C R E S I G A H T I T S O R N E I A V I N N A U 1 8 7 8 At the close of the one hundred thirty-seventh year Creighton University Commencement CenturyLink Center Omaha May 14, 2016 Commencement Exercises Morning Ceremony 9:30 a.m. .......................................................4 COLLEGE OF NURSING SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Afternoon Ceremony 1 p.m. .......................................................19 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES HEIDER COLLEGE OF BUSINESS COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES SCHOOL OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS SCHOOL OF LAW GRADUATE SCHOOL Livestream of Commencement Ceremonies The viewing link for the commencement stream is livestream.com/CreightonUniversity/Commencement2016 The stream is available via mobile devices such as iPads, iPhones and Android phones and tablets. Once the event concludes, a recording of both ceremonies will be available at the same link. Lifetouch Special Events Photography Lifetouch Special Events Photography will photograph each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates will be emailed a link to their photo proofs or they can go to events.lifetouch.com/creighton for more information. Questions may be addressed to [email protected] or call 800.505.9496 (Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–6 p.m., Eastern Time). Creighton University Bookstore and Hy-Vee Floral 2nd floor concourse The bookstore has diploma frames, health and beauty items, alumni items, graduation cards, gift wrap and other Creighton memorabilia available for purchase. Hy-Vee offers flower arrangements and bouquets. 3 Order of Exercises | Morning Ceremony Academic Procession Degree Conferral Statement Mace Bearer: Bartholomew E. Clark, RPh, PhD The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD President of the University Faculty President Associate Marshals: Amy J. Cosimano, EdD, RN; Jennifer A. Tilleman, PharmD; Amy M. Haddad, PhD; Presentation of Candidates Dennis R. Higginbotham, DDS; Thomas H. Quinn, PhD for Earned Degrees Grand Marshal’s Opening Remarks College of Nursing Neil S. Norton, PhD Catherine M. Todero, PhD, RN, Dean Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, Banner Carrier: Julie Manz, PhD, Program Chair School of Dentistry School of Pharmacy and Health Professions National Anthem J. Chris Bradberry, PharmD, Dean Banner Carrier: Anna Domina, OTD Abby M. Gauvain Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy Graduating Senior, College of Nursing School of Dentistry Invocation Mark A. Latta, DMD, MS, Dean Diane Jorgensen Banner Carrier: Jared H. Smith, DDS, MS, Associate Professor Director of Chaplain Services, School of Pharmacy and Health Professions School of Medicine Robert W. Dunlay, MD, Dean Welcome Banner Carrier: Garrett Soukup, PhD, Associate Dean Tanya A. Winegard, PhD Vice Provost for Student Life Turning of the Tassel The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD President’s Message President The Rev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhD President Closing Remarks Neil S. Norton, PhD Spirit of Creighton Award Associate Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs, Presented by Tanya A. Winegard, PhD School of Dentistry Vice Provost for Student Life Stage Party, Faculty Board Authorization and Graduate Recessional Jane Miller Trustee, Creighton University Board of Trustees Degree Conferral Creighton University confers degrees three times per year: August, December and May. Annual University commencement ceremonies are held in May. Students who complete their degree programs in August or December may attend the May commencement ceremony following completion, or with approval of the Office of the Dean, in the preceding May. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not guarantee a degree is officially earned. A degree is conferred only after the dean verifies all academic requirements are met and the degree is posted on the student’s transcript by the Office of the Registrar. 4 Doctor of Pharmacy, honoris causa John P. Wareham, BSPHA’64 Since his graduation from the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions in 1964, John “Jack” Wareham has carried the credo of Creighton University into the world. A humble man who embodies the principles of a Jesuit education, his scholarship and support of academics, research and service have touched many lives. Professional excellence, fostering leadership and advancing knowledge are key components of Wareham’s practices. Dean Chris Bradberry has stated that Wareham exemplifies the highest ideals of the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions. He is a loyal supporter of his alma mater and of young and upcoming researchers in the pharmaceutical sciences and clinical translational research in pharmacy. With his wife, Lois, the Warehams created the Jack and Lois Wareham Research Award that is focused on seeding significant and innovative research. Upon his graduation from Creighton, Wareham began his professional career as a pharmacist in the family business and credits his father as a major influence both personally and professionally. He earned his Master of Business Administration from Washington University and in 1968 joined the SmithKline Corporation in Philadelphia, where he swiftly rose to executive positions. His professional background reflects significant executive and operational experience, and he was widely known for his friendly and gracious leadership. In 1984, Wareham joined Beckman Inc. as group vice president; in 1993, he was named president of Beckman Instruments and named CEO in 1998. Wareham maintained an illustrious career and fulfilling work-life balance until his retirement in 2005. Wareham has served on a number of boards and with various professional organizations. He is a member of Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit honor society and in 1997 received the Creighton University Alumni Achievement Citation for service to his community. For his distinguished accomplishments, for his leadership in the biomedical industry and for his efforts to advance and improve health care, Creighton University is proud to confer upon Dr. John “Jack” Wareham the degree Doctor of Pharmacy, honoris causa. 5 Candidates for Earned Degrees COLLEGE OF NURSING Names read by Mary Kunes-Connell, PhD, RN, Associate Dean BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Andrea M. Clark Mark Paul Funk Kathleen M. Johnson IN NURSING cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Chesterfield, Missouri Mill Creek, Washington Mark Anthony Gallo Taylor N. Johnson Kevin Brian Abarquez Sarah Elizabeth Corless cum laude Platte City, Missouri San Francisco, California Naperville, Illinois Londonderry, New Hampshire Beatriz Alexandra Jose Michelle Elizabeth Amann Megan Marie Crain Abby M. Gauvain Long Beach, California Littleton, Colorado summa cum laude magna cum laude Kevin Joseph Kalkowski Kaylee-Jane Machiko Glenwood, Iowa Evergreen, Colorado Ogallala, Nebraska Anolani Arakaki Kathryn Elizabeth Craven Jenna Elizabeth Glass Ewa Beach, Hawaii Portland, Oregon Bennington, Nebraska Nicole Sachiko Cortez Kamada Waipahu, Hawaii Maggie Leigh Arnett Kimberly Sue Cyboron Megan Ann Glodowski summa cum laude Hastings, Nebraska Schuyler, Nebraska Morgan Jessica Karloff Wood River, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Rachel Ann Dean Craig Allen Golding Jayme Elizabeth Beukelman St. Louis, Missouri Buena Park, California Logan Robert Kelle summa cum laude Quincy, Illinois Maple Grove, Nebraska Francesca Dora D’Elia Katelyn Marie Gradoville Omaha, Nebraska Palos Verdes Estates, California Keiya Lynette Kendrick Emily R. Beyersdorfer Omaha, Nebraska Belleville, Illinois Lillian Mary DeSantis Alysa Nicole Greckel cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Sarah Elice Keppel Katherine Anne Bianchi University Park, Maryland Excelsior, Minnesota Auburn, California Rebecca Lynn Green Jessica Lozano Diaz cum laude Katharine Ann Kerstetter Shelby Marlene Boche Antelope, California St. Louis, Missouri Cary, Illinois summa cum laude Norfolk, Nebraska Grace Ella Dickerson Molly Mae Greenwood Jasmine Khamouna Omaha, Nebraska cum laude Curtis, Nebraska Chelsea Jo Boettner St. Paul, Minnesota Edina, Minnesota Bradley Jay Dillon Zoe Allegra Kisner Omaha, Nebraska Hannah Marie Guffey summa cum laude Anne Kathryn Bohman Pleasant Hill, Missouri Windsor Heights, Iowa St. Paul, Minnesota Shelby L. Dirks cum laude Chelsy Margaret Harman Kate Lauren Kloberdanz Courtney Ann Brown Grundy Center, Iowa Hastings, Nebraska magna cum laude Chapman, Nebraska Charles City, Iowa Margaret Christine Drake Rachel L. Heinz Lauren Nicole Brown Mendota Heights, Minnesota cum laude Laurel Ann Kloster cum laude Western Springs, Illinois magna cum laude Honolulu, Hawaii Elisabeth N. Dupont Colorado Springs, Colorado Leawood, Kansas Karissa Marie Hile Hevelone Kelli Clare Browning Lincoln, Nebraska Meagan Michelle Koch Milwaukee, Wisconsin Derek Patrick Emanuel Hastings, Nebraska summa cum laude Meryl Michelle Higgins Gregory Ross Budreau Temecula, California Omaha, Nebraska Keri Christine Lestyk Keizer, Oregon Omaha, Nebraska Katelin M. Estes Emily Florence Holland Michaela M. Burns Cabot, Arkansas Overland Park, Kansas Shelby Lynn Limpach cum laude Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Ngozichukwu Chinwendu Etim Maritia Nicole Hotovy Los Gatos, California cum laude Brett David Lippold Abby Lynn Byrd Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Omaha, Nebraska Paige Andela Fahrenholtz Juniata, Nebraska Nicole Marie Jacobs Jordan M. Lisowy Jeremy David Carini Omaha, Nebraska cum laude Broomfield, Colorado Jackeline Fernandez St. Paul, Minnesota Omaha, Nebraska Holly Jean Jacobsen Christine K. M. Che Missoula, Montana Alison Lombardo magna cum laude Jennifer L. Fleegel cum laude Honolulu,