Saturday, June 14, 2025
Viking Pavilion at the Peter W. Stott Center
Order of Ceremonies
Processional
Welcome and Host
Paul K. Halverson, Dr.P.H., Dean, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
National Anthem
Della Simone
Bachelor of Music, Jazz, ’25
College of the Arts
Land Acknowledgement
Honor Song
Fabian Quenelle
Klamath/Modoc/Umpqua/Chinook
Greetings
Ann E. Cudd, Ph.D., President
Paul K. Halverson, Dr.P.H., Dean, OHSU-PSU School of Public Health
Keynote Address
Rachael Banks, M.P.A., Public Health Director, Multnomah County
Student Address
Natalie Cetina-Huchin
Bachelor of Science, Public Health Studies: Preclinical Health Sciences, Science, ’25
Cum Laude
Alumnus Greeting
Vera Sell, M.I.M.
Master of International Management, ’06
Presenting and Conferring of Degrees
Ann E. Cudd, Ph.D., President
Shelly Chabon, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Alma Mater
Performed by Della Simone
Closing and Recessional
Please meet graduates in the Park Blocks outside Viking Pavilion.
Alma Mater
“Green may we ever be”
Written and composed by Bonnie Miksch
Oh Portland State, our Alma Mater
Where the forest meets the running waters
On the homelands of the Chinook tribes
Where knowledge, art, and community thrive
Where the bridges cross, and the old elms tower
Where the crows amass at the sunset hour
And progress lies beyond each bend
We see no strangers, only friends
Oh Portland with our hearts we lead
Oh Portland dream a world we need
Let our knowledge serve, and our love guide our deeds
Oh Portland, green may we ever be
Platform Party
Ann E. Cudd, Ph.D.
President
Shelly Chabon, Ph.D.
Provost
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Sheila Martin, Ph.D.
Chief of Staff
Vice President of Public Affairs
Michele Toppe, Ed.D.
Vice Provost for Student Affairs
AJ Romero-Gemmell
Undergraduate Trustee
PSU Board of Trustees
Rachael Banks, M.P.A.
Keynote Speaker
Vera Sell, M.I.M.
Alumnus Speaker
OHSU-PSU School of Public Health Academic Leadership and Faculty
Paul K. Halverson, Dr.P.H.
Dean
Dawn Richardson, Dr.P.H.
Senior Associate Dean of Academic Operations
Karen Camp, M.P.A.
Senior Associate Dean of Finance and Administration
Joseph Needoba, Ph.D.
Interim Associate Dean of Research
Brad Wipfli, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Graduate Academic Affairs
Bryant Carlson, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Undergraduate Academic Affairs
Claire Wheeler, M.D., Ph.D.
Program Director of MPH Health Promotion
Jill Rissi, Ph.D.
Program Director of MPH Health Management & Policy
Hannah Cory, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Health Promotion and Community Health
Marisa Westbrook, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Community Health & Health Promotion
Richard Dozeal-Lockwood, Ph.D.
Teaching Associate Professor, Community Health