Commencement t ) WASHINGTON STATE t lJNIVERSITY World Class. Face to Face. SIXTH ANNUAL FALL COMMENCEMENT SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2006 BEASLEY PERFORMING ARTS 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 their local and worldwide communities. 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Sharing in the joy of students reaching long-sought academic goals is a pleasure unlike any other, and I count participation in Commencement ceremonies as high points of each academic year. When I view students, all wearing black caps and flowing gowns on the coliseum floor, you all look remarkably alike. But, I recognize that each of you is unique, with special talents and abilities as you reach this important milestone in life. I am grateful for the University faculty's commitment to our students. They and you are the reason WSU is "World Class. Face to Face." As the years go by, I know you will reflect upon what you have learned at Washington State, a university of unequalled quality and commitment. It is a privilege and honor to preside at your Commencement. I look forward to shaking your hand and wishing you well after you receive your diploma cover. President V. Lane Rawlins Washington State University The President's Medallion of Washirngton State University During commencement ceremonies and other special occasions, the president of Washington State University wears the President's Medallion. The round medallion features the WSU shield with Cougar head and links engraved with the names and dates of service for each past WSU president, starting with George Lilley, who served from 1891 to 1892, and ending with Samuel H. Smith, who served from 1985 to 2000. Blank links allow engraving of names and service years for future presidents. The medallion was created at the request of V. Lane Rawlins, who became president of WSU on June 8, 2000. He wore it for the first time during his inauguration on March 28, 2001. Spring 2001 was the first commencement that Rawlins wore the medallion. 4 2006 FALL COMMENCEMENT GREETINGS FROM THE ASWSU AND GPSA PRESIDENTS Zach Wurtz Greetings Graduates, President, .Associated Students of On behalf of the WSU student body, congratulations! Washington State University The pride and sense of accomplishment you feel is hard earned In March 2006, Zach Wurtz was elected president of the Asso­ and well-deserved. Today is your day. Take a deep breath and relax ciated Sti.Jdehts of Washington State University (ASWSU), with because life is beckoning. You have shown the world that you can Janeen Heat as vice president, for the 2006-2007 academic handle anything, and you are ready to tackle the challenges of our year: Their campaign m,otto was, "Leaving the university better generation. I am proud to stand among you as proud members of the than.we found it. Giving back ... Moving forward." ·· Cougar Family, Anative .of Hanover, Pennsylvania, and .a graduate of Delone Catholic High School in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania, Wurtz is majoring in communica­ Do not think of this commencement ceremony merely as the end of tions studies with ,minors in. sociology and women's studies. After graduation, he hopes fo an amazing adventure, but rather as a giant leap forward in the saga "start and run my o.wn nonprofit organization." · · of your life. Over your years here you have been given the tools to accomplish anything. A degree from Washington State University Appointed by the WSU Regents' chair, he is ~ mem~er of the Presidential Search Advisory means something more than any other degree. One of those special Committee. The. committee is seeking a successorto President V. Lane Rawlins, who is · characteristics of a Cougar grad is the expectation to achieve some­ retiring after the current academic year. •, · ' thing great. Your time at WSU and what you have learned here will Wurtz's activities in student government :nclude serving as a member of the Student ' stay with you forever and serve as an inspiration. Affairs Vice PresidenfSearch Committee, the Faculty Senate Academic Integrity Task·.· · •.. • Force, the University Recreation Board, the Services and Activities Fee Committee, and t,he Once again, from the bottom of over 18,000 student hearts, congratu­ Multicultural Student Recruitment Conferences Fundraising Committee. lations-you have earned this day. As a wsJ stude~t; his activities have includ~d ~eing Butch T. C:ougar,. the U~iver;ity'i ... ··.· Go Cougs! mascot.'He has also been team coach/captain and playerforWSU men's club volleyball; an orientation coi.Jtiselor, and amember of Lambda Pi Eta; WSU's communication studies'·· honor society. ' . Zach Wurtz President, Associated Students of WSU December 2006 Congratulations! Jason Doss. President,. Graduate and Professional I extend my warmest congratulations on all of your accomplishments and your successes at Washington State Student Association University. In May 2006, Jason Doss.was elected president an~ Erika Miller.vice president of the Graduate and Professional Student ·· This is the most joyous day of the academic year. It is not only . Association for the 2006-2007 academic year. Both are second a time to celebrate individual and collective achievements, year doctor of pharmacy students in the WSl,)College qf . but also to reflect upon your hard work and determination. ~~~ ' ' ' I honor students for working so hard to arrive at graduation. , GPSA is the representative b~dy f~; graduate and professional You have much of which to be proud. students at Washington State University. It serves as an advocate for these students. in order tq improve the quality of their education and life at WSU. I hope your time spent as a WSU student is one of the most meaningful and rewarding times in your life. I wish you all As presiden~ [)oss leads implementationof the GPSA strategic plan (iN'NW.wsu.edu/ a future full of great possibilities and promise in all of your .,;gpsa/CPSA%20strategic%20plan.doc). Implementing the plan will "help ensure the endeavors. ability of the organization fo address. the demands of. the future, increase the e.ffectiveness .of ifs current programs, arid improve the quality of life for all graduate and professional students," he said. .. Go Cougs! Also as GPSA president, he is appointed by the WSU Regents to the WSU Presidential Jason Doss Search Advisory Committee. The University is seeking a new president to succeed V, Lane President, Graduate and Professional