Special Edition Summer 2013 A Community-Based Magazine About Latinos at Ohio State
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The Strength of our Mettle On the Virtues of Community
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By Theresa N. Rojas, Editor, PhD Candidate, Department of English
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This spring, over 8,200 students representing 90 countries and 6 continents filled the Ohio Stadium, affectionately known as “The ‘Shoe,” for OSU’s 403rd Commencement of The Ohio State University. Graduates of the class of 2013, surrounded by friends and family, had the rare opportunity to hear a sitting President deliver the commencement speech. Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, spoke of participation, perseverance, and the power of community. This special issue of ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? highlights moments from the Latino Buckeye Graduation Celebration and the 403rd Commencement Ceremony. One such highlight was a speech given by graduating senior, Amber Seira at this year’s celebration. Amber has been near and dear to this editor as a mentee for the past two years and I congratulate her on her admission to Indiana University’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs. Amber’s service to the university epitomizes the kind of participation and perseverance that makes OSU proud of its graduates. At the celebration, graduates are presented with a coveted graduation stole. Amber reflects on how “when we wear these stoles on commencement day, it’s a public victory for all Latinos.” Indeed, for many of us the road has been circuitous and filled with untold challenges. It is at these times when we reach out to our community of friends, family, colleagues, mentors, advisers, and fellow Buckeyes. As several of my closest cohorts graduated recently, President Obama’s words resonated: “For all the turmoil; for all the times you have been let down, or frustrated at the hand you’ve been dealt; what I have seen…are perennial and quintessentially American values. Altruism. Empathy. Tolerance. Community.” As if anticipating the President’s speech, Amber reminds us “you belong here…you deserve to live out the fullest extent of your dreams.” The faces in the following pages represent just a few of the many people involved in the heterogeneous communities of our Latino students. As members of a university whose motto is “Education for Citizenship,” no one knows
the importance of community more than these graduates. The 2013 graduating class includes a record number of Latinos who have earned degrees in such diverse fields as Art, Aviation, Biology, Dentistry, English, Finance, History, Mathematics, Medicine, Neuroscience, Nursing, Plant Pathology, Public Policy, Spanish, Veterinary Medicine, and Women’s Studies among many others. We are honored to depict some of our cadet graduates, acknowledged by the President: “Consider that today, 50 ROTC cadets in your graduating class will become commissioned officers in the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. 130 of your fellow graduates have already served – some in combat, some on multiple deployments. Of the 98 veterans earning bachelor’s degrees today, 20 are graduating with honors. As your Commander-inChief, I could not be prouder of all of you.” Our Latino graduates are part of a larger world of invested, intelligent, compassionate citizens contributing to the improvement of our society. “The graduates of this university serve their country through the Peace Corps, and educate our children through established programs like Teach for America and startups like Blue Engine, often earning little pay for making the biggest impact. Some of you have already launched startup companies of your own. I suspect that those of Editor Theresa Rojas Designer & Photo Editor Emily Strouse Editorial Consultant Indra Leyva Staff Writer Anthony Wiggins Editorial Board Jose Cabral, Chair Frederick Luis Aldama Francesca Amigo Normando Caban Jeff Cohen Ignacio Corona Andrea Doseff Francisco-Xavier Gómez-Bellengé Indra Leyva Victor Mora Patricia Palominos-Dunaeff Abril Trigo Fernando Unzueta Yolanda Zepeda, Ex Officio
you who pursue more education, or climb the corporate ladder, or enter the arts or sciences or journalism, will still choose a cause you care about in your life and fight like heck to make it happen.” “There is a word for this. It’s citizenship. We don’t always talk about this idea much these days, let alone celebrate it. Sometimes, we see it as a virtue from another time – one that’s slipping from a society that celebrates individual ambition; a society awash in instant technology that empowers us to leverage our skills and talents like never before, but just as easily allows us to retreat from the world. The result is that we sometimes forget the larger bonds we share, as one American family. We are not a collection of strangers…we are bound together by a country we love.” Likewise, we are bound together by a university we hold in our hearts long after graduation. Congratulations class of 2013, family, friends, and cohorts. I too wish you courage, compassion, and strength. Con amor, Theresa Rojas
Contributors Joseph Alutto Amber Seira The Office of Diversity and Inclusion publishes ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? each autumn and spring semester and publishes a special graduation issue in the summer. ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? is produced in collaboration with the Hispanic Oversight Committee. The Ohio State University is not responsible for the content and views of this publication. The publication does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the staff and Editorial Board. All submissions for publications must include the name and phone number or e-mail address of those responsible for the submissions. ¿Qué Pasa, OSU? reserves the right to refuse any submission for publication. For questions and inquiries, please contact quepasa@osu.edu. Note: We use the term "Latinos" to represent both Latino and Latina. All photos by Emily Strouse unless otherwise noted.
Joseph Alutto
Dear Ohio State Graduates, We send you into the world, better, with hope and promise. And you leave us, better for your having been here, and we thank you. Go forth and do good. Wherever you go, whatever you do, you will always be a Buckeye and a family member of the world’s largest Alumni Association. Sincerely, Joseph A. Alutto Interim President, The Ohio State University
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Congratulations on earning your degree at this wonderful international university! When you first arrived on campus, you opened your minds and your hearts to new ideas, new approaches, and new people. As you leave our university community, you take all that with you—ideas, approaches, and friends. Likewise, you brought with you the richness of your own experiences and perspectives and those will be taken by others and folded into their now much-larger view of the world. In addition, you will take with you the critical thinking skills that you learned as a university student to hold you well as you assess opportunities and challenges wherever you find yourselves in your careers and in your communities throughout your lives.
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Latino Buckeye Graduation Celebration Graduation Speech By Amber Seira, Bachelor of Arts, Public Affairs, John Glenn School of Public Affairs
Good Evening everyone. Thank you friends, family, staff, and faculty for being here and for supporting your accomplished students. Here we are, graduates at the Latino Graduation Ceremony. I can’t help but beam when I look out at all of you. In particular, I want to congratulate those undergrads who, like me, graduated high school in 2009. The testing agency ACT conducted a study and estimated that of all the Latinos who graduated high school in 2009, seven percent will attain their bachelor’s degree
this year. I repeat, seven percent. With this degree we are turning heads, but there is still more we can do. Let us remember to encourage our siblings, cousins, and friends back home, to be their best possible self and change the statistics. I know you are making a difference and will continue to do so. Now I don’t know about you, but ever since I looked at graduation photos featured in the Latino campus magazine, ¿Qué Pasa, OSU?, and seeing graduates bearing these colorful stoles, I’ve wanted to have one. Indra can attest to this. It has been very important to get my stole (preferably a purple one). In my overt enthusiasm to earn my degree and thus, receive the stole, I recently contemplated why wearing it at graduation matters so much to me. Yes it explains where I came from when I arrived to Ohio State but wearing cloth that marks my ethnicity symbolizes more than family heritage. It is a public display of what I have
independently embraced during my OSU journey. Earlier in April I had the pleasure of introducing my special guests to the rest of a crowd at a senior celebration dinner. After introducing my dearest friend Indra I paused to look at her, trying to remember what I had mentally prepared, explaining why this individual is significant to my Ohio State experience. Instead I was overwhelmed with emotions and started to cry. What I couldn’t figure out how to explain then was how this woman bared witness to my trials in acceptance of my heritage. What is a commonly heard phrase around campus is the diversity students will experience. Every single individual has a unique outlook to learn from and I have benefitted a lot from these interactions. Some students have certain sets of attributes that are not as commonly found at the university. That overwhelming feeling I had felt at dinner was due to the day-to-day battles with my Latina experience. It is very challenging to be someone else’s first Latina experience. Looking back it almost seems cruel to throw a bunch of 17 and 18 year olds together in cramped living space resident halls and expect the upmost maturity in their conduct at all times. Moreover during classroom discussions, it is a tiring task to have the compassion to explain different deeply rooted socio-economic and ethnic conditions. There have
been times where I have felt the people of my heritage so misunderstood. It has been a persistent, everyday obstacle for the last four years to respectfully guide a change of mind and heart. Why did we do it? Why did we choose to stick to this identity? What I very quickly grasped my freshman year is that nobody was going to force me to act on any matter. With the Latino presence spread out all over campus, it would be very easy to save us the trouble and blend in. Yet we didn’t, we held onto our latinidad and with it we persevered to reach our success. We are all driven and intelligent individuals. Interactions with misunderstanding were eventually going to happen. It has to begin somewhere and expressing your identity is not going to get any easier. We are pushing boundaries, smashing expectations, and challenging the status quo. Wherever we go with this degree will probably have a similar Latino representation and understanding. But when we wear these stoles on commencement day, it is a public victory for all Latinos. Continue to be high-performing Latino ambassadors, changing the face of higher education, the career workforce, and of this country. Always remember the resilience and strength of Latinos. To graduating and current students, I want to remind
you of something very important. Always remember that you belong here, at The Ohio State University, in your future careers. There is a reason why you study here and a reason for your success. You are not a number to add to a collection, you are not a token of anything. You did not get in here nor finish your degree for any other qualifications different than your fellow peers. You belong in your prospective classrooms, work places, and careers; you deserve to live out the fullest extent of your dreams. Undergraduates, we have it good. We’re
90s babies, probably the best decade to grow up in. It has instilled in us a different purity of hearts and dreams. From current local to national events we see evidence of that already happening. I have high hopes for our generation and full confidence that we will go forward with our ingrained heritage to make the world a better place. We are the future and the future is here, right now. Do not wait to find the change, we are the ones we have been waiting for. Thank you everyone and congratulations to the class of 2013!
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Parting Words from Graduates
Bettina Berillas Master of Public Administration
Aiden Carrillo Logistics Management
Without the support of family and friends, I would not have been able to complete my degree. These special people stood by me through the ups and downs of graduate school, sharing my successes and failures. In no particular order, I would like to thank: my wonderful family, Jenny, Lindsay, Lori, Brendan, Brenda, Dr. Vickner, Dr. Fields, Erik, Kate, Estera, Dr. Coleman, Theresa, Steven, Olga, Samyam, Nikhil, Sanjay, Sid, Praneitha, Navni, Lucy, and Leticia.
My family was instrumental in guiding me through college by giving me motivation, support, and advice. Throughout my college journey, I have had some amazing friends. These friends are involved in a variety of ways at OSU, and through their help I have been able to get involved in many different organizations. While being involved, I have opened doors to new connections which have helped me make my college experience both rewarding and fulfilling. Thank you family and friends! Alejandra Cervantes Bachelor of Science, Biology I would like to thank God for giving me the opportunity to keep reaching my goals. I thank my family for all of their support, love, and motivation; for always being there when I need it most. I am extremely grateful to my Latin@ community in Dayton and Cincinnati who have supported my career goals, and last but not least to The Ohio State University for believing in me and helping me reach my dreams.
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Edward Contreras Bachelor of Arts, Philosophy; Bachelor of Arts, International Studies: Security and Intelligence A big thank you to my parents, who always pushed me to continue my own education. Thank you to my brothers and all my aunts, uncles, and cousins who gave me the support necessary to stay in school. Thanks also to The Atlantic Housing Foundation, especially Mr. Freeman and Mr. Nguyen for helping me complete my undergraduate education and for supporting students like me and helping make our aspirations come true. Lastly, thanks to all my professors and instructors. THANKS EVERYONE AND LET'S GO BUCKS! Olivia Enriquez Radiologic Sciences and Therapy: Radiography I would like to thank my family and my friends for providing me with the love and support that I needed to succeed at Ohio State. Specifically, I would like to thank my parents and my sister. Together, they have taught me that hard work does pay off, to set my goals and standards high, and to believe that I'm capable of doing anything that I set my mind to. My deepest thanks and love go out to them because without them, I wouldn't be here today ready to graduate from The Ohio State University! Carmen Flores-Carrion Bachelor of Arts, International Studies; Bachelor of Arts, French Studies; Minor in Economics I would like to thank my parents, grandparents, advisors, and close friends for their support and guidance. They have all encouraged and challenged me to do my best. I hope I will continue to have this unique support system as I pursue my future endeavors.
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Anabel Galan Bachelor of Arts, Psychology First, I would like to thank my parents for teaching me the importance of education. Without their support and encouragement I would not be here today. I would also like to thank my friends and Alpha Psi Lambda brothers and sisters who have helped me adapt and navigate OSU throughout these past four years. Thank you for the support and all the memorable moments! Julio Garcia Bachelor of Arts, Psychology; Minor Criminology and Criminal Justice; Pre-Law
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Most importantly I thank my parents and fiancé for always being there, supporting and believing in me. Without their support I would not be here today. Thanks to my close friends and bruhs who continually kept me grounded and motivated in reaching my goals. To my entire Bridge family for providing that sense of family here on campus even before I took my first class, and of course I thank the Latino community on campus for providing that sense of culture we need in order to survive four years at Ohio State. Daniel Garcia Bachelor of Arts How can you say thank you to those who have meant more than the world to you? To those who celebrated with you during all the good days, but also gave an ear to listen with a shoulder to lean on during all the stormy ones? To those who would put an arm around your shoulder and said you would make it, and those
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who gave you a swift kick in the pants telling you to man up? It would take me forever to properly tell all those key people in my life how much they truly mean to me, but to Mom, Dad, Raichelle, Kezhia, Elisabeth, and all my friends… Thank you. Thank you with all my heart for all your love and support. I would not be standing here today if it were not for each of you.
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Sidury Juárez López-Christiansen Doctor of Philosophy, Education My friends and family supported me emotionally during my journey. My husband made it possible for me to study full time, comforted me, and guided me at all times. He makes me feel special every single day! My family who lives in Mexico gave me all their time and attention every time I visited or called asking for advice and moral support. My friends in the U.S. always kept me distracted and motivated me when I needed it the most. Thank you all! Daniel Lacan-Bradley Bachelor of Arts, Lingustics First, I would like to thank all those in University Residence Life who mentored me, gave me advice, and allowed me to have amazing experiences. I want to personally thank Mr. Julius Mayo for his support and guidance. As for my family, my mother, although she won't be able to attend, has always pushed me to do better, and although we fought along the way, I would not be here if it were not for her and her alone. Thanks mom.
Sidury Juárez López-Christiansen
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Raquel Mercado Bachelor of Science, Human Ecology
Brendy Rincon Troconis Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science and Engineering
Saying "thank you" does not begin to explain the gratitude I have for my parents' Rafael and Norma's unconditional love and patience throughout the last four years, not forgetting every minute beforehand. I want to dedicate my achievements to them and the rest of my support system who have every ounce as equal a part in my getting to this moment as the class work I did. Rafi, Gabi, Jason, Israa, my extended family, and loved ones, I appreciate your constant encouragement and prayers!
I want to express my gratitude to my advisor Dr. Gerald Frankel. Also to the Lopez-Garrity family for making me one of your own and establishing a family environment away from home. Thank you mami and papi, all my admiration goes to you. You have guided me wisely with patience and love through the path of life, aiding me to shape my life. To my siblings, nephews, nieces, and God children. To my fiancĂŠe, thank you for all your love, support, patience, help, and understanding throughout this process.
Michael Perez Bachelor of Science of Business Adminstration specializing in Supply Chain and Logistics Management, Fisher College of Business Thanks to my parents and brother for never giving up despite when times were rough. Thank you to my grandmother for watching over me. I thank the Morrill Scolarship program, especially the program coordinator Toni Ramirez for giving me an opportunity to prove myself. Thanks to Ms. Chila Thomas for teaching me during the first week of the Bridge Program that excuses are for the weak. Finally, I thank the Lord above for blessing me with an opportunity to be something other than ordinary. Tatiana Pozo Fiorilo Master of Science, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Agradecer a Dios primeramente ya que sin El no seria quien soy y no estaria donde estoy. Dios Bendiga a mis padres, hermanas, la familia Leatherwood, y a todos mis mentores y amigos que me ayudaron a salir adelante y lograr esta nueva meta.
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Amber Seira, Bachelor of Arts, Public Affairs, John Glenn School of Public Affairs I am so blessed for every individual who has touched my life at Ohio State. The incredible energy from both staff and students has contributed to an extraordinary experience. In particular, thank you Tere and Fede for helping me shatter my glass ceilings. I'm also appreciative to Indra for her friendship and constant support. A loving shout out to Ida, Carl, and Melissa who inspired me to keep going. To Jared, for always dreaming with me. I am extremely thankful for having such awesome and supportive parents who truly helped me to get through these last four years. Their unwavering love and faith fueled my determination and success. Finalmente, gracias am mi mamá por enseñarme el poder de nuestra gente tambien la belleza y fuerza que está en el alma de la mujer. Erick Valladares Mechanical Engineering Me gustaria mucho agradecer a mi padres y esposa por su apoyo incondicional. Sin su apoyo no hubiera logrado esta meta tan deseada. Muchas gracias! Chris Woods Master of Arts, Higher Education and Student Affairs I want to thank my family for their constant emotional support throughout my graduate program. I appreciate the support of my supervisors Angie Wellman and Paul Wojdacz. I would also like to thank my advisor Dr. Strayhorn for his mentorship and support. Finally, I would like to thank the Multicultural Center for providing me opportunities to foster my passions for diversity and social justice education.
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Spring 2013 Graduates Bachelor’s Degrees
Fernandez, Andrew Luis
USA
BA
Political Science
Fernandez, Stacy Joanne
USA
BA
Spanish
Finn, Josh Michael
USA
BS
Consum & Fam Financial Svcs
Name
Citizen Degree
Major
Fitchett, Rhoda A
USA
BA
Psychology
Alor, Lisette
MEX
BA
Political Science
Flores, Justin Allen
USA
BS
Construction Systems Mgmt
Acosta, Waldo Javier
USA
BS
Aero & Astro Engr
Flores-Carrion, Carmen Eugenia MEX
BA
International Studies
Akeman, Tiffany Brooke
USA
BS
Biology
Florin, Priscilla Ruth
USA
BA
Finance
Akeman, Tiffany Brooke
USA
BS
Human Dev & Family Science
Foley, Claire Ellen
USA
BA
Psychology
Alvarez, Elizabeth Clair
USA
BFA
Art
Fraga, Alexandria Paige
USA
BA
Sociology
Arce, Monica Emilia
USA
BS
Nursing
Franchim, Samanta Chiarini
BRA
BA
International Studies
Aristizabal, Juan David
USA
BA
Criminology
Franklin, Jordan Joaquim
USA
BS
Aero & Astro Engr
Arteaga, Carlos Joshua
USA
BS
Consum & Fam Financial Svcs
Galan, Anabel
MEX
BA
Psychology
Ascano, Edgar Andres
CUB
BS
Arch
Gamellia, Nicholas Dominic
USA
BA
Middle Childhood Education
Barcos, Nicolas Andres
ARG
BS
Civil Engr
Garcia, Julio Ivan
USA
BA
Psychology
Bedich, Joseph Matthew
USA
BS
Teaching & Learning
Garcia, Alicia Renee
USA
BS
Human Dev & Family Science
Bedich, Joseph Matthew
USA
BS
Mathematics
Garcia, Christopher Ryan
USA
BS
Health Scs Program
Benavides, Susana
BOL
BA
Communication
Garcia-Pekel, Hector Daniel
USA
BA
Geography
Biscarri, William Dionis
USA
BS
Economics
Garverick Herrera, Marisa Ariana USA
BA
Political Science
Blanco Carcache, Peter Josephin USA
BS
Pharmaceutical Scs
Gonzalez, Jillian Rothschild
USA
BA
Communication
Block, Jessica Isaac
USA
BS
Consum & Fam Financial Svcs
Gonzalez, Joshua Daniel
USA
BA
Russian
Bolt, Alexis Samudra
USA
BS
Geography
Gonzalez, Joshua Guilo
USA
BA
Spanish
Bondurant, Jazmyn Jenea
USA
BS
Consum & Fam Financial Svcs
Gonzalez, German Andres
COL
BS
Construction Systems Mgmt
Boyd, Anna Maria
USA
BA
Speech and Hearing Science
Gordon, Tyler Ellis
USA
BS
Biology
Bravo, Jaime Javier
USA
BS
Biomedical Engr
Granados Lambea, Ricardo
USA
BS
Biology
Briseno, Angel
USA
BA
Aviation-Social & Behav Scs
Green, Anthony
USA
BS
Accounting
Buckingham, Linda Estefania
COL
BA
Spanish
Guerra, Leah Christine
USA
BS
Biology
Butkovich, Christopher Anton
USA
BS
Sustainable Plant Systems
Guerrero, Tomas Ignacio
CHL
BS
Biomedical Engr
Cabarcas, Cristina Elizabeth
USA
BS
Psychology
Gutierrez, Amanda Ligia
USA
BS
Logistics Mgmt
Camacho, Kristen Marie
USA
BS
Human Dev & Family Science
Hancock, Mary Alice
USA
BA
Communication
Cannon, Cole Marino
USA
BS
Consum & Fam Financial Svcs
Hernandez, Julien Alistair
USA
BA
International Studies
Carlson, Joshua Arthur
USA
BS
Landscape Arch
Hernandez, Sara Haley
USA
BA
Speech and Hearing Science
Carrillo, Aiden
USA
BS
Logistics Mgmt
Hernandez, Raquel
USA
BS
Marketing
Casas, Marta Lucia
USA
BS
Social Work
Hill, MaLinda R
USA
BA
Wom, Gen, & Sexuality Stu
Castillo, Christina Marie
USA
BA
Criminology
Hirsch, Abigail Sarah
USA
BS
Human Dev & Family Science
Castillo, Jose Jesse
USA
BS
Accounting
Ibarra, Cynthia Lizette
USA
BS
Finance
Castillo, Kayla S
USA
BS
Agribusiness & App Econ
Iturriaga, Cesar Roberto
USA
BS
Biochemistry
Castillo, Ruben Campos
USA
BS
Food, Agr & Biological Engr
Jaynes, Bryan Aaron
USA
BA
Psychology
Castillo-Flores, Jose Rosario
USA
BA
Criminology
Jimenez, Kristie Elisa
USA
BS
Human Resources
Cata, Michael Ceferino
USA
BS
Economics, Political Science
Johnson, Malia Althera
USA
BS
Dental Hygiene
Cervantes, Alejandra
USA
BS
Biology
Jones, Brittany Maria
USA
BA
Personal Study Program - ASC
Chavarria, Miranda Dawn
USA
BA
Criminology
Keeton, Gabriela Rose
USA
BS
Biology
Chavez, Kathy Sue
USA
BS
TechEducation & Training
Keto, Alexander John Francesco USA
BS
Marketing
Class, Miguel Enrique
USA
BS
Aero & Astro Engr
Knight, Christina Elizabeth
USA
BS
Biochemistry
Contreras, Edward M.
USA
BA
Philosophy
Kowalik, Lauren Maria
USA
BA
International Studies
Contreras, Nora Elizabeth
USA
BA
Linguistics & Spanish
Largmann, Marc
USA
BS
Human Nutr
Cook, Brandilyn Marie
USA
BA
Sociology
Lash, Kelly
USA
BA
Psychology
Cuevas, Toni Renee'
USA
BS
Biology
Levanduski, Kristi
USA
BA
Anthropol
Cuevas, Toni Renee'
USA
BS
Human Nutrition
Long, Angela
USA
BS
Envir Sc
Darling, Richard Carter
USA
BS
Sport and Leisure Studies
Lopez, Lauren
USA
BA
Biochem
De Leon, Andrea Marie
USA
BS
Marketing
Lopez, Amanda
USA
BS
Fashion & Ret
Delanis, Joseph Tavares
USA
BS
Economics
Lowry, Catherine
USA
BS
Nursing
Doyle, Sarah Kathleen
USA
BS
Teaching & Learning
Lucio, Karissa
USA
BS
Biology
Enriquez, Chon M
USA
BA
History
Lucy, Christina
USA
BS
Elec & Comp Eng
Enriquez, Olivia Grace
USA
BS
Radiologic Scs & Therapy
Mace, Marianella
USA
BA
Intl Stds
Escobar, Caty Palma
USA
BS
Psychology
Maestas, Nicole
USA
BS
Animal Sc
Espinosa, Nicholas Jonathan
USA
BS
Arch
Marowitz, Michelle
USA
BS
Nursing
Ferguson, Kelsey Marie
USA
BS
Mechanical Engr
Martin, Thomas
USA
BA
Intl Stds
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Sanchez, Teresa Frances
USA
BS
Exercise Science Education
Santamaria, Wilfredo
USA
BA
History of Art
Santiago, Sara Elena
USA
BA
Edu Policy & Leadership
Major
Santiago, Sara Elena
USA
BA
Psychology
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Citizen Degree
Lacan-Bradley, Daniel Antonio USA
BA
Linguistics
Santiago, Megan Eileen
USA
BS
Zoology
Lee, Alexander P.
USA
BS
Logistics Mgmt
Schnell, Patrick, Martin
USA
BS
Mathematics
Lianez, Katherine Victoria
USA
BA
Communication
Seira, Amber T.
USA
BA
Public Affairs
Livanos, Philip Alexander
USA
BA
Japanese
Serna, Carlos
USA
BS
Physics
Lopez, Christopher A
USA
BS
Chemistry
Seroussi, Alysha Jessica
USA
BA
Sociology
Lopez, Lauren Elizabeth
USA
BS
Economics - Business
Shelton, Jaymason Torres
USA
BS
Atmospheric Scs
Lopez, Victor Andres
VEN
BS
Industrial and Systems Engr
Silbiger, Erica L
USA
BS
Finance
Manchester, Christopher Lloyd USA
BS
Consum & Fam Financial Svcs
Silva, Richard
USA
BS
City and Regional Planning
Mangino, Erica Anne
USA
BA
Personal Study Program - ASC
Simard, Patrick
ESP
BS
Environmental Policy & Mgmt
Marmol, Stephany
USA
BA
Sociology
Singer, Ana Marquez
USA
BA
International Studies
Martinez, Marisol
USA
BS
Biochemistry
Staggs, Craig A
USA
BS
Civil Engr
Martinez, Miguel Angel
USA
BS
Biology
Stearns, Zachary Andres
USA
BA
International Studies
Mayhay, Doneri Valencia
USA
BS
Social Work
Swisher, Benjamin R
USA
BFA
Art
McCullough, Skylar Alan
USA
BA
International Studies
Tafoya, Daniel A
USA
BA
International Studies
Menjivar, Darwin Misael
HND
BS
Arch
Thornton, Laura Christine
USA
BS
Materials Science and Engr
Mercado, Raquel Anett
USA
BS
Human Dev and Family Sc
Tidd, Mallorey Leeann
USA
BA
Sociology
Miniato, Mustafa Ahmed
USA
BS
Microbiology
Tilokani, Hans Bhagwan Vishamber ESP
BA
Economics
Molina, Ashley Nicole
USA
BS
Human Nutrition
Tischler, Megan Alyssa
USA
BA
Comparative Studies
Molinar, Shea A
USA
BS
Human Dev and Family Sc
Tobias Molina, Estevan Jiovanni USA
BA
Criminology
Molyneaux, Sara Khumo
USA
BS
Risk Mgmt and Insurance
Tornero, Christopher David
USA
BS
Nursing
Montfort, Erick R
USA
BS
Biology
Toro, Andrew Michael
USA
BS
Chemical Engr
Moore, Kiara Elisa
USA
BS
Sport and Leisure Studies
Trevino, Luis Gerardo
MEX
BS
Finance
Moran, Jacob Alexander
USA
BA
Criminology
Valladares, Erick Alexander
SLV
BS
Mechanical Engr
Moran, Jesse Matthew
USA
BA
Political Science
Vincent, Erica Candace
USA
BA
Political Science
Morbitzer, Gabrielle Ann
USA
BA
Spanish
Werwa, Jordan Robert
USA
BA
Linguistics
Mosch, Rachel Erin
USA
BS
Social Work
Williamson, Mateo Amaral
USA
BA
Political Science
Moya, Francisca Y
USA
BS
Respiratory Therapy
Wirick, Trent Steven
USA
BS
General Business
Munoz, Nelson
USA
BS
Education - Sport Industry
Zang, Trevor Alan
USA
BA
English
Murillo, Samantha Quinn
USA
BA
International Business Admin
Zavala, Alexander Charles
USA
BA
History
Naiman, Chad Michael
USA
BA
Chemistry, Teaching & Learn
Zelaya, Lani Melissa
USA
BA
Psychology
Nunez, Andrew James
USA
BS
Sport and Leisure Studies
Zuber, Mia Caroline Tugaoen
USA
BS
Biology
Obnamia, Forrest
USA
BS
Electrical and Computer Engr
Zuckerman, Joseph Ryan
USA
BA
Political Science
Pastor Pitarque, Paula
ESP
BA
Communication
Pena, Ricardo Enrique
USA
BS
Social Work
Pereira, Eliza Kate
USA
BS
Nursing
Perez, Dakota Samuel
USA
BA
Political Science
Perez, Michael Frankie
USA
BS
Logistics Mgmt
Name
Citizen Degree
Major
Perez, Victor Joseph
USA
BS
Geological Scs
Adaniya, Naomi Martha
USA
MA
Public Health
Petrarca, Daniel Andres
VEN
BS
Biomedical Engr & Economics
Aguilar, Marisol F
USA
MA
Public Policy and Mgmt
Quijada, Matthew Allen
USA
BS
Arch
Aguilar, Marisol F
USA
MA
Law
Quilon, Amelia Ann
USA
BS
Industrial and Systems Engr
Alvarez, Emily Melissa
USA
MBA
Master of Business Admin
Quipuscoa, Danitza Alejandra
PER
BS
Neuroscience
Aracena, Pamela
USA
MS
Food, Agri & Biological Engr
Reyes, Lauren Krug
USA
BA
Speech Language Pathology
Baer, Philip
USA
MBA
Master of Business Admin
Reyes, Daniel Joseph
USA
BS
Civil Engr
Barillas, Bettina Sophia
USA
MPA
Public Policy and Mgmt
Rich, Justin Gregory
USA
BS
Biology
Barquero-Romero, Jose Pablo
CRI
SMBUS
Business - Finance
Richardson, Anthony Jerome
USA
BS
Psychology
Benny, Joseph M
USA
SMBUS
Business - Finance
Rivera, Natalia Maria
USA
BA
Anthropology
Carmona, Jasmin Roselee
USA
MS
Human Dev & Family Science
Robledo-Garcia, Diego
USA
BS
Industrial and Systems Engr
Castro, Cristina Maria
USA
MM
Music
Rodriguez, Judith
USA
BA
Comparative Studies
Celleri, Maria
ECU
MA
Women's Studies
Rodriguez, Stephen William
USA
BA
English
Cordoba Arenas, Andrea Carolina COL
MS
Mechanical Engr
Rodriguez, Carlos Antonio
MEX
BS
Electrical and Computer Engr
Cussianovich, Ivan Martin
PER
MS
Teaching & Learning
Rodriguez, Stephen
USA
BS
Sport and Leisure Studies
Da Cunha, Raphael Coutinho
BRA
MA
Political Science
Romero, Michael Andrew
USA
BS
Accounting
Diaz Brieva, Margarita
COL
MS
Nursing
Rosales, Bryan Anthony
USA
BA
Chemistry
Discua, Samuel Andre's
HND
MS
Entomology
Rossi, Michael Richard
USA
BS
Professional Golf Mgmt
Dreeze, Jonathon Randall
USA
MA
History
Sabine, Ryan Thomas Esau
USA
BFA
Art
Duque, Marina Guedes
BRA
MA
Political Science
Master's Degrees
Master's Degrees (continued)
Doctoral Degrees
Name
Citizen Degree
Major
Name
Citizen
Degree Major
Echaiz, Constanza
CHL
MS
Horticulture and Crop Science
Alvarez-Breckenr, Christopher Allen
USA
MD/PHD Biomedical Scs Grad.Program
Engler, James Nelson
USA
MA
Edu Policy & Leadership
Bas, Santiago
ARG
PHD
Comp. & Veterinary Medicine
Foreman, Jonathon A
USA
M Ed
Teaching & Learning
Bas, Santiago
ARG
PHD
Veterinary Prevent. Medicine
Garcia, Sonia Amilvia
USA
MSW
Social Work
Braun, Mary Elizabeth
USA
DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Garcia De, Teresa
MEX
MS
Nursing
Burns, Andrew Michael
USA
PharmD Pharmacy
Gardner, Kevin Alexander
USA
MS
Mechanical Engr
Campos, Matthew David
USA
MD
Medicine
Garnica, Julia E.
USA
MA
Physical Activity & Edu Svcs
Canache, Daniela
VEN
DDS
Dentistry
Giglio, Jonathan Blake
USA
MBA
Master of Business Admin
Chiriboga, Christian, Alejandro
ECU
PHD
Entomology
Gonzalez, Jessica Lynn
USA
MSW
Social Work
Christiansen, Martha Sidury Juarez Lopez MEX
PHD
Teaching & Learning
Hachey, Kevin
USA
MPH
Public Health (MPH)
Cisneros Delgadillo Fiorella Melina
PER
PHD
Plant Pathology
Legua Mancilla, Maria Elena
PER
MBA
Master of Business Admin
Couto, Kristen Marie
USA
DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Luna, Madelaine Louise
USA
MA
Edu Policy & Leadership
Cox, Nicole Veronica
USA
DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Luna, Madelaine Louise
USA
MA
Middle Childhood Education
Duran, Silvestre Roberto
USA
MD
Medicine
Marciani, Francesca
USA
MA
Psychology
Eichhorn, Jacqueline Bretz
USA
DMA
Music
Martinez, Belinda Reyes
USA
MSW
Social Work
Eidahl, Jocelyn Odette
USA
PHD
Pharmaceutical Scs
Mitchell, James Christopher
USA
MLHR
Labor and Human Resources
Estill, Charles
USA
PHD
Mathematics
Morelos, Nadia
USA
SMBUS
Business - Finance
Ferrey, Dominic Alexander
USA
MD
Medicine
Navarro, Ali Marie
USA
M Ed
Teaching & Learning
Flores, Richard C
USA
DDS
Dentistry
O'Brien, Valerie Jeannette
USA
MA
Spanish & Portuguese
Garcia, Daniel
USA
MD
Medicine
Opitz, Mara Eva
USA
MSW
Social Work
Garcia, James Robert
USA
DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Ortiz Garcia, Maria Belen
PER
MS
Industrial and Systems Engr
Grindle, Sulani
USA
DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Padilla Reyes, Ramon Enrique
USA
MA
Spanish & Portuguese
Hernandez-Garcia, Carlos Manuel
MEX
PHD
Horticulture and Crop Science
Palacio, Marco
COL
MS
Mechanical Engr
Herzog, Meredith Ann
USA
MD
Medicine
Pelaez, Juan Ricardo
USA
MBA
Master of Business Admi
Hollon, Todd Charles
USA
MD
Medicine
Perez Baez, Maria Celeste
USA
MPH
Public Health (MPH)
Hopkins, Maeve Kathleen
USA
MD
Medicine
Phelan, Preston Daniel
USA
MS
Agricultural, Env & D Econ
Innes, Aaron A
USA
DDS
Dentistry
Pina Ortega, Alejandro Jose
VEN
MS
Electrical and Computer Engr
Jaime-Ramirez, Alena Cristina
USA
PHD
Biomedical Scs Grad.Program
Pozo Fiorilo, Tatiana
BOL
MS
Nursing
Kapp, Sydney Lavastida
USA
MD
Medicine
Romero, Evangelia
USA
MSW
Social Work
Lopez, Joseph James
USA
MD
Medicine
Sainz-Maza Lecanda, Lorena
ESP
MA
Spanish & Portuguese
Madigan, Lauren Michelle
USA
MD
Medicine
Salgado, Jorge David
HND
MS
Plant Pathology
Majestic, Cassondra Lomeli
USA
MD
Medicine
Seiler, Elizabeth Diana
USA
Master
Teaching & Learning
Marshall, Adrienne Marie
USA
DMA
Music
Shalash, Sahar A
USA
MSW
Social Work
Martinez, Kevin Joseph
USA
MD
Medicine
Steiger, Patrick
USA
MS
Mechanical Engr
Merchant, Samir I
USA
DDS
Dentistry
Teran, David Carlos
USA
MSW
Social Work
Millan, Maria Cristina
ESP
PHD
Geological Scs
Torres, Veronica Tovar
USA
MA
Spanish
Moran, Lisa Marie Tonik
USA
PHD
Psychology
Torres, Michael Rene
USA
MM
Music
Ortiz, Susan Y
USA
PHD
Sociology
Velasquez Garrido Jose Jesus
VEN
MS
Electrical and Computer Engr
Rincon Troconis, Brendy Carolina
VEN
PHD
Materials Science and Engr
Woods, Christopher Michael
USA
MA
Edu Policy & Leadership
Rivera, Pilar Alexandra
USA
DVM
Veterinary Medicine
Zyss, Trinity Marie
USA
MSW
Social Work
Rosenberg, Keith Michael
USA
MD
Medicine
Saldivar, Joshua Charles
USA
PHD
Biomedical Scs Grad. Program
Scofield, Marisa Elena
USA
MD
Medicine
Villarreal-Marroquin, Maria Guadalupe
MEX
PHD
Industrial and Systems Engr
Wall, Sabrina Daniela
USA
DDS
Dentistry
Zampaulo, Andre
BRA
PHD
Spanish & Portuguese
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ANNOUNCING The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum 2013 Grand Opening Festival of Cartoon Art featuring: An Evening with Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, “Los Bros,” alternative comics legends. Saturday, November 16th 2013 Image Courtesy of Fantagraphics Books © Copyright 2008
8 p.m. Mershon Auditorium Los Bros will discuss their history of weaving stories about Latino and Latina life, love, and punk rock on both sides of the border since their groundbreaking Love & Rockets series debuted over 30 years ago. Joined by OSU Professor of English & Film Studies Jared Gardner. Free for students
For more information about the four day Cartoon Festival: http://cartoons.osu.edu/programming/festival-of-cartoon-art/