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STETSON UNIVERSITY Commencement Ceremony Saturday, December 12, 2009 Ten O'Clock Edmunds Center DeLand, Florida Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2011 with funding from Lyrasis Members and Sloan Foundation http://www.archive.org/details/stetsoncommence2009unse Stetson University Commencement PROGRAM Stetson University President Wendy B. Libby, Presiding University Mace Bearer ~ Senior Professor Dwaine Cochran Gonfaloniers ~ Samantha Lange, B.A., Dayvin Sterling, B.M., andJoseph Campbell, B.B.A. University Marshals ~ Professors Mike Bitter and Lynn Musco, Associate Dean Toni Blum, and SeniorVice PresidentJames R. Beasley Announcer ~ William Phillips, Web/Digital Communications Coordinator PROCESSIONAL The Heavens are Telling Ludwig von Beethoven Stetson University Trombone Choir David Schmidt, Conductor INVOCATION Michael R. Fronk '74 University Chaplain WELCOME Wendy B. Libby President LITANY FOR THE STETSON UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY Leonard L. Nance University Adviser on Diversity Issues and Dean ofFirst Year Studies Leader: Stetson University students, faculty, staff, families, and friends, We come together to celebrate and reaffirm ourcommitment to each other and to Stetson University, and to proclaim ourselves as active members ofa loving and inclusive community. Together: We strive to transform life for the welfare of all. Leader: We celebrate and reaffirmourcommitment to excellence in education as learners and teachers, and toourreligious heritage, which inspires us tocenterour lives on thequestfor meaningand truth. Together: We strive to transform life for the welfare of all. Leader: We celebrate and reaffirm our commitment to integrate education and action, scholarship and social responsibility, for the purpose ofpromoting justice on our campus, in ournation, and throughout the world. Together: We affirm our quest for knowledge and our commitment to transform life for the welfare ofall. SENIOR ADDRESSES Allyson McKenna '09 Sam Rabin '09 COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS Noel Painter Associate Professor ofMusic and Associate Dean ofthe School ofMusic 2009 Recipient ofthe McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching RECOGNITION OF HONOR GRADUATES Elizabeth L. Paul Provost and Vice President forAcademic Affairs Page4 CONFERRING OF GRADUATE DEGREES Wendy B. Libby Stetson University Graduate degree candidates presented by: Elizabeth L. Paul, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Grady W. Ballenger, Dean, College ofArts 6k Sciences Stuart Michelson, Dean, School ofBusiness Administration Department Chairs Assisting in Hooding: B. Glen Epley, Professor and Chair ofTeacher Education Brigid Noonan-Klima, Associate Professor and Chair ofCounselor Education Frank A. DeZoort, Senior Professor ofManagement and Director ofGraduate Business Programs Judson P. Stryker, Eugene M. Lynn Chair and ProfessorofAccounting, Associate Dean ofthe School ofBusiness Administration CONFERRING OF BACCALAUREATE DEGREES Wendy B. Libby Undergraduate degree candidates presented by: Elizabeth L. Paul, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs & Grady W. Ballenger, Dean, College ofArts Sciences Jean O. West, Dean, School ofMusic Stuart Michelson, Dean, School ofBusiness Administration INSTALLATION OF NEW ALUMNI Susan P. Anderson Associate Vice President for University Relations ALMA MATER Flemming/Hulley Led by Noel Painter DearAlma Mater, smile upon thy children! Gladly we greet thee, altogether lovely; Peace be within thy classic halls and temples, Hail, Alma Materdear. Dear Alma Mater, tenderly thy children Gather, and bring to thee gracious salutations; Comrades, your voices lift once again in chorus, Hail, Alma Mater dear. BENEDICTION Michael R. Fronk RECESSIONAL O beata trinitasi'Gloria in excelsis Deo Jacobus Gallus Theaudienceisaskedtostandduringthe Processionaland the Recessional. Duringthe Recessional, pleaseremainatyourseat untilallgraduates havereached theexit. Graduatesmay begreetedon RinkerField, across the streetfrom the EdmundsCenter. Aquietroom isavailableforfamilies withsmallchildren. Pleaseaskan usherfordirections. Please turnoffthesoundforpagersandcellphones andrefrainfrom usingthemduringtheceremony. Members ofthe TromboneChoirare: Brandon Barrios, Tom Combs, BriannaCurley, Alvin DeTorres, XavierGonzalez, PeterHaynicz, CoreyJones, Rodney Maingrette Andrew Rainwater, andCarlShafer. , Special thanks toStetsonAthleticsforproviding,freeofcharge, livestreamingvideoandaudio oftheCommencement to thosewishingtoview theceremony via the Internet. Formore information, pleasevisitwww.gohatters.com Page5 There will beareceptionin the RinkerField House immediatelyfollowingtheceremony. Stetson University Dr. Noel Painter COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER Dr. Noel Painter is associate dean ofthe Stetson University School ofMusic, associate professor ofMusic, and director ofthe university's Music Theory program. He is the 2009 recipient of Stetson's McEniry Award for Excellence in Teaching, the most prestigious honor for a faculty member at the DeLand campus. A faculty member at Stetson since 1999, Painter received his Ph.D. in Music Theory from the Eastman School ofMusic, one ofthe nation's premier music schools. At Eastman, he studied with some ofthe most renowned names in music, including percussion studies with John Beck and music theory with Elizabeth Marvin, Robert Morris, David Beach, and Bob Gauldin. His research interests include Contour Analysis, Transformation Theory, and 20th Century Tonal Music Systems. At Stetson, Painter directs the Music Theory curriculum, including courses in the Theory of Common Practice and Contemporary Music, Aural Training, and Functional Keyboard. He has developed several classes that are particularly unique for undergraduate music instruction, including Music Culture and Advanced Analytic Techniques. Painter has compiled supplemental listening material for all aural training courses with recordings from a wide variety ofvocal, chamber, and ensemble literature excerpts. He and other faculty members have created and edited a series oftextbooks for the creatively redesigned Functional Keyboard curriculum. In addition to his work at Stetson, he is in his sixth year as director ofTraditional Music at the First Baptist Church ofDeLand. Page6 Graduation Pledge Stetson Initiated by the Class of 2002 and the University Student Government Association Stetson University Thisvoluntarycommitment ispart ofanational movement in which collegegraduatessign apledge to "lead Hs responsible lives." Seniorswhohavesigned theStetsonUniversitypledge weargreen andgold ribbonsat Commencement to indicate their intention to live thoughtfully and responsibly, drawingonvalues theyhave developed here as they moveforward in life and work: I acknowledge the impact of my decisions on others, on society, and on the environment. As I graduate from Stetson University and begin advanced study or my life's work, I pledge to consider the social, spiritual, and environmental consequences ofmy actions. As I make daily choices, I will do my best to enhance the lives of others, to deepen my understanding of the spiritual dimension ofhuman life, and to demonstrate respect for the natural world. Mission Our mission at Stetson University is to provide an excellent education in acreative community where learning and values meet, and to foster in students the qualities ofmind and heart that will prepare them to reach their full potential as informed citizens oflocalcommunities and the world. At Stetson, the art ofteaching is practiced through programs solidly grounded in a tradition ofliberal learning that stimulates critical thinking, imaginative inquiry, creative expression, and lively intellectual debate. The art of learning is enhanced through small interactive classes, close student-faculty alliances, and collaborative approaches thatprovide thefoundationforrewardingcareers and advanced study in selectivegraduate andprofessionalprograms. We embrace diverse methodologies to foster effective communication, information and technological literacy, and aesthetic appreciation. We encourage thedevelopment ofinformed convictions, independentjudgment, and lifelong commitments to learning that arecharacteristicfeaturesofthe enlightened citizen. Inbringing togetherlearningand values, the University encourages all ofits members to demonstrate personal integrity; todevelop an appreciationfor the spiritual dimension oflife; to embrace leadership in an increasingly complex, interdependent, and technological world; and to commit to activeformsofsocial responsibility. Heritage Stetson University, Florida's first private university, was founded in 1883 by Henry A. DeLand, a New York philanthropist, as DeLand Academy. In 1887, the Legislature ofthe State ofFlorida enacted the Charter ofDeLand University as an independent and autonomous institution ofhigher learning. The university name was changed in 1889 tohonorJohnB. Stetson, the nationallyknownhat manufacturerwhogave generouslyofhis time and meansto advance the quality and reputation ofthe institution, and who served, with Mr. DeLand and others, as a founding trustee ofthe university. Stetson's first president, Dr. John F. Forbes, clearly described the commitment to teaching, which has been a hallmark ofthe university throughout itshistory: "Buildings, librariesandapparatusaregoodandgiveaddedpower,butthevitalcontactofstudentswithavigorous and stimulating mind and heart - this is the sine quanon ofa successful education... The most important thing is to find men and women oflarge heart and mind, apt to teach and fullofenthusiasm and stimulating power...todevelop in the student the habitofindependentjudgment - ofinvestigatingstatementsand principlesforoneself, and thusfor oneselftodiscovertheirtruthorfalsity." Today, Stetson University is a non-sectarian, comprehensive, private university composed ofindividually strong undergraduate programs in various colleges and schools, and a selected group of academically distinctive graduate, professional, andcontinuingeducationprograms. Weseekacademicallytalented individualswith leadershippotential andrecordsofpersonalgrowthandcommunityservice. Wepromoteandsupportscholarlyandcreativeactivityamong students, faculty, and staff as a means to enhance learning, teaching, and professional development, and as a contribution to the broaderbase ofknowledge. Medallion The President'sMedallion,wornatallofficialacademicoccasions, wasfirstusedfortheinaugurationofPresident John E.Johns in 1969. The medallion, cast insilver, is the universityseal embraced by a wreathoflaurel. The Stetson Colors The Stetsoncolors, greenand white, wereadopted about thesame timeas theseal. AtthefirstCommencement in 1893, the stage wasdecorated in green and white. It is believed that the colorswere chosen from the rich green ol theorange treesandthepurewhiteoftheorange blossoms, a magnificent sight inthespringthroughoutFlorida'sgreat citrusbelt. The color white representspurity, and green signifiesgrowth. Page 7 Academic Attire Stetson University The traditional pageantry of an academic procession, such as the one that opens today's Commencement exercises, isoneofthe impressivespectaclesofourtime.The arrayofhandsomegownsandvividlycoloredhoodsworn by the faculty and otherofficers ofthe university are the symbols ofscholarly attainment. The earliest illustrations ofgowns worn at Oxford University in England somewhat resemble cassocks worn by English teachers who found good use for the hood, or cowl, as protection against weather. The American system of academic heraldry indicates the level ofthe degree, the field ofstudy in which it was earned, and the institution by which it wasgranted. TheAmericanmortarboard,derivedfromthesoftOxfordcap, isblack. Itstassel,forholdersofthebachelor'sand master's degrees, is usually black, although gold tassels may be worn by holders of doctoral degrees and heads of institutions. The tassel is wornon the right side ofthe capby undergraduates, on the leftbyholders ofbachelor'sand higherdegrees. It is the hood that provides academic regalia its color and offers the most information about its wearer. The silk lining ofthe hood bears the color, or colors, ofthe degree-granting college or university; its velvet facing reveals the colorassignedtoeachareaofstudy.Thedoctor'sgownmaybearvelvettrimmingonthefrontandsleeves-suchasdark blue for Doctors ofPhilosophy. A few institutions, mostly overseas but some in this country, authorize the wearingof colored robes, departingfrom the traditional black and brightlydisplaying the officialcolorsofthe university. Faculty Colors Arts, Letters, Humanities White Oratory (Speech) SilverGray Business, Accountancy Drab Philosophy Dark Blue Economics Copper Physical Education SageGreen Education Light Blue Public Administration Peacock Blue Fine Arts Brown Science GoldenYellow Journalism Crimson Social Science Cream Law Purple Social Work Citron Library Science Lemon Theology Scarlet Music Pink The University Seal ThecircularsealofStetsonUniversitywasfirstadoptedbetween 1889and 1891, about the time thenameofthe institutionwaschangedfromDeLandCollegetoJohnB. StetsonUniversity. Itfirstappearedonauniversitycatalogin 1891.Thedrawingwasbyanartist-in-residenceandapprovedbyPresidentForbes, HenryDeLandandJohnB.Stetson, as well as by the Board ofTrustees. The Latin Motto, "Pro Deo et Veritate," is translated "For God and Truth." The Lamp, signifyingthe LightofTruth, rests on the BookofWisdom. Mace Maceswereoriginallywarinstrumentsusedfororganizingmayhembut,fromthe 13thcentury,havebeencarried bythesergeant-at-armsofeducationalandcorporateentities. IntheEuropeanandintheolderAmericanuniversities,the macesymbolizesthedignityandauthorityofthepresident and the BoardofTrustees. Stetson's mace, designed by Episcopalian Canon Edward Nason West of the Cathedral Church ofSt. John the Divine,NewYork, waspresentedto PresidentJ. OUie Edmunds in 1956. Themace isdescribedherebytheartist, DanielSpencer,mastergoldandsilversmithofWilliamComyns&.Sonsof London. "Stetson's mace is designed so that anyone could easily place the university's geographic location and chartering power. The palmbudsfromFlorida'sstate sealformabase for the headofthe mace. The legend around thebowl makes theparticular institution'smotiveclear. Thecrenulationsconstitute what isknownasa'cantingdevice' since theyare a playonthe Latinword 'stet'meaning'may itstand.'The anchor,heartandcross -repeatedtwice inornamentingthem - are takenfromthesealoftheCityofDeLand. Fromthe topofthemacerisestheshieldoftheuniversity.Themacetakes itsbasicshapefrom the maceofthe BaptistLongParliament, thussignifyingthe Baptistrootsoftheuniversity." WilliamComyns&Sonswasestablishedin 1645,andexamplesofitscraftworkcanbefoundinSt. Paul'sCathedral andWestminsterAbbey. Gonfalons Gonfalons are thought to have originated in Western Europe during the Middle Ages, when such banners displayed thepersonalcoatofarmsorensignofanoblemanand wereusedaswarflagshungfrom ahorizontalbarand carried on a staffor suspended from a knight's lance. As early as the 12th century, they were commonly used at state and religious ceremonies, and such pageantry finds a place today in the academic ceremonies ofmany colleges and universities. Prominently featuring the University Seal and the name ofthe respective college or school, the gonfalons are richlyhued inStetson'scolors ofgreenand white, and accentedby a luminousgold. The stately ElizabethHall cupola Page8 graceseachgonfalonas asymbolofourheritage. Thestudent bearersareoutstandingmembers of thegraduatingclass, who havebeenselectedbytheirDeansforthis honor. December 2009 Education 12, Specialist, Masters Candidates for Degrees of Education & Arts Education Specialist *DanielJoseph Rodriguez DeBary, Florida Master of Education *MariaCristinaAllen JasonAllan Hendrix Erica Sharee Sanders Longwood, Florida Lakeland, Florida Kissimmee, Florida DarcyRenee Barr *Clark-AnnConnie Kretz Shannon Denise Snyder Celebration, Florida Orlando, Florida Apopka, Florida *Brittany Patrice Beem JeniferLee Kuras LaurenJenniferSpatola Jensen Beach, Florida Apopka, Florida Orlando, Florida Andrea Marie Boyum JenniferRae Ludwig *CarsonGregory Stone Orlando, Florida Davenport, Florida Sanford, Florida ThomasMichael Bracco *Michelle Marie Miles *Nicole Santina Strocchia Orlando, Florida DeLand, Florida Orange City, Florida KeatrunKeshawn Brown *Lori Susanne Myers *VanessaNicholeTabb Orlando, Florida Sorrento, Florida Eustis, Florida VictoriaJane Castor Sugeily Rosemary Penaranda-Mena Sarah MarieThomas Kissimmee, Florida Kissimmee, Florida WinterGarden, Florida *Nicole Elenzweig *Brian Scott Resnick Melinda BethVole Orlando, Florida Lake Mary, Florida Melbourne, Florida Kristen Irene Eno Rae MoonwindReynolds Narine MarieWhyte WestBabylon, New York Leesburg, Florida St. Cloud, Florida *Terri Lee Ganey Sherwin ShannonSalomon *MaryannWoodson Lake Mary, Florida Orlando, Florida DeLand, Florida Master of Arts *GregoryAllenWald Lake Helen, Florida Page 10 * denotesJuly 25 2009 graduate ,