•University of Maryland Commencement May 23, 2002CONTENTSTABLE OF2 Congratulations fromthe Presidentfrom the Alumni3 MessageAssociation4 Message fi-om the SeniorCouncil5 Order ofCommencement6 Schedule of Events7 Campus Map8 The University of Maryland11 Customs ofCommencement13 Commencement Speaker14 University Medal RecipientGraduating Student Speaker1516 Candidates for MayUniversity of MarylandGraduate Degrees•Commencement May 200223,37 Candidates for MayUndergraduate Degreesand Scholars71 Honors78 Student Marshals79 Academic and Special Awards85 Honor Societies92 Athletic Awards94 University OfficialsOfficials95 Commencementand StaffBEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATESm ongratulatioiis on the completion ofyour degrees! Earning a university degreeis milestone in your lives, and you and your families should be very proud ofa^^^^^„*^ your accomplishment. I predict that in the years to come, you will increasinglyeducation have received at Maryland.You have learned not only the factsappreciate the youand current theories that underlie your field, but you have also learned how to tormulate andunderpm your ideas. may have thought that you were coming here to get your questionsYouanswered, but by now you have learned that you really came here to question your answers.University ofMaryland has offered you opportunities to develop your academic interestsTheand talents, and extend your intellectual and cultural horizons.These ...
•University of Maryland Commencement May 23, 2002CONTENTSTABLE OF
2 Congratulations from
the President
from the Alumni3 Message
Association
4 Message fi-om the Senior
Council
5 Order ofCommencement
6 Schedule of Events
7 Campus Map
8 The University of Maryland
11 Customs ofCommencement
13 Commencement Speaker
14 University Medal Recipient
Graduating Student Speaker15
16 Candidates for May
University of Maryland
Graduate Degrees
•Commencement May 200223,
37 Candidates for May
Undergraduate Degrees
and Scholars71 Honors
78 Student Marshals
79 Academic and Special Awards
85 Honor Societies
92 Athletic Awards
94 University Officials
Officials95 Commencement
and StaffBEST WISHES AND CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL GRADUATES
m ongratulatioiis on the completion ofyour degrees! Earning a university degree
is milestone in your lives, and you and your families should be very proud ofa^
^^^^„*^ your accomplishment. I predict that in the years to come, you will increasingly
education have received at Maryland.You have learned not only the factsappreciate the you
and current theories that underlie your field, but you have also learned how to tormulate and
underpm your ideas. may have thought that you were coming here to get your questionsYou
answered, but by now you have learned that you really came here to question your answers.
University ofMaryland has offered you opportunities to develop your academic interestsThe
and talents, and extend your intellectual and cultural horizons.These experiences will guide you
have also new fi-iends during your time here and found newthroughout your hfe.You made
mentors, and they too will enrich your life in many ways that no one can predict today.
would know how we, faculty appreciateAs you leave us, I like you to much the and staff',
your accomplishments as scholars, artists, athletes and leaders—as individuals.You have enriched
university new levelsour lives and have helped the reach ofdistinction and esteem. I urge you
to stay connected with us and take full advantage ofthe benefits ofbeing a member ofthe
University ofMaryland family. I hope that you will return to campus often, continue to support
us, and help us shape the future ofnew generations ofstudents.You are now members ofthe
university's alumni family, and we welcome you to this special group. Please considerjoining us
for the campus-wide open house, Maryland Day 2003, on Saturday,April 26, 2003.
You have my very best wishes for success in all your endeavors.We are proud ofeach and
every one ofyou!
Yours sincerely,
C. D. Mote, Jr.
President
'ERSITY OF MARYLANDMESSAGE FROM THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Alumni Association, congratulations!behalfofthe University ofMaryland
andwishes to those you have received from your facultyOn I add our very best
other university friends.
ofEciallycommencement ceremony today includes a special tradition.You will beYour
Alumni Association by Paul Carey M.B.A. '82, this year'sinducted as a member ofthe Maryland
membership.president. Our gift to you on this day is a one-year compUmentaryassociation
gives you an opportunity to stay involved with yourMembership in the alumni association
needs andmater, to go places and to continue to learn. Our programs meet manyalma
educational or recreational. us on a trip to Spain where ainterests—whether cultural, Join
School ofMusicuniversity professor is your guide, at the opera with representatives from the
watches around the country let you cheer on theTerpsand, ofcourse, at athletic events. Game
with fellow Maryland fans.
benefits and services that membership brings—and how to activateLearn more about the
your membership online—at www.alumni.umd.edu.
very pleased to offer you access to the Terp Alumni Network.The alumni association is also
alumni directory and e-mailThe network is a free onHne alunmi community', featuring an
very own permanent and personal Terp e-mail address!forwarding. Imagine your
connecting with you often in theWhether it's virtual or face-to-face, we look forward to
congratulations—and welcome to the Maryland family ofalumni.years ahead.Again,
Sincerely,
'81Danita D. Nias
University ofMaryland Alumni AssociationExecutive Director,
SPRING COMMENCEMENTMESSAGE FROM THE SENIOR COUNCIL
The Spring GraduatesORDER OF COMMENCEMENT
• a.m.• Cole Student Activities Building 9:00Thursday, May 23, 2002
Musical SelectionPresiding
MaterAlma
RcpithlUCD. Mote, Tlie Batik Hymn of theDr. Jr.
soloist withUniversity of Maryland Linda Mabbs, sopranoPresident,
EnsembleThe SymphonicWind Hail! Alma Mater
Master of Ceremonies
ConductorMr.Waketield,
Mr.James N. Newton Maryland!Hail to thee,
AddressUndergraduate Studies
Steadfast in loyalty;
Mr.William K. Marimow
Processional
Editor and SeniorVice President we stand.For tliee,
SymphonicWind Ensemble
Tlic [Baltimore] Sun
Mr. E.WakefieldJohn Love for the Black and Gold
MarylandConductor University of
hearts we hold.Deep in ourInductionAlumni Association
Invocation
'82Mr. Paul CareyJ. Singing thy praise forever.
Dr. All Darwish
of MarylandPresident, University
Mushm Chaplain Throughout the land.
Alumni Association
The National Anthem
Message to the Graduates
Ms. Linda Mabbs, Soprano
Dr. Mote
Greetings Floor Seating ArrangementDoctoral,Conferring of
Graduates in Cole Student Activities BuildingMr.JosephVivona for
Bachelor's DegreesMaster's and
Interim Chancellor,
Dr. Mote
MarylandUniversity System of
Presentation of Colleges
and Schools INPORMATIONMr. Nathan A. Chapman
Maryland DeansUniversity System of
Board ofRegents
Benediction
Senior Class Gift Presentation Dr. Darwish
Sammy Popat
Recessional
Adam Wexler
SymphonicWind Ensemble
Senior Council
Presentation of
University Medal
Dr. Mote
Remarks to the Graduates
Zachary Bookman
Graduating SeniorSCHEDULE OF EVENTS
graduation exercises for colleges and schools will be held at various campus
Individual
locations Thursday and several ceremonies wiU take place on Wednesday evening.on
Guests are urged to be seated approximately one half-hour prior to the designated time
the ceremonies if they wish to observe the student and faculty processional.for
Graduates, their famiUes and friends are cordially invited and encouraged to join with
of faculty the reception to be held on McKeldin Malluniversity officials and members the at
following the campus-wide commencement. Shutde bus service will provide free transportation
across the campus throughout the day.
Campus-wide Conimencement 2:30 p.m. Connnunication
9:0(1 Activities Ritchie Coliseuma.m. Cole Students Building Reception: College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
1 1:0(1 a.m. - 4:()0 p.m. McKeldin Mall 1:00 p.m. Cole Student Activities Building
College ofAgriculture and Natural Resources College ofEducation
12:()(.) p.m. Memorial Chapel 12:(X) p.m. Reckord Armory
School ofArchitecture College ofHealth and Human Performance
12:00 p.m. Great Space 12:00 p.m. Ritchie Coliseum
College ofArts and Humanities—Department Gatherings School of Public Affairs
I2:(.I0 p.m. American Studies/Women's Studies 12:00 p.m. Van Munching Hall,Tyser Auditorium
Skinner Building,Room 0200 College of Information Studies
12:00 p.m. Art History
12:(.)0 p.m. Biology/Psychology' Building, Room 1240
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center,
College of Computer, Mathematical and Physical Sciences
Gildenhorn Recital Hall
2:30 p.m. Reckord Armory
12:00 p.m. Art Studio
Clark School ofEngineeringA.James
Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom
4:30 p.m. Cole Student Activities Building
12:00 p.m. Classics
Philip Merrill College ofJournalism
Tydings Hall, Room 0130
2:30 p.m. Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall
12:00 p.m. Dance/Tlicatre
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, KayTheatre
12:00 p.m. Foreign Languages/Linguistics Wednesday, May 22, 2002
Tydings HaU,Room 0130 Individual Studies
12:00 p.m. History/Jewish Studies/Russian Area Studies .S:0() p.m. Nyumburu Cultural Center, Multi-purpose room
Physics Building,Room 1410
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Graduate Ceremony
12:00 p.m. Music
7:00 p.m. Memorial Chapel
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Concert Hall
College of Life Sciences
12:00 p.m. Philosophy
7:0(.) p.m. Ritchie Coliseum
Mane Mount Hall, Room 1400
Robert H. Smith School of Business
2:30 p.m. EngUsh/Comparative Studies
7:00 p.m. Cole Student Activities BuildingTawes Theatre
^OF M A RCAMPUS MAP—
THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
to respond with rigor as well as
creativity to contemporary
problems.
There are 13 schools and
colleges within the organizational
structure ofthe University of
Marv'land. Seven ofthese units
the Smith School ofBusiness, the
College of Education, the Clark
School ofEngineering, the
College ofJournahsm, the College
ofComputer, Mathematical and
Physical Sciences, the College of
Information Studies and the
School ofPubUc Affairs—have
been recognized by their peers and
in various rankings as among the
best in the nation.Today, there25
theTopA Bold New Era mUHon of a $90 rmUion National are 65 programs ranked in
From its pre-CivilWar roots as the Science Foundation fiind created 25 nationally for their academic
state s first agricultural college and to support the most advanced IT quality. The breadth of this
one ofAmerica's original land research in the country.And that excellence is a source ofpride for
grant institutions, the University' of funding impacts research areas students, faciJty and staffand is
Maryland has emerged as a public fixjm engineering to computer sci- endorsement for the university's
research university ofnational ence to geography to social sci- flagship status among the state's
stature, highly regarded for its ences.The momentum of recent institutions ofhigher education.
broad base of excellence in teach- years has poised the university to The university has enjoyed a
ing and research. Maryland's move into the top ranks of higher decade ofmomentum in all ofthe
beautifial 1 ,200-acre campus is in education and take leadership in areas that affect quality.The average
the heart ofthe 1-270 resear