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2014 FALL

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, December Thir teenth

Two Thousand Fourteen

Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

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

Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.

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

When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for 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 Sarah Houle ‘03 – 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 Elise Ristau Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Address Travon I. Sellers Bachelor of Science, Mass Media College of Arts and Humanities

Mark P. Blashack Bachelor of Science, Management College of Business

Bisola A. Asaolu Bachelor of Science, Biology College of Science, Engineering and Technology 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

ELISE RISTAU Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and

Chief Information Officer

R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University Advancement

KIMBERLY CONTAG Interim 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

BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business

MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim Vice President for Strategic

Business, Education and Regional Partnerships

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management

BRIAN MARTENSEN Interim Dean of the College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity and

Chief Diversity Officer

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research

and Dean of Graduate Studies

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

PAUL SCHUMANN Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Business

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

JOHN THOEMKE Faculty Honor Marshal, College of


MARILYN WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for

Academic Affairs

GWEN WESTERMAN Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts and Humanities

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSGwen Westerman, College of

Arts and HumanitiesPaul Schumann, College of

BusinessJohn Thoemke, College of


COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSGina Wenger, College of Arts

and HumanitiesQueen Booker, College of

BusinessDan Swart, College of


JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSNicole Soley, College of Arts and HumanitiesAnthony Schoenberg, College

of BusinessWayland Hunter, College of


COLLEGE OF ARTS &HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSJohn BanschbachJulie Kerr-BerryRichard LiebendorferJohn LindbergCraig MatarreseAmy Roisum FoleyTodd Shanafelt

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSAlisa EimenDiana JosephHeather HamiltonAmy LautersGretchen PerbixMatthew SewellLeah White

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSChristopher BrownGeorge GrubbRennesa Jessup

INSTRUCTORSElizabeth HarsmaSarah Henderson LeeLindsy Mason

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSTurgut GuvenliStephen Wilcox

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSPaul BrennanChristine Brown MahoneyKathleen DaleHyuna Park

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSElizabeth AhrensOmer Genc

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING& TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSGale AllenRebecca BatesAaron BudgeBrian GrohMarilyn HartSteven KippPatrick Tebbe

Leon TietzDorothy WrigleyYouwen XuHongxia Yin

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBrian Wasserman

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSMohamed DiabKelly GrussendorfDavid GuerraCheol-Hong MinHeykyung MinDavid SharlinSoo Yeon ShinBrittany Ziegler

INSTRUCTORSJeff FordRon UlsethKe Zhu

LIBRARY FACULTYHeidi SouthworthLynne Weber

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYDiane BergeJohn BulcockPaulette Kimber

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries,Dean.

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Kenneth J. Burt, Jr., MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard TerrillThesis: Being There: Personal Essays Patrick A. Chambers, Campton,

KentuckyCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’MearaThesis: The Great Flood

Andrew J. Childers, Cedar Rapids, IowaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard TerrillThesis: Blasphemies and Boondoggles

Angela K. Duryee, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard TerrillThesis: Entanglement

Adam M. Key, Spring, TexasForensicsAdvisor: James DimockThesis: Going Public: An

Organizational Autoethnographic Exploration of the International Public Debate Association

Rusty W. Ruth, Yankton, South DakotaTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul HustolesThesis: Directing “Betrayal”

Adam K. Sahli, Aberdeen, South DakotaTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Paul FinocchiaroThesis: A Director’s Approach to “I Love You Because”

Lakpa Sherpa, NepalCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard RobbinsThesis: Pebble and Paper

MASTER OF ARTS

Monica G. Altman, Conway, South CarolinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos Gerald J. Bizjak, Jr., Albert LeaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Jamie S. Block, ProctorEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix James R. Broomfield, HardwickMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Brandon Rowekamp

Abdellahi K. Daha, MauritaniaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

Molly S. Eroglu, FaribaultEnglish: TESL Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher

Kimberly Goodwin, Stevens Point,

WisconsinCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Geraldine K. Hirsch, Evans, GeorgiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Chelsea L. Kammer, PlymouthEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

Cassandra S. Labairon, Lake CrystalArtAdvisor: Brian FrinkThesis: And the Road Will Take You

There: What the Cartographer Said

Jamie L. Malvin, Eagle LakeEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos

Shawn R. Nevalainen, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Namyong Lee

Virginia L. Otto, West Salem,

WisconsinCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen CvancaraThesis: Technology Initiative

Assessment through Acceptance and Satisfaction: A Case Study

Jill R. Rezac, HutchinsonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie

Reana M. Robbins, Lakewood, Colorado

EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord

Nathan A. Robertson, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole

Katherine R. Schultz, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Benjamin D. Sencindiver, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Brandon Rowekamp

Alesha M. Sullivan, North MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole Wesley O. Taylor, MankatoArtAdvisor: David MoranoThesis: Different Times in Different

Places

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Hiroko Tsuiki, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen LybeckThesis: A Study of Refusal Strategies

by American and International Students at an American University

Jennifer M. Turner, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell

Gaudence Uwamahoro, RwandaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Kirsti ColeThesis: Rwandan University EFL

Teachers’ Awareness and Attitudes toward CLT and Their Classroom Practices

Jacob O. Westman, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao

Kurt A. Wittmershaus, Munich,EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Yusaku Yajima, JapanCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Sachi SekimotoThesis: An Interpretative

Phenomenological Analysis of International Teaching Assistants’ Identities in the United States

MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

Jeffrey E. Delbow, ShakopeeBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Amanda L. Mackie, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Timothy B. Menne, PlymouthBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Emily Schudrowitz, Madison,

WisconsinBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Michael J. Votava, Eden PrairieBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Changjun Zhang, ChinaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Tyler R. Zollner, New UlmBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Sudhakar Alapati, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Jeana R. Albers, White Bear TownshipBiologyAdvisor: Dr. John KrenzThesis: Relationships between

isolating land use and amphibian populations in sub-boreal peatlands of the Midwestern United States

Dayeong An, MankatoMath: Statistics OptionAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Yovin Andrian, IndonesiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod Aria Asadi Eskandar, IranInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Juan P. Ayala Ramirez, ColombiaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: James Dimock

Guncha Babajanova, MankatoApplied StatisticsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman

Elizabeth R. Behmer, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Steven MercurioThesis: High Fat diet Increased Serum

Glutamate Dehydrogenase more than Chronic Acetaminophen Dosing in Female Mice

Julian G. Bernal Castellanos, ColombiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick TebbeThesis: Thermal Conductivity of

Alumina and Silica Nanofluids

Suman K. Bhattarai, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen

Brian J. Bubendorf, LakevilleEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Thomas Hendrickson

Tom J. Burg, MinneapolisEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor

Bushara A. Bushara Dosa, RochesterEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Xuanhui Wu

Savidrath By, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Yi Hsun Chang, TaiwanAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird Nabeel A. Chaudhary, PakistanEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead

Hoa N. Cook, RosevilleAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird Gregory R. Dosh, ProctorMath: Statistics OptionAdvisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao

Efua E. Ephrim, GhanaApplied StatisticsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman

Divya Garlapati, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod Fikremariam A. Ghirmai, MankatoMath: Statistics OptionAdvisor: Dr. Han Wu

Robyn P. Goodfellow, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Zainab H. Hamza, BahrainInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Guarionex Salivia

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Samuel F. Heidelk, Lincoln, NebraskaAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown

Chad E. Hess, LuverneAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown Brent A. Howe, Menomonie,

WisconsinPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Youwen XuThesis: Crystal Structure and

Superconductivity of YBa2Cu3O7-X

Nghiep X. Huynh, BlaineMathematicsAdvisor: D. Ruijun Zhao

Kelsey L. Indergaard, Maple GroveSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag Cody N. Ingenthron, MankatoManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal

Asad Ul Islam, BangladeshAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Laura E. Jans, Grove CityAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Santoshreddy Karri, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen

Kevin L. Krenik, Apple ValleyEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Jin Park

Joseph M. Kruger, ChanhassenInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Pak Lun Lo, BurnsvilleAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown

Zhongwei Lu, MinnetonkaAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Ebenezer T. Malm, Saint PaulAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown Anjaneya C Muluguru, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Ganith Chowdary Namburu, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Qun Zhang

Angela N. Norlien, AlexandriaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen

Courtney R. Odegaard, GlencoeAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Jeremy L. Owens, Mitchell, South DakotaAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Faheed O. Owokoniran, NigeriaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe

Christopher T. Reek, DeerwoodManufacturing Engineering TechAdvisor: Dr. Gary MeadThesis: The Effects of Low-Level

Ethanol Blends in 4-Stroke Small Non-Road Engines

Angela R. Rodriguez Mora, ColombiaSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Enrique Torner Dadegamage S. Samarawickrama,

Sri LankaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe

Faysal I. Satter, BangladeshApplied StatisticsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Prachi M. Sheth, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe

Richard J. Sinn, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. David SharlinThesis: Cochlear Development and

Auditory Function in the Absence of Thyroid Hormone Transporters Mct8 and Oatp1c1

Brady O. Swanson, Saint JamesEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Jamie L. Swenson, LeSueurEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha ProctorThesis: Calcareous Fen Wetland

Hydrology Mitigation to Avoid Indirect Impacts from Adjacent Dewatering Operations to Dry Mine a Sandstone Quarry in the Minnesota River Valley

Jordan R. Tait, Rapid City, South DakotaMath: Statistics OptionAdvisor: Dr. In-Jae KimThesis: Building a Predictive Model

for Baseball Games

Shannon C. Thoennes, MiltonaAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird Raj K. Tripathee, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang

Yuliya Valeeva, PlymouthApplied StatisticsAdvisor: Dr. Han Wu

Yasotha K. Veerayah, MalaysiaMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman

Priyanka Vittipalli, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Rustam A. Zufarov, UzbekistanAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown

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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Kimberly Contag, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Katherine M. Adelman, Mass MediaCourtney E. Chovan, Communication

StudiesKelly R. Firkins, Communications Arts

& Literature EducationMorgan N. LeClaire, Theatre ArtsAmanda L. Mesenbring, Art EducationKayla E. Murphy, Mass MediaJeremy A. Pasquale, FrenchMelissa L. Ridler, Liberal StudiesHeather G. Rudd, DanceCallie M. Schultze, EnglishKatie L. Westermayer, Spanish

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

MacKenzie A. Becker, Mass MediaMariah C. Branson, Liberal StudiesMiranda K. Braunwarth, Mass MediaShareen M. Brazil, FrenchLiliana Q. Cartagena, Spanish

EducationEmily K. Deppa, SpanishNathan C. Ebel, GermanSteven Ebner, Music IndustrySteven Ebner, PhilosophyAndrew K. Essman, Open StudiesMercedes K. Esteban-Kvamme,

Spanish for the ProfessionsAlyssa R. Goedeker, Liberal Studies Atsuya Hattori, GermanKayla M. Hollatz, Mass MediaKelly J. Howard, Theatre ArtsChristina M. James, Art EducationSungyoung Kim, English

Michael R. Kopischke, SpanishKyle D. Lenzen, ArtKelsey J. Letourneau, Music: EducationCassandra L. Light, Communication

StudiesBrenda K. Martinson, DanceBrenda K. Martinson, Mass MediaMichael A. Mechler, SpanishRhonda E. Milbrett, ArtCasey J. Morgan, DanceGillian M. Needham, Mass MediaAmber M. Parks, Mass MediaApril D. Parks, Mass MediaTyler S. Schrandt, ArtAnna M. Schultz, Art EducationMelissa R. Sjoberg, Music IndustryLuke W. Splinter, ArtJanessa M. Stewart, Communications

Arts & Literature EducationJoshua P. Svensson, Scandinavian

StudiesIsrael E. Tan, Mass MediaCourtney M. Toft, EnglishAnna M. Tschida, Communications

Arts & Literature EducationPhilip J. Weyhe, Mass MediaAmy L. Wilson, DanceErika E. Wright, Art Education

CUM LAUDE

Taylor J. Bergstrom, Mass MediaSydney H. Burch, DanceBrandy J. Carlson, SpanishJustin G. DeChantal, ArtDaniel L. Domino, Communication

Studies

Loralie J. Ellingson, English Amanda N. Forman, Theatre ArtsJenna L. Gareis, ArtJasmine E. Greenwaldt, ArtTailyr M. Hansen, Mass MediaJoseph C. Herke, ArtLeyvi E. Hinojosa, Spanish Education

K-12Carmen E. Koch, SpanishZinu Lee, Open StudiesNicole S. Lindblom, ArtJamie L. Loyland, ArtJamie L. Loyland, Scandinavian StudiesJamie L. Loyland, Communication

StudiesTara E. McCarron, SpanishNancy L. Mikelson, Open StudiesJill A. Moses, Communication StudiesLuis A. Munguia, ArtKelly M. Richardson, Cognitive

ScienceDustin L. Saulsbury, SpanishErin C. Smith, ArtSara A. Sneer, SpanishTodd R. Standish, ArtKyla S. Thorson, Cognitive ScienceKayla E. Tibboel, Liberal StudiesShayna S. Tietje, ArtCassandra C. Urbano, Music IndustryKristen N. Ward, Communication

StudiesAlisha M. Yost, Mass MediaRyan L. Zahn, Communications Arts &

Literature EducationAlena M. Zuschlag, Spanish

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DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor Brian Frink, Chairperson

Patrick C. Albrent, BFA, LewisvilleTodd M. Alexander, BA, Red WingAshton M. Bird, BFA, Elk Point, South

DakotaStephen E. Bohnenblust, Jr., BFA,

MankatoAshley B. Comstock, BFA, MankatoBethany A. Cox, BA, North MankatoJustin G. DeChantal, BFA, BrainerdAlexandra C. Deopere, BFA, North

MankatoTrenton J. Edwards, BS, MankatoJenna L. Gareis, BFA, New UlmSean R. Gleason, BFA, Albert LeaGricel I. Granados, BFA, Blue EarthJasmine E. Greenwaldt, BFA, RamseyTracy L. Harris, BS, Lomira, WisconsinJoseph C. Herke, BFA, HastingsEmmanuel O. Ifonlaja, BFA, Cottage

GroveChristina M. James, BS, StillwaterVeronica E. Joachim, BA, KassonCatherine R. Keenan, BA, AlexandriaKyle D. Lenzen, BFA, Eden PrairieNicole S. Lindblom, BFA, Prior LakeMackenzie E. Lopez, BFA, LitchfieldJamie L. Loyland, BFA, Prior LakeKeeliann A. Lozano, BFA, North MankatoTalia J. Meinders, BFA, WorthingtonAmanda L. Mesenbring, BS,

WaconiaRhonda E. Milbrett, BFA, N MankatoCatherine J. Moriarty, BA, Ham LakeLuis A. Munguia, BFA, Le CenterJennifer M. Polinder, BFA, Albert LeaLea A. Roneker, BA, MankatoAmber E. Schneider, BA, Saint PaulTyler S. Schrandt, BFA, EskoAnna M. Schultz, BS, WoodburyJeffrey M. Schumacher, BA, MankatoBrenton P. Slingsby, BFA, MankatoErin C. Smith, BFA, Saint CharlesLuke W. Splinter, BFA, PembertonTodd R. Standish, BFA, WinthropShayna S. Tietje, BFA, HayfieldKyle A. Voss, BFA, Prior LakeAmanda E. Weinhandl, BFA,

MankatoEmma M. Willette, BFA, WellsErika E. Wright, BS, MankatoZhu Ye, BA, China

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor David Engen,Chairperson

Chelsea M. Anderson, BS, BloomingtonJoshua E. Balmores, BS, DasselJeffrey R. Barlow, BS, OwatonnaMadeline J. Brenny, BS, BloomingtonTaylor R. Bui, BS, WorthingtonJennifer Bybee, BS, RamseyDennis E. Carter, BS, Destin, FloridaAlejandro Chacon, BS, San Antonio,

TexasCourtney E. Chovan, BS, EaganDaniel L. Domino, BS, BurnsvilleElliot C. Engebretson, BS, MankatoMichael H. Friedman, BS, Saint Louis

ParkJoy K. Habrat, BS, KasotaErica L. Hanson, BS, Forest LakeRa’Shon Harper, BS, Los Angeles,

CaliforniaEric L. Hatlestad, BS, PlymouthChauwon Kim, BS, EdinaBreanna R. Laabs, BS, LeSueurCassandra L. Light, BS, Maple GroveJamie L. Loyland, BA, Prior LakeAsim Majeed, BS, OronoCallie M. Manders, BS, Prior LakeBeau P. Marchwick, BS, OwatonnaJill A. Moses, BS, RichfieldBetsy J. Mowers, BS, LakevilleStephanie M. Neiberger, BS,

ChanhassenAmber L. Ostoff, BS, North MankatoHeidi L. Parsons, BS, North MankatoHeather L. Paulson, BS, MankatoMatthew E. Robertson, BS, SavageJessika Rodriguez, BA, Prior LakeYadira S. Salinas, BA, Saint PaulYadira S. Salinas, BS, Saint PaulKelsey J. Sanchez, BS, SavageDaniel A. Stephens, BS, ShakopeeJacob W. Swan, BS, ShorewoodLauren A. Swantko, BS, RochesterAshley M. Veroeven, BS, North MankatoXai C. Vue, BS, White Bear LakeHeather E. Walsh, BS, EaganKristen N. Ward, BS, MankatoKatie L. Wendt, BS, Garden cityJustin T. Wiggins, BS, DuluthChrista J. Wong, BS, Eagan

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor Matthew Sewell,Chairperson

Garrett S. Barker, BA, Coon RapidsMichelle L. Beck, BA, WorthingtonAlexander C. Berger, BA, MinnetonkaTyler J. Blatti, BA, RochesterKelly M. Doyle, BS, Prior LakeLoralie J. Ellingson, BS, RochesterKelly R. Firkins, BS, DelavanKelsey K. Hakes, BA, JacksonSungyoung Kim, BA, Republic of KoreaJoel D. Kockelman, BA, ShakopeeCorrine A. Lehner-Hanson, BS, New PragueJohn L. Lewis, II, BS, Eden PrairieEmily S. Myers, BA, MankatoAnne M. Regnier, BS, WoodburyDavid R. Rosencrance, BA,

Waunakee, WisconsinCallie M. Schultze, BA, CeylonNachshon E. Scott, BS, North MankatoJanessa M. Stewart, BS, MankatoNicholas J. Taschner, BA, EaganCourtney M. Toft, BA, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAnna M. Tschida, BS, FridleyRyan L. Zahn, BS, Menomonee Falls,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIAProfessor Mavis Richardson,Chairperson

Katherine M. Adelman, BS, BellinghamCourtney E. Apfelbacher, BS,

MankatoMacKenzie A. Becker, BS, EaganTaylor J. Bergstrom, BA, Kapolei,

HawaiiMcKayla R. Boswell, BS, MankatoMiranda K. Braunwarth, BS,

Norwood Young AmericaJohn P. Carlson, BS, North MankatoNicole J. Christopher, BS, Prior LakeJoseph R. Denton, BS, West Des

Moines, IowaColleen A. Dunnigan, BS, White

Bear LakeTimothy J. Faklis, BS, EdinaTailyr M. Hansen, BS, JacksonReece J. Hemmesch, BS, Cold Spring

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Kayla M. Hollatz, BS, AndoverAlex J. Kerkman, BA, Holmen,

WisconsinBenjamin J. Konrad, BS, WoodburySamantha E. LaFontsee, BA, Prior LakeJessica L. Lauwagie, BS, CourtlandBrenda K. Martinson, BS, MankatoKayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinCasey T. Myers, BS, LakevilleGillian M. Needham, BS, WasecaMollie R. O’Brien, BS, ShakopeeEvan M. Outlaw, BS, BloomingtonAmber M. Parks, BA, Inver Grove

HeightsApril D. Parks, BS, Inver Grove HeightsStephen R. Piper, BS, Albert LeaBrianna S. Prochaska, BS, New PragueDaniel A. Ring, BS, New PragueCally J. Roeser, BS, Eden PrairieKristen M. Roling, BS, FairmontTravon I. Sellers, BS, MankatoEmily R. Stuckmayer, BA, RamseyIsrael E. Tan, BS, SingaporeWhitney K. Waugh, BS, StillwaterPhilip J. Weyhe, BS, ClevelandShanique R. Williams, BS, Saint PaulJeremy M. Willson, BS, MankatoAlisha M. Yost, BS, Hutchinson

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor John Lindberg, Chairperson

Nathan R. Amundson, BA, North Mankato

Steven Ebner, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin

Kelsey J. Letourneau, BS, White Bear Lake

Melissa R. Sjoberg, BS, ElyCassandra C. Urbano, BS, Newport

DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson

Steven Ebner, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin

Samuel P. Erickson, BS, North Mankato

John R. Figge, BS, MankatoJames J. Kunz, BS, Oshkosh,

WisconsinJared M. Maurer, BS, Apple ValleyJoshua R. Moor, BA, Wilson,

Wisconsin

Kelly M. Richardson, BS, MankatoJacob D. Rorman, BS, Blue EarthHannah K. Sanders, BS, EaganKyla S. Thorson, BS, Saint BonifaciusYael G. Vargas, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul HustolesChairperson

Robert J. Anderson, BS, MankatoSydney H. Burch, BFA, SavageGabrielle Chavers, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaMelissa L. Forkner, BS, MankatoAmanda N. Forman, BFA, MankatoDeanna M. Gans, BS, Scandinavia,

WisconsinJoshua L. Helgeson, BFA, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaGretchen M. Hinrichs, BS,

BloomingtonKelly J. Howard, BS, Minnesota LakeMorgan N. LeClaire, BFA, Saint PaulBrenda K. Martinson, BS, MankatoJonathan W. Mecum, BS,

MinnetonkaAmanda M. Miller, BFA, AnokaCasey J. Morgan, BFA, Rice Lake,

WisconsinHeather G. Rudd, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinJill P. Starzecki, BS, Saint PaulTimothy J. Williams, BS, MankatoAmy L. Wilson, BA, Sheldon, Iowa

DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES &

CULTURESProfessor Greg Taylor,Chairperson

Shareen M. Brazil, BA, Watertown, South Dakota

Amy K. Brenna, BA, MankatoJennifer Bybee, BS, RamseyBrandy J. Carlson, BA, MankatoLiliana Q. Cartagena, BS, North

MankatoEmily K. Deppa, BS, MankatoNathan C. Ebel, BA, MankatoMercedes K. Esteban-Kvamme, BS,

North MankatoAtsuya Hattori, BA, JapanLeyvi E. Hinojosa, BS, WorthingtonCarmen E. Koch, BS, PlymouthMichael R. Kopischke, BA, Fairmont

Jamie L. Loyland, BA, Prior LakeTara E. McCarron, BA, ChanhassenMichael A. Mechler, BA, North

MankatoJoleen R. Mohlin, BA, ShakopeeJeremy A. Pasquale, BA, North

MankatoYadira S. Salinas, BA, Saint PaulDustin L. Saulsbury, BA, Lake ElmoSara A. Sneer, BA, MankatoJoshua P. Svensson, BA, Golden ValleyDerrick J. Throndsen, BA, Ham LakeKatie L. Westermayer, BA, MankatoAlena M. Zuschlag, BA, Shakopee

HUMANITIESProfessor Gwen Westerman,Director

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESProfessor Kristen Treinen,Director

Colin C. Barnett, BS, LonsdaleHeather E. Bauer, BS, Garner, IowaAndrew H. Chun, BS, MankatoLyndsey A. Callahan, BS, NorthfieldCarrie L. Dahle, BS, WasecaLauren B. Egge, BS, Albert LeaAndrew K. Essman, BS, Lincoln,

NebraskaJerrell E. Hancock, BS, Brooklyn CenterJoshua L. LaPlante, BS, ChatfieldLeonard K. Lartey, BS, GhanaZinu Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaNancy L. Mikelson, BS, Saint Peter

LIBERAL STUDIESGina Maahs,Student Relations Coordinator

Bobbie L. Aaberg, AA, LakevilleWesley W. Anderson, AA,

MinneapolisWarren M. Bauman, AA, MankatoElizabeth J. Beckius, AA, Saint JamesAnna C. Bjorklund, AA, Saint PeterTammy J. Bohlke, AA, MankatoMary C. Borgert, AA, OwatonnaMariah C. Branson, AA, Hudson,

WisconsinTyler D. Braulick, AA, BenaMatthew S. Campbell, AA, North MankatoPaulina S. Chav, AA, New BrightonJacob C. Degen, AA, FaribaultRian K. Dicke-Michels, AA, OwatonnaKelli R. Dorival, AA, Hutchinson

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Lindsay S. Durand, AA, Maple GroveDennis D. Durst, AA, FrontenacSamuel P. Eberle, AA, Spring ValleyKyla A. Freking, AA, MankatoMaria S. Gallo, AA, MahtomediAlyssa R. Goedeker, AA, MankatoDarin E. Gregory, AA, Belle PlaineChristopher D. Hawkinson, AA,

MankatoErin A. Henderson, AA, MankatoCody J. Howe, AA, Saint JamesWilliam R. Jesseman, AA, MankatoTyler G. Kramer, AA, LucanLaura D. Kvam, AA, Claremore,

OklahomaJoseph P. Lynch, AA, West Saint PaulAlexander M. Megaw, AA, Mankato

Stephanie J. Menke, AA, Saint PeterTrevor M. Morales, AA, MankatoJamie R. Nesbit, AA, ByronCharles S. Nolan, AA, North MankatoAleesa A. Novy, AA, Moose LakeKelly A. Ozenna, AA, FaribaultHaley A. Page, AA, WirtSamantha A. Peters, AA, Coon RapidsHannah L. Polipnick, AA, Sauk CentreMelissa L. Ridler, AA, MankatoCasey A. Rife, AA, Eagle LakePamela S. Riquelme Paredes, AA,

North MankatoCassandra Rodgers, AA, WoodburyNicole D. Roethler, AA, Sleepy EyeMacKenzie L. Ronnkvist, AA, MoundErin M. Rubie, AA, New Ulm

Kaitlin J. Schloesser, AA, MaplewoodAshley R. Silva, AA, MankatoDarcee C. Sjoberg, AA, IsantiTory A. Somage, AA, HartlandJade R. Spenger, AA, MankatoCamille M. Steffel, AA, Saint CharlesKaitlyn M. Stoick, AA, BeckerChase S. Thielbar, AA, FaribaultKayla E. Tibboel, AA, Big LakeToni A. Tweten, AA, Saint PeterXai Vang, AA, MinneapolisTracy M. Weitzel, AA, EaganMichael R. Wentzlaff, AA, HendersonAutumn R. Westlund, AA, MankatoJustin K. Wolf, AA, Spring Lake ParkBradley M. Younglove, AA, LeCenterJenna L. Ziemke, AA, Janesville

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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Rianna K. Cropp, AccountingBriel J. Hendricksen, International

BusinessBriel J. Hendricksen, MarketingBrooke C. Jilek, FinanceJacob T. Ouradnik, AccountingMolly D. Quach, AccountingHannah M. Reese, AccountingKatie A. Rodewald, AccountingKatie A. Rodewald, FinanceCearra K. Selbrade, ManagementDmitri Slavinski, FinanceDmitri Slavinski, Management

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Hussain F. Almeer, FinanceWook Han Bae, ManagementDerek M. Bane, MarketingMark P. Blashack, ManagementAnh K. Bui, AccountingDavid S. Diab Forero, ManagementLauren G. Durand, MarketingVadim Firfa, AccountingVadim Firfa, Finance

David Heil, AccountingSteven C. Herrig, AccountingSteven C. Herrig, ManagementKaylee M. Hoffman, FinanceMatthew D. Job, AccountingMatthew D. Job, FinanceHieu N. La, AccountingAndrew Mathiowetz, FinanceOleksii Myronets, ManagementKami J. Patrin, ManagementShawna K. Reilein, AccountingYoonjoung Shin, MarketingNatalie H. Stine, AccountingBrock D. Thaemlitz, FinanceBrock D. Thaemlitz, Accounting

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Cynthia A. Berg, ManagementJustin J. Brethorst, ManagementAndrew D. Bruggeman,

ManagementStephanie C. Buche, MarketingHannah J. Dahlman, MarketingGervase C. Depuydt, AccountingEllyn E. Emde, ManagementHassan S. Fall, Finance

Zachary P. Fink, ManagementBrett J. Gauer, FinanceTyler D. Giering, FinanceBenjamin C. Hubert, FinanceKathleen R. Kelly, MarketingKatherine R. King, MarketingKelly E. Kingland, AccountingHailey M. Langowski, ManagementHailey M. Langowski, MarketingJaime E. Lee, ManagementBrian W. Letourneau, FinanceAnna J. Plekkenpol, MarketingJacob J. Raskob, FinanceAhmed Z. Saadat, MarketingHeather M. Schumacher, AccountingThomas L. Sheely, FinanceAbdullah Siddique, AccountingAdam P. Sorensen, FinanceElizabeth A. Tauer, FinanceLinh T. Trang, FinanceRyan L. Vadnais, AccountingJanene M. Vossen, ManagementJamison D. Wall, ManagementLindsey R. Worden, ManagementAlena M. Zuschlag, International

Business

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Ashinafie Abebe, BS, MinneapolisMohammed A. Alghanmi, BS, Saudi ArabiaMegan E. Berthiaume, BS, MonticelloAnh K. Bui, BS, ShakopeeNathan P. Cole, BS, AftonRianna K. Cropp, BS, Plymouth

Gervase C. Depuydt, BS, Saint ClairVadim Firfa, BS, MoldovaMichael A. Fuchs, BS, Seattle,

WashingtonAbel T. Gebremisat, BS, Cottage

GroveDavid Heil, BS, ChanhassenSteven C. Herrig, BS, Mountain LakeKayleigh L. Javens, BS, Little FallsMatthew D. Job, BS, RichmondCharles G. Kahiro, BS, MankatoKelly E. Kingland, BS, Twin LakesMichael J. Koprucki, BS, Woodbury

Justin C. Krampotich, BS, ShakopeeHieu N. La, BS, VietnamJenna J. Luisier, BS, Fort Atkinson,

WisconsinLucia Madan, BS, MoldovaHannah J. McDonough, BS, Maple GroveMohammad N. Mitu, BS,

BangladeshTyler T. Morrison, BS, Ellsworth,

WisconsinMatthew M. MulQueeny, BS, Eden Prairie

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Kaori Nakajima, BS, JapanNicholas R. Nigon, BS, RochesterJacob T. Ouradnik, BS, New PragueMolly D. Quach, BS, Prior LakeAbigail M. Quasabart, BS, East BethelHannah M. Reese, BS, MankatoShawna K. Reilein, BS, MankatoKatie A. Rodewald, BS, New UlmHeather M. Schumacher, BS, Sleepy EyeZachary T. Severin, BS, GaylordKapilnath Shanmuganathan, BS, Sri

LankaAbdullah Siddique, BS, Brooklyn

CenterRichard J. Simmonds, BS, LakevilleNatalie H. Stine, BS, WalkerBrock D. Thaemlitz, BS, LakefieldAshley A. Thompson, BS, AustinRyan L. Vadnais, BS, ClearwaterTimothy D. Wolff, BS, HamelHenock H. Yohannes, BS, Saint PaulZiyao Zhang, BS, ChinaNa Zhao, BS, China

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Roger Severns,Chairperson

Hussain F. Almeer, BS, Saudi ArabiaMohammed A. Alyami, BS, Saudi ArabiaZachary T. Beare, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaBo T. Borchardt, BS, Madison LakeAkosse C. Bright, BS, Ivory Coast

(Cote D’Ivoire)Nathan P. Cole, BS, AftonChukwuma O. Ehiwogwu, BS,

MankatoRyan J. Ehler, BS, North MankatoHassan S. Fall, BS, SenegalReid M. Fiorio, BS, Ashland,

WisconsinVadim Firfa, BS, MoldovaBrett J. Gauer, BS, Brookings, South DakotaAbel T. Gebremisat, BS, Cottage GroveTyler D. Giering, BS, CedarJoseph G. Haynes, BS, RobbinsdaleBrandon J. Henes, BS, HamelErik J. Henschell, BS, White Bear LakeRyan P. Heroff, BS, StillwaterKaylee M. Hoffman, BS, Eagle LakeCorey J. Holderbecker, BS, Shakopee

Peter D. Holoien, BS, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

Benjamin C. Hubert, BS, WaconiaMichelle A. Janni, BS, Coon RapidsBrooke C. Jilek, BS, Lester PrairieMatthew D. Job, BS, RichmondKirsten K. Johnson, BS, WasecaMadeline M. Johnson, BS, MankatoTimothy S. Josephson, BS, RosevilleMichael L. Lerum, BS, RochesterBrian W. Letourneau, BS, Falcon HeightsChristopher E. Lowe, BS, MinneapolisLucia Madan, BS, MoldovaAndrew Mathiowetz, BS, MarshallNathaniel J. Mears, BS, WoodburyTyler T. Morrison, BS, Ellsworth,

WisconsinRyan M. Mueller, BS, DelanoChristopher R. Muhvich, BS, Cottage GroveCory R. Pederson, BS, AlexandriaJacob J. Raskob, BS, DelanoKatie A. Rodewald, BS, New UlmNafissatou Sahabi Adamou, BS, NigerThomas L. Sheely, BS, AustinDmitri Slavinski, BS, MoldovaAdam P. Sorensen, BS, Albert LeaElizabeth A. Tauer, BS, MorganBrock D. Thaemlitz, BS, LakefieldLinh T. Trang, BS, EdinaRoss C. Wempen, BS, North MankatoRobert J. Wingert, BS, ChanhassenHenock H. Yohannes, BS, Saint Paul

DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Miles Smayling,Chairperson

Alexander G. Alonso, BS, Eden PrairieSean T. Anderson, BS, PrincetonMichael M. Andries, BS, Cedar

Rapids, IowaWook Han Bae, BS, Republic of KoreaGarret W. Baldwin, BS, ShorewoodBrooke L. Beck, BS, BemidjiCynthia A. Berg, BS, Apple ValleyMarc L. Biermann, BS, RochesterMark P. Blashack, BS, NicolletMary A. Brackelsberg, BS, TrumanJustin J. Brethorst, BS, LafayetteAndrew D. Bruggeman, BS, North MankatoChandra G. Campion, BS, ByronDavid S. Diab Forero, BS, ColombiaChristopher T. Dokken, BS, Albert Lea

Ellyn E. Emde, BS, CarverBrant R. Etrheim, BS, TylerBarrett R. Evenstad, BS, Granite FallsZachary P. Fink, BS, Richland Center,

WisconsinLindsey I. Flicker, BS, ElginNathan P. Heisler, BS, SavageSteven C. Herrig, BS, Mountain LakeGary M. Hiatt, BS, Omaha, NebraskaCaleb B. Hillesheim, BS, Sleepy EyeMohamed H. Hussein, BS, OwatonnaMakena J. Jameson, BS, RushfordTyler J. Jankowski, BS, Ashland,

WisconsinDana L. Jensen, BS, RichfieldMitchell L. Johnson, BS, Cottage GroveDavid R. Jorgensen, Jr., BS, MankatoChristina L. Kanz, BS, MankatoAndrea R. Kiecker, BS, LakevilleHailey M. Langowski, BS, LewistonErik T. Langsjoen, BS, Saint PeterJaime E. Lee, BS, Lake ElmoDaniel K. Malam, BS, WillmarTyler J. Mason, BS, BlaineCatherine K. Murithi-Wohl, BS,

Atlanta, GeorgiaOleksii Myronets, BS, UkraineAndrew J. Orosz, BS, BloomingtonKami J. Patrin, BS, RamseyChristopher A. Pufpaff, BS, LeSueurKay P. Regis, BS, ShakopeeEthan P. Renn, BS, MankatoJoshua J. Roach, BS, Lake CityCearra K. Selbrade, BS, FairmontRussell S. Shah, BS, NepalDmitri Slavinski, BS, MoldovaEric C. Thurber, BS, AnnandaleAlecsander J. Trantanella, BS,

RosemountJacob T. Trautman, BS, North MankatoJanene M. Vossen, BS, RichmondJamison D. Wall, BS, MankatoTyler A. Wegner, BS, EyotaRaymond W. Wheeler, III, BS, North MankatoBrittany M. Wilson, BS, RogersLindsey R. Worden, BS, Hector

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Gloria Meng,Chairperson

Jason K. Arcand, BS, Bethel Derek M. Bane, BS, HastingsStephanie C. Buche, BS, Woodbury

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Melissa H. Craft, BS, AndoverJoshua D. Dada, BS, United Kingdom

(Great Britain)Hannah J. Dahlman, BS, BrahamAshley M. Deleeuw, BS, WaconiaLauren G. Durand, BS, Maple GrovePatrick F. Earley, BS, MankatoMitchell T. Ebert, BS, WaconiaNikolas A. Filipovich, BS, Cottage GroveKatherine A. Fucile, BS, WebsterJesse R. Gardner, BS, Golden ValleyAlan R. Gergen, BS, RandolphAreej A. Hassan, BS, MankatoBriel J. Hendricksen, BS, LakefieldAshley A. Herrmann, BS, Prior LakeKathleen R. Kelly, BS, ChanhassenKatherine R. King, BS, Mankato

Mackenzie A. Knack, BS, Madison Lake

Hailey M. Langowski, BS, LewistonErik T. Langsjoen, BS, Saint PeterDarren J. Lepak, BS, Stevens Point,

WisconsinChristian B. Loomis, BS, SpringfieldDaniel K. Malam, BS, WillmarIsaac G. Mutcherson, BS,

MinneapolisRyan W. Ness, BS, WoodburyVedrana Pejic, BS, AustinAnna J. Plekkenpol, BS, ShakopeeAshley A. Reinke, BS, PlymouthJacob J. Revak, BS, Prior LakeHilary L. Roscovius, BS, Camp

Douglas, WisconsinAhmed Z. Saadat, BS, Bangladesh

Karissa N. Schmidt, BS, OsseoShane D. Seemann, BS, LakevilleSamuel Shiferaw, BS, EaganYoonjoung Shin, BS, Republic of

KoreaAlexander T. Sieg, BS, MankatoAmber R. Smith, BS, Clear Lake,

IowaAllison P. Turner, BS, Long LakeLindsey K. Voss, BS, MankatoKaitlan R. Wagner, BS, Wauwatosa,

WisconsinAaron R. Weiss, BS, Durand,

WisconsinEmma R. Willcox, BS, MinnetonkaAshley M. Zimmerman, BS, Le CenterAlena M. Zuschlag, BS, Shakopee

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College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe candidates will be presented by Brian Martensen, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Michael L. Abraham, Electronic Engineering TechnologyAaron A. Amundson, Biology: Biomedical SciencesSlade J. Baumann, Computer and

Information TechnologyRyan A. Ellingson, Information

SystemsZachary L. Hall, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyJoshua R. Meeker, Construction ManagementTyler A. Metzger, MathematicsNatalie E. Schmidt, Biology: ZoologyAndria M. Sellner, Biology: Human BiologyJames Simpson, General Engineering

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Abdullahi M. Abdulle, Construction ManagementTimothy J. Anderson, General EngineeringBisola O. Asaolu, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesChad M. Benson, Environmental

SciencesHope M. Christiansen, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesMolly J. Haack, Biology: Human BiologyAllison R. Helget, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesKarenzha Huwae, Food Science

TechnologyJoanna R. Kautzmann, Computer and

Information TechnologyDustin D. King, Computer and

Information TechnologyKyle K. LeDuc, Information SystemsRashmi Maharjan, Information Systems

Nicholas R. Miller, Construction ManagementRebecca A. Miller, Information TechnologyAuriol P. Moteng, MathematicsDavid J. Paine, Computer and

Information TechnologySohyeon Park, BiologyEmma K. Phelps, BiochemistryDulanjani C. Rajaguru, BiochemistryReid D. Roemhildt, Construction ManagementNicholas J. Rydell, Biology: ZoologyMitchell L. Schake, Electrical

EngineeringAdam B. Schroeder, Computer and

Information TechnologyClayton S. Schultz, Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyLuke J. Simon, Information SystemsJoshua J. Strate, Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyBradley J. Tupa, Automotive

Engineering Technology

CUM LAUDE

Paul R. Anderson, Information Technology

Kara L. Bakke, Medical TechnologyPradeep Bhandari, Food Science

TechnologyPradeep Bhandari, Biology:

MicrobiologyErik B. Buckley, Computer and

Information TechnologyCody L. Erickson, Physics TeachingChristy M. Frederickson, Medical TechnologyAnthony J. Haga, Construction ManagementAshley R. Hayes, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesEric Hermansen, Biology:

Microbiology

Eric Hermansen, Food Science Technology

Bethany R. Hohenstein, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Tanner C. Holten, Biology: Biomedical Sciences

Alexander J. Ipsen, Biology: EcologyNicholas B. Jeurissen, Construction ManagementAllie L. Jurvelin, General EngineeringEuisung Kim, Electrical EngineeringJustin M. Knoll, BiologyTyler S. Koepp, Construction

ManagementJoshua R. Kremer, ChemistryAndrew J. Kuphal, Environmental

SciencesTyler G. Lang, Mechanical EngineeringRussell C. Litzner, Computer

Engineering TechnologyRussell C. Litzner, Electronic

Engineering TechnologyAlexandra M. Miller, BiologyKatie A. Olafson, General EngineeringHillary L. Paulson, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesSafwan Rahman, Medical TechnologyZachary T. Rausch, Electrical

EngineeringSnita Rayamajhi, Information SystemsCharles B. Schuh, General EngineeringCody J. Strom, Biology: Biomedical SciencesRachel A. Thompson, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesShawn S. Tobolaski, General

EngineeringThomas Vincent, Biology: Biomedical SciencesJoseph R. Vrtacnik, Environmental

SciencesRachael P. Yates Swedberg, Biology

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DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson

Avid J. Besta, BS, Coon RapidsFrancis T. Betchwars, BS, JordanRichard M. Brennhofer, BS, Belle PlaineGarrett J. Graff, BS, WaconiaZachary L. Hall, BS, Fairfax, VermontMichael A. Hassumani, BS, Coon RapidsBethany R. Hohenstein, BS, Maple GroveEliott A. Jorgensen, BS, EaganGarrett C. Luce, BS, New GermanyJeffrey J. Martell, BS, OwatonnaScott A. McPherson, BS, RosemountMarc S. Monson, BS, Maple GroveKyle C. Peterson, BS, EaganClayton S. Schultz, BS, NorwoodAndrew J. Spang, BS, EvelethPeter C. Sparks, BS, PrestonJoshua J. Strate, BS, WaconiaMark P. Sullivan, BS, AndoverNeerav C. Thakkar, BS, IndiaBradley J. Tupa, BS, Saint Louis ParkKevin J. Whalen, BS, MankatoThomas C. Zingsheim, BS, Ham Lake

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Penny Knoblich, Chairperson

Emad J. Al Johar, BS, Saudi ArabiaPaige B. Aldrich, BS, Lester PrairieAaron A. Amundson, BS, GlenvilleAnthony Gilles Anvame Mefane, BS,

GabonBisola O. Asaolu, BS, NigeriaElliot M. Bachman, BS, DarwinDebra R. Backstrom, BS, Blue EarthKara L. Bakke, BS, WaconiaBreeanna L. Bateman, BS, Eagle River,

AlaskaChad M. Benson, BS, Whittemore,

IowaPradeep Bhandari, BS, NepalMohamad A. Bo Obaid, BS, Saudi ArabiaTaylor K. Bohman, BS, BloomingtonBrandon W. Braastad, BS, Ham LakeRandall R. Burns, Jr., BS, MontgomeryJacob H. Byron, BS, Lino Lakes

Hope M. Christiansen, BS, MankatoChristopher J. Collins, BS, North MankatoChristy M. Frederickson, BS, CorcoranStephanie R. Fuller, BS, RochesterRebecca A. Gersch, BS, Saint JamesSteven A. Gilbert, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaKarl S. Goemer, BS, Saint AnthonySabrina M. Griebel, BS, AnokaConnor M. Griggs, BS, Chevy Chase,

MarylandMolly J. Haack, BS, Saint PeterRasas S. Haji, BS, MinneapolisAshley R. Hayes, BS, Mosinee,

WisconsinCourtney M. Hayes, BS, MankatoAllison R. Helget, BS, MankatoEric Hermansen, BS, Bensenville,

IllinoisAndrew C. Hill, BS, NicolletTanner C. Holten, BS, StarbuckTianna R. Hosler, BS, OwatonnaKarenzha Huwae, BS, IndonesiaEbru Ilhan, BS, TurkeyAlexander J. Ipsen, BS, CrystalTrisha E. Jansick, BS, OwatonnaBailey C. Jarvis, BS, MilacaWalter L. Jordan, BS, CarverKanchan J. Khadka, BS, Apple ValleyJustin M. Knoll, BS, HastingsAshley R. Kroschel, BS, MaplewoodAndrew J. Kuphal, BS, JacksonScott D. Luce, BS, JordanTrisha M. Makovsky, BS, Fergus FallsHannah C. Meador, BS, MankatoStella Menuba, BS, RochesterSeth M. Mickelson, BS, WasecaAlexandra M. Miller, BS, Eagle LakeWiam K. Mustafa, BS, BurnsvilleAllyssa A. Nelson, BS, La CrescentCourtney L. Nelson, BS, Eden PrairieParker R. Nordeen, BS, MinnetonkaSreytouch Nou, BS, ShakopeeSohyeon Park, BS, Republic of KoreaKacie E. Patrick, BS, Watertown,

South DakotaHillary L. Paulson, BS, Freeman,

South DakotaDavid B. Preston, BS, Maple GroveNandita Rahman, BS, Laurel,

MarylandSafwan Rahman, BS, BangladeshOm K. Rana, BS, NepalCasey A. Reep, BS, MinnetonkaTess C. Richerson, BS, PlymouthAndrew D. Rinn, BS, MankatoMegan C. Ryan, BS, New Ulm

Nicholas J. Rydell, BS, NevisNatalie E. Schmidt, BS, Delavan,

WisconsinJohanna M. Schmitz, BS, CanbyAndria M. Sellner, BS, Sleepy EyeAhmed M. Shiiraar, BS, MankatoSierra T. Simon, BS, RochesterMandy N. Speckman, BS, Sleepy EyeMatthew M. Steele, BS, Forest LakeBenjamin J. Stewart, BS, MankatoCody J. Strom, BS, MankatoCharmaine L. Sweeney, BS, MankatoChristina M. Tchatchouang, BS,

CameroonKaitlyn R. Thompson, BS, ChaskaRachel A. Thompson, BS, Saint PeterAfton M. Vagt, BS, FairmontKyle D. Van Vleet, BS, Elk RiverThomas Vincent, BS, NigeriaJoseph R. Vrtacnik, BS, North MankatoMark A. Walchuk, BS, MankatoLina C. Wang, BS, MankatoRachael P. Yates Swedberg, BS,

MinneapolisMeredith M. Yue, BS, Excelsior

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson

Tigist T. Hunde, BA, BlaineJoshua R. Kremer, BA, SartellRujeko O. Machinga, BA, ZimbabweEmma K. Phelps, BS, Vadnais HeightsDulanjani C. Rajaguru, BS, Sri LankaElliott V. Tapelt, BS, Annandale

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATIONSCIENCE Professor Leon Tietz, Chairperson

Paul R. Anderson, BS, MontroseManisha Aryal, BS, NepalNardos T. Asfaw, BS, EthiopiaSlade J. Baumann, BS, MankatoErik B. Buckley, BS, OwatonnaWesley E. Carlson, BS, Forest LakeThomas P. Carstens, BS, ArlingtonLance M. Day, BS, New PragueRobert K. Dollen, BS, FairmontRyan A. Ellingson, BS, RochesterDiana C. Johnson, BS, MankatoJoanna R. Kautzmann, BS, FairmontDustin D. King, BS, RochesterFrank C. Kubista, BS, Owatonna

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Matthew L. Larson, BS, WellsKyle K. LeDuc, BS, MankatoRashmi Maharjan, BS, NepalJoshua S. Martin, BS, MankatoRebecca A. Miller, BS, New UlmAlec D. Mohn, BS, MontevideoDavid J. Paine, BS, United KingdomSnita Rayamajhi, BS, NepalAdam B. Schroeder, BS, Eagle LakeLuke J. Simon, BS, AdamsTeghan L. Strand, BS, Apple ValleyJonathan D. Tang, BS, Worthington

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson

Abdullahi M. Abdulle, BS, MankatoJoseph E. Biezuns, BS, Prior LakeBenjamin G. Devine, BS, La Crosse,

WisconsinDaniel J. Endres, BS, LeSueurAlex J. Glende, BS, FaribaultDerek J. Grams, BS, North MankatoAnthony J. Haga, BS, North MankatoNicholas K. Hoon, BS, Garretson,

South DakotaNicholas B. Jeurissen, BS, ShakopeeJacob W. Juhl, BS, RoseauRoger H. Kleese, BS, KenyonTyler S. Koepp, BS, Belle PlaineTyler S. Larkin, BS, AndoverBenjamin T. Lebens, BS, ShakopeeJoshua R. Meeker, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaDavid T. Meyers, BS, Prior LakeNicholas R. Miller, BS, Coon RapidsScott A. Moeller, BS, ChokioAdam J. Mueller, BS, RosevilleIsmail A. Noor, BS, BurnsvilleJoseph D. Nordahl, BS, EdinaTucker S. Osterberg, BS, South HavenReid D. Roemhildt, BS, Elysian

Kevin P. Roggemann, BS, Chisago CityMarcus S. Shurson, BS, New RichlandJulio C. Soto, BS, MankatoPatrick F. Theisen, BS, DelanoJordan J. Thomas, BS, Madelia

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGYProfessor Vincent Winstead, Chairperson

Michael L. Abraham, BS, Coon RapidsJacob L. Bue, BS, New UlmMuhammad S. Cheema, BSEE,

ShakopeeJames M. Faraday, BSCE, Belle PlaineShoumik Hasan, BSEE, BangladeshPengfei Ji, BSEE, ChinaShupritee Katuwal, BSEE, NepalEuisung Kim, BSEE, Republic of KoreaRussell C. Litzner, BS, LakevillePatrick Manfo Paguem, BSCE,

MankatoMD Abdullah A. Masud, BSEE,

BangladeshYamba A. Ouandaogo, BS, Burkina

Faso (Upper Volta)Zachary T. Rausch, BSEE, AustinMitchell L. Schake, BSEE, AnokaMichael A. Zibrowski, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERINGProfessor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson

Timothy J. Anderson, BSE, SavageAdam B. Benes, BSE, Hill CityKylie R. Harer, BSE, Pine CityAllie L. Jurvelin, BSE, Grand RapidsKody A. Kamunen, BSE, EvelethJustin W. Magnusen, BSE, Grand Rapids

Katie A. Olafson, BSE, VirginiaNathan R. Quinn, BSE, VirginiaDaniel L. Schmitz, BSE, VirginiaCharles B. Schuh, BSE, BemidjiJames Simpson, BSE, PalisadeShawn S. Tobolaski, BSE, VirginiaTyler J. Wass, BSE, Bigfork

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ANDSTATISTICS Professor Charles Waters,Chairperson

Elizabeth L. Doppenberg, BS, Ketchum, Oklahoma

Brian P. Jenkins, BS, Elk RiverPatrick Manfo Paguem, BS, MankatoTyler A. Metzger, BS, Apple ValleyAuriol P. Moteng, BS, MinneapolisNan Zheng, BS, China

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Patrick Tebbe,Chairperson

Tyler G. Lang, BSME, GlencoeJordan B. Meincke, BSME, RamseyJane E. Opoien, BSME, Saint Louis

ParkYllka Patoku, BSCE, KosovoAnthony C. Rotchadl, BSCE,

Madison LakeDarren D. Wels, BSCE, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Youwen Xu,Chairperson

Cody L. Erickson, BS, Hutchinson

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

Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music – trumpet Sarah Houle ‘03 – 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 Elise Ristau Board of Trustees

Minnesota State Colleges & Universities

Lora J. Rahe Bachelor of Science, Family Consumer Science College of Allied Health and Nursing Matthew J. Hillmann Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership College of Education

Kayla L. Wagner Bachelor of Science, Geography 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

ELISE RISTAU Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

MARIA BEVACQUA Acting Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

RON BROWNE Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Education

ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and

Chief Information Officer

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

SUSAN FREDSTROM Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Allied Health & Nursing

MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim 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 and

Chief Diversity Officer

KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Heath

and Nursing

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research

and Dean of Graduate Studies

MARK ROBBINS Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

MARILYN J. WELLS Provost and Senior Vice President for

Academic Affairs

FACULTY HONORMARSHALSSusan Fredstrom, College of

Allied Health & NursingRon Browne, College of EducationMark Robbins, College of Social

and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSJulia Hebenstreit, College of

Allied Health and NursingKarl Matz, College of EducationAvra Johnson, College of Social


JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSLexi Platz, College of Allied

Health and NursingSamantha Gertner, College of

EducationKevin Miller, College of Social


COLLEGE OF ALLIEDHEALTH & NURSINGMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSSherry Folsom-Meek

Procession ParticipantsNorma KrumwiedeRobert PettittMarlene TappePatricia Young

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBonnie BergDavid Bissonnette

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKristen Abbott-AndersonBrooke BurkRobyn CeurvorstJoseph FloodRachelle HodgesBrian KamnetzKelly KrumwiedeKristi MontandonBryan RomsaMarilyn SwanStacey VanGelderen

INSTRUCTORSTerri Brown

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSCandace RaskinTeresa Wallace

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSCarrie Chapman

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSTim BerryLori BirdKaren ColumAnne DahlmanAaron DerisKim Johnson-HarrisTeresa Kruizenga

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORALSCIENCES MARCHINGFACULTY

PROFESSORSKebba DarboeDonald FriendJose Javier LopezLuis Posas

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSDawn AlbertsonRaymond Asomani-BoatengChristine Black-HughesKevin FilterAnnelies HagemeisterEiji Kawabata

Saleheen KhanMatthew LaoyzaCynthia MillerPaul PrewEmily Stark

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSRoss AalgaardLaura HarrisonChelsea MeadPatricia Nelson

INSTRUCTORSChristian DobratzGertrude Kunkel

LIBRARY FACULTYCasey DuevelDaardi Sizemore

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYDiane BergeJohn BulcockPaulette Kimber

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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION -EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Sheri L. Allen, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace RaskinDissertation: Implementing Positive

Behavior Interventions and Supports at the Secondary Level

Katie C. Clarke, DundeeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa KrullDissertation: The Identification

of Successes and Barriers in Establishing Professional Learning Communities from Principals’ Perspectives

Elizabeth A. Drake, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie CarlsonDissertation: Leadership Curricula

of Professional Athletic Training Programs

Matthew J. Hillmann, NorthfieldEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace RaskinDissertation: Determining Effective/

Ineffective: The Barriers Facing Minnesota Teacher Remediation

Kyle M. Momsen, Saint PeterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie CarlsonDissertation: Perspectives of Female

Leaders in Athletic Training

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION -COUNSELOR EDUCATION &SUPERVISION

Masahiko Sato, JapanCounselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Aaron JeffreyDissertation: Experiences and

Perspectives of Clinical Supervisors in Cross-Cultural Supervision: The Impact of Supervisor Race and Ethnicity

DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Britta L. DeJager, Shell Lake, Wisconsin

School PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanDissertation: A Comparison of

the Effectiveness of a Token Economy System, a Response Cost Condition, and a Combination Condition in Reducing Problem Behaviors and Increasing Student Academic Engagement & Performance in Two First Grade Classrooms

Sara A. Ebsen, Madison, South DakotaSchool PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kevin FilterDissertation: The Development of a

Teacher-Rating Measure of Positive Behavior

Laura L. Strunk, NicolletSchool PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanDissertation: Seclusion and Restraint

Policy and Practice: Are We Doing the Right Thing?

Rachel K. Youngblom, Surprise, Arizona

School PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kevin FilterDissertation: Using a State-wide

Survey to Determine the Impact of Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports on Students’ Self-Reported Perceptions, Feelings and Behaviors

SPECIALIST

Catherine K. Chang, FaribaultEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Tracey R. Collins, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Susana De Leon, CarverEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Aaron D. Forsythe, Forest LakeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jamie L. Frank, Good ThunderEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Tracy N. Frederick Corcoran, North MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Margot A. Hansen, Sauk CentreEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Mindy M. Haukedahl, Cottage GroveEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

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Julie M. Hull, LonsdaleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Kristin L. Johnson, RosemountEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jonathan Kison, LonsdaleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Sarah J. McGuire, New UlmEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Michael P. McMahon, St Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Carl W. PluckerEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Ila Saxena, Golden ValleyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kari J. Schwietering, St Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Nathan Tangen, Saint Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

MASTER OF ARTS

Andrew J. Ahrendt, Sioux Falls, South DakotaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Eric SprankleThesis: The Effects of Geriatric Sexual

Orientation on Caregiver Reactions to Resident Sexual Behavior within Long-Term Care Facilities

Bethany M. Bachman, Boone, IowaSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Nicholas F. Bartlett, Arden HillsSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Tony M. Carthen, Jr.Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie CampanaThesis: Ethnic Names, Resumes, and

Occupational Stereotypes: Will D’Money Get the Job?

William D. Cradick, WaconiaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea LassiterThesis: Examining the Effectiveness of

the After Action Review for Online and Face-to-Face Discussion Groups

Brittany J. Davis, Waubay, South DakotaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Jack R. Durand, Lakewood, ColoradoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

Jessica J. Friton, RochesterSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Vicki HungerThesis: Managing Rapeability:

Women’s Perceptions and Negotiations of the Fear of Sexual Assault

Natalie M. Gordon, JamaicaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel SachauThesis: Identifying Factors that Make an

Organization a Great Place to Work

Ryan T. Hanna, SavageIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

Andrew R. Hayes, ChamplinIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Kenneth E. Ildefonso, MankatoSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Sophie L. Kaeter, MankatoSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

John D. Kersbergen, Marshalltown, Iowa

Sport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Roger E. Knutson, Hudson, WisconsinIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

Duc V. Lai, VietnamClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Adam Sattler, Oxford, MississippiClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey BuchananThesis: The Quality of Assessments for

Childhood Anxiety Disorders within a Regional Medical System

Jennifer J. Schweitzer, MankatoSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steve BuechlerThesis: The Co-Occurrence of Multiple

and Overlapping Demands among Women Leaving Prison

Colin J. Sheehan, HanskaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Jamie Siegrist, Dumont, New JerseyPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

Kelsey Timm, MankatoSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Samantha J. Tupy, New PragueClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan

Brenna N. Weber, Pequot LakesSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton

Dusti R. Werner, PipestoneSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Vicki HunterThesis: Moved to Move: Socially

Contextualizing Women’s Exercise Motivations

Christopher R. Withers, Albert LeaPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

Owusua Yamoah, GhanaUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

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MASTER OF ARTS INTEACHING

Stephanie M. Bednar, AustinK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Jessica A. Dant, OwatonnaK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Nicole K. Duea Youell, MankatoK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman

Ann M. Maine, Owatonna5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Susan E. Stotz, Marshall, Alaska5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Kaylee A. Wiens, Farmington5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION

Dovlet H. Babajanov, TurkmenistanPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Delia Gutierrez, FaribaultPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson

Nicholas F. Minetto, FairmontPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Ryan D. Nelson, HanskaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Gaukhar B. Yessentayeva,

KazakhstanPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Brittney M. Aamodt, ArlingtonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Mohamed S. Aladsani, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Asma A. Almalki, Saudi ArabiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Doaa S. Alsubiani, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Nasser A. Alzahrani, Saudi ArabiaSpecial EducationAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Kari L. Anderson, Pierre, South DakotaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Melanie A. Anderson, Denver,

ColoradoReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Kayla D. Andrist, HayfieldReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Sadie F. Arch, Findlay, OhioEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Teresa L. Bartlett, St PeterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Rachael F. Bauleke, LeSueurCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Kristal K. Berg, New UlmEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Lydia S. Bergeson, Mauston,

WisconsinPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Lindsey L. Bowman, MinnetristaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Robert M. Brandl, Sleepy EyeHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis

Kristin D. Bray, Red WingEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Amanda J. Bruns, Eden PrairieCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Robert Bute, New UlmEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Angela C. Caban, Park City, IllinoisCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Lara M. Chicos, HartlandSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Grace A. Cimino, Saint PaulCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Jeffrey

Matthew W. Clay, MankatoEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Jason Davis, Eden PrairieExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Carissa A. Delestre, Saint PeterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Kimberly N. Depuydt, MankatoEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Mackenzie L. Deutsch, Saint Louis ParkCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Kathryn D. Dornfeld, WoodburyReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

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Jennifer L. Duley, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin

Communication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Jane J. Ek, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Samantha J. Follis, Brule, WisconsinExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Katie L. Forstner, GaylordCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Matthew D. Foss, Silver LakeSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Jason D. Gabel, FairmontEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Nicholas C. Grimme, ShakopeeEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina Riya Gurung, NepalCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Laurel N. Gustafson, BloomingtonExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Billie J. Hahn, Eagle LakeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Ann R. Hanstad, Saint Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jenna R. Helget, HanskaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Nathalja M. Hendrickson, BrainerdEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Jacqueline M. Hillstrom, Belle PlaineReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Kelly L. Hofmeister, North MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Rebecca Holm, Elkton, South DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Fuquan Jackson, Newark, New JerseyEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Joshua J. Jackson, BurnsvilleLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Briann R. Jennissen, DasselCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Kelsey M. Johnson, MorrisCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Kayla M. Jones, MankatoSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gail Zahn

Heather L. Jopp, MayerEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Jennifer Kaczrowski-Taylor, Albert LeaSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Jessica L. Keech, Good ThunderSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Jennifer Y. Ketelsen, VictoriaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz

Mari K. Kissell, BurnsvilleReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Kathlyn M. Koepp, Belle PlaineLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Elizabeth A. Koonst, Belle PlaineCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Christine M. Kral, New UlmSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

Daniel K. Krumwiede, FridleyGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Ginger Schmid

Rachel A. Kunde, BuffaloReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Jamie T. Kunst, MankatoSociology: Human Services, Planning

& AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Keating

Jared A. Langseth, PrestonAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald SchirmerThesis: The Woodland in the Prairie:

An Analysis of the Langseth Site (21NO11)

Amber M. Leonhardi, MankatoEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Shelli L. Linders, OwatonnaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz

Ariel N. Mackley, BurnsvilleCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Carin G. Mangimeli, Brooklyn ParkTeaching & Learning: Instructional

Media In The ClassroomAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Michelle S. Martig, HutchinsonReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Susan L. Martinez, Saint PaulReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Brice J. Matthews, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

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Eric M. McCabe, RosemountSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Connie L. McFarling, WaldorfCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Michael L. Merlini, Belle PlaineGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei YuanThesis: A Dynamic Distributed

Hydrologic Model for the Blue Earth River Watershed, Minnesota, with Implications Regarding Land Use and Water Quality

Tammy M. Mezzenga, MinnetonkaSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Amy Scheuermann

Elizabeth K. Miller, Saint Louis ParkReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Tonisha M. Miller, WorthingtonSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Kari S. Mitchell, Prior LakeSpecial Education: Learning

DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Megan E. Mitchell, EaganCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Matthew J. Moore, Eagle LakeGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson

Megan L. Moran, ChaskaAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen BlueThesis: An Analysis of Precontact

Bone Tapping in the Upper Midwest: A Bioarchaeological and Experimental Application

Zukiswa G. Mpande, South AfricaSociology: Human Services, Planning

& AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. William Wagner

Katie L. Nissen, Terril, IowaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Jennifer A. O’Connor, West Des Moines, IowaLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Naomi L. Ochsendorf, WinnebagoSociology: Human Services, Planning


Jill M. Ondrey, Brooklyn ParkSociology: Human Services, Planning


Kaitlin L. Pear, ChaskaSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Alys W. Pederson, BurnsvilleTeaching & Learning Curriculum &

InstructionAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Renee L. Pieschke, BensonGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson

Sheila B. Rahn, MankatoSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

Nicole D. Rietz, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson Heidi M. Rimstad, Saint PeterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Jeffrey

Darci L. Rinne, WillmarCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Julie H. Ritter, New PragueEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson David A. Robb, EaganSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Amy Scheuermann

Breanne L. Roberts, Madison LakeExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Kyle M. Rosenberg, Haddon

Heights, New JerseyExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Camille D. Ross, MoorheadReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Cara L. Samuelson, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Marita A. Sanders, BurnsvilleNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra EggenbergerThesis: An Educational Intervention to

Support Family-Nurse Conversation and Family-Nurse Presence in an Adult Intensive Care Unit: A Pilot Study

Kate M. Sanft, Merrill, WisconsinCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Amanda R. Scharfe, WatervilleCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Renee L. Schmidt, St PeterCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Lisa C. Schwartz, BrainerdCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Meghan M. Selvik, WasecaSpecial Education: Learning

DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson Kelly M. Setala, MinneapolisTeaching & Learning: Curriculum &

Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Sara M. Sjodin, FaribaultEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

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Pollard D. Sorquist, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Thesis: Reaching an Invisible

Minority: A Survey of Admissions Department Leaders’ Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Student Outreach Efforts and Campus Climate in the Upper Midwest

Janine M. Stammler, Inver Grove Heights

Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Benjamin P. Stein, Good ThunderSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson

Marissa G. Stitt, GoodlandCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Hadeel A. Tanash, Jordan Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith LuebkeThesis: Breastfeeding knowledge,

practice, attitudes, and influencing factors: Findings from a selected sample of breastfeeding mothers in Bemidji, Minnesota

Annette S. Tousignant, BloomingtonSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Katie A. Volk, Saint PeterSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Tricia S. Wagner, MedfordReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Alex C. Walker, Beaver Dam,

WisconsinSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Jennifer J. Wenberg-Anderson,

International FallsReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Lexy L. Wenzel, MankatoReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Alyssa P. Werth, Circle PinesPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Cherie Pettitt

Elle-Shante M. Whalen, Spencer, IowaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Macy L. Whiteside, New RichlandEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Layne Wilbright, LeSueurEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Valerie T. Williams, Brooklyn ParkRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz

Matnique R. Williamson, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Kristin M. Wilson, MankatoSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Gina L. Zurn, Prior LakeLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

MASTER OF SCIENCEIN NURSING

Emily E. Becker, Saint Louis ParkNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Julia K. Botzet, New BrightonNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Mary T. Clark, Apple ValleyNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Laura K. Dryjanski, Arden HillsNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Laura L. Hilker, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Milissa S. McDuffee, Little FallsNursingAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Young Kristen L. Medhanie, BlaineNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Heidi J. Otto, GaylordNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Bethany K. Schroeder, WauwatosaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell David J. Thomson, CrystalNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Holly M. Barkeim, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Jade L. Blekestad, GibbonSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

Sharon R. Bonnett, WorthingtonSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Daniel T. Boston, HastingsSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Jesana C. Denter, Wilton, WisconsinSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Chad R. Ellis, Zumbro FallsSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

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Kelly M. Froehle, DelanoSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

Nicole E. Giersdorf, Madison LakeSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Chelsi J. Hammon, Spirit Lake, IowaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Jennifer O. Kolstad, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Abigail M. Malterer, JanesvilleSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

Lucy C. Matos, RochesterSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

Rojina M. McCarthy, PlymouthSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Tara N. Mershon, WellsSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Katrina M. Ohmann-Thai, Apple

ValleySocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Ashley A. Pederson, WasecaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Melissa A. Pletcher, WindomSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Angela J. Przybilla, TracySocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

Jenna R. Robinson, White Bear LakeSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Christelle C. Sackey, CameroonSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Gudrun M. Schletz, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Abby J. Sharp, GaylordSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Kelsey L. Tollefson, MarshallSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Samuel P. Tumberg, Saint Louis ParkSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Kelly T. Vourlos, JordanSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Claudia Zendejas-Finley, RochesterSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Kimberly T. Coopman, NursingJoshua J. Fischer, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesEmilie M. Hauser, Exercise ScienceRachel A. Helmbrecht, NursingByron E. Jensen, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesMichelle L. Jensen, NursingSada M. Kliewer, Sport ManagementMonica L. Knauer, NursingAllison E. Mumbleau, NursingKayla E. Murphy, Sport ManagementShelby D. Pearson, NursingAmanda K. Quiring, Family

Consumer ScienceLora J. Rahe, Family Consumer ScienceKatlyn R. Schnitzler, Family Consumer

ScienceSara M. Sommers, Communication

DisordersLauren C. Stelflug, Alcohol & Drug

Studies

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Ashley M. Anderson, Alcohol & Drug Studies

Abby R. Berberich, Family Consumer Science

Brittany A. Blankenhagen, NursingKaitlyn M. Braun, Sport ManagementShareen M. Brazil, Community HealthHillary L. Bungert, NursingDanielle M. Burggraff, NursingDarius A. Clare, Sport ManagementMyra N. Colakovic, NursingPaige Cunningham, NursingDiana A. Dammann, Community HealthJessica R. Dejong, Community HealthMaria A. Denow, NursingJack A. Edwards, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesBrittany A. Farasyn, Nursing

Kelsa J. Fenske, Family Consumer Science

Sara J. Freking, NursingChelsey D. Fricke, NursingAlexandria D. Hale, NursingKathryn D. Harvey, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesMichelle A. Heinen, Family

Consumer ScienceChelsea M. Hiemstra, Sport

ManagementLaura K. Holm, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesTessa L. Holst, Community HealthSara M. Johnson, NursingRozlynn O. Johnsrud, NursingStephanie E. Jordan, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesAlyssa A. Kalthoff, Exercise ScienceElizabeth A. Kampstra, Family

Consumer ScienceAshley K. Keck, NursingSara M. Koenker, NursingRebecca M. Kubat, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesNatalie J. Lange, Community HealthAlyssa A. Larson, Exercise ScienceHannah T. Latt, Family Consumer

ScienceMichelle A. Luepke, NursingBeth A. Madsen, NursingShaylie M. Meyer, NursingKyler S. Mickelson, Sport ManagementBrianna A. Montgomery, NursingAmber L. Nase, Community HealthBridget A. Nohava, NursingCarter J. Patterson, NursingBonnie L. Pickford, Exercise ScienceEvon J. Praska, Communication

DisordersBrianna M. Pratt, NursingPamela S. Reynolds, NursingKayla M. Rice, NursingMichael A. Riesgraf, NursingRhett J. Ronhovde, Exercise Science

Kristine V. Rountree, NursingRachel M. Rubatt, Family Consumer

ScienceAnna R. Ryan, Exercise ScienceAngela L. Sargent, Community HealthBethany R. Schillo, NursingBriana K. Skluzacek, Family

Consumer ScienceStephanie N. Steenhoek, Exercise

ScienceKaren M. Terhark, NursingYuichiro Tsuchiya, Sport ManagementTracy J. Wachowiak, NursingPa Xiong Yang, Dental Hygiene

CUM LAUDE

Adam D. Albrecht, Sport ManagementAbdulaziz K. Alqahtani, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesAlexander P. Baird, Rec, Parks &

Leisure ServicesJacob J. Bastyr, Physical Education

(Teaching)Jacob J. Bastyr, School Health EducationLyndsey A. Callahan, Interdisciplinary

StudiesMegan E. Chase, NursingAmanda S. Christensen, NursingKarly R. Christensen, Community

HealthAmanda C. Clemens, Community

HealthEllen M. DeMars, NursingBrittni E. Drahota, Sport ManagementMelanie A. DuBay, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesMatthew S. Dwelly, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesEmily P. Eby, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesLisa M. Fleisher, Family Consumer

ScienceAubrie K. Ford, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure Services

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Ethan J. Germscheid, Exercise ScienceChelsie M. Gretsch, NursingSamantha N. Hager, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesNatalie K. Hertling, Family Consumer

ScienceNatalie K. Hertling, Community HealthBethany S. Horton, Community HealthKari Johns, NursingDanielle N. Johnson, NursingBryan A. Keys, Sport ManagementBreanna L. Kraus, Family Consumer

ScienceJordyn K. Krekling, NursingJason M. Krueger, Sport ManagementBrittany A. Lanars, Community HealthAustin A. Link, Sport ManagementSteven T. Loyd, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)

Shane R. Malecha, Sport ManagementReece M. Maranda, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Kayla M. McFadden, NursingLorie L. Miller-Zuehlke-Burns,

Recreation, Parks & Leisure ServicesNina M. Muntifering, Family

Consumer ScienceAlexis R. Nowotny, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesMegan M. Oberle, NursingEmily A. Osdoba, Exercise ScienceZachary T. Peterson, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesJessica R. Presley, Communication

DisordersBridgette A. Pumarlo, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesJacob C. Raimann, Nursing

Cameron C. Renstrom, NursingTara R. Robertson, Family Consumer

ScienceAlicia M. Rorman, Communication

DisordersMadison M. Rozell, Sport

ManagementTeri L. Schmeling, Dental HygieneJoshua J. Stanton, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesCody J. Strom, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Meghann L. Teders, Dental HygieneMargie-Ana M. Timmons, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesSherry D. Trantow, Dental HygieneBrianne M. West, Exercise ScienceKanshee Yang, Family Consumer

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Kelly E. Badgley, BS, Lake Villa, IllinoisLisa A. Blinkmann, BS, RochesterAmy L. Ehrich, BS, KenyonSilvia Ferdinand, BS, Rhinelander,

WisconsinHeidi M. Henke, BS, RosemountAmanda J. Loots, BS, Maple GroveRobin T. Peltier, BS, Fargo, North DakotaKelly A. Reeves, BS, Kenosha,

WisconsinTeri L. Schmeling, BS, Raleigh, North CarolinaMeghann L. Teders, BS, SartellSherry D. Trantow, BS, RochesterJennifer M. Wojak, BS, West Allis,

WisconsinPa Xiong Yang, BS, Eau Claire,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson

Abby R. Berberich, BS, ByronLauren A. Biesinger, BS, Apple Valley

Michaela C. Brooks, BS, OwatonnaHayley A. Bujalski, BS, PierzAmy J. Cords, BS, MankatoKelsey M. Evans, BS, ExcelsiorKelsa J. Fenske, BS, HutchinsonLisa M. Fleisher, BS, NisswaMeghan J. Froemming, BS, Saint CloudMichelle A. Heinen, BS, RichmondNatalie K. Hertling, BS, Sleepy EyeElizabeth A. Kampstra, BS, Fergus FallsArijana Kovacevic, BS, RochesterBreanna L. Kraus, BS, Saint JosephHannah T. Latt, BS, DasselAmber Mason, BS, Minnesota LakeNicole M. Miller, BS, LitchfieldNina M. Muntifering, BS, MankatoBrianna M. Pagel, BS, MankatoCristiana A. Pearl, BS, Center CityAmanda K. Quiring, BS, AlexandriaMohsin A. Rafi, BS, Apple ValleyLora J. Rahe, BS, New UlmTara R. Robertson, BS, Prior LakeCandis A. Rogers, BS, MankatoRachel M. Rubatt, BS, Linwood

TownshipEmily A. Schneider, BS, New UlmKatlyn R. Schnitzler, BS, Cape Coral,

FloridaBriana K. Skluzacek, BS, New PragueJared S. Smith, BS, Blue EarthCourtney L. Wirz, BS, Elk RiverKanshee Yang, BS, Saint PaulAllie C. Ziemke, BS, Waseca

DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson

Sharifa M. Abdirizak, BS, Columbia Heights

Ashley M. Anderson, BS, Le CenterJacob J. Bastyr, BS, OwatonnaTaylor T. Bauer, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsJeremy J. Bauernfeind, BS, ChamplinBronte E. Braulick, BS, Sleepy EyeShareen M. Brazil, BS, Watertown,

South DakotaAmanda L. Burg, BS, MankatoKarly R. Christensen, BS, Coon RapidsMatthew J. Christiansen, BS,

Blooming PrairieAmanda C. Clemens, BS, Inver

Grove HeightsDiana A. Dammann, BS, Madison LakeKay-Lee N. Davis, BS, EaganJessica R. Dejong, BS, Humbird,

WisconsinKelsey N. Dion, BS, Rose CreekWade H. French, BS, New UlmBenjamin M. Gaither, BS, MankatoAbel D. Gebretkle, BS, Apple ValleySamantha N. Hager, BS, OrmsbyChristopher D. Hanek, BS, JordanTierney L. Hanna, BS, AnokaKathryn D. Harvey, BS, CarverShadiah R. Harvey, BS, St PaulNatalie K. Hertling, BS, Sleepy Eye

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Tessa L. Holst, BS, PlainviewBethany S. Horton, BS, MinneapolisSeth T. Hoscheit, BS, New UlmEmmanuel O. Ifonlaja, BS, Cottage

GroveByron E. Jensen, BS, Albert LeaStephanie E. Jordan, BS,

Oconomowoc, WisconsinNicole K. Kelzer, BS, PlatoHee Joon Kim, BS, Republic of KoreaBrittany A. Lanars, BS, DaytonNatalie J. Lange, BS, Lester PrairieRainey O. Mack, BS, Watertown,

South DakotaEmily C. Markstrom, BS, BlaineStephanie J. Menke, BS, Saint PeterBadria M. Mohamed, BS, EdinaKennyeh A. Momoh, BS, MinneapolisAmber L. Nase, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAlexis R. Nowotny, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaHaley E. Pearson, BS, RacineJoshua S. Ramaker, BS, MankatoSeth R. Rasmussen, BS, Saint PeterMunira A. Salad, BS, MinneapolisSanna A. Salonen, BS, Prior LakeAngela L. Sargent, BS, JanesvilleCharles Schwandt, BS, LeSueurSean T. Sisler, BS, FaribaultScott A. Skogen, BS, WinnebagoLauren C. Stelflug, BS, RogersDorcas W. Waite, BS, Saint Louis ParkKelly N. Watters, BS, Chaska

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Robert Pettitt, Chairperson

Adam D. Albrecht, BS, Sergeant Bluff, Iowa

Amelia R. Andersen, BS, Racine, Wisconsin

Jacob J. Bastyr, BS, OwatonnaKrystene A. Berry, BS, Saint PaulEdward M. Beson, BS, Appleton,

WisconsinKaitlyn M. Braun, BS, HendersonShelby L. Calhoun, BS, FarmingtonDarius A. Clare, BS, DelanoAndrew L. Deering, BS, BloomingtonConnor M. DeVries, BS, Fort

Atkinson, WisconsinNicole M. Dick, BS, Tyler, TexasEric D. Dietel, BS, Lester PrairieJoel T. Dircks, BS, Forest LakeBrittni E. Drahota, BS, Jackson

Matthew R. Feichtinger, BS, OwatonnaWade H. French, BS, New UlmKristina M. Gelecki, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaEthan J. Germscheid, BS, DasselLuke T. Godeke, BS, HollandaleMarcus Hall-Oliver, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaChristian R. Harrison, BS, New BrightonShadiah R. Harvey, BS, St PaulEmilie M. Hauser, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinBrandon L. Heckenlaible, BS, Fort Pierre, South DakotaChristopher M. Helwig, BS, Verona,

WisconsinChelsea M. Hiemstra, BS, MankatoDaisuke Inoue, BS, JapanLisa N. James, BS, ExcelsiorAlexander W. Jenson, BS, GlencoeBlair Johnson, BS, EyotaTaylor B. Johnson, BS, New UlmAlyssa A. Kalthoff, BS, AlbanyBryan A. Keys, BS, Germantown,

WisconsinSada M. Kliewer, BS, Mountain LakeJason M. Krueger, BS, Medford,

WisconsinRyan M. Landkammer, BS, WasecaAlyssa A. Larson, BS, Hartford,

WisconsinTravis G. Larson, BS, Beresford,

South DakotaStacy C. Lewandowski, BS, Franklin,

WisconsinAustin A. Link, BS, RenvilleSteven T. Loyd, BS, Eden PrairieKayla R. Lusk, BS, Lino LakesShane R. Malecha, BS, WasecaReece M. Maranda, BS, North Saint PaulBrendan T. McCormack, BS, Maple GroveKyler S. Mickelson, BS, BloomingtonKayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinJoshua T. Nelson, BS, SpicerMatthew E. Nelson, BS, LakevilleStetson C. Olson, BS, Renton,

WashingtonEmily A. Osdoba, BS, WasecaBonnie L. Pickford, BS, Wever, IowaRhett J. Ronhovde, BS, SavageMadison M. Rozell, BS, Brandon,

South DakotaAnna R. Ryan, BS, RochesterMegan D. Sanders, BS, Armstrong,

Iowa

Eric R. Schugel, BS, CourtlandKirill S. Shumilov, BS, EaganBrintton A. Simon, BS, WoodburyNora J. Stauber, BS, HermantownStephanie N. Steenhoek, BS,

HutchinsonCody J. Strom, BS, MankatoAlexander J. Tate, BS, Cottage GroveDylan J. Thaler, BS, White Bear LakeYuichiro Tsuchiya, BS, JapanYael G. Vargas, BS, North MankatoBrianne M. West, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaSharissa L. Williams, BS, Saint Paul

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor Joseph Flood,Chairperson

Abdulaziz K. Alqahtani, BS, Saudi Arabia

Mason J. Anderson, BS, WindomKaitlyn A. Andrus, BS, Apple ValleyAlexander P. Baird, BS, EaganMatthew J. Cieslewicz, BS, Waupun,

WisconsinSean M. Darling, BS, MankatoSamuel F. Dewanz, BS, WindomTaylor A. Drahota, BS, New UlmMelanie A. DuBay, BS, St PaulMatthew S. Dwelly, BS, North Saint PaulEmily P. Eby, BS, No MankatoJack A. Edwards, BS, ZumbrotaLindsay E. Erickson, BS, Big LakeJoshua J. Fischer, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaChelsea M. Fisher, BS, HamburgAubrie K. Ford, BS, PipestoneAnthony T. Gerding, BS, Lino LakesBreah D. Gleixner, BS, Prior LakeKody L. Green, BS, MankatoLaura J. Greenwald, BS, MinnetristaJames J. Groebner, BS, MankatoJonathan D. Hagen, BS, WoodburyAdam C. Hanson, BS, Lake CrystalGeran D. Herda, BS, PlymouthJacob S. Holle, BS, MankatoLaura K. Holm, BS, Sleepy EyeMarc A. Jennings, BS, MankatoCorey R. Keene, BS, PrestonSean R. Kelly, BS, MankatoSean T. Kopas, BS, JordanTravis A. Kovalchuk, BS, BlaineLuke T. Kraus-Schlichtmann, BS, Ham Lake

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Rebecca M. Kubat, BS, OwatonnaCarmono C. Lane, Jr., BS, RochesterAshlee M. Laubner, BS, Mandan,

North DakotaKai J. LeMoine, BS, Hoyt LakesJack R. Liesch, BS, BlaineIan V. Lindgren, BS, Colorado

Springs, ColoradoRyan N. McGill, BS, BloomingtonLorie L. Miller-Zuehlke-Burns, BS,

MankatoJocelyn M. Nielsen, BS, ButterfieldJoshua E. Osen, BS, Lino LakesZachary T. Peterson, BS, St JamesBrandon M. Pofahl, BS, OwatonnaBridgette A. Pumarlo, BS, Brooklyn ParkGina M. Robinette, BS, BlaineJenna M. Simon, BS, Prior LakeVanida Somchaleunsouk, BS, North MankatoKatie A. Spaude, BS, LakevilleJoshua J. Stanton, BS, RochesterMargie-Ana M. Timmons, BS, MoundMichelle P. Treasure, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAmanda L. Walker, BS, Watertown,

South Dakota

DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Berg, Chairperson

Hannah A. Craig, BS, La Crosse, Wisconsin

Jill L. Foss, BS, MinneapolisBeth C. Newberger, BS, LakevilleEvon J. Praska, BS, RochesterJessica R. Presley, BA, Inver Grove

HeightsAlexis M. Ronney, BA, MankatoAlicia M. Rorman, BS, Blue EarthAmanda M. Rudolph, BS, FarmingtonSara M. Sommers, BS, Brooklyn CenterStephanie J. Worm, BS, Plato

SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Julia Hebenstreit, Chairperson

Kelly M. Albers, BS, Eden PrairieStephen I. Alo, BS, Inver Grove HeightsBethany T. Amundson, BS, MinneapolisMolly K. Baker, BS, Brainerd

Jennia R. Bartels, BS, GlencoeAlexis A. Bell, BS, Saint CloudBrittany A. Blankenhagen, BS, New UlmJacob J. Bratek, BS, MankatoHillary L. Bungert, BS, MankatoDanielle M. Burggraff, BS, Colton,

South DakotaKristin J. Canatsey, BS, Granite FallsBrooke M. Carpenter, BS, RochesterMegan E. Chase, BS, Norwalk, IowaAmanda S. Christensen, BS, New UlmMyra N. Colakovic, BS, MankatoKimberly T. Coopman, BS, MankatoPaige Cunningham, BS, ByronEllen M. DeMars, BS, WarsawMaria A. Denow, BS, Albert LeaEmma L. Dimond, BS, MinneapolisTheresa R. Doheny, BS, Prior LakeJennifer J. Dreyer, BS, LakevilleJennifer M. Duholm, BS, AustinNebiyu S. Eguale, BS, Saint PaulBrittany A. Farasyn, BS, ArlingtonSara J. Freking, BS, Red WingChelsey D. Fricke, BS, LakefieldHeather J. Fryer, BS, AustinGriselda L. Garcia, BS, FaribaultMelinda M. Gerold, BS, LakevilleCoyette F. Gregerson-Giles, BS,

Grand MeadowChelsie M. Gretsch, BS, Truckee,

CaliforniaRobyn L. Gunderman, BS, South

Saint PaulAlexandria D. Hale, BS, EllendaleMargaret R. Hanson, BS, MankatoRachel A. Helmbrecht, BS, MayerAlexandra B. Heuer, BS, Lester PrairieDominique C. Hudalla, BS,

MaplewoodMichelle L. Jensen, BS, HugoKari Johns, BS, MankatoDanielle N. Johnson, BS, Saint CloudSara M. Johnson, BS, MapletonRozlynn O. Johnsrud, BS, GoodridgeAshley K. Keck, BS, LambertonMonica L. Knauer, BS, MankatoSara M. Koenker, BS, Circle PinesJordyn K. Krekling, BS, HayfieldJamie Kulju, BS, Bend, OregonJoseph M. Lanners, BS, MinneapolisKurt T. LeDell, BS, Saint PeterKristie K. Luecke, BS, Saint PaulMichelle A. Luepke, BS, CourtlandBeth A. Madsen, BS, Kasson

Kimberly A. Marczak, BS, CottonwoodMichele K. Maxham Page, BS,

MinneapolisMelissa M. McColloch, BS, AustinElysia A. McDunn, BS, Saint Louis ParkKayla M. McFadden, BS, MankatoShaylie M. Meyer, BS, AustinBrianna A. Montgomery, BS, RochesterChristy R. Mulenburg, BS, MapletonAllison E. Mumbleau, BS, Brooklyn ParkBridget A. Nohava, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsTami M. Nosek, BS, New UlmMegan M. Oberle, BS, MankatoMary L. Oeltjenbruns, BS, Mountain

LakeMuktar S. Omar, BS, St AnthonyCarter J. Patterson, BS, Saint Ansgar,

IowaShelby D. Pearson, BS, Blue EarthKrystal L. Pedersen, BS, AustinRoxanne J. Portner, BS, Saint PeterBrianna M. Pratt, BS, White Bear LakeMichele J. Prekker, BS, MaynardJacob C. Raimann, BS, MankatoCameron C. Renstrom, BS, Saint

MichaelPamela S. Reynolds, BS, NorthfieldKayla M. Rice, BS, Coon RapidsMichael A. Riesgraf, BS, ChaskaRuth M. Rockwell, BS, Norwood

Young AmericaSara L. Romeo, BS, RochesterKristine V. Rountree, BS, Ham LakeLeah R. Schaefer, BS, PlymouthBethany R. Schillo, BS, West Des

Moines, IowaAnne M. Schimmel, BS, StewartvilleLaurie L. Schletty, BS, FaribaultAlisha H. Schmidt, BS, FairfaxHeidi D. Schmidt, BS, ShakopeeShakleen A. Shakur, BS, RosevilleAnne M. Slowinski, BS, LyleAnna J. Smith, BS, FaribaultAshly M. Spitzer, BS, LakevilleDeborah E. Spitzer, BS, St CharlesAnnelies G. Stevens-de Jong, BS,

Saint PaulLori M. Sydow, BS, Elk RiverKaren M. Terhark, BS, WorthingtonLina Y. Thao, BS, Brooklyn ParkJennifer L. Thelemann, BS, Eagle LakeTracy J. Wachowiak, BS, OronocoEllen E. Wilkerson, BS, Saint PaulBedriyo A. Yassin, BS, Robbinsdale

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SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Naquidin B. Azlan Shah, AviationMichelle J. Burke, Elementary

EducationAmanda J. Fleming, Elementary

EducationTiffany L. Marten, Elementary

EducationStephanie A. Purrington, Elementary

EducationElizabeth K. Wallace, Elementary

Education

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Abdulrahman A. Almarri, AviationLaura J. Anderson, Elementary

EducationJacquelyn J. Bauleke, Elementary

EducationLane S. Dulon, Aviation

Bobbi S. Foss, Elementary EducationJordan A. Gigrich, Elementary

EducationGretchen M. Hinrichs, Dance

Education (K-12)Gretchen M. Hinrichs, Elementary

EducationNathan R. Klocke, AviationJenna M. Lehr, Elementary EducationEthan J. Loftus, AviationHaley M. Nourie, Elementary

EducationLuke A. Peterson, AviationJordan A. Reeve, Elementary

EducationKristi L. Stolt, Elementary EducationLauren L. Thompson, Elementary

EducationAdam J. Trautman, Elementary

EducationChrista J. Wolner, Elementary

Education

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Ali H. Aljahdali, AviationBader S. Alsubaie, AviationJamie R. Beckius, Elementary

EducationStephanie E. Bjorklund, Elementary

EducationBrianna M. Davenport, Elementary

EducationDiego F. Galan Giraldo, AviationAnna R. Marxen, Elementary

EducationJanessa L. Piersiak, Special

Education: Academic & Behavior Srategist

Laura Taggart, Elementary EducationAmanda J. Wolff, Elementary

Education

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATIONProfessor Thomas Peterson, Coordinator

Abdullah R. Al Qahtani, BS, Saudi ArabiaAli H. Aljahdali, BS, Saudi ArabiaFaisal A. Aljahdali, BS, Saudi ArabiaAbdulrahman A. Almarri, BS, Saudi ArabiaMohammed S. Alsagoor, BS, Saudi ArabiaBader S. Alsubaie, BS, Saudi ArabiaNaquidin B. Azlan Shah, BS, MalaysiaRobert H. Boyce, BS, MankatoAlex H. Christiansen, BS, Saint PeterLane S. Dulon, BS, Prior LakeGreg E. Dunkelberger, BS, Monona,

WisconsinMitchell Elliott, BS, Danbury, Wisconsin

Diego F. Galan Giraldo, BS, ColombiaPhillip M. Hatfield, BS, DuluthAli S. Jaman, BS, Saudi ArabiaNathan R. Klocke, BS, Decorah, IowaEthan J. Loftus, BS, Madison LakeGatluak C. Malek, BS, MankatoLuke A. Peterson, BS, PlymouthSaleh D. Qutaim, BS, Saudi Arabia

DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessor Jacqueline Lewis,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Candace Raskin,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY ANDEARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONProfessor Karen Colum,Chairperson

Laura J. Anderson, BS, Belle PlaineJacquelyn J. Bauleke, BS, Minnesota

LakeJamie R. Beckius, BS, JordanStephanie E. Bjorklund, BS, Prior LakeMichelle J. Burke, BS, MoundChristopher M. Cronin, BS, ShakopeeBrianna M. Davenport, BS, JordanAmanda J. Fleming, BS, OakdaleBobbi S. Foss, BS, MankatoJordan A. Gigrich, BS, Maple GroveGretchen M. Hinrichs, BS, BloomingtonJenna M. Lehr, BS, Saint Louis Park

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Tiffany L. Marten, BS, MankatoAnna R. Marxen, BS, Bird IslandHaley M. Nourie, BS, MankatoStephanie A. Purrington, BS, North

MankatoJordan A. Reeve, BS, WaconiaLaura J. Schroeder, BS, WoodburyKristi L. Stolt, BS, Pine CityLaura Taggart, BS, Appleton,

WisconsinLauren L. Thompson, BS, Dodge CenterAdam J. Trautman, BS, North MankatoKara R. Vollmer, BS, WabassoElizabeth K. Wallace, BS, OwatonnaAmanda J. Wolff, BS, HamelChrista J. Wolner, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARY

PROGRAMSProfessor Carrie Chapman,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Dennis Murphy,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Teri Wallace,Chairperson

Janessa L. Piersiak, BS, Saint Michael

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SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Maria K. Almoite, PsychologyMatthew L. Anderson, Law EnforcementLauren M. Bach, PsychologyRachel R. Fenske, SociologyMikell A. Hebig, PsychologyMolly K. Kolquist, PsychologyLeah M. Lauer, PsychologyNoel K. Massaad, International

RelationsKaylin M. Miller, Social WorkKelly K. Miller, CorrectionsKelly K. Miller, PsychologyBradly L. Pape, EconomicsCatherine A. Penning, AnthropologyJoseph W. Petersen, SociologyHeather G. Rudd, AnthropologyLauren C. Stelflug, PsychologyMolly M. Stimpert, PsychologyEdward L. Szczepanski, Law

EnforcementKayla L. Wagner, Geography:

ProfessionalTaylor M. Waldorf, Social Studies &

EducationKatie L. Westermayer, PsychologyStephen R. Willaert, History

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Vanessa Akinyange, PsychologyAlia Al Mashani, EconomicsAlia Al Mashani, International RelationsJolene M. Baker, Social WorkDanielle M. Barten, Social WorkLiliana Q. Cartagena, Social WorkTessa M. Christopherson, CorrectionsEmily K. Deppa, SociologyAndrea B. Enockson, Social WorkMarlee N. Ericson, PsychologyAngela R. Gelhar, PsychologyLauren L. Grenson, PsychologyTamara L. Grunert, Social Work

Molly J. Haack, PsychologyAaron A. Hoese, Law EnforcementAlexis N. Jauss, Urban and Regional

StudiesTrevor S. Johnson, Law EnforcementNa Im Kim, Political ScienceSarah M. Kindem, PsychologyKaylee A. Koyen, PsychologyAshlee D. Kronforst, Social WorkSugar Magnolia M. Laing, EconomicsBethany M. Loewen, Social WorkMacdaniel E. Malecha, Law

EnforcementKayla L. Mepham, PsychologyLaura M. Merino Franco, PsychologyDaniel J. Minor, GeographyLori L. Nelson, Social WorkAlexandra K. Nimchuk, SociologyPaulina C. Omeonu, International

RelationsChastity A. Pautzke, PsychologyCarter J. Person, PsychologyMichael J. Provancha, Social WorkMelissa S. Rath, Urban and Regional

StudiesDylan J. Ray, EconomicsJannine E. Ray, PsychologyCassandra L. Reinke, PsychologyKoryssa A. Rosenquist, PsychologyClarence J. Sadusky, Law EnforcementClarence J. Sadusky, Political ScienceOksana V. Schrunk, Social WorkGarrett J. Shields, Ethnic StudiesGarrett J. Shields, PsychologySamantha Swatek, CorrectionsJoel J. Swatfager, Social WorkSamantha J. Tidd, Social WorkPiper K. Timmerman, PsychologyJacob Tweeten, Law EnforcementJoshua C. Venske, Applied

Organizational StudiesPeter M. Welter, Law EnforcementAutumn R. Westlund, CorrectionsAmber P. Wolf, Corrections

CUM LAUDE

Abdullahi M. Abdullahi, Ethnic StudiesAbdullahi M. Abdullahi, Political

ScienceKari L. Albrecht, Social WorkMichelle L. Altmann, PsychologySally M. Baltaian, PsychologyOzlem Barin, EconomicsAhmed A. Barkhadle, Ethnic StudiesKatarina L. Barrett, Social WorkKatarina L. Barrett, Women’s StudiesSarah E. Bast, Social WorkJacob C. Bolinger, Law EnforcementRachel L. Drazkowski, Women’s

StudiesNicholas M. Elenz, Law EnforcementCasey E. Hasher, PsychologyAlexander J. Ipsen, HistoryTimothy F. Knutson, Law EnforcementNicole L. Kobilarcsik, PsychologyCarmen E. Koch, PsychologyAbbey R. Koliha, Social WorkLeah C. Langdon, SociologyCallan E. Lowen, PsychologyHannah M. Miller, American Indian

StudiesHannah M. Miller, Social WorkRyan D. Murphey, Law EnforcementGyeong Chan Mo, Law EnforcementDaniel J. Peterson, Law EnforcementKyle K. Quandt, Political ScienceKatlain R. Raygor, Social WorkKatelyn B. Reiner, Social WorkEmily A. Rewerts, Political ScienceKelly M. Richardson, PsychologyMichael J. Richardson, CorrectionsJeremy S. Riley, Law EnforcementAlex G. Routh, CorrectionsClark R. Ruzin, PsychologyTheresa M. Sanchez, PsychologyJamie L. Schmidtke, Social WorkMelissa M. Schreiber, PsychologySimone E. Schulz, Social WorkKaitlin S. Schwab, Corrections

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AGING STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Donald Ebel, Director

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Rhonda Dass, Director

David P. Briese, BS, Saint PeterHannah M. Miller, BS, Good Thunder

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Susan Schalge, Chairperson

David P. Briese, BS, Saint PeterNicholas J. Grecula, BS, Big LakeNikolaus D. Novotny, BS, RosemountCatherine A. Penning, BS, Eldora, IowaHeather G. Rudd, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinCody J. Simpson, BS, New Richmond,

Wisconsin

APPLIED ORGANIZATIONALSTUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Keith Luebke, Director

Jessie A. Dormody, BS, RochesterMatthew S. Gerring, BS, BloomingtonAllison M. Zehrer, BS, Minnetonka

EARTH SCIENCE PROGRAMProfessor Phillip Larson, Director

DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Phillip Miller, Chairperson

lia Al Mashani, BA, WasecaOzlem Barin, BS, TurkeyJoseph N. Danielson, BS, ShakopeeDylan C. Fenger, BS, CottonwoodMariel Glad, BS, NorwayZegbi Gogui, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)

Daniel M. Heer, BA, SavageSugar Magnolia M. Laing, BA, WatervilleAnthony P. Laudenbach, BA, Spokane

Valley, WashingtonTawsif Mahmud, BS, BangladeshBradly L. Pape, BS, IvanhoeJoshua D. Quittem, BS, MankatoDylan J. Ray, BA, ButterfieldPhilip J. Sims, BS, Apple ValleyAlecsander J. Trantanella, BS, RosemountRichard L. Wenta, BS, CarverJacob F. Winters, BS, Austin

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson

Abdullahi M. Abdullahi, BS, MankatoAhmed A. Barkhadle, BS, MankatoDavid P. Briese, BS, Saint PeterCortez J. Hollis, BS, MankatoHussein A. Moalim, BS, MankatoJoleen R. Mohlin, BS, ShakopeeGarrett J. Shields, BS, Lakeville

DEPARTMENT OF GENDER& WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Barbara Carson, Acting Chairperson

Katarina L. Barrett, BS, Saint JamesRachel L. Drazkowski, BA, Ellsworth,

WisconsinMegan J. Eineke, BS, MadeliaJennifer M. Stander, BS, EaganChong Vang, BS, Minneapolis

DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY

Jessica A. Graham, BS, MankatoPhillip M. Hatfield, BS, DuluthBailey C. Jarvis, BS, MilacaMitchell L. Johnson, BS, Cottage GroveMikael H. Lund, BS, Little CanadaDaniel J. Minor, BS, North MankatoAlec D. Mohn, BS, MontevideoMichael A. Schatz, BS, StewartvilleKiefer Spores, BS, CrystalSam H. Sveine, BS, Mankato

Douglas J. Thom, BS, MankatoJorge A. Valdez, BS, MankatoKayla L. Wagner, BS, Lake CrystalKelly J. Wood, BS, Lindstrom

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT (International Relations, Law Enforcement, and Political Science)Professor Scott Granberg-Rademacker, Chairperson

Abdullahi M. Abdullahi, BA, MankatoColton R. Adams, BS, AndoverAlia Al Mashani, BA, WasecaMatthew L. Anderson, BS, BuffaloAlex J. Arnsdorf, BS, BlaineKyle W. Augustin, BS, MankatoDavid B. Beaulieu, BS, WoodburyMatthew J. Becker, BS, Maple GroveThomas P. Blue, BS, Mankato,Jacob C. Bolinger, BS, Forest City, IowaJacob J. Breeggemann, BS, MankatoNicholas A. Burkhalter, BS, BlaineBrian T. Dawson, BS, MankatoNicholas M. Elenz, BS, EaganLauren E. Erkes, BS, Maple GroveJason D. Foster, BS, MantorvilleGrace D. Gobey, BA, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)David H. Grissom, BS, MankatoMichael J. Grosulak, BS, SavageSeth T. Hansen, BS, New RichlandRoss S. Heintz, BS, FarmingtonBronson L. Hindal, BS, Dodge CenterAaron A. Hoese, BS, BloomingtonNicholas W. Holm, BS, WayzataDerrick W. Irwin, BS, Madison LakeTrevor S. Johnson, BS, LakevilleNa Im Kim, BS, Republic of KoreaAnthony A. Kirk, BS, MinnetonkaTimothy R. Kivi, BS, ChaskaTimothy F. Knutson, BS, FaribaultXav T. Lee, BS, Saint PaulBrett C. Levin, BS, LakevilleJoshua M. Lohmann, BS, HastingsErik A. Lopez, BS, BurnsvilleMacdaniel E. Malecha, BS, FaribaultNoel K. Massaad, BA, LebanonNathaniel J. Minetto, BS, Fairmont

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Luke W. Sherman, PsychologyDaniel Stroberger, PsychologySam H. Sveine, Earth Science

Sam H. Sveine, GeographyChristian T. Taylor, Political ScienceAaron R. Thomason, Corrections

Kyla S. Thorson, PsychologyChong Vang, Women’s StudiesBrandi L. Westphal, Social Work

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Joshua R. Moor, BS, Wilson, Wisconsin

Samuel W. Moyer, BS, Zumbro FallsRyan D. Murphey, BS, StewartvilleDavid J. Norr, BS, ChaskaOlufunsho O. Oguntoyinbo, BS,

United KingdomPaulina C. Omeonu, BA, NigeriaDaniel J. Peterson, BS, Brooklyn

CenterKyle K. Quandt, BS, RosemountJordan R. Reichenbach, BA, Mendota

HeightsEmily A. Rewerts, BS, MoundJeremy S. Riley, BS, RamseyBrittani J. Robinson, BS, HastingsDerek L. Rogers, BS, StillwaterAbdi Sabrie, BA, MankatoClarence J. Sadusky, BA, North

MankatoTerrence O. Salminen, BS, North

BranchDrake E. Sanford, BS, Green Bay,

WisconsinLee W. Schroeder, BS, Coon RapidsShar P. Shoo, BS, MankatoMichael J. Smith, BS, AmboyRobert T. Swanson, BS, WoodburyEdward L. Szczepanski, BS,

WaconiaChristian T. Taylor, BS, Le CenterRory F. Traut, BA, SartellJacob Tweeten, BS, Forest City, IowaMireille Tyadi, BS, GuineaTrevor J. Wagner, BS, Lake ElmoKevin M. Waterstreet, BS, Lake CrystalPeter M. Welter, BS, Eden PrairieJustin M. White, BS, MankatoCole A. Ziebarth, BS, RochesterDerek C. Zoller, BA, Lake Elmo

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Lori Lahlum,Chairperson

Greg E. Dunkelberger, BA, Monona, Wisconsin

Daniel A. Ejigu, BS, Apple ValleyNicholas J. Grecula, BS, Big LakeReece J. Hemmesch, BS, Cold SpringAlexander J. Ipsen, BA, CrystalShane D. Koch, BS, White Bear LakeMark P. Morphew, BS, MankatoYin-Ya M. Thao, BS, Saint PaulStephen R. Willaert, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Andrea Lassiter,Chairperson

Vanessa Akinyange, BS, UgandaMaria K. Almoite, BS, MankatoMichelle L. Altmann, BS, LeSueurMatthew L. Anderson, BS, Lake CrystalBenjamin L. Ardner, BS, North MankatoLauren M. Bach, BA, MankatoSally M. Baltaian, BS, MankatoJeffrey S. Beeman, BS, North

MankatoJoy E. Berglund, BS, Albert LeaAaron E. Bliesmer, BS, MankatoMegan L. Bromeling, BS, MankatoJustin A. Coates, BS, MankatoCasey L. Dahl, BS, MankatoDebra S. Daniel, BS, MankatoAshley M. Eisenmenger, BS, SherburnNicholas R. Emmans, BS,

MinnetonkaSamuel P. Erickson, BS, North MankatoMarlee N. Ericson, BS, MankatoRisa K. Esterly-Wessbecker, BS, Erie,

ColoradoBrian D. Ficken, BS, SherburnCassi M. Galloway, BS, Spring

GroveStephanie J. Gansen, BS, ShakopeeAngela R. Gelhar, BS, Oshkosh,

WisconsinElizabeth R. Good, BS, Belle PlaineLauren L. Grenson, BS, BarrettAmber M. Gustafson, BS, MinnetonkaMolly J. Haack, BS, Saint PeterMarissa S. Hamilton, BA, BlaineCasey E. Hasher, BS, North MankatoAshley M. Hauge, BS, MankatoMikell A. Hebig, BS, LuverneNathan L. Henke, BS, ArlingtonKelly L. Herman, BS, AnokaMarissa A. Inman, BS, North MankatoAmanda M. Jewell, BS, West Saint PaulPatrick S. Kimbrough, Jr., BS, RochesterSarah M. Kindem, BS, LakevilleNicole L. Kobilarcsik, BS, RochesterCarmen E. Koch, BS, PlymouthMolly K. Kolquist, BS, HermantownKaylee A. Koyen, BS, Sun Prairie,

WisconsinKara R. Kraemer, BS, Sauk CentreKatie C. Krogman, BA, WaconiaLeah M. Lauer, BS, MankatoCallan E. Lowen, BS, Mankato

Nicole L. Lunda, BS, North Saint PaulKayla L. Mepham, BS, ChaskaLaura M. Merino Franco, BS, Eden PrairieKelly K. Miller, BA, North MankatoMatthew E. Miller, BS, MinneapolisNathaniel J. Minetto, BS, FairmontJustin C. Nelson, BS, Saint PeterChastity A. Pautzke, BS, Grove CityCarter J. Person, BS, North MankatoJackie M. Rademacher, BS, CologneJannine E. Ray, BS, WoodburyChristopher Q. Reed, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaCassandra L. Reinke, BS, MankatoEva C. Remund, BS, MankatoKelly M. Richardson, BS, MankatoJade N. Robinson, BA, RobbinsdaleKoryssa A. Rosenquist, BS, HectorClark R. Ruzin, BS, CarverTheresa M. Sanchez, BS, MankatoHannah K. Sanders, BS, EaganLauren M. Scherfenberg, BS, FaribaultMelissa M. Schreiber, BS, Albert LeaLuke W. Sherman, BS, BurnsvillePayman R. Shibly, BS, MankatoGarrett J. Shields, BA, LakevilleMaggie L. Smith, BS, HartlandJennifer M. Stander, BS, EaganBrogan R. Stegner, BS, LindstromLauren C. Stelflug, BS, RogersMolly M. Stimpert, BS, Sleepy EyeDaniel Stroberger, BS, LakevilleCamille F. Sullivan, BS, WatertownKyla S. Thorson, BS, Saint BonifaciusPiper K. Timmerman, BS, Eagle LakeLaura A. Wesley, BS, WatervilleKatie L. Westermayer, BA, Mankato

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Clark Johnson, Coordinator

Frederic W. Husemoller, BS, AustinBrett D. Oertli, BS, MankatoMolly J. Penny, BS, OwatonnaJacob S. Solomon, BS, OwatonnaTaylor M. Waldorf, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Annelies Hagemeister,Chairperson

Kari L. Albrecht, BSSW, Saint PeterJolene M. Baker, BSSW, MankatoKatarina L. Barrett, BSSW, Saint James

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Danielle M. Barten, BSSW, New PragueSarah E. Bast, BSSW, ChaskaDylan J. Boettger, BSSW, SpringfieldLiliana Q. Cartagena, BSSW, North MankatoRachel M. Ellison, BSSW, WoodburyAndrea B. Enockson, BSSW,

HermantownHaley R. Forsyth, BSSW, MankatoJuana N. Garibay, BSSW, MankatoTamara L. Grunert, BSSW, HanskaAdrienne L. Heid, BSSW, North MankatoTami J. Juberian, BSSW, MankatoAbbey R. Koliha, BSSW, Saint Louis ParkAnnalee S. Koonst, BSSW, Belle PlaineAshlee D. Kronforst, BSSW,

Edgerton, WisconsinBethany M. Loewen, BSSW, Saint

PaulHannah M. Miller, BSSW, Good

ThunderKaylin M. Miller, BSSW, NorthfieldLori L. Nelson, BSSW, New UlmRickell S. Nielson, BSSW, MankatoMichael J. Provancha, BSSW,

MankatoKatlain R. Raygor, BSSW, North

MankatoKatelyn B. Reiner, BSSW, HutchinsonJamie L. Schmidtke, BSSW, FaribaultOksana V. Schrunk, BSSW, TrumanSimone E. Schulz, BSSW, MankatoJoel J. Swatfager, BSSW, AustinKaitlin D. Thomas, BSSW, North

MankatoSamantha J. Tidd, BSSW, AndoverCynthia Trevino, BSSW, ClarkfieldBrandi L. Westphal, BSSW,

AnnandaleDeborah Wilson, BSSW, MankatoSia Yang, BSSW, Saint PaulOlivia J. Zimbelman, BSSW, Sioux

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DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Luis Posas,Chairperson

Shawn M. Alexander, BS, Red WingKelsey R. Bartels, BS, ShoreviewCami J. Baune, BS, HanskaTreva M. Besel, BS, St JamesAmanda L. Buttedal, BS, LakevilleTessa M. Christopherson, BS, RochesterBecky L. Cramer, BS, Egan, South

DakotaEmily K. Deppa, BA, MankatoKari J. Dietel, BS, ArlingtonRyan M. Dunker, BS, Lake CrystalAshley M. Eisenmenger, BS, SherburnRachel R. Fenske, BA, Cottage GroveSamantha J. Firchau, BS, JanesvilleKelly L. Herman, BS, AnokaMacKenzie J. Heuton, BS, Belle PlaineAlii K. Holt, BS, AtwaterAnna K. Hundt, BS, La Crosse,

WisconsinNicole T. Jones-Williams, BS, LakevilleTayler R. Kahlow, BS, LeSueurNatalie F. Kalkes, BS, WaconiaJennifer M. Kirchner, BA, OwatonnaShelby R. Kvistad, BS, BurnsvilleLeah C. Langdon, BS, MapletonSigne S. Langenfeld, BS, BlaineBrooke M. Larson, BS, Apple ValleyAnn L. Lemons, BS, Eden PrairieAmanda V. Lerew, BS, Coon RapidsNicole L. Marella, BS, EaganAlexander J. McLeod, BS, Saint PaulMatthew R. Meyer, BS, North

MankatoKelly K. Miller, BS, North MankatoDavis L. Mueller, BS, MaplewoodStephanie J. Nelson, BS, Saint JamesAlexandra K. Nimchuk, BS, Brooklyn ParkJoseph W. Petersen, BS, New Ulm

Michael J. Richardson, BS, MankatoCayla L. Roach, BS, Prior LakeAlex G. Routh, BS, HartlandKyle R. Schroeder, BS, Mountain LakeKaitlin S. Schwab, BS, Albert LeaSean T. Sisler, BS, FaribaultClinton R. Sorvari, BS, RamseyErin M. Sudbeck, BS, Brandon, South

DakotaSamantha Swatek, BS, Forest LakeAaron R. Thomason, BS, Belle PlaineAshley T. Thorsen, BS, NorthfieldKirsten T. Vee, BS, BurnsvilleCorey S. Webb, BS, Cottage GroveAutumn R. Westlund, BS, MankatoAmber P. Wolf, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF URBANAND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter,Chairperson

Pauline A. Arnst, BS, HendersonJennifer L. Carlson, BS, EdinaMeagan A. Donahue, BS, MankatoMariah J. Grunewald, BS,

FarmingtonAlexis N. Jauss, BS, MinneapolisAlex G. Johnson, BS, Red WingCourtney A. Kietzer, BS, MankatoMathew R. Malone, BS, North

MankatoMelissa S. Rath, BS, EastonCole T. Turrittin, BS, Saint PeterJoshua C. Venske, BS, Mankato

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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.

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

Lauren M. Bach David and Debbie Andreas Presidential Scholar BA, Psychology

Myra N. Colakovic Warner Zeno Estate Presidential Scholar BS, Nursing

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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 studying world languages. Minnesota State Mankato’s Beta Zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purpose of the Society is 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 achievements 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).

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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.

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 14 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 doctor’s gown is 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 Department of Military Science, 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 Website 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 is on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.

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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM

Chancellor Steven J. Rosenstone

Trustee Ann Anaya, Saint Paul

Trustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Minneapolis

Trustee Duane Benson, Saint Paul

Trustee Kelly Charpentier-Berg, Coon Rapids

Trustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., Woodbury

Trustee John Cowles, Minneapolis

Trustee Dawn Erlandson, Saint Paul

Trustee Robert Hoffman, Waseca

Trustee Philip Krinkie, Shoreview

Trustee Maleah Otterson, Saint Paul

Trustee Thomas Renier, Chair, Duluth

Trustee Elise Ristau, Saint Paul

Trustee Louise Sundin, Minneapolis

Trustee Michael Vekich, Saint Louis Park

Trustee Erma Vizenor, White Earth

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETRichard Davenport, PresidentEdmund U. ClarkR. Kent ClarkKimberly GreerMichael GustafsonDavid P. JonesSandra KingHenry MorrisBarry J. RiesRichard J. StrakaMarilyn J. Wells

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

James Gullickson, 12:00 p.m. ceremonyGeneral Manager, KMSU Radio

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

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts

Miscellaneous InformationBeverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.

Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Asian American Affairs Association.

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 is open today from 7:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

DVD and live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. For information on purchasing a DVD of today’s ceremony, please contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 507-389-3235.

Grad Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Grad Images will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.

Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF 129.

Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting) outside: Alumni Arch, Bell Tower, Gateway/Stone Pillars, Minnesota State mound (corner of Stadium and Warren), Fountain, Flame (in front of Wigley Administration building) etc.

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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - CSU 253/4/5Graduating students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be honored at a reception in CSU 253/4/5. Master’s students will receive their hoods at 9.00 a.m. All graduates will receive college pins during the reception, which follows the hooding. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown. Note: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

College of Arts and Humanities Reception10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CSU Hearth LoungeGraduates and their guests are cordially invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments, immediately following the Commencement ceremony.

College of Business Reception and Recognition10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - CSU Ostrander AuditoriumGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony immediately following the Commencement ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a university graduation pin.

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony - Earley Center for Performing Arts, Halling Recital HallReception immediately following ceremonyGraduates receiving their Doctorate, Master’s Degree or Specialist Degree and guests, are all invited to attend the Hooding Ceremony and Reception. Academic attire required.Note: Baccalaureate Degree Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

College of Science, Engineering and Technology10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Main level of Ford Hall - Students Common areaGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition Ceremony9:30 a.m. Reception - CSU Ballroom10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Program - CSU BallroomEach graduate will receive special recognition and receive a College of Social & Behavioral Sciences graduation pin. Family members are invited to attend.

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

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