1995 Commencement Program-Original

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Commencement Program

Description:	Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Commencement Program One Hundred and SeventeenthCommencementofRose-Hulman Instituteof Technology11 a.m., May 27, 1995Shook FieldhouseCommencement ProgramPrelude .. .. ............... .............. ... ............................ ... ......... ... .................. Chaconneby Louis CouperinAcademic Procession .. .. ....... .... ..... ... ............ .... ................... ....... ......... Jess R. Lucas, B.S. , M.S. , Ph.D.MarshalProcessional .... ......................... Prince of Denmark March and Trumpet Tune by Henry PurcellNational Anthem ....... ... .. ... ... .... .. ... ..... ....... .... ....... ..... .. .... ...... ........ Andrew R. Mech, B.S. , M.S. , Ph.D.Associate Professor of Mechanical EngineeringInvocation .. .......... .... ........ ...... ..... .. ...... .. ............ ....... ............ ......................................... David J. SeagerPresident, Blue KeyGreeting from the Alumni. .. ..... .. .. .. ... ......... ..... ...... .. .. .. ...... ..... .. .. .. ..... .... .. Joel R. Waldbieser, 60, B.S.President, Alumni AssociationResponse from the Senior Class .... ............ ... ............... .......... .... ...... .......... .. ........ .... ... Tobiah S. HuwePresident, Senior ClassIntroduction of Commencement Speaker .. ...... ................. .. ................. ... .... .... .......... . JeffreyS. WranaTreasurer, Student Government AssociationCommencement Address ... ... .. ... .... ... ... .. ... .. .. ... ... .... ...... .... ........ .. .. . Marilyn Tucker Quayle, B.A., J.D.Tbe Soul of Your Future Partner, Krieg De Vault Alexander & Capehart, Indianapolis, IndianaOrgan Interlude ............................................... ..... ... ........... ..... ... ........ ...... Cantilena by Carl SimoneAwarding of Heminway Medal ..................................... ................... James R. Eifert, B.S. , M.S. , Ph.D.Vice President for Academic AffairsJohn T. Royse Award ... ... .. ..... ..... .. .. .. ............... .... ... ................ ........................... .......... .. ... Jess R. LucasVice President for Student AffairsHerman A. Moench Distinguished Senior Commendation ............. .. ... Robert Steinhauser, B.S., M.S.Herman A. Moench Distinguished ProfessorAwarding of Honorary Degrees ...................... ...... ........ ...... ... ..... .... ..... . Samuel F. Hulbert, B.S., Ph.D.President, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyMac Fehsenfeld (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Ronald S. Artigue, B.S. , M.S., D.E.Milton]. Lowenstein (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Barry]. Farbrother, B.Sc. , Ph.D.Marilyn Tucker Quayle (Doctor of Humane Letters), Introduced by William B. Pickett, B.A., A.M., Ph.D.David G. Staggs (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Robert]. Houghtalen, B.S. , M.S. , Ph.D.Clyde F. Willian (Doctor of Engineering), Introduced by Caroline Carvill, B.A. , M.A. , Ph.D.Presentation of Fifty-Year Commemorative Degrees .... .......... .. ... ... ............ .. .... ....... Samuel F. HulbertConferring of Degrees ............................................................................ .. ... .. ..... ..... .. Samuel F. HulbertDeans Outstanding Teacher Award .. ........................ ............ ......... ... .................. ......... .James R. EifertBoard of Managers Outstanding Scholar Award .......... ............ .. ...... .John V. Titsworth, B.S., Eng.D.Chairman, Board of ManagersPresidents Outstanding Service Award ....... .. ............................. .. ..... ... ............ .. .. .... Samuel F. HulbertSchool Song ...... .. ...... ..... .................................. ...... ....... .. ... ..... .... ........ ..... ... ................. Andrew R. MechBenediction ....... .... ...... .... .. .. ..... ... ....... ....................................... .. ... ... ... ............ .. ... Thaddeus D. FineranPresident, Residence Hall AssociationRecessional ..... .. ... .... ........ .. .. ..... ...... .. .. .... .. .... ......... ... ... .. ........ ..... ............... Nun Danket by Bach/ FoxPostlude .......... .... ....... ...... ... .... .. .. ... .... .... .. ... .. .... .... .. ................. .. ...... .......... Rigaudon by Campra/ FoxOrgan Music by Alfred R. Schmidt, B.S. , M.S. Professor of Mathematics(Allen Digital Organ through courtesy of Samuel Music of Effingham, Illinois)Honorary DegreesDoctor of EngineeringMac FehsenfeldPresidentCrystal Flash Petroleum CorporationIndianapolis, IndianaMac Fehsenfeld has used his engineering expertise to become a successfulentrepreneur in the petroleum and environmental industries. A 1952 honors graduate ofRose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Fehsenfeld earned a degree in chemicalengineering. He began his career with the B.F. Goodrich Co. After service in the ArmyChemical Material Corps, Fehsenfeld joined the Crystal Flash Petroleum Corp. sales staff in1955. He has served as the corporations president since 1975. Crystal Flash was foundedby Fehsenfelds father in 1930 as a heating oil and industrial fuels business.Fehsenfeld has provided the vision for Crystal Flash to grow and meet thechallenges of the petroleum industry. Crystal Flash includes 54 service station/ conveniencestore outlets in Indiana and Michigan. It employs over 600 persons.A retired trustee of The Heritage Group, Fehsenfeld has been involved in theexpansion of a group of companies and partnerships in ventures revolving around thepetroleum industry. From the quarrying of stone, to the manufacture of asphalt, to roadconstruction, Heritage companies use innovative, state-of-the-art technology. OtherHeritage companies refine, market and recycle petroleum products. The Heritageenvironmental companies provide remediation services and initiate research.Doctor of EngineeringMilton ] . LowensteinRetired, Manager & Senior Plannerfor Computer ApplicationsNYNEX CorporationNew York, New YorkMilton ]. Lowenstein has had a distinguished engineering career in which hedesigned control systems for nuclear reactors and created new computer system~ toimprove communications networks.A native of Brooklyn, New York, Lowenstein graduated with honors from RoseHulmanInstitute of Technology in 1948, earning a bachelor of science degree in electricalengineering. After receiving a masters degree in electrical engineering from ColumbiaUniversity in 1950, he worked to develop automatic control systems for several aerospacecompanies. As a principal engineer for Ford Instrument Division of Sperry Rand,Lowenstein designed control systems for nuclear reactors.In 1971, he joined the engineering staff at New York Telephone where he helpedestablish the first minicomputer complex to track system failures in interoffice telephonelinks. He also supervised the creation of several failure tracking systems that wereadopted by Bell and non-Bell telephone companies. Lowenstein later participated in acooperative effort between New York Telephone and Bell Telephone Laboratories todevelop an internal data communication network known as BANCS.At the time of his retirement in 1990, Lowenstein served as manager and seniorplanner in computer applications for NYNEX Corp.Doctor of Humane LettersCommencement SpeakerMarilyn Tucker QuaylePartner, Krieg DeVault Alexander & CapehartIndianapolis, IndianaMarilyn Tucker Quayle has distinguished herself as a leader in the legalprofession and public service.A native of Indianapolis, she received a bachelor of arts in political sciencefrom Purdue University and the doctor of jurisprudence degree from the IndianaUniversity School of Law at Indianapolis.Quayle is a partner in the Indianapolis law firm of Krieg DeVault Alexander &Capehart. She practices in the legal areas of general corporate, international and healthcare law.She served on the board of the Federal Emergency Management Agency andwas the chair of the International Disasters Advisory Committee for the Agency forInternational Development during the tenure of her husband J. Danforth Quayle asvice president of the United States.Marilyn Tucker Quayle is the national spokesperson for the National CancerInstitutes Breast Cancer Summits. She was involved with the creation of the WomensHealth Division at the National Institutes of Health.Her leadership role on an international basis is also evident by her work withthe United Nations Special High Level Council for the International Decade forNational Disaster Reduction.She is also active as a member of the board of directors of many corporate andcharitable organizations.Doctor of EngineeringClyde F. WillianPresident and DirectorWillian Brinks Hofer Gilson & Lione Ltd.Chicago, IllinoisThrough Clyde F. Willians expertise and leadership, the law firm of WillianBrinks Hofer Gilson & Lione has become one of the largest intellectual property firmsin the world.An honors graduate of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Willian earned abachelor of science degree in chemical engineering in 1952. He later received thedoctor of jurisprudence degree from the George Washington University School of Lawin Washington, D.C. Willian has earned a reputation as one of the nations finest legalprofessionals in the areas of intellectual property and antitrust laws. His clients haveincluded multinational companies such as AMP Incorporated, Coca-Cola, BritishPetroleum, AMOCO Oil, General Electric, and USX Corp.Willian served as lead trial counsel for the Ransburg Corporation, one of thecountrys most successful patent and technology licensing companies. He is generalcounsel for the Licensing Executives Society, a worldwide organization promotingtechnology transfer.Willian is a member of the Rose-Hulman Board of Managers, the governingbody for the institute. He is also a past president of the Rose-Hulman AlumniAssociation and is a recipient of the Rose-Hulman Honor Alumnus Award for hisservice to the institute.Doctor of EngineeringDavid G. StaggsRetired Partner/ General ManagerDames & MooreGreat Falls, VirginiaFollowing graduation from Rose-Hulman in 1964 with a degree in civilengineering, David G. Staggs worked in the Chicago office of Dames & Moore, aninternational consulting engineering firm specializing in the applied earth sciences. Headvanced through assistant staff and project engineer levels to consultant and alsoearned a masters degree in civil engineering at the University of Illinois.In 1973, he was selected to manage Dames & Moores new Washington, D.C.office, which quickly became one of the firms largest offices. He was admitted to thepartnership in 1974 and in 1982 was made general manager of the firms southeasternUnited States offices. In 1990, Staggs was named manager, major programs and specialprojects.A specialist in geotechnical and environmental engineering and site selectionfor major industrial facilities, Staggs has worked on projects throughout the UnitedStates, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. He was extensively involved in theoverall management and direction of Dames & Moore which evolved from a generalpartnership to a limited partnership to a publicly owned company listed on the NewYork Stock Exchange. He served on the firms Board of Directors and chaired advisorycommittees to the Board.Fifty-Year Commemorative DegreesFor more than a centuty, Rose-Hulman alumni have been making pos1t1vecontributions to society as engineers and scientists. Success has not been limited totheir career areas. They serve their local communities through civic organizations,youth activities and churches.Much of the recognition Rose-Hulman enjoys today is because of our alumni.Rose-Hulman graduates make an impact. Their achievements as engineers, scientistsand concerned citizens translate into a reputation of quality for their alma mater.Today, we recognize the contributions of the Class of 1945 by presentingcommemorative degrees to those men who have been alumni for 50 years. Thediplomas they receive today honor their dedication of time and talent to their careers,society and Rose-Hulman.ClASS OF 1945Herbert R. Bailey .................................. ............ ......... .... ................. ........ ............ Terre HauteWilliam G. Dedert .. ............ .... ... ... ..... ........ ....... .......... .... ........... ... .. ..... ......... .... Crete, IllinoisJoseph B. Durra ...... ... .............. ...... .. .... .... ....... .... .... ..... ............. ..... San Francisco, CaliforniaJack Ice ... ............. ...... ... ..... .... ....... ..... ..... .... ... ...... ..... .... ... ..... ....... .. .... ... ............ Marion, OhioWilliam G. Johnson .................................. .. .. ..... ........... .... .. ..... .... ... .... ..... ... Tustin, CaliforniaJohn R. Lee .. ... .... ... ...... ....... .. ..... : ....... .... ..... ... ...... ... .... .. .. ........... .... ..... ... .... .... .... .IndianapolisStephen W. Liddle .. ....... .... ..... .... .. .... ......... ........ .............. ..... .... ... ...... .... . Englewood, FloridaRobert E. Logsdon .... ... ... .... ...... ... .... .. ..... ........ ...... ...... ........ ..... .......... ....... ... Marshall, IllinoisFred Maienschein ..... ............... ................ ............ ... ....... ..... ...... ...... ... Oak Ridge, TennesseeEdward McGovern .. ....... ..... ........ .... ...... ... .......... ....... .. ........................... .... ....... .IndianapolisHenry F. Schoemehl ................. ..... .. ........ ... ...... .. ........ .............. .... ... ... . Tehachapi, CaliforniaEllsworth Staver, Jr ............. .... ........ .. .... .. .... .. .............. .. .... .. .............. . Highland Park, IllinoisWilliam C. Waldbieser ........ .. .... ..... .. ........ ... ...... .... ..... ........... .... ...... .... .. ........ Brownsburg(Bold-faced name indicates class member in attendance for todays ceremony.)SCHOLARSHIP HONORSStudents graduating with a scholarship index of 3.90 or higher will be graduatedSumma Cum Laude; those with a scholarship index between 3.60 and 3.90 will be graduatedMagna Cum Laude and those with a scholarship index between 3.30 and 3.60 will begraduated Cum Laude. These honors are recognized by the display of gold Honor Cords at theCommencement ceremonies and in appropriate fashion on the diplomas.Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude* Summa Cum Laudett Two DegreesG Technical Translators Program- GermanR Technical Translators Program- RussianA U.S. Army CommissionAF U.S. Air Force CommissionC Consulting Engineering ProgramM Management Studies CertificateMaster Thesis indicated in ItalicsTHE ACADEMIC PROCESSIONIn todays academic procession, the gown and hood indicate the degree held by thewearer. The hood is lined with the official color or colors of the college or universityconferring the degree. Graduates of certain institutions wear gowns in the color of theuniversity, although black is the basic color of the majority of academic gowns. The doctorsgown is faced down the front with velvet panels and has three velvet crossbars on each sleeve.The velvet may be black or may be the color which represents the field in which the degreewas conferred.RHIT Bachelor,s Degree AttireRose-Hulman Institute of Technology Bachelors degree holders or candidates wear ablack gown and a black mortarboard with a black tassel.RHIT Master,s Degree AttireMasters degree hoods for Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology are black, lined withrose satin and white satin chevron and edged in golden yellow velvet. With the gown andhood is worn a black mortarboard with black tassel.
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