Thursday, August 28, 2014 MINNESOTA ROUSER By Floyd M. Hutsell

Minnesota, hats off to thee! To thy colors, true we shall ever be, Firm and strong, united are we. Rah, rah, rah for Ski-U-Mah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah! Rah for the U of M! [Repeat] M - I - N - N - E - S - O - T - A Minnesota! Minnesota! Yeaaaaaaah Gophers!

HAIL! MINNESOTA By Truman E. Rickard, words by Arthur E. Upson

Minnesota, hail to thee! Hail to thee, our college dear! Thy light shall ever be A beacon bright and clear. Thy sons and daughters true Will proclaim thee near and far. They will guard thy fame and adore thy name; Thou shalt be their Northern Star.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Convocation is made possible by the significant contributions of time, energy, and resources from a wide range of University departments, as well as friends from outside the University. Special thanks to individuals from the following units for making Convocation a success:

Damron Productions Office of the Senior Vice President for Disability Resource Center Academic Affairs and Provost Housing & Residential Life Office for Student Affairs Community Advisors Office of Undergraduate Education Intercollegiate Athletics Orientation & First-Year Programs Mariucci Arena School of Music Office of Information Technology— TCF Bank Video & Conferencing Services Bookstore Office of the President University Relations

And many other individuals who helped make this event possible!

2 CONVOCATION 2014 New Student Convocation is the University of Minnesota’s official welcome to the Class of 2018. It is a celebration of University tradition and the spirit of academic excellence and community. Did U Know? Slide show about the University Welcome and Academic Procession (please stand) National Anthem (please remain standing) Professor Philip Zawisza, School of Music Message to the Class of 2018 President Eric W. Kaler Advice to the Class of 2018 Profit Idowu, 2014 graduate, College of Education and Human Development Meet the Faculty Professor Kent Kirkby, Earth Sciences Professor Tim Diem, School of Music Academic Recession Announcements and Dismissal James Liberman, Orientation & First-Year Programs

3 ABOUT OUR SPEAKERS AND MUSICIANS

Philip Zawisza is a native of Niles, Michigan, and a graduate of the Interlochen Arts Academy. He completed his Master’s degree at Indiana University with Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, and began his solo career with the Santa Fe Opera and the Lyric Opera of Chicago on radio and television PBS broadcasts. A renowned opera singer and song recitalist, Zawisza has performed throughout the United States, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, and France. He has just returned from teaching in the south of France. He performed at Carnegie Hall with Professor Paul Shaw in 2010, and his recent projects have included work with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and the Chamber Music Society of Saint Paul, as well as a tour of Britten’s War Requiem with the University of Minnesota School of Music.

Eric W. Kaler assumed office as the 16th president of the University of Minnesota on July 1, 2011. Prior to that, he served as provost and senior vice president for academic affairs and vice president for Brookhaven National Laboratory affairs at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. President Kaler received his undergraduate degree from the California Institute of Technology and his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota. As president, he is committed to academic excellence and access to the University for all qualified students.

Profit Idowugraduated in 2014 from the College of Education and Human Development with a major in business and marketing education and a minor in management. He has served as a member of several student groups, including the Black Student Union, Minnesota International Student Association, and Black Motivated Women. As a community adviser for Housing and Residential Life, he worked energetically for two years with the Huntley House for African-American males. He joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity as a freshman, and has been a member of their board for the past three years. He currently sits as the third highest- ranking member in the nation as the international 2nd vice president. Profit loves listening to music, expanding his knowledge, and creative expression in the forms of photography, graphic design, and film production. He recently began his career in advertising as an account management intern at Fallon Worldwide.

Kent Kirkby is a teaching professor in earth sciences at the University of Minnesota. He became interested in earth science at the age of seven when a friend gave him three plastic dinosaurs. The wisdom of this early career choice was confirmed when he got to spend much of his graduate education living in a mountain lion’s cave, halfway up a Chihuahuan Desert cliff with a magnificent view of western sunsets. Although originally trained as a carbonate geologist, since coming to the University of Minnesota Kent’s activities have focused on educational research, developing and evaluating more effective teaching methods. He is particularly fascinated by the intersection of earth processes and human history, a theme beautifully illustrated by the evolution of the Mississippi River Gorge, Saint Anthony Falls, and our own campus landscape.

Timothy Diem, from the School of Music, is entering his 15th year of teaching at the University of Minnesota and his tenth year as the director of the marching band. Diem, a native of Delano, Minnesota, oversees all Athletic Band activities at the U and also works with the University and Campus Bands. 4 ACADEMIC PROCESSION

The University of Minnesota boasts a superb faculty with degrees from some of the finest universities in the world. In the procession, the faculty will wear the academic robes of the universities that granted their degrees. While all doctoral robes have some features in common—a colorful hood and three velvet bars on the sleeves—they vary in color and design. The outstanding feature of the American academic costume is the hood. Its length and shape indicate the degree that is granted, its lining displays the official colors of the university, and its velvet trim indicates field of study.

Here are the faculty members and honored guests who will march in the academic procession, along with information about their highest degree and the institution that granted it.

Shakeer Abdullah, Ph.D. Linda Cohen, Member Karen Hanson, Ph.D. Auburn University Board of Regents Harvard University

Katrice Albert, Ph.D. John Coleman, Ph.D. Dustin Harris, M.C.E. Auburn University Massachusetts Institute Texas A&M University of Technology Clyde Allen, Member Jay Hatch, Ph.D. Board of Regents John Comazzi, M.S. University of Minnesota Rayla Allison, J.D. Thomas Hayes, Ph.D. William Mitchell Elaine Darst, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, College of Law University of Missouri, Chapel Hill Kansas City John Anderson, Ph.D. Frances Homans, Ph.D. University of Nebraska Debra DeBruin, Ph.D. University of California, Davis University of Pittsburgh Heidi Barajas, Ph.D. David Hoopes, M.S. University of Minnesota Kate Derickson, Ph.D. Syracuse University Pennsylvania State University Kenneth Bartlett, Ph.D. Lamar Hylton, Ph.D. University of Illinois, Thomas Devine, Member Morgan State University Urbana-Champaign Board of Regents Kirsten Jamsen, Ph.D. Dennis Becker, Ph.D. Francisco Diez-Gonzalez, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin University of Idaho Cornell University Dean Johnson, Vice Chair Richard Beeson, Chair Deborah Dillon, Ph.D. Board of Regents Board of Regents University of Georgia Anup Kollanoor Johny, Ph.D. Jay Bell, Ph.D. Peter Dimock, M.S.W. University of Connecticut Pennsylvania State University University of Minnesota Eric Kaler, Ph.D. Marc Bellemare, Ph.D. Jennifer Engler, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Cornell University Indiana University of Barbara Kappler, Ph.D. Pennsylvania Laura Brod, Member University of Minnesota Board of Regents John Finnegan, Ph.D. Diane Katsiaficas, M.F.A. University of Minnesota Danita Brown Young, Ph.D. University of Washington Ohio University Thomas Fisher, M.A. Kent Kirkby, Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University Brian Buhr, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin Iowa State University Jane Glazebrook, Ph.D. Carol Klee, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute Elizabeth Bye, Ph.D. University of Texas-Austin of Technology University of Minnesota Laura Coffin Koch, Ph.D. Kathleen Hansen, M.L.S. Tom Clayton, D.Phil. University of Minnesota University of Wisconsin Oxford University 5 Nita Krevans, Ph.D. Kristine Miller, Ph.D. Leslie Schiff, Ph.D. Princeton University Edinburg College of Art Tufts University

Jason Krueger, M.S. Anna Mosser, Ph.D. Jeffrey Schott, Ph.D. Troy University University of Minnesota University of Minnesota

Rachmi Diyah Larasati, Ph.D. Christine Mueller, Ph.D. Jole Shakelford, Ph.D. University of California, University of Maryland University of Wisconsin Riverside Samuel Meyers, Ph.D. Laura Sindberg, Ph.D. Kenneth Leopold, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute Harvard University of Technology Amy Skubitz, Ph.D. Allen Levine, Ph.D. Richard Nadeau, D.D.S. Johns Hopkins University University of Minnesota University of Minnesota John Song, M.D. Cynthia Lewis, Ph.D. David Odde, Ph.D. University of Pennsylvania Paul Strykowski, Ph.D. Joan Liaschenko, Ph.D. Brenda Ogle, Ph.D. Yale University University of California, University of Minnesota Martha Tappen, Ph.D. San Francisco Abdul Omari, Member Harvard University Scott Lipscomb, Ph.D. Board of Regents Cindy Tong, Ph.D. University of California, Jordan Orzoff, Ph.D. University of California, Davis Los Angeles University of Minnesota Brendan Watson, Ph.D. Peggy Lucas, Member Marek Oziewicz, Ph.D. University of North Carolina Board of Regents University of Wroclaw Mike Wemerskirch, Ph.D. Katherine Lust, Ph.D. Maria Pabon, Ph.D. University of North Carolina University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Susan Weller, Ph.D. Kate Maple, M.A. Jimmy Patino, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin University of Minnesota University of California, Pamela Wheelock, M.A. David Matthes, Ph.D. San Diego Marquette University University of California, Judith Pechacek, Ph.D. Berkeley Michael White, Ph.D. University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Elaine Tyler May, Ph.D. Chelsea Petree, Ph.D. University of California, Sue Wick, Ph.D. University of Minnesota Los Angeles Stanford University Teddie Potter, Ph.D. Rick McCormick, Ph.D. Lynell Williams, M.A. California Institute University of California, Idaho State University of Integral Studies Berkeley Jennifer Windsor, Ph.D. Jean Quam, Ph.D. Robert McMaster, Ph.D. University of Wisconsin University of Kansas Robin Wright, Ph.D. Luis Ramos-Garcia, Ph.D. David McMillan, Member Carnegie-Mellon University University of Texas Board of Regents Sri Zaheer, Ph.D. James Reinardy, Ph.D. Tai Mendenhall, Ph.D. Massachusetts Institute of University of Minnesota University of Minnesota Technology Serge Rudaz, Ph.D. Rebecca Merica, Ph.D. Philip Zawisza, M.Music Cornell University University of Minnesota Indiana University Martha Rueter, Ph.D. Joseph Merighi, Ph.D. Virginia Solis Zuiker, Ph.D. Iowa State University University of California, The Berkeley Gary Sands, Ph.D. Colorado State University

6 PARTICIPATE IN U OF M TRADITIONS

From its earliest years, the University of Minnesota has connected students to each other and to the campus through a variety of activities and opportunities for involvement. From student government and leadership programs to sports, the arts, and hundreds of student organizations, you can become part of the living traditions of the University. Wear school colors proudly on Maroon and Gold Fridays Be a part of the tradition—wear maroon and gold on Fridays! Maroon and gold are the school colors that were chosen by Mrs. Augusta Norwood Smith between 1876 and 1880. Be on the lookout for Goldy Gopher Goldy has been the University’s mascot since 1888, when the Gopher yearbook first came out. Shout out the “Minnesota Rouser” during sporting events The “Minnesota Rouser” became the University’s in 1909. It was written by Floyd M. Hutsell as part of a contest sponsored by the Minneapolis Tribune to choose a University fight song. Learn the words to “Hail! Minnesota” “Hail! Minnesota” was written by Truman E. Rickard (Class of 1904) for use in a class play. A second verse was written by former U of M student Arthur E. Upson in 1905. In 1945, the song became the official Minnesota state song. Listen online at www.music.umn.edu/ensembles/marchingmedia. Know the history of the phrase “Ski-U-Mah” The phrase was created in the fall of 1884 by two U of M students looking for an easy-to-remember rugby cheer. Learn the meaning of the Regents Seal The antique lamp on the Regents Seal represents the metaphysical sciences; the telescope, the physical sciences; the plow, the industrial arts; and the palette with brushes, the fine arts. The Latin motto means “a common bond for all the arts.”

7 LEARN ABOUT STUDENT EVENTS Kick It! First-year students can learn about campus resources through a fun online program at the beginning of each semester called Kick-It! Participate by logging on to myu.umn.edu and following the instructions. You will be entered in a raffle to win prizes each of the program’s six weeks. Welcome Week is one of the many opportunities that first-year students will have to win Kick It! prizes. Learn more at www.ofyp.umn.edu/kickit. Campus Kick-Off Events Building campus community and promoting campus invovement, Student Unions and Activities (SUA) hosts annual events welcoming students to campus, including activities fairs, Arts Mania, Wam-o-Rama, Party on the Plaza, Minneapolis Events (formerly called Gophers After Dark), Homecoming, and much more. Learn more at www.sua.umn.edu/events. Parents Weekend: September 26-27 The University of Minnesota hosts many activities on campus and in the surrounding community for families to come see what college life at the U of M is all about. Learn more at www.parent.umn.edu. Homecoming 2014: Forever Gold Honor the spirit of the maroon and gold during the University of Minnesota’s 100th annual Homecoming week, October 12-18! This celebration features community service opportunities, cheer and lip sync competitions, sports tournaments, the Homecoming parade, concert, football game, and more. Learn more at homecoming.umn.edu.

Student Leadership Although most of Orientation & First-Year Program’s efforts serve new students, they also recruit and train many students to lead their programs. Their student leaders receive training on facilitation, peer supervision, human diversity, conflict management, communication skills, issues such as sexual violence and health, and other leadership topics. To learn more, or recommend leadership opportunities to current undergraduate students, please visit www.ofyp.umn.edu/leadership.

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