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COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
THE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL AND CEREMONIAL CUSTOMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4The Processional, Academic Attire, and Symbols
UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND DEANS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
UNIVERSITY MARSHALS AND ORATORS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
UNIVERSITY FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES AND INTERPRETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
GRADUATION WITH HONORS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Graduation With Distinction, Excellence Scholars, Presidential Scholars, University Scholars, and Distinguished Scholars
CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES
College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10College of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11College of Fine and Applied Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES
College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12College of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14College of Fine and Applied Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22College of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
College of Engineering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16College of Education. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16College of Business Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16College of Fine and Applied Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24College of Nursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Summit College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
Wayne College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19Summit College . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
RECOGNITION OF THE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
THE ALMA MATER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
THE AKRON BLUE AND GOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON: A PROUD TRADITION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SUMMER 2007 COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM
CAugust 25 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Luis M. Proenza, President of The University of Akron, Presiding
PRELUDE MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ballad for Brass by Richard MaltbyPrelude and Chorale by Paul HolmesDance by Paul Holmes
The University of Akron Brass ChoirTucker Jolly, Conductor
FANFARE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ceremonial Piece by William MacDavisThe University of Akron Brass Choir
PROCESSIONAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The audience will remain seated.)Grand March by Giacomo MeyerbeerPomp and Circumstance by Sir Edward ElgarTrumpet Voluntary by Jeremiah Clarke
The University of Akron Brass Choir
INVOCATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, MorningThe Rev. Gail LindseyFirst Christian Church of Cuyahoga Falls
August 25, AfternoonThe Rev. Dr. Diana SwoopeArlington Church of God, Akron
THE NATIONAL ANTHEM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The audience is invited to stand and sing.)Led by Amanda R. Hermann
Graduate Student, College of Fine and Applied ArtsThe University of Akron Brass Choir
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . Luis M. ProenzaPresident
GREETINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MemberBoard of Trustees
MUSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Concertino for Brass Instruments by Michael Stewart (’88)The University of Akron Brass Choir
ADDRESS TO THE CANDIDATES . . . . . . . . Luis M. Proenza
AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The audience will remain seated.)Amanda R. Hermann
The University of Akron Brass Choir
In the August 25 morning ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the College of Engineering, Collegeof Education, College of Busines Administration, College of Fine and Applied Arts, and Wayne College.
In the August 25 afternoon ceremony, there will be a presentation of degree candidates for the Buchtel College of Arts andSciences, College of Nursing, College of Polymer Science and Polymer Engineering, and Summit College.
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THE PRESENTATION OF
DEGREE CANDIDATES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The presentation of candidates for Doctoral DegreesThe presentation of candidates for Master’s DegreesThe presentation of candidates for Baccalaureate DegreesThe presentation of candidates for Associate Degrees
Minuet in G Sarabande by AnonymousVivace by Adam FalckenhagenFantasia by Alonso de MudarraPreludeAllemandeCouranteSarabandeBourreeMinuet IMinuet IIGigue by Sylvius Leopold WeissAllegro by Domenico ScarlattiNuages by Roland DyensWhat a Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
Adam Sarata – Guitar
THE ALMA MATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (The audience is invited to stand and sing. See Page 30.)Led by Amanda R. Hermann
The University of Akron Brass Choir
WELCOME OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
TO THE CLASS OF 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, MorningSteven Marks (’81)National Alumni Board
August 25, AfternoonBeth A. Kartarius (’84)National Alumni Board
STUDENT RESPONSE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, MorningGulnar Feerasta
August 25, AfternoonDerek R. Feuerstein
THE AKRON BLUE AND GOLD . . . . . . . . . . The University of Akron Brass Choir
ANNOUNCEMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luis M. Proenza
BENEDICTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 25, MorningThe Rev. Gail Lindsey
August 25, AfternoonThe Rev. Dr. Diana Swoope
POSTLUDE AND RECESSIONAL . . . . . . . . . . (The audience will be seated.)Suite by Tylman Susato
The University of Akron Brass Choir
*Presentation of candidates are in the order of college founding date.
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ACADEMIC PROCESSIONAL & CEREMONIAL CUSTOMS
The pagean try of commencement is rooted in traditions that are centuries old. The following information isdesigned to assist you in understanding the significance of these ceremonial rites.
ProcessionalThe academic processional is anofficial prelude to the commence-ment ceremony. The Universitymarshal leads the procession, bearing the University Mace,which represents the authority ofboth the University and of thestate. Follow ing the Universitymarshal are the members of theplatform party, including trustees,recipient(s) of honorary degrees,and the president of the University,who wears a medallion withinscriptions representing the history of the state and theUniversity. Next come the members of the faculty followed bythe degree candidates.
The marching order of candidatescustomarily reflects the historicalorder in which the various collegesor schools of the University wereestablished. Led by marshals, thecandidates for degrees march inwith their respective colleges.
Academic AttireThe academic regalia worn at commencement is of medieval origin. The scholars of Bologna,Paris, Oxford, Cambridge, andHeidelberg dressed in a manner to distinguish themselves from themerchants and other townsmen.When the univer sities first cameinto being in the 11th century,“learned clerks” robed themselvesin gowns, caps, and hoods, thus signifying the distinction between“town” and “gown.” As additionaluniversities came into being, their faculties adopted distinctive formsof the gown and hood for bache lors,masters, and doctors.
These customs are reflected intoday’s academic attire. In Europe,a professor generally wears the type
of garment customary in the university where he or she islecturing. In the United States,however, professors wear the gownand hood of the university wherethey earned their highest degree.All commencement ceremony participants at The University ofAkron are attired in the appro priateacademic apparel. University marshals are distinguished by their blue and gold robes andElizabethan caps.
Caps and TasselsThe cap, also called the mortar-board, may have been derived fromthe squarish cap worn by themasons of the Middle Ages, or perhaps was suggested by theshape of the books which occupiedso much of the scholar’s time. Inthe United States, the cap is alwaysflat and square in shape. In Europe,one sometimes sees caps of other varieties. Attached to a button atop the mortarboard is a tassel;associates are often silver in color;bachelors and masters are black or of a color appropriate to the college from which the candidate is being graduated; and doctors are usually golden.
GownsOriginally, the gown may simplyhave been a type of overcoat toprotect the teacher from the cold in unheated buildings. The cut or style appears to derive fromecclesiastical attire and most oftenis black. The associate’s and bachelor’s gowns generally have a closed front and open sleeves.The master’s gown more often haslong, closed sleeves, from whichthe arms extend through a slit atthe wrist. The doctor’s gown is
faced down the front with velvetpanels and has bell-shaped sleevesadorned with three velvet bars.
HoodsA triangular fold of cloth worn overthe back of the gown, the hood isfaced with colors which denote thefield of study represented by thewearer’s degree. The colors of thelining indicate the college or aca -demic discipline in which thedegree is granted. Recipients of thedoctor of philosophy degree wearroyal blue hoods, and their capsfeature golden tassels. Those whohave earned the doctor of educa-tion degree wear light blue hoodsand tassels.
ColorsThe various colleges and academicdisciplines of The University ofAkron are represented by the following hood and tassel colors:
White Arts and Sciences
Drab Business
Silver Summit College,Associate
Black Summit College,Bachelor
Light Blue Education
Orange Engineering
Dark Brown Fine and Applied Arts
Purple Law
Peach Nursing
Gold Polymer Science and PolymerEngineering
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BannersThe impressive backdrop for theceremony consists of the banners ofthe eleven colleges and theGraduate School. Each bannerbears the name, founding date, andtra ditional colors of the college itrepresents. Banners were first insti-tuted at The University of Akron in the spring of 1995.
The University Seal and the Presidential MedallionA seal serves to confirm, ratify, orsecure an emblem, symbol, or word that is used to certify a signature or authenticate a document. The use of official seals dates back to the NormanConquest in 1066. During the next century, seals were usedthroughout England to authen -ticate documents. Persons of rank had unique seals befittingtheir status. Most seals were circular or oval-shaped and boreheraldic designs embossed on their faces.
The use of seals became part of academic tradition in themedieval university and continuedto the present. The University of Akron, for example, displays its seal on diplomas presented to its graduates.
The coat of arms shown on theUniversity’s seal includes an openbook and quill, representative ofthe University’s original liberal artscurriculum. A lamp of learningshown against a city skyline depictsthe University’s metropolitan set-ting. Three diagonal bars representthe private, municipal, and statestages of the University’s history.The phoenix, a mythical bird thatis consumed by fire and rises fromits ashes to achieve greater glory, isa tribute to the University’s rebirthfollowing the devastating fire of1899. The seal also displays theoriginal Buchtel College motto,Fiat Lux (Let there be light).
The University’s current Presi -dential Medallion, as designed inthe year 2000 by renowned artistDon Drumm, consists of theUniversity seal, set in a necklace ofpewter. Originally, the PresidentialMedallion was presented by theAlumni Association in 1970, com-memorating the University’s cen-tennial. The medallion is a symbolof the authority of the president, asbestowed by the Board of Trustees,that traditionally is worn by thepresident on important ceremonialoccasions.
The Ceremonial MaceThe Ceremonial Mace was pre-sented to The University of Akronby the Alumni Association onFounders Day 1970, in recognitionof the University’s founding 100years earlier as Buchtel College.
Since ancient times, maces havebeen symbols of authority for many academic and govern mentalbodies. The University of Akron’sCeremonial Mace is carried by theUniversity marshal at all formalacademic occasions.
The most distinguishing feature of the Cere monial Mace is the rising phoenix. A mythical bird that rose anew from its ashes to achieve even greater glory, the phoenix is a fitting symbol for the University whose predecessor, Buchtel College, suffered a disastrous fire in 1899 and was rebuilt through the generous support of alumni and thecommunity.
University Seal
CeremonialMace
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UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Trustees
William F. Demas, M.D., FACRChair
Ann Amer Brennan, J.D.Vice Chair
Philip S. Kaufmann, J.D.Vice Chair
Roland H. Bauer, J.D.Edward L. BittleChander Mohan, M.D.Jack Morrison Jr., J.D.Richard W. Pogue, J.D.
Student Trustee
Joseph D. Crawford
Officers of the BoardTed A. Mallo
Vice President and General CounselSecretary of the Board
Russell D. SibertVice President of Board Operations
Assistant Secretary of the Board
OfficersLuis M. Proenza
President
Elizabeth J. StrobleSenior Vice President, Provost
and Chief Operating Officer
Candace Campbell JacksonVice President and
Chief of Staff
F. John CaseVice President for Finance and
Administration andChief Financial Officer
Ted CurtisVice President for Capital Planning
and Facilities Management
John A. LaGuardiaVice President of Public Affairs
and Development
Ted A. MalloVice President and General Counsel
George R. NewkomeVice President for Research,
and Dean, Graduate School
James L. SageVice President for Information
Technology and ChiefInformation Officer
DeansRonald F. Levant
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Raj AggarwalCollege of Business Administration
Cynthia F. CapersCollege of Education
(Interim)
George K. HaritosCollege of Engineering
James M. LynnCollege of Fine and Applied Arts
(Interim)
George R. NewkomeGraduate School
Dale H. MuglerHonors College
Martin H. BelskySchool of Law
(Dean-elect)
N. Margaret WinemanCollege of Nursing
(Interim)
Stephen Z.D. ChengCollege of Polymer Science and
Polymer Engineering
Stanley B. SilvermanSummit College
Karla T. MuglerUniversity College
Cheryl Kern-SimirenkoUniversity Libraries
John P. KristofcoWayne College
UNIVERSITY OFFICERS & DEANS
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August 25, 2007Morning
MarshalDenine M. Rocco
Associate MarshalsDonald Appleby Jr.Anne Jorgensen
Faculty MarshalDavid Ritchey
Assistant MarshalsRichmond DavisPatricia EaglewolfKristina EnglishJennifer HodgesMargaret KernenMarcia MainPeggy McCannDavid RitcheyJames SteigerAdil Wadia
August 25, 2007Afternoon
MarshalWilliam Kraus
Associate MarshalsDonald Appleby Jr.LaVerne Yousey
Faculty MarshalWalter L. Hixson
Assistant MarshalsCheryl BuchananPatricia EaglewolfWalter HixsonRichelle LaipplyDavid LicateThomas LukachNancy MarionNéna RoyYingcai XiaoWeiping Zheng
UNIVERSITY MARSHALS
August 25, Morning
Christine R. CurryDirector, Alumni Association
Patricia S. HillAssociate Professor,Communication
College of Fine and Applied Arts
UNIVERSITY ORATORS
The names of candidates for degrees will be read by:
August 25, AfternoonThomas Beck
General Manager, WZIP-FMAdjunct Assistant Professor,Communication
College of Fine and Applied Arts
Dudley TurnerAssistant Dean (Interim)College of Fine and Applied Arts
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UNIVERSITY FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES
August 25, 2007MorningCelal BaturKevin BrennanJoan CarlettaGeorge ChaseJohn ChenMichael d’AmicoHarold FosterWilliam GuegoldKaren HerringtonLouis JanelleQetler JensrudMona KlingerKevin KreiderSharon LesnerYoung LinLiping LiuStephanie LopinaPatsy MalaviteRichard MaringerMichele MillsBarbara OsykDeborah OwensLinda PerosaVictor PinheiroAlex PovitskyHarridutt RamcharranAndrew RancerCynthia ReynoldsJames Rogers, Jr.William Schneider IVDaniel ShefferSandra Spickard PrettymanBradley StevensonEvonn WeltonNikki Wingerson
August 25, 2007AfternoonCharles BartonWilliam BrittainJames BuchananCharlotte BurrellValerie CallananKim CalvoRaymond Cox IIIXuan-Hien Thi DangDennis DoverspikeSabine Ferran GerhardtSherry GambleRonald GellenyDmitry GolovatySadhan JanaRobert KentRita KleinLala KrishnaPaul LevyGaurab MahapatraRobert MallikPatricia MillhoffMary MyersMichael NelsonRamona Ortega-ListonArthur PalacasKelly PondBrian RadesicRolando RamirezSusan RamloMorgan RobisonKathleen Ross-AlaolmolkiLisa ShauverMichael ShottAmy Shriver DreussiSheryl StevensonLinda SubichJohn SzaboDavid TokarA. Martin WainwrightJohn Zipp
August 25, MorningJohn Sederwall
August 25, AfternoonJohn Sederwall
UNIVERSITY INTERPRETERS
The commencement ceremonies will be interpreted by:
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Graduation With DistinctionTo graduate with distinction, stu-dents must have maintained speci-fied levels of academic achieve-ment directly related to qualitypoints earned for all undergraduatecourses taken. The maximumquality point ratio possible is 4.00.
To qualify for these honors distinc-tions, students must be receiving abaccalaureate degree, havingearned a minimum of 64 credits atThe University of Akron; or anassociate degree, having completeda minimum of 32 credits atThe University of Akron.
The honors levels for each groupare described as follows.
Baccalaureate Honors Designation
Cum Laude—quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59
Magna Cum Laude—quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79
Summa Cum Laude—quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00
Associate Honors Designation
With Distinction—quality point ratio of 3.40 to 3.59
With High Distinction—quality point ratio of 3.60 to 3.79
With Highest Distinction—quality point ratio of 3.80 to 4.00
Excellence ScholarsExcellence Scholars have completed the graduation require-ments of their baccalaureate majorswith cumulative quality point ratiosof at least 3.50. Representing thehighest scoring applicants whenthey entered the University asfreshmen, Excellence Scholarshave maintained at least that quality point ratio throughout theirundergraduate careers.
Terry L. BaderStacy A. CollierAlexandria Danielle HowardAdam C. HyserSachin Aahok MakatiSana RehmanLisa M. RiedingerTimothy I. Sommerfelt
Presidential ScholarsPresidential Scholars have completed the graduation require-ments of their baccalaureate majorswith cumulative quality point ratiosof at least 3.25. Representing thetop 10 percent of their high schoolclasses when they entered the Uni -versity as freshmen, Presi den tialScholars have maintained at leastthat quality point ratio throughouttheir undergraduate careers.
Grace M. FarmerChristopher L. FeyerchakJennifer A. KannanElissa M. RasDominique L. Richardson
University ScholarsUniversity Scholars have completedthe graduation requirements oftheir baccalaureate majors and ofthe Honors College with cumulativequality point ratios of at least 3.40.The Honors College encouragesand assists exceptionally talentedstudents to achieve high distinctionin academic work from freshmenthrough senior levels and fostersrespect and appre ciation for superior intellec tual achievement.University Scholars have com pletedhonors courses, an honors collo -quium sequence, and indi vidu allydesigned senior honors projects.
Angela M. AdkinsClara Marie AllamanStacey R. BesstChristopher L. FeyerchakBrandon M. HallMarc W. JacksonRachel A. KrausMichelle J. MelzerElissa M. RasLisa M. RiedingerJodi N. SchwabenIonela Stan
GRADUATION WITH HONORS
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August 25, 2007Morning
College of EngineeringFounded 1914
Dean George K. Haritos
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Ali A. Al-QuraishiEngineering – Mechanical
BS, MS, Gannon University, PA
Dissertation: “The Deformationand Fracture Energy of NaturalRubber Under High Strain Rates”
Adviser: Dr. Michelle S. Hoo Fatt
Santanu ChandraEngineering – Mechanical
B Tech, University of Kalyani, India;MS, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Liquid Bridge BasedMicrogripping: A NovelManipulation Scheme UsingElectrowetting”
Adviser: Dr. Celal Batur
Carey F. ChildersEngineering – Applied Mathematics
BS, The Ohio State University;MS, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Effective Propertiesof a Fiber Reinforced Compositewith a Functionally GradedTransition”
Adviser: Dr. Kevin Kreider
Saru DawarEngineering – Chemical
BE, Panjab University, India
Dissertation: “Microscale Study ofDrop Migration on Fibers inCoalescing Filters”
Adviser: Dr. George G. Chase
Dingfeng DengEngineering – Mechanical
BE, Wuhan University of Hydraulic &Electric Engineering, China
Dissertation: “A Numerical andExperimental Investigation ofTaylor Flow Instabilities in NarrowGaps and Their Relationship toTurbulent Flow in Bearings”
Adviser: Dr. Minel J. Braun
Cole S. HameyEngineering – Civil
BS, The Ohio State University
Dissertation: “Mechanics of Bi-Material Beams and Its Applicationto Mixed-Mode Fracture of Wood-FRP Bonded Interfaces”
Adviser: Dr. Wieslaw Binienda
Yunguang JiEngineering – Mechanical
BE, Hebei University of Technology,China; MS, Beijing Institute ofTechnology, China
Dissertation: “MultiscaleInvestigations on StructuralProperties and MechanicalApplications of Carbon NanotoubeSheets”
Adviser: Dr. Yueh-Jaw Lin
CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES
Sami KhorbotlyEngineering – Electrical
BE, Beirut Arab University;MS, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Design andImplementation of Low Cost De-Noising Systems for Real-TimeControl Applications”
Adviser: Dr. Joan Carletta
Debanjan SarkarEngineering – Chemical
BS, B. Tech, University of Calcutta, India;MS, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Development andCharacterization of L-TyrosineBased Polyurethanes for TissueEngineering Applications”
Adviser: Dr. Stephanie T. Lopina
Jong Beom SuhEngineering – Mechanical
BS, MS, Hanyang University, Korea
Dissertation: “Stress Analysis ofRubber Blocks Under VerticalLoading and Shear Loading”
Adviser: Dr. Graham Kelly
Yiou WangEngineering – Mechanical
BE, Zhejiang University, China;MS, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Numerical Study ofRapid Micromixers for Lab-on-a-Chip Applications”
Adviser: Dr. Jiang John Zhe
Zhiqiang YuEngineering – Chemical
BE, MS, Zhejiang University, China
Dissertation: “Transient Studies ofNi-,Cu-Based Electrocatalysts inCH4 Solid Oxide Fuel Cell”
Adviser: Dr. Steven S. Chuang
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College of Education Founded 1921
Interim Dean Cynthia Flynn Capers
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Jayoung L. ChoiCounseling Psychology
BA, Yonsei University, Korea; MS, Case Western Reserve University
Dissertation: “Exploring theCultural Validity of the CollegeStudent Reasons for LivingInventory with Asian AmericanCollege Students”
Adviser: Dr. James Rogers
Jane M. FinkCounselor Education and Supervision
BA, College of Wooster; MSSA, CaseWestern Reserve University
Dissertation: “The Role of theSocial Cognitive Variables of Self-Efficacy, Locus of Control, WeightLoss, and Quality of Life in Post-Bariatric Surgery Patients”
Adviser: Dr. Linda Perosa
Rachel L. HuhraCounseling Psychology
BA, Baldwin Wallace College;MA, University of Dayton
Dissertation: “Religious Coping asa Moderator of the Five FactorModel of Personality Traits andAlcohol Abuse Severity at Six-Month Follow-up in a Twelve StepTreatment Sample”
Adviser: Dr. Loreto R. Preito
Mary C. NuosceCounselor Education and Supervision
BS, University of Dayton; MA, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “The RelationshipBetween Role Salience, Work-Family Conflict, and Women’sManagerial Leadership Practices”
Adviser: Dr. Cynthia A. Reynolds
Shelley L. Waltonen-MooreSecondary Education
BA, Walsh University; MA Ed, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “A Grounded Theoryof Online Group Development asSeen in Asynchronous ThreadedDiscussion Boards”
Adviser: Dr. Qetler Jensrud
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
Deborah A. HouchinsEducational Administration
BS Ed, Miami University; M. Ed, John Carroll University
Dissertation: “A Descriptive Studyof Black Parent Expectations forBlack Superintendents”
Adviser: Dr. Sandra SpickardPrettyman
College of Fine andApplied ArtsFounded 1967
Interim Dean James M. Lynn
DOCTOR OF AUDIOLOGY
Tiffany Allyson BaltesAudiology
BA, The University of Akron
Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner
Lauren L. BolekAudiology
BA, The Ohio State University
Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner
Emily L. DrewAudiology
BA, The University of Akron
Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner
Heather HallAudiology
BS, West Liberty State College, WV
Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner
Aaron Jay MessnerAudiology
BA, The University of Akron
Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner
Nicole T. SolarAudiology
BA, College of Wooster
Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner
Alecia Ann SugarAudiology
BA, The University of Akron
Adviser: Dr. Sharon A. Lesner
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CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES
College of EngineeringFounded 1914
Dean George K. Haritos
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Sailaja DharmanollaJames G. HancockRamazan KomurcuKavitha Moorthy
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Jigar Kiritbhai DeliwalaGirish Karumuri
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Vamsi Krishna AnnavajjulaCasey J. BakulaDaniel W. BishopMinlan DuanSaju Abraham KuruvillaJerry Mark MenasianDing NingNathan M. PicotChristophe Xavier SalguesNormajean SelbyDouglas Scott Waggoner
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
ENGINEERING
Venkateshwar Reddy AddulaEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Vandana AdyaEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Kamalakar AmbadipudiEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Soniya N. BhojwaniEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Snehal Khemchand ChokhandreEngineering: Biomedical EngineeringSpecialization
Saket S. KharsikarEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Aadithya KrishnanEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Sriram Atreya PaturiEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Vidya RajaEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Rupesh P. SawantEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Keerthi Srivastav ValluruEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Anusha VishwanathanEngineering: Biomedical Engineering
Tasha R. WilliamsEngineering: Biomedical EngineeringSpecialization
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Donald R. DentlerAshish V. JagtianiSteven W. KeggMin LiuBharat NagireddyRobert N. PaciottiMaitreyee Amruta SarangiRuiwei Wu
College of EducationFounded 1921
Interim Dean Cynthia Flynn Capers
MASTER OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION
Abdel Nasser A. H. Abdel RazekEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Amanda L. AccavalloElementary Education – Literacy
Jon S. Antalvari, Jr.Educational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Janet L. AnthonyElementary Education – Literacy
Erin E. BarrEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Timothy C. BaugessSecondary Education
Robert B. BellSpecial Education
Bradley W. BeunPrincipalship
Chiquita S. BillsSchool Counseling
Michelle J. BowesCounseling – Marriage &Family Therapy
Claire Louise BrownEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Jeremy Scott BrueckPrincipalship
Katherine M. BushEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Lynn M. CampbellElementary Education – Literacy
Julie Anne CarlsonSecondary Education
Richard R. CasenhiserPrincipalship
Sandra L. ClineElementary Education – Literacy
Leslie J. CoffeyElementary Education – Literacy
Chandra J. CollinsElementary Education – Literacy
Betty M. CondrenElementary Education – Literacy
Jodi Leigh ConrowElementary Education – Literacy
Heather Marie CoxEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Krystal D. CraddockEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Kristi L. CraterEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Lauren Alexis CrolleyElementary Education – Literacy
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Lea A. DautEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Heidi G. DayCounseling – Community
David P. DerrigSecondary Education
Susan M. DuncanElementary Education – Literacy
Susan I. EllisElementary Education – Literacy
Amy E. EmlerElementary Education – Literacy
Kelly L. FayEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Brian E. FiliatreauEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
David GalikCounseling – Community
Annie M. GaySchool Counseling
Kelly Michele GeositsCounseling – Community
Anthony D. GosmerElementary Education – Literacy
Lynne T. GrissomElementary Education – Literacy
Dawn M. HarperPrincipalship
Lamon Kamau HarrisEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Jeffrey S. HarwellEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Nicole J. HassanElementary Education – Literacy
William A. HaughtonEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Kristin L. HorsburghElementary Education – Literacy
Andrea Rose HousePrincipalship
Lindsey A. HowellElementary Education – Literacy
Sherri L. HrusovskiEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Joey Jae JacksonEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Susan D. JamisonElementary Education – Literacy
Joyce A. JohnsonEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Jennifer L. KeeElementary Education – Literacy
Aimee L. KennedyPrincipalship
Mike KimbleSecondary Education
Lillian M. KrausElementary Education – Literacy
Lori A. KuziakElementary Education – Literacy
Bethanny A. MastElementary Education – Literacy
Jody L. MaxwellElementary Education – Literacy
Heather Danielle McMullenPrincipalship
Aaron Matthew MerzEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Michelle L. MichaelEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Jeffrey J. MillerPrincipalship
Kerry J. MillerElementary Education – Literacy
Stephen W. MillerPrincipalship
Kara Lynn MitchellPrincipalship
Kimberly E. MotonSchool Counseling
Tiffany Renee NaswadiSpecial Education
Miya Jereé NettisEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Jay A. NewcomeEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Erin M. NicholsSchool Counseling
Danyel L. O’HailElementary Education – Literacy
Sapna P. PatelEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Carolyn T. PattonElementary Education – Literacy
Kristi L. PerryPrincipalship
Cheryl L. PhillipsElementary Education – Literacy
Nicholas George PlazakEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Dawn R. PresleyCounseling – Community
Terri Ann RheaumeEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Julie R. RobertsEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Nita A. RobertsElementary Education – Literacy
Elaine D. RobertsonElementary Education
Eleanor C. RunyanElementary Education – Literacy
Mindy N. RuppElementary Education – Literacy
Jessica Ann RussoCounseling-Marriage &Family Therapy
Tami S. SemelsbergerElementary Education – Literacy
Lisa D. SewellEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Jane L. SlaterElementary Education – Literacy
Kelly Eileen SloneElementary Education – Literacy
Joy A. SmithEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Jennifer L. SpencerElementary Education – Literacy
Jennifer L. StoverEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Jenna C. StrousePrincipalship
Amanda Dawn TalbotPrincipalship
Joshua R. ThomasEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Kathleen M. TisherElementary Education – Literacy
April L. WalterElementary Education – Literacy
Stacey L. WarrenPhysical Education – Sport Science / Coaching
Beverly J. WeaverElementary Education – Literacy
Kristy M. WelshEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Kristin Lynne WertzCounseling – Classroom Guidancefor Teachers
Cheryl L. WilliamsCounseling-Marriage &Family Therapy
Joseph A. WojcikEducational Foundations –Instructional Technology
Jee Won YooElementary Education
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
EDUCATION
Sean M. AdamskiPhysical Education – Sport Science / Coaching
Venecia R. AlexanderEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Lakitia Evette AveryEducational Administration –Higher Education Administration
Daniel L. BartelPhysical Education – Pre K.-12 withLicensure
Charles F. CallahanPrincipalship
Richard Dale CollierAdolescent to Young Adult – EarthScience Licensure and ChemistryEndorsement
Nikki L. ContiniMulti-Age Visual Arts Licensure
Eric J. CorbettPhysical Education – Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness
April Kristen DaltonPrincipalship
Stephen D’AttomaSpecial Education – Mild/ModerateIntervention
Dan R. DeGeorgePrincipalship
Shea Michelle DunhamCounseling – Marriage &Family Therapy
Matthew R. FeebackPhysical Education – Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness
Gail E. GagnePhysical Education – Sport Science / Coaching
Amanda L. HarenPhysical Education – Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness
Angela L. HejdukPhysical Education – Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness
Kristen E. HoldsworthPhysical Education – Sport Science / Coaching
Trina Colleen HollowayAdolescent to Young Adult – Integrated Social Studies
Joanne JoyceSpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention
Kristin L. KaneSpecial Education – Mild/Moderate Intervention
Jodi L. KarpSpecial Education – Moderate/IntensiveIntervention Specialist Licensure
Jennifer N. KulickPrincipalship
Sarah E. LantzPhysical Education – Exercise Physiology / Adult Fitness
Michael McBennettPrincipalship
Deborah A. MitchellCounseling – Classroom Guidancefor Teachers
Joya M. MitchellPrincipalship
Lindsay M. MockPhysical Education – Sport Science / Coaching
Dorota E. Mrochem-TomaszewskaSpecial Education – Early ChildhoodIntervention Specialist Licensure
Lillian R. PrinceAdolescent to Young Adult – Integrated Mathematics
Carletta Y. RayPrincipalship
Jeffrey S. ReechCounseling – Marriage &Family Therapy
Angela L. ReeseAdolescent to Young Adult – Integrated Language Arts
Jeffrey A. RhodesPrincipalship
Jason C. SchererPrincipalship
Catrina D. Seeden-BurwellAdolescent to Young Adult – Integrated Language Arts
Vito Testa, Jr.Physical Education – Sport Science / Coaching
Laura E. WeaverMulti-Age Foreign LanguageSpanish Licensure
Brenda L. WoitasSchool Counseling
Heather R. WolffAdolescent to Young Adult – Integrated Social Studies
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Jillian M. HinegardnerPostsecondary Technical Education –Instructional Technology
Marcy Renee TrewPostsecondary Technical Education –Teaching
Shunda Liggins WrightPostsecondary Technical Education –Instructional Technology
College of BusinessAdministrationFounded 1953
Dean Raj Aggarwal
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
ACCOUNTANCY
Azza S. AnsariAccounting
Carlos M. ChavezAccounting
Andrew E. DaniellAccounting – Information
Robert M. GustinAccounting
Olanrewaju K. OginniAccounting
Meeta Himanshu PatelAccounting
Margaret V. SmallAccounting
Todd P. WhiteAccounting
Dylan P. WilliamsAccounting
MASTER OF BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATION
Satish Anand KumarManagement
Hafiza AziziManagement – Health ServicesAdministration
Jane M. BellStrategic Marketing
Sophal ChhornFinance
Milan CvetkovichGlobal Sales Management
Andreea Elena DiaconuFinance
Andria V. EvanStrategic Marketing
Keith Bernard FitzpatrickInternational Business
Matthew J. HrickoFinance – International Finance
Hsin-Hui HuangFinance
Charles S. JoseyFinance
Shaun E. KielFinance
John W. MalloyManagement
Breanna L. NadvitFinance
Dhiraj V. ParulekarManagement – Supply ChainManagement
Justin P. PeroliFinance
Nishtha V. PithwaManagement
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Pruthvi RajasekharaiahFinance
Swaroop Ramaswamy ReddyFinance
Matthew J. RamseyAccounting
Harsha RavigopalManagement
Toumany SangareFinance
Romny TheamFinance
Kent P. VolkmerFinance
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
MANAGEMENT
Ram B. GramaInformation Systems Management
Edward J. NagyInformation Systems Management
Lisa M. PolaskyManagement – Human Resources
Steven D. Zimmerman IIManagement – Human Resources
MASTER OF TAXATION
Thomas D. BertlerKaren CheungKathleen Anne O’ConnorFrank V. Unger
College of Fine andApplied ArtsFounded 1967
Interim Dean James M. Lynn
MASTER OF ARTS
Dawn Olivia EdwardsCommunication
Waleed A. EldamattyCommunication
Krysti A. EllisCommunication
Linda Marie FlorjancicTheatre Arts – Arts
Jeffrey S. MillerTheatre Arts
Bradley J. PalmerCommunication
Amanda M. RabinowitzCommunication
Sapna SahadevanCommunication
Sun Young ShinTheatre Arts – Arts
Angela M. SimonettiTheatre Arts – Arts
Erin E. SudomirCommunication
Amanda Christine VowlesCommunication
Brenda K. WionTheatre Arts
MASTER OF ARTS IN FAMILY
AND CONSUMER SCIENCES
Chand ManglaniFamily and Consumer Sciences –Child and Family Development
Archana MehtaFamily and Consumer Sciences –Clothing, Textiles & Interiors
Lisa A. PaceFamily and Consumer Sciences –Clothing, Textiles & Interiors
Ashlee R. TeczaFamily and Consumer Sciences –Clothing, Textiles & Interiors
MASTER OF MUSIC
Carlos Alonso Parra BalandranMusic – Performance
Elizabeth M. BarkanMusic Education
Jessica L. BerryMusic – Brass Performance
Jessica Anne BristerMusic Education
Yoko DeStefanoMusic Education
David Scott EversdykeMusic Education
Jonathan J. GangiMusic – Performance
Michael A. GerritsenMusic – Performance
Simone de Souza GoncalvesMusic – Piano Performance
Kevin D. LewisMusic – History & Literature
Jason J. LocherMusic Education
Robert D. MacholanMusic – Woodwinds Performance
James Edward Reynolds(1)
Music – History & LiteratureJeremy S. Ruff
Music EducationKelly L. Zunic
Music – Woodwinds Performance
(1) Separate Master Degrees in Two Disciplines
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College of EngineeringFounded 1914
Dean George K. Haritos
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Hicham DeraiJustin A. Smolen
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
CIVIL ENGINEERING
Adam J. KardosAaron R. Wolfram
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Christopher L. FeyerchakMagna Cum Laude
Joshua D. RuntasCum Laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
Jeffrey P. CzaporMichael J. Jansen IIMichael C. Paulin
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ENGINEERING
Ryan S. Cooke
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Daniel C. FrankRachel Tamar Kallio
Magna Cum LaudeMichael A. Kerns
Cum LaudeRoscoe J. LehmanRakesh M. Patel
College of EducationFounded 1921
Interim Dean Cynthia Flynn Capers
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
EDUCATION
Nancy Marie CookKevin C. DrenanTiffany A. OrosLaCresia L. Shaw
Cum Laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
EDUCATION
Amy R. BaconCum Laude
Travis M. ClarkJill C. Darlington
Summa Cum LaudeSylvia F. Davis-Hall
Summa Cum LaudeUdora N. DorhetsoGabriel E. DuarteJennifer L. FlohrBrant E. Gardner
Cum LaudeEldora N. GrandisonNattakan HansumrittisakDavid E. Howard, Jr.Andrea F. JankowskiMichael S. LinderClark D. Morgan IIICarly J. MorrisonKimberly A. NoltDanny A. RowlandJenny L. SharierMichelle K. Sparks
Cum LaudeA’ngelique E. ThomasDee Dee A. WelchRick Allen Williamson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
TECHNICAL EDUCATION
Rebecca S. HandleyDeonna L. SamuelSheila E. Thomas
College of BusinessAdministrationFounded 1953
Dean Raj Aggarwal
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
ACCOUNTING
Natalie N. ArnoldMichael S. Bigler
Cum LaudeJames BraunStacy A. Collier
Summa Cum LaudeRobert A. CoyRyan C. CrimLeigh A. EbnerWin Fuong C. FanGerald J. FullerTanya M. Garsteck
Magna Cum LaudeJennifer R. HarveyLaquanda E. HudsonKevin R. JohnsonRoscelin R. JohnsonTanisha D. JonesSandra Leigh LawsonDiana M. LewisDerek D. MantelMichelle J. Melzer
Magna Cum LaudeBrian M. QuinlanTimothy David Quiring
Cum LaudeJames M. RadeffTheresa M. ScottJames H. SeveneyElizabeth A. Sheller
Cum LaudeMisty A. StohrelJennifer L. TeetorJohn D. VacarchukChris S. VicarsJoellen VinezTiffany D. WalkerKristan A. Williams
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Erica D. AmstutzAndrew M. BrunoChanik ChamblissChristopher M. Crawford
Cum LaudeGreg R. EddyLeQuay D. LatimerJonathan R. Taylor
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/MARKETING
Christopher D. AllenRobert C. BatesCandace R. BombayCraig A. DirkerMonica D. EllisLuke J. Getsy
Cum LaudeCharles A. GrahamAnthony L. HendonDuane M. KansySengbe S. KemokaiAdriane A. Kerr
Summa Cum LaudeKathryn J. NejdlShaun Michael ParsonsRyan D. PezzottiBrandon V. PicktonJason D. PirockJames D. Pivarski III
Magna Cum LaudeSteven A. RobertsonKate K. SchroederAngela C. StrausserJohn Paul SutterThomas D. Tadsen IIMichael A. TournouxTimothy J. Ulam IIDaniel J. VeverkaBrian C. VincentCharles J. WallaceAaron A. Wilson
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MANAGEMENT
Ryan C. CrimGulnar FeerastaRichard M. HenryGay Louise HolmesCrystal R. KingPortia A. Madden(2)
William R. McKinney, Jr.Joseph J. OldseyLisa M. Riedinger
Cum LaudeFred M. Wallace III
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/ADVERTISING
Kristen M. HannaWilliam E. McClellanAdam G. PickeringNathan T. SmithJennifer Louise SpeckRobert A. Walker
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/FINANCE
Suraj M. AliRashaun D. BillyTawanna Mayon Buckner IINaunihal S. DhillonJason C. Hershiser
Cum LaudeAdam C. Hyser
Summa Cum LaudeNathan A. KraynackRyan P. McDonnellNicole A. McQuaidMichelle A. Murillo
Magna Cum LaudeVamaxi Prakash Shah
Cum LaudeDevonna J. TaylorBarry A. Troyer
Magna Cum LaudeChristopher J. VallosYen K. Vo
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION/INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Michael R. BrennerSuhaib FalahJames C. GiblinDennis A. Henson
Magna Cum LaudeMichele L. LockhartTabitha A. MurrayMatthew M. PerezMeghan G. PhillipsLee W. Spilker
Cum LaudeIonela Stan
Summa Cum LaudeMichelle R. WenzlawshMichael R. Wolfe
College of Fine andApplied ArtsFounded 1967
Interim Dean James M. Lynn
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Rachel Maria AndersonJennifer L. BrowningShannon M. DaileyTiana R. GabriellStacy L. HaneyWendy L. HuntsmanMarc W. Jackson
Summa Cum LaudeSpencer J. KieftKodie M. KingMelissa L. LenkeElizabeth A. MarkovichPatricia M. Marshall
Magna Cum LaudeMeredith L. McCulloch
Cum LaudeMolly E. McKinleyMegan A. PodnarDanielle M. SchagerBrianna Lynn ShadelEric M. TowsleyElizabeth TyranMolly L. Wagner
Cum LaudeSheri A. WalterLaura F. Weissfeld
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
BUSINESS AND
ORGANIZATIONAL
COMMUNICATION
Amanda M. AllerTrisha E. ArnoldTeri L. Bader
Magna Cum LaudeClaire D. Brittain
Cum LaudeCole K. ButcherC’Mone L. ByrdJoni E. CanterTiffanie N. CohenJoseph B. CraneChristopher J. DrabikBrian D. Duchon
Cum LaudeErin N. FigueiraMarques D. GreenwoodFlorella GruevskiTonya M. HanktonMitchell I. JacobsMichael J. MasturzoRonald P. Metzler, Jr.Christin L. MortonAshley K. Newman
Cum Laude(2) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Two Disciplines
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
SPEECH – LANGUAGE
PATHOLOGY AND AUDIOLOGY
Allison M. Harris
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
THEATRE ARTS
Paul D. HamlerSarah L. Jones
BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS
Charleen A. AngleKathryn F. ArdnerStacey R. Besst
Magna Cum LaudeJoshua A. DavisKaryn F. LudlamMatthew T. Miller
Cum LaudeKendal B. Richer
Cum LaudeChris M. Steiner
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Spencer J. KieftEricka M. Martin
Jason A. NottYaritza D. OrtizMichael Alan PerkinsJodi N. SchwabenWayne E. Wade, Jr.Jessica A. WatsonSusan M. WhiteEric L. Williams
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN FAMILY
AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Lindsay E. ArftKatherine M. BungardKatie E. Falvy
Cum LaudeKatherine R. FritschLori E. GeigerJaclyn L. GordonTiffany R. Hagemeier
Summa Cum LaudeHeather J. HanleyCynthia J. Jarboe
Cum LaudeChristine M. Palmer
Cum LaudeElissa M. Ras
Summa Cum LaudeCynthia R. SalmonEmily E. Smith
Cum LaudeTina M. SmithSarah L. SpeasLauren M. Tyson
Magna Cum LaudeWendy L. WalkerWendy L. WheatleyJoyce Williams
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
FASHION MERCHANDISING
Rachel L. JamisonPaige E. Smith
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
INTERPERSONAL AND PUBLIC
COMMUNICATION
Aaron T. Embacher
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Kristin N. Kaser
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN MASS
MEDIA – COMMUNICATION
Christopher ClemChristopher T. GodleyEric J. GuthierJudson D. Heckerman
Summa Cum LaudeHerndon A. RobinsonAdam M. SkufcaNick M. ThompsonBrittani J. Woods
BACHELOR OF ARTS/SOCIAL WORK
Timothy M. AdkinsLauren Kathryn BartholetNikole L. BatesNicole M. FosterTia S. HillKrystal Kareem HughesJennifer L. Kmitt
Summa Cum LaudeLisa M. LangeJennifer P. Leiter
Cum LaudeAnthony William ParkerLauren K. Phillips
Summa Cum LaudeLindsay A. RebicErin Renee Rock
Cum LaudeJohn Lewis RogersLashon D. Wilson
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CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES (CONT.)
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Wayne CollegeFounded 1972
Dean John P. Kristofco
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Tracy A. BolyardWith Distinction
Khoa D. DinhWith High Distinction
Perry M. Milichev
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE
Christi M. BeverlinWith High Distinction
Joleen M. CookeShawna M. HilsonSarah A. JonesMichelle L. O’RourkeSean M. SummersEric M. Swartzentruber
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
BUSINESS IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Patricia A. DoyleWith Distinction
Jara B. GreegorChristopher T. Matie
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
BUSINESS IN HEALTH CARE
OFFICE MANAGEMENT
Kathy J. KennedyWith Highest Distinction
Jessica R. MyersWith Distinction
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
BUSINESS IN OFFICE
TECHNOLOGY
Dawn M. HostettlerKrista M. McComas
With Highest Distinction
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN COMPUTER
NETWORK ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Drew R. HawkinsWith High Distinction
Heather R. MilesWith High Distinction
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN COMPUTER
SERVICE AND NETWORK
TECHNOLOGY
Robert W. Galehouse
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN SOCIAL SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY
Beth M. Borham
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
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Buchtel College of Artsand SciencesFounded 1870
Dean Ronald F. Levant
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Samantha L. ChauPsychology – Industrial / OrganizationalPsychology
BA, University of California, LosAngeles; MA, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Examining theEmotional Labor Process: AModerated Model of EmotionalLabor and Its Effects on JobPerformance”
Adviser: Dr. Paul E. Levy
Josephine Ann DickinsonCounseling Psychology
BA, Gannon University, PA; MA, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “An Examination ofthe Applicability of SocialCognitive Career Theory forAfrican American CollegeStudents”
Adviser: Dr. David Tokar
Kenny A. HendricksonUrban Studies & Public Affairs
BA, MPA, University of the VirginIslands
Dissertation: “UnderstandingDeviant Discretion: The NegativeEffect of Emotional Dissonance onCorrectional Officer’s DiscretonaryDecision-Making”
Adviser: Dr. Raymond W. Cox III
Venette Nicki KoumbisPsychology – Industrial / OrganizationalPsychology
BA, University of California; MA, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “The Effects ofAnticipated Job Embeddednessand Social Needs on OrganizationalAttraction”
Adviser: Dr. Dennis Doverspike
Jill Marie MallinCounseling Psychology
BS, Muskingum College; MA, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Social Pressures andBody Image as Contributors toEating Habits among CollegiateWomen Athletes”
Adviser: Dr. Linda M. Subich
Anuttra NuamthanomChemistry
BS, Chulalongkorn University, Thailand;MS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Dissertation: “MultidimensionalNMR Studies of Poly(ethylene-co-1-octene) Coplymers andPoly(Ethylene-co-Vinyl Acetate-co-Carbon Monoxide) Terpolymers”
Adviser: Dr. Peter L. Rinaldi
Jennifer L. RappChemistry
BS, Walsh University
Dissertation: “A Characterization ofOrganic and Inorganic PolymericMaterials by Solid-State NMR”
Adviser: Dr. Matthew Espe
Edgardo Rivera TiradoChemistry
BS, University of Puerto Rico
Dissertation: “Association andFragmentation Characteristics ofBiomolecules and PolymersStudied by Mass Spectrometry”
Adviser: Dr. Chrys Wesdemiotis
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CANDIDATES FOR DOCTORAL DEGREES
Samitthichai SeeyangnokChemistry
BS, MS, Chulalongkorn University,Thailand
Dissertation: “Novel Synthesis ofDerivatives of 1,2-Diimidazolyl-Benzene and Their Silver CarbeneComplexes”
Adviser: Dr. Wiley J. Youngs
Michelle Denise VaughanCounseling Psychology
BA, Baker University, KS; MA, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “Coming-OutGrowth: Conceptualizing andMeasuring Stress-Related GrowthAsscoiated with Coming out toOthers as Gay or Lesbian”
Adviser: Dr. Charles A. Waehler
Hui WangChemistry
BS, MS, Nanjing University, China
Dissertation: “Design, Synthesis,and Supramolecular SurfaceChemistry of Bi-and TridentateSurface Anchors for Nanoscienceand Nanobiotechnology”
Adviser: Dr. Jun Hu
Brian G. WhitakerPsychology – Industrial / OrganizationalPsychology
BA, University of Louisville, KY;MA, Xavier University
Dissertation: “Explicating theLinks Between the FeedbackEnvironment, Feedback Seeking,and Job Performance”
Adviser: Dr. Paul E. Levy
David T. F. ZietsmaHistory
BA, McMaster University, Canada;MA, University of Waterloo, Canada
Dissertation: “Imagining Heavenand Hell: Religion, NationalIdentity, and U.S. ForeignRelations, 1930-1953”
Adviser: Dr. Walter L. Hixson
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College of PolymerScience and PolymerEngineeringFounded 1988
Dean Stephen Z. D. Cheng
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
Juan M. AdamesPolymer Engineering
BE, National University of Colombia
Dissertation: “Metal InjectionMolding Studies”
Adviser: Dr. Arkady I. Leonov
Atanas V. GagovPolymer Engineering
BE, Technical University –Sofia, Bulgaria
Dissertation: “Instabilities inElongation Flows of Polymers atHigh Deborah Numbers”
Adviser: Dr. Arkady I. Leonov
Michael J. GintertPolymer Engineering
BS, The University of Akron
Dissertation: “A Novel Approachto Obtain High PerformanceLayered Silicate ThermosetPolyimide Matrix Nanocomposites”
Adviser: Dr. Sadhan C. Jana
Rushikesh A. MatkarPolymer Engineering
BE, University of Mumbai, India
Dissertation: “Phase Diagrams andKinetics of Solid-Liquid PhaseTransitions in Crystalline PolymerBlends”Adviser: Dr. Thein Kyu
Jaein SuhPolymer Engineering
BS, Hanyang University, Korea
Dissertation: “ComparativeStructure Development of VariousPolyolefins in Injection MoldingProcess”
Adviser: Dr. James L. White
Zhiyi YangPolymer Engineering
BE, MS, Beijing University of ChemicalTechnology, China
Dissertation: “Rheology ofMiscible Polymer Blends withHydrogen Bonding”
Adviser: Dr. Erol Sancaktar
Buchtel College of Artsand SciencesFounded 1870
Dean Ronald F. Levant
MASTER OF APPLIED POLITICS
Megan E. PappadaErin J. Rodabaugh
MASTER OF ARTS
Shannon L. BlowerPolitical Science
Janice DicksonUrban Studies
Michael T. FaethHistory
Kelly M. GeffertEnglish – Composition Track
Stacie R. GoosmanHistory
Martina L. GrierSociology
Jason S. HabigHistory
Patricia S. HallamPolitical Science
Derek Lynn HughesSociology – Research Option
Kathleen Michele HutchinsonPsychology
Danial JalilEnglish – Composition Track
Lisa M. JasterPsychology – Industrial /Organizational (Personnel) – Non-thesis Option
Serdar KayaPolitical Science
Lindsay A. KennedyEnglish
Nicole E. KohariPsychology – Industrial /Organizational – Thesis Option
Andrew F. LamPsychology – Industrial /Organizational – Thesis Option
Rana M. MatarPolitical Science
Nicole Lynn McConnellPsychology – Industrial /Organizational – Thesis Option
Amber McPhersonPsychology – Industrial /Organizational (Personnel) – Non-thesis Option
Yoshie NakaiPsychology – Industrial /Organizational – Thesis Option
Jason F. NorrisHistory
Shauna B. NovakPsychology – Industrial /Organizational (Personnel) – Non-thesis Option
Bobby OliverGeography – Urban Planning – Non-thesis Option
Kirstin E. Polen de CampiSpanish
Ellen Irwin SaalPsychology – Counseling –Thesis Option
Martina L. SharpSociology
Elisha V. SwansonPolitical Science
Courtney N. TemplePolitical Science
Meagan L. TodaroPolitical Science
Kevin C. TollotyGeography – Urban Planning – Non-thesis Option
Lori A. TuttleSociology – Research Option
George C. Vaughan IIIPsychology – Industrial /Organizational (Personnel) – Non-thesis Option
Lucius G. WedgeHistory
Lonny C. YoungHistory
Aaron ZiffPsychology – Industrial /Organizational (Personnel) – Non-thesis Option
MASTER OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
Ibrahim Mubarak B. AlharbiSultan A. Al-IsmailyCydney Rae GheeLavern C. Queeley-DuruSamuel H. RubensLeslie K. Taylor
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Lynn I. AdamsApplied Mathematics
James Nii Kamuah AddoGeology – Environmental Geology
Prashant Anantha KrishnanComputer Science
Kalyani AnumallaComputer Science
Ali Hadi AtefGeology – Geophysics
Kathlyn M. BenderPhysics
Daniel F. CheckGeology – Environmental Geology
Yi ChenChemistry
Ayesha ChowdhuryPhysics
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Richard W. Deneen IIIPhysics
Dustin S. DirksGeography / Geographic InformationSciences – Non-thesis Option
Heng DongStatistics
William J. DudziakComputer Science
Jeannie M. EpperlyBiology
David G. FatkinsChemistry
Sandra L. FinkMathematics
Ruiling FuChemistry
Danelle Lynn FurlongChemistry
Debra L. GajdosGeography / Geographic InformationSciences – Non-thesis Option
Uday GhantyChemistry
Jonathan H. HafnerMathematics
Elizabeth Sangeetha JosephThomasComputer Science
Swathi R. Kasi ReddyComputer Science
Ousainou Ansumana KeitaChemistry
Samer Fayiz KhasawnehComputer Science
Varsha Srinivas MandyamComputer Science
Melissa L. MarshallStatistics
Rohit MatetyComputer Science
Thomas S. MbimbaBiology
Albert T. MorellChemistry
Naresh MunigantiComputer Science
Naba Raj PaudelPhysics
Ramyasri PerubhotlaComputer Science
Lillian R. PrinceStatistics
Brandon B. ReedApplied Mathematics
Michael E. RichterComputer Science
Heidi Noel von Spiegel RobinsonApplied Mathematics
Subha RudrarajuComputer Science
Uday SeelamComputer Science
Keerthi SiddapareddyComputer Science
CANDIDATES FOR MASTER’S DEGREES
College of PolymerScience and PolymerEngineeringFounded 1988
Dean Stephen Z. D. Cheng
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Kathleen A. PerevosnikPolymer Science
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Christopher T. SmithBiology
Preethi SrinivasamurthyComputer Science
Jarod G. SteuberBiology
Sheng-Fan TangStatistics
Melissa Ann TerwilligerBiology
Amy L. WilsonBiology
Martin W. WoyczynskiStatistics
Venkata Rama Kumar SwamyYedidaComputer Science
Jacquelyn M. ZevenbergenBiology
Yuan ZhouPhysics
College of NursingFounded 1967
Interim Dean N. MargaretWineman
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Maureen A. Cecil
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING
Cindi AlexanderNursing Anesthesia
Angel M. AssionNursing Anesthesia
Andrew A. BerisNursing Anesthesia
Barbara J. BirdNursing Anesthesia
Jason C. BryantNursing Anesthesia
Paul Richard CombsNursing Anesthesia
Jon A. CristinoNursing Anesthesia
Diane G. DiCensoNursing Anesthesia
Lisa A. DownsNursing Anesthesia
Cheryl A. DurdenNursing Anesthesia
Lisbeth EdingerNursing Anesthesia
John G. FosterNursing Anesthesia
Lisa L. FowlerNursing Anesthesia
Diane L. FowlesNursing Anesthesia
Trina L. FreiheitNursing Anesthesia
Deborah A. HammockNursing Anesthesia
Tara Lyn HardyNursing Anesthesia
Angela C. HuddlestonNursing Anesthesia
Miriam R. HuntNursing Anesthesia
Abigail Ann HutchisonNursing Anesthesia
Julie L. LesleinNursing Anesthesia
Jennifer J. LewisNursing Anesthesia
Amy L. MarcucciNursing Anesthesia
Gina M. MitchellNursing Anesthesia
Rhonda G. PalettaNursing Anesthesia
Rebecca Jean PetzingerNursing Anesthesia
Emily K. ReseighNursing Anesthesia
Marc RozekNursing Anesthesia
Kellie L. WinslowNursing Anesthesia
Jerry ZebrowskiNursing Anesthesia
Buchtel College of Artsand SciencesFounded 1870
Dean Ronald F. Levant
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Richard B. AdamsAngela M. Adkins
Summa Cum LaudeClaudette M. AndersonItalia M. BarnesRalph A. BelfiglioBrittany N. BiseDeborah D. BolenMilana BorisevJoseph D. CistoneKristin R. ClemensJohn P. Cook
Cum LaudeMichael G. CyngierLindsay M. DalrympleErin L. Daly
Cum LaudeJoshua David DimengoBenjamin K. EvansGrace M. Farmer
Summa Cum LaudeKevin M. FayDerek R. Feuerstein
Summa Cum LaudeKara Adia FullwoodJason A. GagerCrystal M. Genovese
Cum LaudeJudith N. GibbonsJudi Ann Gill
Summa Cum LaudePatrick R. GlihaJack Brandon Grove
Magna Cum LaudeMike R. HarhagerCarlene Nicole HarleyJenna N. HartKirk A. Heffelmire
Summa Cum LaudeKatarina H. HerrnsteinLisa M. HodgeKrystal N. HollowayDavid HsuRachel A. Kraus
Summa Cum LaudeShaun R. Kuzia
Summa Cum LaudeGregory J. MadoniaWillona D. MayStephanie M. McConnellSunni M. MedvetzCatherine A. Moore-CoolLeza M. MosesDean W. ParsonsKristine M. RandallYolanda Anne Ray
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Joanne E. RennerChristopher J. SengosStephen A. SeyerleJacob M. ShillingPeter J. SmithPamela B. StaskPaige L. TomlinsonAshley D. Trumpeter
Cum LaudeJulie M. VollmerSherri E. WilliamsJennifer P. WillyAaron A. Zimmerman
Cum LaudeEileen R. Zirlin
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
INTERDISCIPLINARY
ANTHROPOLOGY
Scott C. McCartySofia SimpsonJacqueline J. Vickers
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Elizabeth A. GeorgeJennifer Ann Rose
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Heather Lynette AaronDeborah L. AmmermanKatie E. Betts
Magna Cum LaudeNeha P. Bhoomreddy
Cum LaudeAlyssa L. Bonta
Magna Cum LaudeJena M. CottrellRyan K. Fawley
Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth M. GatesElizabeth A. George(3)
Meredith L. GlodScott J. GunnAlexandria Danielle Howard
Cum LaudeKristy L. Johnson
Summa Cum LaudeJennifer A. Kannan
Magna Cum LaudeCheryl L. Katavich
Cum LaudeAhmed F. Khan
Magna Cum LaudeKavita P. Krishnasamy
Summa Cum LaudeTanya R. LawrenceMaria E. Lim
Summa Cum LaudeJosef D. Lowe
Summa Cum Laude
CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES
Stephanie M. MaherSachin Ashok MakatiBrendon R. MalikReema Mallick
Summa Cum LaudeTim M. McDonaldCaitlin A. Messner
Magna Cum LaudeMonica V. Mohile
Summa Cum LaudeRex E. Payne
Summa Cum LaudeJennifer L. PfeifferJamie M. PrebynskiSana Rehman
Summa Cum LaudeDominique L. RichardsonTera A. Scavelli
Cum LaudeShvonne E. SerriSonia Sharma
Magna Cum LaudeRathna S. Shenoy
Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth M. Sipusic
Cum LaudeMohammad-Safa E. Sobhanie
Summa Cum LaudeVinita Srivastava
Magna Cum LaudeHillary E. StewartMark E. Tornero
Summa Cum LaudeCody D. Turner
Magna Cum LaudeVindhya VeerulaDonald E. Williams
Cum LaudeBenjamin H. Wong
Cum Laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTER SCIENCE
Matthew M. ArpidoneSumma Cum Laude
Nathan M. Danals
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
LABOR ECONOMICS
David A. Lucarell
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
POLITICAL SCIENCE/CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Tsa Jamilah AlexanderKelly A. Bowen
Magna Cum LaudeMargaret G. BulanClifford L. FranksMichael E. Guarnieri
Magna Cum LaudeBrandon M. Hall
Cum LaudeWilliam D. HenkelJohn F.W. Koch III
(3) Separate Baccalaureate Degrees in Two Disciplines
Nichole M. LopezMagna Cum Laude
Jac’Ques R. LynardFrancis J. MerendinoChristopher S. MoehringEric J. PollockJohn C. QuinlanPenny J. Ragon
Summa Cum LaudeErin M. RobertsAshley L. SalapackCory D. SalterReed W. SmithJames M. SullivanMichael J. TramonteLeonard A. WashingtonCatrice N. Williams
College of NursingFounded 1967
Interim Dean N. MargaretWineman
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
NURSING
Donna J. BlomquistCaleb S. BrownLindsey A. CarterTara A. ConnerSandra Lynn DelSignoreDanielle Renee Dennis
Magna Cum LaudeTiffany Michelle EdensJessica L. EdwardsMary L. Einsporn
Magna Cum LaudeKirsten FantNicholette S. FarissSharon M. Geers
Magna Cum LaudeLinda M. Geise
Cum LaudeAnna A. GoldmanLynn M. Howard
Cum LaudeNamrata JenaDavid E. Jenkins
Magna Cum LaudeSteven Jay Kachovec
Teresa KamenarJames M. KendrickRichard James KlingenhagenSarah B. LantzMiranda L. LikinsAmy Marie Logsdon
Cum LaudeMichele A. Martin-Hamm
Cum LaudeCarol A. MaxwellTodd Jeremy MetzBreanna MillsapEmily L. MooreCraig P. MorrowRobin E. Mouck
Magna Cum LaudeAndrea L. Nelson
Magna Cum LaudeElizabeth A. NobleReneé T. OaksLisa R. OpritzaJanet Anne PayneDebra M. Peepers
Magna Cum LaudeNicole RasetaKelly M. Rose
Cum LaudeShauna Lee RushfordAllison M. Sabo
Cum LaudeEllen Mary Shea
Cum LaudeAimee K. SonodaChristina Marie StaszakMark J. StoreyStephanie M. SwartzAmy L. Temple
Cum LaudeAnna C. Terranova
Cum LaudeBrian L. VerebMarvionne D. WalkerBonnie D. WatralAmanda R. WatsonBrendan A. Weigand
Magna Cum LaudeLisa C. Wilson
Cum Laude
Summit CollegeFounded 1964
Dean Stanley B. Silverman
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
AUTOMATED MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Lance D. Rodgers
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
COMPUTER INFORMATION
SYSTEMS
James A. Sumitra
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Ryan K. DalessandroAndrew S. MascioliKevin A. Merker
Cum LaudeBryan J. RicoKyle Ryan SchmidtRobert J. VanPelt
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Scott M. ClineTodd A. CoudrietAdam J. Graham
Cum LaudeBryan M. KlossRyan Scott PiotrowskiMatthew R. Rodriguez
Cum LaudeRobert J. Sabol
Cum LaudeAaron B. Wickham
Magna Cum Laude
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
TECHNOLOGY
Aaron J. ArtmanFred Conner, Jr.Jeffrey J. Flowers
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN
SURVEYING AND MAPPING
TECHNOLOGY
James G. MaloneyHeather M. MarchNicholas P. MauriziBrian K. McPeekWayne S. Mittwede
Cum LaudeGregory S. Modic
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Summit CollegeFounded 1964
Dean Stanley B. Silverman
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS
Nikole L. BatesKelle M. CaettaLisa M. EsberMargaret E. KidderMarilyn E. McClure
With DistinctionDennis W. ReedKelly M. SidawayShalimar R. StalzerRachel M. Weingart
With Highest Distinction
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
BUSINESS IN BUSINESS
MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY
Eric D. HaralsonAllyson M. JendrisakDejan JovicicKristie Everhardt SteinbeckAndre M. Walton
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
BUSINESS IN COMPUTER
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Raymond A. BuckAaron D. CoonsNicholas L. DennisChristopher R. FullerThomas J. ObrazaRaymond C. Traster II
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
BUSINESS IN HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
Susan J. HannaWith Distinction
Catherine A. Painter
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
BUSINESS IN MARKETING AND
SALES TECHNOLOGY
Christopher L. Henderson
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN COMMUNITY
SERVICES TECHNOLOGY
Lisa A. CarterChagrene Damon DixJennie R. EplingMark R. Giles
With DistinctionSandra K. JacksonJennifer A. JohnsonDorothy P. MartinMonica J. MyersMelinda F. Spindler
With High DistinctionRodney T. Wright
With Highest Distinction
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Jeremy D. HeestandKevin A. Merker
With DistinctionJeremy D. Merzweiler
With Highest DistinctionJonathan S. SmithPaul N. Wolf
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
TECHNOLOGY
Kyle E. BillingtonLeechelle T. DavisBryce B. EshelmanLisa R. FaithGregory J. Fisher
With High DistinctionShannon M. FlynnJared G. HarrisKenneth J. HolmesMatthew C. HowardErnie H. Kitchen
With DistinctionMichele M. McKinleyPamela S. MillsBrian W. RennerTim J. ShmigalRyan A. SloanLaTia S. SnyderTiffiny C. WalkerJill M. Williams
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN DRAFTING AND
COMPUTER DRAFTING
TECHNOLOGY
Amar OmanovicJohn Charles Sheppard
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ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
DEVELOPMENT
Earnestine FergusonCigi R. Rush
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN EMERGENCY
MEDICAL SERVICES
TECHNOLOGY
Peter S. DrouhardTimothy I. Sommerfelt
With Highest Distinction
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN FIRE PROTECTION
TECHNOLOGY
Scott M. ClineAaron D. Egut
With Highest DistinctionKyle P. FogleBryan A. HoweBryan M. KlossMatthew F. KohlerWilliam J. MiracleTodd A. SmithWilliam M. Sturgeon
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Mark W. AbbottMax S. ConnellyRichard J. Esker
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Aaron J. ArtmanMatthew T. ClarkSean P. Zaleski
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN MEDICAL
ASSISTING TECHNOLOGY
Michele D’AvelloJill M. Knicely
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN PARALEGAL
STUDIES
Kristin M. Pitchford
CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN POLYMER
TECHNOLOGY
Hesham S. Muwalla
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN RADIOLOGIC
TECHNOLOGY
Brina E. BartosWith High Distinction
Hollie M. BlendAmanda R. BonnettJennifer L. BrownPatty M. BuehlAlicia A. CurticianCasey N. DaviesKirsten L. DavisJohn H. DunlapAmy E. FreedAngela N. GarlandoSarah M. GlennDeborah L. GrissingerPamela Marie HeffnerCarli R. HickinbothamTiffany L. KovacsSungkhom T. Manivong
Amanda R. McKendrickWith Highest Distinction
Rebecca Louise MennenAddie Michelle NelsonFrank J. Nestich
With Highest DistinctionHeather M. ParsonsDeena M. Rankin
With High DistinctionNichole G. RippyBrian R. RummerAshley A. StrebyKimberly D. ThrockmortonKimberly E. Tyler
With DistinctionColleen N. UjvariAnn F. Westenbarger
With High Distinction
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN SURGICAL
TECHNOLOGY
Nichole M. BakerJennifer L. Blevins
With DistinctionAndrea M. Bostick
With DistinctionMegan E. Collins
With Highest Distinction
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Amanda R. DickinsonBryan R. Eaton
With Highest DistinctionRachel M. Fear
With DistinctionStacey M. HamricScott M. HopkinsMelissa M. MillerKatonda M. ParhamTony L. PasleyDevon M. PeddicordBreanna M. RileyLindsay J. Robertson
With DistinctionDanyelle Lyn SandovalAmanda R. SineChristina J. Tobias
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED
SCIENCE IN SURVEYING
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
Brent D. AndersonBrian K. McPeekZiad M. TabanjiGerrit J. Timmer
The following cadets are commissioned as Second Lieutenants on August 25, 2007.
UNITED STATES ARMY
Reneé T. OaksMeghan G. Phillips
RECOGNITION OF THE
RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS
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One of oldest known diplomas awarded at The University of Akron.
A present-day diploma awarded at The University of Akron.
.UNIVERSITY DIPLOMAS
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.STATUE OF JOHN R. BUCHTEL
This statue of John R. Buchtel stands in the middle of the campus he helped found in 1870.
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THE ALMA MATER
Chorus
The Alma Mater for The University of Akron was written by the Rev. Augustus B. Church, who was thelast Universalist clergy to serve as president of Buchtel College (1901–1912). He also was the first personto assume the board responsibilities of chief executive officer. In fact, Church served both as presidentand as a trustee of the institution — as well as pastor of the First Universalist Church of Akron.Dr. Church understood the importance of higher education as a means to improve society, and he workeddiligently on projects to successfully link the educational efforts of Buchtel College with the needs of agrowing city. During his presidency, Buchtel College offered the world’s first courses in rubber chemistry(1909).
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THE AKRON BLUE AND GOLD
The University of Akron’s fight song, “The Akron Blue and Gold,” was written in 1939 by Fred Waring, nationally known composer and leader of the wildly-popular band, “Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians.”In response to a request from the University’s student newspaper, Waring wrote “a distinctive song” forThe University of Akron. “The Akron Blue and Gold” premiered over his NBC hookup on November 17,1939, and has been used as the University’s fight song ever since.
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This program is not an official graduation list.
While every effort is made to ensure accuracy in this commencement program, printing deadlines sometimes prevent inclusion of candidates’ names, or may result in the use of names of persons not completing graduationrequirements. All honors indicated in this program are tentative. Official degree honors for diplomas and transcriptswill be determined after final grades are reported. This printed program, therefore, should not be used to determinea student’s academic or degree status. The University’s official registry for conferral of degrees is the student’spermanent academic record, kept by the Office of the University Registrar, Simmons Hall, Akron, OH 44325-6208.
The Ohio Universalist Convention established a small, liberal arts college in Akronin 1870 and named it for one of the city’s prominent industrialists, John R. Buchtel.It was Buchtel who led a group of 100 individuals and 13 businesses in a fund-raising campaign to build the college. On July 4, 1871, thousands of area citizens turned out towitness the results of that initiative, joining in a great celebration as the cornerstone waslaid for a single but impressive structure that constituted Buchtel College. Both avisionary and a pragmatist, Buchtel believed that the vigor of any city is closely tied tothe proximity of a high quality institution of higher education. Decades of progress,both for the city and for the college he launched, have proven him right. Today, TheUniversity of Akron occupies a campus more than 30 times the size of the old collegeof the 1800s. With an enrollment of 24,500 stu dents from throughout Ohio, the UnitedStates, and 77 foreign countries, the successor of Buchtel College is one of the largestprincipal campuses in Ohio. Long committed to an aca dem ic tradition which stressesexcellence, The Univer sity of Akron offers more than 300 associate, bacca lau reate, and master’s degree programs and options, as well as 17 doctoral degree programs and fourlaw degrees. Since 1914, the Univer sity has been accredited by the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools, and it is currently classified at the highest level asa comprehensive, doctoral-degree-granting institution. Today, more than 136,000 of itsalumni live and work around the world.
THE UNIVERSITY OF AKRON: A PROUD TRADITION