Virtual Commencement 2020 Program

COMMENCEMENT Two Thousand Twenty

The Commencement of

NORWICH UNIVERSITY Two Thousand Twenty

COMMENCEMENT Welcome

Provost and Dean of Faculty Sandra G. Affenito

National Anthem

Regimental Band

Invocation

Reverend William S. Wick, University Chaplain

Greetings

President Mark C. Anarumo

Conferring of Honorary Degrees

President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider President Mark C. Anarumo

Commencement Address

President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider

Response to Address

President Mark C. Anarumo

Conferring of Degrees

President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider Provost and Dean of Faculty Sandra G. Affenito

Norwich Forever Norwich forever, queen of the hills When far from thee, still mem’ry thrills recalling Scenes and old friendships, songs, and old cheers Mem’ries that fade not through the changing years Benediction Closing Remarks

Reverend William S. Wick President Mark C. Anarumo

A Norwich Graduate A university’s legacy can be measured by the impact of its graduates.

Norwich University graduates helped to build our nation. From the chief engineer of the first US transcontinental railroad, to leaders in decisive battles, to the individuals who developed the nation’s banking system, the legacy of Norwich reaches back to the most formative decades of our nation’s History.

More recent graduates have included a president of NBC and the Chief of Staff of the Army.

Innumerable alumni have made a deep and lasting impact on the world as nurses, engineers, soldiers, police officers, and business executives.

These are individuals who have prepared themselves to act as well as to think – to execute as well as to conceive, and to be moral, patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens.

Military College of Vermont (MCV) Diploma Norwich students who are members of the Corps of Cadets in good disciplinary standing qualify for the Military College of Vermont annotation on their diploma by meeting the physical fitness standards, completing cadet training requirements, and participating in at least six semesters of ROTC.

In coming to Norwich, today’s graduates encountered great challenges. By overcoming them, they confirmed in themselves the confidence to persevere in the face of adversity.

While studying in a rigorous and disciplined academic environment, they acquired invaluable time management skills as well as practical knowledge and expertise in their chosen fields.

They have been encouraged to think deeply about what makes a good leader, to reach their own conclusions based on close observation, and to seize opportunities to practice their own skills.

Norwich graduates are men and women of distinction.

Today, the legacy of Norwich University passes into the hands of those whose names are listed in this program. We have every faith that they will do great things!

Commissioning Ceremony Each year, the day after Norwich’s Commencement, the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program commissions officers into the United States Armed Forces. During the Commissioning ceremony, cadets are administered the oath of office and are thus commissioned as Second Lieutenants or Ensigns in the Armed Forces. Our cadets can enter into one of sixteen branches in combat arms, combat support, or combat service support.

Following the oath, the new Second Lieutenant or Ensign receives their first salute from a NonCommissioned Officer and an exchange of a silver dollar is made from the Officer to the Non-Commissioned to signify the occasion.

This event marks the important transition from cadet to officer. Norwich has had a long history of providing leaders to our nation’s Armed Services.

Air Force Distinguished Graduate Det 867 distinguished students are those graduating Norwich cadets who have demonstrated exceptional achievement as developing Airmen throughout their four years in the AFROTC program, as evidenced by their cumulative academic grade point average, physical fitness tests, and leadership in the Cadet Wing and Norwich Corps of Cadets. Additionally, these distinguished students will compete nationally for the AFROTC Distinguished Graduate award.

Air Force Distinguished Graduates 2020 Andrew Harris

Brandon Summers

Anthony Trigilio

Army Distinguished Graduate United States Army cadets who graduate as a Distinguished Military Graduate (DMG) represent the top twenty percent of cadets across the nation. To be considered as a DMG, cadets must have successfully completed Advanced Camp during Cadet Summer Training at Fort Knox, Kentucky and graduate with a baccalaureate degree. Additionally, these cadets have achieved academic excellence, demonstrated exceptional military skills, and leadership potential above and beyond their peers.

Army Distinguished Graduates 2020 Marlon Cammarano

Benjamin Lavoie

Caleb Valcin

Riley Clark

Jordan Lutz

Christian Waszak

Colby Dalton

Benjamin Martell

Dillon Zites

Charles Grunert

Kekuaokalani Marumoto

Robyn Hageman

Andrew Roberge

Sarah Ingraham

Bradley Thomas

Kristofer Klemm

Jeremy Thompson

Naval Distinguished Graduate Naval ROTC Distinguished Graduates are those graduating NROTC students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement as leaders and scholars throughout their four years in the program. Each of these Midshipmen excelled in all aspects of their Norwich experience, to include academics, leadership, physical fitness and service to others.

Naval Distinguished Graduates 2020 Navy

Marine Corps

Jerad Clark

Zachary Crete

Jordan Czarnecki

Colton Cronin

Michael Saunders

Dylan O’Brien Caelan Ross

HONORARY DEGREE CITATION

David N. Magida A 1979 graduate of Middlebury College, David Magida received a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Economics before joining the staff of Norwich University in 1986, serving as the University’s Chief Administrative Officer and member of the Senior Staff and Cabinet until his retirement in 2019. In these roles, Mr. Magida demonstrated excellent management and oversight of facilities operations, administrative, and student life support services. He also played a key role in creating an academic environment that promotes cross-disciplinary experimentation, research, discussion, and exploration of new ideas. In support of the University’s Master Plan, Mr. Magida managed over 280 employees and 77 major construction and renovation projects with values greater than $259 million. Several of these projects have won state, regional, and national awards, and all were completed on time and on budget.

David Magida has left a lasting mark on the landscape of Norwich through decades of service to the University and its community of students, faculty, and staff. He chaired numerous committees and also provided oversight for, and maintenance of, all University policies. Mr. Magida’s service exemplifies leadership, discipline, and Norwich’s values, earning him respect and admiration across the University.

In recognition of and with grateful appreciation for his exemplary service, longtime commitment, and contributions, Norwich University bestows upon David N. Magida the honorary degree of Doctor of Construction Management with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.

HONORARY DEGREE CITATION

Joel Kobert ’65 A native of Hackettstown, New Jersey, Joel Kobert graduated from Norwich University in the Class of 1965. While at Norwich, he was a member of the Soccer Team, Honor Committee, Skull and Swords, and a Company Commander. After graduation, Mr. Kobert attended Howard University School of Law and in 1968 received a Juris Doctor degree. Upon graduation from law school, he entered the United States Department of Justice, was selected for the Attorney General’s Honors Program and served as an attorney with the United States Justice Civil Rights Division.

Mr. Kobert entered the United States Army in the latter part of 1968, serving in Vietnam as an Operations Officer for a Civil Affairs Company with the rank of Captain. He received a Bronze Star.

Mr. Kobert returned to civilian life in 1970 and received the Reginald Heber Smith Fellowship from the University of Pennsylvania Law School in conjunction with the Howard University School of Law. In 1973, he founded with James Courter the firm of what is now today Courter, Kobert & Cohen, of which he was Managing Partner until his retirement. He is a member of both the New Jersey State Bar Association and the Washington, D.C. Bar Association.

Mr. Kobert has served as President of the New Jersey State Bar Association, a member of numerous Supreme Court Committees, is a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation, and has been named to Who’s Who in American Law. He has served in the administrations of two Governors of New Jersey and was formerly General Counsel to the New Jersey Sports and Exposition Authority (Meadowlands).

In addition to having run seven marathons, including the Boston Marathon, Mr. Kobert has received numerous awards for legal services from Bar Associations. He has been a member of the Norwich University Board of Trustees since 2005 and has served as vice-chair of the Board. He was co-chairman of the Forging the Future comprehensive fundraising campaign and devoted countless hours traveling the country with President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider and speaking at Norwich events.

Mr. Kobert continues to serve on numerous charitable Boards and Committees and resides in Bridgewater, Vermont. He and his wife Nancy are Chairman One Diamond members of the Partridge Society and have two children, Jordan and Paige, who both reside in California.

In recognition of his ongoing commitment and contributions as both a member of the Board of Trustees and as a distinguished Norwich alumnus, Norwich University bestows upon Joel Kobert the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.

HONORARY DEGREE CITATION

Douglas M. McCracken ’70 Douglas McCracken is the former CEO of Deloitte Consulting, the global consulting division of Deloitte & Touche, and also served as Chairman of the Board of Deloitte & Touche in the United States. Mr. McCracken spent 26 years with Deloitte in various leadership and client service roles until his retirement as an active partner in 2003.

Mr. McCracken has been recognized as a leader in the consulting industry.

In both 1999 and 2001, he was named by Consulting Magazine as one of the profession’s most influential consultants. He has been featured in many of the most prominent international business publications as a spokesperson for the consulting industry. Mr. McCracken has authored a number of articles including “Winning the War for Talent for Women,” published in the Harvard Business Review.

Mr. McCracken accepted membership on the Norwich University Board of Trustees in 2001, and he has served as chair or vice-chair of numerous committees including the New Business Initiatives and Audit committees. He chaired the University’s Bicentennial Commemoration, overseeing the planning and execution of hundreds of events as well as the writing of Norwich’s History.

Mr. McCracken holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Norwich University and received its Distinguished Alumni Award in 2000. He additionally holds a Master of Science in Management degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as well as a Master of Arts degree in Economics from Northeastern University, which awarded him its Outstanding Alumni Award in 2002.

In recognition of his invaluable expertise as well as his ongoing and significant contributions to the University, Norwich bestows upon Douglas M. McCracken the honorary degree of Doctor of Business Administration with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.

HONORARY DEGREE CITATION

Richard W. Schneider, PhD 23rd President of Norwich University and Commencement Speaker One of the longest seated college presidents in the country, Dr. Richard W. Schneider proudly carried on the tradition Norwich University Founder Captain Alden Partridge began 200 years ago of developing “citizen soldiers.” Through his extensive military experience serving in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Reserve, and in academia, Dr. Schneider epitomizes Norwich’s unique position in American higher education.

A native of Queens, New York, Dr. Schneider is a 1968 graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He was commissioned as an ensign in the Coast Guard and served eight years of active duty, including a tour of Vietnam. Dr. Schneider retired from the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve as a Rear Admiral and Senior Reservist in July 1998.

In July 1992, Dr. Schneider became the 23rd President of Norwich University, where he championed Norwich’s charge to distinguish the University by educating and preparing students to be global leaders in the private sector, government, and military. Together with the Board of Trustees, Dr. Schneider worked to create a series of comprehensive strategic plans for the University during his tenure. NU2019 articulated the course Norwich is taking in its quest for excellence in academics, student life, improved national brand, and improved financial security. Norwich University After Next, released in 2018, prepares the University to navigate in a methodical and increasingly bold manner the challenges of Norwich’s third century of service to its students and the nation through 2035.

During Dr. Schneider’s tenure, Norwich University saw major improvements on multiple fronts, including an increase in total undergraduate enrollment by over 25% and in enrollment in the Corps of Cadets by 50%; increased undergraduate student selectivity; the establishment of the College of Graduate and Continuing Studies; the establishment of Norwich University Applied Research Institute (NUARI), the undergraduate Honors Program and a thriving undergraduate research program; the founding of Norwich’s three Research Centers under the Office of Academic Research; the Center for Civic Engagement and the International Center; the Norwich Military Writers’ Symposium and the William E. Colby Award; as well as substantial additions to the physical plant. These additions included Kreitzberg Library, Bartoletto Hall, Wise Campus Center, Sullivan Museum and History Center, Kreitzberg Arena, Shaw Outdoor Center and Doyle Hall, a biomass plant, Dalrymple and South Halls, Mack Hall, and the CoLaboratory as well as renovations to the Haynes Family Stadium at Sabine Field and several other academic buildings. At the conclusion of the 2019 Forging the Future five-year bicentennial campaign, $121 million was raised on a goal of $100 million, and 96% of all academic space at Norwich University had been renovated or was brand new.

Further, under Dr. Schneider’s watch, the University has consistently produced positive financial results and Norwich’s endowment has grown from $40 million to over $217 million.

In recognition of and with grateful appreciation for his truly outstanding service, commitment, and unparalleled leadership over the past 28 years, Norwich University bestows upon Richard W. Schneider the honorary degree of Doctor of Higher Education Administration with all the rights and privileges appertaining thereto.

Summa Cum Laude - GPA 3.60 to 4.00 • Magna Cum Laude - GPA 3.30 to 3.59 • Cum Laude - GPA 3.00 to 3.29 The University Honors Program (H) is a merit-based, highly selective academic track for outstanding undergraduates, comprising less than 5% of the graduating class.

The Advanced Leadership Award (L) is awarded to students completing the formal Leadership Development Program through the Office of Leadership & Life Skills as well as having proven leadership experience on campus.

Candidates for Degrees College of Professional Schools

Edmond N. Biruta Architecture

Nicholas Keith Hartshorn Architecture

Jordan Montana Kacur Architecture

Kevin Chris Kazura Architecture

Master of Architecture Michael Matthew Menn Architecture

Peter Eden Misner Architecture

Ethan R. Nutting Architecture

Richard Arthur Pearce III Architecture

Benjamin Tucker Polizotti Architecture

Christina Marie Rose Architecture

Kevin James Svarczkopf Architecture

Kevin Raymond Villarouel Architecture

Bachelor of Science

Alissa M. Bissonnette Accounting | Management Summa Cum Laude

John M. Griffin Accounting | Management Cum Laude

Kyle Robinson Accounting MCV

Michael J. Weisse Accounting | Management

Myankhai Munkhjargal Zana Accounting

Billy Farjardo Alcaide Architectural Studies Cum Laude MCV

Nicholas Ames Architectural Studies Cum Laude

Michael Patrick Cooney Architectural Studies Cum Laude

Emily Mae Currier Architectural Studies Cum Laude

McKenzie Irene DeBruin Architectural Studies Summa Cum Laude

Aran Alicia Hird Architectural Studies Magna Cum Laude

Park Laflin Architectural Studies Summa Cum Laude

Chiara Lam Architectural Studies Cum Laude

Connor J. Lessard Architectural Studies Summa Cum Laude

Nadine Brianna Letourneau Architectural Studies Magna Cum Laude

Nathan Manioci Architectural Studies

Brian Alexander Betz Civil Engineering | Electrical and Computer Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Oliver Shepard Brown Civil Engineering Summa Cum Laude

Jacob T. Burke Civil Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Abby Nicole Nugent Architectural Studies

Kenechukwu S. Onwe Architectural Studies Cum Laude

Victor J. Pagan-Lugo Architectural Studies Cum Laude MCV Duncan P. Regnery Architectural Studies Summa Cum Laude MCV

Michael Anthony Corinna Civil Engineering MCV

Joshua M. Cronin Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude

Tyler Elliott Civil Engineering Cum Laude

Ryan Patrick English Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Caleb R. Hayden Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Benjamin Michael Lavoie Civil Engineering Summa Cum Laude MCV

Vincent Robert Polhemus Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Brendan Scott MacNeil Civil Engineering

Michael Robert Maier Jr. Civil Engineering MCV

Brendon Nicholas Profita Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Angela Lu Hershberger Civil Engineering Cum Laude

Brian Anthony Jordan Civil Engineering MCV

Mitchell James O’Neil Civil Engineering Cum Laude

Andrew William Peary Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Parker Ryon Bolz Computer Science Magna Cum Laude MCV

Trang T. Do Computer Science | Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude

Anthony James Alessi Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude

Darwin J. Carozza Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV

Brady Doherty Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude MCV

Kathleen Ruth Covino Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV

Kevin Alan Eldridge Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude

Sarah Elizabeth Eriksson Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV

Keely Eubank Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude

Nicole Amabile Foilb Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude MCV

Adam Jeffrey Fuller Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude

Jackson R. Allyn Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV Daniel Minott Ambrose Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV Timothy Tyler Birnbaum Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV

Christian Douglas Brenner Computer Security and Information Assurance MCV Ethan M. Brush Computer Security and Information Assurance MCV

Ryan R. McGuire Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Caelan E. Ross Civil Engineering Summa Cum Laude MCV Patrick J. Ryan Civil Engineering Magna Cum Laude MCV

Vincent Minh Nguyen Civil Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Aiden Sean Cruz Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV Aaron Clifford De Rosa Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV Austin DeRosa Computer Security and Information Assurance

Andrew F. Smith Civil Engineering MCV

Chung-Yueh Wu Civil Engineering MCV

Stephon James Tonko II Computer Science | Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV

Alexander Gamache Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV Austin James Geiger Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV Mason Rex Gregg Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV Charles Matthew Grunert Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude MCV

Brandon Taylor Hamilton Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude

Ryan Jeffrey Jasmann Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude

Andrew Johnson Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude

Zekun Kong Computer Security and Information Assurance

Thomas Bruce Liberta Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV

William David Andon Construction Management MCV Robert Preston Broz Construction Management MCV Marlon T. Cammarano Construction Management Magna Cum Laude MCV

Matthew Sean MacDonald Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV

Kelsey Jean Matirko Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude Sean Meade Computer Security and Information Assurance

Ekaterina Meringolo Computer Security and Information Assurance MCV Isabelle Moss Computer Security and Information Assurance | Computer Science Magna Cum Laude

Julia L. Munroe Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude Jared Calvin Neprud Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV Emma Catherine Nettleship Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude

Peter Bemarkt Orlandella Jr. Computer Security and Information Assurance MCV Nicholas Anton Peterson Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV

Thomas J. Christiana Construction Management Cum Laude MCV

Barnet Sael Cohen Construction Management Magna Cum Laude MCV

Jesse Daniels Construction Management

Connor Sam Prouty Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude MCV Jacob Alexander Ratajczak Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude

Katelyn J. Reid Computer Security and Information Assurance MCV Shane M. Ryan Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV

George Andrew Trapp Computer Security and Information Assurance Magna Cum Laude MCV Anthony John Trigilio Computer Security and Information Assurance Summa Cum Laude MCV Makenna Leigh Wade Computer Security and Information Assurance Cum Laude MCV

Alexander E. Whidden Computer Security and Information Assurance

Christian Corbett Williams II Computer Security and Information Assurance MCV

Patrick Wing Computer Security and Information Assurance MCV

Quinton Tyler Dodge Construction Management

Jillian Marie Fortunati Construction Management Magna Cum Laude

Douglas R. Foy Construction Management Cum Laude MCV

Jacob Gallow Construction Management

Antonia Gardner Construction Management Cum Laude

Dylan Jerid Hartman Construction Management Cum Laude

Alyssa Tristan Hulst Construction Management Cum Laude

Joseph T. Hutzenbiler Construction Management MCV Tanner Robert Leuck Construction Management MCV Austin Mackay Construction Management Jessica Lynn Makucewicz Construction Management

Ronald Javier Mayorga Jr. Construction Management MCV Peyton Vanburean Midgette Construction Management MCV Cole Francis Nickerson Construction Management

Madison G. Oelker Construction Managementt Cum Laude MCV Jacob Overton Construction Management MCV Dakota James Picard Construction Management MCV Andrew D. Roberge Construction Management Summa Cum Laude MCV

Joseph E. Roeckel Construction Management Magna Cum Laude MCV Nicholas Ryan Schalek Construction Management Cum Laude MCV Colin David Soucy Construction Management Cum Laude MCV

Jonathon Patrick Sprout Construction Management MCV Johnathon C. Strawbrich Construction Management Magna Cum Laude MCV Michael R. Sulinski Construction Management Cum Laude

Colin Blake Christian J. Hirsch Rafael Pereira Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering

Summa Cum Laude Summa Cum Laude Lukas Han Chen MCV

Electrical and Computer Engineering Sarbashree Rayamajhi MCV John Li Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Cum Laude Britton Edwards Cum Laude

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Alexandria Elizabeth Spezia MCV Madeline Mae Long Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Cum Laude Nicholas J. Fortuna Magna Cum Laude MCV (L) Electrical and Computer Engineering

MCV Andrew Daniel McGowan Christian James Thompson

Electrical and Computer Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Adam Brien Ganz MCV Cum Laude Electrical and Computer Engineering

MCV Mary Karla Mota Moronta Electrical and Computer Engineering Alexis Hennings-Perez MCV Electrical and Computer Engineering

MCV

Hunter Carrithers Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Crandall D. Miller Engineering Management

Eric George Seaner Engineering MCV

William Eagle Kilmer Bain International Business Cum Laude

Jean-Luc Thomas De Montrichard International Business Cum Laude MCV

Grant King Jorgensen International Business Cum Laude MCV

Emily K. Lambert International Business | Spanish Summa Cum Laude

Liam Dunn Manning International Business Cum Laude MCV

Joseph Andriano Management MCV

Thomas J. Dockery Management | Accounting Magna Cum Laude

Andrew Glenn Guiberson Management Cum Laude MCV

Daniel C. Najera Management MCV

Tom Theun Marc Aubrun Management Summa Cum Laude

Bailey David Bryant Management Cum Laude MCV Mary Elizabeth Budnick Management Summa Cum Laude MCV Malcolm Norman Christman Management Summa Cum Laude MCV Nathan Keith Christman Management Magna Cum Laude MCV Kerry J. Coakley Management MCV Julius Thomas Cocozza Management MCV Aaron Conner Management

Zachary R. Crete Management | Accounting Summa Cum Laude

Julius Babyboy Davis Management Cum Laude

Christopher R. Davis Jr. Management Summa Cum Laude

Michael Edward Del Priore Management Magna Cum Laude MCV Thomas Gordon Demag Management Magna Cum Laude MCV

Jordan R. Hall Management Cum Laude

Andrew John Harris Management Magna Cum Laude MCV Jonathan Edward Hood Management | Accounting MCV Todd Jackson Management | Accounting Cum Laude

Andrew Kalombo Management Magna Cum Laude

Sean Edward Kerwin Management Summa Cum Laude MCV Nicholas Landis Management Magna Cum Laude

Kaila Annikki Lemmer Management Cum Laude

Taeron Conor McKenzie Lewis Management Summa Cum Laude

Douglas Christopher Lloyd Management Cum Laude MCV

Sione Lotolua Lousiale Kava III Management

Thomas Mahoney Management MCV

Connor James Miller International Business

Stephen Christopher Norris Management | Accounting

Scot Wayne O’Brien Jr. Management Cum Laude MCV Kevon Garth Pascoe Management Summa Cum Laude MCV Melanie Felishia Peries Management Cum Laude

Adam Lee Perkins II Management MCV Kyle Roberts Management Summa Cum Laude MCV Michael W. Saunders Jr. Management Summa Cum Laude MCV Ryan Michael Savage Management Cum Laude MCV Monika Gisela Schneider Management Magna Cum Laude

Nadeem J. Shedyak Management

Benjamin Michael Zargaj Management Magna Cum Laude MCV Andrew M. Zogg Management | Accounting Summa Cum Laude MCV

Adam David Bednarek Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Jerrel Christopher Garey Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Ryan Robert Nagle Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Dylan David Bruns Mechanical Engineering MCV

Emma Geraldine Bunker Mechanical Engineering Summa Cum Laude MCV (H)

Henry C. K. Goldman Mechanical Engineering Magna Cum Laude

Brian A. Olmstead Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Brandon M. Cagnina Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV Jacob Matthew Chamberlain Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV Zachary R. Christina Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Jerad Joel Clark Mechanical Engineering Summa Cum Laude MCV Christopher Abraham Coughlin Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV Jordan Todd Czarnecki Mechanical Engineering Summa Cum Laude MCV Conor David Gannon Mechanical Engineering MCV

Michael B. Hommer II Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude MCV

Benjamin R. Thayer Mechanical Engineering

Andrew R. Turner Cameron M. Horne Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Summa Cum Laude

MCV Matthew Kevin Irish Mechanical Engineering Adrienne Vitelli MCV Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude Jared Paul Lehouillier MCV Mechanical Engineering

Ryan McKee Vogel Nicholas Lescord Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering MCV

John Michael Maristch Jr. Drew Thomas Wagner Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering MCV Cum Laude MCV Daniel Thomas McCurley Mechanical Engineering Christian M. Waszak Cum Laude Mechanical Engineering MCV Magna Cum Laude MCV Greg Robert McKinstry Mechanical Engineering Gerard Michael Whalen

Mechanical Engineering Nicholas Q. Miller MCV Mechanical Engineering Cum Laude Liam James Wilson Mechanical Engineering Tyrell Leland Montani Cum Laude Mechanical Engineering

Olivia Leano Amon Nursing Summa Cum Laude MCV

Danielle Elizabeth Dalton Nursing Summa Cum Laude MCV

Martin Joseph Bailey III Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Isabelle Catherine Danna Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Pabitra Bhattarai Nursing Cum Laude

Kim Chanthany Danziger Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Morgan Leigh Blake Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Kayla Madeline Davis Nursing Cum Laude

Kaitlyn Mercedes Coates Nursing Cum Laude

Soon-Hi Mae Dempsher Nursing Summa Cum Laude

Chukwumaife Eze Nursing Summa Cum Laude Danielle N. Fortin Nursing Magna Cum Laude Jessie N. Fuller Nursing Magna Cum Laude Page Gaspar Nursing Summa Cum Laude Kyle Jonathan Gapuz Gonzalez Nursing Magna Cum Laude MCV

Jordan Kasey Grout Nursing Summa Cum Laude

Michael Edward Marro Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Robyn Alyse Hageman Nursing Summa Cum Laude MCV

Mikayla McClintock Nursing Cum Laude

Elena Shriner Nursing Magna Cum Laude (L)

Morgan Emily Smith Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Chelsea Ann McDevitt Nursing Cum Laude

Samantha Lynne Tilton Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Ryan Robert McGrath Nursing Summa Cum Laude

Lauren Elizabeth Urie Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Melissa Anne Muller Nursing Summa Cum Laude

Caleb Alexander Valcin Nursing Summa Cum Laude MCV

Megan Louise Hand Nursing Magna Cum Laude MCV Fernando Hinojosa Nursing Cum Laude MCV Hailee L. Holt Nursing Summa Cum Laude Kimberly Danielle Huyler Nursing Summa Cum Laude MCV

Brittany Kirsten Oxley Nursing Summa Cum Laude Amanda Victoria Palm Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Hanna Elizabeth Lovelette Nursing Summa Cum Laude

Adrieana Maria Rossini Nursing Magna Cum Laude

Kelley Virginia Madden Nursing Summa Cum Laude

Heather Anne Sealy Nursing Summa Cum Laude

Abby Layne Weber Nursing Summa Cum Laude Brynn Madison Wopperer Nursing Summa Cum Laude Charlotte Anne Young Nursing Cum Laude

College of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts

Timothy Christopher Alibozek Criminal Justice | Spanish Summa Cum Laude

Sara Sakai Bradley Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Julio Arreola Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude

Skyler Irene Evelyn Brown Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude

Nathan Alexander Barbieri Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude

Jared Lawson Bryan Criminal Justice MCV

Jacob Edwin Barr Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude

Robert Byrne Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Marcos Beato Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Sims Sellers Greene Bostic Jr Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV

Nicholas Joseph Campobasso Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Joseph N. Carberry Jr. Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Connor Bowers Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Gabriela Carrasquillo Criminal Justice | Spanish Cum Laude MCV

Jason Anthony Castaldo Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Zachary Ernest Charboneau Criminal Justice | Psychology

Erin Paige Church Criminal Justice

Braiden P. Cipro Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Victoria Cortes-Davis Criminal Justice MCV Colton Stone Cronin Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV Adrian A. Cruz Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Colby Dalton Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV

Brennan Patrick Charles Grimley Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV

KristieAnn Marie DeSilvio Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude

Brendan N. Grocki Criminal Justice MCV

Xena Alycia Diaz-Urquidi Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Jacob T. Harkins Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Alexander DiGiacomo Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Katherine Elizabeth Dixon Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude Charles Daniel Dobbin Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Michael W. Donahoe Criminal Justice

Brendan Joseph McEvoy Duane Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Madison Melissa Eline Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV Nicholas Francis Fogerty Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude Joseph Alexander Gallant Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Joseph Theodore Girard Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Benjamin Gochee Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Jake Shepard Godbee Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Quinn Patrick Grady Criminal Justice MCV Alexcis D. Green Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Christopher Michael Harper Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Donald B. Haynes Criminal Justice

Amy Pearle Covey Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude Kamdin Charles Hueg Criminal Justice MCV Taylor James Hull Criminal Justice MCV Christian Nicholas Hurtado Criminal Justice Cum Laude Griffin Peter Imelio Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Christopher Charles Klangos Criminal Justice MCV Robert Lam Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV Paul Matthew Latona Criminal Justice MCV Ryan Acton Latta Criminal Justice MCV Dylan L. Laureigh Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Emily Jane Lewis Criminal Justice

Joshua David Lindor Criminal Justice

Josue A. Lopez Criminal Justice Cum Laude Jordan Michelle Lutz Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV (L) Jose Luis Madrid Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

John Colin Jennings Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Gregory Steven Makarski Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Casey Michael Johnson Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Aleia Manning Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude

Zachary N. Jones Criminal Justice MCV

Benjamin Paul Martell Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV

Claudia Virginia Kearn Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Jacob P. Kellett Criminal Justice

Michael Henry Kennedy III Criminal Justice MCV Kevin T. King Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Kyle Robert Martin Criminal Justice MCV Matthew Armando Martinez Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Kyle C. Maxim Criminal Justice MCV Aurise Mary Miedico Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV

Brandon C. Milburn Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Marissa Jane Perrotti Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude

Jeffrey Scott Minicucci Criminal Justice MCV

Dennis Lorenzo Pollicino Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Steven Paul Minns Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Kenneth C. Powers Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV

Cameron Edward Mirra Criminal Justice MCV

Noah J. Pressley Criminal Justice

Timothy W. Momaney Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Brennan Robert Morelli-Mulvaney Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Cahan John Quinn Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Daney S. Reyes Rojas Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Eamon Earl James Smith Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Amelia Fatani Tavake Criminal Justice

Bradley A. Thomas Jr. Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV Charles Douglas Thomas Criminal Justice MCV Keanan Matthew Thompson (posthumous) Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV Dean Alexander Valle Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Carlos D. Nava Criminal Justice MCV

Shale George Ring Criminal Justice Summa Cum Laude MCV

Justin P. H. Nielsen Criminal Justice MCV

Sean Jeffrey Riordan Criminal Justice MCV

Zachary R. Novick Criminal Justice MCV

Owen T. Robbins Criminal Justice MCV

Troy R. O’Connor Criminal Justice

Owen Daniel O’Reilly Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Jake Ronald Roberts Criminal Justice MCV Anita Sanchez Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Patrice Marie Webb Criminal Justice

Tyler Jordan Wells Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Elydia Pacetti Criminal Justice

Mark Thomas Palasits Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Rebekah L. Schmid Criminal Justice MCV

Talon H. Wendel Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Dakota Shelton Criminal Justice MCV

Ryan Garrett Pellath Criminal Justice Cum Laude MCV

Fuatino Clement Talapati Simi Criminal Justice

Hannah Grace Sliter Criminal Justice Cum Laude

Dakota Shane Whitson Criminal Justice

Jennifer Dawn Zarycki Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV

Michael Joseph Basso English MCV

Sarah J. Kazmierczak English Summa Cum Laude

Abriel Gail Roberts English | Education Magna Cum Laude

Michael Albert Agnes History Cum Laude MCV

Alex Michael Arvizo History Magna Cum Laude MCV

Irakli David Foster Bates History Summa Cum Laude MCV

Zachary C. Van Buskirk Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude MCV Brieann Wallace Criminal Justice Magna Cum Laude Tavares Ward Criminal Justice

Paul Doc Brodzinski History Emmanuelle Francesca Cooper History Magna Cum Laude MCV Joseph Jeffrey Covello History MCV Adam Patrick Dahlberg History (L)

Robyn Drew History Cum Laude MCV Benjamin Miller Forsman History | Political Science Summa Cum Laude Sean Patrick Gallagher History Cum Laude MCV

John Paul Hickey History Cum Laude MCV Ryan L. Lechich History Summa Cum Laude MCV (H) Korey Alan Leonard History MCV Anton J. Limoli History MCV Brenda Marie Lomax History MCV Zachary Connor Marlow History Cum Laude MCV

Thomas Rocco Garbitelli History

Max Larsen Moran History Magna Cum Laude MCV

Austen Kenneth Greene History

Nicholas Charles Papia History

Mohammad Emran Babak International Studies Magna Cum Laude

Sarah Jean Ingraham International Studies | Political Science Summa Cum Laude MCV

Brandon Gregg Owen DesFosses International Studies MCV Domonique Yvonne Ector International Studies | Political Science Cum Laude MCV

Alexandra Nicole Parent International Studies | Spanish Summa Cum Laude MCV

Jack Bern Anzalone Political Science Summa Cum Laude MCV

Michael Robert Denner Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV (H)

Chase Allen Berg Political Science

John Rittenhouse Lawrence Brutzman Political Science MCV

Daniel J. Freitag Political Science MCV

Riley Raymond Clark Political Science Summa Cum Laude MCV Katherine Claire Conard Political Science Magna Cum Laude

Robert Galdeano Jr. Political Science Cum Laude MCV Talon Q. Gilbert Political Science MCV

Ryan Reed History Caleb K. Roberts History Magna Cum Laude MCV Lorenzo Ferdinand Robinson History Cum Laude MCV Jacob Howard Scott History Cum Laude Jonathan Aellen Tomaso History Summa Cum Laude MCV Collin Joel Turcotte History | Political Science MCV

Thomas Scott Walz History MCV (L) Alec Philip Watson History MCV

Kevin Procell International Studies | Chinese MCV Taylor Elizabeth Woody International Studies MCV

Nicholas Anthony Govoni Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV

Wesley Christopher Alan King Political Science

Brendan Hunter Lee Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV Nyla Alexandria Lennon Political Science MCV

Leif Thomas Lindquist Political Science Magna Cum Laude Scott Allen Martin Political Science Cum Laude MCV

Justin D. Miller Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV Shayla Mercedes Moya Political Science | International Studies | Spanish Summa Cum Laude

Connor George Bourque Psychology

D’Shealyn Alexis Bullock Psychology Summa Cum Laude (L) Camilo Estrada Psychology

Thaddeus John Boothtrudo Studies in War & Peace Magna Cum Laude (L) Alexander E. Hutz Studies in War & Peace Magna Cum Laude MCV Nicholas Leshinski Studies in War & Peace Magna Cum Laude MCV

Joseph P. Mudano III Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV Dylan Christopher Nolan Nelson Political Science MCV Dylan Paul O’Brien Political Science Summa Cum Laude MCV Danielle L. Pimentel Political Science MCV

David Tomko Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV Michael Theodor Walton Political Science Cum Laude MCV

James Francis Schromm IV Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV

Andrew Wayne Gildersleeve Psychology Cum Laude MCV Alec M. Green Psychology MCV

William D. Pawlak Studies in War & Peace Summa Cum Laude MCV (H) Eric Michael Sandlin Studies in War & Peace Magna Cum Laude MCV

Alexander G. Lawrence Psychology

Kierstin Schafrick Psychology Cum Laude Kiona Lashay Thomas Psychology

Benjamin Thomas Voll Studies in War & Peace | History Magna Cum Laude Ryan A. Wieder Studies in War & Peace MCV

Phaleap Taing Studies in War & Peace Cum Laude MCV

Bachelor of Science

Elijah D. Campiglio Communications Cum Laude MCV

Rebecca Alexis Friend Communications Cum Laude MCV

Myranda Katherine Dewey Communications Cum Laude

Ra’Shun Gerald Communications Cum Laude MCV

Crystal G. Drown Communications Summa Cum Laude

Chad J. St.John Political Science

Jeremy A. Thompson Political Science Magna Cum Laude MCV

Kanisha Daly’s Gonzalez Communications Magna Cum Laude

Ferron Green Communications

Ethan Gustave Hagstrom Communications Magna Cum Laude MCV Hussein Karim Kanaan Communications

Patrina E. Krewson Communications

Marcelo O. Maristan Salmeron Communications Cum Laude MCV

Andrew J. Quintero Communications Magna Cum Laude MCV

Anthony Rodriguez Jr. Communications MCV

Lawson Cobleigh Hayes Education | Spanish Summa Cum Laude

Hannah A. Rea Education | Psychology Summa Cum Laude

Dylan Glenn Ackerman Psychology Cum Laude MCV

Le’Brittney S. Hodge Psychology MCV

Benjamin Charles Zacher Communications Summa Cum Laude

Robert Louis Mullen Psychology Magna Cum Laude MCV

Karen M. Hudson Psychology Amber Jean Prose

Psychology Bryn Cara Labbe Magna Cum Laude Psychology | Education MCV

Madeline Elizabeth Lemke Courtney Elizabeth Scholtz Psychology Psychology

Summa Cum Laude Meghan Catherine Joy Lindbeck Psychology Hailey Nicole Steen Magna Cum Laude Psychology MCV Cum Laude

Patrick M. Bruneau Psychology Summa Cum Laude MCV Brent E. Dobleman Psychology Cum Laude MCV Elaine A. Dudley Psychology Magna Cum Laude MCV

Daniella Adele Maroki Psychology Summa Cum Laude

Chelsea Marie Faure Psychology Cum Laude

Steven C.C. Van Deusen Psychology MCV

Kekuaokalani Adam Ryo Marumoto Psychology Cum Laude

Selin Hatice Gore Psychology Summa Cum Laude MCV

College of Science and Mathematics

Bachelor of Science

Brianne Billig Athletic Training

Hannah Beth Gamsby Athletic Training Magna Cum Laude

Blake Vincent Ireland Athletic Training

Mary-Kait Mace Athletic Training Summa Cum Laude

Carrie Elizabeth Pine Athletic Training | Exercise Science

Blake DeBolt Bourassa Biochemistry Cum Laude MCV

Bryce Owen Pietrini Biochemistry Summa Cum Laude MCV

Brandon M. Summers Biochemistry Magna Cum Laude MCV

Daniel Christopher Jared Hughes Jr. Biochemistry Cum Laude

Jonathan Deppe Biology Brendan J. Karnes Biology MCV Jacob Matthew Markwood Biology Summa Cum Laude James Walter McKenna V Biology Summa Cum Laude MCV (H)

Michaela MacKenzie Meaney Biology MCV Mary Nsubuga Biology Cum Laude Noelle Kaleoalohai’kamalulani Mieko Takamori Biology MCV

Christopher Edward Wignall Biology

Dillon C. Zites Biology Summa Cum Laude MCV Michele Kirby Zummo Biology Cum Laude

Alexander Thomas Purdue Chemistry MCV

Connor L. Baker Mallory J. Dutil Environmental Science Environmental Science | Chemistry |

Engineering James Gretz Bateman Summa Cum Laude Environmental Science MCV Caitlin Judith Heale Environmental Science Casey Ryan Blair Summa Cum Laude Environmental Science

Carmine A Ricciardi Shannon Dominique Davis Environmental Science Environmental Science Magna Cum Laude MCV MCV

Fredrick “Fritz” Leonard Sherenco Environmental Science Magna Cum Laude MCV

Kaylee Amanda Blanchard Exercise Science MCV

Lydia M. Guy Exercise Science Summa Cum Laude

Lucas C. Smith Exercise Science MCV

Felix Brassard Exercise Science Summa Cum Laude

Thomas Joseph McDonald Exercise Science

Jonathan Andrew Moltimer Exercise Science

Jake Robert Skinner Exercise Science Cum Laude

Jacob A. Toro Exercise Science Cum Laude

Matthew Kendall Day Geology

Kevin Joseph Florence Geology MCV

Timothy Adam Zeblisky Geology Cum Laude MCV

Juan Carlos Almonte Health Science

Colby Brochu Health Science Cum Laude

Christopher Ramon Dayos Health Science Cum Laude MCV

Jenna Theresa Flint Health Science Summa Cum Laude (L)

Harrison Philip Brock Exercise Science Cum Laude MCV

Joshua Dumay Health Science

Samuel Tyrus Williamson Environmental Science

Brittany Anne Vander Groef Exercise Science Magna Cum Laude Warren T. Yacawych Exercise Science

Jade E. Garrow Health Science Cum Laude

Skyler Fiore Grathwohl Health Science Cum Laude MCV Angelica Greene Health Science MCV Meredith L. Halik Health Science Cum Laude MCV Travis Lawrence Hanlon Health Science MCV

Molly Rose Alfond Mathematics Magna Cum Laude

Luke Gallagher Jordan Health Science Kristofer William Klemm Health Science Summa Cum Laude MCV Anthony Michael Marabello Health Science MCV

Matthew Rogers Health Science

Elizabeth M. Medina Naranjo Mathematics MCV

Angela Moore Mathematics | Computer Science | Computer Security and Information Assurance James B. Longoria Cum Laude Mathematics

Rebecca Jane Hitchcock Neuroscience Magna Cum Laude Emily Elizabeth Johnston Neuroscience Magna Cum Laude MCV

Dongteng Kuang Neuroscience Cum Laude MCV

Callie Ann Pokorski Mathematics Summa Cum Laude MCV

Derek James O’Brien Neuroscience MCV

Shannon Alexis Lebel Neuroscience Summa Cum Laude Bryan Mukama Neuroscience

Daniel Mark Bertrand Physical Education

Elijah Druali Henderson Physical Education

Brenden H. Corrigan Physical Education MCV

Isaac Houston Physical Education Cum Laude

Brianna Alexis Dawson Physical Education

William Micali Physical Education Summa Cum Laude

Kurt Lee Slichenmyer Physics Magna Cum Laude MCV

Kirsten Yueh Watts Health Science Cum Laude

Sophia Katya McGovern Health Science Summa Cum Laude

Ashley Nicole Johnson Mathematics Summa Cum Laude (L)

Olivia Rose Bloom Neuroscience MCV

Nathan Rolling Health Science Cum Laude MCV

Robert-Shane Salvatore Romano Physical Education MCV

The History of Norwich University Following its bicentennial celebration in 2019, Norwich University now marks its third century of educating and preparing students to be global leaders in business, government and the military. Few schools in America have a legacy as long or as influential as Norwich University’s, whose graduates have forged and shaped our nation through service in many fields. Not all have served in uniform, but all possess the moral foundation upon which they innovate, persevere, succeed, and lead a life of purpose, rising to the immense challenges of our nation as American and global citizens.

Founded in 1819, Norwich University is the nation’s first private military college, and it remains one of the foremost institutions for leadership training in the United States. Recognized by the Department of Defense as the birthplace of the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC), the University has earned a much-deserved place in the annals of American history.

Captain Alden Partridge, a former superintendent of West Point, founded the institution as the “American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy” in Norwich, Vermont. In 1834, the academy was transformed into “Norwich University” when it received a charter from the State of Vermont. After a disastrous fire in 1866, the University moved to its present location in Northfield.

Norwich University has a long-standing commitment to innovation in teaching and learning. Norwich was the first educational institution in the country to teach civil engineering; to organize a regimental band; one of the first U.S. institutions to incorporate physical education into the curriculum; to accept international students; to teach agriculture; to admit African-Americans as military cadets; and to integrate women into a Corps of Cadets. Norwich also was one of the first institutions – and certainly the smallest – to receive the National Security Agency’s designation as a Center of Excellence in Information Security Education.

As citizen-soldiers armed with our Guiding Values, Norwich graduates possess remarkable resilience and energy, with an uncommon capacity to weather challenges, to learn from them, to adapt and move forward. Innumerable alumni have made a deep and lasting impact on the world, fulfilling the mission of service to nation before self. These individuals came to Norwich to “act” as well as to “think,” to “execute” as well as to “conceive,” and to be moral, patriotic, efficient and “useful” citizens.

Today, a portion of Norwich University’s storied legacy passes into the hands of those listed in this program. We are confident that they are prepared to lead and to accomplish great things!

“It is to the rising generation that we are to look for the future guardians and protectors of the inestimable rights and privileges transmitted to us by the heroes and patriots of the revolution: they are to be the future legislators, political economists, and defenders of our country; and on them is to depend, in a very great degree, the future destinies of our mighty republic.”

–Captain Alden Partridge, 1828

A Man of Uncommon Integrity and Deep Compassion Norwich legends are forged out of grit, hard work and determination, and President Emeritus Richard W. Schneider is no exception. Over 28 years ago, Richard W. Schneider arrived in Northfield, Vermont to become the 23rd president of Norwich University. In his nearly three decades of transformational leadership and service, he inspired and executed his strategic vision with extraordinary competence, humility and boundless energy.

Ever aware of his obligation to keep the vision of Norwich founder Captain Alden Partridge alive, to champion our mission and to honor and emulate our Guiding Values, President Emeritus Schneider served as the chief executive officer of a complex organization. As an academic leader, he ensured that students from all walks of life were prepared to assume leadership roles in a global society.

A fan of student-athletes of every sport, a bridge-builder both within and outside the Norwich community, a story teller and a role-model, his exemplary leadership during the final three months of his tenure in a global pandemic will forever serve as a bookend to an incredible career.

“Richard Schneider has been a transformational leader.

His decades of service to Norwich will leave a lasting legacy as he asks the best questions, stimulating and deepening the thinking of others. You can always count on him to do the right thing, whether anybody’s looking or not.”

– Alan DeForest ’75, Chairman Norwich University, Board of Trustees

Norwich University Richard W. Schneider, President Sandra G. Affenito, Provost and Dean of the Faculty Natalia Blank, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and Assessment Karen L. Hinkle, Associate Provost for Research and Chief Research Officer Cathy M. Frey, Chair, Faculty Senate

Norwich University Colleges College of Liberal Arts College of Professional Schools College of Science and Mathematics College of Graduate and Continuing Studies College of National Services

Dean Edward Kohn Dean Aron Temkin Dean Michael McGinnis Dean William Clements Dean Steven Wolf

Background and History of Baccalaureate Service While the baccalaureate degree originated at the University of Paris in the thirteenth century, the tradition of a sermon delivered to the graduating class began in a much earlier time when all universities were

religious institutions. The baccalaureate service is a long-standing tradition at Norwich University, and distinguished clergy of various faiths have spoken at baccalaureate over the years.

Architecture + Art Awards The Architecture and Art Awards Ceremony honors graduating students with nationally recognized awards of the professional fraternity of Alpha Rho Chi and the American Institute of Architects. Awards are given to

graduates who show promise either by their academic achievements or leadership in the architecture program.

The School also confers awards of its own for recognition of strong design skills.

Order of the Engineer The purpose of the Order of the Engineer is to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and practice, and to present the public with a visible symbol of identifying the engineer, Who by reason of education, eminence and experience are deemed worthy of the Order.

The Order of the Engineer requires a solemn obligation to oneself “to uphold devotion to the standards and the dignity of (the engineering) profession”. It is an obligation to turn to “practical use, the principles of science and the means of technology… to serve humanity by making the best use of earth’s precious wealth.” It is an independent organization whose

purpose is to foster a feeling of pride in and a dedication to that profession which binds the group of professionals together.

The Order is symbolized by the acceptance of an “Obligation” and the wearing of a stainless steel ring on the little finger of the working hand. The “Obligation” is a composite of several creeds. It emphasizes the fact that we, as Engineers, have certain obligations. It promotes honesty and integrity, and recognizes that today’s engineers are dependent on their predecessors to gain their skills. The personal integrity of a member and respect for the good opinion of his/her peers is the discipline expected of all members of the Order.

Nurses Pinning Ceremony The tradition of the Nursing pin, and the ceremonial pinning we know today, originated in the 1860s at the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas Hospital in London. Having been recently awarded The Red Cross

of St. George for her selfless service to the injured and dying in the Crimean War, Nightingale chose to extend this honor to her most outstanding graduate nurses by presenting each of them with a medal for excellence.

Candle Lighting When the Nursing pinning ceremony was initiated in the 1860s, the lamp was a symbol of the care and devotion the nurse administers to the sick and injured

in the practice of Nursing. After nurses were pinned, Nightingale would light a lamp and pass the flame to each nurse as they said the Pledge.

Original Nightingale Pledge “I solemnly pledge myself before God and in the presence of this assembly: To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully; I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug; I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping and all family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling; With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care.”

The Spencer Mace The Spencer Memorial Mace, carried by the senior member of the faculty, is the emblem of the academic authority of the University and is rich in symbolism. The wooden staff is fluted to give the appearance of fasces, the ancient Roman symbol of authority, and is bound by silver bands representing restraint.

Much of the metal work above the staff is sterling silver, including the University seal, which is surrounded by laurel leaves. On the reverse side is the seal of the State of Vermont. Engraved on one side of the urn supporting the seals is a rendition of a decorative device from an 1867 diploma which depicts Athena, goddess of wisdom, the useful arts, and prudent warfare, surrounded by academic and military paraphernalia.

On the opposite side of the urn is a statement of purpose from an 1843 university catalogue:

“To give our youth an education that shall be American in its character – to enable them to act as well as think – to execute as well as to conceive – to tolerate all opinions when reason is left free to combat them – to make moral, patriotic, efficient, and useful citizens, and to quality them for all those high responsibilities resting upon a citizen of this free republic – was the design of the founders of this college.”

At the top of the mace is a representation of the head of a whitetail stag, and at the foot of the staff is the cone of a red spruce, the most characteristic Vermont evergreen.

The mace was given to the University by Richard S. King ’68 and Dudley H. Willis ’64 as a tribute to Dana Professor of Government Eber Allen Spencer, Jr. It was designed by Professor Gary Lord and fabricated by a group of northern New England artisans working in collaboration with Paul Gross, goldsmith.

Academic Regalia The cap, gown, and hood are prominent symbols in Commencement ceremonies. They date back to the European and British Universities of the Middle Ages.

The cap and gown indicated that the wearer has graduated from a university or college. The hood shows the degree the wearer holds.

Down the front, Doctor’s gowns have a velvet facing. The velvet facing and sleeve bars may be either black or the color distinctive of the wearer’s department of learning.

The Intercollegiate Commission has established a code that regulates the academic costume. Bachelor’s gowns have pointed sleeves and are generally worn closed.

Master’s gowns have long, oblong sleeves and may be worn open or closed. Doctor’s gowns have bell-shaped sleeves each bearing three horizontal velvet bars.

Hoods are normally black with a colorful lining indicating the color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. Maroon and gold are the official colors of Norwich University. The hood is bordered with velvet; the color of the velvet represents the department of learning.

The colors associated with different subjects appear below.

Agriculture...................................................................Maize Architecture........................................................ Blue Violet Arts, Letters and Humanities.....................................White Business, Commerce, Accountancy............................Drab Dentistry......................................................................... Lilac Economics................................................................. Copper Education.............................................................. Light Blue Engineering............................................................... Orange Fine Arts......................................................................Brown Forestry........................................................................ Russet Home Economics.................................................... Maroon Journalism...............................................................Crimson Law...............................................................................Purple Library Science.......................................................... Lemon

Medicine.......................................................................Green Music............................................................................... Pink Nursing...................................................................... Apricot Oratory (Speech)................................................ Silver Gray Pharmacy........................................................... Olive Green Philosophy.............................................................Dark Blue Physical Education.............................................Sage Green Public Administration................................... Peacock Blue Public Health.................................................... Salmon Pink Science............................................................................Gold Social Work.................................................................Citron Theology or Divinity..................................................Scarlet Veterinary Science.........................................................Gray

Caps worn with Bachelor’s and Master’s gowns generally have a black tassel; the Doctor may wear a gold tassel.