TE TA UN S E ST TH AT I F E V A O O E L F A DITAT DEUS N A E R R S I O Z T S O A N Z E I A R I T G R Y A 1912 1885 ArizonA StAte UniverSity CommenCement And ConvoCAtion ProgrAm Spring 2017 May 8–12, 2017 The NaTioNal aNThem The STaR SPaNGleD BaNNeR O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? alma maTeR aRiZoNa STaTe UNiVeRSiTY Where the bold saguaros Raise their arms on high, Praying strength for brave tomorrows From the western sky; Where eternal mountains Kneel at sunset’s gate, Here we hail thee, Alma Mater, Arizona State. —Hopkins-Dresskell maRooN aND GolD Fight, Devils down the field Fight with your might and don’t ever yield Long may our colors outshine all others Echo from the buttes, Give em’ hell Devils! Cheer, cheer for A-S-U! Fight for the old Maroon For it’s Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here And it’s onward to victory! Students whose names appear in this program have completed degree requirements. CoNTeNTS The National Anthem and Arizona State University Alma Mater ................................. 2 Letter of Congratulations from the Arizona Board of Regents ............... 7 Graduate Commencement Program ........................................ 8 Undergraduate Commencement Program ................................... 9 History of Honorary Degrees ............................................. 10 Past Honorary Degree Recipients ......................................... 10 Honorary Degree Citations ................................................ 13 Conferring of Doctoral Degrees ........................................... 15 Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law .................................... 32 Conferring of Masters Degrees ............................................ 37 Craig and Barbara Barrett Honors College ................................. 87 Moeur Award ............................................................ 150 Graduation with Academic Recognition .................................. 160 Summa Cum Laude, 160 Magna Cum Laude, 170 Cum Laude, 178 Conferring of Bachelor Degrees .......................................... 187 College of Health Solutions, 187 College of Integrative Sciences and Arts, 195 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 201 College of Nursing and Health Innovation, 221 College of Public Service and Community Solutions, 227 Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, 236 Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, 244 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, 259 New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, 265 School for the Future of Innovation in Society, 272 School of Sustainability, 274 Thunderbird School of Global Management, 277 Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 280 W. P. Carey School of Business, 286 W. P. Carey School of Business, Graduate, 301 Candidates for Commission .............................................. 302 ASU Wind Orchestra .................................................... 304 Sonoran Brass Choir ..................................................... 304 Mace and President’s Chain of Office .................................... 305 College Marshals ........................................................ 306 History of the Academic Costume ........................................ 310 Arizona Board of Regents ................................................ 311 Mission stateMent University CoMMenCeMent University Commencement represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. it is a time of celebration and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. it brings together a diverse community to share in the joy of accomplished goals. Arizona State University continually demonstrates its dedication to efficiency, technology and sustainability. The full University Commencement program is made available to graduates on a reusable external flash drive. This change aligns with our growing institutional efforts to enhance sustainability practices, and our broader endeavors to employ technology in heightened service to our students. The reusable external flash drive, combined with the abridged program distributed at spring ceremonies, will yield a 16.2 million page reduction in the amount of printed materials distributed at ceremonies over the week of graduation activities. To order copies of the final book with all graduates names listed, email your request to [email protected] and someone will respond with payment instructions and order details. 7 m e ss a G e f R o m T h e a R i Z o N a B o a rd o f R e G e nts Dear Graduates, On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, congratulations on a remarkable achievement: your college graduation. This accomplishment is a testament to your tenacity and determination, both traits that will continue to serve you throughout the rest of your journey, whether it be continuing education or embarking on your career. Your graduation is a significant personal triumph that will benefit your family, community and future employers. Your graduation is also a victory for the great state of Arizona. For those graduates joining Arizona’s highly-educated workforce, you play an integral role in helping to fulfill our needs for innovation and economic development. The Arizona Board of Regents is honored that you chose to pursue your degree at Arizona State University. We hope that you treasure your time at this great institution and continue to develop the skills you have learned as you move forward toward your future goals. We will continue to take great pride in your achievements — today’s and beyond. Please keep your love for your alma mater alive, wherever the future may take you. The accomplishment we celebrate today and all of your accomplishments yet to come will be forever woven into the legacy of Arizona State University. Finally, to the families and friends who are participating in this celebration: Congratulations to you as well! We share in your pride and we thank you for the support you provided during your graduate’s educational journey. Sincerely, Eileen I. Klein Greg Patterson President Chair gr a du aT e C o m m e nc e m e nt PR o GR a m Monday, May 8, 9:30 a.m. PRelUDe Music performed by ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor Professor of Music/Director of Bands School of Music Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts PRoCeSSioNal Grand Marshal Kathleen Puckett, PhD Associate Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PRoCeSSioNal mUSiC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar The NaTioNal aNThem “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Ryan Downey, D.M.A., Vocal Performance GReeTiNGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents CoNfeRRiNG of DeGReeS Michael M. Crow, PhD The alma maTeR Ryan Downey, D.M.A., Vocal Performance ReCeSSioNal ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor UND e R gr a du aT e C o m m e nc e m e nt PR o GR a m Monday, May 8, 7:30 p.m. PRelUDe “Renaissance Dances” — Tylman Susato PRoCeSSioNal Grand Marshal Kathleen Puckett, PhD Associate Professor, Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PRoCeSSioNal mUSiC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir The NaTioNal aNThem “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Julia Swan Laird, BM, Vocal Performance GReeTiNGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents CoNfeRRiNG of DeGReeS Michael M. Crow, PhD WelCome fRom The alUmNi aSSoCiaTioN Brian W. LaCorte, JD Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors The alma maTeR Julia Swan Laird, BM, Vocal Performance ReCeSSioNal Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir 10 h i ST o R Y o f h o N o R a R Y D e GR e e S Harvard was the first university to confer honorary degrees in 1692. Since then it has become a recognized function of degree granting institutions. Honorary degrees are an opportunity for universities to single out people who have made contributions to society. At ASU, honorary degree recipients are nominated by faculty members. The six-member Academic Affairs Honorary Degrees Committee reviews faculty nominations for the Honorary Degree. It then recommends candidates to the president. The committee is appointed by and responsible to the president. Commencement Commencement Name or Convocation Name or Convocation Frederick M. Irish May 28, 1940 John Hope Franklin June 3, 1969 Arthur John Matthews May 28, 1940 Frank Borman June 3, 1969 Charles A. Stauffer May 22, 1951 Charles Stewart Mott Jan 13, 1970 Samuel Henry Morris May 26, 1953 Ernest J. Hopkins June 2, 1970 Ira Dawson Payne May 26, 1953 George Homer Durham June 1, 1971 Abraham Lincoln Krohn May 24, 1955 Richard A. Harvill June 1, 1971 Arthur Ervin Smith May 24, 1955 Arthur B. Schellenberg June 1, 1971 Alfred Knight May 29, 1956 Pablo Casals Mar 30, 1972 Harvey Leslie Taylor May 29, 1956 Raul H. Castro June 2, 1972 Daniel Earl Noble May 28, 1957 O.D. Miller June 2, 1972 Howard Pyle May 28, 1957 Paolo Soleri May 18, 1973 Walter Reed Bimson May