Penn State Beaver Holds 42nd Commencement
Penn State Beaver held its 42nd commencement, 7 p.m., Friday, May 15, in the auditorium of the campus Student Union Building. The Honorable Debra Todd, justice of the supreme court of Pennsylvania , delivered the commencement address. Justice Todd is a graduate of Chatham College and a Law Review graduate of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. She earned a Master of Laws Degree in the Judicial Process from the University of Virginia School of Law.
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Daniel Smith, instructor in business and chair of the Beaver campus Faculty Congress, led the academic processional, convention of proceedings, and recessional. Chancellor Gary B. Keefer offered the welcome, conferred degrees, and introduced Justice Todd. Campus Advisory Board president John Hertneky, continuous improvement manager, Bayer MaterialScience LLC, assisted Dr. Keefer in awarding diplomas. Dr. Donna J. Kuga, director of academic affairs, presented the degrees and recognized administration and faculty.
Michael Boser, president of the Beaver Valley Area Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and SIU investigator for Coventry Health Care, awarded the graduates a free, one-year membership in the Penn State Alumni Association. Senior business major Sarah Covalt, Rochester, led the audience in singing the national anthem and the Penn State alma mater.
A reception, organized by Jeremy Lindner, director of housing and food services, and his staff, was held in the Brodhead Bistro immediately following the ceremony.
Following is a list of graduates and degrees conferred:
MASTER OF EDUCATION – TEACHING AND CURRICULUM – PENN STATE HARRISBURG, THE CAPITAL COLLEGE
Candidates were presented by Dr. William Bigos, assistant professor of education.
Sandra K. Aeppli, New Castle Beth A. Benson, Baden
Kelly E. Bucci, New Castle Michelle A. Buffalini, Beaver Falls
Kristin N. Bumblis, Beaver Julianna R. Carr, Coraopolis
Eric J. Cupp, Cranberry Twp. Christina L. Ford, New Castle
Catherine J. Hanna, Beaver Falls Benjamin D. Holmes, Industry
Francee E. Lipecky, Coraopolis Courtney M. Marko, McKees Rocks
Lauren L. Miller, Pittsburgh Kristi L. Pruszenski, Ambridge
Tracy L. Rhode, Pittsburgh Elizabeth C. Shannon, Hookstown
Amanda M. Stief, Industry Courtney L. Stone, Imperial
BACHELOR OF ARTS – APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY- UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates were presented by Mr. Kevin Bennett, instructor in psychology.
Amanda Allison, New Brighton Theresa F. Belcastro, Rochester
Marissa L. Campbell, Monaca Stephanie A. Coker, Beaver Falls
Neil T. Colwell, Monaca Christopher H. Cordial, Rochester
Lisa R. Kronstain, Freedom Jason T. North, McKees Rocks
Rebecca L. Pilacik, Pittsburgh Shannon N. Pridgen, Waynesboro
Megan L. Stephens, Newport
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – BUSINESS – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates were presented by Ms. Karen Barr, instructor in business.
Dana M. Corradi, Midland Sarah N. Covalt, Rochester
Paul J. Grossi, Beaver Falls Ryan T. Grundza, Monaca
Amit Kuckreja, Sewickley Patrick G. Ringel, McKees Rocks
Taylor V. Rzeczkowski, Tarentum Jessica E. Scherer, Wampum
Brandon J. Templeton, Homestead Suzanne R. Toy, Beaver Falls
Jeffrey J. Trojan, Rochester Paula M. Trojan, Freedom
Carrie J. Walker, Hookstown
BACHELOR OF ARTS – COMMUNICATIONS – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidates were presented by Dr. Juliette M. Storr, associate professor of communications.
Abduhl N. Al-Nakhli*, New Brighton Melissa R. Burnecke, Monaca
Lauren E. Calhoun*, Gibsonia Joseph E. Carpenter, Beaver
Kirk S. Manson, Cranberry Christina M. Sheleheda, Baden
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE – INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY- COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCES AND TECHNOLOGY
Candidates were presented by Dr. Patrice Clemson, instructor in information sciences and technology.
Mohammad D. Baig, Sewickley Benjamin P. Davidson, Georgetown
Cynthia A. Gajarsky*, Brookfield, OH Jennifer A. Muffi, Imperial
John T. Romanowski*, Pittsburgh Jeffrey J. Shaffer, Beaver Falls
BACHELOR OF ARTS - LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES – COLLEGE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kristen Olson, associate professor of English.
Heather R. Moore, Beaver
BACHELOR OF ARTS - LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kristen Olson, associate professor of English.
Jennifer A. Jasper, Leetsdale
ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE – BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate was presented by Ms. Karen Barr, instructor in business.
Brenda A. Skonieczny, Baden
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS - LETTERS, ARTS, AND SCIENCES – UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
Candidate was presented by Dr. Kristen Olson, associate professor of English.
Juliann E. Celich, Ambridge
*Expected graduation Summer/Fall 2009
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