as the 18th President of Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Nov. 3, 2023 11 a.m. Performing Arts Center, Miller Theater Slippery Rock University
HISTORY OF SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY Slippery Rock University was founded in 1889. The University is shaped by its normal school heritage and characterized by its commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility. SRU opened March 26, 1889, as Slippery Rock State Normal School. The citizens of the borough of Slippery Rock founded the school. Its first president was James Morrow and the enrollment for the first session was 168 students. Limited to a singular mission in teacher education, SRSNS fulfilled its mandate well and over the years graduated thousands of students qualified to staff public schools in Pennsylvania and the nation. In 1916, the school was purchased by the commonwealth, and in 1926 became a four-year teachers college. In 1917, it changed its name to Slippery Rock State Teachers College. The institution continued its tradition of teacher training while offering four-year bachelor’s degrees. While the curricular preparations were in elementary education and in a number of secondary education subjects, the Pennsylvania Department of Education assigned the institution an academic focus in health and physical education. That concentration allowed the institution to achieve a national reputation for excellence. Slippery Rock State College was established in 1960 and for the first time could award undergraduate and graduate degrees in the liberal arts and the professions. Expanded curricular offerings and an increased number of degree programs fostered an increase in enrollment. From 1960 to 1970, enrollment climbed from 1,314 to 5,446. SRSC was granted university status in 1983. Today, as part of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education, SRU is a comprehensive university offering a broad array of undergraduate and select graduate programs to more than 8,200 students through its colleges of Business, Health Professions, Engineering and Science, Liberal Arts, Education and graduate studies. The University is a recognized leader in evidence-based planning and decisionmaking. It strives to provide its students a superior learning environment and the tools to compete in an increasingly complex world. The 660-acre main campus is situated in the borough of Slippery Rock in Butler County. The borough has a population of approximately 3,000 and encompasses a total area of 1.7 square miles. On campus, historic and modern buildings blend a sense of tradition with the latest technologies. The campus is characterized by a culture of caring, a commitment to excellence and strong relationships between and among students, faculty, staff and the community.
KAREN RILEY 18TH PRESIDENT OF SRU Karen Riley joined Slippery Rock University as its 18th president on July 1, 2023. As the University’s top executive administrator, Riley is continuing the legacy of keeping SRU as one of the leading public institutions in Pennsylvania. During Riley’s presidency, she will create a new strategic plan and oversee the next era of the University. From its heritage as a teachers college more than 130 years ago, to today offering more than 150 academic programs and credentials across five colleges, SRU will continue to evolve to support its students. Riley was previously provost and chief academic officer at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, from 2021-23. While there, she developed and launched an academic plan focused on excellence in teaching, research and student thriving. Before joining Regis University, Riley was dean of the College of Education at the University of Denver from 2014-21. During that time, Riley increased scholarly productivity across the college, raised over $27 million dollars, increased the number of students, faculty and staff and launched a Center for Professional Development to provide certificates and stackable credentials. Riley began her career at the University of Denver in 2001 as a project coordinator and rose through the faculty ranks as an assistant (2004-10) and associate (2010-17) professor of child, family and school psychology. She became chair of the Educational Research Policy and Practice Department in 2011, before becoming interim dean of the College of Education in 2013. An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, Riley has researched approaches to addressing societal issues and improving the lives of those affected by Fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome. She spent the first decade of her career as an early childhood specialist and special education coordinator in public schools. Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Colorado State University and a master’s degree in early childhood special education and a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Denver.
PAST PRESIDENTS James E. Morrow
Principal, Slippery Rock State Normal School
1889-1890
Albert E. Maltby
Principal, Slippery Rock State Normal School
1890-1916
J. Linwood Eisenberg
President, Slippery Rock State College
1917-1934
Charles S. Miller
President, Slippery Rock State Teachers College
1934-1940
Dale McMaster
President, Slippery Rock State Teachers College
1940-1941
John A. Entz
President, Slippery Rock State Teachers College
1941-1946
Dale Houk
President, Slippery Rock State Teachers College
1946-1956
Norman N. Weisenfluh
President, Slippery Rock State College
1956-1964
Robert S. Carter
President, Slippery Rock State College
1964-1968
Albert Watrel
President, Slippery Rock State College
1968-1976
James N. Roberts
Acting President, Slippery Rock State College
1976-1977
Lawrence Park
Interim President, Slippery Rock State College
1977-1979
Herb. F. Reinhard, Jr.
President, Slippery Rock University
1979-1984
Robert N. Aebersold
President, Slippery Rock University
1984-1997
G. Warren Smith
President, Slippery Rock University
1997-2001
Robert M. Smith
Interim President, Slippery Rock University
2001-2004
President, Slippery Rock University
2004-2012
Cheryl J. Norton
President, Slippery Rock University
2012-2017
William J. Behre
President, Slippery Rock University
2018-2023
ACADEMIC SYMBOLISM The Inauguration An “inauguration” is a right of passage marking a “formal or ceremonial induction to a right or dignity.” Official collegiate president inaugurations in the United States originated with the nation’s nine colonial colleges in the 17th century and established the custom of formally acknowledging a change in leadership at the school’s highest level, within a context of continuity and tradition. Inaugural celebrations provide an opportunity for the University community to celebrate its successes, unite in common purpose, reflect on the past and to envision a brighter future.
The Grand March Grand Marshal Larry McCarthy, assistant professor of accounting, economics and finance is leading the Slippery Rock University inaugural Grand March today. The University Flag Bearer and then the College Flag Bearers, students who are selected by their colleges to represent them in the procession, follow. Delegates representing other colleges and universities then follow in order of the year in which their institution was founded. University faculty, SRU administrators, emeriti faculty and administrators, and members of the Alumni Association board of directors are next in line. Students representing academic departments, countries present on SRU’s campus, student organizations and clubs and intercollegiate athletics will follow.
The Mace Slippery Rock University ceremonial occasions begin with the entrance of the University Mace, carried by the University Marshal. The mace symbolizes the University’s governing authority and is present only when the president and trustees are in attendance. It signifies the proceedings have official sanction. The tradition of the mace derives from medieval times in England, when the mace was held by a bodyguard to protect dignitaries at ceremonial functions. The SRU mace is used only at new student convocation, commencement and inaugural ceremonies. As an ancient symbol of authority, it reminds us that universities are custodians both of the enduring traditions of learning and of the power they bestow upon those who come to learn. It is also a reminder that the learning process has not always been comfortable and easy. The late Kenneth Thompson, a local artisan, handcrafted the University mace in 1973. The curly maple wood that was used for the mace was taken from a tree cut near the University. Considerable lathe work was required to obtain the elaborate shape and design in the wood. The brass figure adorning the head of the mace was taken from the original furnishings of Old Main during a period of renovation. The mace is on permanent display in the President’s Office in Old Main.
Gonfalons The gonfalons – or college banners – add a wonderful element of color and pageantry to official ceremonies. The gonfalon is a long banner that is suspended from a crossbar. The name derives from medieval Italy, where “gonfaloni” was the name given to community meetings in Florence. Each neighborhood had its own flag and coat of arms and the word gonfalon eventually came to be associated with the flag. Each of the five colleges and Graduate Studies at Slippery Rock University has its own gonfalon. The “gonfalonieres” – or flag bearers – precede each college during the processional. The gonfalons – banners – are placed on the platform at the beginning of official ceremonies.
The President’s Medallion The Slippery Rock University President’s Medallion symbolizes the president’s authority, responsibilities and commitment to the community. During the presidential investiture ceremony, Domenic Ionta, chair of council of trustees, will confer the medallion on Karen S. Riley. J. Robert Bruya, a former member of the Art Department, working with three students, Amber Stark, Derek Marmo and Shawn James, crafted the medallion from an original design in the University’s metalsmithing workshop. The medallion reflects a traditional image of Old Main, focusing on the three towers and is comprised of sterling silver with touches of 14-karat gold. The presentation chain was also handcrafted from sterling silver. Slippery Rock University is engraved around the perimeter of the medallion. A variety of traditional metalsmithing techniques were used to fabricate the medallion and chain.
SRU Medallion Faculty and administrators with 25 or more years of service at Slippery Rock University are identified at major University academic events by a specially crafted medallion. The 3.5-inch medallions bear the words “Slippery Rock University - Founded in 1889” on the front, with the recipient’s name engraved on the back. The medallions, worn around the neck from a green-and-white ribbon, were crafted in bronze at the Wendell August Forge in Grove City.
ACADEMIC SYMBOLISM Academic Regalia The pageantry and dress of the academic procession have been inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries where academic life began, first in the church then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the guild of the Master of Arts. The bachelor was the apprentice of the master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibilities. Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap and the hood. Early it became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and the meaning of the academic dress. Two English universities, Oxford and Cambridge, are particularly noted for the development of the authentic costume, which has changed only slightly through the centuries. The gown originated in the 12th century. While the flowing gown originally may have been worn as protection against the chill of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. Gowns vary in the trimming and the design of the sleeves. The doctoral gown has velvet facings down the front and three velvet chevrons on the bell-shaped sleeves. These velvet trimmings may be black or the prescribed color of the academic area. As the focal point of the University, the president wears a distinctive gown unique to Slippery Rock University. The distinctive feature of the presidential gown is the addition of the fourth chevron to each sleeve. This honor is granted only to one who holds the rank of president or chancellor of an academic institution. The master’s gown has oblong sleeves while the bachelor’s gown has long pointed sleeves. Neither has trimming. The bachelor’s gown is always worn closed; the master’s and doctoral gown may be worn open or closed. When Roman law freed a slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship as well as responsibility and dignity. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The square black mortarboard with a black tassel is the recommended cap. Doctors may wear a velvet cap with a gold tassel. Tassels are worn over the left front corner after a degree has been conferred. The hood identifies the level of the degree, the school that granted it and the academic area. The silk lining of the hood is the color or colors of the college or university, while the color of the edging of the hood represents the degree. Adapted Physical Activity.........................gold Arts, Letters and Humanities................. white Commerce Accountancy, Business.......... drab Criminal Justice......................... midnight blue Economics................................................ copper Education.............................................light blue Elementary Education........................light blue Engineering............................................. orange English........................................................ white Fine Arts....................................................brown Environmental Education.......................russet Forestry.......................................................russet Guidance and Counseling.................light blue History........................................................ white Journalism..............................................crimson Law............................................................ purple Medicine........................................... kelly green Library Science......................................... lemon
Music............................................................. pink Nursing..................................................... apricot Oratory (Speech)...............................silver gray Park Resource Management...................russet Philosophy...........................................dark blue Physical Education........................... sage green Physical Therapy (DPT) .............................. teal Public Administration................ peacock blue Public Health................................. salmon pink Science......................................... golden yellow Secondary Education.........................light blue Social Work................................................ citron Special Education................................light blue Sport Management......................................gold Student Affairs in Higher Education.... light blue Sustainable Systems ................................russet Theology....................................................scarlet
Board of Governors
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Cynthia D. Shapira, Ed.D., chair David M. Maser, vice chair Samuel H. Smith, vice chair Sen. David Argall Robert W. Bogle Rep. Tim Briggs William “Bill” Gindlesperger Abigail Hancox Darrek Harshberger Akbar Hossain Allison Jones Daniel A. Klingerman Marian D. Moskowitz Dr. Khalid N. Mumin, Acting Secretary of Education Rep. Brad Roae Sen. Judith L. Schwank Gov. Josh Shapiro Dr. Kate Shaw Larry C. Skinner Skylar Walder Neil R. Weaver Janet L. Yeomans
Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Domenic Ionta, chair Joshua Young, vice chair Cierra Mitchell, secretary Alfonso Angelucci Matt Lautman Dan Lavallee William McCarrier Elise Michaux Jeffrey Smith Robert Taylor Suzanne Vessella
Slippery Rock University Cabinet Carrie Birckbichler, Vice President for Finance and Administration Anthony Jones, Chief Diversity Officer Holly McCoy, Interim Chief Human Resources Officer Tina Moser, Chief of Staff Samantha Swift, Interim Vice President for University Advancement David Wilmes, Chief Student Affairs Officer Amanda Yale, Chief Enrollment Management Officer Michael Zieg, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cynthia Shapira
Chair, PASSHE Board of Governors Cynthia Shapira is serving her seventh year as chairwoman of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education’s Board of Governors. She initiated system redesign to achieve access and affordability, close attainment gaps, ensure financial sustainability, and ensure excellence in public higher education system governance. Shapira is vicechair of the Brandeis University board of trustees and a former trustee of Point Park University. Shapira is a member of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges’ board of directors. She also sits on the AGB’s Council of Board Chairs and is a professional consultant with the AGB. She is a member of the Wellesley College President’s Advisory Council. In Pittsburgh, Shapira serves on the board of the Allegheny County Airport Authority. She also has chaired the Advisory Board of the Pennsylvania Center for Women In Politics at Chatham University and served on the boards of the Pittsburgh Promise, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, and WQED Pittsburgh. Shapira was the founder and chairwoman of the Southwestern Pennsylvania United Way’s 21 & Able Initiative to address the needs of youth with varying abilities aging out of special education and to promote a right and entrée to work agenda. She was honorary chair of Allegheny County 365, a project to dramatically increase inclusion and access for individuals of varying abilities in Allegheny County. She was a vice chair of former Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s transition team and worked on the Governor’s Advisory Board on Education and Workforce Development. Prior, Gov. Tom Corbett appointed her to the Pennsylvania Commission on Women. She was an elector in the 2012 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Electoral College and on the 2014 Federal Judiciary Selection Panel for the Western Pennsylvania District. Shapira honors include Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania in 2017, City & State’s 2022 Pennsylvania Fifty Over 50, and City & State’s 2022 Higher Education Power 100. Shapira holds a doctorate in higher education management from the University of Pennsylvania, a master’s in public administration from the Harvard Kennedy School of Government and a B.A. from Wellesley College. She was a management consultant in the education and non-profit sectors independently and with KPMG and Pappas Consulting Group, Inc. Representative clients included two state public higher education systems and several state universities, Loyola University Chicago, Grinnell College, University of Kansas, St. Paul’s School, UNICEF USA, National Council of Churches, and Hadassah, WZOA.
Daniel Greenstein Chancellor
Daniel Greenstein became the fifth chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Sept. 4, 2018. In this role, he serves as chief executive officer of the State System, which operates Pennsylvania’s 10 public universities on 14 campuses, serving more than 85,000 students. The chancellor works with the board of governors to recommend and develop overall policies for the System. Greenstein previously led the postsecondary success strategy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where he worked with other higher education leaders across the country on initiatives designed to raise educationalattainment levels and to promote economic mobility, especially among lowincome and minority students. He developed and implemented a national strategy for increasing the number of degrees awarded and for reducing the attainment gaps among majority and non-majority students at U.S. colleges and universities. Before joining the foundation, Greenstein was vice provost for academic planning and programs for the University of California system. In that role, he oversaw system-wide academic planning and programs, including the University of California Press; the California Digital Library; the UC system’s Education Abroad Program; internship programs in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento; and UC Online Education. Greenstein has created and led several internet-based academic information services in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and served on boards and acted in strategic consulting roles for educational, cultural heritage and information organizations. He began his academic career as a senior lecturer in modern history at Glasgow University in Scotland. He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Oxford.
Domenic Ionta
Chair Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Domenic Ionta was appointed to a seat on SRU’s council of trustees, Jan. 31, 2020. A native of New Castle, Ionta earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Slippery Rock State College in 1963. He is a former teacher (Southwest Butler County and Seneca Valley school districts), principal (Beaver Area Jr.-Sr. High School), superintendent (Union Area School District) and acting superintendent (Union and Greenville Area school districts). He also served as interim director for the Lawrence County Career and Tech Center and Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School. Ionta earned a master’s degree in education from Westminster College (1967) and a superintendent’s letter of eligibility from Youngstown State University (1978).
Gregg Kvistad
Former Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor University of Denver Gregg Kvistad is the former provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of Denver. He was the chief academic officer responsible for enhancing academic quality, intellectual inquiry and research activities at the University. He was also responsible for annually developing the University’s budget. He was a full professor and previously served as Dean of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Denver between 1998 and 2005, and as Chair of the Department of Political Science from 1991. His published academic research is in the area of postwar European politics. He previously taught at Wellesley College and was a research associate at Harvard University. He received his Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, and his B.A. from the University of Minnesota. His recent professional activity includes conference and workshop presentations on the 21st century higher education model, faculty appointments, faculty research and public policy, faculty lifecycles and post-tenure review, faculty workforce models, faculty diversity and inclusion, and technology and pedagogy.
INAUGURAL PROCESSION Grand Marshall University Flag
College Gonfalons
Institutional Delegates
Faculty, Administrators and Emerti Faculty and Staff Alumni Representatives
Students Representing: Academic Departments, Countries, Clubs and Organizations and Intercollegiate Athletic Teams Platform Guests President
INAUGURAL RECESSION Grand Marshal
University Flag President
Platform Guests
Institutional Delegates
Faculty, Administrators and Emerti Faculty and Staff Alumni Representatives
Students Representing: Academic Departments, Countries, Clubs and Organizations and Intercollegiate Athletic Teams
INAUGURAL CEREMONY
Prelude........................................................................................................................SRU Students Flute Duo, Clarinet Quartet, Saxophone Quartet, Brass Quintet Procession.................................................................................................Student Brass Quintet “Triumphal March from Aida,” by Giuseppe Verdi, arr. Bill Holcomb National Anthem ..................................................................................SRU Chamber Singers “Star-Spangled Banner,” words by Francis Scott Key, music by John Stafford Smith, arr. Eric Whitacre, Dr. Timothy Little Trần, director Welcome ..............................................................................................................Dr. Michael Zieg Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Musical Celebration ........................SRU Chamber Singers, Angela Deyarmin, soloist “Change the World," as performed by Eric Clapton, words and music by Wayne Kirkpatrick, Gordon Scott Kennedy, and Tommy Sims, arr. Mac Huff, Dr. Timothy Little Trần, director
GREETINGS FROM: University Students ............................................................................................Ms. Ella Bloom President, Slippery Rock Student Government Association University Faculty ............................................................................................Dr. Jason Hilton President, Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculty Coaches (APSCUF Non-Faculty Athletic Coaches) University Staff ......................................................................................................Mr. Joe Miller President, State College and University Professional Association Also representing: American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Office of Professional Employees International Union Healthcare Pennsylvania PASSHE Officers Association Security, Police, Fire Professionals of America University Administration .............................................................Ms. Carrie Birckbichler Vice President for Finance and Administration University Alumni ........................................................................................Mr. Michael Zody President, SRU Alumni Association The SRU Foundation, Inc. ............................................................................Mr. Mark Palmer Chair, SRU Foundation, Inc. Slippery Rock Community ....................................................................Mr. Jondavid Longo Mayor, Slippery Rock Borough Mr. Paul Dickey Chair, Slippery Rock Township Board of Supervisors
Higher Education Community ................................................................Dr. Bashar Hanna President, Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania University Council of Trustees ........................................................Dr. Alfonso Angelucci SRU Council of Trustees Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education ........................Dr. Cynthia Shapira Chair, Pennsylvania Board of Governors Recognition of Delegates ..............................................................................Dr. Michael Zieg Introduction of Karen S. Riley...................................................................Dr. Gregg Kvistad Provost Emeritus, University of Denver
Presentation of the President ..................................................................Mr. Domenic Ionta Chair, Council of Trustees
Charge to the President .......................................................................Dr. Daniel Greenstein Chancellor, Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Oath of Office ..............................................................................................Dr. Cynthia Shapira Presentation of the Medallion ................................................................Mr. Domenic Ionta Presentation of the Mace........................................................................Mr. Larry McCarthy Grand Marshal Declaration of the President ..............................................................Dr. Daniel Greenstein Inaugural Address
Dr. Karen S. Riley President, Slippery Rock University
Alma Mater ............................................................................................SRU Combined Choirs Words by Adda M. Elliott, music by Joan Easley, arr. George Bentel Musical Celebration ...........................................................................SRU Combined Choirs, Dr. Cindy Candelaria, soloist “Higher Love," as performed by Whitney Houston, words and music by Steve Winwood and Will Jennings, arr. Kygo, Dr. Timothy Little Trần, director Closing .........................................................................................................Mr. Larry McCarthy Recessional SRU World Percussion Ensemble Dr. David Glover, director Palenque: SRU’s Afro-Colombian Dancers, Ms. Melissa Teodoro, director SRU Marching Pride, Dr. Jonathan Helmick, director
RECEPTION FOLLOWS IN THE ROBERT M. SMITH STUDENT CENTER BALLROOM
Institutional Delegates Delegate College/University Founding Year
Ms. Tammy Datri Mr. Nicholas McIntire Mr. Blane Dessey Dr. Jeanine Coleman Dr. Kenneth Long Dr. Matthew Zarit Dr. Jeananne Nicholls Dr. Alyson Eagle Dr. Howard Ishiyama Dr. Nicholas Neupauer Dr. Daniel Engstrom
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Slippery Rock University Faculty, Administrators and Emerti Delegates Dr. Robertha Abney Dr. Frances Amatucci Dr. Michelle Amodei Dr. Adaeze Aroh Dr. Nancy Barta-Smith Dr. Thomas Bechard Dr. Angela Bernardo Dr. Elizabeth Boerger Ms. Allison Brungard Dr. Thuy Bui Dr. Cindy Candelaria Dr. David Champion Ms. Musiette Clay Dr. Christopher Cole Dr. Ann Cook Dr. Colleen Cooke Dr. Michele Crytzer Dr. Jennifer Culver Dr. Shawn Davis Dr. James Dombrosky Dr. Diana Dreyer Dr. Joseph Fiedor Mr. Aaron Galligan-Stierle Dr. Nicole Hahna Dr. Jonathan Helmick Dr. Mary Ann Holbein-Jenny Dr. Stacy Hrizo Dr. James Hughes Dr. Kari-Anne Innes Ms. Yukako Ishimaru Dr. Sharadchandra Joshi Dr. Kimberly Keeley Ms. Jennifer Keller
Dr. Marth Elizabeth Kemeny Ms. Samantha Kuchta Dr. Stephen Larson Dr. Joshua Lee Dr. Kwang Lee Dr. Joanne Leight Dr. John Lisco Dr. Timothy Little Trần Mr. Larry McCarthy Dr. Kathleen Melago Dr. George Mihalik Mr. Vern Miller Dr. Molly Mistretta Dr. Senthilkumar Muthusamy Dr. Julie Naviaux Dr. Timothy Oldakowski Dr. Patricia Pierce Dr. Jim Preston Dr. John Rindy Dr. Nazmul Rony Dr. Larry Rotge Dr. Tamra Schiappa Dr. Christopher Scott Ms. Doris Short Dr. Justin Siebert Dr. Judy Silva Dr. Bonnie Siple Dr. Christopher Streidl Dr. Ryan Stryffeler Ms. Melissa Teodoro Dr. Sam Thangiah Dr. Sara Tours Dr. Mary (Terry) Vetere Mrs. Lindsay Viatori Dr. Christine Walsh Ms. Timothi Williams Dr. Jackqueline Williams Dr. Amanda Yale Dr. Eunice Yeboah Dr. Linda Zane Dr. Alessia Zanin-Yost
Alumni Association Delegates Miss Hollie Carlson Mr. Joseph Dropp Mr. H. Keith Warcup Mr. Samuel Zyroll Ms. Melissa Vescio
Student Representatives - Academic Flag Bearers Isaiah Williams University Sarah Irvin Graduate Admissions Jessica Stroh College of Business Julienne Anderson College of Education Alexis Sutch College of Engineering and Science Jaden Kennett College of Health Professions Alyssa Phifer College of Liberal Arts
Student Representatives Madalyn Bametzrieder Alpha Omicron Pi Robert Barrientos Baseball Hunter Bell Collaborative Faiths at SRU Dana Bielobocky SPARK Megan Bliss Guitar Club Dante Bolden Men’s Club Lacrosse Samantha Bonner Philosophy Department/ Philosophy Club Cory Bradley Society of Petroleum Engineers Allison Brown Student Nonprofit Alliance Annastasia Brumbach Sigma Sigma Sigma Nikolaos Cazacu Men’s Basketball Veronique Chayer Alpha Psi Omega Ivelisse (Ivy) Crisp JamRock Hip Hop Dance Team Gabriela del Val del Toro Global Engagement - International Student and Women’s Tennis Gabriella Delcoco Women’s Field Hockey and Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) Aneesha Dell Art Society Haley Denes Art Department/ Martha Gault Art Gallery Abby Denzer Organization: Student Accounting Society in the College of Business Jenna Diem SRU Choirs Leanne Digman Interprofessional Education Club Margaret Ditty Delta Zeta sorority Shannon Donahue Delight Ministries at Slippery Rock University Kristina Donza Women’s Basketball Kathryn Eberhart Cru McKenna Exline Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity Angelina Fox Society of Women Engineers Mackenzie Freeman Softball Jacquelyne Friebis Beta Beta Beta (biological honor society) Kayla Gill MEDLIFE Alexes Gomez First Nations Kendall Graham Panhellenic Council Courtney Grossoehme The Model UN Organization at SRU (RockMUN) Peytan Gullickson Volleyball Maura Hancock Alpha Sigma Tau Jacob Harvey Sigma Tau Delta Rebekah Heltzell President of the SRU Clarinet Choir Emma Hicks SNATS Nolan Holtz Rock Cam Club and Pickleball Club Kylie Humphreys Pre-Occupational Therapy Club Shane Jablonski Rock Run Club Sasha Jantsch Psychology Club
Kady-Jo Kearney American Sign Language Club Stephanie Keelon Spanish Club Kayla King Western Equestrian Club Sinchana Kori India Emily Kriley Women’s Club Lacrosse Adeshola Lanrewaju Nigeria Cyan Lucas Order of Omega Joseph Lydon Spikeball Club Victoria Lydon Rotaract Rachel Mahoney Women’s Lacrosse Brianna Matteson Women’s Soccer Talaiah Matthews Alpha Kappa Alpha (Mu Omicron Chapter) Alexa Mazzarini The Sales Club Brett McCutcheon Saxophone Club (quartet), Jazz Ensemble Stephane McLafferty Pennsylvania Public Health Association Collegiate Chapter Hannah Minor American Cancer Society at SRU Benjamin Moore Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity Khristina Morris French Club Junseok Na South Korea/International Student Drake Nesky Table Tennis Club Kaitlyn Novak The Marching Pride Brianna Oak Phi Sigma Sigma Riley Page Recreational Therapy Club Gabby Pfeifer National Honor Society for Dance Arts Sydney Phillips The Kind Closet Arturo Pla Men’s Soccer Nathan Presutti Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association Mason Reisz Student Organization of Hispanics/ Latinos and Allies Jamar Robinson Black Action Society Hanna Ruland Tri Beta Biological Honor Society/ Department of Biology Maggie Schaeffer Dumbledore’s Army Nathan Sharp Rock Racing Club Sri Vaishnavi Devi Singari Office of Global Engagement Kylie Sliva Pre Physical Therapy Club Carla Snodgrass Student Veterans of America Kristaffer Snyder Phi Sigma Pi National Honors Fraternity Mu Chapter Nick Stazer Football Team Daniel Steingraber Men’s Club Soccer Team Akshi Suppiah International Club Sarah Taylor Hospitality and Tourism Student Society Chris Thrasher SGA and Student Veterans of America Claire Toth Mu Phi Epsilon Delta Mu Chapter Sydney Walker Best Buddies Ezeck Warren Pi Sigma Alpha Carrington Williams QUEENS.Org McKenzie Winter Fraternity and Sorority Life Ambassadors Mary Zipfel Swim and Dive Club Aquatics and SCUBA Club
Prelude Ensembles Flute Duo Anna O’Malley Taylor Pastore Clarinet Quartet Ally Germ Amanda Kolson Madelyn Moss Victoria Lewis
Saxophone Quartet Tom Bachert Cooper Sluka Eric Francis Brett McCutcheon Brass Quintet Jacob Pallo, trumpet Alyssa Packer, trumpet Jacob Onoffrey, horn Eden Geis, trombone Alicia Witcraft, tuba
SRU Combined Choirs Soprano Addison Lundin Alyssa Holby Angela Deyarmin+ Ashley Loss Audra Kaminski Brooke Jordan Eden Delaney Elaine Bissell Elizabeth Hixon Emily Mazur Emma Hicks+ Emma Williams Erin Hagadorn Grace Kennedy Jaina Bowmer+ Jay VanCamp Jenna Diem+ Lily Joseph Madeline Simpson Maggie Mitchell Maura Hill Natalie Clayburn+ Olivia Smythe Sofie Marino Trisha Holmes+
Alto Abby Tatton Abby Lutz Alexei Alhabib Athena Depaoli Bex Preneta Carroll Donnelly Chloe Ecklund Chloe Morgan Chrystal Sircely + Delaney Hindman Elizabeth Wingard+
Esmeralda Bodon Gabbi Ellsperman Gail Pociask Grace Koncikowski Hannah Dunn Isabella Marchionte Keira Mayhue Laura Legros+ Leah Cavanaugh Lindsay Bergman+ Megan Oswald Morgan Smeal Pearl Chambers Raven Ordona Sarah Roland Shelby Hetz Taylor Pastore Vanessa Harper Zoie Wade Tenor Aidan Duez Ethan Aeschbacher Matthew Fuhrer Haven Joseph-Lyon+ Lamont Williams+ Abraham Patterson Keegan Hoover Ethan Aeschbacher Nate Presutti+ Devin McIntire Zack Esch+ Dani Fabio Tristan Smith Jack Lloyd Lucas Bruno Michael Leitera
Bass Aaron Caplea+ Alec Lamascola Andrew Gritters+ Austin Winter Cade Kirkpatrick Carl Houghton Connor Hershberger Dominic Fredin Gabriel Ryor Gavin Nielsen Ian Fuechslin Isaiah Greenawalt Ivan Jones
Jacob Onoffrey John Hetrick Luke Benkart Marshall Hetrick Michael Erdman Noah White+ Philip Bartley Shane Houston Silas Adams Trey Hixon+ William Streaker+ Zachary Chrobak
+ Chamber Singers
SRU World Percussion Ensemble Hunter Karenbauer Sophia Elliott Christian Shaffer Jacob Riffer Chrystal Sircely Zach Siddiqui Zack Chroback
Ivan Jones Michael Erdman Matt Fuhrer Kyle Beck Noah Yauger Ana Denas Athena Depaoli
Jazz Ensemble (at reception) Tom Bachert Cooper Sluka Brett McCutcheon Brenden Stilwell Eric Francis Joceyln Bentley Alyssa Packer Braydon Sloan Raymond Walter Noah Lane Raven Chappell David Bryant
Eden Geis Monty Clatch Nathaniel Grossman Ian Phelps Brett Carrier Rogan Allen Jacob Glath William Streaker Marina Smith Hunter Karenbauer Sophia Elliot
SRU Marching Pride Kaitlyn Aguglia Alexei Alhabib Adrian Almonte Reagan Austin Lindsay Barone Philip Bartley Luke Benkart Jacob Bennefield Patrick Bennett Gavin Binns Michael Bistocchi Nathan Bosak Austin Bosley Jaden Boyer Bradley Bracali Nicole Brown Lucas Bruno David Bryant Delaney Bunk Brett Carrier Colin Celani Jacob Cerra Pearl Chambers Raven Chappell Lilly Cheskawich Zachary Chrobak Augustus Cicconi Spencer Clifford Cassandra Clouse Quin Coltman Abigail Comes Kathryn Connors Marco Costello Alexis Craft Jasper Dalcamo Katarina Debski Joseph Deibler Eden Delaney Athena Depaoli Christina Doppelheuer Javin Dougherty Emily Eastman Brayden Edwards Sarah Edwards Dylan Eger Elena Eisenhart Alyssa Fallavollitti Emilee Fields Darrin Filer Alexandra Flynn Angelina Fox Spencer Freysinger Ian Fuechslin Alessandra Germ Lexus Gibbs Jenny Gillette
Erin Glasier Ross Gratkowski Rachel Green Jaycie Greenawalt Nadalie Greene Nate Grossman Samantha Guyer Riley Habel Brooke Hamilton Vanessa Harper Luke Hartle Daniel Haubenreich Samuel Heist Rebekah Heltzell Connor Hershberger John Hetrick Marshall Hetrick Shayann Hill Delaney Hindman Elizabeth Hixon Trey Hixon Lukas Holsopple Lauren Hoover Carl Houghton Deleah Hovanec Joseph Iagnemma Angela John Kyle Johnson Benjamin Johnston August Jones Ivan Jones Brooke Jordan Abby Kahl Julia Karas Jacob Kelley Chloe Kemp Cade Kirkpatrick Katelyn Klimowich Gabriel Koller Adri Kondratowicz Athena Konidaris Harrison Kraus Abriana Kreiser Rachel Kroner Mary Kudlawiec Amy Kuszynski Rebekah Langley Justin Leeper Lukas Lileas Kaylen Lindenberg David Lucidore Abby Lutz Ava Lynch Owen Maharg Adam McChesney Chase McLean
Angelina Mendez Asher Mertz Colin Michalek Amy Miklavic Aaron Miller Benjamin Miller Alexander Mitchell Christian Mitchell Megan Mitchell Alex Momyer Adriana Montemurro Careena Monza La Myers Emilie Neff Abigail Nguyen Gavin Nielsen Nicolai Nodalo-Zucco Kaitlyn Novak Rose Obergefell Jackson Olinger Karlie Ondrejik Jacob Onoffrey Felista Othuon Vanessa Painter Aaron Parker Halle Parker Bayley Pattison Trenton Petrie Zachary Petty Ian Phelps Reed Piper Katie Ponder Julia Presser William Rainey Alena Richart Autumn Roberts Raine Rose Nathan Rozsi
Sarah Rubin Eric Ryan Mathew Rybolt Jacquelyn Schatz Constance Schiller Elizabeth Schooley Katharine Schurr Tara Shamburg Sarah Shepherd Gracie Shipley Christian Shrout Zack Siddiqui Emily Siedel Katharine Singer Chrystal Sircely Ashley Smith Samantha Smoyer Stephanie Sorensen Malachi Stephenson William Streaker Levi Sumney Abigail Tatton Lily Thompson Kylie Timko Michael Troy Asher Valent David Van Ryn Reilly Vroman Emily Wagner Caitlyn Warner Meadow Weimer Abigail Weiser Madison Welsh Chance Wesner Olivia Wilbur Jocelyn Wilson Alicia Witcraft Chris Zunski
Palenque: SRU’s Afro-Colombian Dance Ensemble Tyler Anderson Alia Anton Kaitlyn Baughn Jaidin Broody-Walega Shea Cooper Gabrielle Dunn Jayelle Dunning Rayna Halper
Ericka Morton Samantha Oliver Lia Palermo Paula Rodriguez Taylor Snyder Lily Staib Will Van Slander MacKenzie Wolfe
La Follia: Vivaldi Dance Ensemble Abby Brubaker Ella Chickanosky Marlaina Coonan Gianna Dobrich Hannah Herrmann Mia Jones
Alicia Kunkler Wolfgang Nicholson Julianna Record Sarah Salesky Will VanSlander
Inaugural Committee Scott Albert Erik Anderson Kelly Bailey Dan Bauer Kris Benkeser Ella Bloom Michael Boone Megan Cassioli Chris Cole Dallas Cott Ivory Dunlap Brittany Fleming Jordan Grady Lisa Gray Tyler Gray Dave Hollenbaugh Kari-Anne Innes Timothy Little Trãn Lisa Luntz Rachael Luther Dave Markley Roberta Page Karen Perry Mike Schnelle Christopher Scott Chief Kevin Sharkey Jeff Smith Samantha Swift LisaMarie Weinzetl, Chair Dave Wilmes Lara Wozniak Justin Zackal John Ziegler LuAnn Znosko
Thank you to Aramark, SRU’s food service provider, for graciously donating the food and catering services for the presidential inauguration celebration.
ALMA MATER
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