Winter 2013 Commencement Program
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Dec 2013 commencement program title pg.pdf 1 11/22/13 2:32 PM Class of 2013 One Hundred Thirty-First Commencement December 14, 2013 The listing of graduates is based upon information provided prior to printing of the program. The appearance or absence of any name in the program does not constitute recognition or denial of completion of degree requirements nor the conferring of honors. The program is issued as a ceremonial publication and is not an official record of graduates. The awarding of degrees will be based on the outcome of final examinations and final grades. The University apologizes for any errors or omissions. BOARD OF REGENTS The University of Texas System Paul L. Foster, Chairman .................................................. El Paso R. Steven “Steve” Hicks, Vice Chairman ......................... Austin Wm. Eugene “Gene” Powell, Vice Chairman ........ San Antonio Ernest Aliseda ................................................................ McAllen Alex M. Cranberg ..........................................................Houston Wallace L. Hall Jr. ................................................................ Dallas Jeffery D. Hildebrand ....................................................Houston Brenda Pejovich ................................................................. Dallas Robert L. Stillwell ...........................................................Houston Nash M. Horne (Student Regent) ..................................... Austin Francie A. Frederick General Counsel to the Board of Regents SENIOR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICIALS The University of Texas System Francisco G. Cigarroa, M.D. Chancellor Pedro Reyes, Ph.D. Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Raymond S. Greenberg, M.D., Ph.D. Executive Vice Chancellor for Health Affairs Scott C. Kelley, Ed.D. Executive Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs PROGRAM Morning Ceremony 9 a.m. Diana Natalicio President of the University, Presiding Concert ............................................................ The University Symphonic Winds Mark Schuppener, Conductor Assistant Professor, Music Academic Procession ...................................... Willie Ray Parish, Grand Marshal Professor, Art National Anthem ............................................. The Audience and The University The Star Spangled Banner (Key) Symphonic Winds Welcome and Introductions ........................... Diana Natalicio, President Presentation of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Junius Gonzales, Provost Conferral of Degrees ...................................... Diana Natalicio, President The College of Liberal Arts ............................. Patricia Witherspoon, Dean The Graduate School ....................................... Benjamin C. Flores, Dean Announcement of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Richard Pineda Associate Professor, Communication Rebecca Rivas Visiting Assistant Professor, Theatre and Dance University Faculty Marshals of Students ....... James Holcomb Associate Professor, Economics and Finance Maria-Socorro Tabuenca Professor, Languages and Linguistics Recessional Graduates will recess through the center aisle and out the south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Family members may meet their graduate in Lot P-11. Refer to the diagram on page 7 of the program. ORDER OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION Morning Ceremony 9 a.m. Willie Ray Parish Grand Marshal of the University Lisa Ann Lyons The University Banner Andrew Michael Clark Graduate School Banner Melissa Ann Martinez Liberal Arts Banner Diana Natalicio President Junius Gonzales Provost Gary Edens Vice President for Student Affairs Howard Daudistel Senior Executive Vice President Vladik Kreinovich President, Faculty Senate Benjamin C. Flores Dean of the Graduate School Russell Autry President, Alumni Association Charles Boehmer Chair, Graduate Council Paulina Lopez President Maria Placencia Student Government Association Chair, Staff Council MEMBERS OF THE FAcultY The Graduate School Charles Boehmer, Marshal Benjamin C. Flores, Dean The College of Liberal Arts Cheryl Martin, Marshal Patricia Witherspoon, Dean Faculty of the College GRADUATES AND CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE The Graduate School The College of Liberal Arts The College Banner Bearer The College Banner Bearer Scott McDonald Lawrence Cohn Faculty Marshal of Students Michael Topp Raquel Gonzalez de Anda, Liberal Arts Faculty Marshals of Students Student Marshal Graduates and Candidates for the Degree Benjamin Williams Student Marshal Graduates and Candidates for the Degree The University Librarians Charles Gaunce, Marshal The University Staff Sherri I. Terrell, Marshal Student Seating and Post-Commencement Family Waiting Areas 9 a.m. Ceremony Winter Commencement • Saturday, December 14, 2013 PROGRAM Afternoon Ceremony 2 p.m. Diana Natalicio President of the University, Presiding Concert ............................................................ The University Symphonic Winds Mark Schuppener, Conductor Assistant Professor, Music Academic Procession ...................................... John Hadjimarcou, Grand Marshal Professor, Marketing and Management National Anthem ............................................. The Audience and The University The Star Spangled Banner (Key) Symphonic Winds Welcome and Introductions ........................... Diana Natalicio, President Presentation of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Junius Gonzales, Provost Conferral of Degrees ...................................... Diana Natalicio, President The College of Business Administration ......... Robert Nachtmann, Dean The College of Education ............................... Stephen Riter, Interim Dean The School of Nursing .....................................Elias Provencio-Vasquez, Dean The Graduate School ....................................... Benjamin C. Flores, Dean Announcement of Graduates and Candidates’ Names ................................. Adriana Dominguez Director, Audience Development Theatre and Dance Elena Izquierdo Associate Professor, Teacher Education University Faculty Marshals of Students ....... James Holcomb Associate Professor, Economics and Finance Robert Trussell Associate Dean, Education Recessional Graduates will recess through the center aisle and out the south tunnel of the Don Haskins Center. Family members may meet their graduate in Lot P-11. Refer to the diagram on page 11 of the program. ORDER OF ACADEMIC PROCESSION Afternoon Ceremony 2 p.m. John Hadjimarcou Grand Marshal of the University Risper Jepkemoi Kimaiyo The University Banner Ricardo Vargas Graduate School Banner Jorge Luis Banos Gomar Devin Roush Business Administration Banner Education Banner Kizzy Myisha Parker Nursing Banner Diana Natalicio Junius Gonzales President Provost Gary Edens Cynthia Vizcaino Villa Vice President for Vice President for Student Affairs Business Affairs Vladik Kreinovich Benjamin C. Flores President, Faculty Senate Dean of the Graduate School Russell Autry Charles Boehmer President, Alumni Association Chair, Graduate Council Paulina Lopez President Maria Placencia Chair, Staff Council Student Government Association MEMBERS OF THE FAcultY The Graduate School Charles Boehmer, Marshal Benjamin C. Flores, Dean The College of Business Administration The College of Education Eddie Wei, Marshal Alberto Esquinca, Marshal Robert Nachtmann, Dean Stephen Riter, Interim Dean Faculty of the College Faculty of the College The School of Nursing Yvette Marie Luna-Bowen, Marshal Elias Provencio-Vasquez, Dean Faculty of the College GRADUATES AND CANDIDATES FOR THE DEGREE The Graduate School The College Banner Bearer Hendrik Devos, Business Administration Lawrence C. Ingalls, Education Monique Lambert, Nursing Faculty Marshals of Students Maricruz Saenz, Business Administration Zuleika Anne Simone Vargas-Cortes, Education Annie Lee Garcia, Nursing Student Marshals Graduates and Candidates for the Degree The College of Business The College of Education Administration The College Banner Bearer The College Banner Bearer Ron Wagler Fernando Jimenez-Arevalo Faculty Marshal of Students Faculty Marshal of Students Ana P. Nuñez Anamaria Camargo Salazar Student Marshal Student Marshal Graduates and Candidates for Graduates and Candidates for the Degree the Degree The School of Nursing The College Banner Bearer Myrna Anchondo Faculty Marshal of Students Melissa Rose Molina Student Marshal Graduates and Candidates for the Degree The University Librarians The University Staff Sebastian Diaz, Marshal Ernesto Robles, Marshal 0 Student Seating and Post-Commencement Family Waiting Areas 2 p.m. Ceremony Winter Commencement • Saturday, December 14, 2013 The College of Education The College Banner Bearer Ron Wagler Faculty Marshal of Students Ana P. Nuñez Student Marshal Graduates and Candidates for the Degree The University Staff Ernesto Robles, Marshal PROGRAM Evening Ceremony 7 p.m. Diana Natalicio President of the University, Presiding Concert ............................................................ The University Symphonic Winds Mark Schuppener, Conductor Assistant Professor, Music Academic Procession ...................................... Ann Q. Gates, Grand Marshal Professor, Computer Science National Anthem ............................................. The Audience and The University The Star Spangled Banner (Key) Symphonic Winds Welcome and Introductions ........................... Diana Natalicio, President Presentation of Graduates and Candidates’