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Commencement Program MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY The One Hundred and Sixty-Fourth Annual Commencement Thursday, the Sixth of May Two Thousand Twenty-One Five O’Clock p.m Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, Pennsylvania Order of Exercises Daniel A Wubah, Ph.D., President Presiding * ACADEMIC PROCESSION “Pomp and Circumstance” Sir Edward Elgar WELCOME * THE NATIONAL ANTHEM Arranged by John Philip Sousa Words by Francis Scott Key INTRODUCTION OF PLATFORM GUESTS GREETINGS GREETINGS FROM STUDENT GOVERNMENT PRESENTATION OF SENIOR CLASS GIFT MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE Joseph Cernuto, D.M.A., Conductor VILAS A PRABHU, Ph.D Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs LED BY NICK BERENT ’21 PROVOST PRABHU MS JERI ROBINSON, M.F.A Professor, Art and Design Faculty Senate Chairperson MR JOHN SMITH IV President, Student Government Association MS MADISON MAZZA ’20 SALUTATION PRESIDENT WUBAH INTRODUCTION OF COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER PRESIDENT WUBAH COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS HONORARY DEGREE PRESENTATION Rita Smith-Wade-El, Ph.D (posthumously) CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREE PRESENTATION OF ASSOCIATE AND BACCALAUREATE DEGREE CANDIDATES VILAS A PRABHU, Ph.D RICHARD L FRERICHS, Ph.D ’64, ’69M Vice Chairman, Council of Trustees PRESIDENT WUBAH PROVOST PRABHU KINDLY SILENCE ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES AND CELL PHONES DURING THE CEREMONY CONFERRAL OF DEGREES PRESIDENT WUBAH PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR LOMBARDO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS IEVA ZAKE, Ph.D Dean, College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences MARC TOMLJANOVICH, Ph.D Dean, Lombardo College of Business PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES AND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK Dean, College of Education and Human Services and School of Social Work PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES FOR COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Dean, College of Science and Technology WELCOME FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION CONCLUDING REMARKS GEORGE P DRAKE, Ph.D MICHAEL JACKSON, Ph.D MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT WUBAH * THE ALMA MATER LED BY NICK BERENT ’21 Words by Esther E Lenhardt, Class of 1910 and Sanders P McComsey, Class of 1917 Music arranged by Melzer R Porter Millersville University Wind Ensemble * ACADEMIC RECESSION MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY WIND ENSEMBLE Grand March from Aida Giuseppe Verdi THE AUDIENCE WILL REMAIN IN PLACE UNTIL ALL GRADUATES HAVE RECESSED MACE BEARER: Barry David, Ed.D GONFALON BEARERS: Thomas Bell, Ph.D.; Marc Felizzi, Ph.D.; Alexandra Hutto, Ph.D.; Susanne Nimmrichter, Ph.D COMMENCEMENT MARSHALS: Barry Atticks, Ph.D.; Robert Buchanan, Ph.D.; Shauna Frischkorn, M.F.A.; Enyang Guo, Ph.D.; Aileen Hower, Ed.D.; Stacey Irwin, Ph.D.; Curtis Proctor, Ph.D.; Karen Rice, Ph.D.; Janet White, Ph.D * Audience will stand, participation is voluntary #villegrad HONORS GRADUATES Millersville University students are awarded honors in three categories: Departmental Honors, Honors College and University Honors To qualify for Departmental Honors, a student must complete a thesis written under the supervision of a faculty member In order to graduate from the Honors College Program, a student must not only complete designated honors courses and a thesis, but also maintain a grade-point average of at least 3.35 in all honors coursework Students graduate with University Honors by virtue of their grade-point average Those who earn averages between 3.50 and 3.74 graduate cum laude; those who earn averages between 3.75 and 3.94 graduate magna cum laude; while those who earn averages between 3.95 and 4.0 graduate summa cum laude, the highest earned academic honor the University can bestow The Reverend Lewis Merwin Hobbs Medallion/Dr Dominick ’53 and Mrs Helen DiNunzio Award Seniors who are graduating summa cum laude receive this special medallion The award has been made possible by a gift from Dr Dominick ’53 and Mrs Helen DiNunzio CANDIDATES FOR BACCALAUREATE DEGREES WITH HONORS DEPARTMENTAL HONORS LAURA ELIZABETH APPLE – Honors in Social Work Thesis Title: “School-Based Substance Use Prevention Programs: A Review of the Literature” Thesis Advisor: Karen M Rice, Ph.D MORGAN JAE CHAMBERLAIN – Honors in Psychology Thesis Title: “An Evaluation of an Extinction and Reacquisition Model of Reinstatement to Sucrose Seeking in Rats” Thesis Advisor: Kelly M Banna, Ph.D LEANNE CROOKS – Honors in History Thesis Title: “Colonial Foodways of Pennsylvania” Thesis Advisor: Robyn Lily Davis, Ph.D KELLY NICOLE CZMAR – Honors in Elementary Education Thesis Title: “Curriculum Analysis of 911 Teaching Materials” Thesis Advisor: Jennifer Burke, Ed.D ALEXA TAYLOR GROFT – Honors in Elementary Education Thesis Title: “Creating a Successful Student-Teaching Experience in the Early Childhood Classroom” Thesis Advisor: Elizabeth Powers-Costello, Ph.D LEAH HOFFMAN – Honors in English Thesis Title: “Content Strategy in a Digital Age Considering International Audiences: Adopting an evolving approach for changing times” Thesis Advisor: Dr Amber Nicole Pfannenstiel MARINA MACGREGOR – Honors in Social Work Thesis Title: “Projected Effects of Equine-Assisted Therapy on Children with Trauma” Thesis Advisor: Dr Heather Girvin JULIA PUIA – Honors in Early Childhood Education Thesis Title: “What Kind of Girl Are You? Breaking Gender Stereotypes in Picture Books” Thesis Advisor: Lesley Colabucci, Ph.D ANNIE TEPE – Honors in Math Thesis Title: “A Historical Analysis of the St Petersburg Paradox” Thesis Advisor: Dr Kevin S Robinson GRADUATES OF THE HONORS COLLEGE Spring 2020 Helen Alicia Brieva Business Administration, Cum Laude Taylor Lyn Chambers Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Jacob A Coopersmith Multidisciplinary Studies Sarah Elizabeth Hagen Social Work, Cum Laude Summer 2020 Ashley Faith Christenbury Biology Sierra Kristen Rutledge Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Magna Cum Laude Isaac J Stottlemyer Speech Communication, Magna Cum Laude William Andrew Weber Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Cum Laude Kristen Nicole Hart Speech Communication, Magna Cum Laude Kaylee Marie Herndon Multidisciplinary Studies, Magna Cum Laude Christopher Andrew Higgins Geography, Magna Cum Laude Destinee Elexus Holloman Physics, Magna Cum Laude Rachel Rebecca Laughlin Multidisciplinary Studies Chemistry Stephanie Lynn Leedom Biology, Magna Cum Laude Susan Elizabeth Lloyd Math, Summa Cum Laude Taylor Alexandra Michael Psychology, Magna Cum Laude Bryce A Miller Applied Engineering & Technology Management, Cum Laude Meagan Alexandra Schulman Multidisciplinary Studies, Magna Cum Laude Noelle Grace Shellenberger Math, Summa Cum Laude Molly Catherine Sterner Biology, Cum Laude Rory Jack Stewart Occupational Safety and Environmental Health, Cum Laude Cross Truesdell Biology, Magna Cum Laude Adam Bryce Weiner Meteorology, Magna Cum Laude Fall 2020 Laura Elizabeth Apple Early Childhood and Special Education Kelly Nicole Czmar Early Childhood and Special Education, Magna Cum Laude Samantha P Ferguson Biology, Cum Laude Leah Hoffman Spanish, Magna Cum Laude Marina MacGregor Social Work, Cum Laude Julia Puia Early Childhood and Special Education, Magna Cum Laude Annie Tepe Math, Magna Cum Laude UNIVERSITY HONORS SUMMA CUM LAUDE - HIGHEST HONORS Spring 2020 Rachel Elizabeth Ansel Samantha Leigh Borry Ken Brubaker Courtney C Dimoff Brandi Jacklyn Fair Abigail N Good Tierra Anne Greenawalt Mary Leanna Hoffman John Samuel Leininger Susan Elizabeth Lloyd Madison Leigh Martin Samantha Jane Miller Matthew A Moyer 10 Hannah Newman Emily Renee Perez Noelle Grace Shellenberger Brett Aaron Sonntag Alyssa Jean Stock Diann D Toone Paige Elizabeth Wenger Sue Yom Summer 2020 John C Jungers Heather Peters Emily Rae Seiler Fall 2020 Lauren Marie Burke Charles D Daisy Alexa Taylor Groft Madison Lyle Janelle L Sentiwany Anna Elizabeth Shoemaker Katelyn Nicole Williams Benjamin Peters BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Heather Peters BSN Nursing Brian Pfeffinger BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Vanessa Renee Phan BSN Nursing Morgan Alexandra Phillips BA Geography Timothy Scott Plack BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Cheyanne Poe BS Biology Peyton Leigh Powell BA Multidisciplinary Studies BSE Earth Sciences N.D Powlus BS  utomation & Intelligent A Robotics Engineering Technology Kevin Jacob Prendergast BS Computer Science Thomas A Przywara BS Chemistry Ashlei J Queen BSN Nursing Heilen Ramirez-Vazquez BS Biology Ashley Readinger BS Allied Health Technology Regina Reep BSN Nursing Morgan Renee Regan BA Math Michael Gregory Restaino BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Christopher Reuling BS Physics Natalie Lexine Reynolds BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Asim Riaz BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Kaitlyn M Richartz BSN Nursing Emmanouil C Richman BS Computer Science Kalanna Elise Robinson BSN Nursing Colin Roche BS Math James L Roche BS 30 Computer Science Austin Robert Rodenberger BS Biology Angelica Tzeitel Rodriguez BS Biology Patrick Roelant BS Meteorology Amber Romano BSN Nursing Anthony David Roscoe BS Physics Christopher J Roy BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Payton Daniel Royer BS Allied Health Technology David Jonathan Ruiz BS Biology Nicholas James Russell BS Computer Science Brigite Ann Russo BSN Nursing Sierra Kristen Rutledge BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Nicholas Matthew Ryan BS Computer Science Jonathan G Sager BS Biology Michella Paige Salvitti BS Biology Devon M Sangrey BS Computer Science Brittany Sankey BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Megan Elizabeth Santiago BS Biology Taylor Ann Savidge BS Biology Micaiah Schlicher BSN Nursing Tanner Lee Schmitt BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Michael L Schoeffling BS Geology Richard B Schoellhammer BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Lauryn Nicole Schon BSN Nursing Michael Ernest Seeger BS Chemistry Emily Rae Seiler BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Zane Seitz BS Meteorology Janelle Leedy Shank BA Geography Andrew Joseph Sharga BS Biology Jessica Mae Sharrow BS Chemistry Brad Sheaffer BA Geography Jamie Nicole Sheehan BSE  echnology and T Engineering Education Jacob Tyler Sheldon BS Computer Science Noelle Grace Shellenberger BSE Math Jake Shollenberger BA Geography Kourtney Sics BSN Nursing Andrew W Simpson BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Preeti Ann Singh BSN Nursing Ashley Elizabeth Sisko BS Biology Aaron M Smith BSN Nursing Ashtyn N Smith BSN Nursing Kyle Robert Smith BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Noelle M Smith BS Biology Rachel Ann Smith BSN Nursing Tammy Lynn Smith BSN Nursing Troy E Smith BS Chemistry Annamarie L Snyder BSN Nursing Conor Sosh BS Computer Science Matthew David Spak BA Geography Erin Nicole Spangler BA Geography Amanda Spaseff BSN Nursing Kaitlyn M Sprecher BS Geology Aaron T Springer BS Biology Sincerai P Stanback BS Biology Lucas Matthew Staub BSE Physics Erik Steffens BSN Nursing Madeline Patricia Stehly BSE Chemistry Toiya Stello BSN Nursing Alexandra Sterling BSN Nursing Keana Y Sterling BS Math Molly Catherine Sterner BS Biology Rory Jack Stewart BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Kyler Jacob Stiffler BSN Nursing Noah Allen Stitely BS Meteorology Aleah Renee Stoe BSN Nursing Hannah Rebecca Stoltzfus BSN Nursing Brody James Strausbaugh BS Allied Health Technology Cole H Strempel BS Chemistry Zachary Strosser BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Irisleibis Suarez Garcia BSN Alan A Tobias BS Katherine Tomica BSN Geography Alexis Marie Travitz BSN Nursing Christine D Trinh BS Computer Science Cross Truesdell BS Biology Ashley Elizabeth Tuttle BSN Nursing Caitlyn A Tynes BS Biology Enkhtuya B Updike BSN Nursing Elizabeth Urso BA Earth Sciences Derek Vannicolo BSE Technology and Engineering Education Mark Vasellas BA Physics Andrew Christopher Virts BS Computer Science William Cole Vohs BS Computer Science Naomi B Vosburgh Nursing BS Anthony Joseph Sundo Jr Mya Wagner BS  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Ashley Nicole Sutherland BSN Nursing Katherine D Szafran BS Biology Kaylee Tada BS Chemistry Tyler Robert Talhelm BS Meteorology Douglas M Taylor Jr BS Computer Science Sean Taylor BSE  echnology and T Engineering Education Rebekah Lacey Teller BS Biology Annie Tepe BS Math Slade Alan Thickey BSN Nursing BS Biology Allied Health Technology Ryan Michael Walburn BS Applied Engineering & Technology Management Hayley Nicole Walck BSN Nursing Joy Marie Wantz BSN Nursing Mackinzie Taylor Ward BS Biology Caleb L Warner BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Brinley Watts BSN Nursing Hannah A Weaber BS Math Danika Lauren Weaver BS Biology Kimberly Rae Weaver BSN Nursing  ccupational Safety and O Environmental Health Danielle Michelle Weeks BS Biology Matthew Weidinger Multidisciplinary Studies Lindsey Sarah Helen Tracy BA BS Nursing Diann D Toone BA William Andrew Weber  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Brandon A Weiler BS Computer Science Adam Bryce Weiner BS Meteorology Samuel Austen Welk BA Multidisciplinary Studies BS O  ccupational Safety and Environmental Health Tancy Dorothy Xiaona Wenrich BSE Math Benjamin Michael Wesley BS Computer Science Sophia Nicole Whitaker BS Meteorology Benjamin David Whitby BSE  echnology and T Engineering Education Aaron P Whitmarsh BS Biology Meredythe A Wibberley BSN Nursing Dezmend Bernard Wigginton BS  pplied Engineering & A Technology Management Sharra Wile BSN Nursing Jennifer M Williams BSN Nursing Piper C M Williams BSN Nursing Kyle Wilner BS Meteorology Emily JoAnna Wolff BS Biology Benjamin Joseph Woods BS Meteorology Mikayla Aubrey Xander BS Biology Aubrey Ann Yaswinski BS Biology Marcy Lynn Yeich BSN Nursing Jessica Jane Yoder BS Biology Chanveboll Yun BS Chemistry Jessica L Zellers BSN Nursing Bridget Katherine Zimmerman BSN Nursing 31 Justin L Zimmerman BSN Nursing Kara Renee Zortman BSN Nursing Erika Nicole Zurita Torres BS Chemistry CANDIDATES FOR ASSOCIATE DEGREES COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Jordan Lewis AT Applied Engineering & Technology Samuel Peter Martzall AT Applied Engineering & Technology Jacob Francis Mertz AT Applied Engineering & Technology Clark Lloyd Miller AT Applied Engineering & Technology 32 Kenneth W Peacock AT Applied Engineering & Technology Cain I Resch AT Applied Engineering & Technology Tony Vu AT Applied Engineering & Technology David Way AT Applied Engineering & Technology 33 SENIOR CLASS GIFT – Madison Mazza, Class of 2020 There is a long-standing tradition of philanthropy at Millersville University Since 1866, each graduating class has promoted the spirit of giving by providing students an opportunity to leave their legacy at the university they call home Members of the Class of 2020 have continued this noteworthy tradition of honoring their alma mater by contributing to a special project The funds raised will be used to purchase hammocks to be located in the Quad where students can relax and study The Class of 2020 will be remembered for their pride and generosity A G IN BL IM E GETHER TO E THE POS SI CAMPAIGN FOR STUDENTS 34 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT Dr Rita SmithWade-El Millersville University honors the late Dr Rita SmithWade-El, who spent 35 years of her career at Millersville She was a professor of psychology and founded and directed African-American Studies and the Black Culture Celebration She remained on the faculty at Millersville until her death in 2018 While Dr Smith-Wade-El put her students first and contributed many hours to their development and success, her most public accomplishments included arranging speakers for named lectures addressing diversity issues The speakers included poet laureate Rita Dove, Alice Walker, August Wilson, Jesse Jackson, The Three Doctors, Gwendolyn Brooks, Michael Eric Dyson, Neil Tyson, Cornel West, Maya Angelou and Edwidge Danticat Since 1995, when the Living the Dream day of volunteering became a part of the local Martin Luther King Day observances, Dr Smith-Wade-El was integral to its success For 20 years, she recruited the many volunteers who donate a day out of their lives to fulfill King’s community service vision Dr Smith-Wade-El received many awards over the years, including the prestigious Essence of Humanity Award presented by the Crispus Attucks Community Center The award recognizes those who demonstrate remarkable human qualities such as courage, love, strength, determination and persistence when dealing with adversity beyond their work requirements Born in Washington, D.C., Dr Smith-WadeEl attended Barnard College, earning a bachelor’s degree in psychology and then a doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania After teaching at East Stroudsburg University, Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania, she moved to Lancaster and began teaching at Millersville University Dr Smith-Wade-El is survived by her two sons: Ayodele Smith-Jackson and Ismail Smith-Wade-El COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr Vilas A Prabhu Dr Vilas A Prabhu has served as Millersville University’s Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs since August 1, 2004 As the Chief Academic Officer and second ranking official at the University, Dr Prabhu serves on the President’s Cabinet and has the overall responsibility for the University’s academic policies, programs and support services; faculty appointments, development and evaluation; academic budgeting; curricular planning and assessment; and grants, sponsored programs and research Dr Prabhu also represents Millersville University on the Council for Chief Academic Officers at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Dr Prabhu joined Millersville University after completing 25 years of service at Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) as a faculty member, chair of the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and associate provost for Academic and Student Affairs and Research Administration He has held many leadership positions in professional and community organizations and has received numerous awards and honors during his five decades of service in higher education He was elected to the Weatherford School District Board of Education for five years and served as its president Dr Prabhu currently serves on the Quality Assurance Committee of the Board of Penn Medicine-LGH and on the Board of Directors for the Lancaster City Alliance As a first-generation college student, Dr Prabhu has achieved impressive educational credentials He earned his Ph.D in Pharmaceutical Chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin, a M.S in Pharmacy from Idaho State University, and a B.S in Chemistry from the University of Bombay, India Dr Prabhu also earned an M.B.A in Management and Finance from SWOSU and is a graduate of Harvard University Institute of Educational Management 35 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY 36 A Brief History of Millersville Millersville University Today Millersville has the distinction of being Pennsylvania’s first state-owned university, founded in 1855 as a normal school In the mid-19th century, normal schools were developed throughout the East as a way to train teachers for the country’s fast-growing new public schools In Lancaster County, James P Wickersham was in charge of the public schools and was convinced of the need for training programs for teachers He held his own program, a teacher’s institute, in the little borough of Millersville After its success, he then convinced the town fathers who had built the school to permit it to be used instead as a permanent normal school For the next 100 years, Millersville’s purpose was to prepare teachers, and it did so with great success Its reputation as an institution of excellence was established during the period when it was operating two-year and later four-year programs to prepare the individuals who taught the children of this Commonwealth Over the years, the school’s name changed several times Wickersham called it the Lancaster County Normal School In 1859, when it was four years old, the school was officially recognized by the state legislature, and its name became The First Pennsylvania State Normal School That lengthy title was gradually changed by usage to Millersville State Normal School It was known by several other names before 1959, when the name was changed to Millersville State College, and soon to follow were a great many new four-year baccalaureate programs in the arts and sciences Also added were master’s degree programs, at first in teacher education and later in many other fields On July 1, 1983, the college became Millersville University of Pennsylvania, and the 14 state-owned colleges became the State System of Higher Education During Millersville’s evolution from a normal school to a university, its reputation as a good training ground for teachers has not diminished Teacher certification programs are available across all schools in Special Education, Elementary and Early Childhood Education, a wide selection of Secondary Education programs, Technology and Engineering Education, Art Education and Music Education The College of Education and Human Services is home to the following departments: Educational Foundations; Early, Middle and Exceptional Education; Psychology; and Wellness and Sport Sciences, as well as the School of Social Work The College of Science and Technology is comprised of the following departments: Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology; Biology; Chemistry; Computer Science; Earth Sciences; Geography; Mathematics; Nursing and Physics Offerings in the health fields include Respiratory Therapy; Medical Technology; Nuclear Medicine Technology; Pre-Athletic Training; Pre-Med; Pre-Optometry; Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Podiatry The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences is the home of the liberal arts disciplines in humanities and social sciences, including the departments of Art and Design; Communication and Theatre; Criminology, Sociology and Anthropology; Economics; English; Government and Political Affairs; History; Language and Culture Studies; and Philosophy, as well as the Tell School of Music The College also offers interdisciplinary programs in African-American Studies, Entrepreneurship, International Studies, Latina/o Studies, and Women’s and Gender Studies Originally established in 2019, the Lombardo College of Business offers majors in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management and Marketing The College was officially named in 2020 in recognition of Dr Samuel and Mrs Dena Lombardo’s generosity to both the College and University This is the first named college in Millersville’s 165-year history ACADEMIC SYMBOLISM The College of Graduate Studies and Adult Learning was established in fall 2009 following 50 years of graduate program offerings Today, Millersville offers more than 50 graduate degree and certification programs, and three doctoral programs that serve the needs of adult learners in our community and beyond The University’s curriculum is continuously studied and adjusted to allow for the development of programs to meet the needs of students Millersville University’s Multidisciplinary Studies (MDST) major is an innovative and flexible program of study that allows students to tailor studies to meet their academic strengths and career goals with careful advisement Integrated Studies is an individualized postsecondary education course of study for individuals with intellectual disability that leads to social and professional networks, careers and bright futures Students receive support from trained personnel, including coaches, mentors, faculty and staff Millersville’s excellent reputation extends beyond the classroom as well It has outstanding athletic, intramural and recreational programs It offers a wide range of cultural activities for both educational and entertainment purposes The Winter Visual and Performing Arts Center houses the Tell School of Music and state-of-theart facilities, including performance and recital halls, recording suites and piano labs The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster offers space for academic studies as well as elegant performance areas and cultural events programs The 250-acre main campus is well-tended, and the park-like area around the campus pond is regarded as a special place by students where they can sit and enjoy the outdoors and watch the swans, Miller and S’Ville All of these factors contribute to a good deal of pride at Millersville University—pride that parents and friends of graduates rightfully share Academic ceremonies are steeped in centuriesold ritual The elaborate trappings contribute to the pageantry and dignity of the occasion and convey the continuity of academic tradition from medieval times to the present Incorporating these traditions unites Millersville University with the community of scholars and institutions of higher learning The Academic Procession The academic procession that begins and ends most academic ceremonies is a descendant of the clerical procession Millersville University’s procession, formed in ranks of two, is led by one of the most senior faculty carrying the University mace, followed by the candidates for degrees, the University faculty, the Council of Trustees and platform party, and the University president and guest speaker The Mace The staff carried at the front of the academic procession is called a mace and represents the authority of the Office of the President The University Seal Millersville University’s seal, a gift of the Class of 1916, is worn on a gold chain by the University president Academic Attire The academic regalia has always consisted of three parts: the gown, the hood and the cap It has traditionally been worn at academic ceremonies as a record of the academic achievement of the participants Its use originated in the Middle Ages, when all undergraduates were required to wear clerical robes, since students were expected to enter the ranks of the clergy In this country, a color system was adopted in 1893 to identify the academic discipline in which the degree was earned Some of the most frequently seen hood colors, and the field of learning represented by each, are white, arts and letters; light blue, education; dark blue, philosophy; golden yellow, science; copper, economics; scarlet, theology; and pink, music The tassels for bachelor’s and master’s degrees are usually black, while the tassel of the doctorate cap is usually gold 37 2020 BOARD OF GOVERNORS PENNSYLVANIA’S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION Cynthia D Shapira Chair David M Maser Samuel H Smith Aven Bittinger Representative Tim Briggs William “Bill” Gindlesperger Senator Judith L Schwank Donald E Houser Jr Larry C Skinner Senator Scott Martin Meg Snead Designee for Governor Tom Wolf Marian D Moskowitz Thomas S Muller Nicole Dunlop Secretary of Education, Pedro A Rivera Alex Fefolt Representative Brad Roae Tanya I Garcia, Ph.D Designee for Secretary Pedro A Rivera B Michael Schaul Stephen L Washington Jr Neil R Weaver Governor Tom Wolf Janet L Yeomans 2020 COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES Michael G Warfel ’84 Chairman Richard L Frerichs, Ph.D ’64, ’69M Vice Chairman Representative Jordan A Harris ’06 Secretary Adam T Bachman ’20 Student Member Thomas J Baker ’02 Brandon W Danz ’03 William B McIlwaine, Ed.D Kathryn R Ross Geoffrey E Beers ’96 General Manager/CEO, Student Services, Inc Amber M Sessoms, Ed.D ’06, ’08M Kathleen M Walsh, Ph.D Chair, Faculty Senate Holly L Trego ’98 John M McLarnon, Ph.D President, APSCUF-MU Brian A Rider ’87 Daniel Greenstein, Ph.D ex officio Daniel A Wubah, Ph.D ex officio Advisors John J Held ’02 President, Millersville University Alumni Association Anne C Jackson-Murray ’78 President, Millersville University Foundation John Tintera ’20 President, Student Government Association 2020 PRESIDENT’S CABINET 38 Daniel A Wubah, Ph.D President Victor S DeSantis, Ph.D Chief of Staff Guilbert L Brown, M.A Vice President for Finance and Administration Stephen J diFilipo Jr Chief Technology Officer and Chief Innovation Officer Felicia L Brown-Haywood, Ph.D Chief Diversity Officer Brian Hazlett, M.A Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Vilas A Prabhu, Ph.D Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Victor E Ramos, M.B.A Vice President for Advancement 2020 COLLEGES AND DEPARTMENTS COLLEGE OF GRADUATE STUDIES AND ADULT LEARNING James A Delle, Ph.D., Acting Dean; Janice R Moore, Ed.D., Associate Dean COLLEGE OF ARTS, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Ieva Zake, Ph.D., Dean Department Chairperson Art & Design Deborah S Sigel, M.F.A Communication & Theatre Theresa A Russell-Loretz, Ph.D Criminology, Sociology and Anthropology Mary H Glazier, Ph.D Economics Kenneth W Smith, Ph.D English R Jill Craven, Ph.D Government & Political Affairs Adam B Lawrence, Ph.D, Acting Chair History John M McLarnon III, Ph.D Language and Culture Studies Susanne J Nimmrichter, Ph.D Music Micheál B Houlahan, Ph.D Philosophy Charles F Ward, Ph.D LOMBARDO COLLEGE OF BUSINESS J Douglas Frazer, Ph.D., Interim Dean-Spring 2020 | Marc Tomljanovich, Ph.D., Dean-Fall 2020 Department Chairperson Accounting and Finance Eric L Blazer, Ph.D Management and Marketing David J DiRusso, Ph.D COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES George P Drake Jr., Ph.D., Dean; Marcia V Bolton, Ph.D., Associate Dean Department Chairperson Early, Middle & Exceptional Education Richard L Mehrenberg, Ph.D Educational Foundations Timothy E Mahoney, Ph.D Psychology Frederick Foster-Clark, Ph.D Social Work Karen M Rice, Ph.D Wellness & Sport Sciences Daniel J Keefer, Ph.D COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Michael Jackson, Ph.D., Dean Department Chairperson Applied Engineering, Safety & Technology Biology Chemistry Computer Sciences Earth Sciences Geography Mathematics Nursing Physics Leonard S Litowitz, Ph.D John E Hoover, Ph.D R Edward Rajaseelan, Ph.D Blaise W Liffick, Ph.D Richard D Clark, Ph.D Jessica J Kelly, Ph.D Delray J Schultz, Ph.D Kelly A Kuhns, Ph.D Sean P Hendrick, Ph.D NON-COLLEGE DEPARTMENTS Department Chairperson Academic Advisement & Student Development Counseling and Human Development Intercollegiate Athletics University Library David Henriques, Ph.D Kelsey K Backels, Ph.D Miles Gallagher ’10, M.Ed ’12 Marilyn M Parrish, Ph.D 39 GREETINGS FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT Dear Graduate, Today is a milestone moment that will forever resonate in your life On behalf of the Millersville University Alumni Association (MUAA), I congratulate you for the dedication and perseverance that advanced you to this day I am honored to be the first to welcome you into this prestigious group of Marauders for Life The MU Alumni Association—founded in 1861 and 71,000 members strong—keeps alumni connected and engaged with their alma mater, no matter where in the world life takes them I encourage you to bookmark the alumni website, villealumni.com, and follow our social media accounts to keep up with campus and alumni news You will now have access to some great benefits and services created especially for MU alumni and can learn more about them on our website I invite you to join us at events and programs that we look forward to resuming soon, including Homecoming weekend, MU After Work receptions, and other networking opportunities Please stay in touch and keep your contact information updated so we can let you know about all the great things happening with the MUAA! Let us know about your personal and professional accomplishments, including career advancements We often feature these updates in our University magazine, the Millersville University Review We wish you, and your family and friends celebrating with you, sincere congratulations on this remarkable accomplishment Be a Marauder for Life! JOHN HELD ’02 President, Millersville University Alumni Association villealumni.com | 800.681.1855 | mualumni@millersville.edu 40 Words by Esther E Lenhardt, Class of 1910, and Sanders P McComsey, Class of 1917 THE NATIONAL ANTHEM O say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light, What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight, O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming? And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there O say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O’er the land of the free and the home of the brave? 41 42 Special Needs Special Needs Luek Hall Special Needs STADIUM EVACUATION MAP 100% post-consumer paper