Andrews University Commencement Weekend
Transcript of Andrews University Commencement Weekend
Andrews UniversityCommencement Weekend
Howard Performing Arts CenterPioneer Memorial ChurchBerrien Springs, Michigan
August 6–8, 2021
Inclusion of a candidate’s name in this commencement booklet may not be used as evidence of having completed the requirements for the degree for which he/she is listed.
An official list of graduates will be posted on the Andrews University website.
SPECIAL MESSAGE TO GRADUATES
Dear Graduates,
It has been a challenging year for all of you. Learning has been different; community has had to be formed in new ways; we have all had to discover new ways to do old things, and creative ways to do what is new. But you have succeeded! All of us at Andrews University are proud of you. I am proud of you.
We are particularly proud of your achievement in reaching this point of graduation. You have faced challenges with courage and determination. You have grown academically and personally. You have also shared with us your story, your lives. That has been a gift to us and we are the better for having had you as a student at Andrews University.
Thank you too for engaging with us as a community of faith. The journey of faith means constant learning as we deepen our understanding of the gospel. You have done that alongside us, and our hope is that as you graduate you do so with a deepened commitment to your God and to being an active part of a faith community.
I want to thank you too for being a class that has taken to heart the phrase, World Changers Made Here. I have seen the way you have made a difference already: to this campus community, to the local community and to the world. I know that you are poised to continue with that same commitment. World Changers for a changing world.
I would leave with you two texts that as president I seek to live by daily:
“He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6:8
“Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. He who does not love does not know God, for God is love.” I John 4:7,8
Blessings to each of you!
Andrea Luxton President
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BACCALAUREATE August 7, 2021, 9 a.m. and 11:45 a.m.
Pioneer Memorial Church
Opening Voluntary “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” Kenneth Logan
Praises to Our Creator
Hymn of Praise “Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” No. 27
Prayer *Félix H. Cortez-Vallez, **Alina Baltazar
Worship in Music “Alleluia (Praise the Lord)” Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Jason Marquez, clarinet
Introduction of Speaker Andrea Luxton & Michael Nixon
Hymn of Meditation “Be Thou My Vision” No. 547
Baccalaureate Sermon *The Mind of a World Changer; Timothy A. Nixon **Graduation; Then What? Lead Pastor, All Nations SDA Church Pastor, Niles Philadelphia SDA Church
Hymn of Commitment “Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” No. 377
Benediction *Janine Lim, **Kimberly Ferreira
Closing Voluntary “Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” Kenneth Logan
*9 a.m.; **11:45 a.m.
Organist: Kenneth D. Logan*Vocalists: Abel Siamubi, BA; Sinegugu Katenga;
Musicians: Byron Graves, Jason Marquez, clarinets; Max Keller, trumpet**Vocalists: “Watchmen:” Abel Siamibu, BA; Emmanuel Gyamera, Guimel Gonzalez, Narda Herimalala,
Opeyemi Adesina, Philip Wekesa, Eugene AmponsahMusicians: Caleb Chung, bass; Nathaniel Chung, percussion; Joel Wallace, guitar; Philip Wekesa, piano
PRESIDENT’S CHARGE
Graduates of Andrews University, you now start a new chapter in your personal
and professional life. I would ask you to approach this particular chapter with
clarity of purpose and commitment to values and faith that represent Andrews
University, your alma mater. As a University we claim, “World Changers Made
Here.” You are now poised to show the truth of that claim.
While at this University you have engaged with your faculty and staff who
have chosen to be both Christians and exemplary professionals. They have
invited you and your peers to consistently live out your faith with relevance
and integrity. They have encouraged you to reach the highest goals academically
and professionally. And, today, I ask you to embrace the opportunities and
challenges that await you with passion and conviction. Carry with you the best
of all that you have learned here and use your increased knowledge and skills to
add meaningful quality and spiritual significance to this world.
You leave here with a degree but this is certainly not the end of your learning.
Continue to seek honestly for the truth. Desire to keep learning more of God’s
kingdom. Search for opportunities where you can bring freshness, healing and
creativity. Advance your profession with enthusiasm and integrity. Live with
warmth, compassion and energy. With all this, always remember to be still and
hear the gentle guiding whisper of God.
So I charge you, as graduates of Andrews University, to live by these values and
ideals. And may the love of God, the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ and the
fellowship of the Holy Spirit go with you always.
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COMMENCEMENTSeventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
August 6, 2021, 5 p.m.
Opening Voluntary “Fantasia” Johann Sebastian Bach
Processional from “Regalia: A Grand Processional on DIADEMATA” Kenneth Logan
Welcome & Invocation Jiri Moskala Dean, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Scripture Reading Philippians 3:12–14 Jasmine J. Fraser Assistant Professor of Religious Education
Family & Friend Video Presentation Andrea Luxton
Musical Selection Rondo from Serenade No. 7 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in D Major K. 250 “Haffner” transcribed by Fritz Kreisler
Carla L. Trynchuk, Professor of Music, violin; Kenneth D. Logan, piano
Conferring of Degrees The President Presiding Christon G. Arthur
Provost
Presentation of Candidates
President’s Charge Andrea Luxton
Welcome to Alumni Andriy Kharkovyy Director of Alumni Services
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School Song “Our Dear AU” I.A. Steinel University Singers
J.N. Andrews Benediction Hyveth Williams Professor of Homiletics
Recessional “Allegro maestoso e vivace” Felix Mendelssohn
Organist: Kenneth D. Logan, Adjunct Professor of Music Grand Marshal: D. David Nowack, Professor of Biochemistry;
Marshal’s Assistant: Denis J.H. Fortin, Professor of Historical Theology
Yet, my brothers [and sisters], I do not consider myself to have “arrived”, spiritually, nor do I consider myself already perfect. But I keep going on, grasping ever more firmly
that purpose for which Christ grasped me. My brothers [and sisters], I do not consider myself to have fully
grasped it even now. But I do concentrate on this: I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to
whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal—my reward the honor of being called by God in Christ.
(Philippians 3:12–14, PHILLIPS)
J.N. Andrews Benediction
And now, as we set forth, we commit ourselves to the merciful protection of God, and we especially ask the
prayers of the people of God that His blessing may attend us in this sacred work.
—J.N. Andrews September 15, 1874
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COMMENCEMENTCollege of Arts & Sciences
College of Education & International Services College of Professions
August 8, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Opening Voluntary “Fantasia” Johann Sebastian Bach
Processional from “Regalia: A Grand Processional on DIADEMATA” Kenneth Logan
Welcome Amy Rebok Rosenthal Dean, College of Arts & Sciences
Invocation & Scripture Reading Philippians 3:12–14 Alayne Thorpe Dean, College of Education &
International Services
Family & Friend Video Presentation Andrea Luxton
Musical Selection Rondo from Serenade No. 7 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in D Major K. 250 “Haffner” transcribed by Fritz Kreisler
Carla L. Trynchuk, Professor of Music, violin; Kenneth D. Logan, piano
Conferring of Degrees The President Presiding Christon G. Arthur
Provost Alayne Thorpe
Dean, School of Graduate Studies
Presentation of Candidates
President’s Charge Andrea Luxton
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Welcome to Alumni Andriy Kharkovyy Director of Alumni Services
School Song “Our Dear AU” I.A. Steinel University Singers
J.N. Andrews Benediction Kimberly Pichot Interim Dean, College of Professions
Recessional “Allegro maestoso e vivace” Felix Mendelssohn
Organist: Kenneth D. Logan, Adjunct Professor of Music Grand Marshal: D. David Nowack, Professor of Biochemistry
Marshal’s Assistant: Denis J.H. Fortin, Professor of Historical Theology
Yet, my brothers [and sisters], I do not consider myself to have “arrived”, spiritually, nor do I consider myself already perfect. But I keep going on, grasping ever more firmly
that purpose for which Christ grasped me. My brothers [and sisters], I do not consider myself to have fully
grasped it even now. But I do concentrate on this: I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to
whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal—my reward the honor of being called by God in Christ.
(Philippians 3:12–14, PHILLIPS)
J.N. Andrews Benediction
And now, as we set forth, we commit ourselves to the merciful protection of God, and we especially ask the
prayers of the people of God that His blessing may attend us in this sacred work.
—J.N. Andrews September 15, 1874
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COMMENCEMENTCollege of Health & Human Services
August 8, 2021, 11:30 a.m.
Opening Voluntary “Fantasia” Johann Sebastian Bach
Processional from “Regalia: A Grand Processional on DIADEMATA” Kenneth Logan
Welcome & Invocation Emmanuel Rudatsikira Dean, College of Health & Human Services
Scripture Reading Philippians 3:12–14 Melissa Poua Assistant Professor of Medical
Laboratory Sciences
Family & Friend Video Presentation Andrea Luxton
Musical Selection Rondo from Serenade No. 7 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in D Major K. 250 “Haffner” transcribed by Fritz Kreisler
Carla L. Trynchuk, Professor of Music, violin; Kenneth D. Logan, piano
Conferring of Degrees The President Presiding Christon G. Arthur
Provost
Presentation of Candidates
President’s Charge Andrea Luxton
Welcome to Alumni Andriy Kharkovyy Director of Alumni Services
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School Song “Our Dear AU” I.A. Steinel University Singers
J.N. Andrews Benediction Letrisha Stallard Assistant Professor of Physical Therapy
Recessional “Allegro maestoso e vivace” Felix Mendelssohn
Organist: Kenneth D. Logan, Adjunct Professor of Music Grand Marshal: D. David Nowack, Professor of Biochemistry
Marshal’s Assistant: Denis J.H. Fortin, Professor of Historical Theology
Yet, my brothers [and sisters], I do not consider myself to have “arrived”, spiritually, nor do I consider myself already perfect. But I keep going on, grasping ever more firmly
that purpose for which Christ grasped me. My brothers [and sisters], I do not consider myself to have fully
grasped it even now. But I do concentrate on this: I leave the past behind and with hands outstretched to
whatever lies ahead I go straight for the goal—my reward the honor of being called by God in Christ.
(Philippians 3:12–14, PHILLIPS)
J.N. Andrews Benediction
And now, as we set forth, we commit ourselves to the merciful protection of God, and we especially ask the
prayers of the people of God that His blessing may attend us in this sacred work.
—J.N. Andrews September 15, 1874
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CommencementAugust 6, 2021, 5 p.m.
Graduate StudentsLeovanis Aguilar Perez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Juan Carlos Arrebato, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Vandyolla De Deus Paulo Baptista, MDiv Divinity Felix Abdiel Barrera Padron, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Tekun Bong, MDiv Divinity Carl Ellis Augustus Brown, MDiv Divinity Luis Cabrera Reyes, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Sarah Adbeele Victoria Cadet, MDiv Divinity Norman Calixte, MDiv Divinity/Chaplaincy Gladys Tatiana Correa, MDiv Divinity Melanie Michelle Cruz, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Csaba Ioan Csiki, MA Religion *Johnathan Mark Dixon, MDiv Divinity Alexander Dominguez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry +Denard Fenaud, MDiv Divinity Peggy Filossaint, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Ellis Hesus Flores Salinas, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Shane Francis, MDiv Divinity Smerdis E Fuentes, MDiv Divinity/Youth &
Young Adult Ministry, Divinity/Chaplaincy *Irinel Ganea, MA Religion Jimmie Ricardo Gibson, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Rodney Jamil Hairston II, MDiv Divinity Vanessa Ismari Hairston, MDiv Divinity Rene Hernandez Lopez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Magla Fatima Correa Huerfano, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Tara Jean-Baptiste, MDiv Divinity Christopher Matthew Jenkins, MA Religion/Archaeology
& History of AntiquityRita Denise Johnson, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Edmund Stafford Peter Joseph, MDiv Divinity *Eric Kablanow, MDiv Divinity Adam Keating, MDiv Divinity
*Alexis Lashonda Langston, MDiv Divinity Alexander Jose Leon, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Xiang Li, MDiv Divinity Sebastian Lopez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Doctor Sam Mahlangu, MA Religion Eber Stabenow Marski, MDiv Divinity Samuelu Wong Chiu Matautia, MDiv Divinity
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*Andrea Cristina Nagy, MA Religion *Sean Adams Ngo, MDiv Divinity Rigoberto Nunez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Jose Jacob Ocampo Aristizabal, MAPM Pastoral Ministry *Sergei Orishko, MA Religion Nephtali Ortega, MDiv Divinity Albert Owusu Ansah, MDiv Divinity
*Mil Charles Palu, MDiv Divinity +Erick Pena, MDiv Divinity Jesus Jaime Perez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Simone Cristine Pieper, MDiv Divinity/Chaplaincy Eusebio Rodolfo Prieto, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Edwin Osvaldo Quijada-Monsalvo, MDiv Divinity Carlos Ariel Quintana, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Fitzroy Keith Radlein, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Silburn Isaiah Reid, MDiv Divinity Osvaldo Luis Rigacci, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Rolando Rivera, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Jonathan Rodriguez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Angel David Ruiz Cach, MDiv Divinity Jeffron Sagala, MAPM Pastoral Ministry
*Gabriel Sanchez, MDiv Divinity *Luise Schneeweiß, MA Religion *Andreas Schwarz, MA ReligionEdward Alexander Smith Charles, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Gerard Joffre St Hilaire, MDiv Divinity +Sandra Stebenne, MDiv Divinity
*Adrian Stefanita, MA Religion Neil Maghuyop Tagarao, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Enrique Isaac Vado, MDiv Divinity Mark Anthony Valadez, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Ricardo Vargas, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Gustavo Veloza, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Roberta Vieira de Oliveira, MDiv Divinity/Chaplaincy Melody Ann Wallace, MAPM Pastoral Ministry Xiaorui Wang, MDiv Divinity Robert Washington, MDiv Divinity
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Brody James Woodard, MDiv Divinity James Songkil Yi, MDiv Divinity/Chaplaincy
*Myles Anthony Young, MDiv Divinity
Doctor of Ministry*Leslie Joseph Ackie, DMin Ministry/Family Ministry
Dissertation: Developing and Implementing a Pilot Strategy for Enhancing Family Spirituality and Emotional Connectedness through the Practice of Family Worship within the South England Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Chair: Michael Pearson*Andrei Foma Caminschi, DMin Ministry/Leadership
Dissertation: Program of Continuous Leadership Skills Development for Ordinary Church Members in the Union of Moldova Churches
Chair: Anna Galeniece*Ryan Kent Hablitzel, DMin Ministry/Millennial Church
Dissertation: Formation of a Millennial Café Church Ministry in Ogden, Utah: An Economically Viable Model
Chair: Marc Woodson
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Chair: Tevni GrajalesJames Gordon Moon, DMin Ministry/Discipleship &
Biblical Spirituality Dissertation: Missional Prayer: The Ebenezer Model as a Relational Catalyst for Disciple Making through the Collegedale Seventh-day Adventist Church
Chair: James WibberdingGeraldo Esteban Nunez Montero, DMin Ministry/Leadership
Dissertation: A Pre-Baptismal Guide for Missional Tasks as a Strategic Plan for the Integration of New Believers Into the Missional Work of the Pelham Parkway Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church
Chair: Ronald RojasNathaniel Allen Stearman, DMin Ministry/Discipleship &
Biblical Spirituality Dissertation: Seeker Small Group as Evangelistic Discipleship at the Brunswick, Maine Seventh-day Adventist Church
Chair: Ron DuPreez
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CommencementAugust 8, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Undergraduate Students*Antonia Elias Al Akiki, BS Liberal Arts/Sciences Seroux Olga Alexandre, BS General Studies, Focus:
Clinical DieteticsGerald Niyonshuti Bahimba, BS Psychology Ruth Elizabeth Burn, BA Religion/Biblical & Theological
Studies, English/Writing, Cum Laude and JN Andrews Honors Scholar
An Egyptology-Informed Exegetical Analysis of Psalm 90 with Creative Applications
*Dominique Selene Cornwall, BS Photography Sierra Hope Crook, BFA Photography
*Matthew C Davis, BSE Engineering/Computer EngineeringDesmond Ralph Dorsett, BA Religion
*Hanne Ann Forester, BS Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Toni-Ann Trishana Gayle, BA French, Communication/ Communication Studies, Cum Laude
Lorian Marjorie Gloria Guillaume, BA Music Ki’ana Antonée Hall, BS Psychology/General, Cum LaudeRebecca Kay Hart, BS General Studies, Focus: History Hyojin Jung, BS Mathematics Abigail Osei, BS General Studies, Focus: Behavioral Science +Janice Nalini Pakkianathan, BS Biology/Biomedical,
Cum Laude and JN Andrews Honors ScholarSynthesis of Novel Temozolomide-fatty Acid Imide Hybrid Compounds for the Chemotherapeutic Treatment of Glio Blastoma Multiforme
*Daniel Peter Pel, CERTCD Christian Discipleship *Rangel Rodriguez, CERTMS Ministry, Spanish *Allan-Naomi Selassa, BA Liberal Arts Abel Siamubi, BA Religion Kaitlyn Michelle Steeves, BS Chemistry John-Michael Stovall, BA Religion Crystal-Anne Marie Tan, BFA Documentary Film Samantha Thornblad, BSW Social Work
*Lujia Wang, BA Theology, Magna Cum Laude*Daniel Andrew Weber, BS Photography
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Leadership *Doreen Agyeiwaa Boahene, MSA International Development *Laia Burgos-Perera, MSW Social Work Victoria Elysse Gregoria Carmona, MSW Social Work
*James Puspus Densing, MIDA International Development *Rose Mofokeng Faku, GRCIND International Development +Denard Fenaud, MSW Social Work Saige Ashlynn Gaunder, MSW Social Work Jason J Gordon, MSW Social Work
*Stephanie Toledo Franca Guimaraes, MMus Performance *Nick Joseph, GRCIND International Development *Muhindo Azarie Kabwe, GRCIND International Development *Rogers Kigenza, MIDA International Development Kristen Noelle Kramer, MSW Social Work
*Benjamin Kwarteng-Amaning, MIDA International Development
*Etienne Ntawigira, MIDA International Development +Erick Pena, MSW Social Work Jeniffer Pena-Alvarez, MSW Social Work
*Adelina Altagracia Rumaldo Arias, MIDA Organizational Leadership
Richla Zuphine Sabuin, MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
+Sandra Stebenne, MA Communication *Hermis Josias Set Urrutia Guevara, GRCORL Organizational
Leadership
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College of Arts & Sciences Established 1874 Amy Rebok Rosenthal, Dean
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CommencementAugust 8, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
Graduate Students*Abdullah Mesfer Alotaibi, MA Educational Psychology/
Instructional Psychology Alicia Dawn Biek, MAT Reading
*Carlos Humberto Campitelli, MA Leadership Thesis: A Survey About Religious Behavior in Argentinian Adventist Youth Between 18 to 30 Years
Chair: Eliel UnglaubEvelyn Chavez, MA, Educational LeadershipEllecia Hope Cousins, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling
*Sharon Jean Crowder, GRCEDL Educational Leadership/Superintendent of Schools
Kirlann Zakeyyah Danclar, EdS School Psychology Raymond Orobosa Ehiowemwenguan, MA School Counseling
*Belinda Yvette Ellis, EdS School Psychology *Christine Mary Etter, MA Educational Psychology/
Instructional Psychology *Rayette Angelee Hetland, MA Education/Educational
Leadership Ortencia Johnson, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Collene Kelly, MA Curriculum and Instruction Shaimaris Pricia Kunst, MA Educational Psychology/General Mavis Luz Mann-Rojas, MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling Mazina Lynn Elizabeth Nisbett, MAT Reading
*Maheshwaree Rycha-Yagambrun, MA Education/ Educational Leadership
*Rogério José de Sousa, MA Education/Leadership Thesis: Customer Satisfaction in Relation to Investments Made in the Physical and Technological Structure of Schools: A Study Carried Out in the South São Paulo Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church
Chair: José Iran MiguelAndrea Lynette Szynkowski, MA Educational
Psychology/General *Dillon Cray Zimmerman, MAT Secondary Education
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Dissertation: Ethnic Identity Salience, Socioeconomic Status, and Attitudes Toward Seeking Mental Health Treatment as Predictors of Receptivity to Community-based Psychoeducation Among African American Men
Chair: Elvin Gabriel*Kathleen Elizabeth Forbis, PhD Curriculum and Instruction
Dissertation: The Influence of Mentoring, Self-efficacy and Perceived Organizational Support on Commitment Among Novice Adventist Teachers in North America
Chair: Anneris Coria-NaviaNicole Dawn Knapp, PhD Counseling Psychology
Dissertation: Mother-infant Attachment: Path Analysis of the Predictive Role of Trauma Therapy and Select Demographics on Mother’s Cognitive Responses
Chair: Dennis Waite*Janusz Stanislaw Kobielski, PhD Leadership
Dissertation: The Relationship Between Leadership Dimensions and Project Success: Estimate of Validation and Systematic Replicability Studies
Chair: Shirley Freed*Naltan Lampadan, PhD Leadership
Dissertation: Involvement in Community Service and Spiritual Activities as Correlates of Socially Responsible Leadership Among Undergraduate Students at Asia-Pacific International University, Thailand
Chair: Gustavo GregoruttiEnoh Diane Nkana, PhD Curriculum and Instruction
Dissertation: A Multiple Case Study of the Training of Instructors Teaching Inclusive Postsecondary Education Students in Typical College Courses
Chair: Luana Greulich
College of Education & International Services Established 2019 Alayne Thorpe, Dean
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Undergraduate StudentsJoon Young Chang, BS Computer Science
*Younan Farag Shawky Gadelkarim, BBA Accounting Elizabeth Ikpeama, BS Computing Alexander Matthew Long, BS Computer Science
*Rosiane Boutros Matta, BBA Management Jonathan Raju Prameed Pilli, BBA Marketing
*Jonathan James Powers, BS Computer Science, Cum Laude
Graduate StudentsNathan Jared Amankwah, MBA General Loise Amoakohene, MBA General/Accounting and Finance
*Talat Fahmy Awed, MBA General Matthew Bryson, MBA General John Ryan Chavit, MBA General/Accounting and Finance Xiaoying Chen, MBA General
*Zheng Fang, MBA General Fontaine Faumui Fio, MSA Organizational Management Pulemalie Habiri, MSA Organizational Management
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*Cecilia Jaisin, MBA General Marco Antonio Jimenez, MBA General/Accounting
and Finance Michelle Lumban-Gaol, MSA Organizational Management Ralphaxel Zuriel Sabuin, MBA General/Accounting
and Finance Deangela Punzalan Samonte, MBA General/Health Care
Management Harold Joe Sloan Jr, MSA Organizational Management Monica Solis, MBA General/Accounting and Finance Karem Isabel Valencia Begazo, MBA General/Health Care
Management Chao-Chiang Wang, MBA General
CommencementAugust 8, 2021, 8:30 a.m.
College of Professions Established 1980 Kimberly Pichot, Interim Dean
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CommencementAugust 8, 2021, 11:30 a.m.
College of Health & Human Services Established 2012 Emmanuel Rudatsikira, Dean
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Undergraduate StudentsJayde Princess Adams Broussard, BSMLS Medical
Laboratory Science *Marc Jerry Aguy, BSN Nursing *Michael Aspiotes, BHS Physical Therapy *Michaela Noelle Broyer, BSA Architecture, Cum LaudeLaray Mariah Calloway, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science Elmore Josiah Charles II, BHS Wellness/Fitness Leah Joan Charles, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science,
Cum LaudeLissette Olivia Chavez, BID Interior Design Relon Donato Chichester, BSMLS Medical Laboratory
Science, Cum Laude*Sara Nicole Conner, BSA Architecture, Magna Cum LaudeNadia Loraine Costa, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science Brianna Kaitlyn Croughan, BSMLS Medical Laboratory
Science, Summa Cum Laude*Alexander Nils Dahlberg, BSA Architecture *William Dos Reis, BSA Architecture, Cum LaudeMaria Yzabell Eguiluz, BSA Architecture Haputhanthrige Vince Malcolm Fernando, BSA Architecture
*Adriana Katlin Esari Gaban, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science
Danielle Grace Deleon Gonsalves, BSA Architecture Yaxin Guo, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science Dorcas Tabitha Hakiza, BSA Architecture, Cum LaudeJenalee Rose Holst, BSA Architecture Nuttanan Ibarra, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science Justin Johnson, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science,
Cum LaudeYobela Joyfully Kumaseh, BSN Nursing Geoffrey Lopes, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science Monalee Machado, BSA Architecture Ariana L Mercado, BS Nutrition Science & Dietetics/
Dietetics, Cum LaudeChristopher Nwoke, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science,
Summa Cum LaudeJan Mikhail Pagunsan, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science
+Janice Nalini Pakkianathan, BSPH Public Health/ Environmental Public Health, Cum Laude and JN Andrews Honors Scholar
Synthesis of Novel Temozolomide-fatty Acid Imide Hybrid Compounds for the Chemotherapeutic Treatment of Glio Blastoma Multiforme
Ealasaid Joelle Quinones, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science Ashley Kiran Randolph, BSA Architecture Ashish Taujale, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science Jiayi Wang, BSMLS Medical Laboratory Science, Cum LaudeEryncia Nishae Welsh, BSN Nursing
*Isaac Oliver Wood, BSA Architecture, Magna Cum Laude
Graduate Students*Abigail Faith Ashcroft, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics *Emalee Jo Ballweber, MS Nutrition and Wellness Giselle Barrientos, MS Speech-Language Pathology Carly Chavez Bates, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Risha Milory Bathan, MS Speech-Language Pathology Rebecca Bevins, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Payton Birchmeier, MS Speech-Language Pathology *Hannah Elizabeth Brune, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Xakeila-Lee Byron-Stanley, MS Speech-Language Pathology Shelsea Melissa Cantave, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Elise Chamberlin, MS Nutrition and Wellness Anizbeth E Contreras, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Megan Rae Correces, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Jasmin Duany, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Bohdana Lisa Gayle, MS Speech-Language Pathology *Alexis Dawn Gonzalez, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics *Samantha Marcelle Hollister, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Julia Ann Johnson I, MS Speech-Language Pathology Deandra Abriell Joseph, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Katelynn Alexandra Kent, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics *Corrianne Amanda Lambert Lustman, GRCNUD Nutrition
and Dietetics Caitlin R Lopez, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Sarah Katherine Lyons, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Sheila Maldonado Garcia, MS Speech-Language Pathology
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Brian McDaniel, MS Speech-Language Pathology Sun Hee H Moon, MS Speech-Language Pathology Damaris Keturah Morris, MS Speech-Language Pathology Grace Oh, MS Speech-Language Pathology Kaitlyn Renee Olsen, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Valeria Eugenia Perez Sarabia, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics
*Aubrianna Rishelle Poremba, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics
Madison Lynn Ranew, MS Nutrition and Wellness *Kelsey Grace Rhodes, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Karine Rocha de Benedicto, MS Speech-Language Pathology Ivette Judith Ruban, MS Speech-Language Pathology Courtney Lynn Schullo, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Alex Benjamin Sempsrott, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics *Lauren Spears, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Eden Elizabeth Stewart, MS Speech-Language Pathology
*Betrina Marcey Stitt, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Heather Leigh Verhelle, MS Speech-Language Pathology Shantel Maria Wahl, MPH Public Health/Nutrition
and Wellness Christina Wells, MPH Public Health/Nutrition and Wellness
*Julianne Lane Wilkens, GRCNUD Nutrition and Dietetics Kia Nailah Williams, MS Speech-Language Pathology
Doctor of Physical TherapySandhya Abraham, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Effect of Using Exercise App on Achieving Ones Weight Goals
Chair: Sozina KatuliJared Alcorn, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Exploratory Study: Establishing Upper and Lower Quadrant Strength Profiles by Hand-held Dynamometry of Age Group Club-swimmers
Chair: Kimberly FerreiraAmanda Michele Beard, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Timed Back Test. Developing a Functional Performance Test for the Back
Chair: Michelle AllynJessica Lynn Benschoter, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Correlation Between the Hart-man Profile Test and Student Performance on Clinical Practicum?
Chair: Bill ScottCharles Mutware Bujambi, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Exploratory Study: Establishing Upper and Lower Quadrant Strength Profiles by Hand-held Dyna-mometry of Age Group Club-swimmers
Chair: Kimberly Ferreira
Andrew Byun, DPT Physical Therapy Project: Utilization of Physical Therapy Services for Post-Mastectomy Patients: A Prevalence Study
Chair: Sozina KatuliAishwariya Chockalingam, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Prevalence of Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Amongst Children in Grades 1–3 in Berrien Springs, Michigan?
Chair: Lee OlsonTereza Zakova Cincala, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Script Concordance Test as a Predictor of Clinical Reasoning Skills in Physical Therapy Students
Chair: Ryan OrrisonLexie Crone, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Hand Dynamometer vs Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Chair: Gail ElliotVictoria Leigh Davis, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Script Concordance Test as a Predictor of Clinical Reasoning Skills in Physical Therapy Students
Chair: Ryan OrrisonRyan J Dobson, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Effect of Using Exercise App on Achieving Ones Weight Goals
Chair: Sozina KatuliRussell Drapiza, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Hand Dynamometer vs Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Chair: Gail ElliotKenneth D Freeman, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Utilization of Physical Therapy Services for Post-mastectomy Patients: A Prevalence Study
Chair: Sozina KatuliMariah Lashae Gray, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Prevalence of Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Amongst Children in Grades 1–3 in Berrien Springs, Michigan?
Chair: Lee OlsonMin Hah Ham, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Effect of Using Exercise App on Achieving Ones Weight Goals
Chair: Sozina KatuliLaura e Hong, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Timed Back Test. Developing a Functional Performance Test for the Back
Chair: Michelle AllynIsamarys Ibarra, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Developing a System for Myotomal TestingChair: Gregory Almeter
* in absentia
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Jillian Taylor Imes, DPT Physical Therapy Project: Developing a System for Myotomal Testing
Chair: Gregory AlmeterLauren Johnston, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Script Concordance Test as a Predictor of Clini-cal Reasoning Skills in Physical Therapy Students
Chair: Ryan OrrisonKyle Michael Kovach II, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Correlation Between the Hart-man Profile Test and Student Performance on Clinical Practicum?
Chair: Bill ScottRosetta Shibu Kozhikattu, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Prevalence of Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Amongst Children in Grades 1–3 in Berrien Springs, Michigan?
Chair: Lee OlsonErynn Michele Lambert, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Timed Back Test. Developing a Functional Per-formance Test for the Back
Chair: Michelle AllynAndrea Laskowski, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Script Concordance Test as a Predictor of Clini-cal Reasoning Skills in Physical Therapy Students
Chair: Ryan OrrisonJewel Lewis, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Toxic Stress Impact on Maternal Health Related Quality of Life, Executive Functions, Maternal and Fetal Health Outcomes for Prenatal and Postpartum Women Living in Southwest Michigan
Chair: Lee OlsonCherith H Lorenson, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Developing a System for Myotomal TestingChair: Gregory Almeter
Marvin Jered Mathews, DPT Physical Therapy Project: Utilization of Physical Therapy Services for Post-mastectomy Patients: A Prevalence Study
Chair: Sozina KatuliJeffrey Don Meyer, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Timed Back Test. Developing a Functional Performance Test for the Back
Chair: Michelle AllynKajal Bhavesh Narola, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Relationship Between Waist Circumference and Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS) in Adults
Chair: Michelle AllynCarolyn Nielsen, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: The Effect of Using Exercise App in Weight Control
Chair: Sozina Katuli
Ayren MaKay Parrish, DPT Physical Therapy Project: Hand Dynamometer vs Manual Muscle Testing (MMT)
Chair: Gail ElliotJonathan E Ringer, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Correlation Between the Hart-man Profile Test and Student Performance on Clinical Practicum?
Chair: Bill ScottJose Romero, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Utilization of Physical Therapy Services for Post-mastectomy Patients: A Prevalence Study
Chair: Sozina KatuliEryn Taylor Secules, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Exploratory Study: Establishing Upper and Lower Quadrant Strength Profiles by Hand-held Dyna-mometry of Age Group Club-swimmers
Chair: Kimberly FerreiraRahul Chaitanya Shah, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Ergonomic Awareness in Undergraduate and Graduate University Students and Its Correlation to Neck Pain in Young Adults
Chair: Ryan OrrisonJoshua Sihotang, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Exploratory Study: Establishing Upper and Lower Quadrant Strength Profiles by Hand-held Dyna-mometry of Age Group Club-swimmers
Chair: Kimberly FerreiraRachel Christine Silver, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Toxic Stress Impact on Maternal Health Related Quality of Life, Executive Functions, Maternal and Fetal Health Outcomes for Prenatal and Postpartum Women Living in Southwest Michigan
Chair: Lee OlsonCynthia Danielle Taylor, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Prevalence of Unilateral Vestibular Hypofunction Amongst Children in Grades 1–3 in Berrien Springs, Michigan?
Chair: Lee OlsonJohn R Terry, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: Developing a System for Myotomal TestingChair: Gregory Almeter
Glenn Benjamin Walean Jr, DPT Physical Therapy Project: Effect of Using Exercise App on Achieving Ones Weight Goals
Chair: Sozina KatuliTristan Chandler Wickham, DPT Physical Therapy
Project: What is the Correlation Between the Hart-man Profile Test and Student Performance on Clinical Practicum?
Chair: Bill Scott
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Doctor of Science in Physical TherapyMette Coleman, DScPT Physical Therapy/Orthopedic
Manual Therapy Project: The Clinical Anatomy of the Deep and Visceral Fascia of the Neck and the Implications for Manual Therapy: A Narrative Review
Chair: Elizabeth OakleyKathryn Fontana Dale, DScPT Physical Therapy/
Orthopedic Manual Therapy Project: The Physical Therapist as the Primary Orthopedic Practitioner in the Short-term Mobile Medical Mission
Chair: Kimberly FerreiraJessica Leigh McKinney, DScPT Physical Therapy/
Orthopedic Manual Therapy Project: A Life Course Approach to Women’s Health in Physical Therapy: A Narrative Review
Chair: Kimberly FerreiraBryan Joseph O’Halloran, DScPT Physical Therapy/
Orthopedic Manual Therapy Project: Criterion Validation of the Single Assessment Numerical Evaluation (SANE) of Self-reported Recovery in Neck Pain
Chair: Elizabeth Oakley*Karl Christian Rusch, DScPT Physical Therapy/Orthopedic
Manual Therapy Project: Does Interspinous Spacing Change with Flexion or Extension Passive Intervertebral Motions in a Healthy Adult Population Utilizing Real-time Ultrasound?
Chair: Elizabeth Oakley*Michael James Williams, DScPT Physical Therapy/
Orthopedic Manual Therapy Project: Biomechanical Reasoning and Lateral Specificity of C1-2 Joint Mobilization to Improve Cervical Rotation, Improve Function and Reduce Pain—Does it Matter?
Chair: Gregory Almeter
* in absentia
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Academic RegaliaAndrews University adheres to the academic costume code for universities in the United States, initially drafted in 1885 and revised in 1932. A committee on Acetonic Costumes and Ceremonies, appointed by the American Council on Education, has, on different occasions, reviewed the costume and made several significant changes.
The gown for the associate degree is gray in color and styled the same as a bachelor’s degree gown. The gown for the bachelor’s degree has pointed sleeves. It is designed to be worn closed. The gown for the master’s degree has an oblong sleeve, open at the wrist. The gown is designed to be worn open or closed. The gown for the doctoral degree has bell-shaped sleeves. It is designed to be worn open or closed. These gowns are usually black, but the Andrews University doctoral gown is dark blue and trimmed in black velvet with the University seal on the left lapel near the top.
The length of the hood worn for the bachelor’s degree, if one is used, is three feet; for the master’s degree, three and one-half feet; and for the doctoral degree, four feet. The hoods are lined with the official color or colors of the college or university conferring the degree. The Andrews University hood is lined with dark blue and gold. Inasmuch as members of the Andrews University faculties hold degrees from a large number of colleges and universities, space does not permit identification of each.
The colors of the velvet borders associated with the different fields of learning for degrees and adopted by Andrews University are as follows:
Agriculture ..............................MaizeArchitecture .............................Blue VioletArts, Letters, Humanities .........WhiteBusiness ....................................DrabDentistry ...................................Lilac Economics .................................CopperEducation ..................................Light BlueEngineering ...............................OrangeFine Arts ...................................BrownJournalism ................................CrimsonLaw ............................................Purple
Library Science .........................LemonMedicine ...................................Kelly GreenMusic .........................................PinkNursing .....................................ApricotPhilosophy ................................Dark BluePhysical Education ...................Sage GreenPhysical Therapy ......................TealPublic Health ............................Salmon PinkScience ......................................Golden YellowSocial Work ...............................CitronTheology, Ministry ...................Scarlet
At Andrews University undergraduate candidates wear hoods. They also wear cords or medallions signifying that they are members of a National Honor Society and graduating with honors. The identifying colors are as follows:
Graduating with Honors ........................................................ Gold, blue and white cord Graduating with a Cumulative GPA of 3.50 or Better ..................................White cord Member of a Departmental National Honor Society ........................................ Red cord Member of Phi Kappa Phi. ....................................................... Medallion on blue ribbon
The designation “J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar” signifies completion of the J. N. Andrews Honors Program’s Scholars’ Alternative General Education Studies curriculum, submission of a senior Honors Thesis, and achievement of a 3.5 overall GPA.
Summa Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude or Cum Laude means an undergraduate student has the following minimum overall GPA earned on the A, B, C, D, F scale (A=4).
Summa Cum Laude ........................ 3.90–4.00 Magna Cum Laude .......................... 3.75–3.89 Cum Laude ..................................... 3.50–3.74
Additional cords, medallions and stoles worn at Andrews University ceremonies are as follows:
Andrews University student missionary/task force workers ...........................................................................Silver cord Military service ............................................................................................................................Red, white and blue cord Undergraduate Leadership certificate and minor graduates .............................................. Randall Leadership Medallion Senior Philanthropy Medallion for philanthropic contribution to the Class Gift ....................University seal medallion
Andrews University supports the wearing of University-approved stoles to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of our campus. See page 35 for a full listing of approved stoles.
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Glossary of Degrees
AA Associate of ArtsAS Associate of ScienceAT Associate of TechnologyBA Bachelor of ArtsBBA Bachelor of Business AdministrationBFA Bachelor of Fine ArtsBHS Bachelor of Health ScienceBID Bachelor of Interior DesignBMus Bachelor of MusicBS Bachelor of ScienceBSA Bachelor of Science in ArchitectureBSCM Bachelor of Science in Construction ManagementBSE Bachelor of Science in EngineeringBSELED Bachelor of Science in Elementary EducationBSM Bachelor of Science in MusicBSMLS Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory ScienceBSN Bachelor of Science in NursingBSPH Bachelor of Science in Public HealthBSW Bachelor of Social WorkBT Bachelor of TechnologyCERTAF Certificate in Aviation FlightCERTAM Certificate in Aircraft MaintenanceCERTCD Certificate in Christian DiscipleshipCERTH Certificate in HorticultureCERTMG Certificate in Mission & Global AwarenessCERTMS Certificate in Ministry, SpanishDLead Doctor of LeadershipDMin Doctor of MinistryDMiss Doctor of MissiologyDNP Doctor of Nursing PracticeDPT Doctor of Physical Therapy
DScPT Doctor of Science in Physical TherapyEdD Doctor of EducationEdS Specialist in EducationGRCEAS Graduate Certificate in Ellen G White & Adventist
StudiesGRCEDL Graduate Certificate in Educational LeadershipGRCFLE Graduate Certificate in Family Life EducationGRCLEA Graduate Certificate in LeadershipGRCNUD Graduate Certificate in Nutrition & DieteticsGRCTSL Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a
Second LanguageLICEN Licence in TheologyMA Master of ArtsMAPM Master of Arts in Pastoral MinistryMArch Master of ArchitectureMAT Master of Arts in TeachingMAYYAM Master of Arts in Youth & Young Adult MinistryMBA Master of Business AdministrationMDiv Master of DivinityMMus Master of MusicMPH Master of Public HealthMS Master of ScienceMSA Master of Science in AdministrationMSCID Master of Science in Community & International
DevelopmentMSMLS Master of Science in Medical Laboratory ScienceMSW Master of Social WorkPDCERT Post-Doctoral CertificatePhD Doctor of PhilosophyPMCERT Post-Masters CertificateTDPT Doctor of Physical TherapyThD Doctor of Theology
Off-Campus Locations
Centro Universitario Adventista de Sao PauloEast Sahel Union MissionHong Kong Adventist CollegeMiddle East UniversityNewbold CollegePolish Senior College of Theology & HumanitiesUniversitatea Adventus din Cernica
Ukrainian Adventist Center of Higher EducationUniversity of Eastern AfricaVietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City National Economics University Zaokski Theological SeminaryUniversity of Southern CaribbeanTaiwan Adventist College
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DScPT Doctor of Science in Physical TherapyEdD Doctor of EducationEdS Specialist in EducationGRCEAS Graduate Certificate in Ellen G White & Adventist
StudiesGRCEDL Graduate Certificate in Educational LeadershipGRCFLE Graduate Certificate in Family Life EducationGRCLEA Graduate Certificate in LeadershipGRCNUD Graduate Certificate in Nutrition & DieteticsGRCTSL Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a
Second LanguageLICEN Licence in TheologyMA Master of ArtsMAPM Master of Arts in Pastoral MinistryMArch Master of ArchitectureMAT Master of Arts in TeachingMAYYAM Master of Arts in Youth & Young Adult MinistryMBA Master of Business AdministrationMDiv Master of DivinityMMus Master of MusicMPH Master of Public HealthMS Master of ScienceMSA Master of Science in AdministrationMSCID Master of Science in Community & International
DevelopmentMSMLS Master of Science in Medical Laboratory ScienceMSW Master of Social WorkPDCERT Post-Doctoral CertificatePhD Doctor of PhilosophyPMCERT Post-Masters CertificateTDPT Doctor of Physical TherapyThD Doctor of Theology
Membership in the Society of Andrews Scholars requires a minimum grade point average of 3.33, completion of the J.N. Andrews Honors Program’s Scholars’ Alternative General Education Studies curriculum, and submission of a se-nior Honors Thesis. Those students who meet the previous criteria and attain an overall GPA of 3.5 earn the additional designation “J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar.” The designation “J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar” reflects an undergradu-ate student’s dedication to independent scholarship, interdisciplinary study, the integration of faith and learning, and abiding intellectual curiosity. Each scholar is expected to display the same pioneering spirit as John Nevins Andrews (1829–1883)—scholar, theologian, missionary and third president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adven-tists—who provided the name for this university and the ethos invigorating its mission. A statue of Andrews and his family stands just outside Pioneer Memorial Church.
The Society of Andrews Scholars Undergraduate Honors Program
*Ruth Elizabeth Burn *Janice Nalini Pakkianathan
*Indicates J.N. Andrews Honors Scholar
Undergraduate Leadership Certificate and Minor
Undergraduate Leadership helps students identify their unique strengths and hone their abilities to make a difference. The certificate is a concentrated curriculum that allows students to clarify their contribution to the community. The minor builds on the certificate by diving deeper into the mechanics of leadership. Students engage in a leadership practicum, receiving mentoring, accumulating a knowledge base, and designing a growth plan. With a change project and portfolio in hand, they enter the workforce with the confidence and skills to contribute to the “legacy of leadership” of J.N. Andrews.
The Randall Leadership Medallion is awarded to students who have completed the academic requirements and embody the characteristics represented by the symbols on the medallion.
The Lion and the Lamb—Spiritual Leadership, Courage, ServanthoodThe Spyglass—Intentionality, Vision, Leadership CapacitiesThe Oak Tree—Continual Growth of Character, LegacyShaking Hands—Relationships, Teamwork, Collaboration
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Members of National & International Honors Societies
Alpha Mu Gamma (International Language Studies)
Gladys Tatiana CorreaMarco Antonio Jimenez
Sheila Maldonado Garcia
Beta Beta Beta (Biology)
Janice Nalini Pakkianathan
Phi Alpha (Social Work)
Kristen Noelle KramerErick Pena
Phi Kappa Phi
Rebecca BevinsBrianna Kaitlyn CroughanKathleen Elizabeth Forbis
Isamarys IbarraCecilia Jaisin
Deandra Abriell JosephCaitlin R Lopez
Cherith H LorensonIvette Judith Ruban
Deangela Punzalan SamonteHarold Joe Sloan Jr
Andrea Lynette SzynkowskiDillon Cray Zimmerman
Pi Mu Epsilon (Mathematics)
Dillon Cray Zimmerman
Tau Sigma Delta (Architecture)
Michaela Noelle BroyerSara Nicole Conner
Isaac Oliver Wood
Theta Alpha Kappa (Religion)
Tekun BongRuth Elizabeth Burn
Eber Stabenow MarskiEric Miguel
Tariro Anne MutindoriJohn-Michael Stovall
Brody James WoodardJames Songkil Yi
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Student Missionaries and Taskforce Workers
Andrews University is pleased its legacy instills the value of service in the current generation. These young people are not content with the status quo and believe change can occur through the courage and hard work of an individual. Many students are now planning a gap year of service as part of their college education. They are called "student missionaries" or "task force workers" but ultimately they are volunteers following a higher calling. Taking a year off, putting their academic program, social life, career plans and relationships all on hold is not an easy choice or one to be taken lightly. This is a path paved with character-building challenges.
We wish to thank them for their spirit of service and know that those moments have changed not only their own but the lives of those they served. (Volunteers are wearing silver cords.)
May the LORD bless you and keep you; The LORD make His face shine upon you, and be gracious to you; The LORD lift up His countenance upon you, and give you peace.
Numbers 6:24–26 (NKJV)
Megan Rae CorrecesChristopher Matthew JenkinsIvette Judith RubanGerard Joffre St Hilaire
Andrea Lynette SzynkowskiDaniel Andrew WeberDillon Cray Zimmerman
Countries Represented by the 2021 Graduates
AngolaArgentinaBermudaBrazilCanadaChileChinaColombiaCongoCubaCzech RepublicDemocratic Republic of CongoDominican RepublicEgyptEnglandGermanyGhana
GrenadaGuatemalaHaitiIndiaIndonesiaJamaicaJapanMalaysiaMexicoMoldovaNepalNetherlandsNicaraguaPanamaPeruPhilippinesPoland
RomaniaRwandaSamoaSaudi ArabiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSri LankaTaiwanThailandUnited KingdomUnited States of AmericaVenezuelaZambiaZimbabwe
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Cultural Stoles
Andrews University supports the wearing of University-approved stoles to celebrate the rich cultural
diversity of our campus. The University-approved stoles are:
Adventist Colleges Abroad (ACA) Stole
The Adventist Colleges Abroad stole is worn by participants who have studied at an international ACA member institution for a year, providing an integral aspect of the program of study for many Andrews University students with a major in languages. It benefits the student’s cultural, academic and linguistic proficiency. The ACA stole features Andrews University’s colors (blue and gold), the ACA logo and the University logo as well as the flags of the countries in which the student has studied. This commemorative stole emphasizes the University’s global focus and recognizes its students’ decisions to pursue cultural immersion and foreign language learning as a means of embracing this mission.
AULA Latino Stole
The AULA (Andrews University Latino Association) Latino stole is worn by participants who identify with the Latin American cultural heritage. The colors chosen for the stole, red and white, are present in most Latin American flags and represent two important principles. Red symbolizes the sacrifice of those who died fighting for the freedom and liberty of Latin American countries. White represents the hope that Latin American countries would always be free. AULA (written on the stole) refers to the unity of the diverse Latin American cultures represented in the U.S. in search of academic, social, spiritual, financial and emotional dreams and achievements.
Eastern Asian Heritage Stole
The Eastern Asian Heritage stole is worn by participants who identify with the cultural heritage of the countries of China, Japan, Hong Kong, North/South Korea, Taiwan, Macau and Mongolia. Inspired by traditional royal costume, blue represents immortality and advancement, and silver represents grace and sophistication. The flags of each of the seven countries as well as four Eastern Asian symbols appear on the stole: the crane, representing good fortune and longevity, clouds and waves as symbols of power and resilience against adversity, and the cherry blossom representing beauty and purity.
Filipino Bayani Stole
The Filipino Bayani stole is worn by participants who identify with the Filipino American cultural heritage. Inspired by three of the four colors in the Philippine flag, red represents patriotism and valor, blue represents peace, truth and justice, and yellow represents unity, freedom, democracy and sovereignty. The word bayani means “hero.” However, bayani encompasses more than being a hero, it represents a person’s commitment for the greater good, for the community and the nation, and accurately describes the graduates’ success in their academic journeys, and to inspire them to take up the mantle as leaders wherever their aspirations take them.
Indonesian Batik Stole
The Indonesian Batik stole is worn by participants who identify with the Indonesian cultural heritage. The stole is blue and gold, the University colors, and is embellished with batik, a traditional fabric that is an important part of life as an Indonesian. Specific designs are worn for special occasions and other everyday designs are commonly worn in work and academic settings. The Andrews Society of Indonesian Students’ motto is Bhinneka Tunggal Ika, which means “Unity in Diversity.” Graduates wear the stole as a way to honor their homeland, the University, and all they have achieved during their time at Andrews.
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Kente Stole
The Kente stole is worn by participants who identify with the Pan-African cultural heritage. On the Kente stole the gold emblem is an Adinkra symbol called NEA ONNIM NO SU A, OHU. This translates to “He who does not know can know from learning.” It symbolizes knowledge, lifelong education and the continued quest for knowledge. The red, black, green and gold are the Pan-African (people of African birth, descent or heritage) colors.
Southern Asia Cultural Stole
The Southern Asia stole is worn by participants who identify with the cultural heritage of the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, India, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore and Sri Lanka. Though geographically all these countries and cultures are close, there are some sharp differences between them. The paisley (boteh) design in the stole is a common design in South Asia, used in various decorations for celebrations of significant events. The colors, green and gold, are represented in the different countries’ flags and/or have some significant cultural significance to each country. The stole is presented to graduates by previous Southern Asian graduates, akin to the elders in the community giving advice to the youth before they become independent individuals.
Program NotesThe Processional
Regalia: A Grand Processional on DiaDemata, by Kenneth Logan, professor of music, received its premiere presentations at the Andrews University spring 2001 commencements. University President Niels-Erik Andreasen commissioned Regalia in August 1999 for use in University commencements. Its title draws inspiration both from the traditional “regalia” garments of commencement services and from a hymn text associated with the hymn tune on which the composition is based. DiaDemata is that grand melody graced by the regal words, “Crown Him with many crowns, The Lamb upon His throne; Hark! How the heavenly anthem drowns, All music but its own!...” (Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal, No. 223)
Thus, on this ceremonial occasion the organ processional evokes this surpassing context—the resplendent coronation of Jesus Christ—in which all earthly ceremony pales by comparison. In keeping with University tradition, Regalia provides distinct fanfares before the processionals of graduates, faculty and president’s party. In the remaining sections the emphasis falls on transformations of the DiaDemata melody.
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Michael Cuke, President
Toni-Ann Gayle, Vice President
Delight Pazvakawambwa, Secretary
Adrian Renaud, Treasurer
Mark Quion, Pastor
Taylor Biek, Social Vice President
Rodney Palmer, Sponsor
Senior Class Officers2020–2021
Kyara Samuels, President
Malachi Regis, Social Vice President
Daniel Self, Student Movement Editor
Ben Lee, Parliamentarian
TJ Hunter, Rec Center Manager
Andrews University Student Association Officers
2021 Graduates
Stephen Farr, Chaplain
David Springer, Brand Manager
Kerry-Ann Butler, Public Relations
Andrews University Graduate Student Association Officers
2021 Graduates
SPRING GRADUATION LIVE STREAM & VIDEOFamily and friends can watch the main graduation services at andrews.edu/livestream.
Professionally produced video of each service will also be available on the Andrews University YouTube channel after the services: andrews.edu/go/youtube.
The Class of 2021 is proud to donate funds for bleachers in the Recreation Center of the recently constructed and now established Andreasen Center for Wellness. The Recreation Center is home to three multipurpose sports courts, a full-size basketball court, locker rooms, and an athletic office suite and training room. As the Andreasen Center for Wellness continues to develop its athletic environment, the bleachers play a key role in providing needed seating for games, activities and assemblies. We hope that this addition will help in creating an environment for good cheer at events.
Class Gift
2021
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College and Academic Program Special Services
Friday, August 6, 12 p.m. Graduate Psychology & Counseling Gala on the Green Bell Hall Arboretum
Friday, August 6, 5 p.m. School of Communication Sciences & Disorders White Coat Ceremony Newbold Auditorium, Buller Hall
Saturday, August 7, 3 p.m. School of Rehabilitation Sciences White Coat Ceremony Howard Performing Arts Center
Saturday, August 7, 5 p.m. Medical Laboratory Sciences Dedication and Certificate Ceremony Anthony Castelbuono Youth Chapel, Pioneer Memorial Church
Saturday, August 7, 5 p.m. School of Business Administration Ethics Oath Ceremony Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall
Saturday, August 7, 5:30 p.m. School of Social Work Graduation Celebration University Towers Auditorium Zoom ID 94933400141
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STATEMENT OF MISSION
Andrews University, a distinctive Seventh-day Adventist Christian institution, transforms its students by educating them to seek knowledge and affirm faith in order to change the world.
Andrews University students will:
SEEK KNOWLEDGE as they
• Engage in intellectual discovery and inquiry
• Demonstrate the ability to think clearly and critically
• Communicate effectively
• Understand life, learning, and civic responsibility from a Christian point of view
• Demonstrate competence in their chosen disciplines and professions
AFFIRM FAITH as they
• Develop a personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Deepen their faith commitment and practice
• Demonstrate personal and moral integrity
• Embrace a balanced lifestyle, including time for intellectual, social, spiritual, and
physical development
• Apply understanding of cultural differences in diverse environments
CHANGE THE WORLD as they go forth to
• Engage in creative problem-solving and innovation
• Engage in generous service to meet human needs
• Apply collaborative leadership to foster growth and promote change
• Engage in activities consistent with the worldwide mission of the Seventh-day
Adventist Church
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