TE TA UN S E ST TH AT I F E V A O O E L F A DITAT DEUS N A E R R S I O Z T S O A N Z E I A R I T G R Y A 1912 1885 ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT AND CONVOCATION PROGRAM Spring 2014 May 12 - 16, 2014 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM THE STAR SPANGLED BANNER O say can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight O’er the ramparts we watched, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. O say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? ALMA MATER ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY Where the bold saguaros Raise their arms on high, Praying strength for brave tomorrows From the western sky; Where eternal mountains Kneel at sunset’s gate, Here we hail thee, Alma Mater, Arizona State. —Hopkins-Dresskell MAROON AND GOLD Fight, Devils down the field Fight with your might and don’t ever yield Long may our colors outshine all others Echo from the buttes, Give em’ hell Devils! Cheer, cheer for A-S-U! Fight for the old Maroon For it’s Hail! Hail! The gang’s all here And it’s onward to victory! Students whose names appear in this program are candidates for the degrees listed, which will be conferred subject to completion of requirements. University commencement and convocation ceremonies are special events for all involved. Please show respect for everyone who has come to share in the experience. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event. As a courtesy to those around you and to our graduating students, please turn off phone and other electronic devices. CONTENTS The National Anthem and Arizona State University Alma Mater ................................. 2 Letter of Congratulations from the Arizona Board of Regents ............... 7 Graduate Commencement Program ........................................ 8 Undergraduate Commencement Program .................................. 9 History of Honorary Degrees ............................................. 10 Commencement Speaker ................................................. 12 The University Medal of Excellence ...................................... 13 Past Honorary Degree Recipients ......................................... 15 Conferring of Doctoral Degrees .......................................... 19 Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law .................................... 36 Conferring of Masters Degrees ........................................... 40 Academic Recognition ................................................... 83 Craig and Barbara Barrett Honors College, 83 Moeur Award, 129 University Honors Summa Cum Laude, 136 Magna Cum Laude, 144 Cum Laude, 151 Conferring of Bachelor Degrees .........................................158 College of Health Solutions, 158 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, 167 College of Nursing and Health Innovation, 189 College of Public Programs, 194 College of Technology and Innovation, 203 Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts, 209 Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, 217 Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College, 226 New College of Interdisciplinary Arts and Sciences, 232 School of Letters and Sciences, 239 School of Sustainability, 245 Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 248 W. P. Carey School of Business, 254 W. P. Carey School of Business Masters Convocation ....................268 Candidates for Commission .............................................270 ASU Wind Orchestra ....................................................271 Sonoran Brass Choir .....................................................271 Mace and President’s Chain of Office ....................................272 College Marshals ....................................................... 273 History of the Academic Costume ...................................... 277 Arizona Board of Regents .............................................. 278 Congratulatory Bouquets ............................................... 280 MISSION STATEMENT UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT University Commencement represents the culmination of a student’s academic achievement. It is a time of celebration and reflection for students, families, friends, faculty and staff. It brings together a diverse community to share in the joy of accomplished goals. Arizona State University continually demonstrates its dedication to efficiency, technology and sustainability. The full University Commencement program is being made available to graduates on a reusable external flash drive in May of 2014. This change aligns with our growing institutional efforts to enhance sustainability practices, and our broader endeavors to employ technology in heightened service to our students. The reusable external flash drive, combined with the abridged program, will yield a 10.5 million page reduction in the amount of printed materials distributed at graduation ceremonies over the next three days. We kindly ask for your help in our sustainability efforts by returning unused or unwanted programs to the venue or recycling your printed programs after you have enjoyed them. To order additional copies of this final printed bound book with all graduates names listed, scan this QR code with your smart phone’s reader app or go to http://ironwood.worksmartsuite.com (User name: ASUuser Password: password) 7 MESSAGE FROM THE ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS Dear Graduates, On behalf of the Arizona Board of Regents, we congratulate you on your graduation and are proud to celebrate this momentous achievement with you. Indeed, today is the fulfillment of great vision, tenacity and dedication, and you are to be commended for your hard work to attain your higher education degree. Have no doubt that your graduation is not only a personal achievement, but is also a victory for our state. Arizona benefits tremendously from a highly- educated workforce – from meeting high-demand job needs, to fueling more entrepreneurialism and innovation. You have opened the door to a brighter future for yourself, and for the future of our great state. Arizona’s public universities are driving important goals for the opportunity and quality of life of the citizens of our state and our neighbors around the world. Together, we are increasing the educational attainment of our citizens to positioning Arizona as a global competitor, delivering new technologies, and pushing the boundaries of exploration and discovery. The board is proud that you chose to pursue your degree at Arizona State University and we hope your achievement today not viewed as your arrival at a destination, but rather the gateway to lifelong learning as you travel the many paths life will offer you. Finally, to the families and friends who are participating in this celebration – our congratulations go out to you as well. We share in your pride and we thank you for the support you provided during your graduate’s educational journey. Sincerely, Eileen I. Klein Rick Myers President Chairman GRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Monday, May 12, 10:30 a.m. PRELUDE Music performed by ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor Professor of Music/Director of Bands School of Music Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal Thomas Schildgen, EdD Professor, Department of Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management College of Technology and Innovation President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PROCESSIONAL MUSIC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Phillip Morgan, MM, Opera Performance GREETINGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents Kaitlin Thompson, Arizona Board of Regents CONFERRING OF DEGREES Michael M. Crow, PhD Musical Selections provided by students from the ASU School of Music, Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts A listing of performers can be found on page 270 THE ALMA MATER Phillip Morgan, MM, Opera Performance RECESSIONAL ASU Wind Orchestra Gary W. Hill, Conductor UNDERGRADUATE COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM Wednesday, May 14, 7:30 p.m. PRELUDE “Renaissance Dances” — Tylman Susato PROCESSIONAL Grand Marshal Thomas Schildgen, EdD Professor, Department of Technological Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management College of Technology and Innovation President, University Senate Chair, University Academic Council Arizona State University PROCESSIONAL MUSIC “Pomp and Circumstance — Sir Edward Elgar Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir THE NATIONAL ANTHEM “The Star Spangled Banner” — Francis Scott Key Arranged by Henry Fillmore Soloist Sarah Sawyer, BM Performance (Music Theatre) GREETINGS Michael M. Crow, PhD President of the University Welcome from Arizona Board of Regents Eileen Klein, Arizona Board of Regents CONFERRING OF DEGREES Michael M. Crow, PhD WELCOME FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Theresa Esparza, MTax Chair of the Alumni Association Board of Directors THE ALMA MATER Sarah Sawyer, BM Performance (Music Theatre) RECESSIONAL Music performed by Sonoran Brass Choir HISTORY OF HONORARY DEGREES Harvard was the first university to confer honorary degrees in 1692. Since then it has become a recognized function of degree granting institutions. Honorary degrees are an opportunity for universities to single out people who have made contributions to society. At ASU, honorary degree recipients are