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1 2015 SPRING COMMENCEMENT Saturday, May Ninth Two Thousand Fifteen Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center Minnesota State University, Mankato To Our Guests Today we recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. This ceremony is an important and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staff of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We offer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony: Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats. Please remain seated throughout the ceremony. Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate. When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone. Thank you. A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University. This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Office of Alumni Relations 507-389-3235 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).

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2015 SPRING

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, May Ninth

Two Thousand Fifteen

Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

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

Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.

Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate.

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

Thank you.

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

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

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Program 9:00 A.M.

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

Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Emeritus Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Laken P. Fennern Bachelor of Science, Music Education College of Arts and Humanities

Aboloji R. Akinyemi Bachelor of Science, Astronomy / Physics College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, PresidentAlumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests

RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University

Advancement

KIMBERLY CONTAG Dean of the College of Arts and

Humanities

KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education

MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim Vice President for Strategic

Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management

JULIE KERR-BERRY Professor, College of Arts and

Humanities

GREGG MARG Professor, College of Science,

Engineering and Technology

BRIAN MARTENSEN Dean of the College of Science,

Engineering and Technology

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research

and Dean of Graduate Studies

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSJulie Kerry-Berry, Professor,

College of Arts and HumanitiesGregg Marg, Professor,

College of Science, Engineering and

Technology

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSDavid McCarl, Professor,

College of Arts and HumanitiesHarry Petersen, Professor,

College of Science, Engineering and

Technology JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSRachel Hoehn, College of

Arts and HumanitiesWayland Hunter, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSDavid DickauAmy Roisum FoleyPaul HustolesCharles LewisJohn LindbergElizabeth MillerJohn PaulRichard RobbinsEnrique Torner

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSEvan BibbeeKristen CvancaraJames DimockCurt GermundsonKaren LybeckJoshua PreissMavis RichardsonSteven SmithDaniel StarkGregory TaylorMatthew Willemsem

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSTonya ButlerAdriana GordilloGeorge GrubbDanielle HaqueGlen PouporeJulie Wulfemeyer

INSTRUCTORSRobin Becker

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSRebecca BatesPaul EskridgeMarilyn HartAlison MahoneySteven MercurioJeff PribylDanae Quirk-DorrMezbahur RahmanDeepak SanjelYouwen Xu

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSMarie Miller-PomijeTimothy SecottDan SingerDaniel TomaVincent WinsteadRuijun Zhao

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSShaobiao CaiMohamed DiabSungwon KimSarah KruseCheol-Hong MinRobert SleezerJacob SwansonBrian Wasserman

INSTRUCTORSMatt Priem

LIBRARY FACULTYRobert BothmannKellian ClinkJessica Schomberg

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYJohn Bulcock

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

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Anna W. Alex, Cincinnati, OhioTheatre ArtsAdvisor: George GrubbThesis: The Sound Design for “Our

Town” Katie M. Brunner, MankatoForensicsAdvisor: James Dimock Matthew L. Caron, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul HustolesThesis: Directing “A Piece of My Heart” Alicia A. Catt, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard Terrill Heidi A. Fuhr, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Diana JosephThesis: Persona Obscura: A Collection

of Essays on Identity and Perception Carrie Gagne, MinneapolisCreative WritingAdvisor: Geoffrey HerbachThesis: Stepbrother: A Love Story Christopher J. Harder, North MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Roger ShefferThesis: The Accumulated Stories of

Brass County, Kansas Elizabeth M. Horneber, Lakeside, ArizonaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard TerrillThesis: Chinese Red

Jacob M. Little, Indianapolis, IndianaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard RobbinsThesis: Night Shift at the Circle K Dustin D. Patt, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Joseph Clair E. Rogers, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Geoffrey Herbach Thesis: Phantasy Life

MASTER OF ARTS

Dilbar A. Abdurakhimova, UzbekistanMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Samantha M. Allen, MankatoArtAdvisor: Brian Frink Khaled A. Alzobydi, Saudi ArabiaMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Jessica Benham, MankatoCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Ngongose U. Bilikha, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Samantha J. Bohnenblust, MankatoEnglish: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Délwendé Bouda, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)Communication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen

Vesna Bozhinoska, MacedoniaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher David J. Clisbee, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy DrescherThesis: Botched Heroics

Abigail M. Daleki, Onalaska, Wisconsin

ArtAdvisor: Brian FrinkThesis: Polygonal Provocateur Michele A. Dressen, RosevilleEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Michael J. Dusek, River FallsEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole Amanda M. Dyslin, MankatoCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Dimock Trista L. Ebnet, KassonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Elizabeth Williamsen Britani N. Felten, Albert LeaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Amanda M. Gernentz, Saint PaulEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Kimberly Goodwin, Stevens Point,

WisconsinCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen TreinenThesis: Personal Electronic Device

Use in Face-to-Face Organizational Meetings: How It is Perceived and the Factors Influencing Perceptions

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Geraldine K. Hirsch, Evans, GeorgiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Tiffany C. Jackson, Boothwyn,

PennsylvaniaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Sara A. Johnson, SherburnEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Chelsea L. Kammer, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Fran K. Kennedy, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Purdue Kadidja Koné, MaliEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Glen PouporeThesis: The Impact of Performance-

Based Assessment on University ESL Learners’ Motivation

Dorie Kurtz, Bryn Mawr, PennsylvaniaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Jean Bosco Ntirenganya, RwandaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Glen Poupore David Puthoff, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole Daniel M. Rach, GlencoeMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Namyong Lee Jill R. Rezac, HutchinsonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Anders A. Rydholm, North MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos Chrishandra A. Taylor, Durham,

North CarolinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix

Nathaniel C. Wagner, Saint Louis ParkEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara MASTER OF MUSIC

Rachel L. Pletke, LeSueurWind Band ConductingAdvisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley Erik L. Root, HastingsWind Band ConductingAdvisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Sajib Alam, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sasanka B. Andawatta Kankanamge,

Sri LankaAutomotive Engineering TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Jones Ramya Annadi, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Aria Asadi Eskandar, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sekhar Barla, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Nataliia Biernikova, UkraineInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Savidrath By, Brooklyn ParkInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod Jesus Calzas Millán, SpainSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Adriana Gordillo Yazhini Chandran, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Divya Garlapati, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Karthik Gilla, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Drew J. Heiling, Eagle LakeManufacturing Engineering TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Craig Evers Cody N. Ingenthron, MankatoManufacturing Engineering TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Kuldeep AgarwalThesis: The Effects of Layer Thickness

on Dry-Sliding Wear of Binder Jet Additively Manufactured Stainless Steel and Bronze Composite

Jianliang Jin, ChinaApplied StatisticsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Abhilash Reddy Karedla, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed María Liliana Labrador Morales,

ColombiaSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Adriana GordilloThesis: Las etapas de transformación

de la figure femenina en el exilio en Primavera con una esquina rota, “Geografías” y “Como Greenwich” de Mario Benedetti

Rashmi Maharjan, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Sushant Mainaly, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen

Revathi Mankala, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Masoumeh Mellati, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Navya Mereddy, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Rishani S. Merinnage De Costa,

FranceFrenchAdvisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor

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Brett D. Nelson, NisswaBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Chidozie A. Oragwu, Philadelphia,

PennsylvaniaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Faheed O. Owokoniran, NigeriaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick TebbeThesis: Derivation and Validation of

the Friction, Gravitational, and Air Forces Encountered during Installation of Fiber Optic Cable

Anand Pydimarri, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Nitish Rajbhandary, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Anil Sahukari, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang

Meredith A. Schlenner, Saint CloudBiologyAdvisor: Dr. John KrenzThesis: Sun-Compass Orientation

during Natal Dispersal in Hatching Blanding’s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii)

Laya Sharifi, Esfahan, IranInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Prachi M. Sheth, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Kaleb F. Short, HopkinsBiologyAdvisor: Dr. David SharlinThesis: Hypothyroidism and the

Development of Hypertension Ashish Shrestha, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang

Dwain A. Stenzel, Heron LakeInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Mahbubur Syed

Thor Tackett, Freeport, IllinoisBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon FisherThesis: Northern Pike Sperm Quality

in Minnesota Lakes Sindhuja Teegulla, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Raj K. Tripathee, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Don Suranga D. Uduwage, Sri LankaManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal Qichao Zhang, ChinaMath: Statistics OptionAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman

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

SUMMA CUM LAUDEEllen A. Ahlness, Scandinavian

StudiesLaura J. Anderson, SpanishShelley T. Caldwell, ArtJordan E. Erickson, DanceErika A. Gustafson, Communications

Arts & Literature EducationAnastasia J. Humphers-Ginther,

EnglishTimothy J. Kelly, Music IndustryMolly E. Kessler, Creative WritingAmy J. Kloss, ArtAlexandra L. Kuntz, Mass MediaEmily K. Magnuson, DanceAshley R. Meyer, ArtKayla E. Murphy, Mass MediaKristen C. Paulsen, FrenchMelissa L. Ridler, Mass MediaLauren R. Siverson, DanceLisa K. Stevens, Mass MediaKim M. Utesch, EnglishKendra M. Verhage, Theatre ArtsJenifer S. Warwick, Communication

StudiesJalin S. Weaver, FrenchJalin S. Weaver, SpanishSona Youn, Spanish

MAGNA CUM LAUDELindsey Beaver, MusicTanner J. Brust, Mass MediaTitian E. Butash, ArtErin D. Cheney, ArtWilliam D. Collin, EnglishKatelyn A. Dick, ArtJames R. Ehlenz, Theatre ArtsAlyssa M. Filip, Mass MediaAmanda K. Fox, EnglishAlyssa R. Frame, EnglishAllison M. Frandrup, Communication

StudiesCaitlin D. Frymet, FrenchCaitlin D. Frymet, Communication

Studies

Joshua P. Gentling, ArtNathan M. George, Mass MediaAshley N. Gerken, Mass MediaMary J. Goedtke, Music: Applied

(Instrument)Rebekah R. Gregorich, EnglishKassandra M. Hanson, Mass MediaBrittany D. Helgren, MusicEmily M. Higgins, DanceAmber L. Hommer, DanceJames S. Houtsma, Mass MediaKelly J. Howard, Theatre ArtsZachary M. Jensen, Communication

StudiesCassandra J. Johnson, Theatre ArtsMegan P. Jones, Communication

StudiesSamantha L. Klitzke, Mass MediaSamantha L. Klitzke, SpanishRyan J. Kutzler, EnglishAdriana L. Lere, Art EducationBrittany J. Lischka, ArtVanessa R. Martinson, Mass MediaMichael J. Maurer, Mass MediaTyler J. Milless, Liberal StudiesKhurram Mohammad, ArtCourtney J. Niesen, ArtAneta Oglezneva, Mass MediaJoellen I. Olari, Theatre ArtsVictor O. Ongule, Mass MediaJessica L. Oren, Communications Arts

& Literature EducationKatrina Ortloff, Mass MediaAlaina M. Pappas, Mass MediaAmber M. Parks, Mass MediaEric M. Peterson, PhilosophyJoshua J. Ratzloff, Mass MediaMcKenzie M. Rubenzer, DanceMckayla Schafer, EnglishDavid R. Schieler, Communication

StudiesCade A. Shelton, Communication

StudiesBenjamin J. Stasny, Theatre ArtsTanner M. Walsh, Philosophy

Kayla L. Wettstein, DanceKelly K. Willenbring, Art

CUM LAUDEHeather L. Barker, Communication

StudiesDelrae A. Benson, English: Technical

Communications - OnlineAndrew G. Bizek, Music Industry,

Audio Production SpecialistTravis R. Block, Art EducationSamantha L. Chmiel, DanceReid W. Cole, Communication

StudiesSamantha D. Cordie, Cognitive

ScienceValisa S. Fair, Mass MediaLaken P. Fennern, Music: EducationBridget N. Fisher, Mass MediaRuby L. Freeman, SpanishMax R. Gaede, Mass MediaMegan E. Glasow, Communication

StudiesCari L. Graber-Feesl, Cognitive

ScienceMicayla N. Hadley, ArtMicayla N. Hadley, Mass MediaMitchell C. Heimer, Mass MediaCarrie M. Hermanson, Mass MediaPortia T. Hill, Mass MediaSarah J. Jesseman, Theatre ArtsTyler J. Koskovich, Communication

StudiesMeghan R. McDermott, ArtAdam E. Miller, Mass MediaCourtney E. Munson, Mass MediaAja L. Perrier, Mass MediaCheryl A. Peterson, Mass MediaHannah M. Raden, ArtRachel A. Rauenhorst, EnglishChristopher N. Rife, MusicKaitlyn A. Rogers, Communication

StudiesSarah G. Roiger, Communications

Arts & Literature Education

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Cassandra A. Sage, Mass MediaZaryab N. Shahid, Mass MediaKatelyn R. Sonnee, Communication

Studies

DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor Brian Frink, Chairperson

Zachary T. Aufenthie, BA, MarshallChelsea A. Beuch, BFA, JordanTravis R. Block, BS, Sioux Falls, South DakotaTitian E. Butash, BFA, AustinShelley T. Caldwell, BFA, DelavanErin D. Cheney, BA, MankatoAshley B. Comstock, BFA, MankatoBethany A. Cox, BA, North MankatoKelli A. Davis, BA, PlymouthKelli A. Davis, BFA, PlymouthMagaly De La Luz, BFA, BloomingtonKatelyn A. Dick, BFA, Port Washington,

WisconsinCody C. Erickson, BFA, Prior LakeJoshua P. Gentling, BFA, OronocoAudrey L. Griffin, BA, WayzataMicayla N. Hadley, BFA, Brookings,

South DakotaBeth A. Hamilton, BFA, AustinEric S. Hirte, BFA, Cottage GroveEmily M. Janning, BFA, OwatonnaAmy J. Kloss, BFA, Madison LakeAdriana L. Lere, BS, FridleyBrittany J. Lischka, BFA, Kewaunee,

WisconsinMeghan R. McDermott, BFA,

MinneapolisKatrina E. McReynolds, BFA, Coon RapidsAshley R. Meyer, BFA, MankatoKhurram Mohammad, BFA, MankatoCourtney J. Niesen, BFA, ChamplinErin M. Olson, BFA, CourtlandNicholas D. Price, BFA, MankatoHannah M. Raden, BFA, Prior LakeMelissa M. Runquist, BA, WoodburyKameron M. Shaw, BFA, MankatoJordan T. Steiner, BFA, BrownsdaleSteven J. Trudeau, BFA, North MankatoLuke J. Waltz, BFA, FarmingtonKendall W. Welch, BFA, WanamingoWilliam O. Whitney, BFA, ChaskaKelly K. Willenbring, BFA, Rosemount

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor David Engen,Chairperson

Bahnan A. Abdi, BS, WoodburySeth C. Allan, BS, Eagle LakeScott M. Anderson, BS, Star Prairie,

WisconsinJames D. Anhorn, BS, MankatoMcKayla R. Auers, BS, BloomingtonAlexandra M. Bahr, BS, Belle PlaineHeather L. Barker, BS, SavageMichelle L. Burgoon, BS, MankatoIsaiah M. Byrd, BS, Brooklyn ParkSkylar R. Carlson, BS, TracyEmily T. Christenson, BS, LakevilleReid W. Cole, BS, Fergus FallsSamuel J. Cole, BS, North Saint PaulAlexander J. Cutschall, BS, CedarAllison M. Frandrup, BS, HastingsCaitlin D. Frymet, BA, CarverEmily C. Geiser, BS, MaplewoodMegan E. Glasow, BS, Maple GroveMara E. Goronkin, BS, Eden PrairieEmily C. Green, BS, Lincoln, NebraskaChelsey R. Hagen, BS, StillwaterRa’Shon Harper, BS, Los Angeles,

CaliforniaKory A. Harris, BS, EaganMelissa A. Huntington, BS, Le SueurJacob T. Jarvis, BS, ChanhassenZachary M. Jensen, BA, New UlmMegan P. Jones, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsRebecca A. Kollasch, BS, MankatoAshton N. Koppy-Hansen, BS,

MinneapolisTyler J. Koskovich, BS, JacksonJean-Paul J. LaFontaine, BS, FaribaultDerek M. Lambert, BS, BlaineShanna D. Lambert, BS, Eden PrairieMatthew E. Leitner, BS, Los Alamitos,

CaliforniaRachel C. Lindquist, BS, MankatoCallie M. Manders, BS, Prior LakeSamuel T. Matthews, BS, MinnetonkaPaige M. Muehlberg, BS, ExcelsiorCarolyn R. Muhvich, BS, Cottage

GroveKelsey B. Notaro, BS, Woodbury

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Ryan B. Strelow, Theatre ArtsEmilee M. Struss, English

Yer Thao, EnglishJaeden T. Wellner, Theatre Arts

Conner M. O’Brien, BS, Mason City, Iowa

Hannah R. Ostertag, BS, HamptonJoseph M. Paskach, BS, CottonwoodBrooke L. Piller, BS, FaribaultErika L. Rice, BS, ShorewoodKaitlyn A. Rogers, BS, WasecaBrooke E. Rosenstiel, BS, AustinKeyvan J. Rudd, BS, Davenport, IowaErik E. Ruhland, BA, PlymouthPaige N. Russell, BS, Cheyenne,

WyomingKasey J. Scheffler, BS, WillmarDavid R. Schieler, BS, Tomah,

WisconsinJordan L. Schraufnagel, BS, Mosinee,

WisconsinHannah J. Schumacher, BS, La Crosse,

WisconsinZachary B. Shamblott, BS, PlymouthCade A. Shelton, BS, MankatoKatelyn R. Sonnee, BS, StillwaterAlex J. Speer, BS, RosemountMelissa C. Stahn, BS, White Bear LakeLauren A. Toddy, BS, Maple GroveMolly J. Varuska, BS, Eden PrairieAmelia P. Warwick, BS, RichfieldJenifer S. Warwick, BS, RichfieldEllen R. Weil, BS, WoodburyBriana N. Wentworth, BS,

Bloomington

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor Matthew Sewell,Chairperson

Emily R. Anderson, BA, Lake ElmoKaila M. Beckner, BA, MankatoDelrae A. Benson, BS, Kennewick,

WashingtonRyan E. Berndt, BS, BloomingtonWilliam D. Collin, BFA, WorthingtonMatthew V. Eberline, BA, Blue EarthAmanda K. Fox, BA, New UlmAlyssa R. Frame, BA, MankatoRebekah R. Gregorich, BA, Spring

Lake ParkAlysha G. Grossenburg, BFA,

Leavenworth, KansasKailee R. Gudahl, BA, Pequot Lakes

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Erika A. Gustafson, BS, LakefieldSarah R. Harrington, BS, New Richmond, WisconsinAnastasia J. Humphers-Ginther, BS,

MoorheadJena A. Jones, BA, Mounds ViewMolly E. Kessler, BFA, MinneapolisJoel D. Kockelman, BA, ShakopeeRyan J. Kutzler, BS, BloomingtonJustin A. Libertoski, BFA, Weston,

WisconsinAshley M. Lind, BA, New Richmond,

WisconsinOsman A. Lodon, BS, Saint PaulColin J. Nelson, BA, EaganJessica L. Oren, BS, Lake ElmoRachel A. Rauenhorst, BA, EastonBrandon D. Remund, BS, MankatoSarah G. Roiger, BS, LakevilleMckayla Schafer, BA, MankatoJennifer M. Schoeb, BS, MankatoErik J. Shinker, BA, RosemountEmilee M. Struss, BA, BaxterHayley J. Sutherland, BFA,

MinneapolisAshley E. Tasler, BS, MankatoYer Thao, BA, Brooklyn ParkKim M. Utesch, BS, Pine RiverAlexander D. Vechinski, BS, Belle

PlaineMegan J. Warren, BS, RamseyEthan R. Winter, BA, Burnsville

DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIAProfessor Mavis Richardson,Chairperson

Amanda C. Anderson, BS, Cottage Grove

Courtney E. Apfelbacher, BS, Inver Grove Heights

Mary T. Babcock, BS, Forest LakePratakshya Bhandari, BS, NepalSpencer A. Brew, BS, ChanhassenTanner J. Brust, BS, ChamplinKale W. Burton, BS, MankatoArlene E. Cuthrell, BS, BemidjiAlexandra P. Ebnet, BS, Lake LillianKara A. Ellestad, BS, AndoverValisa S. Fair, BS, MankatoAlyssa M. Filip, BA, Saint JamesBridget N. Fisher, BS, BeckerJordan R. Fuller, BS, MankatoHannah L. Funk, BS, Racine,

WisconsinMax R. Gaede, BS, Mendota Heights

Nathan M. George, BS, MankatoAshley N. Gerken, BS, FairmontMicayla N. Hadley, BS, Brookings,

South DakotaKassandra M. Hanson, BS, SavageMitchell C. Heimer, BS, AdamsCarrie M. Hermanson, BS, Lake ElmoPortia T. Hill, BS, MaplewoodJames S. Houtsma, BS, MankatoAmanda L. Kasperson, BS, VerndaleSamantha L. Klitzke, BS, MontroseMadison R. Krings, BS, Lake ElmoAlexandra L. Kuntz, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsNathaniel C. Lasley, BS, MinneapolisChantal B. Maciel, BA, ButterfieldWilliam J. Malloy, BS, EaganVanessa R. Martinson, BS,

MinnetonkaTieg A. Maryarski, BS, Wauwatosa,

WisconsinMichael J. Maurer, BA, North MankatoMikell A. Melius, BS, WinthropAdam E. Miller, BS, MankatoCourtney E. Munson, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaKayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinAneta Oglezneva, BS, MoldovaVictor O. Ongule, BS, MankatoKatrina Ortloff, BA, MinneapolisAlaina M. Pappas, BA, MantorvilleAmber M. Parks, BA, Inver Grove

HeightsAja L. Perrier, BS, Prior LakeCheryl A. Peterson, BS, MankatoBrittany S. Prochaska, BS, New PragueJoshua J. Ratzloff, BS, OwatonnaMelissa L. Ridler, BS, MankatoAlissa N. Rissmiller, BS, MankatoJill M. Roesler, BA, Blue EarthCassandra A. Sage, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsSarah J. Schlieman, BS, New UlmCaitlyn R. Schmid, BS, Menasha,

WisconsinZaryab N. Shahid, BS, FarmingtonJennifer L. Sodomka, BA, Portland,

OregonLisa K. Stevens, BS, RochesterNicholas C. Strause, BS, ShoreviewSamantha J. Terning, BS, DasselCarly H. Ties, BA, PlymouthEmily R. Tycast, BS, Eden PrairieJohn K. Walfoort, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsWhitney K. Waugh, BS, Stillwater

Loghin M. Welch, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Patrick J. Windish, BS, RochesterHenock F. Yacob, BS, EaganBridget L. Zierke, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor John Lindberg,Chairperson

Lindsey Beaver, BA, Gillette, WyomingAndrew G. Bizek, BS, ChanhassenNicholas P. Bjerke, BS, BrownsvilleLaken P. Fennern, BS, New PragueMary J. Goedtke, ComfreyBrittany D. Helgren, BA, BloomingtonHailie L. Holm, BS, New UlmTimothy J. Kelly, BS, MankatoChristopher N. Rife, BA, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson

May Anderson, BS, MankatoKyle D. Burgess, BS, JanesvilleSamantha D. Cordie, BS, WatertownCari L. Graber-Feesl, BS, Emerald,

WisconsinJordan M. Hale, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaMarissa T. King, BS, ZimmermanKevin J. Pattain, BS, Cottage GroveEric M. Peterson, BS, MankatoKenean T. Tesfaye, BS, Saint PaulTanner M. Walsh, BS, Saint Cloud

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul Hustoles, Chairperson

Tierra K. Anderson, BS, EaganSamantha L. Chmiel, BS, Island Lake,

IllinoisJames R. Ehlenz, BFA, Columbia

HeightsJordan E. Erickson, BFA, WoodburyMelissa L. Forkner, BS, MankatoJoanna R. Grim, BA, Pine IslandEmily M. Higgins, BS, Brookfield,

WisconsinAmber L. Hommer, BS, FarmingtonKelly J. Howard, BS, Minnesota LakeSarah J. Jesseman, BA, Mankato

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Cassandra J. Johnson, BFA, BensonChristopher W. Jones, BFA, Mounds

ViewNatavia S. Lewis, BA, Saint PaulEmily K. Magnuson, BFA, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaColton R. Moyer, BFA, Saint PaulJoellen I. Olari, BS, Wisconsin Rapids,

WisconsinJordan M. Oxborough, BFA, EaganMcKenzie M. Rubenzer, BS, Bloomer,

WisconsinLauren R. Siverson, BA, FaribaultGerae R. Stack, BS, MankatoBenjamin J. Stasny, BFA, RosevilleRyan B. Strelow, BFA, WinonaKendra M. Verhage, BFA, Lawrence,

KansasNickolas L. Voight, BS, MankatoJaeden T. Wellner, BFA, Eagle LakeKayla L. Wettstein, BS, Rosemount

DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES &CULTURESProfessor Greg Taylor,Chairperson

Ellen A. Ahlness, BA, White Bear LakeGabriela E. Andersen, BS, MontroseLaura J. Anderson, BS, PlymouthLexy L. Becker, BA, Sioux Falls, South

DakotaJohn A. Castaneda, BA, WaconiaMeckenzie N. Dahle, BA, WillmarRuby L. Freeman, BA, ChaskaCaitlin D. Frymet, BA, CarverDanielle Geistfeld, BA, Mankato

Shane M. Gewerth, BA, Redwood Falls

Natasha L. Jones, BA, JanesvilleSamantha L. Klitzke, BS, MontroseIan J. Langseth, BA, EdinaAnthony D. Magestro, BS, Grafton,

WisconsinKristen C. Paulsen, BA, RamseyErik E. Ruhland, BA, PlymouthBoualom Souvankham, BS,

WorthingtonMitchell L. Taylor, BA, Cottage GroveDanelle M. Thomas, BA, Madison

LakeAdam N. Wambeke, BA, MankatoJalin S. Weaver, BA, MankatoSona Youn, BA, Republic of Korea

HUMANITIESProfessor Gwen Westerman,Director

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIESProfessor Kristen Treinen,Director

Justin J. Bucholz, BS, OwatonnaJerrell E. Hancock, BS, Arlington, TexasAssem A. Marei, BS, EgyptTasha M. Moulton, BS, Saint Peter

LIBERAL STUDIESGina Maahs,Student Relations Coordinator

Suzzane Y. Akande, AA, MankatoAndrew T. Bauleke, AA, Minnesota

Lake

Jordan T. Baumann, AA, MinnetonkaKevin J. Brandts, AA, MankatoJordyn L. Buchtel, AA, ExcelsiorTennyson I. Davis, AA, MankatoZachary M. DeCoster, AA, Saint PaulLaura A. Englund, AA, CrystalAustin D. Gaughran, AA, CrystalTrevor S. Heeren, AA, Elk Point,

South DakotaQuincee R. Hines, AA, BlaineKatherine L. Hogan, AA, South Saint

PaulBrian R. Jacobson, AA, ChanhassenTristan A. Jeffers, AA, Apple ValleyJonathan E. LeBoutillier, AA, MankatoJillian E. Maas, AA, Good ThunderDevin K. Mayfield, AA, Madison,

WisconsinTyler J. Milless, AA, Elk RiverBriAnna E. McCabe, AA, RochesterMichelle A. O’Herin, AA, Inver

Grove HeightsSommer L. Otteson, AA, PlymouthMichael P. Pronschinske, AA, HastingsRobert I. Quinn, AA, South Saint PaulSheldon J. Rahn, AA, Mountain LakeErik L. Rodriguez, AA, MankatoKathryn J. Roeder, AA, New UlmAaron J. Rossignol, AA, WoodburyDonald W. Sabinske, AA, ZimmermanJessica A. Schisel, AA, New UlmAdam C. Schmoll, AA, ClaremontSara M. Stegeman, AA, WillmarJennifer L. Stoltz, AA, Saint MichaelTatsuki Suzuki, AA, JapanAlexandra E. Troye, AA, Saint FrancisAdolphia S. Wolfe, AA, Cottage

GroveCourtney J. Wood, AA, Richfield

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

SUMMA CUM LAUDEJames D. Babcock, Computer and

Information TechnologySusan A. Benjamin, Integrated

EngineeringMaegan F. Eatwell, ChemistryMaegan F. Eatwell, BiologyLaura M. Groskreutz, ChemistryKatherine R. Howie, BiologyRobert M. Kraft, Biology: Biomedical

SciencesJooyoung Lee, Biology: Biomedical

SciencesDustin J. Lindquist, Computer and

Information TechnologyAbdikadir S. Mohamed, Chemistry:

ACSNathan J. Sailor, Construction

ManagementAlexander M. Sorenson, Information

SystemsJonathan Verdon, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesRussell F. Walters, Information

TechnologyAbrar Zawed, Biology: Biomedical

Sciences

MAGNA CUM LAUDEJoe A. Abernathy, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyAbolaji R. Akinyemi, PhysicsAbolaji R. Akinyemi, AstronomyBrandon A. Anderson, Construction

ManagementTimothy Anderson, Integrated

EngineeringDaniel J. Breeggemann, Biology:

MicrobiologyKathryn L. Brekken, Environmental

SciencesSamuel V. Bui, Computer and

Information TechnologyMatthew J. Carlson, Integrated

Engineering

Michael J. Childs, Jr., Automotive Engineering Technology

Laura B. Chopp, Biology: Human Biology

Raquel M. Collison, Environmental Sciences

Jennifer A. Corpstein, Mathematics Teaching

Amal A. Dahir, BiochemistryAnish Dangol, Computer and

Information TechnologyJacob A. Dayton, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesRebecca R. DeGray, Biological

SciencesJessie L. Dehn, Civil EngineeringAndrew D. Dirckx, PhysicsEdward E. Dittmer, Biology: EcologyMichael R. Doyle, Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyWesley T. Ellsworth, Integrated

EngineeringAlexandra A. Grond, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesKaty R. Gronewold, Biology: ZoologyAustin J. Grossenburg, Physics TeachingTyler J. Hanson, Computer and

Information TechnologyNicholas D. Hart, Biological

SciencesJamie M. Hesse, BiologyHassan A. Ibar, Medical TechnologyRyan P. Jensen, Electrical EngineeringAdam G. Kronebusch, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesJoshua L. Kuehn, Mechanical

EngineeringOlivia J. Kuker, ChemistryYou Na Lee, Biology: Biomedical

SciencesBrandy R. Maki, Integrated EngineeringAndrew T. Mayer, Computer and

Information TechnologyMitchell J. McLain, Mechanical

EngineeringCole S. Muehleis, Information Systems

Timothy J. Mullenbach, Computer and Information Technology

Rafat B. Nasir, Computer and Information Technology

Brittany A. Negley, BiochemistryAndrew G. Nicholson, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesAndrew G. Nicholson, ChemistryKristina E. Nistler, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesKristina E. Nistler, Medical TechnologyPrithviraj Palit, Electrical EngineeringMatthew F. Petersen, MathematicsDaniel J. Peterson, Mechanical

EngineeringLaura Peterson, Mechanical

EngineeringSamuel C. Putrah, Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyFaizan Rauf, Computer and

Information TechnologyDavid D. Roberts, Mathematics

TeachingBenjamin R. Rosol, Civil EngineeringAndrew J. Schewe, Computer and

Information TechnologyJeremy R. Serreyn, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesEcaterina Sram, Computer and

Information TechnologyEmma R. Stong, Biology: Biomedical

SciencesGina M. Thompson, Biology: ZoologyBennett T. Trochlil, Environmental

SciencesBrooke L. VonBank, BiologyTrent W. Warner, Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyMatthew A. Wells, Integrated

EngineeringKyle W. White, Mechanical

EngineeringJames D. Wilson, Integrated

EngineeringJongduck Yoon, Computer and

Information Technology

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CUM LAUDEWilliam R. Ahern, III, Computer and

Information TechnologySaami Ahmed, Information SystemsSpencer D. Ahrendt, Computer

EngineeringNasser F. Alajmi, Electrical EngineeringMuhannad M. Alhuthail, Electrical

EngineeringMusallam A. Alsagri, Electrical

EngineeringElina Bajracharya, Environmental

SciencesNoah R. Bock, Integrated EngineeringDale Boynton, Manufacturing

Engineering TechnologyJonathan H. Bruesch, MathematicsGarrett T. Carlson, Construction

ManagementAviv S. Chetrit, Mechanical

Engineering

David M. Close, BiochemistryAshley E. Cole, Mathematics TeachingGina E. Crisostomo, BiologyMark J. Dolenc, Mechanical

EngineeringBrandon J. Donovan, Electronic

Engineering TechnologyQuinlan M. Eatwell, Biology: ZoologyTrevor J. Edgeworth, Integrated

EngineeringRyder L. Febo, Integrated EngineeringBill F. Francis, Mechanical EngineeringTrevor T. Gibbs, Biology: Biomedical

SciencesKara A. Hendrickson, Biology:

MicrobiologyNathan E. Hoppe, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyNicholas J. Hustad, Biology: Cyto Technology/GeneticsNicholas J. Hustad, BiologyJesse S. Jaeger, Mathematics

Braydon J. Johnson, Information SystemsAnne M. Mongare, Integrated

EngineeringLogan W. Newman, BiochemistryAndrew L. Oeltjenbruns, BiochemistryLucas R. Peters, Mechanical

EngineeringDanielle M. Steinborn, Computer

and Information TechnologyShannon M. Strand, Biology:

Biomedical SciencesAlec J. Teagarden, Food Science

TechnologyTracy A. Templin, Biology: ZoologyMatthew B. Van Fossen, Computer

and Information TechnologyThomas Vincent, BiologyAdam T. Webb, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyLarry T. Xiong, Automotive

Engineering Technology

D d DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson

Joe A. Abernathy, BS, DoverMohammed A. Al Mattar, BS, Saudi ArabiaJacob F. Asfeld, BS, WatkinsSonny L. Berg, BS, MankatoChristopher M. Boote, BS, MayerDale Boynton, BS, Bath, South DakotaMichael J. Childs, Jr., BS, WelchJason R. Cole, BS, MankatoSean T. Crompton, BS, HugoMatthew R. Deis, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinJoseph T. Doherty, BS, RosemountMichael R. Doyle, BS, MankatoSamuel R. Ertl, BS, Phillips, WisconsinAlexander R. Eustice, BS, JanesvilleAdam J. Giroux, BS, Saint JosephJack A. Hawkins, BS, WabashaNathan E. Hoppe, BS, Ham LakeBenjamin D. Johnson, BS, BlaineCharindu Kariyawasan Jalath Thanth,

BS, Sri Lanka

Andrew J. Krismer, BS, Maple GroveHonghao Liu, BS, ChinaJeffrey J. Martell, BS, OwatonnaScott A. McPherson, BS, North Saint

PaulEric J. Mueller, BS, Oacoma, South

DakotaDylan W. Nelson, BS, FreebornLoc B. Ngo, BS, Vadnais HeightsCory D. Peitz, BS, DoverMichael G. Proulx, BS, WoodburySamuel C. Putrah, BS, MankatoPhilip J. Ryan, BS, Milwaukee,

WisconsinJohn W. Sherburne, BS, Golden ValleyDaniel J. Stoltz, BS, Le SueurJoshua M. Stumm, BS, ArlingtonDominic P. Tunison, BS, Saint PaulTrent W. Warner, BS, Elk RiverAdam T. Webb, BS, Belle PlaineJacob D. Wolfe, BS, BlaineLarry T. Xiong, BS, Saint Paul

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Penny Knoblich, Chairperson

Giovanna A. Abugre, BS, GhanaAnthony Gilles Anvame Mefane, BS,

Gabon

Elina Bajracharya, BS, NepalJessica M. Bauman, BS, Mendota

HeightsShelby N. Becker, BS, FaribaultAndrew D. Benik, BS, AndoverLaura Boon, BS, Lubbock, TexasAdelina Borukhov, BS, Maple GroveDaniel J. Breeggemann, BS, MankatoKathryn L. Brekken, BS, RichfieldJason P. Bren, BS, VictoriaJacob H. Byron, BS, Lino LakesKatie J. Carlson, BS, Red WingLaura B. Chopp, BS, MarshallRaquel M. Collison, BS, ShakopeeDaniel R. Cousins, BS, RochesterGina E. Crisostomo, BS, ChaskaJacob A. Dayton, BS, ExcelsiorRebecca R. DeGray, BS, MankatoEdward E. Dittmer, BS, OwatonnaBradley T. Dobie, BS, AmboyKarleen J. Doering, BS, HutchinsonChristian I. Duruji, BS, OwatonnaDylan Eaton, BS, New PragueMaegan F. Eatwell, BS, Saint JamesQuinlan M. Eatwell, BS, Saint JamesSara M. Feyereisen, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinSalman A. Figy, BS, MankatoThomas S. Folta, BS, BlaineMelissa M. Friesen, BS, Sioux Falls,

South Dakota

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Trevor T. Gibbs, BS, OwatonnaAlexandra A. Grond, BS, FranceKaty R. Gronewold, BS, MadeliaBenjamin R. Grosberg, BS, West

Saint PaulKimberly K. Gunderson, BS, MankatoNicholas D. Hart, BS, EaganKara A. Hendrickson, BS, New UlmJamie M. Hesse, BS, MankatoKatherine R. Howie, BS, DennisonAlexandra M. Humble, BS, MankatoPaul R. Hunter, BS, BrownsdaleNicholas J. Hustad, BS, MankatoConnor S. Hutton, BS, Thief River FallsHassan A. Ibar, BS, MankatoAleksandra N. Jeffrey, BS, RichfieldWalter L. Jordan, BS, CarverNazneen A. Khan, BS, BangladeshEvan W. Kleinboehl, BS, RosemountRobert M. Kraft, BS, Superior,

WisconsinAdam G. Kronebusch, BS, MankatoRyan M. Laniado, BS, MankatoKate L. Ledegar, BS, Holmen,

WisconsinJooyoung Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaYou Na Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaHamza A. Malik, BS, PakistanWilliam H. Martens, BS, Saint PaulAmber L. Masloski, BS, ShakopeeCaroline N. Mokaya, BS, Brooklyn

ParkMolly R. Moldan, BS, Sleepy EyeKatie A. Nathe, BS, Elk RiverAndrew G. Nicholson, BS, PlymouthKristina E. Nistler, BS, Saint CloudJosh N. Peters, BS, Red WingJacqueline R. Peterson, BS, TrimontDavid W. Phenix, BS, Saint PeterJohn T. Powers III, BS, Biology:

Human BiologyKyrsten R. Quinnell, BS, EaganSamantha L. Rapp, BS, Osceola,

WisconsinTess C. Richerson, BS, PlymouthAshley J. Roerig, BS, RosemountGarett S. Rohlfing, BS, Madison LakeSara A. Schwartz, BS, LeSueurJeremy R. Serreyn, BS, LakevilleJessica R. Snow, BS, North MankatoAshley A. Stier, BS, JordanAdam J. Stille, BS, Maple GroveEmma R. Stong, BS, Fargo, North

DakotaShannon M. Strand, BS, ShoreviewNachelle J. Swift, BS, SavageNatacha J. Tasha, BS, MankatoAmber R. Taylor, BS, Champlin

Alec J. Teagarden, BS, EaganTracy A. Templin, BS, IsleGina M. Thompson, BS, Saint PaulHoang M. Tran, BS, Prior LakeBennett T. Trochlil, BS, DanubeGrace B. Tucci, BS, LakevilleJonathan Verdon, BS, HutchinsonThomas Vincent, BS, NigeriaBrooke L. VonBank, BS, SherburnMai T. Vue, BS, MinneapolisCameron M. Wescott, BS, MankatoAbrar Zawed, BS, Bangladesh

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson

Sandrine N. Akem, BS, BloomingtonJenna L. Bowman, BA, Albert LeaDavid M. Close, BS, North MankatoRedeat B. Dadi, BA, Coon RapidsAmal A. Dahir, BA, BurnsvilleMaegan F. Eatwell, BS, Saint JamesBenjamin R. Grosberg, BS, West

Saint PaulLaura M. Groskreutz, BS, FaribaultOlivia J. Kuker, BA, MankatoBrittany L. Loosbrock, BA, AdrianSantiago Martinez Cifuentes, BS,

ColombiaBryon R. Meyer, BS, CanbyAbdikadir S. Mohamed, BS, MankatoBrittany A. Negley, BS, Maple LakeLogan W. Newman, BS, Brookings,

South DakotaAndrew G. Nicholson, BA, PlymouthAndrew L. Oeltjenbruns, BS,

OwatonnaNeil J. Ranals, BA, Baldwin, WisconsinDaniel J. Sinda, BA, MinnetonkaSamuel K. Vinje, BS, Alexandria

DEPARTMENT OFCOMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCEProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson

William R. Ahern, III, BS, WoodburySaami Ahmed, BS, BangladeshJames D. Babcock, BS, MankatoKyle J. Beaver, BS, MinnetristaSamuel V. Bui, BS, BurnsvilleKyle D. Carriveau, BS, MankatoAhmad Mateen Z. Chaudhry, BS,

Pakistan

Alex C. Christenson, BS, MankatoJamil A. Corbin, BS, Brooklyn CenterJoshua D. Crotteau, BS, OsakisAnish Dangol, BS, NepalKodjo A. Detoh-Messan, BS, TogoAndrew J. Franke, BS, GaylordGabriel M. Franz, BS, Cottage

GroveChantz A. Gogolin, BS, Huron,

South DakotaCameron M. Gray, BS, Prior LakeTyler J. Hanson, BS, WoodburyAhmed H. Hussein, BS, OwatonnaBraydon J. Johnson, BS, EaganMubasser Kamal, BS, BangladeshCole Knutson, BS, MankatoMichael P. Koel, BS, AlexandriaKyle L. Kostka, BS, PillagerAlex R. Larson, BS, MankatoDustin J. Lindquist, BS, MankatoAndrew T. Mayer, BS, New HopeCole S. Muehleis, BS, KassonTimothy J. Mullenbach, BS,

BloomingtonRafat B. Nasir, BS, BangladeshDylan L. O’Rourke, BS, Blue EarthEric J. Pieper, BS, JordanShishu K. Rai, BS, MankatoFaizan Rauf, BS, PakistanAndrew J. Schewe, BS, Albert LeaSwastika Shiwakoti, BS, NepalAlexander M. Sorenson, BS, EaganBoualom Souvankham, BS,

WorthingtonJonathan Q. Speers, BS, MankatoEcaterina Sram, BS, MoldovaDanielle M. Steinborn, BS, LeCenterMartin J. Suarez, BS, OwatonnaAashish Tandukar, BS, NepalDaniel J. Thurston, BS, SavageMatthew B. Van Fossen, BS, Albert LeaRussell F. Walters, BS, LakevilleNicholas C. Wilfahrt, BS, New UlmJongduck Yoon, BS, Republic of Korea

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson

Brandon A. Anderson, BS, HastingsZachary R. Anderson, BS, Lino LakesScott C. Bertrand, BS, SavageJames M. Besonen, BS, MinnetonkaTrenton T. Bolin, BS, Maple GroveLandon C. Bruegger, BS, Minnesota

Lake

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Wesley B. Burmeister, BS, WelcomeGarrett T. Carlson, BS, Oak GroveNicholas W. Cooling, BS, MadeliaHeath D. Dewes, BS, MankatoColin J. Fischer, BS, JacksonChristopher B. Franks, BS, Apple ValleyAshley A. Gooler, BS, BuffaloTyler R. Gosso, BS, Lake ElmoMichael J. Janssen, BS, Vadnais HeightsCole T. Jordan, BS, Argyle, WisconsinRussell E. Kral, BS, New UlmMatthew R. Maciaszek, BS, Ham LakeCassandra E. Orcutt, BS, BloomingtonNicholas A. Rivisto, BS, Prior LakeNathan M. Rogers, BS, MankatoZebadiah J. Roth, BS, Lake CrystalNathan J. Sailor, BS, Albert LeaAidrus A. Salim, BS, Seattle,

WashingtonRandal D. Todd, BS, South Saint PaulEthan M. Tramp, BS, North MankatoAaron J. Umhoefer, BS, North MankatoKyle J. Vossen, BS, Apple ValleyDylan C. Webb, BS, South Saint PaulTyler J. Williams, BS, FarmingtonAlexander D. Wolfe, BS, La Crescent

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Vincent Winstead, Chairperson

Spencer D. Ahrendt, BS Computer Engineering, Sartell

Nasser F. Alajmi, BSEE, Saudi ArabiaMohammed H. Alhashil, BSEE,

MankatoMuhannad M. Alhuthail, BSEE, Saudi

ArabiaMeshal H. Almuhanna, BSEE,

MankatoMohammed A. Alsagoor, BSEE,

Saudi ArabiaMusallam A. Alsagri, BSEE, Saudi

ArabiaBrandon J. Donovan, BS, MankatoDerick D. Ferguson, BSEE, BahamasCorbin P. Gillen, BSEE, Maple GroveColton J. Green, BSEE, New

Richmond, WisconsinShoumik Hasan, BSEE, BangladeshAyato Inagaki, BS, JapanMohamed A. Jama, BS, MankatoRyan P. Jensen, BSEE, MankatoNabil S. Kalra, BSEE, Minneapolis

Blake A. Lentsch, BS Computer Engineering., Chaska

Jacob L. McMillen, BS, Marine on Saint Croix

Jeremiah P. Neilon, BS, North MankatoKabba Nyassie, BSEE, New York,

New YorkPrithviraj Palit, BSEE, BangladeshRobert K. Petit, BS, Orland Park,

IllinoisSiddharth A. Phadke, BS, Maple

GrovePradip Poudel, BS, NepalGarrett W. Rademacher, BS, JordanSyed M. Tasrif, BSEE, BangladeshColby West, BS, Watertown, South

DakotaTerry B. Wunderlich, BSEE, Faribault

DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERINGProfessor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson

Timothy Anderson, BSE, SavageSusan A. Benjamin, BSE, NashwaukNoah R. Bock, BSE, Saint PaulMatthew J. Carlson, BSE, WoodburyTravis G. Eddy, BSE, VirginiaTrevor J. Edgeworth, BSE, MoundWesley T. Ellsworth, BSE, New

BrightonRyder L. Febo, BSE, Apple ValleyTodd A. Hanson, BSE, Columbia

HeightsTom J. Kloss, BSE, WayzataAdam M. Le, BSE, ShakopeeBrandy R. Maki, BSE, GilbertJames M. McCluskey, II, BSE, Grand

RapidsAnne M. Mongare, BSE, BloomingtonForrest E. Semmler, BSE, JacobsonRyan A. Trembath, BSE, VirginiaMatthew A. Wells, BSE, Saint PaulChad M. Wiebe, BSE, Grand RapidsJames D. Wilson, BSE, Roseau

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Professor Charles Waters,Chairperson

Jonathan H. Bruesch, BS, AndoverAshley E. Cole, BS, SavageJennifer A. Corpstein, BS, New

Brighton

Jesse S. Jaeger, BS, Madison LakeMichael W. Kuhnly, BS, Lino LakesLuke L. LaMere, BS, PlymouthPatrick J. Milani, BS, HibbingBreanna D. Morrissette, BS, Vadnais

HeightsKody B. Nehowig, BS, ClitherallMatthew F. Petersen, BS, MankatoDavid D. Roberts, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Patrick Tebbe,Chairperson

Luke W. Aleckson, BSME, Maple LakeSidi M. Bah, BSME, GuineaDarren M. Bartz, BSME, PlainviewAndrew A. Beadell, BS Civil

Engineering, CohassetBryce K. Bellin, BSME, Appleton,

WisconsinJason D. Bennett, BSME, Horicon,

WisconsinKeith R. Billing, BSME, New RichlandKyle J. Bruender, BS Civil

Engineering, SavageMichelle C. Bue, BS Civil

Engineering, MinneapolisJerry J. Calhoun, BSME, EaganCody M. Carlson, BSME, FarmingtonAviv S. Chetrit, BSME, SpicerJessie L. Dehn, BS Civil Engineering,

MankatoMark J. Dolenc, BSME, ShakopeeBill F. Francis, BSME, JordanLeighton O. Gjelhaug, BSME,

FarmingtonAlex J. Goede, BS Civil Eng., New

GermanyMattia Gorga, BS Civil Eng., ItalyBo-Erik Gran, Jr., BSME, Silver LakeMargaret A. Hailemariam, BS Civil

Engineering, MankatoJoshua R. Haukom, BSME, Inver

Grove HeightsDerrick W. Herrmann, BS Civil

Engineering, Eau Claire, WisconsinEric R. Karorero, BS Civil

Engineering, BurundiJoshua L. Kuehn, BS, RiceAndrew T. Macho, BSME, North

BranchMitchell J. McLain, BSME, HutchinsonNicholas G. Miron, BSME,

Mahtomedi

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Md Maruf Morshed, BSME, Bangladesh

Garrick J. Murphy, BSME, BlaineAnthony M. Noble, BS Civil

Engineering, MankatoBradley Pedersen, BSME, Dresser,

WisconsinLucas R. Peters, BSME, Coon RapidsDaniel J. Peterson, BSME, OwatonnaLaura Peterson, BSME, BurnsvilleCody E. Quinn, BSME, Covington,

WashingtonChase M. Radue, BS Civil

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Perry Robinson, BSME, MankatoBenjamin R. Rosol, BS Civil

Engineering, FairmontJerry G. Schimmel, BS Civil

Engineering, MnakatoRobert J. Stojevich, BSME, Coon

RapidsMohamed Ashick Wazeer, BSME,

Sri LankaBenjamin L. Weingartz, BSME, North

MankatoKyle W. White, BSME, Hutchinson

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Youwen Xu,Chairperson

Abolaji R. Akinyemi, BS, NigeriaAndrew D. Dirckx, BS, MankatoAustin J. Grossenburg, BS, Dundas

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Program 12:00 P.M.

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

Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Emeritus Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Moriah C. Miller Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene College of Allied Health and Nursing

Kerry J. Diekmann Doctor of Education, Counselor Education College of Education

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, PresidentAlumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests

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RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

RON BROWNE Professor, College of Education

R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University Advancement

KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education

SHERRY FOLSOM-MEEK Professor, College of Allied Health and Nursing

MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity

KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate

Studies

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSSherry Folsom-Meek, College

of Allied Health and Nursing

Ron Browne, College of Education

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALS

Patricia Young, College of Allied Health and NursingLori Piowlski, College of

Education

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSCourtney Ehleringer, College

of Allied Health and Nursing

Kristine Lueck, College of Education

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSINGMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSNorma KrumweidePatrick SextonMarlene K. TappeMary Visser

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJill ConlonHans-Peter deRuiterJulie HebenstreitAmy S. HedmanCindra KamphoffTheresa MackeyRobert PettittHeather Von Bank

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKristen AndersonJedediah Blanton

Joseph FloodTrisha Krenik-MatejcekDaniel MoenKristi MontandonNoreen RedingStacey Van GelderenJoseph D. ViskerDiane Witt

INSTRUCTORSLinda Hallen

COLLEGE OFEDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSLori BirdJulie CarlsonDiane CoursolKaren EastmanJacqueline LewisTeresa Wallace

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJason KaufmanKarin Lindstrom BremerAlex PanahonJennifer Preston

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSTim BerryKaren ColumKim Johnson-HarrisPenny RosenthalDana Wagner

LIBRARY FACULTYBarb BergmanKellian ClinkJustine Martin

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYJohn Bulcock

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

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION –COUNSELOR EDUCATIONAND SUPERVISION

Staci L. Born, Saint ClairCounselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer PrestonDissertation: The Fertility Problem

Inventory and Infertility-Related Stress: A Case Study

Kerry J. Diekmann, Washington, District of Columbia

Counselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Diane CoursolDissertation: Feminist Identities:

Career Choices and Experiences of College-Education Women

Jennifer K. Londgren, MankatoCounselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer PrestonDissertation: A Phenomenological

Study of the Experience of Counseling for Women with Addictions

Laura A. Maki, Saint PeterCounselor Education & SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer PrestonDissertation: A Grounded Theory

of Women’s Leadership Experiences in Higher Education: Navigating from the Director Level

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION –EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Mymique Y. Baxter, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Maria Baxter-Nuamah, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara WilsonDissertation: Through the Looking

Glass: Barriers and Coping Mechanisms Encountered by African American Women Presidents at Predominately White Institutions

Kelly E. Killorn, BloomingtonEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace RaskinDissertation: Literacy Strategies

Successfully Implemented by Secondary Social Studies Teachers

Teri M. Preisler, LeCenterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace RaskinDissertation: Early Career Principal

Development: A Qualitative Case Study of Principals’ Perceptions of Participation in the Institute of Engaged Principal Leadership

Melissa A. Siebke, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott WurdingerDissertation: In Their Own

Words: Assessing the Needs of Underprepared College Students in a Summer Bridge Program at a Community College in Southern Minnesota

SPECIALIST

Allison A. Arndt, St. BonifaciusEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Colleen A. Carlson, South HavenEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Jennifer R. Chappuis, RosemountEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Angel C. Doughty, Saint Paul ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jessica R. Hallin, OakdaleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Heidi L. Johnson, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Virgil E. Jones, JordanEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jessalin P. Karsnia, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Todd R. Kennedy, Prior LakeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Elizabeth Koetz, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Michael J. LeMier, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

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Jill B. Metil, EdinaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kathleen M. Niebuhr, Albert

LeaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Angie J. Pohl, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Alexia A. Poppy-Finley,

ChaskaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jennifer L. Rademacher, Plymouth

Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Natalie D. Rasmussen,

Golden ValleyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Isabel E. Rodriguez, FaribaultEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kristine L. Scholz, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Laura A. Slominski, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Delon C. Smith, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

MASTER OF ARTS

Majed M. Alhumaid, Saudi Arabia

Physical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-

Meek Donald J. Beddow, StewartvilleSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Paul J. Bogensberger, Jr., Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Andrew J. Bornholdt, Eagle

LakeSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa Jeb S. Clay, Fort Worth, TexasSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Jessica L. Eichner,

Germantown, WisconsinSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Maria L. Gochenour,

FarmingtonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa

Lindsey D. Grasmick, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

Armentrout

Victoria Hidalgo GonzalesSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Brice N. Holiday, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Sport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton

Kenneth E. Ildefonso, MankatoSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Eydie N. Kramer, Saint PeterSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Nicole M. Lillo, MinneapolisSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Nicci M. Malecha, New

PragueSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

Armentrout

Brittani N. McVay, Arvada, Colorado

Sport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Christine E. Pacewicz, Long

Grove, IllinoisSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton

Breann M. Payton, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa Laura E. Reutlinger, Decorah,

IowaSport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Anthony J. Scherber, New

HopeSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

Armentrout Katherine L. Schroden, KassonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

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

Jerod W. Simek, O’Fallon, Missouri

Sport & Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Melissa Solberg, Saint PeterSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Paul D. Stenzel, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Kathleen M. Halloran, Two Rivers, Wisconsin5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Victoria A. Honetschlager, Lakeville

5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Julie M. Strahan, RosevilleK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Darren P. Tighe, Redwood Falls5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Kellie A. Witzke, Elk RiverK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Guynel Reid

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Marcus L. Ableman, FaribaultEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Kortney L. Aeikens, FoleyHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-DavisThesis: The Relationship

between Opportunity for Physical Activity and Classroom Behavior in School Aged Children

Abrar Y. Al Hddad, Saudi

ArabiaSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

Manal M. Aldawsari, Saudi

ArabiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Jehan A. Alharbi, Saudi ArabiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Shorooq M. Alhazmi, Saudi

ArabiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Manal Y. Alsheef, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

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Wejdan S. Alshuaibi, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

Ibrahim A. Alzawadi, Saudi ArabiaSpecial Education: Learning

DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Stephanie L. Andersen, FairmontCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Amy B. Anderson, NorthfieldCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Katelyn E. Anderson, Albert LeaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Melissa S. Anderson, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Anahit L. Apinyan, ArmeniaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Toni M. Armstrong, Fort Mill, South

CarolinaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Alecia L. Arneson, Huron, South

DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Yewande R. Awoyemi, WoodburyCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Yewande R. Awoyemi, WoodburyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Joy Ayu, BloomingtonSchool Library and Information StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Elise N. Boleman, CarverCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Heather M. Bovee, WoodburyReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Jolene F. Brody, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Lindsay L. Brown, LakevilleCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Sean M. Burns, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer

Amber K. Butcher, ExcelsiorHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Amy HedmanThesis: Employees’ Interests and

Preferences Regarding Worksite Exercise Programs

Annette S. Butler, WoodburyCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Nicholas R. Cedergren, DuluthEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Erica M. Colby, BrewsterEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Shannon M. Combs, Overland Park,

KansasReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Samantha J. Croatt, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Wesley D. Cummins, Moose LakeReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Kalvin C. Danzl, Maple GrovePhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Nicole M. Dauphinee-Bingham, Dodge Center

Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Micah J. DeLong, Brookfield, WisconsinExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Lindsay M. DeVries, OnamiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Briana L. Duncan, BloomingtonSpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Rachel L. Eaton, ChaskaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Abby M. Ellis, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Logan Faulkingham, Wells, MaineExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Briana L. Fish, LeCenterCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Maura A. Flaherty, Belle PlaineCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Hannah S. Folkens, RogersCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Joshua R. Foss, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

Rashidah Fuller, WoodburyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Nicole M. Gartner, RochesterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Stephanie Gerlach, MankatoExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Margaret M. Gilliland, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour Shannon Gleason, MinneapolisSpecial Education: Learning

DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon

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Benjamin P. Green, OkabenaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Kia R. Gronski, Platteville, WisconsinCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Cailey R. Grupe, TrimontCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Kirsten J. Guentzel, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Yajaira Guzman Carrero, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kenny R. Haack-Damon, Union, New HampshireExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Jenna A. Haala, New UlmEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Jeffrey M. Halbur, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Alicia M. Halverson, WatkinsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston

Elizabeth S. Hanson, Saint PeterReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard John N. Harper, North MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Katherine A. Harrell, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Katherine A. Harrell, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Jill E. Harskamp, Sioux Center, IowaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Mark E. Hartman, MankatoExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Nevada J. Helget, Sleepy EyeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou David J. Hendley, MankatoSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Cha Her, Saint PaulCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Whitney L. Herrmann, HamburgCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston

Kimberly A. Homan, MarshallCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Alisa M. Hoven, MinneapolisExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Michelle A. Huber, La Vista, NebraskaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger Ashley M. Hughes, Saint PeterSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Taylor B. Huntley, Peterborough, New Hampshire

Experiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Abdikadir Ibrahim, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Mychael D. Ihnat, Rural Valley, Pennsylvania

Counseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

Tamanna Jahan Rimu, BangladeshEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Arnold F. James, Jr.., MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Ashley M. Jensen, OwatonnaEarly Childhood Special EducationAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Melanie A. Jensen, Coon RapidsCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Brittany A. Johnson, WaconiaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Karl E. Johnson, FoleyCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Sarah A. Johnson, Redwood FallsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour Jessica I. Kadrie, OwatonnaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Walter Roberts

Kathie A. Kallevig, WinonaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David GeorginaThesis: Perceptions of Failure in

Education: Changing the Fear of Failure through Gamification

Molli A. Karen, Rapid City, South DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Ambika Kasbekar, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kristi A. Kehrwald, New PragueCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Jessica L. Kimpling, MarshallCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Emily R. Kolbinger, MankatoRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz

Mouhamed N. Koubaytari, Eden Prairie

Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Mark Windschitl

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Abby A. Kreitlow, MankatoHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Joseph ViskerThesis: Religiosity, Spirituality, and

Quality of Life among Selected University Students

JoElyn K. Krohn, NicolletCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

Megan E. Labitzky, CrystalCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Sarah J. Lanners, Saint PaulSchool Library and Information StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Christine E. Lannin, MantorvilleSchool Library and Information

StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Paige D. LaPoint, Eau Claire,

WisconsinCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Jamie L. Lass, Apple ValleyEd Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Jordan P. Leuthold, BloomingtonCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Jesse R. Littleton, Rosendale, New YorkExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Shelley D. Loewenhagen, Alma, Wisconsin

Counseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

Corey W. Luettel, MedfordEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Emily R. Lutterman, Saint PeterCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Melissa K. Madden, Wenham, Massachusetts

Experiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Rebecca M. Magner, ClevelandCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Elizabeth L. Martin, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Karen L. Maunu, LakevilleSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson Mandy J. McCann, CedarCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Lara K. McDowell, BuhlReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Angela M. McGuire, JordanEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Marva W. McKoy, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Thomas A. McLaughlin, MinneapolisSpecial Education: Autism Spectrum DisorderAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Michelle C. McPherson, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Jonelle Y. Mellstrom, WindomReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Ashley A. Mergens, Fergus FallsCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Christine M. Meulebroeck, GlenwoodSchool Library and Information StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Glenn Middleton, Asheville, North

CarolinaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Leslie Miller Gordinier, JordanSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dana Wagner

Antonio W. Moore, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Garrett A. Mueller, AustinHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Jennifer J. Nath, LuverneExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Amanda J. Neidecker, Sleepy EyeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Stephanie M. Neidecker, New UlmReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Katie M. Ness, ExcelsiorCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Rebecca M. Nygren, RichfieldReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn James J. Orlet, Buena Vista, ColoradoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Kirsten M. Osberghaus, River Falls, Wisconsin

ReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Akram M. Osman, MankatoSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Lauren M. Palkert, FridleyCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Lindsey R. Pexa, New PragueEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Charles S. Pillsbury, DuluthCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Mechelle A. Poessnecker, Page,

NebraskaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

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Shelby L. Quist, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Sarah C. Schliesmann, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Amy P. Raffelson, ShakopeeSpecial Education: Autism Spectrum DisorderAdvisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon

Mellissa M. Reinhart, JordanSpecial Education: Autism Spectrum DisorderAdvisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Keane S. Richards, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Sarah Richards, JanesvilleExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Brandon J. Rohrig, OwatonnaExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Sarah C. Rucker-Johanson, Saint PeterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Young Anssi I. Saari, FinlandExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Benjamin N. Sand, MazeppaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Jessica L. Schmidt, WinonaEducational StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Thomas M. Schmidt, Lake CityCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston

Anne Schnura, New Lenox, IllinoisExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Rebecca A. Schulz, Marshfield,

WisconsinCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie BergThesis: Joint Attention Intervention

with Assisting Parent Mediated Techniques to Increase a Toddler with Autism Spectrum Disorders’ Use of Joint Attention: A Single Case Study

Susan K. Schwickert, North MankatoEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

Jennifer L. Slater, MadeliaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Elizabeth T. Smith, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Megan M. Smith, BuffaloEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Aaron A. Solomonson, ArlingtonExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Ariel Sorenson, Neenah, WisconsinCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Mark R. Stauduhar, RobbinsdaleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Elisabeth A. Teigen, Lake CrystalCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

Alexandra J. Thielfoldt, Cottage GroveCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Daniel Trew, Morton, IllinoisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Daniel J. Utterback, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Amanda M. Vang, MaplewoodHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith LuebkeThesis: Health Literacy Proficiency,

Sources of Health Information, and Perceived Barriers to Health Literacy among Selected Members of the Hmong Community in Minnesota

Lucky M. Wagner, CrystalHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith LuebkeThesis: Elderly Patient Adherence to

Ocular Pharmaceuticals: Impact of Educational and Physical Barriers

Julie Walters, Wells, MaineExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Eric D. Watson, Grand RapidsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jackie M. Weston, Madison LakeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

Nicole A. Wigern, KiesterExercise PhysiologyAdvisor: Cherie Pettitt

Hannah J. Wilson, AlexandriaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Sarah C. Winkelman, PlymouthReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prehn Sara J. Winkelman, FaribaultCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston

Karla M. Wissman, West ConcordSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

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Pa Yong Y. Xiong, Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

Nicholas L. Yenser, Saint PeterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Ashlee A. Zimmerman, ChanhassenReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Maria F. Allan, ChaskaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Nicole A. Altstatt, HugoNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Jill E. Christensen, WasecaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Ashley J. Daniels, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Kathleen H. Donnelly, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Danielle R. Fontaine, North MankatoNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Erin R. Glunz, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Renee C. Haugsdal, Albert LeaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Tiffany R. Krebsbach, Maple GroveNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Rostina S. Vannett, SavageNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jennifer A. Wilson, Saint Louis ParkNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

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

SUMMA CUM LAUDEAlecia K. Adams, NursingMadison M. Alexander, NursingKimberly R. Allan, Exercise ScienceLynsey M. Bardwell, NursingKelsey L. Blackford, Dental HygieneAmy L. Blazinski, NursingShannon N. Borowicz, Dental HygieneHannah M. Brown, Communication

DisordersBrittany R. Calgaro, NursingBrittney J. Capelle, NursingChase A. Davis, Athletic TrainingGretchen M. Dehn, Communication

DisordersHaley M. Doran, Communication

DisordersOlivia A. Durkee, Dental HygieneDanica Engesser, Communication

DisordersAshley N. Farenbaugh, Dental

HygieneTara G. Fruechte, Communication

DisordersShawna E. Garbers, Family

Consumer ScienceKindra M. Hagan, NursingKathryn E. Haglin, Communication

DisordersJessica N. Harper, NursingMelina L. Heuer, NursingCourtney L. Hinz, Communication

DisordersKelsey J. Hoek, Dental HygieneTia M. Jacoby, Communication

DisordersHeather E. Johnson, Dental HygienePatrick D. Johnson, Exercise SciencePatrick D. Johnson, Family Consumer

ScienceSarah M. Johnson, NursingNicole R. Juhnke, Dental HygieneMolly E. Kachel, NursingErin Krichiver, Sport ManagementClara M. Lucca, Communication

Disorders

Maureen T. Lyons, Family Consumer Science

Andrew L. Mauren, Exercise ScienceKayla E. Murphy, Sport ManagementNicole L. Neisen, Communication

DisordersAleesa A. Novy, Family Consumer

ScienceJacqueline K. O’Malley, Dental HygieneJamie L. Paulsen, NursingMelissa J. Reinke, Communication

DisordersAmanda L. Schafer, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesJade E. Schmidt, NursingKeri J. Simon, Exercise ScienceJanaye M. Sjoberg, Sport ManagementKristi L. Spencer, Family Consumer

ScienceMariah R. Sullinger, Dental HygieneBreanna M. Swanson, NursingJenna L. Sylvester, Dental HygieneMackenzie K. Tapp, Sport

ManagementCierra M. Tonnar, NursingAngela L. Wheeler, Family Consumer

ScienceMary F. Wippler, Family Consumer

ScienceTaylor M. Woessner, Dental HygieneAlexandra C. Wyss, Alcohol & Drug

Studies

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Lauren L. Alexander, Family

Consumer ScienceAshley A. Ambur, Dental HygieneSamantha R. Arnal, NursingRachelle L. Balfe, Family Consumer

Science EducationSarah M. Baltisberger, NursingDaniel Bareis, Athletic TrainingKaitlyn G. Borneke, Communication

DisordersKristin L. Bukkila, Nursing

Jennifer A. Carlson, Communication Disorders

Jedidiah D. Cates, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services

Hannah Christianson, NursingRyan J. Cochran, Sport ManagementAubrey C. Davis, Exercise ScienceElizabeth A. Davis, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesLauren E. Deans, Exercise ScienceBrianna J. Dorothy, NursingBrianna J. Dressel, NursingElizabeth A. Durkee, Community HealthCassandra E. Elsen, Health &

Physical EducationEmily J. Enebak, NursingSara M. Fencl, NursingFelicia K. Fobbe, Family Consumer

ScienceSapana Ghimire, Community HealthNicole M. Gillespie, NursingAdam S. Glorvigen, Athletic TrainingBeverly J. Gruenzner, Athletic TrainingBeverly J. Gruenzner, Community

HealthJanice L. Haug, Dental HygieneJonathan P. Heiderscheit,

Communication DisordersAlexander P. Hennes, Exercise ScienceDesiree R. Hesse, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesMatthew E. Hiller, Alcohol & Drug

StudiesLaura K. Holm, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesChandra G. Honebrink, Sport

ManagementJacob D. Houseman, Sport

ManagementMeghan A. Kammerlander, Family

Consumer ScienceAlyson V. Kanne, NursingWhitney J. Kerr, Exercise ScienceNathan R. Kral, Exercise ScienceEmilee K. Kuehl, NursingBryan J. Matlon, Exercise Science

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Connor J. McCallum, Sport Management

Katie E. McDonald, NursingMadisyn L. McElligott, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesMolly E. McGough, NursingJenna M. McNallan, Physical

Education (Teaching)Jenna M. McNallan, School Health

EducationKacie M. Mechels, Dental HygieneArriel J. Mewhorter, Exercise ScienceJordan A. Meyer, Dental HygieneMoriah C. Miller, Dental HygieneStephanie A. Miller, NursingMason T. Modjeski, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesBridget A. Moore, NursingEmily J. Moris, Exercise ScienceAlyssa L. Munsterman, Community

HealthAmber L. Nase, Community HealthKassie L. Neisen, Family Consumer

ScienceKassie L. Neisen, Community HealthAmy J. Nelson, NursingAshley A. Olson, Exercise ScienceMichael J. Olson, Athletic TrainingChrista C. O’Neal, Communication

DisordersKimberly M. Pesola, NursingBonnie L. Pickford, Exercise ScienceMiranda K. Pomije, Athletic TrainingMinde A. Pulvermacher,

Communication DisordersSara E. Rendall, Communication

DisordersCarlie M. Richardson, NursingCayla R. Roberts, Communication

DisordersKathleen M. Rogan, Community HealthKathleen A. Rooney, Dental HygieneGabriel D. Rorvig, Athletic TrainingShinya Sakurai, Athletic TrainingLisa A. Sandmeyer, Family Consumer

ScienceAngela L. Sargent, Community HealthAmanda L. Schmalz, Athletic TrainingAmanda L. Schmalz, Exercise ScienceBryanna T. Schnaible, Family

Consumer ScienceKatie J. Schreyer, NursingAshley R. Schulte, Dental HygieneSarah A. Schumacher, Family

Consumer ScienceHannah M. Seurer, Communication

Disorders

Justina A. Shaffer, Dental HygieneBrooke E. Sharstrom, NursingEric R. Snelling, Sport ManagementJulia L. Stiegel, Communication DisordersMikayla N. Sycks, Exercise ScienceSamantha R. Thomas, Family

Consumer ScienceJoseph D. Timgren, Athletic TrainingAlycia K. Van Kampen, Community

HealthAnna K. Waibel, NursingEmily N. Wangerin, Exercise ScienceEric M. Weekley, Sport ManagementKirsten C. Williams, Community HealthErika M. Withers, NursingKasandra Wolfe, Family Consumer

ScienceSangil Yi, Athletic Training

CUM LAUDEZak C. Armstrong, Sport ManagementBarry J. Ballinger, Exercise ScienceJody M. Bertness, Family Consumer

ScienceJazanne K. Brass, Interdisciplinary

StudiesDavid J. Brau, Alcohol & Drug StudiesEmily C. Braun, NursingTyler J. Brower, Exercise ScienceTess F. Bunker, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesMichael J. Cameron, Exercise ScienceAnna L. Cardenas, Family Consumer

ScienceBrittney L. Carlberg, Community

HealthKari J. Carlson, Community HealthZachary M. Carlson, Exercise SciencePaige N. Chapman, Community HealthJordan M. Collins, Sport ManagementAnnie J. Dahl, Health & Physical

EducationKelly J. Distad, Sport ManagementEmily Flavin, Community HealthAubrie K. Ford, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesMolly T. Friedley, Communication

DisordersKate M. Froehlich, Sport ManagementSamuel C. Gallenberger, Exercise

ScienceEthan J. Germscheid, Exercise ScienceKaitlin E. Holznagel, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesJake R. Johnson, Sport Management

Abigail M. Juelfs, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services

Heather M. Kluge, NursingCarlee J. Konz, Family Consumer

ScienceMyra M. Kramer, Family Consumer

ScienceAlyssa L. Lacy, Family Consumer

ScienceReid H. Larson, Exercise ScienceGenevieve R. Lerud, Family

Consumer ScienceHannah M. Logue, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesMarcus B. Molbeck, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesLindsay J. Nagel, Exercise ScienceNicole K. Nelson, Family Consumer

ScienceDanielle J. Nordin, Exercise ScienceHallie A. Paschke, Community HealthLarissa A. Pepinsmith, Family

Consumer Science EducationEmily L. Pfleghaar, Family Consumer

ScienceHeather L. Plagge, Communication

DisordersCamryn N. Pudwill, Community HealthElizabeth A. Quast, Exercise ScienceJamie L. Rasicot, Family Consumer

ScienceRebecca A. Resch, Dental HygieneJessica R. Rice, Exercise ScienceTaylor M. Rider, Community HealthChelsea R. Riordan, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesCarvey D. Sando, Sport ManagementDanielle N. Schabert, Family

Consumer ScienceMakayla A. Schmitz, NursingMitchell C. Schwanke, Athletic TrainingMelanie A. Semrau, Family

Consumer ScienceEmilee T. Shearer, Sport ManagementSamantha Staines, Exercise ScienceKira A. Sutton, Dental HygieneAmanda G. Thompson, Exercise

ScienceAshley R. Tindal, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesAnna E. Veroeven, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesIda M. Wagner, Alcohol & Drug StudiesBrittany M. Waldo, NursingEric M. Warner, NursingStephanie A. Wurzer, Family

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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENEProfessor Lisa Fleck,Chairperson

Ashley A. Ambur, BS, Beresford, South Dakota

Michele T. Baumann, BS, Weston, Wisconsin

Kelsey L. Blackford, BS, Amherst Junction, Wisconsin

Shannon N. Borowicz, BS, StephenKathleen L. Del Debbio, BS, Rapid

City, South DakotaOlivia A. Durkee, BS, BensonAshley N. Farenbaugh, BS, HutchinsonLindsey J. Friskop, BS, Maple GroveCara S. Hall, BS, Cameron,

WisconsinKarmen E. Haney, BS, Oak Grove,

MissouriJanice L. Haug, BS, CrookstonKelsey J. Hoek, BS, BalatonJordan J. Hoese, BS, NorwoodPatricia M. Hooper, BS,

Oconomowoc, WisconsinHiba Issa, BS, Aurora, IllinoisHeather E. Johnson, BS, Grantsburg,

WisconsinNicole R. Juhnke, BS, Brookings,

South DakotaSheldon D. Las, BS, Pine IslandSarah E. Lavins, BS, MinneapolisJing Lin, BS, RobbinsdaleKacie M. Mechels, BS, Sun Prairie,

WisconsinDeborah T. Merrigan, BS, EdinaJordan A. Meyer, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinMoriah C. Miller, BS, CentervilleTram T. Nguyen, BS, Huntington

Beach, CaliforniaJacqueline K. O’Malley, BS, LeCenterRebecca A. Resch, BS, MankatoKathleen A. Rooney, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsAshley R. Schulte, BS, Darlington,

WisconsinJustina A. Shaffer, BS, LitchfieldMariah R. Sullinger, BS, MankatoKira A. Sutton, BS, Cold SpringJenna L. Sylvester, BS, HastingsEsperanza Torres Garcia, BS, AustinKathryn M. Tucker, BS, Eagle,

WisconsinAlexis A. Vance, BS, Davenport, IowaTammy Wilhelmi, BS, Beach, North

Dakota

Taylor M. Woessner, BS, La Vista, Nebraska

Emma J. Zima, BS, Ogema

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson

Lauren L. Alexander, BS, ChaskaLynden M. Awada, BS, Coon RapidsRachelle L. Balfe, BS, New PragueAmanda J. Barrer, BS, NicolletSarah J. Barta, BS, MankatoJody M. Bertness, BS, HendersonKrista A. Brandt, BS, MankatoAnna L. Cardenas, BS, CongerRebecca A. Cummins, BS, OwatonnaAllison R. Denson, BS, Green Bay,

WisconsinDanielle R. DeVries, BS, EaganKelsey L. Duden, BS, Stockholm,

WisconsinEmily J. Endorf, BS, PlymouthFelicia K. Fobbe, BS, AnnandaleShawna E. Garbers, BS, WelcomeChristina C. Genelin Heitner, BS,

LeSueurBrandon M. Griffith, BS, ByronMegan M. Groh, BS, MankatoCourtney K. Hemmingsen, BS, AldenAlicia N. Idle, BS, MankatoPatrick D. Johnson, BS, Eden PrairieKayla L. Kaisershot, BS, New PragueMeghan A. Kammerlander, BS,

WinthropCarlee J. Konz, BS, MankatoMyra M. Kramer, BS, RushmoreAlyssa L. Lacy, BS, ShakopeeGenevieve R. Lerud, BS, MilacaKatlyn Levang, BS, ShorewoodMadeline E. Leventhal, BS, Saint PaulMaureen T. Lyons, BS, OwatonnaBrianna M. McLaughlin, BS, SavageKassie L. Neisen, BS, ArlingtonNicole K. Nelson, BS, BloomingtonAshley A. Nichols, BS, Clarks GroveAleesa A. Novy, BS, Moose LakeSahra G. Nurie, BS, MankatoLarissa A. Pepinsmith, BS, BloomingtonEmily L. Pfleghaar, BS, FridleyJamie L. Rasicot, BS, MoundLisa A. Sandmeyer, BS, MankatoDanielle N. Schabert, BS, MankatoBryanna T. Schnaible, BS, MarshallSarah A. Schumacher, BS, Hanska

Melanie A. Semrau, BS, Green Bay, Wisconsin

Bridget L. Smith, BS, Ham LakeEmma J. Smith, BS, Huron, South

DakotaKristi L. Spencer, BS, VictoriaElizabeth E. Steffel, BS, Saint CharlesMeghan L. Steffens, BS, Coon RapidsSamantha R. Thomas, BS, Pella, IowaAshley E. Traxler, BS, ArlingtonChelsea E. VanLanen, BS, White

Bear LakeSadie A. Wallerich, BS, WabashaBreanna S. Werlinger, BS, Fargo,

North DakotaAngela L. Wheeler, BS, LeRoyMary F. Wippler, BS, MankatoKasandra Wolfe, BS, Coon RapidsStephanie A. Wurzer, BS, Spring

Lake Park

DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson

Molly M. Adams, BS, Saint ClairCourtney E. Baeyen, BS, Arden HillsTaylor T. Bauer, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsKelsey R. Berg, BS, MankatoBrittany J. Boser, BS, Clear LakeDavid J. Brau, BS, FaribaultBronte E. Braulick, BS, Sleepy EyeMegan E. Buck, BS, MankatoMiaaishee D. Bulchaa, BS,

MinneapolisBrittney L. Carlberg, BS, North

MankatoKari J. Carlson, BS, LitchfieldAshley R. Casey, BS, EllendalePaige N. Chapman, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaMatthew J. Christiansen, BS,

Blooming PrairieAnna M. Cole, BS, Blue Springs,

MissouriAnnie J. Dahl, BS, Cashton, WisconsinBonita D. Davis, BS, Milwaukee,

WisconsinElizabeth G. Draeger, BS, New

Holstein, WisconsinTeresa A. Dulac, BS, OwatonnaElizabeth A. Durkee, BS, TrumanJennifer V. Eiden, BS, CologneEric P. Ellanson, BS, New UlmJennifer L. Ellingsen, BS, West ConcordBilal A. Elmi, BS, Eden Prairie

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Cassandra E. Elsen, BS, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

Emily Flavin, BS, LakevilleSapana Ghimire, BS, MankatoCourtney L. Green, BS, North MankatoBeverly J. Gruenzner, BS, Eagle LakeRebecca J. Hale, BS, RochesterJamal A. Hashim, BS, Brooklyn ParkMunira B. Hassan, BS, MinneapolisMatthew E. Hiller, BS, Saint ClairBrooke M. Homer, BS, BemidjiErinn J. Hotzler, BS, WellsDiondra D. Howard, BS, MankatoAwo Issak, BS, EaganHanan M. Jamali, BS, MankatoErika L. Johnson, BS, PlymouthAlyssa N. Keesling, BS, Albert LeaKadiatu Khan, BS, Brooklyn ParkKatherine G. Martin, BS, PlymouthJenna M. McNallan, BS, AndoverSpencer P. Monson, BS, Saint ClairAlyssa L. Munsterman, BS, BlaineAmber L. Nase, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaKassie L. Neisen, BS, ArlingtonHilary K. Nieson, BS, BurnsvilleHallie A. Paschke, BS, New PragueJenny L. Petersen, BS, North MankatoCamryn N. Pudwill, BS, Prior LakeTaylor M. Rider, BS, Eden PrairieJack T. Rivall, Jr., BS, North MankatoKathleen M. Rogan, BS, FaribaultEvan F. Rosa, BS, West Allis,

WisconsinMunira A. Salad, BS, MinneapolisAngela L. Sargent, BS, JanesvilleMorgan K. Sauer, BS, Albert LeaAmanda L. Schafer, BS, LitchfieldAnthony J. Scheid, BS, Coon RapidsAngelia D. Schull, BS, FarmingtonJacqueline H. Thurlow, BS, NisswaMolly J. Trieschman, BS, MankatoAlycia K. Van Kampen, BS, OakdaleIda M. Wagner, BS, FairmontKirsten C. Williams, BS, HopkinsMeron M. Woldu, BS, West Saint PaulChelsea P. Woodrich, BS, RockfordAlexandra C. Wyss, BS, Rosemount

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Robert Pettitt, Chairperson

Ashley L. Adkins, BS, Roberts, Wisconsin

Kimberly R. Allan, BS, Flagstaff, Arizona

Abraham R. Allen, BS, RochesterZak C. Armstrong, BS, Saint PaulRipp W. Baker, BS, ForestonBarry J. Ballinger, BS, Wauwatosa,

WisconsinDaniel Bareis, BAT, Rapid City, South

DakotaMatthew R. Barker, BS, MankatoTaylor T. Bauer, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsLeighton A. Boraas, BS, North

MankatoKarter J. Bradt, BS, ChatfieldTyler J. Brower, BS, WillmarTessa C. Cady, BS, Maple PlainMichael J. Cameron, BS, BlaineZachary M. Carlson, BS, Eden PrairieRyan J. Cochran, BS, LakevilleJordan M. Collins, BS, MankatoAubrey C. Davis, BS, MankatoChase A. Davis, BAT, AndoverKurt C. Davis, BS, PlymouthTorrance D. Day, BS, HendersonLauren E. Deans, BS, East BethelBrandon E. DeSmet, BS, Brookings,

South DakotaKelly J. Distad, BS, FarmingtonJay W. Duitsman, BS, Round LakeScott M. Fillhouer, BS, Prior LakeKristopher M. Fleigle, BS, BlaineKate M. Froehlich, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinSamuel C. Gallenberger, BS, Eden

PrairieCharlie J. Gartner, BS, New

Richmond, WisconsinEthan J. Germscheid, BS, DasselAdam S. Glorvigen, BAT, MankatoBeverly J. Gruenzner, BAT, Eagle LakeRyan M. Guildner, BS, MankatoLaura E. Gullickson, BS, MankatoScott Haffley, BS, LakevilleJoel T. Hagen, BAT, Falcon HeightsRiley C. Hanson, BS, MoundAlexander P. Hennes, BS, New PragueTheodore J. Henrickson, BS, Brooklyn

CenterChandra G. Honebrink, BS, WaconiaJacob D. Houseman, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaJake R. Johnson, BS, ChamplinNolan R. Johnson, BS, BloomingtonPatrick D. Johnson, BS, Eden PrairieRachel N. Johnson, BS, La CrescentBenjamin G. Kemper, BAT, Saint CloudWhitney J. Kerr, BS, Saint CloudAdam J. King, BS, Vadnais HeightsBrittney S. Klein, BS, Saint Michael

Matthew D. Klisch, BS, Coon RapidsAmanda J. Koltes, BS, AndoverNathan R. Kral, BS, Sleepy EyeAaron Krattiger, BS, MankatoErin Krichiver, BS, Chicago, IllinoisLaurie L. Lam, BS, Saint PaulAlexander G. Larson, BS, StillwaterReid H. Larson, BS, Eden PrairieZachary D. Lehrke, BS, Park RapidsVincent A. Long, BAT, Circle PinesKayla R. Lusk, BS, Lino LakesChristopher L. Malaske, BS, Prior LakeJonathan T. Marquardt, BS, Appleton,

WisconsinChelsey A. Masich, BS, TylerBryan J. Matlon, BS, Spring Lake ParkAndrew L. Mauren, BS, Sauk RapidsConnor J. McCallum, BS, ShoreviewJenna M. McNallan, BS, AndoverZach W. Meschke, BS, Waunakee,

WisconsinArriel J. Mewhorter, BS, BlaineEmily J. Moris, BS, WoodburyShelby L. Moteyunas, BS, Cicero,

New YorkCha T. Moua, BS, MaplewoodMichael T. Mulligan, BS, MankatoKayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinMatthew C. Murphy, BS, Clinton, IowaElise M. Naatz, BS, AndoverLindsay J. Nagel, BS, Fargo, North

DakotaDanielle J. Nordin, BS, CorcoranMelanie M. Noskowiak, BAT, Green

Bay, WisconsinLucas D. Ohme, BS, North MankatoAshley A. Olson, BS, MankatoMichael J. Olson, BAT, FaribaultZachary R. Palmquist, BS, South

Saint PaulBonnie L. Pickford, BS, Wever, IowaAustin A. Pinke, BS, Saint JamesJacob M. Piwko, BS, MinneapolisMiranda K. Pomije, BAT, New

PragueElizabeth A. Quast, BS, Apple ValleyGiovanni G. Quiroz, BS, North

MankatoJessica R. Rice, BS, MinnetristaAlexander B. Rogers, BS, Apple ValleyGabriel D. Rorvig, BAT, Cannon FallsKyle R. Ruhde, BAT, Holcombe,

WisconsinShinya Sakurai, BAT, JapanCarvey D. Sando, BS, IndonesiaAmanda L. Schmalz, BAT, Appleton,

Wisconsin

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Amanda L. Schmalz, BS, Appleton, Wisconsin

Briana L. Schultz, BAT, Silver LakeMitchell C. Schwanke, BS, MankatoEmilee T. Shearer, BS, LakevilleKeri J. Simon, BS, FaribaultChelsea L. Singerhouse, BS, New

Richmond, WisconsinJanaye M. Sjoberg, BS, MankatoEric R. Snelling, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaCharles R. Snelson, BS, MankatoSamantha Staines, BS, Okoboji, IowaBrett O. Stern, BS, Lino LakesNatalie A. Stoltz, BS, Brooklyn ParkCory J. Stough, BS, Waunakee,

WisconsinAmanda M. Sycks, BS, BemidjiMikayla N. Sycks, BS, BeckerMackenzie K. Tapp, BS, LewistonAmanda G. Thompson, BS, NorthfieldJoseph D. Timgren, BAT, BurnsvilleNathan A. Trelstad, BS, MinneapolisAmanda P. Wakey, BS, GranadaBethany K. Walrath, BS, BloomingtonEmily N. Wangerin, BS, RichfieldJohnny J. Watkins, BS, MinneapolisEric M. Weekley, BS, Brooklyn ParkVictor F. Wesmann, BS, ShorewoodJoshua C. Wolfer, BS, ChaskaSuChann Yang, BS, Saint PaulSangil Yi, BAT, Republic of KoreaTaylor R. Zimmerman, BS, Baldwin,

Wisconsin

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Brittany C. Beebe, BS, Lake ElmoJazanne K. Brass, BS, MankatoMacy R. Butson, BS, MankatoKelli A. Danner, BS, Albert LeaJohanna Esser, BS, New UlmBrandy A. Kelley, BS, New UlmEmmanuel Matadi, BS, Saint PaulRonald B. Ross, BS, Indianapolis,

IndianaTravon I. Sellers, BS, Mankato

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

Jacob Amos, BS, StewartvilleNicholas J. Bauernfeind, BS, Faribault

Jenna Belina, BS, Wauconda, IllinoisJacob A. Boies, BS, MoundAlex J. Brennan, BS, AustinJocelyn N. Brown, BS, BrainerdTess F. Bunker, BS, Prior LakeJedidiah D. Cates, BS, South HavenKassandra R. Chesness, BS, Oak

GroveRandall J. Cirksena, BS, GenevaElizabeth A. Davis, BS, MankatoChelsea M. Fisher, BS, HamburgAubrie K. Ford, BS, PipestoneMichael J. Frey, BS, WaconiaMadelyn J. Germscheid, BS, Saint

PeterMegan C. Gilbert, BS, Saint PaulBlake T. Giles, BS, TracyChristian J. Harris, BS, MankatoNathan R. Helland, BS, New UlmGeran D. Herda, BS, PlymouthDesiree R. Hesse, BS, Cold SpringLaura K. Holm, BS, Sleepy EyeKaitlin E. Holznagel, BS, Brooklyn ParkAndrew C. Hultengren, BS, LeSueurAshley A. Husting, BS, HastingsMatthew M. Jacobson, BS, IsantiAbigail M. Juelfs, BS, HamptonKurtis M. Koenig, BS, WaconiaSean T. Kopas, BS, JordanOlivia G. Kranz, BS, Good ThunderBrent T. Kummer, BS, HastingsNicholas K. Larson, BS, LaVista,

NebraskaThomas J. Larson, BS, Prior LakeAshlee M. Laubner, BS, Mandan,

North DakotaJack R. Liesch, BS, BlaineHannah M. Logue, BS, LeSueurMadisyn L. McElligott, BS, Saint

Peters, MissouriCole W. Minks, BS, Minnesota LakeMason T. Modjeski, BS, Forest LakeMarcus B. Molbeck, BS, Milwaukee,

WisconsinScott C. Murphy, BS, Vadnais HeightsTaylor D. Nawrocki, BS, FairmontColin D. Nicklay, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsErik G. Oas, BS, MinnetonkaCameron L. O’Connor, BS, AustinMackenzie K. Pronk, BS, MankatoChelsea R. Riordan, BS, Boone, IowaCorey C. Roberts, BS, Saint PaulBrooke N. Schallenkamp, BS,

Bridgewater, South DakotaDrew J. Siegel, BS, SavageVanida Somchaleunsouk, BS, North

Mankato

Charles R. Steiner, BS, MankatoParker D. Sullivan, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaCody J. Swier, BS, WaconiaAshley R. Tindal, BS, MankatoMichael J. Tindal, BS, MankatoAnna E. Veroeven, BS, North MankatoCourtney C. Werpy, BS, MarshallMelanie Whitescarver, BS, Janesville,

WisconsinZachary M. Wigern, BS, KiesterTimothy E. Young, BS, GaylordBlake A. Yungbauer, BS, BerthaJordan P. Zupfer, BS, New UlmChristopher W. Zwick, BS, Maplewood

DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Berg, Chairperson

Kaitlyn G. Borneke, BS, JanesvilleHannah M. Brown, BS, Elk RiverJennifer A. Carlson, BS, BloomingtonGretchen M. Dehn, BS, Glenwood,

IowaHaley M. Doran, BS, Ankeny, IowaDanica Engesser, BS, Spearfish,

South DakotaMolly T. Friedley, BA, WinonaTara G. Fruechte, BS, FairmontChelsea L. Gallus, BS, DelanoKathryn E. Haglin, BS, SartellJonathan P. Heiderscheit, BS, MankatoCourtney L. Hinz, BS, Granite FallsTia M. Jacoby, BA, FarmingtonClara M. Lucca, BS, AndoverNicole L. Neisen, BS, Bird IslandChrista C. O’Neal, BS, Brandon,

South DakotaHeather L. Plagge, BA, KassonMinde A. Pulvermacher, BS, MankatoMelissa J. Reinke, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinSara E. Rendall, BS, ChanhassenCayla R. Roberts, BS, MankatoAlexis M. Ronney, BA, San Diego,

CaliforniaAmanda M. Rudolph, BS, FarmingtonHannah M. Seurer, BS, New PragueJulia L. Stiegel, BS, Saint CloudEmily M. Wood, BS, Wadena

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SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Julia Hebenstreit, Chairperson

Alecia K. Adams, BS, MoorheadAlvine M. Akumbom, BS, WoodburyChloe’ A. Alberts, BS, MantorvilleMadison M. Alexander, BS, Sheldon,

IowaEmily L. Anderson, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaSamantha R. Arnal, BS, Cottage

GroveSarah M. Baltisberger, BS, Madison,

WisconsinLynsey M. Bardwell, BS, FosstonJeanne M. Billitteri, BS, Maple GroveAmy L. Blazinski, BS, Silver LakeSusan M. Boecker, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinAlicia M. Boenish, BS, RochesterEmily C. Braun, BS, North MankatoAnthony M. Brown, BS, RichfieldLaura J. Bryan, BS, EdinaKristin L. Bukkila, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinBrittany R. Calgaro, BS, HoldingfordBrittney J. Capelle, BS, Spring ValleyDavid M. Carr, BS, Eagle LakeHannah Christianson, BS, Lacey,

WashingtonJoann M. Dammann, BS, GlencoeLouisa J. Dion, BS, HutchinsonKristina L. Donbroski, BS, Goodyear,

ArizonaBrianna J. Dorothy, BS, HermantownBrianna J. Dressel, BS, KenyonJennifer L. Edd, BS, Apple ValleyMichelle L. Emich, BS, NicolletEmily J. Enebak, BS, AndoverLaurie A. Engeldinger, BS, Red WingSara M. Fencl, BS, RochesterCatherine L. Gennrich, BS, Eden Prairie

Nicole M. Gillespie, BS, GracevilleJordan M. Goettl, BS, Saint FrancisGrace K. Gould, BS, MankatoKindra M. Hagan, BS, Spring ValleyJessica N. Harper, BS, DuluthMelina L. Heuer, BS, AndoverDeDra R. Hogrefe, BS, HutchinsonAmanda L. Howe, BS, LakevilleNicole M. Hulleman, BS, OtsegoStephanie S. Huss, BS, MinnetonkaTerra L. Hyytinen, BS, ShakopeeSarah M. Johnson, BS, AndoverAngela J. Jones, BS, StillwaterMolly E. Kachel, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinKelly Lee J. Kallok, BS, FridleyAlyson V. Kanne, BS, WasecaRoberta A. Kieffer, BS, HastingsMelisah M. King, BS, PlymouthHeather M. Kluge, BS, BurnsvilleJessica M. Knack, BS, WoodburyEmilee K. Kuehl, BS, TrumanDeanna H. Kuhl, BS, ClevelandButaka Lerdwutirong, BS, MankatoNicole S. Lohr, BS, CanbyTamara A. Madsen, BS, MenahgaKatie E. McDonald, BS, BensonMolly E. McGough, BS, Centennial,

ColoradoClint M. Mertes, BS, LakevilleRachel L. Michaelson, BS, Stockholm,

WisconsinStephanie A. Miller, BS, Tea, South

DakotaLiliya A. Monjoseph, BS, ShakopeeOlga Monjoseph, BS, ShakopeeBridget A. Moore, BS, MankatoCassandra K. Mulder, BS, RenvilleJustyne N. Murphy, BS, RochesterAmy J. Nelson, BS, RochesterStacy Z. Nieman, BS, Eden PrairieLaura A. Oftedahl, BS, Hanley FallsTheresa R. Olson, BS, RobbinsdaleJane B. Onserio, BS, Bloomington

Christina J. Pasdo, BS, MinneapolisJamie L. Paulsen, BS, Saint CloudMatthew P. Pavlovec, BS, RosemountKimberly M. Pesola, BS, Big LakeDawn M. Phipps, BS, MonticelloChristine E. Poston, BS, MinnetonkaIrena A. Pyrko, BS, ShakopeeLaura E. Randall, BS, Maple PlainCarlie M. Richardson, BS, CarverCassandra E. Risberg, BS, Deer RiverKatherine M. Rodeghier, BS, EdinaErin M. Roden, BS, PlymouthGianna M. Schliep, BS, RamseyJade E. Schmidt, BS, WykoffMakayla A. Schmitz, BS, JordanKatie J. Schreyer, BS, Cannon FallsCy M. Schweiss, BS, FairfaxBrooke E. Sharstrom, BS, Lake CrystalJennifer A. Shipstad, BS, DeephavenLindsey R. Smith, BS, EyotaRebecca J. St Jean, BS, Big LakeRebecca J. Steen, BS, LakevilleMatthew J. Steinkopf, BS, LonsdaleBreanna M. Swanson, BS, RochesterJennifer A. Tanttu, BS, White Bear LakeLiisa H. Tarnanen, BS, BuffaloNatasha L. Thelemann, BS, KilkennyDanelle M. Thomas, BS, Madison LakeJill M. Thovson, BS, MonticelloCierra M. Tonnar, BS, Osceola,

WisconsinKristi L. VanBuren, BS, WillmarDaisha R. VanOverbeke, BS, RamseyLisa M. Voelker, BS, LakevilleLeah N. Vogel, BS, Saint PaulAnna K. Waibel, BS, CourtlandBrittany M. Waldo, BS, MinneapolisEric M. Warner, BS, AndoverMary C. Wiczek, BS, WebsterNathan J. Winterhalter, BS, Maple

GroveErika M. Withers, BS, Titonka, IowaKona Yang, BS, Honolulu, HawaiiFawzia Yerima, BS, Minneapolis

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College of EducationThe candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Dean

SUMMA CUM LAUDEMarin E. Beck, Elementary EducationMikaela M. Bordewick, Elementary

EducationNguyet-Nhung V. Colvin, Elementary

EducationAshley L. Elgard, Elementary EducationKathryn A. Forster, Elementary

EducationAlexa L. Forstner, Elementary EducationGeorge J. Glaros, III, AviationMorgan D. Hanlon, Elementary

EducationPaige E. Hanna, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistCassandra L. Heilman, Special

Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Kaitlyn R. Larson, Elementary EducationAlyssa M. Schroeder, Special

Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Amanda J. Schwietering, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Hannah L. Sheehy, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Breanna M. Steele, Elementary Education

Andrea S. Strong, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Kirsten E. True, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

MAGNA CUM LAUDEYassmin T. Al-Hadhramy, Elementary

EducationLisa M. Boyum, Elementary EducationBrooke E. Bush, Elementary EducationJennifer A. Carlson, Elementary

Education

Lane S. Dulon, AviationAmber K. Eden, Elementary EducationAdam J. Filzen, AviationBrittany N. Friesen, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistJennifer R. Gunn, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistAlexa R. Hokeness, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistEmma D. Horner, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistAshley Jensen, Elementary EducationSamuel P. Larson, AviationJoanna Lyons, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistNicholas I. Manthe, AviationAnna C. Markham, Elementary

EducationFernando Martinez Vega, AviationNicholas J. Mittelstadt, AviationStephanie A. Moldan, Special

Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Taylor A. Newgard, Elementary Education

Danielle J. Sherman, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Courtney L. Skoog, Elementary Education

Mary C. Smith, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Mary E. Thomes, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Amisha R. Treat, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

Blake T. Tutewohl, AviationChelsy A. Volkman, Elementary

EducationJacob N. Walczynski, AviationKatrina L. Waltz, Elementary Education

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Molly J. Webster, Elementary EducationKayla L. Wettstein, Elementary

Education

CUM LAUDEBrandon R. Baker, AviationTiffany L. Carlson, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistGretchen F. Eichstadt, AviationNicholas A. Keller, AviationHeidi L. Kwapick, Elementary

EducationSarah E. Lieske, Elementary

EducationBrenna K. Magnuson, Elementary

EducationBrooklyn R. Maiers, Elementary

EducationLauren M. Manderfeld, Elementary

EducationLucia Martinez Vega, AviationEvan W. Masters, AviationBrooke L. Matuska, Elementary

EducationMegan M. May, Elementary EducationBrienna M. Nelson, Elementary

EducationTrevor C. Nielsen, AviationRenee C. Reed, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistFelicia A. Richardson, Elementary

EducationBrenna E. Rolling, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistBrian Rutt, AviationChelse J. Sjodin, Special Education:

Academic & Behavior StrategistAlexander L. Welter, Special

Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

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DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION Professor Thomas Peterson, Coordinator

Abdullah S. Aldawsari, BS, Saudi Arabia

Basl N. Alharbi, BS, Saudi ArabiaAbdullah S. Alkhaldi, BS, Saudi ArabiaFawaz M. Almutairi, BS, Saudi ArabiaMuteb N. Alsagoor, BS, Saudi ArabiaMohammed T. Alshammari, BS,

Saudi ArabiaBrandon R. Baker, BS, White Bear LakeRobert H. Boyce, BS, Brooklyn ParkBenjamin S. Cloud, BS, NorthfieldLane S. Dulon, BS, Prior LakeGretchen F. Eichstadt, BS, Hales

Corners, WisconsinAdam J. Filzen, BS, RochesterDiego F. Galan Giraldo, BS, ColombiaRaechel M. Geary, BS, Wausau,

WisconsinGeorge J. Glaros, III, BS, ChaskaTyler R. Goehring, BS, Grand Island,

NebraskaTravis A. Grindeland, BS, Prior LakeCody J. Howe, BS, Saint JamesAli S. Jaman, BS, Saudi ArabiaCory T. Johnson, BS, Apple ValleyNicholas A. Keller, BS, Ames, IowaPatrick I. Kooima, BS, Madison LakeSamuel P. Larson, BS, MankatoTimothy B. Larson, BS, MankatoBrandon J. Lindsey, BS, Ham LakeNicholas I. Manthe, BS, MankatoFernando Martinez Vega, BS,

RochesterLucia Martinez Vega, BS, MankatoEvan W. Masters, BS, Lake CrystalNicholas J. Mittelstadt, BS, Mayville,

WisconsinTrevor C. Nielsen, BS, BurnsvilleTanner G. O’Brien, BS, Plover,

WisconsinBrian Rutt, BS, ShakopeeTyler J. Stargardt, BS, Marshfield,

WisconsinBlake T. Tutewohl, BS, ByronLucas M. Van Beck, BS, Good ThunderThomas A. Volmary, BS, Madison LakeJacob N. Walczynski, BS, SaginawParker L. Whitcomb, BS, Eagle Lake

DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessor Jacqueline Lewis,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Candace Raskin,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY AND EARLYCHILDHOOD EDUCATIONProfessor Karen Colum,Chairperson

Yassmin T. Al-Hadhramy, BS, FridleyMarin E. Beck, BS, ChaskaMikaela M. Bordewick, BS, Albert LeaLisa M. Boyum, BS, WinonaBrooke E. Bush, BS, Prior LakeJennifer A. Carlson, BS, RichfieldKaylynn M. Carriveau, BS, MankatoNguyet-Nhung V. Colvin, BS,

BloomingtonAmber K. Eden, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAshley L. Elgard, BS, BloomingtonKathryn A. Forster, BS, BloomingtonAlexa L. Forstner, BS, ShakopeeKyle R. Griffin, BS, RamseyMorgan D. Hanlon, BS, BloomingtonShonita L. Harper, BS, North MankatoAshley Jensen, BS, Sioiux Falls, South

DakotaHeidi L. Kwapick, BS, White Bear LakeKaitlyn R. Larson, BS, ChaskaSarah E. Lieske, BS, North MankatoMarisa K. Madigan, BS, North

MankatoBrenna K. Magnuson, BS, MinneapolisBrooklyn R. Maiers, BS, AustinLauren M. Manderfeld, BS, New UlmAnna C. Markham, BS, FaribaultBrooke L. Matuska, BS, MankatoMegan M. May, BS, MahtomediBrienna M. Nelson, BS, OwatonnaCaitlin R. Nelson, BS, EaganTaylor A. Newgard, BS, LakevilleHeather J. Purves, BS, Juneau, AlaskaMegan A. Quick, BS, MinneapolisFelicia A. Richardson, BS, Maple

Grove

Courtney L. Skoog, BS, Long LakeBreanna M. Steele, BS, EaganChelsy A. Volkman, BS, WatervilleKatrina L. Waltz, BS, FarmingtonMolly J. Webster, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaKayla L. Wettstein, BS, RosemountGrace A. Wiyninger, BS, Dayton

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARYPROGRAMSProfessor Carrie Chapman,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Dennis Murphy,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Terri Wallace,Chairperson

Tiffany L. Carlson, BS, LewisvilleAmber M. Dahle, BS, MorristownBrittany N. Friesen, BS, CarverJennifer R. Gunn, BS, LakevillePaige E. Hanna, BS, Albert LeaCassandra L. Heilman, BS, South

Saint PaulAlexa R. Hokeness, BS, LakevilleEmma D. Horner, BS, MinneapolisJoanna Lyons, BS, ShakopeeStephanie A. Moldan, BS, MankatoRenee C. Reed, BS, MankatoBrenna E. Rolling, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAlyssa M. Schroeder, BS, AustinAmanda J. Schwietering, BS, BeckerKirsten L. Shappell, BS, KassonHannah L. Sheehy, BS, WatervilleDanielle J. Sherman, BS, BalatonChelse J. Sjodin, BS, FridleyMary C. Smith, BS, Red WingMorgan R. Stampley, BS, Saint PaulAndrea S. Strong, BS, MankatoMary E. Thomes, BS, ArlingtonAmisha R. Treat, BS, North MankatoKirsten E. True, BS, FairmontAlexander L. Welter, BS, Mankato

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Program 3:00 P.M.

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

Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Emeritus Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Stephanie Thorpe Minnesota State University, Mankato

Assistant Professor of Music

Greetings Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Shin Zie Lai Master of Science, Accounting College of Business

Michael R. Galler Bachelor of Science, Economics / Marketing College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University,

Mankato

ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

MARIA BEVACQUA Acting Dean of the College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University

Advancement

KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State

University, Mankato Alumni Association

SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education

BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business

MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim Vice President for Strategic

Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships

ANNELIES HAGEMEISTER Professor, College of Social &

Behavioral Sciences

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs

and Enrollment Management

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of

Research and Dean of Graduate Studies

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

ROGER SEVERNS Professor, College of Business

STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

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Procession Participants

FACULTY HONORMARSHALSRoger Severns, College of

BusinessAnnelies Hagemeister,

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSRakesh Kawatra, College

of BusinessMartin Mitchell, College

of Social and Behavioral Sciences

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSEunhye Lee, College of

BusinessKailie Hinkle, College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSTurgut GuvenliClaudia Pragman

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJoseph ReisingBuddhadev RoychoudhuryKristin Scott

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSOksana KimFerdinand Siagian

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSKathleen GormanPhillip MillerMartin MitchelShawna Petersen-BrownPedro ThomasWilliam Wagner

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSRoss AalgaardWayne AllenKathleen BlueColleen ClarkeChristian DobratzAnnelies HagemeisterEiji KawabataShannon MillerSherrise Truesdale

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKathy BertschSarah EpplenRussell FricanoWoo JangPhillip LarsonPatricia Nelson

LIBRARY FACULTYKellian ClinkJennifer Turner

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYJohn Bulcock

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

DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Katlyn A. Grover, Lake CrystalSchool PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanDissertation: A Validation of the

Family Involvement Questionnaire – High School Version

Jeremy D. Husfeldt, LaCrosse, Wisconsin

School PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanDissertation: Linking Reading

Assessment Data to Intervention Using the 4-Box Instructional Decision Making Model

Natasha A. Olson, Fargo, North Dakota

School PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Alexandra PanahonDissertation: Investigating Stability

Balls in the Classroom: Effects on Student Behavior and Academic Productivity

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

Policy and Practice: Are We Doing the Right Thing?

MASTER OF ARTS

Emily M. Bartholomay, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel HoulihanThesis: Treating Public Speaking

Anxiety: A Comparison of Exposure and Video Self-Modeling

Jayani P. Bothalage Done, Sri LankaUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

Heather N. Bradford, Superior, Wisconsin

Sociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. William WagnerThesis: Abortion is Communism: A

Genealogy of “Abortion Culture”

Michael R. Chavez, MankatoGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Laura Harrison

Jeffrey A. Dahlke, Denmark, WisconsinIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel SachauThesis: Fitting Flow: An Analysis of

the Role of Flow within a Model of Occupational Stress

Madeline M. David, Washburn, Wisconsin

Clinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan

Benjamin O. Effah, GhanaUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

Laurie L. Grad, DeephavenClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah SifersThesis: Evaluation of a Home Visiting

Program Aimed at Facilitating Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Acclimation and Development

Christine N. Gundermann, League

City, TexasIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Iselin M. Ihrstad, NorwayGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller

Erica C. Johnson, Kearney, NebraskaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Jessica L. Jorgenson, VirginiaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle Joseph L. Kennedy, Cottage GroveClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Kendra M. Klump, Mason, WisconsinSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Emily Boyd

Alexander J. Kuka, Greenwood,

IndianaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle

Jennifer L. Lacewell, Harpers Ferry, Iowa

Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Matthew S. Lassonde, North MankatoUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

Jason D. Mack, New UlmSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steve BuechlerThesis: Bdote and Fort Snelling:

A Place of Frame Disputes and Contested Meanings

Colleen R. Miller, Beaverton, OregonIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

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Eric M. Schinella, Shebly Township, Michigan

Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau

Kinsey C. Smith, Raleigh, North

CarolinaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Maria A. Stevens, RochesterClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers

Jennifer P. Stockert, Mandan, North Dakota

Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau

Christopher D. Talamantez, MankatoUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Alexander H. Techy, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

Jacob M. Thunander, LafayetteUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

Glenn Trussell, Fargo, North DakotaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa PerezThesis: Organizational Trust as a

Moderator of the Relationship between Burnout and Intentions to Quit

Elise K. Woik, Colby, WisconsinClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle

MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATION

Ryan R. Ashland, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Dona M. Clark, MinneapolisBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Matthew L. Fick, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Brian N. Gapp, BuffaloBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Brandon Haugrud, MinneapolisBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Chun Sik Kim, Republic of KoreaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Medha D. Mehta, IndiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Anthony M. Middendorf, SavageBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Tylor A. Pinks, SavageBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Rao B. Raza, PakistanBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Donald E. Rooks, III, OwatonnaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Tym A. Rutkowski, RichfieldBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Olja Susilovic, Saint Louis ParkBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATION

Richard Armah, GhanaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata John L. Bata, OwatonnaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Délwendé Bouda, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)Public AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker

Kouliga Koala, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta)Public AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker

Marchell Magxaka, South AfricaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker

Hussein S. Mohamed, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Reginald Edwards Paul B. Moore, RochesterPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker Toussida J. Noungou Kabore, Burkina

Faso (Upper Volta)Public AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson

Seth R. Whalen, Saint PeterPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Josie C. Alleva, Red WingEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Christiana Asomani-Boateng, MankatoAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Kelsey J. Bartlett, North MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue

Blake C. Bode, North MankatoAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Taylor J. Brandt, ShakopeeAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Adam J. Chelstrom, North MankatoAccountingAdvisor: William Brown

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Katharine D. Droog, ElysianGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel

Jaime E. Fromm, Saint PeterSociology: Human Services, Planning

& AdministrationAdvisor: Donald Ebel

Rebecca Gonnering, Good ThunderGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Laura HarrisonThesis: “A Compromise to Help the

Community”: Rural Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Experiences

Jessica A. Helmers, Spirit Lake, IowaHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Lori Lahlum

Mohammad S. Khan, PakistanAccountingAdvisor: William Brown

Yamuna Khatri, NepalAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Jasmine C. Koncur, RochesterAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer

Jamie T. Kunst, MankatoSociology: Human Services, Planning

& AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Keating Shin Zie Lai, MalaysiaAccountingAdvisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Yingshen Li, RochesterAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown

Paul R. Menne, HendersonAccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown

Caitlin M. Olson, Ham LakeAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue

Ishwari Rajak, NepalGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller

Michelle J. Ryan, WyomingGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel

Supriya Sarkar, IndiaGerontologyAdvisor: Donald EbelThesis: Impact of Caregiving Role

in the Quality of Life of Family Caregivers for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease

Jared L. Schmidt, MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Rhonda DassThesis: Dharma on the Flathead

Nation: A Folkloristic Approach to Examining Diaspora’s Impact on Tradition, Material Culture and Heritage at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, Montana

Smita Sikhrakar, NepalGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel

Jaclyn A. Skinner, RochesterAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Shreya Vaidya, NepalGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson

Michael J. Wagner, Eastman, Wisconsin

AccountingAdvisor: Dr. William Brown

Karuna Walia, IndiaAccountingAdvisor: William Brown

Ryan M. Walker, MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Kathryn Elliott Michael D. Wirig, Madison LakeHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Lori LahlumThesis: A Delicate Balancing Act: The

Role of Violence in the Independent Union of All Workers, 1933-1937

Song N. Yang, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe

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

SUMMA CUM LAUDEJames A. Cooper, Jr., ManagementJames A. Cooper, Jr., MarketingMichael R. Galler, MarketingNicholas N. Kaus, ManagementBrianna Long, International BusinessMeghan R. Meling, AccountingJacob A. Michels, FinanceTimothy W. Miller, ManagementJacob T. Rabusch, AccountingJacob T. Rabusch, FinanceRichard L. Sargent, ManagementLindsey M. Smith, Marketing

MAGNA CUM LAUDENathan P. Caswell, FinanceNicholas L. Duehlmeyer, AccountingNicholas L. Duehlmeyer, FinanceDean S. Fredrickson, AccountingLogan E. Freidel, FinanceCaleb D. Gilbertson, ManagementJeremy J. Herkenhoff, FinanceAli M. Ibrahim, AccountingNathan J. Jensen, ManagementLado Jobava, FinanceJosiah D. Jorgensen, Accounting

Yunsup Kyun, AccountingThomas J. Lokensgard, ManagementKatelynn B. Love, FinanceHeidi L. Lybarger, ManagementEmma L. Maday, ManagementWaqar Mohammad, FinanceAn T. Nguyen, AccountingAmanda F. Oswald, AccountingMatthew F. Petersen, FinanceElliott D. Rank, ManagementDaniel W. Rasmuson, ManagementJayme L. Sczublewski, ManagementNathaniel R. Segal, ManagementAdam J. Wippler, Finance

CUM LAUDERaed A. Almutawa, MarketingAli N. Alsuwayyid, MarketingJamie L. Bresnahan, AccountingCharles S. Carpenter, MarketingJong Moon Choi, International BusinessJessica L. Cole, MarketingKayla R. Cornelius, MarketingTyler J. Cruikshank, MarketingZachary C. Davis, MarketingGerson J. Diaz, Management

Sunmo Gu, ManagementJessica M. Gumbert, MarketingPaige N. Hawkins, MarketingKrista D. Helgeson, ManagementDustin N. Johanson, ManagementJohn K. Kallestad, ManagementAlyssa S. Kluzak, AccountingMitchel D. Meyer, ManagementJoseph D. Moore, MarketingJoseph D. Moore, ManagementKurt T. Ohnsorg, ManagementAndrew D. Oster, AccountingNicholas R. Risler, AccountingMary J. Schmudlach, MarketingMohammed H. Shahid, MarketingEmily A. Sneer, FinanceKristy M. Sonnek, MarketingKristy M. Sonnek, ManagementVictoria B. Swanson, FinanceElizabeth A. Tauer, AccountingNathan A. Tish, ManagementAnthony L. Ulrich, FinanceCrystal M. Vossen, AccountingCrystal M. Vossen, FinanceCrystal Z. Yong, Accounting

D d DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Bill Brown, Chairperson

Dula D. Abdissa, BS, MankatoRafed T. Alsubhi, BS, Saudi ArabiaJamie L. Bresnahan, BS, EdinaLexie M. Carrigan, BS, BlaineBrittany N. Cowdin, BS, WaldorfAndrew M. Dale, BS, SavageStefan R. Domeier, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsAlyssa M. Doty, BS, Granite Falls

Nicholas L. Duehlmeyer, BS, North Mankato

Ian D. Elhard, BS, Maple GroveJames F. Espinosa, BS, MankatoBrent A. Evertz, BS, North MankatoKristen K. Fah, BS, BeckerElizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard LakeDean S. Fredrickson, BS, ChanhassenBenjamin J. Freeman, BS,

Cedarburg, WisconsinMontasir Hossain, BS, BangladeshAli M. Ibrahim, BS, MankatoLori K. Jolstad, BS, MankatoJosiah D. Jorgensen, BS, Howard LakeRediet K. Kassa, BS, OakdaleJonathan Kek, BS, Eagan

Jakob A. Klein, BS, ChaskaAlyssa S. Kluzak, BS, FaribaultAndrew M. Knauss, BS, AndoverYunsup Kyun, BS, Republic of KoreaRebecca R. Linsmeier, BS, OkabenaPao C. Lor, BS, New HopeMeghan R. Meling, BS, LakevilleJerad R. Michels, BS, North MankatoAn T. Nguyen, BS, VietnamAndrew D. Oster, BS, EaganAmanda F. Oswald, BS, ElysianMarissa D. Panitzke, BS, Redwood FallsStephanie N. Perry, BS, MinneapolisTammy L. Peterson, BS, WellsJacob T. Rabusch, BS, CorcoranTyler L. Rick, BS, Worthington

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Nicholas R. Risler, BS, Eau Claire, Wisconsin

Ivanna Smirnova, BS, UkraineElizabeth A. Tauer, BS, MorganAshley M. Tschida, BS, MedfordCrystal M. Vossen, BS, LitchfieldAaron P. Wiechmann, BS, SavageWhitney L. Wills, BS, NicolletCrystal Z. Yong, BS, Malaysia

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Roger Severns,Chairperson

Ibrahim H. Alsgoor, BS, Saudi ArabiaNicole L. Baune, BS, Saint MichaelAkosse C. Bright, BS, Ivory Coast

(Cote D’Ivoire)Kevin A. Bright, BS, LakevilleStephen J. Cassin, BS, ChaskaNathan P. Caswell, BS, White Bear

LakeMatthew P. Coulter, BS, ShakopeeAndrew M. Dale, BS, SavageDaniel J. Dougherty, BS, AnnandaleNicholas L. Duehlmeyer, BS, North

MankatoIan D. Elhard, BS, Maple GroveJames F. Espinosa, BS, MankatoMeghan T. Fakler, BS, WinonaElizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard LakeLogan E. Freidel, BS, Mitchell, South

DakotaChase A. Grant, BS, Oklahoma City,

OklahomaJeremy J. Herkenhoff, BS, DelanoNathan R. Herrick, BS, Belle PlaineKyle R. Hoffman, BS, EaganLado Jobava, BS, GeorgiaJakob A. Klein, BS, ChaskaGriffan S. Kozitza, BS, Eagle LakeJustin Krause, BS, WasecaKatelynn B. Love, BS, HanskaDylan Malberg, BS, MayerJohn Mandebvu, BS, ZimbabweBenjamin J. Metling, BS, WaconiaJacob A. Michels, BS, HanskaWaqar Mohammad, BS, PakistanJordan T. Moscho, BS, FreeportIda Manuela Nkwinkwa Tchoume, BS,

CameroonCasey M. Papke, BS, ChaskaMatthew F. Petersen, BS, MankatoJacob T. Rabusch, BS, CorcoranJoseph N. Rathmanner, BS, Big LakeDavid J. Riley, BS, Elk River

Zachary H. Romashko, BS, BlaineIvanna Smirnova, BS, UkraineEmily A. Sneer, BS, MankatoVictoria B. Swanson, BS, Buffalo LakeJared W. Tonn, BS, AmboySteven J. Trudeau, BS, North MankatoAnthony L. Ulrich, BS, LakevilleDavid Vang, BS, Saint PaulCrystal M. Vossen, BS, LitchfieldRandall C. Wempen, BS, North

MankatoAdam J. Wippler, BS, Sauk Rapids

DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Miles Smayling,Chairperson

Amanda A. Anderson, BS, MankatoKevin M. Anys, BS, MankatoJared R. Bargen, BS, ButterfieldAnnah M. Bateman, BS, North

MankatoBrooke L. Beck, BS, BemidjiBrandyn W. Bicknese, BS, RochesterNina R. Brandtzaeg, BS, NorwayJeffrey D. Burns, BS, Circle PinesYangok L. Chei, BS, MankatoDalton J. Chmelik, BS, FaribaultJames A. Cooper, Jr., BS, Brooklyn ParkJacob C. Degen, BS, FaribaultGerson J. Diaz, BS, NewportAlex D. Erickson, BS, ChokioJacob Fasching, BS, Apple ValleyKylen M. Feltes, BS, MankatoErica L. Ferguson, BS, AnnandaleJosh D. Flygare, BS, ChaskaAlexandra S. Gallo, BS, Fort Myers,

FloridaNathan T. Gibson, BS, MorrisCaleb D. Gilbertson, BS, New PragueSunmo Gu, BS, Republic of KoreaDrew A. Hagstrom, BS, Coon RapidsAbby L. Hanson, BS, AlexandriaKrista D. Helgeson, BS, DawsonTrieu N. Ho, BS, MankatoJeremy A. Hoffman, BS, MankatoSamuel C. Hofstedt, BS, RogersMakena J. Jameson, BS, RushfordNathan J. Jensen, BS, Estherville, IowaDustin N. Johanson, BS, ElmoreTyler W. Johnson, BS, Coon RapidsJohn K. Kallestad, BS, MankatoNicholas N. Kaus, BS, North MankatoJustin J. Kodada, BS, LonsdaleJason J. Kohout, BS, OliviaAndrew O. Kretschmar, BS, Pierz

Alex C. Landmeyer, BS, Cottage Grove

Ka-ying Lao, BS, Saint FrancisAnthony J. Larson, BS, LakeshoreNicholas J. Larson, BS, BaxterThomas J. Lokensgard, BS, HutchinsonHeidi L. Lybarger, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaEmma L. Maday, BS, GranadaZachary D. Mandelkow, BS,

HutchinsonShannon M. Marg, BS, MankatoDrake J. Maxwell, BS, Apple ValleyMadeline K. McCauley, BS, EaganAmanda M. Meyer, BS, RogersMitchel D. Meyer, BS, Saint PeterConnor R. Miller, BS, Stanley,

WisconsinTimothy W. Miller, BS, AndoverJacob L. Moe, BS, MankatoHannah M. Mohlenbrock, BS, Saint

JamesJoseph D. Moore, BS, Wallingford,

IowaStefani P. Newbour, BS, MankatoTyler A. Nibbe, BS, North MankatoVincent R. Noble, BS, RosemountJames C. Novakovich, BS, ShakopeeKurt T. Ohnsorg, BS, Belle PlaineTimothy A. Peterson, BS, Mason City,

IowaAlex S. Quiding, BS, Red WingElliott D. Rank, BS, New Richmond,

WisconsinDaniel W. Rasmuson, BS, MinneapolisSteven M. Rethwill, BS, BlaineBrandon G. Ross, BS, Saint PeterAdam M. Royce, BS, Albert LeaStefanie R. Sanow, BS, TracyRichard L. Sargent, BS, BrainerdAshton L. Scarset, BS, WestbrookBrian Scoggin, BS, Prior LakeJayme L. Sczublewski, BS, PierzNathaniel R. Segal, BS, ChamplinRussell S. Shah, BS, NepalAdam M. Sinn, BS, Vadnais HeightsKristy M. Sonnek, BS, JanesvilleSamantha A. Spies, BS, Spirit Lake,

IowaTyler T. Stolee, BS, Belle PlaineAdam Stuhr, BS, Coon RapidsNathan A. Tish, BS, Saint PeterHalley S. Vlasak, BS, ClevelandRyan L. Von Wald, BS, LakevilleJeffrey W. Weikel, BS, Maple GroveBrandon J. Wills, BS, Mankato

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DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Gloria Meng,Chairperson

Raed A. Almutawa, BS, Saudi ArabiaAli N. Alsuwayyid, BS, Saudi ArabiaMatthew M. Arford, BS, Ham LakeCassandra J. Banick, BS, PierzKelsey M. Barnes, BS, Prior LakeErin K. Barry, BS, MinneapolisDrew D. Bauer, BS, HastingsAlexandra L. Blix, BS, Pequot LakesJack D. Bostrom, BS, OwatonnaTessa C. Cady, BS, Maple PlainCharles S. Carpenter, BS, HastingsJong Moon Choi, BS, Republic of

KoreaJessica L. Cole, BS, BloomingtonJames A. Cooper, Jr., BS, Brooklyn

ParkKayla R. Cornelius, BS, SavageTyler J. Cruikshank, BS, Sauk RapidsBrandon F. Dapper, BS, LakevilleZachary C. Davis, BS, MankatoErica L. Emerson, BS, Maple Grove

Bridget A. Enninga, BS, FuldaKylen M. Feltes, BS, MankatoMegan N. Fleischer, BS, North

MankatoMatthew J. Forer, BS, La Crosse,

WisconsinMichael R. Galler, BS, Lake ElmoJessica M. Gumbert, BS, MankatoTregg S. Hagen, BS, SavageChristopher S. Hamilton, BS, EaganCody R. Hanson, BS, New HopePaige N. Hawkins, BS, RochesterStephanie A. Hippen, BS, MankatoDerrick J. Horton, BS, New HopeNatasha L. Jones, BS, JanesvilleTanvir Kalam, BS, BangladeshAndrew J. Kienlen, BS, FairfaxCody A. Kraay, BS, New RichlandRobert G. Kuhl, BS, FuldaThomas A. Kujak, BS, BloomingtonDayna L. Lanning, BS, RosemountBrianna Long, BS, MankatoNaomi L. Lueders, BS, KandiyohiJonathan T. Marquardt, BS, Appleton,

WisconsinJacob L. Moe, BS, MankatoShirwa A. Mohamed, BS, Mankato

Santos J. Montecillo Jimenez, BS, Shakopee

Joseph D. Moore, BS, Wallingford, Iowa

Ryan W. Ness, BS, WoodburyTyler A. Nibbe, BS, North MankatoBrandon D. Olson, BS, MankatoQuazi E. Rahman, BS, MankatoStephanie M. Reitter, BS, Wisconsin

Rapids, WisconsinMatthew D. Renfroe, BS, VictoriaParker Riegelman, BS, Red WingMary J. Schmudlach, BS, MoundBrooke L. Schutta, BS, Lino LakesMohammed H. Shahid, BS,

FarmingtonLindsey M. Smith, BS, RamseyKristy M. Sonnek, BS, JanesvilleBrady T. Stenzel, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAaron B. Strootman, BS, MarshallRyan D. Suess, BS, Forset LakeDemyan Y. Trofimovich, BS,

WoodburySam Ty, BS, ShakopeeYuJin Won, BS, Republic of Korea

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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by Maria Bevacqua, Acting Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEEllen A. Ahlness, International RelationsAmanda V. Anderson, Social WorkJoseph D. Becker, CorrectionsLaura M. Berg, AnthropologyJacob D. Christenson, CorrectionsBrandon J. Coens, Law EnforcementTyler S. Conlon, Urban and Regional

StudiesJillian J. Dotas, CorrectionsJillian J. Dotas, PsychologyChristopher T. Fast, PsychologyRebecca C. Frett, PsychologyMichael R. Galler, EconomicsMikaela Gustafson, Social WorkJeffrey J. Henry, Jr., Law EnforcementBenjamin C. Johnson, HistoryAlicia J. Kuehn, Social WorkKatelyn B. Lee, PsychologyAnthony D. Lehman, Law EnforcementCasey D. Lind, PsychologyAlexis V. McCall, PsychologyStephany N. Metty, PsychologyJacob A. Michels, EconomicsLisa M. Miller, Law EnforcementLisa M. Miller, CorrectionsKelsey J. Mischke, SociologyKristen C. Paulsen, PsychologyKendra J. Salfer, PsychologyAmanda L. Schafer, PsychologyMiranda M. Schlangen, PsychologyJohn M. Schmitt, PsychologyJustine A. See, PsychologyBryanna J. Sudman, GeographyBryanna J. Sudman, Earth ScienceKristine E. Theis, PsychologyKendra L. Van Rossum, Gender &

Women’s StudiesKendra L. Van Rossum, PsychologyJenni J. Vanttinen, Social WorkAlexandra C. Wyss, PsychologyMolly C. Zellmer, Social Work

MAGNA CUM LAUDEMohamed H. Abdinoor, Geography

Mohamed H. Abdinoor, Social Studies & Education

Jessica J. Abraham, PsychologyBethany J. Anderson, HistoryMeshac C. Anyanwu, Political ScienceGrace K. Aspenwall, PsychologyAmanda L. Becker, PsychologyAngela C. Benge, Law EnforcementLauren J. Bennewitz, PsychologySteven M. Blazing, Social WorkClair E. Brazil, Law EnforcementKathryn L. Brekken, Law EnforcementKrista K. Brown, Social WorkHeather M. Cassidy, PsychologyStephanie J. Cox, PsychologyMatthew S. Dahlman, PsychologyAubrey C. Davis, PsychologyMitchell J. Dickens, Law EnforcementMcKenzie J. Drexler, CorrectionsNicholas R. Ducharme, Law

EnforcementBenjamin D. Erickson, Law EnforcementJackelyn G. Furth, SociologyJasmine A. Gates, PsychologyBrandon R. Gleason, GeographyBrandon R. Gleason, Social Studies

& EducationSteven M. Glynn, EconomicsLauren L. Grenson, PsychologyAmy L. Heimkes, Social WorkEmily R. Hendrickson, Law EnforcementAndrew J. Herbst, HistoryLauren Holmes, PsychologyKali N. Holthaus, PsychologyKelly C. Hunt, Earth ScienceJohn D. Jacobs, International RelationsTimothy J. Jacobson, Law EnforcementBaihley A. Jorgenson, PsychologyEmily E. Kern, Social WorkKyle A. Krenz, Social Studies &

EducationShelby K. Lageson, PsychologyAlexi M. LeClaire, PsychologyCody S. Mather, PsychologyJustin P. McMurtry, PsychologyEthan D. Meyer, Law Enforcement

Holly M. Meyer, Applied Organizational Studies

Samantha J. Meyer, Urban and Regional Studies

Faith J. Neumann, Ethnic StudiesJess A. Nowak, Jr., Social WorkMichelle O. Olund-Youngberg,

Social WorkTaylor M. Ondracek, Law EnforcementKatrina Ortloff, International RelationsTodd A. Ostrow, Social Studies

GeneralRebecca J. Pederson, PsychologyMatthew F. Petersen, EconomicsAriel K. Peymann, Social WorkCaleb S. Quanrud, CorrectionsKaitlyn A. Reimann, PsychologySarah J. Sater, Social WorkAlison M. Sawatzky, CorrectionsOksana V. Schrunk, Applied

Organizational StudiesJamie M. Schuller, Social WorkKatie M. Schulte, Social WorkMcKenna A. Shannon, PsychologyJordan D. Sitka, Law EnforcementLydia R. Stafki, PsychologyAnastasia Stanceva, PsychologyJosiah Z. Swanson, EconomicsRyan P. Thienes, Law EnforcementKristina L. Turtle, PsychologyPaige N. Waterbury, PsychologyJacob R. Willers, Law EnforcementMatthew R. Williams, Law EnforcementJessica M. Wiswell, Psychology

CUM LAUDEPaul W. Amell, Law EnforcementJoseph Archbold, International RelationsAndrew A. Arredondo, Law EnforcementAhmed A. Barkhadle, Ethnic StudiesKimberly M. Bastien, PsychologyJessica R. Bedney, CorrectionsTrae J. Boldthen, PsychologyMaisa L. Boyte, PsychologyNyasha K. Bulgin, PsychologyJordan L. Carlson, Law Enforcement

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Samantha L. Chmiel, PsychologyLauren B. Collier, Social Studies &

EducationDana L. Disbrow, PsychologyJake M. Downs, EconomicsKaine K. Dummer, CorrectionsJamie A. Dunham, Political ScienceKelsey M. Fagan, PsychologyDaniel L. Friedrichs, EconomicsZachary S. Finnegan, PsychologyNicole C. Friend, PsychologyJoel M. Goldberg, CorrectionsCari L. Graber-Feesl, PsychologyAndrew J. Hopkins, HistoryAndrew J. Hopkins, Social Studies &

Education

Nicholas B. Hubbard, Law EnforcementTerry J. Ibberson, Law EnforcementTyler G. Jacob, Law EnforcementBrett D. Koch, EconomicsCody J. Kutil, GeographyRebecca K. Kwiatkowski, PsychologyLeah C. Langdon, SociologyTaylor Lyons, PsychologyAlison R. Maiers, CorrectionsEmilee K. Mailhot, PsychologyMatthew L. Mielke, SociologyMichelle S. Nortrup, PsychologyElizabeth K. O’Kane, PsychologyDaniel J. Peterson, Law EnforcementDustin A. Roitero, PsychologyJenessa L. Rudell, PsychologyJonathan T. Schreiber, History

Kaylyn J. Thienes-Jacobson, Social Work

Nancy E. Trujillo Vite, CorrectionsAlexander A. Trunnell, Political

ScienceEddye E. Tyler, Law EnforcementKariAnn R. Uecker, SociologyJames J. Weinzirl, HistoryJames J. Weinzirl, PsychologyNicholas J. Wellman, Law

EnforcementKimberly A. Wengenroth, Urban and

Regional StudiesKatherine K. Whipple, PsychologyDaniel Yang, Law EnforcementVong Yang, Law Enforcement

D d AGING STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Donald Ebel,Director

AMERICAN INDIANSTUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Rhonda Dass, Director

DEPARTMENT OFANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Susan Schalge, Chairperson

Joshua C. Anderson, BS, MankatoLaura M. Berg, BS, LakevilleMorgen M. Egesdal, BS, ChaskaErika E. Hatcher, BS, MankatoJeremy D. Jaskuloski, BS, MankatoSarah A. Mogensen, BS, Big LakeAdam P. Peterson, BS, MankatoJeremy H. Roelofs, BS, MankatoTristan J. Taylor, BS, Wells

APPLIED ORGANIZATIONALSTUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Keith Luebke,Director

Jacinda M. Anthony, BS, NicolletAlexandra C. Buttedal, BS, LakevilleNancie K. Hoover, BS, BlaineRobert G. Horn, BS, LakevilleHolly M. Meyer, BS, AdamsLaurie A. Pappenfus, BS, Bloomington

EARTH SCIENCEPROGRAMProfessor Phillip Larson, Director

DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Phillip Miller, Chairperson

Mitchell T. Arnet, BS, Maple GroveNargiza Berdyyeva, BS, TurkmenistanJoseph C. Boldt, BS, StillwaterLester T. Cherryhomes, BS, MinneapolisLogan J. Deopere, BS, North MankatoTayfun I. Dikmen, BS, Belle PlaineJake M. Downs, BS, North MankatoJoseph M. El-Kishawy, BA, Eden PrairieNicole M. Ertman, BA, EaganDaniel L. Friedrichs, BS, Apple ValleyMichael R. Galler, BS, Lake ElmoSteven M. Glynn, BS, EaganZegbi Gogui, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire)Kazi S. Hassan, BS, BangladeshGarrett B. Hiatt, BS, South Burlington,

VermontMichael A. Hubley, BS, HastingsBrett D. Koch, BS, ChamplinChristopher A. Lange, BS, ChaskaJohn M. Lee, BS, Saint PaulJordan T. Lemke, BS, AnokaMatthew J. Lindstrom, BS, ExcelsiorJason M. Lueth, BS, NyaIan T. Maertens, BS, Mankato

Noah M. Merten, BA, Apple ValleyJacob A. Michels, BS, HanskaJeremiah T. Miller, BS, MankatoJohn W. Nixon, BS, Eden PrairieTyler J. Ockuly, BA, ChamplinDavid A. Pearcill, BS, EaganMatthew F. Petersen, BS, MankatoJosiah Z. Swanson, BA, Fond Du Lac,

WisconsinKenean T. Tesfaye, BA, Saint PaulMichael L. Thoennes, BS, BlaineZachary S. Veencamp, BA,

OwatonnaCorey R. Willey, BS, Maple GroveColton L. Witte, BA, ChaskaTyler R. Wright, BS, Stillwater

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson

Ahmed A. Barkhadle, BS, MankatoDeborah W. Dickson, II, BS,

Brooklyn ParkBashi M. Guled, BS, Saint PaulCameron O. Jones, BS, EaganJoshua R. Kellermann, BS, Saint PaulKathryn A. Krominga, BS, LeSueurHussein A. Moalim, BS, SavageFaith J. Neumann, BS, OsseoSamuel Salazar, BS, Saint JamesNoah A. Schumacher, BS,

MinneapolisManeena Xiong, BS, Saint PaulVa Yang, BS, Mankato

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

Zeinab A. Dahir, BS, MankatoLauren E. Gernentz, BS, Red WingMichaela Krawec, BS, Columbia

HeightsJennifer E. Taylor, BS, WoodburyKendra L. Van Rossum, BS, Kasota

DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson

Mohamed H. Abdinoor, BS, MankatoMelissa S. Antinozzi, BA, BlaineCaroline A. Bluth, BA, North MankatoRyan J. Bonney, BS, PlymouthBryan P. Byholm, BS, BlaineTrevor D. Cain, BS, SavageSara L. DeMorett, BS, JordanJustin A. Denker, BS, MankatoJeremiah J. Fettig, BS, MankatoBrandon R. Gleason, BS, WasecaErika D. Goettl, BS, Lake CrystalJessica A. Graham, BS, MankatoKevin P. Guttum, BS, New UlmKelly C. Hunt, BS, EdinaTimothy J. Johnson, BS, Howard LakeNathaniel T. Kirkwold, BS, ChamplinCody J. Kutil, BS, Manitowoc,

WisconsinAmber L. Masloski, BS, ShakopeeAmeer H. Saleem, BS, PakistanTylor B. Schwarz, BS, MankatoMichaila L. Siftar, BS, Glendale,

CaliforniaBryanna J. Sudman, BS, Eden PrairieTravis M. Swanberg, BS, BaxterSamantha R. Theisen, BS, OtsegoJacob Thompson, BS, CrookstonAndrew D. Vogel, BS, Champlin

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

Adeyemi K. Adesina, BS, NigeriaEllen A. Ahlness, BA, White Bear LakeAdam L. Alvarado, BS, Belle Plaine

Paul W. Amell, BS, BurnsvilleMeshac C. Anyanwu, BS, BurnsvilleJoseph Archbold, BA, Arden HillsLodisius M. Aroy, BA, IndonesiaAndrew A. Arredondo, BS, RichfieldAngela C. Benge, BS, Brooklyn ParkGavinn L. Berg, BS, WinnebagoMitchell M. Bohlke, BS, RosemountClair E. Brazil, BS, Belle PlaineKathryn L. Brekken, BS, RichfieldBreanna J. Bryand, BS, BlaineKendra A. Burke, BS, MankatoZachary J. Burke, BS, BurnsvilleJordan L. Carlson, BS, ChamplinJohn A. Castaneda, BS, WaconiaBrandon J. Coens, BS, MankatoMitchell J. Dickens, BS, MankatoKyle J. Diethelm, BS, Prior LakeNicholas M. Dolan, BA, Prior LakeNicholas R. Ducharme, BS, Ham LakeJamie A. Dunham, BS, AldenDaniel D. Ehnstrom, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsRyan R. Endersbe, BS, MontgomeryBenjamin D. Erickson, BS, RosemountIsaac A. Frazer, BS, Woodbury Robert T. Fredericks, BS, BurnsvilleMitchell Gillen, BS, OakdaleKayla R. Goetsch, BS, ScandiaDeAndre R. Goetz, BS, Saint PaulTrevor D. Granberg, BS, Worthing,

South DakotaJamie B. Green, BS, BuffaloThomas W. Gunderson, BS, OakdaleJordan D. Hagen, BS, GlenvilleBrendan J. Heitkamp, BS, JordanEmily R. Hendrickson, BS, Elk RiverJeffrey J. Henry, Jr., BS, FaribaultElisabeth E. Hewett, BS, CanadaNicholas B. Hubbard, BS, MankatoSeth D. Hummel, BS, FaribaultTerry J. Ibberson, BS, New UlmYassir K. Ibrahim, BA, FaribaultErina Iidaka, BA, JapanTyler G. Jacob, BS, RogersJohn D. Jacobs, BA, AldenTimothy J. Jacobson, BS, ChanhassenRyan J. Jensen, BS, WoodburyMatthew W. Johnson, BS, OakdaleKalli L. Kieffer, BS, HastingsLeflet N. Krovri, BS, Ivory Coast

(Cote D’Ivoire)Joshua D. Kubiszewski, BS, White

Bear LakeAlexander T. Kunkel, BS, MankatoMatthew Kyrola, BS, Ashland,

WisconsinBrandon J. Layton, BS, North Mankato

Anthony D. Lehman, BS, LeSueurAnthony Lewis, BS, Romulus, MichiganAndrew T. Linde, BS, MinnetonkaDerrick J. Loiselle, BS, PennockDustin J. Lowy, BS, MontgomerySam P. Lozano, BS, North MankatoAshley M. Malay, BS, NorthfieldDillon J. Marquis, BS, Lino LakesIvan Martinez, BA, Saint PaulDerek N. Meyer, BS, MankatoEthan D. Meyer, BA, EyotaLisa M. Miller, BA, Lino LakesRachel A. Miller, BS, StillwaterYousef M. Mohamed, BS, MankatoRyan T. Muehe, BS, RochesterAlex J. Nonnemacher, BS, Lake ElmoTaylor M. Ondracek, BA, Park RapidsKatrina Ortloff, BA, MinneapolisJordan R. Paukert, BS, RochesterDaniel J. Peach, BS, OwatonnaAnna K. Peterson, BS, Blooming PrairieDaniel J. Peterson, BS, Brooklyn CenterJoshua T. Phillips, BS, FarmingtonKevin R. Pollock, BS, PlymouthBrandon J. Prom, BA, DaytonJacob J. Refsland, BS, RochesterBenjamin J. Shakespear Littlechild,

BA, AustraliaJordan D. Sitka, BS, StillwaterMackenzie D. Smith, BS, MankatoWade A. Sterken, BS, Delavan,

WisconsinJamie M. Suapaia, BS, BloomingtonEli J. Szydlo, BS, NorthfieldJennifer E. Taylor, BS, WoodburyMitchell L. Taylor, BS, Cottage GroveJacob K. Tempesta, BS, LakevilleRyan P. Thienes, BS, MankatoPal D. Thong, BA, MankatoMylinh T. Tran, BS, North MankatoAlexander A. Trunnell, BS, OwatonnaEddye E. Tyler, BS, New Berlin,

WisconsinJoseph A. Unzen, BA, BellinghamZachary S. Veencamp, BS, OwatonnaAlexandra M. Wagner, BS, ChamplinMarcus A. Weber, BS, New UlmKevin R. Wellens, BS, PlymouthNicholas J. Wellman, BS, Elk RiverKeith A. Widmer, BS, Saint PaulJacob R. Willers, BS, Lake CityMatthew R. Williams, BS, Elk RiverColton L. Witte, BA, ChaskaMelissa D. Xiong, BA, Saint PaulDaniel Yang, BS, MinneapolisVong Yang, BS, Saint PaulValerie N. Zulee, BA, Ghana

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DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Lori Lahlum,Chairperson

Bethany J. Anderson, BS, MapletonCierra M. Byers, BS, PlymouthBryan P. Byholm, BS, BlaineAnna S. Denslow, BA, ExcelsiorRachel Graack, BS, New BrightonTyler E. Grant, BS, Maple LakeAndrew J. Herbst, BA, MankatoAndrew J. Hopkins, BS, AndoverBenjamin C. Johnson, BS, MankatoJohn M. McInnis, BS, Pembroke,

MassachusettsKaitlyn Newman, BS, North MankatoTaylor M. North, BS, Apple ValleyStephen P. Schamber, II, BS,

Wyoming, MichiganJonathan T. Schreiber, BS, MankatoJames J. Weinzirl, BS, ShakopeeLarry R. Ziehm, BS, Sebeka

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Andrea Lassiter,Chairperson

Jessica J. Abraham, BS, OwatonnaBridgette R. Anderson, BS, Pine CityGrace K. Aspenwall, BA, ShakopeeHolly A. Axelrod, BS, PlymouthKimberly M. Bastien, BS, MankatoAmanda L. Becker, BS, MankatoLauren J. Bennewitz, BS, SpicerBrian R. Bjorgum, BS, White Bear LakeTrae J. Boldthen, BS, MankatoLeslie R. Boll, BS, MontroseMaisa L. Boyte, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaHarmonie R. Brown, BS, DelavanNyasha K. Bulgin, BS, Saint PaulKyle D. Burgess, BS, JanesvilleLaura R. Busch, BA, New PragueHeather M. Cassidy, BS, Prior LakeSamantha L. Chmiel, BS, Island Lake,

IllinoisAmanda M. Coulter, BS, New PragueStephanie J. Cox, BS, BeckerMatthew S. Dahlman, BS, WoodburyElizabeth A. Daleiden, BS, Le SueurAubrey C. Davis, BS, MankatoDana L. Disbrow, BS, RochesterJillian J. Dotas, BS, BurnsvilleRyan R. Endersbe, BA, Montgomery

Kelsey M. Fagan, BS, Lino LakesChristopher T. Fast, BS, FairmontZachary S. Finnegan, BS, MankatoSarah K. Fox, BS, MankatoRebecca C. Frett, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinNicole C. Friend, BS, Eden PrairieJames D. Fultz, BS, TracyAshley L. Gartner, BS, RochesterJasmine A. Gates, BS, Apple ValleyMonica M. Gee, BS, JacksonBeyan I. Gonowolo, BS, MankatoShelby L. Gori, BS, Eden PrairieCari L. Graber-Feesl, BS, Emerald,

WisconsinKathryn P. Greenfield, BS, SandstoneLauren L. Grenson, BS, MankatoJordan M. Hale, BS, Omaha,

NebraskaAngela L. Herz, BS, WatervilleLauren Holmes, BS, MankatoKali N. Holthaus, BS, Saint CloudKacie R. Johnson, BA, LakevilleBaihley A. Jorgenson, BS, KassonKier D. Kienholz, BS, BlomkestRyan T. Kraber, BS, BlaineKatie C. Krogman, BA, WaconiaRebecca K. Kwiatkowski, BS,

WoodburyShelby K. Lageson, BS, MankatoRichard M. Lawless, BS, MankatoAlexi M. LeClaire, BA, WoodburyKatelyn B. Lee, BS, Prior LakeShandi M. Lekie, BS, CarverSysamone M. Liemthongsamout, BS,

MankatoCasey D. Lind, BS, Albert LeaKelsey M. Lund, BS, Prior LakeTaylor Lyons, BS, MankatoNicole L. MacKenzie, BS, Saint CloudDavid M. Maertens, BS, MankatoEmilee K. Mailhot, BS, MankatoCrystal Martiarena, BS, FaribaultDaren J. Mata, BS, No MankatoCody S. Mather, BS, MarshallAlexis V. McCall, BS, Brookings,

South DakotaJustin P. McMurtry, BS, FairmontDesiree K. Meacham, BS, FairmontJanelle K. Mellgren, BS, North

MankatoStephany N. Metty, BS, AndoverTyler Q. Myers, BS, Racine, WisconsinMichelle S. Nortrup, BS, MankatoElizabeth K. O’Kane, BS, VictoriaRebecca C. Otis, BS, HamelJustine M. Otremba, BS, Mankato

Qweyonoh A. Parker, BS, Brooklyn Park

Kevin J. Pattain, BS, Cottage GroveKristen C. Paulsen, BA, RamseyChristine L. Payne, BS, Maple GroveRebecca J. Pederson, BS, MankatoSalena Phommahaxay, BS, Mountain

LakeMorgan F. Pitcher, BS, Saint JamesBrianna M. Rademacher, BS, MankatoAllyssa M. Rasmussen, BS, MankatoKaitlyn A. Reimann, BS, RogersSamantha A. Robinson, BS,

MinneapolisDustin A. Roitero, BS, Columbia

HeightsShadow S. Rolan, BS, MankatoJenessa L. Rudell, BS, Belle PlaineKendra J. Salfer, BS, WabassoTrevor A. Schabert, BS, MankatoAmanda L. Schafer, BS, LitchfieldMiranda M. Schlangen, BS,

FarmingtonJohn M. Schmitt, BS, Waukesha,

WisconsinLindsey C. Schold, BS, Superior,

WisconsinCatherine J. Schrader, BS, ExcelsiorJohn R. Schroeder, BS, MortonNoah A. Schumacher, BS, MinneapolisJustine A. See, BS, Apple ValleyMcKenna A. Shannon, BS,

Waunakee, WisconsinDahir H. Sharif, BS, RochesterAyushma Shrestha, BS, NepalMorgan E. Sommers, BS, LuverneTierra L. Spellmon, BS, MankatoLydia R. Stafki, BS, New Richmond,

WisconsinAnastasia Stanceva, BS, MoldovaKatelyn R. Sternberg, BS, LakevilleColby A. Straka, BS, MankatoKristine E. Theis, BA, MankatoJames A. Trang, BS, MankatoKristina L. Turtle, BS, ChaskaKendra L. Van Rossum, BS, KasotaPaige N. Waterbury, BS, OwatonnaJames J. Weinzirl, BS, ShakopeeKatherine K. Whipple, BS, WasecaCaitlyn R. White, BS, Storm Lake, IowaJessica M. Wiswell, BS, WatertownSamantha A. Wolf, BS, MankatoAlexandra C. Wyss, BS, RosemountEmerald K. Yeshidagne, BS,

BloomingtonCourtney J. Zabel, BA, Waseca

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SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Matthew Loayza, Acting Program Director

Mohamed H. Abdinoor, BS, MankatoZachary W. Bohar, BS, MinneapolisLauren B. Collier, BS, Saint JamesBrandon R. Gleason, BS, WasecaAndrew J. Hopkins, BS, AndoverKyle A. Krenz, BS, Sleepy EyeTodd A. Ostrow, BS, MinneapolisJordan T. Yess, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Annelies Hagemeister,Chairperson

Amanda V. Anderson, BSSW, Rosemount

Katie A. Arett, BSSW, Saint PaulAmanda M. Baker, BSSW, Saint PeterAllison L. Betz, BSSW, Spooner,

WisconsinSteven M. Blazing, BSSW, MankatoChelsea N. Boe, BSSW, MankatoAlexis C. Brech, BSSW, RochesterKrista K. Brown, BSSW, Spirit Lake,

IowaDamian M. Forkner, BSSW, MankatoMikaela Gustafson, BSSW, MankatoKatie L. Hanks, BSSW, Wessington,

South DakotaAmy L. Heimkes, BSSW, Vadnais

HeightsHilary L. Kelly, BSSW, MankatoEmily E. Kern, BSSW, Eden PrairieAlicia J. Kuehn, BSSW, Sauk RapidsNicole M. Lamm, BSSW, WoodburyChristina M. Larsen, BSSW, MankatoAlicia A. Malueg, BSSW, Osceola,

WisconsinMarcia I. McConville, BSSW, North

MankatoJess A. Nowak, Jr., BSSW, MankatoMichelle O. Olund-Youngberg,

BSSW, North MankatoAshley M. Peterson, BSSW, North

MankatoAriel K. Peymann, BS, FairmontAshley K. Poole, BSSW, MankatoBarbara H. Roberts, BSSW, WellsSarah J. Sater, BSSW, AlexandriaJamie M. Schuller, BSSW, JanesvilleKatie M. Schulte, BSSW, Sioux Falls,

South Dakota

Kaylyn J. Thienes-Jacobson, BSSW, Mound

Jenni J. Vanttinen, BSSW, FinlandDeborah Wilson, BSSW, MankatoMolly C. Zellmer, BSSW, Janesville

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Luis Posas,Chairperson

Bradley J. Anderson, BS, WasecaJoseph D. Becker, BS, North MankatoJessica R. Bedney, BS, OwatonnaJonathan M. Bellefeuille, BS, MankatoMelissa D. Bibber, BS, ChaskaWilliam R. Bromley, BS, MankatoJasmyn R. Bryant, BS, MinneapolisJulio C. Casillas, BS, WorthingtonJacob D. Christenson, BS, RochesterStephen J. David, BS, WarsawBrenna M. Davidson, BS, MankatoShonquille L. Dorsey, BS, Desoto, TexasJillian J. Dotas, BS, BurnsvilleMcKenzie J. Drexler, BS, New UlmKaine K. Dummer, BS, GlencoeJames W. Dwyer, BS, CourtlandKimberly A. Dyslin, BS, FrostBrooke A. Erdes, BS, Cottage GroveZaire A. Estrada, BS, Saint PaulMark C. Feis, BS, Marana, ArizonaBrooklynn A. Fitzl, BS, New UlmJackelyn G. Furth, BS, New UlmJoel M. Goldberg, BS, MinnetonkaMeagan C. Hammers, BS, ChaskaAlyssa A. Haugly, BS, AitkinCooper J. Hays, BS, MankatoAndrew J. Hein, BS, FaribaultAmanda C. Holkesvig, BS, Sleepy EyeSamantha D. Humphrey, BS, Saint PeterChristina A. Johnson, BS, JordanSarah M. Johnson, BS, FaribaultTeddy A. Judge, BS, FairmontKatelyn M. Karels, BS, Cottage GroveAlyssa N. Keesling, BS, Albert LeaIan P. Kronberg, BS, BlaineAlyssa A. Kuck, BS, RosemountLeah C. Langdon, BS, MapletonAnn L. Lemons, BS, Eden PrairieTimothy J. Loney, BS, West Saint PaulAlison R. Maiers, BS, GlenvilleElizabeth A. Maurer, BS, Maple GroveMatthew L. Mielke, BS, KasotaSamantha J. Milheiser, BS, Altoona,

Wisconsin

Lisa M. Miller, BA, Lino LakesLisa M. Miller, BS, Lino LakesKelsey J. Mischke, BS, WestbrookJoseph M. Olkives, BS, OsseoCaleb S. Quanrud, BS, PrestonTracey J. Roschen, BS, GoodhueSarah J. Sannerud, BS, Granite FallsKarl M. Sather, BS, GlenvilleMorgan K. Sauer, BS, Albert LeaAlison M. Sawatzky, BS, Saint JamesMamediagne Seck, BS, New BrightonMichelle R. Spilde, BS, HarrisLyndsey J. Stewart, BS, MankatoMolly J. Trieschman, BS, MankatoNancy E. Trujillo Vite, BS, Saint JamesYohana Y. Tsegai, BS, Brooklyn ParkKariAnn R. Uecker, BS, MayerBrittney K. Wacholz, BS, MankatoAriet S. Welo, BS, AustinShelby L. Windschitl, BS, Sleepy EyeTimothy M. Wolf, BS, Waseca

URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter,Chairperson

Tina M. Amacher, BS, North MankatoTyler S. Conlon, BS, Sheffield, IowaBrittney R. Cotner, BS, Redwood FallsBandak T. Deng, BS, MankatoJeremiah J. Fettig, BS, MankatoLarissa L. Fisher, BS, Apple ValleyJessie L. Foline, BS, BloomingtonChad A. Hager, BS, Red WingAndrew J. Kahnke, BS, SavageKyle J. Krahenbuhl, BS, Tomah,

WisconsinAndrew T. Linde, BS, Minnetonka Joseph R. Meine, BS, RochesterSamantha J. Meyer, BS, Baldwin,

WisconsinSarah J. Meyer, BS, Saint JamesZachary M. Monaghan, BS, MankatoDavid L. Nadolsky, BS, MankatoAshley L. Peters, BS, Prior LakeZachary J. Preuss, BS, Lino LakesRyan W. Rupp, BS, MankatoLogan M. Schafer, BS, ChaskaOksana V. Schrunk, BS, TrumanChristine J. Thiel, BS, Apple ValleySaad Waqas, BS, MankatoKimberly A. Wengenroth, BS, Prior

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

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

Graduates of the University’s Honors Program wear gold stoles and medals signifying their achievement of the program competencies of leadership, research and global citizenship. The mission of the honors program is to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities, mentoring relationships and a community of scholars that foster their development as future leaders in a global society.

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

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

Members of the Maverick Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) wear the red, blue and white cord. The Maverick Army ROTC program trains, develops and commissions students to become 2nd Lieutenants in the Army Reserve, National Guard and Active Army. The graduating students signify the dedication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving required to become future leaders in the Army.

In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards.

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

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Laura B. Chopp Presidential Endowment BS, Biology

Andrew D. Dirckx Estate of Warner A. Zeno Presidential Scholar BS, Physics

Haley M. Doran George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Communication Disorders

Erin Krichiver George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Sport Management

Lisa M. Miller Estate of Robert Lloyd Presidential Scholar BA, Law Enforcement / BS, Corrections

Jacob T. Rabusch Gerald and Jean Eick Presidential Scholar BS, Accounting / BS, Finance

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Program Honors and DistinctionsNote: Academic program honors and distinctions are listed in this program. You may see graduates wearing various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular non-academic campus group or organization.

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

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

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

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

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

Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is committed to the leadership, academic achievement and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievement among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords.

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

Members of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health honor society strives In promoting the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. They recognize academic achievement and support health education advocacy initiatives. Eta Sigma Gamma members wear gold and green cords.

Members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness.

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

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

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

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The mission for NorthStar STEM Alliance is to help underrepresented students receive a baccalaureate degree in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period. The Alliance is a partnership with fourteen higher education institutions and three community partners. The NSSA members wear navy blue and white cords.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Members of Sigma Nu wear Gold, Black, and White cords.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Podium Backdrop FlagsThe international flags represent countries and sovereign nations of our students. The four American Indian flags represented are: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community; Grand Portage Chippewa; Upper Sioux Community; and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.

Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni AssociationCongratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 114,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.

As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends and the Alumni Reporter, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at [email protected] or by logging onto the Alumni web site at www.mnsu.edu/alumni

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

Best regards,

Kathleen Eiden, ‘64President, Alumni Association

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

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

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

Minnesota State Mankato offers more than 140 undergraduate programs and more than 75 graduate programs, including masters, specialist and doctoral programs. Our 15,000 students — including more than 900 international students from approximately 90 countries — and 2,000 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 114,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.

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

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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTASTATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEMChancellor Steven RosenstoneTrustee Ann Anaya, Saint PaulTrustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, MinneapolisTrustee Duane Benson, LanesboroTrustee Kelly Charpentier-Berg, Coon RapidsTrustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., WoodburyTrustee John Cowles, MinneapolisTrustee Dawn Erlandson, Saint PaulTrustee Robert Hoffman, WasecaTrustee Philip Krinkie, Lino LakesTrustee Maleah Otterson, Saint PaulTrustee Thomas Renier, Vice Chair, DuluthTrustee Elise Ristau, Saint PaulTrustee Louise Sundin, MinneapolisTrustee Michael Vekich, Treasurer, MinneapolisTrustee Erma Vizenor, White Earth

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETPresident Richard DavenportEd ClarkR. Kent ClarkMichael GustafsonDavid P. JonesSandra KingHenry MorrisRichard J. StrakaMarilyn Wells

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

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

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

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts

Miscellaneous Information

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Beverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.

Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Einstein’s Bagels in Myers Field House hallway is open today from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

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

Live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services.

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

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

GradImages will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. GradImages will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.

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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony for CAHN Graduate (Master’s) Students and Families

9:00 –10:00 a.m. Ostrander AuditoriumThe ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master’s degree.

College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Receptions:

> Family Consumer Science: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CSU Ballroom North

> Health Science: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CSU 245> Human Performance: 10:00–11:00 a.m., 1700 Highland Center> Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services: 11:15 a.m. –11:30 a.m., Myers Field House during line-up> Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 103 Armstrong HallAll graduates will receive a CAHN pin and have an opportunity to meet with faculty from the college departments.

School of Nursing Pre-Commencement Reception Celebrating RN-to-BS Completion, Masters and DNP Degree Graduates

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.Centennial Student Union 253, 254, 255This reception is for the above graduates and their guests to meet with faculty from the School of Nursing and receive a CAHN pin.

College of Arts and Humanities Reception

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.CSU Hearth LoungeGraduates from these departments, family and friends are invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments and conversation.

College of Business Pre-Commencement Reception and Recognition

12:15 p.m. Reception12:45 p.m. Recognition CeremonyCSU Ostrander AuditoriumGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a university graduation pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students received their Master’s degree.

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony Earley Center for Performing Arts Recital HallReception immediately following ceremony

College of Science, Engineering and Technology Reception

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Main level of Ford Hall - Student Commons areaGraduates, family and guests are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition Ceremony

12:00 p.m. Dessert Reception12:30 p.m. Recognition CeremonyCSU BallroomGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will receive special recognition and a College of Social & Behavioral Sciences graduation pin.

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

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

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