Weber Stateuniversity 155Th Commencement — August 29, 2020
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Weber StateUniversity 155th Commencement — August 29, 2020 Weber StateUniversity 155th Commencement — August 29, 2020 3 Candidates for Graduation (Candidates listed in this Commencement program will receive diplomas if they meet program requirements.) The colors of the tassels on the mortar board represent academic fields in which the graduates receive their degree: Black College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology White Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities Brown John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics Light Blue Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education Apricot Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions Golden Yellow College of Science Cream College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Cream Interdisciplinary Studies Purple and White Associate Degree in General Studies * Excellence in Community Engagement, established at Weber State University in 2008, recognizes graduates who promote service to the community while maintaining academic excellence. Graduates receive bachelor’s degrees, have grade-point averages of 3.5 or higher and have contributed a minimum of 300 hours of service to a non-profit community organization(s) during their college career. ** The mission of Golden Key International Honour Society, Founded in 1977 at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, is to build global communities of academic achievers by providing opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career development, networking and service. Membership is by invitation only to the top 15% of college juniors and seniors in all fields of study. *** Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and established at Weber State in 1971, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. PKP is devoted to the encouragement and recognition of outstanding scholarship in all fields of academic endeavor. Seniors whose grade-point standing places them in the top 10% of their class (top 7.5 % for juniors) are invited to join the society. **** Veterans designation is in recognition of students who have served in the United States Armed Forces while on Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve status. ***** Civitas is a community engaged scholar program at Weber State University that rewards students who have integrated civic engagement into their higher education experience. Students who have achieved a distinguished level of civic engagement on their portfolio graduate with Non Sibi, Sed Civitas (not for self, for community) noted on their transcript, as well as wear an honor cord and pin at graduation. * Excellent Community Engagement ** Golden Key ***Phi Kappa Phi **** Veterans ***** Non Sibi Sed Civitas 4 Index (Candidates listed in this Commencement program will receive diplomas if they meet program requirements.) Candidates for Graduation 4 The colors of the tassels on the mortar board represent academic fields in which the graduates receive their degree: Index 5 Black College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology A Message From President 6 White Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities The Board of Trustees Message 7 Brown John B. Goddard School of Business & Economics WSU Student Association Farewell 8 Light Blue Jerry & Vickie Moyes College of Education Alumni Association Welcome 9 Apricot Dr. Ezekiel R. Dumke College of Health Professions The Brady Presidential Distinguished Professors 10 Golden Yellow College of Science Honorary Degree Recipients 12 Cream College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Honorary Degree & Commencement 16 Cream Interdisciplinary Studies Speaker Committee and Board of Trustees 16 Purple and White Associate Degree in General Studies Honors Candidates 17 * Excellence in Community Engagement, established at Weber State University in 2008, recognizes graduates who promote Telitha E. Lindquist College of Arts & Humanities 26 service to the community while maintaining academic excellence. Graduates receive bachelor’s degrees, have grade-point Goodard School of Buisness & Economics 31 averages of 3.5 or higher and have contributed a minimum of 300 hours of service to a non-profit community organization(s) during their college career. Moyes College of Education 36 College of Engineering, Applied Sciences & Technology 40 ** The mission of Golden Key International Honour Society, Founded in 1977 at Georgia State University in Atlanta, GA, is to build global communities of academic achievers by providing opportunities for individual growth through leadership, career Dumke College of Health Professions 44 development, networking and service. Membership is by invitation only to the top 15% of college juniors and seniors in all General Studies 52 fields of study. Bachelors of Integrated Studies 57 *** Founded in 1897 at the University of Maine and established at Weber State in 1971, The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi is College of Science 58 the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline honor society. PKP is devoted to the encouragement and recognition of outstanding scholarship in all fields of academic endeavor. Seniors whose grade-point standing places them in the top 10% College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 60 of their class (top 7.5 % for juniors) are invited to join the society. **** Veterans designation is in recognition of students who have served in the United States Armed Forces while on Active Duty, National Guard, or Reserve status. ***** Civitas is a community engaged scholar program at Weber State University that rewards students who have integrated civic engagement into their higher education experience. Students who have achieved a distinguished level of civic engagement on their portfolio graduate with Non Sibi, Sed Civitas (not for self, for community) noted on their transcript, as Lindquist College of Moyes College of Education Dumke College of College of Social & well as wear an honor cord and pin at graduation. Arts & Humanities Health Professions Behavioral Sciences Goddard School of College of Engineering, Applied College of Science Business & Economics Sciences & Technology 5 A Message From President Brad L. Mortensen Dear WSU Graduate: Thank you for choosing Weber State for your studies. The richness of our reputation for providing personal interaction, connection and support exists only because of students like you. Graduating in 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, is something you will always remember. As you reach the pinnacle of your academic pursuit, every discipline, from health professions to business and economics to science to education to arts and humanities to social and behavioral sciences to engineering, applied science and technology, is realizing new applications for its knowledge and principles to confront the challenges of this global health crisis. The education you have obtained at Weber State will help you be part of finding a better way forward. In addition to the completion of the academic requirements for your degree, a diploma dated “2020” also represents your fortitude for completing despite the disruption of spring semester. You have confidence not only in your knowledge but also in your grit, determination and adaptability to overcome difficult circumstances. Whether you continue to another degree or enter the workforce, this huge accomplishment will always propel you to greatness. Reflecting on our journey through 2020 would not be complete without recognizing calls for greater justice and equity. In the face of protests and unrest, racial tensions and political strains, the values of community engagement and inclusive excellence embedded in your Weber State experience will serve all of us as we work for solutions. Time and time again, employers tell me that Weber State produces model graduates with a unique set of technical, critical-thinking, communication and problem-solving skills required to be successful in today’s rapidly changing workplace. We know the creativity shared between you and your professors and the assistance of supportive staff members opened doors to a unique learning experience rooted in student success. Boldly step out into your next chapter knowing that you are prepared and that your Weber State family and I are forever cheering you on to more success. You are now an alumna/us of this great, Great, GREAT university. I encourage you to stay connected to your alma mater as you continue on your life’s journey. We rely on the stories of your success to convey Weber State louder and prouder. Please join us in this effort by engaging with the WSU Alumni Association. Congratulations again on your graduation. Celebrate (following appropriate social distancing and safety protocols, of course)! You deserve it. Enjoy this day and the brighter future that you now have because of your success. 6 The Board of Trustees Message On behalf of University Trustees, we congratulate you on your graduation from Weber State University. More than any time in history, an education is required to equip one to compete in a global economy. Through your graduation, you have taken a significant step toward ensuring a better future for you and for future generations. We are pleased to be part of your success. In a world where knowledge is said to double every few months, all of us must commit to a lifetime of learning and reinventing ourselves. Technological advances and the forces of globalization are reshaping our lives, and your graduation is a significant achievement as you seek to prosper in this new era. We trust that through your efforts — evidenced by today’s graduation