UMUC COMMENCEMENT 20182018 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE 2018 Winter Commencement A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF COMMENCEMENT ORDER OF EVENTS UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Dear UMUC Graduates, Congratulations on reaching this important milestone on the path of lifelong learning! I speak for everyone at University of Maryland University College when I say that it has been our honor to help you in the pursuit of your goals and your dreams. Today, you represent our greatest achievement, and we are proud to recognize and celebrate your success. I am also honored to offer a special salute to our active-duty members of the U.S. military and to our veterans who are graduating today. Your service to our country has earned you the respect and admiration of a grateful nation, and we are so pleased that you selected UMUC as your university of choice. We are deeply proud of all of you—proud of your achievements, proud of your growth and learning, and proud to welcome you to the ranks of UMUC alumni. I sincerely hope that you will embrace a broader role, standing together with every member of the worldwide UMUC family, united by the common goal of making the world a better, brighter place for yourself, for your loved ones, and for all. Again, congratulations to you and to all who share this special moment with you in person and in spirit. Sincerely, Javier Miyares President University of Maryland University College 4 Saturday Morning Saturday Afternoon DECEMBER 15, 2018 DECEMBER 15, 2018 Commencement Order of Events Commencement Order of Events ACADEMIC PROCESSION PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES ACADEMIC PROCESSION PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 Alan Drimmer, PhD Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 1 Alan Drimmer, PhD Sir Edward Elgar Senior Vice President and Chief Sir Edward Elgar Senior Vice President and Chief Academic Officer Academic Officer Procession of the Nobles from Mlada Procession of the Nobles from Mlada Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov MASTER’S DEGREE CANDIDATES MASTER’S DEGREE CANDIDATES Presented by Kathryn Klose, PhD Presented by Kathryn Klose, PhD THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Vice Provost and Dean Vice Provost and Dean Jermaine T. Montgomery ’15 & ’18 Cherita Yolette Johnson ’18 The Graduate School The Graduate School Master of Science in Management Master of Science in Health Care Administration BACHELOR’S AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE BACHELOR’S AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE WELCOME CANDIDATES CANDIDATES Javier Miyares WELCOME Presented by Kara Van Dam, PhD Presented by Kara Van Dam, PhD President Javier Miyares Vice Provost and Dean Vice Provost and Dean University of Maryland University College President The Undergraduate School The Undergraduate School University of Maryland University College GREETINGS CONFERRAL OF DEGREES CONFERRAL OF DEGREES William T. Wood, JD GREETINGS Javier Miyares Javier Miyares Member, USM Board of Regents William T. Wood, JD President President Member, USM Board of Regents University of Maryland University College University of Maryland University College COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER General Dennis L. Via (U.S. Army, Ret.) COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER THE ALMA MATER THE ALMA MATER Executive Vice President, Christine A. Ross ’06 & ’08 Jermaine T. Montgomery ’15 & ’18 Cherita Yolette Johnson ’18 Booz Allen Hamilton President and Chief Executive Officer Master of Science in Management Master of Science in Health Care Maryland Chamber of Commerce Administration STUDENT SPEAKER RECESSIONAL Jermaine T. Montgomery ’15 & ’18 STUDENT SPEAKER Grand March from Aida RECESSIONAL Master of Science in Management Andrea Ayala Stull ’18 Giuseppe Verdi Grand March from Aida Bachelor of Science in Psychology Giuseppe Verdi 6 7 SPEAKERS Winter 2018 Saturday Morning Speaker Winter 2018 Saturday Afternoon Speaker General Dennis L. Via (U.S. Army, retired) is an executive Christine A. Ross ’06 & ’08 joined the Maryland Chamber of vice president and defense fellow with Booz Allen Hamilton Commerce as president and chief executive officer in July 2016. in McLean, Virginia, where he is a member of the Global Ross has been working in the chamber industry and practicing Defense Leadership Team. economic development since 1999. She also sits on the Maryland Cyber Security Council, the Maryland Manufacturing Advisory Via retired from the U.S. Army in 2016 as a four-star general. Board, and the Maryland Comptroller’s Business Advisory In his last assignment, he led the largest global logistics Council. Currently, she is actively involved in broad-ranging command in the U.S. Army and Department of Defense (DoD), legislative advocacy focused on regulatory reform, improving overseeing 120,000 military and civilian employees in 38 countries the state’s competitive business climate, ensuring a quality and 41 states, with an annual budget of $50 billion. As the workforce, and developing an adequate talent pipeline to support GENERAL commander of Army Materiel Command (AMC), he was directly CHRISTINE A. the state’s growth. DENNIS L. VIA responsible for all logistics, information technology, foreign ROSS ’06 & ’08 (U.S. ARMY, RETIRED) military sales, and industrial base operations for the U.S. Army. Ross has a bachelor’s degree in music education from James Madison University and earned the coveted status of Certified Before his promotion and assignment as the AMC commander, Chamber Executive (CCE) in 2014 from the Association of Chamber he acted as the command’s deputy commander. In that role, he of Commerce Executives. She earned a Master of Business deployed to Southwest Asia in October 2011 to lead the removal Administration and a Master of Science in Management with a of equipment and materiel from Iraq after the conclusion of specialization in marketing from University of Maryland University combat operations. He also served as director on the Joint Staff, College (UMUC). Pentagon, where he reported directly to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff for all policies, plans, and programs for DoD In 2017, she was awarded the UMUC Distinguished Alumna Award. communications, information systems, and cybersecurity. She was also selected for the Chamber of Commerce Committee of 100 (CCC100)—an elite group that represents the perspectives Via served 12 years as a general officer and is the first Signal and needs of chambers and their members to the U.S. Chamber Corps officer in the U.S. Army’s 243-year history to achieve the of Commerce—and was listed as one of Maryland’s Most Admired rank of four-star general. He is a member of the Council on CEOs by the Daily Record. Foreign Relations, the Association of the United States Army, and the AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications Electronics Association). Ross has three adult sons, a husband who teaches high school chemistry, and a wonderful Irish red-and-white setter named Astor. 10 11 “ An investment in knowledge Graduates and Candidates always pays the best interest.” BENJAMIN FRANKLIN (1706–90) One of the Founding Fathers of the United States Academic Honors Graduates and Candidates ACADEMIC HONORS for excellence in scholarship are determined ASSOCIATE OF ARTS Gabriel Barcenas Michael A. Brito from the cumulative grade point averages (GPA) of students who are Benjamin Abshire William L. Barnes Brandi Brooks pursuing a bachelor’s degree and have completed 30 or more credits Joshua Acevero Alex Bartlett Robert L. Brooks with University of Maryland University College. Students may earn the Louie Sale Adem Brandon Michael Bates Chloe Broom distinctions of cum laude, magna cum laude, and summa cum laude, Julie Marie Adkins Laquisha N. Bates Paul J. Brotherton which signify graduation with honor, high honor, and highest honor, Akwasi Amponsah Adom Marcus C. Bates Wayne A. Broughton respectively. Sometimes called graduation honors, these traditional Loren Michael Agee Rebecca Alexandra Baugh Israel Tirrell Brown academic designations are awarded at the time a baccalaureate Gerald Aka Charlaine Frances Bautista Richard Lee Brown Braxton Bawcum Jawan R. Bryant degree is conferred. Dusty A. Akom James T. Alfrey Brian C. Beasley Shaun C. Burke The distinction of summa cum laude is conferred on students with a Keasha S. Allenbaugh Bradley James Beazer David Brandon Burns cumulative GPA of 4.000, magna cum laude for a GPA of 3.901 to 3.999, Jeri Nicole Allison Daniel Paul Beck Thomas Edward Burris and cum laude for a GPA of 3.800 to 3.900. Jennifer Almonte Stephen Hunter Beck Fey Alfredo J. Burroughs Victor Steve Altamirano Cheyenne Bedell William M. Burroughs Students who have earned the honor of summa cum laude wear gold Robert Althof Caitlin Marie BeDillon Derekia Anthonique Burrows cords as part of their academic regalia at commencement. Blue cords Janae Nicole Amaya Maria Antonia Belen Anroinette Amanda Bush indicate the honor of magna cum laude and white cords cum laude. Vanessa Jean Anderson Clifford Jonathan Bell Gracie Caires Mikhail Anisimov Stephen Berkey Tamara Qunternett Calmes Diplomas and graduation honors for December 2018 candidates are Ruth Noelia Anisimov Cheyenne Lynne Berrios Sean David Cameron based on academic standing as of October 15 and are pending final Yohane Elisha Aondona Amos Lee Berry Francisca Campbell degree audit. Joseph Appiah Mprah Madeline Bettincourt Joshua R. Canadarodriguez Fred Asiedu Matthew Charles Bialy Marcus H. Cannon ★ Cum Laude ❖ Magna Cum Laude ✸ Summa Cum Laude Amanda C. Asirifi Jessica Leigh Billings Jared A. Carbone Joseph Askwith Gregory Bills Chelsey Breanna Carel Heather Asselin David Binning Amber Carnazza Kendra Angele Rita Denise Cassandra Bisard Kegan Nicholas Carpenter August Jennifer Nicole Bishop Joanna Williams Carroll Jessica Lizette Avalos James Emery Bishop II Khiry Montario Carter Daniel L. Axford Florina Blackman Kirk Edward Carter Vanessa Marie Ayala Anastasia Victoria Blackwell Maria Adriana Castillo Collinsworth Junior Ayers Corey James Blackwell Cesar Leonidas Cedillo Jr. Zachery Scott Ayers Harmony Blevins Sacoya BreAnna Champion Felecia Mojisola Babatola- Daniel Alexander Bobka Reginia Rene Chaney Watkins Jeffery W. Bombard William Lawrence Chaney Alexandra Marie Bagley Alex Bonnett Lymuel C.