47th Annual Honors Convocation
April 24, 2009
Dr. Carmen Sigler, Presiding
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
6:00 pm
Processional……………………………………………………………SJSU Wind Ensemble
Dr. Edward Harris, Conductor
America the Beautiful……………………………………………SJSU Wind Ensemble
Assistant Professor Layna Chianakas, Vocalist
Welcome………………………………………………………………………Dr. Carmen Sigler
Introduction…………………………Dr. Sigurd Meldal, Chair, Academic Senate
Presentation of Dean’s Scholars………………………Deans of the Colleges
Dean Charles Bullock – College of Applied Sciences & Arts
Dean David M. Steele – College of Business
Dean Susan Meyers – College of Education
Dean Belle Wei – College of Engineering
Dean Karl Toepfer – College of Humanities & the Arts
Dean Michael Parrish – College of Science
Dean Timothy Hegstrom – College of Social Sciences
Associate Vice President Robert Cooper – Undeclared/Special Majors
Presentation of President’s Scholars……………………Dr. Carmen Sigler
Introduction of the Speaker…………………………President Jon Whitmore
Convocation Address…………………………………………………………………Dr. Emily Wughalter
SJSU Outstanding Professor of the Year 2008-2009
Recessional…………………………………………………………SJSU Wind Ensemble
Reception (immediately following)………………………Location: Courtyard
For honorees, family, friends, faculty and staff