THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON

MAY 12 AND 13, 2007 EDWIN J. THOMAS PERFORMING ARTS HALL TABLE OF CONTENTS

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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM ...... 2

THE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL AND CEREMONIAL CUSTOMS ...... 4 The Processional, Academic Attire, and Symbols

UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND DEANS ...... 6

UNIVERSITY MARSHALS AND ORATORS ...... 7

UNIVERSITY FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES AND INTERPRETERS ...... 8

HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT ...... 9

GRADUATION WITH HONORS...... 10 Graduation With Distinction, Excellence Scholars, Presidential Scholars, University Scholars, and Distinguished Scholars

CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES College of Fine and Applied Arts...... 12 College of Nursing ...... 12 College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering ...... 12 Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences ...... 19 College of Education...... 20 College of Engineering ...... 29 School of Law...... 38

CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES College of Fine and Applied Arts...... 13 College of Nursing ...... 14 College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering ...... 14 Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences ...... 21 College of Education...... 22 College of Engineering ...... 30 College of Business Administration ...... 30

CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES College of Fine and Applied Arts...... 15 College of Nursing ...... 17 Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences ...... 24 College of Education...... 26 College of Engineering ...... 31 College of Business Administration ...... 32 Summit College ...... 34

CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES Wayne College ...... 28 Summit College ...... 35

RECOGNITION OF THE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS ...... 40

THE ALMA MATER ...... 43

THE AKRON BLUE AND GOLD ...... 44

THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON: A PROUD TRADITION ...... 45 one SPRING 2007 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM

May 12 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; May 13 at 2 p.m. Luis M. Proenza, President of The University of Akron, Presiding

PRELUDE MUSIC ...... Earl of Oxford’s March by William Byrd Symphony in Brass, Movt. II by Eric Ewazen Two Pieces from Lt. Kije by Serge Prokofieff The University of Akron Brass Choir Tucker Jolly, Conductor

FANFARE ...... Ceremonial Piece by William MacDavis The University of Akron Brass Choir

PROCESSIONAL ...... (The audience will remain seated.) C Grand March by Giacomo Meyerbeer Pomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward Elgar Trumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke The University of Akron Brass Choir

INVOCATION ...... May 12, Morning The Rev. D. Lynn Snider First United Methodist Church of Akron May 12, Afternoon The Rev. Louis Diehl Hudson United Methodist Church May 13, Afternoon The Rev. Norman Douglas Heart to Heart of Akron THE NATIONAL ANTHEM ...... (The audience is invited to stand and sing.) Led by Jeremy T. Gilpatric Graduate Student, College of Fine and Applied Arts The University of Akron Brass Choir

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION ...... Luis M. Proenza President

GREETINGS ...... Member Board of Trustees

MUSIC ...... Symphony in Brass, Movt. III by Eric Ewazen The University of Akron Brass Choir

ADDRESS TO THE CANDIDATES ...... Luis M. Proenza

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL ...... (The audience will remain seated.) Jeremy T. Gilpatric The University of Akron Brass Choir

In the May 12 morning ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the College of Fine and Applied Arts, College of Nursing, and College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering. In the May 12 afternoon ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education and Wayne College. In the May 13 afternoon ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the College of Engineering, College of Business Administration and Summit College. The University’s Graduate School will participate in the May 12 and May 13 ceremonies. In the May 20 ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the School of Law. two THE PRESENTATION OF DEGREE CANDIDATES ...... The presentation of candidates for Doctoral Degrees The presentation of candidates for Master’s Degrees The presentation of candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees The presentation of candidates for Associate Degrees Minuet in G by Anonymous Vivace by Adam Falckenhagen Two Etudes by Fernando Sor Etude in F major by Matteo Carcassi Two Etudes by Leo Brouwer Berceuse Les Yeux Sorciers En Los Tragales by Joaquin Rodrigo Gnossienne by Erik Satie Felicidade by Anonio Jobim Feels So Good by Chuck Mangione Adam Sarata – Guitar

THE ALMA MATER ...... (The audience is invited to stand and sing. See page 43.) Led by Jeremy T. Gilpatric The University of Akron Brass Choir

WELCOME OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION TO THE CLASS OF 2006 ...... May 12, Morning Sam DeShazior (’93) National Alumni Board May 12, Afternoon Brian Cherkala (’78) National Alumni Board May 13, Afternoon Ray Dunkle (’91) National Alumni Board

STUDENT RESPONSE ...... May 12, Morning Emily M. Leister May 12, Afternoon Dustin A. Grella May 13, Afternoon Nathan E. Klettlinger

THE AKRON BLUE AND GOLD ...... The University of Akron Brass Choir

ANNOUNCEMENTS ...... Luis M. Proenza

BENEDICTION ...... May 12, Morning The Rev. D. Lynn Snider May 12, Afternoon The Rev. Louis Diehl May 13, Afternoon The Rev. Norman Douglas

POSTLUDE AND RECESSIONAL ...... (The audience will be seated.) Suite by Tylman Susato The University of Akron Brass Choir

*Presentation of candidates are in the order of college founding date. three ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL & CEREMONIAL CUSTOMS

The pagean try of commencement is rooted in traditions that are centuries old. The following information is designed to assist you in understanding the significance of these ceremonial rites.

Processional of garment customary in faced down the front with velvet the university where he or she is panels and has bell-shaped sleeves The academic processional is an lecturing. In the United States, adorned with three velvet bars. official prelude to the commence- however, professors wear the gown ment ceremony. The University and hood of the university where marshal leads the procession, they earned their highest degree. Hoods bearing the University Mace, All commencement ceremony which represents the authority of A triangular fold of cloth worn over participants at The University of both the University and of the the back of the gown, the hood is Akron are attired in the appropriate state. Follow ing the University faced with colors which denote the academic apparel. University marshal are the members of the field of study represented by the marshals are distinguished by platform party, including trustees, wearer’s degree. The colors of the their blue and gold robes and recipient(s) of honorary degrees, lining indicate the college or aca - Elizabethan caps. and the president of the University, demic discipline in which the who wears a medallion with degree is granted. Recipients of the doctor of philosophy degree wear inscriptions representing the Caps and Tassels history of the state and the royal blue hoods, and their caps University. Next come the The cap, also called the mortar- feature golden tassels. Those who members of the faculty followed by board, may have been derived from have earned the doctor of educa- the degree candidates. the squarish cap worn by the tion degree wear light blue hoods masons of the Middle Ages, or and tassels. The marching order of candidates perhaps was suggested by the customarily reflects the historical shape of the books which occupied order in which the various colleges so much of the scholar’s time. In Colors or schools of the University were the United States, the cap is always established. Led by marshals, the The various colleges and academic flat and square in shape. In Europe, candidates for degrees march in disciplines of The University of one sometimes sees caps of other with their respective colleges. Akron are represented by the varieties. Attached to a button following hood and tassel colors: atop the mortarboard is a tassel; associate’s are often silver in color; White Arts and Sciences Academic Attire bachelor’s and master’s are black Drab Business The academic regalia worn at or of a color appropriate to the commencement is of medieval college from which the candidate Silver Summit College, origin. The scholars of Bologna, is being graduated; and doctors Associate’s Paris, Oxford, Cambridge, and are usually golden. Heidelberg dressed in a manner Black Summit College, to distinguish themselves from the Bachelor’s merchants and other townsmen. Gowns Light Blue Education When the univer sities first came Originally, the gown may simply into being in the 11th century, have been a type of overcoat to Orange Engineering “learned clerks” robed themselves protect the teacher from the cold in gowns, caps, and hoods, thus Dark Brown Fine and in unheated buildings. The cut signifying the distinction between Applied Arts or style appears to derive from “town” and “gown.” As additional ecclesiastical attire and most often Purple Law universities came into being, their is black. The associate’s and faculties adopted distinctive forms Peach Nursing bachelor’s gowns generally have of the gown and hood for bache- a closed front and open sleeves. lor’s, masters’, and doctors. Gold Polymer Science The master’s gown more often has and Polymer These customs are reflected in long, closed sleeves, from which Engineering today’s academic attire. In Europe, the arms extend through a slit at a professor generally wears the type the wrist. The doctor’s gown is four Banners The University’s current Presi - dential Medallion, as designed in The impressive backdrop for the the year 2000 by renowned artist ceremony consists of the banners of Don Drumm, consists of the the eleven colleges and the University seal, set in a necklace of Graduate School. Each banner pewter. Originally, the Presidential bears the name, founding date, and Medallion was presented by the tra ditional colors of the college it Alumni Association in 1970, com- represents. Banners were first insti- memorating the University’s cen- tuted at The University of Akron tennial. The medallion is a symbol in the spring of 1995. of the authority of the president, as bestowed by the Board of Trustees, that traditionally is worn by the The University Seal president on important ceremonial and the occasions. Presidential Medallion A seal serves to confirm, ratify, or secure an emblem, symbol, or word that is used to certify a signature or authenticate a document. The use of official seals dates back to the Norman Conquest in 1066. During the next century, seals were used throughout England to authen - ticate documents. Persons of Ceremonial Mace rank had unique seals befitting their status. Most seals were circular or oval-shaped and bore University Seal heraldic designs embossed on their faces. The Ceremonial Mace The use of seals became part The Ceremonial Mace was pre- of academic tradition in the sented to The University of Akron medieval university and continued by the Alumni Association on to the present. The University Founders Day 1970, in recognition of Akron, for example, displays of the University’s founding 100 its seal on diplomas presented years earlier as Buchtel College. to its graduates. Since ancient times, maces have The coat of arms shown on the been symbols of authority for University’s seal includes an open many academic and govern mental book and quill, representative of bodies. The University of Akron’s the University’s original liberal arts Ceremonial Mace is carried by the curriculum. A lamp of learning University marshal at all formal shown against a city skyline depicts academic occasions. the University’s metropolitan set- ting. Three diagonal bars represent The most distinguishing feature the private, municipal, and state of the Cere monial Mace is the stages of the University’s history. rising phoenix. A mythical bird The phoenix, a mythical bird that that rose anew from its ashes is consumed by fire and rises from to achieve even greater glory, its ashes to achieve greater glory, is the phoenix is a fitting symbol a tribute to the University’s rebirth for the University whose following the devastating fire of predecessor, Buchtel College, 1899. The seal also displays the suffered a disastrous fire in 1899 original Buchtel College motto, and was rebuilt through the Fiat Lux (Let there be light). generous support of alumni and the community. five UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Trustees Student Trustees Officers of the Board

William F. Demas, M.D., FACR Joseph D. Crawford Ted A. Mallo Chair Vice President and General Counsel Deneal A. Michaels Secretary of the Board Ann Amer Brennan, J.D. Vice Chair Russell D. Sibert Philip S. Kaufmann, J.D. Vice President of Board Operations Vice Chair Assistant Secretary of the Board Roland H. Bauer, J.D. Edward L. Bittle Howard L. Calhoun, J.D. Chander Mohan, M.D. Jack Morrison Jr., J.D. Richard W. Pogue, J.D.

UNIVERSITY OFFICERS & DEANS

Officers Deans Luis M. Proenza Ronald F. Levant Richard L. Aynes President Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences School of Law Elizabeth J. Stroble Raj Aggarwal N. Margaret Wineman Senior Vice President, Provost College of Business Administration College of Nursing and Chief Operating Officer (Interim) Patricia A. Nelson Candace Campbell Jackson College of Education George R. Newkome Vice President and College of Polymer Science and Chief of Staff George K. Haritos Polymer Engineering College of Engineering (Interim) F. John Case Vice President for Finance and James M. Lynn Stanley B. Silverman Administration and College of Fine and Applied Arts Summit College Chief Financial Officer (Interim) Karla T. Mugler Ted Curtis George R. Newkome University College Vice President for Capital Planning Graduate School and Facilities Management Cheryl Kern-Simirenko Dale H. Mugler University Libraries John A. LaGuardia Honors College Vice President of Public Affairs John P. Kristofco and Development Wayne College Ted A. Mallo Vice President and General Counsel George R. Newkome Vice President for Research, and Dean, Graduate School James L. Sage Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer

six UNIVERSITY MARSHALS

May 12, 2007 May 12, 2007 May 13, 2007 Morning Afternoon Afternoon Marshal Marshal Marshal Roberta A. DePompei Keith B. Dambrot Katharine D. Owens

Associate Marshals Associate Marshals Associate Marshals Donald Appleby Jr. Donald Appleby Jr. Donald Appleby Jr. Cynthia Mako-Robinson Tanya Lundy LaVerne Yousey

Faculty Marshal Faculty Marshal Faculty Marshal Neil Sapienza Mark De Socio Celal Batur

Assistant Marshals Assistant Marshals Assistant Marshals Carolyn Anderson Alethia Cook Don Canary Jean Andrick Patricia Eaglewolf Enoch Damson Patricia Eaglewolf Richard Einsporn Richmond Davis Michele Enlow Margaret Kernen Patricia Eaglewolf Richard Glotzer Randall King Richard Einsporn Nancy Harris Hillary Nunn Zareen Farooqi Charles Kelades Eileen Pennisi Rebecca Gibson-Lee William Kraus Adil Wadia Mary Myers Tammi Sawyer Stephen Weeks Vicki Rostedt Zachary Steiner J. Patrick Wilber Tirumalai Srivatsan Betsy Tierney John Zipp Myra Weakland Denise Wray Stacy Willet

UNIVERSITY ORATORS

The names of candidates for degrees will be read by:

May 12, Morning May 12, Afternoon May 13, Afternoon Thomas Beck Thomas Beck Kathleen Clark General Manager, WZIP-FM General Manager, WZIP-FM Associate Professor, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Communication Communication Communication College of Fine and Applied Arts College of Fine and Applied Arts College of Fine and Applied Arts Heather Walter Dudley Turner Christine R. Curry Associate Professor, Assistant Dean (Interim) Director, Alumni Association Communication College of Fine and Applied Arts College of Fine and Applied Arts

seven UNIVERSITY FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES

May 12, 2007 May 12, 2007 May 13, 2007 Morning Afternoon Afternoon Alfred Anderson Jeffrey Adler Aigbe Akhigbe Kristina Belisle Sonia Alemagno Roland Arter N.J. Brown Tom Andes Wieslaw Binienda Eston L. Brown Shelley Baranowski Charlotte Burrell Richard Caplan Dale Borowiak Steven Chuang Marie Cobb Valerie Callanan J. Alexis De Abreu-Garcia Linda Crowell Javier Coronado-Allegro J. Richard Elliott Marguerite DiMarco Raymond Cox Jamal Feerasta Claire Draucker Lucinda Deason Sabine Ferran Gerhardt Kristina English Christopher Eustis Gary Frank William Guegold Karen Flynn Stephen Hallam Matthew Kolodziej Sufian Forawi Susan Hanlon Maryhelen Kreidler Harold Foster William Hauser Laurie Lashbrook LaVerne Friberg Dwayne Jones Sharon Lesner James K. Hardy Debra Keller Del Rey Loven Stephen Harp Sukanya Kemp Daniel McCarthy John Heminger Elizabeth Kennedy Michele Mills Louis Janelle Sharon Kimmel John Morrison Karl Kaltenthaler Richelle Laipply Maria Pappas-Rogich Richard Londraville Robert Liang Penny Rakoff Suzanne MacDonald David Licate Kathleen Ross-Alaolmolki Robert Mallik Thomas Lukach Carol Scotto Timothy Margush John Matejkovic Linda Shanks Robert McGuire Mary Myers Tom Smith Amy Milsted Emeka Ofobike Susan Speers Reneé Mudrey Linda Orr Carolyn Sutter Kenneth Pakenham Ernian Pan Janice Troutman Patricia Parr Alex Povitsky Ann Usher Loreto Prieto Stanley Rittgers Victor Romando Wilburn Cynthia Reynolds Mary Anne Rothermel David D. Witt James Rogers Scott Sawyer Christine Wynd Monica Smith Jeffry Schantz Baomei Zhao Eric Sotnak Prashant Srivastava Harvey Sterns Bruce Taylor Baffour Takyi Andrew Thomas David Tokar Robert Veillette Wiley Youngs Mary Verstraete Christopher Ziegler Bindiganavale Vijayarman Sheldon Wrice

UNIVERSITY INTERPRETERS

The commencement ceremonies will be interpreted by:

May 12, Morning May 12, Afternoon May 13, Afternoon Lori Palmer Lori Palmer John Sederwall

eight THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT

Mrs. Diane C. Fisher will receive the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters. DIANE C. FISHER Mrs. Diane C. Fisher is a devoted friend and alumna of The University of Akron. She has demonstrated her commitment to excellence in higher education through selfless contributions of her time and abilities on The University of Akron Board of Trustees. In addition, Mrs. Fisher and her late husband, Ronald, generously established two educational resources in the College of Business Administration that have made the University a national leader in the education of sales and sales management professionals. In 1990, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher funded the construction of the Carl V. and Clyde A. Fisher HSales Laboratory. The state-of-the-art facility is located within the College of Business Administration building, and includes electronic observation and videotape analysis of students as they hone their sales techniques. It is believed to be the first university lab in the U.S. devoted solely to sales education and training. Just three years later, the Fishers greatly expanded their commitment by establishing the Ronald R. and Diane C. Fisher Institute for Professional Selling. The institute’s mission is to enhance the image of the sales profession; to promote professional selling and sales management as rewarding, lifelong careers; to provide high-quality instruction to University students through sales major, minor, and certificate programs; to provide outstanding training to sales executives; and to conduct research that advances the field of sales. As a result of these efforts, the University’s program is ranked as one of the six best sales programs in the country, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, according to Sales and Marketing Management Magazine. The program’s prestige has created significant career opportunities for Akron graduates. The Fishers’ efforts to support and enhance the profession of selling and sales management earned them a Special Recognition honor at the 33rd Annual National Sales and Marketing Month Awards Program in 2005. Although Mr. Fisher’s lifetime career in sales made this area a natural focus for the couple’s philanthropic activities, both he and Mrs. Fisher devoted their time and energy to support the University’s overall academic mission. Both served on the University’s Board of Trustees: Mr. Fisher from 1995 until his death in 1997, and Mrs. Fisher from 2000 to 2006. Mrs. Fisher was an active member of the Board of Trustees, chairing the External Affairs Committee and serving on the Facilities Planning and Oversight; Nominating; Rules; and Strategic Issues, Governance and Compliance committees. She also served as the Board’s representative on the Board of Friends of the Hower House, which oversees policies, operations, and fund raising for the Victorian mansion on the University campus. A vice president of Ronald R. Fisher Associates, Mrs. Fisher is a longtime resident of Akron, and has four daughters.

nine GRADUATION WITH HONORS

Graduation Excellence Scholars Andrew A. Dolson Benjamin R. Faris With Distinction Excellence Scholars have Elizabeth G. Frye To graduate with distinction, stu- completed the graduation require- ments of their baccalaureate majors Brian A. George dents must have maintained speci- with cumulative quality point ratios Daniel D. Hawk fied levels of academic achieve- of at least 3.50. Representing the Elena M. Hissett ment directly related to quality highest scoring applicants when Meghan M. Johnson points earned for all undergraduate they entered the University as Thaddeus J. Metzger courses taken. The maximum freshmen, Excellence Scholars Sarah E. Mullaly quality point ratio possible is 4.00. have maintained at least that Aaron D. Nicol quality point ratio throughout their Michael R. Nicolosi To qualify for these honors distinc- undergraduate careers. Ryan J. Puliafico tions, students must be receiving a Michael R. Rasor Megan M. Allison baccalaureate degree, having Stephani L. Ray Jennifer L. Atkins earned a minimum of 64 credits at John J. Reho Richard J. Beck The University of Akron; or an Joshua D. Runtas associate degree, having completed Amy L. Blake a minimum of 32 credits at Jack R. Breese Brent J. Buehrle University Scholars The University of Akron. Adam W. Crabtree University Scholars have completed The honors levels for each group Jacqueline M. Foust the graduation requirements of are described as follows. Kristine N. Graham their baccalaureate majors and of Christina M. Hanneman the Honors College with cumulative Baccalaureate Brian J. Jakubowski quality point ratios of at least 3.40. Honors Designation Alexis Renae Joliat The Honors College encourages and assists exceptionally talented Cum Laude— Nathen E. Klettinger Trevor A. Koenig students to achieve high distinction quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59 Lisa M. Lackney in academic work from freshmen Magna Cum Laude— Jessica S. McFall through senior levels and fosters quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79 Karen J. Meyer respect and appre ciation for superior intellectual achievement. Chad M. Mieczkowski Summa Cum Laude— University Scholars have completed Michael D. Plahuta quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00 honors courses, an honors collo - Flavius I. Popescu Associate quium sequence, and indi vidu ally Lisa M. Riedinger designed senior honors projects. Honors Designation Jeff K. Rossow Jaime A. Armstrong With Distinction— Jessica L. Sanderson Jennifer L. Atkins quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59 Sarah E. Scott Paul Curtis Scruggs, Jr. Jeffrey J. Banyas With High Distinction— Sara J. Tedrick Daniel Ryan Barbuto quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79 Jeffrey T. Weyand Julie A. Beadle With Highest Distinction— Kimberly S. Weyandt Richard J. Beck quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00 Sarah Rene Williams Philippe J. Benard Jessica M. Biddle Presidential Scholars Krystal L. Bishop Frank R. Bittner Presidential Scholars have Amy L. Blake completed the graduation require- Haley M. Bober ments of their baccalaureate majors Douglas C. Brake with cumulative quality point ratios Jack R. Breese of at least 3.25. Representing the Jennifer M. Brown top 10 percent of their high school Courtney C. Cahoon classes when they entered the Uni - versity as freshmen, Presi den tial Laura A. Collins Scholars have maintained at least Susan E. Cullen that quality point ratio throughout Glenn R. Curtis, Jr. their undergraduate careers. Nikke L. Dennison Heather M. DiCross Megan Marie Alderman Carmina T. Domingo Jaime A. Armstrong Katherine M. Dudek Julie A. Beadle Kayla Dueland Jessica M. Biddle Laura L. Duerr Douglas C. Brake Natalie J. Farinacci Jennifer M. Brown Benjamin R. Faris ten Jamie L. Finefrock Rebecca R. Shockey Distinguished Students Megan C. Flick Mary A. Shriver Distinguished Students have Leah M. Fogarty Scott C. Sibole completed their degree studies Jacqueline M. Foust Jared F. Singer and the requirements of the Frank J. Freeman Brandon S. Smith Distinguished Student Program Jessica M. Garzich Kristin N. Snowberger with a cumulative quality point Nicole L. Geddis Sarah Rene Soltis-Williams ratio of at least 3.40. The Desiree F. Gerstenberger Paul W. Stewart Distinguished Student Program Szandra Gonzalez Sara J. Tedrick recognizes and encourages excel- Kristine N. Graham Jacqueline M. Trepka lence among academically talented Christina M. Hanneman Nicholas T. Verderico students at Wayne College. Daniel D. Hawk Sandra Lynn Waggoner Ashley N. Butler Jared A. Hicks David A. Wojewodka Laura A. Collins Bryce J. Hruska Sara Ruth Wright Karen A. Crabtree Whitney E. Indermuhle Jeffrey R. Young Nikke L. Dennison Jill C. Jacobs Rachel M. Zubricky Kimberly S. Eakin Natalie A. Jacobs Joseph M. Zuzic Thomas A. Reynolds Brian J. Jakubowski Pamela F. Roeper Holly E. Johnston The Northeastern Ohio Uni ver - Alexis Renae Joliat sities College of Medicine (a Mark A. Kime consortium of The University of Nathan E. Klettlinger Akron, Kent State University, and Katherine J. Knight Youngstown State University) will Lisa M. Lackney graduate its twenty-sixth class on Emily M. Leister May 26, 2007. Twenty-three of the Elizabeth A. Marsh students who will receive M.D. Stephen J. McCarthy degrees conferred by NEOUCOM Jessica S. McFall completed their B.S. degrees on Scott M. McKendrick the Akron campus. Janeen M. Messenger Thaddeus J. Metzger Saba M. Ali Karen J. Meyer Nida S. Awadallah Chad M. Mieczkowski Stephen D. Cha Matthew G. Miesle Ronald C. Conner Elizabeth A. Milan Sonia M. Deshmukh AnnMarie Miller Melissa A. Hanek-Gener Joshua Andrew Miller Lawrence Anh-Tuan Ho Megan L. Miranda Hema K. Karamchandani John F. Mora Venkatesh P. Krishnasamy Sarah E. Mullaly Alla Kukuyev Danielle J. Nameth Bjorn M. Lobo Aaron D. Nicol Shruti Malik Nathan D. Ollish Usha D. Nagaraj Brittany R. Palmer Ronke Oshilaja Jigar H. Patel Sukhmani K. Padda Michael D. Plahula Max-Daniel Pusz Flavius I. Popescu Geetha K. Rao Julia A. Pugh Rekha P. Raveendran Ryan J. Puliafico Waqas Rehman Michael R. Rasor Erin R. Roskos Stephani L. Ray Alyssa SoYoung Shon John J. Reho Vincent L. Sudimak Lisa M. Riedinger Amita H. Thakkar Pamela F. Roeper Jeff K. Rossow Amanda F. Rowlance Joshua D. Runtas Sarah E. Scott Matthew L. Severs Leslie A. Shaw Mitchell A. Shipman eleven CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

May 12, 2007 Prachur Bhargava Guillermo Jimenez Morning Polymer Science Polymer Engineering B Tech, Indian Institute of Technology BS, University of Costa Rica; Delhi ME, Tokyo Institute of Technology, College of Fine and Japan Applied Arts Dissertation: “Self-Assembled Polystyrene-Block-Poly (Ethylene Dissertation: “Characterization of Founded 1967 Oxide) (PS-b-PEO) Micelle Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) and Interim Dean James M. Lynn Morphologies in Solution” Thermoplastic Polyurethane- Carbon Nanofiber Composites Adviser: Dr. Stephen Z. Cheng DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY Produced by Chaotic Mixing” Sphurti Bhargava Vita F. Smith Adviser: Dr. Sadhan C. Jana Polymer Science Audiology BE, University of Mumbai, India; MTD, Nam-Heui Lee BA, The University of Akron University of Twente, Netherlands Polymer Science Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner Dissertation: “Submicron Size BS, MS, Korea University Structures, Electrospinning and Dissertation: “Extending Raman College of Nursing Filters” Spectroscopy to the Nanoscale” Founded 1967 Adviser: Dr. Darrell H. Reneker Adviser: Dr. Mark D. Foster Interim Dean N. Margaret Tae-Eun Chang Ximei Sun Wineman Polymer Science Polymer Engineering DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BS, MS, Hanyang University, Korea BE, ME, Tsinghua University, China Dissertation: “Microscopic Dissertation: “The Devulcani za tion Denice C. Sheehan Mechanism of Reinforcement and of Unfilled and Carbon Black Nursing Conductivity in Polymer Filled Isoprene Rubber Vulcani - BSN, University of South Florida; Nanocomposite Materials” zates by High Power Ultrasound” MSN, The University of Akron Adviser: Dr. Alexei P. Sokolov Adviser: Dr. Avraam I. Isayev Dissertation: “Interaction Patterns Between Parents With Advanced Pratyush Dayal Zhiyi Yang Cancer and Their Adolescent Polymer Engineering Polymer Engineering Children” B Tech, Banaras Hindu University, India BE, MS, Beijing University of Chemical Technology, China Adviser: Dr. Katharine Kolcaba Dissertation: “Dynamics and Morphology Development in Dissertation: “Synthesis, College of Polymer Electrospinning of Polymer Miscibility, and Viscoelastic Science and Polymer Solutions” Properties of Functionalized Polymer and Their Blends” Engineering Adviser: Dr. Thein Kyu Founded 1988 Adviser: Dr. Chang D. Han Fatih M. Erguney Vice President for Polymer Science Jianguo Zhou Research and Interim Dean Polymer Engineering George R. Newkome BS, Bogazici University, Turkey BE, Nanchang University, China; Dissertation: “Coarse-Grained MC ME, Beijing University of Chemical DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Simulations of Polymer Technology, China Nanocomposites” Bulent Akgun Dissertation: “Generic Circuits by Polymer Science Adviser: Dr. Wayne L. Mattice Conductive Adhesives: Geo metri - cal, Rheological, and Processing BS, MS, Bogazici University, Turkey Atanas V. Gagov Considerations” Dissertation: “Surface and Polymer Engineering Interface Structure of Diblock BE, Technical University – Adviser: Dr. Erol Sancaktar Copolymer Brushes” Sofia, Bulgaria Advisers: Dr. Mark D. Foster and Dissertation: “Instabilities in Dr. William J. Brittian Elongation Flows of Polymers at High Deborah Numbers” Adviser: Dr. Arkady I. Leonov twelve CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES

College of Fine and Nichole Marie Martini MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Applied Arts Molly Zath McDaniel NUTRITION AND DIETETICS Carrie E. Norris Matthew Good Founded 1967 Theresa M. Pizzillo Karen M. Hull Interim Dean James M. Lynn Christina M. Quint Jane L. Rowlands MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK MASTER OF ARTS Laura A. Sampson Jamie M. Devore Jessica L. Samson Krista Andrews Leslie B. Feder Kelly J. Scheffler Theatre Arts – Arts Jacqueline K. Ferdarko Dionne S. Semple Courtney A. Brenkus Preston Benjamin Flinn Communication Suzanne M. Smola Mary Ann C. Francis Paula M. Calhoun Amy L. Snyder Victoria Ann Genetin Theatre Arts – Arts Kelly C. Stingel Traci L. Hagen Christavus Aristot Dominic Jill E. Tanzosh Zenobia J. Hood Theatre Arts – Arts Vanessa N. Van Horn Charles A. Durbin Lynn C. Jett Nicole M. Weltlich Theatre Arts – Arts Parceanur Autumn Jones Carolyn L. Wilson Dawn Olivia Edwards Bryan C. Kessler Communication MASTER OF MUSIC Melissa J. Kohrs Krysti A. Ellis Melissa M. Massey-Flinn Communication Keith M. Almstedt Jody L. McLain Chase A. Horn Music – History & Literature Theatre Arts – Arts Lynae Marie Churgovich Elizabeth Miller Robert Hotze Music Education Julie J. Nelson Theatre Arts Cynthia M. Duda Sharon Renay Nunn-Alexander Jeffrey S. Miller Music – History & Literature Amanda F. Oberle Theatre Arts David B. Evans Timothy D. Piatt David M. Obney Enoch W. Frierson Elizabeth A. Schmid Theatre Arts Music Education James Matthew Stephens Ashley M. Presutto Jonathan J. Gangi Terrie Lee Stout Theatre Arts – Arts Music – Performance Robert K. Tazuma Grace C. Shannon Graham H. Geisler Marilyn L. Turneur Communication Music Education Sun Young Shin Jeremy T. Gilpatric Angela Lynn Vandenburg Theatre Arts – Arts Music – Voice Performance Wendy D. Vaught Angela M. Simonetti Kathryn M. Griesinger Jamie Lynn Walker Theatre Arts – Arts Music Education Steven J. Weese, Jr. Maria Rosana Velasco Jason M. Levy Patricia A. Westfall Theatre Arts – Arts Music Education Mary E. White Amy R. Malyuk Theresa O’Bryan Wilson MASTER OF ARTS IN FAMILY Music – Piano Performance AND CONSUMER SCIENCES Emily Susan Plate Sophia A. Brdarski Music – Strings Performance Family and Consumer Sciences – Jose L. Reyes Child and Family Development Music – Strings Performance Nicholas A. Cookro Thomas O. Roblee Family and Consumer Sciences – Music – Percussion Performance Child and Family Development Frederick C. Streiff Chand Manglani Music Education Family and Consumer Sciences – Benjamin J. Williams Child and Family Development Music – Composition Shirley T. Wilson MASTER OF ARTS IN SPEECH – Music Education LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY Susan Coleman Jennifer Cuevas Lauren E. Deitrick Lynn M. Devins Susan P. Dix Kathryn M. Earle Megan P. Ginesi Andrea M. Hamer Kara K. Howe-Lamonica Jamie L. Klenotic Jennifer A. Kupczyk thirteen CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES (CONT.)

College of Nursing Christopher T. Granito College of Polymer Nursing Service Administration Founded 1967 Angela Granson Science and Polymer Interim Dean N. Margaret Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Engineering Nurse Practitioner Wineman Barbara L. Hillegass Founded 1988 Child and Adolescent Health Nurse MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH Vice President for Practitioner Research and Interim Dean Kristen M. Klingler Kimberly A. Humphrys George R. Newkome Cara Ashling McCracken Bondi Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Nurse Practitioner Alyce L. Rauchenstein MASTER OF SCIENCE Vivienne Marie La Rose Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Xiaoming Wang MASTER OF SCIENCE Practitioner Polymer Science IN NURSING Liezl Y. Malibiran Kathleen Atlagovich Adult Gerontological Health Nursing MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Nurse Practitioner POLYMER ENGINEERING Practitioner Stephanie M. Marok Marcia L. Berch Adult Gerontological Health Nursing John Jenkins, Jr. Nursing Service Administration Nurse Practitioner Patricia A. Campos Jean A. Morgan Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist Practitioner David Copley Shelli I. Reed Nursing Service Administration Child and Adolescent Health Nurse Jennifer M. Dent Practitioner Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Katherine L. Schwartz Clinical Nurse Specialist Nursing Anesthesia Dawn E. Ensminger-Stokes Patricia Singleton Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Behavioral Health Nursing Nurse Clinical Nurse Specialist Practitioner Karen A. Federspiel Valerie L. Sisson Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Nurse Practitioner Lisa M. Flood Hope L. Sorsby Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Nursing Service Administration Nurse Practitioner Marisa C. Terrigno Alicia Francisco Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Nurse Practitioner Nurse Practitioner Anita J. White Michelle D. Grametbauer Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Clinical Nurse Specialist Clinical Nurse Specialist Rosslyn A. White Adult Gerontological Health Nursing Nurse Practitioner

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College of Fine and Heidi R. Troyer BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FAMILY Summa Cum Laude AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT Applied Arts Jamie L. Villilo Founded 1967 Julianne Vondriska Krystal L. Bishop Magna Cum Laude Georges Antoun Yazbek Interim Dean James M. Lynn Cum Laude Jessica L. De Fago Monique N. Dennis BACHELOR OF ARTS BACHELOR OF ARTS Diamond L. Glenn Jocelyn A. Bumgardner IN BUSINESS AND Christi M. Groetz Nicole Lyn Calhoun ORGANIZATIONAL Margaret J. Gurry Summa Cum Laude Ashley J. Callion COMMUNICATION Peter J. Cardarelli Sophia S. Laskos Jessica M. Bowers-O’Neill Magna Cum Laude Stacy L. Cooper Suzanne M. Brittain Kendal S. Lewis Kayla Dueland Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Desiree M. Butcher Cum Laude Erin E. Lukity Matthew S. Finley Brittany D. Buza Danielle M. Maggiore Laura Elise Forchione Yiniva C. Byers Tara N. McConnell Tiana R. Gabriell Mara L. Capraruolo Laureen F. Mellion Alissa E. Garretson Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Robert L. Clancy Rose M. Musil Laura E. Goncy Amy L. Dixon Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Bree Ann Patterson Magna Cum Laude Szandra Gonzalez Amy L. Foltz Summa Cum Laude Thomas A. Gaffney Gina M. Salemi Katie R. Grady Vernon P. Galloway Julianne Marie Sarver Zara J. Guy Katelin L. Getz Brooke A. Sayre Cum Laude Cum Laude Jessica M. Walsh Linnea M. Hahler Gabriel J. Gonzalez Mary K. Wojnicz Summa Cum Laude Linda A. Gregory Jessica L. Harris Kristen Lynne Halter BACHELOR OF ARTS IN Janet R. Idlett Andria L. Herkner FASHION MERCHANDISING Ashlee Morgan Kasunic Michael V. Hughes Christine E. Fortunato Kristen A. Lindley Kendra A. Johnson Jessica L. Gedrich Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Quinn J. Hazen Shannon A. Markovic Sarah W. Kent Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Neil P. Kowalski Adrienne E. Kurtz Meredith A. Mazur Jonathan S. McDonald Liquida Lackey Stephen J. McCarthy Renee B. Messenger Magna Cum Laude Yenny Marlin McLaughlin Alysse D. Metzler Stacy Lynn McClain Mary H. Michitsch Bethany L. Peterson Alyssa D. McDaniel Angela N. Rodriguez Summa Cum Laude Jason L. Phillip Courtney C. Seitz Andrea K. McKee William F. Robinson Tara L. Snyder Austin D. Miller Blake R. Sattler Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Nolan W. Scales II Jaclyn N. Spirtos Laura K. Mocker Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jodi N. Schwaben Janelle M. Wertz Erin M. Pappas Emma O. Schwed Kerry A. Woodring Christopher J. Purcell Magna Cum Laude Olivia M. Rubano Diana Serafini Danisia R. Ruffin Andre D. Smith Jessica A. Saniie Emily S. Stevens Cum Laude Ashley L. Shaver Magna Cum Laude Rebecca K. Strakusek Lindsay M. Simko Cynthia M. Tarnowski Cum Laude Cum Laude Gina Myree Snyder Davanzo L. Tate, Jr. Magna Cum Laude Wayne E. Wade, Jr. Annaliese E. Soden Christian P. Waldeck Russell J. Tinker Charles J. Walker Ashley A. Wolfe

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BACHELOR OF ARTS Michael R. Rasor BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN INTERIOR DESIGN Summa Cum Laude Joseph C. Safick Brad William Bailosky Sara L. Anderson Ross C. Staadecker Connie M. Bogucki Rachel M. Backus Debra Leigh Bollman Aaron M. Stark Cum Laude Amanda L. Church Cum Laude Cum Laude James J. Waken Brian K. Burmeister Stephanie M. Coates Daniel C. White Adrienne N. Busby Cum Laude Brittani J. Woods Chris J. Bushway Erik J. Janson Magna Cum Laude Laurene M. Kerr Richard J. Codispoti BACHELOR OF ARTS/ Summa Cum Laude Amy Regina Cornelius SOCIAL WORK Rachel L. Logan Karen A. Crabtree Magna Cum Laude Stephanie Adamov Magna Cum Laude Todd C. Moyers Summa Cum Laude Peter M. Dials Audrey A. Young Jessica L. Budic Teresa A. Dick Linda M. Zerebniak Dana Renee Cameron Matthew A. Graber Cum Laude Kathy S. Campbell Justin R. Hale Summa Cum Laude Sabrina Marie Hall BACHELOR OF ARTS Leah J. Clouse Magna Cum Laude IN INTERPERSONAL AND Cum Laude John F. Henry Michelle A. Cook PUBLIC COMMUNICATION Jeb S. Holder Karen H. Doerr Corine M. Gavin-Hall Shannon M. Jarjabka Tyla M. Dudley Matthew A. Kajder Elizabeth M. Johnson Sheri R. Gardner Eric H. Misselwitz Magna Cum Laude Nicole A. Giaquinto Heather M. King Aaron David Smith Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Caitlin J. Knapp Megan R. Hanley Shawna Ann Smith Alison R. Morey William A. Jones, Jr. Eric C. Wolfe Cum Laude Richard J. Murphy Cum Laude Gerald M. Kesling BACHELOR OF ARTS IN Sara B. Padrutt Gilli-Ann Marx INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Tyler R. Ratliff Mary Louise Nelson Karlise R. Brown Felipe Restrepo Todd C. Newman Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Edward J. Sanchez BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MASS Michele M. Powell Aimee E. Schmitt MEDIA – COMMUNICATION Ashley L. Salapack Lisa H. Smith Carol L. Schneider Keith R. Aukeman Jo Sugiura Joseph R. Bongiovanni Summa Cum Laude Gayle M. Stickley Nina M. Sutterlin Marisa L. Cargill Tracy L. Tait Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Kathryn Sue Supple Cum Laude Jennifer L. Danolfo Melody J. Taylor Magna Cum Laude Mindy Wysocki Nicole A. Wagner Joy M. Dismukes BACHELOR OF ARTS IN Sarah L. Wallace Andrew A. Dolson Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude SPEECH – LANGUAGE Christopher F. Warner Michael Vincent Easterling PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY William Scott Wemmer II Carolina Beatriz Finol Susan E. Cullen Rachael K. Widener Nicholas W. Friedman Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Shana E. Frontz Michelle E. Durrant Scott J. Williams Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Jonathan A. Hausen Dorothee R. Esakov Brianne R. Henderson Magna Cum Laude Derick E. Hichens Ashley M. Fisher Magna Cum Laude Mary Ellen Galati Kele A. Hippler Danielle M. Hertzig Michael J. Hixenbaugh Bethany L. Klein Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Patrick A. Kenimond Emily M. Leister Lorie L. Lamson Summa Cum Laude Michael L. Mattes Jacqueline E. Mullet Cum Laude Sara L. Rufenacht Michael A. Paciotti Magna Cum Laude sixteen BACHELOR OF MUSIC College of Nursing Barbara J. Evans Magna Cum Laude Steve L. Bell Founded 1967 Rachael C. Farner Yvonne Broome Summa Cum Laude Aubrey N. Bunnenberg Interim Dean N. Margaret Wineman Courtney E. Freer Summa Cum Laude Patty S. French Natalie J. Farinacci Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING James A. Frenchak Jennifer Lynne Ferrell Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Amy L. Allen Elizabeth G. Frye Meghan M. Johnson Kathryn M. Altieri Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Tina M. Amato Brandy J. Funni Spencer J. Kieft Erika A. Aridano Jessica S. Glover Christina K. Lessman Amelia D. Austin Cum Laude Paul J. Naxer Scott A. Barkley Julie M. Goulandris Valerie B. Niese Summa Cum Laude Leigh A. Graham Cum Laude Lisa A. Barnes Angela L. Hammond Elizabeth L. Owens Summa Cum Laude Alisha A. Bauer Akeeba M. Harris Steven R. Sloan Constance L. Blake Kerry A. Hart Heckman Paul W. Stewart Donna J. Blomquist Toni D. Harvey Magna Cum Laude Haley M. Bober Jeanette L. Hill Kristin J. Sundman Magna Cum Laude Lindsay G. Hopkins Magna Cum Laude Diane J. Boggs Cum Laude Charles E. Trenta Summa Cum Laude Jennifer A. Jernigan-Little Jeffrey R. Young Jessica A. Boley Renee L. Johnson Summa Cum Laude LaDonna R. Bonnett Karen L. Jordan Jessica L. Borgioli Florica Jura BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Bethany L. Bracken Brandy M. Kafcsak IN DIETETICS David B. Brenner Tiffany J. Kaminski Cum Laude Nicole E. Buehrle Stephanie E. Kareski Summa Cum Laude Kenneth Ray Bryner Cum Laude Jeanette M. Courtney Heather M. Burnham Christine N. Kelades Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Heidi C. Dressler Cathleen E. Burns Rebecca A. Kelling Cum Laude Melissa K. Epling Betsy Lauren Kern Teresa M. Cantale Deborah A. Kernohan Eloise M. Guckelberger Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Desiree L. Kimble Tiffany A. Chapman Kara M. Gulcin Mark A. Kime Kimberly L. Christy Cum Laude Michelle L. Kaluzne Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Susan M. Kiss Cheryl A. Cieslak Danielle M. Nipper Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Matthew D. Clemens Diane M. Kline Kathryn Elizabeth Ogrizek Leona S. Cody Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Cum Laude Jean M. Knudsen Sarah R. Pedigo Heather L. Cox Jennifer L. Koney Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jeanette Laboy Liana L. Schuetz Dawn A. Daugherty Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Linda D. Laux Leslie A. Shaw Linda M. Day Summa Cum Laude Meshelle A. Lynch Summa Cum Laude Tracie A. Lytz Kathryn E. Thiery Matthew K. Day Kristi A. DeFranco Veronica C. Macko Amanda L. Vogel Magna Cum Laude Katie A. Demboski Jamie Lee Willmott Melisa J. Manbeck Carlo Domingo Cum Laude Natalie A. Martin Cum Laude Michael R. Dotterer Cum Laude Britinee A. McBride Kristi M. Drake Tami J. McEldowney Jamee Lee Dudsak Sheneka S. McGee Matthew R. Eckinger Jackie L. McGlynn Darcey L. Endicott Jennifer T. McIntire Magna Cum Laude Betty A. Erne Brittany M. McKelvey Carlos J. Estrada Brandy L. McKinney April M. Evans Magna Cum Laude Dannielle M. Miller seventeen CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (CONT.)

Marina H. Mills Maria B. Pujolas Katie L. Steinmetz Dana M. Minor Jason J. Purvis Cristina S. Stroie Summa Cum Laude Terrie E. Randleman-Smith Cum Laude Jill C. Miskell Lisa K. Ravn Caralynn J. Synor Melinda S. Moore Cum Laude Amee M. Thompson Lynn M. Moravcik Emily D. Reljin Cum Laude Molly L. Naylor Julie A. Reynolds Kristie L. Thompson Caryn Ann Neri Candace A. Richards Olivia A. Thompson Cynthia L. Newman Gregory R. Richmond Lisa M. Trockley Daniel J. Nolan Cum Laude Jennifer A. Tucholski Renne A. O’Dell Alissa M. Ricklic Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Adena C. Tufts Delila E. Osterland Chris A. Riggleman Cindy M. Turski Amy L. Palermo Jeffrey C. Ross Stacy M. Unkefer Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Shanna M. Waite Heather M. Papp James A. Rossiter Magna Cum Laude Kate L. Patton Valerie M. Sabo Laura A. Walker Cum Laude Karen F. Schlechter Cum Laude Jamie Lynn Perkins Kurt J. Schreiber Amanda Salvatora Wall Joan E. Perna Michelle L. Sedar Jessica M. Wasilko Stephen R. Pessefall Magna Cum Laude Christina E. Waybright Sheri L. Petronick Cindy L. Sephus April D. Wertz Kristi L. Phillips Sandra K. Shaw Magna Cum Laude Jessica L. Pigeon Douglas W. Shearer Kristin Wheeler Angela Y. Pope Cum Laude Lisa L. Willoughby Kimberly A. Pope Cynthia C. Shelly Megan L. Wright Cum Laude Raven Nichol Shepard Brianne Young Nicole M. Pozzuto Angela T. Sickels Cum Laude Ryan A. Siegenthaler Colleen F. Prinkey Michelle L. Slater Jody R. Proffitt Natalie L. Smith Holly L. Snyder

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May 12, 2007 Anil Cetin Eric J. Mundy Afternoon Chemistry Urban Studies & Public Affairs BS, Bogazici University, Turkey BA, MA, The University of Akron Buchtel College of Arts Dissertation: “Transition Metal Dissertation: “Public Trust in and Sciences Complexes of Porphyrin Analogs Government: An Examination of and Borate-Based Coordination Citizen Trust Differentials in Founded 1870 Complexes” Public Administrators and Other Dean Ronald F. Levant Adviser: Dr. Christopher J. Ziegler Government Officials at the Federal, State and Local Levels” DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Kula A. Francis Adviser: Dr. Raymond W. Cox III Kenan S. Baldridge Urban Studies & Public Affairs Edgardo Rivera Tirado Urban Studies & Public Affairs BA, University of the Virgin Islands; MPA, The University of Akron Chemistry MA, Middlebury College, VT; MA, Syracuse University, NY Dissertation: “The Trifecta of BS, University of Puerto Rico Dissertation: “Emergency Medical Examining Performance of Ohio Dissertation: “Association and Services in the Rochester Region Public High Schools: Students, Fragmentation Characteristics of of New York State: Quality and Teachers and School Biomolecules and Polymers Service Delivery” Preparedness” Studied by Mass Spectrometry” Adviser: Dr. Raymond W. Cox III Adviser: Dr. Raymond W. Cox III Adviser: Dr. Chrys Wesdemiotis Eric S. Bodle Aysegul Kascatan Nebioglu Allison M. Schomburg Chemistry Chemistry Counseling Psychology BA, College of Wooster BS, Bogazici University, Turkey BA, Creighton University, NE; MA, The University of Akron Dissertation: “Multivariate Pattern Dissertation: “N-Heterocyclic Recognition of Petroleum-Based Carbene Silver(I) Complexes From Dissertation: “Examining the Accelerants and Fuels” Xanthines and Their Antimicrobial Assessment of Multicultural Applications” Counseling Competence in Adviser: Dr. James K. Hardy Adviser: Dr. Wiley J. Youngs Couples Therapy” Stacey L. Buckshaw Adviser: Dr. Loreto R. Preito Michael J. Kulis Urban Studies & Public Affairs Chemistry BA, Muskingum College; MPA, The University of Akron BS, Cleveland State University Dissertation: “Ready Schools: Dissertation: “A Diode Laser Assessing the Relationship of Diagnostic For Concentration Social Context” Measurements in Layered Systems During Flame Spread” Adviser: Dr. Sonia Alemagno Adviser: Dr. David S. Perry

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College of Education Amanda M. Rovnak Counselor Education and Supervision Founded 1921 BA, MSW, University of Pittsburgh, PA Dean Patricia A. Nelson Dissertation: “A Psychometric DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Investigation of the Emotional Quotient Inventory in Adolescents: Amy L. Anderson A Construct Validation and Counselor Education and Supervision Estimate of Stability” BA, Walsh College; Adviser: Dr. Cynthia A. Reynolds MA, John Carroll University Dissertation: “A Psychometric Shelley L. Waltonen-Moore Exploration of the Suicide Opinion Secondary Education Questionnaire” BA, Walsh College; Adviser: Dr. Patricia E. Parr MA Ed, The University of Akron Dissertation: “A Grounded Theory Richard L. Cox of Online Group Development as Counselor Education and Supervision Seen in Asynchronous Threaded BA, MBA, California State College; Discussion Boards” BS, California State Polytechnic University; MA, Walsh University Adviser: Dr. Qetler Jensrud Dissertation: “Parent-Youth DOCTOR OF EDUCATION Disagreement and the Ohio Scales Items on Problem Behaviors: A Colette M. Dowling Search for Meaning” Educational Administration Adviser: Dr. James R. Rogers, Jr. BS Ed, Northern State College, SD; MS Ed, The University of Akron Elisa B. Gargarella Dissertation: “A Measurement of Secondary Education Instructional and Transformational BA, Denison University; Leadership of the Assistant MA, Chatham College, PA Principal: Its Relationship to Dissertation: “Landmarks for Closing the Achievement Gap” Change: A Case Study Examining Adviser: Dr. Suzanne C. Mac Donald the Impact of a Community-Based Art Education Program on Adolescents” Advisers: Dr. Carole H. Newman & Dr. Sandra Spickard Prettyman

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Buchtel College of Arts Penelope Gwynn Quade Jacob A. Cernik English Computer Science and Sciences Chase M. Ritenauer Daniel F. Check Founded 1870 Political Science Geology – Environmental Geology Shawna Rohrman Ayesha Chowdhury Dean Ronald F. Levant Sociology – Research Option Physics John D. Rutecki Douglas A. Clauss MASTER OF APPLIED POLITICS Political Science Physics Adam L. Clapp Ellen I. Saal Jennifer Lee Contofalsky Allison J. Hamilton Psychology Biology Jennifer A. Harry Louis J. Slimak Sunil Kumar Derasriya English Computer Science Christina M. Worthington Brandon D. Sloan Senthilnathan Doraiswamy English Computer Science MASTER OF ARTS Brian W. Smith William J. Dudziak Erin M. Armoutliev Political Science Computer Science Psychology Thomas J. Speaks James D. Ehrman Emily E. Betz Political Science Physics Spanish Courtney N. Temple Danelle Lynn Furlong Shannon L. Blower Political Science Chemistry Political Science Amy Joy Prather Triola Gaurav Garewal Daniel V. Bollini English Computer Science Political Science George H. Van Horne IV Rajesh Gummadi Sanhita Chattopadhyay Political Science Computer Science Geography – Urban Planning – Diane R. Wilkinson Nicklos L. Holik Non-thesis Option Political Science Mathematics Sohini Chowdhury Jennifer L. Wilson Chutima Kanchanaolarnsiri Economics Psychology Statistics Nathan P. Darus Heather C. Wixson Naveed Khan Political Science Political Science Computer Science Sean Paul di Renzo Matthew R. Woodrich Samer Fayiz Khasawneh Spanish Geography – Urban Planning – Computer Science Agyemang Frimpong Non-thesis Option Joshua G. Krueger Geography – Urban Planning – Abraham S. Zayed Geography / Geographic Information Non-thesis Option Political Science Sciences – Non-thesis Option Tiffany R. Geis Songxin Liang Political Science MASTER OF FINE ARTS Computer Science Mahmut Gokmen IN CREATIVE WRITING Melissa L. Marshall Geography – Thesis Option Lea Povozhaev Statistics Dale E. Gooding, Jr. Andrew S. Mykrantz Urban Studies MASTER OF PUBLIC Applied Mathematics Martina L. Grier ADMINISTRATION Pooja Pathak Sociology Diane M. Banks Physics Paul M. Harbulak Tanesia R. Beverly Daniel J. Paul Geography – Thesis Option Geography / Geographic Information Jeffrey D. Idom Chandra M. Bramlett Sciences – Non-thesis Option Geography – Urban Planning – Patrick L. Bravo Tamara C. Richards Non-thesis Option Laura M. Cooper Geology Serdar Kaya Angela J. Femia Heidi Noel von Spiegel Robinson Political Science Crystal Gary Applied Mathematics Frederick George Kingsbury Clifford J. Lee Joseph H. Rumschlag Political Science Justin J. Palmer Geology Melissa L. Kunder Pawan Seth Spanish Melinda S. Roembke Vicki L. Trusley Computer Science Michael E. Lyndall Patty J. Shelton English – Composition Track MASTER OF SCIENCE Mathematics – BS/MS Dyan K. McClain Lynn I. Adams Sarah Elizabeth Smith History Biology Jonathan S. Millea Mathematics – BS/MS Kalyani Anumalla Patricia R. Taylor Geography – Urban Planning – Biology Thesis Option Computer Science Ali Hadi Atef Vanthu T. Tran Daniel L. Mitchell Mathematics – BS/MS English Geology – Geophysics Kathlyn M. Bender Komali Uppugandla Arup Nandi Computer Science Urban Studies Physics Ines Busuladzic Jacquelyn M. Zevenbergen Kelly R. Nielsen Biology Political Science Applied Mathematics Gregory J. Carlino Daniel C. Zinz Anthony D. O’Neal Geology Urban Studies Geography / Geographic Information Sciences – Non-thesis Option twenty-one CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES (CONT.)

College of Education Aimee R. Lockhart MASTER OF SCIENCE Principalship IN EDUCATION Founded 1921 Michael T. Lowry Jane E. Anderson Dean Patricia A. Nelson Secondary Education Diane May Educational Administration Elementary Education – Literacy Bethany A. Baker MASTER OF ARTS Robert N. McBee, Jr. Secondary Education IN DUCATION E Elementary Education Daniel L. Bartel Michael Berg Nicole R. McMahon Physical Education – Principalship Physical Education – Pre K. – 12 with Licensure Megan C. Buda Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness Christine A. Becknell-Brown Educational Administration – Aaron Matthew Merz Principalship Higher Education Administration Educational Foundations – Tammy L. Brady Michael J. Burkett Instructional Technology Principalship Counseling – Community Jennifer L. Morgan John F. Burton Constance A. Contreras School Counseling Physical Education – Educational Administration – Kimberly E. Moton Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness Higher Education Administration School Counseling William R. Carter Michael John De Vaughn Angela S. Newlan Secondary Education with Licensure Elementary Education School Counseling Debbie Casey Michael A. Dixon Stephanie L. Newman Educational Administration – Educational Administration – Educational Administration – Higher Education Administration Higher Education Administration Higher Education Administration Jodie F. Coffey Laura A. Fletcher Cameron L. Osborne Principalship Counseling – Community Principalship Stefanie L. Crecelius Christina W. Foisie-Mundy Dan P. Richards Adolescent to Young Adult – Educational Foundations – School Counseling Integrated Language Arts Instructional Technology Danielle L. Siembida Blair J. Danner Brian C. Goodchild Physical Education – Physical Education – Principalship Sport Science / Coaching Sport Science / Coaching Norma J. Hall Kelli J. Smith Alison B. DeBroux School Counseling Secondary Education Adolescent to Young Adult – Integrated Language Arts Lamon Kamau Harris Jaclyn R. Stein Educational Administration – Physical Education – Laura Jean Diloreti Higher Education Administration Sport Science / Coaching Secondary Education with Licensure Vince Hercules Zachary D. Steiner Ramon Eady Elementary Education Educational Administration – Physical Education – Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness Sarah Michelle Hoge Higher Education Administration Educational Administration – Abigail L. Umansky Craig Everhart Higher Education Administration Counselor – Marriage & Physical Education – Sport Science / Coaching Christine Lynn Horwath Family Therapy School Counseling Denise M. Viola Lucas J. Feller Educational Foundations – Physical Education – Teresa A. Huffman Sport Science / Coaching Principalship Instructional Technology Amber D. Fitzwater Jennifer A. Hunyadi Kimberly B. Weitzman Counseling – Community Physical Education – Elementary Education Sport Science / Coaching Bernadette F. Jablonski Kristin Lynne Wertz Counseling – Classroom Guidance Carolee G. Gormley Counseling – Community Multi-Age Visual Arts Licensure Joyce A. Johnson for Teachers Jee Won Yoo Sharon E. Greenblatt Educational Foundations – Secondary Education with Licensure Instructional Technology Elementary Education Melissa K. Gregg Kristina M. Kallas-Tartara Angela Young Counseling – Community Adolescent to Young Adult – Elementary Education – Literacy Integrated Social Studies Elizabeth A. Kerns Educational Administration – Higher Education Administration

twenty-two Michael J. Hamilton Christopher R. Olsen MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Physical Education – Secondary Education with Licensure TECHNICAL EDUCATION Sport Science / Coaching Joanna R. Piskac Tawanna M. Hamm Secondary Education with Licensure Staci Lynn Rouse Principalship John F. Pritchard Postsecondary Technical Education – Natalie M. Harjar-Di Salvo Special Education – Teaching Adolescent to Young Adult – Mild/Moderate Intervention Integrated Language Arts Mikala M. Pritts Neal E. Hausch Outdoor Education Physical Education – Charlee R. Raddish Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness Special Education – Tara J. Herberger Mild/Moderate Intervention Secondary Education with Licensure Henry J. Reifsnyder Michael A. Johnson Special Education – Secondary Education with Licensure Mild/Moderate Intervention Elaine M. Keener Thomas E. Reinbolt Adolescent to Young Adult – Principalship Integrated Language Arts Nakia Nicole Ruffin Jackie L. Kendziorski Secondary Education with Licensure Physical Education – Molly R. Sawyer Sport Science / Coaching Secondary Education Stephen T. Knapp Catrina D. Seeden-Burwell Physical Education – Secondary Education with Licensure Sport Science / Coaching Miranda K. Senn Tiffany R. Lundy Secondary Education with Licensure Educational Administration – Jon R. Short Higher Education Administration Principalship Julie L. Markin Heather A. Shuster Special Education – Moderate/ Physical Education – Intensive Intervention Specialist Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness Licensure Timothy L. Sisson Joyce B. Marsek Secondary Education with Licensure Secondary Education with Licensure Alicia Ann Snyder Sara C. Martin Counseling – Community Secondary Education Joseph F. Susick Monica Lynn Mathis Secondary Education with Licensure Secondary Education with Licensure Barbara R. Theobald Kathleen T. McCartney Secondary Education with Licensure Physical Education – Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness Shannon D. Tyler Megan C. McGowan Principalship Adolescent to Young Adult – Corey E. Uhlar Integrated Language Arts Secondary Education with Licensure George W. Miller IV Douglas E. Varian Secondary Education Secondary Education with Licensure Chad A. Molina Cristina Osuna Volkmann School Counseling Secondary Education with Licensure Carrie Anne Molnar Phillip Scott Westphal Special Education – Secondary Education with Licensure Mild/Moderate Intervention Nicholas S. Xeros, Jr. Abigail L. Myers Educational Administration – Multi-Age Foreign Language Higher Education Administration Spanish Licensure Dana A. Zoladz Jason D. Nutter Counseling – Marriage & Physical Education – Family Therapy Sport Science / Coaching

twenty-three CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

Buchtel College of Theresa M. DePuy Paula M. Miller Arts and Sciences Bryan L. Dickens Magna Cum Laude Jessica Marie Dolezal Megan L. Miranda Founded 1870 Magna Cum Laude Kevin M. Moody Dean Ronald F. Levant Patricia Dudley John F. Mora Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude BACHELOR OF ARTS Nicole Elizabeth Dufek George Mueller Khadijah Amatullah Abdullah Megan C. Flick Sarah E. Mullaly Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Julie A. Adjan Lawrence A. Flor II Ariana B. Muresan Megan Marie Alderman Leah M. Fogarty Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jeffery S. Nagel Heather J. Allen Nicole Frasso Magna Cum Laude Deborah Antenucci Frank J. Freeman Danielle J. Nameth Magna Cum Laude Christopher R. Armbruster Cum Laude Tyra L. Nelson Jaime A. Armstrong Michael J. Gear Summa Cum Laude Judith N. Gibbons Samuel F. Olarte Christina M. Arnold Meagan J. Goldsmith Nathan D. Ollish Magna Cum Laude Szandra Gonzalez Cum Laude Jeffrey J. Banyas Summa Cum Laude Colleen R. O’Shea Cum Laude Kristine N. Graham Anthony J. Ott Barry A. Barbe, Jr. Summa Cum Laude Benjamin D. Otto(1) Sharon M. Barnes David H. Hamilton Cum Laude Sarah B. Bartle Sierra Nicole Hampl Ashley Elizabeth Paddock Julie A. Beadle Christina M. Hanneman Thomas G. Panagopoulos Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Merle A. Payne John J. Bean Mike R. Harhager Sharon E. Pelkey Kenneth S. Bell Laura Harless Magna Cum Laude Naomi M. Bennett Julie K. Harrison Michael P. Pietro Megan N. Berger Magna Cum Laude Faith M. Pritchard Pamela S. Bills Holly J. Heckman Kristine M. Randall Cum Laude Carli N. Holmes Marques J. Reasonover Kate E. Birdsall Bryce J. Hruska Eduardo S. Recendez II Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude David M. Rehs, Jr. Frank R. Bittner Hope C. Hunt Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Briana Lillian Ricciardi Jessica E. Bittner Christopher S. Ickes Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Whitney E. Indermuhle Pamela F. Roeper Richard J. Bittner Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Julius R. Jamison Melissa L. Romig Nicholas A. Boysel Cum Laude Cum Laude Troy M. Bradfield Tiffany A. Johnson Pamela L. Ruesch Susanna K. Brandel Holly E. Johnston Michael J. Sales, Jr. Kaitlyn K. Brye Summa Cum Laude Jessica L. Sanderson Magna Cum Laude Amanda K. Jones Summa Cum Laude Courtney C. Cahoon Mishell L. Kersten Lori A. Schoenfelder Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Sarah R. Senesi Stacey M. Carkhuff Stephanie E. Kling Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jacob M. Shilling Shane L. Chapman Elizabeth A. Knapp Rebecca R. Shockey Latoya R. Cheatham Michelle L. Kraft Magna Cum Laude Jessica M. Christopher James V. Krein Sara J. Shondrick Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Bethanie A. Cole(1) Donteil E. Lewis Karin N. Sidaway Magna Cum Laude Frank K. Malinowski Summa Cum Laude Laura A. Collins Magna Cum Laude Samantha K. Slider Summa Cum Laude Elizabeth A. Marsh Summa Cum Laude Nicholas J. Cota Summa Cum Laude Kristin N. Snowberger(1) Magna Cum Laude Lois I. McBride Magna Cum Laude Lindsay M. Dalrymple Amanda R. McCray Steven J. Stervagi Jessica L. Davis Wayne S. McDonald Karl J. Swartzentruber Brandon J. DeBerry Jessica S. McFall Cum Laude (1) Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jeanne Marie Szakmeister Nikki L. Dennison Jill L. McGhee Summa Cum Laude Denise Lorene McKee (1) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Frank P. DePoole Casey F. Miller Two Disciplines twenty-four Sara J. Tedrick BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Emily M. Njus Summa Cum Laude Brett Robert Anderson Sarah S. Oberlin Todd J. Tekulve Cum Laude Cum Laude Jeffrey Joseph Archer Summa Cum Laude Cherie N. Owens Cynthia T. Thomas Summa Cum Laude Emily M. Bechdel Joshua L. Tietze Summa Cum Laude Flavius I. Popescu Summa Cum Laude Jacqueline M. Trepka Christopher W. Belock Summa Cum Laude Jamie M. Prebynski Jennifer M. Brown Casey P. Urdiales Magna Cum Laude Arun Ramamurthy Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Tristan Usinski Jin Young Cho Mahati N. Reddy Nicholas T. Verderico Rebecca S. Corsi Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Glenn R. Curtis, Jr. Mayuri V. Reddy Aneesah C. Wahid Cum Laude Cum Laude Roman P. Davidenko John J. Reho Pierre D. Warren Cum Laude Leah M. Weaver Summa Cum Laude Rostislav Davidenko William H. Roberts JoAnne A. Weigle Brian J. DeGasperis Cum Laude Amanda F. Rowlance Jerrod R. Weyer Heather M. DiCross Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Rose M. Schleappi Brian M. White Carmina T. Domingo Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Sarah E. Scott Anthony S. Williams Karen A. Domzalski Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Mary Susie L. Williams Camden Dale Ertley Jason R. Swiger Jacqueline M. Foust Tonya N. Thomas Theresa M. Yost Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Justin J. Zimmerman Elizabeth M. Gates Donald E. Williams Cum Laude Ryan J. Zupancic Aaron M. Geisinger Desiree F. Gerstenberger Michael J. Yocum Daniel J. Yoho BACHELOR OF ARTS Elena M. Hissett Cum Laude Cum Laude IN INTERDISCIPLINARY Jeffrey R. Hooper Natalie J. Zitzman ANTHROPOLOGY George S. Hussey Dana E. Best Amber M. Hyatt BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Michelle S. Davis Sarah Elizabeth Johnston IN COMPUTER SCIENCE Rochelle A. Fowler Janelle M. Kalman Jake E. Ayers Carrie A. Mihal-Carlisle Qutaibah Khatib Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Jason A. Kimble Andrew Jason Bonecutter Danya M. Mock Magna Cum Laude Michael LiCause Sofia Simpson Joshua T. Kindel James P. Neumann Jessica L. Travis Hannah E. Koppelberger Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Jeremy Smith Sandra Lynn Waggoner Louisa J. Kreider Nels A. Swanson Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Steven R. Taylor Jennifer T. Walborn Venkatesh Perumal Krishnasamy Shannon M. Whalen Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Staci L. Werner Nikhil Kumar Brian P. Williams Robert J. Williams Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Lisa M. Lackney BACHELOR OF ARTS IN Summa Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Jennifer Lynn Larson GEOGRAPHY – GEOGRAPHIC Magna Cum Laude Dustin A. Grella INFORMATION SCIENCES Heath D. Luikart Cum Laude Brian S. Hickinbotham Stephanie M. Maher Michelle N. Matozel BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Magna Cum Laude IN LABOR ECONOMICS Tim M. McDonald Shawna Lynn Brasty Elizabeth A. Milan Alexander S. Butler Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jessica A. Miranda Mark D. Groza Robert T. Montgomery Summa Cum Laude Silpa Nekkanti Jonathan B. Heim Cum Laude Robert T. Noetzel Nikki L. Newman Chelsea M. Niggel twenty-five CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (CONT.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Ike Dawson III Sarah L. Barr POLITICAL SCIENCE / Adam S. Drennen Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Zack A. Behrens CRIMINAL JUSTICE Andrew J. Dutrow Danielle Beland Matthew J. Andreski Kathryn L. Flach Juanita Marie Bermudez Michael J. Baranovich Joshua M. Fox Summa Cum Laude Jennifer J. Brimley Jessica M. Garzich Nicholas R. Booth Scott T. Cook Summa Cum Laude Marguerite R. Brahler Kyle S. Cunningham Kristin Jonathan Gayer Cum Laude Tara Venese Davis Magna Cum Laude Andrew N. Bratcher Cum Laude Nicole R. Gibbs Cum Laude Daniel M. Faciana Summa Cum Laude Heather J. Brillian James P. Filon Kathryn M. Golden Summa Cum Laude Lane D. Gonzales Adam L. Groves Molly J. Bruner Glorlena A. Harvath Aaron C. Hartzler Michael F. Bulgrin Brianna L. Healey Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Sarah E. Hedrick Ashley N. Butler James J. Herdman Kevin M. Lance Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Chad A. Lieb Christopher W. Carpenter Mark J. Hershberger Magna Cum Laude James K. Lindeman Sarah Jo Carr Geneva Hill Thomas J. Marhevka Magna Cum Laude Aleksandr L. Ioffe Ryan A. McGlothlin Kathryn L. Chambers Magna Cum Laude Thaddeus J. Metzger Magna Cum Laude Tia Ouida Johnson Summa Cum Laude Brandon R. Cobb Richard A. Knight Michael T. Mullet Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Leann P. Nicholson Amanda Collett John F.W. Koch III Summa Cum Laude Stephanie R. Corbin(2) Jason M. Lovejoy Abe D. Nussbaum Magna Cum Laude Deneal A. Michaels Cory A. Otto Danielle M. Czaplenski Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Katrina M. Daniel Ronald J. Pogwizd, Jr. David C. Parks II Summa Cum Laude Thomas A. Reynolds Julia A. Pugh Elizabeth Marie Davis Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Samantha L. Schlegel Ashley Anne Repp Sylvia F. Davis-Hall Julie A. Sinchak Alicia M. Richardson Summa Cum Laude Jason E. Snyder Nathan D. Robinson Rachel C. Devenport Brian J. Urbas David J. Roeser Cara B. Doerschuk Megan E. Walters Michael L. Sauner II Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Vincent M. Donato Jennifer R. Work Mary A. Shriver Lynzee M. Donnenwirth Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude College of Education Joy A. Smetzer Udora N. Dorhetso Cum Laude Sherry B. Drake Founded 1921 Sarah Rene Soltis-Williams Katherine M. Dudek Dean Patricia A. Nelson Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jacqueline M. Trepka Laura L. Duerr BACHELOR OF ARTS Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude IN EDUCATION Melissa M. Williams Elizabeth A. Dunton Molly Elizabeth Wright Warren K. Durbin Jennifer L. Atkins Cum Laude Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Kimberly S. Eakin Patricia M. Bello IN EDUCATION Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Luric B. Edison Chase Wyatt Blackburn Christina L. Adkins Magna Cum Laude Brandy R. Edwards Jessica L. Bright Cum Laude Erin R. Adkins Magna Cum Laude Jennifer L. Fenstermaker Brittany L. Brinkman Megan M. Allison Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude David G. Burgner Jennifer L. Flohr Jennifer N. Angello Jin Young Cho Timothy M. Gallagher Anthony A. Archer Matthew C. Christine Nicole A. Gates Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Kelly Rene Armstrong Nicole L. Geddis Nancy Marie Cook Summa Cum Laude Adam W. Crabtree Jabari Franklin Arthur Summa Cum Laude Kara L. Backo Glenn R. Curtis, Jr. Summa Cum Laude (2) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Cum Laude Jennifer L. Bailey(2) Two Disciplines twenty-six Jason D. Genis Mark T. Leffler Cortney L. Schtucka Kristy L. Giauque Cum Laude William D. Seeden Summa Cum Laude Lisa N. Leiby Cum Laude Tiffany L. Glad Lori A. Long Jami J. Sees Cum Laude Cum Laude Brianne L. Siegfried Amber L. Gorman Megan D. MacKenzie Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Kimberly Ann Mangus Kevin A. Sisak Lauren M. Graff Summa Cum Laude Tina A. Spielman Danielle E. Gray Stacey A. Mather Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Tricia A. McAlister-Adkins Jillian I. Staubs Tammy L. Hackenberg Summa Cum Laude Andrew F. Steiner Summa Cum Laude Patrick M. McCoy Summa Cum Laude Laureen R. Haramis Stephen F. McGeorge Ethan C. Steiner Jennifer L. Harford John T. McGuckin Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Kristen M. Menyes Stephanie M. Steurer Elizabeth A. Harris Sarah M. Modzelewski Jessica L. Stutz Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Erica L. Taylor(3) (3) Denise O. Hartong Clark D. Morgan III Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Randall P. Nettle Alysia Marie Tinker Erin M. Hayes Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Matthew D. Heidenreich Kristen J. Neuman Kristina M. Tisi Cum Laude Molly F. New Blake J. Tobin Bethany R. Hill Cum Laude Lisa M. Vespoli Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude David G. Hodgson Catherine M. Nicolino Brittany R. Palmer Jessica L. Viar Abigail A. Holzworth Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Jennifer M. Pearson Stephanie M. Vlahos Kimberly D. Hughes Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Cum Laude Amy N. Pedro Steven R. Watkins Nancy J. Hunter Jamie Michelle Webster Summa Cum Laude Sara B. Peters Kimberly Ann Phipps Summa Cum Laude Kyle L. Indermuhle Katherine J. Wells Brian R. Jackson Summa Cum Laude Steven J. Polasko Cum Laude Renee A. Jarmusik Dawn M. Ranta Matthew R. Whewell Jennifer M. Johns Cum Laude Stephani L. Ray Elizabeth R. Jones Magna Cum Laude Michelle L. Wieland Cum Laude Holly E. Jones Heather L. Reihard Summa Cum Laude Eric M. Williams (3) Olivia J. Reiss Cum Laude Anne Marie Kachinski Cum Laude Cum Laude Andrew M. Wills Sarah A. Rhoades Ashley M. Kaufman Chantell M. Wirz Melissa A. Roth Matthew S. Kitchen Jessica L. Wolff Cum Laude Lynn M. Rufener Magna Cum Laude Kristen E. Kneil Summa Cum Laude Renee L. Zatezalo Morgan Danae Russell Magna Cum Laude JoAnn N. Knight Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Sara M. Zilles Victoria L. Ryan Katherine J. Knight Magna Cum Laude Rachel M. Zubricky Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Regina A. Santin Christopher D. Knopp Summa Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Kara J. Kralik Michelle Susan Schafer Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude TECHNICAL EDUCATION Amy L. Lavalley Scott A. Scholz Monae Breece (3) Nichole L. Lechli Janeane L. Brodie Summa Cum Laude William D. Carrero Cynthia Marie DeVore Kayla A. Klement Laura K. Moss Kevin V. Riley, Sr. Deonna L. Samuel Gregg A. Strong II

(3) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Two Disciplines twenty-seven CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Wayne College ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS IN BUSINESS BUSINESS IN OFFICE Founded 1972 MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY TECHNOLOGY Dean John P. Kristofco Joshua J. Allen(4) Dolores L. Muntean With Distinction With High Distinction ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Barbara J. Brandon June L. Roberts Michael J. Gear Aaron I. Burkett Jessica L. Wertz Vanessa L. Gruic Shirley A. Busson Zachary S. Holcomb With Highest Distinction ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Erica L. Taylor Amy L. Cyrus SCIENCE IN COMPUTER With Distinction Chad W. Kiefer NETWORK ENGINEERING Zachary D. Miller TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE Michelle L. Oprzadek Barbara M. Gualdoni Caryn Lynne Betson Blair P. Poirier With Distinction Andrew N. Bratcher With Distinction Gina M. Rood With Distinction Heidi Lynn Schaad Andrew L. Virgili Janeane L. Brodie With High Distinction Jaimie L. Schlabach Ashley N. Butler ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED With High Distinction With High Distinction Sarah Jo Carr Erin Nicole Shoop SCIENCE IN SOCIAL SERVICES With High Distinction Jason A. Steele TECHNOLOGY Julie K. Gresser Debra C. Trenta Patricia Ann Fitzwater With Distinction Patrick S. Johns Vanessa L. Gruic ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED With High Distinction Amanda R. Heller BUSINESS IN HEALTH CARE Carla S. Plegge With High Distinction OFFICE MANAGEMENT With Distinction Tiffanie L. Kott Tracy E. Rupp Marina H. Mills Tara C. Miller With Distinction Ron R. Renninger Dolores L. Muntean Amanda L. Sutton With High Distinction Melissa M. Triplett Tanya Lynn Rising Nicki M. Watson

(4) Separate Associate Degrees in Two Disciplines twenty-eight CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES

May 13, 2007 Bilal Mohamad Issam El-Zahab Yiou Wang Afternoon Engineering – Chemical Engineering – Mechanical BS, Middle East Technical University, BE, Zhejiang University, China; MS, College of Engineering Turkey The University of Akron Dissertation: “Multi-enzyme Dissertation: “Numerical Study of Founded 1914 Biocatalysis Using Nano-structured Rapid Hybrid Micromixers For Dean George K. Haritos Materials for Bioprocessing Lab-on-a-Chip Applications” Applications” DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY Adviser: Dr. Jiang John Zhe Adviser: Dr. Ping Wang Wael Moh’d Alkasawneh Zhiqiang Yu Gridsana Pensomboon Engineering – Civil Engineering – Chemical Engineering – Civil BS, Jordan University of Science and BE, MS, Zhejiang University, China Technology; MS, The University BE, Rangsit University, Thailand; Dissertation: “Transient Studies of MS, The University of Akron of Akron Ni-, Cu-Based Electrocatalysts in Dissertation: “Landslide Risk Dissertation: “Backcalculation of CH4 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell” Management and Ohio Database” Pavement Moduli Using Genetic Adviser: Dr. Steven S. Chuang Algorithms” Adviser: Dr. Robert Y. Liang Adviser: Dr. Ernian Pan Feng Song Dingfeng Deng Engineering – Chemical Engineering – Mechanical BE, Tsinghua University, China; BE, Wuhan University of Hydraulic & MS, West Virginia University Electric Engineering, China Dissertation: “Water Droplet Dissertation: “A Numerical and Movements on Wettability Experimental Investigation of Gradient Surfaces” Taylor Flow Instabilities in Narrow Adviser: Dr. Bi-min Zhang Newby Gaps and Their Relationship to Turbulent Flow in Bearings” Adviser: Dr. Minel J. Braun

twenty-nine CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES

College of Engineering MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Dacia K. Lee MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Management – Supply Chain Founded 1914 Management Donald R. Dentler Dean George K. Haritos James O. Leonard Timothy K. Feaser Management – Supply Chain Management MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Ashish V. Jagtiani Steven W. Kegg Eric M. Murray CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Song Liu Finance Benjamin C. Alexander Vineel Mallela John M. Muzic Sailaja Dharmanolla Management of Technology & Bharat Nagireddy Innovation Ramazan Komurcu Robert N. Paciotti Rajeev Sharan Nandi Kavitha Moorthy Michael William Roblin Finance Christopher J. Thompson Chia-Hsuan Shen Michael P. Papania Fen Ye Donald H. Whitmore Management Alok Suresh Patil MASTER OF SCIENCE College of Business Management – Supply Chain IN CIVIL ENGINEERING Management Administration Jigar Kiritbhai Deliwala Rex E. Payne Management Marcin Staniszewski Founded 1953 Miguel Pons Dean Raj Aggarwal Finance MASTER OF SCIENCE IN Denis Viktorovich Pryamonosov ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MASTER OF SCIENCE Management – Supply Chain Casey J. Bakula IN ACCOUNTANCY Management Daniel W. Bishop Keith A. Reichard Habib Edward Adam Finance Minlan Duan Accounting Pia Victoria Roman Bazan Saju Abraham Kuruvilla Sultan Mohammed H. AlKhateeb Management – Supply Chain Praveen Medisetti Accounting – Information Management Jerry Mark Menasian Christopher D. Bailey Viraj A. Shah Ian Keith Pan Accounting Finance Christophe Xavier Salgues Robert M. Gustin Michael J. Swiatkowski Accounting Normajean Selby Accounting Michael V. Youshak Usha Vijayaraman Accounting MASTER OF SCIENCE Management IN ENGINEERING Craig R. Wheeler MASTER OF BUSINESS Management – Supply Chain Soniya N. Bhojwani ADMINISTRATION Management Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Charnlert Apinankul Allen B. Wilhelm Saket S. Kharsikar Global Sales Management Management – Supply Chain Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Daniel J. Bee Management Aadithya Krishnan International Business Adriana Natalia Zalucka Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Christopher D. Cutlip Management Dhruv Mehta Finance Yan Zhang Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Ferdinand A. Deda Finance – International Finance Matthew J. Neidert Accounting Engineering: Engineering Management MASTER OF SCIENCE Specialization Jonathan B. Dykema Management IN MANAGEMENT Rahul R. Patel Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Gautam Ellawadi Dhanraj N. Chavada Management – Supply Chain Information Systems Management Vidya Raja Management Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Gaurab Mahapatra Keith Bernard Fitzpatrick Information Systems Management Rupesh P. Sawant International Business Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Zhenlin Song Gilbert MASTER OF TAXATION Matthew C. Streicher International Business Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Thomas D. Bertler Specialization Michael D. Jirele Management Benjamin H. Feutz Sunny Virmani Azadeh M. Ghahremani Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Andrew W. Kirkland Specialization Finance Joseph P. Salvo Anusha Vishwanathan Frida Krifca April Rose Shinn Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Management – Supply Chain Jon R. Stefanik Management Tasha R. Williams Engineering: Biomedical Engineering Aaron M. Kurchev Specialization Strategic Marketing Benjamin J. Lagemann Finance Lina Laurynaite Strategic Marketing thirty CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES

College of Engineering BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CIVIL ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Founded 1914 Daniel Ryan Barbuto Neil P. Brooks Dean George K. Haritos Summa Cum Laude Patrick W. Broughton Anthony N. Eckinger BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Brent J. Buehrle Magna Cum Laude Robert D. Gruich BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING Janeen M. Messenger Daniel D. Hawk Jessica M. Alley Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Richard J. Beck Darren N. Moore Jared A. Hicks Summa Cum Laude Nicholas N. Novak Summa Cum Laude Muhammed Gulyurt Dominic A. Oliveti Tinh Khongphatthana Jill C. Jacobs Brian David Rice Matthew R. Kinsinger Summa Cum Laude James F. Rindfusz Philip A. Klein Natalie A. Jacobs Michael L. Rudick John J. Kortis Summa Cum Laude Brandon James Rue Ryan J. Leon John M. Konicek Jeffrey A. Williams Damir Ljubanovic Karen J. Meyer Summa Cum Laude Stephen J. McCarthy BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Magna Cum Laude Scott C. Sibole COMPUTER ENGINEERING Magna Cum Laude Matthew G. Miesle Magna Cum Laude Jay R. Sigler Michael J. Block Joshua Andrew Miller Andre L. Witt Gregory F. Dillon Cum Laude Cum Laude Sara Ruth Wright Brad A. Morse Summa Cum Laude Megan L. Dillon Brian A. George Dustin A. Myers Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN John Andrew McGonnell Dung Tri Nguyen CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Aaron D. Nicol Summa Cum Laude Alexander G. Oldja Ibrahime A. Abraham Kevin W. Phifer Jigar H. Patel Magna Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Patrick F. Riegler Mohamed A. Alqadhi Karl J. Pilz James Edward Anson Joshua D. Runtas Cum Laude Michael D. Plahuta Pratik P. Doshi Summa Cum Laude Joseph M. Sarkauskas Jennifer M. Goebel Jeff K. Rossow Magna Cum Laude Jonathan David Soudry Magna Cum Laude Jeremy R. Greene Brad R. Tapolcsanyi Brandon S. Smith Christopher L. Karickhoff Daniel T. Zaratsian Nathan E. Klettlinger Magna Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Margaret L. Knorr BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Daniel J. Langham IN ENGINEERING Damon D. Lough Jason M. Kubick Jeffrey D. Milhoan Chico Rhasiatry Obinna F. Muoh Malinda E. Nelson Cum Laude Michael R. Nicolosi Thomas M. O’ Brien Kevin C. Ortman, Jr. Summa Cum Laude Mitchell A. Shipman Summa Cum Laude Eli D. Strah Magna Cum Laude Jennifer L. Suder Magna Cum Laude

thirty-one CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (CONT.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Shauna M. Mintz College of Business MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Darren Loren Moore Administration Shawn C. Morneweck Ben T. Anthony David S. Papania Founded 1953 Joy E. Baltzly Magna Cum Laude Vineet N. Parkhe Dean Raj Aggarwal Brent M. Boring Justin A. Posgai Cum Laude Robert J. Potter BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Douglas C. Brake Jared M. Reamer IN ACCOUNTING Cum Laude Stephen C. Reifsnyder Elizabeth J. Baker Layton M. Broome Darren S. Ressler Amanda L. Bartlett Brett T. Buzek Jonathan A. Rihtar Dorothy J. Bechtel Adam P. Carder John D. Sas Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Daniel E. Sayre Stephen R. Best Brian A. Czapor Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Lisa M. Biber Bryan Lee Schenkenberger Jessica M. Biddle Benjamin D. Dimitroff Matthew A. Shaffer Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Jared F. Singer Tammy S. Bingham David J. Epifano Cum Laude Benjamin R. Faris Jay S. Cooley Vincent J. Sirna Justin G. Crues Cum Laude Cum Laude Dennis W. Currie Michael E. Franz Samuel M. Stanley Jerjuan B. Graham Cum Laude Sherri A. Dahlem Jonathan R. Hanna Steven C. Taylor Cum Laude James M. Dannug John H. Hartman Rita Tustin Samuel R. Henderson(5) Melinda S. Davenport Brian M. Watson Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Danielle M. Davis Garrett C. Humphrey Jeffrey T. Weyand Jerad A. Jacobs Summa Cum Laude Anthony P. Desiato Magna Cum Laude Justin P. Wood Eric L. Easterling Brian J. Jakubowski Joseph M. Zuzic Leigh A. Ebner Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Win Fuong C. Fan Alexis Renae Joliat Thomas C. Fatica Summa Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Jacquelyn A. Feeney Donald David Julius IN MECHANICAL POLYMER Summa Cum Laude Marc E. Lemmons ENGINEERING Tina M. Fugo Christopher M. Mathe Christina M. Geist Jeffrey W. Andrasik Justin P. McDonough Magna Cum Laude Jenny N. Graham Magna Cum Laude Amy L. Blake Thressa R. Hall Kenneth E. McGinnis, Jr. Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Chad M. Mieczkowski Daniel J. Forpahl Jennifer R. Harvey Summa Cum Laude Glenn S. Jansen Terry N. Heller AnnMarie Miller Lauren P. Hickey Cum Laude Jeremiah Allen Rippel Sarah A. Vano Laquanda E. Hudson Steve R. Hudson Cum Laude Nancy J. Hune Mark R. Ingersoll Nikita C. Jackson Kathleen A. Jennings Michael J. Kemp Sean-Michael W. Kvacek Richard M. Lambo Nathan B. Mollet Samantha L. Peach Rita A. Piatt Kimberly Ann Reitenbach Magna Cum Laude Eamon Safford Paul Curtis Scruggs, Jr. Summa Cum Laude Matthew Harold Sinowetski Magna Cum Laude

(5) Paul E. Martin Scholar thirty-two Linda K. Spero Naunihal S. Dhillon Jaclyn N. Donadio Jacqueline U. Stang Robert L. Girton, Jr. Summa Cum Laude Misty A. Stohrel Broderick N. Haer Ruth O. Einsporn Jennifer L. Teetor Adam P. Henico Ryan A. Elson Amber L. Thompson Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Kimberly S. Weyandt David D. Hodges Angela R. Engle Magna Cum Laude Jessica R. Holland Jamie L. Finefrock Seth A. Whitney Halle V. Houser Summa Cum Laude Kristan A. Williams Jeffrey P. Kelly Luke J. Getsy Cum Laude Cum Laude Lindsey A. Kepes Timothy P. Gillespie Jalisa M. Wise Helen Marie Kiko Rebecca Elizabeth Woods Erin A. Graham Patience Mahachi Bradley S. Green Joshua T. Ziegler Thomas P. McNertney Jessica A. Zimmerman Anthony L. Hendon Alicia M. Moran Brian James Homa Sean H. Muir Matthew A. Hull BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Jeannine A. Oana BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Cum Laude Edward L. Johnson, Jr. Jonathan M. Kitzmiller Ryan A. Bell Ljubica Olujic Timothy P. Kmiecik David L. Belvin Cum Laude Melinda M. Oswald Trevor A. Koenig Sarah E. Berkey Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Richard A. Pajevic Marissa R. Resh Amy M. Kroeger Diane J. Bittner Cum Laude Cum Laude Darin S. Ruttenberg Daniel T. Kurtz Richard L. Church III Nathan J. Sarcyk Onias T. Mabgwe Cody R. Grimm Jason M. Smith Jordan C. Manos Joanna D. Hatten Katelyn S. Spittle Ryan D. McBride Jeffery W. Kinnan Devonna J. Taylor Joel L. McCutchan Melissa S. MacPherson Sean H. Muir Maria T. Moses BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Jeremiah S. Nichols Robert J. Penny BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ Andrew R. Palmer Magna Cum Laude INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Stuart C. Schossow Jacqueline R. Pitchford Cum Laude Philippe J. Benard Cum Laude Cum Laude Rachel M. Ripley Katie E. Stecion Dino B. Campellone William M. Truex III Mark V. Ruby Cara M. Clark Erin L. Schkurko Bernard S. Walls Emmanuel J. LeGrair Michelle F. Wilson Jason M. Smith Michele L. Lockhart Justin Michael Smith Benjamin J. Poling BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Lindsey M. Smith Silke Schaefer BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ Bryan Christopher Strong Magna Cum Laude Dawn M. Szakacs ADVERTISING Matthew L. Severs Thomas D. Tadsen II Tatiana J. Burdiak Summa Cum Laude Brian C. Vincent Michelle L. Finley Donnell Johann Shoffner Ashley M. West Ashley A. Huff Nicholas T. Verderico Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Ezzard C. Jones, Jr. Kara E. Witherspoon Jarrod R. Kroah Magna Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Zachary G. Tippel BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ Nathan G. White MARKETING Lauren E. Wood Alison M. Allwes Summa Cum Laude Phanomphone Amphonechit Brian E. Augsburger BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Lauren M. Bulgrin BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ Magna Cum Laude FINANCE Danielle N. Bunkley Jamie A. Bail Blake P. Calloway Brian J. Berger Dustin J. Campbell Candice N. Biggums Michael A. Colella Cathryn N. Brunello Ryan C. Culbertson Stephen R. Carter Elizabeth M. Dell Angelo Amanda S. Curtis Summa Cum Laude (6) Diane DeMarco William Joseph Demboski (6) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Two Disciplines thirty-three CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (CONT.)

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Summit College Brian W. Lewis IN MANAGEMENT Dhawal Pandya Founded 1964 Michael J. Wagner Lance R. Anderson Dean Stanley B. Silverman Joseph M. Yazvac Dustin A. Boswell Bryan L. Chaye BACHELOR OF ARTS IN BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Jolene R. Collier INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Debra A. Davis Andrew N. DeHaven Dustin B. Shaffer Jack R. Breese Summa Cum Laude Nadine A. DeSimone BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Demetrius T. Butler Melissa L. Dolman AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING Darcey L. Endicott Michael J. Dukles Michael V. Gilbride Carrie Leigh Farrell ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Patrick J. Fleming Ronald A. Iacoboni, Jr. Marcus J. Geiselman Magna Cum Laude Christopher R. Hartwig Scott P. Gouin Jessica M. Kielmeyer (7) Matthew S. Lufter Bradley S. Hofmeister Konrad W. Lenk Scott Donald Miller Richard M. Hohman Jeffrey S. Moody Jennifer M. Hoosic Stephen R. Schoolcraft Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Timothy P. Murdy Christopher M. Joyner Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Brian R. Kimutis Dennis P. O’Hara Bret A. Miller COMPUTER INFORMATION Jonathan A. Payne Stefan J. Modich SYSTEMS Michael A. Pickens Michael J. Pancoe John E. Anderson William D. Rutz Magna Cum Laude Carl J. Craft Nicholas W. Shearer Timothy J. Polasko Julianna B. Krone Andrew R. Simenz Ryan J. Puliafico Cum Laude Jonathan M. Stephanoff Summa Cum Laude Brandon S. Molnar Alyssa R. Underwood Tyler L. Remp Michael A. Russ Magna Cum Laude Lisa M. Riedinger Earl S. Schindler Cum Laude Brian R. Valenti BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Matthew John Rumancik Magna Cum Laude MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Adam J. Schneider Frederick L. Walker, Jr. TECHNOLOGY Joshua M. Shimko James L. Sotak BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN John H. Becker Gregory D. Brown Dustin Paul Souers CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Wesley A. Carpenter Christopher M. Strecker TECHNOLOGY Robert M. Stuba Aaron F. Cole Bernard F. Beaino Laura A. Swartzwelder Robin F. Desai Lance M. Buckey Christopher S. Thompson Shane P. Dockrill Magna Cum Laude Michael W. Fisher Mary M. Udivich Kathryn E. Daily Olivia D. Venus Magna Cum Laude Richard G. Russell David A. Wojewodka James M. DeMarsh Roderick L. Snyder Summa Cum Laude Jarrett M. Dickson John H. Thomas Jacquelyn R. Woods-Watford Richard A. Downing Craig M. Zehnder Katsiaryna Yepishova Michael F. Guinto Summa Cum Laude BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN W. Stuart Kraft Magna Cum Laude SURVEYING AND MAPPING Rebecca A. Lordan TECHNOLOGY Andrew S. Mascioli Kenneth C. Baker David R. Rankin Steven L. Brooks Melissa M. Retort Russell W. Claus Kyle B. Richardson Kyle R. Danals Bryan J. Rico Cum Laude Jassdip P. Singh James R. Fouts Adam R. Stone Magna Cum Laude William C. Sullivan Tony J. Guillot William J. Helscel BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN Amy M. Kelly ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING Scott L. Maiden TECHNOLOGY Matthew B. Moellendick (7) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Joseph M. Schott Two Disciplines Kelly C. Gump Marshall W. Simms Lynn A. Kramer Ryan A. Snezek thirty-four CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES

Summit College ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY Founded 1964 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SERVICES TECHNOLOGY Dean Stanley B. Silverman Laura Jeanette Abood Nora Barner ASSOCIATE OF ARTS John E. Anderson Cameo L. Cook Carol J. Arrigoni Russell L. Dossie Gloria S. Boateng Jonathan B. Brne Marguerite Holly Donald W. Boley Carl J. Craft Christie L. McDaniel With High Distinction Angela L. Hammond Dorian A. Crenshaw Sherry M. Milbry Zachary D. Easterling Joseph M. Rashid Laura P. Kirsch With High Distinction With Highest Distinction Karen D. Erickson Robert G. Marquis With Distinction Toni M. Reid Sarah L. Miller Jonathan M. Gardner Lisa A. Roberts Gregory B. Gnap Lori L. Turner Sarah J. Oser With High Distinction With High Distinction Jeffrey A. Lamm Dustin B. Shaffer With Distinction Jeanette M. Walker Tiffini N. Shoaff Amanda M. Marble ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED With Distinction Douglas P. Millsap Andre D. Smith With Highest Distinction SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION Kiley Ann Smith Angelica Perdomo ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Jonathan M. Stephanoff Dwainia L. Rivers David A. Elsey Edward O. Stephon Michael A. Russ With Highest Distinction Cynthia T. Thomas Earl S. Schindler Carl L. Emshoff Amanda Brook Tice Garrett S. Stratton Michael F. Guinto Michael G. Trecaso Tami Falynda Swain Zachary M. Kimble Joseph S. Triola Dale P. Knierien ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Cody A. West W. Stuart Kraft BUSINESS IN BUSINESS John M. Wilkerson With High Distinction With Highest Distinction MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY Chante J. Lemon Daniel J. Patterson Nicole N. Coffield ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Michael S. Pilo Antoine L. Draft BUSINESS IN HOSPITALITY With Distinction William F. Dunsmoor MANAGEMENT David R. Rankin With Distinction William C. Sullivan Jessica N. Goodman Rose A. Dressler Imani Foster-Brandon Chad J. Van Arnam Lisa S. Hansen-Froehlich With Distinction With Distinction Joshua D. Jakubisin Daniel W. Gibson Alyssa M. Nardis With High Distinction Leigha M. Nutter Megan R. Niedermyer Audrey K. Ochwat Brian J. West Sandra J. Speaks With Distinction Christopher J. Techau Terri L. Zarobski Tamika L. Tyson Vesna E. Zakich ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED With Highest Distinction BUSINESS IN MARKETING AND SALES TECHNOLOGY Eric R. Baker Aisha D. Ballard Kevin Carl Consiglio Christopher L. Henderson Karen E. Sears

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED BUSINESS IN OFFICE ADMINISTRATION Elizabeth A. Sullivan

thirty-five CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES (CONT.)

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD SCIENCE IN GEOGRAPHIC AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT LAND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Lynelle Tranise Austin Taren B. Alldredge Joseph M. Schott Anthony C. Avalos Angela L. Garofalo With Distinction Brittany M. Harding ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Joseph A. Ayers Aretha E. Hodge SCIENCE IN MANUFACTURING Ralph E. Bennett, Jr. Bethany L. Murphy ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Kelsey M. Brown Elizabeth A. Nissel Mark W. Abbott With Highest Distinction Kathleen M. Sawyer Branden J. Burrows Suzanne M. Flynn With Highest Distinction John A. Lambis Jeffrey M. Carris Tameika Janine Wheeler With High Distinction Timakya L. Cooper Shelli L. Cowan ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Jessica Marie Dolezal SCIENCE IN ELECTRONIC SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL With High Distinction ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Shylo Nicole Gray With High Distinction Daniel J. Firth Jeffrey J. Flowers Jeff S. Harraman Steven D. Kellhofer Jimmie V. Gray Jared D. Kelley David I. Rose Robert M. Harris, Jr. Ben D. Knorr With Highest Distinction Karen Sue Krzeminski ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Daniel R. Lynch Sheila F. Laughlin SCIENCE IN EMERGENCY With High Distinction Timothy J. Shuman Steven P. Marcinkoski MEDICAL SERVICES Michael R. Smith Paul A. Meeker TECHNOLOGY John H. Thomas Ryan A. Modin Benjamin H. Roadruck With Highest Distinction Edward A. Weil With High Distinction Thomas B. Ondecker ASSOCIATE OF Richard Edward Wise Tanisha N. Pope APPLIED SCIENCE IN FIRE William D. Rutz PROTECTION TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED Ashley W. Thomas Heather A. Almendinger SCIENCE IN MEDICAL Michael D. Wyatt With Distinction ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY Marcus B. Brown ASSOCIATE OF With Highest Distinction Jennifer L. Burnside APPLIED SCIENCE IN Joshua A. Conklin Carrie C. Gwinn DRAFTING AND COMPUTER Ron E. Goodspeed Christy L. Hasselschwert DRAFTING TECHNOLOGY Brian L. Grossi Denise A. Oser Tricia A. Quinn Todd L. Burchett Shane P. Hart With Distinction Daniel A. Kolodka Tara Nichole Schneider Raymond C. Collins Kyle F. Kramer Michelle E. Styles With High Distinction Thomas L. Collins Michael M. Lolli With High Distinction Angela M. Whitby Jason M. Gmerek With Highest Distinction Steven P. Goshia Matthew J. Paganelli Carol J. Granados Jonathan A. Payne Gerald J. Klaczko David A. Swartz, Jr. Jason B. McGahee William A. Walko III Rachel J. Radosavcev Ronald L. Weiss Jason A. Regallis Larry A. Wright Heath A. Stanley Christopher M. Terry

thirty-six ASSOCIATE OF ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED APPLIED SCIENCE IN SCIENCE IN SURVEYING AND PARALEGAL STUDIES CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING Tiffany A. Garzon-Broughton TECHNOLOGY With Highest Distinction Tony J. Guillot Nancy L. Marrano With Distinction With Highest Distinction Scott L. Maiden Rena M. Wells ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN SURVEYING APPLIED SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY Matthew L. Campbell Marie E. Maurer Kyle R. Danals With Distinction ASSOCIATE OF Dale P. Knierien APPLIED SCIENCE IN RESPIRATORY CARE Kathleen R. Bochkor Breanna N. Chase Timothy Furre With High Distinction Kesha Marie Grice Kristen M. Harkless Robert A. Henline Jennifer M. Kennedy Heather L. Kline Sarah B. McEwuen With High Distinction Loretta L. Moore William H. Mutch Theresa M. Nicora Gunes A. Omar Melissa S. Rorar April M. Sigman With Distinction Andrea J. Snell Natalya A. Stare With Distinction Vanthuy Thy Tran Danielle N. Waddell Celeste J. White

thirty-seven CANDIDATES FOR JURIS DOCTOR DEGREES

May 20, 2007 Jeanne M. Charles Russell T. Fisher BA, Mount Vernon Nazarene College BA, University of Tennessee School of Law James G. Chrisman Katherine Crystal Flannery BSCHE, Ohio University BS, Boston University, MA Dean Richard L. Aynes Founded 1959 Glen A. Cipriani Sarah N. Fox BSEE, West Virginia University Institute BA, Ohio University of Technology JURIS DOCTOR Shaun J. Fox Adam J. Citrin BS, The University of Akron Clarissa Marie Allega* BS, North Carolina State University BSA, The University of Akron Jennifer D. Franklin Wendell R. Clark BS, Southern Illinois University Alyssa Allen* BA, Berea College, KY BA, University of California Gwen E. Geisheimer Cynthia Cook* BA, Kent State University Joshua D. Amer BS, Kent State University BSBA, The Ohio State University Anne M. Georgalas Dorothy J. Cooley BS, Cleveland State University; Joshua P. Anderson BA, The University of Akron MS, Oklahoma State University BS, University of Utah Myra Angelice Cottrill Heather Sue Gerhardt* Britt T. Ashley BA, Mount Union College BA, Ashland University BS, University of Tennessee Michael G. Craig* Angela R. Gott Daniel R. Bache BA, Hiram College BS, Monmouth University, NJ BA, The University of Akron Mark B. Csank Pamela L. Granger Russell W. Balthis BA, Bowling Green State University BS, Virginia PolyTech Institute State BA, The Ohio State University Kristina E. Curry Cord C. Grote Matthew C. Bangerter* BA, Kent State University BA, Florida State University BA, Case Western Reserve University Sandra E. Davenport Victoria M. Grunthaner Mauricio J. Barrios BA, Bowling Green State University BS, Slippery Rock University, PA BA, Cleveland State University Elizabeth A. Davis Jennifer F. Guinto Matthew T. Beckett BA, Ohio Wesleyan University BS, The Ohio State University BBA, Belmont University, TN James R. DeMay Sindi Marie Harrison* Joyce J. Bell BSBA, University of North Carolina BS, Wright State University BSBA, The Ohio State University Sandra M. Dembie Eric J. Harsey* Christian Lee Benzie BA, Baldwin Wallace College BS, University of Findley BA, The University of Akron Michelle L. DiBartolo* Edward L. Hicks* James D. Bernhardt BS, The Ohio State University BA, University of North Carolia BA, Kent State University Mark James Dilts* Christopher D. Hilker* Kathy L. Berta BSE, Youngstown State University BS, The University of Akron BA, Cleveland State University Andrew T. Diroll Maria M. Hill Lucas M. Blower BA, The University of Akron BS, University of Virginia BA, The University of Akron Alexa S. Doutt Tracee D. Hilton-Rorar Mary E. Bokisa BA, Hiram College BA, MS, The University of Akron BA, The University of Akron Thomas M. Driscoll Richard J. Hura Patrick L. Bravo BA, Marquette University, WI BS, Bowling Green State University; BA, Kent State University MED, Westminister, PA Scott S. Duko* Laura L. Brozier BSBA, The Ohio State University Venus A. Jackson BS, Miami University BS, MBA, Lincoln University, MO Jonathan B. Dykema Terri E. Brunsdon BA, Michigan State University Christopher A. Jethrow BS, Fairmont State College, WVA; BS, Case Western Reserve University; MT, The University of Akron Lynne M. Earhart MS, University of Illinois BS, The University of Akron Nikolaus F. Buckmeier Yealie T. Kamara* BS, Eastern Michigan University Donald B. Ferfolia BA, George Mason University, VA Candace Y. Carter BSBA, John Carroll University BA, Capital University

* Juris Doctor Degrees conferred January 10, 2007 thirty-eight Jason P. Kee Christian Jared Petronelli James Keith Stanley BS, Kent State University BBA, Kent State University BA, Ohio University Martin L. Keefe Timothy J. Piero Jon R. Stefanik BA, Miami University BS, University of Notre Dame, IN,; BSA, The University of Akron MEM, Duke University, NC; Kristen Danielle Kenst MBA, University of Louisville, KY Brett Elizabeth Stevens BA, University of Pittsburgh BSED, Malone College David W. Potashnik* Katrina M. Klatka BS, Ohio Northern University; Christopher A. Stewart* BSE, Case Western Reserve University MSEE, University of Notre Dame, IN BA, The Ohio State University Kara J. Kramer* George L. Poulos Steven G. Stransky BA, Ohio University BS, Miami University BA, The Ohio State University Rebekah J. Kusar Kevin Quinn Melissa J. Swansegar BA, Lake Erie College BA, The Ohio State University BS, The University of Akron Benjamin J. Lagemann Meaghan J. Quinn* Katharine A. Szczepanik BSBA, The Ohio State University BA, The Ohio State University BA, Miami University Laura C. Landor Alex J. Ragon Jo A. Tatarko BA, Youngstown State University BBA, Ohio University BA, Miami University Joseph P. Lentivech III* Thomas L. Rankin* Than H. Thein BS, SUNY Center at Buffalo BA, The Citadel, SC BS, University of Michigan; MBA, The University of Akron David A. Lockshaw, Jr. Kara L. Robinson BA, The Ohio State University BA, Wright State University; David N. Truman MLS, Kent State University BS, Bowling Green State University Edmond James Mack BA, Kent State University Rebecca A. Royer Kent P. Volkmer BA, Youngstown State University BA, Malone College Philip J. Marr BS, University of California Adam B. Rymer Julie A. Wagner BA, University of St. Thomas, MN BA, Allegheny College, PA Maxwell M. Martin BBA, Ohio University Michelle Marie Schuld Andrew J. Wartluft BSBA, The University of Akron BA, Case Western Reserve University Donald W. Matteo BA, Kent State University Bradley Spencer Scott Dunn Gregory W. Watts BA, The University of Akron BS, The University of Akron Traci M. Morse Merlo BSE, Youngstown State University Jonea M. Shade Richard P. Weber BA, Otterbein College; BS, Kent State University Matthew F. Mottice MBA, Franklin University BS, Ohio Northern University Gabriel M. Wildman Meghan Kathleen Sheffer* BA, Youngstown State University Kurt A. Mueller BA, The University of Akron BS, Clemson University, SC Mary L. Wilson April Rose Shinn BA, Mount Union College; Gina M. Nennig-Henry BA, The University of Akron MAED, The University of Akron BA, Malone College Larry E. Shumaker Jason V. Wolfrey Stephen Jacob Neumeyer BSBA, The Ohio State University; BS, Longwood College, VA BA, The University of Akron MBA, Ashland University Emily Ruth Yoder Timothy A. Parker Erica A. Skerl BS, Ashland University BSM, Gannon University, PA BA, Clemson University, SC Jennifer Elizabeth Young Tamara D. Parkin Bryan M. Smeenk BA, Hiram College BA, The University of Akron BA, Ohio University David Alan Zuro Charles W. Parry William P. Smith BA, Muskingum College; MBA, Baldwin BS, Pennsylvania State University; MS, BA, MA, John Carroll University Wallace College Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, IL Bradley M. Somrak Philip D. Zuzolo* Tara L. Pecic BS, La Roche College, PA BA, John Carroll University BA, The University of Akron Jill M. Spindler Caryn L. Peterson BA, MA, South Dakota State University BA, Augustana College, IL

* Juris Doctor Degrees conferred January 10, 2007 thirty-nine RECOGNITION OF THE RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS

The following cadets are commissioned as Second Lieutenants on May 12, 2007.

UNITED STATES ARMY Kaitlyn K. Brye Alexander S. Butler Matthew D. Clemens George A. Dusek III Lane D. Gonzales Cody R. Grimm Alyssa R. Underwood James J. Waken

forty . UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAS

One of oldest known diplomas awarded at The University of Akron.

TheThe UniversityUniversity ofof AkronAkron

The College of Education By authority of the Board of Trustees and on recommendation of the Faculty hereby confers upon A. Worthy Student The Degree of Bachelor of Science

Together with all the rights and privileges pertaining thereto. Witness the seal of the University and the signature of its officers. Given at Akron, in the State of Ohio, this Twelfth day of May, 2007.

Chairman of the Board of Trustees President of the University

Secretary of the Board Dean

A present-day diploma awarded at The University of Akron. forty-one . STATUE OF JOHN R. BUCHTEL

This statue of John R. Buchtel stands in the middle of the campus he helped found in 1870. forty-two THE ALMA MATER

Chorus

The Alma Mater for The University of Akron was written by the Rev. Augustus B. Church, who was the last Universalist clergy to serve as president of Buchtel College (1901–1912). He also was the first person to assume the board responsibilities of chief executive officer. In fact, Church served both as president and as a trustee of the institution — as well as pastor of the First Universalist Church of Akron. Dr. Church understood the importance of higher education as a means to improve society, and he worked diligently on projects to successfully link the educational efforts of Buchtel College with the needs of a growing city. During his presidency, Buchtel College offered the world’s first courses in rubber chemistry (1909).

forty-three THE AKRON BLUE AND GOLD

The University of Akron’s fight song, “The Akron Blue and Gold,” was written in 1939 by Fred Waring, nationally known composer and leader of the wildly-popular band, “Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians.” In response to a request from the University’s student newspaper, Waring wrote “a distinctive song” for The University of Akron. “The Akron Blue and Gold” premiered over his NBC hookup on November 17, 1939, and has been used as the University’s fight song ever since. forty-four THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON: A PROUD TRADITION

The Ohio Universalist Convention established a small, liberal arts college in Akron in 1870 and named it for one of the city’s prominent industrialists, John R. Buchtel. It was Buchtel who led a group of 100 individuals and 13 businesses in a fund-raising campaign to build the college. On July 4, 1871, thousands of area citizens turned out to Owitness the results of that initiative, joining in a great celebration as the cornerstone was laid for a single but impressive structure that constituted Buchtel College. Both a visionary and a pragmatist, Buchtel believed that the vigor of any city is closely tied to the proximity of a high quality institution of higher education. Decades of progress, both for the city and for the college he launched, have proven him right. Today, The University of Akron occupies a campus more than 30 times the size of the old college of the 1800s. With an enrollment of 24,500 stu dents from throughout Ohio, the United States, and 77 foreign countries, the successor of Buchtel College is one of the largest principal campuses in Ohio. Long committed to an aca dem ic tradition which stresses excellence, The University of Akron offers more than 300 associate, baccalau reate, and master’s degree programs and options, as well as 17 doctoral degree programs and four law degrees. Since 1914, the University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, and it is currently classified at the highest level as a comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting institution. Today, more than 136,000 of its alumni live and work around the world.

This program is not an official graduation list. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this commencement program, printing deadlines sometimes prevent inclusion of candidates’ names, or may result in the use of names of persons not completing graduation requirements. All honors indicated in this program are tentative. Official degree honors for diplomas and transcripts will be determined after final grades are reported. This printed program, therefore, should not be used to determine a student’s academic or degree status. The University’s official registry for conferral of degrees is the student’s permanent academic record, kept by the Office of the University Registrar, Simmons Hall, Akron, OH 44325-6208. forty-five