2024 Elizabethtown College Convocation Program

C o n v o c at i o n F r i day , th e twenty - th i r d o f A ugust i n th e year two th ou sand twenty - four

T he B oard of T rustees , P resident E lizabeth A. R ider , and the F aculty and S taff of

Elizabethtown College W elcome you to

C o n v o c at i o n F r i day , th e twenty - th i r d of A ugust i n th e y ear two th ou sand twenty - four

C onvocation P rogram Processional* Marshals

Students

Kevin Peters, Ed.D. Deborah Waltermire, DrPH, OTR/L

Marshals

Faculty Senior Administrators & Deans

Anne Gross, D.M.A. Kevin T. Shorner-Johnson, Ph.D.

Grand Marshal President’s Party Interim Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs Student Assembly Chief Officer Speaker Associate Provost for Student Learning & Dean of Faculty Class of 2025 President Vice President for Student Life & Dean of Students Student Poet Laureate Lead Peer Mentors

Chaplain & Director of Spiritual & Religious Life Mace-Bearer President

*Audience members, if able, are invited to stand.

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Elizabeth A. Newell, Ph.D.

Matthew W. Telleen, J.D., Ph.D. Brendan P. Guy ’25 Jodi L. Lancaster, Ph.D. Emma G. Sager ’25 Nichole J. Gonzalez Samuel J. Senkowicz ’25 Marlaena T. Ciabattoni ’25 Madison M. Fischer ’24, M.Ed’25 Ashley M. Hutton ’25 Ryan J. Ramler ’25 Rev. Amy B. Shorner-Johnson Diane M. Bridge Ph.D. Elizabeth A. Rider, Ph.D.

Opening Remarks

Matthew W. Telleen, J.D., Ph.D.

Student Welcome

Recognition of Newly Promoted Faculty Members & Recognition of Academic Achievements & Awards

Brendan P. Guy ’25 Jodi L. Lancaster, Ph.D.

Reading of the Class Letter

Emma G. Sager ’25

Presentation of the Class of 2028

Nichole J. Gonzalez

Reading of “Beginnings”

Samuel J. Senkowicz ’25

Convocation Presidential Address

Elizabeth A. Rider, Ph.D.

Candle Lighting & Litany of Light

Marlaena T. Ciabattoni ’25 Madison M. Fischer ’24, M.Ed’25 Ashley M. Hutton ’25 Ryan J. Ramler ’25 Lead Peer Mentors

Alma Mater* Jennie Miller Via, Class of 1909 Revised by James Haines, Ph.D. ’81 / Arr. Darrell Douglas

Brynn D. Donoff ’25 Lorelei E. Eck ’25 Lorelei M. Moser ’25 Rebecca R. Sauder ’25 Taylor Shortell ’25 Members of Fenice

Interfaith Blessing of the Learners*

Rev. Amy B. Shorner-Johnson

Recessional*

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N ewly T enured and P romoted F aculty Najiba Benabess, Ph.D. Promoted to Professor of Economics David R. Bowne, Ph.D. Promoted to Professor of Biology Terri R. Dennehy, D.Ed., OTR/L Tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy Tara Lynn Moore, Ph.D. Tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor of English Elizabeth A. Newell, Ph.D. Promoted to Professor of Biological Anthropology Brenda L. Read-Daily, Ph.D. Promoted to Professor of Engineering Petru Sandu, Ph.D. Promoted to Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management Lauren E. Toote, Ph.D. Tenured and Promoted to Associate Professor of Chemistry

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A cademic A chievements and A wards 2023-2024 Kreider Prize for Teaching Excellence Recipient Elizabeth D. Dalton, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Psychology

2023-2024 Polanowski Prize for Excellence in Faculty-Student Advising and Mentorship Recipient Debra L. Wohl, Ph.D. Professor of Biology

2023-2024 Ranck Prize for Research Excellence Recipient Michael D. Silberstein, Ph.D. Professor of Philosophy

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E mergent S cholars Sarah S. Abadi, Biology - Health Professions Andrew G. Ament, Engineering Isabell C. Anderson, Chemistry Dominic E. Andrews, Engineering Haley M. Bateman, Social Studies Education Elizabeth R. Beward, Early Childhood Education Callahan A. Beyer, Health Sciences Hannah M. Blazure, Public Relations Audrey K. Bower, Health Sciences Shannon R. Brady, Individualized Major James D. Buck, Computer Science Cole L. Burkhardt, Engineering Griffin P. Burns, Business Administration Emily E. Byrne, Psychology Chloe V. Cadiz Lopez, Marketing Curstin Carpenter, Business Administration Emma M. Caszatt, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Julie A. Cooper, Social Work Marie D. Crugnale, Spanish Education Connor Deah, Music Therapy Zachary A. Deah, Music Education Daniel Dein, Engineering Jacqueline C. DeLorimier, Health Sciences Jordyn E. Dutko, History Madison L. Ebert, Biology Education Alicia M. Farrell, Biology - Health Professions Colby J. Farrisi, Engineering Isabelle J. Fasick, Health Sciences Hannah R. Fletcher, Music Therapy Jeremy T. Fortna, Mathematics - Education Madilyn S. Fratis, Public Relations Kaci E. Gohn, International Business Kortny M. Green, Psychology - PreMCP 3+2 John M. Harrison, Mathematics Brianna D. Hastings, Music Education Lauren N. Heidelbaugh, Biology - Health Professions Olivia M. Herbert, Healthcare Administration Gillian T. Heyden, Health Sciences

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Leif E. Hoffman, Engineering Bryn S. Hughes, Business Analytics Caitlyn D. Jensen, Biotechnology Kirra E. Johnson, Environmental Science Karli B. Jones, Early Childhood Education Benjamin D. Kenien, Biology - Health Professions Christopher S. Kilduff, Finance Molly J. Kleinert, Early Childhood Education Alyssa N. Kopp, Elementary/Middle Education - Math Nicholas A. Kuhn, Health Sciences Elizabeth Kutteh, Elementary/Middle Education - Language/Reading Percy Lachman, Psychology Matthew Lamb, Chemistry Alicia M. Le, Health Sciences Tori A. Levush, Early Childhood Education Gabriella F. Lozada, Music Therapy Abbie Machmer, Psychology - PreMCP 3+2 Maxwell A. Marra, Chemistry Ashley N. Martin, English - Education Martina B. McAfee, Political Science Kaitlyn M. McDermott, Health Sciences John A. McGovern, Computer Science Leandra R. McMahon, Psychology Raia M. Meckley, Health Sciences Rachel C. Merchiore, English Jared M. Miller, Health Sciences Skylar M. Mumford, Finance Joshua R. Mumie, Actuarial Science Makenna N. Mummert, Health Sciences Thomas M. O’Connor, Mathematics Emma R. O’Toole, Health Sciences Mason R. Palmer, International Business Delaney M. Peckham, Psychology - PreMCP 3+2 Peter J. Pitrelli, Finance Olivia R. Pituch, Political Science Allison N. Pokorny, Health Sciences Kylie M. Post, Early Childhood Education Bailey L. Pruitt, Exercise Science

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E mergent S cholars ( continued ) Antonia E. Raimondo, Social Work Elias S. Rimel, Accounting Alexander C. Roop, Computer Science Anna B. Rowles, Elementary/Middle Education - Math Olyvia F. Serillo, Health Sciences Emily M. Skelly, Business Administration Samantha L. Small, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Matthew J. Smith, Computer Science Benjamin E. Stanton, Business Analytics Jonathan T. Stebick, Finance Blake N. Stolarik, International Business Alexandra J. Swendrowski, International Business Saki Takatsu, International Business Cassidy M. Toth, Social Work Hanna V. Tran, Biology - Health Professions William C. Veith, Undecided/Undeclared Joseph A. Wagner, Computer Science Asher Wayde, Computer Science Ava M. Wilson, Health Sciences Emily N. Witmer, Early Childhood Education Owen Yang, Computer Science Jiayi Zhao, Finance Logan A. Zimmerman, Digital Media Production Emergent Scholars hold at least a 3.75 cumulative GPA at the end of their first three semesters. They must be full-time undergraduate students with at least 42 credits.

Note some scholars are not listed due to FERPA restrictions. The above names are accurate as of Dec. 2023.

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E mergent S cholars M entors Patrick S. Allen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English Literature Leyla Batakci, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics Jean C. Batista Abreu, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Engineering Mahua Bhattacharya, Ph.D., Professor of Japanese Ryan Bowers, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology David R. Bowne, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Diane M. Bridge, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Kathryn A. Caprino, Ph.D., Director of Teaching & Learning Design Studio & Associate Professor of Education Jane F. Cavender, Ph.D., Professor of Biology Elizabeth D. Dalton, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology Lynne C. Davies, Director of the Learning Zone & Disability Service Kurt M. DeGoede, Ph.D., Professor of Engineering and Physics Erica M. Dolson, Assistant Teaching Professor in English Bogdan D. Doytchinov, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics Sarah B. Dutton, Director of Medical Spanish Emily Yoder Frantz, Director of Music Therapy Anya Goldina, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology Bryan Greenberg, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Marketing Colin M. Helb, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Communications Michelle L. Henry, Assistant Director of Academic Advising & Starfish Dmitriy Krichevskiy, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics Kristin M. Kurjiaka, Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor & Field Education Director of Social Work Thomas R. Leap, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Science Peilong Li, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Computer Science Peter R. Licona, Ph.D., Associate Professor of PK-12 STEM & Education Program Director Charla N. Lorenzen, Ph.D., Professor of Spanish James A. MacKay, Ph.D., A. C. Baugher Professor of Chemistry Luke D. Mackey, Assistant Director of Honors Program Tim J. McDevitt, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics Elizabeth A. Newell, Ph.D., Professor of Biological Anthropology Veronica F. Nolt, Assistant Athletic Director Oya Ozkanca, Ph.D., Director of Honors Program & Professor of Political Science/Professor of International Studies Kevin Peters, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor in Education Nancy J. Reddig, Assistant Teaching Professor in Information Systems

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E mergent S cholars M entors ( continued ) Terrie L. Riportella, Edgar T. Bitting Chair of Accounting & Director of the Accounting Program Michael Roy, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology Lisa Sempsey, Music Program Adjunct Faculty Mark Stuckey, Ph.D., Professor of Physics & Computational Physics Program Director Gene A. Thomas, Assistant Director of the Learning Zone Carroll R. Tyminski, Ph.D., Education Department Adjunct Faculty Hossein Varamini, Ph.D., Turnbull-Jamieson Professor of Finance & International Business, Professor of Business Director of International Business Stacey L. Zimmerman, Director of Leadership & New Student/Family Orientation

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L itany of L ight Leader:

Each life is given a light.

Response:

The candle we bring is the light we give.

Leader:

To light is given light.

Response:

The light we share illuminates our common search.

Leader:

The light of ages shines in darkness.

Response:

We open the eyes of our hearts so we might be guided.

Leader:

The College seal calls for Deus Lux et Veritas and the College motto is Educate for Service.

Response:

We pledge ourselves to Light, Truth, and Service.

Leader:

As a community we value honesty and integrity.

Response:

We pledge ourselves to uphold honesty and integrity.

Leader:

Let us commit ourselves to the light by raising our candles and reciting the pledge.

Response:

Committing ourselves to the giving, sharing, learning, and service, we pledge we will honor the light we created, together joined to the light we have been given, throughout the days of our lives.

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T he A lma M ater

We hail you Alma Mater dear, As now we sing your praise; O let your walls and storied halls Resound with song always.

The just and fair alike do share The labor of your hand; Together they proclaim always Your glory through the land.

As long as breezes ’round you blow, And endless ages roll, May countless honors on you rest, While we your name extol.

CHORUS: We Educate for Service, To that we will be true; We love you ever, oh E.C. And your colors Gray and Blue.

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