2021 Commencement College of Health Sciences - Midwestern University Tomorrow's Healthcare Team
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
College of Health Sciences
2021 Commencement
Midwestern University
Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team
College of Health Sciences
2021 Commencement
Midwestern University • Glendale Campus
Friday, the Twenty-Eighth of May, Two Thousand and Twenty-One
1Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Gregory J. Gaus
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Joshua C. Baker, O.D., M.S.
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer,
Optometry, Pharmacy, and Veterinary Education
Mary W.L. Lee, Pharm.D., BCPS, FCCP
Vice President, Special Assistant to the President
Dean P. Malone, M.B.A.
Vice President, Finance
Angela L. Marty, M.A., PHR
Vice President, Human Resources and Administration
Barbara L. McCloud, J.D., M.B.A.
Vice President and General Counsel
Kathleen N. Player, Ed.D., M.S.N., M.B.A., M.S.C.
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer,
Medical and Health Sciences Education, and Vice President, Clinic Operations
Kyle H. Ramsey, Ph.D.
Vice President and Chief Academic Officer,
Dental and Graduate Studies Education
2Officers and Administrators of Midwestern University
Thomas A. Boyle, D.O., FACOEP, FACEP
Dean, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Mitchell R. Emerson, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Pharmacy
Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
Alicia E. Feis, O.D., FAAO
Dean, Arizona College of Optometry
Thomas K. Graves, D.V.M., Ph.D., DACVIM
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Harold J. Haering Jr., D.M.D.
Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Illinois
Jeffrey L. Jensen, D.P.M., FACFAS
Dean, Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine
Lori A. Kemper, D.O., M.S., FACOFP
Dean, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ross J. Kosinski, Ph.D.
Dean of Students and Director of Community Outreach
Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
Fred D. Romano, Ph.D., FASAHP
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Downers Grove Campus
Jacquelyn M. Smith, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus
P. Bradford Smith, D.D.S.
Dean, College of Dental Medicine–Arizona
Melissa A. Suckow, O.D., FAAO
Dean, Chicago College of Optometry
Yir Gloria Yueh, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Graduate Studies
Downers Grove and Glendale Campuses
34
Order of Ceremony
Opening Music
Pomp and Circumstance by E. Elgar
Welcome Address
Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D.
President and Chief Executive Officer
Health Sciences Oath
Jacquelyn M. Smith, Ph.D.
Dean, College of Health Sciences, Glendale Campus
Presentation of Graduates
Dr. Smith
Conferral of Degrees
Dr. Goeppinger
Announcement of Graduates
Teresa Brobeck, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Associate Professor, Speech-Language Pathology
Honoring Our Military Graduates
Student Remarks
Sara Gagarinh
Physical Therapy Program, Class of 2021
Closing Remarks
Dr. Goeppinger
Benediction
Dr. Goeppinger
Please share your family hooding photos and well wishes to your class at the following facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/CHSAZCommencement2021/
#CHSAZGrad2021, #MWUGrad2021
5College of Health Sciences Class of 2021
Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2021
Alexander Carlos Barrera Maya Teresa Espinosa Lindsey Grace Karlin
Frankfort, IL Albuquerque, NM Berthoud, CO
Ashley Bauer Michelle Fettig Stephen Wayne Landeene
Beaufort, SC Tempe, AZ Richland, WA
Grant Michael Black Parker Schofield Folliard Shawn Maria Rosa Leveque
Arvada, CO Oregon City, OR Scottsdale, AZ
Alexander Bocchi Alyssa Akemi Fukumae Nicole Marie Lockwood
Vadnais Heights, MN Honolulu, HI Houston, TX
Alexandra Dee Cammann Sara Danica Gagarin Tommy Mai
Star, ID Chula Vista, CA Phoenix, AZ
McKenzie Leigh Carlisi Heather Lyn Galovich Clara Emmalyn Martinez
Dalton, GA Casper, WY Phoenix, AZ
Kyle Emmett Carroll Shelby Golightly Dominic Jacob Martinez
Glendale, AZ Maryville, MO Gallup, NM
Thomas J. Champion Alexander C. Grant Katherine McCreedy
Carson City, NV Eau Claire, WI Littleton, CO
Michele Renae Clark Cassidy R. Hammons Holly Beth Milligan
Pinetop, AZ Boise, ID Renton, WA
Trevor Dimich Cory Hensley Cassidy Christine Mitchell
Milpitas, CA West Lafayette, IN Denver, CO
Melanie Rene Downey Morgan Leigh Huppenthal Melinda Rose Monette
Simi Valley, CA Chandler, AZ San Diego, CA
Josiah Cole Engebretson Taylour Rose Iding Kaylene Moulton
Red Lodge, MT Big Bend, WI Napa, CA
6Midwestern University Glendale, Arizona
Samantha Lynn Musgrove Jaxon Paul Reid Brianna Troksa
Phoenix, AZ West Point, UT Veradale, WA
Connor Nickel Elise Faye Richardson Anthony Urban
Peoria, AZ Phoenix, AZ Oshkosh, WI
Michael Nienow Cameron Dean Scheidt Meghan Kathleen Ward
Arbor Vitae, WI Glendale, AZ Chehalis, WA
Cade Joseph Parker Rachel Solomon Dallen S Wheelwright
Peoria, AZ Great Falls, MT Willard, UT
Kayla Jean Pomeroy Connor H. Stowe Danielle Zeidler
Minneapolis, MN Boulder, CO Scottsdale, AZ
Madeline Powelson Andrew Sullivan
Tualatin, OR Rapid City, SD
Taylor Randle Yuwei Sun
Tres Pinos, CA Jiangyin, China
Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science Class of 2021
Steven Wesley Anderson Herbert Milton Eggers IV Kara Elizabeth Hugghins
Woodland, CA Louisville, KY Rusk, TX
Derek Bloomer Thomas Edward Eppich Maddison Jeannine Johnson
Addison, MI Standish, ME Sacramento, CA
Daniel Stephen Bonkowski Julianna Elizabeth Fiala DeShantra Tatyana Kelly
Westwood, MA Arcata, CA Covington, GA
Abbey Fay Budrecki Herbert Anthony Gomez Alborz Layeghy
Upland, CA Watsonville, CA Phoenix, AZ
Kaitlin J. Cirrito Maria Victoria Guzman Scott Nicholas Linsley
Los Angeles, CA Berkeley, CA Cibolo, TX
7College of Health Sciences Class of 2021
Master of Science in Cardiovascular Science Class of 2021 (Continued)
Brian Paul Lively Ethan Kenneth Minette Lauren Victoria Semancik
Norman, OK Glendale, AZ Waddell, AZ
Staci Lynn Ludwig Jack Casey Mulligan Amber Stuhlmann
Reno, NV San Jose, CA Mesquite, NV
Ming You Luo Chad Daniel Murphy Sean Trump
Brooklyn, NY Plainview, MN Beaverton, OR
Matthew Andrew McCoy Don Huy Nguyen Daniel Grayson Turner
Lincoln, NE Harvey, LA Clemmons, NC
James Robert Mehall Cody Tiler Rose Spencer Gordello Worthen
Colorado Springs, CO Newnan, GA Las Vegas, NV
Gabrielle Rebecca Minehan Romene Sablok Eric Zheng
Tamaqua, PA Surrey, BC Duluth, GA
Master of Speech-Language Pathology Class of 2021
Stephanie Abutin Marielle Angeline Antona Baronia Amy L. Burke
Seattle, WA Rancho Cucamonga, CA Western Springs, IL
Julianne Rae Agudo Alyssa Bartle Brianne Nicole Burritt
Chantilly, VA Peoria, AZ Battle Creek, MI
Annette Alfaro Brooklin Bennett Shea Morgan Christensen
Riverside, CA Avondale, AZ South Bend, IN
Brooke Alexis Anderson Viktorija Bozenovaite Valeria Cordova
Canton, GA Lombard, IL Douglas, AZ
Nicole Joy Araujo Brianna Shytee Buckner Carly Madison Cottrell
Parker, CO Phoenix, AZ Worland, WY
8Midwestern University Glendale, Arizona
Stephanie Kaye Dang Kaitlin Marie McLoud Kelsey Nicole Praeger
Chino Hills, CA Lawrence, KS Kalamazoo, MI
Paige DiGiambattista Breanne Caitlyn Miller Christina Preda
Clinton, NJ Highland, CA Chandler, AZ
Samantha Rae Hoquist Donahue Katherine D. Minker Tara Richardson
Riverside, CA Phoenix, AZ Reno, NV
Danielle Estevez Rolake Morinola Moore Shanna Marie Schumacher
San Diego, CA Cerritos, CA Vista, CA
Lauren Elizabeth Graves Faith Marie Myers Perri Shoemaker
Sioux City, IA Columbus, IN Bakersfield, CA
Alexandria Irene Greene-Winek Tam Thanh Nguyen Linda Elaine Steel
Woodbury, MN Hawthorne, CA Lewiston, ID
Hannah M. Groth Mollie O’Neil Sara J. Swanson
Sumter, SC Evergreen, CO Spring Grove, IL
Deeann Guymon Rachel Olson Julia Marie Tans
Goodyear, AZ Lakewood, CO Dorr, MI
Kisten Lynn Henson Leeza Abigail Oro Lauren Nicole Underwood
Scottsdale, AZ South San Francisco, CA Santa Clarita, CA
Sarah Elizabeth Marie Kerr Chanchrisna Jimmy Pen Hannah Yohn
Palmdale, CA Stockton, CA Enola, PA
Lauren Levanovic Taylor Pitz Jennifer Melissa Zuniga
Scottsdale, AZ Auburn, CA Rialto, CA
9College of Health Sciences Class of 2021
Health Sciences Oath
As I embark upon my career as a healthcare professional, I pledge to
abide by the following precepts:
I will dedicate myself to the highest standards of patient care and
biomedical research;
I will strive to advance scientific knowledge and expand humankind’s
understanding of illness, disease, and health;
I will accept responsibility only for those matters for which I am
competent, maintain the trust expected of a healthcare professional,
and never take advantage of the patient-provider relationship;
I will respect the patient’s right to privacy;
I will embrace the diversity of my patients and my colleagues and
treat all people with respect;
I will value the knowledge and wisdom of the healthcare
professionals who have taught me and endeavor to contribute
to the traditions of my profession;
I will recognize my weaknesses and strengths and strive to develop
those qualities that will earn the respect of my patients, my
colleagues, my family and myself; and
I will continue this learning throughout all the days of my life.
10Academic Regalia and Processional
Gown
The gown is the cornerstone of the academic costume that has its origins in 12th and 13th century Europe,
a period when universities were being formed. Today, Midwestern University follows guidelines established
by the American Council on Education. All graduates wear black gowns, with the front panels of the doctoral
gown trimmed in black velvet. Each sleeve of the doctoral gown is adorned with three bars of black velvet with
bell-shaped wrist ends. The master’s gown is unadorned, with the wrist ends of the sleeve open oblongs that
extend beyond the hand.
Arizona College of College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences Arizona College of
Osteopathic Medicine Cardiovascular Science Clinical Psychology Program Optometry
Discipline Color: Kelly Green Program (Master) Discipline Color: Seafoam
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy
Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences College of Veterinary
College of Health Sciences
Glendale Nurse Anesthesia Program Medicine
Physical Therapy Program
Discipline Color: Olive (Doctor) Discipline Color: Teal Discipline Color: Gray
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Apricot Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences College of Health Sciences College of Graduate Studies
College of Health Sciences
Physician Assistant Program Nurse Anesthesia Program Speech-Language Pathology Biomedical Sciences Program
Discipline Color: Gold (Master) Program Discipline Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Gold Discipline Color: Crimson Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold Chevron Color: Gold
College of Health Sciences Arizona College of
Occupational Therapy College of Health Sciences College of Dental Podiatric Medicine
Program Clinical Psychology Program Medicine–Arizona Discipline Color: Nile Green
(Doctor) Discipline Color: Lilac Liner Color: Navy
Discipline Color: Sage Green Chevron Color: Gold
Liner Color: Navy Discipline Color: Royal Blue Liner Color: Navy
Chevron Color: Gold Liner Color: Navy Chevron Color: Gold
Chevron Color: Gold
Presidential Medallion
The official symbol of authority of the office of the President of Midwestern University is the presidential
medallion. Worn around the neck of the President at all University commencements, the medallion, imprinted
with the University seal, is attached to a chain of office featuring tiles with the names of all nine leaders of
MWU and its Founding College. The 24-karat gold-plated medallion and its chain were originally crafted in
1988 for the inauguration of the first President of the newly established Midwestern University.
A new medallion was crafted in 1995 for the inauguration of Kathleen H. Goeppinger, Ph.D., the ninth
University President, featuring the seal of Midwestern University on the obverse.
In 2003, a new University seal was created, which still retains elements of the 1995 redesign, namely, the Bell
Tower, representing the focal point of the Downers Grove Campus; the Staff of Asclepius, the symbol of the medical
profession; Trees, symbols of learning with branches representing the many educational opportunities available at
MWU; and the Date of 1900, the year the first college of the University was founded. Engraved on the nine golden
tiles that comprise the 36-inch chain are the names of the current President and her eight notable predecessors.
Midwestern University Coins
A custom minted coin is a military tradition to recognize achievement, create incentive, improve safety, or show
appreciation for duty, dedication, or a job well done. Midwestern University proudly presents graduates who are
in the military or entering the military following graduation with a coin to honor their service to our country.
11History of Midwestern University
Midwestern University has a proud and impressive history. Founded in 1900 as the American
College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery by J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., D.O., M.D.
(1865–1947), the organization was incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, to train physicians in a
not-for-profit environment.
Dr. Littlejohn hired talented faculty that enabled the College to establish a reputation as a leader
in medical education, research, and clinical practice. The early faculty mentored their students
in the art and science of osteopathic medicine while teaching surgery, the principles and practices
of osteopathic medicine, anatomy, and basic science.
The growth of the osteopathic college is intertwined with that of the osteopathic medical
profession itself. Ever since 1874 when a country doctor, Andrew Taylor Still, announced his
new theory of treating patients and began the first college in 1892, the profession has grown
in reputation and acceptance around the country and international settings.
The Downers Grove Campus was purchased in 1986, and the Chicago College of Osteopathic
Medicine moved from its prior home in Hyde Park, Illinois, to this western suburb of Illinois.
Following the relocation of the College, the Board of Trustees voted to begin the development
of new academic programs within the health sciences including the College of Pharmacy
(1991) and the College of Health Sciences (1992). In 1993, the Board of Trustees unanimously
approved a single educational mission for the institution, and Midwestern University emerged.
The Downers Grove Campus has since expanded to include the College of Dental Medicine–
Illinois (2009), the Chicago College of Optometry (2014), and the College of Graduate Studies
(2018). The Downers Grove Campus, located on 105 acres, has buildings that include academic
classrooms, laboratories, a state-of-the-art library and auditorium building, and student housing.
The Midwestern University Multispecialty Clinic was established in 2013 and includes the
Dental Institute, a Family Medicine Practice, the Speech-Language Institute, the Physical
Therapy Institute, the Eye Institute, and other health services designed to meet a wide range
of healthcare needs.
The Glendale Campus was established in 1995 when the Board of Trustees approved the
purchase of land and the building of a new campus in Arizona. The Glendale Campus is
home to the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (1995), the College of Health Sciences
(1996), the College of Pharmacy (1998), the College of Dental Medicine–Arizona (2006), the
Arizona College of Optometry (2008), the College of Veterinary Medicine (2012), the College
of Graduate Studies (2018), and Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine (2020). The campus has
seen rapid growth in the number of buildings, academic programs, faculty, staff, and students.
The Glendale Campus, located on 156 acres, has buildings that provide for academic classrooms,
state-of-the-art laboratories, and student housing. Five Midwestern University Clinics provide
quality care for the community: the Multispecialty Clinic, which opened in 2007; the Dental
Institute and the Eye Institute, which opened in 2010; the Animal Health Institute—comprised
of the Companion Animal Clinic (opened 2014), Equine and Bovine Center (opened 2015), and
Diagnostic Pathology Center (opened 2016); and the Therapy Institute, which opened in 2020.
Midwestern University is still governed by the strong principles of the founding administration
and faculty. An independent, not-for-profit corporation organized primarily to provide graduate
and postgraduate education in the health sciences, the University is dedicated to the education
and development of its students, faculty, and staff in an environment that encourages learning
and personal development.
12Midwestern University Tomorrow’s Healthcare Team Glendale Campus 19555 North 59th Avenue | Glendale, Arizona 85308 www.midwestern.edu
You can also read
