Fall Commencement • Saturday, December Twelfth Fifteenth Annual Fall Commencement
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ALMA MATER Washington, my Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! ‘Tis the song of memory that we sing today. When the sad hours come to you and sorrows ’round you play, Just sing the songs of Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! Just sing the songs of Washington, the Crimson and the Gray! FALL COMMENCEMENT • SATURDAY, DECEMBER TWELFTH FIFTEENTH ANNUAL FALL COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2015 BEASLEY COLISEUM, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN, WASHINGTON COMMENCEMENT MISSION STATEMENT Commencement at Washington State University represents the culmination of a stu- dent’s academic achievement. It is a time for celebration and reflection for students, families, faculty, and staff. It brings together the campus community to share the joy of the accomplished goals of our students. The commencement ceremony at Washington State University serves a dual purpose: to mark a point of achievement, thus completing a chapter in the lives of students and those who support them, and to encourage continued pursuit of learning, personal fulfillment, and engagement with local and worldwide communities. WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Congratulations Graduates! BEST WISHES FROM THE PRESIDENT ......................................................................................................................... 3 ORDER OF EXERCISES 10:00 A.M. ALL COLLEGES ...................................................................................................... 4 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER ...................................................................................................................................... 5 BEST WISHES FROM THE FACULTY SENATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRS ...... 6 BEST WISHES FROM THE ASWSU, ASWSU-GLOBAL, AND GPSA PRESIDENTS .............................................................. 8 BOARD OF REGENTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, ACADEMIC DEANS, AND CAMPUS CHANCELLORS ............................... 9 COMMENCEMENT OFFICIALS AND STAFF ................................................................................................................. 9 COMMENCEMENT 2015 ......................................................................................................................................... 10 THE UNIVERSITY MACE ............................................................................................................................................ 11 ACADEMIC REGALIA ................................................................................................................................................ 12 PRESIDENT’S CHAIN OF OFFICE ............................................................................................................................... 13 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS, 2012–2015 .................................................................................. 14 CANDIDATES FOR ADVANCED DEGREES.................................................................................................................. 16 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................... 32 CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREES ............................................................................................................ 33 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES ......................................................................................................... 34 CANDIDATES FOR RESIDENCY TEACHING CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................ 53 COMMISSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 54 HONORS COLLEGE AND GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS ........................................................................ 54 STUDENT LINEUP AND SEATING MAP ...................................................................................................................... 56 Campus photos by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services. 2 11/15 150617 PB 2015 FALL COMMENCEMENT Daniel J. Bernardo INTERIM PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY BEST WISHES FROM THE PRESIDENT Congratulations! The milestone you celebrate today is impressive and important. Every student that enters Washington State University has the opportunity to succeed. It is whether and how you seize that opportunity—in the classroom, in the laboratory, or in the community—that determines your path. Your hard work, curiosity, and persistence have brought you to this day. You, your family, and your friends should be immensely proud of this achievement, and we share in that pride. With your graduation, you join a truly worldwide network of WSU alumni. I encourage you to hold onto the relation- ships you built with fellow students, faculty, and staff members during your time with us. You will always be a member of the loyal Cougar family, and the connections you keep will help to support you throughout your professional career. Enjoy today. It is a special moment in your life, but also in the life of our great institution. I wish you all the very best in your future endeavors. Go Cougs! Daniel J. Bernardo, Ph.D. Interim President, Washington State University BIOGRAPHY Daniel J. Bernardo was named interim president of the four-campus Washington State University system on July 7, 2015. He was appointed acting president following the death of President Elson S. Floyd in June. Beginning in May 2014, Bernardo served as the provost and executive vice president of WSU. Bernardo has extensive experience in higher education—including teaching, research, administration, and policy development—at the university, college, and department levels. Previously, Dr. Bernardo served as vice president for agriculture and extension and dean of the College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) from 2005 to 2013. In that position, he was responsible for admin- istering teaching, research, and outreach programs in food, agriculture, natural resources, and human sciences. He led efforts to reinvigorate WSU’s food and agricultural programs, including raising over $220 million in private contributions to fund endowed chairs, facility improve- ments, and programmatic activities. Prior to moving to WSU, Bernardo was professor and department head of the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State University from 1995 through 2005. Bernardo was on the agricultural economics faculty at Oklahoma State University from 1985 to 1995, where he conducted research and taught courses on a variety of topics, including production economics, water resource policy, and agribusiness economics. Dr. Bernardo has published over 200 papers on various agricultural economics topics. Bernardo holds a Ph.D. in agricultural economics from Washington State University and a bachelor’s degree in agricultural and managerial economics from the University of California, Davis. 3 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ORDER OF EXERCISES | 10:00 A.M. | ALL COLLEGES PROCESSIONAL WELCOME Tom Saylor, offstage announcer volunteer Melanie Thornton, President Washington State University Brass Quintet Graduate and Professional Students Association Mace Bearer and Honor Guards Kyle Geiger, President Faculty Senate Chair, and ASWSU and GPSA Presidents Associated Students of WSU Vice Provosts and Designated Faculty Donald Allen, President Associated Students of WSU Global Hooding Faculty Tricia Hukee, President Candidates for Advanced and Professional Degrees Alumni Association Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees and Faculty SENIOR GIFT PRESENTATION Gonfalons Darren Mitchell Platform Party Annual Giving, WSU Foundation Regents of the University, Honored Guests, College Deans, Vice Presidents, Provost, President STUDENT RECOGNITIONS Ron Mittlehammer POSTING OF COLORS Interim Co-Provost Joint WSU/UI ROTC Color Guard COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Max Baer Julie Anne Wieck, Associate Professor Former Butch T. Cougar School of Music COMMISSIONING OF ROTC ALMA MATER OFFICER CANDIDATES Sarah Tisinger, Junior Chris Heatherly, Lieutenant Colonel Vocal Performance Major, School of Music U.S. Army, Professor of Military Science GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS ADVANCED AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Daniel Bernardo, Interim President Erica Austin, Interim Co-Provost BACCALAUREATE DEGREES RECESSIONAL Washington State University Brass Quintet 4 2015 FALL COMMENCEMENT Max Baer “BUTCH T. COUGAR” COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Max Baer is proud to be a member of the Washington State University Class of 2015. To say that he bleeds Crimson and Gray is an understatement. He decided in 8th grade that he would be a Coug. Graduating Kentridge High School (Renton, WA) in June 2011, he headed off to Pullman and began his college career. He made his freshman home in room 409 Perham, part of the legendary Jungle. Toward the end of his freshman year, he tried out for and earned the best job on campus: Butch T. Cougar. Being the mascot for a school with incredible school spirit for three years was an amazing opportunity and tremendous honor. Max became Butch and reveled in the opportunity afforded him. He dedicated himself to carrying on the tradition: he walked the walk, he prowled the pregame, he led the cheers. As Butch T. Cougar, Max attended hundreds of events including home sporting competitions, campus tours, weddings, parades, grand openings, and birthday parties. Max also traveled to football games and