emily (katie) alford accomplishments: last spring - studied abroad in milan, italy for 6 months....

Emily (Katie) Alford

Accomplishments: Last Spring - studied abroad in Milan,

Italy for 6 months. This semester – worked at the North

Carolina Museum of Art in the College Programs.

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Art Studies - Visual ArtsMinor(s): Italian Arts Entrepreneurship

Next Steps: Work for a year with the YMCA. Pursue a Masters degree in Art History.

Luis A. Benavent

Accomplishments: Certified Interpreter & Translator (North

Carolina Court System) Student Support Coordinator

(Scholarships & Grants)

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Degree(s): M.A. in Liberal Studies (NCSU) B.A. in Sociology (UNL)

Next Steps: Pursue my Ph.D. in an area of

Humanities and Social Sciences

Ronnie Z. Bouemboue

Accomplishments: NSCAA Team Academic Award 2012 Men’s Soccer

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Degree(s): M.A. in Liberal Studies:

Education, Communication and Sports

Next Steps: Pursue a career in collegiate coaching

and/or athletics administration.

Lynda L. Buck

Accomplishments: Pi Beta Phi Fraternity for Women Sunshine Lady Scholar National Residence Hall Honorary

Inductee

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Arts Applications: Visual Arts Anthropology: BioarchaeologyMinors: Biological Sciences Forensic Science

Next Steps: Graduate School for Toxicology or

Forensic Science, with a career goal focusing on forensic photography

Myron G. Burney

Next Steps: I am the Director of Student Success &

Outreach at UNC General Administration. I will continue to work in this role.

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Degree(s): Master of Arts & Liberal Studies:

Effective Practices for Retaining & Graduating Minority Males in Postsecondary Institutions

Accomplishments: Presented my program design at two

national conferences this year.

Rebecca Byerly

Accomplishments: Vice President of Membership, Delta

Zeta Sorority Bid Committee President, Delta Zeta

Sorority

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Art Studies: Visual ArtsMinors: English Health, Medicine, and Human

Values

Next Steps: Attending graduate school in the fall for

a Masters of Arts in Teaching.

José Ramón Chavira

Accomplishments: Communications Manager, NCSU

Agroecology Education Farm

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Degree(s): Master of Arts in Liberal Studies:

Nonprofit Agricultural Development

Next Steps: Obtain a PhD and work in the US

Department of State Foreign Service.

Matthew Clark

Accomplishments: Technician Cartoonist Dean’s List CRU NSCS Golden Key Entrepreneurs Marketing the Arts

Next Steps: Seek opportunities that are related to

graphic design.

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Arts ApplicationsMinor: Business Administration

Elizabeth Coble

Accomplishments: Raised over $10,000 for the NCSU

Alumni Association Leasing Consultant and played an

integral part in the lease up of The Retreat at Raleigh

Member, Campus Crusade Member, STAT

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Science, Technology, and Society Concentration: Economics and

Nutrition Science

Next Steps: Move to Charlotte and pursuing a career

in Marketing

Loomis Cochrane

Accomplishments: QUAC Executive Board 2011 IRC Representative

Major(s): Science, Technology, and Society History

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Next Steps: Attending Drexel University Masters

Program in STS in fall 2013

Kristy Echstenkamper

Accomplishments: Study Abroad - Manchester, England,

Spring, 2012

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Art Studies: Visual Arts

Next Steps: After graduation I want to possibly teach

art or work in an art museum as an Exhibition Coordinator

Carol M. Frey

Accomplishments: Taught English at a new school for young

Honduran women, 2011 - 2012 Raised funds to provide storage for

2,000 gallons of clean water on the campus

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Degree(s): M.A. in Liberal Studies: Latin

American Studies

Next Steps: Working to find funding for a

research/construction project that would provide sanitation equipment for 30 families living near this campus

Sheldron LaMont Fulcher

Accomplishments: NCSU Large Coed Cheer Captain NCSU Cheer Most Dedicated NCSU Cheer Larry Peebles Award NCSU Cheer Most Improved Student Athletic Advisory Council

Major(s): Arts Studies: Music

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Next Steps: I would like to return to school where I

can further my education in Non-Profit and Community Development.

Melody Harkness

Accomplishments: Accepted into Duke Paralegal program

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Africana Studies: Community

Studies

Next Steps: I would like to attend law school to

obtain a J.D. degree in law and urban planning or social welfare

Laura Roe Lineberger

Accomplishments: Intern, Gregg Museum and North

Carolina Museum of Art Study Abroad - Florence, Italy Member, Delta Gamma Sorority:

Director of House Management and Director of New Members

Member, Order of Omega

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Art Studies: Visual Arts

Next Steps: I will be a manager at Monkees of

Raleigh and I hope to one day work at a museum

Leah Maxwell

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Science, Technology, and Society

Next Steps: I am off to travel!! I will be going to

Ghana this summer to intern for the Planned Parenthood Association of Ghana!

After I graduate I would like to pursue my Masters in Health Policy

Calvin T. McDonnell

Accomplishments: Intern, MMI Public Relations (a top

corporate and small business PR firm) Apprenticeship, Johnson Automotive,

LLC in Marketing and Public Relations.

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Science, Technology & Society:

Communications & Policy Writing

Next Steps: Hopes to pursue a career in Public

Relations as a social media and market research analyst.

Branden Keith Mooney

Accomplishments: Graduated as Welder in 2007, Coastal

Carolina Community College Graduated with Associates from Roxboro

Piedmont Community College, 2010

Major(s): Arts Studies: Visual Arts

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Next Steps: To Become Personal Trainer To Help Plant A Church To Use Visual Skills and Welding To

Create Art.

Lucia Moser

Accomplishments: Internship, North Carolina Museum of

Art Internship, Gregg Museum of Art &

Design Internship, Triangle Art Works Internship, WKNC 88.1 FM

Major(s): Art Studies: Arts Entrepreneurship

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Sonja Neiger

Accomplishments: Performance Consulting Project,

American Red Cross Character Education and Literacy

Volunteer, Wake County Public Schools

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Degree(s): M.A. in Liberal Studies: Gendered

Learning and Development

Next Steps: Increase the gender balance in

leadership by removing barriers for women

Ashley Lorynn Orr

Accomplishments: 3 years on the University Track & Field

Team Having 2 jobs, being a full-time student,

volunteering and still making it through!

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Art Studies: Visual

Next Steps: Continue my job as a Track & Field coach Currently searching for a career in

marketing/advertising!

Evan Patton

Accomplishments: Worked with Professor Mark Millhone

on web series. Short film Tons of Buns screened during

NCSU COM Week 2013.

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Arts Applications Studies: Film

Next Steps: After graduating I plan to start out as a

production assistant for either a television or film studio; get a feel for the industry.

Joseph Michael Pilot

Accomplishments: Creative Artist Award for Music

Composition Brother, Mu Beta Psi

Major(s): Arts Studies: MusicMinor(s): Cognitive Science

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Next Steps: Graduate study in Jazz at NC Central

University

Kristen Leigh Purvis

Accomplishments: Study Abroad - Prague, Czech Republic Internship, A/V Geeks Film Archive

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Film Studies Communication Media

Next Steps: Plans to work as an Educational Media

Specialist in Raleigh

Dylan Sonny Sellarole

Accomplishments: Study Abroad - Perugia, Italy Reached Graduation

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Arts Studies: Music

Next Steps: Would like to play more music and travel

extensively.

Kelli Kathleen Shaner

Accomplishments: Carolina Gold, 2 years NCSU Marching Band, 2 years NCSU Pep Band, 3 years

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Art Studies: Music

Next Steps: Teach Elementary music while focusing

on Special Education classes.

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DeLissa Brithney Smith

Accomplishments: Intern, Bulldog Finance Group

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Africana StudiesMinor(s): Political Science

Next Steps: After graduation I plan on working for

the North Carolina State Government.

Justin Wayne Solomon

Accomplishments: Finally graduating!!! Building a family of my wife, new son

(Jackson), and two lively dogs. Successful custom paint and fabrication

shop.

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Arts Applications: Visual ArtsMinor(s): Arts Entrepreneurship

Next Steps: Continuing my business Starting a new business venture - Art &

Design by Solo (thanks, Dr. Beckman) Enjoying extra time with my family Pursuing a Masters of Industrial Design.

Kenkesha Clark Staten

Accomplishments: Study Abroad - South Africa

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Degree(s): M.A. in Liberal Studies

Next Steps: Currently working as a Human Resources

& Payroll Coordinator Seeking opportunities that will allow me

to continue research or work with meaningful programs (US and international)

RaTasha Tillery-Smith

Accomplishments: Deans List, Spring 2012 READ to LEAD Mentor Alternative Spring Break Service –

Gullah/Geechee Nation

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Africana StudiesMinor(s): English

Next Steps: Write! Write! Write! Advocacy/Social Media Pursue Graduate Studies in Library

Science

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Jennifer Veit

Accomplishments: Designed and implemented an

intervention weight loss trial in collaboration with Livingood Family Chiropractic

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): IDS Self-Design: Science of

Holistic Human Health, Nutrition, and Wellness

Next Steps: Graduate School Next!! Pursuing Doctorate of Chiropractic

Medicine

Susan Walsh

Accomplishments: Judicial Board President, Delta Zeta Sorority Intern, New Leaf Behavioral Health

Interdisciplinary Studies Graduation Ceremony, May 10, 2013 Witherspoon Theatre

Major(s): Women and Gender Studies

Next Steps: Plans to become a caseworker for an

international adoption agency.