Hybl Center - Room 225 CLASS
Saturday, July 12, 2025
3:00 PM MDT University of Colorado Colorado Springs
Abbott, Rebecca**
Arms, Alyssa
Bade, Michael
Barella, Melissa*
Bilyeu, Catherine
Canham, Lara
Christiansen, Cory
Dehne, Rebecca**
DiGiacomo, David
Gann, EJ
Garbin, Alexander
Gisbert, Robyn**
Graber, Jeremy*
Harris-Love, Michael
Harris-Love, Michelle**
Hernandez, Meghan
Jones, Molly*
Judd, Dana**
Keefer, Rebecca
Kriekels, Wendy
Lambert, Melanie*
Logan, Jennifer
Magnusson, Dawn
Malone, Daniel**
Manago, Mark**
Marker, Ryan
McDevitt, Amy
Mensah, Nia*
Nordon-Craft, Amy
Palmer, Joe
Pascoe, Mike**
Pascoe, Stephanie**
Sawyer, Eric*
Smith, Andrew
Stevens-Lapsley, Jennifer
Struessel, Tami
Thornton, Wes*
Webster, Lilly**
Wiehe, Sarah*
Zaffarano, Bryce**
*Hybrid Faculty
**Residential & Hybrid Faculty
Greetings & Remarks
Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD
University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program
Associate Professor
Section Director, Student Affairs
Kevin Laudner, PhD, ATC University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Professor
Dean, Beth-El College of Nursing & Health Sciences
Jackie Berning, PhD, RD, CSSD
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs Professor Chair, Health Sciences Department
Dan Malone, PT, PhD
University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program
Professor Director, Hybrid Pathway
Current Student Reflection
Entering a Professional Program
Introductions to the Class of 2027
Oath
Elizabeth Ebbert, SPT
President, Class of 2026-H
Garrett Lutz, SPT
Vice President, Class of 2026-H
Dawn Magnusson, PT, PhD
Michelle Harris-Love, PhD, PT
University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program Associate Professor, Hybrid Pathway
Recited by the Class of 2027
Aguilar, Denisse
Arellano, Taylor
Bailey, Carrie
Berblinger, Tayler
Brown, Micah
Christman, Amy
Clemens, Hannah
Craghead, Remington
Crocker, Chase
Donahue, Kira
Fliss, Hannah
Gallegos, Marissa
Hamill, Avery
Hollenbeck, Ryan
Hotchkiss, Nicole
Jalovick, Benjamin
Johnson, Rauchelle
Kimler, Alysha
Lee, Olivia
Lennen, Katelyn
Lopez, Ashley
Marshall, Tessa
May, Jordan
McDermott, Cassandra
Mercado, Jose
Montgomery, Isaac
Rhodes, Luke
Rose, Christopher
Schrag, Noah
Schultz, Adrianna
Somontan, Kayla
Taylor, Karli
TerHaar, Lydia
Tse, Jeremy
Van Marter, Brett
Vazquez, Karina
Villegas, Carly
Williams, Izaac
Zaremba, Joanna
In the presence of fellow classmates and in the view of the honored profession of physical therapy that you are entering into, you solemnly and willingly pledge the following as an oath of commitment:
I commit myself to the highest ideal of service, learning, and the pursuit of knowledge.
I will strive to achieve excellence in the practice of physical therapy.
I will perform physical therapy in an ethical manner and will expect the same of my colleagues.
I will respect diverse values, beliefs, and cultures.
I will do no harm to another.
I will hold all confidences in trust.
I will strive for improved quality of life for all my patients.
I will strive to approach each patient with compassion, encouragement, respect, and patience.
I will respect the rights, knowledge and skills of other colleagues and healthcare professionals and seek consultation whenever the welfare of the patient may be advanced.
I will strive to be a lifelong learner, seeking to advance my own knowledge as well as that of the profession.
I will approach each day with my future in mind and look to faculty, mentors, and colleagues to guide me towards my professional goals.
With this oath, I freely accept all the obligations and the many rewards which will accompany the practice of physical therapy.
Having spoken these words, I am prepared to embark upon the professional education program that will guide me towards my goal of becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Mission
The University of Colorado Physical Therapy Program leads discovery and innovation to improve movement, participation, health, and wellness for all individuals and society through excellence in education, research, clinical care, and service.
Vision
Transform health and foster wellness in individuals and society through education, discoveries, engagement and innovation.
Values
Our Program values serve to support our mission and vision, shape our culture, anchor our goals and reflect the physical therapy profession’s vision and core values.
Respect
For all individual’s safety, rights, dignity, and perspectives
Integrity
Because professional behavior reflects who we are Altruism
In service to the individual, community and organization
Accountability
To all those seeking care and providing care within our profession and health care systems
Collaboration
Leveraging collective input from all individuals
Passion
Commitment to lifelong learning, service, and community engagement
Leadership
Within the university, profession and community at large
Quality
Attainment of excellence in all we do
Diversity
Inclusivity in all endeavors
