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ommencementofCommencement ofPurduePurdue UniversityUniversityEdward C.C. ElliottElliott HallEdwardHall ofof MusicMusicWestLafayette,Lafayette, IndianaIndianaWestDecember2019Winter 15,2021
The Purdue University Mace is used atevery commencement exercise. It wasdesigned and crafted by David Peterson,a former professor in the Department ofVisual and Performing Arts (Division ofArt and Design), and assistant professorof Jewelry and Metalsmithing at Purdue.
TheTwo Hundred and Forty-FifthCommencement ofPurdue UniversityFirst DivisionDecember 18, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.Second DivisionDecember 18, 2021 at 2:00 p.m.Third DivisionDecember 19, 2021 at 9:30 a.m.Winter 20211
THECOMMENCEMENTCEREMONYA PerspectivePurdue University owes a substantial debt to its medieval predecessors for its commencement ceremony and academic attire. The academic heritage that evolved during the Middle Ages provided us with a teaching institution, the university; a method of measuring academic progress, degrees;and a structure for an appropriate ceremony recognizing the student’s achievement, commencement. In June 1875, Purdue University held its firstcommencement outdoors on the Oval, awarding the Bachelor of Science degree to a class of one. In 1903, commencement was moved indoors tothe newly-completed Eliza Fowler Hall. The steady growth of the size of the graduating class necessitated moving the exercises to larger and largerfacilities: the Memorial Gymnasium, the Armory, the Field House, and in 1940, to the Edward C. Elliott Hall of Music. The 245th commencement at theWest Lafayette campus is being held today for graduates who qualified for their degrees at the end of the current semester. The colorful ceremony,enacted each year on campuses throughout the world, is the formal climax and recognition of the graduates’ years of study and preparation.Academic AttireGraduate candidates for degrees wear a black tassel on the left side of the square Oxford cap, or mortarboard, signifying receipt of a previous degree.At Purdue, the color of the trim on the hood identifies the areas of specialization.Doctor of Philosophy (All areas)Areas of SpecializationAgricultureForestryAll OthersEducation (All Areas)Engineering (All Areas)Health and Human SciencesHuman Development & Family StudiesConsumer Science & RetailingNutrition SciHealth & KinesiologyHealth SciencesHospitality & Tourism ManagementNursingPsychological SciencesSpeech, Language Hearing ScienceLiberal ArtsCommunication, Political Science,Sociology, and AnthropologyCreative ArtsEnglish, Lang & Cultures, HistoryPh.D.Hood ColorDark BlueMasterHood ColorsRussetMaizeLight BlueOrangeMaroonDrabLemonSage GreenSalmon PinkDrabApricotNavySilverAreas of SpecializationManagementEconomicsAll othersPublic Policy & Public Administration(All Areas)PharmacyPharmacyPolytechnic Institute (All areas)Science (All areas)Veterinary Medicine (All areas)Doctor of AudiologyDoctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of PharmacyDoctor of TechnologyDoctor of VeterinaryMasterHood ColorsCopperPeacock BluePeacock BlueOlive GreenRedGolden YellowGrayProfessionalHood ColorsColonial BlueApricotOlive GreenRedMedicine GrayCitronBrownWhiteUndergraduate and professional candidates for degrees wear a tassel on the right side of the square Oxford cap, or mortarboard. At Purdue, the color ofthe tassel identifies the college or school of the University from which they are to receive their degree. The tassel colors are as alth and Human SciencesHuman Development & Family StudiesConsumer Sci & RetailingNutrition SciHealth & KinesiologyHealth SciencesHospitality & Tour MgmtNursingPsychological SciencesSpeech, Lang Hearing ScienceMaizeRussetLight BlueOrangeMaroonDrabLemonSage GreenSalmon PinkDrabApricotNavySilverLiberal ArtsWhiteManagementPeacock BluePharmacyOlive GreenPolytechnic InstituteRedScienceGolden YellowVeterinary MedicineGray
THE USE OFACADEMIC EMBLEMSThe SealSeals are common to all corporate bodies and have been used since ancient times to authenticate documents. They constituted the officialsignatures of emperors, bishops, and corporations. University seals evolved from those of church corporations. In Europe, the early facultiesand student nations possessed seals; in the United States, all colleges and universities have had seals since Colonial days. The current PurdueSeal was officially adopted in 1969 and retains elements of earlier versions, which evolved beginning in 1890. The seal features a stylizeddepiction of the griffin, the mythological beast with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion. In medieval heraldry, the griffin symbolizedstrength. The three-part shield represents Purdue’s traditional aims: learning, discovery, and engagement. The seal combines these traditionalelements with modern simplicity of design to form one of the most distinctive of university symbols.The University MaceThe mace has an ancient history as a symbol of authority. Originally giant clubs made of iron and capable of breaking armor, maces wereused chiefly by knights. They were also often borne by a royal bodyguard to protect the king in processions. In the course of time, by the 14thcentury, they assumed more ceremonial functions and lost their warlike appearance, as they began to be decorated with jewels and preciousmetals. In 1649, the English House of Commons obtained a mace. In 1756, a silver mace was made for the colony of South Carolina; it is still inuse in the state capital at Columbia. In the United States House of Representatives, the mace is placed to the right of the speaker. As a symbolof order and authority, a mace is carried before the president and other dignitaries in the platform party in commencement processions. As areflection of the modern vision of a truly American university, the design of the Purdue Mace embraces sweeping thrusts and counterthruststo create a vital energy within an otherwise clean, linear aesthetic. The University seal is located in the center of the mace-head; bounding itare two sweeping silver wings.The PresidentialMedallionClosely allied with maces and seals as symbols of authority are the collars of office worn by many officials, including chancellors and presidentsof universities. Collars usually include a medallion inscribed with the seal of the institution and are worn over the academic gown on publicoccasions, particularly at commencements. Located in the center of Purdue’s Presidential Medallion is the three-part “heraldic shield” andgriffin, the symbol which has existed throughout Purdue’s long history of University seals. The medallion, as well as the mace, was handcraftedfrom sterling silver, ebony, and gold, using the centuries-old techniques of swedging, forging, hollow-forming, and silver soldering.The BannersThe banners, sometimes known as standards or gonfalons (a flag that hangs from a crosspiece or frame), originated in the medieval republicsof Italy as an ensign of state or office. They have been adopted in many universities around the world as school or institutional insignias. Thefourteen banners displayed represent the University, the Graduate School, and the twelve undergraduate colleges or schools at the WestLafayette campus. The colors of the University, old gold and black, are joined together in a pattern common to all the banners. The bands arethe same colors as the tassels worn on the mortarboard of the college’s or school’s graduates.Each college or school is represented on its banner by a symbol and two colored bands indicating its major academic discipline.The Teaching MedallionThe medallion identifies members of the Purdue University Teaching Academy, a dedicated and dynamic network of scholar-teacherscommitted to the continual improvement of teaching and learning at Purdue University. Under the auspices of the Office of the Executive VicePresident for Academic Affairs, the Teaching Academy works with the academic schools, the Center for Instructional Excellence, and others toenrich the educational experiences of the entire Purdue University community. The mission of the Teaching Academy is to provide leadershipand serve as a catalyst to enhance and strengthen the quality of undergraduate, graduate, and outreach teaching and learning.3
ORDER OF EXERCISESPRELUDE(See preceding page) PROCESSIONALThe Commencement BandJon SweetDoug FletcherConductors, University BandsFanfare Prelude on “Lancashire”James CurnowGrand ProcessionalFanfare and FlourishesDon HaddadJames CurnowProcessionalJames PloyharPomp and Circumstance March No. 1Edward ElgarCOMMENCEMENT PROCESSION(Interval for Ushering)*THE NATIONAL ANTHEM(The audience is invited to sing.)Kristen R. Szaller, Purdue Bells,and University ChoirCollege of Liberal Arts*INVOCATIONFirst Division:Second Division:Third Division:The Star Spangled BannerFrancis Scott Keyarr. David A. LepplaRodney Lynch, The Baptist Student Foundation at Purdue UniversityRodney Lynch, The Baptist Student Foundation at Purdue UniversityRodney Lynch, The Baptist Student Foundation at Purdue University MEDIA PRESENTATIONWELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONSADDRESS TO THE CANDIDATESFEATURED SPEAKERFirst & Second Division:Third Division:MUSICThe Commencement BandTHE PRESENTATION OFTHE DEGREE CANDIDATESThe President of the University4Keith J. Krach, Former United States Under Secretary of StateRandy W. Roberts, Distinguished Professor of HistoryAmerica, the Beautifularr. DragonThe presentation of candidates for advanced degreesThe presentation of candidates for professional degreesRecognition of distinguished undergraduate degree candidatesThe presentation of candidates for baccalaureate degreesThe presentation of candidates for associate degrees
RECOGNITION OF SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENTSPresident of the UniversityRESPONSE FROM THECLASS OF 2021First Division:Second Division:*MUSIC(The audience is invited to stand andsing Hail Purdue at the conclusion.)*BENEDICTIONFirst Division:Second Division:Third Division: POSTLUDEThe Commencement BandAustin Berenda, College of AgricultureAnusha Dharmavathi, Health and Human Sciences“Old Gold and Black”A Rhapsody on Purdue Songsarr: James CurnowRodney LynchRodney LynchRodney LynchRecessionalJames Ployhar(Platform Party departs and the Candidates Recess.The program is concluded.) The audience seated*The audience standing5
UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIONBoard Of TrusteesMichael R. Berghoff, Chairman, Indianapolis, IndianaGary J. Lehman, Vice Chairman, Lafayette, IndianaLawrence C. “Sonny” Beck, Atlanta, IndianaJoAnn Brouillette, Lafayette, IndianaTheresa C. Carter, Colorado Springs, ColoradoVanessa J. Castagna, Naples, FloridaMalcolm S. DeKryger, DeMotte, IndianaMark T. Gee, Jr., Johnston, IowaMichael F. Klipsch, Carmel, IndianaDon Thompson, Chicago, IllinoisAdministrative OfficersMitchell E. Daniels, Jr., PresidentJay T. Akridge, Provost and Executive Vice President for AcademicAffairs and DiversitySteven R. Abel, Associate Provost for EngagementJames S. Almond, Senior Vice President and Assistant TreasurerWilliam J. Bell, Vice President for Human ResourcesGary R. Bertoline, Senior Vice President for Purdue Onlineand Learning InnovationMichael A. Bobinski, Vice President and Director ofIntercollegiate AthleticsR. Ethan Braden, Senior Vice President for Marketingand CommunicationsMung Chiang, Executive Vice President for Strategic InitiativesMichael B. Cline, Senior Vice President for Administrative OperationsKristina Wong Davis, Vice Provost for Enrollment ManagementGina DelSanto, Chief of StaffBrian E. Edelman, President, Purdue Research FoundationMatthew D. Folk, Vice President for University Advancementand Alumni EngagementJohn F. Gates, Vice Provost for Diversity and InclusionPeter J. Hollenbeck, Vice Provost for Faculty AffairsIan C. Hyatt, Chief Information Officer and Vice Presidentfor Information TechnologyJanice A. Indrutz, Corporate Secretary and SeniorExecutive Assistantto the Board of TrusteesTrenten D. Klingerman, Deputy General CounselWade A. Lange, Chief Entrepreneurial Officer,Purdue Research FoundationTheresa S. Mayer, Executive Vice President for Researchand PartnershipsBeth M. McCuskey, Vice Provost for Student LifeJenna L. Rickus, Vice Provost for Teaching and LearningAlysa Christmas Rollock, Vice President for Ethics and ComplianceChristopher A. Ruhl, Chief Financial Officer and TreasurerSteven R. Schultz, General CounselDeansKaren I. Plaut, College of AgricultureNancy E. Marchand-Martella, College of EducationMung Chiang, College of EngineeringLinda J. Mason, Graduate SchoolMarion K. Underwood, College of Health and Human SciencesDavid A. Reingold, College of Liberal ArtsDavid L. Hummels, School of ManagementEric L. Barker, College of PharmacyCarrie A. Berger, Polytechnic Institute, InterimPatrick J. Wolfe, College of ScienceWillie M. Reed, College of Veterinary MedicineMichael A. Brzezinski, International ProgramsM. Elizabeth McNeil, Libraries and School of Information StudiesRhonda G. Phillips, Honors CollegeKatherine L. Sermersheim, Associate Vice Provost andDean of Students6
COMMENCEMENT STAFFMarshalsChief MarshalsDeputy Chief MarshalPlatform MarshalDeputy Platform MarshalProcession MarshalsLesa K. Beals, Christine D. PassTammy Carroll, Barbara L. LaDageKeith B. GehresDenise M. RossiRyan C. Jones, Sandra E. Schaffer, Kimberly J. WatleyCommitteeChairpersonVice ChairpersonsAcademic Affairs RepresentativesAlumni Association RepresentativeCommencement SecretaryFaculty RepresentativesKeith B. GehresLesa K. Beals, Christine D. PassRuth Ann WeiderhaftJuna JohnsonBarbara L. LaDageJennifer E. Alter, Michael N. Dana, Heather L. Dykes,Joel R. Ebarb, Brandon M. Fulk, Lynne G. Horngren,Abbey E. Mikesell, Catharine A. Patrone, Michael D. Shettle,James L. WeismanChristine D. Pass, Wright FlowersJames L. Mohler, Nicole M. BarrShannon Kang, Madelina NunezCharles S. Eads, Scott J. WheelerChristine D. PassJay S. Gephart, William E. GriffelLindsay Perrault, Michael RechowskyJohn K. Cox, Nicholas Crosby, Patrick R. JewellZenephia E. EvansFloral ArrangementsGraduate School RepresentativeStudent RepresentativesHall of Music ArrangementsMarshal CoordinatorMusicPublic OratorPublic Safety, Parking, and SecurityStudent Services RepresentativeStaff AssistantsAcademic AttireBoard of Trustees RepresentativeDiploma DeputiesDiploma PreparationGuest Relations ManagerPrinted ProgramSign Language InterpretersJanet M. MauckJanice A. Indrutz, Kimberlie A. WeldyTammy Carroll, Barbara L. LaDage, Janet M. Mauck,Sandra E. Schaffer, Kimberly J. WatleyTammy Carroll, Barbara L. LaDage, and Registrar StaffCameron WilsonTammy Carroll, Barbara L. LaDage, Christine D. PassKimberly Fournier, Myron R. Yoder7
MARSHALS AND BANNER BEARERSFirst DivisionMarshals forthe CandidatesChristine A. Wilson, College of AgricultureKathryn Obenchain, College of EducationErhan Karakaya, College of EngineeringThomas W. Atkinson, Graduate SchoolMelanie Morgan, Graduate SchoolJoel R. Ebarb, College of Liberal ArtsBanner BearersAndrew J. Thurman, College of AgricultureHaylee D. Link, College of EducationAnnah Aunger, College of EngineeringDonald E. Brier, Graduate SchoolOwen D. Bowling, College of Liberal ArtsSeating ChartDivision IMasters (A-L)EngineeringMasters (M-Z)AgricultureEducationLiberal Arts8
MARSHALS AND BANNER BEARERSSecond DivisionMarshals forthe CandidatesThomas W. Atkinson, Graduate SchoolMelanie Morgan, Graduate SchoolKaren S. Byrd, College of Health and Human SciencesJulian L. Gallegos, College of Health and Human SciencesJames A. Gothard, School of ManagementStacey Dunderman, College of ScienceRobert Nawrocki, Polytechnic InstituteShawn W. Farrington, Polytechnic InstituteChad Brown, College of Veterinary MedicineBanner BearersAriez J. Christmon, College of Health and Human SciencesElizabeth A. Stallman, School of ManagementChristal A. Musser, Graduate SchoolNickolas Sean Henry Conner, Polytechnic InstituteLauren Nicole Emmerson, College of ScienceMegan Sue Spriggs, College of Veterinary MedicineSeating ChartDivision IIDoctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of TechnologyMasters (A-L)Health & Human SciencesPharmacyMasters (M-Z)ManagementScienceVeterinary MedicinePolytechnic Institute9
MARSHALS AND BANNER BEARERSThird DivisionMarshals forthe CandidatesThomas W. Atkinson, Graduate SchoolLisa R. Nielsen, Graduate SchoolBanner BearersDonald E. Brier, Graduate SchoolSeating ChartDivision IIIDoctor of Philosophy (A-L)10Doctor of Philosophy (M-Z)
THEPURDUETHE PURDUEUNIVERSITYSEALUNIVERSITY SEALThesealsealis usedas the asUniversity’sformal signature— asignatureconfirmationon all ofofficialdocuments. on all official documents.ThePurduePurdueis usedthe authenticityThe first Purdue seal was designed in 1890. The current seal, designed in 1968 by Al Gowan to retain elements ofThe first Purdue seal was designed in 1890. The current seal, designed in 1968 by Al Gowan to retain elements of all eight previous versions, is used on official Universityall eight previous versions, is used on official University documents such as diplomas, letters of acceptance anddocumentssuch as diplomas,of acceptanceandandcommunicationfrom the Board of Trustees and the president.communicationfrom thelettersBoardof Trusteesthe president.Today’ssealsealfeaturesa stylizedgriffin,the mythologicalcreaturewithandanlion’seagle’sand lion’sbody.In medievalToday’sfeaturesa stylizedgriffin, themythologicalcreature with aneagle’s headbody.headIn medievalheraldry,the griffinsymbolized strength. The threeheraldry,shieldthe nedrepresentsPurdue’s traditionalaims:education,research andshieldservice.represents Purdue’s traditional aims: education,research and service.18901890BruceRogersBruce byPhelpsPhelps LytleLytle19051905VariousStudentsVarious EngineeringEngineering Students19091909CharlesH.BenjaminBenjaminCharles H.19241924UnknownUnknown19471947BruceRogersBruce Rogers19471947RobertW.BabcockBabcockRobert W.19681968AlAlGowanGowan11
THE CONFERRING OFTHE DEGREESFirst 292930303030303131323233333333343636Educational SpecialistMaster of ArtsMaster of ScienceMaster of Science in Aeronautics and AstronauticsMaster of Science in Agricultural and Biological EngineeringMaster of Science in Biomedical EngineeringMaster of Science in Chemical EngineeringMaster of Science in Civil EngineeringMaster of Science in EducationMaster of Science in Electrical and Computer EngineeringMaster of Science in EngineeringMaster of Science in Environmental and Ecological EngineeringMaster of Science in ForestryMaster of Science in Industrial EngineeringMaster of Science in Materials Science EngineeringMaster of Science in Mechanical EngineeringMaster of Science in Nuclear EngineeringBachelor of Science (College of Agriculture)Bachelor of Science in ForestryBachelor of Arts (College of Education)Bachelor of Science in Aeronauticaland Astronautical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Agricultural EngineeringBachelor of Science in Biological EngineeringBachelor of Science in Biomedical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Chemical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringBachelor of Science in Computer EngineeringBachelor of Science in Construction EngineeringBachelor of Science in Electrical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Environmental and Ecological EngineeringBachelor of Science in Industrial EngineeringBachelor of Science (Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Engineering)Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Engineering)Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and EngineeringBachelor of Science in Mechanical EngineeringBachelor of Science in Nuclear EngineeringBachelor of Arts (College of Liberal Arts)Bachelor of Fine Arts
THE CONFERRING OFTHE DEGREESSecond Division181819212226263435353738414238404242Master of Business of AdministrationMaster of Public HealthMaster of ScienceMaster of Science in Aviation and Aerospace ManagementMaster of Science in Construction Management TechnologyDoctor of Nursing PracticeDoctor of TechnologyBachelor of Science (College of Health and Human Sciences)Bachelor of Science in Environmental HealthBachelor of Science in NursingBachelor of Science (School of Management)Bachelor of Science in Industrial ManagementBachelor of Science (College of Science)Bachelor of Science in ChemistryBachelor of Science (Polytechnic Institute)Associate of Science (Polytechnic Institute)Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Nursing (College of Veterinary Medicine)Associate in Applied Science (College of Veterinary Medicine)Third Division16Doctor of PhilosophyPurdue’s commencement exercises have been held in many differentlocations through the years, ranging from a large circus tent on the Ovalin the 1880’s to their present site in the Edward C. Elliott Hall of Music.Commencement in the early 1930’s was held in the memorial Gymnasium,now Haas Hall. Limited space for guest seating soon necessitated a moveto the larger facilities in the Armory.13
GUEST SPEAKERSFirst & Second DivisionsKeith Krach is an American businessman, Silicon Valley innovator, philanthropist and public servant; bringing transformationalleadership to multiple sectors, including robotics, engineering, commerce, education, philanthropy, economic statecraft and eventhe way people sign. He most recently served as Under Secretary of State leading America’s economic diplomacy and having the raredistinction of being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate.As the nation’s top economic diplomat, Krach led the development of the bipartisan Global Economic Security Strategy; built the CleanNetwork Alliance of Democracies--defeated CCP’s 5G masterplan; spearheaded the largest onshoring in US history--secured semiconductorsupply chains; drove divestment in CCP companies-- protect investors from unknowingly funding CCP military; championed the humanrights-- mobilized action against CCP’s genocide in Xinjiang; directed the repatriation of 100,000 US citizens during 2020 pandemic; catalystfor 100B Endless Frontiers Act & 50B CHIPS Act; and bolstered U.S.-Taiwan ties as the highest-ranking State Department official to visit in41 years. As a result, Krach and his family were sanctioned by the CCP.Krach served as DocuSign Chairman & CEO for 10 years; Ariba co-founder, Chairman & CEO; Chairman of Purdue’s Board of Trustees;Angie’s List Board Chairman; Co-founder & COO engineering software leader, Benchmark Capital’s first Entrepreneur-in-Residence,International President of the Sigma Chi, 2000 E&Y National Entrepreneur of the Year, 2019 Harvard Business School Leader of the Year andyoungest-ever Vice President of GM. Krach holds a B.S. and Honorary Doctorate in Engineering from Purdue, and MBA from Harvard.Keith J. KrachFormer United States Under Secretaryof StateThird DivisionRandy Roberts, Distinguished Professor of History and 150th Anniversary Professor at Purdue University, was the 2015-2016 CharlesBoal Ewing Chair of Military History at West Point. In addition to winning the Charles B. Murphy Outstanding Teaching Award atPurdue University he received the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching Indiana Professor of the Year and theMorrell Award, as well as being a finalist for the Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching. He specializes in military history,sports history, and popular culture.Roberts is also an award-winning, best-selling author. He has won several national book awards, and has been nominated forthe Pulitzer Prize four times. One of his more recent books, coauthored with Johnny Smith, is Blood Brothers: The Fatal FriendshipBetween Muhammad Ali and Malcolm X, has been made into an Netflix documentary. Among his other books are Jack Dempsey:The Manassa Mauler; Papa Jack: Jack Johnson and the Era of White Hopes; “But They Can’t Beat Us”: Oscar Robertson and theCrispus Attucks Tigers; Joe Louis: Hard Times Man; A Team for America: The Army-Navy Game That Rallied a Nation; Rising Tide: BearBryant, Joe Namath, and Dixie’s Last Quarter; and with James S. Olson John Wayne American; A Line in the Sand: The Alamo in Bloodand Memory; Winning Is the Only Thing: Sports in America since 1945; and Where the Domino Fell: America and Vietnam. A Seasonin the Sun: The Rise of Mickey Mantle and War Fever: Boston, Baseball, and America in the Shadow of the Great War, both writtenwith Johnny Smith, are his most recent book. Roberts has served frequently as a consultant and on-camera commentator for PBS,HBO, and History Channel. Two of the documentaries he was featured on won Emmy Awards.Randy W. Roberts,Distinguished Professor of HistoryCollege of Liberal Artsote14Roberts is married Marjorie Traylor, a Purdue graduate, and has twin daughters, Kelly and Alison.
STUDENT RESPONDERSFirst DivisionAustin B. Berenda of Earl Park Indiana is receiving a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics.Austin served as State FFA Treasurer and attended Ivy Tech before beginning his 2.5 studies at Purdue. During his time at Purdue,he has continued to serve as a sports official, while serving as a teaching assistant, mentor, College of Agriculture Senator andQuiz Bowl team member. Austin has participated undergraduate research in both Agriculture and Biomedical Engineering andAgricultural Economics.Austin was a two time outstanding student nominee in AG Economics and recipient of the Homecoming Pillar of Excellency forTeaching and scholarship, Beck’s Hybrids’ Leadership Scholar and the J. William & Helen Uhrig Scholar.Austin will leave for basic combat training and officer candidate school as a member of the Army National Guard and wants toapply for graduate programs at Purdue in Agricultural Economics.Austin B. BerendaCollege of AgricultureSecond DivisionAnusha KV Lakshmi Dharmavathi will earn a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Health Sciences.During her time at Purdue, Anusha has served as a teaching assistant, student researcher, president of Boiler Out VolunteerStudent Organization, and a member of the Rescue Squad, Caduceus Club, Purdue Contemporary Dance Company, HHS SuccessMentors Program, Sigma Alpha Lambda and Phi Kappa Phi Honors Society.Anusha has earned a research grant from the Office of Undergraduate Research, and the Society of ToxicologyUndergraduate Award.Anusha is still planning her future endeavors as she explores the many paths of interest in the health care industry.Anusha KV Lakshmi DharmavathiCollege of Health and Human Sciences15
ADVANCED DEGREESDoctor of Philosophy(Candidates for degree as of December 18, 2021)Abdirahman M. Abdillahi, Scott A. McluckeyAyodeji S. Aderibigbe, Layi AdeolaNirajan Adhikari, Alina AlexeenkoPintu Adhikari, Dimitrios PeroulisArman Ahmadi, Farshid SadeghiAdib Ahmadzadegan, Pavlos P. Vlachos,Arezoo M. ArdekaniHamad Ahmed, Jeffrey SiskindInok Ahn, Helen PatrickOluseye O. Akomolede, Peter A. BermelJorge A. Alatorre Flores, James A. MccannNadir M. Alawadi, Avinash C. KakAbdulrahman N. Alghamdi, Saeed MohammadiNawwaf A. Alhazmi, Tony SilvaAhmed A. Alimran, Christopher S. WilliamsWai K. Allen, Kenneth D. RidgwayNoelia E. Almodovar Arbelo, David S. Corti,Bryan W. BoudourisAnn M. Alvar, Alexander L. FrancisKawthar Z. Alzarieni, Hilkka I. KenttamaaBrandon J. Anson, Andrew D. MesecarAkash Ashapure, Jinha JungNimish M. Awalgaonkar, Ilias BilionisPapa Aye N. Aye-Addo, Guillermo PaniaguaSarkhan Badirli, Christopher W. Clifton,Murat DundarJun han Bae, Richard M. Voyles, Byung-Cheol MinEdgardo A. Barsallo Yi, Saurabh BagchiChanel M. Beebe, Monica E. CardellaBrianna S. Benedict, Robin S. Adams, Allison F. GodwinAlycia G. Berman, Craig J. Goergen, Joseph M. WallaceLia Margaret Bersin, Elizabeth M. ToppAnuradha Bhat, Michael T. HarrisSonal V. Bhujbal, Qi T. Zhou, Lynne S. TaylorZhuyun Bian, Jin-Rong XuBrandon F. Bitting, Marilyn A. HirthJane M. Bitting, Alice A. JohnsonLane E. Bloome, Rachael H. Kenney, Jake BurdickChristian J. Blum-Sorensen, Steven F. SonRobert E. Bott, J. Eric DietzLeon P. Brendel, James E. Braun, Eckhard A. GrollCarlos Brito, Richard J. KuhnBrianna C. Britton, Haley F. OliverAndrew J. Brown, Heather L. Servaty-SeibLeighton A. Buntain, Joann I. PhillionAdam H. Burtsfield, Alice A. JohnsonMargaret M. Busse, Ernest R. Blatchley IiiYun Cai, Kathleen A. AbrahamsonAdam S. Caldwell, Kenneth H. SandhageDavid Canales Garcia, Kathleen C. HowellJinjian Cao, Fu ZhaoYang Cao, Oana MalisBreana R. Cappuccilli, Eric A. NaumanRichard S. Caulkins, Fabio H. Ribeiro16Hsun Chao, Daniel A. DelaurentisSomrita Chattopadhyay, Avinash C. KakCheng-An Chen, Chen-Lung HungJianhang Chen, Jan P. Allebach, Qian LinJingyuan Chen, Raghu PasupathyPeng Chen, Paul BrownXingshuo Chen, R G. CooksYen-Pu Chen, Muhammad A. AlamYing-Kang Chen, Rudro R. BiswasYue Chen, Tony SilvaHyun Dok Cho, Samuel P. MidkiffAgniva Chowdhury, Hao Zhang, Petros S. DrineasYu-Ting Chu, Paul BrownMallory L. Chua, Robin S. AdamsDonovan L. Colquitt, Monica E. CardellaKarissa M. Conrad, Stacey L. ConnaughtonNathan J. Conrad, Peide “Peter” YeDevon S. Cook, Michael J. SalvoElizabeth C. Coppola, Sharon ChristClara E. Correa Soto, Lynne S. TaylorAlexandra E. Cowan, Regan L. BaileyJenean Cox, Bert UseemDanielle M. Crimmins, Kathryn C. Seigfried-SpellarDustin L. Cruise, Galen B. KingThomas F. Cunningham, David A. SpencerAdebukola O. Dada, Shalamar D. ArmstrongSujan Dawadi, Clifford SadofElihu Deneke, Veeraraghava Raju Hasti, Jay P. GoreWei Deng, Guang LinAnkit Deo, Wenbin YuSiddharth Deshpande, Jeffrey GreeleyAbhas Deva, Ramiro Edwin GarciaSayan Dey, Venkatesh M. MerwadeSonali D. Digambar Patil, Avinash C. KakLuke N. Dillard, Jay P. GoreThomas Doyle, Daniel W. SmithCamilo Alberto A. Duarte Cordon, Marisol KoslowskiSayan Dutta, Jean-Christophe RochetMichael J. Dziekan, Eric A. NaumanHossein Ebrahiminejad, Matthew W. Ohla
The seal features a stylized depiction of the griffin, the mythological beast with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion. In medieval heraldry, the griffin symbolized strength. The three-part shield represents Purdue's traditional aims: learning, discovery, and engagement. The seal combines these traditional
