Regents of the UniveRsity of MichiganMark J. Bernstein, Ann Arbor

Julia Donovan Darlow, Ann Arbor

Laurence B. Deitch, Bingham Farms

Shauna Ryder Diggs, Grosse Pointe

Denise Ilitch, Bingham Farms

Andrea Fischer Newman, Ann Arbor

Andrew C. Richner, Grosse Pointe Park

Katherine E. White, Ann Arbor

Mary Sue Coleman (ex officio)

execUtive officeRs of the UniveRsity of Michigan-flintRuth J. Person

Chancellor

Gerard VolandProvost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Greg TewksburyVice Chancellor for Business & Finance

Mary Jo SekelskyVice Chancellor for Student Affairs

CommenCementCeremony

MAY 4, 2014

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PROGRAM - 11 A.MPlease turn off all cell phones and pagers during the ceremony.

Prelude Concert .................................... University of Michigan-Flint Wind SymphonyChristopher P. Heidenreich, D.M., Conductor

Processional .............................................................. Robert Bix, Ph.D., Faculty MarshalPomp and Circumstance, March #1 by Sir Edward Elgar

Procession of the Nobles, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Jay BocookThe Star Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key

Academic Banner Bearers ....................................................Charles Thomas, Ph.D.College of Arts and Sciences

Roy Hanashiro, Ph.D.Graduate Programs

Welcoming Remarks ............................................... Chancellor Ruth J. Person, Ph.D.

Keynote Speech ....................................................................................... Phil HagermanCEO, Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy

Recognition of Awards and Honors .................................. Gerard Voland, Ph.D.Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Chris Waters, M.F.A.Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Student Address ............................................................................................Erika Trigg

Presentation of Degrees ..................... Mehrdad Simkani, Ph.D., Associate MarshalKenneth Schilling, Ph.D., Associate Marshal

Conferring of Graduate Degrees ...............................................Vahid Lotfi, Ph.D.Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Programs

Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees ............................... Albert Price, Ph.D.Interim Dean, College of Arts and Sciences

Alumni Induction ................................................................... Heather Nassar, 97 B.S.

Fight Song ............................................................................. The Victors, by Louis Elbel

Recessional .............................................. University of Michigan-Flint Wind SymphonyPride of the Wolverines, by John Philip Sousa

The Victors March, by Louis Elbel

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PROGRAM - 3 P.M.Please turn off all cell phones and pagers during the ceremony.

Prelude Concert .................................... University of Michigan-Flint Wind SymphonyChristopher P. Heidenreich, D.M., Conductor

Processional ......................................................... Suzanne Selig, Ph.D., Faculty MarshalPomp and Circumstance, March #1 by Sir Edward Elgar

Procession of the Nobles, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. Jay BocookThe Star Spangled Banner, by Francis Scott Key

Academic Banner Bearers ...................................................... Matt Wyneken, Ph.D.School of Education and Human Services

Constance Creech, Ed.D.School of Health Professions and Studies

Yener Kandogan, Ph.D.School of Management

Becky Rodda, DPTGraduate Programs

Welcoming Remarks ............................................... Chancellor Ruth J. Person, Ph.D.

Keynote Speech ............................................................................... Elizabeth AderholdtPresident & CEO, Genesys Health Systems

Recognition of Awards and Honors .................................. Gerard Voland, Ph.D.Provost and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Chris Waters, M.F.A.Associate Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies

Student Address ....................................................................................Kristin McBride

Presentation of Degrees ................................. Donna Fry, Ph.D., Associate MarshalKeith Moreland, Ph.D., Associate Marshal

Conferring of Graduate Degrees ...............................................Vahid Lotfi, Ph.D.Senior Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Programs

Conferring of Undergraduate Degrees ............................Scott Johnson, Ph.D.Dean, School of Management

David Gordon, M.D.Dean, School of Health Professions and Studies

Robert Barnett, Ph.D.Interim Dean, School of Education and Human Services

Alumni Induction .............. Kristopher Johns, 02 A.B., 06 M.H.S.A. UM-Ann Arbor

Fight Song ............................................................................. The Victors, by Louis Elbel

Recessional .............................................. University of Michigan-Flint Wind SymphonyPride of the Wolverines, by John Philip Sousa

The Victors March, by Louis Elbel

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CANDIDATES GRADUATING WITH HONORS

Undergraduate candidates wearing gold honor cords over their graduation robes are students who have achieved, in the course of their studies at the university, an overall grade point average that qualifies them to be recognized by their school or college as candidates graduating with honors. These candidates are identified in the following lists by the phrase With Honors, With High Honors, With Distinction, With High Distinction, or With Academic Distinction depending on the particular degree program. These honor designations are subject to revision based on final semester grades. Graduating with honors recognizes a superior level of ability, a high distinction of scholarship, and an exemplary record of achievement.

College of Arts and SciencesWithin the CAS, With Honors indicates a 3.5 grade point average but less than 3.75. Students listed With High Honors must earn a 3.75 or better overall grade point average. In computing averages, only courses taken at UM-Flint are included, and only completed terms or semesters are counted.

School of ManagementGraduating seniors with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.5 but less than 3.75 are recommended for the degree With Honors and those with cumulative grade point averages of at least 3.75 are recommended for the degree With High Honors. In computing averages, only courses taken at UM-Flint are included, and only completed terms are counted.

School of Health Professions and StudiesWithin the SHPS, With Honors indicates a 3.5 grade point average or better overall with a minimum of 45 hours of study completed at UM-Flint. Students listed With High Honors must earn a 3.75 or better grade point average overall with a minimum 45 hours of study completed at UM-Flint. Students with a 3.5 grade point average or better with fewer than 45 hours of study at UM-Flint will earn With Academic Distinction.

School of Education and Human ServicesWithin the SEHS, With Honors indicates a 3.5 grade point average but less than 3.75 overall. Students listed With High Honors must earn a 3.75 or better overall grade point average. In computing averages, only courses taken at UM-Flint are included, and only complete terms or semesters are counted.

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MAIZE AND BLUE DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP* with honors ** with high honors *** with academic distinction multiple degrees posthumous degree

The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholarship Award winners are selected from among nominations made by various instructional units of the university to the Scholarships, Awards, and Special Events Committee. Eligibility criteria include a minimum of 58 credit hours earned at UM-Flint with a grade point average of 3.75 or better. The Maize and Blue Distinguished Scholarship Award is the most prestigious award given by the university to graduating seniors.

Folajimi O. Afolabi** Bachelor of Business Administration

in Accounting and Finance

Imad Aljabban** Bachelor of Science in

Molecular BIO/Biotechnology

Simran S. Bhatti** Bachelor of Science in Biology

Heeba Dlewati** Bachelor of Arts in Communication

with a concentration in Media Studies

Rebecca I. Flaig* Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

with concentrations in Language Arts, Mathematics and Early Childhood Education

Matthew D. Gregson** Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Kaycee M. Halabicky** Bachelor of Science in Applied Psychology

Emily A. Hoffman** Bachelor of Business Administration

in Marketing

Amanda L. Kasper** Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

with concentrations in Mathematics, Language Arts and Early Childhood Education

Emily L. Krueger** Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a

concentration in General Health Sciences

Johnathan P. Lewis** Bachelor of Science in Biology

Kristin M. McBride** Bachelor of Social Work

Erika L. Trigg** Bachelor of Arts in Communication with a

concentration in Professional Communication

Heather L. Workman** Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art

with a concentration in Painting Bachelor of Arts in History

William R. Gibson Jane E. Motz

DOCTORAL DEGREES

School of Health Professions & StudiesDoctor Anesthesia Practice

Doctor of Nursing PracticeGarria H. ArnoldAnn M. BhatLorie A. CannonRebecca L. CorwinRenee K. CourtneyHarold E. DaltonMary E. DalySusan M. DamouthGuy R. DeMasellisKenlyn M. FarleyBelkys Fiame

Lisa Marie Forslu