Wake Forest University the graduation exercises Monday, May 16, 2016 TheMONDAY, Graduation MAY THE SIXTEENTH Exercises TWO THOUSAND AND SIXTEEN NINE O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING THOMAS K. HEARN, JR. PLAZA THE CARILLON: “Metamorphosis One” . Philip Glass Raymond Ebert (’60), University Carillonneur Zachary Walker Ray Anderson (’16), Student Carillonneur THE PROCESSIONAL . Led by Head Faculty Marshals THE PRAYER OF INVOCATION . The Reverend Timothy L . Auman University Chaplain WELCOME AND REMARKS TO THE GRADUATES . Nathan O . Hatch President THE CONFERRING OF HONORARY DEGREES . Rogan T . Kersh Provost Vivian H . Burke, Doctor of Laws Sponsor: Barbee Oakes, Assistant Provost Richard I . Levin, Doctor of Science Sponsor: Marcia M . Wofford, Associate Dean, School of Medicine Michael F . Mahoney, Doctor of Laws Sponsor: Charles R . Kennedy, Associate Professor, School of Business Eboo Patel, Doctor of Humane Letters Sponsor: Michelle Voss Roberts, Associate Dean, School of Divinity COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS . Eboo Patel Author, Founder and President, Interfaith Youth Core THE HONORING OF RETIRING FACULTY FROM THE REYNOLDA CAMPUS Umit Akinc, Ph.D., Professor of Business Bernard L. Beatty, DBA, Associate Professor of Business Jonathan Christman, M.F.A., Associate Professor of Theatre and Dance Yomi Durotoye, Ph.D., Associate Teaching Professor of Politics and International Affairs Earl Clayton Hipp, Jr., JD, Senior Lecturer of Business Muriel Beth Norbrey Hopkins, JD, Professor of Practice Charles M. Lewis, Ph.D., Professor of Philosophy Mary Martin Niepold, B.A., Associate Professor of the Practice of English David H. Stroupe, M.A.T., Associate Professor of the Practice of Health and Exercise Science E. Frank Tupper, Ph.D., Professor of Theology Byron R. Wells, Ph.D., Professor of Romance Languages FROM THE MEDICAL CAMPUS Terrence Dale Bogard, M.D., Associate Professor Emeritus, Anesthesiology Thomas B. Clarkson, DVM, Professor Emeritus, Pathology* Raymond S. Garrison, Jr., D.D.S., M.S., Professor Emeritus, Dentistry Samy Samuel Iskandar, M.B.B.Ch., Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Pathology John G. McHaffie, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Neurobiology and Anatomy Steven B. Mizel, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Microbiology and Immunology Burton V. Reifler, M.D., Professor Emeritus, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine Peter B. Smith, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Biochemistry David A. Stump, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Anesthesiology Michael Tytell, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Neurobiology and Anatomy Mary Lou Voytko, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, Neurobiology and Anatomy *Citation awarded posthumously THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES IN THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES IN THE SCHOOL OF LAW THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES IN THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE THE CONFERRING OF GRADUATE DEGREES IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES IN THE SCHOOL OF DIVINITY THE CONFERRING OF BACHELOR DEGREES IN WAKE FOREST COLLEGE THE CONFERRING OF BACHELOR DEGREES IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS 2 THE ROTC COMMISSIONING . Captain Fredrick Teeter Professor of Military Science THE CLOSING . President Hatch THE BENEDICTION . The Reverend Virginia Christman Associate University Chaplain THE ALMA MATER: “Dear Old Wake Forest” . Paschal Dear old Wake Forest, Thine is a noble name; Thine is a glorious fame, Constant and true . We give thee our praise, Adore thine ancient days, Sing thee our humble lays, Mother, so dear . TRANSMIGRATION OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS Graduate school and professional school graduates will recess, guided by marshals, and convene with guests for diploma ceremonies and receptions: Physician Assistant Studies 525@Vine for regalia return and distribution of diplomas School of Business Graduate Programs Farrell Hall, Founders Living Room, for a reception and distribution of diplomas School of Divinity Porter Byrum Welcome Center for a diploma ceremony followed by a reception on the patio School of Law Wait Chapel for a diploma ceremony followed by a reception in the Worrell Law Commons School of Medicine Benson University Center, Room 401, for the MAA Welcome Reception and distribution of diplomas and yearbooks Note: Commencement activities for the Graduate School of Arts & Sciences conclude with transmigration . 3 Undergraduate Diploma Ceremony WELCOME . Rogan T . Kersh Provost REMARKS FROM THE CLASS OF 2016 . M . Adam Hammer Student Government President THE AWARDING OF BACHELOR DEGREES IN WAKE FOREST COLLEGE THE AWARDING OF BACHELOR DEGREES IN THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS CLOSING REMARKS . Provost Kersh THE RECESSIONAL . The Brass Ensemble THE CARILLON: 18 ¾ Variations on 1-8-3-4 . Raymond Ebert COMMENCEMENT NOTES n The Commencement hashtag is #wfugrad . n Please silence all mobile devices during the ceremony . n This ceremony is being interpreted for the hearing-impaired by Elaine Montgomery and Martha Edwards of Communication Access Partners . n Full coverage of Commencement is available on the Wake Forest website: commencement .news .wfu .edu . 4 THE HONORING OF RETIRING FACULTY REYNOLDA CAMPUS Wake Forest University honors Umit Akinc, Ph.D., for nearly thirty-four years of commitment to the students of the School of Business, where his passion for teaching and genuine interest in their success provided valuable and rewarding learning experiences; for his work in developing the Mathematical Business joint degree and for committed leadership as co-director from its inception; for his distinction as the Thomas H . Davis Chair in Business in recognition of exceptional scholarship and innovation, practical competence, conceptual expertise, and strength of character; for his dedicated service to the University community; and for being a genuinely collegial professor, mentor, and friend . Wake Forest University honors Bernard L. Beatty, DBA, for nearly forty-two years of unswerving commitment to rigorous academic principles and extraordinary professionalism; for joy in teaching coupled with a commitment to uncompromising academic standards; for staunch advocacy of experiential learning; for tirelessly delivering advice and counsel with deepest care; for a sharp wit and wry sense of humor in and out of class; for training the eyes of the School toward a global economy; for service to the University as a tireless and fair-minded administrator; and for being a sincere and collegial professor, a trusted counselor, and steadfast friend . Wake Forest University honors Jonathan Christman, M.F.A., for thirty three years of leadership as a member of the Theatre and Dance Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for artistry in gifted scenic and lighting design; for being a beloved teacher and mentor; for leadership on a wide range of departmental and college committees and initiatives; and for offering quiet wisdom as a dedicated, kind and thoughtful colleague . Wake Forest University honors Yomi Durotoye, Ph.D., for twenty-two years of dedicated service as a member of the Politics and International Affairs Department, the International Studies Program, and Wake Forest University; for a commitment to internationalizing the curriculum, leadership in the African Studies minor, and development of opportunities for summer study abroad programs in Africa; for scholarship in international politics, West African politics, and African Art; for demonstration to both students and colleagues the importance of opening their eyes to the world; and for his dignity, grace, humanity, and great sense of humor . Wake Forest University honors Earl Clayton Hipp, Jr., JD, for nearly twenty-five years of tireless instruction and mentoring to the students at the School of Business where he challenged them to rise above their expectations; for expertise in the legal field and for constant recognition of the constitutional implications in law; for commitment to travel and teaching business courses on numerous occasions in the Study Abroad programs; for garnering respect and admiration leading to several awards during his tenure, including two Senior Class Awards and the Horace Kelly Alumni Teaching Award; for dedicated service to the institution; and for being a friend to the entire Wake Forest community . Wake Forest University honors Muriel Beth Norbrey Hopkins, J.D., for thirty-one years of inspired leadership across many years to the Law School and to the University; for her enormous energy as the first Director of Outreach for the Law School; for her passion for public service; for leading law students in important pro bono projects; and for her infectious self-belief and self-confidence that has made every student she touches a better leader and a better person . Wake Forest University honors Charles M. Lewis, Ph.D., for forty-eight years of dedicated service to Wake Forest University as a member of the Philosophy Department; for being a beloved teacher who is recognized for tireless instruction and mentoring to many students in his department and in the College, whom he challenged and inspired to probe life’s fundamental questions and to rise above their own expectations; for his commitment to student life as an integral part of education, especially through his long-standing role as a fraternity advisor; and for being a kind, caring, and thoughtful colleague . 5 THE HONORING OF RETIRING FACULTY Wake Forest University honors Mary Martin Niepold, B.A., for thirteen years of leadership in the English Department and dedicated service to Wake Forest University; for combining professional experience with accumulated wisdom, for taking students