Educational Specialist...... 18 Doctorate...... 145 Total ...... 5,037

12 Podiatric Physician’s Oath

I do solemnly swear, on my honor, to those who have taught me, and by all things that I hold sacred, that as a practitioner of Podiatric Medicine, I shall abide by the following precepts:

I shall, above all, hold paramount the welfare of my patient, regardless of fee or favor, and I shall neither prescribe nor give any treatment or drug which will be detrimental to his well-being.

I shall endeavor to uphold the dignity of the professional way of life, the aims of which are to render public service.

I shall cherish those who have taught me, holding high their principles and precepts, and I pledge that I shall do everything that I am able to do to promote and to protect the profession of Podiatric Medicine and to aid my fellow practitioners.

In swearing to this oath, I hereby dedicate myself in service to the health of humanity, and I hold as my goal the relief of pain and suffering. If I keep this oath, may I receive guidance in the practice of my art, and may I enjoy my life in the respect of all individuals.

13 Academic Attire

Identification of the hood and robe as academic apparel of design and color for the academic garb. This code has is believed to have originated at the English universities of undergone several revisions in subsequent years, with most Oxford and Cambridge during the 12th and 13th centuries. recent modifications accepted in 1960. The hoods are a carry-over from the times when monks, Styling of the robes varies for the bachelor’s, master’s and who operated those universities, wore them to protect doctoral degrees. The width of sleeve borders and length of their shaved heads in winter. The robe is an adaptation of the hood increase with each advanced degree. the shoulder cape also worn by those same monks while collecting alms. In the hoods, the color of the velvet border indicates the type of degree held, while the lining designates the official colors Use of the academic robe came to the United States in 1754, of the institution granting it. with the founding of what is now Columbia University. In 1895, a commission of university officials adopted a universal code

A distinguishing color table for academic attire:

College of Aeronautics and Engineering ...... Orange College of Applied and Technical Studies Agribusiness ...... Maize Associate ...... Black Engineering ...... Orange Horticulture, Science ...... Golden Yellow Music Technology ...... Pink Radiology ...... Maroon Technical and Applied Science ...... Drab College of Architecture and Environmental Design ...... Blue Violet College of the Arts Arts, Fine Arts, Science ...... Brown Music ...... Pink College of Arts and Sciences Arts ...... White Fine Arts ...... Brown Science ...... Golden Yellow Public Administration ...... Peacock Blue College of Business Administration ...... Drab College of Communication and Information Arts, Fine Arts, Science ...... Crimson Library Science ...... Lemon College of Education, Health and Human Services ...... Light Blue Audiology ...... Green College of Nursing ...... Apricot College of Podiatric Medicine ...... Green College of Public Health ...... Salmon

14 The Mace The mace carried by the macebearer in the academic processional symbolizes authority. The macebearer carries a mace created and crafted by alumnus Michael V. Jaszczak, ’98. Mr. Jaszczak created the mace based upon the input of a committee charged with the task of bringing forth a new design utilizing the resources and wealth of talent available in Kent State’s School of Art. The central motif of the university seal retains the sun of the state seal, signifying state ownership and is symbolic of the light of knowledge and wisdom. The shield suggests the geographic shape of Ohio. The bird, which symbolizes leadership, is the chimney swift, a species that colonizes on campus and seems to be in constant flight. The university colors of blue and gold are incorporated in the enameled piece, which is set on top of a walnut pole. The mace rests in a walnut stand crafted by David Dalton, Ph.D., who taught for many years in the College of Education, Health and Human Services.

The Gonfalons Gonfalons are long ceremonial flags or banners suspended from a crossbar. The use of ceremonial banners dates back to the 1500s. Italian towns, for example, each have a gonfalon, which is the official emblem of the town, showing its coat of arms. Each of the college gonfalons is emblazoned with the Kent State seal on an academic color of one of the college’s disciplines, established by academic protocol.

The President’s Medallion The President’s Medallion symbolizes the responsibility in the Office of the President. Its central motif is the university seal, which retains the sun of the state seal, signifying state ownership and is symbolic of the light of knowledge and wisdom. The shield suggests the geographic shape of Ohio. The bird, which symbolizes leadership, is the chimney swift.

15 ABOUT KENT STATE UNIVERSITY

Kent State University is one of the largest university systems Advanced Materials and Liquid Crystal Institute embraces in the nation, yet one of the closest families in the world. We a leading international role in advanced materials and soft embrace diversity and the culture it creates ‒ promoting matter science and innovation. visionary ideas and bold thinking. From this environment, Kent State recognizes its place in history with the May 4 our students draw strength and support to stand for what Visitors Center and annual May 4 Commemoration, which matters and to take meaningful action for change. pay homage to the seminal events of May 4, 1970, on More than 100 years after William S. Kent donated his the university's Kent Campus. The center and annual valuable farmland so the state could build a teacher- observances honor those who lost their lives, those who training school for the area, Kent State is one of Ohio’s were wounded and those who survived. leading public universities and a major educational, World-renowned, nationally ranked and regionally vital, economic and cultural resource far beyond the Northeast Kent State proudly serves higher education and the world Ohio region it has served since its founding as Kent State with graduates who are finding their purpose and making a Normal School in 1910. difference with their contributions. Today, poised to play a leading role in 21st century education, While some people measure both history and success Kent State is one of 91 public doctoral universities with by tangibles, a Kent State professor emeritus suggests high research activity, as categorized by the Carnegie considering timeless intangibles that “can be measured Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Kent State by the lump in your throat … by walking tall.” On a sun- is the highest-ranking public university in Northern Ohio on drenched July day in 1914, Kent State’s first graduation the Top Public Schools and Best National Universities lists class of 34 members walked tall. They led the way for the by U.S. News & World Report for 2021. many hundreds of thousands of Kent State alumni who live With eight campuses spanning Northeast Ohio, a College and work around the world. Proudly joining their ranks are of Podiatric Medicine, the Twinsburg Academic Center, today’s newest members of the Kent State family on this and academic sites in major world cities such as Florence, glorious day of celebration. Geneva and New York, Kent State illuminates the way as For more information about Kent State, visit www.kent.edu. a world-class institution. Its programs and partnerships that boldly expand the boundaries of knowledge for faculty engaged in research and collaboration, and for students receiving life-changing experiences in experiential and study-away programs. The student body comprises more than 36,000 students, including more than 1,300 international students from nearly 100 countries. The university earns worldwide recognition for its optimum balance of more than 340 undergraduate programs of study and nearly 200 master’s and doctoral programs of study. The addition of new teaching and learning environments, from the sciences to the arts, and the development of exciting new academic programs characterize Kent State’s focus on transformational educational experiences. The university is accelerating its strategic investment in established areas of research expertise, including environmental science, population health, global understanding and materials sciences. Building upon its historic and foundational research in liquid crystals, Kent State's

16 Congratulations!

Congratulations on earning your degree from Kent State University and welcome to the Golden Flashes alumni family!

As you spread your wings to fly far and near, you’ll find the Golden Flashes family is always close by. With continued support after graduation, a variety of exciting alumni events, interest- or area-based groups and access to important information about your alma mater, you’ll always have reason to be a proud Kent State graduate.

Visit www.kent.edu/alumni to learn more and connect with us @KSUAlumni

Share what graduation means to you and your Kent State memories using

Your achievement powers a lifetime of purpose, and we are excited to see how our new alumni will change the world. Wear your alumni pin with pride!

17 College of Podiatric Medicine

Faculty 2020-2021

Stephanie J. Belovich, Ph.D. Antony George, M.D., M.P.H. Associate Professor, Adjunct Professor, Pre-Clinical Sciences Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics

Marie M. Blazer, D.P.M. Karen C. Haely, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Adjunct Professor, Podiatric and General Medicine Podiatric and General Medicine

Allan M. Boike, D.P.M. Mark A. Hardy, D.P.M. Dean and Professor, Interim Assistant Dean of Clinical Education, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics Associate Professor and Division Head, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics Thomas W. Brewer, Ph.D., M.Jur., CHC Adjunct Professor, Vincent J. Hetherington, D.P.M., M.S. Podiatric and General Medicine Professor Emeritus, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics Bryan D. Caldwell, D.P.M., M.D. Senior Associate Dean, Professor, John Hwang, Pharm.D. Podiatric and General Medicine Adjunct Professor, Pre-Clinical Sciences Windy Cole, D.P.M. Adjunct Professor, Rachel E. Johnson, D.P.M. Division of Research Associate Professor, Podiatric and General Medicine James C. Connors, D.P.M. Assistant Professor, Jill S. Kawalec, Ph.D., M.S. Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics Professor and Division Head, Pre-Clinical Sciences, Mark R. Dalman, Ph.D. Director of Research Assistant Professor, Pre-Clinical Sciences Michael A. Landers, D.D.S., M.A. Adjunct Professor, Joann P. Eble, M.S. Pre-Clinical Sciences Assistant Professor, Pre-Clinical Sciences Mary A. Mooney, M.D. Adjunct Professor, Duane J. Ehredt Jr., D.P.M. Pre-Clinical Sciences Associate Professor, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics Abe G. Osbourne, D.P.M. Associate Professor, Ian Farnkopf Podiatric and General Medicine Adjunct Professor, Pre-Clinical Sciences

18 Lawrence S. Osher, D.P.M. Professor, Podiatric and General Medicine

Ralph G. Osting, D.P.M. Adjunct Professor, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics

Joel R. Peerless, M.D. Adjunct Professor, Podiatric and General Medicine

Rocco A. Petrozzi, D.P.M. Associate Professor and Division Head, Podiatric and General Medicine

Christina Pratt, D.P.M. Assistant Professor, Podiatric and General Medicine

Mark C. Razzante, D.P.M. Assistant Professor, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics

Edweana M. Robinson, M.D., M.S. Adjunct Professor, Podiatric and General Medicine

Kathy J. Siesel, D.P.M. Associate Professor, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics

Scott A. Spencer, D.P.M. Interim Director for Clinical Operations and Associate Professor, Podiatric Surgery and Biomechanics

Tim S. Whittingham, Ph.D. Adjunct Professor, Pre-Clinical Sciences

19 In Memory of Sean Glennon Podiatric Medical Student College of Podiatric Medicine 2017 - 2018

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