Winter Commencement December 11, 2022

COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY DECEMBER 11, 2022

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY

DECEMBER 11, 2022

CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES John G. Skeffington — Chairman, Board of Trustees

WELCOME TO THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Lindsay Quick, Class of 2015 — Alumni Association Board

President Dr. James M. Reynolds, Presiding with Provost Mary M. Black FACULTY MARSHALS:

Dr. Julie Bates, Associate Professor of English Dr. Jorge Chavez-Rojas, Associate Professor of Sociology

STUDENT MARSHALS:

Quincy G. Collings, Junior Nursing Major Page T. Shields, Junior English Writing Major

TASSEL CEREMONY Dalton L. Krum, Class of 2022

The audience will rise and remain standing for the Alma Mater, Benediction and Academic Recession.

SINGING OF THE ALMA MATER The audience will rise with the entrance of the Academic Procession and will remain standing until the President speaks.

PROCESSIONAL “Pomp and Circumstance, March No. 2” — Sir Edward Elgar (1857-1934), arr. by Diego Marani

Howard Akers (1913-1984) Spencer Domer will lead the Alma Mater To the Blue and the White we will loyal be, Hail our Alma Mater With our voices we’ll sing ever faithfully, Hail our Alma Mater Her cherished traditions we’ll uphold, Our loyalty will ne’er grow old Loyal sons and daughters we always will be, Hail our Alma Mater.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION President Reynolds

RECESSIONAL “Entry of the Queen of Sheba” — George Frederic Händel (1685–1759), arr. by J. Vander Linden

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT SPEAKER “Always Learning” — Isabella M. Voss, Class of 2022

COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY SAXOPHONE ENSEMBLE Dr. Perry Rask, Director Cara Rivecco, sopranino

“The Choice and Challenge to Stand” — Erica Melton, Class of 2005

Mackenzie Mann, soprano

THE CONFERRING OF DEGREES

Claire Taylor, alto

Perry Rask, soprano

The Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree, College of Professional Studies

Cuyler Lantry, alto

The Master of Business Administration Degree, Tabor School of Business

Connor Edwards, alto

The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Arts and Sciences

Victor Lawton, alto

The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Arts and Sciences

Erin Leone, tenor

The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Fine Arts

Grant Gillen, tenor

The Bachelor of Music Degree, College of Fine Arts

Samantha Katschke, tenor

The Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree, College of Fine Arts

Brycton Curry, baritone

The Bachelor of Arts Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Science Degree, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing, College of Professional Studies The Bachelor of Science Degree, Tabor School of Business

C L A S S O F 2 0 2 2 // S T U D E N T S P E A K E R S

ISABELLA VOSS

Class 0f 2022

Isabella Voss is graduating with a B.S. in Management Information Systems and a minor in Pre-Law. During her time at Millikin, Isabella has been honored to serve as the President of Women in Business, Vice President of the Tabor Student Advisory Council, and Senior Consultant in the student-run venture Millikin University Performance Consulting. As a member of the Honors Program and Delta Mu Delta Honor Society, Isabella has been able to develop her knowledge and network with alumni and local businesses.

C L A S S O F 2 0 2 2 // C O M M E N C E M E N T S P E A K E R S

ERICA MELTON

Class 0f 2005

Director of Finance/City Treasurer for the City of San Fernando in Los Angeles, California. In her fifteen-year career, she has served as a dedicated public financial and performance manager in various state, municipal, and education administrative roles. Melton is also a member of the 2022/2023 Coro Southern California Lead LA Cohort, working alongside like-minded change-makers and community leaders in her region.

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Dr. Chris Cunnings, Director

Dr. Nancy Curtin, Dean

D O C T OR OF N U R SI NG PR AC T IC E

Jessica Afua Addai Saint Louis, MO Nurse Anesthesia

Jessica Jo Alumbaugh

Lauren Elizabeth Horve

Adam Michael Magerl

Kimberly Anne Boyd

Tyrice Hines Jr.

Savanna Prasun**

Taylor Michele Hull

Dorothy Wanjeru Mbondo

Collin William Budd*

Lee’Vonte Allen Kelley

Madison Brooke Roberson*

Forsyth, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Bement, IL Family Nurse Practitioner

Decatur, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Leah Marie Cummings

Courtney Janiec

Decatur, IL Family Nurse Practitioner

Jason David

Decatur, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Nathaniel James Gibson Champaign, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Decatur, IL Nurse Anesthesia

David Janisch Chicago, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Springfield, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Sacramento, CA Nurse Anesthesia

Francis Abiola Oke Springfield, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Katharine Mary Strompolis Decatur, IL Nurse Anesthesia

Caleb Jonathan Michael Ferguson

Danielle Elizabeth Beard

Jordan Mikka Hildebrand

Mackenzie Ellyse Dixon Mt Sterling, IL Business Administration

Gary, IN Criminal Justice

Evan Michael Cook*

Decatur, IL Social Science (Sec. Teaching)

Sharon “Ronnie” Ovando-Gomez Burbank, IL Communication

Nanette Ariel Perez Chicago, IL Criminal Justice

Decatur, IL Social Science (Sec. Teaching), Spanish Education

Mallorie Clair Selvage Berwyn, IL Criminal Justice

Ariana N Speagle

Decatur, IL Criminal Justice, Sociology

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Dr. Nancy Curtin, Dean

Shaquille R. BarkerThomas

Silvis, IL Business Administration

DeAnna Elyce Burton

East Chicago, IN Communication

Assumption, IL History, English - Literature

BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E

RJ Podeschi, Dean

Gabrielle Nicole Correa

Arcola, IL Philosophy

Saint Louis, MO Criminal Justice

Bloomington, IL Nurse Anesthesia

M A ST E R OF BUSI N E S S A DM I N I ST R AT ION

Oak Brook, IL Business Administration

Springfield, IL Communication

Clarissa LaTulip

TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS Astoria, NY Business Administration

BAC H E L OR OF A RT S

Naperville, IL Business Administration

Mendon, IL Business Administration

Matthew Stevens Kern Decatur, IL Business Administration

Benjamin Breda Prisching McHenry, IL Business Administration

Brandon Alan Rowe Oakwood, IL Business Administration

Gabriel Jesse Soria Cape Coral, FL Business Administration

Conor Shaun Woods

Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK Business Administration

Jasimine Monique Ash*

Leah Nicole Jackson

Justin Ryan Mysliwiec

Hannah Grace Cunningham**

David Dusabe Kabalisa

Sara Marie Upchurch

Erin Katherine Klasing+

Cyla M Vos**

Shelby Lynn McKenzie*

Addison Grace Wagner

Chicago, IL Psychology

Warrensburg, IL Biology

Kaytlyn Renae Hinton** Decatur, IL Biology

Nicholas Houston Steger, IL Criminal Justice

Decatur, IL Biology

Kigali, Rwanda Biology

Okawville, IL Mathematics Actuarial Science

Mt Zion, IL Psychology

Westmont, IL Sociology

Wilmington, IL Criminal Justice

Decatur, IL Psychology, Human Services

Decatur, IL Environmental Studies

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

BAC H E L OR OF A RT S

BAC H E L OR OF F I N E A RT S

Laura A. Ledford, Dean

Laura A. Ledford, Dean

Eva Catherine Comerford** Mokena, IL Theatre

Zachary Phillip Cook Taylorville, IL Arts Technology

Taylor Faith Davis+

Collinsville, IL Arts Administration, Theatre & Performance

Kev Dionysus

Decatur, IL Arts Administration

Allison Marie Durham* Santee, CA Theatre & Performance

Jasmine-Kalei Renee Humphrey

Terezz Thomas Kahoku’OKalani Isaiah Lee

Newport News, VA Arts Technology, Arts Administration

Rebecca Erin Murphy* Saint Louis, MO Theatre & Performance

Paducah, KY Theatre

Chloe Louise Jancosek

Margaret Ann Luckenbill

Sage Belinda Lash+

Anya Dayv Moritz

Munster, IN Musical Theatre

De Witt, IL Arts Therapy

Laura A. Ledford, Dean

Champaign, IL Elementary Education

Holtsville, NY Musical Performance - Vocal

Katelyn Ann Block

Decatur, IL Musical Performance - Vocal

Hannah Marie Carinci Naperville, IL Music Education - Vocal

Britney Leigh Conover Decatur, IL Music Education - Vocal

Dalton Lee Krum Tiffin, IA Commercial Business, Music Business

Madison Lynn Leek*

Harvel, IL Music Education - Instrumental

Kara Mallory Sheridan

Normal, IL Music Education - Instrumental

Decatur, IL Studio Art

Plainfield, IL Art Therapy

BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E

COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS

Cecilia Marie Antonelle

Lindsay Marie Thompson

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Dr. Chris Cunnings, Director

BAC H E L OR OF M USIC

Forsyth, IL Art Therapy

Mario Becerra*

Kate E McCray*

Joseph Andrew Roedl

Jennifer Ann Bramel**

Brianna Renee Mitchell*

Sara N Runyen

Malik Tyron Brooks

Satara Nicole Lynn Nelson

Ashley Nicole Spent

Danielle J Neuleib**

Mikhala Nicole SumptionBrown*

Bradyn Matthew Nokes

Holly Taylor*

Kelsey Jo Rigsby*

Elijah James Willingham

Mount Auburn, IL Elementary Education

Florissant, MO Health/Fitness/Recreation

Katiera Catriece Clark

Plainfield, IL Sport & Recreation Management

Alexis Jannelle Doyle* Decatur, IL Elementary Education

Gretchen A Gould* Sterling, IL Elementary Education

Elian Angel Martinez Chicago, IL Exercise Science

Oreana, IL Early Childhood Education

Oak Forest, IL Elementary Education

Decatur, IL Elementary Education

Kewanee, IL Elementary Education

Quincy, IL Sport Management

Decatur, IL Early Childhood Education

New Lenox, IL Instructional Development

Cerro Gordo, IL Physical Education

Decatur, IL Elementary Education

Decatur, IL Elementary Education

Moweaqua, IL Elementary Education

Summit Argo, IL Exercise Science

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

BAC H E L OR OF A RT S

TABOR SCHOOL OF BUSINESS BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E

RJ Podeschi, Dean

Laura Kristen Atkinson*

Yves Izabe

Jesse Ngoga

Country Club Hills, IL Instructional Development

Mason James Brownlow

Marah Lynn Kiefer*

Tyler James Reitz

COLLEGE OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

Sunshine Ray Fegett

Alison M. Kite **

Jacob William Vietti**

Sean Patrick Griffin*

Caleb Michael Logan

Isabella Marie Voss*

Elijah Wynn McClinton

Kelsie Marie Wujek*

Dr. Chris Cunnings, Director

Subang Jaya, Malaysia Entrepreneurship

Jayda K Smith

Decatur, IL Management

BAC H E L OR OF SC I E NC E I N N U R SI NG Dr. Chris Cunnings, Director

Brandy Lee Ann Adams+ Monticello, IL Nursing

Nelainey Nicole Harris Pana, IL Nursing

Atiqa Walji

Minneapolis, MN Nursing

Sierra Lynne Barnette

Kierra Maranne Henke

Jaci Paige Wichus

Grace Elizabeth Burris+

Jaden Caroline Lockard

Collin W Wilson

David Catanus

Wade Michael Mills

Billie Grace Wooldridge

Bailee Marie Clouse

Madison Marie Snow

Aubrey Danielle Wright

Annaliese Patrice Couri

Natalie Ann Snyder

Ghordann Lee Gobel

O’Livia K Stalter+

Decatur, IL Nursing

Springfield, IL Nursing

Beach Park, IL Nursing

Mahomet, IL Nursing

Decatur, IL Nursing

Decatur, IL Nursing

Auburn, IL Nursing

Centennial, CO Nursing

Decatur, IL Nursing

Decatur, IL Nursing

Taylorville, IL Nursing

Goodfield, IL Nursing

Monticello, IL Nursing

Bolingbrook, IL Nursing

New Berlin, IL Nursing

Cerro Gordo, IL Nursing

Springfield, IL Organizational Leadership

Dyer, IN Management, Digital Media Marketing

Samuel Richard Hagerman** Sullivan, IL Management

Kigalo, Rwanda Management Information Systems

Smithfield, PA Finance

Decatur, IL Organizational Leadership

Decatur, IL Management

Swansea, IL Management

Decatur, IL Management Information Systems

Lombard, IL Management

Chillicothe, IL Entrepreneurship

Lockport, IL Management Information Systems

Decatur, IL Organizational Leadership

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARS

Millikin prepares students for professional success; democratic citizenship in a global environment; and a personal life of meaning and value.

Rebecca Erin Murphy

JAMES MILLIKIN HONORS SCHOLARS

Jasimine Monique Ash Erin Katherine Klasing

HONORS SCHOLARS Jasimine Monique Ash Hannah Grace Cunningham Taylor Faith Davis Allison Marie Durham Erin Katherine Klasing Rebecca Erin Murphy Cyla M Vos Isabella Marie Voss

The

this

Studies at Millikin University wear white tassels except

afternoon’s academic procession are an extension

regalia

worn

by

participants

in

for nursing degree candidates who wear apricot tassels.

of a medieval tradition and symbolize the highest

Candidates for the bachelor of science degree in the Tabor

academic degree earned by the wearer and

School of Business wear olive drab tassels. Students in

the academic institution awarding the degree.

the College of Fine Arts wear brown tassels except for bachelor of music candidates who wear pink tassels.

The robe is usually black with a semi-stiff yoke and pleated front. The bachelor’s gown has pointed

Tassels are worn on the right side of the mortarboard

open sleeves with no ornamentation; the master’s

until

gown has longer, crescent-shaped sleeves; the

shifted to the left side by the entire graduating class.

the

degree

is

conferred

and

then

will

be

doctor’s gown has full-length lapels of velvet and bell-shaped sleeves with three horizontal velvet

Members of the faculty with advanced degrees wear hoods in

bars. The doctor’s gown and the velvet bars may

the colors of their degrees and the granting institutions. The

be a color reflecting the wearer’s field of study.

facing of the hood denotes the field of study while the colors of the lining are those of the college or university which

The doctor’s hood is the longest and fullest.

conferred the degree. Millikin University confers honorary

The color of lining of the hood indicates the

doctorates; linings for these hoods are Yale blue and white.

degree-granting institution. The doctoral gown is usually faced with black or blue velvet down the

Tassels for advanced degrees are normally black, except

front, and there are three bars of black or blue

doctorates may be of gold metallic thread. Tassels may also

velvet across the sleeves. The facing and crossbars

be colored as are the facings of the hoods for advanced

may also be done in velvet in the color distinctive

degrees: arts, letters and humanities, white; business

of the subject for which the degree was awarded,

and accounting, olive drab; education, light blue; music,

** graduating Magna Cum Laude with a minimum 3.65 grade point average (pending final grade calculations)

or in colors of the institution awarding the degree.

pink; philosophy, dark blue; science, golden yellow; law,

+ graduating Cum Laude with a minimum 3.5 grade point average (pending final grade calculations)

The color of the trim signifies the field of study:

purple; library science, lemon; theology, scarlet; etc.

* graduating Summa Cum Laude with a minimum 3.8 grade point average (pending final grade calculations)

The appearance of names on this program does not necessarily signify the issuance of degrees. Honors are based on previous term. We regret that later changes may not be reflected in the Graduation Program.

white, arts and letters; golden yellow, science; purple, law; apricot, nursing; green, medicine;

The processional is led by student marshals, who are

olive drab, business and accounting; lemon,

generally selected by Student Senate. Two senior professors

library science; scarlet, theology; dark blue,

serve as faculty marshals. Following them in the processional

philosophy; pink, music; light blue, education.

are the faculty; University trustees, who wear distinguishing

Candidates for degrees in the College of Arts

purple hoods and mortarboards; and the platform party.

and Sciences and the College of Professional