Commencement Exercises

COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

WINTER 2017

2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome...... 2

History of Towson University...... 3

University Traditions...... 7

Venue Information...... 10

Ceremony Etiquette...... 12

Distinguished Faculty Service Award Recipient...... 13

Alumni Speakers...... 14

Commencement Student Speakers...... 16

Academic Recognition...... 19

Order of Exercises

College of Education College of Fine Arts and Communication...... 20

College of Business and Economics College of Health Professions...... 26

Fisher College of Science and Mathematics College of Liberal Arts...... 34

University Leadership...... 44

Acknowledgements...... 46

Towson University Alumni by the Numbers...... 48

2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY WELCOME FROM PRESIDENT KIM SCHATZEL

On behalf of Towson University, I congratulate you on your momentous achievement. Whether receiving your bachelor’s, post-baccalaureate certificate, master’s or doctoral degree, we are excited to celebrate your many accomplishments. Today you become members of a distinguished group: Towson University alumni. To get this far, you have had to exhibit discipline, commitment, resolve and leadership. These qualities will serve you well in any endeavors you may tackle. The presence of our trustees, faculty and staff at Commencement reflects the immense pride that our university has in its outstanding graduates. Towson University works hard to ensure its students emerge well prepared for their professions and ready to make intellectual contributions and discoveries within their respective fields. Our faculty and staff feel privileged to have played a part in educating such an extraordinary group of students. We know that as our newest graduates, you will make notable contributions to the greater Baltimore region and to the world. We also extend an especially warm welcome to the family members and friends who are joining our students on this special day. We know your presence means so much to them and we thank you for the support and encouragement you have given them throughout their time at Towson University. Graduates, as you enter the next chapter of your lives, I want to remind you that you will always be a part of the Towson University family. I challenge you to show the world your capabilities by using the knowledge you have gained. Be a shining example of why TU graduates matter to Maryland!

Kim Schatzel, Ph.D. President

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In 1864, in the midst of the American Civil War, Maryland ratified a new state constitution and created a school for the instruction of teachers, naming it the Maryland State Normal School [MSNS]. Normal in this instance referred to the French term Ecole Normale, which were institutions in France that promoted stan- dardized teaching methods. A year later, McFadden Alexander Newell was appointed the first principal of MSNS, and on January 15, 1866, the school opened its doors in Baltimore. Besides Newell, there were three other faculty members who taught drawing, music and calisthenics, and 11 pupils. In June, MSNS graduated its first class of new teachers. At first, counties selected promising students to attend for free, so long as those students signed pledges that their objective in attending MSNS was to earn a teaching certificate and teach in the state’s public school system. The curriculum was flexible, adjusting to the students’ needs as they entered the school. This was necessary because of the differences in educational practices across the counties. At the end of the program—whether it took one year or three—the graduates received a teaching certificate which allowed them to teach at any public school in Maryland. First commencement program: Commencement took place in Between 1866 and 1876, the school occupied three different buildings in Baltimore, June 1866, just months after the renting them until Baltimore City built its first home at Carrollton and Lafayette school opened. avenues. This space was large enough for the now 206 students and 11 teachers, as well as the Model School, and the school remained here for almost 40 years. While the school building was certainly larger and more comfortable, it didn’t remain so for long. The building was constructed to accommodate 226 students, but by 1909, the state needed 350 new teachers every year to fill vacant posi- tions. Even with the construction of a second normal school in Frostburg in 1902, there weren’t enough graduates to fill the teacher shortage. And there were other concerns about its location. The Carrollton building had large lecture halls, but changes in teaching practices demanded smaller classrooms, and it was not easy to adapt the building to fit those needs. Because there were no dormitories, students who lived too far from the school to commute had to find boarding houses in Balti- more. The lack of space led to a campaign by the school’s fourth principal, Sarah Class photo: MSNS students Richmond, to convince the state to find a new location where MSNS could grow. seated outside the building at On September 20, 1915, the first classes were held at the new location in Towson. Carrollton and Lafayette avenues Three buildings were constructed—an Administration Building, today known as in Baltimore. The school called this home from 1876-1915. Stephens Hall, which held all the classes as well as a library, space for the model elementary school, and the offices for the staff and faculty; Newell Hall, which was a dormitory for women and also held a dining hall; and the Power House, now known as the Power Plant. Other buildings already stood on campus, including an elegant house named Glen Esk, which became the principal’s residence as well as the main focus for entertaining on the campus. For the next 25 years, the school’s future was linked to the nation’s as America teetered from World War I, to the Depression, to World War II. The school numbers dwindled as students and teachers enlisted or found higher paying

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civil-service jobs to aid the war effort. School leaders waged a campaign to raise the pay rates of state teachers, hoping that by doing so they could attract more prospec- tive teachers to the school. In the meantime, educational advances were underway. Summer sessions began in 1918. By 1920, standards for incoming students were changed and the course in remedial education was phased out. In 1931, the school curriculum was increased from a two-year course of study to three years. The sixth principal, Lida Lee Tall, placed special emphasis on the students’ social and physical education needs. After her arrival, student organizations and sports teams grew. A student newspaper, The Oriole, began in 1921 and was re-named The Towerlight in 1927. The school began to celebrate May Day, which included dancing around the maypole and crowning the May queen. Donald “Doc” Minnegan joined the faculty as a physical education teacher in 1927 and estab- 1935 Commencement on Glen lished a men’s soccer team soon afterward. The school administration began giving Esk lawn: These first graduates serious thought to creating a sports program on campus. to receive baccalaureate degrees In 1934, after a change in Maryland law that required teachers to have a baccalau- are seated and dressed in regalia. reate degree, the curriculum was again amended, and the school was granted the Before this, graduates wore ability to award four-year Bachelor of Science degrees in elementary education. This white gowns or suits. also led to name changes for the Maryland state normal schools, which were now called state teachers colleges, and the title of principal was changed to president. By 1936, Maryland State Teachers College (MSTC) was meeting accreditation standards set forth by the American Association of Teachers Colleges and the American Council of Education. With the advent of World War II, the need for teachers across the state skyrocketed, while the enrollment at MSTC dwindled. Dr. M. Theresa Wiedefeld, who became president of MSTC in 1938, took a two-pronged approach to the dilemma. In 1943 she created an accelerated program so students could condense four years of study into three and enter the workforce sooner. Second, she created a junior college program for arts and sciences courses in 1946 that allowed returning military veterans to take background courses in the liberal arts and then matriculate into liberal arts colleges. This would pave the way for Towson University’s transforma- tion into a liberal arts college. The school’s post-World War II period was one of amazing growth and expansion in enrollment, campus facilities and academic programs. Earle Taylor Hawkins became president of the school in 1947. During his 22 years of leadership enroll- This 1905 program cover of the ment increased over 2,100 percent and over 12 structures were built on campus Maryland State Normal School (more than doubling the number of existing buildings). The Lida Lee Tall School, depicts Minerva, Roman built in 1960, was the second building to bear her name on campus. It housed the goddess of wisdom. campus elementary school until 1991, when the experiment in campus elementary schools ended. In 1949, the curriculum was expanded and students could

4 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY now opt for a degree in elementary education or primary education. This is also the year that the school was first accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. As the nation’s postwar economy grew, so did the school’s enrollment, and for the first time, enrollment of men was high. In 1951, the school built two dormitories, Ward and West hall, to accommodate male students. Before this, men who needed to live on or near campus had been housed in various non-academic buildings, such as The Cottage or on the top floor of the Power Plant, or in boarding houses in Towson. Thanks in large part to Minnegan’s efforts, the sports teams continued to grow with the addition of baseball, gymnastics, track, wrestling and, in 1958, lacrosse. The Master of Education program began in 1958. Two years later, the bachelor’s program was expanded once again, this time to include a specialization in high- school education. At the same time, the junior college begun by Wiedefeld was extended to a four-year program, and students could now earn a Bachelor of Science or Arts in art, biology, English, speech and drama, elementary education, geography, history, mathematics, or physical education. This was due in part to the huge influx of students generated by the coming of age of the baby boom generation. Higher education was flooded with students, and in order to accommodate them all, teachers colleges could no longer afford to specialize only in education. In 1963, the state made the five teachers colleges—Towson as well as Bowie, Coppin, Frostburg, and Salisbury—into liberal arts colleges, and the name changed to Towson State College. And almost 10 years later, in 1972, the Pledge to Teach tuition waiver was abolished—over 100 years since it was first put into place. However, Towson University still focused heavily on education for teachers, as it does to the present day. This period was another of expansive growth in Towson University’s history. Ten more buildings were added to the campus. Enrollment for day and evening students Due to increasing graduating had climbed to over 14,000 by 1976. In 1965, evening and summer classes, which classes, ceremonies were held in had begun in 1958 for employed students working on their master’s degrees in Baltimore’s Civic Center during education, expanded to include more offerings in other concentrations. And by the 1970s until the construction 1976, the academic program offered 40 majors including art, business administra- of the Towson Center in 1976. tion, English, nursing, political science, and theater, and six master’s programs in geography, psychology, audiovisual communications, biology, speech pathology and audiology, and education. The school’s sports programs also grew. In 1963, the Towson Tiger was adopted as the school’s mascot. In 1968, Towson University established a football team, which lost its first homecoming game played against Gallaudet College. This is the same year that Wiedefeld Gymnasium was razed and replaced by a more state-of-the-art facility, Burdick Hall.

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After specific guidelines were created to establish the difference between a college and university, Towson State College became Towson State University (TSU) on July 1, 1976. Twelve more buildings were added to the campus, most of them student service buildings like dormitories and parking garages. A stadium, originally called Minnegan Stadium opened in 1977, highlighting TSU’s dedication to growing its athletic programs. In fact, in the 1980s, the football team would win the Eastern College Athletic Conference for Division II. Academic programs were also expanding during this time. The departments them- selves were re-structured into six colleges, which still stand today. Higher education in Maryland was also re-organized. In 1988, TSU, along with other Maryland schools, merged to form the University of Maryland System, headed by a Board of Regents and chancellor. This organization was renamed the University System of Maryland in 1997. In 1997, after years of discussion and debate, Towson State University dropped the word “State” from its name. It was considered a step that would elevate the university in people’s minds, and also allow the school to develop its own identity while remaining in the university system. This change, which had been made by schools in neighboring states, reflected the lack of funding the school received from the state. Since its latest name change, Towson University (TU) has continued to grow and expand in terms of enrollment, academic programs and campus facilities. Since 2000, the campus has erected or is in the process of constructing 14 new structures. The new College of Liberal Arts building, the first phase of which was completed in Today graduation ceremonies 2009, was the first academic building constructed on campus in 30 years. Residence are held in the SECU Arena hall space has also continued to increase with the construction of the West Village (completed in 2013) and split residence halls. These residence halls, like Millennium Hall, which was constructed over three days in the spring, in 2000, are privatized and co-managed by an outside company. Since 2000, the and two days in the winter, to campus has created residence space for over 1,000 students and has plans to accommodate the number of continue expanding those numbers. graduates and guests. In 2001, TU inaugurated its first doctoral programs, one in audiology and another in occupational science. Towson University endeavors to create and continue partnerships within the community, underscoring the school’s history as an organization that applies methods learned in the classroom to real-world experiences. The ability to adapt to a constantly changing world while continuing to build on its long history has helped to make Towson University the outstanding institution it is today.

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Regalia Commencement is both a celebration and an academic ceremony. As such, Towson University is guided by the Academic Costume Code as outlined by the American Council on Education (ACE). All commencement participants are encouraged to maintain a measure of decorum consonant with the occasion. The black caps and gowns worn by students and faculty in the academic procession have been the traditional costume of the scholar since medieval times and probably represent an adaptation of the ecclesiastical dress since many of the scholars of that period were members of monastic orders. The bachelor’s gown is distinguished by its long pointed sleeves. The master’s gown has longer, narrower closed sleeves, extending below the knee; the arm is passed through a slit at the elbow. Finally, the doctoral gown has a full bell-shaped sleeve with three bars of velvet and an opening faced with wide velvet bands. The velvet trim may be black or of a color indicating wearers’ field of learning or the institution from which they earned their highest degree. Candidiates for graduate degrees wear hoods on top of their gowns, trimmed in a colored velvet band to indicate the degree earned.

Gold �� Master of Science...... M.S. White �� Master of Arts...... M.A. Brown �� Master of Fine Arts...... M.F.A. Pink �� Master of Music...... M.M. Light Blue �� Master of Education...... M.Ed. Light Brown �� Master of Business Administration...... MBA

Gold �� Doctor of Science...... D.Sc./Sc.D. Olive Green �� Doctor of Audiology...... Au.D. Light Blue �� Doctor of Education...... Ed.D.

Commencement Promise Commencement is a formal academic ceremony and, as such, all participants and guests are expected to demonstrate courtesies and behaviors befitting the dignity of the occasion.

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Ceremonial Mace The ceremonial academic mace first appeared in European universities during the 14th century and was carried before royalty, mayors of cities, and chief officers of the medieval universities. The academic mace represented the amalgamation of two much older pieces of history, the regal scepter and the medieval battle mace. In modern times, the ceremonial academic mace is used on formal occasions in the life of the university, such as commencement, as an object vested with power and specifically indicating the authority of the university president to award degrees. The mace immediately precedes the presidential party in the ceremonial procession and is considered one of academia’s most treasured symbols of office. It is a fitting symbol and combination of the requisite discipline and earned stature that comes with the academic achievement. Towson University’s mace is beautifully constructed in glass, black metal, gold and maplewood coming together to represent institutional concepts and a visual history of the university. Grand Marshal David Zang from the Department A Maryland State Normal School seal serves at the base of the mace, representing of Kinesiology carries the the school’s foundation. The stem of the mace grows from this foundation, ceremonial mace to begin the passing through rings representing the remaining five major historical moments ceremonies. in the university’s history beginning with 1915—the year Maryland State Normal School moved from Baltimore City to the Towson campus—and the evolution of the institution’s four name changes and growth in mission through the years: State Teachers College at Towson, Towson State College, Towson State University and Towson University. A set of prongs at the base connects the seal to four black aluminum metal forms encompassing the maple stem. This merging of materials and shapes represents the fusion of the analytical and abstract thinking offered in a liberal arts education at Towson University. The cupola’s rounder and more geometric outer shape mimics the cupola atop our iconic Stephens Hall, and is lined with a touch of gold to reflect light. Inset in the cupola is a glass sculpture. An interpretation of a Fresnel lighthouse lens, it provides a figurative guiding light representing our graduates and their futures. Our mace was commissioned and gifted by the late President Emerita Maravene Loeschke. It was designed and executed by four faculty members in the College of Fine Arts and Communication: Joshua DeMonte, Jenn Figg, Kimberly Hopkins and Jon Lundak.

The Alma Mater A graduating student sings the Towson University Alma Mater at the close of every Commencement ceremony. In celebration of TU’s 150th anniversary, members of a committee collaborated to write a new Alma Mater. The music was composed by J. Kyle Richards and orchestrated by Brian Balmages. The soloist is accompanied by a graduating student signer.

8 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY Gonfolans and Banner Carriers Gonfolans are ceremonial banners carried on a long pole by students to represent each college, graduate studies and the Honors College. The student banner carriers are specially selected by their colleges to represent one of the three entities for each ceremony. Banner carriers symbollically lead their classmates into the future by carrying the banner at the head of the commencement procession into the SECU Arena. This is a very special honor, and we thank our banner carriers.

International Flags The university is dedicated to cultivating a global learning community and international focus in programs and curricula. As such, the flags displayed on stage during commencement represent the 517 international students from over 80 countries who call Towson University home along with our foreign faculty, exchange scholars and visiting faculty.

The Presidential Medallion Presidential Medallion bearing the University Seal The medallion is circular, symbolizing the continuous impact that Towson Univer- sity has in the lives of those who learn here. The outermost circle contains the university name and location. At the center is the University Seal with its shield which incorporates the Great Seal of Maryland’s Calvert and Crossland arms quartered. Above the shield are the original earl’s coronet and the pennants. The university’s founding year, 1866, is inscribed on a banner beneath.

Stephens Hall Bell Tower Stephens Hall is the oldest original building on the campus. Its history and lore have become part of our students’ college experience. The bell tower is especially beautiful, and as part of a fairly new tradition in honor of our new graduates, the Stephens Hall bells will toll 11 times at the start of our ceremony, one for each member of the first graduating class.

University Commencement Every May, one Commencement ceremony features a prominent Commencement speaker from outside of the university community. The ceremony with this notable speaker will be designated as the University Commencement. Although one ceremony will carry this designation, all ceremonies are equally significant to our Stephens Hall Bell Tower clock university community.

University Seal The University Seal is adapted from the reverse of the Great Seal of Maryland. At its center is an escutcheon, or shield, bearing the Calvert and Crossland arms, quartered on an antiqued gold background. Above is an earl’s coronet and the pennants that inspired the Towson University logo. The university’s founding year, 1866, is inscribed on a banner beneath.

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Ceremony Length Lost and Found Each ceremony lasts approximately 90 minutes to two Lost and found items can be claimed by contacting a staff hours, depending on the number of graduates. member on the day of the ceremonies, or after by calling the information desk of the University Union, 410-704-4636. Concessions Concessions are available when the doors open (90 minutes Meeting Location before start of ceremony) and remain open throughout the Families can meet their graduates after the recession in ceremony. the Tiger Courtyard (between Towson Center and SECU Arena). There are flags numbered 1 through 4 placed Digital Media throughout the courtyard to serve as meeting locations. We also encourage graduates and guests to download We suggest that you use your cell phone to determine a the free TU Commencement App in the iOS App Store meeting point. or Google Play. For pictures and ceremony information, follow TU on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. Mobility Impaired Assistance Seating: These areas are located on the concourse level of Emergencies SECU Arena (Sections 104 and 106) and are limited to the Contact University Police 410-704-4444 and/or 911. The person with mobility impaired plus one guest. following coordinates can be used when giving the location Mobility Assistance Transport from Lot 21 to Arena: of SECU arena 39.38980 -76.61565 or 7500 Osler Drive. Special needs transport will be available to take those individuals with special needs from Lot 21 up to the SECU Lost Child Arena. Service will continue throughout and after the cere- If a child has been separated from his or her family, imme- mony until all guests have been transported back to Lot 21. diately notify the nearest TU event staff member or police Shuttle Service: Shuttle buses will run continuously officer, who will attend to the child. Event staff members between the Union Garage and the Towson Center will be wearing a visible access pass. TUPD can be reached 90 minutes before the ceremony, during the ceremony and at 410-704-4444. for 90 minutes after each ceremony. Regular shuttle routes will not be in operation. First Aid A first-aid station is provided inside the arena in case of an Restrooms emergency. It is located on the concourse level (on the same Restrooms are located on all three sides of the arena. side of the arena as the will call area). (Please see map.)

Flowers/Gifts Seating Flowers are available for purchase outside the University All seats in the upper deck are open and most seats below Store tent. are open, except Sections 104 and the black club seats (mobility impaired seating), which are located at the top Graduate Procession rows of all three sides. Once the lower seating is full, guests The graduates will be in alphabetical order when the will be directed to sit in the upper level. There is no “bad” procession enters the arena, alternating on each side. The seat in the arena. Guests will be able to see everything well JumboTron allows parents and guests to see all graduates from any section. Please note: no saved seats. well, despite not knowing on which side they will enter the arena.

10 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY Sign Language Interpreters University Store Sign Language interpreters are available in Section 104. There will be a concession stand open at the southwest This section is limited in seating, so please be courteous corner of the concourse level to sell Towson University to other guests. apparel, giftware and souvenirs. This concession stand will open when doors open and remain open for the Tickets duration of the ceremony. All guests entering the arena will need a ticket, due to Fire Marshal regulations. This applies to children of all ages, Video Recordings including infants in carriers. Will Call is located at the All ceremonies will be streamed live. This will be done as ticket office on the second floor concourse adjacent to the it was in the past, which is an embedded video player at Tiger courtyard entrance. the top of www.towson.edu/commencement. In addition, TU will post all ceremonies in their entirety on YouTube within 48 to 72 hours of the last ceremony.

COMMENCEMENT Capacity: 3,400 Guests

TIGER ATHLETIC FUND ROOM (TAF)

ENTRANCE

UNIVERSITY CONCESSIONS SEATING STORE CHART PRESIDENT’S SIDE

Hearing Impaired GRADUATES Seating STAGE Stroller Storage (concourse level) GRADUATES

PROVOST’S SIDE Reserved Seating SPECIAL NEEDS ENTRANCE Special Needs Seating WILL CALL

TIGER COURTYARD

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Given the solemn yet celebratory nature of commencement, all participants are expected to follow basic guidelines of etiquette for such occasions. Failure to comply with the guidelines below may result in removal from the venue.

For Graduates · All graduates are expected to remain at their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony and not leave before the final recessional. · Candidates for bachelor’s degrees, please note that the mortarboard should be worn so that it sits parallel with the ground, with the tassel hanging to the right. During the ceremony, the officiant will ask graduates to move their tassels from the right front side of the mortarboard to the left as a mark of the official awarding of their degree. Master’s and doctoral candidates should wear caps with the attached tassel hanging to the left. · Recognize this accomplishment in a way that is in keeping with the solemnity of the occasion. Keep in mind that many people have worked diligently to enjoy this day. Excessive celebrations are not appropriate. · Please remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. Graduates will be directed to stand and exit the arena when appropriate.

For Guests · Doors open for guests an hour and a half before the start of the ceremony (8:30 a.m. for the morning ceremonies and 1:30 p.m. for the afternoon ceremonies). All seating is first-come, first-served general seating. Please note: There is no assigned seating in any sections of the arena. · .Guests are not permitted to stand on the concourse level to watch the ceremony and will be directed to a seat. Please remain seated for the duration of the ceremony. Guests should not block the aisles or passageways by attempting to greet or take photos with graduates. · Tripods and other photographic or video equipment may not be placed on the floor of the arena or in the aisles as doing so creates congestion in walkways that must remain clear for safety reasons. · To allow for the names of all graduates to be heard, we ask audience members to be considerate of other graduates’ guests by providing no more than 2–3 seconds of celebration or applause for their graduate. Guests who bring or use signs, fireworks, beach balls, balloons, air horns, bells or noisemakers will be asked to leave the arena.

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Today the Towson University community honors L. Scott Johnson as an exemplary educator, scholar and mentor. A member of the Department of Biological Sciences for 23 years, he is particularly noted for his passion in promoting student success. Dr. Johnson earned his B.A. in biology from St. Olaf College, his M.S. in zoology from Northern Arizona University and his Ph.D. in biological sciences from the University of Calgary. He joined Towson University’s faculty in 1994 as an assistant professor. In 2000 he was promoted to associate professor, and in 2006 to full professor. He is a highly effective professor who emphasizes critical thinking and hypothesis- driven inquiry. He links current literature to real-world applications, providing a competitive edge for students as they enter the job market. Students routinely comment that “Dr. Johnson is the best professor I have had at Towson.” An accomplished ornithologist, he received grants totaling $750,000 from various external agencies and served as a reviewer for numerous peer-reviewed journals. He has published 67 articles in prestigious peer-reviewed journals. As a mentor, he included undergraduate and graduate students as co-authors in 29 of these publications. He also involved students in ecological field studies to research songbirds in Wyoming. L. SCOTT He is at the forefront in revising advising processes within his department, where JOHNSON he chaired the Advising Committee. He spearheaded the creation of a course to PROFESSOR, guide biology majors to develop efficient degree completion plans and to consider BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES multiple career paths that matched their goals and abilities. Indicative of its success, FISHER COLLEGE other departments have investigated implementing a similar course. OF SCIENCE AND He also wrote the Biology Majors Handbook, an online reference to aid students in MATHEMATICS their search for scholarships, internships, research experiences, career opportunities and graduate school. As co-director of the Biology Graduate Program for three years, he revamped the graduate program, making major modifications in admission and curriculum requirements. When he chaired the Rank and Merit Committee, he revised departmental criteria to assess faculty performance. In his field of study, he has served in leadership capacities as a governing councilor, vice president, president, past president and investment trustee for the Association of Field Ornithologists. Highly respected for his professional contributions, he was elected as fellow of the American Ornithologists’ Union in 2011. For his sustained dedication to the advancement of excellence in higher education and the field of ornithology, Towson University recognizes Dr. Johnson with the Distinguished Faculty Service Award.

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Distinguished Alumni and Young Distinguished Alumni award recipients have been recognized for outstanding achievement in their chosen professions or fields. These are the most prestigious awards the Towson University Alumni Association bestows. We are pleased to welcome our Distinguished Alumni back to their alma mater to provide inspirational remarks to our newest graduates and welcome them to the alumni community.

Sherman L. Ragland, II ’84 Sherman L. Ragland II is the president/CEO and founder of Tradewinds International. Since 1990, Tradewinds has helped several agencies of the federal government, the District of Columbia and a number of private-sector clients to sell more than $60 billion in commercial real estate, real estate loans, business loans and other intangible assets. Tradewinds designed and developed the online auction system for the U.S. Federal Communications Commission, recognized as the world’s first successful online auction. Before forming Tradewinds, Ragland was a development project manager for the Oliver Carr Co. Before that, he was an associate development director and the CFO for Lansdowne, Virginia, a 2,300-acre mixed-use development. After receiving a B.A. in mass communication from TU, Ragland earned an MBA SHERMAN L. from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also holds an M.A. RAGLAND II ’84 in urban & environmental planning from School of Architecture at the University of COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS Virginia. He is currently pursuing a law degree. AND COMMUNICATION

Emily J. Taylor, AuD., FAAA ’12 Emily Taylor earned a bachelor’s degree in hearing and speech sciences from the University of Maryland and a Doctor of Audiology degree from Towson University. Her doctoral thesis, “Assessment of the Efficacy of a Hearing Screening Program for College Students,” was accepted for publication in the Journal of the American Academy of Audiology in 2013. Taylor opened Taylor Listening Center, a full-service audiology private prac- tice, shortly after graduation. There she specializes in diagnostic audiology and works with all age groups to develop patient rapport and an atmosphere where people feel at ease. She finds audiology fulfilling because she can improve the quality of life on a daily basis for people with hearing loss. EMILY TAYLOR ’12 Each month Taylor Listening Center donates proceeds from hearing testing to COLLEGE OF HEALTH a different charity. The center also accepts donated hearing aids, which Taylor PROFESSIONS cleans and donates to those in need.

14 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY Crystal J. Neely, Ph.D., ’06 Crystal J. Neely graduated from TU in 2006 with a B.S. degree in molecular biology, biochemistry and bioinformatics. She began a graduate program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she studied the immune response following severe burn injury. After earning a Ph.D. in microbiology and immunology in 2013, Dr. Neely accepted a postdoctoral fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and investigated the immune response in the tumor microenvironment and during infection. While at St. Jude, she also served as the chair of Career Development and organized a variety of services that addressed the career and professional needs of St. Jude’s postdoc population. Most recently, Dr. Neely accepted an assistant director position in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health’s Career Services CRYSTAL J. NEELY ’06 Office, where she pursues her passion for helping the next generation of researchers FISHER COLLEGE OF successfully transition into their chosen careers. SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

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Student Speaker Selection In recognition of the student experience and excellence demonstrated by the entire class, it is the university’s tradition to invite individual graduates to give remarks during each ceremony. Student speakers join a long list of outstanding graduates who have shared their personal journey, perspective and vision for the future at Commencement. Selection of speakers is made by each academic college and is based upon the extent to which their achievement represents sustained efforts over the course of their academic career and is an exceptional model for Towson University graduates.

COLLEGE OF Erin Dudley | Grasonville, Maryland EDUCATION Erin Dudley will be graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in elementary education with dual certification in early childhood education. While earning her degree, Erin has UNDERGRADUATE consistently made the Dean’s List, worked as a tutor and volunteered as a Sunday School STUDENT SPEAKER teacher for fourth and fifth grade students at Kent Island United Methodist Church. She will continue with these experiences to contribute to her growth and passion for education following graduation. In addition to these roles, she hopes to educate young students in the Maryland public school system, return to school for a master’s degree in administration, and eventually work toward writing children’s books. Her most memorable TU experiences were the moments spent with her students. They provided immeasurable love and inspiration that have carried her through her career thus far.

COLLEGE OF Kahleeka Nikkiya Perry | Charlotte, North Carolina FINE ARTS AND Kahleeka Nikkiya Perry will be graduating with a Master of Science degree in communication COMMUNICATION management. During her time at TU, Kahleeka maintained a 3.9 grade point average while working full time as a marketing manager for the Department of Surgery at Johns Hopkins GRADUATE Medicine. Kahleeka is actively involved in the development of leaders within the field of STUDENT SPEAKER communication studies by serving as a guest lecturer for undergraduate Introduction to Public Relations and Strategic Communication classes at TU as well as participating as a guest panelist at the 2016 PRSA Maryland Conference on the campus of Loyola University. Kahleeka also received the 2017 MacGruder/Passano Scholarship Award. With the completion of her master’s degree, Kahleeka has fulfilled a personal goal of becoming the first person ever in her family to acquire an advanced degree.

16 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY Natalie Reeder | Boonsboro, Maryland COLLEGE OF Natalie Reeder is graduating a semester early with a Bachelor of Science in business BUSINESS AND administration with a concentration in human resource management. Her most meaningful ECONOMICS experience at TU has been establishing relationships with faculty and staff as well as utilizing all UNDERGRADUATE of the resources the College of Business and Economics (CBE) provided her. Natalie made the STUDENT SPEAKER Dean’s List every semester, was a member of Beta Gamma Sigma, National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), and also worked as a CBE student consultant. She mentored Baltimore City high school students, inspiring these girls to pursue a college education through the college’s MentHER program. She is scheduled to take the SHRM- CP exam to become a certified professional in the human resources field. After graduation, she plans to return to her hometown to pursue her career.

Caroline Johnson | Millersville, Maryland Caroline Johnson will be graduating with a Master of Science degree in nursing, with a COLLEGE OF concentration in nursing education. Caroline had the opportunity at TU to create and lead HEALTH a community-based program to study the effects of dance on quality of life for patients with PROFESSIONS dementia. She has represented TU by presenting her research at various seminars. Caroline was hired to work as adjunct faculty for TU’s undergraduate course, Fundamentals of Nursing, after GRADUATE successfully completing her graduate teaching practicum. She consistently made the Dean’s list STUDENT SPEAKER and will be graduating with honors. She is a registered nurse at the University of Maryland Medical Center and is working full time on the Medical Intermediate Care Unit. She is a certified progressive care nurse, a certification awarded by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). After graduation, Caroline hopes to continue to work for TU as an adjunct faculty member and to pursue further education.

Muhammad Waleed | Baltimore, Maryland Muhammad Waleed will be graduating with a Master of Science degree in applied information FISHER COLLEGE technology. He previously received a Bachelor of Science in information technology from TU in OF SCIENCE AND 2016. During his time as a graduate student, Muhammad continuously made the Dean’s List and MATHEMATICS was a Honeywell Scholar. Muhammad’s most meaningful TU experience has been connecting with his professors and being a member of the Towson TOPS Community, which has inspired GRADUATE him to understand and pursue his career passions. Muhammad works as a computer information STUDENT SPEAKER systems analyst for IZI Medical Products and plans to continue in this position after graduation.

Mackenzie Rice | Barrie, Ontario, Canada Mackenzie Rice is a graduating political science and economics major. She spent four years living in Canberra, Australia, before attending TU. She was a Division I student-athlete, competing on COLLEGE OF the TU women’s golf team. She was selected for the Colonial Athletic Association All-Academic LIBERAL ARTS Team and received the Women’s Golf Coaches Association All-American Scholars honors for UNDERGRADUATE three consecutive years. Mackenzie is an associate editor for the Towson University Journal of STUDENT SPEAKER International Affairs, for which she has written a number of substantive blog posts, and works as an intern at the Regional Economic Studies Institute at Towson University. She anticipates graduate work, pursuing her interest in immigration policies around the world.

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Honors College

The Honors College at Towson University provides an enhanced undergraduate experience for talented and high-level achieving students. Honors College graduates have pursued scholarly opportunities including interdisciplinary seminars and research. Upon completion of 24 honors credits, graduates earn the designation of University Scholar. This appears on each graduate’s transcript and diploma.

WINTER 2017 Grace Abraham Melissa Mazur Madelyn Fraley Anderson Paige Pacheco Heidi Cobb Christina Pergantis Tiana Cobbs Melissa Race Nicholas Fioravante Maria Ritchie Nature Gemmell Sarah Shaw Justin Harvie Molly Sokolis Darre’ll Joseph Erin Toomey Aliyah Khalifa Marissa Whitby Mariah Lucernoni Brian Whitt

Latin Honors Latin Honors are awarded by college to undergraduate students in the top 10 percent of each graduating class based on the calculated grade point average of the final 60 units completed at Towson University. Students’ records are also reviewed based on their total record at Towson University. Latin Honors will be awarded if the cumulative GPA equals or exceeds the cutoffs by college. Students with majors in two or more colleges earn the highest Latin Honors for which they are eligible. Latin Honors are evaluated after the ceremony and will appear on the transcript and diploma when awarded.

College Recognition For additional academic recognition and other distinctions, please visit www.towson.edu/academicrecognition.

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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LAURIE MULLEN, DEAN · KAREN ROBERTSON, ASSOCIATE DEAN · LAILA RICHMAN, ASSISTANT DEAN

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION SUSAN PICINICH, DEAN · GREG FALLER, ASSOCIATE DEAN

PRESENTATION OF THE GREETINGS FROM THE USM BOARD OF REGENTS CEREMONIAL MACE Robert Pevenstein Terry Berkeley, Grand Marshal GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF VISITORS Professor, Secondary and Middle School Education Nancy Grasmick

PROCESSIONAL OPENING REMARKS Towson University Commencement Ensemble Timothy J. L. Chandler, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs CANDIDATE PROCESSIONAL DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ADDRESS Christopher Young Graduate Studies Banner Carrier Sherman L. Ragland II ’84 Erin Toomey GRADUATE SPEAKER ADDRESS Honors College Banner Carrier Kahleeka Nikkiya Perry, Communication Management Colleen Newman UNDERGRADUATE SPEAKER ADDRESS College of Education Banner Carrier Erin Dudley, Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education Lane Walbert College of Fine Arts and Communication CONFERRING OF DEGREES Banner Carrier Candidates presented by Timothy J. L. Chandler, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, FACULTY PROCESSIONAL to Regent Robert Pevenstein, Board of Regents STAGE PARTY PROCESSIONAL CLOSING REMARKS CALL TO ORDER Kim Schatzel, President Terry Berkeley, Grand Marshal ALMA MATER “MY TOWSON” Professor, Secondary and Middle School Education Grace Kane, Soloist Music THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Maya Kenner, Signer Grace Kane, Soloist Deaf Studies Music RECESSIONAL Maya Kenner, Signer Deaf Studies Towson University Commencement Ensemble

WELCOME Kim Schatzel, President

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So that you may find your particular graduate in the procession, graduates will come forward alphabetically. It is a Towson University tradition for faculty members to read the names of graduates as they walk across the stage at each ceremony. This act represents the close relationship faculty members have with their students. Each college’s faculty readers recognize this role as one of the most important during the ceremony and do their best to pronounce every graduate’s name correctly. While the goal is to be accurate, please understand that any pronunciation errors are unintentional. In addition, Towson University has made every attempt to include the names of all degree candidates and honors recipients in this program. We apologize if your name is missing. The list of candidates is tentative only.

COLLEGE OF HUMAN RESOURCE INSTRUCTIONAL Samantha Rae Hakes EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT, TECHNOLOGY Eliza Kleban Hillis EDUCATIONAL Liyan Song, Program Director Christina Emily-Diez Karpati LEADERSHIP SUMMER 2017 Laura Ann Abraham Becky Ann Kerschner Carla Finkelstein, Program Director Adi Emmanuel Adi Kelly Ann Price Katherine McCann Berman Keishauna Mable Banks Brittany Michelle Sobocinski MASTER’S DEGREE Sean Michael Boettinger Shannell Jamiae Baynard Tarah Lynn Tarleton Lauren Marie Cody Stephanie Ellen Kiefer Kasey Lauren Trudgeon EARLY CHILDHOOD Nicole Kristine Deavers Tanisha Stephanie Peterkin Caroline Marie Vogan EDUCATION Andrew Jason Enck Amber Renee Walker Stephen Schroth, Program Director Gregory L. Hewitt READING EDUCATION Nancy Jenkins Watts Derek Dyonte Jackson Sabrina Brittany Horton Gilda Martinez-Alba, Ashley Elizabeth Werner Janna Karina Murr Gregory Eric McRoberts Program Director Kristine Marie Stahm Naomi Lauren Fleshman Allison Celeste Sweeney Rizpah Charmaine Forbes

WINTER 2017 Amy Ledbetter McGinn Amy Ledbetter McGinn previously earned a B.A. in english literature from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, an M.A.T. in Teaching DOCTORAL PROGRAM in secondary education and an M.A. in English literature from Univer- sity of Memphis in Memphis, Tennessee. Her dissertation, Teacher Ex- INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY periences with Professional Development for Technology Integration William Sadera, Program Director at an Independent K-12 School: A Multi-Case Study, was completed Tamara Douglass Burton under the supervision of Dr. Liyan Song and committee members Dr. Tamara Douglass Burton previously earned a B.S. in therapeutic Bill Sadera, Dr. David Wizer and Dr. Michael Hickey. recreation from Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Andrea H. Parrish Virginia, and an M.S. in community health education and gerontology Andrea Harkins Parrish previously earned a B.S. in special education from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Her dissertation, from Towson University and an M.S. in special education from Johns The Impact of Learning Environment on Knowledge Outcomes and Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. Her dissertation, A Student Satisfaction in Sleep Medicine Education, was completed Delphi Study to Develop an Inventory of Competencies Needed to under the supervision of Dr. David Wizer and committee members Dr. Facilitate Instruction in Student-Centered, One-to-One Learning Envi- Scot McNary, Dr. Marcie Weinstein and Dr. Devon Dobrosielski. ronments, was completed under the supervision of Dr. Bill Sadera and Carrie Ann McFadden committee members Dr. Scot McNary and Dr. Laila Richman. Carrie Ann McFadden previously earned a B.S. in exercise science Emily W. Ziegler from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland, and an M.S. in Emily Wyatt Ziegler previously earned a B.A. in English from James exercise physiology from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and an M.A.T. in Her dissertation, Motivational readiness to change exercise behaviors; secondary education from James Madison University in Harrisburg, An analysis of the relationship between exercise, wearable exercise Virginia. Her dissertation, An Analysis of Co-Construction of Knowl- tracking technology, FIT values and BMI scores, was completed under edge and the Role of Social Networks in Asynchronous Discussions, the supervision of Dr. Qing Li and committee members Dr. Bill Sadera, was completed under the supervision of Dr. Bill Sadera and committee Dr. Liyan Song and Dr. Andrea Brace. members Dr. Elizabeth Berquist, Dr. Scot McNary and Dr. Liyan Song.

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GRADUATE Steve Michael Gorrick Jr. Marissa Ann Orichowskyj COMMUNICATION CERTIFICATE Marissa Marie Kiple Kelsie Leigh Rites MANAGEMENT Patricia Ann Korpacz Emily Kate Roper Beth Haller, Program Director PROGRAM Gretchen Elizabeth Kowalewski Stacey Lyn Schwink Kahleeka N. Perry ORGANIZATIONAL Jessica Paige Lopez Angela Jett Stallings Lindsay Elizabeth Prokopetz CHANGE (CAS) Brittany F. Medford Sara Anne Vazquez Tyler Benjamin Scheff Carla Finkelstein, Program Director Andrea Josephine Palmisano Alicia Marie Wyler INTERDISCIPLINARY Emily F.K. Perry Dawn A. Roberts Elizabeth Anne Sunday Zahn ARTS INFUSION Gregory Todd Wright Kelsie Nicole Singleton Kate Collins, Program Director Christine Renee Suman COLLEGE OF Danielle Katherine Zephir Jaclyn Claudine Martin MASTER’S DEGREE FINE ARTS AND Caitlin Leigh Winegrove INSTRUCTIONAL COMMUNICATION EARLY CHILDHOOD TECHNOLOGY MUSIC EDUCATION Liyan Song, Program Director SUMMER 2017 Terry Ewell, Director Stephen Schroth, Program Director Melissa Marie Chenoweth Christopher Lawrence Young Camyll Anne Bontems Peter Joseph deBorja Taylor Lynn DeMoss Brooke Dawn Fakunmoju MASTER’S DEGREE MUSIC EDUCATION Melissa McCabe, Director Marisa Elizabeth Fowler Christopher Scott Fishpaw ART EDUCATION Pei Ge Samantha L. Vindigni Matthew Todd Benner Ray Martens, Program Director Aleena Noor Hassan Shelly Lynn Wilke Scott Christopher Engel Chelsey M. Hipp Keisha Vanessa Farmer Ann Marie Fritton Dawn Marie Ingram READING EDUCATION Hailey Ann Humbert MUSIC EDUCATION Dailinh H. Lee Gilda Martinez-Alba, Melissa McCabe, Director Carolyn Moore Program Director STUDIO ART Jenna K. Nickles Brittany K. Connelly Kristin Marie Farrell Tonia Matthews, Director Shante N. Owens Alyssa Lauren Falber Christopher Matthew Moore Seonju Choi Townsend Katie Lauren Perry Carolyn Adele Roberts Reid Lisa Michele Rains GRADUATE GRADUATE Ashley Nicole Reynolds SECONDARY EDUCATION CERTIFICATE CERTIFICATE Heather Marie Sferlazza Todd Kenreich, Director PROGRAM Dorothy D. Strobel Amanda Nicole Roberge PROGRAM Laura Vitiello SPECIAL EDUCATION INTERACTIVE MEDIA INTERACTIVE MEDIA Tamar K. Volosov DESIGN (PBC) Andrea Parrish, Program Director DESIGN (PBC) Rebecca Leigh Wassel Bridget Sullivan, Director Jillian Rose Attanasio Bridget Sullivan, Director Monica Marie Wiedel Aloysius Joseph Muscella Sarah Ann Bory Ebony Bianca Perry Perrin H. Shapiro HUMAN RESOURCE Lindsay J. Bosley DEVELOPMENT, Madeline Claire Bradley COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONAL Douglas Lee DeHaan COLLEGE OF EDUCATION LEADERSHIP Caitlin T. Deremeik FINE ARTS AND Carla Finkelstein, Program Director Alyssa Ann DeVita COMMUNICATION SUMMER 2017 Thomas Matthew Arentz Jacqueline Anne Hardwick Michael R. Bennett Thomas Jack Hennigan WINTER 2017 Jordan Michael Birnbaum Karen Mary Horn BACHELOR’S Kelly Bernice Clark Jessica Evelyn Johnson DEGREE Amanda Dawn Cook Jacqueline Nicole Kenny MASTER’S DEGREE Tara Anne Corona Diethra Dawn King EARLY CHILDHOOD LaTisha Marie Davis Amy Lorraine Kisler ART EDUCATION EDUCATION Paige Nicole Fahr Lauren Colleen Kohnle Ray Martens, Program Director Janese Daniels, Chair Samantha Lynn Gargano Helene Rebecca Mahaney Vernon Edward Fains April Renee Miller Stephanie Anne Gewont Molly Meredith Montatip D. Oncharoen Nehal Neel Ghodasara Alysia Renee Odom

22 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY INTEGRATED Christina Marie Robey INTEGRATED EARLY Aeesha Deen Kamara ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Yomaly Yasmin Segovia CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Bernadette Tria Kreh & SPECIAL EDUCATION Jillian Rose Stebbins & SPECIAL EDUCATION Toni Guidi, Program Coordinator Alexandra Marie Stephens Amy Noggle, Program Coordinator COMMUNICATION Jonathan Santiago Rius Jeannine Elizabeth Stephens Donna Michele Ridgely STUDIES AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Alyssa Brooke Williams Jung-Sook Lee, Chair SPECIAL EDUCATION Christen Amber Woolford INTEGRATED Elizabeth Neville, Chair ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Cynthia Cates, Chair Erik Alan Keller ELEMENTARY EDUCATION & SPECIAL EDUCATION Joshua Michael Kram Robert Blake Jr., Chair Toni Guidi, Program Coordinator ELECTRONIC MEDIA Nicole Marie Albrecht Meghann Alaine Porter COLLEGE OF & FILM Kelly Marie Amann MIDDLE SCHOOL Michael Angelella, Chair EDUCATION Gabrielle M. Amaro EDUCATION Anthony Kennedy D’Agrosa Courtney Awalt WINTER 2017 Heather Haverback, Christopher Ryan Grenke Tali Azoolin Program Coordinator Valarie Marie Proctor Tiana Allyss Barnett Jennifer Ann Barbee BACHELOR’S Rachel Lauren Carpenter MASS COMMUNICATION Andrew Joseph Deitemyer Jung-Sook Lee, Chair DEGREE COLLEGE OF Carly Ann DeLauder Christina Olivia Aloia DEAF STUDIES AND Lindsey Elizabeth Dewey FINE ARTS AND Amanda Catherine Bates ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Erin Nicole Dudley COMMUNICATION Madeleine Shaw Clemens Sheryl Cooper, Program Director Sarah Durkin Cameron Eric Dickerson Robert Blake Jr., Chair Katie Marie Erwin SUMMER 2017 Brittany Ann Generosa Jessica M. Hunt Nicole Lee Fiorenza Tammie Yvette King-Kelly Kylie E. Williams Meghan E. Furth BACHELOR’S Amanda Joy Madison Kathryn Elizabeth Gibson Nicole Marie Madison EARLY CHILDHOOD Sarah J. Goshen DEGREE Jared Philip Metz EDUCATION Justin T. Harvie Janese Daniels, Chair ART + DESIGN Catherine Charise-Monet Maya V. Herndon Sanders Sarah Lynn Allen Jenee Mateer, Chair Lauren Elaine Hutchison Michael Robert Torma Eve F. Anzola Belynda Busabong Kristiana Brittany Mary Jones Amanda Minneman Zivkovic Avery Morgan Black Yo Seob Kim Bailey Leanne Nicole Harris Erin Marie Bowen Christine Grace Lahay MASS COMMUNICATION Sasha M. Brown Rebecca E. Leary Fallon Eileen Keavney AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Brittany Nicole Butler Morgan Paige McDaniel Kathryn Theresa Lively Jung-Sook Lee, Chair Erika Victoria Castro Niya LaShay Mills Joshua Wayne Somera Pierce Cynthia Cates, Chair Angelina M. Delabrer Sarah Haviland Morris McKensie Noel Schepers Alexandra Mae Silber Julie Kristen Grantham Erica Moy Wade Lee Shifflett Jr. Zoe Ricquel Mone’ Hardy Liliana Nativi Darius Doante White MUSIC Kelly Jean Hickman Pooja Parkash Phillip Collister, Chair COMMUNICATION Rachel Lynn Hunter Rachel L. Protzko John Brockenbrough Fox STUDIES Katherine M. Knies Adam G. Rifkin Jung-Sook Lee, Chair MUSIC EDUCATION Jonathan Todd McFarland Laura M. Savary Alexis Yoshiko Adams Alicia Mueller, Division Leader Melissa Harris Mullin Elizabeth Eden Scalco Brad Michael Betson Richard Davis Auffarth Haley Eileen Newlin Ann-Marie Seipp Megan Elizabeth Dailey Colleen Laurie Newman Ashley Serpas Abbas Mohamad Elzein Sarah Elizabeth Nicholson Rola Lotfi Shehata Jack Elliot Espino Melanie Carole Packett Jessica Marie South William Howarth Caroline McAlexander Paper Alexa Payton Vecchio Brandon Joseph Hunter Gabrielle Alicea Pearson Zachary A. Watson Morgan Paige Ingraham Kristen E. Peel Timothy J. Wenger Christine Marie Johnson Olivia Taylor Roberts Morgan E. Williams

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COLLEGE OF Ilana H. Strauss ELECTRONIC MEDIA Shawn Michael Largent FINE ARTS AND Jessica Lynn Taylor & FILM Kiersten Helene Leone Lane P. Walbert Michael Angelella, Chair Jennifer Erin Lyttle COMMUNICATION Tonya Dorothy Wheaden-Pugh Jason Bruey Isabella Louise Montoya Robert Lawson Turner Cade Ryan Edward O’Donnell WINTER 2017 ART HISTORY Adriano Paulo Biette Cassoma Jessica Jadesola Oyawale Susan Isaacs, Program Coordinator Corey Taylor Chenoweth Alexa Lynn Paulus BACHELOR’S Maggie McBride Allison Bryan H. Contreras Nicholas Patrick Rynes Carmen Mattingly D’Anna DEGREE James M. Crawford Viviana Santini William M.L. Humphrey Thomas Henry Faison Collin Mason Savage ACTING Collyn Christine Mangini Alex Neil Gordon Batsheva Sima Schecter Peter Wray, Program Coordinator Corey Elizabeth Sentz Jeffrey Clark Gray John Karl Schmid Paul Joseph America Gary Martinez Hall II Kelsey Jordan Swann COMMUNICATION Karim Darwish Reginald E. Hyman Daniella N. Totaro STUDIES Zoe Claire Johnston Irving Erin Elizabeth Tyszko Michaela Marie Howell Jung-Sook Lee, Chair Zoe Claire Johnston Irving Monte Demetrius Kerney Brandon Michael Wajbel Beatrice Boateng Yakima Akim Rich Matthew Christopher LaSalvia Heather Wanner Marissa Janai Carrasquillo Ibrahim K. Magoola Tyrone Eugene Williams Helen Rose Chiamulera ART + DESIGN Josephine Marie Marcellino Cory Benjamin Yeboah Diamond Clinkscales Jenee Mateer, Chair Nikhom Sapadith Nguyen Irene Grace Yingling Patrick O’Neil Conrad Helen Josephine Eve Bell Nickolas Thomas Phebus D’Angela Lanai Dixon Miranda Marie Besaw Jeremy Vailoauta Ponafala MUSIC Kristin Marie Floyd Amber Brittany Carey Jessica Anne Ray Phillip Collister, Chair Brandon Lee Scott Haight Khalani Jamal Chapman Ryan Paul Resnick Kevin Wayne Callahan Erika Harrison Cari-Lynne Cheelsman Coleman F. Smat Jawhara Malika Edwards Edwin Ralph Jean-Paul Courtney Susan Clark Travon Leon Smith Nathaniel Sean Hitch Asya D. Jones Jacqueline Cruz Corey Ryan Snyder Timothy S. Houston Clifton Jones Jennifer R. Davis Taylor Ann Thomas Grace Elizabeth Kane Mary Katherine Keefe Harrison P. Dunayer Nicholas Vonakis Kenneth Allan Kolbe Landon Scott Kestner Arlene C. Espinosa Lane P. Walbert Steven M. Matuszewski Jasmine Simone King Demetra A. Farantos Curtis Brian Wilson Kenesha Marie Pope Micayla Millan Kotzbach Emily Rose Friedlander Hannah Elizabeth Potts Taylor Alexandra Layton Ibrahim Najja Harris MASS COMMUNICATION Allison Brooke Redman Gabrielle M. Lineburg William M.L. Humphrey Jung-Sook Lee, Chair John Alexander Roman Damontae Matthew Mclean Sydney Atie Issa Oluwatimilehin Olufunlayo Justin James Taylor Amanda Grace Nieves Briona Jessica Jones Awoyinka Rosie Jamya-Nicole Reed THEATRE ARTS Caitlin Michelle Jones Aveeda Biparva Jessica T. Soles Robyn Quick, Chair Congyue Lin Zachary David Brook Kelsey Elizabeth Stansbury Ryan Patrick Malone Maria Paula Centeno Mora Jasmine J. Gibbs Alina Kathryn Taylor Ambar Yelitza Marcus Kara Lynn Collins Charles William Goheen Katherine Ann Thomasson Rodney Steven McDaniel Jr. Taylor Loren Dunlop Joseph Timothy Haddad Morgan Alise Tildon Susie C. McGregor Madison Noel Eurice Christina Danielle Hopp Alicia Linette Trotman Collin David Miles Sarah Louise Fitzhugh Stefan Sheldon Smith-Simmons Alexandra Katelyn Wilt Jasmine Sharise Mobley Morgan Marina Fletcher Dominique LaShaun Thomas Justin Tyler Nepomuceno Erin A. Garnes Rebeca Leigh Wiseman DANCE PERFORMANCE & Hannah Agnete Hildebrandt Adam J. Newell CHOREOGRAPHY Delanie Ostrow Susan Kirchner, Chair Sydney Atie Issa Heather James Rebecca Marie Piazza Lindsey Morgan Blick Michael David Johnson Catherine Elizabeth Rappazzo Alessia Gabrielle DeCarlo Neil David Kenworthy Courtney Ann Ray Lia M. Karagianopoulos Sarah Elizabeth Kerr Jordan E. Stephenson Jordyn Schettino Rachel Alayna Stershic William Campbell Kistner

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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS SHOHREH KAYNAMA, DEAN · JUDY HARRIS, ASSOCIATE DEAN · SABRINA VISCOMI, ASSISTANT DEAN

COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS LISA PLOWFIELD, DEAN · MARCIE WEINSTEIN, ASSOCIATE DEAN

PRESENTATION OF THE GREETINGS FROM THE USM BOARD OF REGENTS CEREMONIAL MACE Robert Pevenstein William Smith, Grand Marshal Professor, Management GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF VISITORS Fran Soistman PROCESSIONAL Towson University Commencement Ensemble OPENING REMARKS Timothy J. L. Chandler, CANDIDATE PROCESSIONAL Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Krista Hodges Graduate Studies Banner Carrier DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ADDRESS Maria Ritchie Emily Taylor ’12 Honors College Banner Carrier GRADUATE SPEAKER ADDRESS Adam Macek Caroline Johnson College of Business and Economics Banner Carrier Nursing Michael Phillips UNDERGRADUATE SPEAKER ADDRESS College of Health Professions Banner Carrier Natalie Reeder FACULTY PROCESSIONAL Business Administration

STAGE PARTY PROCESSIONAL CONFERRING OF DEGREES Candidates presented by Timothy J. L. Chandler, CALL TO ORDER Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, William Smith, Grand Marshal to Regent Robert Pevenstein, Board of Regents Professor, Management CLOSING REMARKS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Kim Schatzel, President Grace Kane, Soloist Music ALMA MATER “MY TOWSON” Lauren Feinberg, Signer Grace Kane, Soloist Deaf Studies Music Lauren Feinberg, Signer WELCOME Deaf Studies Kim Schatzel, President RECESSIONAL Towson University Commencement Ensemble

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COLLEGE OF GRADUATE SUPPLY CHAIN GRADUATE BUSINESS AND CERTIFICATE MANAGEMENT CERTIFICATE Tobin Porterfield, Director ECONOMICS PROGRAM PROGRAM Emil Guerrero Manuel Dave M. Tattoli SUMMER 2017 INTERACTIVE MARKETING INTERACTIVE MARKETING (PBC) (PBC) Philippe Duverger, Director TU/UB JOINT PROGRAM: Philippe Duverger, Director ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS MASTER’S DEGREE Matthew Eric Losover Roland Hemsley King ADVISORY SERVICES Martin Freedman, Director Kelli Maria Miller MARKETING PROJECT, PROGRAM Kathryn A. Rich INTELLIGENCE Alyssa Chavez & PORTFOLIO Muhammad Saifullah Philippe Duverger, Director MANAGEMENT (PBC) Jensen Michaela Hemmerick Naomi M. Jackson Tobin Porterfield, Director Honey Maung SUPPLY CHAIN Matthew Eric Losover Christopher Cordell Duncan Jacob Sean Morrison MANAGEMENT (PBC) Odunola Rafiat Oduwole Edward John Novak Tobin Porterfield, Director SUPPLY CHAIN Christopher David Simmons Emil Guerrero Manuel SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (PBC) MANAGEMENT Tobin Porterfield, Director TU/UB JOINT PROGRAM: Tobin Porterfield, Director Wendy Elizabeth Childs MASTER OF BUSINESS COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION Osei Bonsu Boampong Danielle Martine Dyer OF HEALTH Judy Harris, Program Director Danielle Martine Dyer Brian Mitchell Farbman PROFESSIONS Samuel Mainoo Taylor Jessica Greer Summer Austria Daniela Beall Samuel Mainoo SUMMER 2017 TU/UB JOINT PROGRAM: Noah P. Wilson Cory A. Bender ACCOUNTING & BUSINESS Graham Campbell Boardman ADVISORY SERVICES Jacob Burlin MASTER’S DEGREE Martin Freedman, Director COLLEGE OF Kathleen Mary Furey Tyler Jordan Hayes BUSINESS AND Vicki Gincel HEALTH SCIENCE ECONOMICS Immanuelle Greene Niya Werts, Program Director TU/UB JOINT PROGRAM: Priyanka Gupta Hillary Lynn Bierce MASTER OF BUSINESS Brittany Hafner Gary Albert Wolnitzek ADMINISTRATION WINTER 2017 Olateju Odukale Julianna Meghan Wright Judy Harris, Program Director Matthew Charles Pfleger Steve Travis Wyatt John Davenport MASTER’S DEGREE Felipe Pizarro Lindsey Jensen Yarbrough Gabriela Fernandes Jahi Reid Brooks Christopher Paul Gulotta MARKETING Kristen Riddle OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY Paul Michael Lurie INTELLIGENCE Sonia Lawson, Program Director Laura Jo Rieske Christy Rucci Philippe Duverger, Director Michael E. Scribner Tasie Marylyn Nwachukwu Sean Schriefer Roland Hemsley King Jason Thompson Zipporah Sarah Yankelove Craig Wyatt Parthasarathy Rajendran Muhammad Saifullah Ksenia Petrovna Venevtseva

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PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Nona Khutsishvili Nadia Yurany Richmond GRADUATE STUDIES Randy Clark Kimery Jr. Stephanie Linnea Shaw CERTIFICATE Mark McKinnon, Program Director Megan Ali Klein Kevin Michael Slayton PROGRAM Tehila Baalhaness Jordan McIntosh Lawson Chaya Gittel Spigelman Ekaterine Michael Bachilava Shira Levihim Jennifer Erin Steffens CLINICIAN TO Scottie Danielle Berk Rachel Elizabeth McDonald Emily Catherine Windham ADMINISTRATOR Binh Van Cao Mary Kathleen McKay TRANSITION (PBC) Meghan Elizabeth Dunn Erika Brooke Muller SPEECH-LANGUAGE Marcie Weinstein, Program Director PATHOLOGY Michael Oluwasogo Fowowe Chinelo Ifeoma Ohanyere Elizabeth Anne Bullwinkle Karen Fallon, Program Director Daniel O. Gentry Jacquelyn Marie Pagano Nicole Lynnette Reper Lisa Michelle Wunderle Deb Satya Hewlett Marissa Ann Pierson Shandra Lynn Taylor Samantha Beatrice Karlin Afreen Quraishi Shira Khoshkerman Jamie Nichole Restivo

COLLEGE OF MASTER’S OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY HEALTH PROFESSIONS DEGREE Sonia Lawson, Program Director Ayesha Arora WINTER 2017 APPLIED GERONTOLOGY Felipe Modenese Bastos Mary Carter, Program Director Nicole E. Brandstetter Precious Nwamaka Agubuzo Ashley Joy Brannan DOCTORAL PROGRAM Allison Anne Barringer Stephanie Lane Byer Allison Renee Cannon OCCUPATIONAL SCIENCE HEALTH SCIENCE Rebecca Edith Clement Beth Merryman, Chair Niya Werts, Program Director Stephanie Davis Michele-Corinne Eyanda Ako Lindsay Ann Dyer Ann Garrett Greenbaum Andrew Robert Burkhardt Cydney Ilana Elkin Ann Garrett Greenbaum previously earned a B.A. in biology from Ghenet Debru Caitlin Ann Felker Randolph College in Lynchburg, Virginia, and an M.S. in marine-es- Shelby R. Jones Melanie Adelle Galyen tuarine-environmental science from University of Maryland in Balti- Amandeep Kaur Tracy Laura Gornowski more, Maryland. Her dissertation, Activity patterns and well-being Timothy Patrick Lane Morgan Hope Gralla of commuters: An occupational perspective, was completed under the Iruka Chinonso Maduchukwu Gretchen Lee Gurganus supervision of Dr. Beth Merryman and committee members Dr. Jenna Brian Daniel Mayle Elizabeth Noelle Hair Yeager, Dr. Barbara Demchick and Dr. Frederick Parente. Shane Michael Murr Patricia Anne Hallberg Lindsay Kevin Sweet Krista Lane Hodges Maren Wright Voss Amanda Irving Maren Wright Voss previously earned a B.S. from Brigham Young KINESIOLOGY Jaclyn Christine Karnes University in Provo, Utah, and an M.S. from University of Texas Sharon Glennen, Chair Shayla Renee Kertland Southwestern in Dallas, Texas. Her dissertation, Understanding Daniel Patrick Peterson Hannah Beth Krutt Well-being among Retirees Experiencing Late-Life Unemployment, Pamela L. Leibowitz was completed under the supervision of Dr. M. Beth Merryman and NURSING Shayna Bracha Lerner committee members Dr. Kathleen Subasic, Dr. Lisa Crabtree and Kathy Ogle, Program Director Jennifer Nicole McGowan Dr. Man Hung. Laura Lee Darragh Chivaun Renee Mervine Joy Zenny Glory Felix Tova D. Narrow Caroline Elizabeth Johnson Echo Alethea Presgraves Elizabeth Ann Malek Jennifer Danielle Rollman Jacqueline Katherine Pieterse Taylor Marie Savoca Megan Ashley Roesler Kathryn Sears Rebecca Alane Shindledecker Lauren Ann Seserko Bethlehem Temesgen Molly Tara Thayer

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Danielle Valente COLLEGE OF Christopher A. Loiselle COLLEGE OF Sheridan Mckenzie Webb BUSINESS AND Joseph Robert Maranto BUSINESS AND Erica Nicole Wirth Kelly Amelia Martinez ECONOMICS ECONOMICS Jennifer Marie Wong Olivia Marie Mboussi Djomo Alexa Riley McGee SUMMER 2017 WINTER 2017 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT Madelyn Grace McGovern STUDIES William Carroll Midwig Mark McKinnon, Program Director BACHELOR’S Shane J. Moore BACHELOR’S Nchedochukwu Idahosa DEGREE Gabriel Moutran Pasos DEGREE Noel Munga GRADUATE ACCOUNTING Colin James Nicholson ACCOUNTING CERTIFICATE Rodney Stump, Chair Stefany Pacheco Rodney Stump, Chair Saudah Aslam Patel Nawab PROGRAM Edwin Joseph G. Banania Grace O. Abraham Ryan Justin Dowrick Hoang Thanh Phan Peace Adebanjo AUTISM STUDIES (PBC) Bryce Thomas Harrison Colin John Pribula Veronika Cheryse Alexander Connie Anderson, Program Director Antonio Javon Henderson Jason William Radomsky Kaitlin Ann Badders Michelle Paige Bowers Brandon Jeffrey Lipscomb Ion Recalde Yvette Renee Bellamy Bethann Marie Bowles Craig Edward Medley Luis Alejandro Rico Urgelles Ryan P. Berry Renee Buckler Campbell Maia Shane Morgan Kristen Eileen Robinson Temitope Olawale Biobaku Elizabeth Katherine Louise Cole Allison Frances Ruddy Daniel Robles Alex Brian Calderon Alicia Marie Delcoco Gyanendra Shrestha Brandon Zachary Ropiski Kolby S. Caplin Regina Ann Fugate Valerie Angela Schnack John Charalambopoulos BUSINESS Mary Ellen Huss Tamburelli Janie Chen ADMINISTRATION Mary K. Lavin Keshav Naresh Shivnani Jinnan Chen Judy Harris, Program Coordinator Amy Morrell Alyssa Marie Summers Jose Cruz Carmen Adrianna Agramonte Maria Theresa Morris Maria Teresa Tabares Nicholas Bijan Darvish Ahmed Awad Masoud Alshamisi Pamela Dawn Peter Kwaku Tabiri Jui Chun Dirkes Alexandros Avramidis Rachael Ann Sichko Terric Jamal Townsend Shanika Elizabeth Doggett Joshua Ryan Bauman Jeremy Paul Whitaker Jesse Calvin Vancherie Zachary Dorn Kyle William Bensen Troy Michael Vassalotti Kalu Eke CLINICIAN TO Joseph John Brinster Carlos Vivas Dana Nicole Fontenot ADMINISTRATOR David Robert Cordell Armone D. Williams Timothy Robert Ford TRANSITION (PBC) Daniel Corro John Paul Wilson Michael Arthur Geiss Marcie Weinstein, Program Director Riad Dahrouj Manneh Melysa Yin Chen Amanuel Tesfaye Gizaw Lisa Marie Faith Kaitlin Elizabeth Davis Gerardo Anthony Zuccaro Crystal Lynn Gonzales Abel Eduardo De Mena Caroline Allerton Goode ECONOMICS NURSING EDUCATION Joseph Michael Dredger Timothy Michael Hart (PBC) Matthew Chambers, Chair Samuel Trevor Edmondson Lakeyna S. Henderson Nikki Austin, Program Director Joel Michael Epstein Eugene Harold Bowens III Robert James Hoffmann Laura Lee Darragh Shaina Michele Gleiberman Nicholas Sebastian Boyd Carna Hogan Joy Zenny Glory Felix Michael J Gullion Gregory Ches Fasick Joshua O. Ikotun Caroline Elizabeth Johnson Daniel Tehbohm Han Parker Reynolds Koppelman Natasa Ivkovic Elizabeth Ann Malek Gavin Lee Hendrick Joshua Benjamin Jersey Jacqueline Katherine Pieterse ELECTRONIC BUSINESS Christopher Stephen Henze Taheira S. Johnson Megan Ashley Roesler Sharma Pillutla, Chair Raul Ho Bezayet K. Kifle Rebecca Alane Shindledecker Dylan James Kiser Jonathan Christopher Holcomb Christina Marie Lashley Bethlehem Temesgen Trevor Howard Lynch Ali Jafari Danielle Marie Lombardi Jeffrey Christopher Johnson Ibrahim Magadji Adam Evan Katz Carlos Gerardo Martinez Andrew Russell Kilmon China Dominique McNeal Sahil Shyam Lakhyani Lakhyani Kelly Jean Mears Nicole Miller

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Kyle Patrick Mullinix Daniel Alan Becker Kelsey Brooke Hess Marissa L. Page Alexis Murphy Paul Connor Bennett Eric Christian Ho Sanket Pandey Tin Nan Nwe Moiyah Naomi Berge Austin James Hossick Sanil Sailesh Parekh Meghan Frances Phillips Gilmarys Bernal Chacon Austin John Illiano Corinne M. Penny Patrick A. Pinnock Gregory Scott Bishop Ryan Mitchell Inglett Eric Myung Perry Larry William Randall Jr. Godfrey Agyeman Kofi Bonsu Corey Johnson Christopher Nguyen Phung Nikolaus J. Remshifski Mark Andrew Borunda Tatiana L. Johnson Saif Imtiyaz Pilpile Christopher Anthony Sadowski Andrew Winfield Boyer Kelli Ann Katona Zachary Green Plotkin Nicole Jaclyn Severino Karl-Johan Brandal Sabrina Kidane John-Jay Richard Pontrelli Martina Marinova Shikova Pauline Brignol Abigail Renee Kim Lilianna Rose Potocko Mohammad Adnan Siddiqi Noelle Buchko Ashley Yoo Jung Kim Noah Y. Pritchard Amanda Nicole Sinchak Rosemarie Elizabeth Buehn Mariah Lashaye King Joseph Quattrone Ryan Patrick Smith Amos Campbell Ryan Daniel Kivinski Kelsey Reed Nicholas Sposato Taylor James Caprara Mario Panca Putra Kosim Natalie Danielle Reeder Derek Karl Suerig William Albert Chatard Justin Lee Kowalewski Kevin Reinoso Charlie-Anne Kathryn Brenan L Chiulli Merrik Novotny Kressley Charles Adam Richmond Thompson Yu Kung Choi Sean Alexander Lamdin Eric Patrick Rupprecht Brian Landon White Muzzamil Choudry Larry LeRoy Lang Brianna M. Sabbatino Brian Eric Williams Gary Michael Collins Jr. Stacey N. Lebert Sarah Saba Sahar-Khiz Katie Lynn Wright Michael Wayne Connelly Kyle P. Leibowitz Nathan C. Salupo Qiming Wu Rachel Elizabeth Cooper Cheryl Anne LoRocco Ginger Marie Santoni Yasmin S. Yatzkan Jordan Matthew Crawford Mariah C. Lucernoni Raymond Eric Schaeffer Tianyuan Zhao Dominique Elysse Davenport David Ma Drew Keats Schweitzer Ming Qin Zheng Douglas P. Degitz Adam Joseph Macek Heather Marie Scruggs Michael Anthony Delabar Amanda Major Andrea Mae Sebastian BUSINESS Peter Robert DeMuth Trevor K. Mann Taylor Marie Sebolao ADMINISTRATION Amanda Marie Derr Stefanie Taylor Martillotti Joseph D. Seider Judy Harris, Program Coordinator Amanda Faith Donoghue Malliheh K. Mastori Michael S. Shannon Alexander Jay Ackerman Kaitlin Rebecca Ellis Kristin E. Matthews Emily Taylor Snyder Peace Adebanjo Stefan Joseph Fedorchak Tyler Anthony Mayes Jiyoung Amanda Song Anecha D. Adkins Gabriella Nicole Ferrara Matthew Joseph Mazur Sean Thomas Spain Khalid Turki Alahmree Katie Elizabeth Francavilla Kristen Emma McCawley Daniel Ray Spivey Muaadh Abdulrahman S. Bryn Alexander Freed Jr. Julie Ann McDonald Brandon Timothy Steindler Alangari Anthony John Gallo Eric Thomas McDonough David H. Steward Saeed Hamdan Mohamed Victor Israel Gamez Michael Austin McGill Lauren L. Stokowski Salem Alhmoudi Yimeng Gao Patrick Dirk McKennirey Jeremy Andrew Streb Shalan Abdullah Alhudhayf Brett Michael Garver Kelly Elizabeth Menendez Derek Karl Suerig Alexander B. Alli Gayle Itangi-Bih Geh Justin Allen Mensh Michael Anthony Sunder-Rao Omar Abdulaziz S Almalki Henry Alexander George Osvaldo Omar Merino Bradley Michael Thomas Nawaf Adel A. Alnafea Ioannis Apostolos Giannas Adam Lee Merryman Nicholas Steven Thomas Khalid Suleman O. Alqahtani Akela K. Glover Marisa Leigh Mikulich James Willard Thomasson III Fiorella Del Carmen Alvizuri Kyle Pearson Golden Joshua Jacob Miller Megan Lynn Tzafaroglou Megan Marie Anderson Michael John Grasso Fabiola Alejandrina Munoz Lia Josette Valdesuso Sarah Elizabeth Andreychek David Malachi Green Ryan Michael Muth Sean Michael Waters Vivian A. Aning Prashant Gurung Brandon Michael Myers Abigail Christy Wenck Alex Armentano Cameron Lucas Hadeed Emily Brooke Myers Fantasia Monisha Werts Rachael Elizabeth Artes Angela Nicole Hall Connor Joseph Neumann Mark J. Wiley Samantha Rae Balazs Lydia Fay Hall Melaney Michelle Nicholls Brianna Flora Williams Srijesh Baniya William A. Hall Alissa M. Oberle Nicholas A. Windsor Sarah I. Bateman Jack F. Hamilton Ceara Marie O’Donnell Qiming Wu Nicholas David Beall Foula Hapsis Sean Michael O’Grady Alexander Robert Zajac Patrique Kayan Evan Thomas Heim Naomi Abena Oppong Paragonsingh Beard

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BUSINESS ECONOMICS AND Fredrickson Michael Ojiribe ALLIED HEALTH ADMINISTRATION AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Nolan Richard Ortner Linda Caplis, Program Director INFORMATION SYSTEMS Matthew Chambers, Chair Randall Keith Phillips Jr. Melissa Rojean Albright Sharma Pillutla, Chair Cynthia Cates, Chair Doe Siepoh Satu Brandi Jo Anderson Jensyn Shelby Carrico Quam Babajide Arogundade Liam Anthony Sweeney Matthew John Arnold Christopher Michael King Connor Michael Nash Sara M Teesdale Karl Kenneth Frey Claire Stephanie Loe Mackenzie Eleanor Rice Brenton Doyle Violante Grace Elizabeth Matschulat Kecia Monique McRae ECONOMICS ELECTRONIC BUSINESS GERONTOLOGY Katelyn Elizabeth Pettit Matthew Chambers, Chair Sharm Pillutla, Chair Merry Carter, Program Director Joseph A. Altschuler Matthew Joseph Mazur Lindsay Renee Schachtner DEAF STUDIES Joshua C. Aromando Sheryl Cooper, Program Director Sujan Baniya HEALTH CARE Samantha C. Duncan COLLEGE MANAGEMENT Kaitlyn Nichole Canarr Lauren Ada Feinberg Cyrus Engineer, Program Director Alison Kay Cohen OF HEALTH Jessica Lee Graziosi Jordyn LaRose Smith John Christopher Dowd PROFESSIONS Allison Marie Hunt Jordan Gregory Dykes Sara Christine Jacobs HEALTH SCIENCE Bianca E. Ellis SUMMER 2017 Laurencia Hutton-Rogers, Chair Maya Michelle Kenner Stephen M. Foster Jasmine Janicé Richmond Emily Nicole Gryglewski Devin Nick Michael Foudos BACHELOR’S Brittany Taylor Rude Meho Hodzic Mark Gerard Foudos Eric Matthew Sugrowe DEGREE Taylor Morgan Nehus Alexander Michael Goff Tarita Maria Turner Marisa Nicole Hirsch ALLIED HEALTH SPORT MANAGEMENT Payton Windell Nicholas Richard Julian Linda Caplis, Program Director Ryan King-White, Program Director Souleymane Kabore DEAF STUDIES AND Richard Richards Ian M. Bent Ryan Daneil Kivinski ELEMENTARY EDUCATION Jessica Sydney Schupbach Nicholas Won Brocato Yuhao Li Sheryl Cooper, Program Director Bianca Marie Cusimano Xiomara Vanessa Linares- Robert Blake Jr., Chair DEAF STUDIES AND Bayleigh Tannon Fobes Estrada SPEECH-LANGUAGE Jessica M. Hunt Jabari Emmanuel Francis Marvin Alonzo Lozano PATHOLOGY & Kylie E. Williams Tiara Denise Hall Anna M. Maras AUDIOLOGY Daniel Joseph Kaste Oghenebruphihor Samuel Diana Emanuel, Chair EXERCISE SCIENCE Anthony Magdy Keryakos Nick Knuth, Program Director Mowoe Lisa Christina Sharif-Chikiar Ryan A. Krimm Eva-mallay Atcherson Yetambuyu Mwanawina Michael Patrick Lee John Chidera Azike Jr. Joseph Thomas Nickens EXERCISE SCIENCE Nick Knuth, Program Director Michael Rocco Mastrangelo Aidan Elizabeth Zachary David Prugh William George McKay Balduman-Gerrity Jerome Stewart Tolson III Marcus Immanuel Adams Pierre Mensah Julio Luis Bana-Fernandez Micah Alexander Torbert Elizabeth Anne Best Andrew Loren Pedde Henry Bart-Plange William San Tsao Brandon David Telen Bowers Erich Jay Von Hein Timothy F. Bolton Shaneka Ariel Vickerie Jayne Morgan Cunha Nicholas Bernard Alfred Wallis Kobie Antonio Brown Abigail Proctor White Daniel P. Dehmer Anna Nicole Wolfe Emma Xiao Mei Burnett Zachary Nelson Wiles Emma Carol D’Epagnier Lauren Anne Carroll Matthew Alan Wright Evan Lawton Ellis Zachary Emil Frates COLLEGE Kiara Renee Carter Colleen Claire Cascio ECONOMICS AND Deysha Donnise Hall OF HEALTH GEOGRAPHY & Ian Christopher Hare Shannon N. Chalich ENVIRONMENTAL Jacob Spencer Horowitz PROFESSIONS Emma Kaitlyn Conine PLANNING Alan Christopher Johnson Romario Daniel Coyoy Matthew Chambers, Chair Nicole Marie Leggiero WINTER 2017 Brittany Ann Decker Virginia Thompson, Chair Sean Alexander Maginnis Jesenia E. Diaz Molly M. Sokolis Brady Alan McDaniel BACHELOR’S Jenelle Marie Espinoza Alexander Joseph Foertsch Adam Perez Mercado DEGREE

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Jenny Ellen Fritts GERONTOLOGY Neha Sharma Richard Kyle Cancilla Courtney E. Gaines Mary Carter, Program Director Ryan A. Shea Anna Christina Cardarella Stephen Gant Tahani Mohammed A. Alahdal Cache Sequoria Spencer Rachel Marie Carter Melanie Garrison Kristen Nicole Clarkson Adam Jeffrey Ward Jr. Marsha LaVonne Carter-Hall Nature Rain Gemmell Memuna Santia Forna Tanya Achina Ward Jennifer McGrath Clinnin Timothy William Godman Denisha Hobbs Jeneen J. Warner Kelly Davis Connelly Dinasha L. Golden-Neal Keyanah Ebony Key Taylor Love Washington Rebecca Christine Contarino John Michael Hale Stephanie Ann Lacorazza Evan Marc Zimmerman Emily Mae Cooper Zachary Tyler Hansen Jenna Nichole Martin Brent Matthew Cordry Morgan Brooke Hardesty Samantha Joelle Nicolas HEALTH SCIENCE Dinah Daniel Edward Gable Higinbotham Laurencia Hutton-Rogers, Chair Amy Ann Dean Erica Ashley Jacobsen HEALTH CARE Jasmine Farah Abdi Michael Paul DelPilar Robert Matthew Jenkins MANAGEMENT Dilip B.K. Taylor Michelle DiPaula Kwame Paul Kellyman Cyrus Engineer, Program Director Tyler Nia Nichole Carter Jessica Brittany Duggan Robert Edward Kerner Janet Adeosun Marjani Tanisha Cephus Moyosola Elizabeth Erinle Madison A. Klein Nicholas M. Alfaro Ashma Chapagain Katherine D. Esslinger Sean P. Koubek Ghadeer Mohammad Corrine Nicole Cornish Tyler A. Evans Amanda Jeanette Lee A. Alshedohki Nicole E. De Guzman Mary E. Forsyth Alexandra Christina Likakis Ziad G. Amer Allyson G. Evans Kaylee E. Fox Rebecca Mary Massone Sharon D. Ashe Ciara A. Guihen Samantha Lynn Frazier Abigail Franziska Mayer Amni Majed S Banfarj Melissa Elizabeth Herbert Ashley Nicole Fuoti Eric Matthew McElhenny Kayla Janelle Boyer Alicia M. King Grace Elizabeth Gavlin Chantoye Messam Cory Allen Burkholder Jenna Lynn Mondovich Nicole Lynn Gaylor Joel David Miller Erin Kyungah Chang Brittany Morgan Jessica Lynn Gilliam Michaela Leigh Moody Kelly Keisha Corbin Osamudiamen Empress Ogbebor Anna Scalera Gott Zara Naeem Caitlin Taylor Fitzpatrick Christina Elaina Pergantis Lauren Brooke Hahn Oreoluwa Sinmisoluwa Maddison Elizabeth Galeone Elaina C. Quinn Kendall A. Hebrank Oluseye Travis Blake Golden Oluwatobi Oyinkansola Shekoni Kara Nichole Heisler Timothy Leon Palmer Katie Elizabeth Gunther Jennifer Ann Spuck Sandra A. Hendricks Melissa Lynn Race Megan Gupta Rachel Ann Tabler Abigail Elizabeth Hess Cesar Augusto Ramirez Marissa Ann Henckel Hanah D. Tanenholtz Melissa G. Higgins Brian Edward Reid Colleen M. Houck Carly E. Tepel Neima Hochstadter Jennifer Victoria Reilly Dohe Hwang Katie Elizabeth Hogan NURSING Jamal Terrance Richardson Muna Ibrahim Carolyn M. Hood Hayley Mark, Chair Erin Kathleen Sanders Ammara Iqbal Mary Kay Hull Meron Meskel Sehaye Nadia Islam Zenet Cliffa Abdul Naomi Abigail Journey Tabria C. Sharpe Anna Catherine Junge Hailey Nicole Albright Lauren Elise Kateley Jacob Spalding Tanesha Shontise Justice Kelly L. Alford Kaitlyn Margret Keegan Xavier Marcel Stansbury Japneet Kaur Ashley Michelle Badders Matthew Robert Kent Bruce Jan Steinel Pratima Khadka Danielle Nicole Bailey Caitlin Renee Kim Jasmine Taylor Athule Magadu Raquel Bailon Alexis C. Lockley Lia Nicole Testerman Kaday Billy Mansaray Rachel Nicole Balderson Ebony Tianna Marcus Ashley La’loni Thomas Angela Marie Mills Damia Shadel Barnes Kaitlyn Rebecca Martin Kelcey L. Tilson Lisa N. Murray Courtney Theresa Battle Connor Michael McCafferty Joshua Eric Toribio Ferowola M. Oladiji Basma Bisle Tania Lashae McElroy Marc David Vassar Lori Aderonke Oyeyinka Katrina Blanchard Nichole Christian McKinley Nickolas M. Vitkow Meagan Theresa Park Emily Nicole Boegner Kelly Beth Mclaughlin Steven Ross Whiteford Carly J. Pertnoy Haley Jane Bonhag Sara Elizabeth McNatt Brian Whitt Tyler M. Pickrel Amanda Susan Boone Meghan Lynn McNeil Lauren Kristine Wong Alexandra Nicole Pratt Michael David Boyle Lawrence Thomas Monaco Akeem Jamal Roberts Tai’jon D. Brown Luukia Tree Kumaima Rachel Austin C. Schilling Taylor Arielle Brown Gluck Morin

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Raymond Musika Timothy R. Kinsella Lea Edith Nanfack Nkenfack Joseph Louis Liotino Skyler Nicole Nelson Michael S. Morris Diana My Tam Ngo Michael N. Phillips Lauren Colleen O’Boyle Kenell Gregory Smith Emily Hardy Palm Rachel Leigh Paniccia SPEECH-LANGUAGE Rabennia Ownze Peatan PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY Rebecca Ann Peters Elise Smith, Program Coordinator Meghan Elizabeth Plack Diana Emanuel, Chair Hannah Ruth Potter Serena Marnnee Butler Jami E. Preston Pamela Lynne Chase Pedro Ramirez Sandra Stephanie Guevara Amanda Lee Reik Katie R. Harcum Alyssa Ridgley Katherine Amanda Harper Maria S. Ritchie Jamara Nichole Jones-Sanders Emily Morgan Roark Paige Kristina Kruger Gonto T. Robinson Nicole Astrid Mungcal Alyssa Helena Rossmeisl Kristin Nicole O’Connell Lisa Michelle Ruchlewicz Amanda Schurott Kevin Michael Saiko Sarah Catherine Shaw Tashina L. Scott Teffany R. Ventura Aimee Seger Benjamin C. Shabtai SPORT MANAGEMENT Kathryn L. Shea JaimeDeLuca, Program Director Olivia Mae Shoop Saeed Amir Cottle Nicole Leigh Simpers Brittany N. Croffie Cory Benjamin Sommerville Taylor Monét Dey Jason Michael Summerlin David Goodman Yujia Sun Jacob Michael Hargett Kalomira Tasker Baylee Elizabeth Heller Ashley M. Taylor Cameron Tyler Horner Maedot Bisrat Teklehiwot Bradford Todd Hudson Chima Uduma Lucas A. Keshtmand Sara Beth Van Jones Christopher John Knorr Jr. Jessica Lynn Wayson Jessica Lashay Lewis Lauren Ashley Weinberg Amber J. Lightner Devorah Weinschneider Kyle Anthony Mackey Katherine Ingrid Wilkinson Tyler Patrick Maher Kaila Lily Alyssa Williams Detrick Xavier Matthews Lauren Emily Williams Kevin Charles McGuire Samuel R. Willsey Hung Shaun Andrew Melissa Marie Wilson Javellana Nguyen Amber Ritchey Wojciechowski Chase Aric Rosenquist Megan Nicole Wood William Edward Rothman Long Kwan Yung Matthew Joseph Ryan Maxwell S Zanarotti Daryea Bernard Satterfield Luke David Schoennagel PHYSICAL EDUCATION Tabatha Urich, Program Director Ryan Matthew Silcott Anthony Jerrod Williams Jordan Ryan Cohen Dominique Jamal Williams

TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 33 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2017 · 10 A.M. COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES · SECU ARENA

FISHER COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS DAVID VANKO, DEAN · VONNIE SHIELDS, ASSOCIATE DEAN

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS TERRY COONEY, DEAN · KAREN GOLDRICH ESKOW, ASSOCIATE DEAN

PRESENTATION GREETINGS FROM THE USM BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE CEREMONIAL MACE Louis Pope Donald Forester, Grand Marshal GREETINGS FROM THE BOARD OF VISITORS Professor Emeritus, Biological Sciences Jeff Rosen PROCESSIONAL OPENING REMARKS Towson University Commencement Ensemble Timothy J. L. Chandler, CANDIDATE PROCESSIONAL Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Rebecca Sloman Graduate Studies Banner Carrier DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI ADDRESS Crystal J. Neely ’06 Nicholas Fioravante Honors College Banner Carrier UNDERGRADUATE SPEAKER ADDRESS Paige Pacheco Mackenzie Rice Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Banner Carrier Political Science and Economics

Amanda Carroll (accompanied by Delaney Carroll) GRADUATE SPEAKER ADDRESS College of Liberal Arts Banner Carrier Muhammed Waleed Applied Information Technology FACULTY PROCESSIONAL CONFERRING OF DEGREES STAGE PARTY PROCESSIONAL Candidates presented by Timothy J. L. Chandler, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, CALL TO ORDER to Louis Pope, Board of Regents Donald Forester, Grand Marshal Professor Emeritus, Biological Sciences CLOSING REMARKS Kim Schatzel, President THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Kaitlin Wilding ’18, Soloist ALMA MATER “MY TOWSON” Sara Jacobs, Signer Kaitlin Wilding ’18, Soloist Deaf Studies Sara Jacobs, Signer Deaf Studies WELCOME RECESSIONAL Kim Schatzel, President Towson University Commencement Ensemble

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THE JESS AND MILDRED FISHER COLLEGE MASTER’S DEGREE FORENSIC SCIENCE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Mark Profili, Program Director APPLIED & INDUSTRIAL Austin Ryan McCalla MATHEMATICS SUMMER 2017 Jamie Elyse Rotimi Tatyana Sorokina, Christa Cecelia Wheeler Program Director DOCTORAL PROGRAM Nestor Ashbery MATHEMATICS James E. Edwards EDUCATION INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Len John Mancini Sandy Spitzer, Program Director Chao Lu, Program Director Chengyue Shi Stacey Jo Fisher Amy Michelle Tucker Bethany Diane Gregg Hojin Chang Ashley Elizabeth Pierce Hojin Chang previously earned a B.S. in computer science from APPLIED INFORMATION Soongsil University in Seoul, South Korea, and an M.S. in computer TECHNOLOGY Suranjan Chakraborty, GRADUATE science from Soongsil University in Seoul, South Korea. Chang’s dis- Program Director sertation, Multi-Core Implementation for Bare machine Computing, CERTIFICATE James Michael Boyce was completed under the supervision of Dr. Ramesh K. Karne and PROGRAM Biddwan Guragain committee members Dr. Alexander L. Wijesinha, Dr. Sungchul Hong Edward Matthew Kosiba DATABASE MANAGEMENT and Dr. Ziying Tang. Ahmed Bilal Maamah SYSTEMS (PBC) Jawad Zaman Nisar Suranjan Chakraborty, Jie Lian Elliott Randolph Plack Program Director Jie Lian previously earned a B.S. in computer science from Qingdao Christopher Michael Russo Biddwan Guragain University in Qingdao, China, and an M.S. in applied information Ivo Ivanov Tatarov Jawad Zaman Nisar technology from Towson University. Lian’s dissertation, A Cloud- Based System for Exploring Tornado Events, was completed under BIOLOGY INFORMATION SECURITY the supervision of Dr. Michael McGuire and committee members Peko Tsuji, Program Director & ASSURANCE (PBC) Dr. Ziying Tang, Dr. Nam Nguyen and Dr. Todd Moore. Krista Kraskura Suranjan Chakraborty, Program Director Ayana Tene Ruffin Edward Matthew Kosiba COMPUTER SCIENCE Christopher Michael Russo Yanggon Kim, Program Director Ivo Ivanov Tatarov Weichao Gao INFORMATION SYSTEMS Buer Jiang MANAGEMENT (PBC) Jamie Beattie Reed Suranjan Chakraborty, Kevat Pankaj Shah Program Director Ahmed Bilal Maamah Elliott Randolph Plack

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THE JESS AND MILDRED FISHER COLLEGE MASTER’S DEGREE BIOLOGY OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS Peko Tsuji, Program Director APPLIED & INDUSTRIAL Benjamin Wesley Atha MATHEMATICS WINTER 2017 Tyler Lee Biles Tatyana Sorokina, Program Maxwell M. James Director Abida Qalab Kazmi Kaylin M. Henderson DOCTORAL PROGRAM Jason Scott Martin Marian N. Henze INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Christopher James Smoot COMPUTER SCIENCE Chao Lu, Program Director Qian Sun Yanggon Kim, Program Director Alexandra Christina Van Neste David Justin Abramson Atiya Afsana Sanny Vernon Matthew Bourque Atiya Afsana previously earned a B.S. in computer science from Robert Daniel Brasso APPLIED INFORMATION Independent University, Bangladesh in Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Stefan Michael Bruno an M.S. in applied information technology from Towson Univer- TECHNOLOGY Suranjan Chakraborty, Mbah Masura Fonong sity. Afsana’s dissertation, Preparing Industry-Ready Analysts in Program Director Anne L. Frederick Classroom: A Module Injection Based Approach, was completed Saleh Mansor A. Alqahtani Jonathan Scott Giroux under the supervision of Dr. Suranjan Chakraborty and committee Brinda Angra Edward A. Haywood members Dr. Josh Dehlinger, Dr. Jinjuan Heidi Feng, Dr. Siddharth Rachel Kathryn Armington Pildong Hwang Kaza, Dr. Blair Taylor and Dr. Scot McNary. Elen Berhe Valentina Cartier Hyman Charmaine L. Burrell Seunghui Jang Mohammed Abdulkareem Alyami Vanessa N. Butler Chung Hao Juan Mohammed Abdulkareem Alyami previously earned a B.A. in Sirong Chen Dooil Kim business administration from King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Meggy D’Almeida Freeman Yau Lo Saudi Arabia, and an M.S. in information systems & technology Nada Elansary Matthew Aaron McDonald from Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California. His Christine Elizabeth Faulkner Anoli Digant Patel dissertation, Toward Patient-Centered: Personal Health Records Brittany Niesha Foster Edward Joseph Reilly Systems to Promote Evidence-Based Decision-Making and Informa- Donald Anthony Gabbin John Patrick Sebour-Wittler tion Sharing, was completed under the supervision of Dr. Yeong-Tae Matthew T. Gabourel Pemba Sherpa Song, and committee members Dr. Ramesh K. Karne, Dr. Acharya Sebastian Cristhian Garcia Ryan Francis Turbert Subrata and Dr. Nadim Alkharouf. Edmund David Goode Priyanka Udapure Zheng Guo Beomseok Hong ENVIRONMENTAL Ermias Asnake Haile Beomseok Hong previously earned a B.S. in computer engineering SCIENCE David James Hertz from National Institute for Lifelong Education in Seoul, South Ko- David Ownby, Program Director Katharine Dyson Kearney rea, and an M.S. in computer science from Towson University. His Emily Elizabeth Anderson Tianxiang Liu dissertation, A Study on Textual Contents in Online Communities Megan Bridgette Cole Ronnica Mcfarland and Social Media using Text Mining Approaches, was completed Rebecca Angela Mastrippolito Girish Venkata Durga under the supervision of Dr. Yanggon Kim, and committee members April Nicole Rhodes Nagendra Padavala Dr. Sungchul Hong, Dr. Ziying Tang and Dr. Nam Nguyen. Gabrielle Elise Roffe Tia Michelle Reynolds Matthew Tyler Wilfong Christopher M. Root Andrew Bruce Rosenblum FORENSIC SCIENCE Rajendra Shrestha Mark Profili, Program Director Francis Lyman Smith Cammie Nicole Alston Shira Brett Smith Kathryn Elizabeth Bowser Tony Alexander Stewart II Briana Andrea Kenerson George Eugene Stull Sherie R. Longshore Shavonne Monique Turner Hayley Patricia Madeira Muhammad Waleed Meagan Elizabeth Meyers Michael Anthony Williams Rebecca Anne Sloman Corey Daniel Zook Chelsea Lynn Wagner

36 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY Margaret Catherine Waldron Meggy D’Almeida PSYCHOLOGY COLLEGE OF Eriny Demian Youssef Donald Anthony Gabbin Elizabeth Katz, Program Director LIBERAL ARTS Tia Michelle Reynolds (Clinical Psychology) MATHEMATICS Christopher M. Root Christa Schmidt, Program Director (Counseling Psychology) WINTER 2017 EDUCATION Rajendra Shrestha Sandy Spitzer, Program Director Justin Buckingham, Program Shira Brett Smith Director (Experimental Jane Anne Jones Psychology) MASTER’S DEGREE INTERNET APPLICATIONS Susan Bartels, Program Director DEVELOPMENT (PBC) (School Psychology) CHILD LIFE, GRADUATE Suranjan Chakraborty, Clare Bremer Bailey ADMINISTRATION & CERTIFICATE Program Director Steven Matthew Bobb FAMILY COLLABORATION PROGRAM Tianxiang Liu Caroline Lee Davy Brunger Lisa Martinelli, Program Director Camille Adriana Buck Lisa Marie Faith DATABASE MANAGEMENT NETWORKING Victoria E. De Hoyos Danielle Marie Russell SYSTEMS (PBC) TECHNOLOGIES (PBC) Avi Dear Suranjan Chakraborty, Suranjan Chakraborty, Alexia Renee Jones GEOGRAPHY & Program Director Program Director ENVIRONMENTAL Kayleigh Nicole McGrattan Saleh Mansor A Alqahtani Matthew T. Gabourel PLANNING Rebecca Marie O’Hea Brinda Angra Corey Daniel Zook Charles Schmitz, Program Director Martin Ellis Onley Rachel Kathryn Armington Julia Leigh Heslin Rachel Marie Potter Elen Berhe Anthony J. Mastroianni COLLEGE OF Kristine Wezlee Powers Sirong Chen Cooper Garthwaite Savage LIBERAL ARTS Brooke Kathleen Sanchez Nada Elansary Brian Michael Soper Brittany Niesha Foster Nicholas Ryan Taylor Zheng Guo SUMMER 2017 Grace Ledyard Walker HUMAN RESOURCE Ermias Asnake Haile Kaylee Anne Weitz DEVELOPMENT, GENERAL Katharine Dyson Kearney TRACK MASTER’S DEGREE SOCIAL SCIENCE Girish Venkata Durga Abby Mello, Program Director Paul McCartney, Program Director Nagendra Padavala CHILD LIFE, Jeffrey Alde Bocar Marina K. Haddad Rajendra Shrestha ADMINISTRATION & Jaimie Anne Brown Tranae Timika Hardy Francis Lyman Smith FAMILY COLLABORATION Tracy Lynn Cloude Shavonne Monique Turner Lisa Martinelli, Program Director Michael Inhak Hwang Muhammad Waleed Elizabeth Anne Bullwinkle GRADUATE Ana Ruth Lochamy Nicole Lynnette Reper CERTIFICATE Gregory Michael Mazzeo INFORMATION SECURITY Lindsey Michelle Reynolds PROGRAM Kathleen McCann & ASSURANCE (PBC) Shandra Lynn Taylor Aja McNeill Suranjan Chakraborty, Maryalice Lorraine Meister Program Director FAMILY-PROFESSIONAL GEOGRAPHY & COLLABORATION (PBC) Kimberly Ann Merriken Rachel Kathryn Armington ENVIRONMENTAL Catherine Breneman, Jasmine Nichelle Morrisey PLANNING Christine Elizabeth Faulkner Program Director Stephanie L. Ray Charles Schmitz Program Director Sebastian Cristhian Garcia Elizabeth Anne Bullwinkle Rachael Lauren Schaffer Edmund David Goode Catherine Elaine Burroughs Nicole Lynnette Reper Virginia G Thuo David James Hertz Shandra Lynn Taylor Ronnica Mcfarland INTEGRATED HOMELAND INTEGRATED HOMELAND SECURITY MANAGEMENT Tony Alexander Stewart II SECURITY ASSESSMENT & SECURITY MANAGEMENT Joseph R. Clark, Program Director George Eugene Stull MANAGEMENT (PBC) Joseph R. Clark, Program Director Michael Anthony Williams Timothy William Bumford Joseph R. Clark, Program Director Anbreen Anjuman Baig Desiree Marea Sida Desiree Marea Sida Lateisha Chanelle Philson INFORMATION SYSTEMS Kaitlyn Blair Shackelford MANAGEMENT (PBC) PROFESSIONAL WRITING Geoffrey Becker, Program Director Suranjan Chakraborty, PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Program Director Justin Nathaniel Dashiell James Smith, Program Director Charmaine L. Burrell Travis Grant Hess Angela Marie Donati Vanessa N. Butler Kathleen Marie Martin

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PROFESSIONAL WRITING THE JESS AND FORENSIC CHEMISTRY BIOLOGY Geoffrey Becker, Program Director MILDRED FISHER Mark Profili, Program Director Laura Gough, Chair Chase Paul Childress COLLEGE OF Kevin Anh Nguyen Monique Taylor Abbott Katelyn Hudson Egloff Sewit Tesfamariam Araia Aviva Shifra Hauser SCIENCE AND GEOLOGY Zachary Paul Atkinson Karen Elizabeth Saffran MATHEMATICS David Schaefer, Chair Courtney Nicole Badeaux- Amber Lynn Cebula Shiver Shane Kevin Evans Hamm Gwendolyn Ann Taylor SUMMER 2017 Aleksandra Louise Bailey INFORMATION SYSTEMS Taneisha Darmonda Baskin Gabriele Meiselwitz, Program PSYCHOLOGY Sara Jean Beauchamp BACHELOR’S Director Elizabeth Katz, Program Director Sean Michael Bradley (Clinical Psychology) Brian W. Delesky DEGREE Abigail L Bresnahan Christa Schmidt, Program Director Alex Stuart House Felicia Marie Burgett (Counseling Psychology) BIOLOGY Dominic Savino Rucci Justin Buckingham, Program Laura Gough, Chair Qasim Choudhry Director (Experimental INFORMATION David Ernest Clifford Psychology) Hamza Ahmed TECHNOLOGY Whitley Conway-Wreden Susan Bartels, Program Director Lady Daisy Owusuaa Bawuah Nicole Lynn DiMarino (School Psychology) Christa Lynn Bohdel Scott Hilberg, Program Director Daniil Afanasavich Dolya Sophia M. Alapati Patrick Matthew Brown Hamad Ibrahim H Almani Paula Eligado Katherine M. Calloway Emily Caitlin DeLara Scott Allan Canter Jr. Ramatoulie Fofana Paul David Ims III Danielle Amanda Downer Matthew Blaine Clark Jessica Lee Foley William P. Plank Sarah Ann Hagan Alexander La-mont Diaz Austin Tyler Folkman Denzel Andrea Lewis John Christopher Gernand Marlee Ann Fraker SOCIAL SCIENCE Patrick Donald Milchling Jeffrey Alexander Hoch Robert LeRoy Gattuso Paul McCartney, Program Director Haley Alexandra Molnar Davian Alexis Johnson Kathleen Marie Gerrity Karen Lisette Alba-Zambrano Esther Serach Nudell Collins Oghale Oboh Christiana Marie Graham Lauren Jonnette Warren WOMEN’S & GENDER MATHEMATICS Pratibha Gurung STUDIES CHEMISTRY Michael O’Leary, Chair Jeffrey Adam Harloe Esther Wangari, Program Director Ryan Casey, Chair Caroline Hope Johnston Jimmy Henrichs Graziele Ribeiro Grilo Jennifer Christine Piesen Christine Elizabeth Hillman MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, Garrett Alan Taggart Katherine M. Iser BIOCHEMISTRY & Chantel Latisha Johnson GRADUATE BIOINFORMATICS COMPUTER SCIENCE Brionna Markeia Joyner Nadim Alkharouf, Director CERTIFICATE Siddharth Kaza, Chair Larisa Tchakam Kakanou Chukwuka Amanze Onyewu PROGRAM Christopher Robert Bacco Corey William King Camy Chhetri Ryan Kurt Kuenzel FAMILY-PROFESSIONAL PHYSICS Colin Patrick Jose Andrew P. Laud COLLABORATION (PBC) David Schaefer, Chair Kevin Michael Pilkerton Juliya Leviyeva Catherine Breneman, Viktor Emil Polyak Joseph Charles Rajewski Iliana Macias Program Director Benjamin Edward Storke Lisa Marie Faith Adam C. Stone Mary Rose Malooly Danielle Marie Russell Scott Harrison Wiedmaier Kevietta Ethel-Ann McCants Desmond Thomas Wilson THE JESS AND Paul Andrew Merchant SECURITY ASSESSMENT & MILDRED FISHER Rodrigo A. Montoro ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (PBC) COLLEGE OF Diana N. Mutua Joseph R. Clark, Program Director SCIENCE & STUDIES Rukhma Nadeem SCIENCE AND Lateisha Chanelle Philson Christopher Salice, Raphael Nakhon Program Director MATHEMATICS Oscar Andres Navarro Jeremy Phillip Becraft Kaitlyn Mae Nye Collin Andrew MacGibeny WINTER 2017 Paige Kay Pacheco Samantha Diane Nash Daved Robert Lowell Paddack Marra Angelica Tripodi Leanna Maria Pecorino Zachary Steven Turkheimer BACHELOR’S Abena Poku DEGREE Shivani V. Rajpara

38 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY Erin Elizabeth Rycyk COMPUTER SCIENCE Michele Lynn Buddemeyer Ryan Curtis Emily Elizabeth Sabol Siddharth Kaza, Chair Katherine G. Canham Jeevan Dhakal Ledet Saed Kayode Vincent Adebayo Chase Gregory George Jacob Anthony Diana Reina Isabel Salinas Canas Garrett R. Bates Andreea Stefania Ilie Ryan Robert Michael Easton Nicole Theresa Schaffer William Myers Blocker Jacob Tyler Jackson Malia Rose Ekstrom Jeremy Reed Scranton James Donovan Burba John Wendell Lehman Dagmawi Walelign Eshete Jasmine Christina Shakes Raymond Charles Caha Jacob L. Mace Abil Ababu Feleke Andrew Tyler Shipton Andrae Calma Jordan Daniel Mercer Eric Tyler Ferguson Taylor Marie Southers Warren Andrew Chappell Claire Noel Reider Antonio E. Flowers Deandre Antoine Stephens Michael James Davies Jr. Erin Elizabeth Rycyk Brittany Simone Fordham Leah Therres Connor James Davis Julia K. Shah Danielle Lynn Goldsmith Kayla Tighe Malory Jeanne Dodge Stephen Gregory Alexandra Kiyoko Turley Sean Donnelly FORENSIC CHEMISTRY Keith Harris Mark Profili, Program Director Jordan Elizabeth Vega Julius Eke Teka Sharif Hayes Emily B. Whetstone Austin Chindo Enyidah Madelyn Celeste Anderson Steven Gerard Heinze Amanda Ann White Austin Ryan Farr Fraley Sharan Sanjay Hinduja Alandis T. Whitley Yanier Gomez Lugo Emily Catherine Chong Jonathan Eric Howard Abeerah Younus Connor Alexander Graff Karrah A. Findley Jordan Christopher Jackson Nashia Marie Holloway Crystal Ann Gempko Brian M. Jamerson BUSINESS Joseph Kiragu Kamau Michele A. Kanary Ebere Queen Johnson ADMINISTRATION AND Tewodros Berhane Kasahun Aaron Melvin Katz Maryanne Jokoh INFORMATION SYSTEMS Sean S. King Amanda S. Reeves Dondre Mims Lawson Gabriele Meiselwitz, Program Karyn Brittany Spigner Director Zachary David Kopatch Rachel Bonnie Levinson Jocelynn R. Stewart Sharma Pillutla, Rachelle Marie Deborah Lee Ryan Patrick Linnehan Program Coordinator Gerardo Erik Lopez Arthur Lukyanovskiy GEOLOGY Jensyn Shelby Carrico Sheila Malla Shakir Majid David Schaefer, Chair Christopher Michael King Edwin Macharia Mwaniki Christopher Ting Mak Oscar Edung Alobwede Claire Stephanie Loe Anulika Lynda Odukwu Mikayla Nicole Malley Veronique Manga Quinton Lee Outten INFORMATION SYSTEMS CHEMISTRY Michael James McComiskey Sean Michael Phillips Gabriele Meiselwitz, Program Ryan Casey, Chair Timothy Kofi Quartey Director Shawn Joseph McMahon Nicholas Malik Burroughs Joseph Troy Sadler Anica Caparas Avancena Christian H. Moon Emily Catherine Chong Ramanbir S. Sehdev Glenn Behrendt Andre Chanon Moore Kim My Dinh Anna Shchelokova Andrew Seth Caldwell Matthew Shinsato Morton Leah Ruth-Jun Fedele Brandon Dominique Simmons James William Cannaliato Hung Nguyen Nicholas J Fioravante Hai Tran Tessa Claire Rubin Uchenna Trevon Ogbuokiri Kadiatu Meheny Fofana Kirill G. Vorobyev Robert Sanders Temitope James Olunuga Crystal Ann Gempko Andrew Michael Christopher Nichole Ashlee Terry Christopher Austin Pedersen Matthew Kobby Graham Welsh Marcus Frazier Thomas Jacob Joseph Pielert Chiugo Nkiruka Izuchukwu Nick Ryan Winner Stephen Taylor Williams Scott Thomas Rice Angel Nicole Joy Tyler David Young Nicholas Robert Richardson Aaron Melvin Katz INFORMATION Daniel Richard Simpson Rose Chrisovalantou Kostakis COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Thomas Nicholas Tawney Amanda Lynne Kraft MATHEMATICS Scott Hilberg, Program Director Ryan Nicholas Trotter Kerriann Lee McDaniel Joshua Dehlinger, Program Director Rojita Rani Acharya Cathrin Dorothee Tucci Danielle Lynn McDiarmid Michael O’Leary, Chair Emad U. Ahmed Brooks Michael Ward Joshua Raymond Mitchell Ian Masters Blanchard Abdulaziz Talal Alnafisi Kathryn Rose White Rodrigo A. Montoro Melvin Christopher Anderson ENVIRONMENTAL Nancy Uchenna Oniovosa Tyler Q. Brown MATHEMATICS SCIENCE & STUDIES LaKesha Nichole Perry Jamaica Michelle Dionco Michael O’Leary, Chair Christopher Salice, Program Jocelynn R. Stewart Director Calaoagan Anthony Peter Ashton Jomelie E. Corpus Mark Atiemo Jamie Jisun Choe

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Samual E. Evans ENVIRONMENTAL MASS COMMUNICATION Johnathan Michael James Zachary Andrew Hill SCIENCE & STUDIES AND POLITICAL SCIENCE Donnell Shalalthain Lewis Jr. Eric Robert Hoopert Christopher Salice, Jung-Sook Lee, Chair Dominic James Mangano Kiana Kaviani Program Director Cynthia Cates, Chair Peter Michael McDowell Antoinette Esther Ndjiki Jeremy Phillip Becraft Alexandra Mae Silber Robert Ralph McMillen II Rolland Owusu-ansah Collin Andrew MacGibeny Bridgette Adebanke Oduola Kevin James Shultis Samantha Diane Nash POLITICAL SCIENCE Logan Clarence Ryan Liam D. Walsh Marra Angelica Tripodi Cynthia Cates, Chair Rujneet Kaur Shergill Joshua W. Wangechi Zachary Steven Turkheimer Elayna Francene Daminabo D’Jate Nyah Sterling Marissa R .Whitby Alexandra Maria Moyer Dominique Briana Thomas FAMILY & HUMAN Nicholas A Weidle MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, SERVICES WOMEN’S & GENDER BIOCHEMISTRY & Robert Moreno, Chair PSYCHOLOGY STUDIES BIOINFORMATICS Adebukola Atemise Adelugba Geoffrey Munro, Chair Cindy Gissendanner, Chair Nadim Alkharouf, Director Brittney Renee Boone Adenike Adebimpe Adesida Mollie Ruth Sherman Matthew John Allen Paris Reche’ Terrell Justin Pierce Armstrong Joel Arturo Chavarria-Rivera Stefanie Badia COLLEGE OF Cameron Christopher Cole FAMILY SCIENCE Ashley Marie Blackwell Robert Moreno, Chair Kaleem L. Coleman Langston Davis Briggs LIBERAL ARTS Daniel Demehin Jana Beth Novey Megan Ashley Cascio Karrah A. Findley Courtney Elizabeth-Ann Cox WINTER 2017 GEOGRAPHY & Andrew P. Laud Tayler Ann-Marie Davis ENVIRONMENTAL Victoria Sophie Elisabeth Dimoff Kyle Edward Moran PLANNING BACHELOR’S Kavisha Ashish Shroff Leanne Nicole Harris Virginia Thompson, Chair DEGREE Laurencia Danielle Zongo Christina Rose Heil Ethan Noble Abbott Lauren Rachel Hoffman Farzad Farivar ECONOMICS AND PHYSICS Veronica Marie Johnson GEOGRAPHY & David Schaefer, Chair HISTORY Gabrielle Dominique King ENVIRONMENTAL Anton Durrell Wiggins Ronn Pineo, Chair Mark Joseph Kolb PLANNING George Hector Brouillet LaRoz Emerald Leggett Matthew Chambers, Chair Virginia Thompson, Chair COLLEGE OF Wyatt William Ferguson Paul Stephan LeRoy Julia Anne Mccarl Molly M Sokolis LIBERAL ARTS Danielle Nicole Piccoli Gregory Taylor Rothgeb INTERDISCIPLINARY Julia Anastasia Schoonover ECONOMICS AND SUMMER 2017 STUDIES Brittany Ralay Seldon POLITICAL SCIENCE Matthew Chambers, Chair Robert Rook, Director Michael Edward Sharpe Cynthia Cates, Chair BACHELOR’S Megan Ashley Cascio Gloria Liu Xuan Sykes Quam Babajide Arogundade Alyssa Marie Summers Kelsey Penelope Waesche DEGREE Connor Michael Nash Michaela Michele Weinstein Mackenzie Eleanor Rice COMMUNICATION INTERNATIONAL STUDIES David Tyler Welch STUDIES AND POLITICAL Matthew Durington, Director Eric Emerson Wesner ENGLISH SCIENCE Lindsay Joan Butterworth Christopher Cain, Chair Jung-Sook Lee, Chair Katie Colleen Kennedy SOCIOLOGY & Sofia Alfonso Cynthia Cates, Chair Valarie Marie Proctor ANTHROPOLOGY Kevin Vincent C Anacta Joshua Michael Kram Yasmine Iona Whitfield Elizabeth Clifford, Chair Robert Stephen Agudelo Nathaniel Charles Berry ENGLISH LAW & AMERICAN Jamila Anika Bonner Sage Leigh Birmingham Christopher Cain, Chair CIVILIZATION Tyler James Cooper Sarah-Kate Madeline Anne Joseph Andrew Sawyer Jr. Jack Fruchtman, Director Courtney Elizabeth-Ann Cox Blodgett Cassondra Jenyce Wethers Kimberly Marie Seabright Cody Allen Downs Gregory Tyler Bova Amanda Minneman Zivkovic Taylor Brie Grady Matthew Vincent Bucci Romeo Edward Harris George Nnaemeka Chijioke Erica Catherine Jackson Heidi G. Cobb

40 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY James Howard Combs Jennifer Clare Barnes FAMILY SCIENCE INTERDISCIPLINARY Devon Leigh Constable Lian Margaret Bashi Blatchford Robert Moreno, Chair STUDIES Eileen Briann Creighton Breanna Noelle Bordenski Amena Begum Robert Rook, Director Bhavisha S. Dave Brooke R. Boucher Ashley Elizabeth Calkins Emily Jade Atwood Kandace H. Davis Amanda Nicole Carroll Shaquioa A. Johnson Courtney Amanda Chenkus Logan Francis Eaker Melissa Emily Charles L’Tonya Carrilla McEachin Sarah Marie Duffy Christopher James Enos Simone Marie Cipriano Frazier Samantha Alexandra Dix Fritz Mikaela J. Ewing Rachel Corinne Clemente Carly Penny Kathleen Marie Gerrity Shelby Danielle Flippen Matthew Andrew Cobleigh Taryn Louise Puhl Rachael Haleigh Ginsburg Kebron Tesfaye Habtehyimer Viktoria Evangelista Holly S. Tiedeman Jose Antonio Janampa Emma Plowfield Harrelson Jess Fedo Raquel Ann Treuting Mason Lichliter Cydney R. Humphrey Kiersten M. Finn Denair Rashid Anthony Mitchell Briona Jessica Jones Lauren Folea FOREIGN LANGUAGES Meagan Elizabeth Passero Yael Chava Korobkin Kate Elizabeth Greene Lea Ramsdell, Chair Brandon Alexander Simms Jessica Danielle Leilich Amara D. Hamilton Ruby M. Cruz-Reyes Joshua Eden Stanislawski Lauren Abigail Lemen Christiana Marie Hawk Angela Rebecca Henry Erin Victoria Toomey Nicholas Lozupone Caitlyn Anne Kirby Jose Antonio Janampa Jared Max Weiner Lisa V. McCrey Taylor Steven Kothe Iliana M. Lico Nicholas J. Middleton Martha Ann Labram Isabella Louise Montoya INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Paige Kay Pacheco Kayleigh Ryan Lauman Kristen Ann Munyer Matthew Durington, Director Morgan Christine Peschek Aniyah S. Lee Valerie N. Pasion Nobel Yitbarek Abraham Rebecca Marie Piazza Jill Harris Lepus Reina Isabel Salinas Canas Russell Daniel Bowen Stephen Paul Powell Iliana M. Lico Keysi Veronica Valencia Ruby M Cruz-Reyes Nicholas John Riehl Stacey Marie Linz Escalante Michael John Dunn Ryan Dominic Lu Sebastian Jessica Rose Mannino Rachel Vincent George Brittany Lynn Smith Samantha Nicole Martella GEOGRAPHY & Jourdan E. Green Daniel Lee Smoot Angela Renee Martin ENVIRONMENTAL Jordyn L Jones PLANNING Kathleen Erin Trong Gabrielle Marie Mascelli Patricia Martin-Albo Jimenez Virginia Thompson, Chair Sarah Dawn Van Wie Adiel X. Mendez Jean Ashley Perrie Dimitrius Joseph Bonsack Lillian Naomi Watkins Emily Patricia Miller Ekaterina O Pietsch Joseph Riley Cahill Emily R. Witt Adesola Adewumi Oloruntoba Santiago Villarreal Adam Doyle Gibson Meghan C. Ortolani ENVIRONMENTAL Brittany Janae Pannell LAW & AMERICAN HISTORY CIVILIZATION SCIENCE & STUDIES Gerald Maurice-Whitaker Picott Ronn Pineo, Chair Jack Fruchtman, Director Christopher Salice, Liana I. Pierce Program Director Morgan Paige Baugher Cara Marie Ashburn Ronald Maurice Pitts Jr. Mark Atiemo Griffin J. Benton Allyson Beth Dickstein Olufunmilayo Olanrewaju Michele Lynn Buddemeyer Sarah Elizabeth Bishop Eta Achola Magambo Sholola Katherine G. Canham Kristin L. Cassard Osondu Moses Offoaro Katherine Jeanette Smith Chase Gregory George Cambria Myelle Conley Hayden Ellis Ventrice Semhar Habtom Solomon Andreea Stefania Ilie Christopher Ryan Dillon Rachel L Walters Olivia Lauren Spahr Jacob Tyler Jackson Amanda Grace Dotterer Amanda E. Storck John Wendell Lehman Alexander James Evans PHILOSOPHY Kayley Josette Teich Jacob L. Mace Thomas S. Geilfuss Anne Ashbaugh, Chair Janelle Zina Thomas Jordan Daniel Mercer Scott Dinkin Gilbert Sofia Alfonso JoEllen Marie Trueschler Claire Noel Reider Briana Danielle Hunter Andrew M Bohlen Jordan Elaine Wagner Erin Elizabeth Rycyk Neal Caleb Jones John Dennis Gillespie Jr Javonna Sarah Walker Julia K. Shah Philip Reed Klimas Chenice’ Lewis Sydney Dixon Walker Hunter L. Peltz Kori Danesha Norris Corena Myre’ Wallace FAMILY & HUMAN Brian Michael Schaefer Christian Ray Rockey Semone Watson SERVICES Samantha Josephine Schildt Jazzy Rae Weaver Nicole Marie Wheeler Robert Moreno, Chair Benjamin Snyder Kelsey Doreen Baker Khendle J. Williams Darryl-Joshua Wright

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POLITICAL SCIENCE Morgan Gabrielle Cluster Connor Stephen McDermott Carl A. Braun Cynthia Cates, Chair Tiana Cobbs Jessica Paige Miller Tiffany Elizabeth Dobrzykowski Katelyn B. Airey Clare Susannah Cutler Deja Karissa Moses Jordan D. Drenning Jesse L. Baird Jennifer R. Davis Ashley Mota Carmen Yomeris Collin Russell Barber Jessica Lynn Deitz Jay Paul Myers Hernandez-Candelario Aisha T. Butt Eva Irene DeVries Rachel Nakhon Alison Rennie Daniel Patrick Caddigan Mary Jennifer DiFatta Nicole Marie Louise Nehrebecki Grant Andrew Udinski Matthew Richard Conner Sydney Lauren Donahue Whitney Marie Newland Chelsea Lynn Walstad David Lee Crockett Jr. Elizabeth Megan Eckenrode Babatunde Ibrahim Obanoyen Amanda Lynn Young Tinera M. Davenport Zachary Otto Egner Ofek Ovadia James Edward Lansdown Garett Reid Flannery Nicholas James Palmer SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY Fletcher Samuel Douglas Foss Sarah Hyunmee Park Elizabeth Clifford, Chair Wilben Hutchins Freeman Evan P. Francis Meagan Elizabeth Passero Oladeinde Akerele Ngagne Gueye Ershia Jiselle Erin Francois Maureen Audrey Poulton Whitney Alexis Rahel Tsegai Haile Marah Abell Friedman Jessica Renee Proctor Kevin A. Amos Alexandra Eyre Kane Samantha Alexandra Dix Fritz James C. Quinn Maxine DeMaris Anderson Kyle Thomas Palazzotto Bridget Elisabeth Fulford Gonto T. Robinson Raven Ivie Alexis Bailey Fallon Elaine Patton Ehame Frunelle Gbesso Kayla Rene’ Robinson Stephen A. Barnes McKenna Pittinger Alyssia Khrystena Gilmore Kendall Grace Rogers Hansen Scott Barrick William Littleton Price Rachael Haleigh Ginsburg Madison A. Schenkewitz Megan Elizabeth Boyle Nicole Alexandra Psoras Lorrenzo S. Glasgow Samantha Leigh Schroeder Taylor Nicole Brown John Karl Schmid Amie Brooke Gold Charice Alexis Scruggs Ryan Clark Brumbley Troy Vincent Aura Surey Gonzalez David Allen Sheir Kristina Thanh Cao Brandon Kareem Wharton Kyaira J. Gordon Tiffany Lee Shipe Elana Greene Marlee N. Slaughter Jonathan Suinan Chen PSYCHOLOGY Joseph Timothy Haddad Taylor Tierra Smith Marie Christie Geoffrey Munro, Chair Steven Craig Hamblet Courtney Spahn Lori-Ann Chung Foo Jennifer Lou Alejandro Justin Matthew Hargadon Tamura Chenelle Thompson Nathan Patrick Clark Kristen Ciera Anderson Mercedes Inez Hernandez Emma Ur Whitley Conway-Wreden Ashley Nicole Anglin LaShanah Gabrielle Holmes Kelly Weichseldorfer Mckynna Rose Geralyn Cornell Katelyn Elizabeth Astarita Kaitlyn Brooke Horsey Melissa K. White D’Sean Deriech Cummings Emily Jade Atwood Tannaz Houshmand Nicholas Kyle White-O’Neal Travis JC Custis Julio Luis Bana-Fernandez Daria Hypolite Madalynne Jeanne Wilhide Sean Michael Dahlen Jeremy N. Barnes Sophia R. Iwaskiw Sara Catherine Wilson Konnor Jay DePol Matthew D. Bazuine Heather Leigh Jackman Kaylie Maleda Winters Shanetra Lashawn Dickens Victoria Beddoe Caitlyn Michelle Jones Hannah G. Wise Emil Yaw Donkor Cussatta Yvonne Berry Darre’ll Sharice Joseph Anna Maria Wolfe Brenton Ray Ebron Evan John Bielecki Richard Michael Kaczmarczyk Ciara Jazmyn Wright Celia Ann Engel Kaitlyn Elizabeth Biolzi Emily Kendall Alayna Morgan Epstein Shalitta Demetria Bond Christine Elaine Kirchner PSYCHOLOGY AND Claudia Petra Fochios Bryan C. Bowman Greg John Kissel SOCIOLOGY & Dennis Alberto Fortuna ANTHROPOLOGY Laura Ann Brownholtz Nicholas C. Kobus Trevor Kenneth Franklin Geoffrey Munro, Chair Vivian Taylor Bryant Melany Winter Langhurst Marah Abell Friedman Elizabeth Clifford, Chair Vonshea A. Butler Kristina Nicole Lefelar Andrew Connor Germain Madison Schae Ferraro John Franklin Carey Jr. Jacquelyn Kristin Leonard Aura Surey Gonzalez Cassidy Maura McBreen Faith Victoria Carlson Mason Lichliter Christin D. Gorham Brianna Carolyn Chambers William P. Greenan Katrina A. Long SOCIAL SCIENCES Denis Sergeyevich Gurevich Taylor Alexis Champ Adrienne Rose Luciano Robert Rook, Director Courtney Amanda Chenkus Zachary Stephen Macas Zain Gerell HarpsUpshur Connor Bellamy Nina V. Chervenkov Shimaa H. Makkawy Antonio Dion Harris Alexander Aaron Boggs Megan Elizabeth Chile Michael Patrick Mayer Joseph Anthony Henry

42 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY SOCIOLOGY & ANTHROPOLOGY, CONTINUED Kelly Anne Howser Omoaluse Kate Ikheloa Tierra Nichelle Johnson Christine Elaine Kirchner Katie Marie Klos Brooke Kraft Zyaire Mylan Lockley Adrienne Rose Luciano Shimaa H. Makkawy Ryan Mayhew Carley Elizabeth Noppinger Kejavwo Korede Oweh Christian J. Palazzotto Nicholas James Palmer Valerie N. Pasion Brianna Loree Patten Kaelan Reilly Patterson Aaron Michael-Thomas Patton Madison P. Penn Ekaterina O. Pietsch Jesse Lewis Rabbitt Steven Michael Redner Sean Paul Levent Ruehs Pariss V. Russell Megan Nicole Schlossenberg Charice Alexis Scruggs Rachael Elizabeth Smith Dalonte’ JaJuan Taylor Courtney P. Tibaldi Ryan Nicholas Trotter Nicole Jean Twardowicz Ayden Vickery-Roby Rachel Renee Waters Sadie Marie Weis Lauren Ilene Wistreich Casey Nicole Workenaour Stephanie Owusuwaa Yamoah

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Board of Regents of the University Officers University Deans University System of Maryland Kim Schatzel Shohreh Kaynama James T. Brady Norman R. Augustine President Dean, College of Business and Economics Chair Joe Bartenfelder Timothy J. L. Chandler Barry P. Gossett ex officio Provost and Executive Vice Laurie Mullen President for Academic Affairs Dean, College of Education Vice Chair Katrina J. Dennis Ellen Fish Gary L. Attman Joseph Oster Susan Picinich James Holzapfel Vice President for Dean, College of Fine Arts Treasurer D’Ana Johnson Administration and Finance and Communication Linda R. Gooden and Chief Fiscal Officer Robert R. Neall Lisa Plowfield Assistant Treasurer Robert L. Pevenstein Brian DeFilippis Dean, College of Michelle A. Gourdine Louis Pope Vice President for Health Professions Secretary University Advancement and Frank M. Reid III Executive Vice President of the Terry Cooney Robert D. Rauch William A. Shorter Jr. Towson University Foundation Dean, College of Liberal Arts Assistant Secretary Student Regent and Rector, Honors College Marina Cooper Vice President for Marketing and David A. Vanko Towson University Board of Visitors Communications Dean, Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science Francis S. Soistman Jr. ’79 Faculty Representatives: Leah Cox and Mathematics Chair Babu Baradwaj Vice President of Inclusion and Institutional Equity Deborah A. Nolan Donald C. Fry Student Representative: Dean, University Libraries Daraius Irani Vice Chair James Mileo Vice President for Innovation Janet V. DeLany John Beynon ’73 Dean, Graduate Studies Staff Representative: and Applied Research Myrna Cardin ’65 Judy Rixham Debra Moriarty Diane Cho Vice President for Todd Feuerman ’87 Alumni Representative: Student Affairs Gerry Gaeng ’81 Anthony Hamlett ’76 Traevena Byrd Susan J. Ganz Emeritus Members: Vice President for Legal Affairs Nancy S. Grasmick ’61 Frank Bramble Sr. and Human Resources Patricia Hoge ’81/’82 Raymond Brusca Timothy Leonard Lawrence H. Letow Stephen A. Burch Director of Athletics Jeff Leventhal ’93 Gregory A. Devou Dennis B. Mather ’72 P. Douglas Dollenberg Nancy Palmer ’79 John Ferber Steven Peck Daniel J. McCarthy Jeffrey S. Rosen Fred F. Mirmiran Molly Shock ’75 James P. O’Conor Vincent W. Talbert ’90 Sherman Ragland II Constance M. Unseld ’79 Dennis Rasmussen Kurt Vacovsky ’84 John B. Schuerholz W. Daniel White Glenn Stearns Ted Zaleski Jr. Joseph C. Tischer Marcia Zercoe

44 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY Key University Representatives American Association of University Professors Sarah Gilchrist Mary Helen McSweeney-Feld John C. McLucas Graduate Student Association Natasha Najmi Jasmin Farahani Nicholas Myers Student Government Association James Mileo Breya Johnson Towson University Staff Council Mary Cowles Ginger Ross Cynthia Zile University Senate Cole Reilly Tim Sullivan

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College of Business and Economics College of Liberal Arts GRAND MARSHAL Mehrzad Azmi Shabestari VIP MARSHAL NAME CARD William P. Smith Jan Sinnot READERS NAME CARD Emily Parker VIP MARSHAL READERS FACULTY MARSHAL Marion Hughes Barindra Nag Rodney Stump Martin Roberge Feliz Tabak NAME CARD FACULTY MARSHAL STUDENT MARSHALS PRESENTERS Arundhati Rao NAME CARD Kent Barnes Adam Jabbur PRESENTERS Amanda Emmert STUDENT MARSHALS Linda Oravecz Mark Flores Jennifer Langdon Jian Huang Sarah Magnotta Natalie Scala College of Education College of Health Professions GRAND MARSHAL Ronald Thomas VIP MARSHAL NAME CARD Terry Berkeley Vicky Kent READERS NAME CARD Beth Merryman VIP MARSHAL READERS FACULTY MARSHAL Sharon Glennen David Vocke Robert Caples Iona Johnson Betsy Neville NAME CARD FACULTY MARSHAL STUDENT MARSHALS PRESENTERS Ocie Watson-Thompson NAME CARD Tabatha Uhrich Nancy Hannafin PRESENTERS Lillian Carter STUDENT MARSHALS Kendra Heatwole-Shank Marie Heath Sonia Lawson Lea Ann Christenson Gilda Martinez-Alba Libby Wynkoop Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics College of Fine Arts and Communication GRAND MARSHAL NAME CARD Donald C. Forester READERS VIP MARSHAL Cynthia Zeller Rickard Vatz VIP MARSHAL NAME CARD Colleen Winters Jacqueline Doyle FACULTY MARSHAL READERS NAME CARD Catherine Horta-Hayden Tomi Casciero FACULTY MARSHAL PRESENTERS Leneida Crawford Darush Davani STUDENT MARSHALS Rommel Miranda Terry B. Ewell NAME CARD STUDENT MARSHALS Elizabeth Goode Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell PRESENTERS David Ownby David Reiss Ginger Ross Subrata Acharya Donna Warrington Josh Dehlinger

46 TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY University Commencement Committee Henry Basta Lauren Gates Rick Pallansch Creative Services Advancement Creative Services Cassy Bennett Hillary Giddings Margaret Paulson Office of the President Office of the Provost Alumni Relations Teri Bickham Nick Gingue Plamen Peev, Lead Marshal Music Facilities College of Business and Economics Megan Bradshaw Anne Greene Frank Rankin Marketing and Communications Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Event and Conference Services Deven Brown Teresa Hardin Laila Richman, Assistant Dean Center for Student Diversity Advancement College of Education Erika Carlson-Hiles Judy Harris, Associate Dean Martin Roberge, Lead Marshal Graduation Office College of Business and Economics College of Liberal Arts Tom Cascella, Lead Marshal Roy Henry Thomas Ruby College of Fine Arts and Communication Creative Services Bursar’s Office Mary T. Casterline Heron Jesse Herche Daryana Rudenko Office of the Provost Theater Arts Creative Services Sheryl Cooper Rick Ivy Ron Santana Audiology, Speech Pathology, Digital Strategy Creative Services and Deaf Studies Vicky Kent, Lead Marshal Ruth Evelyn Schmidt Pat Critzer College of Health Professions University Store Disability Support Services Matt Leno Vonnie Shields, Associate Dean Lauren Cronhardt Student Affairs Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Student Representative Ashley McAvoy Katie Simmons-Barth Jon Dahlquist Graduation Office University Store Athletics Jim McTygue Jennifer Snyder-Quinn Darush Davani, Lead Marshal Event and Conference Services Parking and Transportation Services Fisher College of Science and Mathematics Leslie Mooney Heather Sorensen Janet DeLany, Dean Auxiliary Services College of Fine Arts and Communication Office of Graduate Studies Pamela Mooney Ashena Sparrow Luis Engelke Parking and Transportation Services Art + Design, Art History, Art Education Music William Murphy Sheila Tilghman Karen Eskow, Associate Dean Event and Conference Services Parking and Transportation Services College of Liberal Arts Woodrow Myers Ocie Watson-Thompson, Lead Marshal Greg Faller, Associate Dean Public Safety College of Education College of Fine Arts and Communication Derek Nord Adam Weaver Sue Fata Event and Conference Services Event and Conference Services Event and Conference Services Stephanie Odom Marcie Weinstein, Associate Dean Ray Feldmann Ticket Office College of Health Professions Marketing and Communications Bethany Pace Clayton Zook Joanne Forrester Office of the Provost Electronic Media and Film Ticket Office

TOWSON UNIVERSITY | 2017 Winter Commencement 2017 Winter Commencement | TOWSON UNIVERSITY 47 TOWSON Towson University Commencement Ensemble UNIVERSITY Luis Engelke, trumpet ALUMNI BY THE Rene Hernandez, trumpet NUMBERS Dave Ballou, trumpet Kevin Stacey ’19, trumpet Emily Wose ’21, trumpet 160,233 Joshua Fleming ’20, horn Jason Ayoub, horn Number of TU Alumni to date David Perkel, trombone David Scianella, trombone Richard Segovia ’17, trombone 1,802 James Hicks, tuba Number of Winter 2017 Justin Woodbury ’19, tuba candidates Michelle Humphreys, percussion

23 Special Recognition Number of states With special thanks to the following university departments responsible for represented by our significant aspects of commencement preparation and logistics: graduating class Auxiliary Services Black and Gold Catering 71 Creative Services Percentage of TU Alumni Event and Conference Services who live in Maryland Facilities Management Graduation Office 85 Office of Graduate Studies Number of countries that Office of Public Safety are home to TU Alumni Parking and Transportation Services Towson University Outreach Post-Secondary 1,112 Functional Academic Learning Support (PSFALS) Programs University Store Number of alumni who have returned to TU as faculty or staff Heartfelt thanks go to the many employee volunteers and alumni who assist with the commencement ceremonies. These efforts are greatly appreciated. An extra special thanks goes to the Graduation Office and the UStore for their diligence and collaboration on new processes implemented this winter.

Special thanks to Pat Critzer from Disability Support Services for her many years of service to the Commencement ceremonies and to the university as a whole. Congratulations and best wishes for your retirement.

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