Fall 2018
Commencement
& Convocation
Program
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Contents
About BYU-Idaho 3
Commencement Services 8
College of Agriculture & Life Sciences 12
College of Business & Communication 14
College of Education & Human 17
Development (Home & Family)
College of Education & Human 19
Development (Sociology & Social Work/
Psychology)
College of Education & Human 21
Development (Teacher Education)
Interdisciplinary Studies 23
College of Language & Letters 25
College of Performing & Visual Arts 27
College of Physical Sciences & Engineering 29
About Brigham Young
University-Idaho
From its founding as a pioneer academy
to the modern university it is today,
Brigham Young University-Idaho
continues to build upon a rich legacy
of progress and innovation. Guided by
its affiliation with The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, BYU-Idaho
seeks to create a wholesome learning
environment in which students can
strengthen their commitment to the
gospel of Jesus Christ and receive a
quality education that prepares them for
leadership in the home, the community,
and the workplace.
A comprehensive liberal arts,
professional, and scientific curriculum is
offered. As a two-tiered institution, BYU-
Idaho provides students with a choice
of over 20 associate degrees and more
than 80 bachelor’s degrees. Associate
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degrees offer students specialization
in a major field of study, along with a
carefully selected curriculum of general
education. Specialized bachelor’s
degrees focus on a specific discipline,
while integrated bachelor’s degrees
allow students to incorporate other
related fields of study into their chosen
major.
BYU-Idaho’s academic offerings are
spread across six colleges: Agriculture
and Life Sciences, Business and
Communication, Education and Human
Development, Language and Letters,
Performing and Visual Arts, and Physical
Sciences and Engineering. Faculty
members in these various departments
are focused primarily on the teaching
and development of students. Instructors
also engage in a variety of scholarly
and research activities to support their
teaching.
The university operates year-round on
a three-track, three-semester system:
winter, spring, and fall. Facilities are
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better utilized and many more students
are served by their admission to a track
composed of two of the three semesters.
In 2018, BYU-Idaho served about
53,500 students online and on campus
in its associate and bachelor’s degree
programs.
Internships are a required component
for most majors at BYU-Idaho because
of the unparalleled leadership and
experiential learning opportunities they
provide. The university-wide internship
program is one of the largest providers
of interns in the nation, sending out
more than 3,700 students annually.
Students complement their academic
experience with leadership and
mentoring opportunities available
through the university’s Student Activities
Program. This student-run program
offers an array of year-round activities in
six core areas: outdoor, service, talent,
fitness, sports, and social. Thousands of
students are involved in the Activities
Program each semester.
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BYU-Idaho students come from all
50 states and 142 countries. Married
students comprise approximately 30
percent of the on-campus student body.
About 50 percent of the students have
served as missionaries for The Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,
bringing a unique level of maturity,
cultural diversity, and leadership ability
to the campus.
BYU-Idaho is the oldest continuously
operating institution of higher education
in Idaho. The university was founded in
1888 as Bannock Stake Academy with
59 students. In 1903, it was named Ricks
Academy in honor of Thomas E. Ricks,
a Church leader who founded Rexburg
and headed the academy’s first Board of
Education. In 1923, it became known as
Ricks College, which grew to become the
largest privately owned junior college in
the United States.
In 2000, leaders of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints announced
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Ricks College would transition from a
two-year college to a four-year university.
Academic programs were evaluated and
restructured, and the school officially
became Brigham Young University-Idaho
in 2001. BYU-Idaho is accredited by the
Northwest Commission on Colleges and
Universities.
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Commencement Activities
Friday, April 12, 2019
3:00 P.M.
CONVOCATION CEREMONIES
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Auditorium, Hart Building
Education and Human Development
Auditorium, Hart Building
Sociology and Social Work / Psychology
Chapel, Hinckley Building
Interdisciplinary Studies
Auditorium, BYU-Idaho Center
5:45 P.M.
ACADEMIC MARCH, FACULTY &
CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATION
6:00 P.M.
COMMENCEMENT SERVICES
Auditorium, BYU-Idaho Center
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8:00 P.M.
CONVOCATION CEREMONIES
Business and Communication
Auditorium, Hart Building
Education and Human Development
Chapel, Taylor Building
Home and Family
Chapel, Taylor Building
Teacher Education
Chapel, Taylor Building
Language and Letters
Grand Ballroom, Manwaring Center
Performing and Visual Arts
Auditorium, Kirkham Building
Physical Sciences and Engineering
Auditorium, BYU-Idaho Center
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Commencement Services
Friday, April 12, 2019
6:00 P.M. — BYU-Idaho Center
PROCESSIONAL
Daniel Kerr, Department of Music
POSTING OF COLORS
BYU-Idaho ROTC
WELCOME
Henry J. Eyring, President, Brigham Young
University-Idaho
INVOCATION
Kaleb Orchard, Mechanical & Civil Engineering
SCRIPTURE READING
Kade Allred, Political Science
MUSICAL NUMBER
“Rejoice Ye Heavenly Powers”
By Stephen Main
Performed by combined Men’s Choir and
Women’s Choir
Conducted by Eda Ashby
Organ Accompaniment by Daniel Kerr
Combined faculty & student brass ensemble
REMARKS
President Henry J. Eyring
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PRESENTING OF THE GRADUATES
Kelly T. Burgener, Academic Vice President
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
President Henry J. Eyring
MUSICAL NUMBER
“Arise, My Soul, Arise”
Arranged by Dan Forrest
Performed by combined Men’s Choir and
Women’s Choir
Conducted by Eda Ashby
Piano Accompaniment by Allison Vest
REMARKS
Elder Kim B. Clark, General Authority Seventy and
Commissioner of the Church Educational System
ADDRESS
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a member of the Quorum
of the Twelve Apostles
BENEDICTION
Brenna Quinton, English
RECESSIONAL
Daniel Kerr, Department of Music
NOTE: AUDIENCE PLEASE REMAIN SEATED
DURING THE RECESSIONAL
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College of Agriculture &
Life Sciences
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
3:00 P.M. — Auditorium, Hart Building
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Erin Jossie
WELCOME
John T. Zenger, Dean, College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences
INVOCATION
Savana Craven, Horticulture
STUDENT SPEAKER
Ryan Johnston, Nursing
STUDENT SPEAKER
Gabriela Calvi, Public Health
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Davis
REMARKS
John T. Zenger, Dean, College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences
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AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Jeff R. Morrin, Vice President, University Resources
John T. Zenger, Dean, College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences
Kathy Jo Cook, Associate Dean, College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Greg Klingler, Associate Dean, College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences
Ross Spackman, Associate Dean, College of
Agriculture and Life Sciences
ASSISTED BY DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Kerry Huber, Animal and Food Science
Nels Hansen, Applied Plant Science
Steve Christenson, Biology
Jim Hopla, Health Services
Steve Kimpel, Human Performance and Recreation
Erin Bennion, Nursing
READERS
Alyssa Charrier, Animal and Food Science
Steve Winkel, Animal and Food Science
BENEDICTION
Calum Webb, Exercise Physiology
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College of Business &
Communication
Convocation:Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00 P.M. — Auditorium, Hart Building
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Millie Lloyd
WELCOME
Keith F. Patterson, Associate Dean, College of
Business and Communication
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
“Go Forth With Faith,” Hymns, no. 263
Conducted by Rachel Peterson, Accounting
Accompanied by Millie Lloyd
INVOCATION
Zack Peterson, Business Management
SCRIPTURE READING
Aida Tibbitts, Communication
STUDENT SPEAKER
Olu Egunjobi, Accounting
STUDENT SPEAKER
Iliya Krutko, Financial Economics
MUSICAL NUMBER
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“Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing - Be Thou My
Vision”
Arranged by Linda Hartman
Piano Solo by Millie Lloyd
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
Barbara Thompson
REMARKS
Keith F. Patterson, Associate Dean, College of
Business and Communication
Kelly T. Burgener, Academic Vice President
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Kelly T. Burgener, Academic Vice President
Boyd L. Baggett, Accreditation Liaison Officer
Edwin A. Sexton, Dean, College of Business and
Communication
Rick L. Hirschi, Associate Dean, College of Business
and Communication
Keith F. Patterson, Associate Dean, College of
Business and Communication
Steven E. Rigby, Associate Dean, College of
Business and Communication
ASSISTED BY DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Darryl H. Foutz, Accounting
Brian R. Howard, Communication
David R. Barrus, Economics
Michael G. Clark, Finance
Casey Ann Hurley, Management
R. Drew Eagar, Marketing
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READERS
David R. Harrell, Finance
Eric Conrad Lybbert, Communication
BENEDICTION
Kenneth Strain, Business Management
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College of Education &
Human Development
Home & Family
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00 P.M. — Chapel, Taylor Building
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Levi Kelley
WELCOME
Derrel J. Higgins, Chair, Department of Home and
Family
INVOCATION
Kim Cuevas, Marriage and Family Studies
SCRIPTURE READING
Alayna Hudson, Marriage and Family Studies
STUDENT SPEAKER
Anissa Olsen, Marriage and Family Studies
STUDENT SPEAKER
Eden Whitehead, Child Development
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Davis
REMARKS
Elder Kim B. Clark, General Authority Seventy and
Commissioner of the Church Educational System
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AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Elder Kim B. Clark, General Authority Seventy and
Commissioner of the Church Educational System
Amy LaBaugh, Vice President, Student Life
David R. Peck, Dean, College of Education and
Human Development
Derrel J. Higgins, Chair, Department of Home and
Family
ASSISTED BY PROGRAM
REPRESENTATIVES
Tracie Simon, Family and Consumer Sciences
Betty McQuain, Child Labs Director
Tom Rane, Child Development
Cole Ratcliffe, Marriage and Family Studies
READERS
Genet Orme, Department of Home and Family
Steve Dennis, Department of Home and Family
BENEDICTION
Abbye Johns, Professional Preschool Education
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College of Education &
Human Development
Sociology & Social Work/Psychology
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
3:00 P.M. — Chapel, Hinckley Building
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Brandon Wilhelmsen, Music
WELCOME
Paul Roberts, Associate Dean of Education & Human
Development
INVOCATION
Mosiah Castrejón, Psychology
STUDENT SPEAKER
Miles Lowry, Psychology
MUSICAL NUMBER
“Come Thou Fount”
Music by John Wyeth, Words by Robert Robinson,
Arranged by Danielle Isaacson
Vocal Duet by Karla Madrid, Social Work and Bailee
Reddish, Social Work
Piano by Philip Vorwaller, Mechanical Engineering
STUDENT SPEAKER
Thomas K. Withers, Sociology
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVES
Steven Dalling
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AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Jon Linford, Online Vice President
Jake Romney, Associate Dean, College of Education
& Human Development
Paul Roberts, Associate Dean, College of Education
& Human Development
Richard B. Cluff, Chair, Department of Psychology
Philip A. Allred, Chair, Department of Religious
Education
READERS
Scott Martin, Department of Psychology
Grover Wray, Department of Sociology and Social
Work
BENEDICTION
Kaylee Sanders, Social Work
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College of Education &
Human Development
Teacher Education
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00 P.M. — Chapel, Hinckley Building
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Jeff Karren
WELCOME
Karla A. LaOrange, Chair, Department of Teacher
Education
INVOCATION
Tallie Harris, Elementary Education
SCRIPTURE READING
Natalie Sellers, Special Education K-12
STUDENT SPEAKER
Becky Toews, Elementary Education
MUSICAL NUMBER
“Songs of the Savior”
Arranged by Julie Gaisford Keyes
Harp Solo by Christin Clark, Elementary Education
STUDENT SPEAKER
Kirsten Clayton, Early Childhood Special Education
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVES
Will Gierke
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AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Sid Palmer, Dean of Faculty Development
Paul Roberts, Associate Dean, College of Education
& Human Development
Karla A. LaOrange, Chair, Department of Teacher
Education
ASSISTED BY PROGRAM DIRECTORS
Matt Sellers, Elementary Education
Christine Brown, Early Childhood Special Education
and K-12
READERS
Jeff Pulsipher, Department of Teacher Education
Lary Duque, Department of Teacher Education
BENEDICTION
Ben Taylor, Special Education K-12
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Interdisciplinary
Studies
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
3:00 P.M. — Auditorium, BYU-Idaho
Center
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Brian Felt, Department of Language and International
Studies
WELCOME
Danae Romrell, Dean, Interdisciplinary Studies
CONGREGATIONAL HYMN
“How Firm a Foundation,” Hymns, no. 85
Conducted by Marc Hull Burnside, Interdisciplinary
Studies
Accompanied by Brian Felt
INVOCATION
Stephen Lormand, General Studies
SCRIPTURE READING
Melinda Lyness Campbell, Family History Research
STUDENT SPEAKER
Tonnie Anderson, University Studies
STUDENT SPEAKER
Stephen Malloy, University Studies
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVES
Camie Munns
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REMARKS
Danae Romrell, Dean, Interdisciplinary Studies
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, a member of the Quorum
of the Twelve Apostles
Henry J. Eyring, President, Brigham Young
University-Idaho
Rob Garrett, Executive Strategy and Planning Vice
President
Danae Romrell, Dean, Interdisciplinary Studies
READERS
Kevin Brower, Associate Dean, Interdisciplinary
Studies
BENEDICTION
Natalie Bodily, Interdisciplinary Studies
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College of Language &
Letters
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00 P.M. — Grand Ballroom, Manwaring
Center
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Brian Felt, Languages and International Studies
WELCOME
Eric Walz, Dean, College of Language and Letters
INVOCATION
Emily Mahana, History
SCRIPTURE READING
Christian Anderson, International Studies
STUDENT SPEAKER
Melissa Greenhalgh, English
MUSICAL NUMBER
“How Can I Keep From Singing”
Performed by:
Allison Flinn, English
Paityn Glass, English
Kathryn Marriam, English
Siobhan Olfert, History
Eric Schenk, International Studies
Accompanied by Rachel Morgan
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STUDENT SPEAKER
Sonja Perez, Humanities
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
Steve Dalling
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Wynn Hill, Dean of Students
Eric Walz, Dean, College of Language and Letters
Jeremy Lamoreaux, Associate Dean, College of
Language and Letters
Andrea Radke-Moss, Associate Dean, College of
Language and Letters
Jason Williams, Associate Dean, College of
Language and Letters
READERS
Duane Adamson, Chair, Department of History,
Geography, & Political Science
Jason Flora, Chair, Department of Humanities
BENEDICTION
Dalyn Flores, International Studies
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College of Performing &
Visual Arts
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00 P.M. — Auditorium, Kirkham Building
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Jack Tyndale-Biscoe, Adjunct Faculty
WELCOME
Richard Clifford, Dean, College of Performing and
Visual Arts
INVOCATION
Nicole Jones, Art
VISUAL ART PRESENTATION
Noor Sofi, Fine Arts
MUSIC PRESENTATION
Michael Petersen, Music Education
Performing A Little Prayer by Evelyn Glennie on the
marimba
THEATRE AND DANCE PRESENTATION
McKenna Steel, Theatre Studies
Performing Act 2, Scene 1 of A Midsummer Night’s
Dream by William Shakespeare
Joined by Christian Randell, Theatre
ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVES
Craig and Chantal Cobia
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REMARKS
Richard Clifford, Dean, College of Performing and
Visual Arts
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Van Christman, Associate Academic Vice President,
Curriculum
Richard Clifford, Dean, College of Performing and
Visual Arts
Justin Bates, Associate Dean, Online Programs
Diane Soelberg, Associate Dean, Curriculum
Stephen Thomas, Associate Dean, Faculty
Development and Mentored Student Research
ASSISTED BY DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Brian Memmott, Department of Art
Bryce Mecham, Department of Music
Gary Larsen, Department of Theatre & Dance
READERS
Brian Atkinson, Department of Art
Kristina Horrocks, Department of Music
BENEDICTION
Eliza Lucero, Dance
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College of Physical Sciences
& Engineering
Convocation: Friday, April 12, 2019
8:00 P.M. — Auditorium, BYU-Idaho
Center
PRELUDE AND POSTLUDE
Darian Larson
WELCOME
Mark Lovell, Associate Dean, College of Physical
Sciences and Engineering
OPENING HYMN
“Let Us All Press On,” Hymns, no. 243
Conducted by Nikki Green
Accompanied by Darian Larson
INVOCATION
Brooke McCarty, Chemistry
SCRIPTURE READING
Hyrum van Scheltema, Environmental Geoscience
STUDENT SPEAKER
Cambrea Fisher, Software Engineering
MUSICAL NUMBER
Arrangement of “Lead Kindly Light” Hymns, no. 97
“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go” Hymns, no. 270
Performed by Stephanie Steele
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ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE
Tara and Toni Derricott
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Scott Galer, Associate Academic Vice President,
Student Success
Greg Roach, Dean, College of Physical Sciences and
Engineering
Susan Ward, Associate Dean, College of Physical
Sciences and Engineering
Garth Miller, Associate Dean, College of Physical
Sciences and Engineering
Mark Lovell, Associate Dean, College of Physical
Sciences and Engineering
ASSISTED BY DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
Brian Lemon, Department of Chemistry
Kory Godfrey, Department of Computer Information
Technology
Richard Grimmett, Department of Computer
Science and Electrical Engineering
Mike Sessions, Department of Design and
Construction Management
Kyle Kinghorn, Department of Engineering
Technology
Greg Roselle, Department of Geology
Jason Rose, Department of Mathematics
Alan Dutson, Department of Mechanical and Civil
Engineering
Todd Lines, Department of Physics
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READERS
Josh Tollefson, Department of Engineering
Technology
David Stohel, Department of Mathematics
BENEDICTION
Tyler Trogden, Physics
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Significance of Academic
Costume
The significance of the academic
costume is determined especially by the
sleeves and hoods.
Doctors wear the round bell sleeve; the
gown is faced down the front and barred
on the sleeves with black velvet or color
indicating the degree; the doctor’s hood
is large. The doctor may, if he or she so
chooses, wear the gold tassel on the
cap.
Masters wear long, closed sleeves with
slits near the upper part of the arm; the
master’s hood is of more moderate size.
Bachelors wear the long or pointed
sleeve. The color of the tassel indicates
whether the degree is in the field of Arts
(white) or Science (golden yellow).
Hoods are lined with the colors of the
institution granting the degree, or with
which the wearer is connected, and
are trimmed with velvet of the color
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distinctive of the degree— for example,
Humanities and Social Science, white;
Philosophy, blue; Science, golden
yellow; Music, pink; Engineering, orange;
Education, light blue; Business and
Public Management, sapphire blue.
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