The One Hundred and Forty-Ninth

Commencement of Drake University

December Twelfth, Two Thousand Twenty

bachelor degrees, master, specialist, doctorate degrees

des moines, iowa

Our mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation.

Our inspiration is that together we transform lives and strengthen communities.

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A LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT

Dear Graduates,

Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! While we cannot be together on stage to celebrate this culmination of your academic achievements, nothing can take away your remarkable accomplishments.

Over the past several years, I have been inspired by your intellect, admired the countless ways you serve, witnessed your tireless work ethic, and marveled at your talents on the stage, court, and field. Most recently, I have watched you excel during a global pandemic, stand up to racial injustices, and compassionately support your families, friends, and classmates in a time of need. I have seen you grow as students, leaders, and human beings who will undoubtedly shape the world.

My hope for you is that you will use the knowledge, skills, and lessons you have acquired at Drake to continue being the change our world needs, breaking down barriers and building bridges. In many ways, what defines a Bulldog and unites the Class of 2020 is your drive to make a difference in the lives of others and your community.

Never forget, a Drake degree sets you apart. It will propel and serve you for the rest of your life. It is with great pleasure that I officially welcome you into the esteemed ranks of our alumni—a distinguished network of 74,000 worldwide.

Go forth and make a difference. Your future is bright.

Sincerely,

Marty MartinPresident

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school of education

Dean Ryan M. Wise

Jessy Rose Bibler Ph.D., Education B.A., Buena Vista University, 2014 M.Ed., Buena Vista University, 2017 dissertation title: Examining Specials and Non-Specials Teachers’ Sense of Belonging and the Professional Development They Receive: A Study of Midwest K-12 Teachers dissertation advisor: Dr. Catherine Gillespie

Edward Alan Koufer Ed.D., Leadership B.B.A., University of Iowa, 1983 M.B.A., University of Iowa, 1989 dissertation title: Examining the Relationship Between Characteristics of Project Managers and their Avoidance of the Sunk Cost Fallacy dissertation advisor: Dr. Doug Stilwell

Heath Lynn Lewis Ph.D., Education B.A., Concordia University, 2006 M.A., Gonzaga University, 2014 dissertation title: Tend my Sheep: A Phenomenology Exploring Generation Z’s Understanding of and Experience with Christian Clergy Leadership dissertation advisor: Dr. Robyn Cooper

Tamara Lynn Masters Ph.D., Education B.S.E., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 2007 M.Ed., Concordia University, 2012 Ed.S., Drake University, 2017 dissertation title: Preschoolers’ Access to Writing Materials During Independent Time dissertation advisor: Dr. Jill Johnson

doctorate

Stephanie Anne Tuinstra Brown Ph.D., Education B.A., Simpson College, 1999 M.S.E., Drake University, 2006 Ed.S., Drake University, 2011 dissertation title: Self-Awareness of Who One is Makes a Difference: Examining the Predictive Role of Psychological Capital to Mitigate Leadership Turnover in Iowa’s School Systems dissertation advisor: Dr. Trent Grundmeyer

Andrew Joseph Vogel Ph.D., Education B.A., Drake University, 2005 M.Ed., Washburn University, 2017 M.L.S., Washburn University, 2015 dissertation title: Exploring Second Generation Technological Tools: International Student Service Providers Use of Technology to Support International Students dissertation advisor: Dr. Robyn Cooper

Penny Lynn Watgen Ph.D., Education B.A., William Penn University, 2008 M.A.T., Drake University, 2012 dissertation title: A Phenomenological Study of Lived Experiences of Middle School Gifted Education Teachers in their Work with Students dissertation advisor: Dr. Sally Beisser

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Alida Mae Acosta M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 Cassandra Lynn Aten M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Samantha Christine Aust M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., University of Iowa, 2014 Matthew James Ballman M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Kelly Ann Bazan M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 1991 M.A., Viterbo University, 2007Lauren Michelle Beamer M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 Megan Marie Bell M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Iowa State University, 2014 Bettina Elizabeth Bradley M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 2008 Lisa Marie Brenneman Ed.S., Educational Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1989 M.A., University of Iowa, 1998Eleanor Irene Brown M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 Madison Elizabeth Buckley M.A.T., Secondary Education B.A., Iowa State University, 2015 Dena Elizabeth Claire M.S., Leadership Development B.A., Iowa State University, 1997 Amelia Lauren Clark M.S., Leadership Development B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009 Renae Kathleen Conway M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 2011 B.A., Iowa State University, 2015

master and specialist degrees

Amara Helen Treuenfels Danielson M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., University of Wisconsin - River Falls, 2015Crystal Lynn Davis-El M.S., Counseling B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2011 Kelly Jill Daza M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Morningside College, 1998 Kristine Kay Dee M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., Simpson College, 1999 Hailey Kae Duff M.S., Leadership Development B.S., Iowa State University, 2014 Anastasia Mary Dunn M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2013 Heather Elizabeth Edrozo M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Iowa, 2017 Amy Elizabeth Endres M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 1995 Jorge Vicente Esquivel M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015Ashley Elizabeth Forrester M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2014 Jocelyn Nicole Gallagher M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S.E., Drake University, 2017 Jacob Preston Gebelein M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2015 Bethany Diane Gillespie M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Clarke University, 2009 Ellen Frances Gow M.S.T., Elementary Education B.S., Purdue University, 2015 Mary Louise Harrigan M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015

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Crystal Justine Heddinger M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 Emily Ann Hillinger M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 Crystal Secilia Holsapple M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 Aldijana Hotic-Cullinan M.S., Counseling B.A., Iowa State University, 2017 Shanie Marie Hubka M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2016 Joy Elaine Huse M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2015 Ngozi Constance Igbokwe M.S., Leadership Development B.S., Iowa State University, 2013 Fay Ann Jakymec M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Maryland, 2017 Jessica Ann Jarosz M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.A., North Park University, 2013 Shelby Ann Kintzel M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2014 Joseph Edward Krieger M.A.T., Secondary Education B.A., Buena Vista University, 2015 Nora Marie Krieger M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Buena Vista University 2014 Emily Ann Kuster M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Iowa, 2011 Sarah Elizabeth Lacey M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Iowa, 1997 Emily Gail Lammers M.S., Leadership Development Pharm.D., Drake University, 2019

Josef Thomas Lawler M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Tampa, 2001 Kristine Marie Lindell-Pearson M.S., Counseling B.A., Luther College, 2005 Matthew James Mathis M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., Excelsior College, 2011 Brian McNeill Ed.S., Educational Administration B.S.E., Truman University, 1989 Barbara Christine Moon M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2009 Kelly Lea Moon M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S.E., Northwest Florida State College, 2016 Jessica Leigh Moore M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., Iowa State University, 2009 Shaina Dawn Mugan M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.A., Drake University, 2011 Cora Love Musfeldt M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2012 Sarah Louise Nelsen M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Wartburg College, 2004 Keifer Paul Nevius M.S., Counseling B.A., Buena Vista University, 2012 Kailee Mackenzie Nihart M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Central College, 2015 Jennifer Renee Norton M.S.T., Elementary Education B.S., Kansas State University, 2005 Chelsie Marie Olberding M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Nichole Rae Olsen M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1995

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Marissa Jo Orr M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2014 Samuel Barker Pattison M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2010 Caroline Ann Pundzak M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Grand View University, 2008 B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2015Chelsea Nichole Reece M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Mariah Nicole Reeves M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., Coe College, 2016 Tucker John Regan M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2015Sarah Elizabeth Riley M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, 2006 Lindsay Marie Ringleb M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2004 B.A., William Penn University, 2016 Justine Marie Rinker M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Julia Glissmann Robinson M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Kimberley L. Sams M.S.E., Literacy Education B.A., University of Iowa, 1996 Kathryn Rachel Sands M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2001 M.A., Viterbo University, 2006Erick Allen Schroyer M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2016

Andrew Joseph Schuplin M.S., Counseling B.E.E., Cleveland State University, 1994 M.S., University of Colorado - Boulder, 2010Heather Lynn Smith M.S., Counseling B.A., William Penn University, 2012 Mattie Susan Spain M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Evansville, 2017 Charissa Michaela Stanley M.S.E., Education Leadership B.S.E., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 M.S.E., Drake University, 2019Courtney Claire Starbuck M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 1998 Jonna Marie Stout M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, 1999 Cortney Sue Stover M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Nicole Mae Stuhldryer M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2016 Amelia Jo Stuhr M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Iowa, 2014 Maggie Katherine Suits M.S., Counseling B.A., Simpson College, 2011 Bethany LeAnn Thompson M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., Central College, 2005 Tammi L. Turner M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., Wesleyan College, 2008 M.A., Ashland University, 2009Corinn Beth Uitermarkt M.S., Counseling B.A., Central College, 2016

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Jordan Jessica Vail M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Iowa, 2013 Amy Wallman Madden M.S., Leadership Development B.A., Simpson College, 1996 Gretchen M. Walter M.S., Leadership Development B.S., American Institute of Business, 2012 Nicole Marie Wasieleski M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2016

Sylvia Adrienne Welchans M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 1999 Andrew James White M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Amanda Lei Wright M.S., Counseling B.A., Central College, 2012 Bianca Joan Zylstra M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Grand View University, 2015

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Sylvia Adrienne Welchans M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 1999 Andrew James White M.S.E., Education Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Amanda Lei Wright M.S., Counseling B.A., Central College, 2012 Bianca Joan Zylstra M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Grand View University, 2015

summa cum laude

Abigail Christine FordLeyla Jazmin Salomón Saba

magna cum laude Caela B. ObrechtEmily Nicole Veatch

cum laude Aaliyah Denese Quinn

school of education honors

kappa delta pi Abigail Christine FordCaela B. Obrecht

Abigail Christine Ford, Rock Island, Illinois B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Leslie Isabel Hernandez, Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education James E. Khoruts, Golden Valley, Minnesota B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Alexandra Wilder Kozlowski, Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Caela B. Obrecht, Wayne, Illinois B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education

bachelor degrees

Aaliyah Denese Quinn, Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Leyla Jazmin Salomón Saba, Santiago, Chile B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Courtney Madison Terry, Onawa B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Emily Nicole Veatch, West Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education

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John LeRoy Altendorf, Red Wing, Minnesota B.A., Politics David Atri Schuller, Omaha, Nebraska B.S., Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science Cassidy Elizabeth Barnes, Redmond, Washington B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.A., Politics Shahnaz Basha, West Des Moines B.S., Computer Science Sonya Clare Benzmiller, Mankato, Minnesota B.S., Computer Science Anju Bhujel, Des Moines B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Zackery Richard Clark, Hoffman Estates, Illinois B.A., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Bailey Harrison Coronis, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Nihad Dedic, Clive B.S., Computer Science Nicolle Allegra Lucia Dooley, West Des Moines B.A., Law, Politics & Society Elizabeth Grace Dowd, West Des Moines B.A., Music Autumn Lauree Ellisor, Omaha, Nebraska B.S., Environmental Science Christopher Michael Evans, Jackson, Wisconsin B.A., Psychology B.S., Computer Science Shane Michael Feller, Charles City B.S., Kinesiology Jaymes Anthony Flores, Altoona B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change John Michael Hirl, Oskaloosa B.A., Politics Syed Zaki Jafferi, Waunakee, Wisconsin B.A., Economics Malik D. James, Kansas City, Missouri B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience James E. Khoruts, Golden Valley, Minnesota B.S., Mathematics for Secondary EducationKatelyn Renee Kohn, Lincoln, Nebraska B.S., Environmental Science, Individualized Major: Zoo & Conservation Science Wren Nora Kress, Ames B.A., Graphic Design Katelyn Jean Maddox, Shakopee, Minnesota B.S., Biology

college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts

Dean Gesine Gerhard

bachelor degrees

Avery Louise Malinski, Keokuk B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English Hannah Isabel McCoy, Hartford B.A., Law, Politics & Society Kiera McGregor, Des Moines B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Lucas Ray Menke, Indianola B.A., Chemistry Ryan Thomas Meyer, Bentonville, Arkansas B.S., Environmental Science Emily Ann Muench, Huntington Woods, Michigan B.F.A., Musical Theatre Victoria “Storm” O’Bryant, Olive Branch, Mississippi B.A., Writing B.F.A., Musical Theatre Carmen Marjorie Palumbo, McLean, Virginia B.A., Law, Politics & Society Runal Alpesh Patel, Des Plaines, Illinois B.A., Politics, Economics Hannah Elizabeth Ryan, Davis, Illinois B.A., Mathematics Collin Burke Seymour, Peosta B.S., Kinesiology Nicholas A. Sickles, Lawrence, Kansas B.A., Politics, Sociology Reilly Christine Smith, Davenport B.S., Psychology Emma M. Stock, Lakewood Ranch, Florida B.S., Kinesiology Connor Patrick Sullivan, Highlands Ranch, Colorado B.A., Theatre Gabrielle Babette Watkins-Schoenig, Chariton B.A., Politics, History Hannah Mae Wieland, Fargo, North Dakota B.A., Psychology, Law, Politics & Society Anna Rebecca Wondrasek, Hainesville, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society, English Nolan James Wright , Bettendorf B.A., Biology, Philosophy Yiqi Xiao, Hang Zhou, China B.A., Theatre Ruixing Zhao, Da Tong City, China B.A., Sociology

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summa cum laude David Atri SchullerJohn Michael HirlKatelyn Renee KohnKatelyn Jean MaddoxAvery Louise MalinskiLucas Ray MenkeCarmen Marjorie PalumboHannah Elizabeth Ryan magna cum laude John LeRoy AltendorfCassidy Elizabeth BarnesBailey Harrison CoronisNicolle Allegra Lucia DooleyAutumn Lauree EllisorHannah Isabel McCoyRyan Thomas MeyerEmily Ann MuenchVictoria “Storm” O’BryantNicholas A. SicklesConnor Patrick SullivanAnna Rebecca Wondrasek

cum laude Collin Burke SeymourNolan James Wright

college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts honors

departmental honors David Atri ShullerCassidy Elizabeth BarnesBailey Harrison CoronisNicolle Allegra Lucia DooleyAutumn Lauree Ellisor John Michael HirlKatelyn Renee Kohn Katlyn Jean Maddox Avery Louise MalinskiHannah Isabel McCoyLucas Ray Menke Emily Ann MuenchVictoria “Storm” O’BryantCarmen Marjorie PalumboHannah Elizabeth Ryan Nicholas A. SicklesConnor Patrick SullivanAnna Rebecca WondrasekNolan James Wright

beta beta beta (biology honor society) Anju Bhujel Katelyn Jean Maddox

pi sigma alpha (political science honor society) John Michael Hirl

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Allan Lenny Breskic M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Mercyhurst College, 2018 Gabriel Armistead Chapman M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Lawrence University, 2016 Macey Diane Coppess M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Drake University, 2018 Lily Catherine DeBates M.Acc., Accounting B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020 Nicholas Glenn Dettbarn M.S.B.A., Business Analytics B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 Cassidy Marie Gomez Villasana M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 Sydney Maria Heisler M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Drake University, 2019 Valarie Ann Hernandez M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Morningside College, 2017 Nathan Schark Hohnstein M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2012Triny Fabrina Irawan M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2015 Joshua Mark Johnson M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2014 Danette Marie Kobolt M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2005 J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School, 2008Keri Kono M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2011 Brooks Kasey Lambert M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2011 Julie Denae Lanning M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Buena Vista University, 2018

Steven Michael Leash M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Fort Lewis College, 2017 M.P.A., Drake University, 2018Jessica B. Luckey M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2016 Jessica R. McDaniel M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2014 Jane Leslie McLaughlin M.P.A., Public Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2001 Drew Harold Menning M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2016 Pamela Nancy Moore M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2001 Paulette Reyna Mott MDAL, Data Analytics Leadership B.A., Colorado Technical University, 2018 Sarah L. Nicholson M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., University of West Florida, 2007Christopher David Nickell M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2009 Kevin Michael O’Connor M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2010 Gina Marie Perez M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., William Penn University, 2015 Kristine Kaye Riley M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1996Teresa Marie Rotschafer M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Graceland University, 2003 Razam Isam Sarawan M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., An-Najah National University, 2011 William Scofield M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Georgia State University, 2005

college of business and public administration

Dean Alejandro J. Hernandez

master degrees

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Jacob Brandt Sparks M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2014 Andrea Rae Thoene M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015Davis Michael Thompson M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2015

Bailey Sue Thompson-Asberry M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2010 Christie Jane Vaughan M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2007

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Lucas R. Alumbaugh, Blue Springs, Missouri B.S.B.A., Finance Aahil Alwani, Karachi, Pakistan B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science/Finance Dustin Carter Anthony, Edmond, Oklahoma B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Jared A. Brown, Aurora, Canada B.S.B.A., Marketing Aleesa Rae Bruns, Cedar Rapids B.S.B.A., Marketing Patrick Grogan Carr, Frankfort, Illinois B.S.B.A., Finance/Marketing Hoong Jie Chan, Serdang, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Benjamin Samuel Clarke, Waukee B.S.B.A., Finance Cailey Shea Coghlan, Winnipeg, Canada B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Rebecca A. Corbett, Urbandale B.S.B.A., Marketing Gavin Paul Dineen, Algonquin, Illinois B.S.B.A., Management, MarketingAndrew Kermit Folkerts, Scottsdale, Arizona B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Matthew Timothy Hicks, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Business Studies Zachary Thomas Hildebrand, New Berlin, Wisconsin B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, FinanceMacy Elizabeth Johnson, Winterset B.S.B.A., Marketing Ross M. Kennedy, Cedar Rapids B.S.B.A., Marketing Isabelle Nicole Kling, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Finance Eddie Zhen-Lap Kwek, Ipoh, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science

bachelor degrees

Jacob Alan Michel, Maplewood, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Sarah Soo Minn, Tawau, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Taylor Antoine Murph, Omaha, Nebraska B.S.B.A., Management Haley Nicole Ness, McHenry, Illinois B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Alexa M. Patti, Schaumberg, Illinois B.S.B.A., International Business Andrew William Pierropoulos, Wheaton, Illinois B.S.B.A., Management John G. Piper, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Economics Samantha Mary Poole, Mahtomedi, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Joshua Ray Pyburn, Ankeny B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, MarketingChelsea Tabetha Sapp, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Economics/International Business Charles Vincent Schulte, Urbandale B.S.B.A., Marketing Michael Isaiah Skinner, Glendale Heights, Illinois B.S.B.A., Marketing Devin Michael Smith, Chillicothe, Illinois B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Sarah Eunice Stephen, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science William J. Warner, Pella B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, FinanceErin Mackenzie Williams, Burnsville, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Quantitative EconomicsDeonne Nicholas Witherspoon, South Bend, Indiana B.S.B.A., Marketing Corene Marie Zellner, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Business Studies

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college of business and public administration honors

summa cum laude Cailey Shea CoghlanAndrew Kermit FolkertsSarah Soo MinnDevin Michael Smith magna cum laude Lucas R. Alumbaugh Eddie Zhen-Lap Kwek Erin Mackenzie Williams cum laude Aahil AlwaniRebecca A. CorbettZachary Thomas HildebrandJacob Alan MichelJoshua Ray Pyburn

departmental honors Cailey Shea CoghlanAndrew Kermit FolkertsSarah Soo MinnDevin Michael SmithErin Mackenzie Williams

alpha kappa psi scholarship winners Not determined until Spring 2021

delta sigma pi scholarship winners Not determined until Spring 2021

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Jacob R. Hardy, Adel B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Hanna Jo Risse, Fairbank B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied

college of pharmacy and health sciences

Dean Renae J. Chesnut

bachelor degrees

college of pharmacy and health sciences honors

magna cum laude Jacob R. Hardy

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school of journalism and mass communication

Dean Kathleen A. Richardson

Jessica Ann Wander Baker M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2008 M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013Hillary Hayden Carlson M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2011 Tina Marie Colburn M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Iowa State University, 1998 John H. Cooper M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Illinois State University, 2012 Kristi Lynne Fuller M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Graceland University, 1999 Jade Nia Gay M.A.C., Brand Communication B.S., Georgia Southern University, 2018 Brenda D. Jackson M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Simpson College, 2016 Sarah Ann Karsjens M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Iowa State University, 2016 Laura Neeley Krossner M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Drake University, 2012 Franklin Cade Martin M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A., Drake University, 2019 B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2019

Alisa Inez McLaughlin M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.S.B.A., Drake University, 1995 Cole Bradley McNeely M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Hillsdale College, 2019 Phillipe Praxedis Moya M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy B.A., Washington State University, 2006 Laura Diane Nicholson M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy B.A., Creighton University, 2018 B.S., Creighton University, 2018 Andrew Michael Olson M.A.C., Public Affairs and Advocacy B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2018 Hilary Dunn Ortmann M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A., Buena Vista University, 2010 Maria Cecilia Pinheiro-Cadd M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A., Pontificia Universidade Catolica de Sao Paulo, 1994 Megan Lynn Rush M.A.C., Communication Leadership B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2018

master degrees

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John LeRoy Altendorf, Goodhue, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Bailey Harrison Coronis, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Courtney L. Guein, Kansas City, Missouri B.A.J.M.C., News John Michael Hirl, Oskaloosa B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Monica Kayla Kirkpatrick, Indianola B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Hannah Isabel McCoy, Hartford B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production

bachelor degrees

Alexis Raquel Mueller, Cologne, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political CommunicationChristina Marie Schallenkamp, Shakopee, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Joseph P. Sheehan, Saint Paul, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Katherine Jane Simpson, Spencer B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Arthur S. Wright, Des Moines B.A.J.M.C., Radio & Television Production

summa cum laude John Michael Hirl

magna cum laude John LeRoy Altendorf Bailey Harrison Coronis Monica Kayla Kirkpatrick Hannah Isabel McCoy Alexis Raquel Mueller

school of journalism and mass communication honors

departmental honors John LeRoy AltendorfJohn Michael HirlHannah Isabel McCoyAlexis Raquel Mueller

kappa tau alpha Not determined until Spring 2021

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Andrew Eric Anderson J.D., Law B.A., Simpson College, 2017Abigail Grace Bluett J.D., Law B.A., University of Wisconsin - Madison, 2016Cameo L. Cott J.D., Law B.A., Drake University, 2005Michael J. Fitzpatrick J.D., Law B.A., Marycrest International University, 1992 M.J., Drake University, 2019Sierra Paige Iversen J.D., Law B.S., Chaminade University of Honolulu, 2016Adam L. Kiel J.D., Law B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2016Shelby Kate Maly J.D., Law B.A., Concordia College - Moorhead, 2018Andrew Jonathan Cassel Meyer J.D., Law B.A., Iowa State University, 2017

Adam James Palmersheim J.D., Law B.A., Central College, 2008Bharabi Pandit J.D., Law B.S., University of Iowa, 2017Reagan E. Peterson J.D., Law B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2017Andrea Rae Pyburn J.D., Law B.A., University of Iowa, 2015Eric Christopher Richetti J.D., Law B.S., Boise State University, 2016Emma Celeste Schulte J.D., Law B.A., Iowa State University, 2017Richard Grant Schwarm J.D., Law B.S., Iowa State University, 2008Trynann J. Utzinger J.D., Law B.A., Drake University, 2017Maddison Audrey Elizabeth Wood J.D., Law B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2017

law school

Dean Jerry L. Anderson

juris doctor

Melissa Marie Bass M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Grand View University, 2007 Emily Nichole Bosovich M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.S., Iowa State University, 2015Jared J. English M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Missouri State University, 1998 M.A., Webster University, 2010Peter V. Medina M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Simpson College, 2003 M.A., William Penn University, 2010

Michelle Murphy M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.S., Missouri State University, 1992 Kimberly Anne Pierson M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Friends University, 2014 B.S., Friends University, 2014Sarah Shives M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2002 Adrian Lynn Wallace M.J., Compliance and Risk Management B.A., Buena Vista University, 2010 M.A., University of Iowa, 2017

master of jurisprudence

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highest honors Abigail Grace Bluett

high honors Trynann J. UtzingerMaddison Audrey Elizabeth Wood

honors Andrew Jonathan Cassel MeyerAndrea Rae Pyburn

law school designation of honors*

*The degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student whose final cumulative grade point average is 3.0 to 3.39, “with high honors” upon a student whose final cumulative grade point average is 3.4 to 3.69, or “with highest honors” upon a student whose final grade point average is 3.7 to 4.0. A degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student only if that student’s final grade point average places him or her in the top 40 percent of his or her class. The honors designations in the program are based upon grades earned through the Spring 2020 semester, without regard to the top 40 percent requirement, and are subject to change based upon grades earned thereafter. This commencement program, therefore, does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the December 12, 2020, virtual commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.

** Students who complete a required set of courses and internships receive a certificate recognizing their area of specialization.

academic program certificates**

business law certificate

Eric Christopher Richetti compliance and risk management certificate

Adam James Palmersheim constitutional law and civil rights certificate

Cameo L. Cott Shelby Kate Maly

international law and global citizenship certificate

Shelby Kate Maly legislative practice certificate

Richard Grant Schwarm Andrew Jonathan Cassel Meyer prosecution and defense certificate

Sierra Paige Iversen

public service certificate

Abigail Grace BluettMichael J. FitzpatrickSierra Paige IversenShelby Kate MalyAndrew Jonathan Cassel MeyerBharabi PanditTrynann J. Utzinger

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Honors at GraduationStudents who have attained academic excellence and high scholastic achievement on the basis of cumulative grade point average of 60 or more undergraduate hours at Drake University are recognized with the following honors:

cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69 magna cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.89 summa cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.90 and above

Transfer students who have fewer than 60 hours may receive honors based on criteria outlined in the Drake catalog.

The Honors ProgramThe Honors Program is an all-University concentration with an interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to supplement their personal educational goals by exploring unique subjects and pursuing special projects.

Students in the Honors Program earn University Honors by completing 19 credit hours in honors seminars, conducting and presenting a three-credit Honors senior thesis project, and achieving a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average.

HONOR SOCIETIES

Alpha Delta Sigma — AdvertisingAlpha Epsilon Delta — Pre-Medicine Alpha Kappa Delta — SociologyAlpha Lambda Delta — First-Year StudentsAlpha Mu Gamma — Foreign LanguageAlpha Sigma Lambda — Adult StudentsBeta Alpha Psi — AccountingBeta Beta Beta — BiologyBeta Gamma Sigma — Business AdministrationIAPLS — Undergraduate ResearchKappa Delta Pi — EducationKappa Mu Epsilon — MathematicsKappa Tau Alpha — JournalismLambda Alpha — AnthropologyOmicron Delta Epsilon — EconomicsOmicron Delta Kappa — Junior and SeniorPhi Beta Kappa — ScholarshipPhi Lambda Sigma — Pharmacy LeadershipPhi Delta Epsilon — PremedicalPi Alpha Alpha — Public AdministrationPi Kappa Lambda — MusicPi Sigma Alpha — Political SciencePi Sigma Iota — Foreign LanguagePsi Chi — PsychologyRho Chi — PharmacySigma Tau Delta — EnglishSigma Xi — Physics

HONORS DESIGNATION

Academic excellence, outstanding performance, leadership, upholding the highest standards and ideals, character, personality, promise of success and high level of ability, tal-ent, and potential are the various criteria for membership in these organizations.

The honors designations are based upon grades earned through the Spring 2020 semester and are subject to change based upon grades earned thereafter.

This commencement program does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the December 12, 2020, virtual commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.

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the honors program

HONORS RECIPIENTS

university honors Avery Louise MalinskiCaela B. ObrechtRunal Alpesh PatelLogan J. PotterAnna Rebecca Wondrasek

all-university honors Not determined until Spring 2021 alpha lambda delta Maria Leonard Senior Book Award Graduating seniors with the highest grade point average Not determined until Spring 2021 omicron delta kappa Not determined until Spring 2021

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The Blue TasselTraditionally, graduates’ caps are adorned with a tassel, in which the color of the tassel denotes the discipline. In 2020, at a time when the world faces unprecedented challenges, and for the first time in University history, all graduates will receive a commemorative blue tassel with their diploma.

The blue tassel is a symbol of unity and hope. It acknowledges the sacrifices and hurdles the Class of2020 has overcome to ensure the well-being of our community, while also celebrating the pivotal role they will play in rethinking and reshaping the future.

The blue tassel captures the resilient spirit of the Class of 2020 and its mantra: “We are all in thistogether.” The tassel will forever be an extraordinary reminder of the Class of 2020’s collectivestrength and desire to better the world.

COMMENCEMENT TRADITION

The Ceremonial MaceSince the Middle Ages, the mace has been used in the courts by rulers to signify their power and authority. When placed on the rostrum, it indicated that the governing body was in formal session. The ceremonial mace is carried by a mace bearer or by the beadle, an official in the British university who leads the academic procession. The symbol has been adopted in American higher education and is carried by the Marshal of the University at official academic convocations.

The ceremonial mace was carried in the academic procession of Drake’s annual commencement ceremony for the first time in 1983. The mace and stand were created by Professor Emeritus Condon Kuhl, then professor of art at Drake University. The mace is handcrafted from ebony and overlaid and appointed with silver. It measures two and one-half feet in length and weighs about five pounds.