BROWN UNIVERSITY U I N C E N T E I Q N A M R E Y S 1 4 7 6 4 – 2 0 1 TWO HUNDRED AND FORTY-SEVENTH COMMENCEMENT SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015 In March 1764, the “General Assembly of the Governor and Company of the English Colony of Rhode Island” gathered to consider the charter that would establish Rhode Island College (renamed Brown University in 1804). Though founded during the reign of King George III, the college was dedicated to the “liberty of conscience,” a core principle that continues to define our institution to this day. Brown’s 250th Anniversary is being celebrated on College Hill and throughout the world through May 2015. The semiquincentenary provides an opportunity to acknowledge Brown’s academic excellence while exploring new ways of collaborating across disciplines; reflect on the challenges Brown has confronted over time; and imagine Brown’s future in an ever more complex global environment. Brown University The Graduate School Ceremony 2 Candidates for Master of Arts, 27 providence, ad eundem rhode island The Warren Alpert Medical 3 School Ceremony Officers Emeriti 27 may 24, 2015 The College Ceremony 4 Citations and Awards 27 The University Ceremony 4 Fellowships, Scholarships, and Grants 28 Schedule in the Event of 5 Special Recognition for Advanced 28 Storm Conditions Degree Candidates Brown University’s 19th President 6 Faculty Recognition 31 Brown Commencement Traditions 6 Commencement Procession Aides 33 and Marshals Candidates for Baccalaureate Degrees 8 Officers of the University 35 Candidates for Advanced Degrees 14 Locations for Diploma Ceremonies 36 Candidates for Honorary Degrees 24 Commencement Summary ⁽all times are estimated⁾ Seating on the College Green is on a first-come The day begins with a procession during which basis outside the center section. the candidates for degrees march across the College Green, led by the chief marshal party, 9:30 a.m. Seniors line up on Waterman Street. Brown band, presidential party, Corporation, 9:45 a.m. Procession begins through Faunce Arch. senior administration, and faculty. In addition, alumni who have returned for reunions march 10:15 a.m. Graduate School Ceremony on with their classes. Once the last person is Simmons Quadrangle. through the Van Wickle Gates on the front 10:15 a.m. Medical School Ceremony at green, the procession inverts and continues the First Unitarian Church. down College Street with each participant applauding the others. 12:10 p.m. College ceremony on First Baptist Church grounds begins (simulcast). The Medical School adjourns to the First 12:35 p.m. Seniors begin to arrive back on the College Unitarian Church on Benefit and Benevolent Green to be seated in the center section. streets. The Graduate School procession ◆ Half arrive through the north ends on Simmons Quadrangle, where a tent (Hope College) gate. accommodates spectators; additional seating ◆ Half arrive through the south is available in Metcalf Friedman Auditorium, (Rhode Island Hall) gate. with viewing by simulcast. 1:00 p.m. University ceremony on College Green begins. The senior class marches down College, ◆ Senior orations Benefit, and Waterman streets to the First ◆ Honorary degrees Baptist Church in America and assembles ◆ Symbolic degrees on the lawn. Family and friends wait on the College Green, where large screens afford a 2:00 p.m. University ceremony on College Green ends. continuous view of the proceedings. Afterward, 2:15 p.m. Diploma ceremonies begin. the seniors walk up the hill and take seats on A listing of the locations appears on page 36 the College Green for the University ceremony. of the program. Parents, relatives, and friends of seniors are advised to find seats on the College Green during the opening procession. The best opportunity to take photographs of graduating seniors is at the diploma ceremonies in the afternoon. In addition, the Van Wickle Gates will remain open for photographs until 6:00 p.m. on Monday. The Graduate School Ceremony Simmons Quadrangle Master of Fine Arts 10:15 a.m. Stephen Berenson (estimated) Director of Graduate Study, Brown/Trinity Repertory Acting and Directing programs, Clinical Professor of Seating is limited; a simulcast can be viewed Theatre, Speech and Dance in Metcalf Friedman Auditorium. Master of Public Affairs presiding Master of Public Policy Peter M. Weber James A. Morone Dean of the Graduate School, John Hazen White Professor of Public Policy, Professor of Chemistry Professor of Political Science and Urban Studies, Director of Public Policy processional Master of Public Health invocation Terrie T. Wetle The Reverend Kirstin C. Boswell Ford Dean of the School of Public Health Associate University Chaplain for the Protestant Community Master of Science Don Operario student address Mateus Bruno Baptista ’15 A.M. Master of Science in Urban Education Policy Innovation Management and “Intellectual Responsibility: A Culture of Critique” Entrepreneurship Engineering Eric Suuberg awarding of the master’s awards* Professor of Engineering, Co-Director, Program in Innovation Management presenters: and Entrepreneurship Engineering Don Operario Associate Dean for Master’s Education, Executive Master of Associate Professor of Public Health Healthcare Leadership Karen H. Sibley Vanessa Ryan Dean of the School of Professional Studies, Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Vice President for Strategic Initiatives Assistant Professor of English awarding of the joukowsky conferring of master’s degrees family foundation outstanding Peter S. Voss ’68 dissertation award* Board of Fellows presenting doctor of presenters: philosophy candidates John Tyler Peter M. Weber Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of Education conferring of doctor of philosophy degrees Jabbar R. Bennett Peter S. Voss Associate Dean of the Graduate School, Associate Dean, Division of Biology and Medicine, benediction Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine Adrian Adnan Wood-Smith awarding of the horace mann medal* Associate University Chaplain for the Muslim Community presenter: recessional Peter M. Weber The audience is asked to remain standing while the presenting master’s candidates platform party, faculty and graduates exit by section and row to allow those who wish to attend the Master of Arts University ceremony to move to the College Green. Don Operario Master of Arts in Teaching Kenneth K. Wong Chair, Education Department, Walter and Leonore Annenberg Professor of Education Policy * Names of recipients are on page 27. 2 The Warren Alpert Medical School Ceremony the first unitarian church the physician’s oath 10:15 a.m. Now being admitted to the high calling of the physician, I solemnly pledge to dedicate my life to presiding the care of the sick, the promotion of health, and the Jack A. Elias service of humanity. Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences In the spirit of those who have inspired and taught processional me, I will seek constantly to grow in knowledge, understanding, and skill and will work with my national anthem colleagues to promote all that is worthy in the ancient Medical Records and honorable profession of medicine. invocation The health and dignity of my patient will ever be my Angela Howard-McParland first concern. I will hold in confidence all that my Interim Associate University Chaplain for patient relates to me. I will not permit considerations the Catholic Community and Director, of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, Brown-RISD Catholic Community or social standing to come between me and my duty to greetings anyone in need of my services. Jack A. Elias This pledge I make freely and upon my honor. Introduction by PRESENTATION OF DEGREE RECIPIENTS Honora Burnett ’15 MD Allan Tunkel, MD, PhD, MACP Luba Dumenco, MD, FACP Associate Dean for Medical Education Director, Preclinical Curriculum Alpert Medical School of Brown University CONFERRING OF MASTER OF “Learning from those who touch our lives: Reflections PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREES on teaching and inspiration from patients, students, Mark S. Blumenkranz ’72, ’75 M.D., ’76 M.M.S. colleagues, and families” Conferring of medical degrees Introduction by Mark S. Blumenkranz Sarah Rapoport ’15 MD Board of Fellows Carolyn Luppens ’15 MD “The anti-checklist manifesto” Conferring of doctor of philosophy degrees Plaque Presentation by Mark S. Blumenkranz Tracey Martin ’15 MD awarding of medical senior citation* musical interlude presenter: Grayson Armstrong ’15 MD music L. Frederick Jodry V benediction Senior Lecturer in Music, Organist Rabbi Michelle Dardashti Associate University Chaplain for the Jewish Community Aaron Lindo and Rabbi of Brown RISD Hillel Highland piper recessional George Caldow The audience is asked to remain standing until the end Highland drummer of the recessional. The assembly will then proceed to the Hope Club for a reception. 3 The College Ceremony presentation of master’s degree recipients the grounds of the first baptist Peter M. Weber church in america Dean of the Graduate School 12:10 p.m. (estimated) presentation of M.D. degree recipients Jack A. Elias presiding Dean of Medicine and Biological Sciences Christina H. Paxson President presentation of Ph.D. degree recipients Peter M. Weber the national anthem John Brakatselos ’15 conferring of master of arts degrees, ad eundem** invocation presenter: The Reverend Janet Cooper Nelson Kevin McLaughlin Chaplain of the University Dean of the Faculty conferring of the Recognition of officers Emeriti** baccalaureate degrees Christina H. Paxson Presentation of Faculty Teaching Excellence Awards‡ At the conclusion of the exercises the assembly will presenter: move to the College Green for the University ceremony Kevin McLaughlin The meeting house of the first baptist Presentation of the susan colver church in america rosenberger medal of honor The Meeting House, completed in 1775, was built “for presenter: the Publick Worship of Almighty God, and also for James A. Morone holding Commencement in.” Central parts of the Chair of the Faculty/Faculty Executive Committee, Brown Commencement ceremonies have been held John Hazen White Professor of Political Science and here ever since.