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Traditions of CreightonCreighton SealThe Creighton University seal includes elements representing the Creightonfamily, Creighton’s Jesuit tradition and the Omaha Archdiocese.The gold stripes on the red field, in the upper left-hand quadrant of the shield,come from the family coat of arms of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of theSociety of Jesus (Jesuits). The lion rampant comes from the Creighton familycoat of arms, and the three seashells on a field of white and red sable come fromthe Wareham family coat of arms—paying homage to Creighton University’sfounding families. The design for the shield’s final quadrant, in the lower left,comes from the coat of arms of the Archdiocese of Omaha. The starburst behindthe shield comes from the seal of the Society of Jesus.Ceremonial MaceIn the Middle Ages, the mace was a club used in battle and carried by abodyguard to defend a person of authority. Over the years, it began to lose itswarlike image and became a symbol of peaceful leadership.At an academic institution, the mace is the symbol of the legal and charteredauthority of the leadership to whom the board of trustees has delegatedauthority. When the ceremonial mace is present, the authority of the Universityis present. Use of the mace is reserved for occasions of outstanding importance,and it is an honor to bear the mace.The Creighton University mace was designed and fashioned by Brian K. Besack,operations supervisor of the University’s carpenter shop, at the invitation ofthen president, the Rev. John P. Schlegel, SJ, to commemorate the 125thanniversary of the University.Using a cherry wood baluster from a long-abandoned staircase in the attic ofCreighton Hall, the oldest building on Creighton’s campus, Besack designedand fashioned the shaft, head and foot of the mace. Each facet of the nine-sidedhead displays a bronze, gold-plated medallion bearing the name and foundingdate of the University’s schools and colleges. Its foot is sheathed in gold-platedbrass, and cradled in its shaft rests the official seal of the University. At its top,the mace is crowned with a three-dimensional blue and gold medallion symbolof the Society of Jesus.7

Spirit of Creighton AwardCreighton University, through the Public Honors and Events Committee, annually recognizes outstanding students atMay commencement with the Spirit of Creighton Award. This is the highest student award presented by the University,and the student receiving it does not know until his/her name is called during the commencement ceremony.RECIPIENTS:2021Diego GomezCollege of Arts and SciencesAdrienne PyleSchool of Medicine2020Michael GaleskiCollege of Arts and Sciences2019Nathaniel S. HansenSchool of DentistryHannah O’HaganCollege of Arts and Sciences2018Tyler ClementHeider College of BusinessSamantha KappenmanSchool of DentistrySamantha StoupaCollege of Arts and Sciences2017Nicholas FischerCollege of Arts and Sciences2016Tara DammerSchool of Pharmacyand Health ProfessionsBrandon WarringtonCollege of Arts and Sciences2015Stephan Charles BrannanSchool of MedicineAugusta Rose HermanCollege of Arts and SciencesJohn Thomas McCoyCollege of Arts and Sciencesand Heider College of Business2014Hunter Colt AllenHeider College of BusinessDouglas Richard McDermottHeider College of BusinessSarah Elizabeth SeifertCollege of Nursing2013Laura HallerCollege of Arts and SciencesMatthew LeedomSchool of Pharmacyand Health Professions2012Melissa ListSchool of NursingEdward SaitoSchool of Pharmacyand Health Professions2011Elizabeth M. FairbairnCollege of Arts and SciencesPatrick M. O’MalleyCollege of Arts and Sciences2003Margaret BowieCollege of Arts and SciencesJesse Luis RenteriaCollege of Arts and Sciences2002Nakina MillsCollege of Arts and SciencesKurtis T. MorrisonCollege of Arts and Sciences2010Patrick CarterCollege of Arts and SciencesMarley DoyleSchool of Medicine2001Amber Van KirkSchool of NursingChad N. SchollSchool of Pharmacy andAllied Health Professions2009Geoffrey HayesCollege of Arts and SciencesDanielle PotterSchool of Medicine2000Sarah Elizabeth WaetzigCollege of Arts and SciencesMatt WestCollege of Arts and Sciences2008Justin Birge, Jacob Smeltzerand Mary SkrypekSchool of MedicineJoseph M. OrtegaCollege of BusinessAdministration1999Eric Stener EastmoSchool of MedicineDawn A. ImadaCollege of Arts and Sciences2007Brandon C. HankeyCollege of Arts and SciencesMary Therese RogersSchool of Medicine2006Adam GretemanCollege of Arts and SciencesMarie HalburSchool of DentistryRaquel “Kelly” OrbikCollege of Arts and Sciences2005Keith McGovernCollege of BusinessAdministrationKim RighterSchool of Nursing2004Micah KielCollege of Arts and SciencesGerard J. StanleySchool of MedicineKatherine “Katie” WadasCollege of Arts and Sciences1998Steven HaskettCollege of Arts and SciencesMegan WalkerCollege of Arts and Sciences1997Edward T. DziedzicCollege of Arts and SciencesChristie MichelsCollege of Arts and Sciences1996Jennifer NaughtonCollege of Arts and SciencesRalph RalphsonCollege of Arts and Sciences1995Trenten B. BaushSchool of LawCourtney L. CarlsonCollege of Arts and Sciences1994Robyn DavisCollege of Arts and SciencesSteve KernSchool of Medicine1993Jana BraklowSchool of NursingChristopher ShafferSchool of Pharmacy andAllied Health Professions1992Shirley KernCollege of Arts and SciencesG. Scott WallSchool of Dentistry1991Mary T. O’KeifSchool of NursingMelvin “Paul” PalalaySchool of Medicine1990Bill MedunaCollege of BusinessAdministrationLisa ZimmermanCollege of Arts and Sciences1989Kathryn AultCollege of Arts and SciencesDavid A. McGuireSchool of Nursing1988Mary Margaret LawlerGraduate SchoolRobert J. McQuillanSchool of Medicine1987Anne M. DuffyCollege of Arts and SciencesDaniel J. HuesgenCollege of Arts and Sciences1986James J. Crandall Jr.School of DentistryTerese A. O’NeilSchool of Nursing1985Janet BerningSchool of NursingThomas J. MerkelCollege of Arts and SciencesFor a complete list, visitcreighton.edu/spiritofcreighton8

History of the Hood, Cap and GownThough the history of the hood, cap and gown dates back to the 14th century; it was notuntil the 19th century that colleges and universities attempted to adopt a common code todistinguish the degree, field of study and university or college conferring the degree. Thetassel color signifies the field of study. The field of nursing is signified by the apricot color. Boththe baccalaureate and master’s degree tassels are an apricot color. The gold, metallic coloredtassel is reserved solely for doctoral graduates as it represents the highest degree earned.Gowns, though all black, do have distinguishing characteristics signifying the degree earned.The baccalaureate gown is a simple gown with the distinguishing characteristic being a long,pointed sleeve. The master’s gown is also distinguished by a sleeve that is more closed withonly an opening in the wrist. The doctoral gown is the most elaborate and is adorned withvelvet panels and sleeve bars.The hood is the most distinguishing characteristic of academic regalia and is reserved only forgraduates being awarded a master’s or doctoral degree. The hood’s colors signify both thefield of study and the institution conferring the degree. The apricot color represents the fieldof nursing while the blue color represents Creighton University. The doctoral hood is moreelaborate in that it is longer and the colored trim is wider than that associated with the master’sdegree hood.9

AwardsConstance Smith-Peterson Memorial AwardAn award to a graduate student who best exemplifies acommitment to the advancement of nursing theory and practicethrough scholarship, leadership, psychosocial skills andcommunity service.Interprofessional Practice, Education and Research AwardThe CIPER IPE Award is given annually to a student in each healthprofession who has demonstrated an exemplary commitmentto interprofessional education and demonstrates leadership forfuture practice in interprofessional environments.DNP Practice Excellence AwardPresented to the DNP student whose efforts substantiallycontribute to an enduring practice innovation or policyimplementation.Sigma Theta Tau–Iota Tau Chapter AwardA certificate and a monetary award to a graduate studentfor exemplary research and scholarship.10

Creighton UniversityBoard of TrusteesNizar N. GhoussainiBS’75, MS’76*ChairGail Werner-RobertsonBS’75, MS’76, JD’88 *Vice ChairJosie Abboud, BSN’95*Thomas D. Barry, BSBA’88*Rev. Casey C. Beaumier, SJ, PhDJames T. Blackledge, MBA’98*Timothy R. Breen, SJ, Trustee AssociateRev. Matthew E. Carnes, SJ, PhDRev. Christopher S. Collins, SJ, STDJerry K. CrouseDiane K. Duren, BSBA’81 *Christopher J. Elias, BS’79, MD’83, HON’09*Michael J. Finley, BSBA’83*William J. Fox, BA’84, JD’87 *W. Gary Gates, MBA’91 *Nizar N. Ghoussaini, BS’75, MS’76*Susan M. HaddixSharon C. Harper, BA’69*James T. BlackledgeMBA’98 *Vice ChairDr. Maria Harper-MarinickFrank L. Hayes, BSBA’75*Scott C. HeiderRev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhDMark W. Henkels, BSBA’83*Catherine L. Hughes, HON’06*Eric T. Immel, SJ, Trustee AssociateRichard T. Kizer, BSBA’71, JD’73*Wende L. KotoucRev. G. Thomas Krettek, SJ, PhDBruce R. LauritzenRev. William P. Leahy, SJ, PhDDerek J. LeathersDarrell J. Lee, MD’81 *Donald E. Montgomery, BSBA’84, JD’89*Chris J. MurphyRev. Ronald R. O’Dwyer, SJ, Trustee AssociateDr. Janis M. OrlowskiRev. Trevor J. Rainwater, SJ, BA’10, Trustee Associate*Mark H. Rauenhorst, BA’75*Robert A. Reed Jr.Kenny G. RockerWilliam J. Roe, BSCHM’76*Dr. Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, Trustee AssociateRev. Nicholas J. C. Santos, SJ, PhDTobin A. SchroppAnn T. SchumacherNick W. Turkal, BS’78, MD’82*Mark R. Walter, BSBA’82*Gail Werner-Robertson, BA’84, JD’88*Gary K. WittPatrick J. Zenner, BSBA’69**Creighton alumnus/alumnaPresident’s CouncilRev. Daniel S. Hendrickson, SJ, PhDPresidentMardell A. Wilson, EdD, RDNProvostJan D. MadsenExecutive Vice PresidentMarcus L. BlossomMcCormick Endowed Athletic DirectorCatherine M. Brooks, JDUniversity Faculty PresidentEileen C. Burke-Sullivan, STD*Vice President, Mission and MinistryMary E. Chase, EdD*Vice Provost, Enrollment ManagementRobert W. Dunlay, MD*Dean, School of MedicineJoshua P. Fershée, JDDean, School of LawRev. Kevin T. FitzGerald, SJ, PhD, PhDInterim Dean, Graduate SchoolMatthew C. GerardVice President, University RelationsHeidi W. Grunkemeyer*Vice President, UniversityCommunications and MarketingJanique K. HayesPresidential Representative, StaffAnthony R. Hendrickson, PhDDean, Heider College of BusinessEdward J. Horwitz, PhD*Vice President,Enterprise Risk ManagementMutual of Omaha EndowedChief Risk OfficerJames S. Jansen, JD*General Counsel and Corporate SecretaryTricia A. Brundo Sharrar, JD*Vice President, ComplianceJudi A. SzatkoAssociate Vice President,Human ResourcesCatherine M. Todero, PhD, RN, FAAN *Vice Provost, Health Sciences CampusesDean, College of NursingSarah Singletary Walker, PhDVice President, Division of Equity,Diversity, and InclusionJillian A. Wallen, BDS, MSDean, School of DentistryBridget M. Keegan, PhDDean, College of Arts and SciencesAmy F. Wilson, PharmDInterim Dean, School of Pharmacyand Health ProfessionsRené L. Padilla, PhDVice Provost, Global EngagementTanya A. Winegard, PhDVice Provost, Student LifeRussell B. Pearlman, JDVice President, Information TechnologyW. Wayne Young, Jr., PhDVice Provost, Student SuccessDerek M. ScottAssociate Vice President,Facilities Management*Creighton alumnus/alumna11

Endowed ChairsCOLLEGE OF NURSINGHEALTH SCIENCESDr. C. C. and Mabel L. Criss and Drs. Gilbert and Clinton BeirneEndowed Chair in Nursing (2007)Joan R. Lappe, PhD, RN, MS’85, FAANO’Brien Endowed Chair in Health Sciences (2016)Alternates between School of Medicineand College of Nursing every 5 years.Martha J. Todd, PhD, APRNKeough Family Endowed Chair in Nursing (2022)Meghan M. Potthoff, PhD, APRN-NP12

Edward CreightonMary Lucretia CreightonJohn CreightonSarah Emily CreightonHistory of Creighton UniversityEdward and Mary Lucretia Creighton, along with Edward’s brother, John, settled inOmaha in the 1850s. John married Mary Lucretia’s sister, Sarah Emily Wareham, in1868, and the four are considered the founders of Creighton University. Edward’swork with the transcontinental telegraph and freighting, ranching, railroading andbanking became a major force in the city’s economic development. The two brotherswere widely known for their business enterprises, and the two couples were alsowidely regarded for their philanthropy.Edward died in 1874, and his widow included 100,000 in her will to establishCreighton College in memory of her husband. Mary Lucretia died in 1876, and herexecutors, who included her brother-in-law John, purchased 6.2 acres of land atthe northwest corner of what is currently 24th and California streets. The land andadditional securities were transferred to Bishop James O’Connor of Omaha, andconstruction began on the school.The bishop asked the Jesuits to operate theschool and the first president, Roman A. Shaffel, SJ,arrived in Omaha in late 1877; the school openedon Sept. 2, 1878. One priest, two scholastics,a layman and a laywoman formed the faculty.The school began with 120 students rangingin age from 6 to 30. On Aug. 14, 1879, BishopO’Connor surrendered his trust to the Jesuits, whoincorporated “The Creighton University” underNebraska law. Much of the initial teaching wasbelow the collegiate level; in 1891, CreightonUniversity awarded its first baccalaureate degree.Edward and Mary Lucretia’s generosity is credited with establishing CreightonCollege, while John and Sarah Emily’s philanthropy enlarged it to a five-schooluniversity. Today, Creighton University consists of nine schools and colleges: College of Arts and Sciences (1878)School of Medicine (1892)School of Law (1904)School of Dentistry (1905)School of Pharmacy and Health Professions (1905)Heider College of Business (1920)Graduate School (1926)College of Nursing (1971; four-year bachelor’s degree program began in 1958)College of Professional Studies (Established as University College in 1983)13

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Lord, teach me to be generous; teach me to serve you as youdeserve; to give and not to count the cost; to fight and not to heedthe wounds; to toil and not to seek for rest; to labor and not to askfor reward; save that of knowing that I am doing your will.A Prayer for GenerositySt. Ignatius of Loyola, Founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits)Connect to the Creighton Commencement experience using #CreightonGrad@CreightonNurse @CreightonAlumni@Creighton1878 @CreightonAlumniCreighton College of Nursing Creighton University AlumniGraduation HonorsStudents may graduate with honors. Criteria for graduation honors can be found in the CreightonUniversity catalogs. Official graduation honors are reflected on the student’s diploma and transcript.Degree ConferralCreighton University confers degrees three times per year: August, December and May. Annual Universitycommencement ceremonies are held in May. Students who complete their degree programs in August orDecember may attend the May commencement ceremony following completion, or with approval of theOffice of the Dean, in the preceding May. Participation in a commencement ceremony does not guaranteea degree is officially earned. A degree is conferred only after the dean verifies all academic requirementsare met and the degree is posted on the student’s transcript by the Office of the Registrar.Ceremony PhotosCeremony Photos will photograph each graduate receiving his or her diploma. Graduates will be emaileda link to their photo proofs, or they can go to ceremonyphotos.com for more information. Questions maybe addressed to service@ceremonyphotos.com or call 402.917.6518.15

Welcome to theCreighton Universityalumni family,now nearly 80,000 strong. While yourtime as a student is coming to a close,your time in our global alumni communityis just getting started. No matter wherelife takes you, we will be here to supportyou with opportunities and benefits tohelp you stay connected.Bluejays for life.alumni.creighton.eduSept. 29–Oct. 2, 2022Join us for four days of reunion parties, campus festivities,food, fun, music and so much more.For more information, visit creighton.edu/creightondays.16

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