Commencement PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
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PACIFIC UNIVERSITY | S AT UR D AY, M AY 16, 2015
Undergraduate Schools & Colleges Commencement Ceremony
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9:30 a.m.
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
School of Arts and Humanities School of Natural Sciences School of Social Sciences
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Learning and Teaching
Reception for New Alumni | 11:30 a.m.
Following Commencement Ceremony University Center, Washburn Hall
Graduate and Professional Schools & Colleges Commencement Ceremony
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1:30 p.m.
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
School of Learning and Teaching
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
School of Pharmacy School of Physical Therapy
COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Reception for New Alumni | 4 p.m.
Following Commencement Ceremony University Center, Washburn Hall
Welcome
to the 2015 Pacific University
Commencement Ceremony! Today is a celebration.
It is a celebration of all that our students have accomplished through the long and challenging journey for their degrees. It is a celebration of the friends, family, professors and staff members who have encouraged our students along their way. It is a celebration of the essence of education itself. Steeped in tradition, the graduation ceremony represents all the people who have come before us during Pacific’s long history and all those who will follow. Mostly, though, today is a celebration of you, our graduates. We are so proud of you. It is my sincere hope that you will remember the excitement of discovery, the challenge of tackling a difficult project, and the thrill of achieving your goals. You deserve today’s celebration. You have earned not only your degree, but also the myriad lessons and achievements along the way. These are accomplishments no one can take away from you. We hope that you will move forward on a life-long process of growth, that you will nurture and sustain a love of learning, and that you will pass the excitement and the opportunity of education on to others whenever possible. Congratulations from the entire Pacific University family! Warmest Regards,
Lesley M. Hallick, PhD President
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome from the President................................................................................................ 1 Undergraduate Commencement.......................................................................................... 3 Undergraduate Candidates for Degree................................................................................... 4 Undergraduate Recognition and Awards................................................................................ 10 The Significance of Academic Regalia.................................................................................... 12 Graduate and Professional Schools & Colleges Commencement............................................... 14 Graduate and Professional Schools & Colleges Candidates for Degree....................................... 15 Graduate and Professional Schools & Colleges Recognition and Awards.................................... 21 Trustees of the University.................................................................................................... 22 Officers of the University.................................................................................................... 22 Welcome from the Alumni Association.................................................................................. 23 Alumni Association Outstanding Graduates........................................................................... 23 Alma Mater....................................................................................................................... 24 University Band Members................................................................................................... 24 Campus Map and Announcements....................................................................................... 25
Ceremony
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
CEREMONY MUSIC
The Pacific University Band Conducted by Dr. Michael Burch-Pesses PIPES & DRUM
Mr. Robert Barrick Mr. Jeffery Brewer Mr. Robert McKendrick PROCESSIONAL
Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar, arr. James K. Ployhar March Ceremonial by Robert Sheldon MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Dr. John S. Miller Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs NATIONAL ANTHEM
Mr. Eric George Asakawa ’15 INVOCATION
Ms. Jan Elfers Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon WELCOME
Ms. Melinda M. Cameron ’65 Chair, Board of Trustees PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Dr. Lesley M. Hallick VALEDICTORY TO THE UNIVERSITY
Ms. Rylie Jo Ellison ’15 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Mr. Olin N. Blackmore ’15 President, Undergraduate Student Senate
AWARDING OF DEGREES
College of Arts & Sciences Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Social Work College of Business Bachelor of Arts College of Education Bachelor of Arts ALMA MATER (Lyrics page 24)
Hail, Old Pacific, Hail! Ms. Ashley Anne Stig ’15
RECESSIONAL
Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar, arr. James K. Ployhar PLATFORM PARTY
Dr. Mark E. Ankeny Dr. Mark Bailey Mr. Olin N. Blackmore ’15 Ms. Mindy Cameron ’65 Dr. Lisa Carstens Ms. Jan Elfers Dr. Leif Gustavson Dr. Lesley M. Hallick Ms. Anne S. Herman Ms. Marita Kunkel Dr. John S. Miller Mr. William Perkins Mr. Ken Schumann Dr. Howard Smith Ms. Cassie S. Warman
Guests may view the Commencement Ceremony from the Stoller Center gymnasium via live video broadcast. This ceremony is being live captioned. You can link into pacificu.edu/tv on your smart phone or other device to connect to the ceremony. Please plan to meet your graduate on the south side of the Stoller Center after the ceremony. The Commencement Reception for all new alumni and guests is located in the University Center, Washburn Hall. 3
U N D E R G R A D U AT E S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E
COLLEGE OF ARTS & SCIENCES
Emilee Janeanne Buchanan Federal Way, Washington
Heather Elyse Hale Columbia City, Oregon
Michael Anthony Abang Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i
Benjamin Andrew Cabral Medford, Oregon
Breanne Dynae Hall Arkansas City, Kansas
Stephanie Diane Abraham Maunaloa, Hawai‘i
Jose Eduardo Carrillo Milpitas, California
Noelle Faith Hall Forest Grove, Oregon
Aymie Matsue Agena Mililani, Hawai‘i
Miguel Cervantes Mexico City, Mexico
Tianna Lakel Hall Forest Grove, Oregon
Sean Barry Arbogast Monroe, Oregon
Benjamin Keoni Cheek Beaverton, Oregon
Victoria Joy Hampton Trout Creek, Montana
Ross E. Archer Lake Oswego, Oregon
Michael Kukauali‘i Nuñeza Ching* Kapolei, Hawai‘i
Brandon Kenneth Hand Lake Tapps, Washington
Eric George Asakawa Portland, Oregon
Nathan Kenji Choquette Mililani, Hawai‘i
Eric D. Harder Bethesda, Maryland
Meddie Christeen Asuncion Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Catherine Zoe Cooper Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Alexander Wayne Hatch Damascus, Oregon
James Kristiaan Mads Baker* San Francisco, California
Megan Kathleen Cramer Canby, Oregon
Budweiser Hawkins III Las Vegas, Nevada
Francesca Rafaela Battaglia Sherman Oaks, California
Britanie Ann Crippen Hillsboro, Oregon
Alice Margaret Heinz Corvallis, Oregon
Brittani Jean Bauder Beaverton, Oregon
Aurelia N. Cruz The Dalles, Oregon
Wesley Heredia Keizer, Oregon
Sterling Duval Bax Whitefish, Montana
Nicholas Brandon DeRose Forest Grove, Oregon
Emilee Nicole Hinges Salem, Oregon
Mellissa Clara Beck Des Moines, Washington
Adinda Puteri Soegiarto Djitowibowo Portland, Oregon
Paige Mariah Hollinger-Lant Federal Way, Washington
Haley Lois Bedell Bothell, Washington
Marlowe J. Emmons Kirkland, Washington
James Robert Bennett Valley Springs, California
Carlos Alejandro Esparza Guadalajara, Mexico
Matthew Kapenaonamokuaina Tsuyoshi Ishihara Kahului, Hawai‘i
Sophia Christine Bisignano-Vadino Seattle, Washington
Kerri Leanne Farrow Boise, Idaho
Kelly K. Bjordahl Billings, Montana
Katherine A. Fiddler Bakersfield, California
Denise Marie Bowman Klamath Falls, Oregon
Michele Patrice Ford Redwood City, California
Olivia Jean Braukman Banks, Oregon
Jessica Rose Gates Indianola, Washington
Lukas Austin Breen Brooks, Oregon
Taylor Denise Gillespie Silverdale, Washington
Simon M. Brooks Ketchikan, Alaska
Deja Maleine Gustafson Hillsboro, Oregon
Austin J. Brown Klamath Falls, Oregon
Alexandria Leslie Hailey Portland, Oregon
BACHELOR OF ARTS
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*Graduates not marching
Chrystian Aaron Johnson Gold Hill, Oregon Nicholas Bradley Johnson Salem, Oregon Aryn Jones Upland, California Karissa C. Justice Great Falls, Montana Krystal Leinani Mahinakauahiahi Kahele Honolulu, Hawai‘i Robert Marley Ikaika Ali‘i Keli‘iho‘omalu* Kalapana, Hawai‘i MacKenzie Jason Kellas Banks, Oregon
U N D E R G R A D U AT E S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E Kasey W. Kendrick Chadron, Nebraska
Hidetoshi Mihara Osaka, Japan
Peter Karl Schweitzer* Sunriver, Oregon
Justin Alan Kennedy* Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
Logan Victor William Monke Kailua, Hawai‘i
Scott Alexander Sharp Manchester, New Hampshire
Shaun Kalani Keylock Scappoose, Oregon
Christopher Warren Mood* St. Helens, Oregon
Laura Elizabeth Shurden* Palisade, Colorado
Makaela Rhea Kilsdonk Hermiston, Oregon
Sarah Beth Moore Lebanon, Oregon
David E. Smith Bend, Oregon
Justin Alexander Kimbriel-Cope Redwood City, California
Bryan Scott Mourich Hillsboro, Oregon
Briana Sue Springer Redmond, Oregon
Dailey Catherine Koga Caldwell, Idaho
Connor G. Murdock* Linden, California
John Michael Sproles Mililani, Hawai‘i
Yuki Kono Osaka, Japan
Sawyer Rene Narro Molalla, Oregon
Ashley Anne Stig Carson, Washington
Grant Hideo Kuraoka* Aiea, Hawai‘i
Melanie Rae Niehus Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sierra Dawn Studnick Madras, Oregon
Svea E. Larson Albany, Oregon
Scout V. Northway San Diego, California
Kyle Robert Treadway Phoenix, Oregon
Stuart B. Leijon Newberg, Oregon
Alana Lynn Osborn Santa Clarita, California
Emily Rose Tuffey Valencia, California
Evan Michael Lesperance Kaneohe, Hawai‘i
Brittany Sabrina Moani Pacarro Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Michael J. Tyner Aloha, Oregon
Cody Daniel Liskh* Bend, Oregon
Hayley Michelle Palmer Sisters, Oregon
Jessica Hanae Uehara Waipahu, Hawai‘i
Melissa Anne Lund Roseburg, Oregon
Kellianne Masae Paakaula Pang Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Aiko Utamaru Kikuchi City, Japan
Dion Stuart MacDonald North Bend, Oregon
Jason Keith Pederson* San Francisco, California
Evangeline Vinh Thuy Van Bolingbrook, Illinois
Hannah M. Mapes Aloha, Oregon
Jacob Bruce Prevou Arlington, Texas
Olivia Katherine Vance Cornelius, Oregon
Jessica M. Martinez Long Beach, California
Claire Elizabeth Ramaley Elk Grove, California
Bonnie Kathleen Lynn Vick Forest Grove, Oregon
Julie Ann Mayhugh Tigard, Oregon
John Allen Reinert* Portland, Oregon
Moses Villarreal-Gomez Stockton, California
Olivia Nikole Mayorga-Overtone Oakland, California
Ricky Kida Ridela Waipahu, Hawai‘i
Jason Scott Voss Jamul, California
Colin Joseph McCusker Lacey, Washington
Caleb Jonathan Roher Gresham, Oregon
Synclaire Milee Waldron Modesto, California
Tess O'Neil McShane Longview, Washington
Nicholas Domenico Rudella Milan, Italy
Anuhea Taylor Wall Kealakekua, Hawai‘i
Brian Austin Mejia San Antonio, Texas
Emily Diana Rumrill Grants Pass, Oregon
Tyler Jackson Watkins Kailua, Hawai‘i
Zachary Michael Meskell Beaverton, Oregon
Gregory Allen Schroeder Vandenberg AFB, California
Hilary Ann Whitehead Spokane, Washington
*Graduates not marching
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U N D E R G R A D U AT E S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E Sarah A. Whitehead Roseburg, Oregon
Stephen J. Black Wilsonville, Oregon
Mabel E. Flores Los Banos, California
Marcia Ann Wilcox San Diego, California
Olin N. Blackmore Anchorage, Alaska
Grayson Charles Frazier La Canada Flintridge, California
Rana Y. Wildgrube Portland, Oregon
Chandler Chae Bowen Silverdale, Washington
Douglas Kohlberg French Jr. Oaxaca, Mexico
Alexander Majors Willeford Salem, Oregon
Evan Clark Burrell Redding, California
Stacy Suzanne Friscia Hillsboro, Oregon
Kayla Marie Williams Apple Valley, California
Pablo Jose Campos Las Vegas, Nevada
Hayato K. Fujita Suminoe, Osaka, Japan
Sarah Noelle Williams Albany, Oregon
Augustine Bernard Cantwell Doblado Las Vegas, Nevada
Susan Elizabeth Gardner Clackamas, Oregon
Ayaka Yamazaki Kyoto, Japan
Stephanie Carter Applegate, Oregon
Meghann O’Neill Gini Emmett, Idaho
Jennifer Anne Yano Ontario, Oregon
Megan Rose Chalupsky Banks, Oregon
Velen Gonzalez Milton Freewater, Oregon
Matthew Yukito Yasuoka Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Spencer Joseph Chandler Weiser, Idaho
Nicholas Andrew Greenwood Scappoose, Oregon
Michael Alan Zane Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Deanna Akemi Chang Kailua, Hawai‘i
Michael Scott Gundle Portland, Oregon
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Amanda Renee Clark Olympia, Washington
Megan L. Hara Beaverton, Oregon
Olivia J. Cook Beaverton, Oregon
Brandon Scott Harms Canby, Oregon
Amber Mariah Craviotto Eugene, Oregon
Jessica N. Hattig Portland, Oregon
Julie Ann Davenport Portland, Oregon
Joshua Bradley Haymond Tillamook, Oregon
Madeline Marie de Leon Steilacoom, Washington
Alden Chi Leung Ho Lihue, Hawai‘i
Angel Dolores-Rodriguez Portland, Oregon
Chelsey A. Hoglund Port Townsend, Washington
Austin James Downey Nampa, Idaho
Mackenzie L. Huddleston Milwaukie, Oregon
Jasmine Kamalani Dudley Pearl City, Hawai‘i
Evelyn Jacinto Forest Grove, Oregon
Patricia Rae Echeverria San Jose, California
Emily M. Jaeger Salem, Oregon
Rylie Jo Ellison Bellingham, Washington
Linnette Nichole Jessop Sparks, Nevada
Kai Matthew Esping Portland, Oregon
Rustee-Ann Rebecca Kealanani O Ku‘u Aloha Johansen Hilo, Hawai‘i
Cyan Mie Puanahoumekealoha Agena Kapolei, Hawai‘i Paige A. Akiyama Aiea, Hawai‘i Blake Ellis Anthony Val Verde, California Norma Jaczanny Avila Chavez Hillsboro, Oregon Patrice Akiye Baba Aiea, Hawai‘i Katelyn Rochelle Bailey The Dalles, Oregon Ryan English Baxter Craig, Alaska Alexandrea M. Beh Vancouver, Washington Lidia Bester* Cornelius, Oregon Jesse R. Bethke Cave Junction, Oregon Jessica Michelle Bierly Sandy, Oregon
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*Graduates not marching
Ian Christopher Farley Tucson, Arizona
U N D E R G R A D U AT E S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E Kaila Renae Johnson McKinleyville, California
Mika Jewell Maeshiro Hillsboro, Oregon
Christopher Lawrence Kazumi Okawa Pearl City, Hawai‘i
Hailey Allyson Jongeward Bellingham, Washington
Chanelle J.A. Maldonado Kapolei, Hawai‘i
Isaac Mark Olds Beaverton, Oregon
Darin K. Kamealoha Waipahu, Hawai‘i
Jayson Michael Manning Lahaina, Hawai‘i
Bailey Kathleen Olson Estacada, Oregon
Kellie Lem Kato* Aiea, Hawai‘i
Amy L. Mayhugh Tigard, Oregon
Kathryn Francine Onley Newport, Washington
Kristen Reiko Kawachi Hood River, Oregon
Hannah Lynn McCurley Damascus, Oregon
Kylee Sachiko Oshiro Aiea, Hawai‘i
Connor Seigo Ha‘eha‘e Kihune Kihei, Hawai‘i
Kindra Marie McDougall Olympia, Washington
Jualani Capri Ostrom Juneau, Alaska
Darran Chile Kim Wailuku, Hawai‘i
Kyrstie Skye McIntosh* 100 Mile House, British Columbia, Canada
Madeleine Siri Ulrika Ottosson Gothenburg, Sweden
Mina Kim Portland, Oregon
Kiera Elizabeth Melton Pleasanton, California
Drew Mitsuyoshi Oyama Kailua, Hawai‘i
Natalie Mariko Kimura Kaneohe, Hawai‘i
Tere Ann Peralta Membrere Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Dustin Kyle Paradis Brookings, Oregon
Rebecca Hahna Klassy Portland, Oregon
Summer Lei Ann Miranda Haiku, Hawai‘i
Kevin Nicholas Peterson Lake Oswego, Oregon
Garrick William Knowles Roseburg, Oregon
Rachel Kathleen Moore Arvada, Colorado
Kamryn Therese Plechot La Palma, California
Torri Mieko Kon Kaneohe, Hawai‘i
Riley Takeda Morgan Nampa, Idaho
Katherine Marie Porter McMinnville, Oregon
Lorena B. La Barbera Naples, Idaho
Jeremy Kahakumakalani Morris Hillsboro, Oregon
Huyen Tran Praviset Hillsboro, Oregon
Emilie Noel Lacy Claremont, California
Graceliano Mosquera-Mena Beaverton, Oregon
Cathy Yue Qin* Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Bobby Anthony Ladiges Manteca, California
Anthony James Mull Beaverton, Oregon
Gabriel Joseph Ramirez Lodi, California
Lucy Rose Lawrence Wilsonville, Oregon
Marissa Sachiko Muraoka Haiku, Hawai‘i
Theala Lynn Redhouse Albuquerque, New Mexico
Kerry Anne Lee Edmonds, Washington
Brittany Kay Nahorney Portland, Oregon
Jonah S. Richards* Anacortes, Washington
Pa Lee* Hillsboro, Oregon
Ryan P. Newman Sammamish, Washington
Kathleen Marie Richards Freeland, Washington
Lisa A. Levang Kihei, Hawai‘i
Carole Nghiem* Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Edgar Gonzalo-Roman Rincón Forest Grove, Oregon
Jocelyn Mikel Losh Olympia, Washington
Cong Tien Nguyen Da Nang, Vietnam
Mary Fay Roberts North Bend, Oregon
Angie Jade Lu Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Truc Thanh Nguyen Beaverton, Oregon
Bridgette Mahealani Rodrigues Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i
*Graduates not marching
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U N D E R G R A D U AT E S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E
Aaron Daniel Salzano* Richland, Washington
Kaitlyn Brooke Wagner Scappoose, Oregon
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Brandon August Sattelmaier Temecula, California
Christian Landon Weimar Glide, Oregon
Daniel Patrick Alston Omaha, Nebraska
Taylor Allen Schad Aumsville, Oregon
Camielle Elizabeth Westfall Hamilton, Montana
Giancarlo Battaglia Sherman Oaks, California
Mariah Y. Schoniwitz Mililani, Hawai‘i
Mitchell Edward Wettig Bend, Oregon
Donald Robert Bradley Portland, Oregon
Dana Katrin Schot Forest Grove, Oregon
Virginia Ann Wightman-Massey Lacey, Washington
Erika Zulema Chavez-Cortez Tecoman, Colima, Mexico
Ian Michael Scott Sheridan, Oregon
Teresa Lynn Williams Vernonia, Oregon
Scott C. Cooper Fullerton, California
Benjamin Christopher Seaton Olympia, Washington
Stephen Anthony Winczewski* Sandy, Oregon
Chantal Kainani Efhan Cruz Pearl City, Hawai‘i
Kaitlyn Sae Shikada Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Theodore Charles Wogan Klamath Falls, Oregon
Petr P. Danchev Salem, Oregon
Monique Renee Slusher Kirkland, Washington
Carli Masayo Yamamoto Kealakekua, Hawai‘i
Matt Allen Malig Dela Peña Tualatin, Oregon
Sascha Victoire Smith Bozeman, Montana
Colby Hideo Yamamoto Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Kevin T. Dopps Hermiston, Oregon
Shannon Ann Stahl* Bainbridge Island, Washington
Vanessa Claire Yee Alameda, California
Marc Allan Eppinger Camas, Washington
Bryan Nicholas Stander Seattle, Washington
Troy R. Zuroske Richland, Washington
Justin C.A. Faagau Kahalu‘u, Hawai‘i
Stacie K. Struble Albany, Oregon
BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORK
Brennan Robert Faith Redondo Beach, California
Joseph Daniel Sutherland* Louisville, Kentucky Sean Riley Tachibana Honolulu, Hawai‘i Jana Yukiko Tanouye Ewa Beach, Hawai‘i Lauren Gates Toothaker Portland, Oregon William John Ulrich Lake Elsinore, California Dylan Wayne Vaughn* Vernonia, Oregon
Jonica Anne Durbin Seabeck, Washington Orlando JhonJhon Juanatas Ferrer Kahului, Hawai‘i Jessica Louise Kline Hillsboro, Oregon Hailey Anne Leslie Beaverton, Oregon Heidi Elaine Oliver St. Helens, Oregon Ashley Louise King Turley Medford, Oregon
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Austin Patrick Gallagher Lake Oswego, Oregon Kimilyn Chieko Goshi Waipahu, Hawai‘i Riley James Grandinetti Murray, Utah Christopher P. Johnson* Everett, Washington Jordan Kelly Johnson Wilsonville, Oregon Michelle M. Kester Tacoma, Washington Michelle A. Kostakos Beaverton, Oregon
Daniel T. Wagner Kailua, Hawai‘i
Marisa Kimie Kuga Honolulu, Hawai‘i
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Kate Voss* Ashland, Oregon
*Graduates not marching
U N D E R G R A D U AT E S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E
MacKenzie Lynn LaMotte Hillsboro, Oregon
Luis Carlos Quintana Quilcene, Washington
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Jakob James Lawrence Sherwood, Oregon
Charles Nathan Reed-Dustin Portland, Oregon
Faaiuga Siniva Areta Kent, Washington
Christina Natsumi Levang Kihei, Hawai‘i
Chase Kawika Rogers Lahaina, Hawai‘i
Maria Violeta Blando Manila, Philippines
Namitha Anna Lukose Portland, Oregon
Grant Stephen Rogers Clackamas, Oregon
Amber Elizabeth Chase Tigard, Oregon
Haley J. McCammon Toledo, Oregon
Dillon Kekuawela Kaaua Schroeder Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Lisa A. Cronk Portland, Oregon
Kelsey M. Misseldine Gilbert, Arizona
Ian Daniel Sherwood Galesburg, Illinois
Kerry Michiko Daimon Kaneohe, Hawai‘i
Alyssa Kayo Muraoka Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Rachel Florence Simmons Mukilteo, Washington
Emily Ann Fredriks Ripon, California
Haley K. Nevins Fair Oaks, California
Stephanie Marie Spriggs* Oakridge, Oregon
Cydni Masaye Horikawa Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Neil Jon Ochs Wilsonville, Oregon
Rylan Susumu Tomita* Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Kanoelani Amanda Wo Sien Kageyama Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Trey Yoshitsune Oshiro-Atabay Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Kaela Jane Miyeko Torii Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Tyler James Kotchik Beaverton, Oregon
Davin Yoshizo Oumaye* Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Matthew D. Watters Roseburg, Oregon
Britta Dennyl LaVoie Spokane, Washington
Thao Nguyen Phuong Pham Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Austin Kate White Ennis, Montana
Karissa R. Quist Newberg, Oregon
Coby James Proctor Sublimity, Oregon
Lin Zhong Anshan Liaoning, China
Dayl Elizabeth Twenge Newberg, Oregon
Martin Gareth Qualls-Thomas Portland, Oregon
Participation in Commencement and inclusion in the Commencement program does not guarantee official granting of a degree. The Registrar’s Office verifies completion of all coursework before a degree is conferred. The official document verifying degree completion is the Pacific University transcript. The names published in this Commencement program include all students who applied for a degree by the posted deadline.
BACHELOR OF ARTS
Spencer S. Wilson LaPine, Oregon
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U N D E R G R A D U AT E S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S R E C O G N I T I O N A N D A W A R D S
UNIVERSITY MARSHALS & READERS
Dr. Todd Schultz, Grand Marshal Dr. Heidi D. Island Dr. Christine Macfarlane Dr. Krishnan K. Ramaya GREY GOWNS
Outstanding students selected to assist with Commencement
Prescott T. Devinney ’16 Tyler A. Gilmore ’16 Rachel E. Poluhowich ’16 Megan L. Sigler ’16 Amy L. VanderZanden ’16 Liann H. Yamashita ’16 Erin C. Yoshida ’16
VALEDICTORIAN
Rylie Jo Ellison FULBRIGHT AWARD
Carlos Alejandro Esparza MURDOCK RESEARCH SCHOLAR AWARD
Megan Rose Chalupsky AWARDS
American Association of University Women
Dailey Catherine Koga
Center for Civic Engagement
Kristen Reiko Kawachi
Center for Gender Equity
Aymie Matsue Agena Noelle Faith Hall
Confederation in Oregon for Language Teaching
French: Jessica Rose Gates German: Lukas Austin Breen Japanese: Jocelyn Mikel Losh Spanish: Olivia Katherine Vance
College of Arts & Sciences Dean of Students Award
Olin N. Blackmore Colby Hideo Yamamoto
Dean’s Academic Achievement Award
Sierra Dawn Studnick Megan Rose Chalupsky Emily M. Jaeger
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Female Athlete of the Year
Amanda Renee Clark
Male Athlete of the Year
Budweiser Hawkins III
Mary Fehrs Award in Gender and Sexuality Studies
Kelly K. Bjordahl
Oregon Society of Certified Public Accountants Outstanding Accounting Student
Namitha Anna Lukose
Outstanding Contribution to Student Life
Sterling Duval Bax Alexandrea M. Beh Makaela Rhea Kilsdonk Claire Elizabeth Ramaley Bridgette Mahealani Rodrigues
Outstanding Instrumentalist
Nicholas Andrew Greenwood
Outstanding Senior in Art History
Shaun Kalani Keylock
Outstanding Seniors in Biology
Dustin Kyle Paradis Mary Fay Roberts Thomas Hideo Yates
Outstanding Senior in Business Administration
Kindra Marie McDougall
Outstanding Senior in Chemistry
Rylie Jo Ellison
Outstanding Seniors in Exercise Science
Jualani Capri Ostrom Katherine Marie Porter Outstanding Senior in Finance
Austin Kate White Outstanding Senior in Fine and Performing Arts
Olin N. Blackmore Outstanding Senior in the Humanities
Victoria Joy Hampton
Outstanding Senior in Marketing
Michelle A. Kostakos
Outstanding Seniors in Mathematics
Blake Ellis Anthony Brandon Scott Harms Outstanding Senior in the Media Arts
Victoria Joy Hampton Outstanding Senior in Music Education
Emilee Janeanne Buchanan
Outstanding Senior in Natural Science
Alexandrea M. Beh
Outstanding Senior in Philosophy
Kerri Leanne Farrow
Outstanding Seniors in Physics
Blake Ellis Anthony Brandon Scott Harms
Outstanding Seniors in Psychology
Tess O’Neil McShane Ian Michael Scott
Outstanding Senior in Computer Science
Outstanding Senior in Political Science
Outstanding Senior in Creative Writing
Outstanding Senior in Social Sciences
Outstanding Senior in Dance
Outstanding Senior in Speech and Debate
Alexandrea M. Beh
Victoria Joy Hampton Olin N. Blackmore Shaun Kalani Keylock Sarah A. Whitehead
Outstanding Senior in Economics
Dailey Catherine Koga
Outstanding Seniors in English Literature
Haley Lois Bedell Sarah Beth Moore
Matthew Yukito Yasuoka Sierra Dawn Studnick
Matthew Yukito Yasuoka
Outstanding Senior in Studio Arts
Michael Alan Zane
Outstanding Vocalists
Eric George Asakawa Ashley Anne Stig
Peggy Cadd Award for Service in the Arts
Evangeline Vinh Thuy Van
TROMBLEY FACULTY AWARD
Dr. Aaron Greer UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES ACADEMIC HONORS
Students in the Class of 2015 who have demonstrated exceptional academic performance may graduate with one of the following distinctions:
summa cum laude Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.91 to 4.00
magna cum laude Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.70 to 3.909
cum laude Candidates for baccalaureate degrees who achieve a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 to 3.699
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THE SIGNIFIC ANCE OF
Academic Regalia
ACADEMIC PROCESSION
The academic procession has its antecedents in medieval Oxford University. The procession is designed so that each graduating senior passes before each faculty member one final time before the conferring of the degrees. The colorful nature of the procession comes from academic hoods worn by the faculty. The rules for academic dress have evolved during the years from the 12th century, when communities of learners, or universities, everyday dress consisted of a long gown or robe often covered by a full-length cloak with a cowl, the forerunner of today’s hood.
GONFALONS
The gonfalon, a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame, originated in the medieval republics of Italy as an ensign of state or office. Gonfalons have been adopted in many universities around the world as college or institutional insignias. The colors of each gonfalon coordinate with the hood color of the discipline.
THE ACADEMIC MACE
The academic mace symbolizes the authority vested in the president by the Board of Trustees. It serves as a symbol of the highest ideals of humankind and exhibits the main characteristics of their most ancient relative; the medieval battle-mace or war club. The university’s mace was commissioned by President Emeritus Phillip D. Creighton to commemorate his investiture in 2003 and was crafted from white oak. It is now a treasured university artifact and is incorporated in the official academic ceremonies of commencement, convocation and presidential investitures.
THE PRESIDENTIAL CHAIN OF OFFICE
The Presidential Chain of Office is worn by the president on official university occasions and is symbolic of the authority vested in the president by the Board of Trustees. The medallion features the official seal on one side and a depiction of Old College Hall – the university’s first building constructed in 1850 – on the other side.
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WEARING ACADEMIC REGALIA is a custom with
origins in the medieval European universities, where it was required as daily wear to serve as a reminder of a person’s role in the academic community. Most American colleges and universities have since adopted the cap, gown and hood to wear exclusively at particular ceremonies, such as Commencement. Since 1865, colleges and universities in the United States have followed a uniform code that specifies the correct type of regalia for each degree. Masters and doctors wear a hood lined with colors of the degree-granting institution, or lined with a color of an institution represented by the wearer. The hoods are trimmed in velvet with a color distinctive of the degree. Hoods of gowns at Pacific University are lined in black, with scarlet chevrons. Below is a listing of degrees and their typical colors. Arts, Letter and Humanities White Business Administration Drab Economics Copper Education
Light Blue
Fine Arts Brown Heathcare Administration Salmon Library Science Lemon Music Pink Occupational Therapy Slate Optometry
Seafoam Green
Pharmacy Olive Philosophy
Dark Blue
Physical therapy Green Psychology Gold Science
Golden Yellow
Social Science Citron Speech-Language Pathology Silver Theology Scarlet 13
Ceremony
GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
CEREMONY MUSIC
The Pacific University Band Conducted by Dr. Michael Burch-Pesses PIPES & DRUM
Mr. Robert Barrick Mr. Jeffrey Brewer Mr. Robert McKendrick PROCESSIONAL
Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar, arr. James K. Ployhar March Ceremonial by Robert Sheldon MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Dr. John S. Miller Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs NATIONAL ANTHEM
Ms. Maegan Hopkins Ms. Loryln Osburn ’12 INVOCATION
Ms. Jan Elfers Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon WELCOME
Ms. Rebecca Graham Board of Trustees PRESIDENT’S REMARKS
Dr. Lesley M. Hallick HONORARY DEGREE
Mr. Dietmar Kuemmel Aalen University PRIZE FOR KAMILIA MASSIH DISTINGUISHED OPTOMETRIST
Dr. Willard B. Bleything ’51, OD ’52
AWARDING OF DEGREES
Master of Science in Finance Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology Master of Arts in Education Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Education Doctor of Pharmacy Master of Science in Athletic Training Doctor of Physical Therapy Master of Science in Vision Science Doctor of Optometry RECESSIONAL
Pomp and Circumstance by Edward Elgar, arr. James K. Ployhar PLATFORM PARTY
Dr. Mark E. Ankeny Dr. Mark Bailey Dr. Ann E. Barr-Gillespie Dr. Willard B. Bleything ’51, OD ’52 Ms. Melinda M. Cameron ’65 Dr. Jennifer Coyle ’90, OD ’93, MS ’00 Ms. Jan Elfers Dr. Martin Fischer Dr. Leif Gustavson Dr. Lesley M. Hallick Ms. Anne S. Herman Dr. Reza Karimi Mr. Dietmar Kuemmel Ms. Marita Kunkel Dr. John S. Miller Mr. William Perkins Dr. Richard Rutt Dr. Howard Smith Dr. Susan M. Stein Ms. Cassie S. Warman
Guests may view the Commencement Ceremony from the Stoller Center gymnasium via live video broadcast. This ceremony is being live captioned. You can link into pacificu.edu/tv on your smart phone or other device to connect to the ceremony. Please plan to meet your graduate on the south side of the Stoller Center after the ceremony. The Commencement Reception for all new alumni and guests is located in the Univeristy Center, Washburn Hall. 14
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COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MASTER OF SCIENCE IN FINANCE
Sukhmeet Kaur Chhabra Mumbai, Maharashtra Earl W. Fines III Las Vegas, Nevada Robert Glatz Ansbach, Germany Michael H. Hunker* Cornelius, Oregon Jon-Michael Kowertz Sunnyvale, California Tony Kok Wah Lam Portland, Oregon Timothy Popescu* Hillsboro, Oregon John Edward Sweeney Fox Island, Washington Roman Andrew Walsh Forest Grove, Oregon Lily Yee Salem, Oregon John Lolkle Zylstra Onalaska, Washington
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY
Rachel Elizabeth Allen Santa Rosa, California Laura Louise Archer Dallas, Oregon Allison Marisa Blakeley Mission Viejo, California Lindsey Ruth Bross Tucson, Arizona Caitlin Jeanne Burkhart Ventura, California Catherine Ann Clark Portland, Oregon Denise R. Davis Tigard, Oregon Derek Clark DeSantis Ashland, Oregon *Graduates not marching
Ciara Dyer Forest Grove, Oregon
Cassedy Marie Sullivan Palo Alto, California
Erin Kelly Eyster Indianapolis, Indiana
David James Troast Norton Shores, Michigan
Kristen Shelby Hardy Wilsonville, Oregon
Natalie Renee Vanderpol Klamath Falls, Oregon
Nicole Hinsley Ocean City, New Jersey
Sarah Harris Vazquez Williams, Arizona
Jordan Elizabeth Horner Portland, Oregon Amber Humphrey Longview, Washington Allison Marie Jordan Beaverton, Oregon Sara Caswell Kolbet Newberg, Oregon Allegra Lorea Liedtke Portland, Oregon Keely Mohr Lake Oswego, Oregon Alexis B. Morley Albuquerque, New Mexico
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION
Janelle C. Del Castillo Hilo, Hawai‘i Donald G. Prier II Baton Rouge, Louisiana Cesiah Alejandra Vega-Lopez Forest Grove, Oregon MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Kelli Kauanoe Aken-Pagdilao Makakilo, Hawai‘i
Elaine H. Nguyen Renton, Washington
Natasha Kimie Napuaokekau Arzaga-Kaio Haleiwa, Hawai‘i
Jane Elizabeth Parker Portland, Oregon
Elizabeth Catherine Babbs* Dexter, Oregon
Nicole Marie Parker Phoenix, Arizona
McKenzie Dawn Bauske Seaside, Oregon
Nailah Amber Paxton Tigard, Oregon
Kathie Leah Bishop* Eugene, Oregon
Amanda Marie Petros Hacienda Heights, California
Casy Lee Burnsed Banks, Oregon
Monica Roisin Ranaghan Portland, Oregon
Meghan Kanoelani Yukie Chun Aiea, Hawai‘i
Marina Summer Ray Portland, Oregon
Jennifer Renee Cooper Muñoz Forest Grove, Oregon
Boone Reavis Portland, Oregon
Kayla Megan-Chiemi Davidson Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i
Aleyna Louise Roche Portland, Oregon
Jessyca Sue Downey Portland, Oregon
Lada V. Sarycheva Forest Grove, Oregon
Lorinda Marie Duncanson Keizer, Oregon
Janet L. Schaechterle Yakima, Washington
Stephanie Kathleen Engel* Jefferson, Oregon
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G R A D U AT E A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E Brandon Joseph Ferguson* Eugene, Oregon
John William Martin Beaverton, Oregon
Janet Fern Walrath* Eugene, Oregon
Elizabeth Gwendolyn Anne Garber* Woodburn, Oregon
Amy Christine McFarland Dallas, Oregon
Laura Wemple* Eugene, Oregon
Katherine Jane Gillem Prineville, Oregon
Suzie Colette McLauchlin* France
Yannie Lok-Yan Wong Portland, Oregon
Eric Franklin Gregory* Battle Creek, Michigan
Karla Renee Myatt Forest Grove, Oregon
MASTER OF EDUCATION
Sienna Leilani Griggs* Eugene, Oregon
Sean Alan Nonamaker Abilene, Kansas
Maggie Elizabeth Groce Portland, Oregon
Alyssa Elaine Ogle* Sheridan, Oregon
Kristen Marie Hannemann
Daniel Isaac Paris* Fairbanks, Alaska
Sandra Ellen Hickok* Eugene, Oregon Christopher Charles Holt* Beaverton, Oregon Shane Alexander Hudson-Connor* Sisters, Oregon Krispin Emery Jewkes Carbondale, Colorado Hannah Blair Keen* Eugene, Oregon Michael Peter Klindt* Eugene, Oregon Briana Nicole Koch Forest Grove, Oregon Sarah Marie Lafferty* Newtown, Pennsylvania Sarah Jane Lange* St. Louis, Missouri Elizabeth Anja Larson Portland, Oregon Kelsey Rose Lulay Sublimity, Oregon Dane Michael Lum Ho Makawao, Hawai‘i
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Joshua Allen Puncochar* Hillsboro, Oregon Amber Mariano Redoble Honolulu, Hawai‘i Elizabeth Anne Rickett Hillsboro, Oregon James David Rise* Springfield, Oregon Jacob Bronsen Seawell Hillsboro, Oregon Heather Shanea Silva* Eugene, Oregon Terrence Wade Sims Lebanon, Oregon Ronald Robert Snively Dallas, Oregon Aleah Ellis Steinzeig Anchorage, Alaska Allix Marie Strahon* Eugene, Oregon Ashley B. Taplin Nevada City, California
Linda Pauline Armstrong Portland, Oregon Alexandra Emily Bavasi* Flagstaff, Arizona Alyssa Marie Cargill* Florence, Oregon Teresa Marguerite Gore* Portland, Oregon Christie Lee Hollingsworth Aloha, Oregon Sara Betti Jenson* Petersburg, Alaska David Joseph Mayers* Fort Wayne, Indiana Melinda Joanna Mendenhall* Amarillo, Texas Andrea Rachel Morton* Camas, Washington KiLey Danielle Richeson* Carlton, Oregon Peter B. Stein* Los Angeles, California Aaron Thomas Stiegeler* Coos Bay, Oregon Rachel Denise Weil Forest Grove, Oregon Robert Norman Zornow* Kaukauna, Wisconsin
G R A D U AT E A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E
COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS
Emma Chu San Jose, California
Kayla Hubrich Hillsboro, Oregon
DOCTOR OF PHARMACY
Brian Chung Rowland Heights, California
Samantha Lemei Ingram Lake Arrowhead, California
Brittany Shorter Cummiskey O'Fallon, Illinois
Stephanie Ruth Jacobson Forest Grove, Oregon
Ariana Noelle Davis Gresham, Oregon
Amy Kathleen Jay Beaverton, Oregon
Kristie Lynn Dearman Rochester, New York
Minh-Thu Ly Jost Tigard, Oregon
Steven Allen Diaz San Jose, California
Ryan Kele Kahului, Hawai‘i
Phillip Phi Do Beaverton, Oregon
Jenny Jiyoung Kim Gresham, Oregon
Lindsay Elisabeth Elmore Eagle, Colorado
Kathleen Kuechler Mission Viejo, California
Fernando Estrada Portland, Oregon
Hyun S. Kwon Lake Oswego, Oregon
Jazz Lynette Ferreira Florence, Arizona
Nathan Philip Lantaff Milwaukie, Oregon
Michael Luis Garcia Rio Rancho, New Mexico
Veronica Anastasia Lapinsky Burbank, California
Rachel Elizabeth Givens Gresham, Oregon
Britney Nguyen Le Mission Viejo, California
Anthony Joseph Haberstroh Pendleton, Oregon
Hien Nguyen Le Pasadena, California
Becky Gook Han Hillsboro, Oregon
Courtney Marie Lujan Reno, Nevada
William Wyland Hanson Colville, Washington
Sandy Doan Mach San Jose, California
Sarah Hashimee Vancouver, Washington
Jenna Dené Milazzo Port Townsend, Washington
Nancy K.K. Hesselroth Redmond, Washington
Timothy Scott Morton Beaverton, Oregon
Brittany Suzanne Hisel Salt Lick, Kentucky
Janey Namkung Seattle, Washington
Crystal Yennhu Ho Garden Grove, California
Quynh D. Ngo Riverside, California
Cassandra Rosemarie Abeyta Tigard, Oregon Javad Ahmadi Marina, California Anik Vasudev Amin Troy, Michigan Magalie Pierre Amine Windsor, Ontario, Canada Chelsea Chiemi Arakawa Pearl City, Hawai‘i Il-Jea Michael Bahk Bellevue, Washington Sundeep Kaur Bath Portland, Oregon Simarjit Kaur Batth Lodi, California Gregory William Battles Portland, Oregon Markisha Marie Bess Hillsboro, Oregon Julius Matthew Gamo Bolus Bakersfield, California Tim P. Bondarenko Portland, Oregon Thomas George Brazeal Irvine, California Gregory D. Carver Portland, Oregon Stephanie Jean Cassidy Fresno, California Irene Cabalic Catalan San Diego, California Yazmin Bartolome Chan Puyallup, Washington Crystal Grace Chu Castro Valley, California
*Graduates not marching
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G R A D U AT E A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E Brian Van Nguyen Santa Ana, California
Anthea Frieda Soto Olympia, Washington
Sarah Ashley McSweeney Petaluma, California
Duy Q. Nguyen San Diego, California
Jeffery Dee Speth Jr. North Ogden, Utah
Ashley Teresa Rice Tieton, Washington
Ivy Nguyen Monterey Park, California
Michael Phat Ta Westminster, California
Sarah Elisabeth Troicky Longmont, Colorado
Jeremy Huy Nguyen Westminster, California
San Ngoc Ta Fresno, California
DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Chau Ong San Jose, California
Sopheak Tan Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Loryn Lee Osburn Portland, Oregon
Le Kay Trang Vancouver, Washington
Mae Sugito Osias Upland, California
Alyssa Nicole Tuttle Clovis, California
Roma Patel Beaverton, Oregon
Katherine Gabriela Viale Medford, Oregon
Adriana Jane Perry Sherwood, Oregon
Lorraine F. Villanueva Daly City, California
Christopher Edward Pokladnik Glendora, California
Michael An Loc Vu San Jose, California
Brian Donovan Price Sebastopol, California
Lafe Kellen Wiltbank Gilbert, Arizona
Shahrzad Rabizadeh Woodland Hills, California
Christine Rose Wong Rosemead, California
Amanda Kehaunani Ramsey Pearl City, Hawai‘i
Zachary Andrew Wood Vancouver, Washington
Kerry Nolan Rasmussen Sacramento, California
Yuco Kexin Yue Rowland Heights, California
Celeste Rose Rizzo Eureka, California
Antoine Boutrus Zogbi Portland, Oregon
Cesar Adrian Rodriguez-Braham Garden City, Kansas Scott Douglas Rouse Redlands, California Janelle Sara Rychlick Sherwood, Oregon Sean J. Scott-Collins Spanaway, Washington Alison Ann Sigler Portland, Oregon Mackenzie Louise Smith Hoquiam, Washington
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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING
Cameron Harold Hamilton Olympia, Washington Jayme Gennett Harrold Creswell, Oregon Maegan Emillyah Hopkins Seattle, Washington Christina Elizabeth Ippolito Liverpool, New York Donelle M. McMahon Saint Paul, Minnesota
Ashley Kaylyn Althaus Portland, Oregon Matthew Robert Asahara Renton, Washington Andrew Ball Portland, Oregon Anora Kirsten Burwell Rochester, New York Natalie Jane Chirgwin Ashland, Oregon Kristen Marie Delsigne Torrance, California Jennifer Marie Dimon Paradise, California Nicholas James Fabula Delta, Colorado Nathan Thomas Gilpin Oregon City, Oregon Erin Renae Good Goshen, Indiana Kirsten Marie Gower San Diego, California Kevin Stephen Grisell Chula Vista, California Victoria Hope Haddad Auburn, California Elizabeth Anne Hagemaier Silverton, Oregon Jessica Hawley-Gamer Eugene, Oregon Andre Eduard Heiber Portland, Oregon Shawnae Lyn Huffsmith Helena, Montana
G R A D U AT E A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E Brandy Alexandra Jacob Tillamook, Oregon
Lauren Michelle Wagner Richmond, Virginia
Kaleb Albert Dieker Yakima, Washington
Anne L. Jeffery Canby, Oregon
Caleb Paul Werner Mesa, Arizona
Ngoc Dung Tran Dinh Federal Way, Washington
Mary Jenkins Hillsboro, Oregon
Daniel Joseph Wittrock Mead, Washington
Theresa Thuy Trang Thi Dinh Santa Ana, California
Claire Anna Kopfmann Minneota, Minnesota
Stephanie Chiemi Yamamoto Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Patricia Mae Duffield Colorado Springs, Colorado
Lacey Anne Krebs Portland, Oregon
COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Erin Elizabeth Follen Portland, Oregon
Lauren Kate Kriegel Tucson, Arizona
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN VISION SCIENCE
Charlotte Ann Forgie Peace River, Alberta, Canada
Courtney Nicole Lewis Portland, Oregon
Kasie J. Mix* Glenwood, Minnesota
Yelena I. Galuza Portland, Oregon
Evan Kien Liu Portland, Oregon
Sheila Dale Morrison* Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Vanessa Crystal Garcia Elko, Nevada
Joseph Graham Oelfke Mount Vernon, Washington
Vladimir Aleksandr Stovbyr* Auburn, Washington
Lucas Kermit Genereux Thief River Falls, Minnesota
Nicole Marie Peterson Milwaukie, Oregon
DOCTOR OF OPTOMETRY
Curtis James Greeley Newton, Iowa
Ricky John Pitman Mount Vernon, Washington Jessica Michal Pryor Beaverton, Oregon Kevin Michael Pust Vancouver, Washington Megan Elizabeth Rennie Boulder, Montana Ashlee Nicole Roderick Albany, Oregon Jacob Alan Schneller Canton, South Dakota Hannah Schonau-Taylor Newport, Oregon Ashley Ellen Schroder Roseburg, Oregon Stephanie Smith Huntington Beach, California Emily Kathleen Thacker Shelby Township, Michigan Jonathan Thaher Medford, Oregon
Sarah Baer Minneapolis, Minnesota Scott Merritt Baldwin Riverton, Wyoming Dylan Thomas Bartel Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Alexandra Emily Bavasi Flagstaff, Arizona Joan Elizabeth Browne Gardnerville, Nevada Katrin Brianne Brucker Bismarck, North Dakota Sabih Afzal Chaudhary Calgary, Alberta, Canada Stephanie Akemi Cooper Chula Vista, California John Everett Creger Dillon, Montana Amanda Ann Dahlke Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin Justin Colin Dalke Walla Walla, Washington
Julie Ann Helmus Davis, California Ayla Jade Himmelsbach Clackamas, Oregon Christopher John Jacob Calgary, Alberta, Canada Stephen Mark Jaggi Lyman, Wyoming Karl Thomas Jepson Draper, Utah Emily Marie Karben Seattle, Washington Tiffany May Kim Los Gatos, California Colin Kanji Kinjo Calgary, Alberta, Canada Valerie Sachiko Kitamori Hilo, Hawai‘i Geoffrey Wade Knowles Monmouth, Oregon Grant William Knowles Monmouth, Oregon
*Graduates not marching
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G R A D U AT E A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S C A N D I D AT E S F O R D E G R E E Brittany Jane Korver Orange City, Iowa
Khoa Dang Nguyen Hue, Vietnam
Timothy Allen Speck Springfield, Illinois
Aleksandr Vasilyevich Kozlov Federal Way, Washington
Arige M. Nohad Corvallis, Oregon
Charles Srisatayasunton Seattle, Washington
Kirsten Marie Krein Devils Lake, North Dakota
Daniel Eric Ogata Portland, Oregon
Lorene Stanger Honolulu, Hawai‘i
Katherine Natalie Krol Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Leanna Alexandra Olennikov Vancouver, Washington
Nathan Draper Steenblik Murray, Utah
Rachel E. Kurohara Hilo, Hawai‘i
Michael Dustin Olma Las Vegas, Nevada
Kristen M. Steier Omaha, Nebraska
Yong W. Kwon Anchorage, Alaska
Keevn Clarence Otte Randolph, Minnesota
Vladimir Aleksandr Stovbyr Auburn, Washington
Nathan T. Lebsock Frenchtown, Montana
Shaun Neil Pati Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada
Sarah Jeanne Stuchl Buffalo, South Dakota
Krista Lea Letzring Grundy Center, Iowa
Brynn Kaitlyn Peterson Bismarck, North Dakota
Derek R. Sturtevant Leverett, Massachusetts
Jedediah Beal Lister Paragonah, Utah
Duyan Nguyen Pham Portland, Oregon
Sean K. Thoreby Seattle, Washington
Kassy Jo Lynass North Bend, Oregon
Matthew Phillip Polster Portland, Oregon
Travis Denis Turgeon Morinville, Alberta, Canada
Ann-Marie Christina Marsh Milk River, Alberta, Canada
Jared Andrew Rasmussen Nyssa, Oregon
Dezaray Donn Varland Faith, South Dakota
Scott Allen Martinson Alden, Minnesota
Karie Anne Rolfson Watford City, North Dakota
Baltazar Vega Forest Grove, Oregon
Shane Lamont McDonald Jaffray, British Columbia, Canada
Oliver Rosales Caldwell, Idaho
Jenning N. Voss Lyman, Wyoming
Stephanie Anne Melzer Littleton, Colorado
Preetpal Singh Saggu Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Charlene Marie Walton Seattle, Washington
Kasie J. Mix Glenwood, Minnesota
Amit Sahota Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Erica Lynn Wiegandt Emerado, North Dakota
Tiffany Louise Moore Castle Rock, Washington
Adrian Labonite Salamanca Stanton, California
Janna Lynn Wirringer Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sheila Dale Morrison Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Melissa Ann Schank Bismarck, North Dakota
Evan John Timothy Wollen Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Andrea Rachel Morton Camas, Washington
Bret Rulon Seamons Burley, Idaho
Charissa Denea Young Overland Park, Kansas
Wyatt Will Nash-Keller Selby, South Dakota
Erica Alexi Seelye Wright, Wyoming
Participation in Commencement and inclusion in the Commencement program does not guarantee official granting of a degree. The Registrar’s Office verifies completion of all coursework before a degree is conferred. The official document verifying degree completion is the Pacific University transcript. The names published in this Commencement program include all students who applied for a degree by the posted deadline. 20
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G R A D U AT E A N D P R O F E S S I O N A L S C H O O L S & C O L L E G E S R E C O G N I T I O N A N D A W A R D S UNIVERSITY MARSHALS AND READERS
Dr. Bradley Coffey, Grand Marshal Dr. Jeff Fortner Dr. Christine Macfarlane Dr. Krishnan K. Ramaya GREY GOWNS
Outstanding students selected to assist with Commencement Prescott T. Devinney ’16 Tyler A. Gilmore ’16 Rachel E. Poluhowich ’16 Megan L. Sigler ’16 Amy L. VanderZanden ’16 Liann H. Yamashita ’16 Erin C. Yoshida ’16 VALEDICTORIANS
Athletic Training
Christina Elizabeth Ippolito
School of Physical Therapy
Kristen Marie Delsigne
College of Optometry
Nathan T. Lebsock Kasie J. Mix
SCHOOL OF PHARMACY
Dean’s Excellence Award
Simarjit Kaur Batth
Professionalism Award
William Wyland Hanson Scott Douglas Rouse
Leadership Award
Cassandra Rosemarie Abeyta Irene Cabalic Catalan Anthony Joseph Haberstroh Jenna Dené Milazzo
Community Service Award
Markisha Marie Bess Jazz Lynette Ferreira Celeste Rose Rizzo Alison Ann Sigler Michael Phat Ta
Boxer Spirit Award
Julius Matthew Gamo Bolus Sarah Hashimee Veronica Anatasia Lapinsky Sandy Doan Mach
School of Pharmacy Ambassador Award
Brittany Shorter Cummiskey Lindsay Elisabeth Elmore Ryan Kele Duy Q. Nguyen
Facts and Comparisons/Lexi-Comp Excellence in Clinical Communication Award
Thomas George Brazeal
Lexi-Comp Excellence in Drug Information Award
Il-Jea Michael Bahk
Eli Lilly Excellence in Diabetes Care Award
Gregory William Battles
The Merck Award
Kristie Lynn Dearman Fernando Estrada
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Excellence in Pharmacy Award
Cesar Adrian Rodriguez-Braham Natural Products Database Award
Michael Luis Garcia
Pharmacy Lifelong Learner Award
Brian Donovan Price Antoine Boutrus Zogbi
Pfizer Excellence in Patient Care Award
Amy Kathleen Jay
Excellence in Acute Care Award
Courtney Marie Lujan Excellence in Ambulatory Care Award
Lafe Kellen Wiltbank
SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY
Community Service Award
Lauren Michelle Wagner
Director’s Award
Joseph Graham Oelfke
Director’s Award, Athletic Training
Sarah Elisabeth Troicky
Outstanding Service to the School of Physical Therapy
Caleb Paul Werner
COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Alcon Clinical Case Report Award
Sheila Dale Morrison
AOF/Vistakon Award of Excellence in CL Patient Care
Charissa Denea Young
Brian Lee Hill Memorial Award
Matthew Phillip Polster
BSK Chapter Award for Exceptional Research
Vladimir Aleksandr Stovbyr
BSK Silver Medal Award
Nathan Thomas Lebsock Kasie J. Mix
COVD Award for Excellence in Vision Therapy
Melissa Ann Schank
Dean’s Award
Kasie J.Mix
Designs for Vision William Feinbloom Low Vision Award
John Everett Creger
Donald A. Bybee Memorial Award for Vision Therapy
Alexandra Emily Bavasi
Eschenbach Low Vision Award
Karl Thomas Jepson GP Lens Institute GP CL Clinical Excellence Award
Sheila Dale Morrison
Marchon Practice Management Award
Michael Dustin Olma NBEO Part 1 Highest Score
Matthew Phillip Polster Pacific University Outstanding Clinician Award
Keevn Clarence Otte
PUCO Private Practice Scholarship
Alexandra Emily Bavasi Krista Lea Letzring
Tole Greenstein Award
Charlotte Ann Forgie Travis Denis Turgeon
Optometric Physicians of Washington Student Member of the Year Award
Andrea Rachel Morton
*Graduates not marching
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UNIVERSIT Y TRUSTEES & OFFICERS
Dr. Don R. Kania
Mr. Ronald L. Greenman
Dr. Catherine E. Kim
Mr. Lawrence W. Harris III
Dr. Peter Kohler
Mr. Michael E. Henningsen Jr.
Mr. Kim W. Ledbetter
Dr. Yvonne Katz
Mr. Mark C. Frandsen Secretary
Mr. Matthew Lowe
Mr. John G. King
Dr. Richard B. Miles
Dr. Eric Knutson ’66, OD ’67
Dr. Lesley M. Hallick President
Mr. Cameron Perry ’65
Mr. Kenneth Lewis
Ms. Nancy M. Phillips ’77, MAT ’82
Mr. Paul V. Phillips ’78
Ms. Kailea Saplan ’15
Mr. Steven R. Rogel
Mr. Tim Schauermann ’66
Dr. Dwight A. Sangrey
Mr. Tommy Thayer
Mr. Bryce Seidl
Dr. Douglas Weberling ’72, OD ’74
Mr. Leslie Stevens
Mr. William M. Wright
Mr. William “Bill” Stoller ’74
Mr. Gerald C. Yoshida ’73
Mr. Milan Stoyanov
Mr. Eugene O. Zurbrugg
Ms. Jean B. Tate ’52
TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY
Ms. Melinda M. Cameron ’65 Chair Mr. Kenneth C. McGill Vice Chair
Ms. Julie Berglund Baker Mr. Robert Barrett ’66 Ms. Kimberly Bittner Ms. Evona M. Brim Dr. Dori Carlson ’88, OD ’89 Mr. Manuel Castañeda Mr. Patrick C.H. Clark ’93 Dr. Michelle M. Cowing Mr. Brian B. Doherty Ms. Rebecca Graham
Ms. Shelia Manus Vortman ’67 EMERITI TRUSTEES
Dr. James H. Berglund ’60
Mr. Richard E. Hanson
Mr. Steven C. Boone ’73
Mr. Michael Hudson ’77
Ms. Eleanore A. Chong
Mr. Dan James ’87
Mr. Robert E. Epler
Sen. Betsy Johnson
Mr. Ron Fraedrick
OFFICERS OF THE UNIVERSITY
Dr. Lesley M. Hallick President Dr. John S. Miller Provost & Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Mark E. Ankeny Vice President, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs Mr. Michael D. Mallery Vice President, Finance & Administration Ms. Cassie S. Warman Vice President, University Advancement
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Dr. Benjamin R. Whiteley, Hon. ’01 Dr. Dean M. Wilcox ’50 HONORARY TRUSTEES
Ms. Ruth Burlingham
S TAY C O N N E C T E D T O Y O U R A L M A M AT E R
Congratulations ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING GRADUATES
Undergraduate Schools and Colleges College of Arts & Sciences
Kylee Sachiko Oshiro
Graduate and Professional Schools & Colleges School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Sara Caswell Kolbet
School of Pharmacy
Janelle Sara Rychlick
School of Physical Therapy
Evan Kien Liu
College of Optometry
Colin Kanji Kinjo
TO THE CLASS OF 2015 FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Since 1864, the Pacific University Alumni Association has been a source of support for graduates as they depart the university and begin their lives as alumni. We hope you will not see this as the end, but rather the beginning of your relationship with Pacific University. The best benefit you are offered as a member of the Alumni Association is a lifetime of connections to those who have impacted you during your time here. Those connections should never diminish, and you will always have a place on each of Pacific University’s campuses. We hope you will return as frequently as you are able to visit these hallowed halls and reminisce about your years of study. You have achieved a tremendous milestone and we, the Alumni Association of Pacific University, are proud to count you among us. The Office of Alumni Relations is based out of the Abbott Alumni Center on the Forest Grove Campus. For more information about events and benefits or to request help contacting a classmate, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at
[email protected] or 503-352-2057. Again, congratulations and stay in touch.
Martha Calus-McLain Director of Alumni Relations
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PACIFIC UNIVERSITY BAND
Conductor Dr. Michael Burch-Pesses Piccolo/Flute Lauren Anderson ’17 Flute Emily Gaub ’16 Alyssa Thompson ’17 Leeahamae Vazquez ’18 Sam Wacker ’18
Hail, Old Pacific, Hail!
Clarinet Claire Bock ’17 Krista Cave ’18 Kaitlin Ellis ’18 Jennifer Enserink ’17 Jassa Gunn ’16 Valerie Johnson ’18 Ghina Moyeen ’17 Katie Parret ’18 Sophia Solano ’18 Bassoon Jackie Graddon ’16 Jasmine Libert ’17 Mackenzie Walgre ’18
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GILBERT
CAMPUS SHUTTLE BUS
= EMERGENCY PHONE
UNIVERSITY AVE. 2223 MAIN ST.
WORLD LANGUAGES
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LOT F
McCORMICK
LOT E
CLARK
ABBOTT ALUMNI CENTER LOT N
CHAPMAN
LOT G
HOLCE TENNIS COURTS
THE QUAD
KNIGHT HALL ADMISSIONS
LOT I
22ND AVE.
VOLLEYBALL COURT CASCADE
22ND AVE.
STUDENT HEALTH & COUNSELING CENTER
WALTER LOT D
BOOKSTORE
DUNIWAY BATES
PRICE
WALTER ANNEX
DRAKE
GREENHOUSE
LOT P
RECEPTION LOCATION
LOT H
LIBRARY
SCOTT
FRYE
ROGERS BUILDING
UMBRELLAS
MURDOCK
Cawein Gallery
McGILL Pioneer Cemetery
21ST AVE.
21ST AVE.
Stage
C O L L E G E WAY
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
12
21ST PL.
BARBARA STORY GARDEN
TROMBLEY SQUARE
CREAMERY BUILDING
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MARSH (TAYLOR AUDITORIUM)
Spirit Bench
Petrified Stump
TAYLOR-MEADE (MCCREADY HALL)
THE GROVE
BERGLUND Melott Rose Garden
OLD COLLEGE HALL
LABYRINTH
CARNEGIE
LOT A
BROWN
LOT C
LOT B
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PACIFIC AVE.
LOT O
In case of rain, we ask guests to please limit the use of umbrellas as a courtesy so that all guests may see and enjoy the ceremony. Rain ponchos are available for purchase at the flower table at the stadium entrance. BOOKSTORE HOURS
JEFFERSON WARNER (TOM MILES THEATRE)
B I R C H S T.
A S H S T.
C O U N C I L S T.
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STRAIN
LOADING ZONE
Available for guests from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, the bus will make a continual loop around campus to pick up and drop off passengers. The shuttle will remain available to deliver guests to the reception area at the conclusion of each ceremony. For those with limited mobility, golf carts are available at the information tent. D O U G L A S S T.
M A I N S T.
CAMPUS PUBLIC SAFETY
LOADING ZONE
C E D A R S T.
WASHBURNE UNIVERSITY CENTER
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A photograph of each graduate receiving a diploma from the president is taken by GradImages. To order photos online, visit GradImages.com/PacificUniversity. To access photos you need last name and graduation year.
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. University Center 503-359-2224
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