Delaware State University Graduate Student Association Celebration Bash Fall 2020

Celeb ebration Graduate Student Association

Celebration Bash Fall 2020

November 18, 2020 | 6 p.m.

Program GREETINGS Master of Ceremony Justin Alexander President, Graduate Student Association (GSA) MUSICAL SELECTION MOTIVATIONAL CHARGE Ranita Ganguly Director of Academic Enrichment and Finance, GSA SCAVENGER HUNT ACKNOWLEDGMENTS BY COLLEGE College of Business College of Agriculture, Science and Technology College of Health and Behavioral Sciences College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences Office of Graduate Studies and Research DSU PRIDE: GRADUATE STUDENT REVEAL MUSICAL SELECTION Delaware State University’s Approaching Storm Marching Band GUEST KEYNOTE SPEAKER Brandon J. Odom, MSA, ’14,’16 Business Analyst, Department of Education, Federal Student Aid “GUESS THE GRAD” featuring Delaware State University Program Directors MUSICAL SELECTION CLOSING REMARKS Angenette Kelley Co-Advisor, Graduate Student Association Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson Dean, School of Graduate, Adult and Extended Studies

PRESENTED VIA

Brandon J. Odom, MSA, ’14,’16 Business Analyst, Department of Education, Federal Student Aid

Mr. Brandon Odom attended Delaware State University from 20102016 where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Marketing and a Master’s Degree in Sport Administration. Currently he resides in Laurel, Maryland as a Business Analyst under Federal Student Aid, Department of Education. Additionally, Brandon is the proud owner of an entertainment company, “Monopoly Events,” which he started while attending Delaware State University and currently specializes in events in the DC Metropolitan Area. Brandon is also a proud member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and regularly participates in community service initiatives within the Washington, D.C. and Dover, Delaware communities. Brandon partners with individuals and organizations to amplify their communication, connection and confidence so they can make an influential impact on the world. He mentors with positive criticism, guiding his clients to effectively strengthen and elevate their leadership, management skills and vision to new heights. A quote by former President of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah, helps keep Brandon motivated during trying times, “..the task ahead is great indeed, and heavy is the responsibility; and yet it is a noble and glorious challenge.”

Thank You A heartfelt “Thank You” to the following contributors who helped make this evening a success…

Office of Graduate Studies and Research Staff Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Dean Terry Jeffries, Assistant Dean Cheryl L. Still, Director of Graduate Student Support Services LeAndrea Johnson, Graduate Recruitment and Retention Coordinator Sarah Greene, Administrative Secretary Teshenia Hughes, Graduate Admissions Counselor Angenette Kelley, Graduate Processor Justin Alexander, Graduate Office Assistant Jordan Bushrod, Graduate Office Assistant Graduate Student Association Justin Alexander, President Washington Doe, Vice President Onyekachi Williams, Secretary

Ranita Ganguly Director of Academic Enrichment and Finance

LeAndrea Johnson, Advisor Angenette Kelley, Co-Advisor Teshenia Hughes, Co-Advisor

C o n g r a t u l a t i o n s SUMMER and FALL 2020 CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources Juan Bol – MS Godfrey Levy – MS Antonio Junior – MS Amanda Pappas – MS

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Master of Business Administration Nneka-Ann Ajaghanna – MBA Kyaire Burt – MBA Tyler Cook – MBA Stacey Edwards – MBA Antonio Fuondjing – MBA Yinuo Han – MBA Weichen Jiang – MBA Jayda Land – MBA Kaylah Liverman – MBA Fredua Manuh – MBA Fanlong Meng – MBA Martin Muya – MBA Brooke Porter – MBA Songfan Zhang – MBA

Department of Biological Sciences Monneh Diggs – MS Matthew Dopler – MS Aaron Griffith – MS Christopher Janney – Ph.D. Sophia Jean – MS Juneessa Pressley – MS Karla Sanchez – Ph.D. Shardae Showell – Ph.D. Department of Sport Administration Sydney Armbriter – MSA Department of Chemistry Milo Austin – MSA Marshall Fahey – MS Samantha Elliot – MSA Department of Human Ecology Tierra Floyd – MSA Rosemary Ebirim Kennedy Graves – MSA Eric Kareem – MSA Division of Physics, Engineering Zayidah Mayse – MSA Mathematics and Computer Science Caroline Schock – MSA Heather Craddock – MS Chaojie Shang – MSA Chelsea Harris – MS Kalena Wiggins – MSA Xin Lianxin – MS Andrews Voshell – MS Christina Walker – MS

COLLEGE of HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES Department of Social Work LaShanda Crawford – MSW Oluwakemi Demu– MSW Sonia DeWalt – MSW Thelma Green – MSW Carla Davis–Mann – MSW Lecresha Palmer – MSW Jasmine Patterson – MSW LeNae Powell – MSW Tanay Scott – MSW

COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES, EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES Master of Public Administration Reanna Allen – MPA Brittany Maday – MPA Alexis Newsome – MPA Nikela Roderique – MPA Calah Smith – MPA Tajammal Taylor – MPA Shelvia Wright – MPA Department of Education Raeleah Cave – M.Ed. Adrienne Clarke – Ed.D. Phyllis Riley-Coleman – Ed.D. Bina Daniel – Ed.D. Diamond Elam – M.Ed. Helen Eyong – Ed.D. Brenda Farmer – Ed.D. Ann Knettler – Ed.D. Shanita Leanier-Powell – Ed.D. Tiffany Lomax – Ed.D. Patricia Maximo – M.Ed. Nyia McCants – Ed.D. Alex Meredith – Ed.D. Anthony Missick – M.Ed. Dawn Mosley – Ed.D. Ted Noble – M.Ed. Renee Schofield-Marine – Ed.D. Georgeann Sturgis – Ed.D. Angela Thompson – Ed.D. Department of Languages and Literatures Georgia Gordon – MA Heydi Aguilera Quintanilla – MA