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47th Commencement- Class of Fall 2022
December 19, 2022 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MST
Please join us as we honor the Class of Fall 2022 and congratulate them as they move forward as leaders in natural medicine and health sciences.
Order of Ceremony
Graduate Procession
Pomp and Circumstance No 1 – Edward Elgar (Composer)
The National Anthem– Ruthie Santiago, Class of 2022
Welcome
Opening Remarks – Kenneth Donnelly, MBA, Dean of Students
Invocation
Invocation Address – Reverend Chris Lang
Addresses to Future Graduates
Alumni Address – Amanda Alexander, ND, Alumni Association President – Sonoran University (SCNM), Class of 2012
Trustee’s Address – Jon Benninger, BA, Chair, Board of Trustees
Presidential Address – Paul Mittman, ND, EdD, President and CEO
Awards – College of Nutrition
Academic Awards – Gena E. Kadar, DC, MS. MEdL, CNS, Dean, College of Nutrition
Impact Award
Excellence Award
Dean’s Leadership Award
College of Nutrition, Graduation Candidate Addresses
Master of Science, Clinical Nutrition Degree – Jormarca Laster Carino, BA
Master of Science, Nutrition Business Leadership Degree – Kimberly Williams, BS
Awards – College of Naturopathic Medicine
Academic Awards – Jessica Mitchell, ND, Dean, College of Naturopathic Medicine
Daphne Blayden Award
Student Leadership Award
Highest Academic Achievement Award
College of Naturopathic Medicine, Graduation Candidate Address
Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine Degree – Hibo Ali, BA
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General Commencement Address
Nick Reed, BS, Trustee, Board of Trustees
Honorary Degree Recognitions
Presentation of Honorary Degrees – Paul Mittman, ND, EdD
- Nick Reed, BS
- James B. Adams, PhD
Degree Conferrals
Master’s Degree Conferral – Paul Mittman, ND, EdD
Doctoral Degree Conferral – Paul Mittman, ND, EdD
Graduate Recognition – Class of 2022
Master of Science in Nutrition Business Leadership
Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Diplomas
Paul Mittman, ND, EdD
Witnessing of the Clinical Nutritionist Oath
Gena E. Kadar, DC, MS. MEdL, CNS, MSCN
MSCN Graduates in attendance, and joining us from home, are asked to stand for the Nutritionist Oath
Witnessing of the Naturopathic Oath
Jessica Mitchell, ND