The Loma Linda University Commencement Programs show the order of exercises, academic honors, and the graduates. Also within the collection are biographies of faculty, students and guest speakers. Paper copies of the programs are available in the Heritage Research Center.
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Commencement Program 2024
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2024 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
6 | Institutional Administration
7 | Board of Trustees
8 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | University History Highlights
11 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
13 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
| The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
- School of Medicine, 23
- School of Pharmacy, 42
- School of Dentistry, 55
- School of Public Health, 73
- San Manuel Gateway College, 87
- School of Allied Health Professions—Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant, Radiation Technology, 94
- School of Allied Health Professions—Orthotics and Prosthetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, 112
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 125
- School of Nursing I 140
- School of Nursing 2 142
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Commencement Program 2024 (Digital Version)
Loma Linda University
PRELUDE
Loma Linda Academy Wind Symphony
Craig Mohr, Conductor
ACADEMIC PROCESSION
Ronald L. Carter, University Grand Marshal
Ronald E. Forde, Rami R. Jekki, Robert D. Walter, and John B. Won, Associate Marshals [Assisting]
The President’s Party
LLUH Administration
Faculty
Hands Across the Sea... John Philip Sousa
Candidates for Degrees
Pomp and Circumstance… Sir Edward Elgar (arr. James D. Ployhar)
INVOCATION
Kevyn P. Hamilton, Instructor, Dental Hygiene
WELCOME
Richard H. Hart, President of the University
PRESENTATION OF AWARDS
Robert A. Handysides, Dean of the School
Richard H. Hart, President
Mark E. Estey, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Ronald L. Carter, Provost of the University
School Awards
Daniel M. Rexin, President's Award
Ronald E. Forde, School Distinguished Faculty Service Award
Robin Fierro-Navarro, School Distinguished Staff Service Award
Nima D. Sarmast, School Faculty of the Year
COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS
Introduction of Speaker
Robert A. Handysides, Dean
Shared Values from Loma Linda to Silicon Valley
David Taso, Speaker
RESPONSE FOR GRADUATES
Alhassan Alkhafaji, President of the Class of Graduating Dental Hygienists
Amanda R. Oronoz, President of the Class of Graduating Dentists
CONFERRING OF DEGREES
Richard H. Hart, President
AWARDING OF DIPLOMAS
Robert A. Handysides, Dean
Mark E. Estey, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Shelley L. Hayton, Chair, Department of Dental Hygiene
P. Esther Forde, Assistant Dean for Admissions and Student Affairs
CANDIDATES FOR DEGREES
Bachelor of Science
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Master of Science
Master of Science in Dentistry
Postdoctoral Certificate
PLEDGE TO DENTISTRY
Nima D. Sarmast, Associate Professor, Periodontics
The Dental Pledge
BENEDICTION
Ryan J. Becker, Associate Professor, Division of General Dentistry
ACADEMIC RECESSION
Conquest...Alfred Newman
COMMISSIONING OF MILITARY OFFICERS
Ceremony will be held at the roof terrace at the Loma Linda University Church
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Commencement Program 2023
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2023 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
6 | Institutional Administration
7 | Board of Trustees
8 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | University History Highlights
11 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
13 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
25 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
- School of Medicine, 26
- School of Pharmacy, 52
- School of Dentistry, 69
- School of Public Health, 93
- San Manuel Gateway College, 108
- School of Allied Health Professions—Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant, Radiation Technology, 121
- School of Allied Health Professions—Orthotics and Prosthetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, 151
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 175
- School of Nursing I (Graduates having finished in the following quarters: Summer 2022, Autumn 2022, and Winter 2023), 194
- School of Nursing II (Spring Quarter 2023 Graduates), 196
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Commencement Program 2022
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2022 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
6 | Institutional Administration
7 | Board of Trustees
8 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | University History Highlights
11 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
13 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
27 | The Programs, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
- School of Medicine, 28
- School of Pharmacy, 52
- School of Dentistry, 67
- School of Public Health, 92
- School of Allied Health Professions - Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant, Radiation Technology, 106
- School of Allied Health Professions—Orthotics and Prosthetics, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, 136
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 158
- School of Nursing I (Graduates having finished in the following quarters: Summer 2021, Autumn 2021, and Winter 2022), 179
- School of Nursing II (Spring Quarter 2022 Graduates), 181
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Commencement Program 2021 (School of Allied Health Professions)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | 2021 Events of Commencement
5 | University Administration
6 | Significance of Academic Regalia
7 | University History Highlights
9 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
11 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
24 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker
26 | Candidates for Degrees
63 | Awards
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Commencement Program 2021 (School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
2 | 2021 Events of Commencement
4 | University Administration
5 | Significance of Academic Regalia
6 | University History Highlights
8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
23 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker
25 | Candidates for Degrees
36 | Awards
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Commencement Program 2021 (School of Dentistry)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
2 | 2021 Events of Commencement
4 | University Administration
5 | Significance of Academic Regalia
8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
23 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker
26 | Candidates for Degrees
41 | The Dental Pledge
42 | Awards
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Commencement Program 2021 (School of Medicine)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
2 | 2021 Events of Commencement
4 | University Administration
5 | Significance of Academic Regalia
6 | University History Highlights
8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
23 | The Programs, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
25 | Candidates for Degrees
40 | Physician’s Oath
41 | The Scientist’s Oath
42 | Awards
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Commencement Program 2021 (School of Nursing)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
2 | 2021 Events of Commencement
4 | University Administration
5 | Significance of Academic Regalia
6 | University History Highlights
8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
23 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker
25 | Candidates for Degrees
40 | Nurse's Pledge
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Commencement Program 2021 (School of Pharmacy)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
2 | 2021 Events of Commencement
4 | University Administration
5 | Significance of Academic Regalia
6 | University History Highlights
8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
23 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker
25 | Candidates for Degrees
30 | The Pharmacist’s Oath
31 | Awards
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Commencement Program 2021 (School of Public Health)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
2 | 2021 Events of Commencement
4 | University Administration
5 | Significance of Academic Regalia
6 | University History Highlights
8 | Criteria for Institutional Awards
10 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
23 | The Program, The School Honorees, and The Speaker
25 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Allied Health Professions)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Behavioral Health)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Dentistry)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Medicine)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Nursing)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Pharmacy)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Public Health)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
4 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2020 (School of Religion)
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
2 | Message from the President
3 | Message from the Dean
4 | University History Highlights
6 | Candidates for Degrees
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Commencement Program 2019
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2019 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
7 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | The Good Samaritan
10 | University History Highlights
12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"
13 | Criteria for Institutional Awards—Loma Linda University and Loma Linda University Health
15 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
34 | The Programs, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
- School of Medicine, 35
- School of Pharmacy, 66
- School of Dentistry, 79
- School of Allied Health Professions - Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant Sciences, Radiation Technology, 102
- School of Allied Health Professions - Occupational Therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physical Therapy, 122
- School of Public Health, 143
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 161
- School of Nursing, 178
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Commencement Program 2018
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2018 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
7 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | The Good Samaritan
10 | University History Highlights
12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"
13 | Criteria for Institutional Awards—Loma Linda University and Loma Linda University Health
15 | Loma Linda University Health and Loma Linda University Honorees
32 | The Programs, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
- School of Medicine, 33
- School of Pharmacy, 63
- School of Dentistry, 76
- School of Allied Health Professions - Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant Sciences, Radiation Technology, 97
- School of Allied Health Professions - Occupational Therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physical Therapy, 117
- School of Public Health, 136
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 156
- School of Nursing, 173
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Commencement Program 2017
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2017 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
7 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | The Good Samaritan
10 | University History Highlights
12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"
13 | The University Honorees
26 | The Programs, The School Honorees, and The Speakers
- School of Medicine, 27
- School of Pharmacy, 52
- School of Dentistry, 64
- School of Allied Health Professions - Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant Sciences, Radiation Technology, 85
- School of Allied Health Professions - Occupational Therapy, Orthotics and Prosthetics, Physical Therapy, 108
- School of Public Health, 126
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 147
- School of Nursing, 163
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Commencement Program 2016
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2016 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
7 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | The Good Samaritan
10 | University History Highlights
12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"
13 | The Speakers
21 | The University Honorees
36 | The School Honorees
56 | The President's Award Recipients
66 | The Program
- School of Medicine, 67
- School of Pharmacy, 90
- School of Dentistry, 98
- School of Allied Health Professions - Allied Health Studies, Cardiopulmonary Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Health Informatics and Information Management, Nutrition and Dietetics, Physician Assistant, Radiation Technology, 116
- School of Allied Health Professions - Communication Sciences and Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, 131
- School of Public Health, 148
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 163
- School of Nursing, 177
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Commencement Program 2015
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2015 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
7 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | The Good Samaritan
10 | University History Highlights
12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"
13 | The Speakers
23 | The University Honorees
45 | The School Honorees
72 | The Programs
- School of Medicine, 73
- School of Pharmacy, 95
- School of Dentistry, 103
- School of Allied Health Professions, 122
- School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 143
- School of Public Health, 154
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 169
- School of Nursing, 182
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Commencement Program 2014
Loma Linda University
CONTENTS
1 | Message from the President
3 | 2014 Events of Commencement
5 | The Academic Procession
7 | Significance of Academic Regalia
9 | The Good Samaritan
10 | University History Highlights
12 | Loma Linda University Song - "Healing Love"
13 | The Speakers
24 | The University Honorees
40 | The School Honorees
64 | The Programs
- School of Medicine, 65
- School of Pharmacy, 87
- School of Dentistry, 95
- School of Behavioral Health and School of Religion, 114
- School of Nursing, 126
- School of Public Health, 138
- School of Allied Health Professions - Physical Therapy, 156
- School of Allied Health Professions, 170