Commencement - University of Iowa

Commencement

May 2016 Iowa City, Iowa

Cover Design: The cover design represents the gold and topaz medallion worn by The University of Iowa president at formal academic ceremonies on campus. The medallion was designed and made by Karen Cantine as part of the work for her M.A. conferred August 4, 1965. 2

The University of Iowa Commencement Ceremonies

Thursday, May 12, 2016

Pharmacy Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 10:00 a.m.

Friday, May 13, 2016

School of Management Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 10:00 a.m.

Law Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge 12:00 p.m.

Medicine Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 6:30 p.m.

Graduate College Carver-Hawkeye Arena 7:00 p.m.

Saturday May 14, 2016

Liberal Arts and Sciences Carver-Hawkeye Arena 9:00 a.m.

Engineering Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center 10:00 a.m.

Nursing Iowa Memorial Union Main Lounge 10:00 a.m.

Liberal Arts and Sciences Carver-Hawkeye Arena 1:00 p.m.

Business Carver-Hawkeye Arena 5:00 p.m.

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Table of Contents

University Leaders................................................................................................................................................................ 7 Graduate College Ceremony - Order of Events, Friday, May 13, 2016........................................................................ 8 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College 9:00 a.m. Ceremony - Order of Events, Saturday, May 14, 2016.......................................................................................................................................................10 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and University College 1:00 a.m. Ceremony - Order of Events, Saturday, May 14, 2016.......................................................................................................................................................12 Tippie College of Business Ceremony - Order of Events, Saturday, May 14, 2016................................................ 14 Honorary Degrees Awarded by the University of Iowa.............................................................................................. 17 Candidates for Degrees, May 13, 2016............................................................................................................................ 19 College Information........................................................................................................................................................... 81 Academic Costume and Presidential Emblem.............................................................................................................. 86

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One Hundred and Seventieth Year of the University

The University of Iowa

J. Bruce Harreld, B.E., M.B.A. President

P. Barry Butler, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Executive Vice President and Provost

Rod Lehnertz, B.S., M.B.A. Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations

Terry Johnson, B.A., M.B.A. Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

Daniel A. Reed, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Vice President for Research and Economic Development

Thomas R. Rocklin, A.B., M.S., Ph.D. Vice President for Student Life

Carroll J. Reasoner, B.A., J.D. Vice President for Legal Affairs and General Counsel

Henry B. Tippie College of Business

Sarah Fisher Gardial, B.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Dean

College of Dentistry

David C. Johnsen, B.S., D.D.S., M.S. Dean

College of Education

Nicholas Colangelo, B.A., M.Ed., Ph.D. Dean

College of Engineering

Alec B. Scranton, B.S., Ph.D. Dean

Graduate College

John C. Keller, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Dean and Associate Provost for Graduate Education

College of Law

Gail B. Agrawal, B.A., M.P.H., J. D. Dean

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Chaden Djalali, B.S., M.S., Ph.D. Dean

Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

Jean E. Robillard, B.A., M.D. Dean and Vice President for Medical Affairs

College of Nursing

Rita A. Frantz, B.S.N., M.A., Ph.D. Dean

College of Pharmacy

Donald E. Letendre, B.S., Pharm.D. Dean

College of Public Health

Susan J. Curry, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Dean

University College

Lon D. Moeller, B.B.A., M.A., J.D. Dean and Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education

Division of Continuing Education

Chester S. Rzonca, B.S., M.A., Ed.D. Dean and Associate Provost

International Programs

Downing Thomas, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. Associate Provost and Dean

University Libraries

John P. Culshaw, B.A., M.S. University Librarian

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Kenneth P. Kates, B.S., M.B.A. Chief Executive Officer, UI Hospitals and Clinics

State Hygienic Laboratory

Christopher G. Atchison, A.B., M.P.A. Director

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Graduate College Commencement Friday, May 13, 2016 7:00 p.m.

Master of Ceremonies John C. Keller

Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Education Dean, Graduate College

I. Processional The audience will remain seated during the processional. We wish to preserve the dignity of this

University ceremony and assure all guests the opportunity to see and hear the proceedings. Guests are requested to remain seated during the program.

II. Welcome John C. Keller

Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Education Dean, Graduate College

III. The Conferring of Honorary Degree William McGuire "Bill" Bryson

Doctor of Humane Letters Honorable James A. Leach

Professor, College of Law John C. Keller

Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Education Dean, Graduate College

J. Bruce Harreld President, The University of Iowa

IV. Address to the Graduates William McGuire "Bill" Bryson

Doctor of Humane Letters

V. The Conferring of Doctoral Degrees John C. Keller

Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Education Dean, Graduate College

J. Bruce Harreld President, The University of Iowa

VI. The Conferring of Master's Degrees John C. Keller

Associate Provost for Graduate and Professional Education Dean, Graduate College

J. Bruce Harreld President, The University of Iowa

VI. Farewell J. Bruce Harreld

President, The University of Iowa

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