May 2020 All-University Celebration Congratulations from the Chancellor Congratulations to the Class of May 2020. In August 2019, at the beginning of this academic year, none of us would have anticipated these would be the circumstances under which we would be celebrating your accomplishment. Despite the challenges of this semester, we will still graduate a record number of students in the May 2020 class. Our university community is made up of students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends who know what it means to be determined and resilient in the face of obstacles. We strive toward our goals by adapting and innovating. We reach out for help when we need it and support one another when we see someone who could use a helping hand. That is what we mean by “In Our Grit, Our Glory.” I could not be more proud of what you and all of our graduating students have accomplished during this unprecedented time of COVID-19. You have earned all the glory that comes with it! Commencement is a truly special time. As the first in my family to earn a college degree, I cherished my commencement ceremonies. We look forward to having you participate in person with us in one of our ceremonies in the future—whatever will work for you and your families to celebrate this degree and to celebrate this moment in person in our tradition at Nebraska. RONNIE D. GREEN You are part of a historical graduating class. You’ll always hold a special place in the heart of this great land-grant university and for me as your chancellor. We believe in you and all you can do with your Nebraska degree! Ronnie D. Green became the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s 20th chancellor on May 8, 2016. Green received bachelors and masters degrees in animal science from Virginia Tech and Colorado State University, respectively. His doctoral program was completed jointly at the University of Nebraska and the USDA-ARS U.S. Meat Animal Research Center in animal breeding and genetics in 1988. Chancellor Green is married to UNL alumna Jane Green and they are the proud parents of four children, all graduates of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. 2 Dream Big Class of May 2020 Remarks found at: commencement.unl.edu John Cook is entering his 21st season as the Nebraska volleyball head coach in 2020. Consistent excellence has been a hallmark of Cook’s Nebraska squads. Since taking over the program in 2000, Cook has guided the Huskers to four national titles, nine NCAA Semifinal appearances, nine Big 12 titles and three Big Ten championships. His teams have compiled a 588-81 record, owning the nation’s top winning percentages (.879) during his tenure. The Huskers have appeared in an NCAA Regional 25 times in the last 26 years, including 19 of 20 during Cook’s tenure. With Cook at the helm, Nebraska has produced numerous individual honors, including five Olympians, a Honda-Broderick Cup winner, three AVCA Division I National Players of the Year, two NCAA Top Ten Award winners, two Senior CLASS Award winners, 57 AVCA All-Americans, three CoSIDA Academic All-Americans of the Year, 19 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, one Big Ten Player of the Year, six Big 12 Players of the Year and three Big 12 Co-Players of the Year. Husker volleyball players combined for 40 first-team All-Big 12 awards and 61 academic All-Big 12 certificates in Cook’s tenure, while the Huskers have earned 29 All-Big Ten honors and 57 academic All-Big Ten accolades since 2011. JOHN COOK Cook is a seven-time conference coach of the year, including his selection as Big Ten Coach of the Year in 2016 and 2017. He is one of only four active coaches—and one of six all-time—to be a two-time AVCA National Coach of the Year (2000 and 2005) and was honored in 2008 by USA Volleyball by receiving its All-Time Great Coach Award. In 2017, Cook was inducted into the AVCA Hall of Fame, joining former Husker head coach Terry Pettit in the hall. A graduate of the University of San Diego, Cook earned his bachelor’s degree in history in 1979. He completed his master’s degree in teaching and coaching effectiveness from San Diego State in 1991. Cook and his wife, Wendy, are the parents of two children, Lauren and Taylor. 3 University Administration UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA–LINCOLN BOARD OF REGENTS ADMINISTRATION James D. Pillen, D.V.M., Chair Ronnie D. Green, Ph.D., Chancellor Timothy F. Clare, J.D. Elizabeth A. Spiller, Ph.D., Executive Vice Chancellor for Howard L. Hawks, M.B.A. Academic Affairs Paul R. Kenney, B.S. Marco J. Barker, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Diversity Elizabeth R. O’Connor, J.D. and Inclusion Robert A. Phares, B.A. Laurie H. Bellows, Ph.D., Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Robert M. Schafer, J.D. Michael J. Boehm, Ph.D., Vice President for Agriculture and Barbara V. Weitz, M.P.A., M.S.W. Natural Resources, and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Max Beal, University of Nebraska at Kearney Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Veronica Miller, University of Nebraska–Lincoln Deb S. Fiddelke, M.A., Chief Communication and Jabin Moore, University of Nebraska at Omaha Marketing Officer Thomas Schroeder, University of Nebraska Medical Center William H. Moos, B.A., Director of Athletics William J. Nunez, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Business UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA ADMINISTRATION and Finance Walter E. Carter, B.S., President Heath V. Tuttle, Ph.D., Chief Information Officer Susan M. Fritz, Ph.D., Executive Vice President and Provost Michelle R. Waite, M.L.S., Assistant to the Chancellor for Bret R. Blackman, B.S., Vice President for Information Government and Military Relations Technology Robert G. Wilhelm, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Research and Michael J. Boehm, Ph.D., Vice President for Agriculture and Economic Development Natural Resources, and Harlan Vice Chancellor for the Shelley M. Zaborowski, M.Ed., Executive Director of Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources Nebraska Alumni Association Christopher J. Kabourek, M.B.A., Vice President for Michael J. Zeleny, M.B.A., Chief of Staff and Associate to Business and Finance and Chief Financial Officer the Chancellor Carmen K. Maurer, J.D., Corporation Secretary and Strategic Advisor to the President Heath M. Mello, B.A., Interim Vice President for University Affairs James P. Pottorff, J.D., Vice President and General Counsel 4 UNIVERSITY DEANS UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT & Katherine S. Ankerson, M.Arch., Dean of the College RECOGNITION COMMITTEE of Architecture Vanessa B. Gorman, Ph.D., College of Arts and Sciences, Chair John Bartle, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Public Affairs and Scott L. Anderson, D.M.A., Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Community Service (UNO) Performing Arts Mark E. Button, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Arts Luke Anderson, ASUN representative and Sciences Eva Bachman, Ph.D., Office of Graduate Studies Timothy P. Carr, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor and Dean Steven R. Booton, M.A., Office of the University Registrar of Graduate Education Kelli Britten, M.A., College of Journalism and Mass Archie C. Clutter, Ph.D., Dean and Director of the Communications Agricultural Research Division Terri A. Eastin, Office of Graduate Studies Kathy A. Farrell, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Business Scott M. Fuess, Jr., Ph.D., College of Business Amy M. Goodburn, Ph.D., Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Robert J. Gorman, Ph.D., College of Arts and Sciences and Dean of Undergraduate Education Marilyn Grady, Ph.D., College of Education and Tiffany Heng-Moss, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Human Sciences Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources Robert Hulen, Graduate Student Assembly representative Charles A. Hibberd, Ph.D., Dean and Director of Scott E. Krienert, B.A., Office of the University Registrar Nebraska Extension Tamy Burnett, Ph.D., University Honors Program Sherri M. Jones, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences Gail A. Meyer, M.S., Office of the University Registrar Richard E. Moberly, J.D., Dean of the College of Law Melanie S. Nunez, M.B.A., Office of the Chancellor Charles D. O’Connor, M.F.A., Dean of the Hixson-Lied Megan Patel, Office of the Vice Chancellor for College of Fine and Performing Arts Student Affairs Lance C. Pérez, Ph.D., Dean of the College of Engineering Jeffery P. Rudy, Ph.D., College of Education and Human Sciences Claire Stewart, M.L.I.S., Dean of University Libraries Kelsey R. Sims, M.S., Office of Graduate Studies Amy J. Struthers, Ph.D., Interim Dean of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications Corrie J. Svehla, Information Technology Services Ann M. Tschetter, Ph.D., College of Arts and Sciences FACULTY SENATE PRESIDENT Annette M. Wetzel, M.A., Office of the Chancellor Nicole Buan, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Department of Shelley Zaborowski, M.Ed., Nebraska Alumni Association Biochemistry Michael J. Zeleny, M.B.A., Office of the Chancellor GRADUATE STUDENT ASSEMBLY (GSA) IN GRATITUDE Eric Rodene, President To Nebraska Educational Telecommunications for their partnership with the University of Nebraska–Lincoln for the ASSOCIATION OF STUDENTS OF THE statewide broadcast and webstreaming of our Go Big Grad UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA (ASUN) celebration. Veronica Miller, President, Student Regent To UNL Print, Copy, Merchandising, Mail & Distribution Services for their work in printing, assembling and mailing the more than 3500 Go Big Grad Celebration boxes and mailing of diplomas. 5 THE UNIVERSITY MARSHAL CORPS Marybeth Helmink, M.S., College of Arts and Sciences HEAD MARSHAL Vicki Highstreet, M.P.E., Campus Recreation Robert Gorman, Ph.D., College of Arts and Sciences Steve Hu, Ph.D., College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources HEAD MARSHALS EMERITI Qing Hui, Ph.D., College of Engineering Patrice M.