Fall 2019 Commencement Program Book
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DECEMBER 21, 2019 Bud Walton Arena • Fayetteville, Arkansas Alma Mater Pure as the dawn on the brow of thy beauty Watches thy soul from the mountains of God Over the Fates of thy children departed Far from the land where their footsteps have trod. Beacon of Hope in the ways dreary lighted; Pride of our hearts that are loyal and true; From those who adore unto one who adores us— Mother of Mothers, we sing unto you. We, with our faces turned high to the Eastward Proud of our place in the vanguard of Truth, Will sing unto thee a new song of thanksgiving— Honor to God and the Springtime of Youth. Shout for the victory or tear for the vanquished; Sunshine or tempest thy heart is e’er true; Pride of the hills and the white-laden Lowlands— Mother of Mothers, we kneel unto you. Ever the Legions of Sin will assail us, Even the Battle in Cities afar; Still in the depth will thy Spirit eternal Beckon us on like a piloting Star. Down the dim years do thy dead children call thee, Wafted to sleep while the Springtime was new; We, of the Present, thy Hope of the Future— Mother of Mothers, we pray unto you. 2 3 Contents: Commencement Program – 4 The Academic Procession – 5 The Official Party – 6 University Traditions and Academic Regalia – 7 Degree Candidates – 10 Past Honorary Degree Recipients – 47 Board of Trustees – 49 Colleges: Graduate School and International Education – 9 School of Law – 19 Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences – 21 Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design – 25 J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences – 27 College of Education and Health Professions – 33 College of Engineering – 37 Sam M. Walton College of Business – 41 University of Arkansas Graduation Mobile App Android and IOS users can search their respective app stores for University of Arkansas Graduation and download the app for up-to-date information about the event. 2 3 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM University of Arkansas 9:00 a.m. • Saturday, December 21, 2019 Pre-ceremony Concert (8:30 a.m.) UA Jazz Ensemble Derek Salonen, Tenor Sax Aaron Smalley, Trumpet Douglas Harnish, Trombone Dr. Richard (Rick) Salonen, Alto Sax/ Director Gustavo Samudio, Guitar Joseph Vanderslice, Guitar Van Powell, Bass Jeannine Wagar, Piano Maria Longo, Vocals Leo Walter, Drums Processional March National Anthem Schola Cantorum Dr. Stephen E. Caldwell, Conductor “The Star-Spangled Banner” Invocation Schola Cantorum “If On This Earth” By Stephen Caldwell Introductions Dr. Joseph E. Steinmetz Chancellor Greetings from the Board of Trustees Mr. John C. Goodson Chair, Board of Trustees Greetings from the University of Arkansas System Dr. Donald R. Bobbitt President Commencement Address Dr. Joseph E. Steinmetz Conferring of the Degrees Dr. Joseph E. Steinmetz Alma Mater Schola Cantorum Recessional March The University community wishes to express its appreciation for the assistance of all people who helped make the Fall 2019 University of Arkansas Commencement ceremony a success. 4 5 THE ACADEMIC PROCESSION Chief Marshal and Bearer of the Mace Candidates for Juris Doctor Degrees The Official Party Candidates for Specialist Degrees Faculty of the University Candidates for Master’s Degrees Candidates for Doctoral Degrees Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees Chief Marshal and Bearer of the Mace Stephen E. Caldwell, Chair of the Campus Faculty, Assistant Professor, Music Marshals Adnan Ali Khalaf Alrubaye, Research Assistant Douglas D. Rhoads, University Professor, Professor, Biological Sciences Poultry Science and Biological Sciences Barbara B. Shadden, University Professor Emerita, Valerie H. Hunt, Associate Professor, Rehabilitation, Human Resources Political Science and Communication Disorders Brinck Kerr, Professor, Michael R. Thomsen, Professor, Political Science Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness Kyle P. Quinn, Assistant Professor, Biomedical Engineering Banner Carriers Steven J. Beaupre, Professor, Patty Milner, Director of Recruitment, Biological Sciences Distance Education J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences Global Campus Kirstin C. Erickson, Associate Professor, William McComas, Distinguished Professor, Anthropology Curriculum and Instruction Honors College College of Education and Health Professions Kara Flynn, Assistant Librarian, Ken McCown, Professor, University Libraries Landscape Architecture Molly Jensen, Clinical Associate Professor, Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Marketing and Transportation John M. Norwood, Professor, Sam M. Walton College of Business Accounting Donald M. Johnson, Professor, Graduate School and International Education Agricultural Education, Communications Laurent A. Sacharoff, Professor, and Technology Law Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, School of Law Food and Life Sciences Alan Mantooth, Distinguished Professor, Electrical Engineering College of Engineering 4 5 THE OFFICIAL PARTY Joseph E. Steinmetz, Hunter R. Yurachek, Lynda L. Coon, Chancellor Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Dean, Honors College John C. Goodson, Laura Jacobs, Margaret Sova McCabe, Chair, Board of Trustees Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean, School of Law Chief of Staff Donald R. Bobbitt, Dennis Clark, President, University of Arkansas System Marcia Overby, Dean, University Libraries Associate Vice Chancellor for Tommy Boyer, Administration Melissa Harwood-Rom, Member, Board of Trustees Dean of Students Bill Kincaid, Stephen Broughton, Managing Associate General Counsel Stephen E. Caldwell, Member, Board of Trustees Chief Marshal and Bearer of the Mace Colleen Briney, Steve Cox, Vice Provost for Planning Brian Capps, Member, Board of Trustees Lieutenant Colonel, Air Force Reserve Cheryl A. Murphy, Officer Training Corp Kelly Eichler, Vice Provost for Distance Education/ Assistant Secretary, Board of Trustees Global Campus Elias Otoshio, Lieutenant Colonel, Army Reserve Officer Ed Fryar, Terry Martin, Training Corp Member, Board of Trustees Senior Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Diane Boles, Cliff Gibson, Suzanne McCray, Interpreter for Persons with Deafness Member, Board of Trustees Vice Provost for Enrollment and and Hearing Impairment Dean of Admissions Morril Harriman, Jason Shifflett, Secretary, Board of Trustees Kathryn A. Sloan, Interpreter for Persons with Deafness Sheffield Nelson, Vice Provost for Faculty Development and Hearing Impairment Member, Board of Trustees and Enhancement Mark Waldrip, Brandy Cox Jackson, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Associate Vice Chancellor and Executive Director of Arkansas Alumni Association James S. Coleman, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Mark J. Cochran, for Academic Affairs Vice President for Agriculture Stacy L. Leeds, Deacue Fields, III, Vice Chancellor for Economic Dean, Dale Bumpers College of Development Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences Randy Massanelli, Peter B. MacKeith, Vice Chancellor for Governmental Dean, Fay Jones School of Architecture Relations and Design Yvette Murphy-Erby, Todd G. Shields, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Dean, J. William Fulbright College of Arts Inclusion and Sciences Mark E. Power, Matthew A. Waller, Vice Chancellor for University Dean, Sam M. Walton College of Business Advancement Brian Primack, Charles F. Robinson, Dean, College of Education and Health Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Professions Daniel Sui, John R. English, Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean, College of Engineering Innovation Kim LaScola Needy, Michael W. White, Dean, Graduate School and International Vice Chancellor for Finance and Education Administration (Interim) 6 7 UNIVERSITY TRADITIONS AND ACADEMIC REGALIA The University Mace and Batons The mace and batons are symbols of the authority and history of the University and are made from balusters from the original main staircase of Old Main, erected in 1875, the oldest University building now standing. The batons are carried by members of the faculty who are serving as marshals. Marshals’ Gowns The gowns worn by the marshals are of the traditional University color, cardinal red. Honor Stoles White or cardinal stoles denote students who are candidates for University Honors. Cardinal represents Honors (cum laude) and white represents High Honors (magna cum laude). White stoles with cardinal and white cords represent Highest Honors (summa cum laude). The University Song In 1909 a prize of fifty dollars was offered for the best poem relating to the University of Arkansas that should be capable of being set to music and used as a college song. Out of many entries, that of Mr. Brodie Payne, 1906, of Hot Springs won the prize. The words were set to music by Professor H. D. Tovey, Director of the Conservatory of Music and Art at the University. Academic Regalia The styles of gowns differentiate degree level. Trim of doctoral gowns indicates nature of degree (black or royal blue — Ph.D.; light blue — Ed.D.). Certain members of the faculty wear distinctive gowns and hoods authorized by their doctoral institutions. The lining of the hood denotes the color(s) of the institution awarding the degree. The official colors of the University of Arkansas are cardinal and white. The color of the velvet band around the hood designates the academic degree of the wearer. Some examples are listed below: Agriculture ................................... Maize Fine Arts ............................ Dark Brown Medicine .......................................Green Public Health .................. Salmon Pink Architecture ........................Blue Violet Forestry .......................................Russett Music