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April Commencement at NUHS Honors 62 Grads
A sunny spring afternoon greeted National University’s April graduates as they flowed out from the Student Center with diplomas in hand. 62 students from five academic programs were joined by a full house of families, faculty and staff.

Class of 2015
This ceremony’s special commencement speaker was Dr. Charles Tasharski. He has served on the university’s faculty for 44 years, and is also an alumnus (DC class of ’66.) Dr. Tasharski, a highly respected radiology professor, will be retiring at the end of the upcoming summer trimester.

Dr. Charles Tasharski with President Emeritus James Winterstein
Dr. Tasharski spoke to the importance of perseverance and adaptation to change. He reminded the audience of the state of the world, culture and values of his graduation year, 1966, and how his own expectations from life had adapted to the changing realities of adulthood and career demands.

President Joseph Stiefel speaks to graduates
Later, President Joseph Stiefel also spoke to the graduates, and indeed to all family, faculty and staff present, indicating each member’s important role in the collective “us” that makes up National University of Health Sciences. He likened the day’s valedictorian and guest speakers to “soloists” who, nonetheless, require the support of an entire choir to bring out their best.

A moment of reflection
To include the university’s ever widening audience of family and friends, NUHS provided online streaming of the ceremony for those living far away, as well as real time Facebook posts with photos that provided a unique window on the event.
Below are the April 2015 NUHS graduates listed by program:
College of Professional Studies
Doctor of Chiropractic
David Aiello Camara D. Brown Dariusz Brzezinski Thomas Dambrogio Annaliese Gabriele Dennis Lauren Marie Domanski – salutatorian Alexander Earl Charles R. Fagenholz Nicholas Peter Fotieo Ryan Gavin Brandon Michael German – valedictorian Julia Harter |
David E. Hopper Leslie Jacobi Douglas Jusich Matthew Alexander Kemna Richard King Donald J. Levin Alyssa M. Loney Grace McNeil Mohammad Wafic Naji Bryan Nicholas Robin Marie Niezgoda Andrea Lynn Otken |
Alid Obed Pérez III Christopher George Rouches Alexxandria Jo Roush Jeremy Schingen John Kristoffer Schulze Jena Lynn Snyder Andrew Peter Spiczenski Danielle René Spratt . Danielle Lynn Stanczak Erica Tufo. Jessica Robyn Wiles |

Dr. Daniel Strauss presents Joseph Janse Outstanding Graduate Award
to DC graduate Brandon Michael German
Doctor Naturopathic Medicine
Tarek Konrad Abou-Nemeh Jordan Robert Bray Joshua Ryan Burns Blaga Blagoeva Georgieva – valedictorian Shaon M. Hines My Trinh Mai Vanessa McLaughlin |
Jenifer Lynn Mersman Echaukyei Abiduboh Ndumbi Nyarai Sarah Paweni Maggie Harriet Pilat Stephen T. Spates – salutatorian Jennifer Ann Taylor Holly L. Wurtz |

Graduates pledging the integrative health professions oath
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
Mabel Angel – salutatorian Linyana E. Gipson John Kevin Girardot Ha-il Lee Stephanie Lynn Marynus – valedictorian Qing Qing Zhang |
Master of Science in Acupuncture
Rabia Arafa – valedictorian Patricia L. Petrunak – salutatorian |

Graduates of the Class of 2015
College of Allied Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Science
Douglas D. Christianson, Jr. Vladlen Klipinitser Cynthia Kozak Kevin Ruta Nicole Sieger – valedictorian |