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! W ASHINGTON S TATE U NIVERSITY S PRING C OMMENCEMENT • S ATURDAY, M AY 7, 2016 ONE HUNDRED TWENTIETH SPRING COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, MAY 7, 2016 BEASLEY COLISEUM, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY PULLMAN, WASHINGTON COMMENCEMENT MISSION STATEMENT Commencement at Washington State University represents the culmination of a student ’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 8:00 A.M. ............................................................................................................................... 4 ORDER OF EXERCISES 11:30 A.M. ............................................................................................................................. 5 ORDER OF EXERCISES 3:00 P.M. ................................................................................................................................ 6 COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER ...................................................................................................................................... 7 BEST WISHES FROM THE FACULTY SENATE AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COUNCIL CHAIRS ...... 8 BEST WISHES FROM THE GPSA, ASWSU, AND ASWSU-GLOBAL PRESIDENTS ............................................................ 10 BOARD OF REGENTS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS, ACADEMIC DEANS, AND CAMPUS CHANCELLORS ............................. 11 COMMENCEMENT OFFICIALS AND STAFF ............................................................................................................... 11 COMMENCEMENT 2016 ......................................................................................................................................... 12 THE UNIVERSITY MACE ............................................................................................................................................ 13 ACADEMIC REGALIA ................................................................................................................................................ 14 PRESIDENT’S CHAIN OF OFFICE ............................................................................................................................... 15 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS, 2013–2016 .................................................................................. 16 CANDIDATES FOR ADVANCED DEGREES.................................................................................................................. 18 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................................... 33 CANDIDATES FOR MBA AND EXECUTIVE MBA ......................................................................................................... 34 CANDIDATES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREES ............................................................................................................ 35 CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES ......................................................................................................... 38 CANDIDATES FOR RESIDENCY TEACHING CERTIFICATES ........................................................................................ 72 COMMISSIONS ........................................................................................................................................................ 73 HONORS COLLEGE AND GRADUATION WITH ACADEMIC HONORS ........................................................................ 74 STUDENT SEATING AREAS ....................................................................................................................................... 76 Campus photos by Robert Hubner and Shelly Hanks, WSU Photo Services. 2 152393 4/16 PB 2016 SPRING COMMENCEMENT Daniel J. Bernardo INTERIM PRESIDENT, WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY BEST WISHES FROM A TRIBUTE TO OUR INTERIM THE PRESIDENT PRESIDENT, DANIEL J. BERNARDO Congratulations! The milestone you celebrate As we celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of Washington today is impressive and important. State University students today, it is only appropriate that we also celebrate the herculean achievements of Dan Bernardo during the Every student that enters Washington State past 11 months. University has the opportunity to succeed. It is whether and how you seize that opportunity— Dan accepted the University’s presidential duties on an in the classroom, in the laboratory, or in the interim basis last June following the untimely death of President community—that determines your path. Your Elson S. Floyd. Despite the extremely challenging circumstances, hard work, curiosity, and persistence have Dan has demonstrated—without fail—exceptional leadership, brought you to this day. You, your family, and grace, and vision in his stewardship of the University. your friends should be immensely proud of this achievement, and we share in that pride. During this academic year, Dan ensured that the University made significant progress toward our vision of becoming one of the With your graduation, you join a truly nation’s leading land-grant institutions. Among the most notable worldwide network of WSU alumni. accomplishments of his tenure: I encourage you to hold onto the relationships you built with fellow students, faculty, and • Advancing accreditation efforts for the Elson S. Floyd College staff members during your time with us. You of Medicine will always be a member of the loyal Cougar • Identifying the Grand Challenges, our cross-disciplinary research family, and the connections you keep will approach to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems help to support you throughout your professional career. • Ensuring that the Pullman campus remained true to its 126-year-old mission of transforming lives by offering Enjoy today. It is a special moment in your education and opportunity, and by driving prosperity for all life, but also in the life of our great institution. I wish you all the very best in your future American scholar Warren Bennis famously said, “Leadership is the endeavors. capacity to translate vision into reality.” Dan, you have traveled above and beyond to move our vision into reality. On behalf of the Go Cougs! entire Board of Regents, thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Daniel J. Bernardo, Ph.D. Ryan Durkan Interim President Chair, Board of Regents Washington State University Washington State University 3 WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY ORDER OF EXERCISES | 8:00 A.M. Carson College of Business • The Murrow College of Communication • College of Education PROCESSIONAL WELCOME Tom Saylor, offstage announcer, Murrow College Melanie Thornton, President of Communication Graduate and Professional Students Association Washington State University Wind Symphony Kyle Geiger, President Danh Pham, Director and Trey Bennefield, Associated Students of WSU Associate Director, , conducting School of Music April Anderson, President Mace Bearer and Honor Guards Associated Students of WSU Global Faculty Senate Chair, and ASWSU and GPSA Presidents Tricia Hukee, President Vice Provosts and Designated Faculty Alumni Association Hooding Faculty SENIOR GIFT PRESENTATION Candidates for Advanced and Professional Degrees Jaylene Vivatson Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees and Faculty Annual Giving, WSU Foundation Gonfalons STUDENT RECOGNITIONS President’s Platform Party Ron Mittelhammer Regents of the University, Honored Guests, Interim Co-Provost College Deans, Vice Presidents, Provosts, President COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS POSTING OF COLORS Phyllis Campbell, Chairman Joint WSU/UI ROTC Color Guard Pacific Northwest Division of JP Morgan Chase & Co. THE NATIONAL ANTHEM COMMISSIONING OF ROTC Julie Anne Wieck, Associate Professor OFFICER CANDIDATES School of Music Glen Downing, Commander U.S. Air Force Public Affiliate, Aerospace Studies ALMA MATER Led by Andrew Turner, Senior ADVANCED AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREES Vocal Performance Major, School of Music BACCALAUREATE DEGREES GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTIONS RECESSIONAL Daniel Bernardo, Interim President Washington State University Wind Symphony Erica Austin, Interim Co-Provost 4 2016 SPRING COMMENCEMENT ORDER OF EXERCISES | 11:30 A.M. College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences Voiland College of Engineering and Architecture College of Nursing • College of Pharmacy • College of Veterinary Medicine PROCESSIONAL WELCOME Tom Saylor, offstage announcer, Murrow College Melanie Thornton, President of Communication Graduate and Professional Students Association Washington State University Wind Symphony Kyle Geiger, President Danh Pham, Director and Trey Bennefield, Associated Students