Commencement

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by  University of Maryland at College Park

University ofCMaryland
Commencement
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Congratulations from
the President
3 Message from theAlumni
Association
4 Message from the
Senior Council
5 Order ofCommencement
6 Schedule ofEvents
7 Campus Map
8 The University ofMaryland
13 Conunencement Speaker
Brian Gallagher
14 GraduatingStudent Speaker
Ashleigh Buder
15 August Graduate Degrees
University of Maryland 27 August Undergraduate
Degrees
Commencement • December 20 and 21, 2006
33 Candidates for December
Graduate Degrees
47 Candidates forDecember
Undergraduate Degrees
62 Honors and Scholars
65 Student Marshals
66 University Officials
67 Commencement Officials
and Staff
BEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATES
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ongratulations on your graduation from the University ofMaryland! This
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milestone should bring great satisfaction to you, your family and friends. It is
^^^^.^^ no small feat.Your feelings about your Maryland experience will blossom in
the years ahead. I am certain that your time at the universirv' has been filled with new ideas,
chaUenges and opportunities.You have undoubtedly discovered that the greatest learning
comes from asking the right questions.The hardest questions, ofcourse, have no "right
answers," but they are an important step on the path to understanding.You will find this
thinking very useful as you grow and prosper throughout your life.
The University ot Maryland has offered you opportunities to develop your interests and
expand your horizons. I hope that you took full advantage ofthem and that they have opened
your eyes and many doors for you.You have made friends and found mentors who wiU
continue to add value to your life in remarkable ways.
As you leave us, I would like you to know how much the faculty and staffrespect your
accomplishments as scholars, artists, athletes and leaders.You have enriched our lives and
have helped the university to reach its new levels ofdistinction.We welcome you into the
university's alumni family, a truly special group.
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I hope that you stay connected to and take full advantage ofbeing an alum. Stay
involved with us and help new generations ofstudents give form to their futures.You can
do this by returning to campus often, starting with Maryland Day 2007, on April 28.
You have my very best wishes for all ofyour future plans.We are proud ofeach and every
one ot you. Stay in touch. GoTerps!
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Yours sincerely,
C. D. Mote,Jr.
President
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
MESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Dear Graduates,
On
behalf ot the MarylandAlumni Association, I am pleased to extend
hearttelt congratulations during this unforgettable occasion.
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Today, when you reach out for your diploma, you will receive a torch the legacy of
excellence that has belonged to Maryland alumni for 150 years.We know you wiU carry it
high, showing yourTerrapin spirit and making the university proud.
In turn, Maryland will continue to educate the country's brightest students,pursue cutting-edge
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research, explore the arts and defenci our atliletic titles we will make you proud to be aTerp.
Along with this commitment, the alumni association is pleased to give you a complimentary
one-year association membership as a graduation gift.Visit ourWeb site, www.alumni.umd.edu,
to activate it.
While you are on theWeb, register for theTerp Alumni Network, the online community
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that keeps you touch with your university and your classmates through a searchable directory
and Class eNotes.
Alumni association membership provides instant access to:
• social and professional networking events at the Samuel Riggs IV Alumni Center, your
new home address at the university
• loan consolidation programs, health insurance and financial services
• discounts on selectTerp gear at association events
Most importantly, it demonstrates your dedication to Maryland and those who will follow
in your footsteps.
Again, congratulations on reaching this important academic milestone. Best ofluck to you
in the future and thank you tor proudly ciisplaying yourTerp Spirit as you take your place in
our alumni family.We"look^forward to seeing you soon at the RiggsAlumni Center.
Sincerely,
Danita D. Nias '81
WINTER COMMENCEMENT
Executive Director,Alumni Relations
MESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR COUNCIL
The Winter Graduates
ORDER OF COMMENCEMENT
Dec. 20, 2006 • Comcast Center • 7:00 p.m.
Alma Mater
Hail! Alma Mater
Hail to thee, Marv-land!
Steadfast in loyalty;
For thee,we stand.
Love for the Black and Gold
Deep in our hearts we hold.
Singing thy praise forever.
Throughout the land.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
buttle bus service will provide free transportation around campus throughout
the day. Guests are urged to be seated approximately one half-hour prior to
the designated time for the ceremonies ifthey wish to observe the student and
faculty processional.
Campuswide CommencementWednesday, Dec. 20 College ofBehavioral and Social Sciences
7:(Hi p.m. Comcasc Center 9:00 a.m. Comcast Center
Ceremonies heldThursday, Dec. 21
College ofChemical and Life Sciences
A.James Clark School ofEngineering 9:00 a 111, Memorial Chapel
10:00 a.m. Cole StudentActivities Building
College ofCoiTjputer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences
College ofAgriculture and Natural Resources 10:00 a.m. Clarice Smith PertornungArts Center,Concert Hall
1:00 p.m. Memorial Chapel
College ofEducation
College ofArts and Humanities
2:00 pill. Cole StudentActivities Building
10:00 a.m. American Studies, Comparative Literature, English and
Women's Studies College ofHealth and Human Performance
TawesTheatre
9:00 a.m. Ritchie Coliseum
10:00 a.m. ArtHistory,Art Studio
Stamp Student Union,Giand Ballroom
College ofInformation Studies
10:00 a.m Classics 9:00 a.m. Clarice Smith PerformingArts Center,Gildenhorn
2407 Mane Mount Hall
1:00 p.m. Communication Individual Studies
Ritchie Coliseum 9:00 a.m. Stamp Student Union,Prince Georges Room
11:00 a.m. DanceandTiieatre
Clarice Smith PerformingArts Center,KogodTheatre Philip Merrill College ofJournalism
10:00 a.m. Foreign Languages and Linguistics 1:00 p.m. Stamp Student Union. Hoft'Theater
Stamp Student Union,Colony Ballroom
1:00 p.m. History School ofArchitecture, Planning, and Preservation
Stamp Student Union,Colony Ballroom 10:00 a.m. Architecture Building Great Space
11:30 a.m. Jewish Studies
0142 Holzapfel Hall Robert H. Smith School ofBusiness
1:00 p.m. Music 1:00 p.m. Comcast Center
Clarice Smith PerfornungArts Center,Gildenhorn
10:00 a.m. Philosophy
Contact the department,301.405.5689
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
CAMPUS MAP
WINTER COMMENCEMENT
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
ofthis excellence is a source of
pride forstudents,faculty andstaff,
and is endorsement for the univer-
sity's flagship status among the
state's institutions ofhigher educa-
tion.
The university also continues
to move forward in the quality of
our students and the support of
our faithful alunuii. Freshman
admission is increasingly competi-
tive. More than 22,460 appUca-
tions were received for only 4,223
spots in the Fall 2005 entering
class.Once accepted students com-
plete their academicjourney,they
willjoin a rapidly increasing fam-
ily ofalumni who are proud to be
A Continuing Commitment hensive research institutions in the calledTerps.MarylandAlumni
to Excellence country.Maryland is one o(the Association membership has
From its pre-CivilWar roots as the nation'sTop 20 public nation.il grown to more than 30,000 dues
state's 6rst agricultural college and universities,and the quality ofour paying members since its inception
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one ofAmerica's original land faculty with three Nobel laure- in 1989.
grant institutions,the Universitv' of ates,SIX Puhtzer Prize winners and The university's commitment
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Maryland has emerged as a public scores ofFulbright scholars is to quahty education in a research
research university ofnational among the finest ofany research environment is key to its academic
stature,highly regarded for its university in the United States. reputation and the success ofits
broad base ofexcellence in teach- There are 13 schools and col- graduates. More than 100 centers
ingand research.Maryland's beau- leges within the organizational and institutes are engaged in
tiful 1.200-acre campus is in the structure ofthe University of research and outreach.The
heart ofthe 1-270 research corri- Maryland.Seven ofthese units research enterprise infuses the cur-
dor that is fuehng a burgeoning the Smith School ofBusiness,the riculum at both the undergraduate
information technology' and College ofEducation,the Clark and graduate levels,exposing stu-
biotechnology industry. School ofEngineering,the Philip dents to the most pressing issues
The momentum ot recent Merrill College ofJournahsm,the and challenges in their discipline
years has poised the university to College ofComputer,Mathemati- and training them to respond with
take leadership in shaping the cal and Physical Sciences,the Col- rigor as well as creativity to con-
research university ofthe 21st cen- lege ofInformation Studies and temporary problems.
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tury.By virtually every measure of tile School ofPublic Policy have Faculty at the University of
quahty,the University ofMaryland been recognized by their peers and Maryland,in all fields ofknowl-
has gained national recognition as in various rankings as among the edge,are engaged at the highest
one ofthe fastest rising compre- 25 best m the nation.The breadth levels ofnational and international
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND