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Mission Statement Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition Commencement May 18, 2019 130th Commencement Graduate and Professional Commencement Exercises – 10 a.m., Cordier Auditorium Undergraduate Commencement Exercises – p.m., Physical Education and Recreation Center Table of Contents Manchester University Mission and Values Statements Academic Ceremonies and Regalia Graduation with Honors Graduate and Professional Commencement Exercises Honorary Degree Recipient Undergraduate Commencement Exercises 2019 Candidates for Degrees Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Master of Athletic Training 17 Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics 17 Doctor of Pharmacy 17 Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility 19 The 2018-2019 Faculty and Administration 20 The 2019 Board of Trustees 24 Welcome! We hope you enjoy your time on campus today Take a moment to locate exits nearest you, in case of an emergency Medical assistance is available As a courtesy to those around you, please turn off cell phones A buffet lunch will be served in the Jo Young Switzer Center from 11 a.m to p.m Graduates receive a complimentary buffet lunch Cost is $12 for adults, $6 for children 12 and under, and $8 for persons 55 and over (drink and tax included) Starbucks® Coffee, Espresso, Frappuccino, sandwiches and MU bakery selections will also be available at the Sisters Café, Academic Center, from a.m to p.m The Campus Store, located in the Jo Young Switzer Center, is open from 10 a.m to p.m Overflow rooms are available in the Jo Young Switzer Center and the PERC for the Undergraduate ceremony Ushers will direct you to the nearest overflow area The Commencement ceremony will be broadcast in all overflow locations and live streamed online at www.manchester.edu/graduation Share your photos and videos of today’s events with #ManchesterGraduation 130th Manchester University VALUES STATEMENT As a community of higher education rooted in the liberal arts and the traditions of the Church of the Brethren, Manchester University values: Learning, because high academic expectations in an environment combining liberal arts and professional preparation equip graduates to live healthy, productive and principled lives; Faith, because our diverse faiths call us to make the world a kinder and better place, establish justice, build peace amid strife, and model lives of agape (selfless love), tikkun olam (repairing a broken world), and salam (peace); Service, because committing self in service to others connects faith with action and abilities with convictions; Integrity, because honesty and trust are the foundations of teaching and learning, enriching, enduring relationships, and strong communities; Diversity, because understanding differences develops respect for ethnic, cultural and religious pluralism; an international consciousness; and an appreciation for the infinite worth of every person; and Community, because a positive community sharpens self-identity, promotes acceptance of the demands of responsible citizenship, and transforms conflict into mutual respect MISSION STATEMENT Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition l HISTORY Manchester University, founded in 1889, is an independent liberal arts university of the Church of the Brethren In 2018-2019, 1,530 students from 26 states and 21 countries studied here l Manchester University traces its origins to the Roanoke (Ind.) Classical Seminary founded by the United Brethren Church in 1860 The Seminary became Manchester College in 1889, when the school was moved to North Manchester In 1895, members of the Church of the Brethren purchased the campus and this affiliation continues Mount Morris College (Ill.) merged with Manchester College in 1932 l l The University welcomes students of all faiths and celebrates its relationship with the Church of the Brethren On July 1, 2012, Manchester College became Manchester University and, in fall 2012, students began studying at Manchester’s Fort Wayne campus, home of the Pharmacy and Pharmacogenomics Programs l l Manchester has been fully accredited since 1932 by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools The Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Indiana Professional Standards Board and the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education The Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education The Doctor of Pharmacy Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education TRADITION Each year, immediately following commencement ceremonies, our new graduates receive a small oak tree from the Alumni Association An iconic symbol of the University, the oak represents the University’s hope for our graduates – that they be strong, resilient and awe-inspiring, and that they rely on their deep roots to soar 130th Academic Ceremonies and Regalia Academic dress, inspired centuries ago in Europe, has evolved in the United States since colonial times Today most colleges and universities, including Manchester, observe the academic dress code of the American Council on Education distinction, a candidate for the Doctor of Pharmacy degree must have completed a minimum of 147 semester hours and accumulated a GPA at or above 3.5 There are three levels of graduation with honors: summa cum laude (with highest honors) requires a GPA of 3.9 to 4.0; magna cum laude (with high honors) requires a GPA of 3.7 to 3.89; and cum laude (with honors) requires a GPA of 3.5 to 3.69 A scholar’s highest degree determines the robe Gowns for the master’s and doctoral degrees are usually ankle length and, for bachelor’s and master’s degrees, untrimmed A doctor’s degree gown is more elaborate, with velvet facing and three velvet bars on full, bell-shaped sleeves Undergraduate and Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Graduation with Distinction Students graduating with Latin honors wear gold cords Summa cum laude (with highest honors) requires a grade point average of 3.950 to 4.000; magna cum laude (with high honors) requires a GPA of 3.850 to 3.949; and cum laude (with honors) requires a GPA of 3.65 to 3.849 At least 96 semester hours in residence at MU are required for a baccalaureate degree and 42 for a Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics Mortarboards are the standard headwear except for persons with doctorates who may chose a soft, rounded tam Hoods, once worn on the head for warmth, are now draped over the shoulders and are longer for doctors than for masters Colors help tell the story The color of the hood lining indicates the university where the graduate degree was earned The color of the hood trim, satin for masters and velvet for doctorates, identifies the scholar’s field For those with doctorates, the velvet facing and bars of the gown may be black or the color of the academic discipline Once only black, the gown itself can now be in the color of the university awarding the degree Drab (beige) White Sage Green Light Blue Crimson Brown Copper Science Gold Purple Green Pink Olive Green Dark Blue Gold Citron Scarlet Undergraduate Honors Diploma The honors diploma is awarded to seniors who have maintained a grade point average of at least 3.5, completed fifteen semester hours of honors coursework, and successfully completed an individualized honors project of no less than three additional semester hours Students graduating with the honors diploma wear an Honors Program graduate medallion engraved with the University crest Accounting and Business Arts, English, History, Sociology Athletic Training, Physical Education Education Communication Dramatic Arts, Fine Arts Economics Environmental Science, Pharmacogenomics, Physics, Sciences Law Medicine Music Pharmacy Philosophy Psychology Social Work Theology Alpha Mu Gamma - National Collegiate Foreign Language Honor Society The cord colors are yellow Beta Beta Beta - Biology Honors Society The cord colors are blood red (zoology) and leaf green (botany) Psi Chi - International Honors Society for Psychology The medallion colors are dark blue and platinum Pi Gamma Mu – International Honor Society in Social Sciences (Indiana Theta Chapter) The cord colors are white and royal blue Pi Sigma Alpha - National Political Science Honor Society The medallion color is red Pharmacy Graduation with Distinction Students graduating with Latin honors wear gold cords draped around the neck To graduate with Sigma Tau Delta - International English Honor Society The cord colors are rich cardinal red and black The medallion colors are red, black and white 130th Graduate and Professional Commencement Exercises Selections from the Chime Paige Collins ’20 Prelude Music University Chamber Winds Scott Humphries, Conductor “Heroes Triumphant” – William Owens “Ye Banks and Braes O’ Bonnie Doon” – Percy Grainger “Abendlied” – Rheinberger/arr Hanson “Into the Clouds!” – Richard Saucedo Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” – Edward Elgar University Chamber Winds Welcome Greetings from the Board of Trustees *Invocation David F McFadden ’82, President John D Zeglis, Chair, Board of Trustees Rebekah Houff, University Pastor Remarks Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Paul A Hoover ’68 Raylene M Rospond, Vice President for Academic Affairs Audrey N Hampshire ’07, Registrar Conferring of Degrees Greetings from the Alumni Association President McFadden Lori Zimmerman ’92, D.O., Vice President, Alumni Association Charge to the Graduates Recessional President McFadden “March of the Olympians” – arr Jay Bocook Please remain seated during recessional *Please stand as you are able University Chamber Winds 130th Honorary Degree Recipient DOCTOR OF LITERATURE Born in Harrisonburg, Va., in 1946, and raised in Illinois and Ohio, Paul Hoover played basketball and majored in English at Manchester where professors recognized his talents and encouraged him to write After graduating with distinction in 1968, Hoover, a conscientious objector during the Vietnam War, performed his alternative service at a Chicago hospital, an experience that inspired his first novel, Saigon, Illinois of creative writing at San Francisco State University He is widely known as the editor of the anthology Postmodern American Poetry and, with his wife Maxine Chernoff, is founder and co-editor of the annual literary magazine New American Writing Through the years, he has published more than a dozen poetry collections and a collection of essays, in addition to his novel His poems have appeared in many magazines, including the prestigious Paris Review, and in many anthologies, including The Best American Poetry A resident of Mill Valley, Calif., Hoover has won numerous awards for his poetry, including the Carl Sandburg Award and a Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts In 1990, Manchester University recognized Hoover with the Alumni Honor Award While still in Chicago, he earned his master’s degree in English at the University of Illinois-Chicago He was poet-in-residence at Columbia College, where he taught for nearly 28 years and founded the Columbia Poetry Review Since 2003, Hoover has been professor 130th Undergraduate Commencement Exercises Selections from the Chime Paige Collins ’20 Prelude Music University Symphonic Band Scott Humphries, Conductor “Beyond the Horizon” – Rossano Gallante “Brighton Beach March” – William Latham “Three Chorale Preludes” – William Latham “Fiesta from Symphony No 3” – Clifton Williams Processional “Pomp and Circumstance” – Edward Elgar University Symphonic Band Welcome Greetings from the Board of Trustees David F McFadden ’82, President John D Zeglis, Chair, Board of Trustees *Invocation Rebekah Houff, University Pastor Presentation of Candidate for Honorary Degree Raylene M Rospond, Vice President for Academic Affairs Conferring of Honorary Degree President McFadden Doctor of Literature: Paul A Hoover ’68 Remarks Paul A Hoover Presentation of Candidates for Degrees Raylene Rospond Audrey N Hampshire ’07, Registrar Conferring of Degrees Greetings from the Alumni Association President McFadden Lori Zimmerman ’92, D.O., Vice President, Alumni Association Response from the Class of 2019 Alexa Callaway ’19 Charge to the Graduates President McFadden 130th *University Song “By The Kenapocomoco” Original Lyrics by Katherine Walker Beauchamp Modified in 2010 and 2012 *Benediction Faith-Alexis Graham ’19 Recessional “March of the Olympians” – arr Jay Bocook University Symphonic Band Please remain seated during recessional *Please stand as you are able After picking up their MU oak trees, graduates and their families are invited to enjoy refreshments outside the PERC 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 BACHELOR OF ARTS Hannah Catherine Althouse Caraline A Feairheller Brianna Marie Hill Cum laude Magna cum laude Peace Studies, Political Science Business Management, Spanish Art Kettering, Ohio Warsaw, Ind Rolling Prairie, Ind Mariah Lynne Fleming Christopher Ryan Hohman David Anthony Alvarez Sociology History Communication Studies Bluffton, Ohio Fort Wayne, Ind Carson M Fort Rebecca Grace Kaplan Roman Angone Cum laude Spanish Magna cum laude Political Science, History South Whitley, Ind Psychology, Modern Languages New Paris, Ohio Tavares, Fla Nathan R Koch La Porte, Ind Andrew J Fox Cum laude Tiffany Lynnette Marie Byers Cum laude Business Management, Art Peace Studies, Public Relations Finance Columbia City, Ind Ligonier, Ind Muncie, Ind Shannon Elizabeth Lee Anjel F Clemente Gideon Eugene Gipson Religious Studies, Sociology Digital Media Economics North Manchester, Ind Rensselaer, Ind Peru, Ind Madeline Ann Leinweber Alexandria Dawn Cote Angela J Gonsiorowski Magna cum laude Art, Psychology Education Digital Media, Philosophy Cedar Lake, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind LiaAmia Aurora Gregory Teresa Louise Masteller Tanner D Edge Cum laude English Health Communication Psychology Mishawaka, Ind Rosedale, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Early Childhood and Elementary Chesterton, Ind Delaney Arianna McKesson Connor Joel Eichenauer Bailey Madison Harmon Summa cum laude Art Mishawaka, Ind Social Work, Peace Studies Psychology North Webster, Ind North Manchester, Ind Mitchell A Espinisa Madalyn Onassis Minehart Nicholas Lee Haynes Religious Studies, History Marketing Auburn, Ind History Westville, Ind LaPorte, Ind 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Haley Kristen Neilson Emily Marie Sandberg Gabrielle Grace Anglin Spanish, Music Early Childhood and Elementary Public Relations, Political Science Fort Wayne, Ind Education Columbia City, Ind Winona Lake, Ind Cassandra Nicole Nickerson Rocco J Angone Business Management, Spanish Samuel D Strogen Psychology La Porte, Ind Peace Studies Warsaw, Ind Claremont, Calif Meagan R O’Campo Frank Aviles Jr Cum laude Nichol C VonHolten Early Childhood and Elementary Art Steger, Ill Education Auburn, Ind Decatur, Ind Anthea Bernadette Ayebaze Zoe Vorndran Magna cum laude Morgan Nicole Oliver Magna cum laude Biology-Chemistry Business Management History, English Kampala, Uganda Alexandria, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Antonia Grace Papandrea Lauren Danyale Wade Psychology Cum laude Accounting, Finance Bunker Hill, Ind Early Childhood and Elementary Indianapolis, Ind Education Shelby Marie Bagby Elkhart, Ind Hannah Nichole Wales Magna cum laude English/Language Arts Education Biology-Chemistry Jordan Terrell Pennington Cambridge City, Ind Indianapolis, Ind Educational Studies Richmond, Ind Alexia L Zapata Ramos Accounting Sociology Jenna Kay Rhodes Fort Wayne, Ind Exercise Science and Fitness Jessica Kayleen Baber Breeana Christian Baldini Monticello, Ind Marketing Pierceton, Ind Meghan Ann Zuber Matthew A Barbosa Sociology Physics Megan Elizabeth Rhodes Decatur Ind Gary, Ind Cum laude Jared Alan Bartrom Sport Management Pierceton, Ind BACHELOR OF SCIENCE Mikayla Louise Rosinski Nebiyu Shiferaw Alemu Educational Studies Software Engineering, Mathematics Flora, Ind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Sport Management Huntington, Ind 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Chad A Champion Jr Alejandro Francisco Cruz Physical Education Criminal Justice Cum laude Fayette, Ohio East Chicago, Ind Taylor Rianne Duckworth Biology-Chemistry Indianapolis, Ind Alison Faye Chandler Lucas B Lorian Cullison Biology Exercise Science and Fitness Kayla Anne Dull Griffith, Ind Social Work Reelsville, Ind Albion, Ind Kristin Ann Chelius Marissa Kay Deetz Summa cum laude Accounting, Sales Haley Marie Duncan Biology Wolcottville, Ind Exercise Science and Fitness West Lafayette, Ind Albion, Ind Ryan Edward DeMars Tristan Douglas Chester Chemistry Noah Issac Edelman Business Management, Marketing Demotte, Ind Management Charlestown, Ind Clarksville, Ind Joshua Denney Devin Ray Childers Exercise Science and Fitness Haleigh A Fernandez Environmental Studies Indianapolis, Ind Cum laude Rochester, Ind Biology-Chemistry Drake DeWitt Alexander Clark Parker City, Ind Magna cum laude Sales Exercise Science and Fitness Milford, Ind Tanner Dean Gilbert Columbia City, Ind Business Management Montezuma, Ind Carissa Shiann Comstock Drew H Dodson Marketing, Business Management Sales Mikayla Lynn Goetz North Vernon, Ind Logansport, Ind Accounting, Finance Highland, Ind Kathryn Genevieve Doehrmann Jacob Paul Cooper Criminal Justice Business Management, Marketing Gregory Mitchell Goff Fairland, Ind Columbia City, Ind Business Management Huntington, Ind Taylor Lynn Cordero Kenny C Doss II Social Work Sales Faith-Alexis Tia Graham Wawaka, Ind Lansing, Ill Sport Management Indianapolis, Ind Austin Tate Coughlin Business Management Fairland, Ind 11 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Caleb Gwin Cooper C Henderson Lauren M Jackson History Business Management Early Childhood and Elementary Avon, Ind Education Charlottesville, Ind Greenwood, Ind Kira Marie Hall Jeremy Allen Herrmann Cum laude Environmental Studies Matthew Paul Jelenek Marketing, Business Management North Manchester, Ind Political Science Indianapolis, Ind Peru, Ind Jordan P Hilyard Tiffany N Hanna Accounting, Finance Britanie Megan Jernigan History Decatur, Ind Early Childhood and Elementary Indianapolis, Ind Education Cale S Hindman Eve Marie Hansen Business Management, Marketing Environmental Studies Windfall, Ind Adrian Gerard Johnson Indianapolis, Ind Exercise Science and Fitness Cameron Lee Holford E’mon Symone Harris Garrett William Hartman Indianapolis, Ind Cum laude Psychology Economics, Accounting Fort Wayne, Ind Wolcottville, Ind Benjamin Allen Johnson Valparaiso, Ind Management, Psychology Orlando, Fla Brooke Ashley Hollenbaugh Finance Biology Nathan Michael Johnson Fair Oaks, Ind South Whitley, Ind Sport Management Portage, Ind Trevor K Hartman Harrison Lee Hollis Biology-Chemistry Educational Studies TerraceUniq Johnson Liberty, Ind Psychology Lebanon, Ind Dominique Angel Hastings Cincinnati, Ohio Joshua A Holmes Social Work Finance Kayla Dawn Johnston East Chicago, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Accounting North Manchester, Ind Kevin R Hawley Lauren E Hostrawser English/Language Arts Education Biology Brianna Marie Jondle Claypool, Ind Plymouth, Ind Magna cum laude Elementary Education Tyler Helm Victoria Marie Hupp Exercise Science and Fitness Political Science St Louis, Mo Ashland, Ohio 12 Osceola, Ind 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Emily Katherine Jones Tyler Lee LaFollette John Joseph Magers Biology-Chemistry Business Management Sport Management Pierceton, Ind Noblesville, Ind Warsaw, Ind Nicholas Alexander Joyner Hunter Ray Lane Daniel Jeffrey Massucci Exercise Science and Fitness Educational Studies Sport Management, Accounting North Manchester, Ind Nappanee, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Jack Charles Kay Tabatha Anne Lanning Alexander Randy McBride Accounting Cum laude Philosophy, Political Science Williamsport, Ind Elkhart, Ind Communication Studies, Philosophy Angola, Ind Gavin Jacob King Jamie Elaine McBride Environmental Studies Matthew Riley Lantz Religious Studies, Biology Markle, Ind Cum laude Elkhart, Ind Business Management, Sales Gage M Koon Nolan Ryan McBride Spencerville, Ind Biology-Chemistry Granger, Ind Magna cum laude Susuyu Ayuba Lassa Religious Studies, History Cum laude Elkhart, Ind Kristen Elizabeth Krill Political Science Cum laude Jos, Nigeria Joshua Louis McCoy Social Work Cum laude Columbia City, Ind Micah Timothy Leininger Physics La Porte, Ind Michael Louis Kuta Timberville, Va Accounting Abigail Elizabeth McVay Cum laude Business Management Mack A Leinweber Psychology Linden, Va Sport Management LaPorte, Ind Chesterton, Ind Carly Ann Kwiecien Stormy Rose Melton Magna cum laude Quinn-Michael LeRoy L’Heureux Communication Studies, English Sociology La Fontaine, Ind La Porte, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Social Work Darlene Marie Melvin Connor Westin Labedz Kristin M Lytal Accounting, Business Management Biology-Chemistry Media Aurora, Ill Fort Wayne, Ind Communication Studies, Digital Fort Wayne, Ind 13 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Kayla Michaels Rebecca Lynn Mundroff Hannah Lynn Parker Exercise Science and Fitness Biology-Chemistry Engineering Science Chesterton, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Warsaw, Ind William Ross Mikesell Dillon Kyler Nelson Brittany Blair Patrick Biology-Chemistry Exercise Science and Fitness Digital Media Macy, Ind Indianapolis, Ind Greenfield, Ind Emily Ann Milburn Emma Jo Ferrell Nickel Mikayla Leigh Patterson Exercise Science and Fitness Psychology Cum laude Lebanon, Ind Indianapolis, Ind Athletic Training Brownsburg, Ind Farren Marie Miller Benjamin Thomas Niederhelman Criminal Justice Cum laude Breighton Allen Phillips Lebanon, Ind Engineering Science, Physics Business Management Hamilton, Ohio Catlin, Ill Gregory T Miller Psychology Brady Thomas Nyland Matthew J Pritz North Manchester, Ind Exercise Science and Fitness Business Management Avon, Ind La Porte, Ind Quantae Tre’von Miller Sales, Marketing Noritake Ogino Blake Andrew Probst Dayton, Ohio Political Science, Business Biology Management Wheeler, Ill Adriana Lynn Millican Urbana, Ind Cum laude Tyler E Pruitt Exercise Science and Fitness Priscila Ortiz Moreno Exercise Science and Fitness Bainbridge, Ind Exercise Science and Fitness Springfield, Ohio Ligonier, Ind Katrina Lynn Milroy Samina Victoria Qureshi Sales Craig Martin Overpeck Summa cum laude Peru, Ind Early Childhood and Elementary Sport Management, Business Management Education Kaitlin Kristinem Mindiola Rockville, Ind Columbia City, Ind Cum laude Psychology, Sociology Arianna Papadakis Alyssa Lavon Railer Coatesville, Ind Environmental Studies Accounting, Business Management Fort Wayne, Ind Sheridan, Ind Ryan Wayne Morley Software Engineering, Mathematics West Bloomfield, Mich 14 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Delaney B Ray Cory Allen Rowland Garrett D Schieferstein Magna cum laude Environmental Studies, Biology Business Management Psychology, Sociology Richmond, Ind Decatur, Ind Claypool, Ind Brenden Michael Maclay English Schleining Guerby S Ruuska Cole S Reinhold Computer Science Rensselaer, Ind Environmental Studies Plymouth, Ind Wabash, Ind Emily Suzanne Ryder Jessica Sue Reschly Social Work Casey A Schultz Biology-Chemistry Fort Wayne, Ind Cum laude Leo, Ind Religion, Philosophy Evan A Sabelhaus Fair Oaks, Ind Zachary J Rice Magna cum laude Sport Management Biology John Paul Secrest Crawfordsville, Ind Howe, Ind Cum laude History Braxton H Riley Mam Njamba Samba Engineering Science Psychology Fort Wayne, Ind Merrillville, Ind Claypool , Ind Krystal LaRee Sellers Business Management Lauren Elizabeth Rodts Charise Tara Samuel Bourbon, Ind Accounting Political Science Mishawaka, Ind Saint John’s Antigua and Barbuda Benjamin Martin Sendo Biology-Chemistry Austin Dray Rogers William Alex Sanders Environmental Studies, Biology History Kokomo, Ind Kouts, Ind Mahlet Abiy Shiferaw Biology-Chemistry Emily Paige Rogers Emily S Savage Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Cum laude Cum laude New Haven, Ind Criminal Justice Early Childhood and Elementary Storm Ean Shortt Westville, Ind Education Magna cum laude Kendallville, Ind Sport Management, Marketing Rachel Gene Marie Roths Magna cum laude Indianapolis, Ind Elizabeth Elaine Schaefer Katelynn Nicole Skeens Athletic Training Cum laude Chesterton, Ind Athletic Training Exercise Science and Fitness Gas City, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind 15 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Caroline Elizabeth Smith Riley Alexander Swatts Cassiopeia Trausch Magna cum laude Sport Management Exercise Science and Fitness Exercise Science and Fitness Camby, Ind Edon, Ohio Mason, Ohio Nate D Tesmer John Ryan Trenshaw Christian Smith Communication Studies Criminal Justice, Social Work Sales, Business Management Indianapolis, Ind Goshen, Ind Saratoga Springs, UT Samuel Tetteh-Quarshie Brittany L Udell Jacob Smith Cum laude Biology-Chemistry Business Management Biology-Chemistry Niles, Mich Mokena, Ill Accra, Ghana Rebecca A Ullom-Minnich Justice Adam Smith Hannah E Tevis Magna cum laude Cum laude Business Management Biology-Chemistry, Spanish Finance Royal Center, Ind Moundridge, Kan Edwardsburg, Mich Delina Menghsteab Tewelde Adam Mathew Ulmer William Southern Marketing Physics Magna cum laude Dubai, United Arab Emirates Bourbon, Ind Biology-Chemistry Bristol, Ind Sydney Taylor Thompson Kelsi Noemi Valencia Athletic Training, Exercise Science Psychology Grace Elizabeth Spencer and Fitness Lafayette, Ind Sport Management Logansport, Ind Emily J Vanhorn Madison, Ind Maeleigh C Tidd Dakota Stanichuk Educational Studies Biology-Chemistry Greenville, Ohio Marketing, Sales Seymour, Ind Lucas Paul Villalpando Troy, Mich Nathan Robert Timmerman History David Andrew Steele Cum laude Demotte, Ind Accounting, Finance Marketing, Sales Bremen, Ind Auburn, Ind Emma M Voelker Early Childhood and Elementary Joseph Kole Swartz Zoey Thu Tran Education Cum laude Biology-Chemistry North Bend, Ohio Mathematics, Software Engineering Indianapolis, Ind Waterloo , Ind 16 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Terron Douglas Wade Courtney E Zentz Jacob N Smith Exercise Science and Fitness Public Relations Nappanee, Ind Williamsport, Ind Plymouth, Ind Hunter Mercer Sport Amy Elizabeth Weeks Parker Mansfield Zeser Cum laude Accounting, Finance Peace Studies, Environmental Studies Decatur, Ind Cantonment, Fla Jacinta Williams Warsaw, Ind Decatur, Ga Isabella Santina Zoog Noah James-Shearer Whyde Cum laude Business Management Exercise Science and Fitness Cicero, Ind Brownsburg, Ind DOCTOR OF PHARMACY Shaheed Abdo Matthew William Wiggins Dearborn, Mich Athletic Training MASTER OF ATHLETIC Valparaiso, Ind TRAINING Kareem Addassi Sacramento, Calif Logan A Williams Lauren Elizabeth Ehle Magna cum laude New Haven, Ind Obafemi Akinsanya Early Childhood and Elementary Laurel, Md Education Columbus, Ohio Julie Ileen Winters MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PHARMACOGENOMICS Portland, Ore Bo An Finance Huntington, Ind Natalia Amacher Joshua R.G Appel Columbia, Md Sioux City, Iowa Cole Herman Wolf Mona Awadalla Biology-Chemistry Annelise Marie Cassidy Valparaiso, Ind Dearborn, Mich Carnation, Wash Ali Ayoub Zane Logan Yon Nicole Ann Heiberger Sport Management, Business Elmhurst , Ill Fedda’ Balouta Management Greencastle, Ind Dearborn, Mich Benjamin James Miller Orland Park, Ill Dayton, Ohio Kyra Amanda Zadylak Alex Barrett Biology-Chemistry Nicky R Patel Weatherford, Texas Bluffton, Ind Carmel, Ind 17 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Jeremy Bolinger Kelsea Howard Sara Shahdoost Moghadam Columbia City, Ind Carmel, Ind Santa Clara, Calif Hannah Cooper Alyaa Hussien Magdaline Mouratides Crawfordsville, Ind Issaquah, Wash Schererville, Ind Abdisalan Dahir Nneka Igwemadu Julie Nguyen San Diego, Calif St Thomas, U.S Virgin Islands Raleigh, N.C Ibrahim Darhan Sandeep Kaur Jonell Nwabueze Dearborn, Mich Fort Wayne, Ind Southfield, Mich Gerard Encenareal Alissa Keillor Love Otono San Diego, Calif Columbia City, Ind Atlanta, Ga Mariem Faraj Engy Kheir John Palaika Dearborn, Mich Orlando, Fla Latrobe, Pa Christina Ford Kiran Khoja Aakash Patel Fort Wayne, Ind Chicago, Ill Columbia City, Ind Michael Genday Adrian Leos Dipesh Patel Greenwood, Ind Moorpark, Calif Dallas, Texas Charles Glesing Benjamin Linker Mihir Patel Carmel, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Melrose Park, Ill Candice Harding Alexis MacDowell Varun Patel New Orleans, La Hoagland, Ind Chicago, Ill Kimberly Hershberger Amber McDevitt Syeda Rashid Wolcottville, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Hales Corners, Wis Leilani Hirasuna Anna McGowen Victoria Reish Washington, Ind Williamsport, Ind Fort Wayne, Ind Andrea Hoffman Anteneh Mekonnen Brandon Renn Fort Wayne, Ind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Louisville, Ky 18 130th Degree Candidates Class of 2019 Kelvin Reynolds Rajbir Singh Los Angeles, Calif Fort Wayne, Ind Erum Rizvi Kalee Swanson Carmel, Ind Mishawaka, Ind Joshua Rowe Briauna Taylor Kendallville, Ind Centerville, Ind Shaun Say Austin Todd Lakewood, Calif Saint John, Ind Bilal Sayyid Malini Vang Beaverton, Ore Woodbury, Minn Pledge of Social and Environmental Responsibility Students and faculty who support The Graduation Pledge wear green ribbons on their gowns This pledge is (green) a commitment to make a difference in the world Manchester University served as the headquarters of The Graduation Pledge Alliance from 1996 to 2007 The Pledge is sponsored by the Peace Studies Institute Allison Schlatter Riley Worl Terre Haute, Ind Kokomo, Ind Kelsey Seabolt Tabarak Wutwut Huntington, Ind Dearborn Heights, Mich Mihir Shah Ivalin Yordanov Indianapolis, Ind San Diego, Calif 19 “I pledge to explore and take into account the social and environmental consequences of any job I consider and will try to improve these aspects of any organizations for which I work.” 130th The Faculty and Administration Ahmed Abdelmageed, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Ferris State University Dennis A Brown, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., Wayne State University Kathryn Eisenbise Crell, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union Ryan Ades, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D Purdue University James P Brumbaugh-Smith ’84, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., Clemson University Alicia L Dailey, Assistant Professor of Social Work, Ph.D., University of Louisville Mark J Angelos, Professor of History, Ph.D., University of Illinois Mark A Bryant, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Arizona Lucas D Dargo, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, P.E.D., Indiana State University Whitney J Bandemer, Vice President for Human Resources and Strategic Initiatives, Associate Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, J.D., University of Tennessee Teresa A Beam, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Robert D Beckett, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University Jeffrey A Beer, Associate Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, M.A., Kent State University Suzanne C Beyeler, Assistant Professor of Biology and Environmental Studies, Ph.D., University of Illinois Barbara J Burdge, Associate Professor of Social Work, Ph.D., Indiana University Kathryn L Davis, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Diane M Calinski, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., University of Michigan Teresa DeLellis, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Wayne State University Michelle Calka, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., Ohio University Scott M DeVries, Associate Professor of Spanish, Ph.D., Rutgers University Judd A Case, Associate Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., University of Iowa Jeffrey M Diesburg, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A., Savannah College of Art and Design Brian R Cashdollar, Instructor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, M.Ed., Indiana University Beth A Driscoll, Assistant Professor of Marketing and Management, MBA, Indiana University Gregory W Clark, Professor of Physics, Ph.D., Indiana University Kim A Duchane, Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, Ph.D., Texas Woman’s University Michael B Bottorff, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Kentucky Aron K Costello-Harris, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Miami University Timothy M Brauch, Associate Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., University of Louisville Marcie L Coulter-Kern, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Tracy L Brooks, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University Russell G Coulter-Kern, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame 20 Stacy L Erickson-Pesetski, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D., University of Iowa Kierstan M Etheridge, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Iowa 130th The Faculty and Administration Erin R Foreman, Assistant Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, M.S., West Virginia University J Jared Friesen, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Ph.D., University of Kentucky Uma Ganesan, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati Beate C Gilliar, Professor of English, Ph.D., University of Arizona Cassandra R Gohn, Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Indiana University Sarah K Gordon, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Toledo Katharine L Gray Brown ’91, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Peace Studies, Ph.D., University of Minnesota Darla V Haines, Technical Services and Humanities Librarian, M.L.S., M.A., Kent State University Melanie B Harmon, Vice President for Advancement, M.A., Indiana University Pamela S Haynes, Assistant Professor of Music, DMA, University of Kansas Ryan A Hedstrom ’00, Associate Professor of Sport Management, Ph.D., Michigan State University David J Hicks, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Cornell University Carrie C Hoefer, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., University of Buffalo Sun J Kang, Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Ph.D., University of Louisville Kelsey-Jo R Kessie, Visiting Assistant Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Wendy E Hoffman, Associate Professor of Marketing and Management, Ed.D., University of Georgia Katee J Kindler, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Butler University Sandra L Hrometz, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., University of Kentucky David F Kisor, Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Pharm.D., The Ohio State University Carl P Humphries, Assistant Professor of Music, DMA, Boston University Susan J Klein, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Mark W Huntington ’76, Dean for Natural and Health Sciences in the College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences and Professor of Exercise Science and Athletic Training, P.E.D., Indiana University Clair W Knapp, Vice President for Financial Affairs and Treasurer, M.B.A., Indiana Wesleyan University Katharine N Ings, Professor of English, Ph.D., Indiana University Jason L Isch, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University Lea A Johnson, Vice President for Health Science Initiatives, Ed.D University of Pennsylvania Rebecca E Johnson, Assistant Librarian of Instruction and Emerging Technologies, M.L.S., Indiana University Jennifer A Henriksen, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University 21 Cheryl L Krueckeberg, Associate Professor of Social Work, M.S.W., Loyola University of Chicago Jonathan H Krull, Visiting Instructor of Philosophy, M.A., University of South Carolina Kurt L Kurtzhals, Assistant Professor of Education, M.A., Boston University Mary P Plunkett ’83 Lahman, Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., Indiana University Justin M Lasser, Associate Professor of Religion, Ph.D., Union Theological Seminary 130th The Faculty and Administration Young S Lee, Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Jill S Lichtsinn ’79, Director of the Library and Academic Technology Support Librarian, M.L.S., M.S., Indiana University Dustin D Linn, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Butler University Jennifer L Lutz, Professor of Accounting, M.A.S., University of Illinois Debra J Lynn, Professor of Music, D.A., Ball State University Sreenath Majumder, Howard S and Myra Bates Brembeck Associate Professor of Economics, Ph.D., University of Houston Peter J Martini III, Assistant Professor of Criminology and Sociology, Ph.D., University of Nevada Seth M Mayer, Assistant Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D., Northwestern University Renee McCafferty, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., University of Arkansas David F McFadden ’82, President and Assistant Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University David G McGrady, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance, M.B.A, University of Texas Timothy P McKennaBuchanan, Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Ph.D., Ohio University Joe R Messer, Mark E Johnston Associate Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies, M.S., Purdue University Robin R Mitchell, Assistant Professor of Computer Science, M.S., Indiana-Purdue University Shekher Mohan, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., Oklahoma State University Ashley Montgomery ’17, Instructor of Pharmacy Practice and PGY2 Resident, Pharm.D., Manchester University Gabriela I Morales, Assistant Professor of Health Communications, Ph.D., University of New Mexico Timothy A Ogden ’87, Dean of the College of Business and Professor of Business, J.D., Indiana University Ejenobo R Oke ’97, Associate Professor of Art, M.F.A., Norfolk State University/Old Dominion University Benson C Onyeji, Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., University of Denver Jeffrey P Osborne, Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., University of Illinois Stanley G Pittman, Assistant Professor of Education, M.S., Indiana University Mistie L Potts, Assistant Professor of Education, M.A., Ball State University Bradan D Pyrah, Associate Professor of Accounting, J.D., Brigham Young University Noha Mourad, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Pharmacogenomics, Ph.D., Purdue University Timothy M Reed, Associate Professor of Music, Ph.D., University of Florida Vaibhav Y Mundra, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., University of Nebraska-Omaha Andrew F Rich, Isaac and Etta H Oppenheim Professor of Mathematics, Ph.D., University of Chicago Steven S Naragon ’82, Professor of Philosophy, Ph.D., University of Notre Dame Ty C Robbins, Assistant Professor of Economics, Ph.D., University of California Marwa Noureldin, Assistant Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Ph.D., Purdue University Holly D Robison, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Ohio Northern University 22 130th The Faculty and Administration Jennifer D Robison, Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology, Ph.D., Indiana University Brian W Skinner, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Butler University Thelma S Rohrer ’84, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and Assistant Professor of Art, M.A., Michigan State University Thomas R Smith, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice and Pharmacogenomics, Pharm.D., Rutgers University Raylene M Rospond, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Pharm.D., University of Texas Christer G Watson, Professor of Physics, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin Eva G Sagan, Instructor of Mathematics, M.A., University of Georgia W Thomas Smith, Dean of Pharmacy Programs in the College of Pharmacy, Natural and Health Sciences and Professor of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Pharm.D., J.D., Saint Louis College of Pharmacy Terese A Salupo-Bryant, Associate Professor of Chemistry, Ph.D., The Ohio State University Tara B Smithson, Assistant Professor of French, Ph.D., Louisiana State University Andrea Whitaker ’16, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice Pharm.D., Manchester University Ann Savariar ’17, Instructor of Pharmacogenomics, M.S., Manchester University Michael J Staudenmaier, Assistant Professor of History, Ph.D., University of Illinois Jack W Wiley, Professor of Psychology, Ph.D., University of Tennessee Heather A Schilling ’90, Associate Professor of Education, Ed.D., Ball State University Stacy S Stetzel, Associate Professor of Education, Ph.D., Indiana State University Andrea L Wilhite, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University Kristen Harfmann Short, Associate Professor of Biology, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati Shane L Thomson, Visiting Assistant Professor of English, Ph.D., Ball State University Edith P Sicken, Instruction and Access Services Librarian, M.L.S., Kent State University Trent G Towne, Associate Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University Leonard A Williams, Dean of the College of Education and Social Sciences and Professor of Political Science, Ph.D., The Ohio State University Jennifer K Simmers, Associate Professor of Accounting, M.B.A., Indiana University Sara N Trovinger, Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Practice, Pharm.D., Purdue University Elton Skendaj, Gladdys Muir Associate Professor of Peace Studies, Ph.D., Cornell University 23 Heather R Clark ’96 ’97ma, Twomey, Associate Professor of Accounting, M.Acct., Manchester College Abagail L Van Vlerah, Vice President for Student Life, Ph.D., Bowling Green State University Jonathan P Watson, Associate Professor of English, Ph.D., Indiana University Carlos A Yañez, Associate Professor of Spanish, Ph.D., University of Iowa 130th Board of Trustees Trustees-at-Large Tim Airgood ’86 Cleveland Heights, Ohio Parker Beauchamp Wabash, Ind James H Colon ’74 Palos Verdes Peninsula, Calif Ding-Jo Hsia ’75 Currie Huntington Beach, Calif Sara Edgerton ’70 Indianapolis, Ind Susan Kinsel ’69 Fitze New Lebanon, Ohio Lisa R Ford Wabash, Ind John W Gilmore ’74 Princeton, N.J Patricia S Grant North Manchester, Ind Audrey N Hahn ’76 Wabash, Ind John J Haines ’85 Fort Wayne, Ind Carolyn Moldenhauer ’61 Hardman Indianapolis, Ind Doug Storts ’78 Madison Wis Brian L Harshberger ’90 ’91 M.Acct South Bend, Ind Richard P Teets, Jr Butler, Ind Mary S Haupert ’71 Fort Wayne, Ind John D Zeglis Culver, Ind C Scott Hullinger ’92 Westfield, Ind Honorary Trustees Linda M Kroll ’93 ’94 ma Notre Dame, Ind David A Haist ’73 Culver, Ind Madalyn A Metzger ’99 Goshen, Ind William N Harper ’66 Scottsdale, Ariz Rick E Mishler, M.D., FACP ’74 Phoenix, Ariz Rufus B King ’67 Friendsville, Tenn Michael J Packnett Fort Wayne, Ind Marsha Palmer ’68 Link Steamboat Springs, Colo Nadine S Pence ’76 Crawfordsville, Ind J Bentley Peters ’62 Glenwood, Minn W Mark Rosenbury ’69 West Des Moines, Iowa President of Manchester University Sara Rundell ’03 Merrillville, Ind David F McFadden ’82 North Manchester, Ind Matthew J Sprunger ’78 Fort Wayne, Ind 24 Mission Statement Manchester University respects the infinite worth of every individual and graduates persons of ability and conviction who draw upon their education and faith to lead principled, productive, and compassionate lives that improve the human condition Commencement May 18, 2019