SUMMER COMMENCEMENT Saturday, August 18, 2012 Portland State UNIVERSITY
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Order of Ceremonies PROCESSIONAL MUSIC Dr. T and His Orchestra “Pomp and Circumstance” Edward Elgar “Hey Look Me Over” from Wildcat Cy Coleman “Happy Days Are Here Again” Milton Ager WELCOME Sona K. Andrews, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Platform Party Wim Wiewel, Ph.D. President Sona K. Andrews, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Alan Cabelly, Ph.D. Presiding Marshal AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL Dr. T and His Orchestra Please join along in singing. O beautiful for spacious skies, For amber waves of grain. For purple mountain majesties Above the fruited plain! America! America! God shed his grace on thee And crown thy good with brotherhood From sea to shining sea! PRESIDING Wim Wiewel, Ph.D. President Veronica Dujon, Ph.D. Professor, Sociology Reader Ann Marie Fallon, Ph.D. Associate Professor, Director University Honors Program Reader STUDENT ADDRESS Debra Kidney Student Representative of the Class of 2012 Shangar Meman Student Representative of the Class of 2012 PRESENTATION AND CONFERRING OF DEGREES Wim Wiewel Sona K. Andrews RECESSIONAL The audience is requested to remain seated during the processional and recessional. Carol Mack, Ph.D. Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Planning Michele Toppe, M.A. Dean of Student Life Recognition of Degree Candidates Sona K. Andrews, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Sue Beatty, Ph.D. Dean, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Jeanne Enders, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Business Administration Liza Finkel, Ph.D. Associate Dean, Graduate School of Education Kris Henning, Ph.D. Associate Dean, College of Urban and Public Affairs Karin Magaldi, M.RA. Associate Professor, Fine and Performing Arts Renjeng Su, Ph.D. Dean, Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science Vikki Vandiver, Dr.P.H. Associate Dean, School of Social Work 1
Student Speakers Debra Kidney DEBRA KIDNEY is graduating with a Master of Science degree in educational leadership and policy, with a specialization in adult education and a certificate in training and development. In addition to earning her master’s degree, Ms. Kidney also recently finished a th tee-week program at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government. Ms. Kidney began her career at Portland State University in 1977 and finished her Bachelor of Science degree in biology in 1984 all while working, getting married, and having two children. Ms. Kidney currently works as an education coordinator for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, a union that represents 1.4 million public employees around the United States and Puerto Rico. When not working or studying, Ms. Kidney is an avid gardener, a passionate reader, and for the last 15 years has had weekly “walking therapy” sessions with her girlfriends where they power walk, talk, sweat, and solve all family, community and world problems. She and her husband, Dan, have bicycled all over the world on their tandem bicycle, including an epic bicycle trip across the United States in 2008. They are always planning for their next adventure. Shangar Meman SHANGAR MEMAN is graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science. Born in Kurdistan, Iraq, Ms. Meman is the first in her family to attend and graduate college in the United States. During her tenure at Portland State University, Ms. Meman worked in Senator Jeff Merkley’s office and researched law and policy for the Oregon State Legislature’s 2011 session. Ms. Meman currently works at one of the state’s top law firms, Gevurtz Menashe, where she is furthering her knowledge of the American legal system and preparing to attend law school. Ms. Meman hopes to return to Iraq one day to teach international law. She aspires to help reform Iraq’s legal processes to be more democratic. Ms. Meman is eternally grateful to her mother and father for the sacrifices they have made in their lives and careers, including moving to the United States, so that their children would have better opportunities for success. 2
Academic Costume One of the most colorful features of the academic procession is the appearance of graduates, faculty, members of the Oregon University System, and guests of the University in full academic costume. The design of the gown, the color of the tassel on the cap, and the pattern, length, and colors of the hood all have long histories and special significance. American universities, unlike those of England and Europe, have adopted a standard code of academic costume. According to the code, the bachelor’s gown worn by Portland State University graduating seniors has straight sleeves and is worn closed. Gold, silver, and green cords are worn by honors graduates. The master’s gown has long, pointed sleeves with the forearm being seen through a slit at the elbow of the sleeves. The doctor’s gown is faced with velvet and has bell-shaped sleeves. Each sleeve carries three bars of velvet. The tassel on the cap indicates by color the college or school conferring the degree. In addition to the cap and gown, candidates for advanced degrees wear the academic hood, the traditional garment signifying high scholarly attainment. The doctoral hood carries the colors of the college or school conferring the degree on the outside and PSU’s colors of green and white on the inside. One legend, which deals with the origin of the cap and gown, reveals that a venerable teacher in ancient Greece promised wealthy parents that their sons would be “appropriately dressed” when presented at a banquet honoring the completion of their academic studies. However, when the young men entered the banquet hall dressed in simple sackcloth robes and carrying mortar boards, the mark of common workmen, a startled cry arose from the audience. “Let me explain,” said the teacher as he raised his hands for silence. “Your sons are dressed in clothing of the mason, for their destiny is to build. Some will build cities, some will build lives—perhaps one of them may even build an empire. But all will be builders on the solid foundation of knowledge.” Bachelor and Tassel / Hood Master Degrees Color Liberal Arts and Sciences Arts White Sciences Gold Business Administration Drab Education Light Blue Engineering Orange Fine and Performing Arts Brown Music Pink Social Work Citron Urban and Public Affairs Peacock Blue Public Health Salmon Pink Doctoral Degrees Tassel / Hood Color Doctor of Philosophy Dark Blue Hood Gold Tassel Doctor of Education Light Blue Hood Gold Tassel 3
Portland State University Portland State University serves as a center of opportunity for nearly 30,000 students and a cornerstone for more than 130,000 alumni worldwide. The strength of the University is its worldclass faculty, who serve the University and the community through teaching, research, and public service. Research at Portland State has more than doubled in the past decade, achieving new degrees of excellence through investments such as the $25 million James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation challenge grant for sustainability. Portland State contributes an annual economic impact of $ 1.4 billion to the regional economy. Located in Portland, one of the nation’s most livable cities, the University’s innovative approach to education combines academic rigor in the classroom with field-based experiences through internships and classroom projects with community partners. The University’s 50-acre downtown campus exhibits a commitment to sustainability with many Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified buildings, while many of the over 200 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees incorporate sustainability into the curriculum. PSU’s motto, “Let Knowledge Serve the City,” inspires the teaching and research of an accomplished faculty whose work and students span the globe. HISTORY Portland State University opened in 1946 as the Vanport Extension Center to meet the educational needs of veterans home from World War IL The first campus was a portion of Vanport, a wartime housing project that was destroyed in 1948 when a dike broke along the Columbia River. The campus was moved to north Portland in fall 1948, and in 1949 the Oregon Legislature made “Vanport College” permanent. Three years later the campus moved to its present location along downtown Portland’s South Park Blocks, occupying the former Lincoln High School building. It was then known as the Day Division of the Portland State Extension Center. The Legislature created Portland State College as a four-year, degree-granting institution in 1955. Graduate work was added in 1961, doctoral programs began in 1968, and the institution became Portland State University in 1969. The University has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,410 students in 1946 to become Oregon’s largest university. Vision, Mission, Values, and Priorities The mission of Portland State University is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural, and economic qualities of urban life by providing access throughout the life span to a quality liberal education for undergraduates and an appropriate array of professional and graduate programs especially relevant to metropolitan areas. The University conducts research and community service that support a high quality educational environment and reflect issues important to the region. It actively promotes the development of a network of educational institutions to serve the community. The work of the University is guided by the following five themes: PROVIDE CIVIC LEADERSHIP THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS Lead as a civic partner, deepen our engagement as a critical community asset, demonstrate leadership in regional innovation, serve as an anchor institution in the Metro area. IMPROVE STUDENT SUCCESS Ensure a student experience that results in higher satisfaction, retention, and graduation rates. ACHIEVE GLOBAL EXCELLENCE Distinguish the institution nationally and internationally through the accomplishments of its faculty, reputation of its programs, and preparation of its students for a diverse and global economy. ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY Ease the transition and create more effective pathways for students to move from K-12 to higher education. EXPAND RESOURCES AND IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS Expand resources in each of the funding streams (state, private, business partnerships, research, tuition), manage resources effectively, and match investments to strategic priorities. 4
5) m to You're going places, but we're always here to help you in your transition from student to alumnus, to keep you connected to campus resources and events, and to serve as your link to PSU no matter where you are in the world. PSU Alumni Association Please visit www.pdx.edu/alumni for more information or stop by and see us at the Simon Benson House! Congratulations Class of 2012! You are now a proud member of the PSU Alumni Association with more than 130,000 members worldwide! PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY
RUN LIKE THE WIND psuied the Big Sky Conference and finished eighth in the nation in rushing with 247.8 yards per game. The Vikings set a new school record for total rushing yards (2,726). NEW ATTITUDE AT HOME Portland State brought a new attitude to JELD-WEN Field. After going 35-9 at home during 1999-2006, the Vikings were 4-2 at JELO-WEN last year. a « MAN IN THE MIDDLE Second-year Head Coach Nigel Burton was named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year Award for ft. . . engineering the Vikings* turnaround. Rr TICK^rs'CAlL^a-?!
■3507 OR VISIT GOVIKS.CflM - - --- - . ■■ ■‘ - OUR TOWN YOUR TEAM /< AWARDED The Vikings won eight Big Sky Conference Player of the Week Awards. Only one time has PSD won more Big Sky Player of the Week honors in a single season (9, 2000). SEPTEMBER 1 VS. CARROLL KICK IT Junior All-American Kicker Zach Brown ended up as the nation's top field goal kicker, making 24 of 27 kicks (2.18 per game), and breaking his own Portland State record. SEPTEMBER 22 VS. SOUTHERN UTAH NOVEMBER 17 VS. EWU OCTOBER B VS. IDAHO STATE NOVEMBER 3 VS. NORTHERN COLORADO 2012 VIKINGS HOME SCHEDULE lALL HOME GAMES PLAYED AT JELD-WEN FIELD] OREGONIANS Over one-third of the 2012 Portland State Viking Football team halts from Oregon.
•? PSU Students helping students 2012 SENIOR GIFT CAMPAIGN --- WHY DO PEOPLE DONATE TO PSU? FOR PORTLAND We live out our motto, "Let Knowledge Serve the City." TO GIVE OTHERS A CHANCE Donations help other students realize their dream of a college degree. TO SHOW GRATITUDE Many PSU alums feel incredibly grateful for the support they received, and they're paying it forward by giving back to current students. TO BECOME SUSTAINING MEMBERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION For gifts as small as $10 per year, all alumni can access the Student Rec Center and the Millar Library (small fees apply). WHAT IS THE SENIOR GIFT CAMPAIGN? Seniors give back to FSU to kelpfuture students, RESULTS OF OTHER SGC • 2011.. ...........$9,139 • 2010. $13,106 • 2009.. $11,886 • 2008. ........;........... . . . . . . .... .$6,820 You choose where your gift goes. Most seniors give to the Financial Need Scholarship. What will the Class of 2OiZ accomplish? EVERY GIFT COUNTS • Whether you give $50, $20.12 or $10 it all helps another PSU student. • If every 2012 senior made even a small gift; our impact could be huge. how to make YOURGIFT --i « Write a check to the PSU Foundation etc, « Give online by going to pdx.edu/giving/senior-gift-campaign ■X' , ' ' ■ or scan this QR code Portland State UNIVERSITY
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Fisherman’s Oath I am a fisherman for life. I will always be a fisherman. It’s not something I do, it is who I am. Fishing is not an escape. It is where I belong, i' where I’m supposed to be. It is not a place, , but a lifelong journey. ,X It is a passage my father showed me, ; and I will show others. ( When you understand all of this, you will know me, ; ? and we will fish together. / —Your Pleasure Is Our Business! Gerry dr Kathy Kingen Salty’s Local Family Business Owners Founded in Portland in 1978 Portland. Citysearch Best Seafood 2011 Serving World-Class Seefood,® Steaks, Service & Smiles® Award-Winning Wine List Lunch & Dinner Daily Sunday Brunch Happy Hour Bar 3839 HE Marine Dr. 503.288.4444 saltys. com/portland
Relive your memories! Order your commencement DVD by contacting the PSU Box Office at 503-725-3307. DVDs are $32 and will be available approximately two weeks after today’s ceremony. The DVD contains the entire commencement ceremony including footage of each student as they cross the stage. The PSU Box Office is located in the lobby of Smith Memorial Student Union, 1800 SW Broadway, Portland, Oregon. For more information visit www.pdx.edu/commencement
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