2015 spring commencement
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Minnesota State University, Mankato commencement program for Spring 2015TRANSCRIPT
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2015 SPRING
COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, May Ninth
Two Thousand Fifteen
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.
When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone.
Thank you.
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and 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 - trombone
Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Emeritus Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato
Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp
National Anthem Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato
Greetings Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Address Laken P. Fennern Bachelor of Science, Music Education College of Arts and Humanities
Aboloji R. Akinyemi Bachelor of Science, Astronomy / Physics College of Science, Engineering and Technology
Conferring of Degrees
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, PresidentAlumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association
Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music
Recessional March *
*Audience to remain seated.
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Platform Guests
RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University
Advancement
KIMBERLY CONTAG Dean of the College of Arts and
Humanities
KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association
SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education
MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim Vice President for Strategic
Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships
DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
JULIE KERR-BERRY Professor, College of Arts and
Humanities
GREGG MARG Professor, College of Science,
Engineering and Technology
BRIAN MARTENSEN Dean of the College of Science,
Engineering and Technology
HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity
BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research
and Dean of Graduate Studies
JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services
STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs
RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSJulie Kerry-Berry, Professor,
College of Arts and HumanitiesGregg Marg, Professor,
College of Science, Engineering and
Technology
COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSDavid McCarl, Professor,
College of Arts and HumanitiesHarry Petersen, Professor,
College of Science, Engineering and
Technology JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSRachel Hoehn, College of
Arts and HumanitiesWayland Hunter, College of
Science, Engineering and Technology
COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSDavid DickauAmy Roisum FoleyPaul HustolesCharles LewisJohn LindbergElizabeth MillerJohn PaulRichard RobbinsEnrique Torner
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSEvan BibbeeKristen CvancaraJames DimockCurt GermundsonKaren LybeckJoshua PreissMavis RichardsonSteven SmithDaniel StarkGregory TaylorMatthew Willemsem
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSTonya ButlerAdriana GordilloGeorge GrubbDanielle HaqueGlen PouporeJulie Wulfemeyer
INSTRUCTORSRobin Becker
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSRebecca BatesPaul EskridgeMarilyn HartAlison MahoneySteven MercurioJeff PribylDanae Quirk-DorrMezbahur RahmanDeepak SanjelYouwen Xu
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSMarie Miller-PomijeTimothy SecottDan SingerDaniel TomaVincent WinsteadRuijun Zhao
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSShaobiao CaiMohamed DiabSungwon KimSarah KruseCheol-Hong MinRobert SleezerJacob SwansonBrian Wasserman
INSTRUCTORSMatt Priem
LIBRARY FACULTYRobert BothmannKellian ClinkJessica Schomberg
ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYJohn Bulcock
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries,Dean.
MASTER OF FINE ARTS
Anna W. Alex, Cincinnati, OhioTheatre ArtsAdvisor: George GrubbThesis: The Sound Design for “Our
Town” Katie M. Brunner, MankatoForensicsAdvisor: James Dimock Matthew L. Caron, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul HustolesThesis: Directing “A Piece of My Heart” Alicia A. Catt, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard Terrill Heidi A. Fuhr, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Diana JosephThesis: Persona Obscura: A Collection
of Essays on Identity and Perception Carrie Gagne, MinneapolisCreative WritingAdvisor: Geoffrey HerbachThesis: Stepbrother: A Love Story Christopher J. Harder, North MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Roger ShefferThesis: The Accumulated Stories of
Brass County, Kansas Elizabeth M. Horneber, Lakeside, ArizonaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard TerrillThesis: Chinese Red
Jacob M. Little, Indianapolis, IndianaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard RobbinsThesis: Night Shift at the Circle K Dustin D. Patt, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Joseph Clair E. Rogers, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Geoffrey Herbach Thesis: Phantasy Life
MASTER OF ARTS
Dilbar A. Abdurakhimova, UzbekistanMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Samantha M. Allen, MankatoArtAdvisor: Brian Frink Khaled A. Alzobydi, Saudi ArabiaMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Jessica Benham, MankatoCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Ngongose U. Bilikha, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Samantha J. Bohnenblust, MankatoEnglish: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Délwendé Bouda, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)Communication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen
Vesna Bozhinoska, MacedoniaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher David J. Clisbee, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy DrescherThesis: Botched Heroics
Abigail M. Daleki, Onalaska, Wisconsin
ArtAdvisor: Brian FrinkThesis: Polygonal Provocateur Michele A. Dressen, RosevilleEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Michael J. Dusek, River FallsEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole Amanda M. Dyslin, MankatoCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Dimock Trista L. Ebnet, KassonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Elizabeth Williamsen Britani N. Felten, Albert LeaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Amanda M. Gernentz, Saint PaulEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Kimberly Goodwin, Stevens Point,
WisconsinCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen TreinenThesis: Personal Electronic Device
Use in Face-to-Face Organizational Meetings: How It is Perceived and the Factors Influencing Perceptions
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Geraldine K. Hirsch, Evans, GeorgiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Tiffany C. Jackson, Boothwyn,
PennsylvaniaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Sara A. Johnson, SherburnEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Chelsea L. Kammer, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Fran K. Kennedy, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Purdue Kadidja Koné, MaliEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Glen PouporeThesis: The Impact of Performance-
Based Assessment on University ESL Learners’ Motivation
Dorie Kurtz, Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Jean Bosco Ntirenganya, RwandaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Glen Poupore David Puthoff, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole Daniel M. Rach, GlencoeMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Namyong Lee Jill R. Rezac, HutchinsonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Anders A. Rydholm, North MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos Chrishandra A. Taylor, Durham,
North CarolinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix
Nathaniel C. Wagner, Saint Louis ParkEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara MASTER OF MUSIC
Rachel L. Pletke, LeSueurWind Band ConductingAdvisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley Erik L. Root, HastingsWind Band ConductingAdvisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Sajib Alam, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sasanka B. Andawatta Kankanamge,
Sri LankaAutomotive Engineering TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Jones Ramya Annadi, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Aria Asadi Eskandar, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sekhar Barla, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Nataliia Biernikova, UkraineInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Savidrath By, Brooklyn ParkInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod Jesus Calzas Millán, SpainSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Adriana Gordillo Yazhini Chandran, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Divya Garlapati, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Karthik Gilla, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Drew J. Heiling, Eagle LakeManufacturing Engineering TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Craig Evers Cody N. Ingenthron, MankatoManufacturing Engineering TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Kuldeep AgarwalThesis: The Effects of Layer Thickness
on Dry-Sliding Wear of Binder Jet Additively Manufactured Stainless Steel and Bronze Composite
Jianliang Jin, ChinaApplied StatisticsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Abhilash Reddy Karedla, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed María Liliana Labrador Morales,
ColombiaSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Adriana GordilloThesis: Las etapas de transformación
de la figure femenina en el exilio en Primavera con una esquina rota, “Geografías” y “Como Greenwich” de Mario Benedetti
Rashmi Maharjan, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Sushant Mainaly, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen
Revathi Mankala, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Masoumeh Mellati, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Navya Mereddy, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Rishani S. Merinnage De Costa,
FranceFrenchAdvisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor
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Brett D. Nelson, NisswaBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Chidozie A. Oragwu, Philadelphia,
PennsylvaniaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Faheed O. Owokoniran, NigeriaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick TebbeThesis: Derivation and Validation of
the Friction, Gravitational, and Air Forces Encountered during Installation of Fiber Optic Cable
Anand Pydimarri, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Nitish Rajbhandary, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Anil Sahukari, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang
Meredith A. Schlenner, Saint CloudBiologyAdvisor: Dr. John KrenzThesis: Sun-Compass Orientation
during Natal Dispersal in Hatching Blanding’s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii)
Laya Sharifi, Esfahan, IranInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Prachi M. Sheth, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Kaleb F. Short, HopkinsBiologyAdvisor: Dr. David SharlinThesis: Hypothyroidism and the
Development of Hypertension Ashish Shrestha, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang
Dwain A. Stenzel, Heron LakeInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Mahbubur Syed
Thor Tackett, Freeport, IllinoisBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon FisherThesis: Northern Pike Sperm Quality
in Minnesota Lakes Sindhuja Teegulla, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Raj K. Tripathee, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Don Suranga D. Uduwage, Sri LankaManufacturing Engineering
TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal Qichao Zhang, ChinaMath: Statistics OptionAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman
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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Kimberly Contag, Interim Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEEllen A. Ahlness, Scandinavian
StudiesLaura J. Anderson, SpanishShelley T. Caldwell, ArtJordan E. Erickson, DanceErika A. Gustafson, Communications
Arts & Literature EducationAnastasia J. Humphers-Ginther,
EnglishTimothy J. Kelly, Music IndustryMolly E. Kessler, Creative WritingAmy J. Kloss, ArtAlexandra L. Kuntz, Mass MediaEmily K. Magnuson, DanceAshley R. Meyer, ArtKayla E. Murphy, Mass MediaKristen C. Paulsen, FrenchMelissa L. Ridler, Mass MediaLauren R. Siverson, DanceLisa K. Stevens, Mass MediaKim M. Utesch, EnglishKendra M. Verhage, Theatre ArtsJenifer S. Warwick, Communication
StudiesJalin S. Weaver, FrenchJalin S. Weaver, SpanishSona Youn, Spanish
MAGNA CUM LAUDELindsey Beaver, MusicTanner J. Brust, Mass MediaTitian E. Butash, ArtErin D. Cheney, ArtWilliam D. Collin, EnglishKatelyn A. Dick, ArtJames R. Ehlenz, Theatre ArtsAlyssa M. Filip, Mass MediaAmanda K. Fox, EnglishAlyssa R. Frame, EnglishAllison M. Frandrup, Communication
StudiesCaitlin D. Frymet, FrenchCaitlin D. Frymet, Communication
Studies
Joshua P. Gentling, ArtNathan M. George, Mass MediaAshley N. Gerken, Mass MediaMary J. Goedtke, Music: Applied
(Instrument)Rebekah R. Gregorich, EnglishKassandra M. Hanson, Mass MediaBrittany D. Helgren, MusicEmily M. Higgins, DanceAmber L. Hommer, DanceJames S. Houtsma, Mass MediaKelly J. Howard, Theatre ArtsZachary M. Jensen, Communication
StudiesCassandra J. Johnson, Theatre ArtsMegan P. Jones, Communication
StudiesSamantha L. Klitzke, Mass MediaSamantha L. Klitzke, SpanishRyan J. Kutzler, EnglishAdriana L. Lere, Art EducationBrittany J. Lischka, ArtVanessa R. Martinson, Mass MediaMichael J. Maurer, Mass MediaTyler J. Milless, Liberal StudiesKhurram Mohammad, ArtCourtney J. Niesen, ArtAneta Oglezneva, Mass MediaJoellen I. Olari, Theatre ArtsVictor O. Ongule, Mass MediaJessica L. Oren, Communications Arts
& Literature EducationKatrina Ortloff, Mass MediaAlaina M. Pappas, Mass MediaAmber M. Parks, Mass MediaEric M. Peterson, PhilosophyJoshua J. Ratzloff, Mass MediaMcKenzie M. Rubenzer, DanceMckayla Schafer, EnglishDavid R. Schieler, Communication
StudiesCade A. Shelton, Communication
StudiesBenjamin J. Stasny, Theatre ArtsTanner M. Walsh, Philosophy
Kayla L. Wettstein, DanceKelly K. Willenbring, Art
CUM LAUDEHeather L. Barker, Communication
StudiesDelrae A. Benson, English: Technical
Communications - OnlineAndrew G. Bizek, Music Industry,
Audio Production SpecialistTravis R. Block, Art EducationSamantha L. Chmiel, DanceReid W. Cole, Communication
StudiesSamantha D. Cordie, Cognitive
ScienceValisa S. Fair, Mass MediaLaken P. Fennern, Music: EducationBridget N. Fisher, Mass MediaRuby L. Freeman, SpanishMax R. Gaede, Mass MediaMegan E. Glasow, Communication
StudiesCari L. Graber-Feesl, Cognitive
ScienceMicayla N. Hadley, ArtMicayla N. Hadley, Mass MediaMitchell C. Heimer, Mass MediaCarrie M. Hermanson, Mass MediaPortia T. Hill, Mass MediaSarah J. Jesseman, Theatre ArtsTyler J. Koskovich, Communication
StudiesMeghan R. McDermott, ArtAdam E. Miller, Mass MediaCourtney E. Munson, Mass MediaAja L. Perrier, Mass MediaCheryl A. Peterson, Mass MediaHannah M. Raden, ArtRachel A. Rauenhorst, EnglishChristopher N. Rife, MusicKaitlyn A. Rogers, Communication
StudiesSarah G. Roiger, Communications
Arts & Literature Education
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Cassandra A. Sage, Mass MediaZaryab N. Shahid, Mass MediaKatelyn R. Sonnee, Communication
Studies
DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor Brian Frink, Chairperson
Zachary T. Aufenthie, BA, MarshallChelsea A. Beuch, BFA, JordanTravis R. Block, BS, Sioux Falls, South DakotaTitian E. Butash, BFA, AustinShelley T. Caldwell, BFA, DelavanErin D. Cheney, BA, MankatoAshley B. Comstock, BFA, MankatoBethany A. Cox, BA, North MankatoKelli A. Davis, BA, PlymouthKelli A. Davis, BFA, PlymouthMagaly De La Luz, BFA, BloomingtonKatelyn A. Dick, BFA, Port Washington,
WisconsinCody C. Erickson, BFA, Prior LakeJoshua P. Gentling, BFA, OronocoAudrey L. Griffin, BA, WayzataMicayla N. Hadley, BFA, Brookings,
South DakotaBeth A. Hamilton, BFA, AustinEric S. Hirte, BFA, Cottage GroveEmily M. Janning, BFA, OwatonnaAmy J. Kloss, BFA, Madison LakeAdriana L. Lere, BS, FridleyBrittany J. Lischka, BFA, Kewaunee,
WisconsinMeghan R. McDermott, BFA,
MinneapolisKatrina E. McReynolds, BFA, Coon RapidsAshley R. Meyer, BFA, MankatoKhurram Mohammad, BFA, MankatoCourtney J. Niesen, BFA, ChamplinErin M. Olson, BFA, CourtlandNicholas D. Price, BFA, MankatoHannah M. Raden, BFA, Prior LakeMelissa M. Runquist, BA, WoodburyKameron M. Shaw, BFA, MankatoJordan T. Steiner, BFA, BrownsdaleSteven J. Trudeau, BFA, North MankatoLuke J. Waltz, BFA, FarmingtonKendall W. Welch, BFA, WanamingoWilliam O. Whitney, BFA, ChaskaKelly K. Willenbring, BFA, Rosemount
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor David Engen,Chairperson
Bahnan A. Abdi, BS, WoodburySeth C. Allan, BS, Eagle LakeScott M. Anderson, BS, Star Prairie,
WisconsinJames D. Anhorn, BS, MankatoMcKayla R. Auers, BS, BloomingtonAlexandra M. Bahr, BS, Belle PlaineHeather L. Barker, BS, SavageMichelle L. Burgoon, BS, MankatoIsaiah M. Byrd, BS, Brooklyn ParkSkylar R. Carlson, BS, TracyEmily T. Christenson, BS, LakevilleReid W. Cole, BS, Fergus FallsSamuel J. Cole, BS, North Saint PaulAlexander J. Cutschall, BS, CedarAllison M. Frandrup, BS, HastingsCaitlin D. Frymet, BA, CarverEmily C. Geiser, BS, MaplewoodMegan E. Glasow, BS, Maple GroveMara E. Goronkin, BS, Eden PrairieEmily C. Green, BS, Lincoln, NebraskaChelsey R. Hagen, BS, StillwaterRa’Shon Harper, BS, Los Angeles,
CaliforniaKory A. Harris, BS, EaganMelissa A. Huntington, BS, Le SueurJacob T. Jarvis, BS, ChanhassenZachary M. Jensen, BA, New UlmMegan P. Jones, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsRebecca A. Kollasch, BS, MankatoAshton N. Koppy-Hansen, BS,
MinneapolisTyler J. Koskovich, BS, JacksonJean-Paul J. LaFontaine, BS, FaribaultDerek M. Lambert, BS, BlaineShanna D. Lambert, BS, Eden PrairieMatthew E. Leitner, BS, Los Alamitos,
CaliforniaRachel C. Lindquist, BS, MankatoCallie M. Manders, BS, Prior LakeSamuel T. Matthews, BS, MinnetonkaPaige M. Muehlberg, BS, ExcelsiorCarolyn R. Muhvich, BS, Cottage
GroveKelsey B. Notaro, BS, Woodbury
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Ryan B. Strelow, Theatre ArtsEmilee M. Struss, English
Yer Thao, EnglishJaeden T. Wellner, Theatre Arts
Conner M. O’Brien, BS, Mason City, Iowa
Hannah R. Ostertag, BS, HamptonJoseph M. Paskach, BS, CottonwoodBrooke L. Piller, BS, FaribaultErika L. Rice, BS, ShorewoodKaitlyn A. Rogers, BS, WasecaBrooke E. Rosenstiel, BS, AustinKeyvan J. Rudd, BS, Davenport, IowaErik E. Ruhland, BA, PlymouthPaige N. Russell, BS, Cheyenne,
WyomingKasey J. Scheffler, BS, WillmarDavid R. Schieler, BS, Tomah,
WisconsinJordan L. Schraufnagel, BS, Mosinee,
WisconsinHannah J. Schumacher, BS, La Crosse,
WisconsinZachary B. Shamblott, BS, PlymouthCade A. Shelton, BS, MankatoKatelyn R. Sonnee, BS, StillwaterAlex J. Speer, BS, RosemountMelissa C. Stahn, BS, White Bear LakeLauren A. Toddy, BS, Maple GroveMolly J. Varuska, BS, Eden PrairieAmelia P. Warwick, BS, RichfieldJenifer S. Warwick, BS, RichfieldEllen R. Weil, BS, WoodburyBriana N. Wentworth, BS,
Bloomington
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor Matthew Sewell,Chairperson
Emily R. Anderson, BA, Lake ElmoKaila M. Beckner, BA, MankatoDelrae A. Benson, BS, Kennewick,
WashingtonRyan E. Berndt, BS, BloomingtonWilliam D. Collin, BFA, WorthingtonMatthew V. Eberline, BA, Blue EarthAmanda K. Fox, BA, New UlmAlyssa R. Frame, BA, MankatoRebekah R. Gregorich, BA, Spring
Lake ParkAlysha G. Grossenburg, BFA,
Leavenworth, KansasKailee R. Gudahl, BA, Pequot Lakes
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Erika A. Gustafson, BS, LakefieldSarah R. Harrington, BS, New Richmond, WisconsinAnastasia J. Humphers-Ginther, BS,
MoorheadJena A. Jones, BA, Mounds ViewMolly E. Kessler, BFA, MinneapolisJoel D. Kockelman, BA, ShakopeeRyan J. Kutzler, BS, BloomingtonJustin A. Libertoski, BFA, Weston,
WisconsinAshley M. Lind, BA, New Richmond,
WisconsinOsman A. Lodon, BS, Saint PaulColin J. Nelson, BA, EaganJessica L. Oren, BS, Lake ElmoRachel A. Rauenhorst, BA, EastonBrandon D. Remund, BS, MankatoSarah G. Roiger, BS, LakevilleMckayla Schafer, BA, MankatoJennifer M. Schoeb, BS, MankatoErik J. Shinker, BA, RosemountEmilee M. Struss, BA, BaxterHayley J. Sutherland, BFA,
MinneapolisAshley E. Tasler, BS, MankatoYer Thao, BA, Brooklyn ParkKim M. Utesch, BS, Pine RiverAlexander D. Vechinski, BS, Belle
PlaineMegan J. Warren, BS, RamseyEthan R. Winter, BA, Burnsville
DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIAProfessor Mavis Richardson,Chairperson
Amanda C. Anderson, BS, Cottage Grove
Courtney E. Apfelbacher, BS, Inver Grove Heights
Mary T. Babcock, BS, Forest LakePratakshya Bhandari, BS, NepalSpencer A. Brew, BS, ChanhassenTanner J. Brust, BS, ChamplinKale W. Burton, BS, MankatoArlene E. Cuthrell, BS, BemidjiAlexandra P. Ebnet, BS, Lake LillianKara A. Ellestad, BS, AndoverValisa S. Fair, BS, MankatoAlyssa M. Filip, BA, Saint JamesBridget N. Fisher, BS, BeckerJordan R. Fuller, BS, MankatoHannah L. Funk, BS, Racine,
WisconsinMax R. Gaede, BS, Mendota Heights
Nathan M. George, BS, MankatoAshley N. Gerken, BS, FairmontMicayla N. Hadley, BS, Brookings,
South DakotaKassandra M. Hanson, BS, SavageMitchell C. Heimer, BS, AdamsCarrie M. Hermanson, BS, Lake ElmoPortia T. Hill, BS, MaplewoodJames S. Houtsma, BS, MankatoAmanda L. Kasperson, BS, VerndaleSamantha L. Klitzke, BS, MontroseMadison R. Krings, BS, Lake ElmoAlexandra L. Kuntz, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsNathaniel C. Lasley, BS, MinneapolisChantal B. Maciel, BA, ButterfieldWilliam J. Malloy, BS, EaganVanessa R. Martinson, BS,
MinnetonkaTieg A. Maryarski, BS, Wauwatosa,
WisconsinMichael J. Maurer, BA, North MankatoMikell A. Melius, BS, WinthropAdam E. Miller, BS, MankatoCourtney E. Munson, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaKayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls,
WisconsinAneta Oglezneva, BS, MoldovaVictor O. Ongule, BS, MankatoKatrina Ortloff, BA, MinneapolisAlaina M. Pappas, BA, MantorvilleAmber M. Parks, BA, Inver Grove
HeightsAja L. Perrier, BS, Prior LakeCheryl A. Peterson, BS, MankatoBrittany S. Prochaska, BS, New PragueJoshua J. Ratzloff, BS, OwatonnaMelissa L. Ridler, BS, MankatoAlissa N. Rissmiller, BS, MankatoJill M. Roesler, BA, Blue EarthCassandra A. Sage, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsSarah J. Schlieman, BS, New UlmCaitlyn R. Schmid, BS, Menasha,
WisconsinZaryab N. Shahid, BS, FarmingtonJennifer L. Sodomka, BA, Portland,
OregonLisa K. Stevens, BS, RochesterNicholas C. Strause, BS, ShoreviewSamantha J. Terning, BS, DasselCarly H. Ties, BA, PlymouthEmily R. Tycast, BS, Eden PrairieJohn K. Walfoort, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsWhitney K. Waugh, BS, Stillwater
Loghin M. Welch, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Patrick J. Windish, BS, RochesterHenock F. Yacob, BS, EaganBridget L. Zierke, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor John Lindberg,Chairperson
Lindsey Beaver, BA, Gillette, WyomingAndrew G. Bizek, BS, ChanhassenNicholas P. Bjerke, BS, BrownsvilleLaken P. Fennern, BS, New PragueMary J. Goedtke, ComfreyBrittany D. Helgren, BA, BloomingtonHailie L. Holm, BS, New UlmTimothy J. Kelly, BS, MankatoChristopher N. Rife, BA, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson
May Anderson, BS, MankatoKyle D. Burgess, BS, JanesvilleSamantha D. Cordie, BS, WatertownCari L. Graber-Feesl, BS, Emerald,
WisconsinJordan M. Hale, BS, Omaha,
NebraskaMarissa T. King, BS, ZimmermanKevin J. Pattain, BS, Cottage GroveEric M. Peterson, BS, MankatoKenean T. Tesfaye, BS, Saint PaulTanner M. Walsh, BS, Saint Cloud
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul Hustoles, Chairperson
Tierra K. Anderson, BS, EaganSamantha L. Chmiel, BS, Island Lake,
IllinoisJames R. Ehlenz, BFA, Columbia
HeightsJordan E. Erickson, BFA, WoodburyMelissa L. Forkner, BS, MankatoJoanna R. Grim, BA, Pine IslandEmily M. Higgins, BS, Brookfield,
WisconsinAmber L. Hommer, BS, FarmingtonKelly J. Howard, BS, Minnesota LakeSarah J. Jesseman, BA, Mankato
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Cassandra J. Johnson, BFA, BensonChristopher W. Jones, BFA, Mounds
ViewNatavia S. Lewis, BA, Saint PaulEmily K. Magnuson, BFA, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaColton R. Moyer, BFA, Saint PaulJoellen I. Olari, BS, Wisconsin Rapids,
WisconsinJordan M. Oxborough, BFA, EaganMcKenzie M. Rubenzer, BS, Bloomer,
WisconsinLauren R. Siverson, BA, FaribaultGerae R. Stack, BS, MankatoBenjamin J. Stasny, BFA, RosevilleRyan B. Strelow, BFA, WinonaKendra M. Verhage, BFA, Lawrence,
KansasNickolas L. Voight, BS, MankatoJaeden T. Wellner, BFA, Eagle LakeKayla L. Wettstein, BS, Rosemount
DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES &CULTURESProfessor Greg Taylor,Chairperson
Ellen A. Ahlness, BA, White Bear LakeGabriela E. Andersen, BS, MontroseLaura J. Anderson, BS, PlymouthLexy L. Becker, BA, Sioux Falls, South
DakotaJohn A. Castaneda, BA, WaconiaMeckenzie N. Dahle, BA, WillmarRuby L. Freeman, BA, ChaskaCaitlin D. Frymet, BA, CarverDanielle Geistfeld, BA, Mankato
Shane M. Gewerth, BA, Redwood Falls
Natasha L. Jones, BA, JanesvilleSamantha L. Klitzke, BS, MontroseIan J. Langseth, BA, EdinaAnthony D. Magestro, BS, Grafton,
WisconsinKristen C. Paulsen, BA, RamseyErik E. Ruhland, BA, PlymouthBoualom Souvankham, BS,
WorthingtonMitchell L. Taylor, BA, Cottage GroveDanelle M. Thomas, BA, Madison
LakeAdam N. Wambeke, BA, MankatoJalin S. Weaver, BA, MankatoSona Youn, BA, Republic of Korea
HUMANITIESProfessor Gwen Westerman,Director
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESProfessor Kristen Treinen,Director
Justin J. Bucholz, BS, OwatonnaJerrell E. Hancock, BS, Arlington, TexasAssem A. Marei, BS, EgyptTasha M. Moulton, BS, Saint Peter
LIBERAL STUDIESGina Maahs,Student Relations Coordinator
Suzzane Y. Akande, AA, MankatoAndrew T. Bauleke, AA, Minnesota
Lake
Jordan T. Baumann, AA, MinnetonkaKevin J. Brandts, AA, MankatoJordyn L. Buchtel, AA, ExcelsiorTennyson I. Davis, AA, MankatoZachary M. DeCoster, AA, Saint PaulLaura A. Englund, AA, CrystalAustin D. Gaughran, AA, CrystalTrevor S. Heeren, AA, Elk Point,
South DakotaQuincee R. Hines, AA, BlaineKatherine L. Hogan, AA, South Saint
PaulBrian R. Jacobson, AA, ChanhassenTristan A. Jeffers, AA, Apple ValleyJonathan E. LeBoutillier, AA, MankatoJillian E. Maas, AA, Good ThunderDevin K. Mayfield, AA, Madison,
WisconsinTyler J. Milless, AA, Elk RiverBriAnna E. McCabe, AA, RochesterMichelle A. O’Herin, AA, Inver
Grove HeightsSommer L. Otteson, AA, PlymouthMichael P. Pronschinske, AA, HastingsRobert I. Quinn, AA, South Saint PaulSheldon J. Rahn, AA, Mountain LakeErik L. Rodriguez, AA, MankatoKathryn J. Roeder, AA, New UlmAaron J. Rossignol, AA, WoodburyDonald W. Sabinske, AA, ZimmermanJessica A. Schisel, AA, New UlmAdam C. Schmoll, AA, ClaremontSara M. Stegeman, AA, WillmarJennifer L. Stoltz, AA, Saint MichaelTatsuki Suzuki, AA, JapanAlexandra E. Troye, AA, Saint FrancisAdolphia S. Wolfe, AA, Cottage
GroveCourtney J. Wood, AA, Richfield
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SUMMA CUM LAUDEJames D. Babcock, Computer and
Information TechnologySusan A. Benjamin, Integrated
EngineeringMaegan F. Eatwell, ChemistryMaegan F. Eatwell, BiologyLaura M. Groskreutz, ChemistryKatherine R. Howie, BiologyRobert M. Kraft, Biology: Biomedical
SciencesJooyoung Lee, Biology: Biomedical
SciencesDustin J. Lindquist, Computer and
Information TechnologyAbdikadir S. Mohamed, Chemistry:
ACSNathan J. Sailor, Construction
ManagementAlexander M. Sorenson, Information
SystemsJonathan Verdon, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesRussell F. Walters, Information
TechnologyAbrar Zawed, Biology: Biomedical
Sciences
MAGNA CUM LAUDEJoe A. Abernathy, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyAbolaji R. Akinyemi, PhysicsAbolaji R. Akinyemi, AstronomyBrandon A. Anderson, Construction
ManagementTimothy Anderson, Integrated
EngineeringDaniel J. Breeggemann, Biology:
MicrobiologyKathryn L. Brekken, Environmental
SciencesSamuel V. Bui, Computer and
Information TechnologyMatthew J. Carlson, Integrated
Engineering
Michael J. Childs, Jr., Automotive Engineering Technology
Laura B. Chopp, Biology: Human Biology
Raquel M. Collison, Environmental Sciences
Jennifer A. Corpstein, Mathematics Teaching
Amal A. Dahir, BiochemistryAnish Dangol, Computer and
Information TechnologyJacob A. Dayton, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesRebecca R. DeGray, Biological
SciencesJessie L. Dehn, Civil EngineeringAndrew D. Dirckx, PhysicsEdward E. Dittmer, Biology: EcologyMichael R. Doyle, Manufacturing
Engineering TechnologyWesley T. Ellsworth, Integrated
EngineeringAlexandra A. Grond, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesKaty R. Gronewold, Biology: ZoologyAustin J. Grossenburg, Physics TeachingTyler J. Hanson, Computer and
Information TechnologyNicholas D. Hart, Biological
SciencesJamie M. Hesse, BiologyHassan A. Ibar, Medical TechnologyRyan P. Jensen, Electrical EngineeringAdam G. Kronebusch, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesJoshua L. Kuehn, Mechanical
EngineeringOlivia J. Kuker, ChemistryYou Na Lee, Biology: Biomedical
SciencesBrandy R. Maki, Integrated EngineeringAndrew T. Mayer, Computer and
Information TechnologyMitchell J. McLain, Mechanical
EngineeringCole S. Muehleis, Information Systems
Timothy J. Mullenbach, Computer and Information Technology
Rafat B. Nasir, Computer and Information Technology
Brittany A. Negley, BiochemistryAndrew G. Nicholson, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesAndrew G. Nicholson, ChemistryKristina E. Nistler, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesKristina E. Nistler, Medical TechnologyPrithviraj Palit, Electrical EngineeringMatthew F. Petersen, MathematicsDaniel J. Peterson, Mechanical
EngineeringLaura Peterson, Mechanical
EngineeringSamuel C. Putrah, Manufacturing
Engineering TechnologyFaizan Rauf, Computer and
Information TechnologyDavid D. Roberts, Mathematics
TeachingBenjamin R. Rosol, Civil EngineeringAndrew J. Schewe, Computer and
Information TechnologyJeremy R. Serreyn, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesEcaterina Sram, Computer and
Information TechnologyEmma R. Stong, Biology: Biomedical
SciencesGina M. Thompson, Biology: ZoologyBennett T. Trochlil, Environmental
SciencesBrooke L. VonBank, BiologyTrent W. Warner, Manufacturing
Engineering TechnologyMatthew A. Wells, Integrated
EngineeringKyle W. White, Mechanical
EngineeringJames D. Wilson, Integrated
EngineeringJongduck Yoon, Computer and
Information Technology
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CUM LAUDEWilliam R. Ahern, III, Computer and
Information TechnologySaami Ahmed, Information SystemsSpencer D. Ahrendt, Computer
EngineeringNasser F. Alajmi, Electrical EngineeringMuhannad M. Alhuthail, Electrical
EngineeringMusallam A. Alsagri, Electrical
EngineeringElina Bajracharya, Environmental
SciencesNoah R. Bock, Integrated EngineeringDale Boynton, Manufacturing
Engineering TechnologyJonathan H. Bruesch, MathematicsGarrett T. Carlson, Construction
ManagementAviv S. Chetrit, Mechanical
Engineering
David M. Close, BiochemistryAshley E. Cole, Mathematics TeachingGina E. Crisostomo, BiologyMark J. Dolenc, Mechanical
EngineeringBrandon J. Donovan, Electronic
Engineering TechnologyQuinlan M. Eatwell, Biology: ZoologyTrevor J. Edgeworth, Integrated
EngineeringRyder L. Febo, Integrated EngineeringBill F. Francis, Mechanical EngineeringTrevor T. Gibbs, Biology: Biomedical
SciencesKara A. Hendrickson, Biology:
MicrobiologyNathan E. Hoppe, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyNicholas J. Hustad, Biology: Cyto Technology/GeneticsNicholas J. Hustad, BiologyJesse S. Jaeger, Mathematics
Braydon J. Johnson, Information SystemsAnne M. Mongare, Integrated
EngineeringLogan W. Newman, BiochemistryAndrew L. Oeltjenbruns, BiochemistryLucas R. Peters, Mechanical
EngineeringDanielle M. Steinborn, Computer
and Information TechnologyShannon M. Strand, Biology:
Biomedical SciencesAlec J. Teagarden, Food Science
TechnologyTracy A. Templin, Biology: ZoologyMatthew B. Van Fossen, Computer
and Information TechnologyThomas Vincent, BiologyAdam T. Webb, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyLarry T. Xiong, Automotive
Engineering Technology
D d DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson
Joe A. Abernathy, BS, DoverMohammed A. Al Mattar, BS, Saudi ArabiaJacob F. Asfeld, BS, WatkinsSonny L. Berg, BS, MankatoChristopher M. Boote, BS, MayerDale Boynton, BS, Bath, South DakotaMichael J. Childs, Jr., BS, WelchJason R. Cole, BS, MankatoSean T. Crompton, BS, HugoMatthew R. Deis, BS, Hudson,
WisconsinJoseph T. Doherty, BS, RosemountMichael R. Doyle, BS, MankatoSamuel R. Ertl, BS, Phillips, WisconsinAlexander R. Eustice, BS, JanesvilleAdam J. Giroux, BS, Saint JosephJack A. Hawkins, BS, WabashaNathan E. Hoppe, BS, Ham LakeBenjamin D. Johnson, BS, BlaineCharindu Kariyawasan Jalath Thanth,
BS, Sri Lanka
Andrew J. Krismer, BS, Maple GroveHonghao Liu, BS, ChinaJeffrey J. Martell, BS, OwatonnaScott A. McPherson, BS, North Saint
PaulEric J. Mueller, BS, Oacoma, South
DakotaDylan W. Nelson, BS, FreebornLoc B. Ngo, BS, Vadnais HeightsCory D. Peitz, BS, DoverMichael G. Proulx, BS, WoodburySamuel C. Putrah, BS, MankatoPhilip J. Ryan, BS, Milwaukee,
WisconsinJohn W. Sherburne, BS, Golden ValleyDaniel J. Stoltz, BS, Le SueurJoshua M. Stumm, BS, ArlingtonDominic P. Tunison, BS, Saint PaulTrent W. Warner, BS, Elk RiverAdam T. Webb, BS, Belle PlaineJacob D. Wolfe, BS, BlaineLarry T. Xiong, BS, Saint Paul
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Penny Knoblich, Chairperson
Giovanna A. Abugre, BS, GhanaAnthony Gilles Anvame Mefane, BS,
Gabon
Elina Bajracharya, BS, NepalJessica M. Bauman, BS, Mendota
HeightsShelby N. Becker, BS, FaribaultAndrew D. Benik, BS, AndoverLaura Boon, BS, Lubbock, TexasAdelina Borukhov, BS, Maple GroveDaniel J. Breeggemann, BS, MankatoKathryn L. Brekken, BS, RichfieldJason P. Bren, BS, VictoriaJacob H. Byron, BS, Lino LakesKatie J. Carlson, BS, Red WingLaura B. Chopp, BS, MarshallRaquel M. Collison, BS, ShakopeeDaniel R. Cousins, BS, RochesterGina E. Crisostomo, BS, ChaskaJacob A. Dayton, BS, ExcelsiorRebecca R. DeGray, BS, MankatoEdward E. Dittmer, BS, OwatonnaBradley T. Dobie, BS, AmboyKarleen J. Doering, BS, HutchinsonChristian I. Duruji, BS, OwatonnaDylan Eaton, BS, New PragueMaegan F. Eatwell, BS, Saint JamesQuinlan M. Eatwell, BS, Saint JamesSara M. Feyereisen, BS, Hudson,
WisconsinSalman A. Figy, BS, MankatoThomas S. Folta, BS, BlaineMelissa M. Friesen, BS, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota
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Trevor T. Gibbs, BS, OwatonnaAlexandra A. Grond, BS, FranceKaty R. Gronewold, BS, MadeliaBenjamin R. Grosberg, BS, West
Saint PaulKimberly K. Gunderson, BS, MankatoNicholas D. Hart, BS, EaganKara A. Hendrickson, BS, New UlmJamie M. Hesse, BS, MankatoKatherine R. Howie, BS, DennisonAlexandra M. Humble, BS, MankatoPaul R. Hunter, BS, BrownsdaleNicholas J. Hustad, BS, MankatoConnor S. Hutton, BS, Thief River FallsHassan A. Ibar, BS, MankatoAleksandra N. Jeffrey, BS, RichfieldWalter L. Jordan, BS, CarverNazneen A. Khan, BS, BangladeshEvan W. Kleinboehl, BS, RosemountRobert M. Kraft, BS, Superior,
WisconsinAdam G. Kronebusch, BS, MankatoRyan M. Laniado, BS, MankatoKate L. Ledegar, BS, Holmen,
WisconsinJooyoung Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaYou Na Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaHamza A. Malik, BS, PakistanWilliam H. Martens, BS, Saint PaulAmber L. Masloski, BS, ShakopeeCaroline N. Mokaya, BS, Brooklyn
ParkMolly R. Moldan, BS, Sleepy EyeKatie A. Nathe, BS, Elk RiverAndrew G. Nicholson, BS, PlymouthKristina E. Nistler, BS, Saint CloudJosh N. Peters, BS, Red WingJacqueline R. Peterson, BS, TrimontDavid W. Phenix, BS, Saint PeterJohn T. Powers III, BS, Biology:
Human BiologyKyrsten R. Quinnell, BS, EaganSamantha L. Rapp, BS, Osceola,
WisconsinTess C. Richerson, BS, PlymouthAshley J. Roerig, BS, RosemountGarett S. Rohlfing, BS, Madison LakeSara A. Schwartz, BS, LeSueurJeremy R. Serreyn, BS, LakevilleJessica R. Snow, BS, North MankatoAshley A. Stier, BS, JordanAdam J. Stille, BS, Maple GroveEmma R. Stong, BS, Fargo, North
DakotaShannon M. Strand, BS, ShoreviewNachelle J. Swift, BS, SavageNatacha J. Tasha, BS, MankatoAmber R. Taylor, BS, Champlin
Alec J. Teagarden, BS, EaganTracy A. Templin, BS, IsleGina M. Thompson, BS, Saint PaulHoang M. Tran, BS, Prior LakeBennett T. Trochlil, BS, DanubeGrace B. Tucci, BS, LakevilleJonathan Verdon, BS, HutchinsonThomas Vincent, BS, NigeriaBrooke L. VonBank, BS, SherburnMai T. Vue, BS, MinneapolisCameron M. Wescott, BS, MankatoAbrar Zawed, BS, Bangladesh
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson
Sandrine N. Akem, BS, BloomingtonJenna L. Bowman, BA, Albert LeaDavid M. Close, BS, North MankatoRedeat B. Dadi, BA, Coon RapidsAmal A. Dahir, BA, BurnsvilleMaegan F. Eatwell, BS, Saint JamesBenjamin R. Grosberg, BS, West
Saint PaulLaura M. Groskreutz, BS, FaribaultOlivia J. Kuker, BA, MankatoBrittany L. Loosbrock, BA, AdrianSantiago Martinez Cifuentes, BS,
ColombiaBryon R. Meyer, BS, CanbyAbdikadir S. Mohamed, BS, MankatoBrittany A. Negley, BS, Maple LakeLogan W. Newman, BS, Brookings,
South DakotaAndrew G. Nicholson, BA, PlymouthAndrew L. Oeltjenbruns, BS,
OwatonnaNeil J. Ranals, BA, Baldwin, WisconsinDaniel J. Sinda, BA, MinnetonkaSamuel K. Vinje, BS, Alexandria
DEPARTMENT OFCOMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCEProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson
William R. Ahern, III, BS, WoodburySaami Ahmed, BS, BangladeshJames D. Babcock, BS, MankatoKyle J. Beaver, BS, MinnetristaSamuel V. Bui, BS, BurnsvilleKyle D. Carriveau, BS, MankatoAhmad Mateen Z. Chaudhry, BS,
Pakistan
Alex C. Christenson, BS, MankatoJamil A. Corbin, BS, Brooklyn CenterJoshua D. Crotteau, BS, OsakisAnish Dangol, BS, NepalKodjo A. Detoh-Messan, BS, TogoAndrew J. Franke, BS, GaylordGabriel M. Franz, BS, Cottage
GroveChantz A. Gogolin, BS, Huron,
South DakotaCameron M. Gray, BS, Prior LakeTyler J. Hanson, BS, WoodburyAhmed H. Hussein, BS, OwatonnaBraydon J. Johnson, BS, EaganMubasser Kamal, BS, BangladeshCole Knutson, BS, MankatoMichael P. Koel, BS, AlexandriaKyle L. Kostka, BS, PillagerAlex R. Larson, BS, MankatoDustin J. Lindquist, BS, MankatoAndrew T. Mayer, BS, New HopeCole S. Muehleis, BS, KassonTimothy J. Mullenbach, BS,
BloomingtonRafat B. Nasir, BS, BangladeshDylan L. O’Rourke, BS, Blue EarthEric J. Pieper, BS, JordanShishu K. Rai, BS, MankatoFaizan Rauf, BS, PakistanAndrew J. Schewe, BS, Albert LeaSwastika Shiwakoti, BS, NepalAlexander M. Sorenson, BS, EaganBoualom Souvankham, BS,
WorthingtonJonathan Q. Speers, BS, MankatoEcaterina Sram, BS, MoldovaDanielle M. Steinborn, BS, LeCenterMartin J. Suarez, BS, OwatonnaAashish Tandukar, BS, NepalDaniel J. Thurston, BS, SavageMatthew B. Van Fossen, BS, Albert LeaRussell F. Walters, BS, LakevilleNicholas C. Wilfahrt, BS, New UlmJongduck Yoon, BS, Republic of Korea
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson
Brandon A. Anderson, BS, HastingsZachary R. Anderson, BS, Lino LakesScott C. Bertrand, BS, SavageJames M. Besonen, BS, MinnetonkaTrenton T. Bolin, BS, Maple GroveLandon C. Bruegger, BS, Minnesota
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Wesley B. Burmeister, BS, WelcomeGarrett T. Carlson, BS, Oak GroveNicholas W. Cooling, BS, MadeliaHeath D. Dewes, BS, MankatoColin J. Fischer, BS, JacksonChristopher B. Franks, BS, Apple ValleyAshley A. Gooler, BS, BuffaloTyler R. Gosso, BS, Lake ElmoMichael J. Janssen, BS, Vadnais HeightsCole T. Jordan, BS, Argyle, WisconsinRussell E. Kral, BS, New UlmMatthew R. Maciaszek, BS, Ham LakeCassandra E. Orcutt, BS, BloomingtonNicholas A. Rivisto, BS, Prior LakeNathan M. Rogers, BS, MankatoZebadiah J. Roth, BS, Lake CrystalNathan J. Sailor, BS, Albert LeaAidrus A. Salim, BS, Seattle,
WashingtonRandal D. Todd, BS, South Saint PaulEthan M. Tramp, BS, North MankatoAaron J. Umhoefer, BS, North MankatoKyle J. Vossen, BS, Apple ValleyDylan C. Webb, BS, South Saint PaulTyler J. Williams, BS, FarmingtonAlexander D. Wolfe, BS, La Crescent
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Vincent Winstead, Chairperson
Spencer D. Ahrendt, BS Computer Engineering, Sartell
Nasser F. Alajmi, BSEE, Saudi ArabiaMohammed H. Alhashil, BSEE,
MankatoMuhannad M. Alhuthail, BSEE, Saudi
ArabiaMeshal H. Almuhanna, BSEE,
MankatoMohammed A. Alsagoor, BSEE,
Saudi ArabiaMusallam A. Alsagri, BSEE, Saudi
ArabiaBrandon J. Donovan, BS, MankatoDerick D. Ferguson, BSEE, BahamasCorbin P. Gillen, BSEE, Maple GroveColton J. Green, BSEE, New
Richmond, WisconsinShoumik Hasan, BSEE, BangladeshAyato Inagaki, BS, JapanMohamed A. Jama, BS, MankatoRyan P. Jensen, BSEE, MankatoNabil S. Kalra, BSEE, Minneapolis
Blake A. Lentsch, BS Computer Engineering., Chaska
Jacob L. McMillen, BS, Marine on Saint Croix
Jeremiah P. Neilon, BS, North MankatoKabba Nyassie, BSEE, New York,
New YorkPrithviraj Palit, BSEE, BangladeshRobert K. Petit, BS, Orland Park,
IllinoisSiddharth A. Phadke, BS, Maple
GrovePradip Poudel, BS, NepalGarrett W. Rademacher, BS, JordanSyed M. Tasrif, BSEE, BangladeshColby West, BS, Watertown, South
DakotaTerry B. Wunderlich, BSEE, Faribault
DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERINGProfessor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson
Timothy Anderson, BSE, SavageSusan A. Benjamin, BSE, NashwaukNoah R. Bock, BSE, Saint PaulMatthew J. Carlson, BSE, WoodburyTravis G. Eddy, BSE, VirginiaTrevor J. Edgeworth, BSE, MoundWesley T. Ellsworth, BSE, New
BrightonRyder L. Febo, BSE, Apple ValleyTodd A. Hanson, BSE, Columbia
HeightsTom J. Kloss, BSE, WayzataAdam M. Le, BSE, ShakopeeBrandy R. Maki, BSE, GilbertJames M. McCluskey, II, BSE, Grand
RapidsAnne M. Mongare, BSE, BloomingtonForrest E. Semmler, BSE, JacobsonRyan A. Trembath, BSE, VirginiaMatthew A. Wells, BSE, Saint PaulChad M. Wiebe, BSE, Grand RapidsJames D. Wilson, BSE, Roseau
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Professor Charles Waters,Chairperson
Jonathan H. Bruesch, BS, AndoverAshley E. Cole, BS, SavageJennifer A. Corpstein, BS, New
Brighton
Jesse S. Jaeger, BS, Madison LakeMichael W. Kuhnly, BS, Lino LakesLuke L. LaMere, BS, PlymouthPatrick J. Milani, BS, HibbingBreanna D. Morrissette, BS, Vadnais
HeightsKody B. Nehowig, BS, ClitherallMatthew F. Petersen, BS, MankatoDavid D. Roberts, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Patrick Tebbe,Chairperson
Luke W. Aleckson, BSME, Maple LakeSidi M. Bah, BSME, GuineaDarren M. Bartz, BSME, PlainviewAndrew A. Beadell, BS Civil
Engineering, CohassetBryce K. Bellin, BSME, Appleton,
WisconsinJason D. Bennett, BSME, Horicon,
WisconsinKeith R. Billing, BSME, New RichlandKyle J. Bruender, BS Civil
Engineering, SavageMichelle C. Bue, BS Civil
Engineering, MinneapolisJerry J. Calhoun, BSME, EaganCody M. Carlson, BSME, FarmingtonAviv S. Chetrit, BSME, SpicerJessie L. Dehn, BS Civil Engineering,
MankatoMark J. Dolenc, BSME, ShakopeeBill F. Francis, BSME, JordanLeighton O. Gjelhaug, BSME,
FarmingtonAlex J. Goede, BS Civil Eng., New
GermanyMattia Gorga, BS Civil Eng., ItalyBo-Erik Gran, Jr., BSME, Silver LakeMargaret A. Hailemariam, BS Civil
Engineering, MankatoJoshua R. Haukom, BSME, Inver
Grove HeightsDerrick W. Herrmann, BS Civil
Engineering, Eau Claire, WisconsinEric R. Karorero, BS Civil
Engineering, BurundiJoshua L. Kuehn, BS, RiceAndrew T. Macho, BSME, North
BranchMitchell J. McLain, BSME, HutchinsonNicholas G. Miron, BSME,
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Md Maruf Morshed, BSME, Bangladesh
Garrick J. Murphy, BSME, BlaineAnthony M. Noble, BS Civil
Engineering, MankatoBradley Pedersen, BSME, Dresser,
WisconsinLucas R. Peters, BSME, Coon RapidsDaniel J. Peterson, BSME, OwatonnaLaura Peterson, BSME, BurnsvilleCody E. Quinn, BSME, Covington,
WashingtonChase M. Radue, BS Civil
Engineering, Owatonna
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Perry Robinson, BSME, MankatoBenjamin R. Rosol, BS Civil
Engineering, FairmontJerry G. Schimmel, BS Civil
Engineering, MnakatoRobert J. Stojevich, BSME, Coon
RapidsMohamed Ashick Wazeer, BSME,
Sri LankaBenjamin L. Weingartz, BSME, North
MankatoKyle W. White, BSME, Hutchinson
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Youwen Xu,Chairperson
Abolaji R. Akinyemi, BS, NigeriaAndrew D. Dirckx, BS, MankatoAustin J. Grossenburg, BS, Dundas
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Program 12:00 P.M.
Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music - trombone
Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Emeritus Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato
Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp
National Anthem Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato
Greetings Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Address Moriah C. Miller Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene College of Allied Health and Nursing
Kerry J. Diekmann Doctor of Education, Counselor Education College of Education
Conferring of Degrees
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, PresidentAlumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association
Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music
Recessional March *
*Audience to remain seated.
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Platform Guests
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RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
RON BROWNE Professor, College of Education
R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University Advancement
KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association
SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education
SHERRY FOLSOM-MEEK Professor, College of Allied Health and Nursing
MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Vice President for Strategic Business,
Education, and Regional Partnerships
JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education
DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity
KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing
BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate
Studies
JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services
STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs
RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration
Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSSherry Folsom-Meek, College
of Allied Health and Nursing
Ron Browne, College of Education
COLLEGE HONORMARSHALS
Patricia Young, College of Allied Health and NursingLori Piowlski, College of
Education
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSCourtney Ehleringer, College
of Allied Health and Nursing
Kristine Lueck, College of Education
COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSINGMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSNorma KrumweidePatrick SextonMarlene K. TappeMary Visser
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJill ConlonHans-Peter deRuiterJulie HebenstreitAmy S. HedmanCindra KamphoffTheresa MackeyRobert PettittHeather Von Bank
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKristen AndersonJedediah Blanton
Joseph FloodTrisha Krenik-MatejcekDaniel MoenKristi MontandonNoreen RedingStacey Van GelderenJoseph D. ViskerDiane Witt
INSTRUCTORSLinda Hallen
COLLEGE OFEDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSLori BirdJulie CarlsonDiane CoursolKaren EastmanJacqueline LewisTeresa Wallace
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJason KaufmanKarin Lindstrom BremerAlex PanahonJennifer Preston
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSTim BerryKaren ColumKim Johnson-HarrisPenny RosenthalDana Wagner
LIBRARY FACULTYBarb BergmanKellian ClinkJustine Martin
ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYJohn Bulcock
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries, Dean.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION –COUNSELOR EDUCATIONAND SUPERVISION
Staci L. Born, Saint ClairCounselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer PrestonDissertation: The Fertility Problem
Inventory and Infertility-Related Stress: A Case Study
Kerry J. Diekmann, Washington, District of Columbia
Counselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Diane CoursolDissertation: Feminist Identities:
Career Choices and Experiences of College-Education Women
Jennifer K. Londgren, MankatoCounselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer PrestonDissertation: A Phenomenological
Study of the Experience of Counseling for Women with Addictions
Laura A. Maki, Saint PeterCounselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer PrestonDissertation: A Grounded Theory
of Women’s Leadership Experiences in Higher Education: Navigating from the Director Level
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION –EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Mymique Y. Baxter, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Maria Baxter-Nuamah, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara WilsonDissertation: Through the Looking
Glass: Barriers and Coping Mechanisms Encountered by African American Women Presidents at Predominately White Institutions
Kelly E. Killorn, BloomingtonEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace RaskinDissertation: Literacy Strategies
Successfully Implemented by Secondary Social Studies Teachers
Teri M. Preisler, LeCenterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace RaskinDissertation: Early Career Principal
Development: A Qualitative Case Study of Principals’ Perceptions of Participation in the Institute of Engaged Principal Leadership
Melissa A. Siebke, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott WurdingerDissertation: In Their Own
Words: Assessing the Needs of Underprepared College Students in a Summer Bridge Program at a Community College in Southern Minnesota
SPECIALIST
Allison A. Arndt, St. BonifaciusEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Colleen A. Carlson, South HavenEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Jennifer R. Chappuis, RosemountEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Angel C. Doughty, Saint Paul ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jessica R. Hallin, OakdaleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Heidi L. Johnson, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Virgil E. Jones, JordanEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jessalin P. Karsnia, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Todd R. Kennedy, Prior LakeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Elizabeth Koetz, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Michael J. LeMier, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
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Jill B. Metil, EdinaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kathleen M. Niebuhr, Albert
LeaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Angie J. Pohl, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Alexia A. Poppy-Finley,
ChaskaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jennifer L. Rademacher, Plymouth
Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Natalie D. Rasmussen,
Golden ValleyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Isabel E. Rodriguez, FaribaultEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kristine L. Scholz, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Laura A. Slominski, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Delon C. Smith, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
MASTER OF ARTS
Majed M. Alhumaid, Saudi Arabia
Physical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-
Meek Donald J. Beddow, StewartvilleSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Paul J. Bogensberger, Jr., Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Andrew J. Bornholdt, Eagle
LakeSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa Jeb S. Clay, Fort Worth, TexasSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Jessica L. Eichner,
Germantown, WisconsinSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Maria L. Gochenour,
FarmingtonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa
Lindsey D. Grasmick, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout
Victoria Hidalgo GonzalesSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Brice N. Holiday, Colorado Springs, Colorado
Sport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton
Kenneth E. Ildefonso, MankatoSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Eydie N. Kramer, Saint PeterSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Nicole M. Lillo, MinneapolisSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Nicci M. Malecha, New
PragueSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout
Brittani N. McVay, Arvada, Colorado
Sport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Christine E. Pacewicz, Long
Grove, IllinoisSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton
Breann M. Payton, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa Laura E. Reutlinger, Decorah,
IowaSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Anthony J. Scherber, New
HopeSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout Katherine L. Schroden, KassonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout Jamie Siegrist, Dumont, New JerseyPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek
Jerod W. Simek, O’Fallon, Missouri
Sport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Melissa Solberg, Saint PeterSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Paul D. Stenzel, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING
Kathleen M. Halloran, Two Rivers, Wisconsin5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga
Victoria A. Honetschlager, Lakeville
5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Julie M. Strahan, RosevilleK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
Darren P. Tighe, Redwood Falls5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Kellie A. Witzke, Elk RiverK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Guynel Reid
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Marcus L. Ableman, FaribaultEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson
Kortney L. Aeikens, FoleyHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-DavisThesis: The Relationship
between Opportunity for Physical Activity and Classroom Behavior in School Aged Children
Abrar Y. Al Hddad, Saudi
ArabiaSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth
Manal M. Aldawsari, Saudi
ArabiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Jehan A. Alharbi, Saudi ArabiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Shorooq M. Alhazmi, Saudi
ArabiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Manal Y. Alsheef, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth
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Wejdan S. Alshuaibi, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth
Ibrahim A. Alzawadi, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Learning
DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace
Stephanie L. Andersen, FairmontCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou
Amy B. Anderson, NorthfieldCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Katelyn E. Anderson, Albert LeaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Melissa S. Anderson, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Anahit L. Apinyan, ArmeniaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
Toni M. Armstrong, Fort Mill, South
CarolinaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Alecia L. Arneson, Huron, South
DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou
Yewande R. Awoyemi, WoodburyCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Yewande R. Awoyemi, WoodburyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Joy Ayu, BloomingtonSchool Library and Information StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Elise N. Boleman, CarverCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Heather M. Bovee, WoodburyReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Jolene F. Brody, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Lindsay L. Brown, LakevilleCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Sean M. Burns, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer
Amber K. Butcher, ExcelsiorHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Amy HedmanThesis: Employees’ Interests and
Preferences Regarding Worksite Exercise Programs
Annette S. Butler, WoodburyCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Nicholas R. Cedergren, DuluthEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Erica M. Colby, BrewsterEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
Shannon M. Combs, Overland Park,
KansasReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Samantha J. Croatt, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Wesley D. Cummins, Moose LakeReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Kalvin C. Danzl, Maple GrovePhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Nicole M. Dauphinee-Bingham, Dodge Center
Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Micah J. DeLong, Brookfield, WisconsinExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Lindsay M. DeVries, OnamiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Briana L. Duncan, BloomingtonSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Rachel L. Eaton, ChaskaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Abby M. Ellis, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Logan Faulkingham, Wells, MaineExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Briana L. Fish, LeCenterCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Maura A. Flaherty, Belle PlaineCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
Hannah S. Folkens, RogersCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Joshua R. Foss, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal
Rashidah Fuller, WoodburyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Nicole M. Gartner, RochesterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
Stephanie Gerlach, MankatoExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Margaret M. Gilliland, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour Shannon Gleason, MinneapolisSpecial Education: Learning
DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon
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Benjamin P. Green, OkabenaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
Kia R. Gronski, Platteville, WisconsinCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Cailey R. Grupe, TrimontCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Kirsten J. Guentzel, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Yajaira Guzman Carrero, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Kenny R. Haack-Damon, Union, New HampshireExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Jenna A. Haala, New UlmEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Jeffrey M. Halbur, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Alicia M. Halverson, WatkinsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston
Elizabeth S. Hanson, Saint PeterReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard John N. Harper, North MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Katherine A. Harrell, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Katherine A. Harrell, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Jill E. Harskamp, Sioux Center, IowaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
Mark E. Hartman, MankatoExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Nevada J. Helget, Sleepy EyeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou David J. Hendley, MankatoSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Cha Her, Saint PaulCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Whitney L. Herrmann, HamburgCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston
Kimberly A. Homan, MarshallCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou
Alisa M. Hoven, MinneapolisExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Michelle A. Huber, La Vista, NebraskaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger Ashley M. Hughes, Saint PeterSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Taylor B. Huntley, Peterborough, New Hampshire
Experiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Abdikadir Ibrahim, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson
Mychael D. Ihnat, Rural Valley, Pennsylvania
Counseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal
Tamanna Jahan Rimu, BangladeshEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Arnold F. James, Jr.., MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Ashley M. Jensen, OwatonnaEarly Childhood Special EducationAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace
Melanie A. Jensen, Coon RapidsCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Brittany A. Johnson, WaconiaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Karl E. Johnson, FoleyCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Sarah A. Johnson, Redwood FallsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour Jessica I. Kadrie, OwatonnaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Walter Roberts
Kathie A. Kallevig, WinonaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David GeorginaThesis: Perceptions of Failure in
Education: Changing the Fear of Failure through Gamification
Molli A. Karen, Rapid City, South DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Ambika Kasbekar, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kristi A. Kehrwald, New PragueCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Jessica L. Kimpling, MarshallCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou
Emily R. Kolbinger, MankatoRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz
Mouhamed N. Koubaytari, Eden Prairie
Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Mark Windschitl
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Abby A. Kreitlow, MankatoHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Joseph ViskerThesis: Religiosity, Spirituality, and
Quality of Life among Selected University Students
JoElyn K. Krohn, NicolletCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal
Megan E. Labitzky, CrystalCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Sarah J. Lanners, Saint PaulSchool Library and Information StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Christine E. Lannin, MantorvilleSchool Library and Information
StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Paige D. LaPoint, Eau Claire,
WisconsinCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Jamie L. Lass, Apple ValleyEd Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Jordan P. Leuthold, BloomingtonCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
Jesse R. Littleton, Rosendale, New YorkExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Shelley D. Loewenhagen, Alma, Wisconsin
Counseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal
Corey W. Luettel, MedfordEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
Emily R. Lutterman, Saint PeterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Melissa K. Madden, Wenham, Massachusetts
Experiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Rebecca M. Magner, ClevelandCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Elizabeth L. Martin, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Karen L. Maunu, LakevilleSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Mandy J. McCann, CedarCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou
Lara K. McDowell, BuhlReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Angela M. McGuire, JordanEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Marva W. McKoy, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Thomas A. McLaughlin, MinneapolisSpecial Education: Autism Spectrum DisorderAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Michelle C. McPherson, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson
Jonelle Y. Mellstrom, WindomReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Ashley A. Mergens, Fergus FallsCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Christine M. Meulebroeck, GlenwoodSchool Library and Information StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Glenn Middleton, Asheville, North
CarolinaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Leslie Miller Gordinier, JordanSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dana Wagner
Antonio W. Moore, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Garrett A. Mueller, AustinHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Jennifer J. Nath, LuverneExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Amanda J. Neidecker, Sleepy EyeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Stephanie M. Neidecker, New UlmReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Katie M. Ness, ExcelsiorCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Rebecca M. Nygren, RichfieldReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn James J. Orlet, Buena Vista, ColoradoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Kirsten M. Osberghaus, River Falls, Wisconsin
ReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Akram M. Osman, MankatoSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
Lauren M. Palkert, FridleyCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Lindsey R. Pexa, New PragueEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Charles S. Pillsbury, DuluthCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Mechelle A. Poessnecker, Page,
NebraskaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal
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Shelby L. Quist, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Sarah C. Schliesmann, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Amy P. Raffelson, ShakopeeSpecial Education: Autism Spectrum DisorderAdvisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon
Mellissa M. Reinhart, JordanSpecial Education: Autism Spectrum DisorderAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman
Keane S. Richards, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Sarah Richards, JanesvilleExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Brandon J. Rohrig, OwatonnaExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Sarah C. Rucker-Johanson, Saint PeterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Young Anssi I. Saari, FinlandExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Benjamin N. Sand, MazeppaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Jessica L. Schmidt, WinonaEducational StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Thomas M. Schmidt, Lake CityCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston
Anne Schnura, New Lenox, IllinoisExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Rebecca A. Schulz, Marshfield,
WisconsinCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie BergThesis: Joint Attention Intervention
with Assisting Parent Mediated Techniques to Increase a Toddler with Autism Spectrum Disorders’ Use of Joint Attention: A Single Case Study
Susan K. Schwickert, North MankatoEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
Jennifer L. Slater, MadeliaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson
Elizabeth T. Smith, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Megan M. Smith, BuffaloEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson
Aaron A. Solomonson, ArlingtonExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Ariel Sorenson, Neenah, WisconsinCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
Mark R. Stauduhar, RobbinsdaleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Elisabeth A. Teigen, Lake CrystalCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal
Alexandra J. Thielfoldt, Cottage GroveCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg
Daniel Trew, Morton, IllinoisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Daniel J. Utterback, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Amanda M. Vang, MaplewoodHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith LuebkeThesis: Health Literacy Proficiency,
Sources of Health Information, and Perceived Barriers to Health Literacy among Selected Members of the Hmong Community in Minnesota
Lucky M. Wagner, CrystalHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith LuebkeThesis: Elderly Patient Adherence to
Ocular Pharmaceuticals: Impact of Educational and Physical Barriers
Julie Walters, Wells, MaineExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Eric D. Watson, Grand RapidsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jackie M. Weston, Madison LakeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
Nicole A. Wigern, KiesterExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Cherie Pettitt
Hannah J. Wilson, AlexandriaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou
Sarah C. Winkelman, PlymouthReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prehn Sara J. Winkelman, FaribaultCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston
Karla M. Wissman, West ConcordSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Deris
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Pa Yong Y. Xiong, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull
Nicholas L. Yenser, Saint PeterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Ashlee A. Zimmerman, ChanhassenReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING
Maria F. Allan, ChaskaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Nicole A. Altstatt, HugoNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Jill E. Christensen, WasecaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Ashley J. Daniels, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Kathleen H. Donnelly, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Danielle R. Fontaine, North MankatoNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Erin R. Glunz, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Renee C. Haugsdal, Albert LeaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Tiffany R. Krebsbach, Maple GroveNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Rostina S. Vannett, SavageNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jennifer A. Wilson, Saint Louis ParkNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean
SUMMA CUM LAUDEAlecia K. Adams, NursingMadison M. Alexander, NursingKimberly R. Allan, Exercise ScienceLynsey M. Bardwell, NursingKelsey L. Blackford, Dental HygieneAmy L. Blazinski, NursingShannon N. Borowicz, Dental HygieneHannah M. Brown, Communication
DisordersBrittany R. Calgaro, NursingBrittney J. Capelle, NursingChase A. Davis, Athletic TrainingGretchen M. Dehn, Communication
DisordersHaley M. Doran, Communication
DisordersOlivia A. Durkee, Dental HygieneDanica Engesser, Communication
DisordersAshley N. Farenbaugh, Dental
HygieneTara G. Fruechte, Communication
DisordersShawna E. Garbers, Family
Consumer ScienceKindra M. Hagan, NursingKathryn E. Haglin, Communication
DisordersJessica N. Harper, NursingMelina L. Heuer, NursingCourtney L. Hinz, Communication
DisordersKelsey J. Hoek, Dental HygieneTia M. Jacoby, Communication
DisordersHeather E. Johnson, Dental HygienePatrick D. Johnson, Exercise SciencePatrick D. Johnson, Family Consumer
ScienceSarah M. Johnson, NursingNicole R. Juhnke, Dental HygieneMolly E. Kachel, NursingErin Krichiver, Sport ManagementClara M. Lucca, Communication
Disorders
Maureen T. Lyons, Family Consumer Science
Andrew L. Mauren, Exercise ScienceKayla E. Murphy, Sport ManagementNicole L. Neisen, Communication
DisordersAleesa A. Novy, Family Consumer
ScienceJacqueline K. O’Malley, Dental HygieneJamie L. Paulsen, NursingMelissa J. Reinke, Communication
DisordersAmanda L. Schafer, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesJade E. Schmidt, NursingKeri J. Simon, Exercise ScienceJanaye M. Sjoberg, Sport ManagementKristi L. Spencer, Family Consumer
ScienceMariah R. Sullinger, Dental HygieneBreanna M. Swanson, NursingJenna L. Sylvester, Dental HygieneMackenzie K. Tapp, Sport
ManagementCierra M. Tonnar, NursingAngela L. Wheeler, Family Consumer
ScienceMary F. Wippler, Family Consumer
ScienceTaylor M. Woessner, Dental HygieneAlexandra C. Wyss, Alcohol & Drug
Studies
MAGNA CUM LAUDE Lauren L. Alexander, Family
Consumer ScienceAshley A. Ambur, Dental HygieneSamantha R. Arnal, NursingRachelle L. Balfe, Family Consumer
Science EducationSarah M. Baltisberger, NursingDaniel Bareis, Athletic TrainingKaitlyn G. Borneke, Communication
DisordersKristin L. Bukkila, Nursing
Jennifer A. Carlson, Communication Disorders
Jedidiah D. Cates, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
Hannah Christianson, NursingRyan J. Cochran, Sport ManagementAubrey C. Davis, Exercise ScienceElizabeth A. Davis, Recreation, Parks
& Leisure ServicesLauren E. Deans, Exercise ScienceBrianna J. Dorothy, NursingBrianna J. Dressel, NursingElizabeth A. Durkee, Community HealthCassandra E. Elsen, Health &
Physical EducationEmily J. Enebak, NursingSara M. Fencl, NursingFelicia K. Fobbe, Family Consumer
ScienceSapana Ghimire, Community HealthNicole M. Gillespie, NursingAdam S. Glorvigen, Athletic TrainingBeverly J. Gruenzner, Athletic TrainingBeverly J. Gruenzner, Community
HealthJanice L. Haug, Dental HygieneJonathan P. Heiderscheit,
Communication DisordersAlexander P. Hennes, Exercise ScienceDesiree R. Hesse, Recreation, Parks &
Leisure ServicesMatthew E. Hiller, Alcohol & Drug
StudiesLaura K. Holm, Recreation, Parks &
Leisure ServicesChandra G. Honebrink, Sport
ManagementJacob D. Houseman, Sport
ManagementMeghan A. Kammerlander, Family
Consumer ScienceAlyson V. Kanne, NursingWhitney J. Kerr, Exercise ScienceNathan R. Kral, Exercise ScienceEmilee K. Kuehl, NursingBryan J. Matlon, Exercise Science
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Connor J. McCallum, Sport Management
Katie E. McDonald, NursingMadisyn L. McElligott, Recreation,
Parks & Leisure ServicesMolly E. McGough, NursingJenna M. McNallan, Physical
Education (Teaching)Jenna M. McNallan, School Health
EducationKacie M. Mechels, Dental HygieneArriel J. Mewhorter, Exercise ScienceJordan A. Meyer, Dental HygieneMoriah C. Miller, Dental HygieneStephanie A. Miller, NursingMason T. Modjeski, Recreation, Parks
& Leisure ServicesBridget A. Moore, NursingEmily J. Moris, Exercise ScienceAlyssa L. Munsterman, Community
HealthAmber L. Nase, Community HealthKassie L. Neisen, Family Consumer
ScienceKassie L. Neisen, Community HealthAmy J. Nelson, NursingAshley A. Olson, Exercise ScienceMichael J. Olson, Athletic TrainingChrista C. O’Neal, Communication
DisordersKimberly M. Pesola, NursingBonnie L. Pickford, Exercise ScienceMiranda K. Pomije, Athletic TrainingMinde A. Pulvermacher,
Communication DisordersSara E. Rendall, Communication
DisordersCarlie M. Richardson, NursingCayla R. Roberts, Communication
DisordersKathleen M. Rogan, Community HealthKathleen A. Rooney, Dental HygieneGabriel D. Rorvig, Athletic TrainingShinya Sakurai, Athletic TrainingLisa A. Sandmeyer, Family Consumer
ScienceAngela L. Sargent, Community HealthAmanda L. Schmalz, Athletic TrainingAmanda L. Schmalz, Exercise ScienceBryanna T. Schnaible, Family
Consumer ScienceKatie J. Schreyer, NursingAshley R. Schulte, Dental HygieneSarah A. Schumacher, Family
Consumer ScienceHannah M. Seurer, Communication
Disorders
Justina A. Shaffer, Dental HygieneBrooke E. Sharstrom, NursingEric R. Snelling, Sport ManagementJulia L. Stiegel, Communication DisordersMikayla N. Sycks, Exercise ScienceSamantha R. Thomas, Family
Consumer ScienceJoseph D. Timgren, Athletic TrainingAlycia K. Van Kampen, Community
HealthAnna K. Waibel, NursingEmily N. Wangerin, Exercise ScienceEric M. Weekley, Sport ManagementKirsten C. Williams, Community HealthErika M. Withers, NursingKasandra Wolfe, Family Consumer
ScienceSangil Yi, Athletic Training
CUM LAUDEZak C. Armstrong, Sport ManagementBarry J. Ballinger, Exercise ScienceJody M. Bertness, Family Consumer
ScienceJazanne K. Brass, Interdisciplinary
StudiesDavid J. Brau, Alcohol & Drug StudiesEmily C. Braun, NursingTyler J. Brower, Exercise ScienceTess F. Bunker, Recreation, Parks &
Leisure ServicesMichael J. Cameron, Exercise ScienceAnna L. Cardenas, Family Consumer
ScienceBrittney L. Carlberg, Community
HealthKari J. Carlson, Community HealthZachary M. Carlson, Exercise SciencePaige N. Chapman, Community HealthJordan M. Collins, Sport ManagementAnnie J. Dahl, Health & Physical
EducationKelly J. Distad, Sport ManagementEmily Flavin, Community HealthAubrie K. Ford, Recreation, Parks &
Leisure ServicesMolly T. Friedley, Communication
DisordersKate M. Froehlich, Sport ManagementSamuel C. Gallenberger, Exercise
ScienceEthan J. Germscheid, Exercise ScienceKaitlin E. Holznagel, Recreation,
Parks & Leisure ServicesJake R. Johnson, Sport Management
Abigail M. Juelfs, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
Heather M. Kluge, NursingCarlee J. Konz, Family Consumer
ScienceMyra M. Kramer, Family Consumer
ScienceAlyssa L. Lacy, Family Consumer
ScienceReid H. Larson, Exercise ScienceGenevieve R. Lerud, Family
Consumer ScienceHannah M. Logue, Recreation, Parks
& Leisure ServicesMarcus B. Molbeck, Recreation,
Parks & Leisure ServicesLindsay J. Nagel, Exercise ScienceNicole K. Nelson, Family Consumer
ScienceDanielle J. Nordin, Exercise ScienceHallie A. Paschke, Community HealthLarissa A. Pepinsmith, Family
Consumer Science EducationEmily L. Pfleghaar, Family Consumer
ScienceHeather L. Plagge, Communication
DisordersCamryn N. Pudwill, Community HealthElizabeth A. Quast, Exercise ScienceJamie L. Rasicot, Family Consumer
ScienceRebecca A. Resch, Dental HygieneJessica R. Rice, Exercise ScienceTaylor M. Rider, Community HealthChelsea R. Riordan, Recreation, Parks
& Leisure ServicesCarvey D. Sando, Sport ManagementDanielle N. Schabert, Family
Consumer ScienceMakayla A. Schmitz, NursingMitchell C. Schwanke, Athletic TrainingMelanie A. Semrau, Family
Consumer ScienceEmilee T. Shearer, Sport ManagementSamantha Staines, Exercise ScienceKira A. Sutton, Dental HygieneAmanda G. Thompson, Exercise
ScienceAshley R. Tindal, Recreation, Parks &
Leisure ServicesAnna E. Veroeven, Recreation, Parks
& Leisure ServicesIda M. Wagner, Alcohol & Drug StudiesBrittany M. Waldo, NursingEric M. Warner, NursingStephanie A. Wurzer, Family
Consumer Science
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Ashley A. Ambur, BS, Beresford, South Dakota
Michele T. Baumann, BS, Weston, Wisconsin
Kelsey L. Blackford, BS, Amherst Junction, Wisconsin
Shannon N. Borowicz, BS, StephenKathleen L. Del Debbio, BS, Rapid
City, South DakotaOlivia A. Durkee, BS, BensonAshley N. Farenbaugh, BS, HutchinsonLindsey J. Friskop, BS, Maple GroveCara S. Hall, BS, Cameron,
WisconsinKarmen E. Haney, BS, Oak Grove,
MissouriJanice L. Haug, BS, CrookstonKelsey J. Hoek, BS, BalatonJordan J. Hoese, BS, NorwoodPatricia M. Hooper, BS,
Oconomowoc, WisconsinHiba Issa, BS, Aurora, IllinoisHeather E. Johnson, BS, Grantsburg,
WisconsinNicole R. Juhnke, BS, Brookings,
South DakotaSheldon D. Las, BS, Pine IslandSarah E. Lavins, BS, MinneapolisJing Lin, BS, RobbinsdaleKacie M. Mechels, BS, Sun Prairie,
WisconsinDeborah T. Merrigan, BS, EdinaJordan A. Meyer, BS, Eau Claire,
WisconsinMoriah C. Miller, BS, CentervilleTram T. Nguyen, BS, Huntington
Beach, CaliforniaJacqueline K. O’Malley, BS, LeCenterRebecca A. Resch, BS, MankatoKathleen A. Rooney, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsAshley R. Schulte, BS, Darlington,
WisconsinJustina A. Shaffer, BS, LitchfieldMariah R. Sullinger, BS, MankatoKira A. Sutton, BS, Cold SpringJenna L. Sylvester, BS, HastingsEsperanza Torres Garcia, BS, AustinKathryn M. Tucker, BS, Eagle,
WisconsinAlexis A. Vance, BS, Davenport, IowaTammy Wilhelmi, BS, Beach, North
Dakota
Taylor M. Woessner, BS, La Vista, Nebraska
Emma J. Zima, BS, Ogema
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson
Lauren L. Alexander, BS, ChaskaLynden M. Awada, BS, Coon RapidsRachelle L. Balfe, BS, New PragueAmanda J. Barrer, BS, NicolletSarah J. Barta, BS, MankatoJody M. Bertness, BS, HendersonKrista A. Brandt, BS, MankatoAnna L. Cardenas, BS, CongerRebecca A. Cummins, BS, OwatonnaAllison R. Denson, BS, Green Bay,
WisconsinDanielle R. DeVries, BS, EaganKelsey L. Duden, BS, Stockholm,
WisconsinEmily J. Endorf, BS, PlymouthFelicia K. Fobbe, BS, AnnandaleShawna E. Garbers, BS, WelcomeChristina C. Genelin Heitner, BS,
LeSueurBrandon M. Griffith, BS, ByronMegan M. Groh, BS, MankatoCourtney K. Hemmingsen, BS, AldenAlicia N. Idle, BS, MankatoPatrick D. Johnson, BS, Eden PrairieKayla L. Kaisershot, BS, New PragueMeghan A. Kammerlander, BS,
WinthropCarlee J. Konz, BS, MankatoMyra M. Kramer, BS, RushmoreAlyssa L. Lacy, BS, ShakopeeGenevieve R. Lerud, BS, MilacaKatlyn Levang, BS, ShorewoodMadeline E. Leventhal, BS, Saint PaulMaureen T. Lyons, BS, OwatonnaBrianna M. McLaughlin, BS, SavageKassie L. Neisen, BS, ArlingtonNicole K. Nelson, BS, BloomingtonAshley A. Nichols, BS, Clarks GroveAleesa A. Novy, BS, Moose LakeSahra G. Nurie, BS, MankatoLarissa A. Pepinsmith, BS, BloomingtonEmily L. Pfleghaar, BS, FridleyJamie L. Rasicot, BS, MoundLisa A. Sandmeyer, BS, MankatoDanielle N. Schabert, BS, MankatoBryanna T. Schnaible, BS, MarshallSarah A. Schumacher, BS, Hanska
Melanie A. Semrau, BS, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Bridget L. Smith, BS, Ham LakeEmma J. Smith, BS, Huron, South
DakotaKristi L. Spencer, BS, VictoriaElizabeth E. Steffel, BS, Saint CharlesMeghan L. Steffens, BS, Coon RapidsSamantha R. Thomas, BS, Pella, IowaAshley E. Traxler, BS, ArlingtonChelsea E. VanLanen, BS, White
Bear LakeSadie A. Wallerich, BS, WabashaBreanna S. Werlinger, BS, Fargo,
North DakotaAngela L. Wheeler, BS, LeRoyMary F. Wippler, BS, MankatoKasandra Wolfe, BS, Coon RapidsStephanie A. Wurzer, BS, Spring
Lake Park
DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson
Molly M. Adams, BS, Saint ClairCourtney E. Baeyen, BS, Arden HillsTaylor T. Bauer, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsKelsey R. Berg, BS, MankatoBrittany J. Boser, BS, Clear LakeDavid J. Brau, BS, FaribaultBronte E. Braulick, BS, Sleepy EyeMegan E. Buck, BS, MankatoMiaaishee D. Bulchaa, BS,
MinneapolisBrittney L. Carlberg, BS, North
MankatoKari J. Carlson, BS, LitchfieldAshley R. Casey, BS, EllendalePaige N. Chapman, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaMatthew J. Christiansen, BS,
Blooming PrairieAnna M. Cole, BS, Blue Springs,
MissouriAnnie J. Dahl, BS, Cashton, WisconsinBonita D. Davis, BS, Milwaukee,
WisconsinElizabeth G. Draeger, BS, New
Holstein, WisconsinTeresa A. Dulac, BS, OwatonnaElizabeth A. Durkee, BS, TrumanJennifer V. Eiden, BS, CologneEric P. Ellanson, BS, New UlmJennifer L. Ellingsen, BS, West ConcordBilal A. Elmi, BS, Eden Prairie
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Cassandra E. Elsen, BS, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
Emily Flavin, BS, LakevilleSapana Ghimire, BS, MankatoCourtney L. Green, BS, North MankatoBeverly J. Gruenzner, BS, Eagle LakeRebecca J. Hale, BS, RochesterJamal A. Hashim, BS, Brooklyn ParkMunira B. Hassan, BS, MinneapolisMatthew E. Hiller, BS, Saint ClairBrooke M. Homer, BS, BemidjiErinn J. Hotzler, BS, WellsDiondra D. Howard, BS, MankatoAwo Issak, BS, EaganHanan M. Jamali, BS, MankatoErika L. Johnson, BS, PlymouthAlyssa N. Keesling, BS, Albert LeaKadiatu Khan, BS, Brooklyn ParkKatherine G. Martin, BS, PlymouthJenna M. McNallan, BS, AndoverSpencer P. Monson, BS, Saint ClairAlyssa L. Munsterman, BS, BlaineAmber L. Nase, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaKassie L. Neisen, BS, ArlingtonHilary K. Nieson, BS, BurnsvilleHallie A. Paschke, BS, New PragueJenny L. Petersen, BS, North MankatoCamryn N. Pudwill, BS, Prior LakeTaylor M. Rider, BS, Eden PrairieJack T. Rivall, Jr., BS, North MankatoKathleen M. Rogan, BS, FaribaultEvan F. Rosa, BS, West Allis,
WisconsinMunira A. Salad, BS, MinneapolisAngela L. Sargent, BS, JanesvilleMorgan K. Sauer, BS, Albert LeaAmanda L. Schafer, BS, LitchfieldAnthony J. Scheid, BS, Coon RapidsAngelia D. Schull, BS, FarmingtonJacqueline H. Thurlow, BS, NisswaMolly J. Trieschman, BS, MankatoAlycia K. Van Kampen, BS, OakdaleIda M. Wagner, BS, FairmontKirsten C. Williams, BS, HopkinsMeron M. Woldu, BS, West Saint PaulChelsea P. Woodrich, BS, RockfordAlexandra C. Wyss, BS, Rosemount
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Robert Pettitt, Chairperson
Ashley L. Adkins, BS, Roberts, Wisconsin
Kimberly R. Allan, BS, Flagstaff, Arizona
Abraham R. Allen, BS, RochesterZak C. Armstrong, BS, Saint PaulRipp W. Baker, BS, ForestonBarry J. Ballinger, BS, Wauwatosa,
WisconsinDaniel Bareis, BAT, Rapid City, South
DakotaMatthew R. Barker, BS, MankatoTaylor T. Bauer, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsLeighton A. Boraas, BS, North
MankatoKarter J. Bradt, BS, ChatfieldTyler J. Brower, BS, WillmarTessa C. Cady, BS, Maple PlainMichael J. Cameron, BS, BlaineZachary M. Carlson, BS, Eden PrairieRyan J. Cochran, BS, LakevilleJordan M. Collins, BS, MankatoAubrey C. Davis, BS, MankatoChase A. Davis, BAT, AndoverKurt C. Davis, BS, PlymouthTorrance D. Day, BS, HendersonLauren E. Deans, BS, East BethelBrandon E. DeSmet, BS, Brookings,
South DakotaKelly J. Distad, BS, FarmingtonJay W. Duitsman, BS, Round LakeScott M. Fillhouer, BS, Prior LakeKristopher M. Fleigle, BS, BlaineKate M. Froehlich, BS, Eau Claire,
WisconsinSamuel C. Gallenberger, BS, Eden
PrairieCharlie J. Gartner, BS, New
Richmond, WisconsinEthan J. Germscheid, BS, DasselAdam S. Glorvigen, BAT, MankatoBeverly J. Gruenzner, BAT, Eagle LakeRyan M. Guildner, BS, MankatoLaura E. Gullickson, BS, MankatoScott Haffley, BS, LakevilleJoel T. Hagen, BAT, Falcon HeightsRiley C. Hanson, BS, MoundAlexander P. Hennes, BS, New PragueTheodore J. Henrickson, BS, Brooklyn
CenterChandra G. Honebrink, BS, WaconiaJacob D. Houseman, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaJake R. Johnson, BS, ChamplinNolan R. Johnson, BS, BloomingtonPatrick D. Johnson, BS, Eden PrairieRachel N. Johnson, BS, La CrescentBenjamin G. Kemper, BAT, Saint CloudWhitney J. Kerr, BS, Saint CloudAdam J. King, BS, Vadnais HeightsBrittney S. Klein, BS, Saint Michael
Matthew D. Klisch, BS, Coon RapidsAmanda J. Koltes, BS, AndoverNathan R. Kral, BS, Sleepy EyeAaron Krattiger, BS, MankatoErin Krichiver, BS, Chicago, IllinoisLaurie L. Lam, BS, Saint PaulAlexander G. Larson, BS, StillwaterReid H. Larson, BS, Eden PrairieZachary D. Lehrke, BS, Park RapidsVincent A. Long, BAT, Circle PinesKayla R. Lusk, BS, Lino LakesChristopher L. Malaske, BS, Prior LakeJonathan T. Marquardt, BS, Appleton,
WisconsinChelsey A. Masich, BS, TylerBryan J. Matlon, BS, Spring Lake ParkAndrew L. Mauren, BS, Sauk RapidsConnor J. McCallum, BS, ShoreviewJenna M. McNallan, BS, AndoverZach W. Meschke, BS, Waunakee,
WisconsinArriel J. Mewhorter, BS, BlaineEmily J. Moris, BS, WoodburyShelby L. Moteyunas, BS, Cicero,
New YorkCha T. Moua, BS, MaplewoodMichael T. Mulligan, BS, MankatoKayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls,
WisconsinMatthew C. Murphy, BS, Clinton, IowaElise M. Naatz, BS, AndoverLindsay J. Nagel, BS, Fargo, North
DakotaDanielle J. Nordin, BS, CorcoranMelanie M. Noskowiak, BAT, Green
Bay, WisconsinLucas D. Ohme, BS, North MankatoAshley A. Olson, BS, MankatoMichael J. Olson, BAT, FaribaultZachary R. Palmquist, BS, South
Saint PaulBonnie L. Pickford, BS, Wever, IowaAustin A. Pinke, BS, Saint JamesJacob M. Piwko, BS, MinneapolisMiranda K. Pomije, BAT, New
PragueElizabeth A. Quast, BS, Apple ValleyGiovanni G. Quiroz, BS, North
MankatoJessica R. Rice, BS, MinnetristaAlexander B. Rogers, BS, Apple ValleyGabriel D. Rorvig, BAT, Cannon FallsKyle R. Ruhde, BAT, Holcombe,
WisconsinShinya Sakurai, BAT, JapanCarvey D. Sando, BS, IndonesiaAmanda L. Schmalz, BAT, Appleton,
Wisconsin
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Amanda L. Schmalz, BS, Appleton, Wisconsin
Briana L. Schultz, BAT, Silver LakeMitchell C. Schwanke, BS, MankatoEmilee T. Shearer, BS, LakevilleKeri J. Simon, BS, FaribaultChelsea L. Singerhouse, BS, New
Richmond, WisconsinJanaye M. Sjoberg, BS, MankatoEric R. Snelling, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaCharles R. Snelson, BS, MankatoSamantha Staines, BS, Okoboji, IowaBrett O. Stern, BS, Lino LakesNatalie A. Stoltz, BS, Brooklyn ParkCory J. Stough, BS, Waunakee,
WisconsinAmanda M. Sycks, BS, BemidjiMikayla N. Sycks, BS, BeckerMackenzie K. Tapp, BS, LewistonAmanda G. Thompson, BS, NorthfieldJoseph D. Timgren, BAT, BurnsvilleNathan A. Trelstad, BS, MinneapolisAmanda P. Wakey, BS, GranadaBethany K. Walrath, BS, BloomingtonEmily N. Wangerin, BS, RichfieldJohnny J. Watkins, BS, MinneapolisEric M. Weekley, BS, Brooklyn ParkVictor F. Wesmann, BS, ShorewoodJoshua C. Wolfer, BS, ChaskaSuChann Yang, BS, Saint PaulSangil Yi, BAT, Republic of KoreaTaylor R. Zimmerman, BS, Baldwin,
Wisconsin
INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
Brittany C. Beebe, BS, Lake ElmoJazanne K. Brass, BS, MankatoMacy R. Butson, BS, MankatoKelli A. Danner, BS, Albert LeaJohanna Esser, BS, New UlmBrandy A. Kelley, BS, New UlmEmmanuel Matadi, BS, Saint PaulRonald B. Ross, BS, Indianapolis,
IndianaTravon I. Sellers, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor Joseph Flood,Chairperson
Jacob Amos, BS, StewartvilleNicholas J. Bauernfeind, BS, Faribault
Jenna Belina, BS, Wauconda, IllinoisJacob A. Boies, BS, MoundAlex J. Brennan, BS, AustinJocelyn N. Brown, BS, BrainerdTess F. Bunker, BS, Prior LakeJedidiah D. Cates, BS, South HavenKassandra R. Chesness, BS, Oak
GroveRandall J. Cirksena, BS, GenevaElizabeth A. Davis, BS, MankatoChelsea M. Fisher, BS, HamburgAubrie K. Ford, BS, PipestoneMichael J. Frey, BS, WaconiaMadelyn J. Germscheid, BS, Saint
PeterMegan C. Gilbert, BS, Saint PaulBlake T. Giles, BS, TracyChristian J. Harris, BS, MankatoNathan R. Helland, BS, New UlmGeran D. Herda, BS, PlymouthDesiree R. Hesse, BS, Cold SpringLaura K. Holm, BS, Sleepy EyeKaitlin E. Holznagel, BS, Brooklyn ParkAndrew C. Hultengren, BS, LeSueurAshley A. Husting, BS, HastingsMatthew M. Jacobson, BS, IsantiAbigail M. Juelfs, BS, HamptonKurtis M. Koenig, BS, WaconiaSean T. Kopas, BS, JordanOlivia G. Kranz, BS, Good ThunderBrent T. Kummer, BS, HastingsNicholas K. Larson, BS, LaVista,
NebraskaThomas J. Larson, BS, Prior LakeAshlee M. Laubner, BS, Mandan,
North DakotaJack R. Liesch, BS, BlaineHannah M. Logue, BS, LeSueurMadisyn L. McElligott, BS, Saint
Peters, MissouriCole W. Minks, BS, Minnesota LakeMason T. Modjeski, BS, Forest LakeMarcus B. Molbeck, BS, Milwaukee,
WisconsinScott C. Murphy, BS, Vadnais HeightsTaylor D. Nawrocki, BS, FairmontColin D. Nicklay, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsErik G. Oas, BS, MinnetonkaCameron L. O’Connor, BS, AustinMackenzie K. Pronk, BS, MankatoChelsea R. Riordan, BS, Boone, IowaCorey C. Roberts, BS, Saint PaulBrooke N. Schallenkamp, BS,
Bridgewater, South DakotaDrew J. Siegel, BS, SavageVanida Somchaleunsouk, BS, North
Mankato
Charles R. Steiner, BS, MankatoParker D. Sullivan, BS, Rapid City,
South DakotaCody J. Swier, BS, WaconiaAshley R. Tindal, BS, MankatoMichael J. Tindal, BS, MankatoAnna E. Veroeven, BS, North MankatoCourtney C. Werpy, BS, MarshallMelanie Whitescarver, BS, Janesville,
WisconsinZachary M. Wigern, BS, KiesterTimothy E. Young, BS, GaylordBlake A. Yungbauer, BS, BerthaJordan P. Zupfer, BS, New UlmChristopher W. Zwick, BS, Maplewood
DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Berg, Chairperson
Kaitlyn G. Borneke, BS, JanesvilleHannah M. Brown, BS, Elk RiverJennifer A. Carlson, BS, BloomingtonGretchen M. Dehn, BS, Glenwood,
IowaHaley M. Doran, BS, Ankeny, IowaDanica Engesser, BS, Spearfish,
South DakotaMolly T. Friedley, BA, WinonaTara G. Fruechte, BS, FairmontChelsea L. Gallus, BS, DelanoKathryn E. Haglin, BS, SartellJonathan P. Heiderscheit, BS, MankatoCourtney L. Hinz, BS, Granite FallsTia M. Jacoby, BA, FarmingtonClara M. Lucca, BS, AndoverNicole L. Neisen, BS, Bird IslandChrista C. O’Neal, BS, Brandon,
South DakotaHeather L. Plagge, BA, KassonMinde A. Pulvermacher, BS, MankatoMelissa J. Reinke, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinSara E. Rendall, BS, ChanhassenCayla R. Roberts, BS, MankatoAlexis M. Ronney, BA, San Diego,
CaliforniaAmanda M. Rudolph, BS, FarmingtonHannah M. Seurer, BS, New PragueJulia L. Stiegel, BS, Saint CloudEmily M. Wood, BS, Wadena
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SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Julia Hebenstreit, Chairperson
Alecia K. Adams, BS, MoorheadAlvine M. Akumbom, BS, WoodburyChloe’ A. Alberts, BS, MantorvilleMadison M. Alexander, BS, Sheldon,
IowaEmily L. Anderson, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaSamantha R. Arnal, BS, Cottage
GroveSarah M. Baltisberger, BS, Madison,
WisconsinLynsey M. Bardwell, BS, FosstonJeanne M. Billitteri, BS, Maple GroveAmy L. Blazinski, BS, Silver LakeSusan M. Boecker, BS, Hudson,
WisconsinAlicia M. Boenish, BS, RochesterEmily C. Braun, BS, North MankatoAnthony M. Brown, BS, RichfieldLaura J. Bryan, BS, EdinaKristin L. Bukkila, BS, River Falls,
WisconsinBrittany R. Calgaro, BS, HoldingfordBrittney J. Capelle, BS, Spring ValleyDavid M. Carr, BS, Eagle LakeHannah Christianson, BS, Lacey,
WashingtonJoann M. Dammann, BS, GlencoeLouisa J. Dion, BS, HutchinsonKristina L. Donbroski, BS, Goodyear,
ArizonaBrianna J. Dorothy, BS, HermantownBrianna J. Dressel, BS, KenyonJennifer L. Edd, BS, Apple ValleyMichelle L. Emich, BS, NicolletEmily J. Enebak, BS, AndoverLaurie A. Engeldinger, BS, Red WingSara M. Fencl, BS, RochesterCatherine L. Gennrich, BS, Eden Prairie
Nicole M. Gillespie, BS, GracevilleJordan M. Goettl, BS, Saint FrancisGrace K. Gould, BS, MankatoKindra M. Hagan, BS, Spring ValleyJessica N. Harper, BS, DuluthMelina L. Heuer, BS, AndoverDeDra R. Hogrefe, BS, HutchinsonAmanda L. Howe, BS, LakevilleNicole M. Hulleman, BS, OtsegoStephanie S. Huss, BS, MinnetonkaTerra L. Hyytinen, BS, ShakopeeSarah M. Johnson, BS, AndoverAngela J. Jones, BS, StillwaterMolly E. Kachel, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinKelly Lee J. Kallok, BS, FridleyAlyson V. Kanne, BS, WasecaRoberta A. Kieffer, BS, HastingsMelisah M. King, BS, PlymouthHeather M. Kluge, BS, BurnsvilleJessica M. Knack, BS, WoodburyEmilee K. Kuehl, BS, TrumanDeanna H. Kuhl, BS, ClevelandButaka Lerdwutirong, BS, MankatoNicole S. Lohr, BS, CanbyTamara A. Madsen, BS, MenahgaKatie E. McDonald, BS, BensonMolly E. McGough, BS, Centennial,
ColoradoClint M. Mertes, BS, LakevilleRachel L. Michaelson, BS, Stockholm,
WisconsinStephanie A. Miller, BS, Tea, South
DakotaLiliya A. Monjoseph, BS, ShakopeeOlga Monjoseph, BS, ShakopeeBridget A. Moore, BS, MankatoCassandra K. Mulder, BS, RenvilleJustyne N. Murphy, BS, RochesterAmy J. Nelson, BS, RochesterStacy Z. Nieman, BS, Eden PrairieLaura A. Oftedahl, BS, Hanley FallsTheresa R. Olson, BS, RobbinsdaleJane B. Onserio, BS, Bloomington
Christina J. Pasdo, BS, MinneapolisJamie L. Paulsen, BS, Saint CloudMatthew P. Pavlovec, BS, RosemountKimberly M. Pesola, BS, Big LakeDawn M. Phipps, BS, MonticelloChristine E. Poston, BS, MinnetonkaIrena A. Pyrko, BS, ShakopeeLaura E. Randall, BS, Maple PlainCarlie M. Richardson, BS, CarverCassandra E. Risberg, BS, Deer RiverKatherine M. Rodeghier, BS, EdinaErin M. Roden, BS, PlymouthGianna M. Schliep, BS, RamseyJade E. Schmidt, BS, WykoffMakayla A. Schmitz, BS, JordanKatie J. Schreyer, BS, Cannon FallsCy M. Schweiss, BS, FairfaxBrooke E. Sharstrom, BS, Lake CrystalJennifer A. Shipstad, BS, DeephavenLindsey R. Smith, BS, EyotaRebecca J. St Jean, BS, Big LakeRebecca J. Steen, BS, LakevilleMatthew J. Steinkopf, BS, LonsdaleBreanna M. Swanson, BS, RochesterJennifer A. Tanttu, BS, White Bear LakeLiisa H. Tarnanen, BS, BuffaloNatasha L. Thelemann, BS, KilkennyDanelle M. Thomas, BS, Madison LakeJill M. Thovson, BS, MonticelloCierra M. Tonnar, BS, Osceola,
WisconsinKristi L. VanBuren, BS, WillmarDaisha R. VanOverbeke, BS, RamseyLisa M. Voelker, BS, LakevilleLeah N. Vogel, BS, Saint PaulAnna K. Waibel, BS, CourtlandBrittany M. Waldo, BS, MinneapolisEric M. Warner, BS, AndoverMary C. Wiczek, BS, WebsterNathan J. Winterhalter, BS, Maple
GroveErika M. Withers, BS, Titonka, IowaKona Yang, BS, Honolulu, HawaiiFawzia Yerima, BS, Minneapolis
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College of EducationThe candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Dean
SUMMA CUM LAUDEMarin E. Beck, Elementary EducationMikaela M. Bordewick, Elementary
EducationNguyet-Nhung V. Colvin, Elementary
EducationAshley L. Elgard, Elementary EducationKathryn A. Forster, Elementary
EducationAlexa L. Forstner, Elementary EducationGeorge J. Glaros, III, AviationMorgan D. Hanlon, Elementary
EducationPaige E. Hanna, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistCassandra L. Heilman, Special
Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Kaitlyn R. Larson, Elementary EducationAlyssa M. Schroeder, Special
Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Amanda J. Schwietering, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Hannah L. Sheehy, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Breanna M. Steele, Elementary Education
Andrea S. Strong, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Kirsten E. True, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
MAGNA CUM LAUDEYassmin T. Al-Hadhramy, Elementary
EducationLisa M. Boyum, Elementary EducationBrooke E. Bush, Elementary EducationJennifer A. Carlson, Elementary
Education
Lane S. Dulon, AviationAmber K. Eden, Elementary EducationAdam J. Filzen, AviationBrittany N. Friesen, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistJennifer R. Gunn, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistAlexa R. Hokeness, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistEmma D. Horner, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistAshley Jensen, Elementary EducationSamuel P. Larson, AviationJoanna Lyons, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistNicholas I. Manthe, AviationAnna C. Markham, Elementary
EducationFernando Martinez Vega, AviationNicholas J. Mittelstadt, AviationStephanie A. Moldan, Special
Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Taylor A. Newgard, Elementary Education
Danielle J. Sherman, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Courtney L. Skoog, Elementary Education
Mary C. Smith, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Mary E. Thomes, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Amisha R. Treat, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
Blake T. Tutewohl, AviationChelsy A. Volkman, Elementary
EducationJacob N. Walczynski, AviationKatrina L. Waltz, Elementary Education
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Molly J. Webster, Elementary EducationKayla L. Wettstein, Elementary
Education
CUM LAUDEBrandon R. Baker, AviationTiffany L. Carlson, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistGretchen F. Eichstadt, AviationNicholas A. Keller, AviationHeidi L. Kwapick, Elementary
EducationSarah E. Lieske, Elementary
EducationBrenna K. Magnuson, Elementary
EducationBrooklyn R. Maiers, Elementary
EducationLauren M. Manderfeld, Elementary
EducationLucia Martinez Vega, AviationEvan W. Masters, AviationBrooke L. Matuska, Elementary
EducationMegan M. May, Elementary EducationBrienna M. Nelson, Elementary
EducationTrevor C. Nielsen, AviationRenee C. Reed, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistFelicia A. Richardson, Elementary
EducationBrenna E. Rolling, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistBrian Rutt, AviationChelse J. Sjodin, Special Education:
Academic & Behavior StrategistAlexander L. Welter, Special
Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist
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DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION Professor Thomas Peterson, Coordinator
Abdullah S. Aldawsari, BS, Saudi Arabia
Basl N. Alharbi, BS, Saudi ArabiaAbdullah S. Alkhaldi, BS, Saudi ArabiaFawaz M. Almutairi, BS, Saudi ArabiaMuteb N. Alsagoor, BS, Saudi ArabiaMohammed T. Alshammari, BS,
Saudi ArabiaBrandon R. Baker, BS, White Bear LakeRobert H. Boyce, BS, Brooklyn ParkBenjamin S. Cloud, BS, NorthfieldLane S. Dulon, BS, Prior LakeGretchen F. Eichstadt, BS, Hales
Corners, WisconsinAdam J. Filzen, BS, RochesterDiego F. Galan Giraldo, BS, ColombiaRaechel M. Geary, BS, Wausau,
WisconsinGeorge J. Glaros, III, BS, ChaskaTyler R. Goehring, BS, Grand Island,
NebraskaTravis A. Grindeland, BS, Prior LakeCody J. Howe, BS, Saint JamesAli S. Jaman, BS, Saudi ArabiaCory T. Johnson, BS, Apple ValleyNicholas A. Keller, BS, Ames, IowaPatrick I. Kooima, BS, Madison LakeSamuel P. Larson, BS, MankatoTimothy B. Larson, BS, MankatoBrandon J. Lindsey, BS, Ham LakeNicholas I. Manthe, BS, MankatoFernando Martinez Vega, BS,
RochesterLucia Martinez Vega, BS, MankatoEvan W. Masters, BS, Lake CrystalNicholas J. Mittelstadt, BS, Mayville,
WisconsinTrevor C. Nielsen, BS, BurnsvilleTanner G. O’Brien, BS, Plover,
WisconsinBrian Rutt, BS, ShakopeeTyler J. Stargardt, BS, Marshfield,
WisconsinBlake T. Tutewohl, BS, ByronLucas M. Van Beck, BS, Good ThunderThomas A. Volmary, BS, Madison LakeJacob N. Walczynski, BS, SaginawParker L. Whitcomb, BS, Eagle Lake
DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessor Jacqueline Lewis,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Candace Raskin,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY AND EARLYCHILDHOOD EDUCATIONProfessor Karen Colum,Chairperson
Yassmin T. Al-Hadhramy, BS, FridleyMarin E. Beck, BS, ChaskaMikaela M. Bordewick, BS, Albert LeaLisa M. Boyum, BS, WinonaBrooke E. Bush, BS, Prior LakeJennifer A. Carlson, BS, RichfieldKaylynn M. Carriveau, BS, MankatoNguyet-Nhung V. Colvin, BS,
BloomingtonAmber K. Eden, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaAshley L. Elgard, BS, BloomingtonKathryn A. Forster, BS, BloomingtonAlexa L. Forstner, BS, ShakopeeKyle R. Griffin, BS, RamseyMorgan D. Hanlon, BS, BloomingtonShonita L. Harper, BS, North MankatoAshley Jensen, BS, Sioiux Falls, South
DakotaHeidi L. Kwapick, BS, White Bear LakeKaitlyn R. Larson, BS, ChaskaSarah E. Lieske, BS, North MankatoMarisa K. Madigan, BS, North
MankatoBrenna K. Magnuson, BS, MinneapolisBrooklyn R. Maiers, BS, AustinLauren M. Manderfeld, BS, New UlmAnna C. Markham, BS, FaribaultBrooke L. Matuska, BS, MankatoMegan M. May, BS, MahtomediBrienna M. Nelson, BS, OwatonnaCaitlin R. Nelson, BS, EaganTaylor A. Newgard, BS, LakevilleHeather J. Purves, BS, Juneau, AlaskaMegan A. Quick, BS, MinneapolisFelicia A. Richardson, BS, Maple
Grove
Courtney L. Skoog, BS, Long LakeBreanna M. Steele, BS, EaganChelsy A. Volkman, BS, WatervilleKatrina L. Waltz, BS, FarmingtonMolly J. Webster, BS, Rapid City,
South DakotaKayla L. Wettstein, BS, RosemountGrace A. Wiyninger, BS, Dayton
DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARYPROGRAMSProfessor Carrie Chapman,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Dennis Murphy,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Terri Wallace,Chairperson
Tiffany L. Carlson, BS, LewisvilleAmber M. Dahle, BS, MorristownBrittany N. Friesen, BS, CarverJennifer R. Gunn, BS, LakevillePaige E. Hanna, BS, Albert LeaCassandra L. Heilman, BS, South
Saint PaulAlexa R. Hokeness, BS, LakevilleEmma D. Horner, BS, MinneapolisJoanna Lyons, BS, ShakopeeStephanie A. Moldan, BS, MankatoRenee C. Reed, BS, MankatoBrenna E. Rolling, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaAlyssa M. Schroeder, BS, AustinAmanda J. Schwietering, BS, BeckerKirsten L. Shappell, BS, KassonHannah L. Sheehy, BS, WatervilleDanielle J. Sherman, BS, BalatonChelse J. Sjodin, BS, FridleyMary C. Smith, BS, Red WingMorgan R. Stampley, BS, Saint PaulAndrea S. Strong, BS, MankatoMary E. Thomes, BS, ArlingtonAmisha R. Treat, BS, North MankatoKirsten E. True, BS, FairmontAlexander L. Welter, BS, Mankato
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Program 3:00 P.M.
Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music - trombone
Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Emeritus Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato
Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp
National Anthem Stephanie Thorpe Minnesota State University, Mankato
Assistant Professor of Music
Greetings Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Address Shin Zie Lai Master of Science, Accounting College of Business
Michael R. Galler Bachelor of Science, Economics / Marketing College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Conferring of Degrees
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association
Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music
Recessional March *
*Audience to remain seated.
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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University,
Mankato
ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
MARIA BEVACQUA Acting Dean of the College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University
Advancement
KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education
BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business
MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim Vice President for Strategic
Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships
ANNELIES HAGEMEISTER Professor, College of Social &
Behavioral Sciences
DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management
HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity
BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of
Research and Dean of Graduate Studies
JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services
ROGER SEVERNS Professor, College of Business
STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs
RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration
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FACULTY HONORMARSHALSRoger Severns, College of
BusinessAnnelies Hagemeister,
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSRakesh Kawatra, College
of BusinessMartin Mitchell, College
of Social and Behavioral Sciences
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSEunhye Lee, College of
BusinessKailie Hinkle, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSTurgut GuvenliClaudia Pragman
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJoseph ReisingBuddhadev RoychoudhuryKristin Scott
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSOksana KimFerdinand Siagian
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSKathleen GormanPhillip MillerMartin MitchelShawna Petersen-BrownPedro ThomasWilliam Wagner
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSRoss AalgaardWayne AllenKathleen BlueColleen ClarkeChristian DobratzAnnelies HagemeisterEiji KawabataShannon MillerSherrise Truesdale
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKathy BertschSarah EpplenRussell FricanoWoo JangPhillip LarsonPatricia Nelson
LIBRARY FACULTYKellian ClinkJennifer Turner
ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYJohn Bulcock
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries, Dean.
DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY
Katlyn A. Grover, Lake CrystalSchool PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanDissertation: A Validation of the
Family Involvement Questionnaire – High School Version
Jeremy D. Husfeldt, LaCrosse, Wisconsin
School PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanDissertation: Linking Reading
Assessment Data to Intervention Using the 4-Box Instructional Decision Making Model
Natasha A. Olson, Fargo, North Dakota
School PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Alexandra PanahonDissertation: Investigating Stability
Balls in the Classroom: Effects on Student Behavior and Academic Productivity
Laura L. Strunk, NicolletSchool PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanDissertation: Seclusion and Restraint
Policy and Practice: Are We Doing the Right Thing?
MASTER OF ARTS
Emily M. Bartholomay, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanThesis: Treating Public Speaking
Anxiety: A Comparison of Exposure and Video Self-Modeling
Jayani P. Bothalage Done, Sri LankaUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter
Heather N. Bradford, Superior, Wisconsin
Sociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. William WagnerThesis: Abortion is Communism: A
Genealogy of “Abortion Culture”
Michael R. Chavez, MankatoGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Laura Harrison
Jeffrey A. Dahlke, Denmark, WisconsinIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel SachauThesis: Fitting Flow: An Analysis of
the Role of Flow within a Model of Occupational Stress
Madeline M. David, Washburn, Wisconsin
Clinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan
Benjamin O. Effah, GhanaUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter
Laurie L. Grad, DeephavenClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah SifersThesis: Evaluation of a Home Visiting
Program Aimed at Facilitating Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Acclimation and Development
Christine N. Gundermann, League
City, TexasIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Iselin M. Ihrstad, NorwayGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller
Erica C. Johnson, Kearney, NebraskaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan
Jessica L. Jorgenson, VirginiaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle Joseph L. Kennedy, Cottage GroveClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan
Kendra M. Klump, Mason, WisconsinSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Emily Boyd
Alexander J. Kuka, Greenwood,
IndianaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle
Jennifer L. Lacewell, Harpers Ferry, Iowa
Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Matthew S. Lassonde, North MankatoUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter
Jason D. Mack, New UlmSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steve BuechlerThesis: Bdote and Fort Snelling:
A Place of Frame Disputes and Contested Meanings
Colleen R. Miller, Beaverton, OregonIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana
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Eric M. Schinella, Shebly Township, Michigan
Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau
Kinsey C. Smith, Raleigh, North
CarolinaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Maria A. Stevens, RochesterClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers
Jennifer P. Stockert, Mandan, North Dakota
Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau
Christopher D. Talamantez, MankatoUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Alexander H. Techy, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana
Jacob M. Thunander, LafayetteUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter
Glenn Trussell, Fargo, North DakotaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa PerezThesis: Organizational Trust as a
Moderator of the Relationship between Burnout and Intentions to Quit
Elise K. Woik, Colby, WisconsinClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle
MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION
Ryan R. Ashland, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Dona M. Clark, MinneapolisBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Matthew L. Fick, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Brian N. Gapp, BuffaloBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Brandon Haugrud, MinneapolisBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Chun Sik Kim, Republic of KoreaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Medha D. Mehta, IndiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Anthony M. Middendorf, SavageBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Tylor A. Pinks, SavageBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Rao B. Raza, PakistanBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Donald E. Rooks, III, OwatonnaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Tym A. Rutkowski, RichfieldBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Olja Susilovic, Saint Louis ParkBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION
Richard Armah, GhanaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata John L. Bata, OwatonnaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Délwendé Bouda, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)Public AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademacker
Kouliga Koala, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)Public AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademacker
Marchell Magxaka, South AfricaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademacker
Hussein S. Mohamed, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Reginald Edwards Paul B. Moore, RochesterPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademacker Toussida J. Noungou Kabore, Burkina
Faso (Upper Volta)Public AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson
Seth R. Whalen, Saint PeterPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-
Rademacker
MASTER OF SCIENCE
Josie C. Alleva, Red WingEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Christiana Asomani-Boateng, MankatoAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird
Kelsey J. Bartlett, North MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue
Blake C. Bode, North MankatoAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird
Taylor J. Brandt, ShakopeeAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird
Adam J. Chelstrom, North MankatoAccountingAdvisor: William Brown
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Katharine D. Droog, ElysianGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel
Jaime E. Fromm, Saint PeterSociology: Human Services, Planning
& AdministrationAdvisor: Donald Ebel
Rebecca Gonnering, Good ThunderGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Laura HarrisonThesis: “A Compromise to Help the
Community”: Rural Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Experiences
Jessica A. Helmers, Spirit Lake, IowaHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Lori Lahlum
Mohammad S. Khan, PakistanAccountingAdvisor: William Brown
Yamuna Khatri, NepalAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird
Jasmine C. Koncur, RochesterAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer
Jamie T. Kunst, MankatoSociology: Human Services, Planning
& AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Keating Shin Zie Lai, MalaysiaAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird
Yingshen Li, RochesterAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown
Paul R. Menne, HendersonAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown
Caitlin M. Olson, Ham LakeAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue
Ishwari Rajak, NepalGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller
Michelle J. Ryan, WyomingGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel
Supriya Sarkar, IndiaGerontologyAdvisor: Donald EbelThesis: Impact of Caregiving Role
in the Quality of Life of Family Caregivers for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease
Jared L. Schmidt, MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Rhonda DassThesis: Dharma on the Flathead
Nation: A Folkloristic Approach to Examining Diaspora’s Impact on Tradition, Material Culture and Heritage at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, Montana
Smita Sikhrakar, NepalGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel
Jaclyn A. Skinner, RochesterAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Shreya Vaidya, NepalGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson
Michael J. Wagner, Eastman, Wisconsin
AccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown
Karuna Walia, IndiaAccountingAdvisor: William Brown
Ryan M. Walker, MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathryn Elliott Michael D. Wirig, Madison LakeHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Lori LahlumThesis: A Delicate Balancing Act: The
Role of Violence in the Independent Union of All Workers, 1933-1937
Song N. Yang, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe
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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEJames A. Cooper, Jr., ManagementJames A. Cooper, Jr., MarketingMichael R. Galler, MarketingNicholas N. Kaus, ManagementBrianna Long, International BusinessMeghan R. Meling, AccountingJacob A. Michels, FinanceTimothy W. Miller, ManagementJacob T. Rabusch, AccountingJacob T. Rabusch, FinanceRichard L. Sargent, ManagementLindsey M. Smith, Marketing
MAGNA CUM LAUDENathan P. Caswell, FinanceNicholas L. Duehlmeyer, AccountingNicholas L. Duehlmeyer, FinanceDean S. Fredrickson, AccountingLogan E. Freidel, FinanceCaleb D. Gilbertson, ManagementJeremy J. Herkenhoff, FinanceAli M. Ibrahim, AccountingNathan J. Jensen, ManagementLado Jobava, FinanceJosiah D. Jorgensen, Accounting
Yunsup Kyun, AccountingThomas J. Lokensgard, ManagementKatelynn B. Love, FinanceHeidi L. Lybarger, ManagementEmma L. Maday, ManagementWaqar Mohammad, FinanceAn T. Nguyen, AccountingAmanda F. Oswald, AccountingMatthew F. Petersen, FinanceElliott D. Rank, ManagementDaniel W. Rasmuson, ManagementJayme L. Sczublewski, ManagementNathaniel R. Segal, ManagementAdam J. Wippler, Finance
CUM LAUDERaed A. Almutawa, MarketingAli N. Alsuwayyid, MarketingJamie L. Bresnahan, AccountingCharles S. Carpenter, MarketingJong Moon Choi, International BusinessJessica L. Cole, MarketingKayla R. Cornelius, MarketingTyler J. Cruikshank, MarketingZachary C. Davis, MarketingGerson J. Diaz, Management
Sunmo Gu, ManagementJessica M. Gumbert, MarketingPaige N. Hawkins, MarketingKrista D. Helgeson, ManagementDustin N. Johanson, ManagementJohn K. Kallestad, ManagementAlyssa S. Kluzak, AccountingMitchel D. Meyer, ManagementJoseph D. Moore, MarketingJoseph D. Moore, ManagementKurt T. Ohnsorg, ManagementAndrew D. Oster, AccountingNicholas R. Risler, AccountingMary J. Schmudlach, MarketingMohammed H. Shahid, MarketingEmily A. Sneer, FinanceKristy M. Sonnek, MarketingKristy M. Sonnek, ManagementVictoria B. Swanson, FinanceElizabeth A. Tauer, AccountingNathan A. Tish, ManagementAnthony L. Ulrich, FinanceCrystal M. Vossen, AccountingCrystal M. Vossen, FinanceCrystal Z. Yong, Accounting
D d DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Bill Brown, Chairperson
Dula D. Abdissa, BS, MankatoRafed T. Alsubhi, BS, Saudi ArabiaJamie L. Bresnahan, BS, EdinaLexie M. Carrigan, BS, BlaineBrittany N. Cowdin, BS, WaldorfAndrew M. Dale, BS, SavageStefan R. Domeier, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsAlyssa M. Doty, BS, Granite Falls
Nicholas L. Duehlmeyer, BS, North Mankato
Ian D. Elhard, BS, Maple GroveJames F. Espinosa, BS, MankatoBrent A. Evertz, BS, North MankatoKristen K. Fah, BS, BeckerElizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard LakeDean S. Fredrickson, BS, ChanhassenBenjamin J. Freeman, BS,
Cedarburg, WisconsinMontasir Hossain, BS, BangladeshAli M. Ibrahim, BS, MankatoLori K. Jolstad, BS, MankatoJosiah D. Jorgensen, BS, Howard LakeRediet K. Kassa, BS, OakdaleJonathan Kek, BS, Eagan
Jakob A. Klein, BS, ChaskaAlyssa S. Kluzak, BS, FaribaultAndrew M. Knauss, BS, AndoverYunsup Kyun, BS, Republic of KoreaRebecca R. Linsmeier, BS, OkabenaPao C. Lor, BS, New HopeMeghan R. Meling, BS, LakevilleJerad R. Michels, BS, North MankatoAn T. Nguyen, BS, VietnamAndrew D. Oster, BS, EaganAmanda F. Oswald, BS, ElysianMarissa D. Panitzke, BS, Redwood FallsStephanie N. Perry, BS, MinneapolisTammy L. Peterson, BS, WellsJacob T. Rabusch, BS, CorcoranTyler L. Rick, BS, Worthington
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Nicholas R. Risler, BS, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Ivanna Smirnova, BS, UkraineElizabeth A. Tauer, BS, MorganAshley M. Tschida, BS, MedfordCrystal M. Vossen, BS, LitchfieldAaron P. Wiechmann, BS, SavageWhitney L. Wills, BS, NicolletCrystal Z. Yong, BS, Malaysia
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Roger Severns,Chairperson
Ibrahim H. Alsgoor, BS, Saudi ArabiaNicole L. Baune, BS, Saint MichaelAkosse C. Bright, BS, Ivory Coast
(Cote D’Ivoire)Kevin A. Bright, BS, LakevilleStephen J. Cassin, BS, ChaskaNathan P. Caswell, BS, White Bear
LakeMatthew P. Coulter, BS, ShakopeeAndrew M. Dale, BS, SavageDaniel J. Dougherty, BS, AnnandaleNicholas L. Duehlmeyer, BS, North
MankatoIan D. Elhard, BS, Maple GroveJames F. Espinosa, BS, MankatoMeghan T. Fakler, BS, WinonaElizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard LakeLogan E. Freidel, BS, Mitchell, South
DakotaChase A. Grant, BS, Oklahoma City,
OklahomaJeremy J. Herkenhoff, BS, DelanoNathan R. Herrick, BS, Belle PlaineKyle R. Hoffman, BS, EaganLado Jobava, BS, GeorgiaJakob A. Klein, BS, ChaskaGriffan S. Kozitza, BS, Eagle LakeJustin Krause, BS, WasecaKatelynn B. Love, BS, HanskaDylan Malberg, BS, MayerJohn Mandebvu, BS, ZimbabweBenjamin J. Metling, BS, WaconiaJacob A. Michels, BS, HanskaWaqar Mohammad, BS, PakistanJordan T. Moscho, BS, FreeportIda Manuela Nkwinkwa Tchoume, BS,
CameroonCasey M. Papke, BS, ChaskaMatthew F. Petersen, BS, MankatoJacob T. Rabusch, BS, CorcoranJoseph N. Rathmanner, BS, Big LakeDavid J. Riley, BS, Elk River
Zachary H. Romashko, BS, BlaineIvanna Smirnova, BS, UkraineEmily A. Sneer, BS, MankatoVictoria B. Swanson, BS, Buffalo LakeJared W. Tonn, BS, AmboySteven J. Trudeau, BS, North MankatoAnthony L. Ulrich, BS, LakevilleDavid Vang, BS, Saint PaulCrystal M. Vossen, BS, LitchfieldRandall C. Wempen, BS, North
MankatoAdam J. Wippler, BS, Sauk Rapids
DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Miles Smayling,Chairperson
Amanda A. Anderson, BS, MankatoKevin M. Anys, BS, MankatoJared R. Bargen, BS, ButterfieldAnnah M. Bateman, BS, North
MankatoBrooke L. Beck, BS, BemidjiBrandyn W. Bicknese, BS, RochesterNina R. Brandtzaeg, BS, NorwayJeffrey D. Burns, BS, Circle PinesYangok L. Chei, BS, MankatoDalton J. Chmelik, BS, FaribaultJames A. Cooper, Jr., BS, Brooklyn ParkJacob C. Degen, BS, FaribaultGerson J. Diaz, BS, NewportAlex D. Erickson, BS, ChokioJacob Fasching, BS, Apple ValleyKylen M. Feltes, BS, MankatoErica L. Ferguson, BS, AnnandaleJosh D. Flygare, BS, ChaskaAlexandra S. Gallo, BS, Fort Myers,
FloridaNathan T. Gibson, BS, MorrisCaleb D. Gilbertson, BS, New PragueSunmo Gu, BS, Republic of KoreaDrew A. Hagstrom, BS, Coon RapidsAbby L. Hanson, BS, AlexandriaKrista D. Helgeson, BS, DawsonTrieu N. Ho, BS, MankatoJeremy A. Hoffman, BS, MankatoSamuel C. Hofstedt, BS, RogersMakena J. Jameson, BS, RushfordNathan J. Jensen, BS, Estherville, IowaDustin N. Johanson, BS, ElmoreTyler W. Johnson, BS, Coon RapidsJohn K. Kallestad, BS, MankatoNicholas N. Kaus, BS, North MankatoJustin J. Kodada, BS, LonsdaleJason J. Kohout, BS, OliviaAndrew O. Kretschmar, BS, Pierz
Alex C. Landmeyer, BS, Cottage Grove
Ka-ying Lao, BS, Saint FrancisAnthony J. Larson, BS, LakeshoreNicholas J. Larson, BS, BaxterThomas J. Lokensgard, BS, HutchinsonHeidi L. Lybarger, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaEmma L. Maday, BS, GranadaZachary D. Mandelkow, BS,
HutchinsonShannon M. Marg, BS, MankatoDrake J. Maxwell, BS, Apple ValleyMadeline K. McCauley, BS, EaganAmanda M. Meyer, BS, RogersMitchel D. Meyer, BS, Saint PeterConnor R. Miller, BS, Stanley,
WisconsinTimothy W. Miller, BS, AndoverJacob L. Moe, BS, MankatoHannah M. Mohlenbrock, BS, Saint
JamesJoseph D. Moore, BS, Wallingford,
IowaStefani P. Newbour, BS, MankatoTyler A. Nibbe, BS, North MankatoVincent R. Noble, BS, RosemountJames C. Novakovich, BS, ShakopeeKurt T. Ohnsorg, BS, Belle PlaineTimothy A. Peterson, BS, Mason City,
IowaAlex S. Quiding, BS, Red WingElliott D. Rank, BS, New Richmond,
WisconsinDaniel W. Rasmuson, BS, MinneapolisSteven M. Rethwill, BS, BlaineBrandon G. Ross, BS, Saint PeterAdam M. Royce, BS, Albert LeaStefanie R. Sanow, BS, TracyRichard L. Sargent, BS, BrainerdAshton L. Scarset, BS, WestbrookBrian Scoggin, BS, Prior LakeJayme L. Sczublewski, BS, PierzNathaniel R. Segal, BS, ChamplinRussell S. Shah, BS, NepalAdam M. Sinn, BS, Vadnais HeightsKristy M. Sonnek, BS, JanesvilleSamantha A. Spies, BS, Spirit Lake,
IowaTyler T. Stolee, BS, Belle PlaineAdam Stuhr, BS, Coon RapidsNathan A. Tish, BS, Saint PeterHalley S. Vlasak, BS, ClevelandRyan L. Von Wald, BS, LakevilleJeffrey W. Weikel, BS, Maple GroveBrandon J. Wills, BS, Mankato
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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Gloria Meng,Chairperson
Raed A. Almutawa, BS, Saudi ArabiaAli N. Alsuwayyid, BS, Saudi ArabiaMatthew M. Arford, BS, Ham LakeCassandra J. Banick, BS, PierzKelsey M. Barnes, BS, Prior LakeErin K. Barry, BS, MinneapolisDrew D. Bauer, BS, HastingsAlexandra L. Blix, BS, Pequot LakesJack D. Bostrom, BS, OwatonnaTessa C. Cady, BS, Maple PlainCharles S. Carpenter, BS, HastingsJong Moon Choi, BS, Republic of
KoreaJessica L. Cole, BS, BloomingtonJames A. Cooper, Jr., BS, Brooklyn
ParkKayla R. Cornelius, BS, SavageTyler J. Cruikshank, BS, Sauk RapidsBrandon F. Dapper, BS, LakevilleZachary C. Davis, BS, MankatoErica L. Emerson, BS, Maple Grove
Bridget A. Enninga, BS, FuldaKylen M. Feltes, BS, MankatoMegan N. Fleischer, BS, North
MankatoMatthew J. Forer, BS, La Crosse,
WisconsinMichael R. Galler, BS, Lake ElmoJessica M. Gumbert, BS, MankatoTregg S. Hagen, BS, SavageChristopher S. Hamilton, BS, EaganCody R. Hanson, BS, New HopePaige N. Hawkins, BS, RochesterStephanie A. Hippen, BS, MankatoDerrick J. Horton, BS, New HopeNatasha L. Jones, BS, JanesvilleTanvir Kalam, BS, BangladeshAndrew J. Kienlen, BS, FairfaxCody A. Kraay, BS, New RichlandRobert G. Kuhl, BS, FuldaThomas A. Kujak, BS, BloomingtonDayna L. Lanning, BS, RosemountBrianna Long, BS, MankatoNaomi L. Lueders, BS, KandiyohiJonathan T. Marquardt, BS, Appleton,
WisconsinJacob L. Moe, BS, MankatoShirwa A. Mohamed, BS, Mankato
Santos J. Montecillo Jimenez, BS, Shakopee
Joseph D. Moore, BS, Wallingford, Iowa
Ryan W. Ness, BS, WoodburyTyler A. Nibbe, BS, North MankatoBrandon D. Olson, BS, MankatoQuazi E. Rahman, BS, MankatoStephanie M. Reitter, BS, Wisconsin
Rapids, WisconsinMatthew D. Renfroe, BS, VictoriaParker Riegelman, BS, Red WingMary J. Schmudlach, BS, MoundBrooke L. Schutta, BS, Lino LakesMohammed H. Shahid, BS,
FarmingtonLindsey M. Smith, BS, RamseyKristy M. Sonnek, BS, JanesvilleBrady T. Stenzel, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaAaron B. Strootman, BS, MarshallRyan D. Suess, BS, Forset LakeDemyan Y. Trofimovich, BS,
WoodburySam Ty, BS, ShakopeeYuJin Won, BS, Republic of Korea
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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by Maria Bevacqua, Acting Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEEllen A. Ahlness, International RelationsAmanda V. Anderson, Social WorkJoseph D. Becker, CorrectionsLaura M. Berg, AnthropologyJacob D. Christenson, CorrectionsBrandon J. Coens, Law EnforcementTyler S. Conlon, Urban and Regional
StudiesJillian J. Dotas, CorrectionsJillian J. Dotas, PsychologyChristopher T. Fast, PsychologyRebecca C. Frett, PsychologyMichael R. Galler, EconomicsMikaela Gustafson, Social WorkJeffrey J. Henry, Jr., Law EnforcementBenjamin C. Johnson, HistoryAlicia J. Kuehn, Social WorkKatelyn B. Lee, PsychologyAnthony D. Lehman, Law EnforcementCasey D. Lind, PsychologyAlexis V. McCall, PsychologyStephany N. Metty, PsychologyJacob A. Michels, EconomicsLisa M. Miller, Law EnforcementLisa M. Miller, CorrectionsKelsey J. Mischke, SociologyKristen C. Paulsen, PsychologyKendra J. Salfer, PsychologyAmanda L. Schafer, PsychologyMiranda M. Schlangen, PsychologyJohn M. Schmitt, PsychologyJustine A. See, PsychologyBryanna J. Sudman, GeographyBryanna J. Sudman, Earth ScienceKristine E. Theis, PsychologyKendra L. Van Rossum, Gender &
Women’s StudiesKendra L. Van Rossum, PsychologyJenni J. Vanttinen, Social WorkAlexandra C. Wyss, PsychologyMolly C. Zellmer, Social Work
MAGNA CUM LAUDEMohamed H. Abdinoor, Geography
Mohamed H. Abdinoor, Social Studies & Education
Jessica J. Abraham, PsychologyBethany J. Anderson, HistoryMeshac C. Anyanwu, Political ScienceGrace K. Aspenwall, PsychologyAmanda L. Becker, PsychologyAngela C. Benge, Law EnforcementLauren J. Bennewitz, PsychologySteven M. Blazing, Social WorkClair E. Brazil, Law EnforcementKathryn L. Brekken, Law EnforcementKrista K. Brown, Social WorkHeather M. Cassidy, PsychologyStephanie J. Cox, PsychologyMatthew S. Dahlman, PsychologyAubrey C. Davis, PsychologyMitchell J. Dickens, Law EnforcementMcKenzie J. Drexler, CorrectionsNicholas R. Ducharme, Law
EnforcementBenjamin D. Erickson, Law EnforcementJackelyn G. Furth, SociologyJasmine A. Gates, PsychologyBrandon R. Gleason, GeographyBrandon R. Gleason, Social Studies
& EducationSteven M. Glynn, EconomicsLauren L. Grenson, PsychologyAmy L. Heimkes, Social WorkEmily R. Hendrickson, Law EnforcementAndrew J. Herbst, HistoryLauren Holmes, PsychologyKali N. Holthaus, PsychologyKelly C. Hunt, Earth ScienceJohn D. Jacobs, International RelationsTimothy J. Jacobson, Law EnforcementBaihley A. Jorgenson, PsychologyEmily E. Kern, Social WorkKyle A. Krenz, Social Studies &
EducationShelby K. Lageson, PsychologyAlexi M. LeClaire, PsychologyCody S. Mather, PsychologyJustin P. McMurtry, PsychologyEthan D. Meyer, Law Enforcement
Holly M. Meyer, Applied Organizational Studies
Samantha J. Meyer, Urban and Regional Studies
Faith J. Neumann, Ethnic StudiesJess A. Nowak, Jr., Social WorkMichelle O. Olund-Youngberg,
Social WorkTaylor M. Ondracek, Law EnforcementKatrina Ortloff, International RelationsTodd A. Ostrow, Social Studies
GeneralRebecca J. Pederson, PsychologyMatthew F. Petersen, EconomicsAriel K. Peymann, Social WorkCaleb S. Quanrud, CorrectionsKaitlyn A. Reimann, PsychologySarah J. Sater, Social WorkAlison M. Sawatzky, CorrectionsOksana V. Schrunk, Applied
Organizational StudiesJamie M. Schuller, Social WorkKatie M. Schulte, Social WorkMcKenna A. Shannon, PsychologyJordan D. Sitka, Law EnforcementLydia R. Stafki, PsychologyAnastasia Stanceva, PsychologyJosiah Z. Swanson, EconomicsRyan P. Thienes, Law EnforcementKristina L. Turtle, PsychologyPaige N. Waterbury, PsychologyJacob R. Willers, Law EnforcementMatthew R. Williams, Law EnforcementJessica M. Wiswell, Psychology
CUM LAUDEPaul W. Amell, Law EnforcementJoseph Archbold, International RelationsAndrew A. Arredondo, Law EnforcementAhmed A. Barkhadle, Ethnic StudiesKimberly M. Bastien, PsychologyJessica R. Bedney, CorrectionsTrae J. Boldthen, PsychologyMaisa L. Boyte, PsychologyNyasha K. Bulgin, PsychologyJordan L. Carlson, Law Enforcement
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Samantha L. Chmiel, PsychologyLauren B. Collier, Social Studies &
EducationDana L. Disbrow, PsychologyJake M. Downs, EconomicsKaine K. Dummer, CorrectionsJamie A. Dunham, Political ScienceKelsey M. Fagan, PsychologyDaniel L. Friedrichs, EconomicsZachary S. Finnegan, PsychologyNicole C. Friend, PsychologyJoel M. Goldberg, CorrectionsCari L. Graber-Feesl, PsychologyAndrew J. Hopkins, HistoryAndrew J. Hopkins, Social Studies &
Education
Nicholas B. Hubbard, Law EnforcementTerry J. Ibberson, Law EnforcementTyler G. Jacob, Law EnforcementBrett D. Koch, EconomicsCody J. Kutil, GeographyRebecca K. Kwiatkowski, PsychologyLeah C. Langdon, SociologyTaylor Lyons, PsychologyAlison R. Maiers, CorrectionsEmilee K. Mailhot, PsychologyMatthew L. Mielke, SociologyMichelle S. Nortrup, PsychologyElizabeth K. O’Kane, PsychologyDaniel J. Peterson, Law EnforcementDustin A. Roitero, PsychologyJenessa L. Rudell, PsychologyJonathan T. Schreiber, History
Kaylyn J. Thienes-Jacobson, Social Work
Nancy E. Trujillo Vite, CorrectionsAlexander A. Trunnell, Political
ScienceEddye E. Tyler, Law EnforcementKariAnn R. Uecker, SociologyJames J. Weinzirl, HistoryJames J. Weinzirl, PsychologyNicholas J. Wellman, Law
EnforcementKimberly A. Wengenroth, Urban and
Regional StudiesKatherine K. Whipple, PsychologyDaniel Yang, Law EnforcementVong Yang, Law Enforcement
D d AGING STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Donald Ebel,Director
AMERICAN INDIANSTUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Rhonda Dass, Director
DEPARTMENT OFANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Susan Schalge, Chairperson
Joshua C. Anderson, BS, MankatoLaura M. Berg, BS, LakevilleMorgen M. Egesdal, BS, ChaskaErika E. Hatcher, BS, MankatoJeremy D. Jaskuloski, BS, MankatoSarah A. Mogensen, BS, Big LakeAdam P. Peterson, BS, MankatoJeremy H. Roelofs, BS, MankatoTristan J. Taylor, BS, Wells
APPLIED ORGANIZATIONALSTUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Keith Luebke,Director
Jacinda M. Anthony, BS, NicolletAlexandra C. Buttedal, BS, LakevilleNancie K. Hoover, BS, BlaineRobert G. Horn, BS, LakevilleHolly M. Meyer, BS, AdamsLaurie A. Pappenfus, BS, Bloomington
EARTH SCIENCEPROGRAMProfessor Phillip Larson, Director
DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Phillip Miller, Chairperson
Mitchell T. Arnet, BS, Maple GroveNargiza Berdyyeva, BS, TurkmenistanJoseph C. Boldt, BS, StillwaterLester T. Cherryhomes, BS, MinneapolisLogan J. Deopere, BS, North MankatoTayfun I. Dikmen, BS, Belle PlaineJake M. Downs, BS, North MankatoJoseph M. El-Kishawy, BA, Eden PrairieNicole M. Ertman, BA, EaganDaniel L. Friedrichs, BS, Apple ValleyMichael R. Galler, BS, Lake ElmoSteven M. Glynn, BS, EaganZegbi Gogui, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)Kazi S. Hassan, BS, BangladeshGarrett B. Hiatt, BS, South Burlington,
VermontMichael A. Hubley, BS, HastingsBrett D. Koch, BS, ChamplinChristopher A. Lange, BS, ChaskaJohn M. Lee, BS, Saint PaulJordan T. Lemke, BS, AnokaMatthew J. Lindstrom, BS, ExcelsiorJason M. Lueth, BS, NyaIan T. Maertens, BS, Mankato
Noah M. Merten, BA, Apple ValleyJacob A. Michels, BS, HanskaJeremiah T. Miller, BS, MankatoJohn W. Nixon, BS, Eden PrairieTyler J. Ockuly, BA, ChamplinDavid A. Pearcill, BS, EaganMatthew F. Petersen, BS, MankatoJosiah Z. Swanson, BA, Fond Du Lac,
WisconsinKenean T. Tesfaye, BA, Saint PaulMichael L. Thoennes, BS, BlaineZachary S. Veencamp, BA,
OwatonnaCorey R. Willey, BS, Maple GroveColton L. Witte, BA, ChaskaTyler R. Wright, BS, Stillwater
DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson
Ahmed A. Barkhadle, BS, MankatoDeborah W. Dickson, II, BS,
Brooklyn ParkBashi M. Guled, BS, Saint PaulCameron O. Jones, BS, EaganJoshua R. Kellermann, BS, Saint PaulKathryn A. Krominga, BS, LeSueurHussein A. Moalim, BS, SavageFaith J. Neumann, BS, OsseoSamuel Salazar, BS, Saint JamesNoah A. Schumacher, BS,
MinneapolisManeena Xiong, BS, Saint PaulVa Yang, BS, Mankato
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DEPARTMENT OFGENDER & WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Barbara Carson, Acting Chairperson
Zeinab A. Dahir, BS, MankatoLauren E. Gernentz, BS, Red WingMichaela Krawec, BS, Columbia
HeightsJennifer E. Taylor, BS, WoodburyKendra L. Van Rossum, BS, Kasota
DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson
Mohamed H. Abdinoor, BS, MankatoMelissa S. Antinozzi, BA, BlaineCaroline A. Bluth, BA, North MankatoRyan J. Bonney, BS, PlymouthBryan P. Byholm, BS, BlaineTrevor D. Cain, BS, SavageSara L. DeMorett, BS, JordanJustin A. Denker, BS, MankatoJeremiah J. Fettig, BS, MankatoBrandon R. Gleason, BS, WasecaErika D. Goettl, BS, Lake CrystalJessica A. Graham, BS, MankatoKevin P. Guttum, BS, New UlmKelly C. Hunt, BS, EdinaTimothy J. Johnson, BS, Howard LakeNathaniel T. Kirkwold, BS, ChamplinCody J. Kutil, BS, Manitowoc,
WisconsinAmber L. Masloski, BS, ShakopeeAmeer H. Saleem, BS, PakistanTylor B. Schwarz, BS, MankatoMichaila L. Siftar, BS, Glendale,
CaliforniaBryanna J. Sudman, BS, Eden PrairieTravis M. Swanberg, BS, BaxterSamantha R. Theisen, BS, OtsegoJacob Thompson, BS, CrookstonAndrew D. Vogel, BS, Champlin
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT(International Relations, Law Enforcementand Political Science)Professor Scott Granberg-Rademacker, Chairperson
Adeyemi K. Adesina, BS, NigeriaEllen A. Ahlness, BA, White Bear LakeAdam L. Alvarado, BS, Belle Plaine
Paul W. Amell, BS, BurnsvilleMeshac C. Anyanwu, BS, BurnsvilleJoseph Archbold, BA, Arden HillsLodisius M. Aroy, BA, IndonesiaAndrew A. Arredondo, BS, RichfieldAngela C. Benge, BS, Brooklyn ParkGavinn L. Berg, BS, WinnebagoMitchell M. Bohlke, BS, RosemountClair E. Brazil, BS, Belle PlaineKathryn L. Brekken, BS, RichfieldBreanna J. Bryand, BS, BlaineKendra A. Burke, BS, MankatoZachary J. Burke, BS, BurnsvilleJordan L. Carlson, BS, ChamplinJohn A. Castaneda, BS, WaconiaBrandon J. Coens, BS, MankatoMitchell J. Dickens, BS, MankatoKyle J. Diethelm, BS, Prior LakeNicholas M. Dolan, BA, Prior LakeNicholas R. Ducharme, BS, Ham LakeJamie A. Dunham, BS, AldenDaniel D. Ehnstrom, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsRyan R. Endersbe, BS, MontgomeryBenjamin D. Erickson, BS, RosemountIsaac A. Frazer, BS, Woodbury Robert T. Fredericks, BS, BurnsvilleMitchell Gillen, BS, OakdaleKayla R. Goetsch, BS, ScandiaDeAndre R. Goetz, BS, Saint PaulTrevor D. Granberg, BS, Worthing,
South DakotaJamie B. Green, BS, BuffaloThomas W. Gunderson, BS, OakdaleJordan D. Hagen, BS, GlenvilleBrendan J. Heitkamp, BS, JordanEmily R. Hendrickson, BS, Elk RiverJeffrey J. Henry, Jr., BS, FaribaultElisabeth E. Hewett, BS, CanadaNicholas B. Hubbard, BS, MankatoSeth D. Hummel, BS, FaribaultTerry J. Ibberson, BS, New UlmYassir K. Ibrahim, BA, FaribaultErina Iidaka, BA, JapanTyler G. Jacob, BS, RogersJohn D. Jacobs, BA, AldenTimothy J. Jacobson, BS, ChanhassenRyan J. Jensen, BS, WoodburyMatthew W. Johnson, BS, OakdaleKalli L. Kieffer, BS, HastingsLeflet N. Krovri, BS, Ivory Coast
(Cote D’Ivoire)Joshua D. Kubiszewski, BS, White
Bear LakeAlexander T. Kunkel, BS, MankatoMatthew Kyrola, BS, Ashland,
WisconsinBrandon J. Layton, BS, North Mankato
Anthony D. Lehman, BS, LeSueurAnthony Lewis, BS, Romulus, MichiganAndrew T. Linde, BS, MinnetonkaDerrick J. Loiselle, BS, PennockDustin J. Lowy, BS, MontgomerySam P. Lozano, BS, North MankatoAshley M. Malay, BS, NorthfieldDillon J. Marquis, BS, Lino LakesIvan Martinez, BA, Saint PaulDerek N. Meyer, BS, MankatoEthan D. Meyer, BA, EyotaLisa M. Miller, BA, Lino LakesRachel A. Miller, BS, StillwaterYousef M. Mohamed, BS, MankatoRyan T. Muehe, BS, RochesterAlex J. Nonnemacher, BS, Lake ElmoTaylor M. Ondracek, BA, Park RapidsKatrina Ortloff, BA, MinneapolisJordan R. Paukert, BS, RochesterDaniel J. Peach, BS, OwatonnaAnna K. Peterson, BS, Blooming PrairieDaniel J. Peterson, BS, Brooklyn CenterJoshua T. Phillips, BS, FarmingtonKevin R. Pollock, BS, PlymouthBrandon J. Prom, BA, DaytonJacob J. Refsland, BS, RochesterBenjamin J. Shakespear Littlechild,
BA, AustraliaJordan D. Sitka, BS, StillwaterMackenzie D. Smith, BS, MankatoWade A. Sterken, BS, Delavan,
WisconsinJamie M. Suapaia, BS, BloomingtonEli J. Szydlo, BS, NorthfieldJennifer E. Taylor, BS, WoodburyMitchell L. Taylor, BS, Cottage GroveJacob K. Tempesta, BS, LakevilleRyan P. Thienes, BS, MankatoPal D. Thong, BA, MankatoMylinh T. Tran, BS, North MankatoAlexander A. Trunnell, BS, OwatonnaEddye E. Tyler, BS, New Berlin,
WisconsinJoseph A. Unzen, BA, BellinghamZachary S. Veencamp, BS, OwatonnaAlexandra M. Wagner, BS, ChamplinMarcus A. Weber, BS, New UlmKevin R. Wellens, BS, PlymouthNicholas J. Wellman, BS, Elk RiverKeith A. Widmer, BS, Saint PaulJacob R. Willers, BS, Lake CityMatthew R. Williams, BS, Elk RiverColton L. Witte, BA, ChaskaMelissa D. Xiong, BA, Saint PaulDaniel Yang, BS, MinneapolisVong Yang, BS, Saint PaulValerie N. Zulee, BA, Ghana
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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Lori Lahlum,Chairperson
Bethany J. Anderson, BS, MapletonCierra M. Byers, BS, PlymouthBryan P. Byholm, BS, BlaineAnna S. Denslow, BA, ExcelsiorRachel Graack, BS, New BrightonTyler E. Grant, BS, Maple LakeAndrew J. Herbst, BA, MankatoAndrew J. Hopkins, BS, AndoverBenjamin C. Johnson, BS, MankatoJohn M. McInnis, BS, Pembroke,
MassachusettsKaitlyn Newman, BS, North MankatoTaylor M. North, BS, Apple ValleyStephen P. Schamber, II, BS,
Wyoming, MichiganJonathan T. Schreiber, BS, MankatoJames J. Weinzirl, BS, ShakopeeLarry R. Ziehm, BS, Sebeka
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Andrea Lassiter,Chairperson
Jessica J. Abraham, BS, OwatonnaBridgette R. Anderson, BS, Pine CityGrace K. Aspenwall, BA, ShakopeeHolly A. Axelrod, BS, PlymouthKimberly M. Bastien, BS, MankatoAmanda L. Becker, BS, MankatoLauren J. Bennewitz, BS, SpicerBrian R. Bjorgum, BS, White Bear LakeTrae J. Boldthen, BS, MankatoLeslie R. Boll, BS, MontroseMaisa L. Boyte, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaHarmonie R. Brown, BS, DelavanNyasha K. Bulgin, BS, Saint PaulKyle D. Burgess, BS, JanesvilleLaura R. Busch, BA, New PragueHeather M. Cassidy, BS, Prior LakeSamantha L. Chmiel, BS, Island Lake,
IllinoisAmanda M. Coulter, BS, New PragueStephanie J. Cox, BS, BeckerMatthew S. Dahlman, BS, WoodburyElizabeth A. Daleiden, BS, Le SueurAubrey C. Davis, BS, MankatoDana L. Disbrow, BS, RochesterJillian J. Dotas, BS, BurnsvilleRyan R. Endersbe, BA, Montgomery
Kelsey M. Fagan, BS, Lino LakesChristopher T. Fast, BS, FairmontZachary S. Finnegan, BS, MankatoSarah K. Fox, BS, MankatoRebecca C. Frett, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinNicole C. Friend, BS, Eden PrairieJames D. Fultz, BS, TracyAshley L. Gartner, BS, RochesterJasmine A. Gates, BS, Apple ValleyMonica M. Gee, BS, JacksonBeyan I. Gonowolo, BS, MankatoShelby L. Gori, BS, Eden PrairieCari L. Graber-Feesl, BS, Emerald,
WisconsinKathryn P. Greenfield, BS, SandstoneLauren L. Grenson, BS, MankatoJordan M. Hale, BS, Omaha,
NebraskaAngela L. Herz, BS, WatervilleLauren Holmes, BS, MankatoKali N. Holthaus, BS, Saint CloudKacie R. Johnson, BA, LakevilleBaihley A. Jorgenson, BS, KassonKier D. Kienholz, BS, BlomkestRyan T. Kraber, BS, BlaineKatie C. Krogman, BA, WaconiaRebecca K. Kwiatkowski, BS,
WoodburyShelby K. Lageson, BS, MankatoRichard M. Lawless, BS, MankatoAlexi M. LeClaire, BA, WoodburyKatelyn B. Lee, BS, Prior LakeShandi M. Lekie, BS, CarverSysamone M. Liemthongsamout, BS,
MankatoCasey D. Lind, BS, Albert LeaKelsey M. Lund, BS, Prior LakeTaylor Lyons, BS, MankatoNicole L. MacKenzie, BS, Saint CloudDavid M. Maertens, BS, MankatoEmilee K. Mailhot, BS, MankatoCrystal Martiarena, BS, FaribaultDaren J. Mata, BS, No MankatoCody S. Mather, BS, MarshallAlexis V. McCall, BS, Brookings,
South DakotaJustin P. McMurtry, BS, FairmontDesiree K. Meacham, BS, FairmontJanelle K. Mellgren, BS, North
MankatoStephany N. Metty, BS, AndoverTyler Q. Myers, BS, Racine, WisconsinMichelle S. Nortrup, BS, MankatoElizabeth K. O’Kane, BS, VictoriaRebecca C. Otis, BS, HamelJustine M. Otremba, BS, Mankato
Qweyonoh A. Parker, BS, Brooklyn Park
Kevin J. Pattain, BS, Cottage GroveKristen C. Paulsen, BA, RamseyChristine L. Payne, BS, Maple GroveRebecca J. Pederson, BS, MankatoSalena Phommahaxay, BS, Mountain
LakeMorgan F. Pitcher, BS, Saint JamesBrianna M. Rademacher, BS, MankatoAllyssa M. Rasmussen, BS, MankatoKaitlyn A. Reimann, BS, RogersSamantha A. Robinson, BS,
MinneapolisDustin A. Roitero, BS, Columbia
HeightsShadow S. Rolan, BS, MankatoJenessa L. Rudell, BS, Belle PlaineKendra J. Salfer, BS, WabassoTrevor A. Schabert, BS, MankatoAmanda L. Schafer, BS, LitchfieldMiranda M. Schlangen, BS,
FarmingtonJohn M. Schmitt, BS, Waukesha,
WisconsinLindsey C. Schold, BS, Superior,
WisconsinCatherine J. Schrader, BS, ExcelsiorJohn R. Schroeder, BS, MortonNoah A. Schumacher, BS, MinneapolisJustine A. See, BS, Apple ValleyMcKenna A. Shannon, BS,
Waunakee, WisconsinDahir H. Sharif, BS, RochesterAyushma Shrestha, BS, NepalMorgan E. Sommers, BS, LuverneTierra L. Spellmon, BS, MankatoLydia R. Stafki, BS, New Richmond,
WisconsinAnastasia Stanceva, BS, MoldovaKatelyn R. Sternberg, BS, LakevilleColby A. Straka, BS, MankatoKristine E. Theis, BA, MankatoJames A. Trang, BS, MankatoKristina L. Turtle, BS, ChaskaKendra L. Van Rossum, BS, KasotaPaige N. Waterbury, BS, OwatonnaJames J. Weinzirl, BS, ShakopeeKatherine K. Whipple, BS, WasecaCaitlyn R. White, BS, Storm Lake, IowaJessica M. Wiswell, BS, WatertownSamantha A. Wolf, BS, MankatoAlexandra C. Wyss, BS, RosemountEmerald K. Yeshidagne, BS,
BloomingtonCourtney J. Zabel, BA, Waseca
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SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Matthew Loayza, Acting Program Director
Mohamed H. Abdinoor, BS, MankatoZachary W. Bohar, BS, MinneapolisLauren B. Collier, BS, Saint JamesBrandon R. Gleason, BS, WasecaAndrew J. Hopkins, BS, AndoverKyle A. Krenz, BS, Sleepy EyeTodd A. Ostrow, BS, MinneapolisJordan T. Yess, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Annelies Hagemeister,Chairperson
Amanda V. Anderson, BSSW, Rosemount
Katie A. Arett, BSSW, Saint PaulAmanda M. Baker, BSSW, Saint PeterAllison L. Betz, BSSW, Spooner,
WisconsinSteven M. Blazing, BSSW, MankatoChelsea N. Boe, BSSW, MankatoAlexis C. Brech, BSSW, RochesterKrista K. Brown, BSSW, Spirit Lake,
IowaDamian M. Forkner, BSSW, MankatoMikaela Gustafson, BSSW, MankatoKatie L. Hanks, BSSW, Wessington,
South DakotaAmy L. Heimkes, BSSW, Vadnais
HeightsHilary L. Kelly, BSSW, MankatoEmily E. Kern, BSSW, Eden PrairieAlicia J. Kuehn, BSSW, Sauk RapidsNicole M. Lamm, BSSW, WoodburyChristina M. Larsen, BSSW, MankatoAlicia A. Malueg, BSSW, Osceola,
WisconsinMarcia I. McConville, BSSW, North
MankatoJess A. Nowak, Jr., BSSW, MankatoMichelle O. Olund-Youngberg,
BSSW, North MankatoAshley M. Peterson, BSSW, North
MankatoAriel K. Peymann, BS, FairmontAshley K. Poole, BSSW, MankatoBarbara H. Roberts, BSSW, WellsSarah J. Sater, BSSW, AlexandriaJamie M. Schuller, BSSW, JanesvilleKatie M. Schulte, BSSW, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota
Kaylyn J. Thienes-Jacobson, BSSW, Mound
Jenni J. Vanttinen, BSSW, FinlandDeborah Wilson, BSSW, MankatoMolly C. Zellmer, BSSW, Janesville
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Luis Posas,Chairperson
Bradley J. Anderson, BS, WasecaJoseph D. Becker, BS, North MankatoJessica R. Bedney, BS, OwatonnaJonathan M. Bellefeuille, BS, MankatoMelissa D. Bibber, BS, ChaskaWilliam R. Bromley, BS, MankatoJasmyn R. Bryant, BS, MinneapolisJulio C. Casillas, BS, WorthingtonJacob D. Christenson, BS, RochesterStephen J. David, BS, WarsawBrenna M. Davidson, BS, MankatoShonquille L. Dorsey, BS, Desoto, TexasJillian J. Dotas, BS, BurnsvilleMcKenzie J. Drexler, BS, New UlmKaine K. Dummer, BS, GlencoeJames W. Dwyer, BS, CourtlandKimberly A. Dyslin, BS, FrostBrooke A. Erdes, BS, Cottage GroveZaire A. Estrada, BS, Saint PaulMark C. Feis, BS, Marana, ArizonaBrooklynn A. Fitzl, BS, New UlmJackelyn G. Furth, BS, New UlmJoel M. Goldberg, BS, MinnetonkaMeagan C. Hammers, BS, ChaskaAlyssa A. Haugly, BS, AitkinCooper J. Hays, BS, MankatoAndrew J. Hein, BS, FaribaultAmanda C. Holkesvig, BS, Sleepy EyeSamantha D. Humphrey, BS, Saint PeterChristina A. Johnson, BS, JordanSarah M. Johnson, BS, FaribaultTeddy A. Judge, BS, FairmontKatelyn M. Karels, BS, Cottage GroveAlyssa N. Keesling, BS, Albert LeaIan P. Kronberg, BS, BlaineAlyssa A. Kuck, BS, RosemountLeah C. Langdon, BS, MapletonAnn L. Lemons, BS, Eden PrairieTimothy J. Loney, BS, West Saint PaulAlison R. Maiers, BS, GlenvilleElizabeth A. Maurer, BS, Maple GroveMatthew L. Mielke, BS, KasotaSamantha J. Milheiser, BS, Altoona,
Wisconsin
Lisa M. Miller, BA, Lino LakesLisa M. Miller, BS, Lino LakesKelsey J. Mischke, BS, WestbrookJoseph M. Olkives, BS, OsseoCaleb S. Quanrud, BS, PrestonTracey J. Roschen, BS, GoodhueSarah J. Sannerud, BS, Granite FallsKarl M. Sather, BS, GlenvilleMorgan K. Sauer, BS, Albert LeaAlison M. Sawatzky, BS, Saint JamesMamediagne Seck, BS, New BrightonMichelle R. Spilde, BS, HarrisLyndsey J. Stewart, BS, MankatoMolly J. Trieschman, BS, MankatoNancy E. Trujillo Vite, BS, Saint JamesYohana Y. Tsegai, BS, Brooklyn ParkKariAnn R. Uecker, BS, MayerBrittney K. Wacholz, BS, MankatoAriet S. Welo, BS, AustinShelby L. Windschitl, BS, Sleepy EyeTimothy M. Wolf, BS, Waseca
URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter,Chairperson
Tina M. Amacher, BS, North MankatoTyler S. Conlon, BS, Sheffield, IowaBrittney R. Cotner, BS, Redwood FallsBandak T. Deng, BS, MankatoJeremiah J. Fettig, BS, MankatoLarissa L. Fisher, BS, Apple ValleyJessie L. Foline, BS, BloomingtonChad A. Hager, BS, Red WingAndrew J. Kahnke, BS, SavageKyle J. Krahenbuhl, BS, Tomah,
WisconsinAndrew T. Linde, BS, Minnetonka Joseph R. Meine, BS, RochesterSamantha J. Meyer, BS, Baldwin,
WisconsinSarah J. Meyer, BS, Saint JamesZachary M. Monaghan, BS, MankatoDavid L. Nadolsky, BS, MankatoAshley L. Peters, BS, Prior LakeZachary J. Preuss, BS, Lino LakesRyan W. Rupp, BS, MankatoLogan M. Schafer, BS, ChaskaOksana V. Schrunk, BS, TrumanChristine J. Thiel, BS, Apple ValleySaad Waqas, BS, MankatoKimberly A. Wengenroth, BS, Prior
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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.
Graduates of the University’s Honors Program wear gold stoles and medals signifying their achievement of the program competencies of leadership, research and global citizenship. The mission of the honors program is to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities, mentoring relationships and a community of scholars that foster their development as future leaders in a global society.
Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords or gold honor stole. 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.
Members of the Maverick Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) wear the red, blue and white cord. The Maverick Army ROTC program trains, develops and commissions students to become 2nd Lieutenants in the Army Reserve, National Guard and Active Army. The graduating students signify the dedication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving required to become future leaders in the Army.
In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards.
Presidential ScholarsEach 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 business, estates and individuals through Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholarship program.
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Laura B. Chopp Presidential Endowment BS, Biology
Andrew D. Dirckx Estate of Warner A. Zeno Presidential Scholar BS, Physics
Haley M. Doran George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Communication Disorders
Erin Krichiver George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Sport Management
Lisa M. Miller Estate of Robert Lloyd Presidential Scholar BA, Law Enforcement / BS, Corrections
Jacob T. Rabusch Gerald and Jean Eick Presidential Scholar BS, Accounting / BS, Finance
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Program Honors and DistinctionsNote: Academic program honors and distinctions are listed in this program. You may see graduates wearing various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular non-academic campus group or organization.
Alpha 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.
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is committed to the leadership, academic achievement and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievement among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red 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.
Members of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health honor society strives In promoting the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. They recognize academic achievement and support health education advocacy initiatives. Eta Sigma Gamma members wear gold and green 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.
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 during their college careers.
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The mission for NorthStar STEM Alliance is to help underrepresented students receive a baccalaureate degree in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period. The Alliance is a partnership with fourteen higher education institutions and three community partners. The NSSA members wear navy blue and white cords.
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.
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. 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. 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.
Mortarboard and TasselThe 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.
Presidential 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.
Minnesota State University, Mankato 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.
Podium Backdrop FlagsThe international flags represent countries and sovereign nations of our students. The four American Indian flags represented are: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community; Grand Portage Chippewa; Upper Sioux Community; and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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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 over 114,000 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 the Alumni web site at www.mnsu.edu/alumni
We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato!
Best regards,
Kathleen Eiden, ‘64President, 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 more than 140 undergraduate programs and more than 75 graduate programs, including masters, specialist and doctoral programs. Our 15,000 students — including more than 900 international students from approximately 90 countries — and 2,000 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 114,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.
Minnesota State Mankato in on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.
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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTASTATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEMChancellor Steven RosenstoneTrustee Ann Anaya, Saint PaulTrustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, MinneapolisTrustee Duane Benson, LanesboroTrustee Kelly Charpentier-Berg, Coon RapidsTrustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., WoodburyTrustee John Cowles, MinneapolisTrustee Dawn Erlandson, Saint PaulTrustee Robert Hoffman, WasecaTrustee Philip Krinkie, Lino LakesTrustee Maleah Otterson, Saint PaulTrustee Thomas Renier, Vice Chair, DuluthTrustee Elise Ristau, Saint PaulTrustee Louise Sundin, MinneapolisTrustee Michael Vekich, Treasurer, MinneapolisTrustee Erma Vizenor, White Earth
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETPresident Richard DavenportEd ClarkR. Kent ClarkMichael GustafsonDavid P. JonesSandra KingHenry MorrisRichard J. StrakaMarilyn Wells
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 faculty, staff, students and alumni, whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts
Miscellaneous Information
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Beverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.
Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Einstein’s Bagels in Myers Field House hallway is open today from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Asian American Affairs Association.
Live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services.
Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF129.
Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting): Alumni Arch; Bell Tower; Gateway/Stone Pillars; Minnesota State mound (corner of Stadium and Warren); Fountain (in front of the Library); Flame (in front of Wigley Administration building), etc.
GradImages will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. GradImages will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.
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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony for CAHN Graduate (Master’s) Students and Families
9:00 –10:00 a.m. Ostrander AuditoriumThe ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master’s degree.
College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Receptions:
> Family Consumer Science: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CSU Ballroom North
> Health Science: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CSU 245> Human Performance: 10:00–11:00 a.m., 1700 Highland Center> Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services: 11:15 a.m. –11:30 a.m., Myers Field House during line-up> Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 103 Armstrong HallAll graduates will receive a CAHN pin and have an opportunity to meet with faculty from the college departments.
School of Nursing Pre-Commencement Reception Celebrating RN-to-BS Completion, Masters and DNP Degree Graduates
10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Centennial Student Union 253, 254, 255This reception is for the above graduates and their guests to meet with faculty from the School of Nursing and receive a CAHN pin.
College of Arts and Humanities Reception
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.CSU Hearth LoungeGraduates from these departments, family and friends are invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments and conversation.
College of Business Pre-Commencement Reception and Recognition
12:15 p.m. Reception12:45 p.m. Recognition CeremonyCSU Ostrander AuditoriumGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a university graduation pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students received their Master’s degree.
College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony
9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony Earley Center for Performing Arts Recital HallReception immediately following ceremony
College of Science, Engineering and Technology Reception
10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Main level of Ford Hall - Student Commons areaGraduates, family and guests are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition Ceremony
12:00 p.m. Dessert Reception12:30 p.m. Recognition CeremonyCSU BallroomGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will receive special recognition and a College of Social & Behavioral Sciences graduation pin.
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.
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