190th Commencement

190th Commencement CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Celebrating January 2020 and May 2020 Graduates

MEET OUR GRADUATES

Cal U congratulates all of our May 2020 graduates.

See photos submitted by members of the Class of 2020.

Graduate Students

Undergraduate Students

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Table of Contents 4...............Pomp & Circumstance Video 5...............President's Message 6...............Celebrating Our Graduates 7...............President's Commencement Address 8 - 18........School of Graduate Studies and Research Graduates 19.............Provost's Message 20 - 21......College of Education and Human Services Graduates 22 - 25......College of Liberal Arts Graduates 26 - 29......Eberly College of Science and Technology Graduates 30 - 31......Academic Honors 32 -33.......Honorary Societies 34.............Faculty Achievements 36 - 37......Student Achievements 38 - 39......Distinguished Students 40.............20 Words for ´20 Graduates Illustration 41 - 45......20 Words for the Class of 2020 46.............State System and University Officials

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Pomp & Circumstance

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ello, graduates – and congratulations on earning your degree!

You’ve accomplished something important, and I am so proud of your success.

It wasn’t easy to reach this milestone, especially with the challenges we’re all facing right now.

But you worked hard. You never gave up. And I’m thrilled that you reached your goal.

As a proud California graduate myself, let me welcome you to a very special group – our Cal U Alumni Association.

Through this organization, you’ll have opportunities to stay connected to your alma mater, to join in alumni events, and to network with successful Cal U graduates from coast to coast.

But today is all about you, and all that you’ve accomplished. Please take a moment to enjoy this digital Commencement booklet.

It comes to you with my very best wishes for good health, happiness and future success.

Sincerely,

Geraldine M. Jones University President

6 • CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATES

Shawn McCoy ´14, ´16

Michele Karnash Mandell '69

Rich Fitzgerald

Alisha Carter Harris ´06,´11

CELEBRATING O U R G R A D UAT E S

Cal U Choir Celebrates Graduates

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President's Address to Graduates

Graduates, congratulations on this milestone in your life and welcome to California University's alumni ranks."

–Geraldine M. Jones President, California University of Pennsylvania

8 • GRADUATE DEGREES

Appearance of a name in this program is presumptive evidence of graduation, but it must not be regarded as conclusive. The transcript, issued through the University by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, sealed and signed by the proper authorities, is conclusive testimony to the possession of a degree.

The School of

Graduate Studies and Research Dr.Yugo Sava Ikach, Dean

Doctor of Criminal Justice James W. Archer.............................................Dr. John Cencich Doctoral Research Portfolio: Do Sex Offender Residence Restrictions Prevent or Reduce Sexual Assault Especially for Child Victims?

Eric Asare-Budu....................................Dr. Christopher Wydra Doctoral Research Portfolio: The Impact of Domestic Violence Cases in the Criminal Justice System: Is Justice Being Served?

Nicole M. Ballard..........................................Dr. Beverly Ross Doctoral Research Portfolio: Continuous Over-Penalization of Criminal Offenders: The Circular Process of Collateral Consequences and Social Victimization Brenda Marie Bernot.....................................Dr. John Cencich Doctoral Research Portfolio: The Utilization of Psychological Testing Instruments as a Methodology for Selecting (Versus Screening) Police Officer Candidates Mark Bowen..............................................Dr. Nikolas Roberts Doctoral Research Portfolio: The Effects of Solitary Confinement on Mental Health Peter Mark Brake...........................................Dr. Aref Alkhattar Doctoral Research Portfolio: The Impact of Body Worn Cameras on Police Behavior Eric Leon Clark........................................ Dr. Raymond Hsieh Doctoral Research Portfolio: Identifying Best Practices for Reducing Unnecessary Use of Force by Police When Making Arrests in Urban and Minority Neighborhoods

Hari James Drayton.................................Dr. Mathilda Spencer Doctoral Research Portfolio: Best Practices in Preventing Prison Violence in Correctional Facilities Leslie Anne Guelcher.....................................Dr. Aref Alkhattar Doctoral Research Portfolio: Holding Corporations Responsible for Environmental Crimes in the United States Claire Elizabeth Gurney..........................Dr. Mathilda Spencer Doctoral Research Portfolio: Best Practices in Police Leadership Styles Heather A. Jackson.....................................Dr. Nikolas Roberts Doctoral Research Portfolio: Retention Issues in Corrections Frank Anthony Mancini.........................Dr. Christopher Wydra Doctoral Research Portfolio: Technology and Police Accountability: Body-Worn Cameras and the Effect on Complaints and Use of Force Anthony J. Papageorgiou.................................Dr. Beverly Ross Doctoral Research Portfolio: Victim-Offender Mediation as a Restorative Justice Alternative to Traditional Youth Sentencing Daniel Thomas Rousseau........................ Dr. Michael Hummel Doctoral Research Portfolio: Social Media and the Police: Implications for Training Sergio Luis Salinas.................................. Dr. Michael Hummel Doctoral Research Portfolio: Improving Police-Community Relations in Immigrant and Minority Communities Brian Hakim Sprowal......................Dr. Christopher Wydra Doctoral Research Portfolio: The Effect of Federal Consent Decrees on Community Policing

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Celebrate today – you have earned our respect.Work diligently tomorrow – you will earn your colleagues’ appreciation. Continue to live this way – you will change the world.”

–Dr.Yugo Sava Ikach

Dean, School of Graduate Studies and Research

Master of Arts Arabic Language and Linguistics Curriculum Rania Aborashed Ayman Alkarkhy Radhouane Boubaya Amanda Elizabeth Coyle Cecily Nicole Everitt Razaw Fauzi

Joshua Robert Foltz Emad N. Francis Sayed Ramadan Gad Maria Thayer Garell Bianca Janae Lynn Quentin Andrew Mack

Caroline McCall Abbassia Naimi Niles Pfeiffer Mary Beth Smith Matthew John Stranovsky

Conflict Resolution Curriculum Reem Salah Al-Dadah...............................Dr. Nikolas Roberts Research Project: American Perceptions of Muslim Refugees and Impediments to Cultural Integration

John Joseph Laukaitis.................................Dr. Nikolas Roberts Research Project: Moving the Goal Post: The Effects of Collective Bargaining and Arbitration on Professional Sports

Kristin Ashley Evans..................................Dr. Nikolas Roberts Research Project: Child Welfare Burnout: The Effectiveness of Self-Care and the Need for Administrative Support

Kevin James Wells

Nicholas Gerard Gindele...........................Dr. Nikolas Roberts Research Project: What Processes and Supports Are in Place to Promote Learning Peacebuilding Skills Within Different Stages of Early Childhood

Gregory Todd Williams..............................Dr. Nikolas Roberts Research Project: Examining the Benefits of Elder Mediation

Criminal Justice Studies: Applied Criminology Curriculum Andrew Alexander Steven Baker Chloe Barrett Stephen Allen Bucar Bobbie Paige James Alice E. Jenkins

James Kloshen Patrick Lawrence Knepp Kayla Nicole Mabe Simran Singh Ashley Dawn Teets

Tyler Charles Vincent Emily Christie Wolfe Christina Marie Zoernig

10 • GRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Arts Teaching Secondary Education Certification: Biology Curriculum Christina Ga-Kay Cheng Theresa Charlene Lea

Alexis Ann Newingham

Sara Helen Rapp

Secondary Education Certification: Communications Curriculum Cheryl L. Hindman

Secondary Education Certification: Earth Science Curriculum John P. Janesko, Jr.

Secondary Education Certification: English Curriculum Kennedy Jo Figas

Sarah Belle Wagner

Secondary Education Certification: Physics Curriculum Christine A. Welling

Secondary Education Certification: Social Studies Curriculum Chelsea Marie Craig Dante Louis DaBaldo

John Patrick Domarsky, Jr. Cody J. Stepinsky

Secondary Education Certification: Spanish Curriculum Greta K. Zimmerman

Amanda Leigh Stern Catherine M.Yohe

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Master of Business Administration Robert E. Flockvich Holly Ann Marcinko

Erica Cheri Lynn Patton John Thomas Schwalm

Frederick D. Sherman Tialiah Patricia Teel

Daniel Robert Wagner

Rachel Cecelia Priore

Leah Marie Seader

Danielle C. Mastropietro John J. Mignogna

Megan R. Selby

Business Analytics Curriculum Kaylee Marie Bloom Christian Nicholas Fletcher

George John Koontz III Michael J. Moran, Jr.

Healthcare Management Curriculum Sarah Rose Barker Nicholas Kyle Cooksey

Emily Kay Forne Riley Michael Harbarger

Nursing Administration Curriculum Jillian Bellan

Brian Louis Shipper

Chelsea Strom

Master of Education Educational Leadership: Advanced Studies in Secondary Education Curriculum Sarah Ashley Koons

Zachary Joseph Smith

Kristen Ann Tavenor

Educational Leadership: Educational Studies Curriculum Adele D. Filek

Rachelle Ann Michalowski

School Counseling Curriculum Haley Marie Auld Pamela N. Enterline Bradley Garrett Gillespie

Krista Jade Johnson Noelle Elise Marinelli Zach Thomas Meads

Lauren Rizzo Sarah Catherine Rogers Margaret R. Thompson

Special Education: 7-12 Certification Curriculum Leigh Ann Marie Dunn

Jonathan Michael McNemar

John M. Strempek

Jessica Louise White

12 • GRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Education Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis Autism Track Curriculum Brady Aileen Cressley Christina Ashley Famularo Cory James Ferguson

Deja Gorman Jena Janoske April Lucas

Lauren Elizabeth Lytle Kayla Elizabeth Moore Mary Collette Summers

Samantha Lee Wansor

Special Education: Applied Behavior Analysis General Track Curriculum Laura Katherine Haldeman

Anjela Marie Tilghman

Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorders Curriculum Kara E. Matthews

Lisa A. Nymick

Special Education: PreK-4/K-8 Dual Certification Curriculum Shannon M. Casillas Tiara Alexa Chadran

Dawn O. Jones

James Nicholas Kline

Shelby Lynne Meneely

Hailey Haas Justyn Nathan

Jennifer Ann Ways

Special Education: PreK-8 Certification Curriculum Amanda Ardinger Katelyn Elisabeth Baldwin

Kelly Boettger Elizabeth Joyce Bolden

Teacher Education: Early Childhood Education Certification Curriculum Sara Michelle Craft

Loubna El Bdaoui

Stephen Mahon

Teacher Education: Early Childhood Education Curriculum Megan C. Gilroy Melissa Jane Kearney

Teri Leigh Leapline

Andrew Boyce Morris

Jessica Paige Stehley

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Teacher Education: English as a Second Language Certification Curriculum Olivia Katherine Iddings

Lisa Marie Kerestesi

Rebecca M. Mertz

Teacher Education: English as a Second Language Curriculum Amber L. Bechtel Courtney Bonner

Teresa Ann Heyer Michele L. Marsico

Diangeli Letishia Vรกzquez

Teacher Education: Integrative STEM Education K-12 Curriculum Kristen Marie Fulgenzio

David A.Young

Teacher Education: PreK-4 Certification Curriculum Tiara Alexa Chadran Jordan Rae Duke

Rebecca Smith Leah Marie Ward

Brittany Marie Will

Teacher Education: Science, Technology and Math Education Curriculum Ashley Marie Fisher

Angelique Therese Mitchell

Kristen Marie Page

John Francis Kulina Alexander Peterson Stephen Robert Stroyne t

Lisa Marie Thorhauer

Technology Education Curriculum Michael Thomas Commero Todd E. Crissman Stephen L. Gdovin

Master of Science Business Administration David F. Bastedo

Clinical Mental Health Counseling Curriculum Zachary Thomas Chylinski Elise Cathleen Glad

Rikki Lynn Griffin Bradford James Hanes

Shelby Mandia Sarah Roxanne Mathews

Meghan N. Terwilliger

Communication Disorders Curriculum Abbie Elizabeth Argirakis.............................. Dr. Denise Joseph Research Project: School Based Speech-Language Pathologists' Perceptions of Their Competency to Assess and Treat Students Who Stutter

Brooke Ann Bilitski.............................. Dr. Joseph Constantine Research Project: Examining Associations Among Pre-Existing Mental Health Disorders, Traumatic Brain Injuries, and Age

Kaitlyn Renee Barnhart........................... Dr. Ralph Belsterling Research Project: BIMS Cognitive Assessment Reliability: Based on SLUMS and RIPA-G Scores

Jamie Marie Bond.................................... Prof. Nancy Carlino Research Project: Awareness of the Success of Teaching Unvoiced Cognates in Children With Articulation Disorders and the Indirect Acquisition of the Voiced Cognate Among Working SLPs

Christine Alexandra Belbey................... Dr. Joseph Constantine Research Project: Comparing the Receptive Language Skills of Sequential Language Learners Versus Monolingual Language Learners

Allison Mae Brinkhoff.................................. Dr. Denise Joseph Research Project: Effect Familiar Music Has on Expressive Language of Cognitively Impaired Adults t

awarded posthumously

14 • GRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Science Communication Disorders Curriculum (continued from page 13) Veronica Paige Brueggman................... Dr. Joseph Constantine Research Project: General Education Teachers’ Use and Knowledge of Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Devices in a School Setting: A Survey Study

Kendra Marie Miller..................................... Dr. Denise Joseph Research Project: Are Children Under-Referred for Speech Therapy Services in the Schools Due to Teachers' Limited Knowledge of a Speech-Language Pathologist Scope of Practice?

Kimara Chapman.................................. Dr. Joseph Constantine Research Project: The Knowledge and Awareness of the Role of Speech-Language Pathologists in African-American College Students

Mackenzie Lynn Moore........................... Dr. Ralph Belsterling Research Project: Self Perception and Vocal Analysis of Teachers

Tracy Louise Collier............................. Dr. Joseph Constantine Research Project: Effect of Years’ Experience on Teacher Referrals for Speech Therapy Caitlin M. Foltz........................................ Prof. Nancy Carlino Research Project: Anxiety and Depression Prevalence in Geriatrics with Alzheimer’s Disease Versus Unspecified Dementia Brielle Gean Fordyce.................................... Dr. Denise Joseph Research Project: Effectiveness of Computerized Screening Versus Paper-Pencil Screening for Determining Word Finding Abilities in Stroke Patients Karissa Ann Gondak................................ Dr. Ralph Belsterling Research Project: Factors Influencing the Selection of Speech Pathology as a Field of Study Lindsay E. Henrickson............................. Dr. Ralph Belsterling Research Project: Use of Spaced Retrieval Training for Teaching Communication Strategies to Children Receiving Speech Therapy Andrew Charles Hickman........................ Dr. Ralph Belsterling Research Project: The Perception of “Like” in Communicative Partners Cassidy Lynne Jackson.................................. Dr. Denise Joseph Research Project: Comparing Disfluencies in Individuals with Dementia and Aphasia in a Skilled Nursing Facility

Alexa Mackenzie Ponick.........................Dr. Robert Skwarecki Research Project: Do Vocal Warm-Ups Increase or Decrease Vocal Stamina in Choir Members at the Collegiate Level?

Stephanie Rose Provost........................... Dr. Ralph Belsterling Research Project: Literacy Skills Among School-Aged Children with Specific Language Impairment Receiving Intervention (Speech Therapy) Compared to a Nonintervention Group Mary Elizabeth Raidt........................... Dr. Joseph Constantine Research Project: The Knowledge and the Likelihood of Implementing the Complexity-Based Speech Therapy Approach for 2nd Year Graduate Students Versus Practicing SpeechLanguage Pathologists in the School Setting Jillian Elizabeth Shearer...........................Dr. Robert Skwarecki Research Project: Geriatric Population Perceptions of Technology and Willingness to Interact with Tablets for Therapy Brooke Ann Shumar................................. Prof. Nancy Carlino Research Project: The Influence of Rhyme in the Development of Phonological Development Vanessa Renee Smith................................ Prof. Nancy Carlino Research Project: Impact of Diet Modification on Speech Therapy Sessions for Geriatric Patients with Dysphagia

Lauren Margaret Jones............................Dr. Robert Skwarecki Research Project: Effective Recognition of Liquid Viscosity: IDDSI Flow Test Versus Clinical Intuition

Erika Lynn Sowers.................................... Prof. Nancy Carlino Research Project: The Effectiveness of an Online Versus a Faceto-Face Dysphagia Education Program on Certified Nursing Assistant Knowledge and Burden in Safe Feeding and Oral Care at a Skilled Nursing Facility

Mariah Angel Kerr..................................Dr. Robert Skwarecki Research Project: Graduate Students' Knowledge and Preferences When Programming Core Words Onto High-Tech AAC Devices

Maria Ann Sporcic........................................ Dr. Denise Joseph Research Project: The Effects of Music on the Listening Comprehension of a Story on Preschoolers of Typical Development

Jennifer Lynn King.................................Dr. Robert Skwarecki Research Project: The Effects of Musical Theater Performance on the Vocal Quality of Typical College-Aged Students

Marissa L. Theis........................................ Prof. Nancy Carlino Research Project: The Effectiveness of Response-to-Intervention for Mild Articulation Disorders as Compared to Traditional Speech Therapy

Brittany L. Marcolini.................................... Dr. Denise Joseph Research Project: Does Online Disability Awareness Training Improve Food and Beverage Service Staff’s Knowledge of Communication Disabilities and Potential Interactions?

Sarah Zajac.............................................Dr. Robert Skwarecki Research Project: Gender Differences in Perception of Glottal Fry

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Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Applied Sport Science Curriculum Dylan Genung

Joseph Robert Northcutt, Jr.

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Nutrition Curriculum Jody Garlick

Maria Wright

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Nutrition and Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Dual Curriculum Meghan I. Buchek

Seth Justin Evans

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Nutrition and Sport Psychology Dual Curriculum Kirsten Leigh Olshan

Brittany Marie Geralynn Schlesser

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Nutrition and Wellness Coaching Dual Curriculum Heather Allyson Strong

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention Curriculum Robert Michael Gray Jeffrey Robert Hash Kyle Hinton

Casey Eric Jones Bridget Teresa Kampf Nasario Mejia

Aaron Miller Toby Scott Francesco Vescio

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation Science Dual Curriculum Amy M. Amoroso Cody Bock Jessica Michelle Gaither

Joshua Hack Kelsey Lynn Krisch Lisa Marie Link

Heather Anne Mitchell Mary Beth Marie Schram

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Performance Enhancement and Injury Prevention and Sport Psychology Dual Curriculum Daniel Chrashewsky Rachel Heimbach

Preme Kay Prasannil

Brittni Madeline Souder

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Rehabilitation Sciences Curriculum Kristen Nicole Boccumini Jennifer Chew

Angela C. Davis Adrian Relesia Johnson Dorsey Amber Annelle Pellegrini

O’Kerah Peterson Adam Matthew Shenk

16 • GRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Science Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Rehabilitation Sciences and Sport Psychology Dual Curriculum Joshua Bunno Kevin Michael Duenas

Jesse McDonough Morgan Elizabeth Shirk

Micah Alexander Smith

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Sport Psychology Curriculum Darrius L. Jones

Bernard Y.O. Sasu

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Wellness and Fitness Curriculum Antonio Demetrius Hallums Kevin Douglas Mullen Thomas Kenneth Muro

Robert Loring Murphy Kyle V. Smail

Amy Lynn Szwerluga Austin Lee Wealand

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Wellness and Fitness and Sport Psychology Dual Curriculum James Nicholas Brakka

Justin Robert Marini

Exercise Science and Health Promotion: Wellness Coaching Curriculum Kailee Lynne Clipp

Caitlyn Alyse Crosby

Legal Studies: Criminal Justice Curriculum Andrew Joseph Haber

Philip M. Lydon, Jr.

Bryan A. Rennie

Legal Studies: Homeland Security Curriculum Emma Lee Gebrosky Ryan Laughna

Patrick Francis Spiess

Travis Montgomery Sumner

Legal Studies: Law and Public Policy Curriculum Zachary G. Breland Megan Leah Cody Taalibah Rasheedah Hassan

Rebecca Christine Lidgett James Thomas McHarg Mason Christian Miessau-Valcore

Mykola Polyuha Zara Jo Switts

Sport Management Studies: Generalist Curriculum Anthony Watson

Rebecca Mary Wilkerson

Sport Management Studies: Intercollegiate Athletic Administration Curriculum Jennifer Larissa Ramirez Perez

Jeffrey Alan White

Sport Management Studies: Strategic Sport Analysis Curriculum Jacob Anthony Abrams

Brandon Green

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Master of Science in Nursing Nursing Administration and Leadership Curriculum Cody R. Adams........................................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Design and Implement a Report Tool to Improve Bedside Report in an Intensive Care Unit Karlie N. Bailey........................................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Design an Evidence-Based Practice Fall Precautions Program to Decrease Fall Rates on a Behavioral Health Unit Peggy Brooks............................................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Develop and Implement an Obstetric Hemorrhage Tool Kit to Improve the Healthcare Team’s Rapid Response at a Community Hospital Rhonda A. Curry..................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Redesign Communications Across Departments and Shifts at a Residential Setting to Improve Staff Satisfaction Jacquelyn D’Amico................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Implement a Communication Tool in the Perioperative Area to Improve Handoff Accuracy and Completeness and Improve Patient and Nurse Satisfaction in a Community Hospital Angela Leone DeAngelo........................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Develop and Implement a Delegation Model to Improve Communication Between RNs and LPNs in a Surgical Services Department Brittany Lyn Faraci................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Standardize Nurses’ Chemotherapy Precautions to Ensure Patient and Staff Safety Across All Outpatient Offices Joelle Lynn Fisher..................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Implement the Clinical Judgement Model for School of Nursing Faculty to Utilize in a Pre-licensure Nursing Education Program to Improve Students’ Learning Needs and Focused Learning Experiences Alyssa Marie Ford..................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Redesign the Preoperative Joint Class to Increase Attendance, Decrease Readmission Rates, Improve Post-op Pain Control, and Improve Realistic Expectations of Surgery

Rebecca Lauren Glass............................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Implementing Surgical Smoke Safety for a Hospital’s Surgical Suite to Ensure Smoke-free Operating Rooms, Improve Management of Related Hazard, and Reduce Risk to Employees and Patients Carol Stephanie Hoagland........................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Assessment and Analysis of Employee Engagement Within a Health System’s Corporate Care Management Division Justin J. Jubin............................................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Development of a Therapeutic Hypothermia Protocol Post Cardiac Arrest to Reduce Patient Mortality in an ICU at a Community Hospital Kenneth James Andrew Knapp.................. Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Develop a Standard Process for Blood Culture Collection by Emergency Department RNs to Reduce Contamination Rates Nickole Lee Lewis.................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Develop and Implement a Pneumonia Vaccine Program at a Specialty Pharmacy to Prevent Pneumococcal Disease in Iatrogenic Immunosuppressed Patients Caitlin Alexa Maceiko.............................. Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Design a Pre-Operative Falls Education Course for Elective Orthopedic and Neurological Spine Surgeries to Decrease Post-Op Patient Falls in the Acute Care Setting Melissa A. Maier....................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Assessment and Analysis of Employee Engagement Within a Health System’s Corporate Care Management Division Keith Patrick Michalski............................. Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Implementing a Clinical Ladder Advancement Program for Registered Nurses at an Acute Care Hospital to Improve Nurse Engagement and Nurse Satisfaction

18 • GRADUATE DEGREES

Master of Science in Nursing Nursing Administration and Leadership Curriculum (continued from page 17) Jamie L. Noble.......................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Development of Standards to Decrease Observation Unit Length of Stay and Inpatient Transfers Susan M. Schulz........................................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Implement a Communication Tool in the Perioperative Area to Improve Handoff Accuracy and Completeness and Improve Patient and Nurse Satisfaction in a Community Hospital Michelle Tirado........................................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Track and Analyze Resident Falls in a SNIF’s Dementia Unit to Determine Interventions to Improve the Falls Rate Ashlee Waxler .......................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Implement Hourly Rounding on Hospitalized Patients to Improve Patient Safety and Satisfaction Kyle Michael Wojciechowski..................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Create a Database of Policies, Procedures, and Standards, and an Annual Renewal and Competency Validation Process to Improve Access, Documentation, Quality and Consistency of Care in the Emergency Department

Jennifer A. Woodcook............................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Integration of a Wound Treatment Associate (WTA) Program for Non-Wound Ostomy Certified Nurse (WOCN) Caregivers to Improve Prevention and Management of Pressure Ulcers at a Veterans Administration Regional Center Alexandra Jean Zanic................................ Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Revise and Implement Critique Documentation and Establish Formal Debriefing Guidelines for the Rapid Response and De-Escalation of Mental and Behavioral Health Crises (Condition M) to Improve the Process and Increase Patient and Staff Safety in a Community Hospital Heidi J. Zedlar .......................................... Dr. Mary O’Connor Capstone Project: Design and Implement a Policy and Procedure for All Patient Admissions to Decrease Emergency Room Hold Times and Increase Patient Safety and Satisfaction Across a Hospital Health System

Master of Social Work Tiffany Lee Behanna Sierra Nicole Belles Brittany Rose Boeltz Kerri Burns Bethany I. Coldren Kaitlyn Nicole Csonka

Senneca Lynn Davis Jennie Kelly Farwell Katelynn Hannah Finnegan James George Fulton Madison Elizabeth Gregg Elizabeth Kate Gross

Natalie Joy Herbst Courtney Brooke Kubovcik Stacey Louise Martin Samantha Moody Ryan Schilinski Jessica Louise Shears

Julie Gwenivere Sloan Kaleigh Marie Snider Ashley Taylor Spahn Sydney Erin Stennett Jessica Lynn Storm Sydni Taylor Werksman

Justin Carson

James Peter Lucas

Professional Science Masters Applied Mathematics Curriculum Cassidy Marie Guiser

Cindy Miau-Hsin Hsieh

Cybersecurity Curriculum Monica Ann Burns

Alexis Burrell

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n behalf of the faculty, I wish to thank all of our graduates for pursuing their academic endeavors at California University of Pennsylvania. Special congratulations to the graduates who earned honors cords and pins, which signify excellence in the completion of their degrees.

At its core, a university is about teaching and learning, and the lives of both students and faculty are certainly enriched in the process.

Graduates, we congratulate you on your achievement.

Dr. Bruce Barnhart ’83,’ 89, ’01 Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs

20 • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

The College of

Education and Human Services Dr. Connie Monroe, Acting Dean

Bachelor of Science in Education Jerry Michael Barney Lindsey Marie Bertin Arianna Christine Bracco Alyssa K. Crooks Sadie Renee Dayton Phoebe Elizabeth Decker Jordan Michaele Dobbin Pierce Alan Ferraro Chelsea Shannon Fitzpatrick

Caleb James Foster Andrew Paul Jacobs Sara E. Kennedy Jenna Laudermilt Erin Bailey Meckler Joshua Richard Milani Kimberly Ann Miller Lauren E. Minerd Sarah An Mitchell

Rebecca Lyn Nicholls Sierra Rose Olexa Kaiten Bliss Oravets Karley Thomas Owens Austin N. Riley Cellina Marie Salvatori Marinda Rae Smith Nicole M. Staley Delaynie A. Stevenson

Danielle Faye Thompson Christina Marie Turnsek Kathleen E. Uhlman Emily L. Urso Brianna Ruby Waller t Alyssa Ann Watkins Abigail K. Wingrove Anthony Michael Winkler

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Bachelor of Science Sarah Morley Amsley Jacob Daniel Arnold Raymond Bruce Baskins Christie Rae Bavuso Cody Austin Benjamin Sierra Besser-Paul Samuel Ray Bohn Aura Lee Boling John William Bowser Nelson Sherman Brown Lauren E. Burke LaKendra KaTrice Cartledge Ricardo Michael Cason, Jr. Damian Patrick Robert Clarke William Eric Cleveland Aubrey J. Crenshaw Kellie Paige Czajkowski Emily Ann Davis Khayriyyah Onani Dawson Jessica Lynn Dillow John Frederick Dorman IV Nathaniel Joseph Dudzic McKenna Marie Ferris Kendyl Delaney Fircak Larance Ford II Karina Sue Fratangeli Justin Ross Gates Bailey Nicole Geehring McKenzie Alexandria Given Irina Christine Goodall

Colin Ray Greene Jessica Lynn Harper Kailee Cheyenne Harris Brittany L. Hast Andie Michelle Hill Paige Mackenzie Hillegas Aaron M. Horton Jessi Nicole Hurley Harold Richard Johnson Corinne T. Keller Jenna Christine Kelly Donald M. Larkin, Jr. Aaron Lattimore Brendan M. Lehman Charles T. Lester Michael Anthony Lomastro Martha Gayle Lopez Megan Hayes Macfarlane Gabrielle Alexandra Mahon Anthony Paul Malley Gaage Dakota Marry Kevin William Martin Carson L. McCann Ian Joseph Mark McCulloch Eleni N. McCune Elizabeth Cherie Meliher Michelle A. Mickey Diallo Mitchell, Jr. Thaddaeus George Brian Myers Austin R. Onega

Braden John Wolfgang Pahanish Nate Lee Pelco Allison O. Perlroth Lindsey Harriet Rose Pritts Jerica Ann Raymond Benjamin Vyacheslav Reistetter Nicholas C. Reyes LeeAnna M. Roberts Jessica Rybock Dillon Hunter Lorenz Shields Christian Jordan Siak Veronica Marie Sliva Hannah Marie Smelscer Dominique Smith Bryan Peter Snodgrass Giselle Dominque Soto Louis Arthur Stamerra, Jr. Brigid Amanda Stermel Cody Bryan Sterner James Paul Venette, Jr. Alexa G.Vona George Leonard Watts Nicole Lynn Weakland Olivia Jayne Wilkerson Brooke Andrea Williams Isaiah Jahleel Wilson Samira Toni Wilson Elizabeth Ann Wohar Amelia M. Woodrum Jared Andrew Zadrozny

Bachelor of Social Work Alexis Nicole Fleming Cassondra Renee’ Garcia Alexandrea N. Kennedy

Jessica Renee Morrow Amie Lea Rankin Elizabeth C. Ringstad

Jamie M. Weaver Taylor K. Wherry

Associate of Applied Science Rachel Elizabeth Adams Ashlynn Hannah Ansell

Jessica J. Barth Ashlee Lyn Cree Steven Douglas Hendrixson

Jordan M. Sherwood Lindsey N. Weese

Kindness and consideration take only an extra moment of your time. Make the world better by being an everyday hero in small ways.”

–Dr. Connie Monroe Acting Dean, College of Education and Human Services

22 • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

The College of

Liberal Arts Dr. Kristen L. Majocha, Dean

Bachelor of Science Justin B. Adams Jack W. Allen Miranda Margaret Anderson Robert Tyler Baker Jacob Chandler Barber Nicholas Joseph Bayer Stephanie Marie Bernd Tiara R. Bistarkey Tania Alushka Clairevencia Blanc Carly Marie Blanks Jonathon Marshall Boldt Caitlin Lee Boling

Lorraine Elizabeth Bracker Holly Elizabeth Broeren Alexandra Kathleen Bufalini Zachary Hanson Carpenter Zane Michael Coldsmith Brittany A. Connors Caleb James Cox Sharry Robin Crowner Heidi Ann Daniels Trevor Elliott Debevec Madison E. Dobas Taylor M. Donley

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Now it’s time for you to change the world!

Congratulations, Cal U graduates!”

–Dr. Kristen L. Majocha Dean, College of Liberal Arts

Frank Christopher Dreucci, Jr. Jacob Joseph Drnach Logan Robert Ellek Gabriel Valentino Faccenda Mara Jean Falce Cassidy Anne Fall Mitchell D. Fitzgerald Corey Austin Fogle John Cole Frederick Brandon Michael Fritzius Rhett A. Geary Angelia Renee Geho Justin T. Gilbert Brittany Nicole Gilpin Lily Rebecca Gongaware Amber Marie Guel Christopher M. Hulings Emily Lucille Hurey Lucas John Imrich Jaimaya Nash’e Jackson Jacob Kenneth Janicki Megan Kennedy Alexandra V. Klimanova Adam Wayne Knowlton Taylor Anne Kodric

Dylon Michael Kuhn Brittan Mason Laird A’shawndaia Antoinette Lane Ryder J. Lewis Che’a Danae Ludd Jordan Cynclaire McDowell Timothy M. Michonski J-vonha La’shell Moore Kayla Rose Morran Tess Motycki Andrew James Mueller Taylor Marie Niedermeyer John N. Noel, Jr. Malachi J. Owens Collin Jeffrey Page Samuel Tyler Pager Alexa Marie Pastor Tavasha C. Payne Haley Marie Phillips James Andrew Pierce Emma Kathryn Racz Nicholas Jordan Rae Logan Edward Ring Morgan C. Robert Michaela Ann Rohaley

Madison Elizabeth Rush Richelle P. Santangelo Gabrielle Elizabeth Schultz Chantel Love Searcy Matraca Shirley Bryanna Christine Stahlman Catherine Maria Stella Stacy Lynn Stone Reginald Edouard Surpris Logan Xavier Tantlinger Shelly Vi Thai Abigail Rebekah Trocchio Allen L. Tyler II Brittany Lynn Underwood Jessica Mae Uphold Joseph Augustus Valeriano Joshua VanDivner Jennifer Adeline Wallace Hannah Carly Wapiennik Brittney Nashae’ Whitfield Jacquelyn Ann Wiggins Jaslynn Claire Williams Ally N. Wilson Ryan J. Wood Madison Renay Zimosky

24 • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Bachelor of Fine Arts Joseph Okey Carter

Sherelle Ashila George

Bachelor of Arts Joseph Christo Albert Rebeccah Lynn Ambrosy-Stephens Rebecca Irene Ammon Maddison Dominique Angelone Alex R. Arnold Said Ghassan Ayass Breanna Michaela Balcuns Amanda Nicole Banks Emily Mary Mildred Bard Jacob Allen Barnish Caleb Powell Bearden Carlton Scott Blanchard Marissa Lee Bourg Kaitleen Rose Brady Rachel Victoria Capar Alexis Janay Carter Anthony Joseph Cassarino Carina Rae Cervone

Anna Love Chappell Jonathan Dale Clark Alicia Nikole Collier Christina M. Creighton Benjamin Ian Crotinger Marissa Mae Custer Ryan A. Dakir Angela D’Amato Tia B. Davis Steven Franklin Denby II Athena Lynn Dibble Chase Michael Dirienzo Sarah J. Erstfeld Mara Jean Falce James Lee Fisher Kathyn J. Furlong Charlotte Gallagher Angelia Renee Geho

Tyler L. Glanton Lily Rebecca Gongaware Rolando Gonzalez Brittany May Gregory Mackenzie Griffin Kelly Grodz Katrina Lifan Guerin Samuel Brian Guido Victoria Jean Hamerski Jamie Rae Hans Hayley N. Hart Haleem M. Hayes Danielle Lynn Herrel Lisa Marie Hinton-Hardison Derek J. Hoover Cartesa Denise Hunter Brian Robert Issi Jamiere Amaya Jefferies

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Caroline Elizabeth Jeffries Taylor Janee Jeter Jordon Dionte Johnson Amirah Khair Tamanda C. Khanga Cameron Lane King Eric Jacob King Timothy Lee Kregiel Samantha Jo Kuhne Desra Lea Matthew Paul Lisner John Frederick Lose Jennifer Lynn MacDonald Deanna Rose Marchese Anastasia Mayernik Lauren Catherine McNurlen Cearra Lynn Mihal Justin Milam Caitlin Rose Minkus Mary M. Miracle

Stephanie Elyse Mireles Jessica Spence Morris Christopher Lee Murphy Karen Lorraine Murray Kayla Lynn Musolino Da’Von JaQue Myers Breanna Leigh O’Brien Jonathan Oliver Michael Montell Patterson Evan E. Peffer Angela Genevieve Phillips Zachary Ikechukwu Priest Laura Rose Purkey Rena Ann Rabold Nathaniel Frank Rastetter Jabar Clark Ray Garrett Joshua Reid Edson Roberts Charles Rossero Amanda Marie Ryczek

Leah Elizabeth Shafron Ayana K. Sicheri Nicholas Robert Silver Demitria Constantina Skeriotis Tony Kirk Spence Jeffrey R. Taylor Paul Timothy Thibodeau Chantel Nicole Tillman Joseph A. Uliano Jacquelyn Eve Vanderloos Lindsey N. Weese Jessica Ann Weimerskirch Leighann M. Wharton Trevor Alexander Wiant Alexandra Dawn Wilson Antoinette Wolfhope Clarke Loren Yancey Brittany Elizabeth Zapf

Caroline Elizabeth Jeffries

Jacquelyn Ann Wiggins

Associate of Arts Dominic Daniel Gray

26 • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

The Eberly College of

Science and Technology Dr. Brenda L. Fredette, Dean

Bachelor of Science Drake Michael Aesoph Azizjon Akilov Mitchell Grant Allen Starling Almanzar Nicholas Xavier Alwine Britany Fae Angelo Madison Rose Ansell

Ryan Allen Arnoldy Joshua Bradford Bacon Bryce Nathan Baliff Matthew David Bedillion Tyler Ryan Beightol Austin Lee Bettine Priyam Mitradev Bhuyan

Martin Wilson Bishop Jakob Matthew Bissett Alexis Ann Blake Taylor Moncell Blizzard Adam Christian Bridge Trey Lamar Brown Gregory R. Buchanan

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Leslie M. Bushta Michael Patrick Carlson Anthony N. Carrola Tay-Vaughn Adrian Jamil Chandler-Coley Aaron Joseph Cherok Timothy Joseph Cichra Catherine Adele Cipriani Joseph Donald Close Ashleigh Michelle Coffman Benjamin Comstock Nicholas E. Conley Louden Michael Conte Riley Patrick Costello Kyle Robert Crupi Abigail L. Cunningham Samuel Bryan Dallessandro John Edward Davis Terry L. Davis, Jr. Kalie Elizabeth DeFillippo John A. Del Bianco Taylor DeRoss Hannah Jordan Derry Tyler Steven Dice Deandra Lynn Dilegge Andrew George Dirda IV William Francis Doman Kayla Dawn Ealy Eric Edward Eisenbrown Stacy Eldreth Sheridan Hope Eminson Bryson D. Engel Mikhail Filatov Anna M. Filosemi Bonnie Elizabeth Flynn Emily Ann Francis Dalton J. Fraser Brian Tristan Fulop Victoria Garrison Emily Janine Garrison-Walko Tanka Nath Gautam Stephen M. Gerba Jennifer Sabrina Greenleaf Rebecca Jane Grimm D.J. Hahn Kaylene Isabella Hallinan Matthew Nicholas Hauser Hayden Heinrich Tyler John Hildebrand Brandon James Hillen William John Hitman

Christopher Matthew Jones Brittany Marie Kach Bradyn William Kail Stephen Matthew Kalafsky Anthony John Kampian Brian Kaufman Rachel Susan Kitzke Jonathan Kivuvu David Klabnik Zachary Thomas Knight Michael D. Kolesar Mark Richard Korenoski Jake Stephen Krause Alicia S. Kszastowski Brett E. Kusniar Lely V. Le Gonzalez Julianna Rose Leiendecker Kyle Bruce Lubak Colton David Lucas Paul Phillip MacLean Brittany Louise Marietta Calista Darlyn Martin Zachary Maser Steffany A. Mason William Stephen Mason Michael Vincent Mastandrea Daniel L. McConville Emma Frances McGinnis Hayden A. Michael Carlos Cristóvão Miguel Peter Musser Mark Daniel Myers Sarah Quinn Nellis Joshua Mark Newmeyer Joshua Stephen Novak Melisa Bass O’Connor Ryan Edward Oglevee Grace A. O’Neal Taylor Nicole O’Neal Justus J. Onkundi Thomas Timothy O’Sullivan III Jacob T. Oswald Kirstin R. Palumbo Anthony William Panizza Cody M. Panos Jack Allen Patterson Morgan Lee Peelor Leslie Elizabeth Peters Luke Thaddeus Petrosky Michael Antonio Piantine

Perseverance through challenging times builds character that lasts a lifetime.The Class of 2020 will be remembered for your persistence in achieving the status of Cal U graduate.

Congratulations on your outstanding accomplishment!”

–Dr. Brenda L. Fredette Dean, Eberly College of Science and Technology

28 • UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

Bachelor of Science (continued from page 27) Denee Jennifer Polosky Kayle Nicole Profrock Laura Rose Purkey Anthony R. Putz Ethan Joseph Renner Nicholas James Riggle Kevin D. Ringling Angelo Rios Lopez Sofia Alondra Rios Mendoza Raymond Minor Robinson IV Haylee Jean Rohrer Zana M. Ross Lamar B. Russ Tristan Dominic Sabbatini Shelby R. Scaccia Katie Lynn Schmidt Jacob Andrew Seech Stephen Paul Shenal Jensen Jean Silbaugh Pamela L. Silbaugh Dakota Thomas Smith Catherine Jane Sparkes Victor A. Spino Casey L. Stalnaker Kristopher J Patrick Stewart Eric D. Swanson Sara Beth Switalski Michaela Marie Szymanski

Olivia B. Taylor Nathan Franklin Teacher Jesse Michael Templeton Jenna Marie Theis Tyler Edward Thompson Lexi Alison Thorpe Liam Scott Tomsic Megan Sarah Trunzo Kyle James Tumpak Alyson Noel Urie Gina Marie Vallecorsa Elaine Vaughn Thomas Paul Victor, Jr. Robert Frederick Webster Jessica Lynne Weiss Eric D. Wertman Robert William Wheeler, Jr. Rachael Whethers Brittany Ann Whitestone Justin James Wild Caitlyn Marie Williams Jacob Steven Williams Paige Marian Wilson Ann Gorley Yablonski Joshua Michael Yencik Matthew Robert Zannetti Mitchell J. Zink

Bachelor of Arts Alex R. Arnold Alexis Ann Blake Brendan Robert Colotto

Lauren Annette Gastgeb Hailey Ann Schragl Shayna Yanoff

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Sierra Memphis Anderson Tanzer Emre Balimtas Tyler Thorpe DiYanni Dakota David Gary Kortney Elizabeth Glessner Jamal Asad Gloster Javier Gonzalez Sanchez Miles Goodwin Morgan Elizabeth Hartley

Samantha Jo Huffman Nathaniel D. Jackson Madison Alexis Ott Zachary T. Petrakovich Evan T. Quattro Zachary Richard Solomon Justin Robert Troilo Victoria Jade Whipkey

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Bachelor of Science in Nursing Candice Margaret Anderson Theresa Lorese Barbour Austin James Belzer Anna Marie Berthold Joyce Brown Larissa Bukovac Holly Burtner Megan Elizabeth Caldwell-Short Alexandra Taylor Carola Rose Fleming Collier Melissa Crossland Courtney Ellen Crump

Brian Michael Doak Amanda Eakle David John Ginand Kelly Lee Glaser Robin Harkcom Rebecca Jean Harper Sherria Heard Kimberly D. Heidenreich Ronald Jean Higley Amina Iskandarova Shaneece Johns Madison Johnston

Stacey Lynne Joll Morgan Jox Mija Kim Caitlyn Joelle Lazzaro Sean Michael Lewis Brittany M. Loveland Emily A. Lucosh ReAnna Lynne Merritt Lindsey Anne Miller Jean M. Montgomery Kaitlyn Brooke Nichols Angela Nolla

Mary Elizabeth O’Connor Melanie Corren Roberts Heather Joy Sandusky Lisa M. Santiago Joan M. Schaeffer-Snee Louren Maghee Smith Maja Smith Shane T. Stinson Thomas G.Vislay, Jr.

Associate of Applied Science Donald Joseph Fazekas, Jr.

Associate of Science Derrick Scott Alcorn Joshua Bradford Bacon Lorraine Elizabeth Bracker Melissa Hans Matthew Nicholas Hauser Brandon James Hillen

Doug A. Hilliard Zander James Johnson Dominick Charles Longo Sarah Quinn Nellis Joshua Mark Newmeyer Leslie Elizabeth Peters

Zachary Ikechukwu Priest Dakota Thomas Smith Jayden Jermaine Wall Zoe Anne Webster Justin James Wild

30 • ACADEMIC HONORS

Commencement Honors are awarded to students in the graduating class who have earned at least 60 credits at California University in a baccalaureate degree program and achieved the required QPA of 3.25 or higher. Credits, grades and quality points earned as part of a previously completed associate or first degree, unless earned at the University, are not used to calculate Commencement Honors designations. Final eligibility for, or the level of, graduation honors will be determined following the posting of grades for the final semester at California University of Pennsylvania and will be reflected on the official California University of Pennsylvania transcript.

Baccalaureate Degree Academic Honors Summa Cum Laude

3.75 – 4.00 Black, Red and White Cord Drake Michael Aesoph Rebecca Irene Ammon Sierra Memphis Anderson Alex R. Arnold Robert Tyler Baker Jerry Michael Barney Stephanie Marie Bernd Arianna Christine Bracco Lorraine Elizabeth Bracker Kaitleen Rose Brady Rachel Victoria Capar Anthony N. Carrola Joseph Okey Carter LaKendra KaTrice Cartledge Aaron Joseph Cherok Timothy Joseph Cichra Jonathan Dale Clark Zane Michael Coldsmith Alyssa K. Crooks Phoebe Elizabeth Decker Taylor DeRoss Athena Lynn Dibble Tyler Steven Dice Jessica Lynn Dillow Frank Christopher Dreucci, Jr. Stacy Eldreth Bryson D. Engel Sarah J. Erstfeld Gabriel Valentino Faccenda

Mitchell D. Fitzgerald Kathyn J. Furlong Dakota David Gary Justin Ross Gates Bailey Nicole Geehring Justin T. Gilbert McKenzie Alexandria Given Lily Rebecca Gongaware Javier Gonzalez Sanchez Kaylene Isabella Hallinan Jessica Lynn Harper Kailee Cheyenne Harris Morgan Elizabeth Hartley Tyler John Hildebrand Paige Mackenzie Hillegas Andie Michelle Hill Christopher M. Hulings Lucas John Imrich Nathaniel D. Jackson Andrew Paul Jacobs Jacob Kenneth Janicki Brittany Marie Kach Stephen Matthew Kalafsky Corinne T. Keller Jenna Christine Kelly Megan Kennedy Amirah Khair Taylor Anne Kodric Michael D. Kolesar

Mark Richard Korenoski Dylon Michael Kuhn Samantha Jo Kuhne Donald M. Larkin, Jr. Jenna Laudermilt Desra Lea Martha Gayle Lopez Paul Phillip MacLean Ian Joseph Mark McCulloch Hayden A. Michael Cearra Lynn Mihal Lauren E. Minerd Sarah Quinn Nellis Joshua Mark Newmeyer Rebecca Lyn Nicholls Joshua Stephen Novak Melisa Bass O’Connor Ryan Edward Oglevee Kaiten Bliss Oravets Karley Thomas Owens Evan E. Peffer Zachary T. Petrakovich Angela Genevieve Phillips Laura Rose Purkey Jerica Ann Raymond Ethan Joseph Renner Nicholas James Riggle Austin N. Riley Amanda Marie Ryczek

Jensen Jean Silbaugh Pamela L. Silbaugh Hannah Marie Smelscer Marinda Rae Smith Bryanna Christine Stahlman Nicole M. Staley Olivia B. Taylor Nathan Franklin Teacher Abigail Rebekah Trocchio Christina Marie Turnsek Joseph A. Uliano Brittany Lynn Underwood Emily L. Urso Gina Marie Vallecorsa Thomas Paul Victor, Jr. Hannah Carly Wapiennik Nicole Lynn Weakland Jamie M. Weaver Lindsey N. Weese Victoria Jade Whipkey Brittany Ann Whitestone Caitlyn Marie Williams Alexandra Dawn Wilson Ally N. Wilson Abigail K. Wingrove Anthony Michael Winkler Elizabeth Ann Wohar

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Magna Cum Laude 3.50 – 3.74 Black and Red Cord

Nicholas Xavier Alwine Britany Fae Angelo Madison Rose Ansell Jacob Daniel Arnold Emily Mary Mildred Bard Jacob Allen Barnish Christie Rae Bavuso Aura Lee Boling Caitlin Lee Boling Lauren E. Burke Leslie M. Bushta Carina Rae Cervone Sharry Robin Crowner Brittany A. Connors Louden Michael Conte Marissa Mae Custer Sadie Renee Dayton Trevor Elliott Debevec Steven Franklin Denby II Andrew George Dirda IV Jordan Michaele Dobbin Nathaniel Joseph Dudzic Sheridan Hope Eminson

Pierce Alan Ferraro Bonnie Elizabeth Flynn Emily Ann Francis Karina Sue Fratangeli John Cole Frederick Charlotte Gallagher Rhett A. Geary Stephen M. Gerba Tyler L. Glanton Miles Goodwin Jennifer Sabrina Greenleaf Mackenzie Griffin Katrina Lifan Guerin Brittany L. Hast Matthew Nicholas Hauser Haleem M. Hayes Hayden Heinrich Derek J. Hoover Jessi Nicole Hurley Anthony John Kampian Alexandra V. Klimanova Colton David Lucas Emily A. Lucosh

Megan Hayes Macfarlane Kevin William Martin Zachary Maser Jordan Cynclaire McDowell Erin Bailey Meckler Timothy M. Michonski Joshua Richard Milani Kimberly Ann Miller Caitlin Rose Minkus Mary M. Miracle Kayla Rose Morran Karen Lorraine Murray Mark Daniel Myers Jacob T. Oswald Madison Alexis Ott Collin Jeffrey Page Kirstin R. Palumbo Leslie Elizabeth Peters Denee Jennifer Polosky Kevin D. Ringling Morgan C. Robert LeeAnna M. Roberts Haylee Jean Rohrer

Madison Elizabeth Rush Richelle P. Santangelo Leah Elizabeth Shafron Stephen Paul Shenal Demitria Constantina Skeriotis Veronica Marie Sliva Dominique Smith Casey L. Stalnaker Brigid Amanda Stermel Kristopher J Patrick Stewart Eric D. Swanson Danielle Faye Thompson Kathleen E. Uhlman Alyson Noel Urie Alyssa Ann Watkins George Leonard Watts Leighann M. Wharton Taylor K. Wherry Olivia Jayne Wilkerson Brooke Andrea Williams Jaslynn Claire Williams Paige Marian Wilson

Cum Laude 3.25 – 3.49 Red Cord

Justin B. Adams Miranda Margaret Anderson Jacob Chandler Barber Raymond Bruce Baskins Tyler Ryan Beightol Lindsey Marie Bertin Priyam Mitradev Bhuyan Alexis Ann Blake Anthony Joseph Cassarino Catherine Adele Cipriani Nicholas E. Conley Courtney Ellen Crump Kellie Paige Czajkowski Samuel Bryan Dallessandro Emily Ann Davis Kalie Elizabeth DeFillippo John A. Del Bianco

Kayla Dawn Ealy Eric Edward Eisenbrown Mara Jean Falce Cassidy Anne Fall Alexis Nicole Fleming Caleb James Foster Sherelle Ashila George Irina Christine Goodall Lisa Marie Hinton-Hardison Emily Lucille Hurey Christopher Matthew Jones David Klabnik Adam Wayne Knowlton Brendan M. Lehman Julianna Rose Leiendecker Charles T. Lester Gabrielle Alexandra Mahon

Sarah An Mitchell Kayla Lynn Musolino Sierra Rose Olexa Justus J. Onkundi Malachi J. Owens Samuel Tyler Pager Jack Allen Patterson Allison O. Perlroth James Andrew Pierce Lindsey Harriet Rose Pritts Emma Kathryn Racz Edson Roberts Michaela Ann Rohaley Zana M. Ross Cellina Marie Salvatori Gabrielle Elizabeth Schultz Jacob Andrew Seech

Giselle Dominque Soto Tony Kirk Spence Cody Bryan Sterner Shelly Vi Thai Lexi Alison Thorpe Joseph Augustus Valeriano Joshua VanDivner Alexa G.Vona Jennifer Adeline Wallace Robert Frederick Webster Jessica Ann Weimerskirch Eric D. Wertman Rachael Whethers Justin James Wild Brianna Ruby Waller t

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32 • HONORARY SOCIETIES

MEMBERS OF THE GRADUATING CLASS ELECTED TO NATIONAL HONORARY SOCIETIES Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society for First-Year Success

Drake Michael Aesoph Emily Mary Mildred Bard Jerry Michael Barney Alexis Ann Blake Kaitleen Rose Brady Alyssa K. Crooks Sharry Robin Crowner Bailey Nicole Geehring Lily Rebecca Gongaware Paige Mackenzie Hillegas Brittany Marie Kach Taylor Anne Kodric Colton David Lucas Paul Phillip MacLean Kimberly Ann Miller Leslie Elizabeth Peters Jensen Jean Silbaugh Marinda Rae Smith Kathleen E. Uhlman Nicole Lynn Weakland Ally N. Wilson

Alpha Mu Gamma

National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society Amanda Nicole Banks James Lee Fisher Javier Gonzalez Sanchez Desra Lea Greta K. Zimmerman, M.A.T.

Alpha Phi Sigma

National Criminal Justice Honor Society Brittany A. Connors Frank Christopher Dreucci, Jr., President Richelle P. Santangelo Jaslynn Claire Williams Ally N. Wilson Hari James Drayton, D.C.J.

Alpha Psi Omega

National Theatre Honorary Society Mackenzie Griffin Kaitlyn Adele Kunz Deanna Rose Marchese Serena Jade Olsen Ayana K. Sicheri Alexandra Dawn Wilson

Beta Beta Beta

The National Biological Honor Society Jennifer Sabrina Greenleaf Haylee Jean Rohrer Olivia B. Taylor Paige Marian Wilson

Chi Alpha Sigma

National College Athlete Honor Society Sierra Besser-Paul Monica Ann Burns, P.S.M. Louden Michael Conte Caleb James Foster Charlotte Gallagher Erin Bailey Meckler Kayla Rose Morran Karley Thomas Owens Rachel Cecelia Priore, M.B.A. Nicholas James Riggle Javier Gonzalez Sanchez Jensen Jean Silbaugh Abigail Rebekah Trocchio Kyle James Tumpak Joseph A. Uliano Joseph Augustus Valeriano Gina Marie Vallecorsa Paige Marian Wilson Elizabeth Ann Wohar

Chi Sigma Iota

International Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society Elise Cathleen Glad, M.S. Rikki Lynn Griffin, M.S. Shelby Mandia, M.S. Bradley Garrett Gillespie, M.E.D. Krista Jade Johnson, M.E.D. Noelle Elise Marinelli, M.E.D. Lauren Rizzo, M.E.D. Margaret R. Thompson, M.E.D.

Delta Alpha Pi

International Honor Society for Students with Disabilities Alexis Ann Blake Tyler Steven Dice Thomas Kenneth Muro, M.S. Lauren Rizzo, M.E.D.

Gamma Sigma Alpha

National Academic Greek Honor Society Madison Rose Ansell Kaitleen Rose Brady Alexis Nicole Fleming Rhett A. Geary Madison Elizabeth Gregg, M.S.W. Emma Frances McGinnis Kimberly Ann Miller McKenna Marie Ferris Richelle P. Santangelo

Kappa Delta Pi

International Honor Society in Education Lindsey Marie Bertin Alyssa K. Crooks Sadie Renee Dayton Jordan Rae Duke Rebecca Lyn Nicholls Joshua Richard Milani Sierra Rose Olexa Marinda Rae Smith

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Kappa Kappa Psi

Phi Alpha Theta

Honorary Band Fraternity

National History Honors Society

Justin T. Gilbert Jack Allen Patterson Allison O. Perlroth

Jacob Allen Barnish

Lambda Alpha

National Anthropology Honor Society Brittany May Gregory Cearra Lynn Mihal Angela Genevieve Phillips Amanda Marie Ryczek Leighann M. Wharton

Omicron Delta Epsilon The International Honor Society for Economics Tanzer Emre Balimtas Zachary Maser

Order of Omega

National Honor Fraternity for Greeks Madison Rose Ansell Kaitleen Rose Brady Alexis Nicole Fleming Emma Frances McGinnis Giselle Dominque Soto

Phi Alpha

National Honor Society for Social Work Senneca Lynn Davis, M.S.W. Elizabeth Kate Gross, M.S.W. Courtney Brooke Kubovcik, M.S.W. Stacey Louise Martin, M.S.W. Jessica Renee Morrow Julie Gwenivere Sloan, M.S.W. Kaleigh Marie Snider, M.S.W. Jessica Lynn Storm, M.S.W.

Pi Gamma Mu

Social Sciences Honorary Society Carina Rae Cervone Justin Milam Jaslynn Claire Williams

Psi Chi

International Honorary Society for Psychology Lindsey Marie Bertin Alyssa K. Crooks Carina Rae Cervone Madison Elizabeth Rush Matraca Shirley Demitria Constantina Skeriotis Morgan C. Robert Michaela Ann Rohaley Brittany Lynn Underwood

Sigma Alpha Pi

National Society of Leadership and Success Morgan Elizabeth Hartley Haleem M. Hayes Taylor Anne Kodric Haley Marie Phillips Gabrielle Elizabeth Schultz Jaslynn Claire Williams Abigail K. Wingrove

Sigma Beta Delta

International Honor Society for Business, Management and Administration Kaylee Marie Bloom, M.B.A. Bonnie Elizabeth Flynn Dakota David Gary Javier Gonzalez Sanchez Kaylene Isabella Hallinan Morgan Elizabeth Hartley Samantha Jo Huffman Brittany Marie Kach Zachary T. Petrakovich Leah Marie Seader, M.B.A. Jensen Jean Silbaugh Gina Marie Vallecorsa

Sigma Delta Chi

Society of Professional Journalists Angela D’Amato

Sigma Pi Epsilon Delta

National Special Education Honor Society Arianna Christine Bracco Jordan Michaele Dobbin Lauren E. Minerd Kaiten Bliss Oravets Karley Thomas Owens

Sigma Theta Tau

International Honor Society of Nursing Anna Marie Berthold Holly Burtner Alexandra Taylor Carola Kelly Lee Glaser Stacey Lynne Joll Morgan Jox ReAnna Lynne Merritt Angela Nolla Caitlin Alexa Maceiko, M.S.N. Michelle Tirado, M.S.N. Jennifer A. Woodcook, M.S.N. Alexandra Jean Zanic, M.S.N. Heidi J. Zedlar, M.S.N.

34 • FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS

FACULTY ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS 2020 PRESIDENTIAL DISTINGUISHED MERIT AWARDS

Presidential Distinguished Merit Award for Excellence in Teaching Louise Nicholson, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Presidential Distinguished Merit Award for Excellence in Service

Sheri Boyle, Ph.D., Department Chair/MSW Program Director/Associate Professor Department of Social Work

Presidential Distinguished Merit Award for Excellence in Research Kimberly Vanderlaan, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of English

2020 FACULTY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER AWARDS

FPDC Grants and Contracts Merit Award

Sheri Boyle, Ph.D., Department Chair/MSW Program Director/Associate Professor Department of Social Work

FPDC Research Merit Award

Olaniyi Samuel Iyiola, Ph.D., Assistant Professor Department of Math, Computer Science and Information Systems

FPDC Service and Service-Learning Merit Award Kimberly Vanderlaan, Ph.D., Associate Professor Department of English

FPDC Teaching and Learning Merit Award

Sean Madden, D.A., Professor and Director of Global Studies Department of History, Politics, Society and Law

FACULTY RETIREMENTS DECEMBER 2019 THROUGH MAY 2020 Melanie J. Blumberg, Ph.D., Department of History, Politics, Society and Law t Kevin Koury, Ed.D., College of Education and Human Services John Michaels, Ph.D., Department of Business and Economics Mary M. Randall, Ph.D., Department of Art and Languages Clyde Roberts, Ph.D., Department of Business and Economics

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CONGRATULATIONS,

GRADUATES! We are proud of your perseverance and dedication.

As you become leaders of today, your Foundation takes great pride in continuing to support generations of students to come.

From the Directors and Staff, Foundation for California University of Pennsylvania

36 • STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS

STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS AND AWARDS Alfred Zeffiro Award for Excellence in the Study of Business Management Morgan Elizabeth Hartley Wall Street Journal Award for Excellence in the Study of Finance Jensen Jean Silbaugh Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Award for Highest Achievement in the Study of Accounting Brittany Marie Kach Amy Lyne Marunyak Memorial Marketing Award RaeAnn Firek

The Jay S. Albanese Award for Academic Excellence in Doctoral Criminal Justice Studies Frank Anthony Mancini, D.C.J. The Robert “Roy” Hazelwood Award for Academic Excellence in Master of Arts in Applied Criminology Patrick Lawrence Knepp, M.A. Christina Marie Zoernig, M.A. Cal U Professional Golf Management Student of the Year Lindsey Harriet Rose Pritts

William O. and David W. Hambacher Memorial Scholarship Awardee Taylor Anne Kodric Psychology Club Officers Trianna M. Shope, President Demitria Constantina Skeriotis, Vice President Commonwealth of Pennsylvania University Biologists Outstanding Student Olivia B. Taylor Academic Excellence in Biological Sciences Laura Rose Purkey

Childhood Education Faculty Recognition for Academic Excellence: PreK-4 Rebecca Lyn Nicholls

Academic Excellence in Environmental Science Kirstin R. Palumbo

Special Education Faculty Award for Excellence in Academic Achievement Anthony Michael Winkler

Outstanding Achievement in Service – Chemistry & Physics Department Caitlyn Marie Williams

The William C. Kitto Scholarship Award Angela D’Amato

Outstanding Graduate in Master of Social Work Program James George Fulton, M.S.W.

Student Counselor of the Year Award Zachary Thomas Chylinski, M.S.

Alpha Lambda Delta Maria Leonard Senior Book Award Brittany Marie Kach Taylor Anne Kodric

Academic Excellence Award in Master of Social Work James George Fulton, M.S.W. Jessica Lynn Storm, M.S.W.

Outstanding Students in Athletic Training Award Ricardo Michael Cason, Jr. Karina Sue Fratangeli

Academic Excellence Award in Social Work Jamie M. Weaver

M. Arshad Chawdhry Memorial Leadership Award Leah Marie Seader, M.B.A. The English Department Faculty Award Sarah J. Erstfeld

Outstanding Student in Physical Therapist Assistant Award Lindsey N. Weese Outstanding Student in Gerontology Award Jessica Lynn Dillow

Outstanding Senior Award in Social Work Jessica Renee Morrow Undergraduate Social Work Research Award Jamie M. Weaver Outstanding Seniors in Psychology Lucas John Imrich Taylor Anne Kodric

Academic Excellence in Bachelor of Science in Nursing ReAnna Lynne Merritt Academic Excellence in Master of Science in Nursing, Administration and Leadership Rebecca Lauren Glass, M.S.N. Senior Award for Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Studies Hailey Ann Schragl Shayna Yanoff Novak-Romboski Computer Studies Award Timothy Joseph Cichra

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Arthur & Millicent Gabriel Mathematics, Computer Science & Information Systems Merit Award Drake Michael Aesoph

Army R.O.T.C. Graduates – May 2020 2nd Lt. Robert Tyler Baker 2nd Lt. Samuel Brian Guido 2nd Lt. Jacob Kenneth Janicki

Hauser-Novak Math Education Excellence Award Austin N. Riley

Jennie A. Carter Distinguished African-American Student Award Cynthia Adaeze Obiekezie

Frederick E. Atkins Memorial Scholarship Award Christina Marie Turnsek The Joseph Linn Marino Award for Anthropology Excellence Cearra Lynn Mihal Leighann M. Wharton The Edna B. McKenzie Memorial History Award Alex R. Arnold History Faculty Award for Academic Excellence Jacob Allen Barnish Excellence in International Studies Award Rebeccah Lynn Ambrosy-Stephens Excellence in Jurisprudence Award Carlton Scott Blanchard Timothy Lee Kregiel Excellence in Liberal Studies Award Brian Robert Issi Da’Von JaQue Myers Breanna Leigh O’Brien Trevor Alexander Wiant Excellence in Sociology Award Athena Lynn Dibble Justin Milam Mary M. Miracle Excellence in Political Science Award Tony Kirk Spence University Players Hall of Fame Serena Jade Olsen Alexandra Dawn Wilson

Options @ Cal U Award – Student Wellness Support Services Emma Kathryn Racz Service And Commitment Award – Office for Students with Disabilities Catherine Adele Cipriani Full Circle Award – Women’s Center Jessica Lynn Storm, M.S.W.

Student Affairs Distinguished Service Awards Miranda Margaret Anderson Rachel Victoria Capar McKenna Marie Ferris Kathyn J. Furlong Taylor Anne Kodric Cynthia Adaeze Obiekezie

Student Activities Executive Board Member of the Year Miranda Margaret Anderson Underground Cafe Executive Board Member of the Year Jacob Chandler Barber Outstanding Student Media Services Awards – Cal Times, CUTV, MACLab, and WCAL Lily Rebecca Gongaware, Cal Times Samantha Jo Kuhne, Cal Times Evan E. Peffer, WCAL Reginald Edouard Surpris, MACLab

Student Association Inc. Board of Directors Recognition Taylor Anne Kodric, Secretary Cynthia Adaeze Obiekezie Student Association Inc. Student Leadership Scholarship Taylor Anne Kodric

Peter Aloisio Service & Commitment Award – Residence Life Reginald Edouard Surpris

Student Government Officers Recognition Taylor Anne Kodric, Recording Secretary Student Government Student Senator of the Year Alex R. Arnold

Betsy Clark Programming Excellence Award – Residence Life Alyssa K. Crooks

Outstanding Commuter Student Award Leighann M. Wharton Hanna Schlegel Outstanding Service Award – Cal U Cupboard McKenna Marie Ferris Commitment to Excellence Award – Conference Services Clarke Loren Yancey Health Education Awareness Resource Team (H.E.A.R.T.) Award Rachel Victoria Capar

Jan Zivic Outstanding LGBTQA-Student Leadership Award Lorraine Elizabeth Bracker

Lavender Graduation Recognition Rebeccah Lynn Ambrosy-Stephens Lorraine Elizabeth Bracker Stephanie Marie Bernd Jordan Cynclaire McDowell

38 • DISTINGUISHED STUDENTS

The Following Undergraduate Students are Distinguished by Completion of the University Honors Program Spring 2020 Stephanie Marie Bernd..............................Prof. Greg Harrison Honors Thesis: Examining the Link Between Preconceived Notions and Color Theory

Leslie Elizabeth Peters...............................Dr. Jennifer Wilburn Honors Thesis: Why Genetic Algorithms Are More Suited to Solve Certain Types of Optimization Problems

Joseph Okey Carter........................ Prof. Duke Miecznikowski Honors Thesis: Mon Valley Mud: The Reinvestment of What Has Been Left Behind

Laura Rose Purkey................................. Dr. Louise Nicholson Honors Thesis: Going the Whole Hog: More Than a Boring Science Title

Emily Ann Francis.............................................. Dr. Paul Sible Honors Thesis: The Music of Machine: A New Technique for Algorithmic Composition and the Legal and Cultural Implications of Computer-Generated Music and Art

Richelle P. Santangelo.................................... Dr. Beverly Ross Honors Thesis: A Continuation of the CSI Effect: How Television Influences Major Choice

Brittany Marie Kach.................................Dr. Joshua Chicarelli Honors Thesis: Investigating Differences in Charitable Motivations of the Ultra-Wealthy Taylor Anne Kodric...................................Dr.Yugo Sava Ikach Honors Thesis: Taking Center Stage: Exploring Mental Health Issues in Musical Theatre

Leighann M. Wharton................................ Dr. Cassandra Kuba Honors Thesis: Sex Estimation Using the Calcaneus in a Modern American Skeletal Population Ally N. Wilson...................................... Dr. Christopher Wydra Honors Thesis: Community Policing and the Effects of Mounted Units on Police-Citizen Relationships

Hayden A. Michael...............................Prof. Aleksandra Prokic Honors Thesis: Ghost and Ghoul: An Animated Short Film by Hayden Michael

Honors Advisory Board Outstanding Senior Honors Thesis Award – Spring 2019 Samantha Lee Zimmerman.................................................................................................................... Dr. Marcia Marcolini Hoover Honors Thesis: Augmented Reality in Secondary Mathematics Classrooms

Honors Advisory Board Outstanding Honors Program Graduating Senior Award – Spring 2019 Eli Carl Kochersperger

Honors Advisory Board Outstanding Honors Program Service Award – Spring 2020 Brittany Marie Kach

Laura Rose Purkey

Honors Advisory Board Community Involvement Award – Spring 2020 Brittany Marie Kach Taylor Anne Kodric Laura Rose Purkey

Ivy L. Savidge Ally N. Wilson

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The Following Undergraduate Students are Distinguished by Completion of the Four Year Graduation Plan Spring 2020 Drake Michael Aesoph Miranda Margaret Anderson Alex R. Arnold Jacob Chandler Barber Jerry Michael Barney Stephanie Marie Bernd Jakob Matthew Bissett Alexis Ann Blake Tania Alushka Clairevencia Blanc Aura Lee Boling Caitlin Lee Boling Lorraine Elizabeth Bracker Kaitleen Rose Brady Lauren E. Burke Anthony N. Carrola Timothy Joseph Cichra Catherine Adele Cipriani Riley Patrick Costello

Aubrey J. Crenshaw Alyssa K. Crooks Sharry Robin Crowner Sadie Renee Dayton Tyler Steven Dice Deandra Lynn Dilegge Bailey Nicole Geehring Stephen M. Gerba Kaylene Isabella Hallinan Hayley N. Hart Paige Mackenzie Hillegas Jacob Kenneth Janicki Brittany Marie Kach Stephen Matthew Kalafsky Anthony John Kampian Jake Stephen Krause Samantha Jo Kuhne A’shawndaia Antoinette Lane

Julianna Rose Leiendecker Colton David Lucas Paul Phillip MacLean Calista Darlyn Martin Emma Frances McGinnis Erin Bailey Meckler Hayden A. Michael Timothy M. Michonski Joshua Richard Milani Kimberly Ann Miller Lauren E. Minerd Rebecca Lyn Nicholls Karley Thomas Owens Samuel Tyler Pager Leslie Elizabeth Peters Sofia Alondra Rios Mendoza Cellina Marie Salvatori Gabrielle Elizabeth Schultz

Veronica Marie Sliva Marinda Rae Smith Tony Kirk Spence Nicole M. Staley Kristopher J Patrick Stewart Reginald Edouard Surpris Eric D. Swanson Shelly Vi Thai Christina Marie Turnsek Kathleen E. Uhlman Jayden Jermaine Wall Nicole Lynn Weakland Jessica Lynne Weiss Victoria Jade Whipkey Caitlyn Marie Williams Paige Marian Wilson Ally N. Wilson

Alumni Messages to the Class of 2020: "20 Words for '20 Graduates"

Illustration by Tyler Dice, Class of 2020

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20 WORDS FOR THE

CLASS OF 2020 "Cal U for life" is the wind beneath your wings and your mighty foundation for success.”

“10% each: Church, Roth IRA, Savings. Live on 50%. Retire @ 50! Best advice I can give!

You can do it!”

"Crises are opportunities in waiting!"

– President John F. Kennedy

“2020 Grads, let these difficult times exemplify importance of working together for the common goal. ... Strive for good of all.”

– Liza Mikesell ’18, ’20

– Alfred Tarquinio

"Life is a challenge; we must take it."

– Mother Theresa

– Annette Walsh-Doctorick ’81

“’Cal U for Life.’ Cal U is your stepping stone. Pursue your passions and you will rise up and you will be great.”

– Amber Balaska ’10

“Every next level of your life will demand a different you.” – Leonardo DiCaprio

– Robert Sepesy ’08, ’09

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up.

The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” – Thomas A. Edison

– Nina Gray ’87

“Remember, we are our own griefs, my dear, we are our own happinesses and we are our own remedies." – Hussain Raza – Paul Rock ’96

– Rev. Phil Gilmore ’73

– Dan Gueguen ’75

“2020 Seniors!! Congratulations on a job well done at Cal. I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors!!”

– Eric Kubicsek ’08

“A quote from Dag Hammerskojd’s Markings: ‘For all that has been, thanks; for all that will be, yes.’”

– Valerie Gawlas ’02

“ACHIEVMENT UNLOCKED!!! You leveled up to graduate, the game still goes on, but no matter what, it’s never game over.”

– Rain E. Judy

“Act like you have the authority, but do not reach for the power.”

– Regina Knight ’90

“Always be patient. Stay humble and kind.

Challenge yourself. The journey begins with YOU. ... BELIEVE it can be done!”

– Alison Onega ’95

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“ALWAYS do what's right, do the best you can, and treat others the way you would want to be treated.”

– Rob Hako ’91

“Always follow your heart, chase your dreams and be proud of who you are and where you’ve been.”

“As a 2020 [Cal U] graduate, your unique collegiate experience provides you both the academic skills necessary to enter the workforce and the proven ability to succeed during unusually difficult times.”

–Thomas Muse ’75

“Always go with your first feelings or thoughts about any issues you may have.”

“As our University states: ‘Build you.’ Be innovative, be inspired, be humble. Don't forget yourself along the way of making a career out of your degree. Be you and be the best you can be.”

“Always honor your experiences in life; they provide insight into who you are by the way you choose to respond.”

“As you begin your move into the so-called real world, remember: your reality is what you make it.”

“Always remember that when one door closes, another opens. During every crisis, opportunities exist. Take advantage of them.”

“As you go into the future, do not be afraid.

Be brave! Be strong, Class of 2020.”

“Always remember to be kind, be honest, be brave, and almost everything else will fall into place.”

“As you graduate and move forward, embrace the world and make a difference.

Whatever your talents are, express heartfelt goodness!”

– John Prekrel ’08 and Kaitlyn Prekrel ’16

– David Gwyer ’65

– Dr. Melody A. Gardner ’12, ’18

– Michael A. Perry ’63

– Steve Kahle ’06

“Appreciate and always remember your experiences at Cal U. Use your talents and education to enhance your family, community and yourself!”

– Dr. Philip Savini ’86, ’89

“Appreciate your accomplishments and your loved ones who have helped you along the way. Congratulations and best wishes!”

– Donna Wright ’97, ’07

– Glenora Kivador ’18

– Gary Markette ’74

– Rich Nemec ’65

– Debbie Ploskina ’74

“As you move forward, remember the things you learned and experienced while at [Cal U]. ... These things will help you in the future when you least expect it! Go Vulcans!”

– Jim Williams ’93

“Ask yourself, ‘What are my passions and strengths?’ Choose employment based on this answer.You’ll be much happier in life.”

– Debra Zimmerman Bova ’81

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“Be a life-long learner and don't be afraid to go after what you want. Retain your integrity in your pursuits.”

– Stan Kirkwood ’71

“Be authentic, confident, empathetic, aggressive and caring; know who you are, where you are, and where you want to go.”

– Eric Gutierrez ’15

“Be honest and truthful in word and deed.”

– Robert Marcini ’62

“Be kind and don’t judge others. Someone you may feel doesn’t deserve kindness may really need it.”

– Bonnie Kunka ’75

“Be kind. Whether you are working your way up the corporate ladder or starting your own business, kindness matters.”

– Nancy K. Kruper ’17

“Be strong and courageous.”

– James S. Markley ’13, ’15

“Be the best version of yourself each and every day. Never settle for ordinary! Set no limits on yourself.”

– Michael Meehan ’13

“Be willing to share your knowledge to help empower others. Make a detailed budget and stick to it!”

– Michael Kelley Jr. ’93

“Begin each day by recognizing your blessings. Life itself, health and friendship.

Find a way to encourage and help others.”

– Aleta Richmond ’17

“Being a graduate is not a sprint, it’s a marathon. Keep the pace, keep focused!”

– Mabvuto Kaela ’12

“Believe in yourself. Be the best you can be because Cal U helped you to get to that level.”

– Alumnus, ’69, ’70

“Build positive relationships in your new profession. Be helpful! Be kind! Be your best! Stay in shape! Drink wine!”

– Jane Ross ’80

“Cal U for Life means always having professional connections and friends that walk with you every step of the way.”

– Maggie Joseph ’14

“Cal U for Life means being proud of the amazing accomplishment of graduating from a great university.”

– Dr. Michael J. Smith ’09

“Cal U for Life means the connections you made and things you experienced will live on forever! Cal who!”

– Matthew Crutchman ’13 ,’15

“Cal U for Life means to always inspire positive changes within our chosen workplace. Never give up and keep learning!”

– Marc Levin ’09

“Cal U for Life means using your degree to impact the world and cherishing the education, experiences and relationships made.”

– Hannah Miller ’18

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“Cal U for Life represents perseverance and growth. Never settle for ordinary. Strive for the extraordinary, and you will succeed!

Good luck, 2020 grads!”

“Cal U has prepared me for endless possibilities. My education has helped me get every job I have applied for.”

“Cal U for life: Life is a never-ending process of learning, even in the period of uncertainty. Congratulations, 2020 graduates!”

“Caring, charity and thoughtfulness.

Patience. Further education.Volunteer.

Plan and save early. Question. Meditation.

Love and cherish. Loyalty and faithfulness.

Recycle, don't waste. Honesty.”

“Cal U is a special place of learning, exploration and memories. I am continuously reminded of the education, experiences and friendships.”

“Celebrate this success in any way you can.

You deserve it and we’re all celebrating with you. Congratulations.”

– Chad Vorderbrueggen ’07, ’09

– Yoshihiko Endo ’13

– Amy Bissett ’00, ’03, ’06

“Cal U life means friendships, experiences, memories, education, inspiration, and opportunities. Cal U made me the person I am today.”

– Crystal Horzempa ’00, ’01

– Carla Gardner ’17

– Paul Palamara ’71

– LeeAnna Roberts

“Celebrate your accomplishment, but remember that your degree is just the start of your educational journey. Be a life-long learner.”

– Andrew Heming ’05

“California has prepared you for this day!

If you think you can, you will! If you think you can't, you will. We are Vulcans! We know we can!”

“Challenge yourself daily, don’t be afraid to fail, never miss an opportunity to learn, and remember you can always call upon your classmates, faculty and friends for support in this adventure called life.”

“California University has provided me excellent education in obtaining both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing!!”

“Class of 2020, you should all be so proud!

I’m sure Cal U has prepared you to continue achieving all your dreams.”

“California University was the foundation of higher learning that opened my mind to infinite possibilities.”

“Class of 2020, DREAM BIG! The education you just achieved is more precious than you can possibly imagine right now.”

– Tom High ’82

– Michele DiLucente ’06, ’13

– Carl Jay ’08, ’09

– James Pond ’08, ’19

– Onyxcia Brown ’19

– Mike Peth ’72

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“College is a slice of Life, it's not the whole pizza.”

– Eric Scholl ’90

“Commencement emphasizes a new life step. Glory in taking the step itself, a journey completed, and a new status achieved.”

– Dominic A. Carrola ’16

“Commencement is a beginning. The future is yours. It passes quickly, so use it well.

Congratulations and good luck!”

– Morgan Hezlep ’55

“Completing a journey, pursuing another is exciting and wonderful. Stay positive, energized, committed, honest. Persevere!

Dreams definitely come true!”

– James T. Davis ’73

“ConGRADulations! The world needs you to make a difference.You're ready to Make It Happen!! Do it!!!”

– David Hoop ’85

“Congrats, Class of 2020! Your future is looking out your windshield, not your rear view mirror. Go stake your claim!”

– Jerry Klamerus ’74

“Congratulations.Your hard work has paid off. Utilize your education to the fullest. Take time for the activities you enjoy.”

– Robert V. Brown ’67

“CONGRATULATIONS!! Relish your success.You'll be happy and smiling when COVID-19 is gone. Enjoy your life.”

– Beatrice Kuchta ’66

“Congratulations, Class of 2020! Continue to enjoy life's journey. Never stop learning and serving others.”

– Paul Howey ’18

“Congratulations, Class of 2020! Good luck to all of you!!”

– Denise Abrams ’92

“Congratulations, fellow Vulcan! All your hard work has paid off. Strive for a life of high moral character and integrity.”

– Steve Spizarny ’86

“Congratulations on meeting a goal you set for yourself: graduating. Quoting Sheriff Andy Taylor, ‘Now, go out and be somebody’."

– Dr.Timothy Susick ’76, ’78

“Congratulations on your endless journey in life. It’s not easy sometimes, but keep the faith, I know you will succeed!”

– Frank Campus ’06

46 • LEADERSHIP

PENNSYLVANIA’S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION

ALMA MATER California, alma mater Now we sing to thee California, dear forever In our memory.

With our voices loudly ringing, Of thy fame we’re ever singing.

California, alma mater; Hail! All hail to thee.

For the friends and joys you gave us, We give thanks to thee All thy knowledge we’ll make worthy For Posterity.

May thy reign be ever prosperous And thy name forever glorious.

California, alma mater; Hail! All hail to thee.

Philip Rossi ’37

CHANCELLOR Daniel Greenstein, D.Phil.

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Cynthia D. Shapira, Chair David M. Maser, Vice Chair; Chair, Student Success Committee Samuel H. Smith, Vice Chair; Chair, Audit and Compliance Committee Aven Bittinger Rep. Tim Briggs Audrey F. Bronson Nicole Dunlop Alex Fefolt Donald E. Houser, Jr., Chair, Governance and Leadership Committee Sen. Scott Martin, Governance and Leadership Committee Marian D. Moskowitz, Vice Chair, Student Success Committee Thomas S. Muller, Chair, University Success Committee Noe Ortega, Designee for Secretary Pedro A. Rivera Secretary of Education Pedro A. Rivera Rep. Brad Roae Sen. Judith L. Schwank Meg Snead, Designee for Gov.Tom Wolf Neil R. Weaver, Vice Chair, University Success Committee Governor Tom Wolf Janet L.Yeomans

CALIFORNIA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA UNIVERISTY PRESIDENT Geraldine M. Jones ’72, ’80 COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES James T. Davis, Chair Anthony Amadio Alex Arnold, Student Trustee Roberta M. Betza Stephen DeFrank James W. Harris Sean T. Logue Larry Maggi Michele M. Mandell Barry Niccolai Thomas Uram CHANCELLOR, EX-OFFICIO Daniel Greenstein, D.Phil.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CAL U CLASS OF 2020.

YOU ARE TRULY VULCAN STRONG!

Welcome to our alumni family.

We look forward to seeing you often!

California University of Pennsylvania Alumni Association Board of Directors

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