Commencement May 2017 Iowa City, Iowa Cover Design: The cover design represents the gold and topaz medallion worn by The University of Iowa president at formal academic ceremonies on campus. The medallion was designed and made by Karen Cantine as part of the work for her M.A. conferred August 4, 1965. 2 The University of Iowa Commencement Ceremonies Thursday, May 11, 2017 College of Pharmacy Hancher Auditorium 10:00 a.m. Friday, May 12, 2017 Tippie MBA Program Hancher Auditorium 9:00 a.m. College of Law Hancher Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Carver College of Medicine M.D./M.M.E. Hancher Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Graduate College Carver-Hawkeye Arena 7:00 p.m. Saturday May 13, 2017 Nursing Hancher Auditorium 9:00 a.m. Liberal Arts and Sciences Carver-Hawkeye Arena 9:00 a.m. Liberal Arts and Sciences University College Carver-Hawkeye Arena 1:00 p.m. Tippie College of Business Carver-Hawkeye Arena 5:00 p.m. Carver College of Medicine B.S. Hancher Auditorium 6:30 p.m. Sunday May 14, 2017 College of Engineering Carver-Hawkeye Arena 12:00 p.m. 3 4 Table of Contents University Leaders ...............................................................................................................................................................7 Honorary Degrees Awarded by the University of Iowa ...............................................................................................9 Candidates for Degrees, May 2017 ................................................................................................................................. 11 College Information ..........................................................................................................................................................75 Academic Costume and Presidential Emblem .............................................................................................................80 Recycle Like A Hawk! This program is printed on recycled paper and can be recycled after the Commencement Ceremony. The University of Iowa is committed to integrating sustainable practices into all University programs and activities while ensuring a memorable and positive experience at every event. Please note, all graduates have been provided with their own copy of the Commencement program. Programs are available to order at: https://registrar.uiowa.edu/commencement-programs Thank You! 6 One Hundred and Seventy-First Year of the University The University of Iowa Henry B. Tippie International Programs College of Business Downing Thomas, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. J. Bruce Harreld, B.E., M.B.A. Sarah Fisher Gardial, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Associate Provost and Dean President Dean University Libraries Susan J. Curry, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. College of Dentistry Interim Executive Vice President and Provost John P. Culshaw, B.A., M.S. David C. Johnsen, B.S., D.D.S., M.S. University Librarian Dean Rod Lehnertz, B.S., M.B.A. Senior Vice President for Finance and University of Iowa Operations College of Education Hospitals and Clinics Daniel L. Clay, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Kenneth P. Kates, B.S., M.B.A. Terry Johnson, B.A., M.B.A. Dean Chief Executive Officer, UI Hospitals and Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer Clinics College of Engineering Daniel A. Reed, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. State Hygienic Laboratory Vice President for Research and Economic Alec B. Scranton, B.S., Ph.D. Development Dean Christopher G. Atchison, A.B., M.P.A. Director Thomas R. Rocklin, A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Graduate College Vice President for Student Life John C. Keller, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Dean and Associate Provost for Carroll J. Reasoner, B.A., J.D. Graduate Education Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel College of Law Gail B. Agrawal, B.A., M.P.H., J. D. Dean College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Chaden Djalali, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Dean Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine Jean E. Robillard, B.A., M.D. Dean and Vice President for Medical Affairs College of Nursing Thad R. Wilson, R.N., Ph.D. Interim Dean College of Pharmacy Donald E. Letendre, B.S., Pharm.D. Dean College of Public Health Keith J. Mueller, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Interim Dean University College Lon D. Moeller, B.B.A., M.A., J.D. Dean and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education 7 8 The University of Iowa is pleased to make Honorary Degrees the following awards in May 2017: The University of Iowa, with approval MartÍN-JOSÉ SEPÚLVEDA – TED WAITT – HONORARY DOCTOR of the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, HONORARY DOCTOR OF SCIENCE OF HUMANE LETTERS confers Honorary Degrees to individuals Through his visionary leadership over A native of Sioux City, Iowa, Waitt who have demonstrated extraordinary a three-decade career with the IBM attended the Universities of Colorado achievements in such areas as research, Corporation, Dr. Martín-José Sepúlveda and Iowa. At 22, he co-founded Gateway scholarship, education, artistic established IBM as a health care innovator 2000, Inc., manufacturing custom built creation, social activism, human rights, in the U.S. private sector. He was computers for homes and businesses. humanitarian outreach, or as recognized instrumental in the development of a After Gateway went public in 1993, Waitt by the faculty as being consistent with the “well-being and total health management” became the CEO of a Fortune 500 company values of higher education. framework—which recognizes the at the age 30. Under his direction, the importance of promoting physical, mental, company grew to employ over 20,000 Honorary degrees may be conferred emotional, and social health—that has people worldwide, with 10,000 working in at commencement ceremonies in the since become a model for other employers the Midwest alone, and revenues totaling appropriate college or at University around the globe. In 2009, IBM elevated close to $10 billion. convocations. Honorary degrees are him to the title of IBM Fellow, its most typically conferred only when the prestigious technical honor, for “having Since retiring from Gateway in 2004, honoree is present. On rare occasions advanced national priorities for healthcare Mr. Waitt has brought his signature an honorary degree may be conferred in delivery reform, healthier people and change-making leadership to a range absentia. healthier workplaces.” of social issues through high impact, breakthrough philanthropy. He The first honorary degree was awarded in Dr. Sepúlveda is the recipient of founded the Waitt Foundation, The 1962; no honorary degrees were conferred honors from the American College of Waitt Institute for Violence Prevention, from June 1, 1981 to 2007. Over thirty Physicians, the American Academy of and The Waitt Institute to advance his honorary degrees have been awarded, and Pediatrics, and the American Academy visionary philanthropic goals. The Waitt two have been approved, but have not yet of Family Physicians in recognition of his Foundation, a grant making organization, been conferred. contributions to internal medicine, primary has invested over $60 million in various care, and children’s health. He holds the ocean conservation initiatives principally For more information on honorary rank of Fellow in the American College through the National Geographic degrees, or to see a list of award of Physicians, the American College Society. The Foundation also provided recipients, please visit https://uiowa.edu/ of Occupational and Environmental the financial support for the creation of honorarydegrees. Medicine, and the American College of the Waitt Advanced Biophotonics Center Preventive Medicine. He was elected to at the renowned Salk Institute. The membership in the Institute of Medicine Waitt Institute for Violence Prevention is (now the National Academy of Medicine) committed to breaking the cycle of violence in 2014. in our homes, schools, and communities at a local and national level. Established After completing a fellowship in more recently, the Waitt Institute, an internal medicine at the University of operating organization, is committed to Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in 1984-85, helping small coastal communities develop Sepúlveda remained closely affiliated and implement comprehensive, science- with the University of Iowa. He is a based, community-driven solutions for charter member of the College of Public sustainable ocean management. Health’s Board of Advisors, and was a Mr. Waitt was elected Chair of the Salk founding member of the External Advisory Institute’s Board of Trustees in 2016, Committee of the UI Health Workforce after serving as a Trustee for more than a Center for Excellence, serving in that role decade. He is a member of the Executive from 2006 until 2013. In 2003 he received Committee of the Board of Trustees of the the university’s highest alumni honor, National Geographic Society (NGS), and is the Distinguished Alumni Award for the largest living individual donor to the Achievement; and in 2013 he received NGS. the College of Public Health’s highest honor, the Richard and Barbara Hansen The University of Iowa wishes to Leadership Award and Distinguished recognize Ted Waitt for his extraordinary Lectureship. contributions as an entrepreneur and for his visionary philanthropy. The University of Iowa wishes to recognize Martín-José Sepúlveda for his contributions in developing and promoting new thinking and innovative business practices in support of better health at the individual, family, corporate, and community levels. 9 10 Commencement Candidates for Degrees May 2017 Heather Lee Cooper, Iowa City Anastasia Ravilevna Izmaylova, Graduate College History Moscow, Russia Second