IUPUI COMMENCEMENT 2020 SATURDAY, MAY 15, 2021 THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER TO THE CLASS OF 2020 O! say, can you see by the dawn’s early light, Dear Graduates: What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming, Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight, Congratulations! O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Today’s Commencement ceremony recognizes the culmination of your years of hard work at IUPUI. Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there; With the love and encouragement of your family and friends, you have arrived at this wonderful day of O! say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave, celebration. The strength of that support helps all of us achieve our highest goals and deserves our deepest gratitude as we mark this milestone occasion. O’er the land of the free, and the home of the brave? Given the extraordinary resilience and dedication that the members of your class have demonstrated in these unprecedented times, I am confident that you will go on to make major contributions—in a wide variety of areas—that will bring pride to your alma mater and improve the lives of your fellow citizens. HAIL TO OLD I.U. Each of you has faced enormous challenges, but your professors and mentors at IUPUI have helped to Come and join in song together, instill in you the skills that have enabled you to overcome those challenges. These same skills will serve you well as you face a global future of competition, change, and unexpected circumstances. As a graduate, Shout with might and main; you are extending the great traditions of IUPUI and are part of your university’s rich and living history. Our beloved Alma Mater, Wherever you go, IUPUI will always be your alma mater and will always welcome you back. Sound her praise again. Today’s Commencement is especially historic as we pay tribute to Indiana University President Chorus Michael A. McRobbie, who has presided at IUPUI Commencements during his presidency, which began in 2007 and will conclude with his retirement this spring. With the utmost appreciation and Gloriana, Frangipana, respect, we salute President McRobbie’s leadership and his innumerable contributions to our campus. E’er to her be true; She’s the pride of Indiana, I encourage you to tag your social media posts with #iupuigrad2021. Hail to old I.U.! Again, congratulations and best wishes for the greatest success in the future. —Joe T. Giles, Class of 1894 Most sincerely, PURDUE HYMN Close by the Wabash, Nasser H. Paydar In famed Hoosier land, Chancellor Stands old Purdue, Serene and grand. Cherished in memory, By all her sons and daughters true, Fair alma mater, All hail Purdue. Chorus Fairest in all the land, Our own Purdue. Fairest in all the land, Our own Purdue. —Alfred B. Kirchoff, 1941 COMMENCEMENT HONORING COMMENCEMENT HONORING 2020 AND 2021 GRADUATES 2020 AND 2021 GRADUATES IUPUI IUPUI Saturday, May 15, 2021 Saturday, May 15, 2021 10 a.m.: Graduate Ceremony 3 p.m.: Undergraduate Ceremony MICHAEL A. McROBBIE, President of Indiana University, Presiding MICHAEL A. McROBBIE, President of Indiana University, Presiding PRELUDE IUPUI Commencement Wind Ensemble PRELUDE IUPUI Commencement Wind Ensemble John Vander Gheynst John Vander Gheynst Conductor Conductor WELCOME President McRobbie WELCOME President McRobbie THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Led by David B. Mannell THE STAR-SPANGLED BANNER Led by David B. Mannell Lecturer in Voice Lecturer in Voice School of Engineering and Technology School of Engineering and Technology GREETINGS AND PRESENTATION Nasser H. Paydar GREETINGS Nasser H. Paydar OF THE GRADUATES Chancellor, IUPUI Chancellor, IUPUI Executive Vice President, Indiana University Executive Vice President, Indiana University CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES President McRobbie CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREE President McRobbie AND CONFERRAL OF DEGREES (A biography is printed on page 8.) Indiana University Degrees ALUMNI INDUCTION CEREMONY Leslie Kidwell CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES Michael Klipsch President, IUPUI Alumni Council AND CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Purdue University Trustee Purdue University Degrees STUDENT ADDRESS Matthew Brown (A biography is printed on page 9.) Class of 2021 CLOSING President McRobbie PRESENTATION OF THE GRADUATES Chancellor Paydar SINGING OF THE ALMA MATERS Led by Mr. Mannell (Words are printed on the inside CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES President McRobbie front cover of this booklet.) AND CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Indiana University Degrees POSTLUDE IUPUI Commencement Wind Ensemble CHARGE TO THE GRADUATES Michael Klipsch AND CONFERRAL OF DEGREES Purdue University Trustee Purdue University Degrees CLOSING President McRobbie SINGING OF THE ALMA MATERS Led by Mr. Mannell (Words are printed on the inside front cover of this booklet.) POSTLUDE IUPUI Commencement Wind Ensemble 2 3 DEGREE-GRANTING SCHOOLS ADMINISTRATION Herron School of Art School of Health and Human Carol Shieh, Department Chair, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS and Design, page 11 Sciences, page 27 Community Health Systems Greg Hull, Interim Dean Rafael Bahamonde, Founding Dean Eileen Hacker, Department Chair, Science of Nursing Care Jennifer Lee, Associate Dean NiCole R. Keith, Associate Dean Indiana University Purdue University IUPUI for Academic Affairs of Faculty Affairs Lilly Family School of Michael A. McRobbie, President Mitchell E. Daniels Jr., President Nasser H. Paydar, Chancellor William Potter, Associate Dean Stuart Warden, Associate Dean Philanthropy, page 52 John S. Applegate, Executive Vice Jay T. Akridge, Provost and Executive Kathy Johnson, Executive Vice for Faculty Affairs of Research President for University Academic Vice President for Academic Affairs Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Amir Pasic, Eugene R. Tempel Dean Affairs and Diversity Janice Blum, Interim Vice Chancellor Patrick Rooney, Executive Associate Kelley School of Business, School of Informatics and Jay L. Hess, Executive Vice President Theresa S. Mayer, Executive Vice for Research and Graduate Education page 12 Computing, page 30 Dean for Academic Programs for University Clinical Affairs President for Research and Una Osili, Associate Dean for Research Partnerships Camy Broeker, Vice Chancellor Idalene F. Kesner, Dean Dennis Groth, Interim Dean Nasser H. Paydar, Executive Vice for Finance and Administration and International Programs President and Chancellor, IUPUI Gerry McCartney, Executive Vice Kenneth A. Carow, Executive Associate Mathew Palakal, Senior Executive Karen Dace, Vice Chancellor Associate Dean Bill Stanczykiewicz, Assistant Dean for Lauren Robel, Executive Vice President President of Purdue Online Dean of Faculty and Research for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion External Relations and Provost, Indiana University Philip T. Powell, Associate Dean Karl F. MacDorman, Associate Dean James S. Almond, Senior Vice for Academic Affairs Bloomington President and Assistant Treasurer Amy Conrad Warner, Vice Chancellor of Academic Programs for Community Engagement O’Neill School of Public and Hannah Buxbaum, Vice President for R. Ethan Braden, Senior Vice President Robert H. McKinney School Environmental Affairs, page 53 International Affairs of Marketing and Communications Eric A. Weldy, Vice Chancellor School of Dentistry, for Student Affairs pages 16, 76 of Law, page 34 Siân Mooney, Dean Rebecca Carl, Interim Vice President Michael B. Cline, Senior Vice President Stephen Hundley, Senior Advisor Karen E. Bravo, Dean Jeremy Carter, Executive Associate for Communications and Marketing for Administrative Operations Carol Anne Murdoch-Kinch, Dean to the Chancellor for Planning And Dean Fred H. Cate, Vice President for Vice President for Human Michael J. Kowolik, Executive Michael J. Pitts, Vice Dean Bill Bell, Research Resources Institutional Improvement Associate Dean; Associate Dean Suzann Lupton, Assistant Dean Cynthia M. Adams, Vice Dean IU Foundation Vice for Faculty Affairs and Global Scott Dolson, Vice President and Mike Bobinski, Vice President and Dee Metaj, Engagement Director of Intercollegiate Athletics President for Development at IUPUI School of Liberal Arts, page 36 Richard M. Fairbanks School Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Paul C. Edwards, Senior Associate of Public Health, page 55 Rob Lowden, Vice President for Matt Folk, Vice President for Margie Smith-Simmons, Chief of Tamela Eitle, Dean Information Technology and Chief Dean for Academic Programs Paul K. Halverson, Founding Dean University Advancement and Alumni Staff, Office of the Chancellor Associate Dean for Information Officer Tien-Min Gabriel Chu, Associate Dean Marta Antón, Engagement Becky Wood, Director of Academic Programs Suzanne Babich, Associate Dean for for Research Thomas A. Morrison, Vice President Alysa Christmas Rollock, Vice Communications, Office of the Global Health for Capital Planning and Facilities Chancellor Richard L. Gregory, Associate Dean Jennifer Thorington Springer, President for Ethics and Compliance Associate Dean for Student Affairs Gerardo Maupomé, Associate Dean for for Graduate Education John Sejdinaj, Vice President and Chief Christopher A. Ruhl, Treasurer and Associate Dean Research Financial Officer Harvey Weingarten, Associate Dean Thomas A. Upton, Chief Financial Officer for Faculty Affairs GRAND MARSHALS for Clinical Affairs Bill Tierney, Associate Dean for Jacqueline A. Simmons, Vice Associate Dean Population Health and Health Associate Professor Susanne Largura Benedict, Assistant Jeffrey Wilson, President and General Counsel Trustees of Purdue