59th Annual California State University, East Bay Commencement Class of 9 59th Annual COMMENCEMENT President’s Message 2 Chancellor’s Message 3 Welcome 4 Commencement Programs 5 Hayward Campus Undergraduate/Graduate Ceremony—Friday, May 17, 2019 College of Science 5 President’s Platform Party 7 Hayward Campus Undergraduate/Graduate Ceremony—Saturday, May 18, 2019 College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences 8 President’s Platform Party 10 Concord Campus Ceremony—Saturday, May 18, 2019 11 President’s Platform Party 12 Hayward Campus Undergraduate/Graduate Ceremony—Sunday, May 19, 2019 College of Business and Economics/College of Education and Allied Studies 13 2019 Honorary Degree Recipient—Mr. Gene Luen Yang 15 President’s Platform Party 16 Class of 2019 18 Honors and Credential Program Information 19 2019 Baccalaureate Degree Recipients College of Business and Economics 20 College of Education and Allied Studies 25 College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences 27 College of Science 35 2019 Master’s Degree Recipients College of Business and Economics 45 College of Education and Allied Studies 46 College of Letters, Arts, and Social Sciences 48 College of Science 51 2019 Ed.D. Candidates 53 2019 Credential Candidates 53 Class of 2019 Gives Campaign 56 Emergency Information 61 2019 COMMENCEMENT 2019 BACCALAUREATE DEGREE RECIPIENTS PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE CHANCELLOR’S MESSAGE Congratulations graduates! Dear Class of 2019: Today we celebrate your accomplishments and successes. Your sacrifices Today, you are in many ways different from the person you were on your and hard work have led toward this moment, where family, friends and first day on campus. In your time at the California State University, you loved ones will hear your name announced as you walk across the stage. have transformed from someone who learns about innovations in your field On behalf of the faculty, staff and administrators at California State into a person fully capable of advancing those innovations. University, East Bay, we are thrilled to celebrate this day with you and Your educational transformation was spurred by your faculty, who hope it will be one you will always cherish. trained you to look at the world with a critical eye and an open mind. Your journey to this moment required diligence, persistence and Their efforts were supported by the work of your counselors, advisors, dedication. Undoubtedly, many of you have family, friends, classmates librarians, tutors and coaches who created an encouraging environment and other loved ones who helped you get where you are today. Take a for you to succeed. All the while, your family, friends, colleagues and loved moment to recognize their contribution to your success and look around ones kept you motivated and saw you through your academic journey. you—none of us could accomplish this alone. Your accomplishment today fills all of them—indeed all of us—with pride. Cal State East Bay’s Latin motto—“Per Aspera Ad Astra”—translates You are now part of the 3.7 million CSU alumni who are powering to “through adversity to the stars,” which describes the path of you and California, the nation and the world. These alumni are solving our greatest the many Pioneers before you. As you enter the next phase of life, keep challenges, educating the next generation, fighting for equality and creating the Pioneer spirit with you. Consider where you can make the greatest new opportunities for economic prosperity. difference—whether in your community, the region, the state or the I encourage you to stay connected to the CSU. Use these connections—both world—and work to make where you live more civil, just and equitable. to your campus and to other CSU alumni—to expand your opportunities and to Be proud to join more than 130,000 alumni of Cal State East Bay who make a meaningful impact on your community and the world. I also encourage are working to shape a better future for us all. you to support the generations who endeavor to follow in your footsteps. More than anything, hold onto the excitement, passion and The word we use to commemorate an earned university degree is commitment you feel today for the causes you hold dear. And let that “commencement.” This is, of course, deliberate. Today is not an end, but excitement fuel your career as you move forward in your life. rather a beginning. And as you embark upon your life’s journey, may your hard work and sacrifices pay dividends far beyond today’s celebration, My warmest congratulations and best wishes to you and your loved ones. both in your life and in the lives of those around you. Go Pioneers! Congratulations, California State University Class of 2019. I look forward to all that you will accomplish. Sincerely, Dr. Leroy M. Morishita President Dr. Timothy P. White Chancellor, The California State University 2 3 2019 COMMENCEMENT 2019 COMMENCEMENT HAY WA R D CA MPUS GRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY 59th Annual College of Science COMMENCEMENT Friday, May 17, 5 p.m. • Pioneer Stadium Student Processional “Pomp and Circumstance”—Edward Elgar Faculty Processional “Crown Imperial March”—William Walton WELCOME Opening Dr. Omri Shimron, University Faculty Marshal; Assistant Professor, Music Welcome to the 59th commencement of California State University, East Bay. To make your day more enjoyable, please note the following: Presiding Dr. Jason Singley, Dean, College of Science Concord Campus National Anthem “The Star Spangled Banner”—Francis Scott Key and John Stafford Smith The Concord Campus commencement ceremony is being held at the scenic Daniel Boatwright Youth Sports Mr. Joseph Castro, vocalist: First Year, M.A. Music ’20, B.A. Music ’18 Complex. Gifts, memorabilia and water may be purchased at the Pioneer Bookstore table at the entrance to Mr. Zhicong Ren, piano: Senior, B.A. Music ’19 the fields. Portable restrooms are available adjacent to the entrance to the fields. Introductions and Remarks Dr. Jason Singley Hayward Campus Ms. Karen Parada, ’19, Associated Students, Inc. Food and refreshments are available for purchase at the top of Pioneer Stadium. Gifts and memorabilia may be Dr. Leroy M. Morishita, President, California State University, East Bay purchased at the Pioneer Bookstore tables at the top of the stadium. Forever Pioneer Pinning Ceremony Mrs. Jennifer Case, ’08, ’10, President, Cal State East Bay Alumni Association Restroom facilities and water fountains are accessible in all campus buildings (must have ticket for re-entry), and are open for your convenience. Portable restrooms and additional complimentary water stations are located Recognition of Honors Graduates Dr. Edward Inch, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs at the top of the stadium and on the stadium field. Presentation of Candidates Dr. Jason Singley Photography for Master’s Degrees All graduates will be photographed during the graduation ceremonies. Graduates will receive information to purchase commencement photos via email within a few weeks. Please note: photography is provided by a private Conferring of Master’s Degrees Dr. Leroy M. Morishita vendor as a service to the graduates; the university assumes no responsibility for the quality of pictures. Presentation of Candidates Dr. Jason Singley For your safety for Baccalaureate Degrees In the event of an emergency, please notify university personnel as soon as possible. University police officers can be found at the ceremony sites and parking areas. The university has an ambulance unit standing by. Conferring of Dr. Leroy M. Morishita Baccalaureate Degrees In the event of a regional disaster such as an earthquake, please remain calm. University officials will advise attendees of emergency procedures as quickly as possible. If you need assistance, call 911 from any campus Announcing of Graduates Dr. Pascale Guiton, Biological Sciences telephone to contact University Police. Campus emergency “blue” phones are located in the parking lots for Dr. Nidhi Khosla, Health Sciences your convenience. These phones connect directly to University Police and no dialing is required. Dr. Arnab Mukherjea, Health Sciences Dr. Claire Valderama Wallace, Health Sciences Closing and Recessional Dr. Omri Shimron 4 5 2019 COMMENCEMENT 2019 COMMENCEMENT HAY WA R D CA MPUS HAY WA R D CA MPUS GRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY GRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE CEREMONY College of Science College of Science COLLEGE FACULTY MARSHALS PRESIDENT’S PLATFORM PARTY College of Science Dr. Christopher Baysdorfer, Biological Sciences Dr. Leroy M. Morishita President, California State University, East Bay Dr. Kevin Callahan, Mathematics Dr. Kathy Hann, Mathematics Mr. Derek Aitken Chief of Staff Dr. Aleksey Kocherzhenko, Chemistry Ms. Kimberly Baker-Flowers University Diversity Officer Dr. Jeri Little, Psychology Mrs. Jennifer Case President, Cal State East Bay Alumni Association Dr. Lindsay McCrea, Nursing Ms. Debbie Chaw Vice President, Administration and Finance and CFO Dr. Sahar Nouredini, Nursing Ms. Linda Dobb Associate Provost, Academic Affairs Dr. Patty Oikawa, Earth and Environmental Sciences Dr. Suzanne Espinoza Vice President, Student Affairs Dr. Nazzy Pakpour, Biological Sciences Dr. Rafael Hernandez Associate Provost, Academic Affairs Dr. Michael Stanton, Health Sciences Dr. Edward Inch Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Jennifer Winters, Nursing Mr. William Johnson Vice President, University Advancement Dr. Danika LeDuc Associate Dean, College of Science University Libraries Mr. Andrew Carlos Dr. George Low Dean, College of Business and Economics Ms. Jeffra