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2009 SPRING

CommeNCemeNt

Saturday, may Ninth

two thousand Nine

Bresnan Arena, taylor Center

minnesota State University, mankato

to our GuestsToday we recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. This ceremony is an important and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staff of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We offer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony:

Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats.

Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.

Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate. A professional DVD will be available for purchase as well.

When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for all audience members.

Thank you.

A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. Minnesota State University, Mankato is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.

This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Office of Alumni Relations 507-389-3235 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).

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Program 9:00 a.m.

Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music

Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music Stewart Ross, Professor of Music Jack Carter, ‘90

Doug Snapp, Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional march Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings Ruth Grendahl, Vice Chair

Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Nahum N. Welang Bachelor of Arts, English: Creative Writing Spring 2009 Graduate College of Arts and Humanities

Eric M. Hanson Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics / Economics Spring 2009 Graduate College of Science, Engineering and Technology Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the minnesota State University, mankato Cindy Amoroso, ‘81, ‘86, ‘90, ‘94, Presidentmankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Recessional march *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

RUTH GRENDAHl Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

CYNTHIA AMOROSO President of Minnesota State

University, Mankato Alumni Association

CYRUS AzARBOD Professor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

ANNE BlACKHURST Dean of the College of Graduate

Studies and Research

MARIlYN DElMONT Vice President for Technology and

Chief Information Officer

JANE F. EARlEY Dean of the College of Arts and

Humanities

MICHAEl T. FAGIN Vice President for Institutional Diversity

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

PAUl HUSTOlES Professor, College of Arts and

Humanities

JOHN M. KNOX Dean of the College of Science,

Engineering and Technology

DOUGlAS P. MAYO Vice President for University

Advancement

SCOTT R. OlSON Provost and Vice President for

Academic Affairs

JOAN ROCA Dean of library Services

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

WAlTER E. WOlFF Interim Assistant Vice President for

Student Affairs

Procession ParticipantsFACULtY HoNoRmARSHALSPaul J.Hustoles, College of

Arts and HumanitiesCyrus Azarbod, Professor,

College of Science, Engineering and Technology

CoLLeGe HoNoRmARSHALSJohn Janc, College of Arts

and Humanitieslouis Schwartzkopf, College

of Science, Engineering and Technology

JUNIoR HoNoRmARSHALSAbby Knott, College of Arts

and HumanitiesKatherine lindberg, College

of Science, Engineering and Technology

CoLLeGe oF ARtS &HUmANItIeSmARCHING FACULtY PRoFeSSoRSJohn BanschbachKaren BoubelDavid DickaulindaDuckettBrian Frink

James GrabowskaJames JohnsonMary Susan JohnstonJulie Kerr-BerryJohn lindbergDavid McCarlDavid MoranoRoland NordRichard RobbinsDavid Viscoli

ASSoCIAte PRoFeSSoRSNanette Johnson-CuriskisJohn PaulAmy Roisum FoleyKristen Treinenleah White

ASSIStANt PRoFeSSoRSEvan BibbeeCandace BlackHeather CampPaula ChiaraKristen CvancaraJames DimockRachel DroogsmaAlisa EimenPaul FinocchiaroHeather HamiltonJaime HoffmanDiana JosephAmy lautersKaren lybecklaura Odom

Cecilia PickMavis RichardsonEsther SmidtAmanda SmithSteven SmithDaniel StarkMaria-Claudia TomanyMaria Beatriz TorresErik WaterkoteBrad WidnessMatthew WillemsenSun Kyeong Yu

INStRUCtoRSMatthew BrophyDaniel KuchinkaJessica Samens

CoLLeGe oF SCIeNCe,eNGINeeRING &teCHNoLoGYmARCHING FACULtY

PRoFeSSoRSCyrus AzarbodFrancis HannickWilliam HudsonJohn KrenzDonovan NielsenRussell l. PalmaMark A. Pickarleon TietzCharles WatersHai-Sheng Wu

ASSoCIAte PRoFeSSoRSGale AllenRebecca BatesSteven CaseScott FeeMarilyn HartWilliam R. PetersonTheresa SalernoPatrick TebbeJohn ThoemkeW. James WildeHongxia Yin

ASSIStANt PRoFeSSoRSAaron BudgeCraig T. EversGeoffrey GoellnerJonathan HarperJin ParkDanae Quirk DorrFarid SabongiYea-ling Tsao

LIBRARY FACULtYRobert Bothmann, Associate

Professorlynne Weber, Associate

Professor

ADmINIStRAtIVe and SUPPoRt FACULtYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane BergeCharles Cantale

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Anne Blackhurst, Dean.

mASteR oF ARtSDiana P. Agudelo Cruz, ColombiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen lybeck Vickie A. Apel, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Donna Casella Amy C. Beeman, MantorvilleEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Susan M. Brauhn, JanesvilleEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Denise M. Buysse, TrumanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Chui Kian Smidt Chia-Fang Chang, TaiwanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen lybeck Karen E. Conyers, Kansas City, KansasEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzieThesis: The Credibility of Health

Websites: Objectives of Web Designers and Perceptions of Healthcare Professionals

Karli A. Davis, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen PerbixThesis: Developing a Teaching

Assistant Manual: A Definition and Practical Implementation of a Modern Genre

Ahmet Dursun, TurkeyEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

Janna M. Dziak, la Crosse, WisconsinSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Kristen TreinenThesis: Same-Sex Partners and Dialectical

Tensions within a Banned State

Solen D. Feyissa, EthiopiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Chui Kian Smidt Heather Grande, Ashland, WisconsinSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Kristen CvancaraThesis: Expressions of Intimacy Shared

between Sisters: Does Birth Order Make a Difference?

Benjamin J. Hamborg, Saint PeterEnglishAdvisor: Dr. William DyerThesis: A Conveyor Belt for

Capitalism: The Patriarch as Western Pawn and Neocolonizer in Gabriel Garcia Marquez’s The Autumn of the Patriarch

Yosuke Hashiya, JapanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Amy C. Heilman, Saint PeterSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Warren Sandmann Vanda Heuring, New londonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Karina Hluhovska, UkraineEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen lybeck

Catherine A. Hooper, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen PerbixThesis: Intersections among Genre,

Structuration, Policy, and Procedure at a Nonprofit Homeless Shelter

Gordana Ivetic, Bosnia and

HerzegovinaSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Warren SandmannThesis: Leadership, Emotional

Intelligence and Persuasion

Amelia J. Johnson, MankatoSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Warren SandmannThesis: Gendered Commentary and

Presentation of Sporting Events: A Content Analysis of Gendered Language Use and Topic by Sport Commentators

Sarah l. Jones, Hoskins, NebraskaSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: James DimockThesis: Visual Critical Rhetoric: Discourse

and Power in the Graphic Novel

Jessica R. Jorgenson, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. William Dyer Stephanie J. Krucher, North MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Inna V. lazar, UkraineEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen lybeck ling Nan N. Meng, ChanhassenEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher

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Kelly l. Meyer, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’MearaThesis: Mother-Daughter

Relationships in Two Korean American Immigrant Novels: Kim Ronyoung’s Clay Walls and An Na’s A Step from Heaven

Matthew J. Olson, North MankatoArtAdvisor: James JohnsonThesis: All Things Considered lyudmyla Petrenko, UkraineSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Kristen TreinenThesis: Job Satisfaction, Leadership

Communication Style, and Humor in the Workplace: Cross-Cultural Study of Ukrainian and American Organizations

Binki M. Shrestha, NepalEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

Alex J. Swenson, MankatoArtAdvisor: Erik WaterkotteThesis: Afraid & Controlled

Christine R. Thompson, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Theatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul HustolesThesis: Muse or Medusa: The

Double-Edged Nature of Activism in the History of Community-Based Theatre

Keith W. Wain, RochesterEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Mary JohnstonThesis: John Donne’s Religious Self

Kristi A. White, Albert leaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. William Dyer leping Yu, ChinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen lybeck ling zhang, ChinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher

mASteR oF FINe ARtSTeresa K. Albertson, Ames, IowaCreative WritingAdvisor: Diana Joseph Douglas R. Bennett, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: George GrubbThesis: Technical Direction for THE

HISTORY BOYS

Kristina M. Bigalk, MinnetonkaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard TerrillThesis: Mother America David J. Clisbee, Kansas City, MissouriCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard RobbinsThesis: Botched Heroics Andrew S. Davis, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Roger ShefferThesis: Death, Rodents, and Other

Pests: Some Stories

Donald S. Fail, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Jeremy A. Johnson, MinneapolisCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Roger ShefferThesis: Nincompoopery

Chad J. Kuyper, OwatonnaForensicsAdvisor: Dr. leah White Grant E. Merges, MinnetonkaTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Steven SmithThesis: The Lighting Design for

Aristophanes’ LYSISTRATA

Allen W. Shannon, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: John Paul Michael J. Slotemaker, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Candace Black Thesis: A Dreamer’s Curse Danielle M. Starkey, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Diana Joseph

Andrew D. Umphrey, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Matthew C. Vercant, Cassadaga,

New YorkCreative WritingAdvisor: Diana JosephThesis: Neatlines

mASteR oF mUSICMary K. DeMaris, Sleepy EyeChoral ConductingAdvisor: Dr. Diana MoxnessThesis: Program Notes for a Master’s

Recital in Choral Conducting Joseph S. Kapla, MankatoMusicAdvisor: Dr. David ViscoliThesis: Program Notes for a

Graduate Recital in Piano Jonathan R. Moeller, Parkers PrairieMusicAdvisor: Dr. Paul MoxnessThesis: Program Notes for a Master’s

Recital in Classical Guitar Performance

mASteR oF SCIeNCeYenny R. Ahumada-Quimbay,

ColombiaSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag Katy l. Benhardus, MinnetonkaSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor Naveen Bethi, IndiaComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley lucas E. Bistodeau, RichfieldBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Katie C. Clarke, DundeeEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor Sunil C. Devarapalli, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen

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Brandon K. Fife, Blackfoot, IdahoSpanishAdvisor: Dr. James GrabowskaThesis: Ethnic Identity in Latino/

Hispanic Gangs

Daniel F. Froehlich, Cadott, Wisconsin

MathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Ernest Boyd

Yafet Girma, MankatoEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Timothy B. Grittner, MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Steven CaseThesis: Concurrent Area Search with

a Team of Robots

Jimmie l. Gunn, Jr., MankatoCross-Disciplinary StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Nathan P. Hensel, MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Richard A. Hillestad, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Praneeth R. Jannapu Reddy, IndiaComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Rebecca Bates

Chih-An A. Ko, BoliviaComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Bimala Koju, NepalComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Steven Case Yannick T. Miaffo, CameroonManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Nor M. Nor, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Michael Bentley Karla V. Ortiz Osornio, MexicoManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Ryan D. Peck, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn HartThesis: Identification of Proteins

Interacting with the Beta One and Beta Two Subunits of Actin Capping Protein in Murine Myocardium

Hanna Reategui zirena, PeruSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly ContagThesis: The Metamorphosis of the

Butterflies in Julia Alvarez’s In the Time of the Butterflies

Jairo A. Sotto Burbano, ColombiaManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Brenda J. Stelter, WasecaSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor Cilia M. Thacker, MankatoSpeech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Warren Sandmann Archana Thota, Eden PrairieBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Dorothy WrigleyThesis: Germination of Bacillus

Cereus in the Presence of Nisin

Hao-Yu Tsai, TaiwanPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Hai-Sheng Wu Stephanie J. zojonc, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Bethann lavoieThesis: The utilization of case-based

learning in changing student attitudes toward biology

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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Jane F. Earley, Dean.

SUmmA CUm LAUDeKelly D. Biers, EnglishKelly D. Biers, FrenchMegan A. Case, SpanishAllison R. Crowley, EnglishKari E. Ek, Scandinavian StudiesSeth B. Flatten, Music IndustryMeredith J. Gunderson, Spanish

Education K-12Katherine P. Jacobson, Music: Applied

(Piano)Sarah M. Karalus, SpanishMicah J. Kronlokken, Theatre ArtsAllison S. Kunath, ArtMichael R. laMont, English/ Speech EducationAshley E. Marks, Mass CommunicationsHeather E. Martin, Mass

CommunicationsTricia R. Nichols, Music: Applied

(Voice)Danelle l. Parsons, SpanishMichelle l. Peterson, English/Speech

EducationRosana K. Rashkova-Kosberg, Mass

CommunicationsRosana K. Rashkova-Kosberg, Music

Industry

mAGNA CUm LAUDeMarissa A. Baumann, Music IndustryNikki M. Bergdale, SpanishNicole M. Cromer, Music: EducationNicole l. Dady, Mass CommunicationsAmanda E. DeCurtins, Speech

CommunicationJustin E. Erickson, EnglishBriauna G. Farrell, Open StudiesMollie A. Fischer, Theatre ArtsAngela M. Flaherty, Open StudiesKimberly K. Halpin, Speech

CommunicationJoshua B. Hebrink, Mass

CommunicationsHeidi l. Hemmer, Speech

Communication

Kelsey A. Henderson, Theatre ArtsHeather M. Henrich, ArtKaitlin E. Johnson, DanceNia S. Jonesz, Mass CommunicationsNathan J. Klein, PhilosophyNathan J. Krier, ArtSarah E. Kutcher, Mass CommunicationsKelli A. lageson, Mass CommunicationsMyra S. lintner, Music: EducationThomas D. lyon, Spanishlisa M. Mayer, Art HistoryRobert J. Meyman, Cognitive ScienceChad R. Myhre, EnglishMichael J. Nelson, Speech

CommunicationAnthony M. Parrish, ArtHope E. Peck, ArtKiki M. Polzin, Mass CommunicationsMalinda A. Quittem, Mass

CommunicationsJessica K. Rasmussen, SpanishMegan M. Rihn, Cognitive ScienceAmanda M. Rozmiarek, Theatre ArtsTristin l. Rupp, Theatre ArtsBrittany l. Russell, SpanishJacilyn R. Siebenaler, Mass

CommunicationsArden J. Skoglund, Music: EducationAmanda A. Slowinski, FrenchJayme K. Sunde, Mass CommunicationsTravis S. Tillotson, Music: Applied

(Piano)JoNae F. Villeneuve, Theatre ArtsNahum N. Welang, EnglishAmy C. Wenzel, Mass CommunicationsMeghan C. Whittaker, Art History

CUm LAUDe Grant S. Anderson, Speech

CommunicationKatherine l. Anderson, Mass

CommunicationsKelly K. Beck, Mass Communicationslindsay l. Case, English

Raquel A. DeVito, Mass CommunicationsHolly A. Eiden, EnglishAndrea l. Everson, Mass

CommunicationsElizabeth l. Goracke, Speech

CommunicationOlivia N. Grant, Artlauna V. Helder, Theatre ArtsRachel A. Herzfeldt, Speech

CommunicationBrittany l. Hustad, Mass

CommunicationsKailey M. Jackson, SpanishAndrew S. Jaeger, SpanishAshley S. Jans, SpanishTyler J. Jensen, ArtSara M. Jump, DanceAbigail l. Kakeldey, Art HistoryStaci l. lipps, DanceJacob K. Mariette, EnglishThomas C. Myers, ArtJacleen R. Olson, Theatre Artslindsey R. Phillips, SpanishShiva Pradhan, ArtJennifer M. Prokopowicz, Mass

CommunicationsNicholas A. Rice, English/Speech

EducationJessica l. Ricketts, Mass

CommunicationsMatthew J. Riggs, Mass

CommunicationsEricha A. Runge, MusicEricha A. Runge, Music: EducationAlyssa J. Siems Roberson, Mass

CommunicationsMelissa M. Siltman, FrenchAnne E. Sweeney, EnglishDavid J. Tapia, Speech CommunicationEmily A. Wacek, English/Speech

EducationKasey l. Wassenaar, Mass

CommunicationsKara A. zabilla, English/Speech

Education

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DePARtmeNt oF ARtProfessor James Johnson, Chairperson

Matthew J. Bright, BFA, Eden PrairieEric A. Burton, BS, Maple GroveBrianna M. Clark, BA, RockfordJonathan J. Coon, BFA, MankatoJoseph D. Doherty, BFA, ChamplinTierney C. Endres, BFA, Sheboygan,

WisconsinKristin G. Gabrielson, BFA, RochesterMark A. Gewerth, BFA, MankatoDanielle R. Gill, BA, AlbanyMatthew D. Gorrie, BFA, EaganOlivia N. Grant, BFA, OwatonnaHeather M. Henrich, BFA, Storm lake, IowaTyler J. Jensen, BFA, MinnetonkaAbigail l. Kakeldey, BA, MankatoAlisha K. Klason, BFA, DelanoNaomi Kobayashi, BFA, JapanNathan J. Krier, BFA, MankatoAllison S. Kunath, BFA, Hopkinslisa M. Mayer, BA, Belle PlaineNatasha B. Moen, BFA, BensonThomas C. Myers, BFA, MankatoMegan R. O’Toole, BS, PlymouthAnthony M. Parrish, BFA, BaxterHope E. Peck, BFA, lewistonShiva Pradhan, BFA, NepalAlicia J. Reinecke, BA, ByronBrit D. Ryan, BFA, zumbrotaChristina M. Schroepfer, BFA, Sleepy EyeKelly K. Teale, BFA, WoodburyNicholas J. Vermeire, BFA, MarshallMeghan C. Whittaker, BA, Canada

DePARtmeNt oF eNGLISHProfessor John Banschbach,Chairperson

Kelly D. Biers, BA, Sturgis, South DakotaMaggie B. Busse, BA, Arlingtonlindsay l. Case, BS, Sleepy Eyeleah M. Christensen, BA, WoodburyShannon M. Claybaugh, BA, WasecaAllison R. Crowley, BA, OwatonnaHolly A. Eiden, BA, CologneJustin E. Erickson, BFA, BrahamKristen A. Erickson, BA, MankatoChristopher K. Glazer, BA, MankatoBrendan R. Guffey, BS, ChamplinJamie l. Hagen, BA, MankatoMichael R. laMont, BS, North

Mankato

lisa P. lamor, BA, MankatoAndrew P. Makepeace, BA,

MinnetonkaJacob K. Mariette, BFA, MankatoJennifer l. Miller, BS, Eagle lakeChad R. Myhre, BA, ChanhassenMichael W. Nelson, BS, WalthamMatthew B. Oliver, BA, MankatoAaron C. Olson, BA, RosevilleBrittney E. Peters, BA, Wauwatosa,

WisconsinMichelle l. Peterson, BS, MankatoNicholas A. Rice, BS, MapletonFarin R. Sandoz, BS, FairmontAnne E. Sweeney, BA, MankatoEmily A. Wacek, BS, OwatonnaNahum N. Welang, BA, CameroonKara A. zabilla, BS, Saint Paul

DePARtmeNt oF mASS CommUNICAtIoNSProfessor Jane McConnell,Chairperson

Ashley K. Anderson, BA, Beresford, South Dakota

Katherine l. Anderson, BS, CrystalKelly K. Beck, BS, Ham lakeleah M. Christensen, BA, WoodburyNicole l. Dady, BA, WellsRaquel A. DeVito, BS, BloomingtonKyle J. Edel, BS, MontgomeryAndrea l. Everson, BS, Green Bay,

WisconsinJonathan J. Gildner, BS, ChanhassenBrittney P. Hansen, BA, MankatoJoshua B. Hebrink, BS, Clara CityRachel M. Heiderscheidt, BS, Sleepy EyeCatherine l. Hooper, BS, New UlmBrittany l. Hustad, BA, DawsonNia S. Jonesz, BS, MankatoHeather R. Kressin, BS, Rose CreekSarah E. Kutcher, BS, MankatoPer D. Kvalsten, BS, Durbin, North DakotaElyse l. Kyro, BS, EaganKelli A. lageson, BS, Albert leaRachel M. laitala, BS, BloomingtonAmber M. law, BS, Sturgeon lakeJenna l. lehmann, BS, BurnsvilleAmy C. Magruder, BA, WorthingtonKyle J. Manikowski, BS, EaganAshley E. Marks, BS, MarshallHeather E. Martin, BA, lewistonBrian M. McCorquodale, BS, FranklinKatie A. Munk, BS, Austin

Whitney A. Nelson, BS, Estherville, Iowa

Angela M. Noble, BS, Blooming PrairieKiki M. Polzin, BS, lambertonJennifer M. Prokopowicz, BS, Elk RiverMalinda A. Quittem, BS, MankatoRosana K. Rashkova-Kosberg, BS,

MankatoKatie l. Rein, BS, ShakopeeJessica l. Ricketts, BS, Maple GroveMatthew J. Riggs, BS, OakdaleErica R. Ronning, BS, MankatoRachel C. Ryan, BS, lakevilleAaron P. Schulz, BS, BloomingtonJacilyn R. Siebenaler, BS, HastingsAlyssa J. Siems Roberson, BS,

zumbro FallsTami l. Sorenson, BS, GenevaKaitlin E. Stevens, BS, Brooklyn ParkJayme K. Sunde, BS, WasecaTeri J. Totushek, BS, HutchinsonAnthony J. Vossler, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaKasey l. Wassenaar, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAmy C. Wenzel, BA, White Bear lakeMadeline J. zabee, BS, Saint CloudTimothy J. zick, BS, OsageKatie M. zierhut, BS, Bloomington

DePARtmeNt oF moDeRN LANGUAGeSProfessor James Grabowska,Chairperson

Nikki M. Bergdale, BA, EllendaleKelly D. Biers, BA, Sturgis, South DakotaTroy M. Carrillo, BA, MinneapolisMegan A. Case, BA, Watertown,

South DakotaIuliana A. Dabija, BA, North MankatoKari E. Ek, BA, MapletonMeredith J. Gunderson, BS, Grand Forks, North DakotaJoseph M. Hafner, BA, Maple GroveBrittney P. Hansen, BA, MankatoRyan P. Hansen, BA, New York,

New YorkKailey M. Jackson, BA, Madison lakeAndrew S. Jaeger, BA, ChamplinAshley S. Jans, BS, SherburnSarah M. Karalus, BA, Saint PaulKathryn A. lacher, BS, MankatoJessica M. layeux, BA, BloomingtonJessica M. layeux, BS, BloomingtonThomas D. lyon, BA, Northfield

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Danelle l. Parsons, BS, Baraboo, Wisconsin

lindsey R. Phillips, BS, Good ThunderJessica K. Rasmussen, BA, Roberts,

WisconsinJennifer Reyes, BA, BorupCassandra F. Roschen, BA, FairmontBrittany l. Russell, BA, Milton,

WisconsinBrion W. Seifert, BA, AustinMelissa M. Siltman, BA, MakinenAmanda A. Slowinski, BS, Forest lakeJanelle C. Yakymi, BA, Brooklyn ParkJeffrey N. zurfluh, BA, Rosemount

DePARtmeNt oF mUSIC Professor Karen Boubel, Chairperson

Marissa A. Baumann, BS, Cottage GroveNicole M. Cromer, BS, WasecaSeth B. Flatten, BS, MankatoKatherine P. Jacobson, B.M., Big lakeMyra S. lintner, BS, North Saint PaulTricia R. Nichols, B.M., AustinRosana K. Rashkova-Kosberg, BS,

Mankatozak R. Rivers, BA, Saint PaulEricha A. Runge, BA, WelcomeEricha A. Runge, BS, WelcomeTimothy D. Siewert, BS, Saint PeterArden J. Skoglund, BS, MinnetonkaTravis S. Tillotson, BM, MankatoJeremie B. van der Hagen, BS,

Mankato

DePARtmeNt oFPHILoSoPHYProfessor Richard Liebendorfer, Chairperson

Nathan J. Klein, BS, RichmondKristopher K. lovstad, BS, lakevilleRobert J. Meyman, BS, OwatonnaBrian A. Neuharth, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaMegan M. Rihn, BS, Mankato

DePARtmeNt oF SPeeCH CommUNICAtIoNProfessor Daniel Cronn-Mills,Chairperson

Grant S. Anderson, BS, Madison lake

Jeffrey R. Barlow, BS, OwatonnaAmanda E. DeCurtins, BS, Ramona,

South DakotaAmber K. Eldridge, BS, MaplewoodStephanie J. Finnes, BS, Pine IslandGregory W. Frie, BS, la CrescentElizabeth l. Goracke, BS, BlaineKimberly K. Halpin, BS, lakevilleHillary J. Hansman, BA, Okoboji, IowaRyan P. Heidelberger, BS, North MankatoHeidi l. Hemmer, BS, Clear lake,

South DakotaRachel A. Herzfeldt, BS, SturgeonRyan T. Hickey, BS, RamseyIan P. Hopkins, BA, Mankatolevi J. Jones, BS, MankatoGregory J. Karpe, BS, IsantiDaniel W. Monahan, BS, HutchinsonAndria M. Monnens, BS, ShakopeeMichael J. Nelson, BS, Prior lakeAubrey A. Olmscheid, BS, MankatoSabrina E. Overlie, BS, FaribaultRyan J. Pentimalli, BA, Oak Creek,

WisconsinJoseph M. Peterson, BS, MankatoJonathan D. Sanden, BS, FairmontNicholas R. Skaden, BS, ElmoreDavid J. Tapia, BS, AustinCassandra K. Townsend, BS,

Plymouth

DePARtmeNt oF tHeAtRe AND DANCeProfessor Paul Hustoles, Chairperson

Mollie A. Fischer, BFA, North Mankatolauna V. Helder, BA, MankatoKelsey A. Henderson, BA, MonticelloKaitlin E. Johnson, BS, Inver Grove HeightsSara M. Jump, BS, ShoreviewMicah J. Kronlokken, BFA, North MankatoStaci l. lipps, BS, KassonJacleen R. Olson, BFA, WaconiaJared D. Oxborough, BFA, MankatoMegan M. Rae, BA, MankatoElizabeth E. Riska, BS, MankatoAmanda M. Rozmiarek, BFA,

Papillion, NebraskaTristin l. Rupp, BFA, MankatoTravis J. Shafer, BS, Hudson,

Wisconsin

Reid C. Strand, BFA, Fargo, North DakotaAlyssa M. Townsend, BS, PlymouthJoNae F. Villeneuve, BFA, WindomJason B. Witty, BFA, Omaha,

Nebraska

HUmANItIeSProfessor William D. Dyer,Director

LIBeRAL StUDIeSConnie Miller,Coordinator

Maddi l. Ahlness, AA, North MankatoAmanda R. Barse, AA, EaganAmanda K. Domeier, AA,

MinneapolisKristin l. Ellingson, AA, CarverCaleb A. Evenson, AA, Toronto,

South DakotaJessica A. Fjelstad, AA, Maple GroveTravis W. Goodsell, AA, MankatoKrysten N. Heaslip, AA, DuluthTodd M. Hoen, AA, MankatoCandace M. Hottinger, AA, MankatoCynthia R. Howk, AA, New UlmBrandon P. Knutson, AA, WinonaHeidi A. linder, AA, DasselMatthew C. Manning, AA, Royal,

IowaJon P. Michaletz, AA, North MankatoSamuel J. Mielke, AA, MankatoNicole A. Mulock, AA, Brookfield,

WisconsinShannon M. Nuy, AA, Eagle lakeAngelica M. Oman, AA, Clear lakeAngela R. Proehl, AA, MankatoCory R. Prusha, AA, MankatoAshley M. Rassett, AA, OakdaleRyan K. Ruhl, AA, New londonlynette J. Saucier, AA, MankatoShawn P. Van Winkle, AA, Waseca

oPeN StUDIeSProfessor Marshel Rossow,Director

Briauna G. Farrell, BS, MankatoAngela M. Flaherty, BS, Austin

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College of Science, engineering and technologyThe candidates will be presented by John M. Knox, Dean.

SUmmA CUm LAUDe Matthew R. Blaha, Automotive

Engineering Technologylaurie A. Colson, Biology: Human BiologyKristina A. Dittrich, BiochemistryDaryl R. Green, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyRonald J. Griebel, Computer and

Information SciencesMeredith J. Gunderson, Mathematics

TeachingRoss H. Haliburton, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyEric M. Hanson, MathematicsBenjamin J. Harvey, life Science

(Biology)Sarah M. Karalus, Biology: Human

BiologyEric A. laingen, Biology: Human

BiologyMildred H. lau, MathematicsMichael T. Meyer, Mathematicslisa A. Neubert, life Science (Biology)Matthew l. Stenzel, Information

TechnologyKevin Y. Strehler, Biology: Human BiologyAbigail K. Wagner, Chemistry: ACSJanet C. Wood, Biology: Plant Science

mAGNA CUm LAUDePrarthana Agrawal, Biology: Human BiologyNina M. Bauernfeind, Mathematics

TeachingMatthew S. Bauman, Civil EngineeringAshley D. Becker, Mathematics

TeachingSarita Bhetawal, BiotechnologySarita Bhetawal, BiochemistryAlex A. Boser, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyGraham R. Brasic, Civil EngineeringSeth E. Brua, Computer ScienceRebecca l. Burg, life Science (Biology)

Jordan J. Cachiaras, Automotive Engineering Technology

Brent P. Clifford, Information SystemsRyan J. Cornelius, Biology: Human BiologyRyan P. Cross, Construction

ManagementNicholas J. Demarais, Chemistry: ACSRyan G. Dwelly, Construction

ManagementKyle W. Enloe, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyJesse D. Feller, MathematicsBrittany H. Frank, Biology: Human BiologyDaniel l. Haus, BiochemistryDaniel l. Haus, Biology: Human BiologyNicholas R. Heckmann, Biology:

Human BiologyAdam J. Himmer, Mechanical

EngineeringChristopher R. Kerkhoff, Electrical

EngineeringHolly l. Kittleson, Mathematics

TeachingTrevor J. Knaeble, Construction

ManagementKristen J. Krahmer, BiochemistryJeffrey S. Marlowe, Civil EngineeringRob M. Martin, Electronic

Engineering TechnologyVy T. Nguyen, Chemistry: ACSKent S. Nicolai, Manufacturing

Engineering Technologylinet N. Nyaribo, BiochemistryJacqueline M. Orth, Biology: zoologySpencer J. Pearson, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyAaron C. Peck, Biology: Human BiologyKevin J. Rodel, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyAdam C. Silkey, Computer ScienceMatthew P. Simones, Mechanical

Engineering

Rebeka Sultana, Electrical EngineeringChad R. Taylor, Biology: Human BiologyCheryl A. Thompson, Biology:

Human BiologyPatrick A. Toft, Electronic Engineering

TechnologyMichael l. Trombley, Mechanical

EngineeringJoon l. Twayana, Biology: MicrobiologyJoon l. Twayana, Food Science

TechnologyCollin J. Vopava, Construction

ManagementJenna R. Wentzlaff, BiochemistryJacob C. Willson, Electrical

Engineering

CUm LAUDeNicholas J. Adamini, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyRobert C. Azarbod, Mechanical

EngineeringCliff A. Backler, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyMarlin A. Beckmann, Electrical

EngineeringJessica M. Boeschen, Biology:

MicrobiologyTanner J. Courrier, Construction

ManagementThomas D. Dickson, BiologyJacob B. Droessler, Construction

ManagementChristopher J. Esser, Mechanical

EngineeringKristy l. Felske, Biology: Human BiologyKristy l. Felske, Medical TechnologyMatthew J. Goettl, Construction

ManagementAmanda T. Haen, Chemistry: ACSJames T. Haggerty, Construction

ManagementIsaiah E. Houdek, Electrical

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Muhammad Ishaque, Electrical Engineering

Steven T. Jewison, Construction Management

Nirish Kafle, Mechanical EngineeringThomas J. Kopischke, Medical

TechnologyThomas J. Kopischke, Biology:

MicrobiologyJeffrey D. Kraemer, Construction

ManagementCarter l. Kruger, MathematicsAllison M. lage, Biology: zoologyCaitlin M. langer, Biology: EcologyCaitlin M. langer, Environmental

SciencesCurtis J. Majeski, Construction

Management

Matthew J. Mathiowetz, Construction Management

Joshua R. Miller, Automotive Engineering Technology

Eric E. Nagel, Construction Management

Anton A. Nasledov, Automotive Engineering Technology

Derek R. Olson, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Jon R. Olson, Automotive Engineering Technology

Joseph R. Perrizo, Automotive Engineering Technology

Michael R. Petersen, Civil EngineeringMichael D. Peterson, Mechanical

EngineeringVaikunthan Rajalingam, Electrical

EngineeringAida Sall, Electrical Engineering

Kassandra M. Schleis, Biology: Human Biology

Kassandra M. Schleis, Medical Technology

Rajeev Shakya, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tyler E. Smith, Mathematics TeachingBidhya Subedi, BS, Computer

ScienceGary D. Suomela, Jr., Automotive

Engineering TechnologyNicholas J. Wantoch, Information SystemsRyan P. Wickland, PhysicsEmily M. Wilde, Medical TechnologyHeather J. Wingen, ChemistryBenjamin B. Wise, Construction

ManagementRandy l. zimmerman, Construction

Management

d d DePARtmeNt oF AUtomotIVe ANDmANUFACtURINGeNGINeeRING teCHNoLoGYProfessor William Peterson, Chairperson

Nicholas J. Adamini, BS, Apple ValleyMichael A. Adams, BS, McIntire, IowaSherrian S. Aimable, BS, St. luciaJohn P. Anderson, BS, HayfieldSean M. Archer, BS, ByronCliff A. Backler, BS, North MankatoAbdinasir M. Bashir, BS, Saint PaulJustin R. Becthold, BS, Nashua, IowaAlexander z. Bellus, BS, Eden PrairieHarshdeep S. Bhasin, BS, IndiaJoseph P. Bjerke, BS, FuldaMatthew R. Blaha, BS, MankatoChristopher B. Blaisdell, BS,

Broomfield, ColoradoAlex A. Boser, BS, Red WingJordan J. Cachiaras, BS, RochesterAndrew T. Campbell, BS, Eden PrairieDavid A. Carroll, BS, RosemountEric Crear, BS, MankatoMichael J. Dannenberg, BS, New UlmTyler D. Deike, BS, MankatoMatthew R. Deis, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinAlan l. Dreier, BS, Gibbon

Kyle W. Enloe, BS, Hudson, WisconsinJared T. Erickson, BS, litchfieldTimothy J. Farrells, BS, BloomingtonSergio A. Gamarra, BS, MankatoEric J. Gangelhoff, BS, BurnsvilleDaryl R. Green, BS, lakevilleRoss H. Haliburton, BS, Harrisburg,

South DakotaJoe C. Harrenstein, BS, Webster City,

IowaJason D. Hemmingsen, BS, AldenKeith T. Igoe, BS, Eden PrairieAaron M. Jackson, BS, la Crosse,

WisconsinAbdulsalam H. Jibril, BS, MankatoKenton D. Johnson, BS, WillmarPeter A. Kozar, BS, MinneapolisAlus Kunwar, BS, NepalDustin J. laBarre, BS, White Bear lakeBenjamin l. Maclean, BS, MinneapolisJames J. Martin, BS, Mendota HeightsIlyas S. Maye, BS, MinneapolisEvan W. Meier, BS, WinonaJoshua R. Miller, BS, PlainviewAnton A. Nasledov, BS, MankatoKent S. Nicolai, BS, Cannon FallsDerek R. Olson, BS, lino lakesJon R. Olson, BS, MontroseMitchell W. Opatz, BS, HutchinsonSpencer J. Pearson, BS, International

FallsJoseph R. Perrizo, BS, CentervilleJayson R. Ramthun, BS, Byron

Kevin J. Rodel, BS, Bird IslandKyle H. Rose, BS, SavageKristopher P. Rysavy, BS, Grand

RapidsAndrew J. Scalzo, BS, New Berlin,

WisconsinRajeev Shakya, BS, NepalKailen R. Singleton-Cantrell, BS,

Mankatoluke S. Stevens, BS, Albert leaGary D. Suomela, Jr., BS, EdinaChor Thao, BS, Saint Paullaird D. Thompson, BS, Hazel Run

DePARtmeNt oF BIoLoGICAL SCIeNCeSProfessor Michael Bentley, Chairperson

Elias K. Abdi, BS, MinneapolisSabal Adhikari, BS, NepalSudip Adhikari, BS, NepalPrarthana Agrawal, BS, NepalAbdulfatah A. Ali, BS, Owatonnaluke A. Bartels, BS, Young AmericaSarita Bhetawal, BS, NepalKristen M. Bindig, BS, Good ThunderAngelia C. Blom, BS, Thief River Fallsluke A. Boenish, BS, EyotaJessica M. Boeschen, BS, MankatoRebecca l. Burg, BS, Saint PeterDierdra D. Chamas, BS, Maple Grove

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laurie A. Colson, BS, HawleyRyan J. Cornelius, BS, MedfordMatthew R. Coy, BS, Forest lakeThomas D. Dickson, BS, Faribaultlisa B. Domeier, BS, Sleepy EyeKristy l. Felske, BS, JanesvilleJames H. Fett, BS, MankatoMegan F. Fischer, BS, WasecaAaron G. Fisher, BS, Mounds ViewBrittany H. Frank, BS, BensonNolan R. Gartin, BS, MankatoDeborah N. Gesimba, BS, MankatoDillon J. Hansen, BS, MankatoBenjamin J. Harvey, BS, VictoriaBrian P. Hasner, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaDaniel l. Haus, BS, MankatoNicholas R. Heckmann, BS, NorwoodSarah M. Karalus, BS, Saint Paullaura A. Keifer, BS, New HopeTamara S. Kilmer, BS, lino lakesThomas J. Kopischke, BS, MinnetonkaTamar R. Kranz, BS, North MankatoAllison M. lage, BS, New BrightonEric A. laingen, BS, SpicerCaitlin M. langer, BS, North MankatoJohn W. lerschen, BS, MankatoCrystal J. lokensgard, BS, MankatoSeth M. luchau, BS, Alexandriazachary G. lundbohm, BS, BaxterMatthew R. Martin, BS, Cannon Fallszamzam A. Mohamed, BS, Saint PaulBrian P. Nelson, BS, Apple Valleylisa A. Neubert, BS, Black Creek,

WisconsinCathryn A. Nibbe, BS, SpringfieldJacqueline M. Orth, BS, Cleveland,

WisconsinJennifer D. Pagel, BS, RochesterAaron C. Peck, BS, ElysianDipak Pokhrel, BS, NepalJayme l. Pugh, BS, Apple ValleyShari D. Rolloff, BA, New UlmKassandra M. Schleis, BS, MontgomeryRaymond M. Starin, BS, OronocoNaomi R. Steffl, BS, MankatoKevin Y. Strehler, BS, RochesterChad R. Taylor, BS, Eden PrairieCheryl A. Thompson, BS, Saint PeterJoon l. Twayana, BS, NepalSkyAnne E. Walker-Stroessner, BS,

MankatoEmily M. Wilde, BS, Bancroft, IowaJanet C. Wood, BS, little CanadaElijah N. Wreh, BS, MankatoMinfurn Xiong, BA, Mankato

DePARtmeNt oF CHemIStRY AND GeoLoGY Professor Brian Groh, Chairperson

Sagal Y. Ali, BA, Cottage GroveSarita Bhetawal, BS, NepalNicholas J. Demarais, BS, AnnandaleKristina A. Dittrich, BS, New UlmEsther A. Eromosele, BA, MankatoAmanda T. Haen, BS, New UlmDaniel l. Haus, BA, MankatoKristen J. Krahmer, BA, MankatoNicholas A. Kwolek, BS, MankatoJoseph D. lepley, BA, EaganVy T. Nguyen, BS, Mankatolinet N. Nyaribo, BS, MankatoAbigail K. Wagner, BS, West Des Moines, IowaJenna R. Wentzlaff, BS, HendersonHeather J. Wingen, BA, MapletonMinfurn Xiong, BA, Mankato

DePARtmeNt oF ComPUteR SCIeNCe Professor Steven Case, Chairperson

Seth E. Brua, BS, Albert leaSaptarshi Chatterjee, BS, IndiaBaekwi Chung, BS, North MankatoCraig M. Denny, BS, MankatoRonald J. Griebel, BS, North MankatoJeremy A. Hanson, BS, Mankatozeeshan Muhammad, BS, PakistanSantosh Neupane, BS, Washington, DCOlatunbosun Q. Opere, BS,

MinneapolisJoshua S. Oxley, BS, Apple ValleyMatthew C. Powelson, BS, FaribaultAdam C. Silkey, BS, FaribaultBidhya Subedi, BS, NepalMashood Yunus, BS, Eagan

DePARtmeNt oF CoNStRUCtIoN mANAGemeNt / INteRIoR DeSIGNProfessor Farid Sabongi, Chairperson

Bryant C. Bernard, BS, North MankatoAndreas J. Buschalla, BS, MankatoScott T. Butler, BS, Wyoming

Alexander B. Carlson, BS, Cannon FallsNickolas J. Christiansen, BS, SavageTanner J. Courrier, BS, AlbertvilleRyan P. Cross, BS, FaribaultBilly D. Daye, BS, Neshboro,

WisconsinMatthew J. Denker, BS, MankatoJacob B. Droessler, BS, Storm lake,

IowaRyan G. Dwelly, BS, Saint PaulRoger R. Faulstick, BS, Emmetsburg,

IowaAdam G. Fonda, BS, EdinaTerry J. Fraser, BS, FairmontMatthew J. Goettl, BS, Saint PeterJames T. Haggerty, BS, Columbus,

WisconsinAlex R. Hofman, BS, MankatoBlake J. Honl, BS, Winthrop David A. Jaeger, BS, ChamplinPeter J. Jaeger, BS, BurnsvilleRobert J. Janssen, Jr., BS, MankatoSteven T. Jewison, BS, WatervilleEric l. Johnson, BS, MankatoTrevor J. Knaeble, BS, Clear lakeKyle R. Koehntop, BS, MorrisJeffrey D. Kraemer, BS, Eden PrairieJacob P. lilienthal, BS, IsantiCurtis J. Majeski, BS, MankatoRyan J. Malinski, BS, le CenterMark D. Mangskau, BS, EllendaleMatthew J. Mathiowetz, BS, Sleepy EyeJacob R. Michaelson, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinAudie R. Miller, BS, BloomingtonEric E. Nagel, BS, Blue Earthlynsie S. Nicol, BS, ShoreviewChristopher D. Niemand, BS,

MontevideoRobert A. Olson, Jr., BS, CarverChad P. Palmer, BS, Arden HillsCody C. Pearson, BS, New Ulmlouis J. Peters, BS, MortonRossmand l. Pihlaja, BS, WabashaGary l. Richter, BS, zumbrotazachary J. Richter, BS, Granite FallsMatt S. Sayre, BS, ShoreviewJoshua S. Schultz, BS, EastonEric M. Sybrant, BS, Belle PlaineJeremy J. Teeter, BS, HastingsCollin J. Vopava, BS, New BrightonColin M. Ward, BS, Coon RapidsSeth W. Wilts, BS, Brandon, South DakotaBenjamin B. Wise, BS, Prior lakeRandy l. zimmerman, BS, Waseca

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DePARtmeNt oF eLeCtRICAL AND ComPUteReNGINeeRING ANDteCHNoLoGYProfessor Bill Hudson, Chairperson

Scott A. Armstrong, Jr., BSEE, StillwaterMarlin A. Beckmann, BSEE, HartlandNathan D. Bullerman, BS, AdrianDevon G. Burch, BS, ClevelandMurtaza Farookh Hathiwala, BSEE,

IndiaHagos G. Gebrekidan, BSEE, EthiopiaErik l. Hanson, BSEE, Hager City,

WisconsinIsaiah E. Houdek, BSEE, Redwood FallsMuhammad Ishaque, BSEE, PakistanChristopher R. Kerkhoff, BSEE,

CentervilleBaidar A. Khan, BSEE, PakistanDavid A. Knipe, BSEE, Inver Grove HeightsBrett W. Krell, BS, Blooming PrairieRob M. Martin, BS, MankatoBrian M. McEvoy, BS, MankatoMatthew J. Mulville, BSEE, AndoverJames J. O’Donnell, BSCE, WabashaTokunbo S. Onadipe, BSEE, Cottage GroveHamid M. Osman, BSEE, MankatoVaikunthan Rajalingam, BSEE, Sri lankaHarrington N. Ricks, BSEE, United

States of AmericaMichael P. Rinder, BSCE, MankatoMichael P. Rinder, BSEE, MankatoMark R. Roberts, BSEE, Albert leaAnirban Roy, BSEE, IndiaAida Sall, BSEE, SenegalJeffery M. Sandhurst, BS, FuldaTony A. Shafer, BS, Saint PeterCory D. Sisler, BS, FaribaultAdam J. Smith, BSCE, MankatoAdam J. Smith, BSEE, MankatoRebeka Sultana, BSEE, BangladeshPatrick A. Toft, BS, ByronTravis J. Ulrich, BS, Buffalo lakeBryan T. Weller, BSEE, MilacaJacob C. Willson, BSEE, Saint PeterMuhammad R. zafar, BSEE, Pakistan

DePARtmeNt oFINFoRmAtIoN SYStemS AND teCHNoLoGYProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson

Jerod l. Barrick, BS, North MankatoBrent P. Clifford, BS, Inver Grove HeightsTimothy l. Faraci, BS, Inver Grove HeightsJoshua A. Harris, BS, Saint PaulMatthew R. Holbrook, BS, BurnsvilleJonathan P. Homan, BS, North MankatoDarnele D. Huerkamp, BS, New RichlandPeter J. Kain, BS, Inver Grove HeightsNora E. loera, BS, North MankatoKyle R. Olson, BS, AustinKrystal K. Paluch, BS, SlaytonJessica A. Scheff, BS, AmboyMatthew l. Stenzel, BS, MankatoNicholas J. Wantoch, BS, Waseca

DePARtmeNt oF mAtHemAtICS ANDStAtIStICS Professor Ernest Boyd,Chairperson

Nina M. Bauernfeind, BS, Saint PaulAshley D. Becker, BS, long PrairieJesse D. Feller, BA, MankatoMeredith J. Gunderson, BS, Grand Forks, North DakotaEric M. Hanson, BA, FaribaultNeal R. Jameson, BS, BlaineHolly l. Kittleson, BS, WelcomeCarter l. Kruger, BA, MankatoMildred H. lau, BS, MalaysiaJohn R. Mahanna, Jr., BS, RochesterAdam F. MartiRock, BS, MankatoMichael T. Meyer, BS, New UlmGeoffrey N. Peterson, BS, MadeliaTyler E. Smith, BS, Newark, Delaware

DePARtmeNt oF meCHANICAL ANDCIVIL eNGINeeRINGProfessor Charles Johnson,Chairperson

Ai Araya, BSME, JapanRobert C. Azarbod, BSME, Mankato

Matthew S. Bauman, BS Civil Engineering, Montrose

Matthew J. Birkel, BS Civil Engineering, Mankato

Graham R. Brasic, BS Civil Engineering, lewiston

Andrew J. Bruels, BS Civil Engineering, Winona

Brian D. Dahl, BS Civil Engineering, Hudson, Wisconsin

Jeffrey R. Eggert, BS Civil Engineering, Saint Michael

Christopher J. Esser, BSME, zumbrotaDerek R. Gramstad, BSME, SanbornMatthew M. Griffith, BSME, BuffaloCaleb J. Hatch, BSME, Prior lakeAdam J. Himmer, BSME, StewartvilleDustin C. Jones, BS Civil Engineering,

North MankatoNirish Kafle, BSME, NepalKevin P. Kubat, BSME, Madison,

WisconsinRyan T. lindsey, BSME, Eden PrairieJeffrey S. Marlowe, BS Civil Engineering, FairfaxNathan E. Mueller, BSME, MankatoJoseph R. Nuttall, BSME, Mauston,

WisconsinPhillip C. Olson, BSME, FaribaultMichael R. Petersen, BS Civil Engineering, RichfieldMichael D. Peterson, BSME, West ConcordJesse S. Quam, BSME, Clarks GroveDaniel D. Reeves, BSME, lakevilleDaniel J. Roche, BS Civil Engineering,

Naperville, IllinoisMatthew P. Simones, BSME, CarverMichael l. Trombley, BSME, WoodburyBen A. Wegner, BSME, Red WingBrian M. Welch, BS Civil Engineering,

MankatoBradley K. Wiyninger, BSME, lester Prairie

DePARtmeNt oF PHYSICS AND AStRoNomYProfessor Mark Pickar,Chairperson

Chad J. Anderson, BS, lakevilleRyan P. Wickland, BS, Tomahawk,

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Greetings Ruth Grendahl, Vice Chair Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Kaula M. Grossman Bachelor of Science, Family Consumer Science Spring 2009 Graduate College of Allied Health and Nursing

Ashley A. Parr Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education Spring 2009 Graduate College of Education

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the minnesota State University, mankato Cindy Amoroso, ‘81, ‘86, ‘90, ‘94, PresidentAlumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University,

Mankato


Universities

JOHNSON AFOlAYAN Professor, College of Education







MICHAEl T. FAGIN Vice President for Institutional

Diversity ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic

Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships

HARRY KRAMPF Associate Dean of the College of

Allied Health and Nursing


Advancement

MICHAEl A. MIllER Dean of the College of Education


Academic Affairs JOAN ROCA Dean of library Services

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

KAREN WIllETTE-MURPHY Professor, College of Allied Health

and Nursing

WAlTER E. WOlFF Interim Assistant Vice President for

Student Affairs

Procession ParticipantsFACULtY HoNoRmARSHALSJohnson Afolayan,

College of EducationKaren Willette-Murphy,

College of Allied Health and Nursing

CoLLeGe HoNoRmARSHALSNancy Geistfeld Thomas,

College of Allied Health and Nursing

Jacqueline lewis, College of Education

JUNIoR HoNoRmARSHALSChelsey Buley, College

of Allied Health and Nursing

Tricia Soupir, College of Education

CoLLeGe oF ALLIeDHeALtH & NURSINGmARCHING FACULtY PRoFeSSoRSMary BliesmerSandra EggenbergerSherry Folsom-MeekSonja MeiersBikash NandyJohn A. RomasGarold RushingMarcia StevensMary VisserPatricia Young

ASSoCIAtePRoFeSSoRSSue BellCindy BuschPatrick SextonMarlene TappeJames Wise

ASSIStANtPRoFeSSoRSJill ConlonJulie Hebenstreit

Amy HedmanCindra KamphoffTheresa MackeyGary NeistRobert PettittRebecca RudelYean Sub limHeather Von BankMark Windschitl

CoLLeGe oFeDUCAtIoNmARCHING FACULtY

PRoFeSSoRSDeborah AndersonlTC Thomas R. CooperDaria Paul Dona

ASSoCIAtePRoFeSSoRSJulie CarlsonNihad DaidzicKathleen FoordCandace RaskinJerry RobicheauJohn Seymour

ASSIStANtPRoFeSSoRSMaurella CunninghamAnne Dahlmanlilly DuranTerry FoggKaren HurlbuttDeborah JessemanJill loutersJodi Meyer-MorkJennifer PepperellMarsha TraynorCarol R. Werhan

LIBRARY FACULtYBarb Bergman, Associate ProfessorDiane Richards, Assistant Professor


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DoCtoR oFNURSING PRACtICe laDonna D. McGohan,

RochesterNursing PracticeAdvisor: Dr. Sonja MeiersProject: Ambulatory Care

Nursing Professional Development Model

Natalie Rosen, Spring ParkNursing PracticeAdvisor: Dr. Karen Willette-MurphyProject: The Development of

an Evidence-Based Model for Psychiatric Advanced Nurse Private Practice

laura M. Vesel, BlaineNursing PracticeAdvisor: Dr. Karen Willette-MurphyProject: A Collegial

Mentoring Program: Job Satisfaction and Intent to Stay in Nursing Faculty

Ellen D. Vorbeck, MankatoNursing PracticeAdvisor: Dr. Karen Willette-MurphyProject: Impact of Surgical

Stomas on Individuals’ Sleep and Response to Sleep Hygiene Intervention

mASteR oF ARtSQuentin M. Allen, Saint

louis, MissouriPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim

Adam M. Armstrong, Westby, Wisconsin

Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth EckerThesis: A Comparison

of Electrocardiogram Changes in Athlete and Non-Athlete College Students

Adele M. Burk, Saint PeterPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim Matthew A. Cunningham,

Phoenix, ArizonaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Aaron J. Haddy, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra

Kamphoff

Thomas A. Inkrott, Ottawa, Ohio

Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth EckerThesis: Increasing Upper

Body Performance through Lower Body Exercises

Jonathan A. Kent, Plainfield, Illinois

Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim

Jolynne D. Kroeger, Sioux Falls, South DakotaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert PettittThesis: Metabolic Effects of

Non-Caffeine Ingredients in Red Bull during or Subsequent to Heavy Exercise

Marceline l. Marquardt,

ChamplinPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek laura S. Mount, Elgin, IllinoisPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Mary Visser

Matthew C. Mullen,

Corning, IowaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim Katija A. Opitz, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth EckerThesis: The Effect of a Group-

Mediated Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention on Dietary Choices of a Phase IV Cardiac Rehabilitation Program

Erin D. Palmer, Cumming, Iowa

Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker lydia Rich, Summer, IowaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Melissa A. Richardson,

Stoughton, WisconsinPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth EckerThesis: An Analysis of the

Electrical Signals of the Resting Heart among College Students and Cardiac Rehabilitation Patients

Jeffrey Y. Ryder, Medford, New Jersey

Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Soonhwan lee Robin l. Timmons, ShoreviewPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek Shane T. Wampler, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim Sang Hyok Yoon, Republic of KoreaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim

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mASteR oF ARtS INteACHINGTodd M. Knutson, New PragueK-12 licensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Rebecca l. Reinhardt, Mankato5-12 licensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Jennifer E. Wilson, le Sueur5-12 licensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman

mASteR oF SCIeNCeJanice M. Ahlers, MankatoSpecial Education: learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gail zahn lucinda l. Alleven, DelavanTeaching and learning: Curriculum and InstructionAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Michael F. Altomari, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz

Vera G. Azarova, Russian FederationEducational Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Sandell Michelle l. Backes, AvonCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Amy M. Backler, North MankatoHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Judith luebke Vineela Battini, IndiaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Bikash Nandy Sarah A. Beaham, NorthfieldCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz

Jessica l. Beck, MontevideoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie lund

lorie K. Becker, livingston, MontanaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Bikash NandyThesis: Administrators’ Perceptions

of Oral Health Care Resources and Barriers in Montana’s Assisted Living Facilities

Dana A. Bengtson, BurnsvilleSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Bonnie A. Berglund, le SueurCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie lund Cindy A. Binder, Indianola, IowaHealth ScienceAdvisor: Kevin luebke William E. Blevins, Abingdon,

VirginiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim Kristi l. Boerner, FairmontEducational Studies: literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn William K. Bowser, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing

Chelsey S. BrielmaierEducational Studies: literacyAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Elizabeth S. Briggs, White Bear lakeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch Michelle l. Brueske, Elk RiverEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Alison E. Bruflat, Marshfield,

WisconsinCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell David A. Buckley, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Nicholas J. Burns, BloomingtonPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim

David M. Chiarito, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Angela R. Christian, le CenterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Donna BrauerThesis: Development of the dimension

of social causality in a tool to measure nurses’ conceptions of risk about childbirth

Shayna l. Collins, WasecaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin lindstrom Bremer Sarah E. Corbin, ShakopeeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Chelsea l. Corcoran-Quadt,

Cambridge, MarylandExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Andrea l. Dallmann, NicolletTeaching and learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Trina J. Ellis, BuffaloCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell

Stephen M. Fox, Grand Rapids,

MichiganCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz

Sarah B. Garrett, Mendota Heightslibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Amanda J. Gerdts, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

leah A. Hack, RosemountSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Gail zahn Nargiz Hajiyeva, AzerbaijanEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry RobicheauThesis: Impact of Imagine Education

Program on Conflict Resolution on the Program Participants

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Scott R. Hanson, FaribaultEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeffrey P. Heimerl, Golden ValleyPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Jennifer R. Helgeson, Parkers PrairieCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger Cha Her, Brooklyn ParkCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline lewis

Jody R. Hissam, BurnsvilleCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger Keri A. Hokanson, Saint louis ParkCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Kristine l. Hoppe, Blue EarthCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie lund lynn R. Jasper, ChanhassenCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Chandra M. Johnson, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline lewis

laura A. Johnson, HanskaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Jada A. Jokumsen, ButterfieldCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie lund Jennifer l. Jonsson, CanadaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing

Bonnie K. Kalis-Frisk, MankatoHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M larsen Karishma Kamath, IndiaEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Amy B. Kietzer, lake CrystalCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch Katie M. Kleinschmidt, Saint PeterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour Beth l. Knoll-Fleming, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch Marcy J. Koch, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger Dax M. larson, BloomingtonPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim Susan A. leffler, WaconiaSpecial Education: learning

DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller Holly M. lindner, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Matt D. loy, Essex, MassachusettsExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Monica M. lunt, San Bernardino,

CaliforniaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Samatha Madhavarapu, IndiaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M larsen

Kirsten J. Markiewicz, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Amy C. Martin, WinthropHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith luebke Cathleen C. Mattice, MinneapolisSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

laurina Melton, MinneapolisCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Jody l. Missling, WinnebagoTeaching and learning: Curriculum and InstructionAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord lucky S. Mohamud, BloomingtonEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Funwi B. Negane, CameroonCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz Chinyere H. Nwankwo, OakdaleHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. John Romas Setsuko Odachi, JapanCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell

Sara l. Orthaus, HugoSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Todd Busch Brijesh R. Panchal, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker Sherley J. Perumala, IndiaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. John Romas Kathy l. Ploeger, Pierson, Iowalibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Venkat K. Podduturi, IndiaHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith luebke Graham Prather, louisville, KentuckyExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Kazi M. Rahman, BangladeshHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Jennifer M. Reed, MankatoEducational Studies: literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

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Meghan R. Reedy, New UlmHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. John Romas Christopher S. Reinarts, Sleepy EyePhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker Kathryn l. Ryan Martens, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger Wendy l. Sandstrom, WasecaSpecial Education: learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Jamie l. Schlagel, North BranchPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub lim Jeffrey l. Schone, New UlmCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline lewis

Jackie l. Schueller, DawsonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Isabel F. Sehe, MankatoSpecial Education: learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Jenae D. Service, Belle PlaineSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller Chera l. Sevcik, North MankatoHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M larsenThesis: Variables Affecting

Contraceptive Choice among University Women at a Midwestern, Mid-sized University: A Descriptive Study

lynda J. Shanks-Cavanaugh, FarmingtonSpecial Education: learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Rebecca A. Simmons, HutchinsonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Cambria l. Simonsen, MankatoEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Stephanie M. Snidarich, MinneapolisSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson Kristina A. Thomas, AmboyCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Kristina J. Thomas, JanesvilleHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M larsen

lindsay M. Thompson, Vadnais

HeightsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell

Thomas N. Truedson, RichfieldPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Gretchen H. Tuck, MinneapolisSpecial Education: learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson lisa R. Vanderveen, New MarketCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour Stacey A. Vangelderen, FairmontNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sonja MeiersThesis: Complexity of Representation

of People in Nurses Caring for Laboring Women: A Validation Study

lisa M. Walker, ShakopeeHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe Brandon R. Wells, Arlington,

WisconsinPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Mary Visser

Marguerite J. Wentzel, Emmetsburg,

IowaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell

Andrea R. Westphal, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker

Eric N. Wilmeth, RosevillePhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Rayla AllisonThesis: Motivation and the Non-

Scholarship Football Athlete: A Comparative Study of Motivational Orientation by Position

lindsey l. Wilson, WoodburyCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin lindstrom Bremer

Elizabeth M. zeman, OwatonnaEducational Studies: literacyAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Elizabeth A. zika, Durand, WisconsinCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka mASteR oF SCIeNCe INNURSINGGretchen S. Anderson, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra EggenbergerThesis: Caregivers’ Perceptions and

Differences of Caregiver Role Strain in Online and Face to Face Support Groups: A Pilot Study

Jennifer A. Ellstrom, HutchinsonNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma KrumwiedeThesis: Exploring the Awareness,

Attitudes and Advocacy of Nurses Regarding the Health Risks of Carbon Monoxide with Recreational Boating

Christine l. Klein, Brantwood,

WisconsinNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue BellThesis: Oncology Nurses’ Grief: A

Study of Grief in Nurses Working in Hospital Oncology and Medical-Surgical Settings

Kimberly R. Kopitzke, SavageNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Michaela A. Mclain, MayerNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra EggenbergerThesis: Knowledge of Human

Papillomavirus and Vaccine among College Age Women

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April E. Mueller, Okoboji, IowaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue BellThesis: Gender Differences in

Parental Coping Following the Death of a Child from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS): A Pilot Study

Rebecca l. Wertish, Big lakeNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sonja Meiers

SPeCIALIStJeff l. Adams, JanesvilleEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Randal C. Adams, OwatonnaEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Ryan D. Arndt, CanbyEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Kevin S. Bjerken, ShakopeeEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Dean D. Dahl, NorthfieldEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Heather A. Forse, Coon RapidsEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Mary l. Gangelhoff, Sleepy EyeEducaitonal Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Mary T. Hawkins, OwatonnaEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Paul R. Hellquist, SavageEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Trevor A. Hemphill, lakevilleEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Ann M. Hoffman, Belle PlaineEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau

Karsta M. Hurd, ChaskaEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Denise J. lage, OwatonnaEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Michael P. levang, lakevilleEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Jenny O. Marietta, River Falls,

WisconsinEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Robin l. Medill, WilmontEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Amy E. Meitz, MinneapolisEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Jamie K. Melchert, Menlo Park,

CaliforniaEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau

Shari A. Mensink, OwatonnaEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau

Roxane H. Mitchell, FaribaultEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jean Haar

Roberta M. Mondati, ShakopeeEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Mary S. Overlie, Saint PeterEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss

Gary W. Prantner, ByronEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Michael E. Radant, Apple ValleyEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss

Kelly l. Reagan, White Bear lakeEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Heather N. Reighard, MinnetristaEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss larry D. Ronglien, MinnetonkaEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Peggy A. Severs, FarmingtonEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss laura A. Shae, West ConcordEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Valerie M. Smith, Menlo Park,

CaliforniaEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Sheila M. Stalberger, DundasEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau David D. Standke, FarmingtonEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Marc J. Stangler, ByronEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Mark D. Szybnski, Saint PeterEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Bill P. Tschida, WatertownEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Rebecca J. Wallerick, Inver Grove

HeightsEducational leadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Brandon M. Yoney, AustinEducational Administration: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss

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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Harry Krampf, Associate Dean.

SUmmA CUm LAUDeMatthew E. Anderson, Recreation,

Parks and leisure ServicesSusan E. Bareis, Community HealthBrooke E. Berge, Dental HygieneAngela K. Borth, Family Consumer

ScienceBetsy l. Brugman, Family Consumer

Science EducationStephanie K. Burchill, Dental HygieneRachel M. Cameron, NursingMaegan R. Cunniff, NursingAnna C. Dapper, NursingNicole A. DeCourcy, Dental HygieneKimberly l. Edel, Nursinglayla A. Elmajri, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Trisha A. Ewen, Alcohol and Drug StudiesElizabeth A. Gansen, Communication

DisordersElizabeth A. Gemberling, Recreation,

Parks and leisure ServicesKrista K. Harazin, Dental HygieneBrianna C. Holland, NursingAshley l. Houdek, NursingMartha K. Hougan, Dental HygieneAmy l. Jensen, Dental HygieneMegan M. Jones, NursingBreAnna l. Kruger, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Jenna N. leDoux, Communication

DisordersTara A. Marquette, Dental HygieneMaryJo C. Myhre, NursingAmy J. Nordland, Nursingleah A. Palmquist, Recreation, Parks

and leisure ServicesDanelle l. Parsons, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Janet E. Rother, NursingNichole E. Stasney, Communication

DisordersAmanda J. Swanson, Communication

Disorders

Amanda E. Trost, Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Ashley E. Weber, NursingJin Kyung Yang, NursingKatie l. zappa, Family Consumer

Science

mAGNA CUm LAUDe Stephannie M. Adelmann, NursingFardosa H. Ali, NursingBrett S. Anderson, NursingCierra D. Anderson, Family

Consumer ScienceAlexandra J. Andrews, Family

Consumer ScienceJennifer l. Bade, Communication

DisordersSteven T. Bahl, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Jenna S. Bartelt, Family Consumer

ScienceApril l. Bayerkohler, Family Consumer

ScienceCassandra A. Bjork, Family

Consumer ScienceVanessa S. Blaschko, NursingRoss A. Blomme, Athletic TrainingJill l. Brager, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Jodi l. Buche, NursingAshley N. Buckentin, Community HealthKristy l. Carpenter, NursingPeter S. Churchill, NursingKatie E. Clancy, NursingAmber R. Crow, Dental Hygienelyndsay M. Cunningham, Dental

HygieneJodie M. Davis, Communication

DisordersJessica S. Donovan, School Health

EducationJessica S. Donovan, Physical

Education (Teaching)Tracey S. Engelmann, Dental HygieneStephanie l. Engst, Family Consumer

Science

Jennifer l. Farlow, Family Consumer Science

Juliann R. Fitzsimmons, Physical Education (Teaching)

Juliann R. Fitzsimmons, School Health Education

Jennifer A. Gilbertson, NursingKathleen R. Gilder, Family Consumer

ScienceChelsea l. Gliddon, Community HealthBarbara l. Goettl, Dental HygieneRebecca R. Groetsch, Dental HygieneKrista l. Hagert, Family Consumer

ScienceRenee E. Hanson, Recreation, Parks

and leisure ServicesMandy J. Herman, Communication

Disorderszachary R. Horning, Athletic TrainingRebecca I. Hughes, Family Consumer

ScienceHanna J. Issa, NursingKelly E. Jauch, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Joelle K. Johanson, Communication

DisordersJessica l. Johnson, Family Consumer

ScienceJennifer A. Juskiewicz, Family

Consumer Science EducationBrooks A. Kashani, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Katie l. Kroll, NursingMelanie A. Kudrle, Family Consumer

Sciencelaura M. Kurth, Dental HygieneKrista l. landin, NursingDarci J. lewis, Alcohol and Drug

StudiesAmanda M. louwagie, Family

Consumer ScienceKelly R. Marble, Dental HygieneKelly R. Marble, Health Science:

Community HealthNicole R. Miller, Community HealthJason M. Morin, Athletic Training

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Kevin P. Myrlie, Athletic TrainingNicole l. Papka, Alcohol and Drug

StudiesCherice J. Peloquin, NursingAnna K. Pfeiffer, Community HealthGrace A. Phelps, Family Consumer

ScienceJessica K. Rasmussen,

Communication DisordersAlina Rayamajhi, NursingKelli l. Reder, Family Consumer

Science EducationTristan R. Resler, Dental HygieneAmber M. Rick, Recreation, Parks

and leisure ServicesBrooke E. Ringgaard,

Communication DisordersAngela K. Rix, Physical Education

(Teaching)Angela K. Rix, School Health EducationTrista S. Roering, Dental HygieneMaegan R. Romsdahl, Dental HygieneHatty K. Rossow, Communication

DisordersDarren V. Rudeen, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)laura B. Runningen, NursingTyler D. Sander, Physical Education

(Teaching)Amanda E. Scheff, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Samantha R. Simon, Family

Consumer ScienceJenna N. Skidmore, Dental HygieneSarah A. Spoor, Communication

DisordersDerek M. Stevens, Athletic TrainingChad M. Stratton, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Adam M. Thayer, NursingKatherine H. Thayer, Communication

DisordersDolores E. Thorson, NursingJaimie M. Van Patter, NursingRudi J. Vennard, Communication

DisordersThuy D. Vo, Dental HygieneCarly J. Voxland, Communication

DisordersDebra K. Walker, Family Consumer

ScienceMary B. Waller, Recreation, Parks

and leisure Services

Mercy W. Wariari, NursingMallory l. Wermers, Recreation,

Parks and leisure ServicesCatherine A. Wicks, Dental HygieneEmily E. Wilcox, NursingJessica M. Wills, Community Health

CUm LAUDeAdesola A. Adetoba, Community

HealthFatah A. Ahmed, Community HealthBryce A. Bachman, Recreation, Parks

and leisure ServicesRobert A. Baker, Physical Education

(Teaching)Robert A. Baker, School Health

EducationHeidi M. Bjerketvedt, Community

HealthFaith J. Black, Communication

DisordersJennie M. Bonicatto, Family

Consumer ScienceHope R. Braatz, NursingCristy l. Brewer, Family Consumer

Sciencelindsey M. Brumm, Family Consumer

ScienceKatie l. Buske, Community HealthHeather l. Couette, Dental HygieneAshley A. Davis, Community HealthJeffrey W. Dose, NursingEmily J. Durr, Communication

DisordersMelissa l. Evers, Alcohol and Drug

StudiesGabriel J. Gassman, Recreation,

Parks and leisure ServicesKaula M. Grossman, Family

Consumer ScienceEric R. Gustafson, Athletic TrainingTeryn C. Hasse, NursingAshley M. Hedberg, NursingGregory J. Heuer, Athletic TrainingBrittany A. Holicky, Communication

DisordersAmber l. Howe, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Brianna T. Hunstiger, Community

HealthRaymond l. Jordan, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Emberly Khoonsrivong, Nursing

Jeffrey D. King, NursingDanielle N. Klassen, Community

HealthJudith A. Kovacs, Family Consumer

ScienceMalinda M. Kranz, Community

HealthJenna l. la Fond, NursingAshley M. lapka, Athletic TrainingAlicia M. luftman, Family Consumer

Sciencelynsee A. Mattson, Family Consumer

Science EducationEmily J. Meyer, Dental HygieneAngela l. Mohn, NursingMelinda J. Neubert, NursingJohnnie A. Newman, Alcohol and

Drug StudiesJoy K. Nickel, Community HealthAmy l. Nyberg, NursingTravis D. O’Brien, NursingKelly E. Olson, Communication

DisordersShaun M. Olson, Family Consumer

ScienceAshton G. Pankonin, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Melanie J. Putnam, NursingKalin l. Riesgraf, Alcohol and Drug

StudiesKyle J. Rogers, Recreation, Parks and

leisure ServicesKari A. Ruhr, Community HealthDaniel P. Ryan, Recreation, Parks and

leisure ServicesNatalie J. Saba, Communication

DisordersDawn M. Schull, Alcohol and Drug

Studieslindsay R. Slama, NursingRachel G. Smalley, Communication

DisordersAmy l. St Aubin, NursingNicole M. Stahlmann, NursingAllison M. Steinwand, NursingBrian S. Swanson, Community HealthEmilie A. Tellijohn, Family Consumer

ScienceHaley M. Wasko, Family Consumer

ScienceChelsea J. Yoder, Dental Hygiene

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DePARtmeNt oF DeNtAL HYGIeNeProfessor Lynnette Engeswick,Chairperson

Brooke E. Berge, BS, MantorvilleStephanie K. Burchill, BS, Valley City,

North DakotaSarah M. Burt, BS, North BranchHeather l. Couette, BS, Maple lakeAmber R. Crow, BS, North Mankatolyndsay M. Cunningham, BS,

StillwaterNicole A. DeCourcy, BS, Big lakeJody B. Easton, BS, Blooming PrairieTracey S. Engelmann, BS, PlatoJessica M. Erickson, BS, la CrescentBarbara l. Goettl, BS, FaribaultRebecca R. Groetsch, BS, AlbanyKrista K. Harazin, BS, Bird IslandMartha K. Hougan, BS, FaribaultAmy l. Jensen, BS, Mankatolaura M. Kurth, BS, StewartAmber R. lislegard, BS, RoseauKelly R. Marble, BS, MankatoTara A. Marquette, BS, MonticelloStacy I. Mauch, BS, Mooreton,

North DakotaEmily J. Meyer, BS, Northwood,

IowaTristan R. Resler, BS, Blooming PrairieTrista S. Roering, BS, Sauk CentreMaegan R. Romsdahl, BS, Saint JamesMary J. Seberg, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsJenna N. Skidmore, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinThuy D. Vo, BS, Overland Park,

KansasCatherine A. Wicks, BS, AnnandaleChelsea J. Yoder, BS, Dyersville,

Iowa

DePARtmeNt oF FAmILY CoNSUmeRSCIeNCeProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson

Cierra D. Anderson, BS, TrimontAlexandra J. Andrews, BS, West ConcordJenna S. Bartelt, BS, JanesvilleApril l. Bayerkohler, BS, New RichlandKathleen M. Berg, BS, Brownsdale

Cassandra A. Bjork, BS, White Bear lakeJennie M. Bonicatto, BS, MinneapolisAngela K. Borth, BS, FairfaxCristy l. Brewer, BS, MankatoStacy R. Brown, BS, MankatoBetsy l. Brugman, BS, Royal, Iowalindsey M. Brumm, BS, RochesterKimberly A. Dvoracek-Anderson, BS,

EaganAngela l. Eliason, BS, New HopeStephanie l. Engst, BS, lino lakesAmy D. Erickson, BS, MankatoJennifer l. Farlow, BS, BloomingtonKathleen R. Gilder, BS, Prior lakeKaula M. Grossman, BS, lonsdaleKrista l. Hagert, BS, SpringfieldRebecca I. Hughes, BS, MankatoJessica l. Johnson, BS, Coon RapidsKara B. Johnson, BS, Brooklyn ParkJennifer A. Juskiewicz, BS, BlaineJudith A. Kovacs, BS, MankatoMelanie A. Kudrle, BS, MankatoAmanda M. louwagie, BS, MarshallAlicia M. luftman, BS, Farmingtonlynsee A. Mattson, BS, MinneapolisSarah M. Mesna, BS, RosemountShaun M. Olson, BS, ShakopeeKendra l. Peterson, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsGrace A. Phelps, BS, Good ThunderShannon l. Pitlick, BS, White Bear

lakeAnisha A. Pitzenberger, BS, ClaremontKelli l. Reder, BS, Steamboat

Springs, ColoradoAmanda M. Ritter, BS, Saint CloudSamantha R. Simon, BS, FaribaultReagan Sirisavath, BS, MinneapolisVanessa K. Steffl, BS, New UlmHannah l. Stevenson, BS, Mason

City, IowaEmilie A. Tellijohn, BS, North

MankatoDebra K. Walker, BS, Algona, IowaHaley M. Wasko, BS, Mankatolynsey R. Wetzler, BS, JacksonKatie l. zappa, BS, New Brighton

DePARtmeNt oFHeALtH SCIeNCeProfessor John Romas, Chairperson

Farhia M. Abdulahi, BS, MankatoAdesola A. Adetoba, BS, NigeriaFatah A. Ahmed, BS, MankatoSylvia N. Andresen, BS, Mankato

Brittney A. Bailey, BS, Cannon FallsRobert A. Baker, BS, MankatoDan J. Bakker, BS, DexterBryanna K. Balbach, BS, New UlmJessica M. Ball, BS, North MankatoSusan E. Bareis, BS, Sun Prairie,

WisconsinBrenard Beamon, BS, Brooklyn ParkHeidi M. Bjerketvedt, BS, Henninglindsey l. Bowman, BS, AustinCory C. Brathall, BS, Ellsworth,

WisconsinAshley N. Buckentin, BS, HamburgKatie l. Buske, BS, RochesterMitchell D. Comfort, BS, New PraguePeter R. Cowdin, BS, MankatoDarmi B. Daddacha, BS, MankatoAshley A. Davis, BS, FarmingtonSamantha J. Deitz, BS, MankatoJessica S. Donovan, BS, ShorewoodMelissa l. Evers, BS, OliviaTrisha A. Ewen, BS, RochesterJuliann R. Fitzsimmons, BS, Good

ThunderChelsea l. Gliddon, BS, Coon Rapidslee J. Gunderson, BS, BrownsdaleChaltu B. Guyo, BS, MankatoBrianna T. Hunstiger, BS, White Bear

lakelindsay M. Hunt, BS, KasotaJames P. Johnson, Jr., BS, New UlmKarvee M. Kawalawu, BS, Brooklyn

ParkDanielle N. Klassen, BS, Saint CloudMalinda M. Kranz, BS, MankatoKathryn V. Kremmin, BS, Mountain

lakeJamie M. larsen, BS, WellsJennifer E. larson, BS, IsantiDarci J. lewis, BS, DawsonKelly R. Marble, BS, MankatoHolly K. Mazon, BS, BlaineBridget K. McMahon, BS, Norwood

Young AmericaNicole R. Miller, AustinMohamud A. Mohamed, BS,

RochesterMusse A. Mohamed, BS, RochesterJohnnie A. Newman, BS, Saint JamesJoy K. Nickel, BS, Janesville,

WisconsinMichelle A. O’Herin, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsFatuma A. Omer, BS, RochesterAisha M. Osman, BS, MankatoFowzia A. Osman, BS, Clarkston,

GeorgiaKristine M. Owen, BS, Rochester

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Nicole l. Papka, BS, MinneapolisAnna K. Pfeiffer, BS, MankatoJeffrey D. Phiefer, BS, OwatonnaJena R. Radman, BS, RockfordKalin l. Riesgraf, BS, WaconiaAngela K. Rix, BS, Apple ValleyKari A. Ruhr, BS, Saint JosephBenjamin A. Schoo, BS, New UlmDawn M. Schull, BS, MankatoJessica M. Seide, BS, RochesterHawi G. Sultan, BS, MankatoBrian S. Swanson, BS, EaganDanielle E. Thompson, BS, MankatoJennifer A. Timm, BS, MaplewoodWhitney J. Weber, BS, Clear lake,

IowaBrianna M. Wescott, BS, MankatoJessica M. Wills, BS, Mankato

DePARtmeNt oF HUmAN PeRFoRmANCeProfessor Gary Rushing, Chairperson

Rusty J. Allison, BS, GranadaChristopher M. Althoff, BS, West

Saint PaulSteven T. Bahl, BS, Cottage GroveRobert A. Baker, BS, MankatoDan J. Bakker, BS, DexterBryanna K. Balbach, BS, New UlmJoseph D. Bedford, BAT, Northwood,

IowaJacob l. Berhow, BS, HaywardRoss A. Blomme, BAT, Montevideolindsey l. Bowman, BS, AustinKyle A. Bradt, BS, ChatfieldJill l. Brager, BS, BuffaloCory C. Brathall, BS, Ellsworth,

WisconsinMathew J. Carroll, BS, North

MankatoJacob W. Chamberlin, BS, New

BrightonMitchell D. Comfort, BS, New PragueJessica S. Donovan, BS, Shorewoodlayla A. Elmajri, BS, WoodburyJoseph V. Eveslage, BS, RochesterJuliann R. Fitzsimmons, BS, Good

ThunderMelissa M. Gallaway, BS,

BloomingtonJason J. Glaser, BS, North MankatoChristopher S. Graham, BS,

Farmington

Timothy D. Greve, BAT, AnnandaleEric R. Gustafson, BS, MankatoSara B. Halverson, BS, HayfieldMelissa A. Hammett, BAT, JanesvilleGregory J. Heuer, BAT, Watertown,

South DakotaSarah J. Hillman, BS, Hurley, South Dakotazachary R. Horning, BAT, WillmarAmber l. Howe, BS, DexterJustin l. Ihrig, BS, Winneconne,

WisconsinKelly E. Jauch, BS, Verona,

WisconsinJadee C. Jones, BS, Apple ValleyRaymond l. Jordan, BS, White Bear

lakeBrooks A. Kashani, BS, Prior lakeBreAnna l. Kruger, BS, Sibley, IowaSean H. Kruger, BS, MankatoAshley M. lapka, BAT, Eureka, South DakotaGrant l. linsmeier, BS, FairfaxAmanda l. lipetzky, BS, SpringfieldDaniel R. lunger, BS, EdinaRichard W. Mathis, BS, EmmonsChristina R. Mattick, BAT, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaTomoaki Mikiya, BAT, JapanThomas M. Moody, BS, lindstromJason M. Morin, BS, TracyNeil D. Mortland, BS, North MankatoDerrick B. Murph, Jr., BS, Brooklyn

CenterKevin P. Myrlie, BAT, lester, IowaBradley M. Norris, BS, New HopeAshton G. Pankonin, BS, WindomDanelle l. Parsons, BS, Baraboo,

WisconsinAngela K. Rix, BS, Apple ValleyGregory P. Robinson, BS, ChanhassenDarren V. Rudeen, BS, MankatoTyler D. Sander, BS, Milford, IowaAmanda E. Scheff, BS, WaconiaAdam M. Shrif, BS, SavageAmber A. Silvers, BS, Saint CloudJordan l. Skophammer, BS, Albert leaIreece l. Smith, BS, MinneapolisCalvin A. St John, BS, CologneDerek M. Stevens, BAT, ChatfieldMatthew l. Stitz, BS, OwatonnaChad M. Stratton, BS, WatervilleJoshua E. Thompson, BS, RosemountJohn E. Tice, BS, West Point, New

York

Jason A. Tompkins, BS, MankatoAmanda E. Trost, BS, Madisonlue Vang, BS, Saint PaulTimothy J. White, BS, OwatonnaMitchell T. Woltring, BS, West Bend,

Wisconsin

DePARtmeNt oF ReCReAtIoN, PARKS ANDLeISURe SeRVICeS Professor James Petersen,Chairperson

Matthew E. Anderson, BS, GaylordAndrew W. Aufderheide, BS, New

UlmBryce A. Bachman, BS, VirginiaBrian M. Baumann, BS, Blue EarthApril J. Bernstein, BS, Buffalo lakeBrianna l. Bluhm, BS, North MankatoCarrie M. Esselman, BS,

Menomonie, WisconsinGabriel J. Gassman, BS, Canova,

South DakotaElizabeth A. Gemberling, BS,

lohrville, IowaEmily l. Hammann, BS, MankatoRenee E. Hanson, BS, Holmen,

WisconsinBrandon R. Harker, BS, North

MankatoKristin D. Hoemberg, BS, RobbinsdaleAlissa A. Koenig, BS, MankatoErin E. Kopp, BS, lake Mills,

WisconsinJesse R. lutterman, BS, MankatoBryan C. Murphy, BS, WasecaSamantha J. Palm, BS, lomanleah A. Palmquist, BS, NicolletJohn P. Radabaugh, BS, Ellsworth,

WisconsinAmber M. Rick, BS, North MankatoKyle J. Rogers, BS, Saint MichaelDaniel P. Ryan, BS, MankatoBrent A. Swygman, BS, Mankatolaura J. Templin, BS, MankatoAngelle M. Theriot, BS, MankatoJamie l. Thomes, BS, ArlingtonMary B. Waller, BS, Suamico,

WisconsinPaul M. Wenner, BS, ExcelsiorMallory l. Wermers, BS, Parkston,

South DakotaMelissa A. Yost, BS, Hutchinson

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Jennifer l. Bade, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Cori J. Birkholz, BS, Colfax, Wisconsin

Faith J. Black, BS, MankatoKelly J. Cooper, BS, Sauk RapidsJodie M. Davis, BS, MankatoEmily J. Durr, BS, WatertownElizabeth A. Gansen, BA, North MankatoMandy J. Herman, BS, CedarBrittany A. Holicky, BS, le Centerlaura E. Jahr, BS, ArlingtonJoelle K. Johanson, BA, CloquetJennifer M. Kearney, BS, ChaskaJenna N. leDoux, BS, Fargo, North Dakotalindsay M. loosbrock, BS, lismoreKelly E. Olson, BS, RochesterJessica K. Rasmussen, BA, Roberts,

WisconsinBrooke E. Ringgaard, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaHatty K. Rossow, BS, lakefieldShayanne M. Roth, BA, WaconiaNatalie J. Saba, BS, Saint PeterAmber l. Schloesser, BS, le CenterRachel G. Smalley, BS, la Crosse,

WisconsinSarah A. Spoor, New UlmNichole E. Stasney, BS, lonsdaleAmanda J. Swanson, BS, Prior lakeKatherine H. Thayer, BA, TrimontRudi J. Vennard, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaCarly J. Voxland, BS, KenyonJennifer A. Worrall, BS, Mankato

SCHooL oF NURSINGProfessor Marcia Stevens, Interim Chairperson

Stephannie M. Adelmann, BS, EaganFardosa H. Ali, BS, Saint PaulBrett S. Anderson, BS, AndoverDana M. Belford, BS, MoraVanessa S. Blaschko, BS, le CenterHope R. Braatz, BS, HarrisJodi l. Buche, BS, MankatoRachel M. Cameron, BS, Green IsleKristy l. Carpenter, BS, MankatoDeborah N. Christopher, BS, WasecaPeter S. Churchill, BS, DexterKatie E. Clancy, BS, StewartvilleYazmin M. Clark, BS, MinneapolisMaegan R. Cunniff, BS, Cottage GroveAnna C. Dapper, BS, FaribaultJeffrey W. Dose, BS, MankatoKimberly l. Edel, BS, North MankatoCassidy M. Furey, BS, FaribaultJennifer A. Gilbertson, BS, la CrescentDiane l. Gilpin, BS, JordanKristina M. Gross, BS, SartellSamra M. Habib, BS, RosemountKelli A. Hamilton, BS, Huxley, IowaTeryn C. Hasse, BS, HamburgAshley M. Hedberg, BS, Coon RapidsBrianna C. Hoffmann, BS, Sleepy EyeJessica l. Hohenstein, BS, BrewsterBrianna C. Holland, BS, North MankatoAshley l. Houdek, BS, MankatoHanna J. Issa, BS, MankatoKathleen l. Johnson, BS, MinneapolisMegan M. Jones, BS, Saint JamesEmberly Khoonsrivong, BS, JacksonJeffrey D. King, BS, BuffaloKatie l. Kroll, BS, lake CrystalJenna l. la Fond, BS, Andover

Krista l. landin, BS, EdgertonJenna A. larson, BS, Spring ValleyTara l. lassen, BS, lake CrystalCarol M. lureen, BS, ShakopeeKatie J. lusk, BS, RochesterAngela l. Mohn, BS, lakevilleSandra J. Mooney, BS, MinnetonkaMaryJo C. Myhre, BS, MankatoChristina J. Nelson, BS, MankatoMelinda J. Neubert, BS, North MankatoEdna N. Nkwenti, BS, Brooklyn ParkAmy J. Nordland, BS, North MankatoAmy l. Nyberg, BS, MankatoTravis D. O’Brien, BS, ByronCherice J. Peloquin, BS, lindstromMelanie J. Putnam, BS, Apple ValleyAlina Rayamajhi, BS, NepalBrittany P. Revier, BS, OliviaJoanne S. Richie, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinJanet E. Rother, BS, HastingsJanine A. Rudnitski, BS, Sauk Rapidslaura B. Runningen, BS, Houstonlindsay R. Slama, BS, North

MankatoAmy l. St Aubin, BS, New UlmNicole M. Stahlmann, BS,

MaplewoodAllison M. Steinwand, BS, ExcelsiorAdam M. Thayer, BS, WatervilleDolores E. Thorson, BS, HoustonUrgen Tsomo, BS, Saint AnthonyJaimie M. Van Patter, BS, Brooklyn ParkMercy W. Wariari, BS, KenyaAshley E. Weber, BS, Saint PeterEmily E. Wilcox, BS, BurnsvilleJin Kyung Yang, BS, Republic of

Korea

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College of educationThe candidates will be presented by Michael A. Miller, Dean.

SUmmA CUm LAUDeErin M. Anderson, Elementary EducationCynthia l. Arndorfer, Elementary EducationAshley l. Bergerson, Elementary EducationVictoria D. Bergmann, Elementary EducationAbby E. Brady, Early Childhood

EducationSarah M. Fixsen, Elementary EducationAmanda M. Glasscock, Special EducationKristy J. Huls, Elementary EducationTara M. Johnson, Elementary EducationTracy M. larson, Elementary EducationStacie M. Noha, Elementary Educationleslie C. Peterson, Elementary EducationKarli E. Wobschall, Early Childhood

Education

mAGNA CUm LAUDeYuliya P. Adasevich, Elementary EducationTaryn K. Bender, Elementary EducationAlyssa R. Burnett, Elementary EducationElizabeth A. Burns, Elementary EducationKelly E. DeVaney, Elementary EducationKristy M. Dressen, Elementary EducationShannan M. Engstrand, Elementary EducationEmily T. Fischer, Elementary EducationJason J. Fritz, Elementary EducationJerrod M. Haack, Early Childhood

Education

Ashlee A. Hanke, Elementary EducationKati M. Hanson, Elementary EducationMichelle l. Holicky, Early Childhood

EducationJacqueline l. Janning, Special EducationEmily C. Johnson, Elementary EducationMargaret M. Jones, Elementary EducationKenneth J. Kessler, AviationJessica l. Kiner, Elementary EducationKristin l. Kocmick, Special EducationDarcie A. Kotzenmacher, AviationElizabeth A. larson, Elementary EducationBarbara F. leaf, Elementary EducationGeary R. lear, Elementary EducationGinette E. Miller, Elementary EducationAndrew T. Mittelstadt, AviationKristen M. Munden, Elementary EducationKarissa M. Murphy, Early Childhood

EducationMichael J. Nelson, AviationHeidi D. Pagelkopf, Elementary EducationRobert J. Pappin, Elementary EducationAshley A. Parr, Elementary EducationAmanda J. Ramey, Elementary

EducationMatthew G. Rasmussen, AviationAmber R. Sarkkinen, Elementary Educationlisa A. Schmidt, Elementary Educationlisa A. Schroeder, Elementary EducationAshley D. Schultz, Special EducationKasey A. Shermer, Elementary Education

Kara E. Stenzel, Elementary EducationAmy J. Timmer, Elementary EducationKatie A. Volk, Elementary EducationDevin M. Winter, Elementary EducationHaruka Yoshida, Elementary Education

CUm LAUDeAmber l. Anderson, Elementary EducationKristina K. Benson, Elementary EducationJodi G. Berghoefer, Elementary EducationMary C. Borrell, Elementary EducationErica S. Cain, Early Childhood

EducationDonna J. Cain-Eichers, Special Educationlisa A. Chaplin, Special EducationChelsea M. Clark, Special EducationJayson M. Clark, Elementary EducationWhitney D. Cmelik, Special EducationKelly A. Collins, Special EducationAmanda J. Connolly, Early Childhood

EducationGretchen E. Enselein, Elementary Educationlori J. Fahey, Early Childhood

EducationAmanda D. Harms, Elementary EducationAmanda l. Jabs, Special EducationAshley S. Jans, Elementary Educationlaine R. Johnson, Elementary EducationKatie A. laschinger, Special EducationAnne M. lewis, Early Childhood

EducationHilary F. Meier, Elementary Education

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Stephanie M. Neidecker, Early Childhood EducationMelissa M. Noyes, Elementary EducationAlicia E. Poncin, Elementary Education

John P. Putman, AviationKatie M. Robb, Early Childhood

Educationlindsy J. Sells, Elementary EducationStephanie T. Tautges, Early Childhood Education

Alexandra P. Thoen, Elementary EducationJasmine R. Valentine, Elementary Education

DePARtmeNt oF AVIAtIoNProfessor Nihad E. Daidzic, Chairperson

Colin B. Early, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin

Benjamin J. Follmer, BS, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin

Kenneth J. Kessler, BS, Cottage Grove, Wisconsin

Darcie A. Kotzenmacher, BS, New PragueBenjamin l. Kraus, BS, Prior lakeAndrew T. Mittelstadt, BS, Mayville,

WisconsinMichael J. Nelson, BS, Prior lakeJohn P. Putman, BS, Oaklawn, IllinoisMatthew G. Rasmussen, BS, Cedar Rapids, IowaNicholas l. Teschendorf, BS, ExcelsiorDavid J. Tripp, BS, EaganMikhail R. Wojcik, BS, Eau Claire,

Wisconsin

DePARtmeNt oFCoUNSeLING ANDStUDeNt PeRSoNNeLProfessor Jacqueline Lewis,Chairperson

DePARtmeNt oFeLemeNtARY AND eARLYCHILDHooD eDUCAtIoNProfessor Marsha Traynor,Chairperson

Yuliya P. Adasevich, BS, EaganAmber l. Anderson, BS, RosemountErin M. Anderson, BS, New RichlandClaire K. Antonneau, BS, NorthfieldCynthia l. Arndorfer, BS, Grand MeadowTara P. Bartko, BS, MinneapolisTaryn K. Bender, BS, HendersonKristina K. Benson, BS, Savage

Ashley l. Bergerson, BS, Albert leaJodi G. Berghoefer, BS, North MankatoVictoria D. Bergmann, BS, MinneapolisMary C. Borrell, BS, RosemountAbby E. Brady, BS, PipestoneDeborah M. Brody, MinneapolisDan A. Brown, BS, BloomingtonRachel A. Burger, BS, MankatoAlyssa R. Burnett, BS, MankatoElizabeth A. Burns, BS, lakevilleErica S. Cain, BS, RochesterNolan A. Chenevert, BS, North BranchJayson M. Clark, BS, BurnsvilleRebecca A. Collins, BS, RochesterAmanda J. Connolly, BS, Belle PlaineThomas S. Determan, BS, Circle PinesKelly E. DeVaney, BS, BloomingtonBridget M. Doyle, BS, Saint PaulKristy M. Dressen, BS, WatertownShannan M. Engstrand, BS, ShakopeeGretchen E. Enselein, BS, Crystallori J. Fahey, BS, Shakopeelaura A. Fessler, BS, Eden PrairieEmily T. Fischer, BS, IndependenceSarah M. Fixsen, BS, WabassoJason J. Fritz, BS, BloomingtonJerrod M. Haack, BS, MankatoAshlee A. Hanke, BS, HutchinsonKati M. Hanson, BS, MinneapolisAmanda D. Harms, BS, North MankatoTodd W. Heiser, BS, SavageMichelle l. Holicky, BS, le CenterKristy J. Huls, BS, Boyden, IowaAshley S. Jans, BS, SherburnEmily C. Johnson, BS, Mankatolaine R. Johnson, BS, MankatoTara M. Johnson, BS, lake lillianMargaret M. Jones, BS, Apple ValleyJessica l. Kiner, BS, Rochesterlisa A. Knight, BS, BloomingtonMary E. Kohlmann, BS, South Saint PaulElizabeth A. larson, BS, lexington,

NebraskaTracy M. larson, BS, North Mankato

Barbara F. leaf, BS, WinonaGeary R. lear, BS, MankatoAnne M. lewis, BS, le SueurCorey W. luettel, BS, ElysianHilary F. Meier, BS, FuldaGinette E. Miller, BS, MankatoKimberly F. Moynihan, BS, Eden

PrairieKristen M. Munden, BS, RochesterKarissa M. Murphy, BS, WarsawBrandi l. Neale, BS, Prior lakeStephanie M. Neidecker, BS,

Montgomery, TexasStacie M. Noha, BS, PlymouthMelissa M. Noyes, BS, lakevilleStephanie A. Ogland, BS, WayzataHeidi D. Pagelkopf, BS, PlymouthRobert J. Pappin, BS, ByronAshley A. Parr, BS, lennnox, South DakotaAmanda R. Peterson, BS, Browntonleslie C. Peterson, BS, BurnsvilleKelly E. Pierce, BS, MankatoAshley M. Pivec, BS, ChaskaAlicia E. Poncin, BS, Prior lakeAmanda J. Ramey, BS, BaxterShelby A. Risty, BS, Sioux Falls, South DakotaKatie M. Robb, BS, CarverBrenda l. Rocha, BS, EaganAmber R. Sarkkinen, BS, Albertvillelisa A. Schmidt, BS, Minnetonkalisa A. Schroeder, BS, Mankatolindsy J. Sells, BS, Beaver CreekKasey A. Shermer, BS, DaytonKimberly J. Slama, BS, WinnebagoSerena R. Sorensen, BS, Albert leaKara E. Stenzel, BS, Heron lakeStephanie T. Tautges, BS, BloomingtonAlexandra P. Thoen, BS, RosemountSuzanne M. Thomson, BS, EdinaAmy l. Thul, BS, RosevilleKarissa l. Thurmes, BS, Saint PaulAmy J. Timmer, BS, EllsworthJasmine R. Valentine, BS, la Crosse,

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Gretchen M. Verhulst, BS, WoodburyKatie A. Volk, BS, Saint PeterDevin M. Winter, BS, RochesterKarli E. Wobschall, BS, OwatonnaHaruka Yoshida, BS, JapanValene zakashefski, BS, Mankato

DePARtmeNt oFeDUCAtIoNAL StUDIeS:K-12 AND SeCoNDARYPRoGRAmSProfessor Kathleen Foord,Chairperson

DePARtmeNt oFeDUCAtIoNAL LeADeRSHIPProfessor Jerry W. Robicheau,Chairperson

DePARtmeNt oFmILItARY SCIeNCe ANDLeADeRSHIPLTC Thomas Cooper,Chairperson

DePARtmeNt oFSPeCIAL eDUCAtIoNProfessor Gail Zahn,Chairperson

Donna J. Cain-Eichers, BS, Mankatolisa A. Chaplin, BS, MankatoChelsea M. Clark, BS, AustinWhitney D. Cmelik, BS, MankatoKelly A. Collins, BS, ClevelandAmanda M. Glasscock, BS, PlymouthRachelle M. Ham, BS, Carver

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Greetings Ruth Grendahl, Vice Chair Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Ryan M. Anderson Bachelor of Science in Political Science Spring 2009 Graduate 2008-2009 President of Minnesota State Student Association Molly J. Dircks Bachelor of Science, Finance Spring 2009 Graduate College of Business

Rachel A. Johnston Bachelor of Science in Social Work Spring 2009 Graduate College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the minnesota State University, mankato Cindy Amoroso, ‘81, ‘86, ‘90, ‘94, PresidentAlumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Recessional march *


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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University,

Mankato


Universities

JOHN C. AlESSIO Dean of the College of Social and

Behavioral Sciences







MICHAEl T. FAGIN Vice President for Institutional

Diversity

ANTHONY FIlIPOVITCH Professor, College of Social and

Behavioral Sciences ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic

Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships

SCOTT D. JOHNSON Dean of the College of Business


Advancement


Academic Affairs JOAN ROCA Dean of library Services

PAUl SCHUMANN Professor, College of Business

WAlTER E. WOlFFInterim Assistant Vice President for

Student Affairs

Procession ParticipantsFACULtY HoNoRmARSHALSAnthony Filipovitch, College

of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Paul Schumann, College of Business

CoLLeGe HoNoRmARSHALSMarilyn Okleshen, College

of BusinessChristine Black-Hughes,

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

JUNIoR HoNoRmARSHALSMark Schroepfer, College

of Social & Behavioral Sciences

CoLLeGe oF BUSINeSSmARCHING FACULtY PRoFeSSoRSlinda AnglinMarilyn FoxDooyoung ShinStephen WilcoxRobert C. zelin II

ASSoCIAte PRoFeSSoRSDan levinJoe Reising

ASSIStANt PRoFeSSoRSQueen BookerJianwei HouJuan MengDarshana Palkar

CoLLeGe oF SoCIAL &BeHAVIoRAL SCIeNCeSmARCHING FACULtY

PRoFeSSoRSWilliam AndersonMaria BevacquaSteve BuechlerDonald FriendRichard Schiming

ASSoCIAte PRoFeSSoRSWayne AllenAfroza AnwaryKathryn ElliottNancy FitzsimonsRobin Wingo ASSIStANt PRoFeSSoRSMichelle AlvarezEmily BoydJeffrey BumgarnerKwang Choe

Rhonda DassChristian DobratzKarla lassondeMatthew loayzaPaul MackieEmily StarkJocelyn Stittlaurie StrunkBeth Wielde-HeidelbergFei Yuan

LIBRARY FACULtYKellian Clink, Associate

ProfessorMark McCullough, Associate

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mASteR oF ARtSAshley l. Arends, Blue EarthSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Barbara CarsonThesis: Influence of Parental/Child

Relationship on Alcohol Use among Young Adults

Ann l. Beacom, Pine IslandIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea lassiterThesis: Career Stages, Job

Embeddedness, and Turnover Intentions in Public Sector Employees

Brittany J. Bechthold, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries Erika A. George, Birmingham,

AlabamaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries

William B. Gerber, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea lassiter Natalie M. Gordon, JamaicaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Michael T. Guerber, MankatoUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg

Tracey M. Hammell, MankatoHistoryAdvisor: Dr. lori lahlumThesis: Women and the Forests:

Minnesota Clubwomen and their Work to Save Minnesota Forests, 1900-1940

Charles D. Harm, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Kristie Campana

Kylee J. HestonClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Nicole l. Hofman, Sioux Falls, South DakotaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Kendra J. Homan, North MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan

Rebekah S. Huber, Scottsbluff,

NebraskaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah SifersThesis: Teacher Support as a

Moderator of Behavioral Outcomes for Youth Exposed to Stressful Life Events

Timothy P. Ibisch, MapletonUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Janet Cherrington-Cucore Apee O. Jobi, Brooklyn ParkPolitical ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli Ashley E. Johnson, Tulsa, OklahomaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel SachauThesis: The Relationships among

Identification, Embeddedness, and Turnover Intentions at the Organizational and Occupational Levels

Kyle A. Knutson, lakevilleUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg Stephen W. lagle, Defiance,

MissouriIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. lisa Perez Nicholas A. larson, Cedar Rapids,

IowaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah SifersThesis: The Impact of Gender and

Spirituality on Depression, Self-Harm, Suicidality in Children and Adolescents

Kari A. leiting, WorthingtonClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries

Matthew A. lust, Fredericksburg, Virginia

Sociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Dennis WaskulThesis: Living Bodies, Living Faith:

The Body and Embodiment in Disability and Religion

Jessica M. Martinez, RosemountWomen’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua zachary R. Nelson, Brooklyn ParkUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng

Carly J. Ostrom, MinnetonkaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

luke A. Simmering, Hesston, KansasIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea lassiter

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Andrew D. Skelton, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea lassiterThesis: Applicant Reactions to

Selection Systems: A Field Study

Shayla M. Syverson, KerkhovenUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg Elizabeth R. Tauer, KasotaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. leah RogneThesis: Reexamining Choice:

Women’s Infant Feeding Decisions in Contemporary Society

Thomas A. Terrio, PlymouthUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg

Roman D. Thieler, GermanyPolitical ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline VieceliThesis: Sanctions: A Failure or

Success? The Case of Myanmar Toua T. Vang, OakdaleUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng Jessica E. Vaughan, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Todd T. Walerak, RosevilleUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg Joshua J. Wittrock, AvonIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Samuel Y. Woods, Saint PaulUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Beth Heidelberg Jacquelyn B. Wright, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries

Nicholas A. zarns, PrincetonIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Kristie Campana

mASteR oF BUSINeSSADmINIStRAtIoNMD Ashique Anwar, BangladeshBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Ryan E. Beavens, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Sarah A. Harstad, Eagle lakeBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Bailey E. Howard Sager, WasecaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Gregory W. Jackson, North MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Ahmed M. lotfy, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Sarah M. Roelli, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Christopher M. Stith, Belle PlaineBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Richard J. Straka, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Siarhei Sulimau, BelarusBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

Nicholas J. Teigland, Mankato*Business AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott

mASteR oF PUBLICADmINIStRAtIoNPeter D. Conniff, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Matt W. Davis, Montello, WisconsinPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Gaynor M. Gordon, JamaicaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Takehito Kamata, JapanPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Pius T. Kubei, BloomingtonPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Ryan M. Kupcho, Saint PeterPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Kyle J. Mestad, BurnsvillePublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Mary E. O’ConnorPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Christian Okoh, Saint PeterPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Sang Yang, Saint PaulPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata

mASteR oF SCIeNCeMridusha S. Allen, NepalEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Bobbi M. Anderson, CologneSociology: CorrectionsAdvisor: Dr. Joe DavisThesis: Prostitution: Understanding

and Addressing Street Prostitution in Minneapolis

Wayne M. Boerner, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest WilkersonThesis: A spatial study of red cedar

(Juniperus virginiana) and smooth sumac (Rhus glabra) encroachment on Minneopa State Park’s native prairie

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Stephen K. Dojiok, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Katherine l. Griep, ClevelandGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. leah Rogne Janelle C. Grochowski, WoodburyGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Martin Mitchell Timeo A. Kiertey, GhanaSociology: Human Services, Planning

and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. leah Rogne April H. Kinner, Elkton, South DakotaGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. leah Rogne larissa M. laramee, North MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Christal D. lustig, OwatonnaWomen’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Jocelyn Stitt

Beatrice M. Makori, KenyaSociology: Human Services, Planning

and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Afroza Anwary

Jessica M. Martinez, RosemountWomen’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua Krista M. Mastel, Forest lakeAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Susan Schalge Carrie A. McHugh, Grand MaraisAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Susan Schalge Deqa Muhidin, OwatonnaEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Rebecca A. Mumford, MankatoHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Corley

Jennifer l. Reed, Saint PeterSociology: Human Services, Planning

and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Pedro ThomasThesis: Treatment Facility “Trauma”:

The Implications of Resource Availability on Job Distress

Rachael R. Rich, OtsegoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Wayne Allen

Sanjay Sarkar, IndiaGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Jennifer R. Snyders, larchwood, IowaGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Martin MitchellThesis: History and Range Expansion

of Wild Turkeys (Meleagris Gallopavo) in Minnesota

Ryan E. Swafford, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Donald FriendThesis: Spatiotemporal Variations of

Outdoor Allergenic Fungi

Jason G. ThompsonEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Wayne Allen

Brianne M. Wolters, MontevideoGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. leah Rogne Vang T. Xiong, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe

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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Scott D. Johnson, Dean.

SUmmA CUm LAUDeKristin D. Ashe, AccountingJacob J. Bjork, FinanceJessica A. Brewers, FinanceBrent B. Bunne, FinanceMolly J. Dircks, FinanceAdam T. Erickson, AccountingAshley E. Fretty, AccountingAmy M. Hinzman, AccountingAnna G. Holst, ManagementMariel D. Korton, AccountingMildred H. lau, FinanceJonathan M. Mader, ManagementAmy A. McClung, Marketingleonette-Ann A. Riley, AccountingJay M. Scheidt, ManagementKayla l. Skluzacek, MarketingBrianne M. Sorensen, AccountingDevon R. Soule, AccountingTiffany J. Stolp, Finance

mAGNA CUm LAUDeBradley R. Anderson, FinanceAshley M. Arment, MarketingNicholas J. Augustin, FinanceElizabeth M. Beck, MarketingKatie E. Beranek, FinanceTimothy D. Bierly, FinanceJolene M. Billmeier, AccountingJolene M. Billmeier, FinanceWilliam l. Carlson, FinanceScott K. Dick, ManagementAmy l. Ehlers, Marketing

Megan F. Friedrich, AccountingAaron T. Graham, FinanceChristine N. Hajarizadeh, ManagementBenjamin l. Heckmann, ManagementBenjamin l. Heckmann, MarketingHeather M. Hendrickson, MarketingAmber l. Herbst, AccountingMatthew D. Hindt, ManagementHeather M. Hohenstein, ManagementAlissa l. Kangas, MarketingKyle D. Krenske, AccountingKevin T. lake, ManagementKelsey R. Paplow, AccountingHeather M. Pioske, MarketingPaul l. Reeb, MarketingNathan G. Ries, FinanceRyan D. Schaust, AccountingMaureen l. Shelton, MarketingMatthew E. Sopeth, FinanceKevin V. Soukup, AccountingCraig E. Thompson, ManagementCraig E. Thompson, MarketingMichael S. Voss, FinanceChelsey J. Wegner, AccountingDavid C. Weibel, FinanceJonathan C. Whiting, MarketingMitchell l. Woods, ManagementMitchell l. Woods, MarketingAlyson D. Wrase, FinanceDanielle J. zimmermann, ManagementTyler R. zollner, Management

CUm LAUDeleah J. Atherton, ManagementRobert A. Brommel, ManagementSara M. Cahill, ManagementBriana C. Chermak, MarketingMarty l. Deslauriers, FinanceFlecia C. Foster, MarketingNoah S. Germo, FinanceJaclyn R. Gile, MarketingJeffrey M. Harmon, MarketingEvan J. Hedwall, International BusinessAndrew J. Hess, AccountingAndrew J. Hess, FinanceBrittany R. King, ManagementKristen R. Kline, MarketingKelly K. laumeyer, FinanceKelly R. Manning, AccountingTracy l. Marquardt, MarketingJeremy D. Matthys, MarketingMaxwell M. Orsborn, FinanceMaxwell M. Orsborn, ManagementAshton G. Pankonin, Marketinglindsey R. Phillips, International BusinessJason A. Pitzen, MarketingNathan R. Preuss, International BusinessNathan R. Preuss, MarketingBrandon P. Reinke, ManagementMichael J. Rhiger, ManagementMichael J. Rhiger, MarketingAndrew D. Schendel, ManagementAndrew D. Schendel, MarketingHannah E. Volovets, MarketingHannah E. Volovets, Management

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DePARtmeNt oF ACCoUNtING ANDBUSINeSS LAWProfessor Mary Rolfes, Chairperson

Kristin D. Ashe, BS, Princeton*Jeremy A. Bergerson, BS, Prior lakeJolene M. Billmeier, BS, Morgan*Andrea E. Boesch, BS, New UlmTara R. Britton, BS, JanesvilleAdam T. Erickson, BS, WaconiaBret A. Franzen, BS, MinnetonkaAshley E. Fretty, BS, Fairmont*Megan F. Friedrich, BS, Pine IslandAlexander R. Goetz, BS, WasecaTodd P. Grant, BS, Mountain lakeAmber l. Herbst, BS, MankatoAndrew J. Hess, BS, luverneAmy M. Hinzman, BS, Blooming Prairie*Heather J. Johnson, BS, WasecaRyan M. Khuon, BS, SavageMariel D. Korton, BS, Coon RapidsKyle D. Krenske, BS, FaribaultAngela K. larson, BS, WaverlyMelissa B. loftus, BS, WyomingEric R. lucker, BS, Young AmericaKelly R. Manning, BS, RosemountAmy A. McKeever, BS, NorthfieldPhurbu T. Nepali, BS, NepalKacey A. Nessler, BS, Saint JamesBenard N. Nyambane, BS, Brooklyn ParkKelsey R. Paplow, BS, DundeeDale D. Peterson, BS, Mankatoleonette-Ann A. Riley, BS, ClevelandRyan D. Schaust, BS, DelanoMaggie A. Simondet, BS, MankatoBrianne M. Sorensen, BS, Rapid City,

South Dakota*Kevin V. Soukup, BS, White Bear

lakeDevon R. Soule, BS, Princeton*Elizabeth M. Vangrootheest, BS,

North MankatoMorgan M. Wallace, BS, FairmontChelsey J. Wegner, BS, Mankato

DePARtmeNt oF FINANCeProfessor Stephen Wilcox,Chairperson

Mohammed Ali, BS, GhanaJustin W. Allen, BS, Apple ValleyBradley R. Anderson, BS, PlymouthNicholas J. Augustin, BS, MankatoKatie E. Beranek, BS, New Ulm

Timothy D. Bierly, BS, StewartvilleJolene M. Billmeier, BS, MorganMatthew J. Birrenkott, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaJacob J. Bjork, BS, Tyler, TexasAmanda R. Bly, BS, lakevilleJessica A. Brewers, BS, New PragueMarina Bugaenco, BS, MoldovaBrent B. Bunne, BS, Spring ValleyWilliam l. Carlson, BS, Mountain lakeAdey K. Chekol, BS, EthiopiaNicole A. Christensen, BS, KassonMarty l. Deslauriers, BS, Mitchell,

South DakotaMolly J. Dircks, BS, Annandale*Joseph l. Durling, BS, Chisago CityPeter W. Empanger, BS, RobbinsdaleAnn M. Felber, BS, EastonBret A. Franzen, BS, MinnetonkaNoah S. Germo, BS, MapletonAlison M. Gohr, BS, North MankatoAaron T. Graham, BS, RochesterNicholas J. Graham, BS, RosemountTodd P. Grant, BS, Mountain lakeRick A. Heinrich, BS, Walnut GroveAndrew J. Hess, BS, luverneFahd Jadoon, BS, PakistanTyler R. Johnson, BS, PlatoAbdul Muqeet Ah Khan, BS, PakistanRizwan A. Khan, BS, PakistanRyan M. Khuon, BS, SavageBenjamin G. Klungtvedt, BS,

MoorheadKaren E. Kruger, BS, WabashaAlex D. lais, BS, Apple ValleyMildred H. lau, BS, Malaysia*Kelly K. laumeyer, BS, long PrairieJill M. Manthei, BS, MapletonAbdullahi M. Mohamed, BS,

MankatoTyler U. Nelson, BS, WoodburyPhurbu T. Nepali, BS, NepalMaxwell M. Orsborn, BS,

Emmetsburg, IowaKyle J. Plutowski, BS, PlymouthShreedesh M. Pradhan, BS, NepalBenjamin J. Pratt, BS, Apple ValleyJoshua G. Ratzel, BS, Coon RapidsNathan G. Ries, BS, New PragueRachael J. Sattler, BS, BlaineNicole R. Schafer, BS, HastingsIgor V. Schmidt, BS, Saint louis ParkBradley J. Schmitz, BS, ElkoJake R. Seward, BS, little FallsManiom D. Shrestha, BS, MankatoTravis M. Simon, BS, PetersonMatthew E. Sopeth, BS, lakevilleTiffany J. Stolp, BS, Milroy

Sandy A. Tordsen, BS, lambertonMatthew W. Traen, BS, SunburgSimrik M. Tuladhar, BS, NepalMichael S. Voss, BS, MankatoDerek E. Wehrs, BS, West Salem,

WisconsinDavid C. Weibel, BS, VictoriaAlyson D. Wrase, BS, FrostChristopher W. Yard, BS, Maple Grove

DePARtmeNt oFmANAGemeNtProfessor Miles Smayling,Chairperson

Nicholas J. Aase, BS, CorcoranKari l. Allen, BS, Shoreviewleah J. Atherton, BS, lincoln,

NebraskaRahul B. Basnyat, BS, NepalRyan P. Beckius, BS, JordanJason R. Berg, BS, PlymouthAllen J. Boerboom, BS, WasecaIan S. Boyd, BS, SavageNicholas H. Boyer, BS, SavageTara R. Britton, BS, JanesvilleRobert A. Brommel, BS, ShoreviewSara M. Cahill, BS, Tinley Park,

IllinoisBrett R. Chapdelaine, BS, MankatoNicole l. Comstock, BS, MankatoNathan A. Cornell, BS, Apple ValleyScott K. Dick, BS, RochesterSamuel P. Donner, BS, MankatoJeffrey J. Dukart, BS, RochesterRyan D. Evanson, BS, Brooklyn ParkThomas G. Fieseler, BS, RochesterIsaac R. Goetzinger, BS, CaledoniaDustin C. Goodman, BS, KassonKrystle M. Gross, BS, lino lakesMatthew J. Grothe, BS, MankatoChristine N. Hajarizadeh, BS,

Portland, OregonBenjamin l. Heckmann, BS, NorwoodStephanie A. Hendrickson, BS,

Onalaska, WisconsinMatthew D. Hindt, BS, Carnegie,

PennsylvaniaHeather M. Hohenstein, BS, lakefieldAnna G. Holst, BS, Racine*leah M. Kahler, BS, FairmontAgrim Karki, BS, NepalTyson T. Kerkhoff, BS, Redwood FallsBrittany R. King, BS, MankatoCeleste N. Koznick, BS, lakevilleEric P. Kruger, BS, lakefieldKevin T. lake, BS, Eagan

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Joseph R. leach, BS, lakevilleJoseph R. lehman, BS, MankatoMark J. lehman, BS, AftonBrian P. leonhardi, BS, MankatoJason D. lieske, BS, Brookings, South DakotaJonathan M. Mader, BA, Brooklyn ParkAmber J. Maher, BS, lindstromJustin T. Nash, BS, MahtomediTyler U. Nelson, BS, WoodburyJessica l. Noon, BS, AnokaAnnie J. Oelkers, BS, RochesterMaxwell M. Orsborn, BS,

Emmetsburg, IowaKrystal K. Paluch, BS, SlaytonAmanda K. Pitlick, BS, ShoreviewAbigail J. Pulis, BS, North MankatoKristin M. Quade, BS, Apple ValleyKristen N. Raitz, BS, HectorMichelle l. Reiners, BS, BurnsvilleBrandon P. Reinke, BS, DasselMichael J. Rhiger, BS, Clarks GroveBenjamin J. Rohde, BS, MapletonJay M. Scheidt, BS, WorthingtonAndrew D. Schendel, BS, Brooklyn ParkWill J. Schmitz, BS, lakefieldDustin J. Schroeder, BS, Saint PaulRyan F. Selly, BS, leCenterBrian l. Sens, BS, North MankatoRyan P. Sorensen, BS, MankatoKathleen M. Stapleton, BS,

Onalaska, WisconsinSamantha J. Tapar, BS, BurnsvilleElisabeth A. Teigen, BS, lake CrystalMichael R. Tesch, BS, WaldorfCraig E. Thompson, BS, Bismark,

North Dakota*Brent M. Timm, BS, MaplewoodAnthony R. Untiedt, BS, MankatoAndres Vivas, BS, WasecaHannah E. Volovets, BS, BloomingtonJustine T. Walker, BS, SanbornAllison l. Warner, BS, lino lakesJacob R. Weber, BS, WoodburyRoss D. Weber, BS, EaganTravis D. Wendinger, BS, GibbonMatthew J. Werner, BS, RochesterWendy l. Widmer, BS, Saint louis

ParkBrady J. Wilson, BS, FaribaultAmanda J. Wise, BS, Burnsville

Tim T. Witty, BS, Saint PeterMitchell l. Woods, BS, AndoverDanielle J. zimmermann, BS,

Wellsberg, Iowa*Tyler R. zollner, BS, New Ulm

DePARtmeNt oF mARKetING AND INteRNAtIoNAL BUSINeSSProfessor Ann Kuzma,Chairperson

Kari l. Allen, BS, ShoreviewAshley M. Arment, BS, Aberdeen,

South DakotaElizabeth M. Beck, BS, North

MankatoEric T. Berreman, BS, MankatoAmber A. Binsfeld, BS, litchfieldRebecca A. Boettcher, BS, MankatoIan S. Boyd, BS, SavageBriana C. Chermak, BS, Chisago CityNathan A. Cornell, BS, Apple ValleyAmy l. Ehlers, BS, lake CrystalMark A. Eskro, BS, North MankatoMatthew l. Fick, BS, HutchinsonFlecia C. Foster, BS, Pequot lakesAshley P. Gainor, BS, SavageThomas G. Gibbons, BS, MahtomediJaclyn R. Gile, BS, RochesterIsaac R. Goetzinger, BS, CaledoniaChristopher J. Greenwood-Sanchez,

BS, Saint PaulKrystle M. Gross, BS, lino lakesChristoffer T. Grunseth, BS, Prior lakeJeffrey M. Harmon, BS, le CenterAlexandra J. Hasselbalch, BS, Maple

PlainJacqueline A. Hassenstab, BS,

MankatoBenjamin l. Heckmann, BS, NorwoodEvan J. Hedwall, BS, EdinaHeather M. Hendrickson, BS, North

MankatoChristopher D. Hennen, BS, TauntonKristina N. Henry, BS, AlbertvilleDaniel C. Howell, BS, Volga, South DakotaChad A. Janiszeski, BS, MinneotaAlissa l. Kangas, BS, ChamplinKristen R. Kline, BS, WoodburyCatherine A. Krueger, BS, MankatoCody M. larvick, BS, lake Crystal

Chris l. leerar, BS, KassonBrian P. leonhardi, BS, MankatoScott M. litchfield, BS, MankatoBrittany A. Mackley, BS, BurnsvilleKevin D. Marandola, BS, FarmingtonTracy l. Marquardt, BS, Buffalo City,

WisconsinJeremy D. Matthys, BS, WasecaAmy A. McClung, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaMichael E. Meschke, BS, WasecaEric R. Miller, BS, Saint PeterJoanne M. Minse, BS, WellsReham A. Moulton, BS, Forest lakeCourage Nagberi, BS, Brooklyn ParkJessica l. Noon, BS, AnokaBrianna J. Olson, BS, Saint PeterAshton G. Pankonin, BS, Windomluke J. Peterson, BS, Bay City,

Wisconsinlindsey R. Phillips, BS, Good ThunderHeather M. Pioske, BS, ShakopeeJason A. Pitzen, BS, MankatoJamie l. Plant, BS, EaganNathan R. Preuss, BS, StillwaterPaul l. Reeb, BS, WillmarAshley N. Remillard, BS, OliviaMichael J. Rhiger, BS, Clarks Grovelindsey M. Ritzinger, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinKelly l. Scheidt, BS, MankatoAndrew D. Schendel, BS, Brooklyn

ParkMaia J. Setterholm, BS, PlymouthMaureen l. Shelton, BS, ShakopeeAdam M. Shrif, BS, SavageKayla l. Skluzacek, BS, lonsdale*Ryan P. Sorensen, BS, MankatoMichael A. Spurling, BS, ArlingtonCraig E. Thompson, BS, Bismarck,

North DakotaMatthew J. Thuente, BS, EaganDaniel C. Tormey, BS, Syracuse,

New YorkAshley l. Urness, BS, Yankton, South

DakotaHannah E. Volovets, BS, BloomingtonChad M. Vosejpka, BS, lonsdaleBrian G. Wellhouse, BS,

Castlewood, South DakotaJonathan C. Whiting, BS, Shakopee*Mitchell l. Woods, BS, Andover

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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by John C. Alessio, Dean.

SUmmA CUm LAUDeRyan M. Anderson, Political ScienceJaimie E. Bell, PsychologyCumah I. Blake, SociologyMegan A. Case, PsychologyMatthew S. Dick, law EnforcementKari E. Ek, PsychologyRoarke T. Engelhardt, law EnforcementBrian J. Ficcadenti, law EnforcementScott W. Fillingane, law EnforcementBrett E. Fleck, EconomicsMiwako Fujikata, AnthropologyMiwako Fujikata, PsychologyEric M. Hanson, EconomicsRachel B. Hepworth, PsychologyGina M. Johanneck, Geography:

ProfessionalStacy l. Marg, Social Studies and

EducationChristina K. Murphy, PsychologyJenna M. Schley, Psychology

mAGNA CUm LAUDelaura R. Aldrich, PsychologyAmanda M. Baker, PsychologyMitchell V. Batty, law Enforcement:

Track Izachary J. Bauernfeind, law EnforcementJessica A. Becker, HistoryNikki M. Bergdale, International RelationsGina M. Bigelbach, PsychologyKristin M. Brady, Political ScienceAlison V. Brown, AnthropologyJay C. Busby, Social Studies and

EducationJay C. Busby, HistoryAlyssa M. Chalin, AnthropologyBrian D. Dahlberg, Geography:

ProfessionalAndrea M. Diekman, Political ScienceAndrea M. Diekman, Women’s StudiesAmber I. Diekmann, Social Work

Matthew R. Duggan, law EnforcementJacob S. Ellanson, law EnforcementJoshua J. Fahey, law EnforcementJesse D. Feller, law EnforcementKeith A. Franklin, Earth ScienceKeith A. Franklin, GeographyBobbi J. Galler, Social WorkKatie l. Gerber, Geography:

ProfessionalMegan C. Goshorn, Social WorkGarrick R. Grace, GeographyGarrick R. Grace, Social Studies and

EducationMelissa D. Grece, Social WorkDanielle C. Hanson, CorrectionsDanielle C. Hanson, SociologySamuel P. Haws, law EnforcementMeredith H. Hegeman, Social WorkHeather A. Hemmer, SociologySamantha S. Henrich, Social WorkJessi J. Hornick, Social WorkAmanda l. Johnson, law EnforcementWhitney J. Klebel, PsychologyJennifer O. Kolstad, Social WorkHannah R. lasley, Ethnic StudiesSamuel C. laudenslager, law EnforcementJohn J. lawler, AnthropologyGarrett A. lee, EconomicsDarci J. lewis, PsychologyKatie E. lewis, CorrectionsCrysta K. lynch, Social WorkKimberly M. Maas, SociologyMichael A. Mallak, EconomicsCarissa A. Massaro, law EnforcementArik T. Matson, law EnforcementRobert J. Meyman, PsychologyJason C. Morrison, HistoryAnica l. Myhr, SociologyErin E. Myhre, SociologyKelsie J. Nachreiner, HistoryHayato Nakayama, International RelationsJaime l. Nawrocki, Corrections

luke D. Nelson, law EnforcementAshley J. Niederkorn, PsychologyJulie A. Nielsen, Social WorkMatthew T. Nolan, law EnforcementChristopher A. Pavek, Geography:

ProfessionalCarly B. Petersen, PsychologyDaniel D. Regnier, PsychologyAmber M. Reinhart, CorrectionsShannon M. Riley, Social WorkKyle R. Robb, law EnforcementJack E. Rupert, Jr., HistoryBrittany l. Russell, AnthropologyJenni R. Savick, PsychologyMichael F. Shores, Earth ScienceAmanda A. Slowinski, Women’s StudiesSamantha R. Smith, Social WorkShawna l. Soper, Social WorkSeth T. Sorensen, PsychologyTyler S. Stahn, law EnforcementKristoffer C. Stein, law EnforcementRory J. Stierler, Urban and Regional StudiesBrittany S. Surrency, Ethnic StudiesTravis S. Tillotson, HistoryJesus G. Torres, SociologyErin A. Trytten, SociologyErin A. Trytten, Women’s StudiesJoshua J. Vrtacnik, EconomicsTy J. Warmka, AnthropologyTy J. Warmka, HistoryAshley M. Weaver, PsychologySamantha J. Wersal, Social WorkJoyce A. Whitney, law EnforcementRyan M. Wiesen, Political ScienceKatie M. Woloszyk, Psychology

CUm LAUDeShannon l. Abel, Social WorkMaximillian Boukal, law EnforcementSarah M. Burnham, Social WorkTraci l. Bussmann, Earth ScienceAndrew B. Cherland, law Enforcement

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Bret P. Davis, law EnforcementErik J. Dilorenzo, law Enforcementlillian J. Dolentz, Anthropologylillian J. Dolentz, HistoryNathaniel D. Douda, PsychologyCandace l. Evan, SociologyJenna K. Frantz, PsychologyTeila A. Frederick, law EnforcementMegan M. Gorman, PsychologyCaitlin E. Gould, EconomicsEvan R. Graning, law EnforcementKera l. Graves, PsychologyThomas J. Hammerschmidt, law Enforcement

Michelle A. Hansen, Urban and Regional Studies

Sarah A. Herschberger, PsychologyCharlotte E. Hoffmann, PsychologyKari l. Kalow, law EnforcementBritni G. Kehler, CorrectionsChelsea R. larro, PsychologyPaul A. larson, law EnforcementEric R. laTour, law EnforcementJordan P. leuthold, PsychologyAlissa A. lightfoot, law EnforcementTracy l. Marquardt, CorrectionsSara J. Martin, Social WorkAmanda l. Peterson, Psychology

Kaley R. Radermacher, PsychologyShannon M. Russell, PsychologyHolly J. Sandbo, Earth ScienceFelicia M. Santana, CorrectionsDawn M. Schull, PsychologyKaley N. VanDenBerg, PsychologyTonya V. Wagner, Social WorkAntoinette M. Wall, Women’s StudiesShannon K. Weske, CorrectionsJoshua J. Will, PsychologyKristina l. Willers, PsychologyDaniel S. Williams, PsychologyJoshua C. Willour, Economics

DePARtmeNt oF ANtHRoPoLoGYProfessor Paul Brown, Chairperson

lindsey E. Alston, BS, SlaytonEdis Brkic, BS, RochesterAlison V. Brown, BS, Oconomowoc,

WisconsinAlyssa M. Chalin, BA, Maple GroveKelli M. Damlo, BA, Dentlillian J. Dolentz, BS, MankatoMiwako Fujikata, BS, JapanRichard E. Howard, BS, BemidjiJohn J. lawler, BS, Northwood, IowaJoseph S. leistner, BS, Centerburg,

OhioDaneesha R. Mitchell, BS, Saint PeterBrittany l. Russell, BA, Milton,

WisconsinTy J. Warmka, BS, Easton

DePARtmeNt oFeCoNomICS Professor Robert Simonson, Chairperson

Thomas S. Anderson, BS, Eden PrairieAndrew J. Becker, BS, OakdaleBrett E. Fleck, BS, New UlmCaitlin E. Gould, BS, SavageDrew D. Hage, BS, lakefieldEric M. Hanson, BA, FaribaultTyler T. Hoenisch, BS, Albert leaEdward M. Kigozi, BS, UgandaGarrett A. lee, BS, AndoverBrian P. leonhardi, BS, Mankato

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Michael A. Mallak, BA, GlencoeKeenan J. Robbins, BA, MankatoJoshua J. Vrtacnik, BA, Good ThunderJoshua C. Willour, BS, BarnumBrian S. Yeck, BS, Mankato

DePARtmeNt oF etHNIC StUDIeSProfessor Wayne Allen,Chairperson

Malinda A. Dean, BS, MankatoBarbara A. Doust, BS, MankatoHabiba N. Elmi, BS, MankatoBrittany S. Halla, BS, WasecaHannah R. lasley, BS, MinneapolisJessica M. layeux, BS, BloomingtonBrittany S. Surrency, BS, Woodbury

DePARtmeNt oFGeoGRAPHY Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson

Ryan M. Beuc, BS, SavageTraci l. Bussmann, BS, RochesterBrian D. Dahlberg, BS, RichfieldDaniel P. Ebneter, BS, JordanKeith A. Franklin, BS, Hager City,

WisconsinKatie l. Gerber, BS, McCook lake,

South DakotaGarrick R. Grace, BS, WaverlyBriana M. Guerin, BS, Oneida,

WisconsinJake A. Hull, BS, MankatoGina M. Johanneck, BS, WabassoMatthew R. Martin, BS, Cannon Falls

Michael l. Mrosla, BS, Mankatolukivisi W. Murumba, BS, OwatonnaChristopher A. Pavek, BS, lakevilleThomas l. Rosburg, BS, Saint PeterHolly J. Sandbo, BS, OrmsbyKatherine J. Schroeder, BS, MankatoMichael F. Shores, North Mankato

DePARtmeNt oF HIStoRY Professor Kathleen Gorman,Chairperson

Jessica A. Becker, BA, MadeliaJacqueline N. Beverly, BS, GlencoeHeather M. Boelz, BS, Sauk RapidsJay C. Busby, BS, Mankatolillian J. Dolentz, BS, MankatoJamie T. Erickson, BS, MankatoRoss P. Evans, BA, WoodburySean M. Fleischhacker, BS, RosevilleGabrielle M. Forstner, BS, AftonRyan C. Harren, BS, RiceBryan H. Hoffman, BS, MankatoKris A. Hohensee, BA, WorthingtonAndrew J. Isker, BS, WasecaSara M. livingston, BS, ArlingtonAshley l. Minshall, BS, MankatoJason C. Morrison, BS, Deer RiverKelsie J. Nachreiner, BS, New UlmJose R. Osorio, BS, CeylonJack E. Rupert, Jr., BS, MankatoBrion W. Seifert, BA, AustinErica J. Smith, BA, Bingham lakeTravis S. Tillotson, BS, MankatoJoAnn Vertetis, BA, North MankatoTy J. Warmka, BS, Easton

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Ryan M. Anderson, BS, ChanhassenMitchell V. Batty, BS, Rochesterzachary J. Bauernfeind, BS, FaribaultBrian M. Baumann, BS, Blue EarthNikki M. Bergdale, BA, EllendaleJon P. Bloemendal, BS, WoodburyMaximillian Boukal, BS, MankatoKristin M. Brady, BS, JanesvilleAndrew B. Cherland, BS, New BrightonCary A. Christensen, BS, MankatoIuliana A. Dabija, BA, North MankatoBret P. Davis, BS, ShorewoodMatthew S. Dick, BS, East BethelAndrea M. Diekman, BS, Vadnais HeightsBradley l. Diel, BS, MankatoErik J. Dilorenzo, BS, MankatoChad l. Dressel, BS, MankatoMatthew R. Duggan, BS, MankatoJames E. Dye, BS, North MankatoNathan P. Eisenmenger, BS, MankatoJacob S. Ellanson, BS, New UlmMichael S. Elliott, BS, MankatoRoarke T. Engelhardt, BS, lakevilleJoseph A. Essen, BS, HopkinsJoshua J. Fahey, BS, MankatoJesse D. Feller, BA, MankatoBrian J. Ficcadenti, BS, White Bear lakeScott W. Fillingane, BS, MankatoAshly T. Flynn, BS, Eden PrairieTeila A. Frederick, BS, MankatoKenneth l. Gardner, BS, RochesterGregory W. Gehrman, BS, Cottage GroveJoshua R. Gernentz, BS, Red WingShannon E. Golembeck, BS, lakevilleEvan R. Graning, BS, MankatoCatherine E. Grumley, BA, ShakopeeThomas J. Hammerschmidt, BS,

MankatoTimothy J. Hanson, BS, MankatoWilliam N. Hanson, BS, WatervilleSamuel P. Haws, BS, KilkennyAaron J. Hutchinson, BA, MankatoAmanda l. Johnson, BA, Albert lealucas D. Johnson, BS, RochesterKari l. Kalow, BS, FaribaultScott W. Kirchner, BS, Bloomington

Sam G. Kittleson, BA, CaledoniaMark A. Kleffman, BA, MankatoleeAnn l. Kley, BS, North MankatoScott K. Kochendorfer, BS, HastingsJames N. Konz, BA, MapletonJared A. Korb, BS, WasecaTodd J. Krenik, BS, New PragueJared A. Kuyper, BS, MankatoPaul A. larson, BS, BloomingtonEric R. laTour, BS, Eden PrairieMarcus A. lattimer, BS, New UlmSamuel C. laudenslager, BS, Coon RapidsVang C. lee, BS, MinneapolisAlissa A. lightfoot, BS, VestaJacob H. lucas, BS, Eden PrairieCarissa A. Massaro, BA, MazeppaArik T. Matson, BS, Albert leaAshley D. McBroom, BS, MankatoChristopher A. McKenzie, BA,

ShakopeeShawn R. McMenomy, BS, HastingsDouglas C. Millard, BS, Northwood,

IowaGeoffrey H. Miller, Jr., BS, RosevilleGregory M. Moe, BS, MankatoJoseph R. Moseng, BS, Saint PaulHayato Nakayama, BA, JapanAndrew W. Naumann, BS, BrewsterAgnes Claudia B. Ndemo, BA,

Albert lealuke D. Nelson, BS, MankatoSheryl l. Neve, BS, MankatoJustin l. Newman, BS, MankatoMatthew T. Nolan, BS, StillwaterKristine M. Owen, BS, RochesterMitchell l. Palmer, BS, New UlmAngella D. Pantlin, BS, ChaskaMatthew T. Perovich, BA, New BrightonJonathan K. Pillatzki, BS, WillmarCorey J. Pudil, BS, North MankatoKyle R. Robb, BS, GlencoeMellissa A. Sherman, BA, River Falls,

WisconsinMatthew D. Shopek, BS, PlymouthTyler S. Stahn, BS, WaconiaKristoffer C. Stein, BS, MankatoJennifer l. Stenger, BA, North MankatoRyan J. Sweeney, BS, MankatoShayna M. Tatarak, BA, Madison lakeKerry M. Taylor, BS, Eaganlyle R. Thompson, BS, MankatoChristopher A. Tonjum, BS, FaribaultJacob K. Vorhies, BS, Cottage GroveBenjamin J. Wachter, BS, Minnetonka

Joyce A. Whitney, BS, North MankatoRyan M. Wiesen, BS, SartellNoah J. Wittenberger, BS, RochesterThomas A. Woerner, BS, Maple Grovezachary T. Wulff, BS, Elkhorn,

WisconsinMichael J. Wurth, BS, Shoreview

DePARtmeNt oF PSYCHoLoGY Professor Barry Ries,Chairperson

laura R. Aldrich, BS, WasecaMichaela J. Anson, BS, FoleyAmanda M. Baker, BS, Rochesterlora l. Baumann, BS, MankatoKelly J. Bechen, BA, ChaskaJaimie E. Bell, BS, FuldaErick A. Berg, BS, Apple ValleyGina M. Bigelbach, BS, Vadnais HeightsKatie A. Boustead, BS, Foxboro,

WisconsinSummer T. Brooks, BS, MankatoMegan A. Case, BA, Watertown,

South DakotaSean P. Crum, BA, BurnsvilleNathaniel D. Douda, BS, MankatoGarrett A. Dupont, BS, MankatoKari E. Ek, BA, MapletonJenna K. Frantz, BS, ShakopeeRyan J. Fredrickson, BS, North MankatoMiwako Fujikata, BS, JapanMegan M. Gorman, BS, RochesterElizabeth l. Goschey, BA, RichfieldKera l. Graves, BS, MankatoKristal M. Gray, BS, Kilkennylisa M. Hawkinson, BS, Saint PaulRachel B. Hepworth, BS, lake CrystalSarah A. Herschberger, BS, BlaineCharlotte E. Hoffmann, BS, lafayetteDenise E. Houg, BS, MankatoTirone l. Jefferson, BS, MankatoShane J. Jensen, BS, Vermillion, South DakotaMark J. Johnson, BS, Eden PrairieDong Jin Kim, BS, Republic of KoreaWhitney J. Klebel, BS, MankatoBrianna l. Kloss, BS, Madison lakeElizabeth M. laBore, BS, South Saint PaulChelsea R. larro, BS, Preston

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Katie E. lenz, BS, lakevilleJordan P. leuthold, BS, MankatoDarci J. lewis, BS, DawsonJennifer l. Mans, BS, MankatoNicole K. Mclaren, BS, MankatoKristine K. Meier, BS, BurnsvilleRobert J. Meyman, BS, OwatonnaChristina K. Murphy, BS, ElkoTerri J. Nauer, BA, HamptonAshley J. Niederkorn, BA, HastingsNathan J. Paukert, BS, FaribaultNiquoia M. Paulsen, BS, Saint PeterHeather S. Pavek, BS, DundasCarly B. Petersen, BS, Madison,

WisconsinAmanda l. Peterson, BS, MankatoKaley R. Radermacher, BS, West Fargo, North DakotaDaniel D. Regnier, BS, lyndGenna M. Rocek, BS, New BrightonShannon M. Russell, BS, New Ulmlacey M. Rust, BS, Saint PaulJenni R. Savick, BA, Saint ClairJenna M. Schley, BS, MankatoDawn M. Schull, BS, MankatoTrevan J. Sheppard, BS, Madison lakeSteven J. Snyder, BS, DexterSeth T. Sorensen, BS, Flandreau,

South DakotaDawn M. Stafford, BS, Merced,

CaliforniaAmber J. Thompson, BS, Eden PrairieKaley N. VanDenBerg, BA, New PragueAshley M. Weaver, BS, ChaskaJoshua J. Will, BS, Saint PeterKristina l. Willers, BS, Brooklyn ParkDaniel S. Williams, BS, MankatoKatie M. Woloszyk, BS, Sun Prairie,

WisconsinJason M. Wood, BS, BuffaloNathan A. Yager, BS, Bigelow

DePARtmeNt oF SoCIAL WoRK Professor William Anderson,Chairperson

Shannon l. Abel, BSSW, New UlmJulia l. Bauer, BSSW, Coon RapidsHannah lea H. Beckius, BSSW,

Belle PlaineKatie l. Browning, BSSW, RochesterSarah M. Burnham, BSSW, NorthropAmber I. Diekmann, BSSW, Fairmont

Bobbi J. Galler, BSSW, JanesvilleShanelle A. Garbutt, BSSW,

MankatoMegan C. Goshorn, BSSW, DuPont,

WashingtonMelissa D. Grece, BSSW, Clayton,

WisconsinMeredith H. Hegeman, BSSW, Spirit lake, IowaSamantha S. Henrich, BSSW,

WinstedJessi J. Hornick, BSSW, Sleepy EyeShea E. Howell, BSSW, SavageRachel A. Johnston, BSSW, MankatoJennifer O. Kolstad, BSSW, Saint PeterCrysta K. lynch, BSSW, Apple ValleySara J. Martin, BSSW, FridleyMarco A. Murrieta, Jr., BSSW,

MankatoPeter J. Ngor, BSSW, MankatoJulie A. Nielsen, BSSW, AndoverAmanda A. Reed, BSSW, AustinJessica J. Regan, BSSW, ChamplinShannon M. Riley, BSSW, EyotaSamantha R. Smith, BSSW, WrightShawna l. Soper, BSSW, New RichlandNancy Torres, BSSW, Blooming PrairieTonya V. Wagner, BSSW, Saint JamesSamantha J. Wersal, BSSW, Eagle lakeMegan R. Wexler, BSSW, Sioux Falls, South DakotaStephanie A. Wieland, BSSW, New UlmSheng Xiong, BSSW, Saint Paul

DePARtmeNt oF SoCIoLoGY AND CoRReCtIoNS Professor Barbara Keating,Chairperson

Otong M. Akway, BS, AnokaMatthew J. Anderson, BS, SavageCassandra M. Bartz, BS, JordanCassandra M. Bechen, BS, ChaskaKelly J. Bechen, BS, ChaskaCumah I. Blake, BS, ShakopeeKatie A. Boustead, BS, Foxboro,

WisconsinBrandon J. Brehmer, BS, HutchinsonPeter R. Cowdin, BS, Mankato

Kimberly K. Dick, BS, little FallsCandace l. Evan, BS, RochesterMargaret A. Fisher, BS, South Saint PaulKristen C. Gansen, BS, Saint PeterRebecca J. Gerads, BA, MankatoRebecca J. Gerads, BS, MankatoMohamed M. Ghedi, BS, MankatoTanya M. Gould, BS, MankatoDanielle C. Hanson, BS, CambridgeHeather A. Hemmer, BS, Clear lake,

South DakotaNicholas W. Hertaus, BS, VeseliDan B. Huynh, BS, ShoreviewChristina A. Janke, BS, SlaytonRyan R. Jannusch, BS, PlymouthBritni G. Kehler, BS, CanadaKelly J. Koenen, BS, Mankatolaura E. Kotten, BS, Sleepy EyeKatie E. lewis, BS, WinnebagoKimberly M. Maas, BA, WasecaTracy l. Marquardt, BS, Buffalo City,

WisconsinJames B. McMurray, BS, South Saint PaulAmanda l. Miller, BS, MankatoAnica l. Myhr, BS, JanesvilleErin E. Myhre, BA, North MankatoJaime l. Nawrocki, BS, KassonHeather M. O’Brien, BS, MankatoErin E. Parkos, BS, FaribaultJennifer M. Plemel, BS, OwatonnaMegan M. Poluka, BS, lakevilleKristen K. Porath, BS, Windomlaura A. Rasmussen, BS, BelviewAmber M. Reinhart, BS, CourtlandJackie M. Reiter, BS, New UlmJamie M. Saastad, BA, ChaskaCrystal M. Sammon, BS, FaribaultFelicia M. Santana, BS, MankatoElizabeth R. Saucier, BS, MankatoKyle H. Schmode, BS, RosemountGrant C. Smith, BS, FarmingtonEmily A. Thiry, BS, MankatoJesus G. Torres, BA, OwatonnaErin A. Trytten, BA, MankatoRoss D. Weber, BS, EaganShannon K. Weske, BS, WasecaAaron C. Wichmann, BS, zumbrotaJanna l. Windsperger, BS,

RobbinsdaleBlia Yang, BS, MinneapolisKatrina M. Young, BS, Redwood FallsAmanda K. zellmann, BS, Young America

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Andrea M. Diekman, BS, Vadnais HeightsDonna M. McGhee-Weaver, BS,

MankatoJessica l. Sebold, BS, ChanhassenAmanda A. Slowinski, BA, Forest lakeErin A. Trytten, BA, MankatoAntoinette M. Wall, BS, Cedar Hill,

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eARtH SCIeNCePRoGRAmProfessor Donald Friend, Chairperson

INteRNAtIoNAL ReLAtIoNSPRoGRAmProfessor Jackie Vieceli,Director

Agnes C. Ndemo, BA, Albert lea

SoCIAL StUDIeS PRoGRAmProfessor Clark Johnson, Director

Jennifer M. Beissel, BS, Cannon FallsJay C. Busby, BS, MankatoEric B. Fynbo, BS, Albert leaGarrick R. Grace, BS, WaverlyJoshua C. Hardt, BS, MankatoStacy l. Marg, BS, Altura

URBAN AND ReGIoNAL StUDIeS Professor Anthony Filipovitch,Chairperson

Mustafa H. Ahmed, BS, MinneapolisOjoye O. Akane, BS, MankatoNathan R. Bichler, BS, WellsAdam G. Fonda, BS, EdinaJoseph M. Hafner, BS, Maple GroveMichelle A. Hansen, BS, MankatoEric T. Harriman, BS, FaribaultThomas J. lokhorst, BS, RosemountBrandon E. McCabe, BS, le CenterSahni K. Moore, BS, Saint PeterDeShawn l. Scroggins, BS, Saint PaulRory J. Stierler, BS, Spicer

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University-Wide Honors and DistinctionsBaccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (3.8 to 4.0 grade point average), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (3.5 to 3.79 grade point average), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (3.3 to 3.49 grade point average).

Members of Phi Kappa Phi wear white satin ribbons decorated with an ancient Greek pattern to symbolize the classical roots of the society. Phi Kappa Phi honors outstanding academic achievement among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members.

Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords. Membership in Golden Key is conferred upon students who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.

International Scholars wear a purple and gold sash with a global emblem. These graduates have gained unique global perspectives either by studying abroad or joining our university from other nations.

Presidential Scholars Each year, Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks incoming first-year and transfer students who demonstrate top academic performance; strong leadership skills; and a commitment to community involvement. Funding for Presidential Scholarships comes from businesses, estates, and individuals throughout Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholar program.

Nina Marie BauernfiendMidwest Wireless Communications Presidential ScholarBachelor of Science, Mathematics Teaching

Ashley Dawn BeckerDick and Donna Crawford Presidential ScholarBachelor of Science, Mathematics Teaching

Victoria Diane BergmannPresidential EndowmentBachelor of Science, Elementary Education

laurie Ann ColsonRandall and Kay lamb Presidential ScholarBachelor of Science, Biology: Human Biology

Brett Ehren FleckBruce and lisa Paradis Presidential ScholarBachelor of Science, Economics

Hanna Jama IssaHickoryTech Presidential ScholarBachelor of Science, Nursing

Emily Meridith WildePresidential EndowmentBachelor of Science, Clinical lab Sciences/Medical Technology

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Program Honors and DistinctionsAlpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for first year students earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their first year. Alpha lambda Delta’s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society. AlD members wear red and gold honor cords.

Alpha mu Gamma is a national collegiate honor society for students majoring or minoring in world languages. Minnesota State Mankato’s Beta zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purposes of the Society are to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, cultures and civilizations; and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship.

Members of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, wear gold and blue honor cords. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is conferred upon law Enforcement or Corrections majors who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.

Members of the Pi Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, wear green and red honor cords and/ or gold medallions. Since its founding in 1922, more than 430 Tribeta chapters have been established in the United States. Membership in Tribeta is conferred to faculty and students dedicated to strong scholastic achievement, the understanding of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge.

Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in the Society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive and is denoted by the wearing of blue and gold honor cords.

Members of Delta Sigma Pi, an international co-educational business fraternity, wear entwined purple and gold honor cords. Membership in Delta Sigma Pi is conferred upon College of Business students who exhibit scholarship excellence and superior leadership potential.

Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is the premier organization committed to the academic success of fraternity and sorority members and to aligning with the academic missions of the institutions that house chapters. The Society strives to uphold the high ideals of scholastic achievement, and therefore, only students with a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above at the start of their junior year or 3.5 or higher in any semester during their junior or senior year are eligible. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords.

Members of Gamma theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness. The society was founded in 1928 and became a national organization in 1931.

Members of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology, wear a white satin stole with gold lettering. The purpose of this society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology.

Lambda Pi eta honor graduates wear scarlet and white honor cords as symbols of their commitment to scholarship and their demonstrated leadership in communication studies. lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Founded in 1985, lambda Pi Eta stands for logos (logic and reasoning), Pathos (emotion) and Ethos (personal ethics and character).

Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State University, Mankato during their college careers.

order of omega is a leadership Honor Society that recognizes students that have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-Greek activities. They strive to bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization which will help mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Order of Omega members wear ivory and gold honor cords.

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Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, provides an opportunity for closer bonds among students of social work and promotes humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high academic standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members of Phi Alpha wear gold honor chords.

Members of the Epsilon lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, the National co-educational Honor Fraternity, wear purple and yellow stoles. This honor fraternity is for students earning a 3.0 or higher grade point average after the completion of 12 credits. Membership is Phi Sigma Pi is conferred upon several academic majors with the mission to uphold the three values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship.

Members of Phi Upsilon omicron, an Honor Society in Family Consumer Science, wear purple, yellow, and white honor cords. Membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron is conferred upon Family Consumer Science majors who exhibit superior scholarship and leadership potential.

Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, wear red, white and blue honor cords. Pi Delta Phi was founded in 1906 and installed the Mankato chapter, Nu Alpha, in 2001. This honor society recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and stimulates and encourages French and francophone cultural activities.

Members of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary society, wear brass-finish medallions on broad red ribbons; red, black and white honor cords; or both. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to encourage excellence in the study of political science, international relations and public administration; to promote social and educational opportunities, as well as scholarly activity for students in these fields.

Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, wear double cords with tassels of blue and gold along with blue, white, and gold medallions. Psi Chi membership signifies high standards of personal behavior, superior grade point average, and high class rank. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of its members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.

Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each man's mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Because of its military heritage, Sigma Nu retains many military trappings in its chapter ranks and traditions, and places much importance on the concept of personal honor. Members of Sigma Nu wear Gold, Black, and White cords.

Members of the School of Nursing’s Honor Society Chapter of Sigma theta tau International (STTI), Mu lambda, wear orchid and white honor cords. The mission of STTI is to improve the health of people worldwide through the development of nursing knowledge and nurse leaders. Criteria include high grade point average and class rank, academic integrity, and professional leadership potential.

Members of the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, wear cardinal and black honor cords. Sigma Tau Delta has conferred distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies since 1924.

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Symbolism and traditionProcessionA traditional academic procession introduces the commencement exercises at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The wearing of distinctive apparel as an indication of scholarship and academic rank dates back to the 1300s and was adopted in the United States circa 1900.

GownThe Minnesota State University, Mankato President’s Academic Gown has been specially constructed of heirloom-quality materials for use during formal academic occasions. The bachelor’s gown is relatively simple, falling in straight lines from an elaborate yoke. The master’s gown is distinguished by its longer sleeves. The doctoral gown is purple, elaborately decorated with velvet panels down the front and three bars of matching velvet on the bell-shaped sleeves.

mortarboardThe square “Oxford cap” or mortarboard of serge or broadcloth is worn for most degrees, although a soft tam is also permitted. The tassel that hangs to the side is switched from the right to the left at the moment the degree is awarded. The color of the tassel indicates the college or area from which a student will receive his or her degree.

HoodThe hood is to be worn by graduates of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The color of the hood worn by Master’s and Doctoral graduates indicates the degree. The velvet edging on the hoods indicate the specialty of study.

maceThe Minnesota State University, Mankato mace has been made entirely from Minnesota materials in recognition of the value and beauty of the state’s natural resources and people. A university mace symbolizes both the university’s power to overcome ignorance and prejudice by seeking truth, and the power of the university’s president to protect the university and its community from forces opposed to those goals. The mace used in today’s ceremony was commissioned and donated to Minnesota State by Fred and Karin Bock. The mace was created by Phil Swan, a Minnesota State University, Mankato alumnus from Prior lake, Minnesota.

medallion The Minnesota State University, Mankato Medallion is a round bronze piece that features the University seal and is worn around the neck of the President. The University seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and use of it or its image is reserved for only the most dignified of occasions.

FlagThe Minnesota State University, Mankato flag features the University seal against a field of purple, one of the designated colors of the University. The flag was commissioned in honor of the October 2003 Inauguration of Dr. Richard Davenport to symbolize the President’s chosen direction for his term. The seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato and is used sparingly and with dignity. It represents our past and our future and symbolizes our strength and global perspective.

Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato. The flags displayed represent countries and sovereign nations of our students.

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minnesota State University, mankato Alumni AssociationCongratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of approximately 101,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.

As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends and the Alumni Reporter, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at [email protected] or by logging onto www.MSUgrads.com, the alumni on-line community. At www.MSUgrads.com you can find Minnesota State Mankato friends and contact them, read up on the latest University news, register for events, network with fellow alumni and much more!

We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato!

Best regards,

Cindy Amoroso, ‘81, ‘86, ‘90, ‘94President, Alumni Association

University HistoryMankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education.

In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service.

Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation.

Minnesota State Mankato offers 150 undergraduate programs in six undergraduate colleges, and 82 masters, advanced certificate and doctoral programs in the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Our 14,000 students — including 500 international students from 68 countries — and 1,300 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 101,000 alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.

Minnesota State Mankato is on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.

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miscellaneous Information

AcknowledgmentsBoARD oF tRUSteeS oF tHe mINNeSotAStAte CoLLeGeS AND UNIVeRSItIeS SYStemChancellor James McCormick Trustee Duane Benson, MinneapolisTrustee Cheryl Dickson, St. PaulTrustee Jacob Englund, St. PaulTrustee Ruth Grendahl, Vice Chair, Apple ValleyTrustee Clarence Hightower, St. PaulTrustee Allyson lueneburg, WinonaTrustee Dan McElroy, St. PaulTrustee David Olson, Chair, St. PaulTrustee David Paskach, CottonwoodTrustee Thomas Renier, DuluthTrustee Christine Rice, lake ElmoTrustee louise Sundin, MinneapolisTrustee Scott Thiss, Treasurer, EdinaTrustee Terri Thomas, RochesterTrustee James Van Houten, Minneapolis

mINNeSotA StAte UNIVeRSItY, mANKAtoCABINetRichard DavenportMarilyn DelmontMichael T. FaginRobert HoffmanAvra JohnsonDouglas P. MayoMichael A. MillerScott R. OlsonCarol StallkampRichard J. StrakaWalter E. Wolff

ANNoUNCeRSKaren Wright, 9:00 a.m. ceremonyOperations Director, KMSU Radio

James Gullickson, 12:00 p.m. AND 3:00 p.m. ceremoniesGeneral Manager, KMSU Radio

VoLUNteeRSThe Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the staff and students, whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible.

SIGN LANGUAGe INteRPReteRSColleen GerdtsPam Guerroro

Pop and Water is available for purchase in the Concession Stand. The stands will close 15 minutes prior to each ceremony.

Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Hmong Student Association.

Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore kiosk is located in the hallway outside the arena.

DVD and live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. For information on purchasing a DVD of today’s ceremony, order forms are available at the

Information Table outside of the Arena or you may contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 507-389-3235.

Chappel Graduation Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Chappel will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.

Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF129.

many great Photo opportunities are available outside (weather permitting): Alumni Arch; Bell Tower; Stone Pillars (corner of Stadium and Ellis); MSU mound (corner of Stadium and Warren); Fountain (in front of the library), etc.

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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. - Ostrander AuditoriumEach graduate will be recognized and receive a College of Allied Health and Nursing Graduation pin. The ceremony also includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Graduate or Doctoral Degree.* The School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday, May 8, 2009.

College of Business Ice Cream Social Reception4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. - Highland MarketplaceGraduates, family and guests invited.

College of education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony - Performing Arts Recital HallReception immediately following ceremony* Baccalaureate Degree Pinning Ceremony was held Friday, May 8, 2009.

College of Science, engineering and technology Reception10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Main level of Ford Hall in the student study areaGraduates, family and guests are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition Ceremony12:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. - CSU BallroomEach graduate will be recognized and receive a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Graduation pin. The ceremony also includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Graduate Degree.

Certified Emergency Medical Technicians and/or First Responders are members of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Security staff.

The printed commencement program is a ceremonial publication. The program is not intended to be an official representation of University records. The use of this program to signify completion of a Minnesota State University, Mankato degree is strictly prohibited. This program was designed and printed by Minnesota State University, Mankato Printing Services.

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. We apologize for any omissions, misspellings, or misplaced names. Contact the Office of the Registrar at 507-389-6266 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for undergraduate degrees. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 507-389-5684 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for graduate degrees.

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