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By Christopher Gonzalez

I speak now to the OSU Graduating Class of 2012

There are dreams that abide within us all They motivate and feed the engines of our enterprises and ambitions They keep our ships on an even keel in rough waters They often give us a reason to face the next day when things go awry

Then there are those dreams we could never have imagined

For many of you a series of improbable events hairbreadth escapes and unlikely alignments occurred during your journey toward the culmination of your degree It is truly remarkable when one thinks of it How many decisions had to be made in just the right way to lead you to this moment How might things have been different if you had changed but one of those decisions Is it not remarkable

I write this as my own graduation in the August 2012 commencement ceremony approaches As I close in on this once-unthinkable moment in my life I have reflected upon my own journey The names are too numerous to list in this small space The forks in the road that I encountered as I made my way down the path leave me shaking my headThere was a time in my life when the thought of attaining a PhD was not even a dream Perhaps you are like me in that you thought the significant accom-plishment represented by your degree was unthi nkable For me such a dream was unthinkable not because I was uncertain of my ability or potential it was unthinkable because I did not believe I would ever have the opportunity to stand in the light of such a monumental success

Who do we thank at such moments as these The people who believed in us and encouraged us The people who told us it was impossible and thus gave us all the motivation we ever needed Or the people who silently inspired us without ever knowing it Surely it must be a combina-tion of all of these and much more We must take that which leaves us exalted equally with that which threatens to pull us under

We must remember to give thanks and not just in the immediate aftermath of the graduation ceremonies Beyond the hugs and handshakes of congratulations and

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gratitude we must abide in a perpetual state of appreciation for the opportunities we have been given While it is undeni-able that ultimately you were the one who attained this impressive achievement we must also acknowledge that many who came before us also toi led to make the inroads we now enjoy The present is always indebted to the past just as the future is made possible by what we do now

I extend to the OSU Graduating Class of 2012 my sincerest congratulations I also want to exhort you to go forth into the world with the knowledge skills and expe-riences you have amassed at The Ohio State University while keeping one eye on your alma mater As alumni of this world-class institution I urge you to stay connected to the university but especially the Latinoa community at OSU For too long higher education has not even been a dream to many in the Latinoa community We as graduates of one of the premiere Research-I public universities in the world have the unprecedented chance to make attaining higher degrees an unremarkable option in our respective communities

We can do this by being ambassadors for higher education to Latinos both young and old Latinos are an ever-expanding segment of the American population but if Latinos continue to lag in academic achievement our voices wi ll never rise to the level of our potential

Thanks to social media you have an unparalleled opportunity to use your expe-rience and your degree in ways other gen-erations could not have imagined I like you consider it an honor and a privilege to make my mark upon the world as a proud member of Buckeye Nation From all of us at iOue Pasa OSU congratulations

As I close I also make a personal farewell to the staff of oue Pasa OSUas I begin my position as Assistant Professor of English at Texas AampM University-Commerce It seems that I was just sett ling in as editor of this important publication But I feet that I have continued the momentum generated by the past editors and staff and have done so with the best team an editor could want I salute Yolanda Zepeda for her leadership and tireless efforts to make this the best publication it can be I honor Emily Strouse for her vision and steadfastness that are the structure and glue that holds every issue together I thank Theresa Rojas for her true friendship and kindness I leave the stew-ardship of iOue Pasa OSU in Theresas more-than-capable hands fti

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Dr Valerie Lee And Latino Graduation Celebration Speeches

Dear Ohio State Graduates

Congratulations you have achieved an important milestone on your journey of success Many of you traveled a great distance to study at The Ohio State University and for others the distance was more metaphorical than geographic Whatever your sta rting point I hope that your Ohio State education - the ideas and experiences the challenges and possibil ities that you encountered here- have led you to new vistas and vantage points

Just as the university has impacted your growth so have you shaped Ohio State Your presence on the uni-versity campus your participation In the classroom and your Interactions in your residence halls have en riched what it means to be a Buckeye

Along wi th the market value of your degree I hope that you fully profit from the value of your diploma in compassion perseverance and a commitment to inclusion As you take your place as a citizen of the world bear in mind the wisdom of Gloria E Anzaldua Do work that matters Vale la penamiddot

Sincerely

Valerie E Lee PhD Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion Vice President for Outreach and Engagement Chief Diversi ty Officer Professor of English

Latinoa Buckeye Graduation Celebration Undergraduate Graduation Speech By Lauren Lopez

Lauren Lopez is from Youngstown Ohio and will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and o minor in Criminology She was president ofAlpha Psi lambda the Vice President ofThe University-wide Council ofHispanic Organlzatiom and the Executive Vice President and Council Delegate of the Mulriculrural Greek Council Lauren will be moving on to Indianapolis to serve as a high school math instructor for the renowned Teach for America

Four years ago I walked onto campus without any expectations of what my experience was going to be I only knew two things for sure I would become super involved and I would be the first in my family to graduate from college The latter will be happening for many of us In on ly two more days And the former well I can say that I am pleased wi th my involve-ment on campus

Without any expectations I quickly Immersed myself as much as I could into the Latino community Along with my fellow graduates here- man were we

shocked at the lack of Latinos here on campus We all became pretty close and created a sense of familia amongst our-selves The fi rst and second years here at OSU were spent with many trials and errors laughs and a lot of support along the way Let me help you understand how the community was to me four years ago

There was only one Latino-interest Greek lettered organization here on campus Alpha Psi Lambda of which I am a proud and noble sister All of the Latino organizations kept to themselves At the end of my second year things rea lly changed I became the Vice President of an organization called the University-wide Council of Hispanic Orga nizations Alongside Miguel Guevara who was the President the Latino community started to change Our litt le cohort grew We as a community started wanting and seeing the possibilities that we as students could create In the small 3 popu lation of Latinos here at OSU

That next year UCHO hosted a Latino leadership retreat that had representation of all of the Latino organizations here on campus During that weekend the Latino Student Association was created LSA with the leadership of Marcos Cruz made our

senior year quite an awesome one Over four years we helped in changing the expectations of our community

We should all be proud of the thi ngs we have accomplished And lets be honest socially we have been pretty awesome as well Dont remember Ill jog your memory-Apartment A9 the LSA Ball-mostly the first year for celebrating David and Miguels birthday- fun times the LSA Social- really fun times Marcois 21 st--sweatpants and beaters last but not least the last hooray for the year Bro fun at David and Miguels Socially we all rejoiced in each other and have many exci ting memories to last us the rest of our lives

Overall our time here is one for us to always remember It is now time for us to step forwa rd and be the awesome individuals that I truly know we can be It 1s now time for us to be respon-sible and to take ownership of our lives Be proud WE are the masters of OUR fate and the CAPTAINS of OUR soul f4

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Dr Valerie Lee And Latino Graduation Celebration Speeches

Dear Ohio State Graduates

Congratulations you have achieved an important milestone on your journey of success Many of you traveled a great distance to study at The Ohio State University and for others the distance was more metaphorical than geographic Whatever your sta rting point I hope that your Ohio State education - the ideas and experiences the challenges and possibil ities that you encountered here- have led you to new vistas and vantage points

Just as the university has impacted your growth so have you shaped Ohio State Your presence on the uni-versity campus your participation In the classroom and your Interactions in your residence halls have en riched what it means to be a Buckeye

Along wi th the market value of your degree I hope that you fully profit from the value of your diploma in compassion perseverance and a commitment to inclusion As you take your place as a citizen of the world bear in mind the wisdom of Gloria E Anzaldua Do work that matters Vale la penamiddot

Sincerely

Valerie E Lee PhD Vice Provost for Diversity and Inclusion Vice President for Outreach and Engagement Chief Diversi ty Officer Professor of English

Latinoa Buckeye Graduation Celebration Undergraduate Graduation Speech By Lauren Lopez

Lauren Lopez is from Youngstown Ohio and will be graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and o minor in Criminology She was president ofAlpha Psi lambda the Vice President ofThe University-wide Council ofHispanic Organlzatiom and the Executive Vice President and Council Delegate of the Mulriculrural Greek Council Lauren will be moving on to Indianapolis to serve as a high school math instructor for the renowned Teach for America

Four years ago I walked onto campus without any expectations of what my experience was going to be I only knew two things for sure I would become super involved and I would be the first in my family to graduate from college The latter will be happening for many of us In on ly two more days And the former well I can say that I am pleased wi th my involve-ment on campus

Without any expectations I quickly Immersed myself as much as I could into the Latino community Along with my fellow graduates here- man were we

shocked at the lack of Latinos here on campus We all became pretty close and created a sense of familia amongst our-selves The fi rst and second years here at OSU were spent with many trials and errors laughs and a lot of support along the way Let me help you understand how the community was to me four years ago

There was only one Latino-interest Greek lettered organization here on campus Alpha Psi Lambda of which I am a proud and noble sister All of the Latino organizations kept to themselves At the end of my second year things rea lly changed I became the Vice President of an organization called the University-wide Council of Hispanic Orga nizations Alongside Miguel Guevara who was the President the Latino community started to change Our litt le cohort grew We as a community started wanting and seeing the possibilities that we as students could create In the small 3 popu lation of Latinos here at OSU

That next year UCHO hosted a Latino leadership retreat that had representation of all of the Latino organizations here on campus During that weekend the Latino Student Association was created LSA with the leadership of Marcos Cruz made our

senior year quite an awesome one Over four years we helped in changing the expectations of our community

We should all be proud of the thi ngs we have accomplished And lets be honest socially we have been pretty awesome as well Dont remember Ill jog your memory-Apartment A9 the LSA Ball-mostly the first year for celebrating David and Miguels birthday- fun times the LSA Social- really fun times Marcois 21 st--sweatpants and beaters last but not least the last hooray for the year Bro fun at David and Miguels Socially we all rejoiced in each other and have many exci ting memories to last us the rest of our lives

Overall our time here is one for us to always remember It is now time for us to step forwa rd and be the awesome individuals that I truly know we can be It 1s now time for us to be respon-sible and to take ownership of our lives Be proud WE are the masters of OUR fate and the CAPTAINS of OUR soul f4

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Parting Words From Graduates

Rachel Sandoval Industrial Design Massachusetts

The most rewarding part about attending Ohio State is learning that the entire university is a huge playground for resea rch and innovation There are an infinite number of resources and opportu-nities to pursue your own projects and I think the most important skill any Buckeye learns is to take the initiative Make phone calls to someone youve never met or ask library staff to point you in the right direction almost everyone is willing to help a student who asks politely I think the students who merely attend class and take tests are not taking advantage ofthe best parts of Ohio State Above all I am most proud of independent study projects and co-ops that I pursued For some of them I was completely unqualified but after badgering some of my professors they willingly let me volunteer for those projects and I later got hired to finish them up A similar thing occurred when I worked on an Engineering Capstone project where I did my best to help out where I could and then managed to get some freelance work for the summer Doors will always open if youre willing to put the time and effort into it ~

Jerry Zavala Film Studies Delta OH

Hands down the most rewarding thing about my time at The Ohio State University would be the friends I have made over the years Before coming to OSU I didnt have a true grasp on the meaning of The People The Tradition The Excellence Now that motto has meaning for me because of the experiences Ive had with these people with whom Ive been on this journey-people who I will carry with me long after my time at OSU is over Pj

Sormane Fernandes World Economy amp Business Recife Pernambuco Brazil

Being a college student in the United States was very cha lleng-ing for me since I am from Brazil and not fluent in English So my major accomplishment was learning how to speak and write well in my second language Of cou rse a significant barrier for Latinos or any other foreign student is definitely the language barrier But do not let this hinder your dreams because you have to convince yourself that you r dreams are bigger than any obstacle I have to tell you that it is not easy By the end of your college career however you will be rewarded with knowledge that nobody can take away from you p4

Miguel V Guevara Political Science and Phi losophy Houston TX

The accomplishments of the Ohio State Latino community in the four years I have been here are tremendous and incredible We have increased in size representation and engagement within our own community as wel l as the broader Ohio State community We

have created numerous student organizations that shal l hopefully improve the quality of student life on campus The resurgence of UCHO through the Latino Buckeye Dinner and Latino Leadership Retreat being a foundi ng brother of t he Ohio State Colony of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternidad Latina Inc being a member of the 2011 Homecoming Court bringing Dr WIi iiam Perez to campus and assisting in the creation of the Latino Student Association are by far my most satisfying and fulfilling accomplishments In short the accomplishments of the Latino community from 2008-2012 and the progress we have made is what makes me a proud Buckeye Prbull

Thalia Amador Lastra World Economy and Business from the College of Internat iona l Studies Villahermosa Tabasco Mexico

I plan to continue my studies and get my masters degree in International Studies and International Affairs My career goal is to work for a Non-Governmental Organization in programs of economic development and improving education Ptj

Jose Luis Cruz Jr Spa nish Crescent City FL

The most rewarding thing about attending The Ohio State University is being able to share the experience of obtaining a college education with a diverse group of students and faculty There are people from all over the world and Ohio State is a great place to not on ly meet new people but to establish life-long rela-tionships I have had the great opportunity to form a great network of friendships that will last a lifetime and leave me with great memories Pt4

Sylvia Rodriguez Vargas PhD in Educational Administration USA

I began my graduate work at OSU in 1992 in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese (Latin American Literature) and have enjoyed on and off being a part of the university the past twenty years I completed my MA in 1994 and was invited to continue in the doctoral program which I did I later decided to interrupt my graduate work to pursue a teaching ca reer (I had begun teach ing as a GTA at OSU in 1992) and returned to NYC to teach middle school and high school I then obtained an EdM from Columbia University in 2003 and returned to Ohio in 2004 to join the Columbus School for Girls as the Middle School Director (principal) The following year I began the doctoral program in t he School of Educational Policy and Leadership After working ful l time as an administrator and studying full time as a doctoral student I left Ohio to work as the Associate Head and Dean of Academics at Saint Marys School in North Carolina I returned to Ohio in 2010 to finally complete my dissertation When I began my career at OSU there were very few Latinos on campus and I have seen the University and the City of Columbus grow more diverse over the years continued on page 17

lQue Pasa OSU 6

Commencement 400th Commencement Marks a Historical Day for Graduates

Commencement week induded the Latino Graduation Celebration spomored by the Multicultural Center on Friday June 8th 2012 in the Ohio Union West Ballroom Family and friends joined gradu-ates in an intimate setting as they received rheir commemorative stoles offered personal thanks and celebrated their accomplishments On Sunday June 12th The Ohio State University held its 400th commencement at the Ohio Stadium fondly known as The Shoe The newly minted Class of 2012 included the largest group ofgraduating Latinos and Latinas in the history of The University Graduates families and friends endured a scorching day of pomp and circumstance with proud smiling faces

In her commencement address Ambassador Susan E Rice US Permanent Representative to the United llfations offered a patriotic reminder of the importance of the event Oass of 2012 when we look at you we see the future of the country we love Buckeye spirit and American spirit What will keep Americagreat is you Through commencement we celebrate the country we love and the honors and achievements of our students In particular we celebrate this historical moment and the achieve-ments ofour Latino and Latina graduates N

Congratulations Buckeyes we are proud of you all

8 cQue Pasa OSU Summer Semester 2012 9

10 cQue Pasa OSU

continuted from page 6 Getting involved sharing your stories and educating others about the strengths and talents that you and the larger Latino community bring to OSU and beyond is very impor-tant Find a mentor to work with network across communities and take a genuine interest in your work beyond the university walls knowing that Sf se puede and that the world is a better place because of the strength and grace you bring to al l that you do flbull

Veronica Weber Health Sciences Westerville OH

There are two major accomplishments I am most proud of during my time at OSU I have had the opportunity to work for the OSU Medical Center in the Department of Anesthesiology Research The expierences that have come from this student job are endless and now upon graduation I am able to present the research study I have been working on atThe Ohio State Research Day I am also proud of a student organization I have lead for the past three years The Diversity Ambassadors We are a volunteer based student group that promote OSU to underrepresented high-school students This has been very rewarding frbull

Alison Vasquez Master of Fine Arts Theatre in Acting eand Voice San Antonio TX

The impetus to go to grad school began with the need to find the more in my theatre craft and in my understanding ofthe art form I was naive and a bit dreamy-eyed about the way it would actually impact me as a person and as an artist I was not prepared to enjoy teaching or for learning from the amazing work of the teachers and practitioners with the Royal Shakespeare Companys Stand Up For Shakespeare program The most challenging and reward-Ing production I worked on while here at OSU was Othello I must say that working with Alison Bomber from The Royal Shakespeare Company was truly thrilling Without the support of Les Wexner and the Royal Shakespeare CompanyOhio State University part-nership I would not have had these amazing opportunities ffbull

Guillermo Bervejillo Jones BS in Economics with a minor in International Studies Paysandu Uruguay

What I am most proud of as I prepare to graduate from OSU is that my time here has been well spent By well spent I am not referring to grades or prizes or honors or even career preparation I am referring to the life experience and learning I have gained on and off campus over the past four years I have made sure to enjoy my time here to make friends to have fun and to define myself as an individual The most important thing I learned was the capability of forming and defending my own opinions the ability to think critically and most importantly originally I learned that my professors and the university are by no means infallible and I gained the courage to question them but also to appreciate their humanity My advice to other Latino students would be to define their purpose at OSU I would advise them to study hard but for the right reasons Have fun but also make sure you make the best out of every learning experience Take advantage of the on-campus community of your peers be it with the Latinos arthe MCC or whatever other community you feel identified with Also take the time to step off-campus explore Columbus see the rea l

world and apply your learning to it The OSU motto is education for citizenship not education for career bui lding Take the time to reflect on your responsibilities as an American and as a citizen of the World ff4

Karla M Figueroa Gonzalez Comparative Cultura l Studies Trujillo Alto Puerto Rico

Graduating I cant believe I came here with such bad English and now Im graduating from THE Ohio State University Plbull

Bernardo Ramirez Rios Anthropology Sacramento CA

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State is the passion From President Gee to the student body everyone is pas-sionate about Buckeye Nation My only advice to other Latinos on campus is to stay hungry Every student has trials tribulations and personal turmoi ls Push yourself and dont let anything get in the way of achieving your goals Plbull

Astrid Rivas Communication Technology Bowie MD

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been the independence and confidence I have gained Because I am a transfer student from another state I did not know anyone prior to coming out to Columbus However the welcoming atmosphere at Ohio State has made my experience memorable P4

Mary Batista Financial Planning San Juan Puerto Rico

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been coming out of my shell I used to be very shy and easi ly intimidated but I have loved meeting different types of people and getting involved with the school I truly have always felt a connection with Ohio State and have loved every minute of it even through my ups and downs I am proud to be a Buckeye period Plbull

David Bueno Civi l Engineering minor in Music New York City NY

To my fellow Latino STEM (Science Technology Engineering andor Math) students We are on the highest and narrowest of roads Not only are we unique as Latinos in academia and the workforce but we also choose to study in the more challenging fields that are high in demand and low in supply The road will be bumpy especially in your beginning math and chemistry classes but I promise you that the grass is greener on the other side We represent a VERY small fraction of the demographic trust me when I say graduate schools and corporations who hire STEM students thirst for our diversity I encourage all Latino students in STEM fields to carry on their dreams and to consider graduate school where the road gets even thinner Remember that you represent the entire Latino community and inspire the future of our cultures Plbull

wwwqu e pasaosuedu Summer Semester 2012 11

Parting Words From Graduates

Rachel Sandoval Industrial Design Massachusetts

The most rewarding part about attending Ohio State is learning that the entire university is a huge playground for resea rch and innovation There are an infinite number of resources and opportu-nities to pursue your own projects and I think the most important skill any Buckeye learns is to take the initiative Make phone calls to someone youve never met or ask library staff to point you in the right direction almost everyone is willing to help a student who asks politely I think the students who merely attend class and take tests are not taking advantage ofthe best parts of Ohio State Above all I am most proud of independent study projects and co-ops that I pursued For some of them I was completely unqualified but after badgering some of my professors they willingly let me volunteer for those projects and I later got hired to finish them up A similar thing occurred when I worked on an Engineering Capstone project where I did my best to help out where I could and then managed to get some freelance work for the summer Doors will always open if youre willing to put the time and effort into it ~

Jerry Zavala Film Studies Delta OH

Hands down the most rewarding thing about my time at The Ohio State University would be the friends I have made over the years Before coming to OSU I didnt have a true grasp on the meaning of The People The Tradition The Excellence Now that motto has meaning for me because of the experiences Ive had with these people with whom Ive been on this journey-people who I will carry with me long after my time at OSU is over Pj

Sormane Fernandes World Economy amp Business Recife Pernambuco Brazil

Being a college student in the United States was very cha lleng-ing for me since I am from Brazil and not fluent in English So my major accomplishment was learning how to speak and write well in my second language Of cou rse a significant barrier for Latinos or any other foreign student is definitely the language barrier But do not let this hinder your dreams because you have to convince yourself that you r dreams are bigger than any obstacle I have to tell you that it is not easy By the end of your college career however you will be rewarded with knowledge that nobody can take away from you p4

Miguel V Guevara Political Science and Phi losophy Houston TX

The accomplishments of the Ohio State Latino community in the four years I have been here are tremendous and incredible We have increased in size representation and engagement within our own community as wel l as the broader Ohio State community We

have created numerous student organizations that shal l hopefully improve the quality of student life on campus The resurgence of UCHO through the Latino Buckeye Dinner and Latino Leadership Retreat being a foundi ng brother of t he Ohio State Colony of Lambda Theta Phi Fraternidad Latina Inc being a member of the 2011 Homecoming Court bringing Dr WIi iiam Perez to campus and assisting in the creation of the Latino Student Association are by far my most satisfying and fulfilling accomplishments In short the accomplishments of the Latino community from 2008-2012 and the progress we have made is what makes me a proud Buckeye Prbull

Thalia Amador Lastra World Economy and Business from the College of Internat iona l Studies Villahermosa Tabasco Mexico

I plan to continue my studies and get my masters degree in International Studies and International Affairs My career goal is to work for a Non-Governmental Organization in programs of economic development and improving education Ptj

Jose Luis Cruz Jr Spa nish Crescent City FL

The most rewarding thing about attending The Ohio State University is being able to share the experience of obtaining a college education with a diverse group of students and faculty There are people from all over the world and Ohio State is a great place to not on ly meet new people but to establish life-long rela-tionships I have had the great opportunity to form a great network of friendships that will last a lifetime and leave me with great memories Pt4

Sylvia Rodriguez Vargas PhD in Educational Administration USA

I began my graduate work at OSU in 1992 in the Department of Spanish and Portuguese (Latin American Literature) and have enjoyed on and off being a part of the university the past twenty years I completed my MA in 1994 and was invited to continue in the doctoral program which I did I later decided to interrupt my graduate work to pursue a teaching ca reer (I had begun teach ing as a GTA at OSU in 1992) and returned to NYC to teach middle school and high school I then obtained an EdM from Columbia University in 2003 and returned to Ohio in 2004 to join the Columbus School for Girls as the Middle School Director (principal) The following year I began the doctoral program in t he School of Educational Policy and Leadership After working ful l time as an administrator and studying full time as a doctoral student I left Ohio to work as the Associate Head and Dean of Academics at Saint Marys School in North Carolina I returned to Ohio in 2010 to finally complete my dissertation When I began my career at OSU there were very few Latinos on campus and I have seen the University and the City of Columbus grow more diverse over the years continued on page 17

lQue Pasa OSU 6

Commencement 400th Commencement Marks a Historical Day for Graduates

Commencement week induded the Latino Graduation Celebration spomored by the Multicultural Center on Friday June 8th 2012 in the Ohio Union West Ballroom Family and friends joined gradu-ates in an intimate setting as they received rheir commemorative stoles offered personal thanks and celebrated their accomplishments On Sunday June 12th The Ohio State University held its 400th commencement at the Ohio Stadium fondly known as The Shoe The newly minted Class of 2012 included the largest group ofgraduating Latinos and Latinas in the history of The University Graduates families and friends endured a scorching day of pomp and circumstance with proud smiling faces

In her commencement address Ambassador Susan E Rice US Permanent Representative to the United llfations offered a patriotic reminder of the importance of the event Oass of 2012 when we look at you we see the future of the country we love Buckeye spirit and American spirit What will keep Americagreat is you Through commencement we celebrate the country we love and the honors and achievements of our students In particular we celebrate this historical moment and the achieve-ments ofour Latino and Latina graduates N

Congratulations Buckeyes we are proud of you all

8 cQue Pasa OSU Summer Semester 2012 9

10 cQue Pasa OSU

continuted from page 6 Getting involved sharing your stories and educating others about the strengths and talents that you and the larger Latino community bring to OSU and beyond is very impor-tant Find a mentor to work with network across communities and take a genuine interest in your work beyond the university walls knowing that Sf se puede and that the world is a better place because of the strength and grace you bring to al l that you do flbull

Veronica Weber Health Sciences Westerville OH

There are two major accomplishments I am most proud of during my time at OSU I have had the opportunity to work for the OSU Medical Center in the Department of Anesthesiology Research The expierences that have come from this student job are endless and now upon graduation I am able to present the research study I have been working on atThe Ohio State Research Day I am also proud of a student organization I have lead for the past three years The Diversity Ambassadors We are a volunteer based student group that promote OSU to underrepresented high-school students This has been very rewarding frbull

Alison Vasquez Master of Fine Arts Theatre in Acting eand Voice San Antonio TX

The impetus to go to grad school began with the need to find the more in my theatre craft and in my understanding ofthe art form I was naive and a bit dreamy-eyed about the way it would actually impact me as a person and as an artist I was not prepared to enjoy teaching or for learning from the amazing work of the teachers and practitioners with the Royal Shakespeare Companys Stand Up For Shakespeare program The most challenging and reward-Ing production I worked on while here at OSU was Othello I must say that working with Alison Bomber from The Royal Shakespeare Company was truly thrilling Without the support of Les Wexner and the Royal Shakespeare CompanyOhio State University part-nership I would not have had these amazing opportunities ffbull

Guillermo Bervejillo Jones BS in Economics with a minor in International Studies Paysandu Uruguay

What I am most proud of as I prepare to graduate from OSU is that my time here has been well spent By well spent I am not referring to grades or prizes or honors or even career preparation I am referring to the life experience and learning I have gained on and off campus over the past four years I have made sure to enjoy my time here to make friends to have fun and to define myself as an individual The most important thing I learned was the capability of forming and defending my own opinions the ability to think critically and most importantly originally I learned that my professors and the university are by no means infallible and I gained the courage to question them but also to appreciate their humanity My advice to other Latino students would be to define their purpose at OSU I would advise them to study hard but for the right reasons Have fun but also make sure you make the best out of every learning experience Take advantage of the on-campus community of your peers be it with the Latinos arthe MCC or whatever other community you feel identified with Also take the time to step off-campus explore Columbus see the rea l

world and apply your learning to it The OSU motto is education for citizenship not education for career bui lding Take the time to reflect on your responsibilities as an American and as a citizen of the World ff4

Karla M Figueroa Gonzalez Comparative Cultura l Studies Trujillo Alto Puerto Rico

Graduating I cant believe I came here with such bad English and now Im graduating from THE Ohio State University Plbull

Bernardo Ramirez Rios Anthropology Sacramento CA

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State is the passion From President Gee to the student body everyone is pas-sionate about Buckeye Nation My only advice to other Latinos on campus is to stay hungry Every student has trials tribulations and personal turmoi ls Push yourself and dont let anything get in the way of achieving your goals Plbull

Astrid Rivas Communication Technology Bowie MD

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been the independence and confidence I have gained Because I am a transfer student from another state I did not know anyone prior to coming out to Columbus However the welcoming atmosphere at Ohio State has made my experience memorable P4

Mary Batista Financial Planning San Juan Puerto Rico

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been coming out of my shell I used to be very shy and easi ly intimidated but I have loved meeting different types of people and getting involved with the school I truly have always felt a connection with Ohio State and have loved every minute of it even through my ups and downs I am proud to be a Buckeye period Plbull

David Bueno Civi l Engineering minor in Music New York City NY

To my fellow Latino STEM (Science Technology Engineering andor Math) students We are on the highest and narrowest of roads Not only are we unique as Latinos in academia and the workforce but we also choose to study in the more challenging fields that are high in demand and low in supply The road will be bumpy especially in your beginning math and chemistry classes but I promise you that the grass is greener on the other side We represent a VERY small fraction of the demographic trust me when I say graduate schools and corporations who hire STEM students thirst for our diversity I encourage all Latino students in STEM fields to carry on their dreams and to consider graduate school where the road gets even thinner Remember that you represent the entire Latino community and inspire the future of our cultures Plbull

wwwqu e pasaosuedu Summer Semester 2012 11

Commencement 400th Commencement Marks a Historical Day for Graduates

Commencement week induded the Latino Graduation Celebration spomored by the Multicultural Center on Friday June 8th 2012 in the Ohio Union West Ballroom Family and friends joined gradu-ates in an intimate setting as they received rheir commemorative stoles offered personal thanks and celebrated their accomplishments On Sunday June 12th The Ohio State University held its 400th commencement at the Ohio Stadium fondly known as The Shoe The newly minted Class of 2012 included the largest group ofgraduating Latinos and Latinas in the history of The University Graduates families and friends endured a scorching day of pomp and circumstance with proud smiling faces

In her commencement address Ambassador Susan E Rice US Permanent Representative to the United llfations offered a patriotic reminder of the importance of the event Oass of 2012 when we look at you we see the future of the country we love Buckeye spirit and American spirit What will keep Americagreat is you Through commencement we celebrate the country we love and the honors and achievements of our students In particular we celebrate this historical moment and the achieve-ments ofour Latino and Latina graduates N

Congratulations Buckeyes we are proud of you all

8 cQue Pasa OSU Summer Semester 2012 9

10 cQue Pasa OSU

continuted from page 6 Getting involved sharing your stories and educating others about the strengths and talents that you and the larger Latino community bring to OSU and beyond is very impor-tant Find a mentor to work with network across communities and take a genuine interest in your work beyond the university walls knowing that Sf se puede and that the world is a better place because of the strength and grace you bring to al l that you do flbull

Veronica Weber Health Sciences Westerville OH

There are two major accomplishments I am most proud of during my time at OSU I have had the opportunity to work for the OSU Medical Center in the Department of Anesthesiology Research The expierences that have come from this student job are endless and now upon graduation I am able to present the research study I have been working on atThe Ohio State Research Day I am also proud of a student organization I have lead for the past three years The Diversity Ambassadors We are a volunteer based student group that promote OSU to underrepresented high-school students This has been very rewarding frbull

Alison Vasquez Master of Fine Arts Theatre in Acting eand Voice San Antonio TX

The impetus to go to grad school began with the need to find the more in my theatre craft and in my understanding ofthe art form I was naive and a bit dreamy-eyed about the way it would actually impact me as a person and as an artist I was not prepared to enjoy teaching or for learning from the amazing work of the teachers and practitioners with the Royal Shakespeare Companys Stand Up For Shakespeare program The most challenging and reward-Ing production I worked on while here at OSU was Othello I must say that working with Alison Bomber from The Royal Shakespeare Company was truly thrilling Without the support of Les Wexner and the Royal Shakespeare CompanyOhio State University part-nership I would not have had these amazing opportunities ffbull

Guillermo Bervejillo Jones BS in Economics with a minor in International Studies Paysandu Uruguay

What I am most proud of as I prepare to graduate from OSU is that my time here has been well spent By well spent I am not referring to grades or prizes or honors or even career preparation I am referring to the life experience and learning I have gained on and off campus over the past four years I have made sure to enjoy my time here to make friends to have fun and to define myself as an individual The most important thing I learned was the capability of forming and defending my own opinions the ability to think critically and most importantly originally I learned that my professors and the university are by no means infallible and I gained the courage to question them but also to appreciate their humanity My advice to other Latino students would be to define their purpose at OSU I would advise them to study hard but for the right reasons Have fun but also make sure you make the best out of every learning experience Take advantage of the on-campus community of your peers be it with the Latinos arthe MCC or whatever other community you feel identified with Also take the time to step off-campus explore Columbus see the rea l

world and apply your learning to it The OSU motto is education for citizenship not education for career bui lding Take the time to reflect on your responsibilities as an American and as a citizen of the World ff4

Karla M Figueroa Gonzalez Comparative Cultura l Studies Trujillo Alto Puerto Rico

Graduating I cant believe I came here with such bad English and now Im graduating from THE Ohio State University Plbull

Bernardo Ramirez Rios Anthropology Sacramento CA

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State is the passion From President Gee to the student body everyone is pas-sionate about Buckeye Nation My only advice to other Latinos on campus is to stay hungry Every student has trials tribulations and personal turmoi ls Push yourself and dont let anything get in the way of achieving your goals Plbull

Astrid Rivas Communication Technology Bowie MD

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been the independence and confidence I have gained Because I am a transfer student from another state I did not know anyone prior to coming out to Columbus However the welcoming atmosphere at Ohio State has made my experience memorable P4

Mary Batista Financial Planning San Juan Puerto Rico

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been coming out of my shell I used to be very shy and easi ly intimidated but I have loved meeting different types of people and getting involved with the school I truly have always felt a connection with Ohio State and have loved every minute of it even through my ups and downs I am proud to be a Buckeye period Plbull

David Bueno Civi l Engineering minor in Music New York City NY

To my fellow Latino STEM (Science Technology Engineering andor Math) students We are on the highest and narrowest of roads Not only are we unique as Latinos in academia and the workforce but we also choose to study in the more challenging fields that are high in demand and low in supply The road will be bumpy especially in your beginning math and chemistry classes but I promise you that the grass is greener on the other side We represent a VERY small fraction of the demographic trust me when I say graduate schools and corporations who hire STEM students thirst for our diversity I encourage all Latino students in STEM fields to carry on their dreams and to consider graduate school where the road gets even thinner Remember that you represent the entire Latino community and inspire the future of our cultures Plbull

wwwqu e pasaosuedu Summer Semester 2012 11

10 cQue Pasa OSU

continuted from page 6 Getting involved sharing your stories and educating others about the strengths and talents that you and the larger Latino community bring to OSU and beyond is very impor-tant Find a mentor to work with network across communities and take a genuine interest in your work beyond the university walls knowing that Sf se puede and that the world is a better place because of the strength and grace you bring to al l that you do flbull

Veronica Weber Health Sciences Westerville OH

There are two major accomplishments I am most proud of during my time at OSU I have had the opportunity to work for the OSU Medical Center in the Department of Anesthesiology Research The expierences that have come from this student job are endless and now upon graduation I am able to present the research study I have been working on atThe Ohio State Research Day I am also proud of a student organization I have lead for the past three years The Diversity Ambassadors We are a volunteer based student group that promote OSU to underrepresented high-school students This has been very rewarding frbull

Alison Vasquez Master of Fine Arts Theatre in Acting eand Voice San Antonio TX

The impetus to go to grad school began with the need to find the more in my theatre craft and in my understanding ofthe art form I was naive and a bit dreamy-eyed about the way it would actually impact me as a person and as an artist I was not prepared to enjoy teaching or for learning from the amazing work of the teachers and practitioners with the Royal Shakespeare Companys Stand Up For Shakespeare program The most challenging and reward-Ing production I worked on while here at OSU was Othello I must say that working with Alison Bomber from The Royal Shakespeare Company was truly thrilling Without the support of Les Wexner and the Royal Shakespeare CompanyOhio State University part-nership I would not have had these amazing opportunities ffbull

Guillermo Bervejillo Jones BS in Economics with a minor in International Studies Paysandu Uruguay

What I am most proud of as I prepare to graduate from OSU is that my time here has been well spent By well spent I am not referring to grades or prizes or honors or even career preparation I am referring to the life experience and learning I have gained on and off campus over the past four years I have made sure to enjoy my time here to make friends to have fun and to define myself as an individual The most important thing I learned was the capability of forming and defending my own opinions the ability to think critically and most importantly originally I learned that my professors and the university are by no means infallible and I gained the courage to question them but also to appreciate their humanity My advice to other Latino students would be to define their purpose at OSU I would advise them to study hard but for the right reasons Have fun but also make sure you make the best out of every learning experience Take advantage of the on-campus community of your peers be it with the Latinos arthe MCC or whatever other community you feel identified with Also take the time to step off-campus explore Columbus see the rea l

world and apply your learning to it The OSU motto is education for citizenship not education for career bui lding Take the time to reflect on your responsibilities as an American and as a citizen of the World ff4

Karla M Figueroa Gonzalez Comparative Cultura l Studies Trujillo Alto Puerto Rico

Graduating I cant believe I came here with such bad English and now Im graduating from THE Ohio State University Plbull

Bernardo Ramirez Rios Anthropology Sacramento CA

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State is the passion From President Gee to the student body everyone is pas-sionate about Buckeye Nation My only advice to other Latinos on campus is to stay hungry Every student has trials tribulations and personal turmoi ls Push yourself and dont let anything get in the way of achieving your goals Plbull

Astrid Rivas Communication Technology Bowie MD

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been the independence and confidence I have gained Because I am a transfer student from another state I did not know anyone prior to coming out to Columbus However the welcoming atmosphere at Ohio State has made my experience memorable P4

Mary Batista Financial Planning San Juan Puerto Rico

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been coming out of my shell I used to be very shy and easi ly intimidated but I have loved meeting different types of people and getting involved with the school I truly have always felt a connection with Ohio State and have loved every minute of it even through my ups and downs I am proud to be a Buckeye period Plbull

David Bueno Civi l Engineering minor in Music New York City NY

To my fellow Latino STEM (Science Technology Engineering andor Math) students We are on the highest and narrowest of roads Not only are we unique as Latinos in academia and the workforce but we also choose to study in the more challenging fields that are high in demand and low in supply The road will be bumpy especially in your beginning math and chemistry classes but I promise you that the grass is greener on the other side We represent a VERY small fraction of the demographic trust me when I say graduate schools and corporations who hire STEM students thirst for our diversity I encourage all Latino students in STEM fields to carry on their dreams and to consider graduate school where the road gets even thinner Remember that you represent the entire Latino community and inspire the future of our cultures Plbull

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continuted from page 6 Getting involved sharing your stories and educating others about the strengths and talents that you and the larger Latino community bring to OSU and beyond is very impor-tant Find a mentor to work with network across communities and take a genuine interest in your work beyond the university walls knowing that Sf se puede and that the world is a better place because of the strength and grace you bring to al l that you do flbull

Veronica Weber Health Sciences Westerville OH

There are two major accomplishments I am most proud of during my time at OSU I have had the opportunity to work for the OSU Medical Center in the Department of Anesthesiology Research The expierences that have come from this student job are endless and now upon graduation I am able to present the research study I have been working on atThe Ohio State Research Day I am also proud of a student organization I have lead for the past three years The Diversity Ambassadors We are a volunteer based student group that promote OSU to underrepresented high-school students This has been very rewarding frbull

Alison Vasquez Master of Fine Arts Theatre in Acting eand Voice San Antonio TX

The impetus to go to grad school began with the need to find the more in my theatre craft and in my understanding ofthe art form I was naive and a bit dreamy-eyed about the way it would actually impact me as a person and as an artist I was not prepared to enjoy teaching or for learning from the amazing work of the teachers and practitioners with the Royal Shakespeare Companys Stand Up For Shakespeare program The most challenging and reward-Ing production I worked on while here at OSU was Othello I must say that working with Alison Bomber from The Royal Shakespeare Company was truly thrilling Without the support of Les Wexner and the Royal Shakespeare CompanyOhio State University part-nership I would not have had these amazing opportunities ffbull

Guillermo Bervejillo Jones BS in Economics with a minor in International Studies Paysandu Uruguay

What I am most proud of as I prepare to graduate from OSU is that my time here has been well spent By well spent I am not referring to grades or prizes or honors or even career preparation I am referring to the life experience and learning I have gained on and off campus over the past four years I have made sure to enjoy my time here to make friends to have fun and to define myself as an individual The most important thing I learned was the capability of forming and defending my own opinions the ability to think critically and most importantly originally I learned that my professors and the university are by no means infallible and I gained the courage to question them but also to appreciate their humanity My advice to other Latino students would be to define their purpose at OSU I would advise them to study hard but for the right reasons Have fun but also make sure you make the best out of every learning experience Take advantage of the on-campus community of your peers be it with the Latinos arthe MCC or whatever other community you feel identified with Also take the time to step off-campus explore Columbus see the rea l

world and apply your learning to it The OSU motto is education for citizenship not education for career bui lding Take the time to reflect on your responsibilities as an American and as a citizen of the World ff4

Karla M Figueroa Gonzalez Comparative Cultura l Studies Trujillo Alto Puerto Rico

Graduating I cant believe I came here with such bad English and now Im graduating from THE Ohio State University Plbull

Bernardo Ramirez Rios Anthropology Sacramento CA

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State is the passion From President Gee to the student body everyone is pas-sionate about Buckeye Nation My only advice to other Latinos on campus is to stay hungry Every student has trials tribulations and personal turmoi ls Push yourself and dont let anything get in the way of achieving your goals Plbull

Astrid Rivas Communication Technology Bowie MD

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been the independence and confidence I have gained Because I am a transfer student from another state I did not know anyone prior to coming out to Columbus However the welcoming atmosphere at Ohio State has made my experience memorable P4

Mary Batista Financial Planning San Juan Puerto Rico

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State has been coming out of my shell I used to be very shy and easi ly intimidated but I have loved meeting different types of people and getting involved with the school I truly have always felt a connection with Ohio State and have loved every minute of it even through my ups and downs I am proud to be a Buckeye period Plbull

David Bueno Civi l Engineering minor in Music New York City NY

To my fellow Latino STEM (Science Technology Engineering andor Math) students We are on the highest and narrowest of roads Not only are we unique as Latinos in academia and the workforce but we also choose to study in the more challenging fields that are high in demand and low in supply The road will be bumpy especially in your beginning math and chemistry classes but I promise you that the grass is greener on the other side We represent a VERY small fraction of the demographic trust me when I say graduate schools and corporations who hire STEM students thirst for our diversity I encourage all Latino students in STEM fields to carry on their dreams and to consider graduate school where the road gets even thinner Remember that you represent the entire Latino community and inspire the future of our cultures Plbull

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Manuel Martinez Health Science ToledoOH

Just because the Latinao population is very low at OSU does not mean that those students should go unnoticed on campus Every Latinao student has the opportunity to make their mark on campus Get involved and meet people It is essential to expand ones network especially in college When I say meet people I mean meet people of all cultures I have noticed during my time at OSU that Latinos tend to associate solely with other Latinos I totally understand how much easier it may be to initiate a con-versation with someone of the same background or heritage but broadening your horizons and talking to people of different cultures will prepare you for interactions that you wi ll encounter in the real world Pl4

Elsie Vega Masters in Social Work San Juan TX

My career plans are to return home to Texas I am primar-ily interested in working with child welfare and have a strong affinity to working with children in the range of early to middle childhood who have special needs My goal is to become a school social worker after I gain the necessary experience from working in child welfare for a few years One of my ideal projects would be combine my passion for social work with my love of baking I would enjoy running a therapy group for kids ages 4-9 that incor-porates teaching kids how to bake as a therapeautic tool P~

Anastasia Destinee Martinez English Pre-Education Minor in Latino Studies Cleveland OH

I plan on working for Teach For America after graduation while working toward a Master of Arts in Teaching at The University of North Carolina-Charlotte In the future I hope to develop my teaching skills whi le in an English high school teaching position and later work toward a PhD ptj

Robert Armendariz Sociology Chicago IL

I am most prouid of going to a big state research school and the effect it has had on my educational development and ability to contribute to the community Almost every month you hear about student assistantships or how Gordon Gee and other administra-tors are trying to improve our school They are very open on how much they want to make this school one of the top universities in the nation It gives you a great sense of motivation to advance your own education contribute to your discipline and OSU As a student its important to weigh all of your options and be aggressive go to job fa irs talk to multiple departments that you are considering majoring in so you can make an informed decisions I know many Latinoa students feel pressured by their families to do the cliche doctor or lawyer route Still thirty or forty years down the line you want to be able to say I chose a career because its what I wanted and have thrived in Make sure your major can deliver on its promises be proactive in making sure it can work for you In short use your head but make sure your heart always keeps you coming back I think that is how you know youve chosen the right path p4

Matilde Arroyo Master of Health Administration Tennessee

Most rewarding about my time at Ohio State obtaining the Lachner award meeting new people and learning about the healthcare industry My goals are to grow professionally and build my own business My advice to others read as much as you can-knowledge is power-and make sure you to develop a competi-tive advantage that leverages your position in the market Pli

Levy A Reyes PhD Biomedical Science Phoenix AZ

While I was a studious graduate student I still allowed myself to experience the Buckeye traditions Jumping in Mirror Lake for the Michigan game going to tailgates involving myself with campus clubs attending OUAB sponsored events and going to footbal l and basketball games all gave me that great Buckeye experience I am happy I came to Ohio State and cherish the great traditions I will take with me always Every t ime I hear Carmen Ohio I will remember the campus the people and the memories I made here Pli

Alexis del Sol Dance MFA New Jersey

I did many things that I was scared of I t ravelled to Cuba by myself four times I wrote grants and won them to support my research I taught ballet with a live accompanist I collaborated with three amazing Latina artists to create a show that was per-formed at the Wexner Center Pii

Blanca Ruiz Speech and Hearing Science Wauchula Florida United States

The most rewarding thing about attending Ohio State for me has definitely been the opportunity to meet a huge variety of diverse people Ohio State brings together many people from all over the world We as a populous make part of this diverse group By communicating our differences we realize that we share so much in common This experience has definitely been reward-ing for me After graduation I plan to further my education in the nursing field I have always been interested in the medical profes-sion and hope to fulfill this goal in the near future I enjoy interact-ing and meeting new people This career will definitely introduce me to a diverse population and new experiences Knowing that I can make a difference In peoples lives by aiding them in any way I can brings me great satisfaction I plan to continue my career in th is field and hopefully become part of a hospital where t know helping people will be part of my job Pti

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Spring 2012 Graduates Cortei Aaron USA BS ResplratoryTI1erapy

Associates Degrees Cuba Alejandro PER BS Markeling

Czaplicki Lauren USA BS Enllrolmental Engineering

Name Citize n Degree Major Del Rosso Mark-Antony USA BS HumiJn Dev amp Family Science Chanfrau Victoria USA AA English Delgado Aaron USA BS Biology

Lesch1 Anna USA AA Early amp Mid Child Education Diaz Nicholas USA BS Operiltions Management

Martin de Cmpo Jesus USA AA Dairy Production amp Mgt Diaz Jacob USA BS Medical Laboratory Science

Powers Rosa USA AA Early amp Mid Chi ld Education Dokos Theodore USA 85 Math

Ried Gabrielle USA AA Zoology Dominguez Neysa USA BS Biology

Velasquez lydra USA AA Biology Doughtry Ben1amin USA BS Computer amp Info Science

Du Yue BLZ BS Accounting

Bachelors Degrees Edwards Andrew

Escobedo Pa loma

USA

USA

BS

BA

Com)Jter Science amp Eng

Communication

Espinosa Manlnez Gabriel PAN BS Chemistry

Name Clt len Degree Major Esplnoia Issac USA BA Criminology

Acosta Laura USA BA Chemical Engineering Fernandes Somane BRA BA lnternauonal Studies

Ag ullar Angelica USA BA Speech Pathology Fernbullndez Roben USA BA Criminology

AguirreMoreno Jazmin USA BS Edu Polley and Leadership Fernandez Ilse- USA BS Chemical Engineering

Alv3rez Bianca USA BS Molecular Genetics Fernandez Allura USA BS Heallh Info Mang amp Sy1tems

Alzate Federico CDL 65 SodalWork Figueroa Gonlalez Karla USA BA CompJrative Studies

Amador Lastra Thalia MEX BA International Studies Fontes Adrian USA BA International Studies

AmayarAndres HND BS Phannacy Fourman Nathan USA BS Logistics Management

Arvizu Andrea USA BS Intl Business Administration Francus Andrew USA 85 RiSk Management amp Insurance

Balderas Andrew USA BS Computer Scoence amp Eng Gaines Michelle USA BA Psychology

BafCOS Silvina ARG BS Intl Business Administration Gallay Cyrana USA BA International Studies

Barllter Jonathan USA BA llngustlcs Garcia Kaitlyn USA BA Chemrlttry

Barranada Zeboney USA BS Human Resources Garcid Raul USA BA Spansh

Baylor Anna USA BA Socology Garcla Monica USA BA English

8ellran1 Daniella USA BS Architecture Garza Victoria USA BS Chemistry

Behran Ricardo USA 85 Accounting Gil Alexander USA BA Economics

Benitez Cristina USA BS Finance Gonza les Steven USA BS Biology

Berrios Jenan USA BS Edu Teaching and Leaming Gonzarez Scott USA BS Accounting

Befejillo Jone Guillermo USA BS International Studies Gonzdlez Marissa USA BS Zoology

8111 Victoria USA BS Performance GouldbullSalhllan Cameron USA 85 Finance

Bleasdale Deborah USA BS Food Agriculture amp Bio Eng Gnsales Sebastian COL BS Construction Systems Mgt

Bonacci Krysten USA BA Spanish Goot Andrew USA BS Computer amp Info Science

Boone Jessica USA SFA Dance Guarneros Cassandra USA BA Speech amp Heanng

Boyd N ichola USA BA International Studies Guevarn Miguel USA BA Political Science

Bramlage Michelle USA BS Human Resources Gutlenei Luis MEX BS Marketing

Bruner Jake USA BA Criminology Goue rrez Braulio USA BS Landscape Achllecture

Bruno Noelle USA BA Political Science Gutierrez del Arroyo Jose USA BS Elec amp Compute Engineering

Bueno David USA BS Civl I Engmeering Haddock Michael USA BA Communication

Buenrostro Elizabeth USA BS Biology Harlan Jessica USA BS Biochemistry

Burgos Cynthia USA BS Psychology Henderson Jazmen USA BA Theatre

Cabrera Juan MEX BS Human Resources Hernandez Megan USA BA Comparative Studis

Capetillo Jeremy USA BS Dentistry Hernandez Markus USA BA International Studies

Camilo Sandro USA BA Psychology Hickman Carlos USA as Agribusines amp Appl Econ

Carvajal German USA BA Pohtlca Science Higuera Rodriguez Ana COL BS Intl Business Adm1ninration

Caso Adrian USA BA Internacional Studies Howell Derek USA BS Animal Science

Castle Armandina USA BS Nurltlng Huezo Rafael USA BA Commumcalion

Castro Juan USA BA Communication Iacovone Nicholas USA BS Finance

Clark Aleandra USA BA Math J~ra Karina USA BS Human Dev amp Family Sclence

Coello Alexander USA BS Finance Jones Elizabeth USA BA lnternat1ona1 Studles

Colina Raquel USA BS 8iochemist1y Kochheiser Nancy USA BS Early amp Mid Child Education

Colson David USA BS Actualal Science La Rosa Wilham PER BS Actuarial Science

Conue-as Bri1nbull USA BS Human ~v amp Family Sclence Laird Sara USA BA Film Studies

Contreras Rolando USA BS Me-chan1cal Engineenng larenas Derek USA BA Japanese

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Ruiz Blanca USA BA Spelaquoh amp Hearing

Sall Maimlllan USA BS ConSumer and Family Finance

5andoval1 Rachel USA BS Industrial Design

Bachelors Degrees (continued) Name Citizen Degree Major Santama la Erik USA BA English

Las Kelly USA BA Psychology Santiago Sara USA BA Geography

levanduskl KrosU USA BA Anthropology Sarmina Michael USA BS Accounting

long Angela USA BS Environmental Science Segarra Rachel USA BS Radiologic Sci and Therapy

Lopez Lauren USA BA Biochemistry Seiler Elizabeth USA BA Edu Teaching and Learning

Lopez Amanda USA BS Fashion amp Retail Studies Silbiger Dylan USA BS ChemJCll Englneenng

Lowry Catherine USA BS Nursing Silverblatt Emma USA BS Architecture

Lucio KarisSa USA BS Biology Solis Andrea USA BA Psychology

Lucy Christina USA BS Elec ampComputer Engineering Sotelo Daniel USA BS Finance

Ma(e Marianella USA BA International Studies Spates Vanessa USA BA Journalism

Maestas Nicole USA BS Arnmal Soence Spiegel Joshua USA BS Biology

Marowitz Michelle USA BS Nursing Sprockel Abigail USA BS Biochemistry

~rtin Thomas USA BA International Studies StoneEllot USA BA International Studies

Martin Johmnl HND BA Biology Suarez Richard USA BS Economics

Martinez Anastasia USA BA English Sull1vanf Matthew USA BS Agricultural Systems Mgt

Martinez Jimmy USA BS Construction Sytems Mgl Swisher Liane USA BS Environment amp Natufaf Rts

Martinez Manuel USA BS Health Science Tang Valerle USA BS Social Work

McPherson Sarah USA BA Biology Tebben Zacharias USA 85 Economics

Meadows Irene USA BA English TIJerlna Joslyn USA BS Zoology

Medfano Karisa USA BS Radiologic Sci and Therapy Trevino Daniel USA BA tnternationaI Studles

Melende2i Samantha USA BA Biology TruJlllo Kimberly COL BS Radlologc Sc and Therapy

Melvn Elena USA BS Architecture Turner Kevin USA BS Architecture

Mena Joshua USA 85 Biomedical Engineering Umana Steven USA BS Law

Mendoza Juan MEX BS Biochemistry Valdez Luis USA SA Communication

Menendez Jason USA BS Marketing Verdin Matthew USA BA Comparative Studies

Meyers Joseph USA BS Medicine Villanueva Maria ARG BA Intl Business Admimstrauon

Molina Mallory USA BS Astronomy amp Astrophysics Vlllarroel Wladimiro USA BA Spanish

Mook Joseph USA BME Music Education Villasmi I Diego USA BA International Stds

Mora Vincent USA BA Economcs Weber Veronica USA 65 Health Sltience

MoraMarla USA BS Medicine Wes-ton Alexa USA BS Finance

MorafesmiddotDvorak Chtisuna USA BS Human Dev amp Famlly Science Winkler Anthony USA BA History

Moran Saegan USA BFA Art Woolf James USA BA Japanese

MosSmiddotMasaqu1za Gabrlel USA BS landscape Architecure Woten Kimbely USA BS Consumer and Famrry Finance

Mudarth Michelle USA BA History of Art Vejo Randy USA BA Psychology

Mull Vincent USA BA Psychology Zavala Jerry USA BA Film Studies

Mulrer-Coope Carla VEN BA Speech amp Hearing Zavalit Jose USA 85 Economlo - Business

Nadro Nicole USA BA History

Navarro Ali

Ng Zheng Jorge

USA

PAN

BA

BA

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Ph rmacy Masters Degrees Novello Nicholas USA BS Elec amp Computer Engineering

OrtegamiddotS1mo Jaime USA BA Journalism Name Cititen Degree Major

Or11z Mallory USA BS Health Science Adkisson Tory USA MFA English

Otero Christina USA BA Law Alvarez Araya~Javier CR MBA MBA

Pedrozo Toma5 USA BS Marketing Aza Jairo PER MS Ovll Engineering

Pereira de Almeida ls1bei USA BA French Amaya Peter USA MS Boomed Engineering

PerezJulio USA BS Architet1ure Araya Salvo Claudia Lorena CHL MS Astronomy

Phero Heidi USA BA Intl Business Administration Armendanz Ro~rt USA MA Sociology

Pnce Mark USA BA Geography Arroyo Matilde USA Master Health Management amp Polley

Puente Kevm USA BA Aiabc Barwari1 Vian USA MA Edu Polley amp Leadership

Quinche Andres COL BA International Studies Borror Danielle USA MPA Public Polley amp Management

Raztk BHttany USA BA Criminology Broshious Ashley USA Master Edu Teaching and Leaming

Reed Karen USA BS Biology Bueno Damel COL MBA MBA

Rhoden Abigail USA BA Communication Carrlllo Aurelio USA MBA MBA

Rivas Astrid USA BA Communicadon Casablim(a Ca1los USA MBA MBA

Rivera Gin USA BS Human Debull amp Family Sltlence Caveda Ashley USA MFA English RojOmiddotCamllo Laura VEr1 BS Marketing Chavez Natividad USA MS Nursing

Rokicki Kurt USA BS Industrial amp Systems Eng Ciprian kimberly USA Magtter Law

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Masters Degrees (continued) Doctoral Degrees Name Citizen Degrff Major Name Citizen Degree Major

Clark Carmen USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning Abreu Alejandro USA JO Law

CoHnrJazmin USA MA English Alghothanl Lana USA MO Medicin

Crespo Batalla Esteban CRI MBA MBA Ander10n Mike USA PHO Bus lness Adrnin1strauon

Del Sol Alexis USA MFA DiJnce Bello Brian USA MD Medicine

Dominguez Sara USA MA East Asian Studies Bernal Blanca ESP PHO Environment amp Natural Res

Dorrance James USA Master Fmance Blanco Carohne USA JO Law

Douglas Chrlilna USA MS Nursing Burton Ashley USA DDS Dem1s try

Espinosa Dominic USA MA Linguistics Carloni Jamif USA DVM Veterinary Medicine

Garcia Anna USA Master Cily amp Regional Plannmg Cosgriff-Hernandez Meghan- omaslta USA PHO Anthropology

Garcia 81uad Monica USA MA Spanish amp Portugu se Da Gloria Pedro Jose BRA PHO Anthopology

Gordillo Luis USA Master Flnance Davila Denise USA PHO Edu Teaching and Learning

Green Mansol USA Mas1er Edu Teaching and Learning Diego Rivera Hernandez Raul MEX PHO Spanish amp Portuguese

Grubb Jonathan USA Master Architecture Ferla-Anas Enrique MEX MD Medicine

Gutierrez Duren USA MS Nursing Ferrey Antoney USA MO Medicine

Gutierrez Angell~ USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning Flynn Matthew USA MO Medicine

Hll(Kim USA Master labor amp Human Resources Garcia Sierra USA OD Optometry

Kerr Juslin USA MS Nursing Gonzalez Roberto USA DVM Veterlnaiy Medicine

Leuenberger C~yla USA MSW Socla l Wok Gu~man Nicole USA PHO Chemica l Engineering

Lopez Alonzo Karen NIC MA Spanish amp Portuguese HaJek Christine USA PHO Psychology

Mas Amanda USA MA Edu Policy amp Leadership Hernandez Lorra ine USA JD Chemistry

MezaCarmen USA MA English Hookway Catherine USA JD Public Policy amp Management

Munoz Victoria USA MA English Inoa Ernesto DOM PHO Electrical Engineering

Orozco Joanna USA MSW Social Work 1saoolla Andrea USA JD Law

Padilla Benjamin USA MS Environment amp Natuial Res Jacky Alejandro USA PHO Spanish amp Portoguese

Palacio Deek USA MFA English Knoerzer Lareda USA Pharm Pharmacy

Pa nzerl Emily USA MSW Social Work Lagos Lisa USA JD Public Policy amp Management

Pasos Norajill USA MSW Social Work LauaOaniel USA JO Law

Pena Paloma USA MSW SocialWorllt Layba Githlino USA MD Medicine

Perez Rivera Alina GTM MS Allied Medicine Lindsey Bloke USA oos Dentistry

Pineiro Ang-era USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning Lopez Justin USA JD Law

Pujol Jaime CRI Master Gty amp Reglonal Planning Martinez Antonio USA MD Medicine

Ramos Marina USA Ma~ter Accounling Munlz Richard USA JD Law

Ribeiro Bruno BRA MFA Design Nave Renata BRA PHD Horticulture amp Crop Science

Riederer Caitlyn USA Master Labor amp Human Rtgtsour~es Perrino Carmen USA MD Medicine

Rivera~Cerezo Mei-ling USA MSW Social Work Prats Mlchael USA MD Medidne

RllbullZ Alexandra USA Masrn Ar(hitllcture Prestwich Brendon USA DDS DentJmy

Ru therford Andrea USA MS Mol Cellular amp Dev Biology Reyes Levy USA PHO lntegrited Biomdica 1 Science

Sahnas Jaime BOL MA Spanish amp Portuguese Rios Bernardo USA PHD Anthropololgy

San Agustin Leah USA Master Health Management amp Policy Roman Kenny USA PHD Integrated Blomedi~I Science

Sandoval Elizabeth USA MA History of Art Sciortino Ryc11n USA JD lilw

Santos Ibsen BRA MFA Theatre Torres Michael USA DMA Music

Smith Charles USA Ma5 ter finance Torres-Gardai Jose USA MD Healt~ Management amp Policy

Sosa Julio USA MBA MBA Trejo Brock USA MD Medicine

Torre Michelle USA MS Geological Sciences Varga5 Sylia USA PHO Edu Policy amp Leadership

Vaquez Alison USA MFA Theatre Winton Lisa USA MO Medclne

Vega Elsie USA MSW SocialW01k Zaldivar-Lopez Sara ESP PHO Comp amp Veternary Med iclne

Wllson1 Ta~ya USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning

Woeste Andre USA MA Phy Actlvitles amp Edu Service

Wolford Carl USA MBA MBA

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Masters Degrees (continued) Doctoral Degrees Name Citizen Degrff Major Name Citizen Degree Major

Clark Carmen USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning Abreu Alejandro USA JO Law

CoHnrJazmin USA MA English Alghothanl Lana USA MO Medicin

Crespo Batalla Esteban CRI MBA MBA Ander10n Mike USA PHO Bus lness Adrnin1strauon

Del Sol Alexis USA MFA DiJnce Bello Brian USA MD Medicine

Dominguez Sara USA MA East Asian Studies Bernal Blanca ESP PHO Environment amp Natural Res

Dorrance James USA Master Fmance Blanco Carohne USA JO Law

Douglas Chrlilna USA MS Nursing Burton Ashley USA DDS Dem1s try

Espinosa Dominic USA MA Linguistics Carloni Jamif USA DVM Veterinary Medicine

Garcia Anna USA Master Cily amp Regional Plannmg Cosgriff-Hernandez Meghan- omaslta USA PHO Anthropology

Garcia 81uad Monica USA MA Spanish amp Portugu se Da Gloria Pedro Jose BRA PHO Anthopology

Gordillo Luis USA Master Flnance Davila Denise USA PHO Edu Teaching and Learning

Green Mansol USA Mas1er Edu Teaching and Learning Diego Rivera Hernandez Raul MEX PHO Spanish amp Portuguese

Grubb Jonathan USA Master Architecture Ferla-Anas Enrique MEX MD Medicine

Gutierrez Duren USA MS Nursing Ferrey Antoney USA MO Medicine

Gutierrez Angell~ USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning Flynn Matthew USA MO Medicine

Hll(Kim USA Master labor amp Human Resources Garcia Sierra USA OD Optometry

Kerr Juslin USA MS Nursing Gonzalez Roberto USA DVM Veterlnaiy Medicine

Leuenberger C~yla USA MSW Socla l Wok Gu~man Nicole USA PHO Chemica l Engineering

Lopez Alonzo Karen NIC MA Spanish amp Portuguese HaJek Christine USA PHO Psychology

Mas Amanda USA MA Edu Policy amp Leadership Hernandez Lorra ine USA JD Chemistry

MezaCarmen USA MA English Hookway Catherine USA JD Public Policy amp Management

Munoz Victoria USA MA English Inoa Ernesto DOM PHO Electrical Engineering

Orozco Joanna USA MSW Social Work 1saoolla Andrea USA JD Law

Padilla Benjamin USA MS Environment amp Natuial Res Jacky Alejandro USA PHO Spanish amp Portoguese

Palacio Deek USA MFA English Knoerzer Lareda USA Pharm Pharmacy

Pa nzerl Emily USA MSW Social Work Lagos Lisa USA JD Public Policy amp Management

Pasos Norajill USA MSW Social Work LauaOaniel USA JO Law

Pena Paloma USA MSW SocialWorllt Layba Githlino USA MD Medicine

Perez Rivera Alina GTM MS Allied Medicine Lindsey Bloke USA oos Dentistry

Pineiro Ang-era USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning Lopez Justin USA JD Law

Pujol Jaime CRI Master Gty amp Reglonal Planning Martinez Antonio USA MD Medicine

Ramos Marina USA Ma~ter Accounling Munlz Richard USA JD Law

Ribeiro Bruno BRA MFA Design Nave Renata BRA PHD Horticulture amp Crop Science

Riederer Caitlyn USA Master Labor amp Human Rtgtsour~es Perrino Carmen USA MD Medicine

Rivera~Cerezo Mei-ling USA MSW Social Work Prats Mlchael USA MD Medidne

RllbullZ Alexandra USA Masrn Ar(hitllcture Prestwich Brendon USA DDS DentJmy

Ru therford Andrea USA MS Mol Cellular amp Dev Biology Reyes Levy USA PHO lntegrited Biomdica 1 Science

Sahnas Jaime BOL MA Spanish amp Portuguese Rios Bernardo USA PHD Anthropololgy

San Agustin Leah USA Master Health Management amp Policy Roman Kenny USA PHD Integrated Blomedi~I Science

Sandoval Elizabeth USA MA History of Art Sciortino Ryc11n USA JD lilw

Santos Ibsen BRA MFA Theatre Torres Michael USA DMA Music

Smith Charles USA Ma5 ter finance Torres-Gardai Jose USA MD Healt~ Management amp Policy

Sosa Julio USA MBA MBA Trejo Brock USA MD Medicine

Torre Michelle USA MS Geological Sciences Varga5 Sylia USA PHO Edu Policy amp Leadership

Vaquez Alison USA MFA Theatre Winton Lisa USA MO Medclne

Vega Elsie USA MSW SocialW01k Zaldivar-Lopez Sara ESP PHO Comp amp Veternary Med iclne

Wllson1 Ta~ya USA Master Edu Teaching and Learning

Woeste Andre USA MA Phy Actlvitles amp Edu Service

Wolford Carl USA MBA MBA

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