2021 The names published in this commencement program include all students who earned a doctorate, educational specialist, master’s or baccalaureate degree fall terms 2020 or winter terms 2021, and any student who applied for a degree for spring terms 2021 or summer terms 2021 by the posted deadline. Participation in commencement and inclusion in the commencement program do not guarantee official granting of a degree. The Graduate Programs Office (doctorate, educational specialist, master’s) and the Records and Registration Office (baccalaureate) verify completion of all coursework before a degree is conferred. The official document verifying degree completion is the official Eastern Washington University transcript. 1 This event provides an opportunity for celebration, gratitude and reflection. In the midst of our celebration, we ask that you take a moment of silence to acknowledge the service, compassion and dedication of our faculty and staff members who are not with us today. —David May, PhD Chair, Commencement 2 Contents Commencement 2021 A History of Eastern Washington University 4 Master of Professional Accounting 45 Description of Degrees Awarded 6 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 45-48 Alma Mater 6 EWU Fight Song 6 College of Health Science and Public Health Graduation Academic Honors 6 Honors and Awards 53 University Mace 6 Doctor of Physical Therapy 54 Academic Regalia 7 Master of Occupational Therapy 54 Master of Public Health 55 Recognition and Awards Master of Science 55-56 Faculty Emeriti Recognition 8-19 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 56-58 Trustees’ Medal Award 20 Distinguished Service Awards 21 College of Social Sciences Honors and Awards 63-64 Academic Honors Educational Specialist – School Psychology 65 Frances B. Huston Medallion Awards 22-23 Master of Arts 66 2020 University Honors Program Graduates 24 Master of Science 67 Master of Social Work 68-69 College of Arts, Letters & Education Master of Public Administration 70 Honors and Awards 29 Master of Urban and Regional Planning 70 Master of Arts 30 Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 71-75 Master of Education 30-32 Master of Fine Arts – Creative Writing 33 College of Science, Technology, Master of Music 33 Engineering & Mathematics Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 33-36 Honors and Awards 79 Master of Science 80 College of Business Baccalaureate Degree Candidates 81-84 Honors and Awards 41 Master of Business Administration 43 University College 88 3 A History of Eastern Washington University In 1882, the Benjamin P. Cheney Academy opened its To that end, program areas have grown and been doors to more than 200 enrolling students. A generous redefined as the needs of the Inland Northwest have grown contribution of $10,000 from a wealthy transportation and changed. Master’s programs have been added to meet industrialist had at last fulfilled the dreams of Cheney the need for graduate-level education, and individual citizens for an institute of higher learning in their programs and schools have increasingly been granted community. accreditation by their respective oversight organizations The academy became the State Normal School at Cheney as those programs and schools have grown and matured. in 1889, the same year in which Washington was given Today, Eastern students represent nearly every state in the its statehood. The school was proudly designated as an union and more than 40 foreign countries. More than 100 institution “for the purpose of instruction of persons, both different academic majors are available, offering students a male and female, in the art of teaching the various branches wide variety of career-path options. that pertain to a good common school.” Nearly 600 full-time and adjunct faculty teach on the By the time it became Eastern Washington College of Cheney campus and at several locations throughout the Education in 1937, Eastern was already a fully accredited state. Three-quarters of Eastern’s full-time faculty members four-year degree-granting institution, offering majors in hold doctorate degrees. With a low student-to-faculty numerous subjects. ratio, Eastern continues to stress small classes, personalized The campus grew rapidly in size and program offerings instruction and individual attention. in the decades following World War II. In 1961, the name Perhaps even more significant than Eastern’s steady was again changed, this time to Eastern Washington State advancement during the past 135 years is the university’s College. It was increasingly evident that the region needed expanded regional role and its evolving goals, objectives professionals in many fields; in response, a wide range and vision of its future. of undergraduate and graduate degree programs were In the past decade, Eastern Washington University has added. Finally, in 1977, the name was changed to Eastern become a major force in the state and the Pacific Northwest, Washington University by the state legislature. not only in the education of more than 12,000 students As a regional university, Eastern is charged with the each year, but in the civic, cultural, scientific and economic special responsibility of meeting the undergraduate and development of the state and region. graduate educational needs of the region’s people. Board of Trustees Vicki Wilson, Chair Kim Pearman-Gillman, Vice Chair Uriel Iniguez James Murphy Michael Finley Jay J. Manning Robert H. Whaley Abigail Greiner, Student Trustee 4 Commencement Ceremony The commencement committee is overseen by: David May, PhD Interim President Thank you to the commencement leadership team for guidance in planning this year’s commencement ceremony. Samantha Armstrong Ash Debra Fockler Christopher Robbins Mark Baldwin Misty Jensen Shelley Stickelmeyer Chandalin Bennett Lance Kissler Heather Veeder Cindy Chadwick Nikki Measor Karen Wichman Alex Mikkelborg Thank you to the commencement planning team for their dedicated work in putting on this year’s commencement ceremony. Samantha Armstrong Ash Debra Fockler Kristina Ploeger Christine Babcock Janis Hetrick Christopher Robbins Mark Baldwin Felicia Jensen Keith Ross Chandalin Bennett Misty Jensen Amy Shadd Bekah Bray Everyll Junge Thomas Shaffer Katie Brown Lance Kissler Shelley Stickelmeyer Scott Buck Dave McKay Amanda Stilwell Grace Callahan Nikki Measor Leslie Swannack Cindy Chadwick Alexandra Mikkelborg Allison Swenson Vanessa Delgado Sherry Mowatt Heather Veeder David Early Kerry Pease Karen Wichman 5 Description of Graduation with Degrees Awarded Academic Honors Undergraduate Degrees Undergraduate students who have demonstrated exceptional BA Bachelor of Arts academic performance are honored in the commencement BAB Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program listing. BAE Bachelor of Arts in Education Summa Cum Laude: Seniors who have a cumulative BCS Bachelor of Computer Science grade point average of 3.90-4.00-Gold Honors Cord. BDES Bachelor of Design Magna Cum Laude: Seniors who have a grade point BFA Bachelor of Fine Arts average of 3.70-3.89-Silver Honors Cord. BM Bachelor of Music BME Bachelor of Music in Education Cum Laude: Seniors who have a grade point average of BS Bachelor of Science 3.50-3.69-Red and White Honors Cord. BSN Bachelor of Science in Nursing University Honors: Seniors who completed special Graduate Degrees course work requirements through the Honors Program- EDS Educational Specialist Purple Honors Cord. MA Master of Arts MBA Master of Business Administration MCS Master of Computer Science University Mace MEd Master of Education MFA Master of Fine Arts The tradition of a ceremonial mace for academic institutions MM Master of Music goes back to medieval times. Adapted in form from the MOT Master of Occupational Therapy ancient battle weapon used by knights, the ceremonial mace MPA Master of Public Administration symbolized the authority of regal personages, city or shire MPAcc Master of Professional Accounting ruling bodies and chief officers of chartered institutions. MPH Master of Public Health MS Master of Science Originally representing vested authority during all official MSW Master of Social Work meetings, it eventually came to be connected mainly with MURP Master of Urban and Regional Planning formal ceremonies. In academic institutions, this is usually Doctorate Degrees in conjunction with an academic procession, where the mace is carried at the head of the line of march or just before the DPT Doctor of Physical Therapy platform party. The form of the ceremonial mace has remained fairly Alma Mater consistent over the centuries. Design often reflects the period All hail to Eastern Washington, of creation, especially in the elaboration of ornamentation. Thy colors red and white! Gold, silver and dark wood are traditional materials. You stand as a symbol, Of our strength and might! Eastern’s mace, commissioned as a gift during the All hail to Eastern Washington, centennial year to the university by former and present A leader brave and true! members of the EWU Board of Trustees, was created by We sing the praise of college days, artist-craftsman Clifford Gaynard after a region-wide design All hail to you! competition. Its planished silver head in flowing cuplike – George W. Lotzenhiser form carries the university seal. The dark rosewood shaft with upper and medial gold-plated bosses is gently curved into the EWU Fight Song terminal silver cap at the bottom. Go, Eagles, Go Although the modern design departs from the traditional Put all you have in every play. straight and elaborately ornamented pattern, it retains a full We’ll let you know effect of balance, dignity and decorum, while capturing the That we are with you all the way. flowing lines typical of the eastern Washington landscape. So then it’s fight, Eagles, fight. A permanent display case for the Eastern Washington Show us the fight we’d like to see. University mace is located in the Office of the President. Red and white just fight, fight, fight And Eagles will win the VICTORY. E-A-S-T-E-R-N Eastern Eagles Go, Fight, Win! 6 Academic Regalia The regalia worn for formal academic ceremonies such commitment of the scholar to a life of building.