Commencement 2015 School of Arts and Sciences School of Engineering School of Medicine and Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences School of Dental Medicine The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy commencement.tufts.edu Produced by Tufts Print and Marketing Communications Tufts Prints Green. Printed on recycled paper. 8593 2015 Table of Contents Welcome from the President 5 Overview of the Day 7 Graduation Ceremony Times and Locations 8 University Commencement 11 Dear Alma Mater 13 Tuftonia’s Day Academic Mace Academic Regalia Recipients of Honorary Degrees 14 School of Arts and Sciences 19 Graduate School of Arts and Sciences School of Engineering School of Medicine and Sackler School 63 of Graduate Biomedical Sciences Public Health and Professional 74 Degree Programs School of Dental Medicine 83 The Fletcher School of Law 95 and Diplomacy Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine 109 The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman 117 School of Nutrition Science and Policy COMMENCEMENT 2015 3 Welcome from the President This year marks the 159th Commencement exercises held at Tufts University. This is always the high point of the academic year, and we welcome all of you from around the world who are here for this joyous occasion—the culmination of our students’ intellectual and personal journeys. Today’s more than 2,500 graduates arrived at Tufts with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. They have followed rigorous courses of study on our three Massachusetts campuses while enriching the life of our academic community. As Tufts students, many of them have studied or conducted research across this country and internationally. Many have also provided expert clinical care as part of their education. And they have put our commitment to active citizenship into action through generous service to community, neighborhood, and governmental organizations. As graduates, they will help to represent the university around the world as members of a global alumni community that now numbers more than 100,000. We hope they will stay connected with Tufts and know that their careers and accomplishments will give us cause for pride. The 2015 Commencement address will be delivered by Madeleine Albright. One of the most respected figures on the world stage, she reinforced America’s alliances, advocated for democracy and human rights, and promoted American trade as well as its business, labor, and environmental standards abroad while serving as the United States’ first woman secretary of state. I am sure her address will inspire our graduates and give all of us opportunity to reflect on how we can use our talents for the common good. The Board of Trustees has voted to award honorary doctorates to Dr. Albright and six other distinguished honorees in recognition of their achievements in their chosen fields. All of them offer our graduates examples of accomplishment and service. A total of 20 members of the faculty and administration have been named to emeritus status, and we will recognize their contributions to the life of the university over a truly remarkable total of more than 600 years of service to Tufts. At Tufts’ first Commencement—on July 8, 1857—three students received their degrees at a ceremony featuring addresses in Latin. While much has changed since then, Tufts remains committed to education and opportunity. Faculty, staff, families, and friends have all played a central role in our students’ education. Thank you for joining us in congratulating our graduates and wishing them all the best for the future. Sincerely, Anthony P. Monaco President COMMENCEMENT 2015 5 Tufts University Commencement Overview of the Day 8:45–9:00 a.m. MUSICAL PRELUDE 8:45 a.m. ALIGNMENT Degree candidates assemble in areas as designated by marching order card or school. SCHOOL AREA Liberal Arts, Jackson College, In front of Braker Hall, Fletcher tennis courts, Engineering, Special Studies, Tisch Library roof, in front of Miller Hall Museum School (as designated by marching cards) Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Fletcher tennis courts Medical/Sackler In front of Eaton Hall Dental Carmichael Dining Hall Fletcher Blakeley Hall Courtyard Cummings/Veterinary In front of Eaton Hall Friedman/Nutrition In front of Eaton Hall 8:45 a.m. Chapel bells begin ringing (last warning for alignment) *9:00 a.m. PHASE I Academic procession begins when the bells stop ringing. *9:30 a.m. ALL-UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY BEGINS *11:00 a.m. RECESSIONAL—END OF ALL-UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT *11:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. PHASE II Ceremonies for individual schools, colleges, and departments follow the main Commencement ceremony at the locations listed below: School of Arts and Sciences: Various locations and times (see page 8). School of Engineering: The Green, 11:30 a.m. Graduate School of Arts and Sciences: Students should attend the Arts and Sciences departmental ceremony for their specific discipline. School of Medicine and the Sackler School of Graduate Biomedical Sciences: DOCTOR OF MEDICINE DEGREE AND SACKLER GRADUATE DEGREE CEREMONY: Gantcher Family Sports and Convocation Center, 11:30 a.m. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREE CEREMONY (M.P.H., M.S.-Health Comm, M.S.-Medical Science, M.S.-PREP, M.B.S): Reception in Alumnae Lounge, 11:30 a.m., followed by diploma ceremony at tent on J Field, 1:30 p.m. School of Dental Medicine: Carmichael Quad, 11:30 a.m. The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy: Fletcher Field, 11:30 a.m. Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine: Grafton campus, 3:00 p.m. *Times are approximate Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy: Cohen Auditorium, 11:30 a.m. Viewing the Ceremony from Indoors Guests are invited to view the all-university ceremony from several sites around campus. These rooms will be open at 8:00 a.m. All are handicapped-accessible. The following sites will be screening the ceremony: Barnum Hall, Room 008 Cabot Intercultural Center, ASEAN Auditorium Cohen Auditorium Cousens Athletic Complex Rain Plan Regardless of weather, Phase I and indoor or tented ceremonies in Phase II will take place. Note for Guests: Please refrain from taking photos in the stage area during the ceremonies. COMMENCEMENT 2015 7 Graduation Ceremonies: School of Arts and Sciences and School of Engineering Phase II Lunch will be served on the lawn adjacent to Tisch Library. Africana Studies: Computer Science: Greek: Music: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony (Arts and Sciences) 1:30–3:00 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony in the tent on J Field, followed p.m., ceremony in Cohen in Granoff Family Hillel Center, in Distler Hall, Granoff Music by lunch. Auditorium, preceded by lunch. followed by lunch. Center, followed by lunch. (See also School of Engineering) American Studies: History: Peace and Justice Studies: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony Drama and Dance: 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony at 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony in the tent on J Field, followed 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony 51 Winthrop Street, preceded in the tent at Bromfield-Pearson, by lunch. in Distler Hall, Granoff Music by lunch. followed by lunch. Center, followed by lunch. Anthropology: International Literary and Philosophy: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony Earth and Ocean Studies: Visual Studies: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony in the tent at Bromfield-Pearson, 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in the 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in in Granoff Family Hillel Center, followed by lunch. tent on Ellis Oval, preceded Distler Hall, Granoff Music followed by lunch. by lunch. Center, preceded by lunch. Arabic: Physics: 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in Economics: International Relations: 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in the Distler Hall, Granoff Music 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony tent on Ellis Oval, preceded Center, preceded by lunch. in the tent on Ellis Oval, followed on The Green (between by lunch. by lunch. Ballou Hall and Bendetson Political Science: Archaeology: Hall), preceded by lunch. 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony Education: 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony on in Granoff Family Hillel Center, 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in Italian Studies: The Green (between Ballou Hall followed by lunch. the tent at Bromfield-Pearson, 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in and Bendetson Hall), preceded preceded by lunch. Distler Hall, Granoff Music by lunch. Art History/Architecture: Center, preceded by lunch. 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in Engineering School: Psychology: Goddard Chapel, preceded 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony Judaic Studies: 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony by lunch. on The Green (between Ballou 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in in Cousens Athletic Complex, Hall and Bendetson Hall), Distler Hall, Granoff Music followed by lunch. Asian Studies: followed by lunch. (Includes Center, preceded by lunch. 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony on Religion: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical The Green (between Ballou Hall Languages (German, Russian, 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m., ceremony and Biological Engineering, Civil and Bendetson Hall), preceded Asian, and Romance Languages): in the tent at Bromfield-Pearson, and Environmental Engineering, by lunch. 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in followed by lunch. Computer Science, Electrical and Distler Hall, Granoff Music Computer Engineering, the Gordon Russian: Biology: Center, preceded by lunch. 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in Institute of Engineering Manage- 1:30–3:00 p.m., ceremony in the tent on Ellis Oval, preceded ment, and Mechanical Engineering) Latin: Distler Hall, Granoff Music by lunch.