COI NCEMEN MAY 10 2 0 0 8 ndiana University or Pennsylvania Welcome The lUP community extends a warm welcome to the families and friends of a very distinguished graduat ing class. Over the past sev eral years, the class mem bers have worked and stud ied and are now ready to begin a new chapter in their lives. For some, this will mean a job and the respon sibilities of a family. For others, it will mean gradu ate or professional school. Whatever course their future takes, we hope that our graduates will look back on their years here as having prepared them to meet and deal with the challenges that life will present. In today's ceremony, we recognize more than one thousand undergraduate and graduate students for their academic achievement. The university joins parents, spouses, relatives, and friends in congratulating ¥ the graduates on their accomplishments and in m wishing for them the happiness of a productive life, the respect of theirfel low human beings, and the love of their families. Photography: Keith Boyer Best of luck and Printed by University Printing congratulations. Tony Atwater, President President's Executive Council P resident, David Werner, interim provost and vice president forAcademic Affairs Vice Presidents, ^commencement Susanna Sink, interim vice president forAdministration and Finance Rhonda H. Luckey, vice president for Student Affairs Deans, and (H Robert O. Davies, vice president forUniversity Relations Jimmy A. Myers, director of Social Equity and Civic Engagement Chairpersons Robin A. Gorman, executive assistant tothe President Indiana Deans Yaw A.Asamoah. dean. College of Humanities and Social Sciences 2007-2008 Robert C. Camp, dean. Eberly College ofBusiness and Information Technology University of Nicholas E. Kolb, associate provost and dean. School ofContinuing Education Academic Year % Mary Ann Rafoth. dean. College of Education and Educational Technology Michael J. Hood, dean, College of Fine Arts P ennsylvania John S. Eck. interim vice provost for Research and dean ofGraduate Studies Carleen C. Zoni, dean. College ofHealth and Human Ser\'ices Gary S. Stoudt, interim dean, College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics George P. Miller Phillip J. Zorich. interim dean. Libraries Valarie J.Trimarchi, dean, Punxsutawney Campus Stadium Patricia D. Scott, dean, Northpointe Campus Deparimeni Chairs Germain P. Kline, chairperson, Accounting Gary J. Dean, chairperson. Adult and Community Education Cathy Dugan, chairperson. Advising and Testing Eleven O'Clock phillip D. Neusius, chairperson. Anthropology Richard Ciganko, chairperson. Art Francis J. Condino. chairperson. Athletics Carl S.Luciano, chairperson. Biology John C.Woolcock. chairperson, Chemistry Kun RDudl, chairperson. Communications Media William W. Oblitey. chairperson. Computer Science Claire J.Dandeneau. chairperson. Counseling Kim Weiner. chairperson, Counseling and Psychological Services Dennis M, Giever. chairperson. Criminology The Star-Spangled Banner Albert S. Wutsch. director, Academy ofCulinary Arts Camiy Carranza. chairperson, Deveiopmental Studies O Say! Can you see, by the dawn's early light, Nicholas Karatjas. chairperson. Economics What so proudly we hail'dat the twilight's last gleaming, Edward M. Levinson, chairperson, Educational and School Psychology Gail I Berlin, chairperson. English Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro' the perilous fight. Ibrahim J. Affaneh, chairperson. Finance and Legal Studies Susan S. Dahlheimer, chairperson. Food and Nutrition O'er the ramparts we watch'd were so gallantly streaming Charles R. McCreary. chairperson, French/German And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, John E. Benhart, chairperson. Geography and Regional Planning Steven Hovan, chairperson. Geoscience Gave proof thro' the night, that our flag was still there. Elaine A. Blair. chairperson. Health and Physical Education Xi Wang, chairperson, History Stephen B- Shiring. chairperson. Hospitality Managemem O, say, does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave M'lrv E Swinker. chairperson, Human Development and Environmental Studies O er the land of the free and the home of the brave. Jen^e K. Buliard. chairperson. Industrial and Labor Relations Randy L Jesick. chairperson. Journalism Sandra L. Janicki. chairperson. Library/Media Resources Prashanth B. Nagendra, chairperson. Managemem Vidnder Sharma. chairperson. Marketing Alma Mater Gary S. Stoudt. chairperson. Mathematics Maior Charles W. Ziegenfuss. interim chairperson. Military Science To our noble Alma Mater's name Kustim Wibowo. chairperson. MIS/Decision Sciences Iorraine RWilson, chairperson. Music We, her children, sing ajoyful lay Michele A. Gerwick. chairperson, Nursing and Allied Health Professions And to her anew allegiance pledge. Sherrill J- Begres. chairperson. Philosophy Devki N. Talvvar. chairperson. Physics That lives beyond a day. qreven FJackson, chairperson, Political Science JenniferMary LouRotigel.Zanich.chairperson.chairperson.ProfessionalPsychologyStudies in Education Refrain: Sing, OSing, Our Alma Mater's praise, Stewart Chandler, chairperson. Religious Studies (Fall) Hail, O Hail, her colors' gleaming hue! Theresa Smith, chairperson. Religious Studies (Spnng) Lon HFerguson, chaitperson. Safety Sciences Give to her our homage and our love Lauran AlexL.Deibrugge.Heckert. chairperson.chairperson.SociologySpanish (Spnng) , And to her name be true. I hWDomaracki chairperson, Special Education and Chnical Services Ronald Lunardini. chairperson, Student Affairs in Higher Education nnHiM S/.U1 chairperson. Technology Support and Traming Barbara S, Blackiedge. chairperson. Theater and Dance karen S Rivosecchi. chairperson. Vocational Personnel Prologue Student Speaker Beth E. Christy lUP Wind Ensemble Jack E. Stamp, Conductor College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics Shelocta, Pennsylvania "Flourish for Wind Band" Ralph Vaughan Wilhams Conferral of Honorary Degree "Irish Tune from County Derry" John J. Kopchick, Ph.D., M.D. Director, Growlh/Obesity/Diabetes Section Edison Biotechnology Institute at Ohio University "America the Beautiful" Ward/Dragon Athens, Ohio The Processional Commencement Remarks "Procession of the Nobles" Rimsky Korsak"^ Dr. Kopchick Conferring of Degrees March Processional" Clare Grun Tony Atwater "Pomp and Circumstance" Elgar/^run David Werner Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs "Concert Fanfare John S. Eck ^ j- The Wind Ensemble Trumpet Section Interim Vice Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate Studies "Sine Nomine" .Vaughan^'"'®""" Granting of Military Commissions Major Charles W. Ziegenfuss Gfand Marshal: E^aniel C. Shively Presentation ofSenior Class Gift Column Marshals: Craig D. Faish .. Anita C.Henry President, Student Government Association Jarnes D. Hooks Ronald Lunardini Alumni Association Greetings Ray L. Winstead David L. Reddecliff '82 lUP A,™.i Bc»-d .f •""" President, lUP Alumni Association ^^Icome Alma Mater*** '^Qny Atwater Mr. Moelier ^"ionaUnthem... The Recessional P M. Moelier .Walton/Duthoit 'Crown Imperial' '''"''"«ingVoca,PerfoPerformance Major !f«cation 'Kelvin A i > Graduatesr .and ^rnPrts- uue • Please remain seatedofthis untilprogram,the platformplease proceedparty andto the Pastor, Vic r ^'^2 faculty have recessed. attend. The location of each department j ^Chnstian Assembly Ministry depanment ceremony yo'-' up found at the back ofthis program, ceremony and a campus map Atw»t„_ Quests *Please do not walk onto .1me. "neld toj-equestedtake picturesto joinduringin thethesingingprogram.of the National Anthem. ** Graduates, guests, and facu ty to join in the singing ofthe Alma Mater. Graduates, guests, and faculty are req • ^ Before becoming president of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Tony Atwater ^ President internationally recognized leader in the served as provost and vice president for Tony Atwater HJohngrowthJ. Kopchickhormone (GH)'72, M'75,field, is an Academic Affairs at Youngstown State has held the Milton and Lawrence H. o University in Ohio. In this capacity, he Eminent Scholar Professorship in oversaw academic programs, academic Molecular and Cellular Biology an policy, and academic assessment, while the Growth/Obesity/Diabetes providing leadership and strategic direction Edison Biotechnology Institute at ' ^ to approximately 750 faculty members University in Athens. He also is pro serving six academic colleges, the School in the Biomedical Sciences Departrn of Graduate Studies and Research, and the the College of Osteopathic Medicine Library. He earned a Ph.D. degree Ohio University. communication research from Michigan 1989, Dr. Kopchick and his group were the first to discover ^^ent State University (1983), where he was the recipient ofa competitive doctoral fellowship. He completed postdoctoral study in the Department or °f GH antagonists, an accomP^hm of Communication at the University of Michigan (1989). President Eiirn ^ University were awarded several U.S. a 5^ Atwater earned a Bachelor ofArts degree in mass media aits (magna cum ThatTfr instrumental in founding acompany.^ laude) from Hampton University (1973). He is the recipient of three been e T ^^'^oratorytrialsdiscoveryfor acromegaly,to developmentachronicof adrugdisease ^^^sed graduate certificates in higher education administration from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Sbeenen iTvT'fG"involved mthe start-up ofbytwoapituitaryadditiLaladenoma.biotechnologyDr. KoP^,„ies. President Atwater is a Ford Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow, and the focus ofhis research has been news selection behavior in