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Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Rose-Hulman Scholar Commencement Programs Spring 5-29-1999 1999 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology : One- Hundred and Twenty-First Commencement Rose-Hulman Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, [email protected] Follow this and additional works at: http://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/commencementprograms Recommended Citation Rose-Hulman, "1999 Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology : One-Hundred and Twenty-First Commencement" (1999). Commencement Programs. Book 16. http://scholar.rose-hulman.edu/commencementprograms/16 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by Rose-Hulman Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in Commencement Programs by an authorized administrator of Rose-Hulman Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected]. 125 ~se~an INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY One Hundred and Twenty-First Commencement May 29, 1999 One Hundred and Twenty-First Commencement of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 11 a.m., May 29, 1999 Sports and Recreation Center Commencement Program Prelude ........................... ..... ......... ... ............................. "Chaconne" by Louis Couperin Academic Procession .... ... ... ... ...... .. ... .. .. ....... .......... ... .... Jess R. Lucas, B.S. , M.S. , Ph.D. Marshal Processional .... .. "Prince of D enmark March" and "Trwnpet Tune" by Henry Purcell National Anthem ..... .... .. ... ..... .... .. ... .. .. ... ...... ........ .... Andrew R. Mech, B.S., M.S. , Ph.D. Professor of Mechanical Engineering Invocation ............. .. .... .. .. .... .......... ...... ...................................... ...... Christopher N. Repa President, Student Government Association Greeting from the Alumni ........... ... ........................................... Ray V. Frischkorn, B.S. President, Alumni Association Response from the Senior Class .......... ........................ ........................... John D. Rivard President, Senior Class Introduction of Commencement Speaker ..................... ... ......... .... Morgan A. Hawker President, Tau Beta Pi Commencement Address .... .................. ....... ... ....... ... ...... ................. Ronald W. Dollens President & CEO, Guidant Corporation Organ Interlude . "Cantilena" by Carl Simone Awarding of Heminway Medal ............................ Barry A. Benedict, B.S., M.S. , Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs John T. Royse Award ...... ... ........................................................................ Jess R. Lucas Vice President for Student Affairs Herman A. Moench Distinguished Senior Commendation ................ Keith E. Hoover B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Herman A. Moench Distinguished Professor Awarding of Honorary Degrees ................ .................... Samuel F. Hulbert, B.S., Ph.D. President, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology William Bannon, M.D. , (Doctor of Science), Introduced by Thomas D. Miller, B.S., M.S. Ronald W. Dollens (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Lee R. Waite, B.S., M.S. , Ph.D. Marylin Leinenbach (Doctor of Science), Introduced by John]. Kinney, B.S ., M.S. , Ph.D. Glen Raque (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Leland K. Shirely, B.S ., M.S. , Ph.D. Thomas Tarzian (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Barry]. Farbrother, B.Sc., Ph.D. James F. Vance (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Brij Khorana, M.S., Ph.D. Presentation of Fifty-Year Commemorative Degrees ....................... Samuel F. Hulbert Conferring of Degrees ......... ... ...... ...... ... .... ..... ...... ..... ... .... ................. Samuel F. Hulbert Dean's Outstanding Teacher Award .......... ...... .... ............................. Barry A. Benedict Board of Trustees' Outstanding Scholar Award .. .. ....... .. ................... B. Guille Cox, Jr. Chairman of the Board of Trustees President's Outstanding Service Award ....... ..... ..... ..... ... ....... .. ......... Samuel F. Hulbert Alma Mater ...... ............ .. ...... D. Eric Anders, Sara L. Brown, Heather Dubiel-Stradley, Brian]. Duggan, Amy]. Gainey, Abigail A. Garrett, Morgan A. Hawker, Michael D. Kosloski, Derek N. Lengacher, StuartS. Light, Sara R. Miller, Robert G. Raque, Malcolm S. Talbot Benediction .. ....... .. ...... .................................................... ...... ...... .. ......... Ryan D. Vaught President, Blue Key Recessional .. .. "Nun Danket" by Bach/ Fox Postlude ......... .. ........ ... ......... .. ..... ·: ..................................... "Rigaudon" by Campra/ Fox Organ Music by Alfred R. Schmidt, B.S., M.S. Professor Emeritus of Mathematics (Allen Digital Organ through courtesy of Samuel Music of Effingham, Illinois) Honorary Degrees Doctor of Science William G. Bannon Physician Terre Haute, Indiana Through his leadership and professionalism, Dr. William Bannon has received numerous honors for the significant contributions to improving the mental and physical health of people in the Wabash Valley. He has twice been honored by Indiana governors for his devotion to the art and science of healing, and for his community volunteerism. The Indiana State Mental Health Association honored him as Physician of the Year. Bannon received the Terre Award, the highest honor presented by the Terre Haute community for volunteer service, and he is the recipient of the Chapman S. Root Award presented by Hospice of the Wabash Valley. Bannon graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine. He served as a member of the Indiana University Board of Trustees, and as a director of the Indiana University Foundation. Bannon has served as chairman of several Indiana State Medical Association commissions, and as clinicial professor of medicine at the Indiana University Center for Medical Education. He has been a board member of the United Fund, Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce, Hamilton Center and Citizens Bank of Western Indiana. The Rose-Hulman community is fortunate to benefit from Bannon's devotion and medical expertise as a result of his work as a member of the campus health center staff. Doctor of Engineering Ronald W. Dollens President and Chief Executive Officer Guidant Corporation Indianapolis, Indiana Ronald Dollens has led the Guidant Corporation to a position as one of the world's leaders in the design and development of medical devices for heart and artery-related disorders. Prior to the formation of Guidant, he served as president of Eli Lilly and Company's Medical Devices and Diagnostics Division. He has also served as president of Advanced Cardiovascular Systems. Guidant is a $1 billion company with nearly 5,000 employees, headquartered in Indianapolis. In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Dollens finds time to be an active volunteer for many civic and professional organizations. He serves on the boards of the St. Vincent Hospital Foundation, Beckman Coulter Corp., the Eiteljorg Museum, the Health Industry Manufacturers Association, the Indiana State Symphony Society and he is president of the Indiana Health Industry Forum. Dollens, a native of Danville, Indiana, received a Bachelor of Science degree in pharmacy from Purdue University and a Master of Business Administration degree in marketing from Indiana University. Doctor of Science Marylin T. Leinenbach Mathematics Teacher Chauncey Rose Middle School Terre Haute, Indiana Marylin Leinenbach has received national recognition for her innovative, hands on teaching approach that has increased middle school students' interest in mathematics. Last year, Leinenbach was presented with the prestigious American Teacher Award in mathematics by the Disney Company. She has been a finalist for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science and Mathematics Teaching. In 1996, Leinenbach was presented with the Outstanding Teacher Award from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She has also received the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Vigo County Education Foundation and the Golden Apple Award for her contributions to teaching. Leinenbach has been a featured speaker at education conferences sponsored by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the Association of Teacher Educators and the National Middle School Association. She is the co-author of articles published in the Middle School Journal, In Focus and Contemporary Education. Now in her 25th year of teaching, Leinenbach received her Bachelor of Arts degree in mathematics from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Doctor of Engineering Glen Raque President and Chief Executive Officer Raque Food Systems Louisville, Kentucky Glen Raque is the founder of a company that is a leader in the manufacture of food packaging and preparation equipment that serves a worldwide market. Raque Food Systems, Inc., was created 24 years ago and now has offices in Australia, England, Germany, Japan, Taiwan and the United States. Raque earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in 1969. He has been awarded 34 patents including 10 foreign patents for various mechanisms used in the packaging industry. Rose-Hulman honored Raque in 1984 by presenting him with a Distinguished Young Alumnus Award which is awarded for exceptional career achievements. He is also a member of the Rose-Hulman National Board of Advisors. Raque served as a member of the Computers in Undergraduate Education Task Force of the Commission on the Future of Rose-Hulman. Raque has been honored by the Boy Scouts of . America for his volunteer leadership to help youth in his hometown of Louisville. He also serves as a member of the Board of Advisors of St. Xavier