COMMENCEMENT2021 May 14 and 15 | Redwood Bowl Congratulations Graduates! Message from President’s Message the Chancellor to the Graduates Dear Class of 2021: Dear Humboldt Graduates, In this most extraordinary year, I offer There is nothing more meaningful my deep admiration, gratitude and or more significant to a University sincere congratulations to a most than celebrating the moment our extraordinary class of graduates. students complete their degree as As numerous forces upended our Humboldt State University graduates. world, you held your dreams steadily Congratulations and well done! in sight and persisted in your studies Do you remember that first day in through challenges none of us could class? Wondering where classrooms have imagined. Unlike any other CSU graduating class past or were located and not being sure what to expect? Remember future, you have by necessity developed and demonstrated the sights, sounds, smells, and activity around the University skills—far beyond your academic work—that will ensure Center? There was an energy on every clear day, as well as a your continued success: resilience, flexibility, resourcefulness, sense of camaraderie amongst students. Do you remember patience and tenacity. While so much and so many have the t-shirts and sweatshirts you would wear displaying your been lost, your resolve has shone as a symbol of hope and pride in your university? Or, do you remember the moments optimism—and you should be proud. you volunteered your time to help others, in the truest spirit On behalf of the entire California State University of what it means to be a Lumberjack. Each of those moments community, I am certainly proud to present you to the world is a mark you have left upon this University—forever. As a as our newest class of CSU alumni, joining an impressive University we will forever be better because of you. It is our international network now nearly 4 million strong. Together, sincere hope that you will forever be better because of us, too. you will power the recovery of our state and nation, educate You now join one of the largest and proudest groups of our next generation, fight for social justice, and create new and people—those who call themselves alumni of Humboldt State sustainable opportunities for health, security and prosperity for University. As you embark on the next steps in your life, please us all. I encourage you to stay connected to your campus and know that we are extremely proud of you and grateful for your your peers, to look for opportunities to give back, and to support commitment to your education and this University. Please the future generations who will follow in your footsteps. continue to do your part to help create a better society and And as our many months of physical separation begin to better planet. come to a close, I hope you will hold in your hearts all of those Forever Humboldt, who have supported you from afar. The faculty who broadened and deepened your understanding of the world. The counselors, advisors, librarians, tutors, coaches, facilities and support staff who created a nurturing environment of care and growth. Your Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr. family and friends, whose belief in you never wavered. President, Humboldt State University All of these people have been forever impressed by your spirit, determination and accomplishments. Please count me among them—and I know you will continue to make us proud. Again, congratulations to the class of 2021! Sincerely, Joseph I. Castro Chancellor COMMENCEMENT2021 Colleges of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, Natural Resources & Sciences, and Professional Studies 4:00 p.m. • Friday, May 14, 2021 Processional Presentation of Degrees Pomp and Circumstance, E. Elgar, arranged by Professor Gilbert D. Cline Colleges of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Music: HSU Commencement Brass Choir, directed by Professor Dan Aldag, with: Dan Aldag, Kevin Blake, Chris Cox, Ronite Gluck, Mike McClimon, Anthropology Film Greg Quast, Auston Tague, Fred Tempas, and Kearney Vander Sal Art Fine Art Mace Bearer: Professor Christopher Hopper Communication Journalism Student Marshals: CAHSS: Professors Cindy Moyer and James Woglom; Criminology & Justice Studies Political Science CNRS: Professors Mark Hemphill-Haley and Lucy Kerhoulas; Dance Studies Sociology CPS: Professors David Adams and Amber Gaffney (Interdisciplinary Studies) Theatre Arts Faculty Marshals: CAHSS: Professors Barbara Klessig and Christina Martinek; English Master of Arts CNRS: Professors Sharon Tuttle and Monty Mola; Environmental Studies in Social Science, CPS: Professors Justus Ortega and Meenal Rana Environment & Community National Anthem Colleges of Natural Resources & Sciences Raili Makela (‘22, Biology) Biology Geology Welcome Message Botany Mathematics Dr. Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Computer Science Oceanography Environmental Resources Physics Engineering Presidential Message Wildlife Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President Environmental Science & Management Zoology Alumni Message Fisheries Biology Master of Science in Natural Resources Presentation of Degrees Forestry Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President Colleges of Professional Studies Dr. Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Business Administration Master of Dr. Rosamel Benavides-Garb, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Business Administration Child Development Dr. Dale Oliver, Dean of the College of Natural Resources & Sciences (Liberal Studies) Master of Arts in Education Dr. Shawna Young, Dean, College of Professional Studies Elementary Education Master of Arts in Psychology (Liberal Studies) Recessional Master of Social Work Kinesiology Centennial Flourish: Sempre Pro Veritas (Always for Truth), Administrative Services Leadership Studies Credential (Educational composed by Professor Gilbert D. Cline (Interdisciplinary Studies) Leadership) Psychology Multiple Subject Credential (Elementary Education) Platform Social Work Single Subject Credential Dr. Rosamel Benavides-Garb, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences, (Secondary Education) Dr. Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs; Mr. Jeremiah Finley, President, Associated Students; Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President; Dr. Jason Meriwether, Vice President, Enrollment Management; Dr. Dale Oliver, Dean of the College of Natural Resources & Sciences; Mr. Shahrooz Roohparvar, Vice President, Administration & Finance; Dr. Eboni Ford Turnbow, Dean of Students; Mr. Frank Whitlatch, Vice President, University Advancement; Dr. Shawna Young, Dean, College of Professional Studies 1 COMMENCEMENT2021 College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Presentation of Degrees Anthropology 9:00 a.m. • Saturday, May 15, 2021 Art Communication Processional Criminology & Justice Studies Pomp and Circumstance, E. Elgar, arranged by Professor Gilbert D. Cline Critical Race, Gender & Sexuality Studies Music: HSU Commencement Brass Choir, directed by Professor Dan Aldag, Dance Studies (Interdisciplinary Studies) with: Dan Aldag, Kevin Blake, Chris Cox, Ronite Gluck, Mike McClimon, Greg Quast, Auston Tague, Fred Tempas, and Kearney Vander Sal English Mace Bearer: Professor Lilianet Brintrup Environmental Studies Student Marshals: Professors Lori Cortez-Regan, Elisabeth Harrington, Cindy Moyer, Film and James Woglom Fine Art Faculty Marshals: Professors Barbara Klessig and Christina Martinek French & Francophone Studies Geography National Anthem History Dulcie Feinstein (‘22, Music) International Studies Welcome Message Journalism Dr. Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Music Presidential Message Native American Studies Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President Philosophy Political Science Alumni Message Religious Studies Presentation of Degrees Sociology Spanish Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President Dr. Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Theatre Arts Dr. Rosamel Benavides-Garb, Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences Master of Arts in English Master of Arts in Public Sociology Recessional Master of Arts in Social Science, Centennial Flourish: Sempre Pro Veritas (Always for Truth), composed by Professor Gilbert D. Cline (Environment & Community) Master of Arts in Sociology Platform Dr. Rosamel Benavides-Garb, Dean, College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences; Dr. Jenn Capps, Provost and Vice President, Academic Affairs; Mr. Jeremiah Finley, President, Associated Students; Dr. Tom Jackson, Jr., President; Dr. Jason Meriwether, Vice President, Enrollment Management; Mr. Shahrooz Roohparvar, Vice President, Administration & Finance; Dr. Eboni Ford Turnbow, Dean of Students; Mr. Frank Whitlatch, Vice President, University Advancement 2 Undergraduate Degrees Bachelor of Arts Alex Ryan Budesa* Cody Wolfberg* Cristian Amador Major in Anthropology Max Bushman Serenity Aleta Wood* Berenia Elizabeth Arias-Martinez Myra Anne Ballinger* Alexis Rafael Campos* Angela Rose Young-Petrillo Jocelyn Marisol Bacajol Garcia Caroline E. Blair Cecilia Carabez Brittany Zaragoza Jacob Balkar Thomas Boerner Ryan James Coffey* Tiffany Amber Zuniga Jacob Adam Banks* Brandon Daniel Borba Faith Douglass* Samantha Bosch* Jasmine Brown Vanessa Mei Ebbing Bachelor of Arts Emma Carolina Bradley-Solis* Zoe Elizabeth Bullard* Ariel Evans Major in Communication Cheyenne Brasuell Daniel Busch* Valerie Fernandez Blake Abeln Andrea Enell Bright Vanessa Michelle Carmona Samantha June Fox Louis Abrams Tyler Mitchell Brown Rhiannon Nadia Cattaneo* Darian Francki Desiree