Marshall University Marshall Digital Scholar Marshall University Commencement University Archives 1991 Commencement Exercises, 1991 Marshall University Follow this and additional works at: https://mds.marshall.edu/commencement Part of the Higher Education Commons Recommended Citation Marshall University, "Commencement Exercises, 1991" (1991). Marshall University Commencement. 25. https://mds.marshall.edu/commencement/25 This Program is brought to you for free and open access by the University Archives at Marshall Digital Scholar. It has been accepted for inclusion in Marshall University Commencement by an authorized administrator of Marshall Digital Scholar. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. , :'. \{tq'l ~ }C.l(lr}, ·Sb.' qq/ I i' Commencement Exercises 1991 Marshall University , .---=:al The One Hundred Fifty,fourth Commencement Exercises Marshall University ~ Saturday, May 11, 1991 at 11:00 in the Huntington Civic Center I Disclaimer .! The list of May degree candidates in this program is tentative and is based upon the anticipated success­ ful completion of work undertaken during the Sec­ ond Semester 1989-90. This document should not be taken as an official record that degrees have in fact been awarded. F Welcome Marshall University welcomes those attending the 154th Commencement Exercises. Academic Procession l Faculty Marshals Candidates for Doctoral Degree Candidates for Bachelor Degree Assistant Chief Faculty Marshal Candidates for Associate Degree Members of the Faculty Candidates for Master Degree Chief Faculty Marshal Candidates for Medical Deg/ee Commencement Officials Commencement Officials Chief Marshal: Professor David R. Woodward Assistant Chief Marshal: Professor Dorothy R. Johnson Prof. Ramchandra G. Akkihal Prof. Kenneth Guyer Prof. Giovanna Morton Prof. Kenneth Ambrose Prof. Olive Hager Prof. Elaine Novak Prof. George Arnold Prof. Betty Jarrell Prof. Ralph Oberly Prof. Richard Bonnett Prof. Bowie Kahle Prof. Diana Parnicza Prof. Mahlon Brown Prof. Chong Kim Prof. Wayne Taylor Prof. Elma Chapman Prof. Joan Mead Prof. Monica Valentovic Chief Usher: Professor Ernest W. Cole Assistant Chief Usher: Professor Neal Adkins Prof. Dean Adkins Prof. Ralph Hall Prof. William Radig Prof. Howard Adkins Prof. Frances Hensley Prof. Jimmie Rogers Prof. Allen Arbogast Prof. Carl Johnson Prof. John Sasser Prof. Boots Dilley Prof. Richard Jones Prof. Harry Sowards Prof. Dan K. Evans Prof. Nicholas Kontos Prof. Donna Spindel Prof. Mack Gillenwater Prof. Philip Modlin Prof. John E. Smith Prof. Charles F. Gruber P_rof. Caroline Perkins Prof. Donald Tarter The 154th Commencement Program President Alan B. Gould, Presiding Precommencement Concert Marshall University Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Professors Richard Lemke and Michael McArtor, Conducting Processional , Ceremonial Marches I Invocation . The Reverend William J. Petro Chaplain of Marshall University Catholic Community Introduction of Guests Introduction of the Commencement Speaker Commencement Address . Harm J. de Blij Conferring of Academic Degrees The President of the University Candidates for the Bachelor's and Associate Degrees College of Education presented by Carole A. Vickers, Dean College of Liberal Arts presented by Deryl R. Leaming, Dean College of Business presented by Robert P. Alexander, Dean ., College of Science presented by E. S. Hanrahan, Dean College of Fine Arts presented by Paul A. Balshaw, Dean ' School of Nursing presented by Jane C. Fotos, Dean Bachelor of Social Work presented by Charles H. McKown, Jr., Dean Regents Bachelor of Arts presented by Lorraine J. Duke, Associate Provost Community College presented by F. David Wilkin, Dean Candidates for the Master's Degree Graduate School presented by Leonard J. Deutsch, Dean Candidates for the Doctor of Medicine Degree School of Medicine presented by Charles H. McKown, Jr., Dean Conferring of the Doctoral Degrees John 0. Andes, Coordinator Off,Campus Programs and Graduate Programs, West Virginia University I Recognition of the Honor Graduates Conferring of the Honorary Degrees Candidates presented by . Lorraine J. Duke Associate Provost Harm J. de Blij , Doctor of Science Glenn J. Queen , Doctor of Humane Letters Greetings . ...................................... Charles W. Manning Chancellor, University of West Virginia Board of Trustees James H. Harless Chairman, Marshall University Institutional Board of Advisors Martha Hill Merical President, Marshall University Alumni Association The President's Remarks "Alma Mater" .............................. C.E. and James Haworth Professor Emeritus Leo V. lmperi Benediction Recessional , Ceremonial Marches Alma Mater Marshall Gracious Alma Mater, May the years be kind to Marshall; We thy name revere: May she grow in fame; May each noble son and daughter May her children fail her never Cherish thine honor dear. True to her beacon flame. May thy lamp be ever bright May her spirit brave and strong Guiding us to truth and light; Honor right and conquer wrong; As a beacon o'er dark water This the burden of our song This is for thee our prayer. Ever her truth proclaim. The audience is requested to be seated following the Benediction and remain seated until the class has recessed. I j l, The Grand Mace The Grand Mace (opposite), a symbol of authority and leader­ ship, is carried by the Chief Marshal of the faculty at all formal University occasions and is displayed on the platform during these functions. The Mace is made from a limb that fell from the Old Beech Tree in front of Old Main on the University Campus. The top of the Mace consists of a gold plated bronze casting that fea­ tures on one side the Seal of Marshall University and on the other the Great Seal of the State of West Virginia. These are surrounded by a laurel of beech leaves and the entire casting is crested by a torch symbolic of academic excellence. Immediately below the top casting is a four-sided section that contains carved symbols significant in the history of the University-The Towers of Old Main, Memorial Fountain, the Seal of Marshall College, and a buffalo, official mascot of the institution's athletic teams. The area immediately surrounding the four carvings features small clusters of beech nuts and leaves. The center portion of the Mace is carved in double wrap ribbon, one-half inch wide. Between the gaps in the ribbon wraps are carved beech leaves descending in size. The base of the Mace is protected by a gold plated bronze casting of beach leaf clusters. The entire Mace weighs about 25 pounds and is 66 inches from the top of the torch to the base. The President's Medallion The President's Medallion or Badge of Office of the Presidency of Marshall University (at right) consists of a relief carving of the Seal of the University featuring the bust of Chief Justice John Marshall. It is suspended from the President's neck with a kelly green and white ribbon, the official colors of the institution. The Medallion is worn by the President when he is participating in formal University affairs. The reverse side of the Medallion is inscribed with the names of the previous Presidents of the institution. Both The Grand Mace and The President's Medallion were created in 1986 by Byron Johnson. Mr. Johnson, an honor graduate of Marshall University, is a rei:iowned wood carver and sculptor as well as an art teacher in the public schools. Harm J. de Blij Glenn J. Queen Harm J. de Blij Dr. Harm J. de Blij is considered one of the nation's foremost geographers and served with distinc­ tion as the occupant of Marshall University's Drinko Distinguished Chair in Liberal Arts during the 1990 Fall Term. Dr. de Blij is a professor of geography at the University of Miami (Florida) and holds a professional appointment with the National Geographic Society. Born in The Netherlands, he received his under­ graduate education in South Africa and his doctorate in physical geography from Northwestern Univer­ sity, Evanston, Illinois. He has written, co-authored or edited 32 books and more than 80 articles for professional publica­ tions and journals. He served as editor of the National Geographic Society's "National Geographic Research: A Scientific Journal." He was a central figure in the so-called "Miami Exposure" of geographic illiteracy in America which led to United States Senate hearings and a joint resolution of Congress designating "Geography Aware­ ness Week." He appears frequently on ABC-TV's "Good Morning America" to discuss geography and geographic illiteracy. Dr. de Blij has received many honors and awards for his work and has given more than 60 invited lectures at universities throughout the United States. Glenn J. Queen A native of Wayne County, W.Va., Glenn J. Queen has been a community and business leader for many years and has made significant contributions, monetary and otherwise, to a wide range of organizations and causes. As a returning Marine Corps veteran in 1945, he started his business career as owner of a small grocery in Wayne, building it into the very successful Tradewell group of supermarkets. His service to Marshall University spans 45 years and is highlighted with his 1986 contribution of $100,000 to the new Society of Yeager Scholars project. He was the first individual contributor to the project and his gift made possible the establishment of the Yeager Scholars program. In 1988, he contributed $30,000 to establish an endowment to support Marshall faculty travel, research and other scholarly activity. Mr. Queen has served as president of the National Retail Grocers Association, the West Virginia Retail Grocers Association and as a member of the Board of Directors of the Food Marketing Insti­ tute. In 1988, he was selected to receive the Sidney R. Rabb Award, considered the most prestigious award in the food industry. Other charitable activities he has assisted include the Cancer Society, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Boy Scouts, Huntington Museum of Art, Boys' Clubs, Ronald McDonald House, Green Acres Foun­ dation and American Red Cross. Academic Heraldry The custom of wearing academic regalia in the colleges and universities of the United States has been continuous since Colonial times.