Western State Colorado University Commencement
on Saturday the Ninth of May Two Thousand Fifteen Ten O’Clock
May 9, 2015
2015 Commencement Faculty Marshal
Cynthia Drexel, Professor of Business Administration
Assistant Faculty Marshals Al Caniff, Professor of Art Kathleen Kinkema, Professor of Exercise and Sport Science
Junior Marshals Taylor Cull and Lindsey Freeburn
Western State Colorado University Symphony Band Michael Flynn, Conductor
Western State Colorado University Chamber Singers Heather Roberson, Conductor
Board of Trustees, Western State Colorado University Todd Wheeler, Chair. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Castle Rock Noelle Hagan, Vice Chair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gunnison Nancy Chisholm. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lakewood George Delaney . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Castle Rock Erich Ferchau. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gunnison Aquino Gallegos. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . San Luis Linda Morton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Littleton James Oates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gunnison Meyer Saltzman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Denver Anne Ryter, Faculty Trustee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gunnison Kathryn Roos, Student Trustee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elizabeth
Order of Events
Prelude Processional Singing of the National Anthem A Tribute to Dr. John Wacker Introductory Remarks Student Address Address Conferring of Emeritus Status Presenting the Candidates Conferring the Degrees Awarding the Diplomas Singing of the Alma Mater Recessional Postlude
Commencement Exercises
PRELUDE
Selected Repertoire
PROCESSIONAL Pomp and Circumstance . . . . . . . . . . Sir Edward Elgar
The Western State Colorado University Symphony Band
SINGING OF THE
NATIONAL ANTHEM
The Star Spangled Banner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smith/Key
The Western State Colorado University Symphony Band
The Western State Colorado University Chamber Singers
A TRIBUTE TO DR. JOHN WACKER
Amazing Grace. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Newton/Ticheli
The Western State Colorado University Symphony Band
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS. . . . . . . . . . . . Greg Salsbury, PhD President, Western State Colorado University
STUDENT ADDRESS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cody Washka
Major: Environmental Studies Minor: Recreation and Outdoor Education Hometown: Granville, Ohio
Commencement Exercises
(continued)
Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sean Markey, MD President of Neurosurgical and Spine Specialists Western State Colorado University Alumnus, Class of 1993
CONFERRING of emeritus status. . . . . . . President Salsbury Michael Brooks, MFA Professor of Communication Arts
Cynthia Drexel, PhD Professor of Business Administration
Roger Hudson, PhD Professor of Business Administration
Wallace Lewis, PhD Professor of History
Monica Newman, PhD Professor of Accounting
Scott Newman, PhD Professor of Accounting
PRESENTING THE CANDIDATES. . . . . . . . . . .William Niemi, PhD
CONFERRING the degrees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Salsbury
awarding the diplomas. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Salsbury
Vice President for Academic Affairs, Western State Colorado University
announcing THE CANDIDATES . . . . . . . . William Niemi, PhD
ice President for Academic Affairs, V Western State Colorado University
Academic Honors
pon the recommendation of the faculty, Western State U Colorado University recognizes those graduating seniors whose cumulative grade-point averages demonstrate outstanding achievement and who have helped bring academic distinction to the University. The following is an explanation of the honors distinctions achieved at Western by those outstanding students:
Summa Cum Laude (with highest praise). . . . . 3.90-4.00 GPA
Magna Cum Laude (with great praise). . . . . . . 3.75-3.89 GPA
Cum Laude (with praise). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.50-3.74 GPA
The University also recognizes graduates of the Honors Program, an enhanced academic curriculum for highly motivated and accomplished students.
Photos
A photographer has been retained to record the moment of each graduate on the platform this morning. Other photographers will also be taking pictures for the university and news media.
Commencement Exercises
(continued)
SINGING OF THE ALMA MATER Alma Mater. . . . . . . . . . F.G. Damson and E. Redding The Western State Colorado University Symphony Band
The Western State Colorado University Chamber Singers
’Mid the snow-capped Rocky Mountains
Tow’ring free and high
Stands our famous Western College
’Neath the radiant sky.
Colorado’s fairest daughter,
Anthems to thee ring,
To our worthy Alma Mater,
Tribute we bring.
CHORUS
Western, beloved Western Honored college home.
We shall never cease to love thee
Wheresoe’er we roam.
Waft the news, ye mountain breezes,
Spread from sea to sea
All the glories of our college, W.S.C.
* Despite Western’s name change in 2012, the Alma Mater words have not changed in order to respect the historic significance of the music.
RECESSIONAL Entrance of March of Peers
from Iolanthe. . . . . . . . . . . . . Gilbert and Sullivan Audience, please remain standing until the end of the
Recessional. Please
do not leave your seats until the graduates have completed their recessional march.
postlude Selected Repertoire
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Education
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um
aude continued)
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Baccalaureate Degrees ) C L ( um
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aude continued
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Baccalaureate Degrees ) C L ( um
aude continued
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Sociology
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Accounting Business Administration
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Politics and Government
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Psychology
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Mathematics
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Communication Arts
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Art
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Accounting Business Administration
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Recreation and Outdoor Education
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Environmental Studies Recreation and Outdoor Education
Art
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Business Administration
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Mathematics
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Art
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Environment and Sustainability
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Psychology Sociology
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Geology
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Business Administration
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Geology
Business Administration
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Psychology
Psychology Sociology
Computer Information Science
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Sociology
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
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Recreation and Outdoor Education
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Recreation and Outdoor Education
Mathematics
Business Administration
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Art
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Exercise and Sport Science
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Recreation and Outdoor Education
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts Exercise and Sport Science
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Bachelor of Arts
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Bachelor of Arts
Daniel Hugh Riddel Weatherford, Texas
Hanna Kathleen Riepl Littleton, Colorado
Keaton Noel Roark Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sociology
Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Arts Geology
Bachelor of Arts Environmental Studies
Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies/ Liberal Arts
Caylie Ann Robertson Allen, Texas
Bachelor of Arts Exercise and Sport Science
Hannah Lynn Rodger Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Audrey Michelle Roehler Tucson, Arizona
Bachelor of Arts
David Charles Rothberg Centennial, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
Psychology
Business Administration
Cody Blaine Rowe Grand Junction, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Katelynn Nicole Russell Paonia, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Brian Edward Scheib Bailey, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Spencer Schenk-Wasson Oakland, California
Bachelor of Arts
Recreation and Outdoor Education
Biology
Geology
Communication Arts
Demosthenes Lee Schmidt Firestone, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Michael Thomas Schramm Fountain, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Jordan David Schwartz Toledo, Ohio
Bachelor of Arts
History
Exercise and Sport Science Sociology
Psychology
Baccalaureate Degrees Christian Michele Schwiegerath Bachelor of Arts Highlands Ranch, Colorado Business Administration
Cody Scott Ithaca, New York
Bachelor of Arts
Joshua Scott Gilbert, Arizona
Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
Politics and Government
Megan Elizabeth Seidel Westminster, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Aubrey Marie Seiff Gunnison, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Shawn Thomas Seppala Evanston, Wyoming
Bachelor of Arts
Paul Douglas Severance Loveland, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Douglas Lehmann Shaw Crested Butte, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Grady Porter Shoop Breckenridge, Colorado
Biology
Biology
English
Sociology
Geology
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Mary Virginia Simpson Fort Collins, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Adam James Sinda
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Arvada, Colorado
Art
Tanner T. Small Creede, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Exercise and Sport Science
Jordan Mary Smith Lakewood, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Zoe Frances Smith Rockford, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts
Michael Anthony Soiland Culpeper, Virginia
Kyle Andrew Spaulding Cumberland, Maine
English
Biology
Bachelor of Arts Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Arts Communication Arts
Baccalaureate Degrees Jillian Michelle Stahley Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Frederick Fitzgerald StallĂŠ Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
Bachelor of Arts
Zachary S. Stansberry Olathe, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Nevada Spring Stevenson Gunnison, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Brandon Scott Stewart Littleton, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Sociology
Economics
Business Administration Economics
History
Chemistry
Dustin Thomas Stiegemeyer Austin, Texas
Joey Mark Stukes Aurora, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration
Brett Richard Suppes Hotchkiss, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Adrienne Barrett Templeton Albuquerque, New Mexico
Bachelor of Arts
Sociology
Harley David Tenorio Las Animas, Colorado
Biology
Bachelor of Arts
Exercise and Sport Science
Bradley Raymond Terry Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Business Administration
Amanda Leanne Thompson Thornton, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Blake Jonathan Todd New Castle, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology
Computer Information Science Psychology
Todd Michael van Noord Batavia, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts
Loreen Ann VanIwaarden Alamosa, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Brian W. Vasterling Colorado Springs, Colorado
Biology
Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts Geology
Baccalaureate Degrees Max Alain Verley Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Cole David Wadsworth Johnstown, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Alex Laurin Wakenight Wilmette, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts
Economics
English
Business Administration
Cara Michelle Walderman Conifer, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Justin Christopher Walton Oakland, California
Bachelor of Arts
Interdisciplinary Studies/ Liberal Arts
Communication and Theatre
Christopher Daniel Watson Denver, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Julie Alena Watson Palatine, Illinois
Politics and Government
Bachelor of Arts
Environment and Sustainability
Bryce M. Weaver Lakewood, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Tierce Michael Weaver Carrollton, Texas
Bachelor of Arts
Recreation and Outdoor Education
Business Administration
Ian Mikael Weber Littleton, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Samuel Thomas Wheeler Plainville, Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts
Music
Communication Arts
Robert Alan White Colorado Springs, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Koleman Matthew Williams Hayden, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Sarah Paige Wilson Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Kalvin Marshall Winter Conifer, Colorado
Kyle Hayden Wiren Phoenix, Arizona
Geology
Mathematics Psychology
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Bachelor of Arts Exercise and Sport Science Psychology
Baccalaureate Degrees Katie Scarlett Witherington Bellingham, Washington
Bachelor of Arts
Moorea Elizabeth Wood San Diego, California
Bachelor of Arts
Zachary Taylor Wood Castle Rock, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Daniel Patrick Murphy Woods Aurora, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Chase Allen Yaeger Monument, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Saren Charlotte Yater-Wallace Basalt, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Lindsey Ann Yoast Craig, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Sociology
Art
Biology
Business Administration Environmental Studies
Geology
Sociology
Computer Information Science Mathematics
Christopher James York Milliken, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts
Exercise and Sport Science
Paul Edward Young Port Jefferson Station, New York
Bachelor of Arts
Psychology Sociology
Nicholas Jay Zazzaretti Basalt, Colorado
Bachelor of Arts Business Administration
Teacher Licensure
hg Elliot Benjamin Copeland Kevin Carter Donaldson Lena Deeann Machado Alexandra Downey McLelland Emily Celeste McLemore Beverly Cheyenne Minard Kaitlyn Michelle Mincey Liza K Olander Elsa Sue Osborn Katherine Nicole Paul Keaton Noel Roark Caylie Ann Robertson Tanner T. Small Cara Michelle Walderman Alexander Carl Winter
Academic Traditions Faculty Marshal Since students are graduated from a university only upon the recommendation of the faculty, the ceremonial chief of the proceedings is a senior member of the faculty. Today’s Marshal is Professor of Business Administration Cynthia Drexel, PhD, who has served Western Sate Colorado University as a faculty member for 33 years. Professor Drexel is accompanied by two Assistant Faculty Marshals and two students, who were selected by virtue of their academic achievements.
The Faculty Marshal’s Mace Since medieval times, the mace — a ceremonial representation of the ancient weapon of war — has served as a symbol of the authority associated with the bearer’s office. The mace at Western was sculpted from native aspen by the late James Irwin, Emeritus Associate Professor of Industrial Education.
Academic Procession There is a wide variation in customs concerning academic processions. At Western, the procession is led by the Faculty Marshal, followed by the Assistant Faculty Marshals. The commencement procession is usually composed of the following divisions: • t he speakers, trustees, administrative officers, and other members of the platform party; • the faculty; and • c andidates for degrees, with candidates for advanced degrees in the lead and others in groups according to the degrees for which they are candidates.
Academic Costumes The academic costume — consisting of cap, gown, and hood — originated in about the 12th century. Initially worn primarily for warmth, the material of the gown, the color, and the shape of the hood later came to represent economic, social, and academic status. In the United States, the great majority of the academic costumes now worn are designed in accordance with the general provisions of the Intercollegiate Code of 1895. Under this code, the bachelor’s gown is made with pointed sleeves; the master’s gown is made with long closed sleeves with an arc near the bottom; and doctoral gowns are made with round, open sleeves. Usually gowns are black although some American and many foreign universities use other colors. Bachelors and masters wear untrimmed gowns. Doctoral gowns are faced down the front with velvet and feature three velvet bars across the sleeves. The velvet facing and bars may be black, or they may be the color of the field of study. Hoods are also black. The doctoral hood is four feet in length; the master’s is three and one-half feet. Hoods are lined with official colors of the college or university. The velvet hood identifies the field of study to which the degree pertains. At Western, light blue borders represent master’s degree recipients in Teacher Education, and brown ones are worn by master’s recipients in Creative Writing. The black mortarboard cap is standard in the United States. Doctors wear a gold tassel. Usually other tassels are black. Persons who have received collegiate degrees wear the tassels on the left quarter of the cap. During graduation ceremonies, caps are customarily removed only during prayers and the singing of the national anthem, and then by men only.
Our Mission Western State Colorado University fulfills its statutory mission by promoting intellectual maturity and personal growth in its students, and graduates citizens prepared to assume constructive roles in local, national, and global communities. Western helps its students to develop the skills and commitments needed to continue learning for the rest of their lives and strives to elucidate the connections unifying academic domains which have traditionally existed separately: the sciences, the liberal arts, and professional programs. The University provides students with a solid foundation of skills in written and spoken communication, problem solving, critical thinking, and creativity. Our programs encourage a breadth and depth of knowledge, which will serve as a foundation for a professional career or graduate study, and an appreciation of values appropriate to a liberally educated individual. Western’s distinctive character emerges from its unity among academic and professional disciplines, its high standards of scholarship, and its unique environment in the mountains of western Colorado.
Our History Western was established in 1901. It was the first college on Colorado’s Western Slope and is the fourth-oldest public college in the state. The institution actually opened for classes in 1911 as the Colorado State Normal School. Originally a preparatory college for teachers, Western’s role changed when it became Western State College of Colorado in 1923. Though for many years Western was known for its graduates who became teachers, it was, in fact, the first Colorado college designed to teach a primarily liberal arts curriculum, and the liberal arts have remained at the core of Western’s academic mission ever since despite increasingly graduating students from the professional fields. Governor Hickenlooper signed HB1331 in June 2012, officially changing Western’s name to Western State Colorado University. The name change took effect on August 1, 2012. Entering its second century of service, Western continues its tradition of providing a high quality education of value while addressing new initiatives. Throughout its history, Western has been a source of innovation and excellence, which is reflected in the quality of its programs and in the successes and achievements of its graduates.