National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) honored 64 graduates at its commencement ceremony on April 19 at the Student Center on the Lombard, Ill., campus. The class included graduates in the Doctor of Chiropractic, Doctor of Naturopathic, Masters in Acupuncture, Masters in Oriental Medicine and Bachelor of Biomedical Science programs.
Paul Richard Saunders – Featured Guest Speaker
The ceremony featured guest speaker Paul Richard Saunders, Phd, ND, DHANP, a professor at several Canadian colleges and universities, as well as being in private practice in Dundas, Ontario. Dr. Saunders was a member of the transition team that formed the Canadian Natural Health Products Directorate and served as natural health expert Directorate. Noting that the ceremony is an important transition from student to professional life, Dr. Saunders told graduates that they will find their health science careers very rewarding and challenging, while helping others.
“The cooperation you had here you should continue in your practice,” Saunders said. “I encourage you to work together in your profession. The changes you will make will be greater than what I’ve seen in my years of practice.”
Inspiring valedictory addresses were delivered by Jane M. Haltmeyer, Bachelor of Science; Ivylyn R. Paul-Van Os, Oriental Medicine; Stephanie Durocher, Chiropractic Medicine; and Joel Kiselka, Naturopathic Medicine.
In his closing remarks, President Joseph Stiefel advised the graduates, “The most important thing you are going to do is be of service to your patients.” He also encouraged them to be advocates for themselves, the health care profession and their patients.
Ivylyn Paul-Van Os and Dr. Daniel Strauss
During the ceremony, the Joseph Janse Outstanding Graduate Award was presented to Ivylyn Paul-Van Os, Oriental Medicine by Daniel Strauss, DC, Dean of the College of Professional Studies, NUHS ̶ Florida.
Congratulations and best wishes for a bright future to our new graduates!
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE
Jasmine Chin ̶ Cum Laude
Chrystal L. Echols
Jane M. Haltmeyer ̶ Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude
Sheng Hua
Miguel Angel Merida
Leslie Ruth Moreno
Charlene Neven ̶ Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude
Evan Soutteer
Danielle Lynn Wilson
Jill Angeline Zalesski
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACUPUNCTURE
Candace Na’Cole Mathers – Valedictorian, Cum Laude
GRADUATES OF THE MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORIENTAL MEDICINE PROGRAM
Eunyoung Chung ̶ Salutatorian, Summa Cum Laude
Ivylyn R. Paul-Van Os ̶ Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude
GRADUATES OF THE CHIROPRACTIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
William Adams ̶ Salutatorian, Magna Cum Laude
Victory Ikenna Anyiam
Roberto Antonio Arias
Mikkel Bahamondes
Gianfranco Calafiore
Britta Carol Cicansky
Christopher Joseph DeFabio
Amanda MacKenzie Driscoll
Stephanie Durocher ̶ Valedictorian, Summa Cum Laude
Andrea Duvnjak
Daniel Antonio Francisco
Amanda Elizabeeth Gerke ̶ Cum Laude
Christopher Grundmann
Andrew Johansen ̶ Magna Cum Laude
Erica Lynn Juris
Susan Kennedy ̶ Magna Cum Laude
Susan Khorshid
Mark LeVee
Sarah Miller
Jaclyn O’Neill ̶ Magna Cum Laude
Christina Pekar
Morgan Renee Price
Michael Roemer
Sarah A. Singer
Brian Vear ̶ Magna Cum Laude
Joshua D. Whetstone ̶ Cum Laude
GRADUATES OF THE NATUROPATHIC MEDICINE PROGRAM
Elena Alisma ̶ Salutatorian, Cum Laude
Julia Lynn Antonelli
Taryn Audrey Cass
Lori Marie Clarke
Michael Crabtree
Eva Dec
Haley Doherty
Katie Michelle Ferree
Joanna Geralia Alyn Garcon
Rhontasha Gerrick
Miranda Huepers
Nadene Johnson
Joel Kiselka ̶ Valedictorian, Magna Cum Laue
Kieu Mindy Nguyen
Gabriella Petrelli
Halima Danielle Phelps
Karen Pusey
Valerie Kaye Ripperger
Michael Robinson
Poina Robinson
Catherine Agnes Saletnik-Maziarz
Gertrise Marlia Thomas
Nga Tran
Nicole Christine Valentini
Jennifer Michelle Visser
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