Fall Commencement Program 2023

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Commencement DECEMBER 9, 2023 MORROW FIELD HOUSE

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The Ceremony Prelude....................................................................................................................... “Five Renaissance Dances: Five Dances by ‘The Dansreye’”

by Tylman Susato, arr. by John Iveson SRU Chamber Brass Conductor: Jacob Pallo Trumpets: Alyssa Packer, Donald Hixon, Gabe Koller, Alex Flynn, Delaney Hindman French Horns: Brooke Hamilton, Jacob Onoffrey Trombones: Chris Zunski, Monty Clatch Tuba: Christian Shrout Processional.................................................................................................................................................................. “Pomp and Circumstance”

by Edward Elgar, arr. by Jack Gale SRU Chamber Brass Presentation of Colors.................................................................................................................................................................. U.S. Army ROTC National Anthem..................................................................................................................................................................SRU Chamber Quartet Jenna Diem, soprano Chrystal Sircely, alto Zachary Esch, tenor Aaron Caplea, bass Opening Remarks and Introductions.....................................................................................................................................................Karen Riley President Greetings from the Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees............................................................................................... Alfonso Angelucci Commencement Address.........................................................................................................................................................................Keith Dils Dean, College of Education Presentation of Candidates for Degrees................................................................... Michael Zieg, provost and vice president for academic affairs Dan Bauer, dean, College of Liberal Arts Nicole Dafoe, dean, College of Engineering and Science Keith Dils, dean, College of Education Christine Karshin, dean, College of Health Professions Lawrence Shao, dean, College of Business Natalie Burick, director, Disability Services and Rock Life program Conferring of University Degrees.....................................................................................................................................................President Riley SRU Alumni Association Welcome............................................................................................................................................ Melissa Visco, ’04 Slippery Rock University Alma Mater....................................................................................................................... Led by SRU Chamber Quartet (Please refer to page 17 for lyrics) Recessional.......................................................................................................................................... “Hornpipe” from “The Water Music Suite”

by George Frederick Handel, SRU Chamber Brass

Please note: EMS personnel and a nursing station are available in Room 011.

University Police are on site for emergencies and information. Notify a commencement officer for assistance.

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Grand Marshal Larry McCarthy

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Faculty Marshals College of Business

College of Education

College of Engineering and Science

College of Health Professions

Stephen Larson

Richael Barger-Anderson

Sam Thangiah

David Jordan

College of Liberal Arts Rebecca Morrice

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Student Marshals College of Business

College of Education

College of Engineering and Science

College of Health Professions

College of Liberal Arts

Graduate Studies

Jessica Stroh

Delaney Mangis

Garret Brewer

Mackenzie Hardin

Faith Johnson

Kristin Pierson-Malenky

University Flag Bearer Marissa Villano

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Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Domenic Ionta

Matthew Lautman

Robert Taylor

Chairman New Castle

Pittsburgh

New Hope

Dan LaVallee

Suzanne Vessella

Pittsburgh

Ellwood City

Joshua Young Vice Chair Coatesville

William McCarrier

Daniel Greenstein

Butler

Chancellor (Ex-Officio) Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education

Cierra Mitchell Secretary Kittanning

Elise Michaux

Alfonso Angelucci

Jeffrey Smith

Erie

Ellwood City

Butler

University Cabinet Karen Riley President

Carrie Birckbichler

Tina Moser

Amanda Yale

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Chief of Staff

Chief Enrollment Management Officer

Anthony Jones

Samantha Swift

Michael Zieg

Interim Vice President for University Advancement

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Chief Diversity Officer

Holly McCoy

David Wilmes

Chief Human Resources Officer

Chief Student Affairs Officer

Academic Deans

Associate Provosts

Dan Bauer

Christine Karshin

Sam Heikinen

Dean, College of Liberal Arts

Dean, College of Health Professions

Associate Provost, Global and Community Engagement

Nicole Dafoe

Lawrence Shao

Dean, College of Engineering and Science

Dean, College of Business

Ursula Payne Interim Associate Provost, Academic Finance, Planning and Strategic Intiatives

Keith Dils Dean, College of Education

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Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Board of Governors Cynthia Shapira

Abigail Hancox

Gov. Josh Shapiro

Darrek Harshberger

Kate Shaw

Vice Chair

Akbar Hossain

Larry Skinner

Samuel Smith

Daniel Klingerman

Skylar Walder

Marian Moskowitz

Neil Weaver

Khalid Mumin

Janet Yeomans

Chair

David Maser

Vice Chair

Sen. David Argall Robert Bogle

Acting Secretary of Education

Rep. Tim Briggs

Rep. Brad Roae Sen. Judith Schwank

William “Bill” Gindlesperger

Office Of The Chancellor Executive Leadership Team Dan Greenstein, Chancellor Kate Shirley Akers, Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief Data Officer Randy Goin Jr., Deputy Chancellor Rosa Lara, Chief Information Officer Brian Mbuu, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Labor Relations Molly Mercer, Chief Financial Officer Sharon Minnich, Executive Vice Chancellor Denise Pearson, Vice Chancellor, Chief Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer Donna Wilson, Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, Chief Academic Officer

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Daniel Greenstein

Chancellor Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Daniel Greenstein became the fifth chancellor of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education Sept. 4, 2018.

In this role, he serves as chief executive officer of the State System, which operates Pennsylvania’s 10 public universities on 14 campuses, serving more than 85,000 students. The chancellor works with the board of governors to recommend and develop overall policies for the System.

Greenstein previously led the Postsecondary Success strategy at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, where he worked with other higher education leaders across the country on initiatives designed to raise educational-attainment levels and to promote economic mobility, especially among low-income and minority students. He developed and implemented a national strategy for increasing the number of degrees awarded and for reducing the

attainment gaps among majority and non-majority students at U.S. colleges and universities.

Before joining the foundation, Greenstein was vice provost for academic planning and programs for the University of California system. In that role, he oversaw system-wide academic planning and programs, including the University of California Press; the California Digital Library; the UC system’s Education Abroad Program; internship programs in Washington, D.C., and Sacramento; and UC Online Education.

Greenstein has created and led several internet-based academic information services in the U.S. and the United Kingdom, and served on boards and acted in strategic consulting roles for educational, cultural heritage, and information organizations. He began his academic career as a senior lecturer in modern history at Glasgow University in Scotland.

He has a bachelor’s and master’s degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a doctoral degree in philosophy from the University of Oxford.

An enthusiastic cyclist, he and his wife, Melissa, have two children. ​

Domenic Ionta

Chair Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Domenic Ionta was appointed to a seat on SRU’s council of trustees, Jan. 31, 2020.

A native of New Castle, Ionta earned a bachelor’s degree in education from then-Slippery Rock State College in 1963. He is a former teacher (Southwest Butler County and Seneca Valley school districts), principal (Beaver Area Jr.-Sr. High School), superintendent (Union Area School District) and acting superintendent (Union and Greenville Area school districts). He also served as interim director for the Lawrence County Career and Tech Center and Butler County Area Vocational-Technical School.

Ionta also earned a master’s degree in education from Westminster College (1967) and a superintendent’s letter of eligibility from Youngstown State University (1978).

Alfonso Angelucci

Commencement Representative Slippery Rock University Council of Trustees Alfonso Angelucci is currently the superintendent of the Slippery Rock Area School District in Slippery Rock.

A former elementary and middle school teacher in Stafford County Public Schools, Viginia, Dr. Angelucci has served as an assistant elementary school principal in Stafford County, VA as well as an elementary principal in the North Hills School District and the Ellwood City Area School District in Pennsylvania. After serving as the assistant superintendent in Ellwood City, he moved on to the role of superintendent with the Union Area School District in New Castle before arriving at his current post in Slippery Rock.

A graduate Shenango Jr.-Sr. High School in New Castle, Angelucci graduated with an undergraduate degree in elementary education from Slippery Rock University in 1992. He holds a master’s degree in Educational Leadership from George Mason University and is a graduate of the Administrative and Leadership Studies doctoral program at Indiana University of Pennsylvania.

He currently serves on the University of Pittsburgh Tri-State Study Council Executive Board.

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K aren Riley

President Slippery Rock University that time, Riley increased scholarly productivity across the college, raised over $27 million dollars, increased the number of students, faculty and staff and launched a Center for Professional Development to provide certificates and stackable credentials.

Riley began her career at the University of Denver in 2001 as a project coordinator and rose through the faculty ranks as an assistant (2004-10) and associate (2010-17) professor of child, family and school psychology. She became chair of the Educational Research Policy and Practice Department in 2011, before becoming interim dean of the College of Education in 2013.

An expert in neurodevelopmental disorders, Riley has researched approaches to addressing societal issues and improving the lives of those affected by Fragile X syndrome and Down syndrome. She spent the first decade of her career as an early childhood specialist and special education coordinator in public schools.

Riley earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology at Colorado State University and a master’s degree in early childhood special education and a doctorate in educational psychology from the University of Denver.

Karen Riley joined Slippery Rock University as its 18th president on July 1, 2023. As the University’s top executive administrator, Riley is continuing the legacy of keeping SRU as one of the leading public institutions in Pennsylvania. During Riley’s presidency, she will create a new strategic plan and oversee the next era of the University. From its heritage as a teachers college more than 130 years ago, to today offering more than 150 academic programs and credentials across five colleges, SRU will continue to evolve to support its students.

Riley was previously provost and chief academic officer at Regis University in Denver, Colorado, from 2021-23. While there, she developed and launched an academic plan focused on excellence in teaching, research and student thriving.

Before joining Regis University, Riley was dean of the College of Education at the University of Denver from 2014-21. During

Keith Dils

Commencement Speaker Dean of SRU’s College of Education Keith Dils is in his 11th year as the dean of the College of Education at Slippery Rock University. Prior to coming to SRU, he was an associate dean and interim dean at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Before arriving at IUP, he was an associate professor and chair of the Education Division at Kings College in Wilkes-Barre.

Dils’ career in education also includes time as an eighth-grade civics and history teacher and the head high school football coach in the Wellsboro School District in Tioga County.

He is the father of three children, daughters Olivia and Abigail and son Evan, who is an SRU graduate.

Dils and his wife of 26 years, Heather, reside in Cranberry Township.

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University Grand Marshal Larry McCarthy Larry McCarthy, Slippery Rock University assistant professor of accounting and assistant to the dean of the College of Business, is the University Grand Marshal.

Historically, the grand marshal led all processions and their role was to protect the president from harm. Today, the grand marshal serves in a ceremonial capacity to set the tone and pace for all formal University events.

As commencement grand marshal, McCarthy carries the University mace to the podium to indicate that a formal academic session is in order. The grand marshal who leads both

the processional and recessional, is charged with officially declaring the opening and closing of the ceremony and assists with the distribution of diplomas.

McCarthy has been a faculty member at SRU since 1985.

He currently teaches accounting theory, nonprofit accounting, economics of social issues and accounting for mergers and acquisitions. His interests include small business, economic development of the region and veterans affairs. His research interests include the impact of shale gas on Pennsylvania’s economy and the availability and types of veterans services and support programs on American college campuses.

A lifelong resident of the area, he is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, an SRU alumnus, and earned his graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

SRU Medallion

Gonfalons The gonfalons – or college banners – add a wonderful element of color and pageantry to official ceremonies. The gonfalon is a long banner that is suspended from a crossbar. The name derives from medieval Italy, where “gonfaloni” was the name given to community meetings in Florence. Each neighborhood had its own flag and coat of arms and the word gonfalon eventually came to be associated with the flag. Each of the five colleges and Graduate Studies at Slippery Rock University has its own gonfalon. The “gonfalonieres” – or flag bearers – precede each college during the processional. The gonfalons are placed on the platform at the beginning of official ceremonies.

Faculty and administrators with 25 or more years of service at Slippery Rock University are identified at major University academic events by a specially crafted medallion.

The 3.5-inch medallions bear the words “Slippery Rock University - Founded in 1889” on the front, with the recipient’s name engraved on the back.

The medallions, worn around the neck from a green-and-white ribbon, were crafted in bronze at the Wendell August Forge in Grove City.

SRU Mace Slippery Rock University ceremonial occasions begin with the entrance of the University Mace, carried by the University Marshal.

The mace symbolizes the University’s governing authority and is present only when the president and trustees are in attendance.

It signifies the proceedings have official sanction.

The tradition of the mace derives from medieval times in England, when the mace was held by a bodyguard to protect dignitaries at ceremonial functions. The Slippery Rock University mace is used only at Freshman Convocation, Commencement and Inaugural ceremonies. As an ancient symbol of authority, it reminds us that universities are custodians both of the enduring traditions of learning and of the power they bestow upon those who come to learn. It is also a reminder that the learning process has not always been comfortable and easy.

The late Kenneth Thompson, a local artisan, handcrafted the University mace in 1973. The curly maple wood that was used for the mace was taken from a tree cut near Slippery Rock University. Considerable lathe work was required to obtain the elaborate shape and design in the wood. The brass figure adorning the head of the mace was taken from the original furnishings of Old Main during a period of renovation. The mace is on permanent display in the President’s Office in Old Main.

SRU Alumni Association Gift The Slippery Rock University Alumni Association provides a zipper pull for every graduating student. The zipper pull should be attached to the zipper of the gown and worn during the commencement exercises. The zipper pull carries the official seal of the Alumni Association.

The seal depicts a view of Old Main, the oldest building on campus, surrounded by “Slippery Rock University Alumni Association.” The seal is green and white, representing the official colors of Slippery Rock University.

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Candidates for Doctorate Degrees Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was completed.

Candidates for Doctor of Education in Special Education Christy Olexa DeCarlo Alison Frances Decker Christopher Ryan Dufalla Loreleigh Renee Elders Karen Ann Eppley

David James Furka Butler Erika Rose Komp Wilmington, DE Danelle Erica Locke Fayetteville Aimee Beth Maruniak Dunbar Danielle Renee Parowski Altoona Kristin Aubre Pierson-Malenky West Middlesex Hannah Lee Rux Jacksonburg, WV M. Glynnes Smith Lakeland, FL Alyssa L. Swartzfager Shippenville

Perryopolis New Kensington White Oak Pittsburgh Sidman

Candidates for Doctor of Educational Leadership and Administration Laura E. McBride Amy R. Orville Kristen Michelle West

Poland, OH Salem, OH Greensburg

Candidates for Master’s Degrees Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was completed.

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Accountancy

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in History

Logan Terrance Lindy Mills

Darren Frehulfer Brittany Danielle Pack Long Jaime Marie Price-Anderson Bruce Kenneth Young

Mercer

Candidates for the Degree of Master arts in counseling and developement Amanda Michelle Bert Fardan Allen

Carnegie Rochester, NY

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Criminology Madison E. Belles Hayley Miranda Pimentel

*** Summa Cum Laude

Brownsville Corona, CA

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Business Administration

Duncansville Toronto, Ontario

Easton Pennsburg Cranberry Township Bridgeville

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Tiffany Jean Karolewics Razak Surrey

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Arts in English Sarah Elizabeth Hohn Trina A. Schaarschmidt Jacob Trinca Natalie Wortman

Lehighton Greenville, SC Fergus Falls, MN Buena Vista, VA

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Amante Lamont Britt Turtle Creek Alayna Marie Chizmar Gibsonia Nuria Garcia Nogueron Alcanar Platja, Spain Kyle David Kudla Avon, OH Noah Alexander Lewis Monaca Kristen Lee Markabawi Pittsburgh Theresa Masneri Pittsburgh Brittany Leigh McCain Huntsville, AL Thomas Elton Emmett Savage Jr. Butler Jervel Twain Tobierre Slippery Rock Kiersten Lee Walther Washington Jahmal Ayodele Wynter McDonough, GA

** Magna Cum Laude

* Cum Laude

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Elementary Education/ Early Childhood Jenna Marie Achtzehn Clarksville, TN Jennifer N. Book New Castle Courtney Lynn Bowman Coraopolis Gavin Calgaro Bethel Park Makayla Dickey Lock Haven Kaitlyn Elisabeth Ellis Montgomery + Anna Maria Faragalli-Melone Egg Harbor Township, NJ MaKenzie Ford Bedford Cydnie Elise Freeman Strabane Estella Marie Greco Chester Springs Collin Francis Healey Colmar Hali Lewis Marienville + Chevelle Marie May Elizabethtown Chelsea LeViere Meals Zelienople Devon Bethania Miller Chester Springs Lindsay Marie Soltis Muhlberger Aliquippa Laura Ashley Nagel Imperial + Sarah Catherine Prins Gibsonia + Gina Margaretta Rodriguez Gibsonia Naomi Spotts North Bend Sierra Shawnee Stanford Linesville

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Environmental Education Tiffany A. Brooks Emma Elizabeth Dillman Virginia June Hartigan Marissa Grace Jacobs Taylor Mordecai Kapusta Susan Lynn Kinsey John Patrick Lachendro Josie Renee Marino Alyson Irene Rotello Sarah Quigg Stauffer Christopher En Leong Wung + Winter Graduate

Hillsboro, MO Cedar Lake, IN Roswell, GA Lahaska Atlanta, GA Lutherville, MD State College Jim Thorpe Austin Ephrata Hilo, HI

W fi n a lt le rC o Cm om e mne c n ecm ee mne t n t2 022032 1 Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Secondary Education/Foundations of Education Wyatt Earl Baker Frank Stuart Beal Nicholas Campalong Kimberly Marie Cardello Braden Christopher Corliss Rachel Violet Detsch Alisha Dovey Laura Michelle Fisher Logan Mathew Hogue Rachel Laine Hughes Viktor Kiritchenko Zachary Thomas Krieger Megan Emelyn McGinnis Douglas John Moore Jamia Lauren Richardson Gabriella Catherine Rivera Tori Elizabeth Smith Nickolas Bryan Wanner Alan Blair Winter

Makenzie Lynn Webb Lyndsey Renee Weiser Candice Yeckel

Allen J. Altman Kristal Marie Foster Sara Jean Miller Carly Anne Poloskey Ruby Sandham

Charleston, SC Manama, Bahrain North Bellmore, NY Boca Raton, FL Harmony

Michael Matthews Stephanie Beth Towers

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Lifelong Wellness Through Innovative Leadership Sara Anna Coon Brandon Joshua McCray Trevor Grant Palfey Elena Rae Turner

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Park and Resource Management Heather Elise Barrett Orwigsburg Maria Juliana Delgado Gomez Seattle, WA Zachary Joel Macdonald Tucson, AZ Lori April Rome Montrose, CO Katie Ann Singleton Rochester, NY Luke John Smith Pittsburgh Jessie Lyn Vidrio-Toews York

Spring, TX Volant

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Data Analytics Alyssa Nicole Hilliard Elijah Adam McClymonds

Butler Portersville

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Health Informatics

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Kali Ann Davies-Anderson Trisha N. Reinsel Kyle Alex Spencer

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New Castle Erie Gibsonia

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Science in Health Information Management Cindy Marie Accipiter Michael Aikens Erika Afton Jean Bruton Qur’an Renée Rowell Gyimah Marfo Nicole Danielle McClure Julie Ann Young

Greensburg Aliquippa Patterson, CA Powell, OH Cranberry Township Pittsburgh Rogers, OH

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Cranberry Township Corry Altoona Imperial

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Public Health

Candidates for the Degree of Master of Education in Special Education

*** Summa Cum Laude

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Candidates for the Degree of Master of Music Therapy

Strattanville Pittsburgh Sewickley Slippery Rock Butler Dillsburg Butler James Creek Utica Waterford Coraopolis Johnstown Chicora Evans City Mars Huntingdon Ellwood City Grove City Natrona Heights

Claudia Blake Allen Slippery Rock Erin Ann Anello Quakerton Amanda Lynn Anke Mars Lee Barnes Wexford Sarah E. Bartley Valencia Mikayla Marie Benson Slippery Rock Erin Nicole Burkhardt Franklin Brandon J. Busch Greenville Nicholas Mitchell Carmassi Pittsburgh Robyn L. Chadwick Pottsville Bridget Catherine Clingan Saint Marys Melissa Ann Cvitkovic Ambridge Emily DeLuca Oakdale Natalie L. Dudzenski Hermitage Colleen Noelle Gubba Grove City Lacee Patricia Kent New Castle Madison L. Kerr Brackenridge Amanda Joy Long New Castle Matthew Masotto Hermitage Lisa R. Massie New Castle Amanda Christine McCanna Beaver Falls Jamie Lee Pais Bradford Jillian Parody Crafton Apryl Lee Powell Cuddy Meghan Elizabeth Putnam Middletown, NY Alyssa Kathryn Quillin Beaver Amber M. Rizzo Verona Kayla Robinson Pittsburgh Morgan Elizabeth Smallwood Allison Park Andrew William Sukolsky Strabane Jennifer Paige Thompson York Carly Jayne Vantine Sarver

New Castle Irwin Oakdale

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Candidates for Bachelor’s Degrees Subject to the completion of all curriculum requirements, students will be awarded degrees as listed below, along with other students who may meet graduation requirements but whose names were not on the list when the information was compiled.

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Arts Tyler J. Anderson Allison Park Robyn Benet Arrington-Epperson Pittsburgh Kristin K. Auvil Butler Ashton K. Bloom East Berlin Brandon Brubach Evans City Paige M. Bucha Allison Park Katherine M. Castillo Pallares Charlotte, NC Adriaunna Joy Chambers Pittsburgh Madelaine Sarah Cristillo Tarentum Ryan S. Cross Greensburg Teagan Marie Diss Olney, MD Emily N. Fennel Irwin Ethan Florio Franetovich Ocean View, DE Marissa R. Goodenow Conneautville Benton Richard Kaulins Worthington Lydia Faith Kingston Fombell Dominic A. Martinka Brackenridge Kara Jean McKelvey Jamestown Bridget Ann McTighe Butler Alexandria Irene Mickley Grove City Kennedy Alana Middleton Slippery Rock Lauren Ashley Montgomery Munhall Raymond T. Moore New Castle Carolanne M. Mwila New Castle Ryan Everett Myers Grove City Abigail R. Passilla Saegertown Dei Elias Riddle Slippery Rock Eric T. Ryan Jr. New Kensington Julia S. Skal Butler Joseph Oliver Skillicorn Liskeard Hannah A. Stunkard New Castle Max Jude Taylor State College Loreal O. Thompson Kennerdell Christopher Michael Thrasher Hermitage Daniel James Tobin Cranberry Township Logan R. Wentley Grove City Morgan S. Williamson New Concord, OH

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Stoneboro ** Brookville * Bethel Park Blairsville ** Scottdale Mechanicsville, MD *** Alum Bank *** La Plata, MD Canal Winchester, OH Brookville ***

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Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Fine Arts Erin Rose Brod Reed Jeffrey Kuntz Ren Kathleen McDermott Morgan A. Mine Haley J. Olszewski Lauren Nicole Sileo

Jaina Lacole Bowmer Brett Thomas Edward Carrier Jonathan Robert DePoutiloff Angela N. Deyarmin Isaiah E. Greenawalt Jessica R. Johnson Hope E. Kaufman Griffin C. Moyer Emma D. Reiss Elizabeth Macenzie Wingard

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science Donald T. Albaugh Jr. Meadville Jacob Edward Alcorn Seneca Marc A. Alexander II Pittsburgh Colby A. Anderson Butler Harley Carol Anderson Johnsonburg * Sierra M. Baker Pleasantville ** Andrea Nichole Balega Pittsburgh + Audrianna Elaine Barnard Wayland, NY ** Gavyn Jerome Barnes Carlisle Jordan N. Bartlett Pittsburgh Isabella Nicole Bearer Latrobe ** Jacob William Beck Butler Anthony Michael Bedel Slippery Rock *** Lydia J. Bemm Pittsburgh Garrett P. Ben Sarver Nelson Alden Berfield Homestead Mason R. Blaze West Middlesex Madison A. Blose New Castle Kellie Danielle Bolton Oakdale ** Joshua R. Bonetti Butler Tanner Dennis Bova Conneautville Myrna L. Breegle Ligonier ** + Garret Michael Brewer Gray, KY *** Tyler J. Broge Beaver Falls Darius A. Brown Pittsburgh Sean M. Brownlee Slippery Rock Benjamin Robert Buckless Churchville, MD Chase Hamilton Burk Irwin *** Abigail Rose Campbell Butler *** Jada R. Casilio Saint Marys Jena E. Casilio Saint Marys Katherine M. Castillo Pallares Charlotte, NC Derrick Wesley Chaffin Munhall Yuxuan Chen Quanzhou City, China Alexis N. Chiccarello Clinton Shelby Naim Coladonato Rochester Kathryn A. Connors McDonald + Abigail Sue Cox Yukon *** Kaitlyn M. Crawford Cranberry Township Madelaine Sarah Cristillo Tarentum * Caleb A. Dellapenna Brownsville * ** Magna Cum Laude

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Kayla Rose DelVecchio Emily N. DeMarco Alexandria L. Denny Jake Anthony DePietro Izabela Danielle Dimitrov Corey J. Dinger Jorden E. Dolan Oleksii Dukhovenko Spencer M. Dunagan Auriella Annette Durant Daija Marie Durbin Brayden J. Ellis Sage Antonia Encapera Evan D. Engler John Michael Felice Presley Field Darrin M. Filer Logan C. Ford Gregory Joseph Fornataro Brayden M. Fry Jesse G. Gafner Hannah N. Galbreath Preston R. Gallaher Robert Wayne Gettings Zachary Paul Gibson Abby Lynn Gillard Matthew Glover Kendall R. Graham Breea Marie Gray Quinn Francis Grubbs Peytan R. Gullickson Thomas J. Haley III Owen Christopher Hamilton MacKenzie Rachel Hardin Lauren N. Harrison Cherakee L. Hicks Nicole Crista Homison Shane W. Hopkins September A. Irwin Angela M. John Faith M. Johnson McKenzy Renee Kaldy Madison Theresa Keeley Lauren Elizabeth Kerr Tyler Robert Kerr Olivia S. Kerstetter Jackson A. Kitko Tanner W. Klebacha Kaely J. Klonowski Ian Wallace Koehler Sinchana Sangamesh Kori Brent M. Kosior Isabella M. Kosto Reagan B. Krebs Devin P. Kretchman Cameron Louis Kreutzer Tyler P. Lantzy Alex Anthony Lazzari Tori E. Leonti Hope Jiang Lichner

Mohnton Pittsburgh ** Mercer Irwin *** Butler Fayetteville, NC Mercer Cranberry Township Warren Erie ** + Hermitage Mercer Charleroi + Sewickley Cranberry Township ** Duluth, GA Grove City + Canonsburg *** New Castle Sharpsville ** Cambridge Springs Butler Ellwood City *** Cranberry Township * New Castle * Finleyville Chambersburg ** Cranberry Township + Washington ** Gibsonia Hanover ** Evans City Guys Mills + Sarver *** McKees Rocks Aliquippa ** Evans City *** Rochester Conneaut Lake *** + Ford City Youngsville *** New Castle + York ** Slippery Rock * Slippery Rock ** Sunbury Flinton DuBois Elderton Falls Creek ** Bangalore, India ** Ellwood City Wampum ** Erie Meyersdale *** Pittsburgh ** Pittsburgh Pittsburgh *** Uniontown, OH ** Mountville

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Allison Park Slippery Rock Saegertown ** Pittsburgh * Gibsonia Lower Burrell Pittsburgh Greensburg Somerset *** Rochester, NY Mifflinburg Mechanicsburg New Castle Washington Greensburg * New Wilmington + Coraopolis Johnstown *** State College *** Harmony ** Moon Township Kersey *** Ford City *** Homer City *** Ellwood City Homestead * Grove City Cranberry Township Mercer ** Rockwood ** Powell, OH West View New Castle ** Slippery Rock + Pittsburgh Chesapeake Beach, MD Braddock Baden * West Middlesex Canonsburg Scranton Pittsburgh *** Seward Coraopolis + Baden * Erie * Beaver Thompsontown *** West Sunbury *** Osceola Mills Philadelphia ** Huntingdon ** Sharon Seven Fields Philadelphia Russell Canonsburg Erie + Pittsburgh New Wilmington Boyertown ** Butler Venetia State College Highspire Slippery Rock Slippery Rock ** Pittsburgh ***

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Collin J. Sekel Oakdale Charles K. Sethman III McKeesport Marisa Marie Sharp New Alexandria Kyle N. Sheets Springboro + McKinley Morgan Shreve Vermillion, OH ** Dustin A. Shriver Washington Daniel L. Shroads Beaver Falls + Talia Lyn Shufeldt New Castle Devin Daniel Sims McKeesport Tyra R. Skalos Fairview Gage T. Smith Meyersdale *** Adam N. Smokovich Ambridge Dylan M. Snyder Avonmore * Emilie J. Snyder Scenery Hill Sidney Noelle Snyder Mercer ** Jonathan J. Sowell Cecil * Madison Nicole Sparber Pittsburgh ** Emily Elisabeth Spotts Sarver Erica Lee Stariha Leechburg *** Trina F. States Rochester Alexandra M. Steele New Castle ** Maxwell J. Steinbeck Germantown, MD Ramara L. Stevenson Pittsburgh Jennie E. Stiefel Cranberry Township *** Kastan Jay Strausser Greenville Alec Brian Strawn Valencia Stephen James Stringer Sandy Lake *** Jennifer Elizabeth Stroup Butler *+ Allison A. Stubblefield Harrisburg Alexis M. Sutch Tarentum *** Elizabeth A. Swisher Mercer Alyssa Teasdale West Middlesex *** Skyler Hope Tortorea Glenshaw Sara A. Trout Slippery Rock Gavin J. Vargesko Bethel Park Camryn J. Vasbinder Mars * Christopher R. Verbanic Seven Fields Ian Michael Vilcek Blairsville Marissa L. Villano Altoona *** Hunter S. Waldern Pittsburgh Allison Marie Ware Clinton Kailey M. Wells Westfield * Sheridan E. Westray-Holt Pittsburgh + Michael Joseph Wilczynski Jr. Butler Clayton Douglas Williams Grove City Corey M. Williams Jr. Turtle Creek Kareena A. Williams Bridgeville ** Jacob A. Wilson Saint Marys Zhankun Xiao Quanzhou City, China Kuangjia Xu Quanzhou City, China Yifan Ying Quanzhou City, China Andrew Jacob Yonker Fenelton Caitlyn S. Zampogna Kane Minyu Zhang Quanzhou City, China Macy Zondra Zrimsek Houston *

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Anthony Philip Acquaviva Ahmad K. Alrifai Maggie Lee Barto Jiley Marie Berger Maryellen Elizabeth Berger Andrew Charles Cefaratti ** Magna Cum Laude

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Butler Pittsburgh Butler Wexford Wexford Pittsburgh * Cum Laude

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Domenic J. Chiocca Kevin G. Chopko Kyle G. Chopko Dante M. Clay Claire E. Cocco Mia N. Crisci Austen James Damico Rocco A. Davano Ashley Amanda Dehass Lee R. DeMatteis Griffin M. Dent Abby L. Denzer Gino Dipardo Brendan Moyer Doerr Michala R. Doolittle Francesca Elise Esposito William Daniel Ewing Benjamin J. Farelli Aaron Fry William J. Fry IV Luke M. Haradzin Selvin M. Haynes Jr. Tyler N. Holmes Aneesa Jones Michael James Kaiser Christopher Ryan Kanady Bryan Michael Kelly Jamie N. Kelly Taylor M. Kersnick Jared D. Kozora Ryan Anthony Kristoff Spenser Cervone Langell Alyssa Love Lasch David J. Marterella Erica Shanell McBride Connor J. McMahon Caitlin A. Meehan Michael J. Morrone Jared Thomas Nelson Haylee J. Oates Brooke E. Oslick Matthew H. Phelps Brittany M. Prather Kayla A. Raab Camden Lee Raleigh Maggie Elyse Reiser Paul Robert Robinson Haley N. Ross Madison Marie Rowe Michael Joseph Scarnati Nicholas P. Schnepp Christopher A. Scott Tayarry Anthony Sims Tyler John Steiger Dennanatay Kiwona Quinese Stewart Alexander J. Stock Jessica S. Straight Jessica Elizabeth Stroh Mason T. Sullivan Carlee Ross Tindell Andrea Jean Tobin Michael Braden Toten Alyssa V. Walk Zachary Joseph Wernert

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Hookstown Cortland, OH Cortland, OH Orlando, FL McMurray Aliquippa Butler West Middlesex New Castle Boyers New Kensington Stoneboro Pittsburgh Gibsonia Mars Erie Berlin Center, OH Oakdale Pittsburgh New Castle Gibsonia Glenside Slippery Rock Slippery Rock Parkesburg Sarver Centerville Butler Conneautville Mars Irwin Mars Pittsburgh Boyers Pittsburgh Munhall Wampum Cranberry Township Erie Ligonier Aliquippa Glenshaw Butler York Washington Conneaut Lake New Castle Harmony Gibsonia Brockway South Park New Castle Greenville Pittsburgh Pittsburgh New Brighton Evans City Monroeville Butler Beaver Cranberry Township Holtville, CA Altoona Monroeville

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Sl i p p e ry Zachary Thomas Lee Wilson Collin Andrew Witouski Kenneth David Yarnell Kelsey Marie Yost Keersten L. Young

Meadville Gibsonia Cochranton Harrisburg Cranberry Township

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science in Education Anastasia E. Ackerman Melissa Rachelle Aland Erik M. Amodei Julienne L. Anderson Reed M. Angelucci Amanda F. Bayne Allison MacKenzie Black Alyssa Rachelle Bloom Shania Mae Boazzo Jayla M. Brown Koby B. Bubash Paige M. Bucha Alyssa M. Cameron Brandon D. Caruso Jennifer A. Cass Gracen Lanelle Chiappini Elisabeth R. Chupp Patrick J. Conner Jr. Gabriella S. DeRosa Sophia L. DeVito Molly Alayne Donahue Dominique Monae Dorsey Kierra M. Dowling Kathryn Diane Eberhart Kyleigh Jeanne Edinger

Greensburg Butler Grove City Slippery Rock Ellwood City Butler Hermitage Grove City New Castle Slippery Rock Monongahela Allison Park Aliquippa Valencia McDonald Grove City Erie Pulaski New Castle Pittsburgh West Sunbury Sharon Butler Archbald Wampum

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Brooke Lynn Egenlauf North Versailles Avery N. Ellis Greenville Zachary P. Falsetti Pittsburgh Ashton Christopher Fath New Brighton Shaniyah J. Goode Willow Grove Monica Michelle Gralewski Glenshaw Bethany Ellen Hill Valencia Madalyn L. Holman Cheswick Kierra M. Jackson Slippery Rock Isabella Grace Jones Rathburn Erie Karli G. Kiehl Landisville Braden R. MacBeth Sigel Julia M. Maisto Verona Delaney Lynn Mangis Pittsburgh Benajmin Robert Mattes Pittsburgh Kirsten N. McConahy Ellwood City Joshua A. McCord Westfield, NY Cameron Scott Meyers Pittsburgh Charles Edward Morris Jr. Kittanning Dylan M. Mullen Export Alaina J. Nagel Mars Matthew H. Nichol Butler Ryan K. Pahler Pittsburgh Timmi-Jo Pashuta Beaver Falls Kayle Lauren Paxton Hermitage Noah Christopher Scott Rinker Ellwood City Mackenzie M. Rooney Levittown Taylor M. Rose Hermitage Cameron R. Scott Pittsburgh Rebekah L. Shearer Hartstown Blake Donovan Simmers Erie Abagail M. Smith Murrysville Megan N. Smith Slippery Rock Mia Nicole Smyers Allison Park Sophia Louise Snow Zelienople Breanna Lynn Snyder Pittsburgh Trisha S. DiNardo Fombell

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Nickolas A. Stazer Julia Elyse Steele Jade M. Stepanian Char-Les D. Stephens Braden G. Stillwagon Alexander Nicholas Stone Karrah Ann Timko Sophia Carmella Tofani Skyler Hope Tortorea Kaylee Villanueva Santos Lindsay A. Wallace Moriah A. Webb Alexis J. Welsh Madelyn Grace Welsh Kayla A. Werner

Butler Slippery Rock Butler Pittsburgh West Pittsburg Fairfield Ambridge Sharon Glenshaw Kissimmee, FL Ellwood City Port Matilda Pittsburgh Butler Butler

Candidates for Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing Kathleen Bangs Jessi Lee Brocious Emily Buss Shavonne N. Cummings Michelina Louise D’Amore Tracy Lynn Evanoski Ashley L. Freas Taylor Anna Gilliland Abigail Grace Kingerski Sydnee M. Markle Allison Taylor Schultz Elana Grace Staschak Michael V. Tesone Joan I. Watson Tanya Nicole Zupanchick

Pittston Worthington Bangor Parkesburg San Diego, CA New Castle West Chester Renfrew Harmony Karns City Spring Church Latrobe New Castle Coraopolis Hermitage

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Rock Life Rock Life is a four-year college-based program that provides an inclusive college experience for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18-26. Rock Life incorporates a combination of person-centered approaches that includes program specific coursework; auditing of selected SRU courses based on student interest; clubs and social organizations; on-campus housing; on-campus vocational opportunities; faculty advising; and peer coach support. Rock Life students who complete the four-year program receive a certificate of completion issued by SRU.

Rock Life Program Aleksandr Richardson

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Honors College Graduates The University Honors College offers students an opportunity to gain the most from their undergraduate careers. Students enrolled in the Honors College take 21 credit hours of special course work in limited enrollment classes that emphasize extensive reading, critical thinking, intensive writing and group discussion.

In order to earn recognition as Honor graduates, they must maintain a 3.25 grade-point average or higher and participate in various honors activities, including community service, leadership and extra curricular requirements. Honors graduates wear dark purple and silver cords.

The following students are graduating with the honors distinction: Julienne Anderson Tyler Anderson Paige Bucha Teagan Diss Aaron Fry Zachary Gibson

Faith Johnson Hope Kaufman Bryan Kelly Haylee Oates Alyssa Phifer Kayla Raab

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Madison Rowe Rebekah Shearer Alexis Sutch Andrea Tobin Kaylee Villanueva Santos

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Academic Regalia As the focal point of the University, the president wears a distinctive gown unique to Slippery Rock University. The distinctive feature of the presidential gown is the addition of the fourth chevron to each sleeve. This honor is granted only to one who holds the rank of president or chancellor of an academic institution. The master’s gown has oblong sleeves while the bachelor’s gown has long pointed sleeves. Neither has trimming.

The bachelor’s gown is always worn closed; the master’s and doctoral gown may be worn open or closed.

When Roman law freed a slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship as well as responsibility and dignity. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The square black mortarboard with a black tassel is the recommended cap. Doctors may wear a velvet cap with a gold tassel. Tassels are worn over the left front corner after a degree has been conferred.

The hood identifies the level of the degree, the school that granted it and the academic area. The silk lining of the hood is the color or colors of the college or university, while the color of the edging of the hood represents the degree.

The pageantry and dress of the academic procession have been inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries where academic life began, first in the church then in the guilds.

The teaching guild was the guild of the Master of Arts. The Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibilities.

Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap and the hood. Early it became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and the meaning of the academic dress. Two English universities, Oxford and Cambridge, are particularly noted for the development of the authentic costume, which has changed only slightly through the centuries.

The gown originated in the 12th century. While the flowing gown originally may have been worn as protection against the chill of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. Gowns vary in the trimming and the design of the sleeves. The doctoral gown has velvet facings down the front and three velvet chevrons on the bell-shaped sleeves. These velvet trimmings may be black or the prescribed color of the academic area.

Adapted Physical Activity.....................gold Arts, Letters and Humanities............... white Commerce Accountancy, Business........drab Criminal Justice..................... midnight blue Economics........................................copper Education..................................... light blue Elementary Education................... light blue Engineering...................................... orange English................................................ white Fine Arts............................................brown Environmental Education....................russet Forestry..............................................russet

Guidance and Counseling............ light blue History............................................... white Journalism...................................... crimson Law...................................................purple Medicine....................................kelly green Library Science..................................lemon Music...................................................pink Nursing............................................apricot Oratory (Speech)......................... silver gray Park Resource Management................russet Philosophy................................... dark blue Physical Education..................... sage green

Physical Therapy (DPT) ......................... teal Public Administration............. peacock blue Public Health...........................salmon pink Science..................................golden yellow Secondary Education.................... light blue Social Work........................................citron Special Education......................... light blue Sport Management...............................gold Student Affairs in Higher Education....light blue Sustainable Systems ...........................russet Theology...........................................scarlet

Latin Honors for Undergraduate Students Honor Cord Colors Summa Cum Laude (with highest honor – 3.800 - 4.000) .....................................................*University Medallion on Green Ribbon Magna Cum Laude (with high honor – 3.600 - 3.799) .............................................................................................................. White Cum Laude (with honor – 3.500 - 3.599) ................................................................................................................................. Green *Provided by the SRU Alumni Association

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Alma Mater

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Slippery Rock University Major milestones 1888

The citizens of the Borough of Slippery Rock form the Slippery Rock State Normal School Association, purchase property for the site of the Normal School and begin construction of the Chapel, North Hall and South Hall.

1889

Slippery Rock State Normal School opens its doors March 26, 1889. James Morrow becomes the first principal, serving from 1889-90.

1916

The commonwealth of Pennsylvania purchases Slippery Rock State Normal School.

1927

Slippery Rock State Normal School becomes the State Teachers College at Slippery Rock. The title “principal” changes to “president.”

1960

Slippery Rock State Teachers College becomes Slippery Rock State College.

1983

Slippery Rock State College becomes Slippery Rock University.

1989

The University celebrates its 100th anniversary.

1998

SRU’s first doctor of physical therapy degrees are awarded.

2012

Cheryl Norton becomes SRU’s first woman president.

2014

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lippery Rock University, founded in 1889, is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.

The University is shaped by its normal school heritage and characterized by its commitment to intellectual development, leadership and civic responsibility. SRU provides students with a comprehensive learning experience that intentionally combines academic instruction with enhanced educational and learning opportunities that will help them succeed in their lives, professional careers and be engaged citizens.

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Slippery Rock University celebrates its 125th anniversary.

2017

SRU records largest enrollment in school history (8,895).

2023

SRU records largest graduate student enrollment in school history (1,547).

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Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education opment programs, the State System is vital to Pennsylvania’s economy. State System universities collectively offer more than 2,300 degree and certificate programs in more than 530 academic areas.

The universities have nearly 800,000 living alumni, most of whom reside in Pennsylvania.

The State System recently redesigned itself to ensure the longterm sustainability of all universities so that each may continue to serve students, its region, and the commonwealth for decades to come. The State System universities are Pennsylvania Western University (California, Edinboro, Clarion) and Commonwealth (Bloomsburg, Mansfield and Lock Haven), Cheyney, East Stroudsburg, Indiana, Kutztown, Millersville, Shippensburg, Slippery Rock and West Chester Universities of Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) was established on July 1, 1983. However, the universities that comprise the State System have a much longer history. The mission of the System is as relevant today as it was at its founding: to provide high-quality education at the lowest possible cost to students; to increase educational attainment in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; to prepare students at the undergraduate and graduate levels for professional and personal success in their lives; and to contribute to the economic, social, and cultural development of Pennsylvania’s communities, the commonwealth, and the nation.

The universities combine to enroll the largest number of Pennsylvania residents among all four-year colleges and universities in the commonwealth. With 85,000 degree-seeking students and thousands more enrolled in certificate and other career-devel-

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Commencement Committee Scott Albert Erik Anderson Kelly Bailey Kris Benkeser Megan Cassioli Chris Cole Dallas Cott Becky Farren Lisa Gray

Paige Hemmis Lenora Karenbauer Mike Schnelle Kevin Sharkey Kevin Taylor Lisa Weinzetl Darcy White Travis Wunsch Justin Zackal LuAnn Znosko

Slippery Rock University would like to share its appreciation to all faculty, staff members and students who have contributed their time and talents to making each commencement ceremony a special event for its graduates and their families and friends. Thank you one and all.

Special Notes A professional photographer will capture the moment when graduates receive their SRU diplomas.

Ordering instructions for photos of the ceremony will be emailed to the graduates’ home by early January.

In order to avoid congestion, and as a way to maintain decorum for this prestigious ceremony, the University asks that family members and guests refrain from approaching the stage to photograph or videotape the ceremony. No photos will be allowed on the floor following the ceremony. To avoid obstructing the view for other guests, please do not bring balloons or large signs into Morrow Field House.

Individual presentation of diplomas takes time, but the recognition of each graduate has special significance for family members, friends and guests of the graduates. Everyone is requested to remain seated throughout the program to avoid disruption of the commencement activities.

We hope you enjoy today’s ceremony and that you will cherish the memories of Slippery Rock University and this graduation. Congratulations and best wishes.

Notice of Non-Discrimination Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, or veteran status in its programs or activities in accordance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and University policies.

Chief Human Resources Officer and Title IX Coordinator 1 Morrow Way 008 Old Main Building Slippery Rock University Slippery Rock, PA 16057 724.738.2016

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