CommencementONE HUNDRED SIXTIETH

STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT OSWEGO

FRIDAY, MAY 14, 2021 SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 SUNDAY, MAY 16, 2021 Contents

The Ceremony

Order of Exercises ...... 3

Academic Traditions ...... 4

Officers of the College ...... 5

Deans of the College ...... 6

Student Speakers ...... 7

Alumni Banner Presenters ...... 7

SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence ...... 7

Possibility Scholars ...... 8

Military Science ...... 8

College Honors Program and Honors Programs ...... 8

Division of Extended Learning ...... 9

State University of New York Board of Trustees ...... 10

State University of New York at Oswego College Council ...... 10

SUNY Distinguished Faculty ...... 10

Retiring Faculty and Professional Staff ...... 10

Honor Organizations...... 11

Degree Conferral

Graduate Degree Candidates ...... 12

Undergraduate Degree Candidates

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences ...... 15

School of Business ...... 19 The College Medallion School of Communication, Media and the Arts ...... 22

School of Education ...... 24

Class of 2021 Senior Class Gifts ...... 26

Public Ceremonies Committee ...... 27

Special Thanks ...... 27

Visitor Information ...... 28

Alma Mater ...... back cover

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 1 Land Acknowledgement

The State University of New York at Oswego would like to recognize with respect the Onondaga Nation, the “people of the hills,” or central firekeepers of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy, the Indigenous Peoples on whose ancestral lands SUNY Oswego now stands.

Please join SUNY Oswego in acknowledging the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora Nations, their elders both past and present, as well as the future seven generations yet to come.

Consistent with the University’s values of diversity and equity, inclusion and social justice, this acknowledgement demonstrates a commitment to cultivating relationships with Native American communities through academic collaborations, partnerships, historical recognitions, and community service in order to dismantle the legacies of conquest and colonization.

2 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Commencement 2021

ORDER OF EXERCISES

Prelude Selections from Pomp and Circumstance Edward Elgar PLATFORM PARTY

Convening of the 160th Commencement Elizabeth Dunne Schmitt Deborah F. Stanley, President National Anthem Angel Tyler ’21 Scott Furlong, Accompanied by Mihoko Tsutsumi Provost and Associate Professor, Music Vice President for Academic Affairs

Welcome Jerri Howland, Deborah F. Stanley Vice President for Student Affairs

Student Address Elizabeth Dunne Schmitt, Trentin Carentz ’20 M ’21 Chairperson, Faculty Assembly Lizeth Ortega Ramirez ’21 Lizeth Ortega Ramirez ’21, Greetings President, Student Association Hon. Charles E. Schumer United States Senator, Senate Majority Leader Trentin Carentz ’20 M ’21, Hon. Kathy Hochul Director of Finance, Student Association Lieutenant Governor, New York James Malatras Chancellor, State University of New York READERS Presentation of Degrees Scott Furlong Kristin Croyle, Conferring of Graduates Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Deborah F. Stanley Lisa Glidden, Recognition of Graduates Political Science Charge to Graduates Deborah F. Stanley Joanne O’Toole, Curriculum and Instruction Passing of the Torch Deborah F. Stanley Andrea Pagano, Accounting, Finance and Law Alma Mater Led by SUNY Oswego Virtual Choir Elizabeth Dunne Schmitt, Economics Adjournment of the 160th Commencement Scott Furlong Irene Scruton, School of Business Recessional

* F amilies and guests are requested to hold their applause until all names have been read.

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 3 Academic Traditions

The Commencement Setting — The 2007 ceremonies marked The College Medallion is worn by the SUNY Oswego president as a the first graduations to take place in Oswego’s Marano Campus symbol of authority at all official ceremonies such as Commencement Center. Located in the heart of campus, the Marano Campus Center and Honors Convocation. Oswego is represented in the perfect center represents the college’s social hub and a gathering place for events of the medallion by a tiny green and gold circle. The dot is located appealing to a wide range of student, faculty and community properly on an outline of New York state, which itself surmounts a interests. This $25.5 million building was the first new construction globe to show the relationship of our institution to the state and the on our lakeside campus in 35 years when it opened in the fall of 2006. world. Fashioned by Dominic T. DiPasquale of the Art Department for president James Perdue’s 1966 inauguration, the medallion was a The Academic Procession — The centuries-old pageantry of gift of the Class of 1966 for the occasion. the academic procession dates from ancient traditions rooted A wreath of gold leaves surrounds the globe and is circled by a flat in the early universities. Since the clergy were in charge of the band bearing the engraved college name and two dates: 1861, the first academic ceremonies, they followed the familiar order of college founding; and 1948, the founding of the State University of religious processions. which Oswego was a charter unit. On the clasp above the medallion sits a gold lamp of knowledge, emblematic of a seat of learning. The Tradition of Academic Attire — Caps, gowns and hoods worn (Photo, page 1.) at college and university functions date from the Middle Ages. Monks and students of that time wore them to keep warm in The College Mace — In medieval times the mace was a weapon of the damp, drafty halls of learning. From these practical origins offense with the metal head often heavily spiked. Today it appears they have developed into the accepted garb which symbolizes chiefly in ceremonial functions of churches, governments, colleges scholarly achievement. and universities. The head of the Oswego mace holds a jade sphere Baccalaureate gowns have a long, pleated front with shirring symbolizing the university of wisdom and knowledge, surrounded across the shoulders and back. They are primarily distinguished by four silver flanges unfolding petal-like without imprisoning the by flowing sleeves pointed at the fingertips. These gowns may be sphere and representing the potential of disciplined imagination, worn open or closed. the goal of higher education. The richness of the jade and the rose- wood shaft reflect the pomp and solemnity of academic ceremony. The master’s gown is worn open and the sleeve is cut so that the forearm comes through a slit just above the elbow. The lining of A gift of the Class of 1969 for President James Perdue’s inauguration, the hood is satin and the color represents the school conferring the the Oswego mace has been in use at Commencement ever since. degree. The velvet border color represents the discipline in which Joseph F. Shoenfelt of the art faculty created its design and silver the degree was earned. work, with the rosewood turning by William D. Todd, formerly of the technology faculty. (Photo, page 21.) Doctoral gowns are traditionally worn open, but either open or closed is acceptable. They carry broad, velvet panels down the front Academic Colors and three velvet bars on the full, round sleeves. This velvet trim- Brown...... Fine Arts Peacock Blue ...... Public ming may be either black or the color distinctive of the degree. Administration Mortarboards or caps worn with baccalaureate and master’s gowns Citron ...... Social Science Pink ...... Music generally have black tassels. The tassel of the doctoral cap is usually Copper ...... Economics made of gold bullion. Crimson ...... Journalism Purple...... Law Dark Blue ...... Philosophy Sage Green ...... Physical The doctoral hood gives color and meaning to the academic cos- Education tume. Its silk lining bears the color of the institution conferring the Drab...... Accountancy, degree. The hood is bordered with velvet of a prescribed width and Business Salmon Pink ...... Public Health color to indicate the field of learning to which the degree pertains. Science Gold...... Science Scarlet ...... Theology Kelly Green ...... Medicine Silver ...... Oratory (Speech) Honor Cords for Military Service — United States veterans and Lemon ...... Library Science White ...... Arts, Letters, reserve and active duty military graduating from SUNY Oswego Humanities are wearing red, white and blue honor cords in recognition of their Light Blue ...... Education service. Orange ...... Engineering

4 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Officers of the College

Deborah F. Stanley Scott Furlong President Provost; Vice President for Academic Affairs President Stanley is the 10th President of SUNY The college’s chief academic officer, Furlong joined the Oswego. Her tenure has been driven by bold and Oswego family in July 2017. Furlong is responsible for inclusive leadership and a broad vision resulting in leadership of all instructional and academic programs, increased academic excellence, campus renewal, overseeing more than 100 academic programs in the and successful fundraising. Under her leadership, college’s four schools with more than 550 faculty, as new programs such as electrical and computer well as a range of academic support staff and offerings. engineering, human-computer interaction, biomedical and health A renowned public policy scholar and co-author of two books, Furlong informatics, and the online MBA programs were established. She has led and championed efforts around student success, integrating pioneered the Oswego Guarantee and the $300 Graduation Return on the ideals of a liberal arts education into all curriculum, and facilitating Investment. Her ambitious campus-wide renewal plan encompasses activities that bridge curricular and co-curricular learning. He earned his hundreds of millions of dollars in renovations and construction, bachelor of arts degree in government from St. Lawrence University, and including the environmentally designated LEED Gold Shineman his master of public administration and Ph.D. in political science from Center and the modernization of Tyler and Wilber halls. President American University. Stanley serves on numerous local and national education, climate and leadership boards and institutes. She earned a baccalaureate degree with honors, and a juris doctor degree from Syracuse University. Jerri Howland Vice President for Student Affairs Nicholas A. Lyons Howland was named vice president in 2019 after serving as interim vice president in fall 2018. In Vice President for Administration and Finance this leadership post, she oversees all student affairs As SUNY Oswego’s officer in charge of financial operations and activities. Howland began serving as operations and facilities, Lyons has overseen 18 associate vice president of student affairs and dean of years of construction and renovation transforming students at Oswego in 2014, supervising several units the campus. He has served the State University since including campus life (student involvement, intramurals and recreation, 1978, previously working as assistant vice president event management) and student conduct. She assisted in enhancing for administration at SUNY New Paltz, as university student life programming and services on campus to foster increased internal control officer and in several administrative positions at student success. Howland previously served as dean of students and System Administration and the Research Foundation of SUNY. He holds assistant dean for campus life at Rhode Island School of Design. Her degrees in business administration from SUNY Morrisville and SUNY entire career has been dedicated to higher education in various student Plattsburgh. At Oswego, he oversees finance, budget, student accounts, life, support and student development positions. She earned a Ph.D. in human resources, environmental health and safety, University Police, student affairs administration and research from the University of Iowa; physical plant, facilities services and construction and purchasing. He master of arts from Southeast Missouri State University; and bachelor of also serves as the Oswego College Foundation treasurer. science from Frostburg State University.

Mary Canale Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement Rodmon C. King Canale came to Oswego in 1996 as the coordinator of Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer the Oswego State Fall Classic. She later became as- King is responsible for implementing the college’s sistant director of development and, in 2002, instituted strategic diversity and inclusion goals, while leading the major gifts program before becoming associ- the cultivation, enhancement and promotion of an ate vice president for development. A 1981 alumna, environment of equity and inclusion for all. Working Canale was integral to the success of both of the at Oswego since July 2018, he provides counsel on college’s comprehensive fundraising campaigns as well as the Path For- all matters pertaining to diversity and inclusive ward, Possibility and Marano Scholars programs. Appointed vice presi- excellence. King previously excelled as associate vice president for dent for development and alumni engagement and executive director of academic affairs and diversity initiatives at Centre College in Kentucky. the Oswego College Foundation in 2016, Canale serves as the college’s Prior to that, King was a philosophy faculty member at Hobart and principal fundraiser and has helped to achieve unprecedented growth in William Smith Colleges in Geneva. King received his doctorate and the school’s endowment, which consistently shows stronger returns than master’s degrees in philosophy from the University of Rochester and peers. She is a member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals a bachelor of art degree in religion and philosophy from Roberts and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. Wesleyan College.

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 5 Deans of the College

Kristin Croyle Pamela A. Michel Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Dean, School of Education Prior to joining Oswego in July 2019, Croyle served Michel previously served as chair of the curriculum as vice president for student success and professor of and instruction department and taught in the graduate psychological sciences at the University of Texas Rio literacy program. She earned her bachelor’s in music Grande Valley. In the former role, she spearheaded and education from Elmira College and a master’s retention and graduation initiatives, student and Ph.D. in reading and language arts from Syracuse educational outreach, academic advising and student University. She is the author of the book “The Child’s academic supports, experiential learning initiatives and more. She View of Reading: Understandings for Teachers and Parents,” as well was instrumental in shaping the student success structure, initiatives as many other publications contributing to the field of literacy. She has and staffing at the newly formed multi-campus university to build presented widely at local, regional, state, national and international levels undergraduate student success on all campuses. Croyle’s prior positions throughout her career on issues related to evaluation of reading difficulties, include vice provost for undergraduate education as well as dean of the future directions of literacy clinics and children’s perceptions of reading. University College at the University of Texas-Pan American. She received her doctor of philosophy and master of arts in clinical psychology from the University of Montana, and a bachelor of science in psychology from Jill Pippin the University of Utah. Dean, Extended Learning Before joining Oswego in January 2014, Pippin served for eight years as dean for continuing education at Kristen Eichhorn Jefferson Community College. Her career has spanned Dean, Graduate Studies both academic and business positions such as director Eichhorn was appointed dean in 2017 after serving for graduate services and enrollment, adjunct business the institution in several leadership roles, including instructor, director of operations and major accounts Presidential Faculty Fellow, interim dean of extended manager. Experience in these roles and as an adult student, earning learning, SUNY Faculty Senator and communication an MBA from Franklin University, has instilled a passion for providing studies chair. Eichhorn was an American Council access to higher education at all levels of the educational ecosystem. On Education Fellow in 2016-17, spending a year Previously, the Oswego alumna with a bachelor’s in communication in Cornell University’s Office of Provost. Eichhorn has a distinguished studies led enrollment management and student services for graduate record of teaching and research and her publications include co- students at Franklin University, developed the Jefferson Higher authoring the “Interpersonal Communication: Building Rewarding Education Center, facilitated significant growth of Jefferson’s military Relationships” textbook and research papers in multiple international services on Fort Drum and established other innovative and community- journals. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Canisius College, oriented programs for adult and non-traditional students. In 2013, she master’s from West Virginia University and Ph.D. in communication earned the Continuing Education Association of New York’s Outstanding from the University of Miami. Continuing Educator Award.

Prabakar Kothandaraman Julie Pretzat Dean, School of Business Dean, School of Communication, Media and the Arts Assuming the role as dean in July 2019, Pretzat became dean in 2015 after serving as the Kothandaraman previously served as chair and school’s first associate dean. Previously she chaired professor of professional sales in the Cotsakos Oswego’s music department and served as interim College of Business at William Paterson University, chair of theatre. While a music professor, she received and executive director of the Russ Berrie Institute for the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Professional Sales. He spearheaded rolling out the Teaching. She has organized and conducted hundreds college’s first-ever master’s degree in sales leadership; assembled the of performances by community and college choral groups and has Russ Berrie Institute’s advisory board and graduate program advisory collaborated with college, community and professional choral, musical board; excelled in corporate sponsorships and external training revenue; theater and opera groups throughout Central New York, and currently is and increased corporate engagement through student-centric events artistic director of the Syracuse Vocal Ensemble. She has done extensive leading to job placement. Kothandaraman previously taught at Drexel, work at the college in accreditation, academic advisement and creating Texas A&M and Xavier Institute of Management in Bhubaneswar, first-year seminar courses. She holds a bachelor’s from Smith College, India. He received his doctorate in business administration from a master of music from the University of Michigan and a doctor of Pennsylvania State University’s Smeal College of Business, an MBA from musical arts from the College-Conservatory of Music at the University the Xavier Institute of Management and a B.E. (with honors) in chemical of Cincinnati. engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science in India.

6 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Student Speakers SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Student Excellence Trentin Carentz ’21 Lizeth Ortega Director of Finance, Ramirez ’21 The highest student recognition through the Student Association President, SUNY Oswego SUNY system, the award recognizes students The director of finance Student Association who earn high grade-point averages and make for the SUNY Oswego A human resource major outstanding contributions to their campus Student Association, with a photography and community. Carentz is completing minor from Peru, Ortega his MBA in public previously served SA as accounting this semester. He earned his director of gender equity and women’s affairs. Christian DiBiase bachelor’s in accounting from Oswego in Her priorities include increasing transparency Biology major 2020 after graduating from Mohawk Valley and collaboration with other organizations Community College with an associate’s and departments across campus and DiBiase, who holds a degree in business administration. During providing resources for students to enhance perfect 4.0 grade-point his time at Oswego, Carentz participated in their extracurricular experiences. Her previous average, has worked on Volunteer Income Tax Assistance as a tax campus activities included being Women’s four intensive research coordinator and became a member of Beta Center vice president, the co-ed community projects with faculty Alpha Psi. As the SA director of finance, service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega and the exploring environmental and health-related he helped ensure economic sustainability Focus Forward mentor program. In summer topics. He presented research at the national for the organization during the pandemic. 2020, Ortega was a human resource intern at Sigma Xi conference and the regional Carentz has worked as an intern for Turning Fulton Companies, an American multinational Stone Casino, Dermody Burke and Brown, group of companies headquartered in Pulaski. Rochester Academy of Sciences Conference. and KPMG. He will start full time at KPMG She currently serves as senior advisor for the The Possibility Scholar from Ravena has in New York City in fall 2021, and is studying Women’s Center and continues her Fulton volunteered for the on-campus Student for the Certified Public Accountant exam. Companies internship. Association Volunteer Ambulance Corps and for Oswego Hospital. DiBiase participated in SUNY Stands with Puerto Rico, a summer Alumni Banner Presenters experience helping inhabitants rebuild and recover from extensive hurricane damage, and alternative break activities at an HIV/ Colleen Sewall ’21 Koushank Harinder AIDS clinic in New Orleans. He also worked Hailing from Singh Ahuja ’21 in Washington, D.C. with Food and Friends Baldwinsville, Sewall An international student from to deliver tailored meals to people with is a marketing major India, Ahuja is graduating with chronic illnesses. Next he will relocate and graphic design dual degrees in psychology to attend a graduate physician assistant minor. During her time and broadcasting and mass program at Barry University in Miami. at Oswego, Sewall was a communication. He has Laker Leader and Parent been involved as a mentor Laker Leader captain for New Student in Focus Forward, as well as with Residence Orientation; an Admissions Office tour Life and Housing, New Student Orientation, guide; a resident assistant in Cayuga and the International Student and Scholar Services Funnelle halls; a brother of Alpha Phi Office, Campus Technology Services and the Omega; and a Future Alumni Network Lifestyles Center. He also served as president of student ambassador for the Office of the International Student Association and as a Development and Alumni Engagement. justice for Student Association Supreme Court. She also served as the coordinator of He has worked as a peer advisor and research S.H.O.P. (Students Helping Oz Peers), assistant with the psychology department, and the food and clothing pantry that serves also served on Oswego’s SUNY Chancellor’s the campus community, and the student Awards and Distinguished Faculty Selection representative on the Oswego Alumni Committee. Ahuja interned for the oldest and Association’s Board of Directors. After largest national non-profit assisting the LGBTQ graduation, Sewall hopes to work in the and HIV+ communities, Lambda Legal. He nonprofit sector and eventually earn a intends to pursue a career in advocating with master’s in nonprofit management. and for marginalized communities.

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 7 Possibility Scholars College Honors Program

The Possibility Scholars Awards The Oswego College Honors Program consists of a core of courses in the social are presented to the graduating sciences, humanities, natural sciences, philosophy and history designed to stimulate Possibility Scholars in recognition students’ intellectual growth and develop their analytical abilities. Unlike traditional of their accomplishments in the Science, Technology, Engineering, courses, which present material from a single field of study, Honors Program and Mathematics fields throughout courses are multi-disciplinary, drawing ideas and information from many fields their four years as a scholar. Such and addressing concerns common to all the disciplines. In addition to Honors core accomplishments include rigorous requirements and all the requirements in their majors, Honors Program students laboratory-based summer research must also meet requirements in laboratory science and a foreign language and projects through the Summer Research complete an Honors Thesis, in which they explore a topic in some depth. Institute and an international service learning experience through the The following students from the Class of 2021 are completing the requirements for the Global Laboratory to study real- SUNY Oswego College Honors Program: world problems such as mitigating climate change, controlling emerging diseases, reducing extreme poverty, Max Cameron Gregory Manno developing sustainable energy Kain Coffey Sophia Moon resources, and wisely managing water and food systems. Christian DiBiase Isaiah Pominville Kristie Drzewiecki Nicholas Proietti Ryan Bailine Matthew Grzenda Elizabeth Shannon Emily Carney Maya Herr Lucas Spagnuolo Olivia Colon Lok Chi Hon Kaitlyn Stork Jenna Covey Ashley Kent Maria Villatoro Aguilar Lydia Crump Christian DiBiase Lok Chi Hon Honors Programs Waley Zhang Honors Programs have been instituted for outstanding students in the fields of biology, chemistry, economics, history, mathematics, meteorology, physics, political science and psychology. The eligibility requirements for these programs are rigorous and the Military Science coursework itself is beyond the scope of that of regular classes. The following students from The following students from this this class have completed an Honors Program: class have completed the prescribed course of study in Military Science Koushank Harind Singh Ahuja – Psychology Trieu Le – Physics at the State University of New York Ryan Bailine – Chemistry Anna Makara – Chemistry at Oswego and have or will be commissioned by the President of the Michael Browne – Meteorology Taylor Maslin – Chemistry United States as Second Lieutenants, Anthony Chalmers – Physics Sophia Moon – Biological Sciences United States Army or United States Kain Coffey – Psychology Lillian Pavord – Biological Sciences Air Force. Those students who met the criteria for Distinguished Military Aaron Cole – Biological Sciences Christina Scalzo – Chemistry Student (DMS) will graduate with Olivia Colon – Chemistry Elizabeth Schaeffer – Psychology departmental honors as Distinguished Kristie Drzewiecki – Biological Sciences Caroline Sheldon – Biological Sciences Military Graduates (DMG). Nivedita Jhunjhunwala – Political Science Walker Snowden – Meteorology

Kevin Diedrich – Air Force Derek Kuhn – Chemistry Elina Van Kempen – Physics Joseph Farr – Army Charlotte Labrie-Cleary – Chemistry Cody Hancock – Army Alex Pumm – Air Force Naseer Thomas – Army John Zammiello – Space Force

8 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Division of Extended Learning The Division of Extended Learning is committed to providing access to high-quality education to people of all ages and stages of life and career. The division works with academic departments to create, deliver and support innovative and responsive credit and non-credit programming to diverse audiences in order to open gateways to new careers, enhance skills or pursue lifelong learning, spanning multiple modalities and locations. Non-traditional and part-time students earning baccalaureate completion degrees online, in the evening, and in blended programs at our Syracuse campus receive the same high quality education as on-campus students while maintaining the ability to balance their personal and professional commitments. Degrees include broadcasting and mass communication, business administration, criminal justice, human development, public relations and wellness management.

Muzammal Ali Hannah Lee Gorman Zachary P. Piczkur Dorren Allen-Carr April Grant James Vincent Racona Brianna Nicole Archambeault Stephen Greeley Chase Randall Hannah May Ball Anthony Grimando Taylor Jade Ransburg Jennifer Benz Bridgette A. Guild Ashleigh Rose Rausa Rebecca Faith Bishop Shannan Jean Hall Jessica Carol Reynolds Caroline Suzanne Boardman Kyle James Halm Zachary Rhea Jessica J. Boland Unique Henegan Ryan Michael Root Mecca Shontay Brooks Stephani P. Hutson Tait A. Rundberg Olivia Capone Alexandra Incaudo Elizabeth Ann Salm-Barnes Nikki Catania Susan Elizabeth James Tyler J. Schlutow Shabab Ahmed Chowdhury Mallory Micaela Jennings Amy Kate Shaffer Nicole Madison Christiansen Emily M. Jock Brittany Eve Sirota Tilia Rose Collins Devereaux A. Johansen James Slaven Isaiah J. Colon Brianna Renee Jones Sweetie Spratley Samantha M. Colonna Michael B. Jones Shawna Brin Stalter Erin Julia Corbi Kelly Kancso Troy Thomas Stevens Brianna E. Culliton Stanley Karr Justin A. Thompson Ayknissa Victoria Davis Erin K. Keenan Stephanie R. Toomey Angelica Maria Irene Delgado Samuel Klintworth Daniella Maria Tosto Christopher M. Derda Whitney Kmetz Joslyn Marie Utter Michael S. Dudley Geraldine P. Lafosse Joleen M. Vasilik Andre A. Duran Ethan Michael Madden Kamri Lynn Vazquez Christine Danielle Emanuelli Emily Martinez-Perez Brianne Vecchio Taylor S. Ennist Austin A. McCarroll Kimberly M. Vickers Kayley Frances Fallon Christine McFarland John D. Wentling Shannon Ann Flynn Sierra Marie Medina Katherine Faith Mira Williams Bryanna Fransen Gregory J. Meyers Joshua Witt Madison Lee French Emelysol R. Bortnick Ashley Woodward Alexander Frohnen Stacey Morse Anthony Zelinsky Andrew Scott Furman Alexandra Marie Morsman Sierra Gaglione Celenia R. Neiswonger Daniella D. Gallego Jacob T. Nesci Timmya L. Gary Chelsie N. Newell Annette M. Gokey Noah E. Phillips

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 9 State University State University of New York Distinguished Faculty

of New York The Distinguished Faculty Rank programs encourage an ongoing commitment to excellence, kindle intellectual vibrancy, elevate the standards of instruction and enrich contributions to Board of Trustees public service. They demonstrate the State University’s pride and gratitude for the consummate professionalism, the groundbreaking scholarship, the exceptional instruction and the breadth Merryl Tisch and significance of service contributions of its faculty. Chairman Appointment constitutes a promotion to the highest academic rank, and it is conferred solely by Cesar Perales the State University Board of Trustees. The list below recognizes SUNY Oswego’s active teaching faculty recognized by such rank. Vice Chairman Kestutis Bendinskas, 2021 Alfred Stamm, 2007 Joseph Belluck Distinguished Service Professor, Distinguished Service Professor, Courtney Eagles Burke Chemistry Atmospheric and Geological Sciences Eric Corngold Marcos Crespo Alfred Frederick, 2010 Leigh Wilson, 2020 Robert Duffy Distinguished Service Professor, Distinguished Service Professor, Christy Fogal Curriculum and Instruction English and Creative Writing James Haddon Alok Kumar, 2016 Harrison Hao Yang, 2021 Bradley Hershenson Distinguished Teaching Professor, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Gwen Kay Physics Curriculum and Instruction Eunice A. Lewin Stanley S. Litow Tracy Lewis, 2014 Richard Socarides Distinguished Teaching Professor, Edward Spiro Modern Languages and Literatures Cary Staller Camille Joseph Varlack

Chancellor of the University SUNY Oswego Retiring Faculty and Professional Staff Jim Malatras Martha Bruch Peter Rosenbaum Professor, Chemistry Professor, Biology Initial appointment to Oswego: 1998 Initial appointment to Oswego: 1985 William Canning David Vampola SUNY Oswego Associate for Educational Communications Visiting Assistant Professor, Computer Science College Council Initial appointment to Oswego: 1983 Initial appointment to Oswego: 1995 Nicholas Lyons Christine Walsh James McMahon Vice President for Administration and Finance Visiting Assistant Professor, School of Education Chair Initial appointment to Oswego: 2002 Initial appointment to Oswego: 1990 Linda Rae Markert Stephen Wurst Darlene Baker Professor, Educational Administration Associate Professor, Psychology Saleem Cheeks Initial appointment to Oswego: 1993 Initial appointment to Oswego: 1988 Richard Farfaglia Michael Goldych Daniel May Brian McGrath Assistant Chief of University Police Kristin Shanley-Graves Initial appointment to Oswego: 1996

Lizeth Ortega Ramirez Student Representative

10 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Honor Organizations

Alpha Psi Omega National Dramatics Honor Society – an Gamma Kappa Alpha National Italian Honor Soci- Pi Delta Phi French Honor Society – recognizes outstand- honorary society founded in 1924 that recognizes ety – formed to acknowledge superior scholastic perfor- ing scholarship in the French language and literatures, outstanding student achievement in college and univer- mance in the field of Italian language, literature and to increase the knowledge and appreciation of Americans sity theatre. culture, and is open to membership at institutions of for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society for Adult Learn- higher learning in the United States and Canada. The world, to stimulate and to encourage French and franco- ers – recognizes the special achievements of adult society encourages college students to acquire a greater phone cultural activities. students who accomplish academic excellence while interest in, and a deeper understanding of, Italian culture, Pi Kappa Lambda National Music Honor Society – mem- facing competing interests of home and work. art and history. bers are indicative of superior attainment in music and Beta Alpha Psi National Business Honor Society – the personal qualifications pertaining to an outstanding Kappa Delta Pi National Education Honor Society – recog- international honorary organization for accounting and exponent of the art. nizes excellence and fosters mutual cooperation, support finance students and professionals, recognizes academic Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Soci- excellence and promotes professional development and and professional growth for educational professionals. ety – stimulates scholarship and intelligent interest service activities among its members. Lambda Alpha Anthropology Honor Society – promotes in political science to provide a framework for enriching scholarship and research in anthropology by recognizing Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society – recog- the exposure of its members and community to the study nizes high academic achievement of students in biological and honoring superior achievement in the discipline of government and issues of public concern. sciences. Dedicated to stimulating interest, scholarly among students, faculty and other persons engaged in attainment, and investigation in the biological sciences, the study of anthropology. Psi Chi National Honor Society for Psychology – encour- as well as promoting research, innovation, and collabora- ages, stimulates and maintains excellence in scholarship tion among students of the life sciences. Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Studies Honor and advancing the science of psychology. Society – represents what Aristotle described in his book, Beta Gamma Sigma International Business Honor Society Sigma Delta Pi National Hispanic Honor Society – recog- Rhetoric, as the three ingredients of persuasion: Logos for AACSB Accredited Schools – serving business programs nizes excellence in the study of Spanish and provides meaning logic, Pathos relating to emotion, and Ethos accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate incentive for Spanish language study, leadership, and Schools of Business. derived as character, credibility and ethics. service. Its motto is the Greek phrase “Spanías Didagéi Chi Alpha Epsilon Educational Opportunity Program Mu Beta Psi National Honorary Musical Fraternity – co-ed Proágomen” meaning “Let’s go forth/continue forth Honor Society – recognizes the academic achievements of service fraternity encouraging fellowship among under the teaching/guidance of the Spanish language.” students admitted to colleges and universities through musicians and is devoted to the study and performance Sigma Iota Rho is an interdisciplinary international non-traditional criteria and serves EOP students. Pro- of music. affairs honor society. Promotes and rewards scholarship motes continued high academic standards, fosters and service among students and practitioners of internal increased communication among its members, and Omicron Delta Epsilon International Economics Honor studies, international affairs, and global studies. Fosters honors academic excellence achieved by those students. Society – recognizes scholastic attainment and honors outstanding achievements in economics — establish- integrity and creative performance in the conduct of Chi Sigma Iota International Honor Society of Profes- world affairs. ment of closer ties between students and faculty in eco- sional Counseling and for Professional Counselors – established in 1985 to provide recognition for outstand- nomics. Sigma Pi Sigma National Physics Honor Society – honors outstanding scholarship in physics; encourages interest in ing achievement and service within the profession by Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honor Soci- physics at all levels; promotes service of its members counselors-in-training, counselor educators, and profes- ety – recognizes and encourages superior leadership and toward fellow students, colleagues and the public; and sional counselors whose career commitment is to research exemplary character, excellence as students and leaders and serve through professional counseling. provides fellowship of those who excel in physics. in student groups, organizations, and activities. Delta Phi Alpha German Honor Society – recognizes ex- Sigma Tau Delta International English Honor Soci- cellence in the study of German; promotes higher Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society – requires ety – confers distinction for high academic achievement in scholarship and study of German language, literature and a high overall GPA and even higher GPA in history, spon- English and Creative Writing and promotes interest in civilization; emphasizing aspects of German life and the soring student trips and outside lecturers. literature and writing. culture of universal value contributing to the eternal Phi Beta Delta – an international honor society recogniz- Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society – recognizes scien- search for peace and truth. ing students, faculty, staff and alumni; who possess a deep tific achievement, enhances health of research enterprise, Epsilon Pi Tau International Honor Society for Professions commitment to international affairs, education, and re- fosters integrity in science and engineering and promotes in Technology – membership based on high scholastic search; who have made significant contributions to the public’s understanding of science for the purpose of attainment, participation and leadership in Technology in expanding global engagement and world awareness. improving the human condition. the college and in the community, and professional Members of this honorary are wearing bronze medallions qualifications and promise. Tau Sigma Academic Honor Society – recognizes and with red and yellow ribbons. promotes the academic excellence and involvement of Epsilon Upsilon Eta Sigma Gamma (ESG) National Health transfer students. Honorary Society – Established in 1967 is an honorary for Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society – promotes supe- health education known for its rich history of serving rior scholarship in all academic disciplines, honoring stu- Vega Junior and Senior Women’s Honor Society – women’s students and the health profession through teaching, dents who excel in scholarship in order to stimulate others junior and senior honor society which places strong value service, and research. to strive for excellence. on academic leadership and community service.

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 11 Division of MASTER OF ARTS Kelsey Irene DiCarlo, BS Bryant University Pedro Henrique Carvalho Boller, BA Pontifical Justin Nathanial Dietrick, BS ECPI University Graduate Studies Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro Steven Tyler DiFiglia, BBA Hofstra University Breck James Wolfgang Donohue, BA SUNY Oswego Nicholas Charles Duffy, BS SUNY Oswego The Division of Graduate Studies hosts Sasha Elizabeth Hayes, BA SUNY Oswego April J. Duwe, BA SUNY Oswego more than three dozen graduate programs Joshua Matthew Braman Hull, BA SUNY Oswego Linsay Elizabeth Edinger, MS University of Arizona across all four colleges and schools. Solat Khawaja, BS University of Baltimore Graduate students are able to access these Ashley Marie Edwards, BS SUNY Oswego program at our Oswego and Syracuse Kavyani Reddy Komatireddy, BA National Institute Dillon W. Emory, BS SUNY Oswego campuses, online and at certain work sites of Fashion Technology Michael Christian Feeney, BS Clarkson University in the region. We provide an environment Kyerstan A. Langdon, BS SUNY Oswego Marie Caroline Fratto, BA SUNY Stony Brook that produces the next generation of Alexandra Renee Leo, BA SUNY Oswego University leaders who are interested in a global Kerisha Ashante Lewis, BA SUNY Oswego Lauren Lee Freedman, BA University of Washington mindset, ethical communication and an Jeremy Nolasco, BA SUNY Oswego Michael James Frigin, BS SUNY Oswego appreciation for diversity and inclusion. Chukwuemeka Uchenna Ekenedilichukwu Okere, Eric John Garofallou, BS SUNY Oswego BA The University of Texas at Arlington Brandan E. Gartland, BS SUNY Oswego Vincent A. Oles, BA SUNY Oswego Thomas Owen Genese MD MBA FACP, MD Eastern Candidates for Master’s Degree Pragya Pahari, BFA SUNY Oswego Virginia Medical School and Certificate of Advanced Study Joseph William Panzarino, BA SUNY Oswego Justin Samuel George, BS SUNY Oswego Vincent Tauras Preikstas, BA SUNY Oswego Jorge Granda, MS SUNY Binghamton University Subject to completion of all degree require- ments, degrees will be conferred upon those Robert Lee Robbins, BS SUNY Oswego Cherisse Green, BS SUNY University at Albany individuals listed herein who have met the Marie Toni Romano, BS SUNY Oswego Katherine M. Grzelka, BA Nazareth College requirements of their respective degrees. Robert Harry Sgroi, BS SUNY Oswego Aneudis Gutierrez, BS SUNY Oswego Benjamin Farrow Wilson, BA SUNY Oswego Lila Moniba Ijaz, BBA SUNY Farmingdale Linda L. Jackson, BS Southern New Hampshire University MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING Alexys Emilie Jacobs, BS Le Moyne College Kimberly Ann Christie, MFA SUNY New Paltz Mariama Dioulde Kante, BS SUNY Oswego Samantha K. Cook, BFA University of Notre Dame Renee Katafiaz, BS SUNY Geneseo Matthew Michael Kensek, BS SUNY Brockport MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION John David Kilkenny, BS SUNY Oswego Gatiba Aliyeva, BA Khazar University Brian Michael Kise, BS SUNY University at Buffalo Abigail Alvord, BS SUNY Oswego Emily Klock, BS SUNY Oswego Thomas J. Amuso, BS Le Moyne College Jessica Koch, BS SUNY Oswego Zachary William Anderson, BS SUNY Potsdam Luke Andrew Kuczewski, BA SUNY Fredonia Jordan Andre, BA Hartwick College Katherine Patricia Lawson, BS SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry Bhuwan Basnet, BS SUNY Oswego Jacqueline LeClair, BA SUNY Oswego Andrea Boulden, BS SUNY University at Buffalo Chi Lo, PhD The City University of New York Nicole R. Brooker, BS SUNY Oswego Keith K. Loh, BS SUNY Oswego Kayla Burnett, BS SUNY Plattsburgh Boris Lukatskiy, BS Molloy College Trentin Cole Carentz, BS SUNY Oswego Angelina Lumia, BS SUNY College of Environmental Lauren Marie Carr, BS SUNY Oswego Science and Forestry Christopher Kevin Ciccone, BA Pace University NYC Shuhong Luo, EDD University of Nebraska-Lincoln Destani Dejahne Cleveland, BS SUNY Oswego Aidan Christopher MacNamara, BS SUNY Bryan T. Czarnecki, BS SUNY Oswego Binghamton University Nathan DeBord, BS SUNY University at Buffalo Shashank Malik, MS Syracuse University Elena Dibona, BS SUNY Oswego MacKenzie Maxam, BS SUNY Oswego

12 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Benjamin L. Mayers, BS SUNY Oswego Lyndsey Creed, MA Fairleigh Dickinson University Hannah Noel Kuhn, BA SUNY University at Buffalo Kassidy Lynn Myers, BS SUNY Oswego Alba De los Santos, BS SUNY Brockport Graceann M. LaBeff, BS Le Moyne College Grant Andrew Nadeau, BS SUNY Oswego Tessa Jordyn Fellows, BA SUNY Plattsburgh Emily Louise Lorraine, BA St. Lawrence University Anthony P. Notaro, BS SUNY Oswego Angela Marie Frampton, BA SUNY Oswego Mary Adjei Mensah, BA SUNY Plattsburgh Marah M. O’Connor, BS SUNY Oswego Shannon Marjorie France, BA SUNY Oswego Michelle Julia Mourino, BA SUNY Oswego Shauna L. O’Flaherty, BS SUNY Oswego Maryanne Wamaitha Gachema, BS Jomo Kenyatta Mia Grace Palone, BA SUNY Oswego Leanne O’Reilly, BS Mount Saint Mary College University of Agriculture and Technology Taylor Christine Rose, BA St. John Fisher College Philip E. Otterbeck, PhD Downstate Medical Center Shyju Gopalakrishnan, BS University of Houston Rebecca Nowyn Wood, BS Susquehanna University Jessica Pellnitz, BS SUNY Oswego Johanna Betty Hernandez, BS SUNY Cortland Sara Jane Zieniuk, BA SUNY Cortland Sara Elizabeth Perez, BS Rochester Institute of Christina Anne Holzhauer, BA SUNY Binghamton Technology University Nicole Patricia Peters, BS SUNY Oswego Haley Jiming Jackson, BA Hobart and William MASTER OF SCIENCE IN EDUCATION Jordan Pipes, BS SUNY Oswego Smith Colleges Anna Altawal, BS SUNY Oswego Matthew J. Poteralski, BS SUNY Oswego Jaritza Elizabeth Jara, BA SUNY Oswego Jennifer Celeste Asitimbay, BS SUNY Oswego Colette N. Rankine, MPA CUNY Baruch College Sundip Kaur, BS CUNY John Jay College Bridgette Nicole Auyer, BS SUNY Oswego Lynsey Nicole Roth, BS SUNY Oswego Emma K. Kuczkowski, BS SUNY Oswego Kaylee Marie Baldwin, BS SUNY Oswego Blessed Sampa, BS SUNY Oswego Ashlyn Marie Leonard, BA SUNY University at Albany Kyle James Bautista, BS SUNY Oswego Lisa Kay Sassone, BS SUNY Oswego Lazaro Martinez, BS Le Moyne College Miranda K. Bundy, BS SUNY Oswego Adam Dallas Scharf, BS SUNY Oswego Carlie A. Morley, BS Nova Southeastern University Emilie L. Carney, MBA Alfred University Rebecca Lynn Sessions, BS SUNY Oswego Colleen Gail O’Dell, BS SUNY Empire State College Cassidy L. Chainyk, BS SUNY Oswego Nellie Kathleen Sherlock, BS SUNY Oswego Domenick Joseph Palmieri, BS Wagner College Ashley Claris, BS SUNY Oswego Melanie Roes Sweeney, BS Palm Beach Atlantic Brittany Noelle Parody, BS SUNY Cortland Courtney Elizabeth Clark, BS SUNY Oswego University Viraj Patel, MA SUNY College at Buffalo Chelsea Elizabeth Cole, BS SUNY Oswego Yoko Tajimi, MA New York University Crystal A. Patrick, BS CUNY New York City Marc Fletcher du Moulin, BS Hartwick College Jorge Torres-Confesor, BS SUNY Oswego College of Technology Emily R. Fasulo, BS SUNY Oswego Vishnu S. Unnithan, BS SUNY Oswego Alyssa Nicole Rinaldo, BS SUNY Cortland Stephanie Lynn Finn, BS Cornell University Jack Van Pelt, BS SUNY Oswego Keren Salcedo, BA SUNY University at Albany Alaura May Francis, BS SUNY Oswego Michael Patrick Vanderhoof, BS Le Moyne College Samantha Joan Scalise, BS SUNY Fredonia Brandi Marie Freytag, BS SUNY Oswego Caitlyn L. Vasconez, BA SUNY Oswego Amy Lynn Schiminske, BA SUNY Oswego Nicole Liane Fuoco, BBA University of Pittsburgh Michaela G. Warner, BS SUNY Oneonta Michaela Cathleen Smith, ADVCRT SUNY Oswego Lindsay Grazul, BS St. John Fisher College Matthew R. Watling, BA SUNY Oswego Kimberly Valentin, BS SUNY Polytechnic Institute Charmaine K. Hamlin, BS SUNY Oneonta Ashley M. Weibel, BS Allegheny College Darryl John Webber, BS SUNY Oswego Abby May Hartwell, BS Le Moyne College Christopher David Willis, BS Alfred University Bharat Sowrya Yaddanapalli, BS Krishna University Amber Lynn Hatch, BS Castleton University Olivia Wood, BS SUNY Oswego Andy Yat, BS CUNY New York City College of Edward T. Heinrichs, BS SUNY Oswego Leah Ann Wysocki, BS Le Moyne College Technology Catherine Anna Kastick, BSED SUNY Oneonta Ashley Elizabeth Kent, BT SUNY Cobleskill MASTER OF SCIENCE MASTER OF SCIENCE AND Olivia R. King, BS SUNY Oswego CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY Orrette Baker, MS University of the West Indies Trever Mathew Kruger, BFA Massachusetts College Julian Clifford Barber, BS SUNY Geneseo Brooke Batson, BS SUNY Brockport of Art and Design Lindy F. Bearce, BA San Francisco State University Joshua D. Carney, BA SUNY Oswego McKenna B. Loop, BS Ithaca College Alexys M. Bell, BS Bryant & Stratton College Kristi Carolyn Carter, BA SUNY Oswego Jocelyn Lyon, BS SUNY Oswego Dipabrata Bhattacharya, BS CUNY Hunter College John Fitzgerald Daney Jr., BS Syracuse University Katie Lynn Mannise, BS SUNY Oswego Concetta Nicole Brown, BS SUNY College at Buffalo Meghan Elizabeth Harrington, BS SUNY Oneonta Amanda K. McCullough, BS SUNY Oswego Sydney Rose Busko, BA Nazareth College Kali Johnson, BS Cazenovia College Chanel Noella Meyer, BS SUNY Oswego Miracle Oluchi Chinweuba, BS Covenant University Lindsay Angell Jones, BA SUNY University at Buffalo Jennifer Jean Muniz, BS SUNY Empire State College

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 13 Megan K. Powell, BS SUNY Oswego Ethan Noah Plouffe, BA SUNY Oswego Laura B. Riley, MS SUNY Oswego Autumn Olimpia Proto, BS SUNY Oswego Lily G. Portorsnok, BA SUNY Cortland Amy Elizabeth Rothermel, MSED SUNY University Hannah R. Raymond, BT SUNY Cobleskill Marissa Katherine Rodriguez, BS SUNY Oneonta at Albany Sara Martha Thomas, MED SUNY Buffalo State Alyssa Reed, BS SUNY Cortland Peter R. Scala, BS SUNY College of Environmental College Anthony M. Regateiro, BS SUNY Oswego Science and Forestry Caitlin Ashley Wasielewski, MS Syracuse University Victoria Elizabeth Rusch, BA Le Moyne College Serena M. Schaeber, BA SUNY Oswego Sarah R. Wolff, MSED SUNY Oswego Coleston Robert-Grier Scheik, BS SUNY Cortland Jonathan Schoonmaker, BS SUNY Brockport Holly L. Schoberl, BS SUNY Oswego Louis Spagnola III, BS SUNY Oswego Amanda Ann Sherman, BS SUNY Oswego Moriah Caroline Spencer, BA Nyack College GRADUATE CERTIFICATE Katherine M. Strieter, BA Le Moyne College Nicholas Sousie, BS SUNY Oneonta Behavioral Forensics Shanly K. Sullivan, MA University of Iceland Jennifer R. Stace, BS SUNY Cortland Michaela Cathleen Smith, ADVCRT SUNY Oswego Megan Elise VanVorce, BS SUNY Oswego Lauren B. Stall, BS SUNY Oswego Sarah Anne White, BS SUNY Potsdam Joseph C. Tofallos, BS SUNY Oswego Health and Wellness Marissa Nicole Zaremba, BA SUNY Oswego Caelan Mary Tracy, MSED SUNY Oswego Aimee M. Brunelle, MS Capella University Michael C. Urban, BS SUNY Oswego Tara Christine Neugebauer, MS/CAS SUNY Oswego Krista Leigh Virga, MS University of Rhode Island CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY Katie Walther, BS SUNY Oswego Brianne Lyn Batis, MSED SUNY Cortland Health Information Technology Nicole A. Wightman, BS SUNY Oswego Ellie Bawarski, MSED/CAS SUNY Plattsburgh Vincent Tauras Preikstas, BA SUNY Oswego Erin E. Wilson, BS SUNY Oswego Erin Emily Jacqueline Belanger, MSED Syracuse Kelsey Anne Winter, BS SUNY Oswego University Integrated & Social Media Lis Benavides, MST Le Moyne College Zachary P. Koons, BA SUNY Oswego Jill M. Breon-Milliman, BS Roberts Wesleyan College MASTER OF SCIENCE IN TEACHING Joseph William Panzarino, BA SUNY Oswego Lindsey Birdsall Brown, MA SUNY Brockport Becky Acevedo, BS Marywood University Emily Ann Carpenter, MSED Le Moyne College Interdisciplinary Trauma Studies Hummet Babacan, BS Karadeniz Technical Eileen Cieleski, MSED Hofstra University University Christie Anne Blaisdell, BS SUNY Empire State College Christopher A. Close, MSED Medaille College Mark Stephen Bandera, BS SUNY Oswego Stacey Autumn Clark, BA SUNY Oswego Holly Drahms, MSED Walden University Yusuf Can Bektas, BSED Middle East Technical Tessa Jordyn Fellows, MS SUNY Oswego University Rodney Engels, MA Western Governors University Johanna Betty Hernandez, BS SUNY Cortland Elliott Bruton Jr., BS SUNY Brockport Kelsey Flanagan, MSED Nazareth College Amy Lynn Schiminske, BA SUNY Oswego John Robert Christopher, BS SUNY Oswego Jessica M. Fox, MSED SUNY New Paltz Diamond A. Small, BA New York University Margaret Anne Cummings, BA SUNY Binghamton Erika Ann Gilbert, MSED SUNY Oswego University James M. Hart, MSED Le Moyne College Nursing Home Admin Certificate Chad Michael Dixon, BS King College Ashley Christine Killenbec, MSED SUNY Oswego Jessica Marie Brown, BS Saint Petersburg College Madison Ann Forcione, BS Syracuse University Renee E. Kolczynski, MSED Nazareth College Kiara Lynn Garrand, BBA SUNY Cobleskill Zachary E. Frechette, BA SUNY Cortland Kevin M. Korzeniewski, MSED SUNY Cortland Theresa MG. Josma, MBA Molloy College James Robert Gehring, BA Le Moyne College Nicholas J. Little, MSED SUNY Oswego Taudia Nysha Todmann, MPA CUNY John Jay College Adam Matthew Grant I, BA SUNY Oswego Melissa Sue Marr, MSED Nazareth College Charlene E. Wilson, BS SUNY Empire State College Michael John Edwin Heins, BA Colgate University James M. Mauro, MS United States Sports Academy Julianna Marie Jardin, BS SUNY Oswego Casandra Musolino, MSED Le Moyne College Play Therapy Hannah Grace Jensen, BA SUNY Oswego Lindsay Rachel Nirenberg, MS SUNY Oswego Ashlyn Marie Leonard, BA SUNY University at Tyler James Kawryga, BA SUNY Oswego Emily Ann Nugent, MS Syracuse University Albany Autumn E. Kuhn, BA SUNY University at Albany Bridgette Pierce, MSED Walden University Colleen Gail O’Dell, BS SUNY Empire State College Briana Lynn Legenhausen, BA SUNY Oswego Anthony Paul Pignatti, MSED SUNY Oswego Evelyn Lorena Zevallos, MS SUNY Oswego Erica Lopez-Brown, MS/CAS Syracuse University James M. Reagan, MSED SUNY Oswego Hannah Tess Macko, BA SUNY Oswego Kimberly Anne Rice, MSED SUNY Oswego

14 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 College of Liberal Arts Shawn Abbey, Bronx *** Max Patrick Cameron, Cornwall Emily Meredith Abert, Camillus Deiarra Canty, Bronx and Sciences ** Joseph G. Agostinoni, Monroe Olivia Capone, Oswego * Nathaniel Ahart, Oswego Kathryn Rose Carbone, Yonkers * Linda Ahmed, Staten Island * Emily M. Carney, Piffard The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Natasha Ahuatl, Bronx Bethany Amelia Carr, Oswego is the largest academic division in *** Koushank Harinder Singh Ahuja, Oswego ** Katelyn N. Carr, Williamson SUNY Oswego, boasting 18 academic Muzammal Ali, Mount Sinai * Justin Castronovo, Scottsville departments, 15 interdisciplinary ** Giovanni Benedetto Anastasio, Albany Nikki Catania, Yorktown Heights programs, five graduate programs, and Devon Elyssa Andrade, Bronx Megan E. Caza, Schenectady several certificate programs. Providing a Brianna Nicole Archambeault, Clay * John P. Cerenzio, Congers learner-centered community committed Samantha Marie Armstrong, Syracuse ** Corey J. Cesare, Hilton to high intellectual standards, the college Wida Arzow Azizi, Buchanan ** Anthony J. Chalmers, Saratoga Springs offers more than 40 undergraduate majors Charles Henry Chapman, Marlboro in subjects ranging from American studies Matthew L. Bailey, Marcellus MaKayla Marie Charles, Syracuse to zoology, nearly as many minors, and * Ryan Patrick Bailine, Evans Mills Sean Chenet, Salt Point eight cooperative degree programs. Fatime Bajramovic, Port Chester Charles R. Chiasson, Oswego Through in-depth study in traditional and Hannah May Ball, Johnstown Jeff H. Cho, Bayside Hills interdisciplinary programs, we prepare students to identify and develop productive Kyle J. Barratiere, Greenfield Center Shabab Ahmed Chowdhury, Bronx § solutions to the many challenges facing Trent D. Berry, Fulton * Keri J. Chubb, Oswego regional, national, and global civil society. Meagan K. Batjer, Coram Emily Claire Cieplik, Painted Post Aidan R. Becker, Sussex, NJ * Hannah R. Claffey, Brewerton Lydia Marie Becker, Oswego Brianna J. Clark, Mexico ** Nathan Morris Beers, Rochester Brooke K. Claver, Liverpool Candidates for Baccalaureate Degree *** Rosalie Grace Betts, Savannah Bryanna Acacia Clerge, Roosevelt Hannah Eleanor Bienstock, Wantagh James Sedgwick Coble, Mamaroneck Subject to completion of all degree require- Haley E. Black, Weedsport ** Kain Alexander Coffey, Purling ments, degrees will be conferred upon Amanda Lynn Blake, Fulton Alanna Michelle Colbert, Brooklyn those individuals listed herein who have Kwabena K. Boateng, Bronx *** Aaron Alan Cole, Brewerton met the requirements of their respective Jack M. Bobbette, Pompey Stephanie Michele Cole, Hannibal degrees in May 2021 and August 2021. ** Heather Carolyn Bonter, Oswego Courtney Marie Collins, Hastings * Maya Shangxiao Borer, Arcade Ryan Collins, Branchport * Alexandra N. Borowsky, Oswego Tilia Rose Collins, Syracuse *** Summa Cum Laude (3.80–4.00) Brianna Marie Boyer, Chittenango ** Olivia L. Colon, East Durham ** Magna Cum Laude (3.60–3.79) * Jaimielynn Boone Braden, Fort Drum Brianne A. Colson, Pine Bush * Tenia-Monet Elizabeth Braithwaite, ** Mara K. Cornwell, Newark * Cum Laude (3.30–3.59) New Rochelle John Michael Cory II, Syracuse § Posthumously awarded degree. Semone Leanndra Branch, Brooklyn ** Emily E. Costa, Ossining The college community is saddened * Andrew Mason Brennan, Liverpool * Miles Patrick Costello, Syracuse by Trent’s recent death. Katherine G. Brown, Rye Jenna M. Covey, Clymer Matthew M. Brown, West Hempstead Maria Nicole Coxford, Elmira *** Michael Ryan Browne, North Massapequa ** Matthew Crary, Phoenix Casey R. Brozowski, Oswego Nathaniel Leroy Cronk, Oswego Tia Brunache, Brooklyn Lydia Christine Crump, Bolivar Katrina Rose T. Bryant, East Elmhurst Adrian Cruz, Rhinebeck Jacqueline Buonocore, Clay ** Cindy Cruz, Amityville Evelyn T. Burdick, Clinton * Philip A. Cummings, Oswego Sienna A. Burgos, Brooklyn Theodore Michael Cup, Rochester Tanashia Keiyona Burrell, Brooklyn Grayson D. Curran, Brooklyn * Alison J. Byrnes, New City ** Ayknissa Victoria Davis, Syracuse Eileen Patricia Cacsire, White Plains * Yosmary Carmen De Castro, New York Olivia Rose Calabrese, Baldwinsville * Colton C. DeGrace, South Wales Meredith Grace Caldwell, Baldwinsville * Allison Kathleen Delaney, Baldwinsville

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 15 Jack A. Del Duca, Shoreham ** Tyler Jason Fleming, Hastings Liana Rebecca Hooks, Brooklyn Angelica Maria Irene Delgado, Canajoharie Brandon J. Foley, Oswego * Tiara Iyanla Hoover, Corona ** Benn Delisle, Morrisonville Michael Francis, Mount Vernon Joseph Michael Houck, Baldwinsville Joseph DeLucia, Bohemia Bryanna Fransen, Gerry Hunter James Howland, Oswego ** Nicole DeMartino, Huntington Station Alexander Frohnen, Buffalo Kathryn Hunt, Malone Maame Asabea B. Denkyi, Bronx Andre Lamar Frontis, Monticello * Sydney M. DePalma, Syracuse Kyle P. Fuller, Calcium Michael Andrew Ireland, Fulton Rosemarie E. Derenzo, Newark Shaniah A. Irving, Elmont * Baelin R. Devall, Phelps Tyler John Anthony Gabriele, Pennellville Coralys Diaz Almonte, Yonkers * Luis Galarza Jr., Duanesburg Leah R. Jacobs, Liverpool *** Christian Paul DiBiase, Ravena Daniella D. Gallego, Saint James * Rachel N. Janish, Kenmore ** Mark J. Dickson, Baldwinsville * Annelisse Garrido, Bronx Paige Elizabeth Jansen, Clifton Springs Alexander R. DiDonato, Hoosick Falls Timmya L. Gary, Syracuse * Sean M. Jennings, Durham, NC Kevin R. Diedrich, Mohawk *** Ryan Charles Gelnett, Cleveland *** Nivedita Jhunjhunwala, Mumbai, India Ruth Dayana Diego, Liverpool Jillian M. Geoghegan, Cortlandt Manor * Magnolia Kimberly Jimenez, Yonkers Andrew S. Dietz, Vernon Megan E. Geraghty, East Islip *** Emily M. Jock, Kirkville Kenneth D. DiNapoli, Rosedale Hunter Mathew Gersitz, Buffalo * Devereaux A. Johansen, New Windsor Nicholas Albert DiProspero, Pittsford ** Despina Giasemis, Massapequa Jeffrey Johnson, New City Zo DiSanto, New York *** Tess Gibala-Broxholm, Walworth Tehya Elexis Johnson, Mount Vernon Nikki J. Distefano, Hampton Bays Lilia Grace Gibbons, Bridgeport Elena Rose Jones, Bronx Sarah Doscher, Plainview * Navdeep Gill, East Elmhurst *** Ryan J. Jordan, New Hartford Sarah Rose Dotzler, Patchogue * Kaitlyn Anne Gillespie, Merrick Leah Junko Joseph, Highland Mills Julia M. Doyle, Binghamton ** Grady T. Gilman, Windsor, VT Tashana Olivia Joseph, Brooklyn Cameron M. Drummond, Goshen Theresa M. Glynn, Pearl River Rebecca Frances Juliano, Whitesboro * Kristie M. Drzewiecki, Delevan ** Rachel Marie Godden, Oswego Andre A. Duran, New York Jessica Godinez, Syracuse Tyler J. Kalinowski, Buffalo Sean R. Goodhue, Caledonia Kelly Kancso, New York Valentina Echeverri, Bronx Hannah Lee Gorman, Oswego Seunggi Kang, Osaka-Shi, Japan Michael Thomas Economou, Vestal *** Antoinette M. Gorski, Baldwinsville Haley C. Karr, East Amherst Jamasia Edwards, Syracuse * Keria Malaya Gray Outlaw, Brooklyn Kelsey Kasmarek, Stafford * Jayda Charity-Monique Ellerbe, Brooklyn * Stephen Greeley, Stony Point Meghan E. Keaney, Sharon Springs Kyle B. Elmer, Freeville William Richard Gregory, Parish * Ryan Michael Kearns, Central Square Cameron James Endres, Oswego * Matthew T. Grzenda, Fairport Joshua A. Keating, Cazenovia * Carley Rose Estep, Preston Hollow Jorge Guerrero, New York Blythe Elizabeth Kelleher, Greenwich * Alejandro Canek Estrada, New York Morgan Guglielmo, Fort Edward Kordell Shane Kennedy, Middletown ** Nicole K. Evans, Altmar Jordan Taylor Guyer, Syracuse ** Ashley Marie Kent, Weedsport *** Jessica L. Everhart, Williamson * Jacob C. Kessler, Cato * Hannah Caylin James Eyler, Jarrettsville, MD Kimberly R. Hall, Fulton ** Durga Khanal, Syracuse Kyle James Halm, East Northport *** Kathryn Jean Kieffner, Farmingville Stephanie Fabian Veras, Bronx Jasmine V. Hamilton, Camillus Namyun Kim, Rochester *** Brandon J. Fallat, Schenectady Alexa Marie Hardesty, Fulton * Warren F. Kincaid, West Monroe * Kayley Frances Fallon, West Seneca ** Olivia K. Harrington, Homer *** Sarah Jo Anna King, Canisteo Wamugunga Byiringiro Faustin, Syracuse Taylor Rose Harrington, Campbell Hall * Leah Rose Knapp, Syracuse Zulelma Felipe, New York Atreyu David Hawkins, Oswego Fem Koymen, Atlanta, GA Myles Jerome Felton, Utica Jordan A. Haywood, Queens Village Delaney Margaret Krasner, Douglas, MA Karman Feng, New York Justin Tyler Helfer, Staten Island Jennifer R. Krawiec, Vernon Lucas J. Fernandez, Syracuse * Maya Z. Herr, Voorheesville Thomas W. Kressman, Yonkers * Scott L. Ferrari, Baldwinsville ** Rachel A. Herron, Seneca Falls * Derek Alexander Kuhn, Evans Mills Emily M. Fingar, Penn Yan *** Hannah M. Hertik, Greenfield Center Melissa Marie Kummrow, LaFayette ** Rheagan E. Fischette, North Rose *** Grace A. Hibbert, Oswego Nicole M. Fish, Manlius Melysa Hierro, Bronx ** Charlotte Frances Labrie-Cleary, Cold Spring *** Raymond Caleb Fisher, Syracuse Brianna Marie Hill, Oswego Brandon R. Lahey, Poughkeepsie Noelle C. Fiumara, Camillus Devin A. Hodges, Chittenango Seth B. Lallier, Pulaski Jessica Flaitz, Hornell *** Lok Chi Hon, Brooklyn Athena R. Lamicela, Hamburg

16 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Aubrey Lampley-Sharp, Jamaica Sierra Marie Medina, Baldwinsville * Ashley Palmer Neratko, East Dover, VT Amber Michelle LaPlante, Liverpool Caesar Mejia, Bronx * Matthew Elliot Patriak, Camillus *** Jade Levasseur Laplante, Webster Marc Melnick, Mount Sinai *** Lillian Margaret Pavord, Sewickley, PA Kaitlyn Elizabeth Lardeo, Baldwinsville Anisha Lynell Melton, Saint Albans Christopher Brian Pedersen, Surrey Hills, Marlena Rose LaRock, Rochester Damian Merkert, Center Moriches NSW, Australia Joshua Christopher Larrison, Whitesboro Joshua A. Meritt, Webster Chelsea Pena, Bronx * Trieu Ngoc Le, Oswego Jessica D. Metzner, New City Paul Michael Pennacchia, Schenectady Angela K. Lee, Whitestone Gregory J. Meyers, Sayville Vincent Raymond Perrin IV, Auburn Mackenzie L. Lee, Syracuse Lacey M. Milano, Mahopac Duyle Pham, Utica Kyle K. Leesang, Liverpool Cody Dylan Miller, New Paltz * Hieu T. Phan, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Jessica S. Miller, Warwick Mira Legnon-Bozman, Rosendale * Noah E. Phillips, Clay Wednesday E. Mitchell, Ithaca Alyssa Marie Leo, Bohemia * Edward J. Pisacane, Oswego Kirsten Nicole Modery, Hannibal *** Emma Elizabeth Lewand, Fairport * Kathryn R. Ploss, Stuyvesant Dominick J. Mogavero, Batavia * Lilly Liang, Fulton ** Isaiah Jensen Pominville, Croghan ** Maysarah G. Mohamed, Syracuse * Joseph A. Lioto, Syracuse Sophia Portalatin, Staten Island *** Danielle Maria Molisani, Caledonia Kathleen J. Little, Northport Mariah M. Powers, Clyde Daisy Montilla, Bronx Matthew J. Ljuljic, Tomkins Cove *** Leticia M. Preciado, Dover Plains ** Sophia R. Moon, Penfield Esther E. Loja, Montrose Olivia Catherine Moorehead, Brooklyn * Alexander J. Premo, Constable * Ronald T. Loomis, Livonia Kevin Morales, North Syracuse Andrea N. Price, Chittenango ** Jourdan Lord, Syracuse *** James Daniel Moran, Auburn ** Trevor Martin Primus, Mc Graw Tara Christine Losi, Cornwall on Hudson Emma Janieth Morisette, Wyandotte, MI *** Nicholas A. Proietti, Amsterdam Nathan R. Loucks, Chittenango *** Anthony Joseph Mork, Baldwinsville Mikaya Punzalan, Bronx Christopher Lovin, Canandaigua Bella Nicole Morocho, Flanders Thomas James Pupatelli, Rochester ** Melissa F. Lussier, Cortlandt Manor Hayley M. Mosher, Clay Brenda A. Pyrtle-Provost, Syracuse Nathan Lustik, Dexter Mary Katherine A. Moylan, Barneveld Stefania Andra Lutas, Dix Hills Colleen Murphy, Baldwinsville Jonathan D. Quinn, Carthage Sean F. Lutomski, Monroe Cassandra L. Mutone, Garnerville Cassandra Mae Luvadis, Syracuse Destiny N. Myers, Syracuse James Vincent Racona, Clay Jacob A. Ramos, Washingtonville * Liam T. Mahoney, Lowville Philip Nalli Jr., Canajoharie Yajaira Ramos, Port Chester ** Anna Makara, Poughkeepsie Isabella Marie Nanna, Baldwinsville Chase Randall, Manlius Karen N. Maldonado, Bronx Breanna M. Neal, Liverpool * Brooke Belle Raymond, Baldwinsville *** Mackenzie K. Marci, Greenwich Andrew M. Nearbin, Oswego Rebecca S. Reagin, Port Jefferson Station Kassie N. Marino, Yorktown Heights * Carson D. Nedell, Cleveland *** Austin Reals, Port Byron Christian James MarLett, Baldwinsville *** Kayli H. Nelson, Grand Island Isaiah Dasean Redhead, Brooklyn * Jake Marshall, Syracuse Robert M. Netti, Auburn Matthew Thomas Reitz, Fulton Fabiana T. Netus, Jamaica Kimberly Marte, New York Sierra Rose Reveron, Oswego Lauren Elizabeth Nevil, Farmington Madison M. Martin, Lowville Jessica Carol Reynolds, Oswego Rebekah Ray Newell, Henderson * McKenzie R. Martin, Sackets Harbor ** Alexa R. Ricci, Palm Coast, FL Kassandra Newton, Rome *** Taylor M. Maslin, Athens, PA Emily Juree Riccione, Fairport Nguyen Huu Hoang Hung, Danang City, Vietnam Daniel Patrick Maslowski, Oswego ** Alexis Christine Richer, Mexico Nhu Diem Tran Nguyen, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Leslie-Ann L. Mason, Brooklyn Alina Rinaldi, Harrison * Sarah K. Novak, Albany Nurys Alexandra Mateo, Jersey City, NJ * Alexandra Angel Rivera, Smithtown Dilenny Nunez, Brooklyn Wyatt N. Matt, Parish Jennifer Aleece Robilotto, Albany Alanna Kelsey Nyholm, Syracuse Amelia G. Mauriello, Schenectady Jordyn N. Robison, Deerfield Gemma Kate McAfee, Glen Spey Megan Clare Carolyn O’Brien, Kendall Park, NJ ** Ashley Samantha Rodriguez, Bronx Maddison C. McCabe, Oswego * Patrick Onyango Ochang, Newburgh Nicole Marie Rodriguez, Bronx Austin A. McCarroll, Hoosick Falls * Ashley Nicole O’Hara, Brewerton Colton Blake Rogers, Bloomingburg ** Emily M. McCarthy, Staten Island * Raphael O. Okaiteye, Oswego Ryan Michael Root, Clay * Erin-MacKenzie McClary, Watertown Samantha Starr O’Neil, Oswego Hayley Rosario, Roosevelt Rianne W. McCullough, East Dorset, VT Alexander J. O’Neill, Great River William M. Rosenthal, North Bellmore Gage Nelson McHenry, Clay Jasmin Ortiz, Woodhaven Donovan Patrick Roy, Oswego Connor James McNelis, Commack Jaclyn C. Oshins, New Hartford Kylie Renee Roys, Oxford Caleb R. McTigue, East Aurora ** Rachel Anne Otero, Lake View Tait A. Rundberg, Baldwinsville

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 17 Steven Warren Rutsky, West Islip Sarah Stolzenberg, Scarsdale Kiara Zakyra Wade, Syracuse Kayla Ryder, Middletown *** Kaitlyn Grace Stork, Bethpage Breanna A. Walker, Brooklyn *** Faith Marie Strohm, Rochester Gertrude Kwanea Walker, Syracuse Jacob Sack, Sloatsburg Bethany M. Strong, Cheektowaga Benjamin Troy Wall, Middletown * Frank Sanchez, Bronx Kaitlyn Marie Strong, Oswego Samantha Langtry Wallon, Baldwinsville * Julia Santino, Sloatsburg * Molly R. Sullivan, Springville Christopher Thomas Wands, Ringwood, NJ Adelis Ivette Santos-Miranda, Bronx Sahalie A. Sullivan, Valhalla Brittany Elizabeth Waris, Cicero Joseph M. Sassano Jr., Orangeburg Julani James Summers, Brooklyn *** Piper G. Warren, Watertown Stephen A. Sauter, Manorville Maya R. Sutton-Jackson, Brooklyn Jacob Paul Watson, Cohoes Michael Edward Scalice IV, Medford Elizabeth Claire Suzedell, Cohasset, MA *** Katerina N. Wehe, Schenectady *** Christina T. Scalzo, Liverpool * Jennifer E. L. Swanson, Oswego Alexa Rebecca Weisberger, Surf City, NJ ** Elizabeth Schaeffer, New Hartford Jacob Sweeney, Oswego * Evelina Regina Welch, Medusa ** Nicholas Richard Schmitt, Cato Eldad Sylvestre, Spring Valley Alexis R. White, Endicott ** Christopher J. Schwamborn, Laurel * Johnarthur White, Fort Drum Alexa G. Williams, Port Jefferson * Nathalie A. Sciacca, Maspeth Thanh D. Ta, Hanoi Dan Phuong, Vietnam Brendan James Williams, Oswego Lauren Nicole Scott, Wallkill Wei Tan, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China Chelsea Kayla Reva Williams, Brooklyn * Devin Seda, Brooklyn Arisleydis Deyanira Taveras Nunez, Bronx Daniel C. Williams, Minoa * Ashley A. Seebald, Eden Jacob N. Vincent Tawil, Melville * Tajaneah K. Williams, Syracuse Stefinie Ann Senquiz, Red Creek Jamiah P. Taylor, Bronx Ryan Patrick Sesselman, Gansevoort Denasia Ashely Wilson, New York Justin Thomas Techmanski, Liverpool Piero S. Sevilla, New York ** Yazmin S. Wilson, Rochester Amber Lynn Thomas, Bombay Emily Rose Shadron, Clay Bradley T. Wolfanger, Skaneateles ** Chanice M. Thompson, Bronx * Elizabeth Marie Shannon, Fairport Keonna India Wren, Syracuse * Sylvia K. Thompson, Hunt Clarence Sharp IV, Rochester Jonathan Thousand, Syracuse * Mack Anthony Sharpe, Ontario *** Xiya Yang, Kunming, Yunnan, China Mahalia Tiburcio, Valley Stream * Caroline H. Sheldon, Corning Thomas Christopher Young, Liverpool Ariel R. Toledo, Chester Zachary Taylor Sheridan, Oswego Qiujin Yuan, Oswego Abigail Frances Tomion, Brewerton Kennedy T. Shoemaker, Avon Charles J. Tones, Brooklyn Devin D. Simmons, Hannibal John Bernard Zammiello, Utica * Taylor Torchia, Utica * Ekta Siwakoti, Harrisburg, PA *** Carolyn Danielle Zeitz, Buffalo Aslin Nicole Cardona, Watertown * Max A. Sloth, Canandaigua Waley Zhang, Brooklyn Taylor Nicole Trainor, Hamburg * Cassandra Lynn Slough, Oswego *** Lingyu Zi, Kunming, China Sven Rudi Treu, Dover, PA Kilaha Small, Augusta, GA Shawn Philip Zima, Lancaster Christopher A. Troisi, Queensbury Sarah Joanne Smelko, Moriches Stephanie Zuniga, Bronx Mackenzie Therese Tucci, Liverpool Donae M. Smith, Jamaica Elijah James Smith, Ithaca Victor James Tyrrell, Rock Tavern Jelani B.D Smith, Bronx Langhston Lawrence Smith, Seneca Falls * Ubong S. Udofa, Rochester Samantha Rose Smith, Gansevoort Delaney A. Uebelacker, Spencerport * Walker Ryan Snowden, Tallahassee, FL Annarudi Ugino, Latham * Jake M. Soucy, Valley Falls Joslyn Marie Utter, Hannibal * Lucas Frank Spagnuolo, Camden Carly Danielle Spector, Marcellus Abigail R. Vacanti, Fairport * Tyler C. Sperino, Rochester *** Elina Marie van Kempen, Saint-Remy, France Jared Edward Springer, Tribes Hill * Theodore M. Vankampen, Latham *** Nathanial David Stahl, Cato Jennifer Vargas, New York ** Craig Raymond Staley, Blossvale Brianne Vecchio, Tribes Hill Shawna Brin Stalter, Ellenville Evan J. Vega, Fulton Alessandra Stark, New York Michael R. Velardi, Centereach Angelica Stark, New York Francis Venne, Brewerton Michael Joseph Starke, Bellmore David Sebastian Victome, Hempstead Caitlyn Stearns, Poughkeepsie Evelyn Vidal, Brooklyn Patricia J. Stephenson, Pennellville ** Jayne Rose Vignuli, Syracuse ** Skyler Joanne Stisser, Wellsville Jessica L. Vretenicic, Smithtown

18 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 School of Business Benjamin J. Adams, Horseheads * Todd Jenner Cole, Savage, MD Robel Samuel Adefrisew, Washington, DC * Alyssa M. Conforth, Bronx Nicolas J. Aguirre, Warners * John Kurtz Contrata, Vestal To keep pace with a rapidly evolving Nathan Bradford Aldous, Canton Schyler Thomas Cooney, Camillus business world, programs in the School of Liam A. Alexander, Cheshire, CT Erin Julia Corbi, Holmes Business integrate classroom learning with * Carter Alexander Allen, Ilderton, ON Jordan Kathleen Crown, Monroe advanced computer applications and vari- Edgar Alvarez-Lugo, North Syracuse ** Bryan T. Czarnecki, Ronkonkoma ous forms of applied education, such as case * Abigail Alvord, Canandaigua studies, simulations, group projects and Joshua Amidon, Liverpool Jeffrey R. Dangler, Nyack internships. Nationally accredited by AACSB Nicholas P. Antonello, Liverpool Alayna DeFranco, Adams International — the Association to Advance Vincent Aparicio Jr., Deer Park Christopher M. Derda, Minoa Collegiate Schools of Business — the school * Daniela Anna Aquino, Webster Abdoulaye Dialllo, Staten Island offers seven undergraduate majors, a master’s Edwin Arroyo, Rochester Angely Mariane Diaz Melendez, Plattsburgh of business administration, an MBA health Maeve Justine Doin, Troy services administration program as well as Johnathon D. Barraco, Liverpool Ryan M. Donohue, Commack three five-year combined bachelor’s/MBA * Samantha Anne Bassett, Camillus William M. Doody, Albany degree programs, one in accounting, one in Colin Devan Bateman, Orchard Park *** John P. Doolan, Lake Grove broadcasting and mass communication and Bella Christina Bausano, Groton Derek Douglas Dreyer, Poughkeepsie one in psychology. Nolan D. Bellinger, Watertown *** Nigel Isaiah Jalee Duffus, Syracuse * Bridget E. Bender, Eden *** Nicholas Charles Duffy, Rouses Point Gideon Bernard Bernstein, Irvington Ryan P. Duffy, Cold Spring Madison Besaw, Central Square Jacob P. DuMond, Baldwinsville Candidates for Baccalaureate Degree Mahllet Beyene, Rochester Amalia Elizabeth Bido, Bronx ** Ashley Marie Edwards, Elmira Subject to completion of all degree require- Kayla T. Biles, New York Ryan M. Edwards, Pearl River ments, degrees will be conferred upon * Kyle J. Boera, South Salem Hayden D. Ellis, Hemlock those individuals listed herein who have John Douglas Boss, Lake Grove Tyler James Entwistle, Centerport met the requirements of their respective * Benjamin J. Bracken, Greenport Brianna J. Essig, Highland Mills degrees in May 2021 and August 2021. Jack S. Breiman, Mahopac Joshua A. Bressette, Fort Ann Michael D. Felicetti, Syracuse *** Summa Cum Laude (3.80–4.00) *** Kaitlin L. Brightman, Newark * Eric Anthony Ford, Oswego *** Rachel E. Brockmann, Fairport ** Brendon Frank, Gansevoort ** Magna Cum Laude (3.60–3.79) * Christina L. Brown, Brooklyn Morgan Nicole Frawley, Thiells * Cum Laude (3.30–3.59) ** Sarah Nicole Bulger, West Nyack *** Mikala Lynn Fredette, Oswego ** Alyssa Bundy, Oswego Meghan M. French, Theresa Kevin Burke, Fairport Christopher Alfred Fries, West Islip Jerimiah A. Butler, Clay Matthew P. Galanti, Liverpool Aaron P. Campbell, Syracuse * Jenna Marie Galeotti, Homer ** Kara Campbell, New Woodstock Eric John Garofallou, Ridge Alana R. Candela, Pleasantville ** Brandan Edward Gartland, Webster Quadia Carmichael, Mount Vernon Alexander J. Gasparik, Seaford Brian Richard Casey, Rochester ** Kristen Nicole Gawron, Rochester Angelo M. Catalanotto, Pelham * Matthew Gensheim, Tonawanda Jada Ann Caton, Valley Stream Kevin Ghannie, Middletown Brandon K. Champ, Baldwinsville Zuri Dijon Gibbs, Brooklyn Ka Wa Chan, Fulton Matthew Thomas Gill, Horseheads Akira Chin-Prophete, Queens Village Michael Peter Gillespie, New City Joseph Chinelly, Webster Connor R. Gladitsch, Melville Benjamin A. Clark, Cicero Cameron Glenn, Cicero Taylor Marie Clark, Pulaski Noelle P. Gotimer, Malverne * Nicholas L. Clement, Watertown * Cameron Peter Gottlieb, Huntington Tiffany-Ann Rebecca Clifton, * Lora Joelle Gould, Syracuse Willemstad, Curacao Maxwell James Graham, Watertown

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 19 Christian R. Gramuglia, Schenectady Rebecca Rose Marro, Putnam Valley *** Zachary P. Piczkur, Syracuse April Grant, Camillus *** John Theodore Martinez, Staten Island Jordan Pipes, Palmyra Katie A. Gray, Long Beach Christopher Joseph Mastrandrea, Floral Park Christina A. Politano, Ronkonkoma Matthew Griffenkranz, Deer Park * Emma Joan Mattern, Liverpool * Amber C. Porro, Hopewell Junction Anthony Grimando, Whitestone MacKenzie Maxam, Syracuse Andre Marques Porter, Brooklyn Meghan E. Groth, Mahopac * Brandi Nicole Maynes, Oswego Jacob T. Postilli, Rochester Robert Gurley, Bronx Keivan C. McCauley, Big Flats * Matthew J. Poteralski, Schenectady ** Aislinn Downing McAleer, Manasquan, NJ Brett F. Powers, Mount Sinai Cody B. Hancock, Carthage Nathaniel P. McBurney, Johns Creek, GA Joseph Patrick Harris, Hauppauge Joseph F. McCann, Owego *** Taylor Jade Ransburg, Endicott * Thomas P. Harris, Massapequa Jessica L. McCarthy, Pearl River Ashleigh Rose Rausa, Liverpool Hassan M. Hassanien, Port Washington Christine McFarland, Bellerose Jeff Rector, Webster *** Erica N. Helzer, Auburn * Zoe Faith Medina, Orient Shemar Rennie, Brooklyn Jason C. Hill, East Northport Eugene P. Meehan, Washingtonville Tyler R. Reschke, Hopewell Junction Nicholas William Hoskin, Schenectady * Alandis Marie Merritt, Cayuga Elias M. Reyna, New York Trevor Jay Hotchkiss, Cazenovia Zhibek S. Miiaeva, Elmhurst Ryan P. Reynolds, Penfield Lacee Sarai Howland, Hannibal Jessica Lynn Moran, Clay Zachary Rhea, Manlius Brady O. Morgan, Schenectady Ronald Rivera, Elmont Francesca Ismera, Laurelton Stacey Morse, Oswego * Daniella Marie Rivoli, Rochester Joshua Motyka, Syracuse Gabrielle Rizzo, Auburn *** Robert Jackowski II, Fulton ** Devin R. Moulton, Rodman ** Goldie M. Robinson, Auburn Zach S. James, Commack * Colby Moultrie, North Tonawanda Victoria Rodriguez, Bronx Christian Jasewicz, Oswego Daniel A. Munoz, Oswego Tyler S. Rogan, Horseheads ** Lillian K. Jensen, Candor Dillon G. Murphy, Camillus * Erika L. Roney, Voorheesville * David M. Jones, Watertown Erin Mercedes Murphy, Oakdale Anthony M. Rossi, Baldwinsville Michael B. Jones, Troy * Kassidy Lynn Myers, Mexico * Pedro Rubio-Sanchez, Brooklyn Jessica Lynn Jungheim, Lake View Celenia R. Neiswonger, North Tonawanda * Blessed Sampa, Bronx * Mariama Dioulde Kante, Bronx *** Erin E. Nicholson, Fulton Isabella Sanabria, Stormville ** Khrystyna Kapechuk, Liverpool Aubrey Nooks, Albany *** Liam G. Sanborn, Staten Island Zachary T. Keogh, West Islip * Anthony P. Notaro, Manlius * Carlos Emanuel Sánchez Burgos, New York John D. Kilkenny, Bronx Stephan D. Novembre, Queens Village Wesley Sanchez, Bronx Emily Klock, Jordan * Max Ryan Novick, Thornhill, ON Lucas J. Sass, Liverpool Jake Anthony Knab, Coram Nicholas Scecchitano, Fishkill * Jessica Koch, Central Square Cameron J. Oatman, Camden * Matthew R. Schank, Cornwall ** Alexa Nicole Kosloski, Smithtown * Marah M. O’Connor, East Amherst Adam Dallas Scharf, Oswego Joseph J. Kyle, Monroe * Kevin Daniel O’Donnell, Brecksville, OH Tyler J. Schlutow, Troy *** Azeez A. Oluwa, Bay Shore ** Connor Schutt, Vestal Andre La Fleur, Putnam Valley Lizeth Ortega Ramirez, West Babylon Ahlyia Lenay Senior, Syracuse G. Lamoree, Wappingers Falls * Brandon M. Ortiz, Bronx * Rebecca Lynn Sessions, Woodgate Dennis Lelic, Belchertown, MA Kevin A. Osborn, Airmont ** Colleen F. Sewall, Baldwinsville Peiwen Li, Yangzhou, China Micheal Robert Maurice Oxley, Brooklyn Daniel Marche Shanker, New Windsor Ryan C. Lindeman, Rochester * Nellie Kathleen Sherlock, De Ruyter * Kirsten Frances Ljungberg, Williamsville *** Serena A. Palladino, Brooklyn Andrew T. Shippee, Central Valley * Patrick Joseph Loliscio, Yaphank * Anastasia Vasiliki Papaleontiou, Franklin Square Tayeesa Sidorchuk, Syracuse ** Anthony Michael Pasquarella, Schenectady Prabjeet Singh, Bahadurgarh, India *** Ethan Michael Madden, Memphis * Madison Audrey Patchin, Weedsport Colby M. Skrupa, Syracuse Zachary T. Madden, Arcade Sanya M. Paul, Bronx * Britania K. Solomon, Springfield Gardens * Christian A. Madigan, Pearl River Jessica Pellnitz, Bethpage Kyle Sorbello, Highland * Bradon Madison, Wolcott Anthony James Perfetti Jr., Glen Cove Anthony N. Spadafora, Sylvan Beach Erin Maher, Bohemia Matthew Perlmutter, Briarcliff Manor Kayele Renée Aliyah Spencer, Brooklyn Destiny A. Mandigo, Mastic Beach Nicole Patricia Peters, Brooklyn Tanner Kenton Spink, Williamstown, ON *** Gregory R. Manno, State College, PA Brianna M. Pfeifer, Oswego *** Sweetie Spratley, Cornwall Christopher Aaron Marchena, New City Katherine Phelps, Queensbury * Jordan Maureen Stimson, Manlius

20 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 * Anthony Stolfo, Grand Island Jacob Dalton Stone, Skaneateles Kathryn Marie Stover, Auburn Zachary B. Stromberg, Plainview Henry Brian Sullivan, Findley Lake Joseph Getz Sullivan, Utica *** Ramatoulaye Sy, Rye ** Sarah Lynn Szozda, Auburn

* Sarah Mei Tangredi, East Syracuse Tiehoua Marcel Tano, Oswego *** Adam Tatar, Averill Park * Imani K. Tate, Pawling ** Brian A. Terra, Bay Shore Jake Richard Terrill, Bayport Naseer I. Thomas, Fayetteville *** Justin A. Thompson, Springfield Gardens *** Erica D. Thorp, Ilion

Vishnu S. Unnithan, White Plains

Carson Vance, Tempe, AZ * Alyssa Vargas, Floral Park James A. Vera, Holbrook * Jerrilee S. Vieira, Rosedale ** Maria Estefany Villatoro Aguilar, Glen Cove Michael A. Vonkrusze, Camden

* Khine Hsu Wai, Oswego Elizabeth Ann Walrath, Syracuse Calvin J. Walsh, Syracuse Tyler J. Walsh, Sauquoit * Julian O. Walter, Cambria Heights Emily K. Weinborg, Mohegan Lake Joseph M. Weinhofer, Holtsville * David Joseph Wellner, Cicero John D. Wentling, Clay Christopher J. Whitton Jr., Hopewell Junction Kelsey Brooke Williams, Fulton Robert S. Wilson, Apalachin Tyler Ross Wilson, Fort Montgomery Nicholas Windhausen, Liverpool Joshua Witt, Cornwall Amber Wood, Dansville ** Olivia Wood, Bernhards Bay Brian Woodhouse, Syracuse

** Sara Frances Yacano, Camillus ** Jun Yan, Liverpool

** Anthony Zelinsky, Brewerton * James Thomas Zollo, Syracuse The College Mace

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 21 School of Communication, Dorren Allen-Carr, Canandaigua Brian C. Dailey, Commack Ian Thomas Anderson, Shoreham Christopher Darby, Valley Stream Media and the Arts *** Natalie Ann Archibee, Camden ** Michael J. Darling, Northville Edward B. Arena, Deansboro Ben Hendrick DeCrenza, Ossining Brandi Ashley, Central Square *** Brandon DeFrancesco, Cicero The School of Communication, Media and * Jacquelyn A. Auer, Elbridge * Margaret Elizabeth Hong DeJohn, Memphis the Arts brings together programs related ** Samantha Austin, Oswego Lillian Diane DePerno, Camden to the study and creation of messages Rachael Haley Austin-Ferguson, Moriches Grace E. DePietro, Westmoreland through art and music, electronically and ** Mallorie A. DeVisser, Savannah via the spoken word. The school combines Olivia Grace Bailey, Newark Hamidou Dicko, New York the strengths of fine and performing arts * Benjamin J. Barr, Apalachin Connor P. Dillane, Pearl River programs in art, music and theatre with the Barbara Breanna Barrino, Clay ** An ela Đapa, Belgrade, Serbia highly diverse department of communication đ Hanna Elizabeth Battaglini, West Islip Ryan K. Donohue, Highland Mills studies. Nine undergraduate degree options Anthony J. Battista, Plainview Erin E. Dougherty, East Northport and three master’s degrees are offered in Devon M. Beal, Saratoga Springs Bowden James Drake-Deese, Keene, NH addition to interdisciplinary majors and Cameron Beavis, Mexico Nicole A. Drebsky, Plainview minors. Graduates in this division are Natalie L. Beck, Baldwinsville identified by tri-colored cords representing * Claudia Nicole Becker, Spotsylvania, VA Kassandra T. Edwards, Johnson City brown for art and theatre, crimson for communication studies, and pink for music. Vegard J. Bergset, Lillehammer, Norway Colleen E. Eggers, Smyrna Joel Betancourt, Patterson Christine Danielle Emanuelli, Carle Place Rebecca Faith Bishop, Akron * Dylan Leigh Blumer, Phoenix *** Za’Kilya Faison, Brooklyn Candidates for Baccalaureate Degree Caroline Suzanne Boardman, Schenectady * Jillian Mary Femia, Clinton Neil Boedicker, Auburn Griffin P. Ferrari, East Syracuse Subject to completion of all degree require- Jessica J. Boland, Minoa * John Stephen Alexander Fichter, Rochester ments, degrees will be conferred upon *** Jordan Ambrose Braun, Rocky Point * Kaylee Elizabeth Filighera, Blasdell those individuals listed herein who have Joseph J. Brennan, Phoenix Coleman James Fitzsimmons, Manlius met the requirements of their respective Mecca Shontay Brooks, Auburn * Megan Samantha Frey, Youngstown degrees in May 2021 and August 2021. Alexander J. Brown, Livonia Andrew Scott Furman, Johnson City Carly Jean Brundige, Latham *** Summa Cum Laude (3.80–4.00) Maggie Eileen Bulmer, Troy Sierra Gaglione, Honesdale, PA * James Michael Gappa, Center Moriches ** Magna Cum Laude (3.60–3.79) Asheem Calixte, Brooklyn Zachary D. Garner, Ballston Spa * Megan Rose Campbell, Glastonbury, CT * Tatyanna Alecque Gay, Nassau New * Cum Laude (3.30–3.59) Connor R. Carolan, North Babylon Providence, Bahamas * Justique Z. Carter, Mount Kisco ** Matthew Georgiades, Syracuse * Amanda Lisa Caruso, Wantagh Mahongey A. Gibbs, Johnson City Raymond Casaletta, Oswego Daniel James Glynn, Chester Timothy Lamar Cato III, Rochester * Alexsa Kaye Gonzalez, Stillwater Irene M. Cavanagh, Maspeth Sarah L. Gray, Sackets Harbor * Nicole Madison Christiansen, Cicero Indyah Elaine Green, Washingtonville * Ethan T. Chynoweth, Syracuse Matthew W. Green, East Syracuse * Kayli A. Clubine, North Syracuse Mikayla Wynn Green, Rochester Quinn Coccetti, Clifton Park Jeremy Greenberg, Syosset Kieran Donal Coffey, Norwich *** Erik D. Greiner, Garrison Michael T. Coffey, Brooklyn ** Benjamin Thomas Grieco, Weedsport Shannon C. Cole, Caledonia * Benjamin Grimaudo, Churchville Samantha M. Colonna, Mahopac * Christian Daniel Grossi, Shrub Oak Anthony N. Coraci, Bloomingburg Josh P. Gubbins, Rome Victoria A. Costa, Bronx ** Skylar Guest, Victor Noah M. Cowen, Oswego Kyle A. Curtis, Canton Aidan M. Haeger, Seneca Falls Mika Tamar Cushing, Fulton ** Alaina C. Hall, Mexico *** Leah C. Czerwinski, Buffalo ** John Sheffield Hanover, Fayetteville

22 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Ezra Daniel Harshberger, Syracuse Jacob T. Nesci, Liverpool Jake Samuel Socol, Westhampton Beach Unique Henegan, Bronx Kevin C. Nessler, Smithtown Nathaniel Miles Solomon, Rochester Mitchell P. Hoalcraft, Fayetteville Jarod Brandon Nestfield, Brooklyn Samantha J. Sorbo, Schenectady * Chase Zale Hofmann, Bayport Keri Nguyen, Liverpool Jeremy Sosa, Flushing * Bradley Tyler Holen, Rhinebeck Robert Mason Noble, Mahopac Adam B. Spiegel, Saint James ** Joshua M. Holfoth, Pittsford ** Katy E. Nortz, Dexter Connor T. Stanton, Cicero Jessica Anna Houghtaling, Syracuse *** Mikayla J. Nuesch-Brock, Jamestown Troy Thomas Stevens, Liverpool Daniel P. Hurley, Manorville Zachary James Nunez, Rochester Alexandria Emma Stimpson, Fort Edward ** Emily Rose Sturgeon, Holland Patent ** Casey Lauren Iannuzzi, Huntington Station Miguel Ortiz, Jackson Heights Tessa Sullivan, Machias *** Sophie Lucia Infarinato, Oneida * Madeline Maureen Osborn, Coxsackie * Hannah Diane Svitak, North Syracuse * Victoria L. Izyk, Fulton Tara J. Sylvanus, Patchogue Rory O. Parker, Croton on Hudson * Samurai Katana Johnson, Baldwinsville Jayson T. Patyi, Garnerville Alejandro Tejada, Ellenville * Christina Simone Jordan, Greenwich Elizabeth Phan, Syracuse ** Abhishek Thapa, Kathmandu, Nepal Evan Piccolo, Carbondale, CO Matisse E. Thomas, Washington, DC * Stanley Karr, Nashville, TN Kathryn Pierie, Manlius Sarah Ivy Thorson, Warwick Justin Andrew Pile, Brooklyn * Jason C. Tomlinson, Jamaica Erin K. Keenan, Sayville * Zachary J. Pitcher, Ontario Stephanie R. Toomey, Bloomfield Alexander S. Kent, Syosset Cameron Jenna Popailo, Chester Admaris E. Torres, Largo, FL Bridget Rose Kent, Syracuse * Taylor Anna Powderly, Rochester Daniella Maria Tosto, Holmes * Sang Ha Kim, Incheon, Republic of Korea Jake Thomas Pritchard, Camillus * Mikayla A. Trapasso, Oswego Michael Oladipupo Kolawole, Far Rockaway Ngwe Hnin Pyu, Watervliet ** Aurora Marie Treacy, Frewsburg Khadija Abdikadir Kulmiya, Syracuse ** Clara A. Tribunella, Webster ** Austin Joseph Reda, High Falls Mary Jessica Troyanovych, Syracuse Mike D. Lemieux, Delmar *** Chloe Marie Thorne Richardson, Torrington, CT *** Angel V. Tyler, Cleveland, OH Trevor J. Levy, Hartsdale * Dawson E. Rieman, Buffalo * Jacob David Lewis, Troy Justin Jamel Rivers, Bronx Gabriel A. Valdez, Bronx * Brianna Michelle Linn, Marcellus Zachary Blaszak, Utica * Mackenzie May VanHorn, Oneonta Thomas C. Lioy, Pavilion ** Alisha M. Rockefeller, Phelps Benjamin Vazquez, Syracuse Alberta Lipinski, Oswego Giovanni Ayala Martinez, Cohocton Kimberly M. Vickers, North Baldwin Adriana Loh, Flushing Dakota Alexander Rogers, La Fayette Kaitlynn D. Vizina, Owego Kathryn M. Lotito, Bethpage Kenny Rosa, Bronx Valerie Rose Von Haussen, Smithtown Chelsea J. Lyons, New York Elijah M. Rose, Brooklyn Glenn C. Rosenberg, Los Angeles, CA Tyler J. Wakula, Batavia ** Bailey Cole Maier, Albion Mark Rowlands, Syracuse *** Matthew R. Watling, Syosset * Michael Marrano, Hilton Head Island, SC * Julia M. Rushlow, Norfolk Shana M. Weiss, Mohegan Lake Elissa Martinez, Hammondsport Kimberlee Paige Russo, Syracuse Jordyn T. Werfelmann, Pulaski Emily Martinez-Perez, Brooklyn Rebecca A. Rutte, Morris Katherine Faith Mira Williams, Vestal ** Athanasios J. Marzen, Pittsford Aidan J. Ryan, Garden City Leah Carrie Wood, Manlius Anthony Danté Mastraccio, Rome * Cody Woodard, Baldwinsville Katherine Mary McArdle, Syracuse ** Amber Ciarra Saint Joy, Freeport Andrew Michael Wright, Poughkeepsie * Shea Katelyn McCarthy, Williamsville * Nirdishtha Raj Sapkota, El Sobrante, CA Brian Dana Wright, Solvay Michael T. McCormack, Pearl River Alaces Jewel Deleon Sarmiento, East Elmhurst ** Brinneall E. McDermott, Schenectady ** Drew Schissler, Dexter ** Aleah Marie Young, Lowville Dylan T. McGlynn, Ballston Spa ** Morgan Daka-gba Scott, Brooklyn Jordan Alexander Young, Oswego Shannon Rose McGuiness, Selkirk Shaunna Elizabeth Serino, Vestal Rachel Caitlin McKenna, New York Hailey K. Sherman, Cato Connor Mendez, Westtown Stephanie M. Shtoyko, Rochester ** Elizabeth Bryn Miller, Farmingville Garrett Boyd Simera, Saugerties ** Elizabeth Eileene Miller, Rome Amy Alexandra Smith, New York * Jonathan M. Morrow, Liverpool Megan Smith, Oswego

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 23 School of Education Amin Abdi, Syracuse * Alexander Michael Davies, Oswego Marigona Ademi, Syracuse Nicholas Denman, Neversink Tamia M. Alberry Davis, Arverne *** Makenzie Leigh DeSain, Palmyra Innovation in authentic learning has ** Emily Sylvia Allen, Liverpool * Cristhian M. Diaz, Corona been a hallmark of SUNY Oswego since its Shannon Elizabeth Alonzo, Wallkill * Michelle E. Diblasio, Smithtown founding in 1861. This creative spirit still Ariana Michelle Alvarez, Hartsdale Michael Dimitri, Oakdale thrives in the School of Education, where Anthony Alexander Alves, Center Moriches * Michael Angelo DiSalvo, Washingtonville innovative methods grounded in research Jessica Amundsen, Staten Island ** Isabella Marie Dockery, Lockport and early experiences in the field help Emily A. Arenius, Greenwood Lake * Anderson Elizabeth Donaghey, Baldwinsville students become teachers, counselors, Jordan Rose Avery, North Syracuse Kevin M. Donohue, Palisades school leaders, and wellness and technical * Taylor Ann DuBois, Apalachin professionals ready to meet the challenges Andrew C. Banker, Plattsburgh Michael S. Dudley, North Syracuse of today’s global and diverse educational * Matthew J. Barbookles, Salisbury Mills institutions and communities. The school * Nicholas B. Basso, Hopewell Junction is accredited by the National Council for * Ariena Elizabeth Eapen, East Meadow * Brianna Nichole Batchelor, Oswego the Accreditation of Teacher Education. * Kendall T. Edwards, Brooklyn Amanda Baxter, Endicott * Taylor S. Ennist, Camillus Bryce David Beache, Brooklyn ** Maureen E. Bender, Eden * Taya L. Fable, Brooklyn *** Madeline Rose Bennett, Sodus Candidates for Baccalaureate Degree ** Brooke Marie Farnsworth, Oswego Devin Laurel Benson, Red Creek Joseph K. Farr, Watertown Jennifer Benz, Albion Subject to completion of all degree require- Ginny Clair Faunce, Carthage * Kenan Nero Bernard, Saugerties ments, degrees will be conferred upon Lloyd Christopher Ferguson, Brooklyn ** Alicia Camille Blagrove, Hempstead those individuals listed herein who have ** Joshua C. Fillingham, Red Creek * Gabrielle Elizabeth Bloise, Halfmoon met the requirements of their respective David Scott Flansburg, Cohoes * Amelia Brennan Borgus, Hunt degrees in May 2021 and August 2021. *** Rachel P. Fogel, Cicero Seamus Burns, West Sayville * Victoria Noelle Fontana, Syracuse *** Summa Cum Laude (3.80–4.00) *** Theresa France, Syracuse Matthew J. Cameron, New York ** Breanna Dawn Francella, Highland Mills ** Magna Cum Laude (3.60–3.79) * Sophia Marie Cardinale, Memphis Madison Lee French, Kirkville William Francis Carr, Williston Park * Cum Laude (3.30–3.59) Alexandria Rose Carrion, Lake George Christina Gandino, Oceanside Alec Joesph Cerrato, Hopewell Junction * Frencesca M. Gannuscio, Syracuse Geoff E. Christensen, Cazenovia * Hannah Ann Gardner, Syracuse Kelsey E. Cicerone, Cohoes * Fadi Gaye, Bronx Cyrus Henry Clark, Washingtonville Kyle Phillip Clark, Potsdam Kathleen Mairead Geary, Airmont Kellen Clukey, Plattsburgh * Caitlin Geroux, Oswego Bryan Sheridan Coll, Bayville Jaclyn Sara Glusky, Bedford Hills * Indigo R. Collier, Rochester * Sarah Rose Gogan, East Marion Casey E. Collins, Hauppauge * Annette M. Gokey, Adams * Kevin Bradley Collins, Queensbury Sydney Goldberg, Brooklyn Isaiah J. Colon, Albany Brandon P. Grant, Oswego Steven W. Cooley, Cicero Darielis Manuela Guerrero, Brooklyn Samuel A. Cope, Clifton Park Bridgette A. Guild, Montour Falls *** Marissa L. Corkran, Liverpool Christopher B. Corr, Holbrook *** Shannan Jean Hall, Ithaca ** Jaylin I. Cranch, Fairport Adam Timothy Hardin, Camillus Brianna E. Culliton, Waterloo Meghan Rae Haskins, Cato Ryan Francis Cummings, New City Michael R. Healy, West Nyack * Kaitlyn Colleen Curtis, Liverpool Dana R. Heller, Bronx ** Rianne Olivia Hoffman, Clarence * Tamara Nicole Dalton, Jamaica * Hunter Holliday, Camden ** Hannah Elizabeth Daubner, Horseheads John Patrick Hose, Bethpage

24 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Lindsey N. Hurlbut, Rome ** Zachary G. Meal, Lockport Olivia Rene Schroeder, Niskayuna Mary A. Hutchings, Waterloo Jospeh A. Melillo, East Haven, CT Nathan Guile Schultzkie, Oswego * Stephani P. Hutson, Shortsville ** Lauren Miller, Montgomery * Devon Scott Seiter, Cicero * Xavier Francisco Miller, Clay Amy Kate Shaffer, Liverpool Taylor Ingalls, Farmington * Natalie Marie Moore, Cortland * Lindsey Austin Shampine, Altmar * Ian Donald Insley, Rochester Emelysol R. Bortnick, Canton ** Kevin Shaw, Syracuse Gabrielle L. Moro, Rockville Centre Raina Marie Shea, Syracuse Tyler Jackson, Auburn Alexandra Marie Morsman, Corning Kamryn J. Sherman, Buchanan Noah Jacobs, Bellmore Anna Elizabeth Murrock, Watertown Brittany Eve Sirota, Marietta * Susan Elizabeth James, Highlands Ranch, CO * James Slaven, Sherrill Riley Claire Jaquin, Oswego Paige N. Neff, Waterville ** Alexandra E. Sokolowski, Syracuse * Mallory Micaela Jennings, Fort Johnson Chelsie N. Newell, Syracuse * Jeffrey Taylor Solow, Naples, FL Brianna Renee Jones, Uniondale *** Lauren June Northrup, Camillus * Samuel E. Spaulding, Oswego Kristen R. Spedaliere, Shrub Oak ** Amanda Rose Katz, Brooklyn Ehizogie Obahiagbon, Staten Island * Sean Andrae Sporleder, Silver Springs Kaitlyn Marie Keegan, West Islip ** Kevin E. O’Connor, Depauville ** Austin C. Stockert, Unadilla Taylor Alexandra Keys, Queensbury Megan Casey Ogindo, Highland Falls * Zachary A. Stockman, Buffalo Hunter Kinzie, Oswego Karla Vanessa Ortiz, Washington, DC ** Madalynn Grace Swan, Oswego Cole Michael Klawon, Angola * Casey Sykes, Oriskany Falls * Samuel Klintworth, Canandaigua ** Caroline Mackenzie Pace, Mahopac Whitney Kmetz, Earlville Chase W. Palmer, Potsdam April Jean Terwilliger, Canajoharie Daniel M. Knowlton, Phoenix Daniella Nicole Palumbo, Modena Stephanie R. Timpe, Medford * Daniel R. Koch, Massapequa Park ** Emileigh Anne Palumbo, Camillus Thomas Torchia, Utica Richard Sebastian Kolakowski, Harriman Kevin Stephen Paris, Oswego * Justin Kownack, Ballston Lake Skylar Nicole Parkis, East Syracuse Garrett Gregg Umbenhouer, Syracuse Thomas James Kozlowski, West Islip ** Rodolfo Pena Barrios, Brooklyn Lorna Lee Underwood, Mount Morris *** Merima Kulosman, Sterling, CO Vincent Dominic Petraglia, West Islip Kevin M. Kurka, Islip * Clifford Brandon Philips IV, Pulaski *** Erin Elizabeth Vargo, Painted Post Emily Kwasnik, Commack * Sarah M. Powell, Great River Joleen M. Vasilik, Binghamton *** Lauren Renee Printy, Rochester Carrington Graham Vaughn, Painted Post * Riley Jennifer Paige LaCava, Jamesville Ashli Jayd-Elaine Prussia, Brooklyn Kamri Lynn Vazquez, Savannah * Geraldine P. Lafosse, Hempstead Tristan I. Villnave, Baldwinsville * Rachel Catherine Lagoe, Oswego *** Taylor LeAnn Quick, Hannibal David Joseph Lansing, Latham ** Matthew Stuart Waack, Williamsville Allison LaScala, Farmingville Haleigh A. Rahn, Oswego Connor P. Wade, Hopewell Junction *** Kyle W. Lauria, Point Pleasant Boro, NJ Madison Rahn, Oswego Fatimah Wague, Bronx *** Derek Andrew Lawrence, Ilion ** Lucas C. Richard, Albany Marc Edwin Walters, Baldwinsville * Jill Michaela Leahy, Holmes * Caleb Daniel Riordan, Adams * Kathleen P. Weber, Smithtown * Jesse A. LeClair, Watertown Seth Daniel Rivell, Endicott ** Dakota Wilklow, Highland Sara R. Levi, New York Justin R. Rodriguez, Bronx * Hannah Commins, Berkshire * Julia H. Loguercio, Mount Sinai * Mercedes Lynn Rodriguez, Rochester * Bailey S. Wills, Oswego * Heather N. Lonkey, North Syracuse Rochelle Rude, Liverpool * Keeanna R. Wolcik, Baldwinsville Fred Steven Lucas, Baldwin * Christina M. Rutter, Plainview Ashley Woodward, Canisteo Jonathan Luppens, Wading River * Ashley Brooke Wright, Liverpool *** Bryce Rodd Saba, Ontario Keyanni N. Wright, Bronx Lydia F. Macfarlane, Brooklyn Elizabeth Ann Salm-Barnes, Oswego Madelana T. Wrubel, Yorktown Heights *** Megan E. Maestri, Fulton Stephen Saltus, Islip Terrace Bradley S. Wyman, Oswego * Matthew Patrick Mahunik, Auburn Michael E. Sauer, Oakdale Anabelle Elise-Santos Maldonado, Forest Hills Matthew Scheibel, Fabius Anthony R. Yelles, Smithtown Jared J. Marden, Fulton *** Julianne M. Schindler, Turin Alexiah S. Yerdon, Rodman Gabriel J. Mark, Moriches * Danielle Vanessa Ann Schlenker, Cortland *** Mikayla Annora McGarry, Ballston Lake Jonathan Norman Schmidt, Fulton Erin E. McInerney, Rochester Abigail R. Schoeneman, Fulton

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 25 Class of 2021 Senior Class Gifts SUNY Oswego congratulates and thanks the Class of 2021 for their philanthropy to The Fund for Oswego. Seniors, faculty and staff have helped to support the senior class. In recognition of their philanthropy to their college, student donors have been given the opportunity to thank those who have supported them during their four years.

Marigona Ademi ’21 William Gregory ’21 Kilaha Small ’21 Thank you to my family and friends especially Mom and I’d like to thank my mother and my brother. The love and Thank you Mom for supporting me through my college Dad, my brothers and sister! I love you all very much. support they’ve given me, along with all my friends and career! I love you and I thank everyone I have in my family, has made this four year long journey of mine corner! I did it! Tamia Alberry Davis ’21 possible. Thank you all. Thank you to my amazing parents who did everything to Shawna Stalter ’21 get me here. Thank you to my awesome friends for keeping Erik Greiner ’21 Thank you Mason and Kenzie for the motivation, I love me afloat. I adore you all! Thank you to Mom and Dad, for believing in me you! throughout this crazy college career! Samantha Bassett ’21 Sarah Szozda ’21 Thank you Professor Fellows, Professor Abraham, Erica Helzer ’21 In honor of my family. A special thanks to my friends, and Professor Friedman and Professor Max for sharing your In honor of my family, roommates, and professors who professors for helping me along this journey! knowledge with me. Thank you to the Admissions Office have supported me along this journey. Thank you! for making this campus feel like home and helping me Tiehoua Marcel Tano ’21 Paige Jansen ’21 grow. Lastly, thank you Mom and Dad for supporting me I thank God for this accomplishment. Thanks to all who Thank you to all of my wonderful classmates and in everything I do! helped along the way. SUNY Oswego Professors and staff. professors as I wouldn’t be where I am today without all of Amanda Baxter ’21 your impacts on my life. Justin Techmanski ’21 Thank you Mom and Dad for always supporting me and Thank you to my family for the constant support, Magnolia Jimenez ’21 pushing me to do my best. I couldn’t have done it without encouragement, and love. Thank you for always pushing Grace Maxon, Deborah Kite, Christine Barkley, and you guys! I love you! me to do my best. Congratulations Class of 2021! everyone else that impacted me one way or another: Thank you for making my experience at SUNY Oswego Lorna Underwood ’21 Claudia Becker ’21 worthwhile! Mom, Dad, and siblings: Thank you for being Thank you so much to my advisor, Dr. Jan Woodworth, HUGE thank you to my parents and everyone that my support system! and to my cheerleader, Kristen Munger. I don’t know how supported me on this journey. Shout out to the wonderful you both put up with me, but I really appreciate the fact people in the Communication Department! Ashley Kent ’21 that you did! I am eternally grateful for all of your support Thank you to my family, faculty, and friends! And the Gabrielle Bloise ’21 and understanding. I couldn’t have done it without the Shaun Cassidy Fan Club! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 In honor of the Technology Department, a life-changing two of you! program. Austin McCarroll ’21 Kamri Vazquez ’21 I finally made it!!! I could not have done it without the Sienna Burgos ’21 Thank you to my wonderful fiancé Greg and our children support of my family and loved ones. I love you all! Special for hanging in there while I have been completing my I dedicate my graduation to my mother and sister. Thank thank you to my advisor and professors for helping me degree. I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your you for always being inspirational, supportive, and loving. reach this point through various challenges and adversity. I am very grateful to have you both in my life. -Love Sienna support! I love you endlessly! James Moran ’21 Fatimah Wague ’21 Eileen Cacsire ’21 Thank you to all that make SUNY Oswego the best!!! Thank you to everyone who has helped me in any way to You did good momma, thanks to you I beat the odds. get to where I am today. My graduation would not have Andrew Nearbin ’21 Thank you for always pushing me to be my very best and been possible without you. We did it! A special thanks to Thank you Mom, Dad, friends, and my fellow Essential for always being on my team. I would not be here today my parents and siblings, Ginny, Ryan and Myra. Workers. I love you and appreciate all that we’ve without you. I love you, Ma! accomplished! In honor of the Biological Science Lingyu Zi ’21 Kelsey DiCarlo ’21 Department. Congrats MBA Class of 2021! Thank you to all professors who teach and help me Raphael Okaiteye ’21 through my undergraduate degree, especially for Professor Nicholas Duffy ’21 Thanks Mom, Dad and Gillian who is here today, I love Ashlee Moore, David Vampola, James Early, Theo Rhodes, Thank you School of Business! you! and Victor Licatese.

Samuel Farotimi ’21 Mercedes Rodriguez ’21 I would like to thank my mom and dad for making this Thank you to everyone who has supported me throughout dream possible. I love you both. my educational career. I love you all!

26 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Public Ceremonies Committee

Richard Bush Rebecca Kempney Tim Nekritz Michelle St. John Technology Facilities Maintenance Communications and Registrar and Operations Marketing William Canning Barbara St. Michel Campus Technology Services Joy Knopp Jordan Perry Campus Life University Development Advisement Center Nancy Concadoro Holli Stone Human Resources Tyrone Johnson-Neuland Mary Ann Perry Campus Life Campus Technology Services Office of the President William Hammond Daniel Tryon Facilities Maintenance Stephen McAfee Jose Ramos Technology and Operations Auxiliary Services Facilities Maintenance and Operations Kevin Velzy Malcolm Huggins Ellen McCloskey University Police University Development Office of the President Mellisa Semione Extended Learning Laura Kelly Mark Mirabito Alumni Office Psychology

Special Thanks

A special word of thanks is extended to those individuals who volunteered to serve as readers, marshals and ushers for the day.

Thank you also to the Facilities, Maintenance and Custodial Staff, University Police, SAVAC, Registrar’s Office, Office of Communications and Marketing, Campus Technology Services, Office of the President, Alumni Relations and Auxiliary Services, including the College Stores staff, for their work and participation in Commencement.

An additional thanks to our students from WTOP who are filming this year’s ceremonies so Commencement 2021 can be live streamed to Lakers far and wide:

Danny Hernandez Brad Laquiardi Hannah Limbo A leader in education and an advocate of free public schools, Edward Austin Sheldon (1823-1897) was responsible for Marek Ptakowski opening the Oswego Primary Teachers’ Training School. Zachary Rodrick Sheldon’s pioneering ideas in object teaching became a model for other normal schools throughout the nation and Roy Santacroce around the world. Sculptor John Frances Brines designed the statue that was constructed with penny contributions Jabari Stancil from school children throughout the state in 1899. Megan Trubia

MAY 2021 COMMENCEMENT 27 Visitor Information

Emergency Assistance Photographs and Videotaping Medical assistance is available on the ground Audience videotaping and photography are permitted only from seats. We plan to post floor in the Marano Campus Center. a recorded version of the ceremonies after the events on the college’s YouTube channel, www.youtube.com/sunyoswegovideo. A professional photographer will be present at the University Police ceremony. Graduates will be emailed a link from the photography company to view their 315.312.5555 photos. Graduation pictures can be ordered online at www2.geneseephoto.com/welcome. Lost and Found Notice to Audience Members Inquiries should be directed to University Police Our commencement ceremony may be taped and broadcast via TV, radio, and/or the at the phone number listed above. internet in both live and delayed time formats. By attending this event, you are granting Restrooms permission to have your likeness or image and your voice broadcast without restriction Restrooms are available for guests inside the and without right of inspection or approval. Entrance into the event grants permission for arena, although access is limited due to health your likeness or image to be used without remuneration and releases the campus and its guidelines for holding large-scale events. representatives from all claims and liability relating to these broadcasts or their reuse.

28 COMMENCEMENT MAY 2021 Hail OSWEGO Voices fill the air

Singing reverently

Pledging our school fair

Truth and loyalty

This our song we raise

In her name and praise

Oswego, Alma Mater

Hail to thee!