The 43 rd Annual Commencement September 26, 2015 2:00 p.m. Sun National Bank Center Trenton, New Jersey Tradition of Excellence: A Thomas Edison State College Thomas Edison State College, one of America’s State House Historic District, which is listed on the preeminent educational institutions, provides National Register of Historic Places. Originally built flexible, high-quality, collegiate learning by Henry Cooper Kelsey, a banker and politician opportunities for self-directed adults. Cited as with an appreciation for the arts, the Kelsey “the college that paved the way for flexibility” by Building is a memorial to his wife, Prudence The New York Times and one of the top 20 colleges Townsend Kelsey, who died in 1904. The building and universities in the nation in the use of was dedicated in 1911 as the School for Industrial technology to create learning opportunities for Arts. In 1979, when Thomas Edison State College adults by Forbes magazine, Thomas Edison was looking to move from office space it had State College enables adults to build on outgrown in the Forrestal Center their past achievements as a bridge to outside of Princeton, N.J., the state their future success. was looking for an appropriate tenant for the landmark Kelsey Building, The College offers the highest quality while the city sought to preserve the education to adults who have the building’s historic use as a school. All inspiration, self-discipline and energy to three concerns were brought together complete a college degree despite the when state Senate President Joseph P. many conflicting demands of career, Merlino persuaded Gov. Brendan T. Byrne family and community. Founded in 1972, that, along with five adjoining townhouses, this world-renowned institution offers the Kelsey Building was ideal for College associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees expansion. in more than 100 areas of study. Thomas Edison State College provides adults Today, Thomas Edison State College’s from every state in the United States and presence has expanded throughout the approximately 70 countries throughout capital city. The College’s campus comprises the world with a wide variety of ways to the Kelsey Building at 101 W. State St., and the complete a quality degree. five restored 19th-century townhouses adjacent to the Kelsey Building; the Academic Center at Thomas Edison State College pioneered the award 167 W. Hanover St.; the Kuser Mansion (home of of college credit for knowledge obtained in The John S. Watson Institute for Public Policy) at noncollegiate environments through its prior 315 W. State St.; the Canal Banks Building at learning assessment (PLA) programs; lead in the 221 W. Hanover St.; the Center for Learning and development of taking college courses at a distance Technology at 102 W. State St.; and the Nursing through the use of technology and is one of the Education Center (under construction) at nation’s leading providers of worldwide education 301 W. State St. for the members of the United States military. As an innovation leader in higher education, it is Thomas Edison State College, however, is not developing new programs utilizing multiple mobile contained by bricks and mortar. The College’s learning devices and 21st century assessment reach is felt by all those who strive to create a better methods. The College, its leadership and programs future for themselves and for their communities. In are a tribute to its illustrious history. The College’s the true spirit of inspiration and innovation, Kelsey Building is recognized as one of the most Thomas Edison State College will continue to important visual landmarks of the Trenton, N.J., reinvent the future of higher education. The 43rd Annual Commencement William J. Seaton Provost Officiating September 26, 2015 Order of Ceremony Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” by Sir Edward Elgar Kevin O’Malia, Organist Opening Remarks William J. Seaton Provost Thomas Edison State College Presentation of Colors Trenton Central High School Junior ROTC “Star Spangled Banner” by Francis Scott Key Princeton Pro Musica, Ryan James Brandau, Conductor Welcome and Introductions Gualberto Medina Chairperson, Board of Trustees Thomas Edison State College On Behalf of Graduates Rodolfo Rodriguez Conferring of Honorary Degree Dr. George A. Pruitt Doctor of Humane Letters John H. Martinson Founder and General Partner Edison Venture Fund Levi Watkins Jr. (Posthumous) Professor of Cardiac Surgery Associate Dean of the School of Medicine Dean of the Post-Doctoral Program Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Musical Presentation “Hark I Hear the Harps Eternal” “Invitation” arr. Alice Parker Princeton Pro Musica, Ryan James Brandau, Conductor 2 Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Dean John O. Aje School of Applied Science and Technology Dean John Woznicki Heavin School of Arts and Sciences Dean Michael Williams School of Business and Management Dean Filomela Marshall W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing Dean Joseph Youngblood II John S. Watson School of Public Service and Continuing Studies Conferring of Degrees Dr. George A. Pruitt Presidential Charge Dr. George A. Pruitt Induction into the Alumni Association Janice L. Kovach ’01 Closing Remarks William J. Seaton Singing of the Alma Mater Princeton Pro Musica Ryan James Brandau, Conductor Recessional Fugue in E-flat Major, “St. Anne” (BWV 522,2) by J. S. Bach Kevin O’Malia, Organist Everyone is asked to stand during the Processional, the singing of the Alma Mater and the Recessional. This Commencement Program is intended for unofficial use only. It may not be used for legal purposes or as proof of the College’s granting of degree to, or receipt of diploma by, any individual named herein. Contents of this publication reflect information available at, or before, the time of printing. 3 School of Applied Science and Technology Master of Science in Applied Science and Technology Aaron S. Bonniwell, Buckeye, Ariz. Roy C. Jones, Saint Petersburg, Fla. Alyssa M. Bruflodt, Jackson, N.J. Trina D. Morgans, Reading, Pa. Stephen A. Chaine, Chesapeake, Va. Jesse W. Ohlsson, Springfield, Ore. Richard J. Dolan, Deptford, N.J. Cesar A. Rodriguez, Bridgewater, N.J. Edward S. Feltz, Hamilton Square, N.J. Chiquita R. Thomas-Benson, San Antonio, Kevin C. Groves, Richland, Wash. Texas Owen M. Hooper, Glenville, N.Y. Robert D. Williams, Middletown, Del. Bachelor of Science Victoria L. Albert, Haworth, N.J. Stephanie P. Lasch, Williamstown, N.J. Francis Alexander Baez, Edison, N.J. Valeria Rech Mallett, San Antonio, Texas Glynis Baluha, Beacon Falls, Conn. Amy Mauro, Freehold, N.J. Julie Becica, Haddon Heights, N.J. Jennifer L. McGahey, Portland, Ore. Monique Blum, Port Saint Lucie, Fla. Sorah Miller, Lakewood, N.J. Cathy A. Boyd, Hagerstown, Md. Ruth Monney, Newark, N.J. Elizabeth A. Caldwell, Newport News, Va. Rahima Nahiam, Cedar Knolls, N.J. Amy Leigh Cass, Toms River, N.J. Festus C. Okoye, Union, N.J. Minas Christodoulakis, Elizabeth, N.J. Linda S. Oliver, Lexington, S.C. Kathleen M. Ciarelli, Jackson, N.J. Ganesh Persad, Pembroke, Fla. Christina Marie Cole, Bayville, N.J. Angela A. Pizer, Corry, Pa. Joan F. Diamond, Rumson, N.J. Marielynda Richeme, Union, N.J. Lan X. Diep, North Bergen, N.J. Bernabe B. Romero, Clifton, N.J. Raichell L. Dorland-Roan, Hardin, Mont. Heather R. Ross, Pennsauken, N.J. Nyssa M. Entrekin, Riverton, N.J. Marjorie A. Sarp, Latrobe, Pa. Mina H. Fahmy, Belleville, N.J. Jennifer N. Taliercio, Bridgewater, N.J. Motoko M. Fanning, Prescott Valley, Ariz. Jacqueline Ann Travis, Jackson, N.J. Kristen T. Fuchs, Lindenwold, N.J. Nicolett Volk, Charlotte, N.C. Krista M. Gayton, Durham, Maine Kristen R. Wittkowski, Brigantine, N.J. Shana T. King, Trenton, N.J. Renata L. Zareba, Linden, N.J. Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology Michael Stephen Abernathy, Lunenburg, Mass. Wesley S. Allen, Alpine, Ala. Kofi Adjei-Bohyen, Edison, N.J. Carlos Alvarado, Montville, N.J. Daniel Alberto Albarracin, Jacksonville, N.C. Edgar H. Alvarez Jr., FPO, AP Joshua Lee Alexander, Martinez, Ga. Gregory A. Anderson, Warwick, R.I. Rosalinda M. Alfaro, San Antonio, Texas Michael W. Anderson, Palm City, Fla. 4 Bachelor of Science in Applied Science and Technology, continued Ricky Alexander Anderson, APO, AP Patricia Susan Chambers, Morganville, N.J. James E. Andrews Jr., Dover, Fla. Jennifer Chapa, Sylvania, Ga. Mark J. Andusko, Branchburg, N.J. Tyler R. Chesley, Cypress, Texas Tony Arndt, Eden Prairie, Minn. Lisa A. Churchwell, Malvern, Ark. Beth Ashley, Pickens, S.C. Raul Franco Cisneros Jr., Gulfport, Miss. Enrique Ayala, Pittsburgh, Pa. Briana L. Clark, Gresham, Ore. Michael Balka, Crestwood, Ky. Matthew J. Clark, Maple Valley, Wash. Sameerah J. Ball, Cibolo, Texas Carl M. Clay, San Bernardino, Calif. Michael David Ballard, San Diego, Calif. Max A. Clifton, San Antonio, Texas Loren Rae Bandel, Wellington, Fla. Samuel L. Coker, Munford, Tenn. Kelly P. Barker, Suffolk, Va. Jeanpaul Cole, Junction City, Kan. Robert T. Barnes, Kennett Square, Pa. George S. Coley, Mays Landing, N.J. Everald Vincent Barrett, Jacksonville, Fla. James C. Collins, South Amboy, N.J. Michael A. Baumert, Davie, Fla. Paul James Congiusta, East Brunswick, N.J. Patrick Martin Beargie, Valdosta, Ga. Nicole R. Connot, Phoenix, Ariz. Thomas David Beato, Killeen, Texas Pete A. Coore, Virginia Beach, Va. Sy N. Bee, Saint George, Utah Austin J. Corazzin, Niantic, Conn. Jonathan P. Beeler, Pearland, Texas Jeffrey Costello Jr., Chesapeake, Va. Vicki R. Bell, Tampa, Fla. Claude D. Covington Jr., Port Orchard, Wash. Paul S. Ben, Lawrenceville, N.J. Carl Raymond Cox, Tucson, Ariz. Megan Rose Bench, Coupeville, Wash. Nathan Glen Coy, Portland, Ore. Brian C. Beutner, Newport News, Va. Michael Eric Cron, Midwest City, Okla. Dylan James Blomgren, San Diego, Calif. Brian George Cronk, Saddle Brook, N.J. Keith V. Bostick, Lufkin, Texas Joshua James Curteman, Friendswood, Texas Brent Jamison Bottles, Wilmington, N.C. Mohandas Damodaran, Fremont, Calif. Michele Brancaccio, Lyndhurst, N.J.