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OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY

2020 COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

Von Braun CenterPropst Arena

Huntsville, Alabama

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OAKWOOD MISSION: The mission of Oakwood University, a historically black, Seventh-day Adventist institution, is to transform students through biblically-based education for service to God and humanity.

OAKWOOD VISION: Oakwood University graduates leaders in service to God and humanity.

OAKWOOD VALUES:RESPECT: Oakwood esteems others as worthy of human dignity, regard, and service.

COMPASSION: Oakwood manifests sympathy, empathy, care and concern in our dealings with others.

INTEGRITY: Oakwood demonstrates honesty, uprightness, moral virtue, and ethical rectitude in every relationship.

EXCELLENCE: Oakwood makes the personal and collective decision to perform at our highest capacity and to continually improve in our work and service.

SERVICE: Oakwood chooses to provide assistance, aid, help, caring, outreach and ministry in response to human need.

INNOVATION: Oakwood will break with precedent in advancement of institutional mission by embracing new methods and introducing major changes.

COLLABORATION: Oakwood commits to integrated planning, internal and external partnering, and collegial action designed to build community and advance our mission.

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OAKWOOD UNIVERSITYCOMMENCEMENT EXERCISES

SPRING 2020

EVENT DAY/TIME LOCATION SPEAKER

Education Teacher Dedication Ceremony

Social Work Pinning Ceremony

Tree Planting/Senior Class

Nursing Pinning Ceremony

Nutrition and Dietetics Pinning Ceremony

LEAP Senior Ceremony

Religion Dedication Service

Consecration

Sabbath School

Baccalaureate

Commencement

Thursday,July 3010:00 a.m.

Thursday, July 3011:30 a.m.

TBD

Thursday, July 30 3:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 305:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 306:00 p.m.

Thursday, July 30 7:00 p.m.

Friday, July 31 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, August 1 9:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 1 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, August 1 8:00 p.m.

Virtual

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Unity Pond/Virtual

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Propst ArenaVon Braun Center

C. Garland Dulan

Sibyl Beaulieu

Deleise Wilson

Sherine Brown-Fraser

Joel Kibble

Hyveth Williams

Kimberly Bulgin

Roger Hernandez

Eric Thomas

Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D.GRAND MARSHAL

Jason Max Ferdinand, D.M.A.CHORAL DIRECTOR

Eurydice Osterman, D.M.A.ORGANIST

Wayne Bucknor, D.M.A.ACCOMPANIST

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AIM“Yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow is only a vision, but today well-lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and tomorrow a vision of hope.”

- Kālidāsa

MOTTO“Dare to live a life of God’s vision and purpose, instead of the expectations and opinions of others.”

- Monte Newbill, Sr.

SCRIPTURE“The Lord answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late.”

- Habakkuk 2:2-3 HCSB

COLORSBurgundy and Gold

SPONSORSMarcya Burden, J.D.

Audley C. Chambers, Ph.D.

OFFICERS

CLASS OF 2020

President:Vice President:

Treasurer:Secretary:

Chaplain: Social Coordinator: Public Relations Coordinator:

Sergeant-at-Arms:Parliamentarian:

Xavier LynumMaya RawlsZoie McIntosh Nirvana WaltonMonte Newbill, Sr.Arion McCulloughAshley BrandonStarr DavisTaylor Nettleford

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENTLESLIE N. POLLARD, PH.D., D.MIN., M.B.A.

To the Graduates of 2020, One of my favorite proverbs, that I learned last year in Uganda, says: “If you think that you are too small to make a difference, it’s because you haven’t spent the night in a hotel room with a mosquito.“ Your class motto expresses the same truth: “Dare to live a life of God’s vision and purpose, instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” Yours is a class that is graduating at a crossroads in American history. The murder of George Floyd and the rise of massive national and international protest against systemic and institutional

racism, has made your class unique. You have had to face mountains that appeared insurmountable, fires that seemed unquenchable, and obstacles that appeared unconquerable. But by embracing God’s vision and purpose, you have over-come rather than simply survive because we were in His will. Congratulations on this latest accomplishment in your path of service. Tonight, from the Rocket City of Huntsville, you are lifting off into the next stage of your journey. I can assure you that it will not always be easy, but God’s purpose will carry you through every challenge, just as He has done during your years here at Oakwood. God is faithful! Earl Bakken, a businessman speaking at the commencement services at the University of Hawaii in 2004, shared this observation about fulfilling one’s purpose: “By all reckoning, the bumblebee is aerodynamically unsound and shouldn’t be able to fly. Yet, the little bee gets those wings going like a turbojet and flies to every plant its chubby little body can land on, to collect all the nectar it can hold. Bumblebees are the most persistent creatures. They don’t know they can’t fly, so they just keep buzzing around. Like the lowly bumblebee, honored graduates, never give in to pessimism. [When you] don’t know that you can’t fly, you will soar like an eagle.” Today, the successful completion of your journey to graduation validates the fact that your heavenly Pilot mapped out your flight plan. Tonight is simply one more stop on your educational journey that began here and will take you into eternity. Each of us who have contributed in some small way to your success is very pleased to congratulate you on this the biggest day of your academic career. Your hard work has been rewarded and Oakwood University is proud of your persistence, tenacity, and focus. As we bid you adieu, know that the experience and education that you have earned at Oakwood will fit you for life’s great opportunities. With each passing year, your “Oakwood experience” will grow more and more meaningful. You entered to learn, and tonight, you depart to serve!

As we have deposited into numerous classes, so we leave you with the inspirational words of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow:“The heights by great men [and women] reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their compan-ions slept, were toiling upward in the night.”

Congratulations, Oakwoodites of 2020. Each of you has made your God, your family, your friends, and your Alma Mater proud. Fly far and fast toward your purpose!

Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President

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Congratulations to the Historic Graduating Class of 2020!

This was not the way you planned your graduation weekend! It was scheduled for a specific time; the consecration and baccalaureate services were predicted to be two unforgettable face-to-face engagements with friends and family. Pinning ceremo-nies and graduation parties were simply appetizers to the main course that included over ten thousand friends, family, faculty, staff, and dignitaries in attendance at your commencement ceremony. You worked hard, and your grades demonstrated that you completed all the stipulated requirements for your degree. Yes, you were ready to celebrate your well-deserved accomplishments during the week of May 3rd, 2020.

Instead, you were thrust squarely into a once-in-a-lifetime moment of utter disruptions. Namely, the Novel Corona Virus/ COVID 19 and the call for civil justice for African Americans and people everywhere. These disruptions are present, consequential, deadly, and apparently unrelentless. There is an acute awareness of the far-reaching impact of these events on your lives as you mourned the loss of loved ones, spent endless hours in seemingly idle quarantine, and exhausted binge offers from Netflix, Disney, Hulu, and YouTube.

But wait, is that all that is distilled from this unprecedented moment in your lifetime? Previous generations that survived world-wide catastrophes, pandemics and even war had one thing in common. They were resilient! The ability to overcome is rooted in hope and is captured in your text. “The Lord answered me: Write down this vision; clearly inscribe it on tablets so one may easily read it. For the vision is yet for the appointed time; it testifies about the end and will not lie. Though it delays, wait for it, since it will certainly come and not be late.” Habakkuk 2: 2-3 HCSB. The vision of your lives will certainly come and not be late. Disruptions may come but be steadfast, for there is a Divine certainty that accompa-nies your future and the fulfillment of your dreams. Your response to the current realities in your lives will in retrospect be considered historic. So engage these challenging times with a dogged commitment to the vision that God is co-creat-ing with you for His glory and the benefit of His people everywhere.

Be strong, “Dare to love a life of God’s vision and purpose, instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” Instead of being swayed into despair by the current events, seize God’s purposes for your lives. May you not only be resilient like previous generations that endured world-wide catastrophes but be the beacon to help lead others through this period of unprecedented uncertainty. Take this time to thrive and remember that “yesterday is but a dream, tomorrow is only a vision, but today well-lived makes yesterday a dream of happiness and tomorrow a vision of hope.”

The word commencement implies a season of hope and new beginnings that are often juxtaposed between the complex experiences of the immediate past and exciting possibilities of the future. This year more than ever before, your com-mencement exercises hold in its grasp feelings of accomplishment and promise. As a graduate of Oakwood University, you will depart to serve with the confidence that the same God who led you through to this time and place, will contin-ue to guide you in your future endeavors. So, face every challenge reassured that you can “cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you; He will never permit the righteous to be moved.” Congratulations again to you and your family for this significant accomplishment! Go with God and change your immediate context and the forgotten corners of this world.

Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D.Provost and Senior Vice President

MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST AND SENIOR VICE PRESIDENTCOLWICK M. WILSON, PH.D.

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CONSECRATION SPEAKER

PASTOR KIMBERLY BULGINFor over fifteen years, Pastor Kimberly Bulgin has been blessed to travel extensively throughout North America, Africa, the Caribbean and Europe spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ through preaching and singing.

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, she is a graduate of Andrews University with a Bachelor’s in Music Education and a graduate from Trinity Lutheran Seminary with a Masters in Music & Theology.

Pastor Kimberlly Bulgin served as Assistant Pastor for Worship at the Grace Community SDA Church in Cleveland, Ohio (formerly Glenville SDA) and the Senior Pastor at Twinsburg SDA Church in Twinsburg, Ohio. She currently serves as the Senior Pastor of New Beginnings SDA Church in Wichita, Kansas.

On September 28, 2013 she released her highly anticipated debut full-length album “God Chose Me” with much suc-cess.

In 2016, she released her first devotional book entitled “Wild Worship: Setting People Free to Worship God.”

She is also the founder of The Love God, Love Sex Experience, a sacred community for single women struggling with sex. All these ministries can be found on her website: www.kimberlybulgin.com

It is her desire to see hearts set free to wholeheartedly love God with everything within them!

PICTURE OF SPEAKER

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CONSECRATIONVIRTUAL SERVICE | FRIDAY, July 31, 2020 | 8:00 P.M.

Processional .................................................................................. “Festal March” ..........................................................................Jeremiah Clarke

Invocation ......................................................................................................................................................................................... Lisa James, Ph.D.Associate Professor, Chair of Mathematics and Computer Science

Welcome .............................................................................................................................................................................................Ashley Brandon Public Relations Coordinator, Class of 2020

“My Oakwood Story” .................................................................................................................................................................Video Presentation

Introduction of Speaker ................................................................................................................................................................ Taylor NettlefordParliamentarian, Class of 2020

Music ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Louis CleareClass of 2020


Address ................................................................................................................................................................................. Pastor Kimberly Bulgin

Response .....................................................................................................................................................................................................Maya RawlsVice President, Class of 2020

Prayer of Consecration ...................................................................................................................................................... Andrew Pileggi, M.Div.Senior Chaplain, Spiritual Life and Missions

Benediction ................................................................................................................................................................................................. Starr DavisSergeant-at-Arms, Class of 2020

Recessional ...............................................................................“Marche Pontificale” ........................................................Fernand de la Tombelle

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SABBATH SCHOOLVIRTUAL SERVICE | SABBATH, August 1, 2020 | 9:00 A.M.

Superintendents ........................................................................................................................................................................... Monte Newbill, Sr.Chaplain, Class of 2020

Marcya Burden, J.D.Senior Class Sponsor

Opening Prayer ................................................................................................................................................................................... Donnell Harris Adult & Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Scripture .................................................................................Habakkuk 2:2-3 HCSB .........................................................Marcya Burden, J.D. Senior Class Sponsor

Welcome .................................................................................................................................................................................................Xavier LynumPresident, Class 2020

Music ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................Asriel DavisClass of 2020

Remarks ............................................................................................................................................................................... Andrew Pileggi, M.Div.Senior Chaplain, Office of Spiritual Life and Missions

Mission Emphasis ................................................................................................................................................................................... Eric BennettAdult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Lesson Study ................................................................................................................................................................................. Monte Newbill, Sr.Chaplain, Class of 2020

Ariel CharlesClass of 2020

Amalia GoulbourneClass of 2020

Donnell Harris Adult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Offering ...............................................................................................................................................................................................Nirvana Walton Secretary, Class of 2020

Testimonial ...........................................................................................................................................................................................Tiffany BrissettAdult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class of 2020

Closing Remarks ......................................................................................................................................................................... Monte Newbill, Sr.Chaplain, Class of 2020

Audley C. Chambers, Ph.D. Senior Class Sponsor

Closing Prayer ....................................................................................................................................................................................... Yohance PerryAdult and Continuing Education/LEAP, Class 2020

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BACCALAUREATE SPEAKER

PASTOR ROGER HERNANDEZRoger Hernandez is currently the Ministerial and Evangelism Director for the Southern Union Conference (of SDA). He has served in the ministry for over 28 years. He is a third-generation Christian Seventh-day Adventist, one of five pastors in his family. Pastor Hernandez received his BS degree in Theology from Columbia Union College, now Wash-ington Adventist University. He received his MDiv. from Andrews Adventist Seminary. Born in Cuba and fully bilingual, Pastor Hernandez has had the opportunity of participating in events in both English and Spanish. Pastor Hernandez is a motivational speaker who has spoken all over the world, including but not limited to, events at the division, union, and conference levels. He speaks on leadership, evangelism, accountability, and diver-sity (LEAD). His main desire is to show the relevance of Christianity to a world that needs it, especially to the younger generation. He is known for delivering messages in a style that is clear, simple, and engaging. He has the gift of turning biblical truths into practical modern-day applications. The hobbies of Pastor Hernandez include reading, writing, traveling, and playing a variety of sports. His favorite sport is baseball. Some of his passions are church planting, small group and youth ministries, mentoring young pastors, and evangelistic work. Pastor Hernandez is a prolific writer and the author of over 14 books, including the Sharing Book of the Year twice. The books are titled “Failure is Not Final” and “We All Have Problems.” He also had the privilege of writing the Dis-cipleship Book of the Year: “Everyone Welcome.” The most recent book he has written is “The Pain of Planting of a Church,” published in 2019. Pastor Hernandez and his wife Kathy have four adult children: Yessenia, Deisy, Vanessa and Jonathan; and two granddaughters, Sara and Maya.

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BACCALAUREATE VIRTUAL SERVICE | SABBATH, August 1, 2020 | 10:00 A.M.

Processional .....................................................................“The War March of the Priests” ....................................................... Felix Mendelssohn

Invocation ..................................................................................................................................................................................Stanton Dulan, M.D.Assistant Professor, Biology

Music ......................................................................................................................................................................................Aeolians Alumni Choir

Welcome ...............................................................................................................................................Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Carlton P. Byrd, Ph.D.Senior Pastor, Oakwood University Church

Arion McCulloughSocial Coordinator, Class of 2020

Music ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................Aeolians


Offertory ................................................................................................................................................................................................ Zoie McIntoshTreasurer, Class of 2020


Scripture .................................................................................Habakkuk 2:2-3 HCSB ..................................................................Caitlyn WatsonClass of 2020

Ronald Bocaly (French)Class of 2020

Richard Canales (Spanish)Class of 2020

HaEun Lee (Korean)Class of 2020

Christelle Theodore (Hatian Creole)Class of 2020

Music ......................................................................................................................................................................................Aeolians Alumni Choir

Introduction of Speaker ........................................................................................................................................................................Alexia GriggsUSM President, Class of 2020

Music .................................................................................................................................................................................................................Aeolians

Sermon ................................................................................................................................................................................Pastor Roger Hernandez Benediction ...................................................................................................................................................................... Finbar Benjamin, D.Min.

Associate Professor, Religion

Recessional .....................................................................................“Rigaudon” ...............................................................................Andre Campra

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COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER

DR. ERIC THOMASEric Thomas, Ph.D., is a world-renowned speaker, critically acclaimed author, educator, pastor, and electrifying voice-over talent. “ET,” as he is better known, has taken the world by storm with his creative style and high-energy messages. His words impact mil-lions of people through a significant social media presence, as well as domestic and international tours.

ET allows his life to be an “open book” from which he draws inspiring messages. Although most students finish college in four to six years, it took ET 12 years to earn his bachelor’s degree from Oakwood College, now Oakwood University. ET received a master’s degree from Michigan State University. In 2015, Eric received his Ph.D. in Education Administration from Michigan State University.

ET is the epitome of hustle, drive, determination, and success. Millions of followers have been able to apply the principles revealed in his autobiography, The Secret to Success; his sophomore release, Greatness Is Upon You, and his most recent tome entitled, Aver-age Skill Phenomenal Will.

Eric’s commitment to community activism began with his award-nominated GED Program that led to his non-profit, Break The Cycle: I Dare you, and a plethora of other ministerial and educational endeavors. Those efforts resulted in the development of “The Advantage Program” at Michigan State University in 2003, which helps high-risk college students improve their study habits and increase their retention rates. From this platform he created International Urban Education Consultants, a non-profit organization committed to finding solutions to close the achievement gap in urban schools.

As CEO of his consulting firm, ETA LLC, Eric has led his team through the doors of dozens of organizations, Fortune 500 companies, major universities and sports franchises. Eric has had the opportunity to learn more ‘Secrets of Success’ from Berkshire Hathaway Chairman, Warren Buffett. This invitation-only event broadened his mind and further strengthened his resolve to empower others in their pursuit of greatness.

Eric’s spiritual walk, tenacity and integrity are the epitome of his quote, “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” Nothing demonstrates the truest spirit of service within Eric more than his dedication to the personal success of others. During every corporate engagement, Eric dedicates separate time to visit the local youth, both in juvenile deten-tion centers and traditional schools in the area. While he isn’t able to respond to the thousands of daily requests for interventions, motivation, and direction, he is able to tackle issues of accountability, mentorship and hope - one student, one parent, and one school - at a time.

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COMMENCEMENTVON BRAUN CENTER PROPST ARENA | SATURDAY, August 1, 2020 | 8:00 P.M.

Processional ........................................................................“Pomp and Circumstance” .....................................................................Edward Elgar

School Song ..................................................................................... Alma Mater ................................................................................... Kobe Brown Music Major, Class of 2021

Invocation ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Monte Newbill, Sr.Chaplain, Class of 2020


Introduction of Speaker ................................................................................................................... Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Music ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................Aeolians

Address .......................................................................................................................................................................................... Eric Thomas, Ph.D Response .................................................................................................................................................................................................Xavier Lynum

President, Class of 2020


Presentation of Candidates ........................................................................................................................................ Colwick M. Wilson, Ph.D.Provost and Senior Vice President

Conferring of the Degrees ...............................................................................................................Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D. Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Induction of Alumni ................................................................................................................................................................. Cheri Wilson, M.A.Executive Director of Advancement and Development

Emile Parker, M.B.A. Director of Alumni Relations in the Division of Advancement

Charge ................................................................................................................................................. Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.President, Oakwood University

Benediction ...........................................................................................................................................................................Howard Weems, Ph.D. Special Assistant to the President and Professor, Psychology

Recessional ............................................................................. “Trumpet Voluntary” .........................................................................Henry Purcell** Audience please be seated **

The Golden Class of 1970 (50 Years Service) will serve as Honor Guards for the Commencement Service

James Mbyirukira, Ph.D.Dean, School of Education and Social

Sciences

Agniel Samson, Th.D.Interim Dean, School of Religion

Kenneth LaiHing, Ph.D.Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

In This Service...ALL are requested to assist in maintaining a dignified atmosphere and regard for the rights and comforts of others.

Please avoid air horns in consideration of hearing-assisted attendees. - The University Administration

Tracy Moore, B.S.Registrar

Desiree Gunn-Price, M.S.Assistant Registrar

Karen Benn Marshall, Ed.D.Assistant Provost for Undergraduate Education

Dean, School of Nursing and Health Professions

John Anderson, Ph.D.Associate Provost for Graduate Education and Online Learning

Dean, School of Business

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SCHOOL OF RELIGIONMASTER OF ARTS

Norman Calixte Pastoral Studies: Church DevelopmentKyle Allan Crawford Pastoral Studies: Church DevelopmentKenrunne Dixon Pastoral Studies: Church Development Trishana Tessa Holman Pastoral Studies: Church Development (Summer 2020)Kenneth Mercury Pastoral Studies: Church Development (Summer 2020)Michelle Bridgette Stewart Pastoral Studies: Church Development

BACHELOR OF ARTSAriel Le Grand Charles Ministerial TheologyDaniel Charles Ministerial Theology, Honorable MentionAaron Bradley Cleon Dyer Ministerial Theology, Cum LaudeAmalia Simone Goulbourne Ministerial Theology, Summa Cum Laude Φ Hasting Le’Monte` Newbill, Sr. Ministerial Theology, Honorable Mention ΦUSA Prince Anthony Redd Ministerial Theology, Cum LaudeJesse Oliver Samuel Ministerial Theology, Cum LaudeDimitri John Scavella Ministerial Theology, Honorable Mention

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEEric N. Bennett Church Leadership *Richard Humberto Canales Church Leadership *Donnell L. Harris Church Leadership *Joel L. Johnson Church Leadership *Xeson Peter Leon Church LeadershipYohance Ali Perry Church Leadership, Honorable Mention *Lo-Ammi Richardson Church Leadership *Edward Simmons, Jr. Church Leadership *

SCHOOL OF ARTS & SCIENCES ASSOCIATES OF SCIENCE

Frantz Lamartine Saint-Val Art: Commercial Art (Summer 2020)

BACHELOR OF ARTSRyan Christian Amadeus Anderson Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism Leonorah Applewhite Communication: Communication ArtsErin Erica Blount Communication Media: Print Journalism, Magna Cum LaudeAshlan Makala Calvin Communication: Public RelationsLouis A. W. Cleare Music, Magna Cum LaudeAlton Crawford Conwell II Mathematics (Fall 2019)Giana Dene’ Darville Communication: Public Relations, Summa Cum LaudeAsriel Demetrius Davis MusicTeela L.M.C. Dickinson English, Honorable Mention

CANIDATES FOR DEGREES

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LaCita Cyrilla Ellis SpanishTatiana D. Fowler Psychology, Spanish, Cum LaudeJabari Isaiah Darron George Computer NetworksErika J. Gloster Communication: Public RelationsJohnny A. Green II Computer Networks, Cum LaudeRaina Nyelle Harden Psychology, SpanishWilliam Joseph Jenkins Spanish, Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism, Cum Laude ΦDeniqua Deandre Joseph Communication: Public RelationsElijah R. Leftridge Communication Media: Photo Journalism, Honorable MentionBriana Alyse Lewis English, Cum Laude Φ ΣMichaela Carlyn Lott Communication Media: Photo Journalism, Cum LaudeChad Lupoe Music: Voice, Honorable MentionXavier Augustas Lynum Music, Cum Laude ΦSavannah A. Magsby Communication Media: Broadcast JournalismArion McCullough Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism, Magna Cum LaudeQuinton Q. Moore Communication Media: Broadcast Journalism Alyssa Paulas PsychologyBrian B. Penn PsychologyRavon Pittman Psychology, Magna Cum LaudeSylina R. Powell Psychology, Magna Cum LaudeIsaiah K. Preston PsychologyChaconias Stewart Communication Media: Film/TV ProductionJoel Stewart MusicMandisa Venae Beatrice Thornton Spanish, Cum LaudeTyhara Rain Tyrell English, Cum Laude, Honorable MentionCaitlyn Michelle Watson Communication: Public RelationsChidinma Wilson Spanish, Summa Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF MUSICGabriel Michael Irby Music: Composition & Recording Arts, Cum Laude Ludwig Joshua Kemuel Natchimie Music: Composition & Recording Arts, Honorable Mention ΦMykel Inez Robinson-Collins Music: Vocal Performance & Pedagogy, Honorable Mention Andre Zachary Smith Music: Vocal Performance & Pedagogy, Honorable Mention

BACHELOR OF SCIENCENubi Y. Archer Biology, Magna Cum Laude †Ashley-Feodore Veronique Blanc Biology, Cum Laude Φ † Ronald Bocaly Computer Science, Cum LaudeAshley Olivia Brandon Biochemistry, Magna Cum Laude ΦDavid Carlisle General Psychology *Aaron A. Carranza Smith Information Technology, Magna Cum Laude *Kayla Mishelle Cartwright Biology, Summa Cum Laude Φ †Yamiko Jessica Chanza Biology, Magna Cum Laude Φ (Fall 2019)Nadja C. Chavers Biology, Honorable MentionKirshawn Danclar Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary SciencesAmy-Claire Dauphin Biology, Summa Cum Laude †Cassandra Lynette Dill BiochemistryAbigael Francois Biology, Honorable MentionKevin Alexander Fraser Biology (Summer 2020)Francene Moriah French Psychology, Magna Cum LaudeBria Imani Gamble Biology, Magna Cum Laude Φ

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Malik Elijah George Biochemistry, Cum LaudeVicky Stefany Gonzalez Alfaro BiochemistryBrent A. Harris BiochemistryImani K. Hopkins PsychologyJordan Giovanni Howard ChemistryJa’Neil Grace-Marie Humphrey Biology, Summa Cum LaudeDuwaine Calvin Jenkins Biochemistry, Honorable Mention ΦWashington Johnson III Biology, Honorable MentionJordan Gregory Jones Biology, Honorable Mention ΦIsaac Kafeero Biology, Cum LaudeIsabelle Kaneza Biology, Magna Cum Laude †Nathan G. Kellyman Biomedical Sciences, Cum Laude †Deja-Marie LaBorde Biology, Magna Cum Laude Φ Deonte Lamar LaBorde Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary SciencesCassy Megan Louis Biomedical Sciences, Summa Cum Laude Perrin R. Marbury Jr. Applied Mathematics: EngineeringErin Taylor Matthews Biology, Cum Laude †Zoie Mykenzie McIntosh Biology, Cum Laude Φ †Erika Lauren Annette McLean Biology, Honorable Mention †Aisha Monét McLeary Biochemistry (Fall 2019)Bonita Colleen Miller General Psychology *Antoinette Christina Moore Biology, Cum Laude † (Fall 2019)Arielle Anayanci Moore Biochemistry, Magna Cum LaudeMorgan Nicole Narain Biology, Cum Laude Φ (Fall 2019) Taylor A. Nettleford BiologyChristelle Semyanan Omeler Biology, Honorable MentionSharon N. A. Parkins Biology, Magna Cum Laude †Wendel James Pericles Applied Mathematics: Engineering, Honorable MentionJamir D. Pierce BiologyTeleah Ashley Rahming Biochemistry, Honorable MentionTischia A. Rahming BiologyMaya Simone Rawls BiologyMelvin Jevon Reed Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary SciencesJaime Ayana Reid BiologyEdmund K. Roberts Biology †Missie-Anne Conchita Satterfield Psychology, Honorable Mention (Summer 2020)Milan Keseana Scott Mathematics, Honorable MentionHadiya Revlan Abigail Severin BiologyJoseph Lafayette Smittick Biology, Magna Cum Laude ΦRuth Larece Spann Biochemistry, Honorable MentionChloe M. Summer Applied Mathematics: Interdisciplinary SciencesBrittani A. Swanagan BiologySasha Simone Sweeting Biochemistry, Honorable MentionCeline Y. Sylvester Biology, Honorable MentionLa Dajah DeAjanah Thomas Psychology, Honorable MentionShannon Stradford Toole Biochemistry, Summa Cum LaudeKarena Tuckett Psychology, Honorable MentionAfia Twumasi BiologyJillian Brianna-Marie Waddell BiochemistrySean Michael Walker Computer Science, Honorable MentionMwangi WaMaina Biochemistry, Honorable Mention

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McKhail Weaver Biology † (Fall 2019)Anthony Fitz-Gerald Williams BiologyShandelle K. Williams Biology, Honorable MentionChidinma Malise Wilson Biology, Summa Cum Laude

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SCIENCES BACHELOR OF ARTS

Erin Alexandria Blake Political Science, Honorable MentionAlaysia Shunice Bookal Political Science, Cum Laude Φ £ Gwinnelly T. Bota Pre-Law: Political Science £Jyierra Alexis Brigham Pre-Law: Political Science £Samella A. Carryl Political Science, Summa Cum Laude £Karyn Barbara Lenora Clayton Political Science, Cum LaudeMatthew McCall Lewis Cleveland History, Honorable MentionKiera Brionne Dixon History, Cum Laude ΦJendayi Ferary History, Honorable MentionClifford Edward Fields Jr. International Studies, Cum Laude Φ £Gabrian Geana Francis International Studies, Spanish, Cum LaudeCourtney Bernard Garrett Pre-Law: Political Science, Cum Laude £ USAMichelle Erica Jones Pre-Law: Political Science £Doëg Rivarold Joseph Political Science, Cum LaudeMichelle-Darlene Miles Pre-Law: Political Science, Honorable Mention £Ross Adam Parkinson Political Science, Cum Laude £Jordan-Leigh Shila Wangu Pritchard Political Science (Summer 2020)La-Sean Seana Stewart Political Science, Cum LaudeDamar Javan Thomas Political Science, Cum Laude

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEMichal Deanne Fisher English Language Arts Education, Magna Cum Laude Π Σ (Fall 2019)Christy Harris Health & Physical Education TeachingCicely Angela Jervis Social Science Education, Honorable Mention ΠJayny Claudia Monassé Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude Π Dearra Bria Walters English Language Arts EducationSimone Patricia Louise Wells Social Science Education, Cum Laude Π

BACHELOR OF SOCIAL WORKTiffany Renee Abney Social WorkDellonique Sarah Bell Social Work, Cum Laude £ ΑMichael Alexander Bonner Social WorkMonica Victoria Borba Social WorkLaTeya Danielle Bynum Social WorkNia Simone Carrington Social Work, Summa Cum Laude ΑChristine D. Castro Social WorkJasmine Nicole Catchings Social Work, Magna Cum Laude Φ ΑBreanna Lynica Clairmont Social WorkStarr Danielle Davis Social Work, Magna Cum Laude Φ ΑRio Ferrand-Rodgers Social Work, Cum Laude (Summer 2019)Quentanna RoseDell Goodwin Social Work, Cum Laude ΑCharnae Michelle Horton Social WorkTristan Jared Johnson Social Work, Cum Laude Α

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Robyn Donnae Kelly Social WorkBruce Lindsey Social WorkAshley Jordan Mays Social Work, Cum Laude Α Soxhnamaimounatou Yassin Mbacke Social Work (Summer 2019)Sian Leah McCollum Social Work, Honorable Mention ΑKira Cymone Mosley Social WorkLauren Alexanderia Norwood Social WorkGabriella Olivince Social WorkLidette T. Pearman Social Work, Cum Laude ΑChowdele’t Pierre, Sr. Social Work USALeslie Ann Ramirez Social Work, Cum Laude £ ΑReAna Nicole Thompson Social WorkAmira Danielle Turner Social Work

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BACHELOR OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Ashley L. Allen Business Administration: ManagementEbenezer Kwaakye Kaakyire-Amfo Business Administration: HealthCare Administration (Summer 2019) Avery R. Bethea Business Administration: MarketingJulian Geraldo Callwood Business Administration: HealthCare Administration, Honorable MentionAlicia Rose Dulan Business Administration: MarketingBriJetta Earleen Goodwin Business Administration: Marketing, Cum Laude Φ ΔRoy A. Hall Jr. Business Administration: HealthCare Admin., Honorable Mention USNNicholas Hudson Business Administration: MarketingZalika Leverock Business Administration: HealthCare AdministrationArion McCullough Business Administration: Marketing, Magna Cum LaudeVeronica Celeste Moore Business Administration: Management, Honorable MentionNakhi K. Norwood Business Administration: MarketingSean N. Patton Business Administration: MarketingTrenton Alton Paul Business Administration: ManagementSamuel Jacob Ramsey Business Administration: ManagementTaryn Yvonne Starks Business Administration: HealthCare Administration, Cum LaudeJustin M. Watson Business Administration: Management, Cum Laude ΔJordan Ellis Williams Business Administration: Marketing

BACHELOR OF SCIENCEGemel E. Alexandre AccountingKimberly Lashea Anderson Organizational Management *Vonshe` Evette Arthur General Studies *Rogers A. Ballou Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude * (Fall 2019)Adrienne Monique Bellamy Organizational Management *Timothy D. Bennett Jr. Organizational Management *Katrina N. Brewer Organizational Management *Amanda Sierra Brown Organizational Management, Honorable Mention *Jordan M. Brown FinanceChristian Trent Budd Management Information SystemsEric Bernard Caine Organizational Management, Honorable Mention *Tommy Carter Jr. Organizational Management *Jasmyn Collins AccountingWilson Sabino da Conceicão Organizational Management *

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Tracian C. Dillon Organizational Management *Khristian D. Edwards-McCoy Finance, Cum LaudeJames Edward Gardner Jr. Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude *Heather Nichole Garson Organizational Management, Cum Laude *Timothy C. Grant Management Information SystemsAlexia Lynne Griggs Finance, Cum LaudeBrenda Ann Hall-Lowe Organizational Management *Brendon Alexis Henfield AccountingDaniel James Hill FinanceKassandra N. Hudson-Phipps Organizational Management *Antoinette Eleanor Hutton Organizational Management *Davine Johnson AccountingJemeka V. Johnson Organizational Management, Honorable Mention *Claudia Lenora Killingham Organizational Management, Honorable Mention * (Fall 2019)Christelle Kossangba Organizational Management *Mackenzie Maddox Accounting, Cum Laude Φ ΔAlfred B. Moore Organizational Management *Charles Nesbitt Organizational ManagementKaylton S. Orr AccountingJolnice Corliet Paris Organizational Management * (Fall 2019)Sharon May Peart-Crenshaw Organizational Management, Summa Cum Laude *Nikia Christine Richardson Organizational Management *Jaelen Nirah Robinson Management Information Systems, Cum LaudeKendrick Rogers Sr. Organizational Management *Sylvia Renae Sales Organizational Management * (Fall 2019)Justin M. Scott Accounting, Honorable MentionZakiyyah Zahire Hope Showers Accounting, Honorable MentionTiffany Rashae Smith-Brissett Organizational Management *Livingston Thomas, Jr. Organizational Management *Oneal Justin Thomas Organizational Management *Grace Wambui Wainaina Finance, Magna Cum Laude Φ Δ (Summer 2020)Chrishel D. Williams Organizational ManagementJordan Nicole Wilson Management Information Systems, Honorable MentionKeviez Wilson Accounting, Honorable MentionDarius L. Woods Finance, Honorable Mention

SCHOOL OF NURSING & HEALTH PROFESSIONS BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

Alana Aline Ackerman General Studies *Adenike Marlyn Adeleke General StudiesAbigail Janelle Anderson Pre-Physician AssistantJean Marie Anderson Health SciencesNaomi Anthony General StudiesKaren Arnold Fitness & WellnessVonshe` Evette Arthur General Studies *Dajanae Breanna Bailey Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical TherapyDesirae Asiana Baker General Studies *Jourdan Annette Bardo General StudiesDestiny Nikki Bell Nursing, Honorable MentionEricka Ann-Jonessia Benjamin Nursing

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Almira Brand Health Sciences, Honorable MentionChantelle N. Brown Nursing, Honorable MentionClaudis Shamil Brown General StudiesDasha Rayne Caines Nursing, Cum LaudeTaylor Alexandra Cartwright General StudiesBerlecia Bentley Charlemagne Health SciencesBraxton Rae Chea General StudiesAlvin Thomas Clavon III Fitness & WellnessDe Andrea La Shun Collins General Studies *Zachary O. Croll-Nesbeth Health Sciences Jasmine Danielle Crooks Dietetics, Honorable MentionDavid Cecil Cuke General StudiesDesirae D. Darrett Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy, Cum LaudeJessica L. Davidson Health Sciences, Summa Cum LaudeAndrew Noel Downer General Studies (Fall 2019)Naomi Dufraine General Studies, Honorable Mention *Wooderson D. Durosier General StudiesCourtney L. Easter General Studies *Karon Garner General Studies *Ollie Vincent Felps Jr. General StudiesShernice Rishelle Francis NursingBerhtier Reginald Francois General StudiesClinton Silas Garrison Health Sciences, Honorable MentionTasheana Aquila George NursingGabrielle Sarah Gladstone Health SciencesAriel Jacquelyne Glass General StudiesRuth Gonzalez Nursing, Honorable MentionBrianna Lenore Grace Nursing, Honorable MentionEric Grant General Studies *Danielle Loi Grant General Studies *Amarylis Tatiana Griffith Nursing, Cum Laude Φ Jerrica Michele Grizzard Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical TherapyAndrea Nycole Harris General StudiesCourtney Michele Harris General StudiesMarissa Jasmine Hawley Nursing, Honorable MentionChristina Marie Henry Nursing, Honorable MentionMaya Ann Hightower Health Sciences, Honorable MentionAminah Sade Hines General StudiesWilliam Lloyd Huston Jr. General Studies, Honorable Mention *Carmene Rae Rynders General Studies, Honorable MentionAlexis Jackson NursingAntoinette Renae Jackson General StudiesJohnje Tania Jasper Nursing, Cum LaudeQeAuna Arlene Johnson General StudiesTaylar Marie Johnson Child Development & Family Studies, Honorable Mention (Fall 2019)Ciera Alaine Jordan General StudiesAriane K. J. Lamb Nursing, Honorable MentionLoriann Leah Lawrence General Studies, Cum LaudeErica R. Lee General Studies *HaEun Lee Nursing, Honorable MentionHydia Kayland Lee General Studies, Magna Cum Laude

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William Martise Lee General StudiesCatrina Antoinette Lester Health Sciences, Cum LaudeLenae Lewis General StudiesLeon C. Lewis General StudiesLamont A. Lockett General Studies *Samuella Martial General Studies D’Andrea Chloe Mckenzie Matheson Health Sciences Michael Emmett Middleton General StudiesSunny Wade Mitchell Dietetics, Cum Laude (Summer 2020)Kelly A. Mounter General Studies *Jessica Althea Nelson Child Development & Family StudiesDylan Devon Newton General Studies (Fall 2019)Britney Elmira Ngarambe Health Sciences, Honorable MentionAngie C. North General Studies * Michael Kwaku Adom Owusu General Studies (Summer 2020)Madison Kayla Page General Studies, Honorable Mention (Fall 2019)Gracelyn Mae Parker Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical TherapyAmirah K. Patterson General StudiesJeremiah Andrew Penrod General StudiesBranden Michael Perkins Allied Health Science: Pre-Physician Assistant, Honorable MentionHunter Julia Marchet Peters General StudiesGibsonly Pierre Allied Health Science: Pre-Physician Assistant (Fall 2019)Stanley W. Reese General Studies, Honorable Mention *Brandon David Richardson Fitness & WellnessReginald C. D. Richardson Jr. General StudiesToni-Jade A. Riley General StudiesDulene Magalie Saint Jean Nursing, Honorable MentionAlethea Junee Sewell General Studies (Summer 2020)Lorenzo Benjamin Shepherd Allied Health Science: Pre-Occupational TherapyJordon Vincent Earl Smiley General StudiesMia’a L. Smith NursingNatoya Alexcia Sterling General Studies *Joseph St. Clair Stewart General StudiesChristelle Theodore Nursing, Honorable MentionCharles Laurent Thomas Fitness & WellnessFelicia Danielle Thomas General Studies *Kiera Syandene Thomas General Studies, Cum Laude ΦMakeda Mariah Thomas NursingCandice Thompson Health SciencesElizabeth A. Thurman Pre-Occupational TherapyDiedra Jade Walker Nursing, Cum Laude ΦNirvana Joy Walton Allied Health Science: Pre-Physical Therapy, Honorable MentionNiesha Stephanie Webbe Health SciencesDaunte Depaul Webber General StudiesIvan Leander Williams II General StudiesRyan Duron Williams General StudiesErin M. Wright Nursing, Honorable Mention

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CERTIFICATEValerie Benton Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020)Angie Brenst Dietetic InternshipTiffany Nicole Brown Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020)Annie Dao Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020)Briana Haper Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020)Morvarid Hashemian Dietetic InternshipMarilyn A. Noguez Dietetic InternshipKelcy Anne Paulsen Dietetic InternshipDiana Seijari Dietetic Internship (Summer 2020)Macey Marie Sexton Dietetic Internship

GRADUATE KEY

** The Dietetic Internship Program at Oakwood University is a post baccalaureate dietetic program offering 1200 hours of training in food service management, clinical and community nutrition. After completion of the program, students are eligible for active membership in the American Dietetic Association (ADA) and may take the examination to become a Registered Dietitian (R.D.).Graduation with Distinction: Summa Cum Laude (4.00 – 3.90), Magna Cum Laude (3.89 – 3.75), Cum Laude (3.74 – 3.50), Honorable Mention (3.49 – 3.25). The cumulative grade point average (CGPA) is calculated on course work taken at Oakwood University through Fall Semester 2015 for honors listed in this program.Φ Alpha Chi National Honor Society: Full-time student with a 3.50 cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for two consecutive semesters, who meet the criteria of Junior or Senior status and is in the top 10 percent of their class.Δ Delta Mu Delta National Honor Society: Membership is the highest national recognition a business student can earn, must have a cumula-tive grade point average (CGPA) of 3.3 or better, is in the top 20 percent of their class, and in good academic standing.† Beta Beta Beta (Tri Beta) National Biological Honor Society: Is a society for students, particularly undergraduates, dedicated to improving the understanding and appreciation of biological study and extending boundaries of human knowledge through scientific research. Students shall have completed at least three term courses in biological science, of which at least one is not an introductory course, with a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or its equivalent in those biology courses.£ Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity, International: Is a professional law fraternity advancing integrity, compassion, and courage through service to the school, the student, the profession and the community. The fraternity was established in 1902.Π Kappa Delta Pi, International Honor Society in Education: A society for students in the top 20 percent who are entering the education field. This society was founded in 1911 to foster excellence in education and promote fellowship among those dedicated to teaching.Α Phi Alpha National Honor Society: Social Work majors who have achieved a 3.25 grade point average, 9 semester hours in required social work courses, have an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and exemplify professional and ethical conduct. Students must participate in service activities at least one semester prior to applying for membership.Σ Sigma Tau Delta, International English Honor Society, was founded in 1924 at Dakota Wesleyan University. The Society strives to confer distinction for high achievement in English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies; foster all aspects of the discipline of English, including literature, language, and writing; exhibit high standards of academic excellence; and serve society by fostering literacy. The candidate must have a minimum of a B or equivalent average in English and in general scholarship, must rank, at least in the highest thirty-five percent of his/her class.* Adult Continuing Education Degree Program/Leadership Education for the Adult Professional (ACE/LEAP). VeteranUSA United States ArmyUSN United States NavyUSMC United States Marine CorpsSummer 2019: All degree requirements were completed: September 1, 2019.Fall 2019: All degree requirements were completed: December 31, 2019.Summer 2020: All degree requirements were completed: August 1, 2020.

Note: Since the names of candidates must be furnished to the printer three weeks prior to Commencement, it is possible that a few persons listed in the program may not have completed degree requirements or that some candidates who completed degree requirements may not be listed. The inability to remove or include a candidate’s name in the program does not constitute graduation from this institution, the granting of a degree, or denial of a degree.

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Board of Trustees

G. Alexander Bryant, Chairman President, North American DivisionLeslie N. Pollard, Secretary President, Oakwood UniversityRalph Reid, Vice Chair Layperson, Businessman, Kansas City, MORonald C. Smith, Vice Chair President, Southern Union ConferenceWilliam Winston, Vice Chair President, South Atlantic Conference

Board Members

Roger Bernard President, Central States ConferenceMeki Bracken Young Alumnus, Alexandria, VAVirgil Childs Director, Regional Affairs, Pacific Union ConferenceWilliam Cox President, Allegheny West ConferenceLaura Davis Layperson, Orthodontist, Atlanta, GAByron Dulan VP, Regional Ministries, North Pacific Union ConferenceHenry Fordham President, Allegheny East Conference Stephen Foster Layperson, Journalist, Business Consultant, Huntsville, ALRicardo Graham President, Pacific Union ConferenceStephen Gray Layperson, Physician, Baltimore, MDWilliam Hicks Layperson, C-100 Representative, Huntsville, ALDaniel Honoré President, Northeastern ConferenceBenjamin Jones President, South Central ConferenceR. Clifford Jones President, Lake Region ConferenceZavon Kanion Layperson, Dentist, Loch Lloyd, MOAlvin M. Kibble Vice President, North American DivisionG. Earl Knight President, Atlantic Union ConferenceGregory Mack President, Southeastern ConferenceArne Nielsen VP, Education, North American DivisionCynthia Powell-Hicks President, National Alumni AssociationWitford Reid Layperson, Anesthesiologist, Sebring, FLRandy Robinson Treasurer, North American DivisionSergio Romero Multicultural and Church Growth Dir. for Allegheny WestEddie Soler Exec. VP, Finance, AdventHealthMaurice Valentine President, Lake Union ConferenceCalvin Watkins President, Southwest Region ConferenceDavid Weigley President, Columbia Union ConferenceDavid R. Williams Layperson, Educator/Sociology Researcher, Boston, MAEd Zinke Retired, Theologian/Businessman, Silver Spring, MD

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Advisory Board Members Jim Davidson Secretary, Southern Union ConferenceDavid Freedman Treasurer, Southern Union ConferenceJohn Freedman President, North Pacific Union ConferenceMark Johnson President, SDA Church in CanadaMichelle Ramey Staff, Oakwood University Kenneth Manders President, Bermuda Conference

Carmela Monk Crawford Editor, MESSAGE MagazineLarry Moore President, Southwestern Union ConferenceOctavio Ramirez Faculty, Oakwood UniversityShaunda Roach Faculty, Oakwood UniversityGary Thurber President, Mid-America Union ConferenceLois Peters, Emeritus Healthcare Entrepreneur, Clarksville, MDBenjamin Reaves, Emeritus Ret. President, Oakwood University, Orlando, FLCalvin B. Rock, Emeritus Ret. Chair, Board of Trustees and Pastor, Las Vegas, NV

University Officers Leslie N. Pollard, Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A. PresidentColwick M. Wilson, Ph.D., MSW Provost, Chief Academic Officer and Senior Vice-PresidentSabrina R. Cotton, CPA, M.Acc. VP for Financial AdministrationDavid Knight, M.A. VP for Student ServicesPrudence L. Pollard, Ph.D., M.P.H., SPHR VP for Research and Faculty DevelopmentDavid Richardson, Ed.D. VP for Mission, Enrollment Services and Retention

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SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCESBiological SciencesBailey-Penrod, Juliet, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorBoutrin, Marie-Claire, Ph.D. Asst. ProfessorDulan, Stanton, M.D. Asst. ProfessorDurant, Juliet, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorGullo, Safawo, Ph.D. ProfessorOtieno, Onesimus, Ph.D. ProfessorRichardson, Melissa, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorSchmidt, Londa, Ph.D.** ProfessorVanterpool, Elaine, Ph.D. Professor

ChemistryLai Hing, Kenneth, Ph.D. **◊ ProfessorLai Hing, Steven, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorOchieng, Patrick, Ph.D. Asst. ProfessorRanatunga, Rufus, Ph.D. ProfessorRhem, Marlon, Ph.D.** ProfessorVolkov, Alexander, Ph.D. Professor

CommunicationChambers, Dawnette M.S. Asst. ProfessorCheddar, Dwyane, M.A. Asst. ProfessorElliott, R. Rennae, Ph.D.** Assoc. ProfessorHarrison, Bobby, M.S. Assoc. ProfessorHinson, Kyna, M.A. Asst. ProfessorPerry, Olson, M.A. Asst. ProfessorWatson, Janice, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor

English and Foreign LanguagesBowe, Derek, Ph.D.** ProfessorHyman, Ramona, Ph.D. ProfessorLesnov, Roman, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorMountain, Chandra Tyler, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorNixon, Paul M.A. Asst. ProfessorPrigg, Benson, Ph.D.** Assoc. ProfessorTucker, Karen, M.Ed./M.S. Asst. ProfessorWard, Kayla, Ed.D. Assoc. ProfessorWheeler, Eva, JD, Ph.D.+ Assoc. ProfessorWilliams, Joshua, M.A. Asst. Professor

Mathematics and Computer ScienceJames, Lisa, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorJeries, Joseph, M.S. Asst. ProfessorJoseph, Jea, M.S. Asst. ProfessorOsei, Albert J., Ph.D. ProfessorPatel, Darayas, Ph.D. ProfessorSmith, Shushannah, M.S./M.S.E. Assoc. ProfessorYoung, Tara, M.Ed., Ed.D. Assoc. Professor

MusicBucknor, Wayne, D.M.A. ProfessorChambers, Audley, Ph.D.** ProfessorFerdinand, Jason, D.M.A. ProfessorFordjour-Hankins, Iris, M.A. Asst. Professor Foster, Julie Moore, D.M.A. Assoc. ProfessorKim, Sung-Jun, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorMarshall, Andrew, D.M.A. Assoc. ProfessorMurphy, Stephen, M.M. Asst. Professor

Psychological SciencesBucknor, Carmen, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorCook, Pamelea, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorGamble, Brandon, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorHodnett, Martin, Psy.D. Asst. ProfessorSawyers, Pauline, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorWeems, Howard, Ph.D. ProfessorWilson, Colwick, Ph.D.** Professor

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS & ADULT AND CONTINUING EDUCATIONBusiness and InformationAnderson, John E., Ph.D.** ◊ ProfessorBrown, Sr., Theodore, Ph.D.** ProfessorCort, Lucy, M.S. Assoc. ProfessorFraser, Handel, Ed.D. Asst. ProfessorGohanna, Vern, M.B.A. Asst. ProfessorHodnett, Richard, M.B.A. Asst. ProfessorKenea, Habtalem, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorKessio, Japheth, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorLewis, James, M.B.A./M.Div. Asst. ProfessorPollard, Leslie N., Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.** ProfessorPollard, Prudence L., Ph.D., MPH, SPHR** ProfessorRaghavalu, Ramella, Ph.D. ProfessorRoach, Shaunda, M.B.A. Asst. ProfessorThomas, Cornelius, Ph.D. Asst. ProfessorWaddell, Julian, M.B.A. Asst. Professor

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCESEducationBeverly, Olivia, Ph.D. Asst. ProfessorJohnson, Joyce, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorGoodridge, Ellengold, M.A. Asst. ProfessorMbyirukira, James, Ph.D.**◊ ProfessorWilchcombe, Dana, Ph.D. Asst. ProfessorWilliams, Donaldson, Ph.D. Asst. ProfessorWilliams, Sean, E.Ds. Asst. ProfessorWood, Deril, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor

History and Political ScienceBurden, Marcya, J.D. Asst. ProfessorCarter, Stacy, M.P.P.A. Asst. ProfessorFoster, Preston, M.P.A. Asst. ProfessorGreene, Jr., Alfonzo, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorLondon, Jr., Samuel, Ph.D.** Professor

Social WorkAllen-Sherrod, Shalunda, D.S.W. Asst. ProfessorAshley, George, Ph.D. ProfessorFrye, Lorraine, M.S.W. Asst. ProfessorRamirez, Octavio, Ph.D. ** Professor

SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH PROFESSIONSAllied HealthBenn Marshall, Karen, Ed.D. ◊ ProfessorHannah, R. Isariah., M.S. Asst. ProfessorHenry, Earl, Dr.PH. Asst. ProfessorIsaac, Elaine, Ed.D. Asst. ProfessorWilliams, Michelle, M.S. Asst. Professor

Health and Exercise ScienceHamilton, Terry, M.Ed. Asst. ProfessorPeifer, Bruce, M.S. Assoc. ProfessorWilliams, Vashon M.S. Asst. ProfessorYoung, Andrew, Ph.D. Assoc. Professor

NursingAnderson, Karen, Ph.D. ProfessorHuslin, Dwight, M.S.N. Assoc. Professor

Leftridge, Veronica, M.S.N. Asst. ProfessorLowery, Rise, Ph.D. Asst. ProfessorMbuguje, Mukesha, M.S.N. Asst. ProfessorMorris, Priscilla, M.S.N. Asst. ProfessorNorris, Bianca, M.S.N. Asst. ProfessorSherard, Mattie, D.N.P. Asst. Professor

Nutrition and DieteticsBrown-Fraser, Sherine, D.P.H.** ProfessorDalrymple, Lisa, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorDaly-Dowdie, Nadine, M.P.H. Asst. ProfessorDraper, Juliana, RDN Instructor

SCHOOL OF RELIGIONReligion and TheologyAllen, Gregory, Th.D. Assoc. ProfessorBenjamin, Finbar, D.Min. Assoc. ProfessorBurton, Keith, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorFraser, Trevor, D.Min.** Assoc. ProfessorKwesi, Ifeoma, D.Min. Assoc. ProfessorLi, Tarsee, Ph.D.** ProfessorMoral, Manuel, Ph.D. Assoc. ProfessorOjwang, Gilbert, Ph.D. ProfessorPollard, Leslie N., Ph.D., D.Min., M.B.A.** ProfessorRowe, Cory, D.Min. Asst. ProfessorSamson, Agniel, Th.D.**◊ ProfessorWilson, Jesse, D.Min. Assoc. Professor

LibrarySwan, Ruth, Ph.D. Professor

BOLD FACE - Department Chairs◊ Dean of School+ Study Leave/Sabbatical** Continuous Appointment

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John AndersonJorge Bartholomew

Karen Benn Marshall, ChairMarcya Burden

Audley ChambersDwyane CheddarVanessa Crockett

Sarah FariaJason Ferdinand

Maquisha Ford-MullinsTrevor Fraser

Ellengold GoodridgeDesiree Gunn-Price

Melvin HarrisAudree Johnson

Jonathan JohnsonKerry Joseph

Camille KiblerRaymond King

Juliet Knight

Kenneth LaiHingXavier Lynum

Adrienne MatthewsStephanie Matthews

James MbyirukiraDebbe MilletTracy Moore

Eboni MurraineAmanda Pitt

Leslie Pollard, Ex-Officio Maya Rawls

Agniel SamsonDelanrus Sharpe

Shushannah SmithTheron ThomasShelly VaughnKaren White

Adana WilsonColwick Wilson

Tamara Young

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The American Council on Education, through cooperation of its institutional members, has established the Academic Costume Code, which has been adopt-ed almost completely by institutions of higher learning in this country. The following information is provided for the benefit of visitors to academic ceremonies at Oakwood University.

THE GOWN

BachelorBlack, full cut with long pointed sleeves.

MasterBlack, long or short sleeves with arc shaped panel extended for each sleeve.

DoctorBlack, with velvet panels on front of gown and three velvet bars on each sleeve. Color of the velvet may be black or dis-tinctive of the field of study.

THE HOOD

BachelorThree feet in length with a two-inch wide velvet.

MasterThree and one-half feet in length with a three-inch wide velvet.

DoctorFour feet in length with five-inch wide velvet and panel at the sides.

The lining of all hoods, which is folded out, bears the official colors of the institu-tion from which the degree was received. The color of the velvet on all hoods indicates the field of study.

THE CAP AND TASSEL

Candidates for degree at Oakwood Uni-versity wear the black mortar board with a tassel, the color of which is distinctive of the degree being received.The fields being traditionally indicated by the color of the tassel are as follows:

Agriculture ......................................... MaizeArts, Letters, Humanities ............... WhiteCommerce, Accounting, Business ....DrabDentistry ............................................... LilacEconomics ....................................... CopperEducation ....................................Light BlueEngineering ......................................OrangeFine Arts, including Architecture ................................. BrownForestry .............................................. RussetFamily Consumer Science ........... MaroonGeneral Studies .................................. SilverJournalism ...................................... CrimsonLaw ...................................................... PurpleLibrary Science ................................ LemonMedicine .............................................GreenMusic ......................................................PinkNursing ............................................. ApricotOptometry .......................Sea-foam GreenOratory (Speech) ...................Silvery GrayPharmacy .................................Olive GreenPhilosophy ...................................Dark BluePhysical Education ...................Sage GreenPublic Administration, including Foreign Service ................ Peacock BluePublic Health .........................Salmon PinkScience ................................. Golden YellowSocial Work .......................................CitronTheology ............................................ScarletVeterinary Medicine ........................... Gray

THE KENTE SHAWL

The use of the kente cloth, worn with ac-ademic regalia, adds more than dramatic color; this represents historic perceptions. These weavings are in authentic patterns from Africa.

Niara Sudarkasa, Ph.D., an African American anthropologist, lived for some time in West Africa. When she returned to the U.S., she determined to “affirm her association” with the great African continent. She did this by changing her first name and by replacing the tradition-al velvet bands on her doctoral gown and the band on her cap with the dramatic Kente.

Dr. Sudarkasa and other scholars have promoted the use of Kente in the academic arena. Often, professors of Af-rican-American studies distribute Kente shawls to their students as they approach graduation. Successful completion of courses that feature African, Black and Caribbean culture and contributions are commemorated by this “token of pas-sage.”

During our ceremonies, authentic stair-step patterns are seen in the original red, gold, green and black, as well as in Oak-wood’s colors of blue and gold. There are weavings of the Cross, or of the curved stools of Ghana, symbolizing the seat of wisdom. Though shawls are woven in many colors, some including gold, silver and copper threads, they all usually come to a fringe a both ends.

Whatever the style, the Kente shawls are worn with grace and pride at Oakwood University.

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OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY SEAL

Turner Battle, class of 1950, designed the official seal for Oakwood College during the presidency of Frank L. Peterson, who asked: “What is the meaning of the scroll, pen, and torch?” The seal contains elements that give legitimacy and authority to Oakwood because they present to the world the mission of the church, the college and its students. The three symbols serve as motifs to convey Oakwood College as an institution where young men and women secure a religious education.

Oakwood College is at the top perimeter of the seal. The lower part has Huntsville, Alabama. The founding date, 1896, is divided on each side of the flambeau to symbolize the separation of Negroes and whites when the college was founded. The scroll in the background is covered by a quill pen made from the hollow spine of a feather. The flambeau is super imposed on the quill and Torah.

The Torah, the oldest symbol, represents original Hebrew Scripture that contains the first divine laws. This compilation of knowledge allows individuals to find guidance as they pursue fundamental questions concerning God, man, and salvation, and reminds students that God is present and is actively at work outlining His great plan for the redemption of man.

The quill represents Mrs. Ellen G. White and her ministry to the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The quill also suggests the foundation for educational principles that outlined the final course of salvation for God’s people and the world. Mrs. White’s pen provided the impetus for the establishment of Oakwood.

The glowing flambeau depicts wisdom, knowledge, and education that portray a beacon of light and guidance while it prepares the mind, character, and religious conviction for this life and finally eternity. The mission of students is to continue carrying it as devoted followers of the Savior who are on their mission of spreading the gospel to the “four corners of the earth.”

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