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Adventist Universityof Health Sciences

Fall 2016 Commencement CeremonyCalvary Assembly of God

Monday, December 19, 20162:00 p.m.

Mission StatementAdventist University of Health Sciences (ADU), a Seventh-day Adventist institution, specializes in the education of professionals in healthcare. Service-oriented and guided by the values of nurture, excellence, spirituality, and stewardship, the University seeks to develop leaders who will practice

healthcare as a ministry.

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“Healthcare is about restoration: That the sick may be made well; that the healthy will be kept in optimal health; and that the dying may find comfort. At the very core of healthcare is the opportunity to reveal the character of God by the attitude and actions displayed and performed by the caregiver.”

David E. GreenlawFounding President/CEO

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President’s Address to GraduatesThe Apostle Paul once wrote that the living of life is similar to running a race, and that the most important part of the race is endurance. Endurance builds strength of character, develops patience,

and ultimately delivers us to our diligently sought-after goal.

You who graduate this year have endured the process of education. You have run the race. Today, you are equipped with new tools to face the world in such a way that you will be active participants in life, not

just stand on the sidelines.

However, just because you have run this race and arrived at the finish line doesn’t mean that there are no further races to run. You must utilize that which you have learned to benefit your fellow man. Your real challenge is to use your knowledge and skills in such a way that this world will be a better place in which

to live.

I Corinthians 13 says that there are three things that have the most meaning in life—Faith, Hope, and Love—and the greatest of these is Love. So, I would challenge you to be more than outstanding professionals. I would challenge each of you to be outstanding professionals through whom God’s love

can be seen.

David E. GreenlawFounding President/CEO

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Commencement

P r e l u d e

“Convocation” from Fanfares and Flourishes Charles Callahan

P r o c e s s i o n a l

“Maestoso on Westminster Abbey” Henry PurcellPresident’s Party

“Trumpet Tune in C” David JohnsonFaculty

Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1 Sir Edward ElgarGraduates

S c r i p t u r e

Exodus 14:1 – 4Althea Austin-Lloyd, Department of Radiologic Sciences

I n v o c a t i o n

Tarik Michael, Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

M u s i c a l I n t e r l u d e

We l c o m e

Dr. David E. Greenlaw, President

M u s i c a l S e l e c t i o n

You Raise Me Up, Rolf Løvland and Brendan GrahamHector Rosario, Vocalist, Department of Healthcare Administration

C o m m e n c e m e n t A d d r e s s

You are Right Where God Wants You to BeJim Davidson, Executive Secretary, Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

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C l a s s R e s p o n s e

Noemi Montoya, Department of Healthcare Administration

C o n f e r r i n g o f D e g r e e s


P r e s e n t a t i o n o f D e g r e e C a n d i d a t e s

Dr. Edwin Hernandez, Provost

(Please hold applause until all diplomas have been presented.)

P r e s i d e n t ’s C h a r g e


We l c o m e t o t h e A l u m n i A s s o c i a t i o n

Ruby Gutierrez, Master of Healthcare Administration Alumna, Inaugural Class of 2015

“ T h e S o n g o f A D U ”

B e n e d i c t i o n

Abigail Reith, Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences

R e c e s s i o n a l

Triumphal March Grimoaldo Macchia

P o s t l u d e

Trumpet Tune in D Frederick Swann

Organist, Linda Van Niekerk

Please refrain from applause until all degrees are conferred. We thank you for not using flash or lighted video equipment during the commencement program. Please remain seated during the Recessional.

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The Song of ADUDedicated to the Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni of Adventist University of Health Sciences

Words and Music by Len M. Archer, 2012

Copyright © 2012 Len M. Archer. This Arrangement authorized. No recording use, public performance for profit use or any other use requiring authorization, or reproduction or sale of copies in any form shall be made of or from the Arrangement unless licensed by the copyright owner or an agent or organization acting on behalf of the copyright owner. Dedicated to the Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni of Adventist University of Health Sciences. Words and Music by Len M. Archer, 2012.

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Commencement Speaker Biography

Jim Davidson

Jim Davidson is a second generation Seventh-day Adventist minister. Born in Avon Park, Florida, he grew up in a variety of cities from Boston, Massachusetts to Denver, Colorado. He graduated with degrees in Theolog y and Business Administration from Washington Adventist University (formerly Columbia Union College), as well as a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University.

Jim pastored in several areas including the Pennsylvania Conference, Florida Conference, and the Kentucky-Tennessee Conference. He was later called to serve in the Carolina Conference office as Ministerial Secretary and Executive Secretary. In January of 2005, the Carolina Conference Executive Committee elected him as President of the Carolina Conference. The Southern Union Constituency elected him as Executive Secretary for the Southern Union Conference in September of 2011.

The joy of Jim’s life is found in his family. He and his wife, Bonnie, have two adult children, Sarah and Jonathan.

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Graduation Day Event Guide for GuestsTo ensure an enjoyable and safe event, please follow the guidelines listed below:

• Guests may not enter the Education Building or any other areas designated for students only. After students enter the Education Building, you will not be able to be with your graduate until after the ceremony.

• Wheelchair access is located at the South entrance of the building.

• The processional begins at 2:00 p.m. Beginning at 1:45 p.m., guests will not be allowed to enter or leave the sanctuary until the processional and invocation are completed.

• The sanctuary doors will reopen after the invocation is finished. Guests will be allowed to enter the designated area in the back of the sanctuary so as not to disrupt the program.

• Please silence all electronic devices (i.e.: cellular phones, iPods, tablets, etc).

• Please do not move into the aisle during the ceremony.

• A professional photo will be taken of each student. You may take photographs in the Reserved-for-Photos row. Please return to your seat once your photo is taken.

After the ceremony :

• Remain seated until all students have left the auditorium and await dismissal by the ushers.

• Follow the directions given by the Ushers and Security Staff.

• You must use only the side exits to leave the building.

• Do not block the passageways or doorways; completely exit the building to meet your graduate. Please arrange to meet your graduate outside of the building and away from the doors.

• Students and their guests will be given the opportunity to visit with faculty members from their programs in the Courtyard outside the Sanctuary. Flags will indicate which area of the courtyard each department will be meeting.

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Adventist University of Health Sciences Graduates

Summ er 2 0 1 6

Margarita Patino Kevin Michael Steele

D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h c a r e A d m i n i s t r a t i o nMaster of Healthcare Administration

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Vaughn Benton

Kikzeny Cartagena

Amanda Rose Hernandez-Henry

D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h c a r e A d m i n i s t r a t i o nBachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

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Marli Elena Cabriales Noemi Montoya

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D e p a r t m e n t o f O c c u p a t i o n a l T h e r a p yMaster of Occupational Therapy

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Apryl Michelle Balmir

Katelyn Rose Barnett

Rana BlanPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Shannon Nicole Breakey

Brenda Lee CamachoPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Heather Patrice Carpenter

Brittany Angel ConoverPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Brynne Alysse Coupland

Jesse Lewis FisherPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Stephanie FreyrePi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Rebekah Grace Acosta GastPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Jodie Lynn Good

Celine Nohra Hani

Tana Loraine Hardin

Nicole MeeRa Kingston

Lindsey Maria Koovackal

Stevenson Go Lumapas

Hanna Leigh Olsson

Marisely Pacheco Orta

Gabriel Jose Pruna

Courtney Lucielle Quigley

Brandon Lee Rivera

Wendy Rodriguez

Teisha Mary Rosado

Amanda Kane Rosen

Christina Michelle Smith

Jacob Austin TaylorPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Auriel Rose VanRaalte

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D e p a r t m e n t o f O c c u p a t i o n a l T h e r a p yMaster of Occupational Therapy

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Lauren Elizabeth WagenerPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Kelly Lesley Wolfgram SudnikPi Theta Epsilon Occupational Therapy Honor Society

Shana Cole Young

D e p a r t m e n t o f D i a g n o s t i c M e d i c a l S o n o g r a p h yBachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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Olga Vitalyevna ParizherMagna Cum Laude

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Kelly Suzanne Hammond

Tarik Wolde MichaelCum Laude

Elena Maria Riley

Sheri Evelyn TittleCum Laude

Amanda Lynn Wainwright

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D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences

D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Health Sciences

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Summ er 2 0 1 6

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Zorybel Esperanza Bernabe-Jaquez

Chardé Bre Ann BlockerCum Laude

Kalyric CartegenaCum Laude

Altawin LeeJarvis Cason

Felisha Ann LekhrajCum Laude

Vanessa Bernie Pierre-LouisCum Laude

Pamela Nicole Pritchard

Emily Marie ValentinCum Laude

Chelsea Faye MariquitCum Laude

Angela Julia Soto Rosario Leila WhittemoreMagna Cum Laude

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Justice Renée Batten

Johanne Cherubin

Leidy Johanna CordobaSumma Cum Laude

Alexis Renea DayCum Laude

Akeeshma Tamara Frank

Corey Barrington Gonsalves

Gregory Osahon InegbeCum Laude

Ayanda Kuse

Shana Suri Lynch

Christopher Ian Melkun

Jasmine Sherese Mondesir

Lilybeth MontevillaCum Laude

Jeremiah Manigat Philogene

Shelley Lynn PotterCum Laude

Sarah Renee RectorCum Laude

Abigail Katherine ReithCum Laude

D e p a r t m e n t o f H e a l t h a n d B i o m e d i c a l S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Health Sciences

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Summ er 2 0 1 6

*Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing

D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN

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Trina Renae BaldwinMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors

John Joseph BottMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Marlene Carbonell-Torres

David CohenMagna Cum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon- STTI Member*

Laura Beth BottSumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Kari Lynn CumminsMagna Cum Laude

Birdy Johnson

Donald Clifford Josefczyk Jr

Connie June CurtinCum LaudeNursing Honors

Lisa Frances DonnellySumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Allison Catheline Durner

Joseph Patrick Fazekas

Deborah Diane GibsonSumma Cum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon- STTI Member*

Michelle Mathew

Marshall Ashton Moss

Grant Lee Murphy

Gertrude Amy RickettsCum Laude

Monica Elizabeth Greaux

Garry Patrick Howard

Nadine Maree JessenSumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Erica Lynne Joachim

Brittany Colie KirklandCum Laude

Colleen Anne LambertCum Laude

James Daniel RoweMagna Cum Laude

Shinumol Sabu

Marquis Nackimera SimonCum Laude

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D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN

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Paula Jean LambertMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Kirstin Lynne LewisCum Laude

Bengene Ebabacol Macaya

Juliana Madrigal VargasCum Laude

Chi My Marasigan

Marga Lizbeth Martinez TorresMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Nancy Pettit MorganCum Laude

Jackline Atieno Otieno

Carmen Ivette Perez

Kayla Rachel Pyecha

Gregory Nathan RileyMagna Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Ketna Simpson

Eric Allen Smith

Charlotte Anne SwerdonSumma Cum LaudeNursing Honors

Emily Wilder WebbCum Laude

Kelly Louise WindsorCum Laude

Judy Ann WoganCum LaudeNursing Honors


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D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing

Summ er 2 0 1 6

Jessica Marie BainCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Lauren Elizabeth Carson

Jordhan A. Correa

Emilie Paige DudasChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Derik Tyler Gotay

Jennifer Nicholason GrahamCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Krysta Allyson HarrisChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Jenny Lynn Hutnick

Anthony Devon Hunt

Brandy John

Harmony Sherise Joyce

Sonia E. Lee

Toni Rose Cortez MarasiganCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Robin Ma

Hannah Rose McRobertsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Dianne Letinah Mema

Megan Anne MontgomeryChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Kristen Nicole RamirezChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Carmen Anais Sanchez

Christopher Brian Shaw

Jaclyn René WarnCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Yevgeniya ZagovalkoCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Gidder David Zelaya Martinez

Brenda Daniela Zuluaga


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D e p a r t m e n t o f N u r s i n gBachelor of Science in Nursing

Neil Patrick Isidro Atiga

Matthew J. Bennett

Zachary J. Bennett

Tina Marie Bloodgood

Lauren CarterChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Brianna Caitlan Clark

Monica A. ClarkCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Brandy Lee DitrapaniChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Joshua John Fuentes

Rhonnie Ortigusa GeyrozagaCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

April A. HendersonCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Ashley Nicole Jarrett

Kelvin Low

Natalia Guevara Lukas

Kristin Elizabeth Lutz

Zoila Jasmín Bernard Martin

Annalisa Mae MasikCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Nicoleta Matei

Kristen Alison Miller

Regine Marie Millien-Polk

Felicia Nichole MottCum LaudeChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Sean Patrick Murray

Angela Rose Palladino

Fallon Nicole PiccioneCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*

Shauna Noelle Portilla

Kristen Ruiz

Catherine Serrano

Tuyen N. TranCum LaudeNursing HonorsChi Upsilon – STTI Member*Chi Upsilon – STTI Fall 2016 Scholarship Award Recipient

Caval Pershad Walton

Sarah WilliamCum Laude

Rebekah Dawn Williams

Hopelyn Marie Woodling

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D e p a r t m e n t o f R a d i o l o g i c S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

Summ er 2 0 1 6

Sherri Bowden Campbell

Valter De BritoCum Laude

Tracy Johnson HallCum Laude

Marella Catherine Laliberte

Michelle Lee Levister

Tina Marie Life

Chinmay B. PandyaCum Laude

Jan Tan

Tracy Ann Troutman Cum Laude

Marcia Ann Urban

Tanya Yvonne Van TreekCum Laude

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Hamdi Tom Ahmed

Althea L. Austin-LloydCum Laude

Leah Elkins BaneCum Laude

Christine S. Bertoldo

Shelly Ann Bielanski Magna Cum Laude

Dawn Kristine Bogan

Stella S.N. Brooks

Savannah Rea Burns Cum Laude

Jenson Jose Chundamala

Katrina Jolene Collins

Sharvie Nichole Costin

Alise Marie Dix

Erin Garrett DuncanCum Laude

Diana Vandevender Geraghty Cum Laude

Morgann Jeanne Hines

Lauren Nabors Hoffpauir Cum Laude

Jodie Lea Swanson Jones Cum Laude

Amanda Kay LaRubio

Shannon Coates LaughterCum Laude

Rita Izigbe Martin

Kimberly Whitehead Meads

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D e p a r t m e n t o f R a d i o l o g i c S c i e n c e sBachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences

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Yvette Elaine Mendiola Cum Laude

Lauren Marie Miller Magna Cum Laude

Leanne Marie Nagy Cum Laude

Heather Ann Nemeth Cum Laude

Frank Joseph Nestich

Jacqueline Ella Oliver

Scott Anthony Pryde

Lisa Ann Rowland

Shanna Nicole Sandidge

Kerry Devon SmithCum Laude

Caitlyn Rae St.Angelo

Cecilia Calma Sweet Magna Cum Laude

Noedi TorresMagna Cum Laude

Carolina Trivino Magna Cum Laude

James Michael VanHooser

Tammy Lee WillisCum Laude

D e p a r t m e n t o f R a d i o l o g i c S c i e n c e sCertificate of Vascular Interventional (IV) Radiography

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Courtney Di Stasio Dayna M. Quindardo

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Department RepresentativesAlthea Austin-Lloyd, Scripture

Student Representative from the Department of Radiologic Sciences

Tarik Michael, InvocationStudent Representative from the Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Noemi Montoya, Class ResponseStudent Representative from the Department of Healthcare Administration

Abigail Reith, Benediction Student Representative from the Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences

MarshalsCharlotte G. Henningsen, Grand Marshal

Chair, Department of Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Dr. Stanley Dobias, MarshalChair, Department of Health and Biomedical Sciences

Dr. Benita David, MarshalChair, Department of Healthcare Administration

Dr. Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, MarshalChair, Department of Nurse Anesthesia

Dr. Alicia Franco, MarshalActing Chair, Department of Nursing

Dr. Tia Hughes, MarshalChair, Department of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Jennifer Collins, MarshalChair, Department of Physical Therapy

Dr. Mark Payne, MarshalChair, Department of Physician Assistant

Genese Gibson, MarshalChair, Department of Radiologic Sciences

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Lars Houmann, Chair

Ronald Smith, Vice Chair

David E. Greenlaw, Secretary

Diane Andrews

Michael Cauley

Daryl Dixon

Robert Henderschedt

Donald Jones

Jeffrey Kuhlman

Monica Reed

Stephen Silver

Shannon Stewartson

Thomas Werner

Daryl A. Dixon, Chair

Diane R. Andrews, Treasurer

Mark Batia

Christopher Bordner

Raymond R. Forsythe

Tony S. Keena

Jeffry D. Keiner

Marlene L. Linders

Maurizio J. Maso

Todd B. Persons

Board of Trustees

University Foundation Board

Len M. Archer, Ph.D.

Starr Bender, B.S.

David E. Greenlaw, D.Min.

Edwin I. Hernández, Ph.D.

Dan Lim, Ph.D.

Ruben Martinez, M.A.

Lonnie Mixon, M.B.A.

Stephen Roche, Ph.D

Deena Slockett, Ed.D.

Administration

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Jennifer Agostini, M.S.P.A.S.

Jennifer Alleyne, M.L.I.S.

Len M. Archer, Ph.D.

Karen Austin, D.A.

Angelina Bean, M.S.N.

Scott Bennie, D.Sc.

Ndala Booker, Ed.D.

Lenore Brantley, Ed.D.

Keisha Burrington, M.S.

Ernest J. Bursey, Ph.D.

J. Russell Butler, Ph.D.

Janet Calderón, Ph.D.

Lynelle Callender, D.N.P.

Christopher O. Campbell, Ph.D.

Ron Carson, O.T.D.

Vicki Case, B.S.

Elizabeth Clark, D.P.T.

Patricia Clayton, M.S.N./Ed.

Jennifer Collins, Ed.D.

Maggie Conner, B.S.

Julie Cook, M.A.

Andrew Crofton, Ph.D.

Daisy Dalegowski, M.S.N.

Benita David, D.B.A.

Glenice DeBique, Ph.D.

Alescia L. DeVasher Bethea, Ph.D.

Stanley Dobias, D.Min.

Edward Donohoe, M.A.

Elizabeth W. Duncan, M.S.

Deborah Edgerton, M.S.N.

Nadia Edwin, Ph.D.

Jeffrey Emde, D.P.T.

Pilar Erstling, M.S.N.

E. Sebastian Farrell, Ph.D.

Leesuk Ferencsik, Ph.D.

Rebecca Fisher, M.L.S.

Deanna Flores, M.L.I.S.

Kimberly Forbes, M.S.N.

Wanda Forbes, M.S.N.

Carolyn Fore, Ph.D.

Steven Fowler, D.N.P.

Alicia Franco, Ph.D.

Ashley Gauthier, M.S.N.

Kimberlea Gensolin, M.S.

Genese Gibson, M.A.

Leana Goncalves Araujo, Ph.D.

Gloria Gonzalez, M.Ed.

David E. Greenlaw, D.Min.

Stacey Hawes, M.S.N.

Joseph R. Hawkins, M.S.Ed.

Cherilyn Hendrix, D.H.Ed.

Charlotte G. Henningsen, M.S.

Edwin I. Hernández, Ph.D.

Jason Hines, Ph.D., J.D.

Dusanka Hristic, M.S.N.

Tia Hughes, Dr.O.T.

Bridget Jackson, M.S.N.

Edgar John Jimenez, M.D.

Stefanie Johnson, M.A.

Dan Lim, Ph.D.

Christopher Litten, Ph.D.

Radhamés Lizardo, Ph.D.

Christopher Lorentz, Ph.D.

Bryan Lounsberry, M.S.

Janice Lowden-Stokley, M.S.N.

Janis Lowry, M.A.

Ruben Martinez, M.A.

Mary Melvin, M.Ed.

Christine Moghimi, Sc.D.

Faculty

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Sydney Moran, M.S.N.

Barbara Nelson, Ed.D.

Leanna Neubrander, M.H.Sc.

Alicia Patterson, M.A.

Mark Payne, D.H.Sc.

Laura Podschun, D.P.T.

Deziree Rada, B.S.

Amanda Raffenaud, M.S.

Carolyn Ramsey, Ph.D.

Carlos Reyes, M.S.N.

Mary Rickelman, M.L.I.S.

Stephen Roche, Ph.D.

Maria Rodriguez, B.S.

Linda Royer, Ph.D.

Susan Ryan, Ed.D.

Angela Sampson, B.S.

Anael Santos, Ph.D.

Madeline Sawin, M.S.N.

John Scarbrough, Ph.D.

Lorrie Scott Teeter, M.S.

Carlo Semerzier, M.S.

Deena Slockett, Ed.D.

Marie Smith, A.S.

Neal Smith, J.D.

Sarah Snell, M.S.N.A.

Christine Soderlin, B.S.

Zdravko Stefanovic, Ph.D.

Beverly Stevens, M.P.H.

Veon Stewart, Ph.D.

Shelly-Ann Taylor, M.S.

Nel Thomas, Ph.D.

Manuel Tolosa, D.N.A.P.

Carla Toth, M.S.N.

Marlene Watson, Ed.D.

Leslie Whalley, B.S.

Maria K. Whitaker, M.S.N.

Donald E. Williams, Ph.D.

Darin Wolfe, M.D.

Edith Britton, M.A.

Althiea Farrell, M.S.

Michael Lay, M.A.

Steven Paquet, M.S.

Sagarika Sahu, M.S.

Judith Shamp, M.Ed., M.A.

Faculty

Professional Faculty

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Reynold Acosta

Jadiel Alfonso Catala

Nicholas Alpin

Joyce Anderson

Lisa Andress

Rex Araya

Christopher Brandon Baker

Kirk Batson

Beryl Battle

Starr Bender

Carmen Betances

Rachel Botros

Carol Bradfield

Tanesha Bradley

Lakarla Brown

Jasmine Brown Samuels

David Bryant

Maritza Burgos-Cuevas

Clarissa Burkett

Samson Cadiente

Tina Capparelli

Felix Castillo

Zoraida Castillo

Marissa Channer

Kimberly Cherella

Janice Christo

Tenikka Colston-Bouler

Sharon Cone

Anthony Conley

Jean Cooper

Rodolfo Correa

Dawn Creft

Steve Creft

Vanessa Crockett

Jerry Cronk

Jacob Curtis

Chérie Danielson

Christine Deer-Pacheco

Troy Dicks

Sylvia Dominguez

Jacqueline Dones

Monica Emmons

Lisa Esser

Chris Feldbush

Sarah Ferreira

Jennifer Galeana

Alexander Gallimore

José Garcia

Christopher Garrido

Joshua Garrido

Lillian Garrido

Jessica Garrity

Grayson Goodman

Samanthia Goodridge

Rubiela Gutierrez-Gonzalez

Lillian Harrington

Mollene Harrington

Nathan Hausinger

Brigida Hernandez

Amanda Hernandez-Henry

Derek Heron-Vanta

Yoouhenky Hickman

Christina Hustedde

Kerby Hypolite

Samuel Isidor

Jeffrey Kite

Nancy Jean Kucera

Mariel Lacourt Pares

Allyson Lopez Maldonado

Staff

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Erlin Lugo

Roy Lukman

Irvid Maitland

Maria Matias

Debra Melkun

Erin Merritt

Donna Meyer

Lonnie Mixon

Natasha Montes

Abner Morales Vega

Stefan Justin Niere

Ronald Novy

Michael Obrovac

Karen Ordelheide

Neida Orta

Alexander Ortiz

Jennifer Otto

Jeremy Parra

Zoe Peavy

Leah Pigford

Lori Polizzi

Mildred Prado

Kendra Presley-Van Houten

Nazreen Ramtahall

Nataniel Reyes

Robert Ripley

Rozlyn Robinson-Legette

Terri Roche

Susan Rodd

Helen Rouse

Joanna Sanabria Mercado

Sharlin Sanchez

Kelvin Santana

Melissa Santiago

Kathryn Shaw

Janis Sherer

Theodora Sheridan

Elliott Sibanda

Sandra Sipion Harrison

Melodie Smith

Beverly Snell

Ronald Snell

Richard Soto

Elisabeth Spinella

Andrea Anita Spry

Fredrick Stephens

Shauntelle Stevenson

Carol Stewart

Charles Stuckie

Bruce Suarez

Lynda Swanson

David Tao

Lynne Tier

Alejandra Torres

Luz O. Torres

Gregory Tuckett

Rebecca Valencia

Cesar Varela

Betty Varghese

Karlene Vilain

Deena Weiss

Debra Wesley

Lee Ann Wetmore

Ann Williams

Dana Williams

Donald Williams

Dwayne Williams

Travis Wooley

Ruth Yancey

Staff

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Academic Regalia & MaceThe Adventist University Mace and the wide variety of academic regalia seen in the current academic procession date back to the formation of the earliest educational institutions of higher education. The mace was originally a powerful weapon of war, used in battle by medieval knights and heavy enough to break the enemy’s armor. Later, in virtually the same form, the mace was widely used to protect royalty; and eventually maces, bejeweled and highly decorated, were used in ceremonial functions as symbols of authority.

The Mace, carried today by the Grand Marshal, is a symbol of the authority of Adventist University of Health Sciences and is displayed only at official University convocations. Echoing both its early use as a weapon and its later use symbolizing authority, the University’s Mace represents education’s authority to break through ignorance and prejudice.

The main staff of the University Mace is of walnut, among the hardest and most attractive of woods, showing both the rigor and the beauty of the education offered at Adventist University. The four sided bronze platform at the top of the staff represents the four key concepts of the University’s programs: Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship. On this bronze platform is mounted a representation of the University’s seal with the institution’s full name encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.

It is also instructive to note the symbolic meaning expressed in the various parts of the academic regalia. European universities still show a wide diversity of official academic apparel. However, approximately a century ago, American colleges and universities adopted a consistent academic costume code widely used today in the United States.

The various types of academic gowns represent the different degrees that have been conferred. The gowns for the Associate and Bachelor degrees have pointed sleeves. The gown for the Master’s degree has oblong sleeves which open at the wrist. The gown for Doctoral degrees has bell-shaped sleeves which close at the wrist.On the back of the gowns are hoods that are lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. Since members of the faculty hold degrees from numerous universities and colleges, space does not permit an identification of each hood in the academic procession. The colors of the velvet trim on the hoods of each gown represent the discipline in which the degree was conferred, and those disciplines can be identified as follows:

Arts, Letters, Humanities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WhiteBusiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DrabEducation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Light BlueFine Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . BrownHealth Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sage GreenLibrary Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LemonNursing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ApricotPhilosophy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dark BluePublic Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salmon PinkScience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Golden YellowTheology, Ministry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scarlet

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HonorsListing a student’s name in this program does not guarantee degree completion. Graduation honors are based upon the current, cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) at the time of printing. All honors listed in this program are subject to completion of all degree requirements and are awarded only to undergraduate students. Honors are indicated by the cords worn by the graduates, coded as follows:

Blue and Gray Cords Summa Cum Laude GPA of 3.90 or above Blue Cords Magna Cum Laude GPA of 3.75 to 3.89 Gray Cords Cum Laude GPA of 3.50 to 3.74

The Florida Alpha Chi Omega Chapter of Lambda Nu is the national honor society for the radiologic and imaging science students at Adventist University of Health Sciences. The purpose of Lambda Nu is to foster academic scholarship at the highest academic levels, promote research and investigation in the radiologic and imaging sciences, recognize exemplary scholarship, mentor students in the imaging sciences, and promote community service. Membership is offered to the top 25% of diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine, and radiography students with a professional course GPA of 3.50 or higher. Lambda Nu’s colors are maroon for the radiologic sciences, forest green for the health professions, and gold, the ancient color of honor.

The Nuclear Medicine Award of Excellence is given to the Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Medicine Technology student who has achieved an academic grade point average of 3.50 or above, and has shown outstanding clinical performance. Members wear gold and burgundy cords.

The Department of Nursing grants nursing honors upon completion of the Baccalaureate degrees. Nursing Honors are awarded to nursing students whose cumulative ADU GPA in nursing courses is 3.50 and above. Students with a failing grade (below a grade of “C”) in any of the baccalaureate-level nursing courses or who are pending completion of degree requirements are not eligible for Nursing Honors.

Chi Upsilon - Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing has a mission of is advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to nurse leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing. Members include the top 35% of Baccalaureate graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.00 and Master graduates with a minimum GPA of 3.50. Members wear purple and white cords.

The national Pi Theta Epsilon Chapter of Delta Pi is the honor society for Masters of Occupational Therapy students at ADU. The purpose of Delta Pi is to recognize and encourage scholastic excellence of occupational therapy students; contribute to the advancement of the field of occupational therapy through scholarly activities; and provide a vehicle for students enrolled in accredited programs in occupational therapy to exchange information and to collaborate regarding scholarly activities. Membership is offered to the top 35% of the MOT class. Members wear navy blue and gold cords.

The Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology ( JRCERT) honors a student with the Certificate of Excellence Award who has graduated from a JRCERT accredited program and has achieved excellence in radiologic sciences.

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The Presidential MedallionThe historic traditions of the commencement ceremony are also reflected in the medallions worn by some of its participants. Chief among these is the Presidential Medallion worn by the University President as a symbol of that high office. The medallion features a replica of the University seal, the name of the University encircling four flames of fire representing truth triumphing over ignorance and prejudice while igniting the fires of life-long learning.

The medallion is suspended from a collar featuring the core values of the University (Nurture, Excellence, Spirituality, and Stewardship) interspersed with discs featuring the lamp of learning. The Presidential Medallion has a plate immediately above it engraved with the words, Founding President. Medallions and collars are worn over the academic gown and only at official convocations such as this commencement.

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