National University of Health Sciences honored 83 graduates of its College of Professional Studies and College of Allied Health Sciences during commencement ceremonies held August 15, 2013.
New graduates of NUHS.
President Joseph Stiefel gave his first commencement address as president to graduates of the massage therapy and bachelor of science programs during the morning ceremony for the College of Allied Health Sciences. He spoke of the many sacrifices each student made to become a successful graduate, and challenged them to re-evaluate their definition of success as they moved forward in their professional lives.
Keynote Speaker
President Stiefel and Senator Jones
During the afternoon commencement ceremony, the College of Professional Studies welcomed State Senator Dennis L. Jones, DC, an alumnus of National, as its keynote speaker. The recently retired senator from Florida recounted the many changes in technology and daily life that have transpired since his own graduation, and also urged students to get involved in professional organizations working for improvements in health care policy.
The university also honored Senator Jones with the honorary doctor of laws degree in recognition of the many outstanding accomplishments in his political career.
A Special Conferment
Dr. Stiefel also acknowledged the graduation of Dr. Lewis Brown, a 92-year old World War II veteran who missed his own
Dr. Brown and President Stiefel
commencement ceremony years ago when his chiropractic college closed its doors shortly after he completed his coursework. Dr. Brown and members of his family traveled from Philadelphia and other cities across the U.S. for the ceremony.
National University congratulates each of its new graduates, and is proud to be part of their successful future careers in science and health care.
List of Graduates
Below is a list of graduates from each program:
College of Professional Studies
Doctor of Chiropractic
| Barbara Allegretti Ryan Anderson Eric S. Brosio. Amy Elizabeth Brown Lewis H. Brown Irene Yuen Kwan Cheung Nicholas Donald Colosi II Rex Allen Crites Sean K. Dawson Sithari Patabandige Edirisooriya Patrick Engracia Benjamin Fergus Alaina Gemelas Alesandra Ilchena Smith Joseph Mohammad Y. Joudeh |
Craig Thomas Karvala Susanne Victoria Kowalski Emil Antonio Lara Ashley Lennan Julie Lynn Logan (valedictorian) Andrea E. Lubaway Dana Madigan Paul Brian Majer James Ian McCrackan Rebecca Mruk K. Astrid Neumeier Joseph W. Piwoszkin Shelby O. Plante Hoi Fan Poon(salutatorian) |
Robert G. Ream III Amber Fogarty Roman Tulia Maria Rubero Robin Sadler Denise M. Shostek Marcia Leigh Smith Michael T. Socha Ahmad R. Sprouse David St. Jean Claire Michelle Stigler Ryan Wasilewski Kelvin Daves Witt Susan Yi Lauren Bailey Zimmel |
Doctor Naturopathic Medicine
| Erica Rae Cooper (valedictorian) Ryan Kneessi Nakiesha Pearson Aubrey Kathleen Wallace (salutatorian) |
Master of Science in Oriental Medicine
| Kristina Conner (salutatorian) Phillip H. Dai Hyeyeong Kim Nann C. Lang Angela Dongmin Sung Kathi Wotal (valedictorian) |
Master of Science in Acupuncture
| Manuel Anthony Duarte (valedictorian) Lauren Warner (salutatorian) Harding O’Neal Zills |
Master of Science in Advanced Clinical Practice (Lincoln College)
| Abduldayem Ahmed Jagtaran S. Basra Dale Dunn Kurt W. Kuhn Deanna L. Minkler Nicolo Montecalvo Nakiesha Pearson Evangelia Skokos Christopher James Wellwood |
Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging (Lincoln College)
| Erin J. Quinlan |
College of Allied Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science
| Edgar J. Gonzalez (salutatorian) Felicia Jackson Salma Sanubar Jorida Jori Sulkollari (valedictorian) |
Associate of Applied Science in Massage Therapy
| Ecktor A. Barrientos |
Massage Therapy Certification Program
| Lauren Black Kathleen Cannon (salutatorian) Natalia Cruz José Cruz Tina Haag Carlos Hernandez Jr. Demila Kandise Johnson Jennifer A. Keas Hollyce Lunde (valedictorian) Krystal Sanchez Jennifer Volino |
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