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Minnesota State University, Mankato: A place where big ideas meet real-world thinking.

Our tradition began in 1868, when we opened our doors

to 27 students with dreams of becoming teachers. Almost

150 years later, the tradition continues as we have become

a comprehensive doctoral university with more than 15,000

students, 1,800 faculty and staff, and 109,000 alumni

worldwide. Together, we are committed to breaking down

barriers, creating solutions and achieving a new level of

greatness. And together, we will pursue bigger ideas, apply

real-world thinking more broadly and make life better for

people throughout our state, our region and our world.

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2012 FALL

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, December Fifteenth

Two Thousand Twelve

Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

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

Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.

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

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

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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Minnesota State Mankato is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

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, 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 Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato Greetings Doug Knowlton Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Address Adedamola A. Adeyeye Bachelor of Arts, English College of Arts and Humanities

Kimberly A. Olson Bachelor of Science, Management College of Business

Andrew S. Marquardt Bachelor of Science, Information Systems College of Science, Engineering and Technology Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Micki Schaffer ‘95 ‘10, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

DOUG KNOWLTON Vice Chancellor for Academic &

Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

VIJENDRA AGARWAL Dean of the College of Science,

Engineering and Technology

LINDA L. BAER Interim Vice President for Academic

and Student Affairs

ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and

Chief Information Officer

BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

HAN-WAY HUANG Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

PAUL HUSTOLES Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts and Humanities

BASIL JANAVARAS Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Business

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management

DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement

HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity

and Chief Diversity Officer

BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

MICKI SCHAFFER President of Minnesota State

University, Mankato Alumni Association

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

WALTER R. ZAKAHI Dean of the College of Arts and

Humanities

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSPaul Hustoles, College of

Arts and HumanitiesBasil Janavaras, College of BusinessHan-Way Huang, College of Science,

Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSRichard Liebendorfer,

College of Arts and Humanities

Roger Severns, College of Business

Beth Proctor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSAmanda Mesenbring,

College of Arts and Humanities

Brenda Valdivia, College of BusinessDanielle Hron, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS &HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSKimberly ContagJames GrabowskaJohn HumphreyJulie Kerr-BerryCharles LewisJohn LindbergCraig MatarreseJohn PaulMarshel RossowTodd ShanafeltRichard Terrill

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSKristen CvancaraPaul FinocchiaroElizabeth MillerGretchen PerbixMatthew SewellKristen TreinenMatthew Willemsen

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSAmy LautersCecilia Pick

INSTRUCTORSLesley JacobsAnastasia PanagopoulosLauren Weber

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSQueen BookerAnn KuzmaClaudia Pragman

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSKathleen DaleJoseph Reising

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSYilin ChenJames KrogerFerdinand SiagianKay Wallerich

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING& TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSGale AllenRebecca BatesBrian GrohFrancis Hannick

Gregg MargPatrick TebbeMichael WellsYouwen Xu

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSLyudmyla ArdanovaAaron BudgeBradley CookDean KelleyAndy RobertsDeepak SanjelTimothy SecottDan SingerDaniel SwartDaniel Toma

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSBrian WassermanHan Wu

INSTRUCTORSMatthew Priem

LIBRARY FACULTYCasey DuevelMark McCullough

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane Berge

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

MASTER OF FINE ARTSBrett A. Biebel, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Geoffrey Herbach Roy J. Buck, Neenah, WisconsinCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard Robbins Christopher M. Oveson, Mason City,

IowaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard RobbinsThesis: After the Golden Spoon: Poems Joseph D. West, Green River,

WyomingTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Jacob M. Yenish, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Steven SmithThesis: The Lighting Design of Who’s

Afraid of Virginia Woolf

MASTER OF ARTSGodfried A. Asante, GhanaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto Lucas K. Baclayon, Tai Chung,EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee TesdellThesis: Taiwanese Preferences and

Cultural Factors Influencing Visuals in Taiwanese Health Pamphlets

Christine M. Bastian, VictoriaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara Cheree R. Butts, Eden PrairieCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen

Anna E. Cahill, MaplewoodEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Mary Johnston

Jennifer D. Chelstrom, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix

Brent W. Chisholm, Cheney,

WashingtonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Kristine K. Costello, Tequesta, FloridaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Susan M. DeTomi, Charleston, South CarolinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie

Robert T. Farrell, GlencoeEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Brittney P. Hansen, Sioux Falls, South DakotaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Robin K. Hartzell, Wichita, KansasEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Jonathon K. Heide, MinneapolisEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell

Gina M. Hunt, Huron, South DakotaArtAdvisor: Brian Frink

Gregory J. Husak, MankatoCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto

Bisharo H. Iman, Saint CloudCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto

Teresa L. Iverson, Hudson, WisconsinEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Nicholas J. James, Ridgeley, West VirginiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Younghoon Kang, Republic of KoreaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher

Eric Karikari, GhanaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Amanda L. Kriesel, Eagle LakeMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Brian Martensen

John B. Kroger, WoodburyEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Rebecca K. Kurtzahn-Beach, ChamplinEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Joshua E. Lauener, Bluffton, South CarolinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Cynthia Li, WoodburyEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Steve R. Linstrom, MarshallEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara

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Patrick N. Moes, FarmingtonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Joni D. Myers, Saint PeterArtAdvisor: Elizabeth Miller Keisuke Nagashima, JapanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher

Harumi Norasakkunkit, Spokane,

WashingtonArtAdvisor: Matthew Willemsen Lori L. Raborg, Stillwater, OklahomaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix

Gabriel F. Stenzel, MankatoEnglish Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Anne E. Sweeney, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Stephanie F. Tahtinen, Mt. Pleasant,

IowaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos

Jonathan D. Thompson, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Mark Zuiker Rachel Walker, Newburyport,

MassachusettsEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Bethany J. Wenell, New BrightonCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen

Emily L. Werschay, IronEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer VeltsosThesis: Electronic Portfolios as Job

Search Tools: Perspectives from students, career counselors, and human resource professionals

Paul B. WolfeEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Westerman

Wasicuna Kelcey J. Woods-Nord, North MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Fan Wu, TaiwanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Yining Zhang, ChinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONAmanda L. Evenski, CokatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Evan J. Hedwall, North MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Thanura K. Jayawardena, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Tim W. Kuo, CanadaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Yun-Ping Pai, TaiwanBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Christine M. Penn, StillwaterBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Lynnea S. Prusansky, RichfieldBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Andrew K. Ruona, LakevilleBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Andrew T. Stotesbery, Inver Grove

HeightsBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Pavan K. Tirupati, IndiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Johnathan M. Yarger, WaconiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF MUSICBenjamin J. Druffel, WellsWind Band ConductingAdvisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley

MASTER OF SCIENCEKimberly A. Aaron, Mounds ViewSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag

Ranaveer Aelgani, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Rachel Y. Agboola, NigeriaManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Petersen

Mounika Anisetty, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. R A Nair Andrew M. Beckrich, BuffaloManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Guanghsu Chang

Thu M. Cao, VietnamBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Timothy SecottThesis: Identification of Factors that

Promote the Growth of Dormant Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis

Gina M. Caruso, LakevilleFrenchAdvisor: Dr. Evan Bibbee

Leonard Che Fru, CameroonPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Roberts

Hagos G. Gebrekidan, EthiopiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen

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Eric R. Hall, Pine IslandPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Jason H. Handlogten, RochesterManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. William Peterson

Daniel J. Harrison, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Muhammad A. Hemani, PakistanInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Hashini N. Herath, Sri LankaEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor

Brandon C. Hoffmann, Pierce,

NebraskaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Michael WellsThesis: An Exploratory Study of a

User’s Facebook Security and Privacy Settings

Mick W. Jaeger, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Khurram Javed, PakistanEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen

Kishore Jonnagaddala, IndiaBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Dorothy WrigleyThesis: Effect of Sublethal

Concentration of Nisin on the Growth Tolerance of Bacillus Cereus to Temperature, PH, and Salt

Vijaya Keerthi Kalivarapu, IndiaManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Craig Evers Maame B. Kessey, GhanaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Richard A. King Quale, Lake CrystalCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara

Dhiraj Lamichhane, Chicago, IllinoisManufacturing Engineering

TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Travis D. Laster, Hampton, GeorgiaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Mark A. Lindberg, TrimontSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag Thesis: Search for an Interlocutor

in Carmen Martin Gaite’s Short Stories and Novels

Tot D. Lul, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel Omary M. Lyimo, Tanzania, United Republic ofBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Gregg Marg Travis D. McKee, North MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Thesis: Effect on low maternal

aldosterone on offspring cardiovascular development

Jason P. Nolan, Lincoln, NebraskaEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor Robert E. Noonan, No MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Rebecca Bates

Olayemi A. Odujole, NigeriaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Joseph M. Pallardy, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher

Prasad D. Senadheera, Sri LankaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Subhanu Sharma, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

Thomas J. Stang, SartellSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag

Lacey A. Stiller, BlaineBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Hart Bidhya Subedi, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Mahamadou Tahirou, NigerCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Eric R. Hall, Pine IslandPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Joon L. Twayana, NepalBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Dorothy WrigleyThesis: The Earthworm, Eisenia

Fetida, Regenerated Nephridia Lack the Nephridial Symbiont

Lucas J. Wandrie, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. John KrenzThesis: Influences of adjacent land-

use on avian community structure in sub-boreal peatlands of the Midwest

Amber L. Wischer, OakdaleCross-Disciplinary StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Breann M. Wozniak, Eden PrairieBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Bethann Lavoie William R. Wynn, Jr.., MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley William Young, Jr.., MinneapolisMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman

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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Walter Zakahi, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEDelwende Bouda, EnglishMimi P. Christikawa, SpanishAngela V. Graff, EnglishCody L. Larson, EnglishMolly M. Page, SpanishClair E. Rogers, Art HistoryLani M. Sexton, SpanishRachel M. Sheldahl, Music: EducationNicole A. Shelton, Art HistoryMari M. Tacheny, SpanishAlice M. Torgerson, Communication StudiesAmy L. Treptau, English

MAGNA CUM LAUDETyler J. Abrahamson, ArtKarl A. Anderson, EnglishThuy C. Bac, ArtThuy C. Bac, Mass CommunicationsKirstie K. Bakke, Mass CommunicationsDavid L. Begalka, EnglishBenjamin J. Boettcher, Open StudiesMegan M. Brown, EnglishMegan M. Brown, FrenchLisa R. Chelmo, Mass CommunicationsMolly J. Coughlan, ArtTheresa D. Crozier, ArtMaria C. Cruz Valadez, English

Danielle D. Grundman, SpanishAbby J. Holst, Mass CommunicationsMelissa J. Hood, Music: EducationDanielle J. Klugman, Communication StudiesAlexandra J. Kosse, Communication StudiesCaitlin M. Kowalke, Mass CommunicationsCaitlin M. Kowalke, Theatre ArtsRebecca J. Kufrin, Mass CommunicationsMichelle S. Malecha, GermanEmma L. Ottoson, Theatre ArtsCheryl A. Peterson, Mass CommunicationsRachel A. Sandstrom, Communication StudiesJessica L. Sawatzke, SpanishAmy J. Seys, Mass CommunicationsNickolas J. Spaeth, ArtPaige R. Vick, Mass CommunicationsJustin M. Zicarelli, Mass Communications

CUM LAUDE Brett P. Adams, ArtJuan P. Ayala Ramirez, Mass Communications

Michael A. Brooks, Communication StudiesJoy L. Broscoff, Communications Arts

and Literature EducationCharlotte M. Burk, EnglishSamantha S. Cairns, EnglishKathryn J. Carrier, Art HistoryBenjamin A. Daigle, Communication StudiesMegan C. Dauwalter, ArtDustin G. Jackson, Theatre ArtsAjay Kapadia, Art HistoryKelli J. Krause, Mass CommunicationsWhitney S. Madison, SpanishSerina L. Manwarren, Open StudiesAlicia M. Olson, DanceCody F. Petersen, ArtAndrew M. Rasmussen, ArtNathan K. Rodeback, ArtKatherine M. Standing, Mass CommunicationsKari R. Sutter, Mass CommunicationsCezara Talmaci, Mass CommunicationsCezara Talmaci, SpanishBrianna K. Tollefson, Mass CommunicationsRachel D. Van Luyk, ArtJennifer VanCura, Communication Studies

DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor James Johnson, Chairperson

Tyler J. Abrahamson, BFA, WaconiaBrett P. Adams, BFA, RochesterThuy C. Bac, BA, MankatoDonna Ballman, BA, ClevelandHelen B. Bednar, BFA, Le Center

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Danny S. Bounkeovisane, BFA, Apple ValleyKathryn J. Carrier, BA, WaconiaMolly J. Coughlan, BFA, MankatoCharles A. Crow, BA, Lake CrystalTheresa D. Crozier, BFA, Fountain City, WisconsinMegan C. Dauwalter, BFA, CarverBrittney D. Hedges, BFA, Aurora,

Colorado

Kelsey L. Hildebrandt, BFA, MankatoAjay Kapadia, BA, MankatoSarah K. Kirsop, BS, Verona,

WisconsinKasey M. Krantz, BA, AnnandaleArianna S. Nienow, BFA, MapletonBryce S. Padgett, BS, FairmontClaire M. Pawelec, BA, Big Bend,

Wisconsin

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Cody F. Petersen, BFA, MankatoAndrew M. Rasmussen, BFA, White Bear LakeNathan K. Rodeback, BFA, Saint PeterClair E. Rogers, BA, MankatoNicole A. Shelton, BA, Apple ValleyChelsea R. Short, BA, North BranchCatherine A. Smith, BFA, CrystalNickolas J. Spaeth, BFA, MontevideoDanyel V. Stoufer, BFA, HutchinsonJake B. Thielmann, BFA, Kiel,

WisconsinRachel D. Van Luyk, BFA, Forest LakeChristine E. White, BA, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor Kristen CvancaraChairperson

Matthew A. Arneson, BS, CrosbyAshley L. Beeler, BS, Alcester, South DakotaTyler M. Brigger, BS, New UlmMichael A. Brooks, BA, MinneapolisLee S. Burg, BS, EitzenKyle J. Culhane, BS, MarshallBenjamin A. Daigle, BS, WinstedBrandon M. Doll, BS, Golden ValleyJon J. Emerson, BS, OsseoKiley J. Gravley, BS, MankatoDanielle J. Klugman, BS, HopkinsAlexandra J. Kosse, BS, ShakopeeKerry A. Lambert, BS, Eden PrairieTrevin D. Larsen, BS, Prior LakeLogan R. Lawrence, BS, Cottage GroveGlenn D. Melcher, BA, MinnetristaBrytanie L. Mertes, BS, Forest LakePhillip J. Molling, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinAlex B. Neubauer, BS, Bird IslandNicholas J. Perfetti, BA, Bourbon,

MissouriMorgan C. Portra, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaAshley A. Randall, BS, ExcelsiorBrittany E. Renando, BS, BlaineKenneth M. Rife, BS, New BrightonWilliam C. Roberts, BS, WoodburyMark A. Robinson, BS, MinneapolisRachel A. Sandstrom, BS, Lake CrystalJeffrey W. Sinell, BS, Le SueurMichael M. Slavin, BS, Hopkins

Ivy L. Stammer, BA, South HavenCalli L. Stenzel, BS, KiesterConnor M. Stremke, BS, Eden PrairieChloe C. Thoma, BS, SavageAlice M. Torgerson, BS, Maple GroveJennifer VanCura, BS, MinneapolisNathaniel G. Wingo, BS, Winthrop

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor John Banschbach,Chairperson

Adedamola A. Adeyeye, BA, Champlin

Karl A. Anderson, BA, WasecaElizabeth E. Anthony, BA, LakevilleDavid L. Begalka, BS, MankatoDelwende Bouda, BA, Burkina Faso

(Upper Volta)Joy L. Broscoff, BS, BrowntonMegan M. Brown, BA, North MankatoCharlotte M. Burk, BA, BloomingtonSamantha S. Cairns, BA, WinonaMaria C. Cruz Valadez, BA, MexicoJonathan T. Dimond, BA, BurnsvilleAriel V. Follett, BA, MayerJessica L. Godderz, BFA, Maple GroveAngela V. Graff, BFA, FaribaultJacob A. Grobe, BA, Minnesota LakeDarin G. Gunderman, BS,

RobbinsdaleKatherine N. Knutson, BA, BurnsvilleJoshua S. Kruger, BA, OkabenaMolly A. Larsen, BA, MorristownCody L. Larson, BFA, FairbaultMitchell A. Lay, BA, EaganJames P. McShane, BA, MankatoMackenzie M. Meixner, BA, WasecaTyler J. Naughton, BS, North Saint

PaulBaonhi T. Phung, BS, SavageTiffany M. Ranweiler, BA, Cannon FallsDavid R. Rosencrance, BA,

Waunakee, WisconsinJason D. Ruiz, BA, MankatoAnders A. Rydholm, BS, North

MankatoAnthony R. Serra, BA, Eden PrairieAmy L. Treptau, BA, ShakopeeMax H. Whatcott, BS, ChaskaLucian R. Young, BA, Madelia

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS/MASS MEDIAProfessor Marshel Rossow,Chairperson

Jeneen M. Anderson, BA, OsseoJenna R. Anderson, BA, Brooklyn ParkJuan P. Ayala Ramirez, BA, ColombiaThuy C. Bac, BA, MankatoKirstie K. Bakke, BS, Spearfish, South DakotaJoseph B. Barden, BS, MankatoLauren M. Beukelman, BS, CanbyEric M. Boelter, BS, LakevilleCalley A. Carbonneau, BS, Falcon HeightsLisa R. Chelmo, BS, Frederic,

WisconsinKyle R. DeRider, BS, Maple GroveKrystin M. Eldridge, BS, BloomingtonKya R. Fischer, BA, New UlmMichael L. Guimont, BS, AitkinJamie L. Hawley, BS, Ham LakeJanay D. Henry, BA, MinneapolisMargaret J. Hilo, BA, Saint PaulAbby J. Holst, BA, RacineKatie J. Horvat, BS, MankatoTrista M. Howell, BS, HutchinsonAbby E. Kelsey, BS, Aberdeen, South DakotaKristen B. Koloff, BA, Ham LakeCaitlin M. Kowalke, BS, Cresco,

IowaKelli J. Krause, BS, Watertown, South DakotaRebecca J. Kufrin, BS, Prior LakeKristen M. LaPlante, BA, Brooklyn ParkBrooke E. Lees, BS, HibbingAnne E. LeMere, BS, Saint PaulAaron B. Louks, BS, New RichlandDavid J. Lundquist, BS, MinneapolisTiffany J. Marquis, BS, Brooklyn ParkBrytanie L. Mertes, BS, Forest LakeChelsea A. Mickley, BA, North MankatoAnjali E. Nyquist, BS, CokatoRachel R. Nystrom, BS, WaconiaNathan A. O’Groske, BS, OstranderNicole M. Paulson, BA, Prior LakeCheryl A. Peterson, BS, Saint PeterKyle R. Ratke, BS, Cold SpringCassie L. Rayman, BS, GlenvilleChelsie L. Reese, BS, Colorado

Springs, ColoradoAmy J. Seys, BS, Mankato

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Katherine M. Standing, BS, Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin

Connor M. Stremke, BS, Eden PrairieKari R. Sutter, BS, OwatonnaCezara Talmaci, BA, MoldovaBrianna K. Tollefson, BS, BloomingtonPaige R. Vick, BS, DelanoChristine N. Wedoe, BS, LakevilleAshlee J. White, BS, MinnetonkaJustin M. Zicarelli, BS, Excelsior

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor John Lindberg, Chairperson

Cole A. Bawek, BS, Arcadia, Wisconsin

Joshua M. Forbord, BA, Coon RapidsLee D. Henke, BS, Monroe,

WisconsinMelissa J. Hood, BS, KiesterGena A. Johnson, BS, MankatoRachel M. Sheldahl, BS, Bricelyn

DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson

Thomas M. Cassidy, BS, Coon RapidsAndrew J. Dennison, BS, AustinJason S. Gallea, BS, MedfordCarl S. Janiszewski, BS, MankatoMohammad B. Rashid, BS, PakistanKylie R. Wells, BS, Andover

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul HustolesChairperson

Thomas A. Bennett, BS, Fargo, North DakotaTravis D. Berg, BS, EaganHannah L. DesMarais, BS, SartellAndrew P. Gullikson, BFA, MplsDustin G. Jackson, BFA, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaTaylor E. Johnson, BS, Menomonie,

WisconsinCaitlin M. Kowalke, BS, Cresco,

IowaAlicia M. Olson, BS, GlenwoodEmma L. Ottoson, BFA, Vadnais

Heights

DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURESProfessor James Grabowska,Chairperson

Lucas E. Aguilar, BS, Madelia Brianna R. Brennan, BS, ShakopeeMegan M. Brown, BA, North MankatoBrittany L. Butcher, BS, ChaskaMimi P. Christikawa, BA, Saint PaulMerissa R. Curran, BA, Eden PrairieKrystin M. Eldridge, BS, BloomingtonKjerstin B. Ellanson, BA, New UlmDanielle D. Grundman, BA,

ClearwaterAustin E. Hankey-Brown, BA, Eden PrairieDrew G. Johnson, BA, MinneapolisWhitney S. Madison, BA, LewistonMichelle S. Malecha, BS, HendersonTravis M. McDougall, BA, Redwood

FallsMolly M. Page, BA, JanesvilleBrittni N. Peters, BA, Onalaska,

WisconsinJessica L. Sawatzke, BA, Maple PlainLani M. Sexton, BA, MillvilleSarah L. Svegal, BS, Brooklyn ParkMari M. Tacheny, BA, Madison LakeCezara Talmaci, BA, MoldovaAlisha M. Wakefield, BS, Hartland,

WisconsinJoshua T. Warren, BA, CrystalAnne E. Webster, BA, North MankatoAmy C. Williams, BA, Coon Rapids

HUMANITIESProfessor Gwen Westerman,Director

LIBERAL STUDIESGina Maahs,Student Relations Coordinator

Lindsay M. Aho, AA, San Diego, California

Jenna R. Anderson, AA, Brooklyn ParkJoshua D. Anderson, AA, MankatoBreauna R. Butler, AA, FarmingtonLance B. Cabak, AA, Apple ValleyJohn P. Carlson, AA, North MankatoMitchell Gillen, AA, OakdaleKelli J. Gillispie, AA, MoundKaren D. Keranen, AA, MenahgaMichael A. Kubista, AA, OwatonnaAlyce K. LaCoursiere, AA, MinneapolisJuliet L. Lekelefac, AA, CameroonMollie R. O’Brien, AA, ShakopeeAzzizeh S. Raddatz, AA, Eagle LakeMelissa S. Rath, AA, EastonJason D. Ruiz, AA, MankatoZachary D. Schneider, AA, Kiel,

WisconsinPatricia E. Schonhardt, AA, BuffaloMegan M. Schultz, AA, WelcomeTyler J. Schultz, AA, MinneapolisKelsey E. Slaby, AA, RochesterDanforth J. Taylor, AA, MankatoWilliam E. Wickland, AA, MankatoAdrian S. Willhite, AA, Vadnais HtsLeNora L. Wilson, AA, Saint Paul

OPEN STUDIESProfessor Kirsti Cole,Director

Billie R. Bassett, BS, MankatoBenjamin J. Boettcher, BS, Big LakeEllen L. Helgerson, BS, Albert LeaLeah E. Hollenbeck, BS, BloomingtonHurmah Z. Khan, BS, Eden PrairieSerina L. Manwarren, BS, JacksonSteven A. O’Leary, BS, MankatoStephanie A. Smithburg, BS, Burnsville

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

SUMMA CUM LAUDEDerek M. Barlage, FinanceDerek M. Barlage, AccountingDiana M. Bleess, AccountingStephanie L. Fischer, AccountingJason M. Goebel, FinanceEmma Grumke, Accounting*Dustin S. Horning, MarketingBrittany A. Kruse, AccountingBrittany A. Kruse, FinanceCollin M. Lynn, AccountingLindsay J. Mensing, AccountingLindsay J. Mensing, FinanceAndrew K. Schreiner, AccountingAndrew K. Schreiner, FinanceTyler M. Stephens, Accounting

MAGNA CUM LAUDELuke J. Aspenson, FinanceAaron D. Christie, FinanceJoseph M. Drapcho, AccountingChelsea M. Eberline, AccountingNicholas A. Flotterud, AccountingNatalie M. Fugleberg, ManagementJennifer J. Gustafson, AccountingJordan L. Hoppe, AccountingBridgette M. Janni, AccountingBlake C. Jansick, FinanceCooper W. Johnson, FinanceTyler A. Johnson, ManagementYamuna Khatri, AccountingYamuna Khatri, FinanceSanjesh Kumar, Finance

Shin Zie Lai, AccountingKyle W. Marti, ManagementChristopher J. Menezes, ManagementEric R. Michel, ManagementAlyssa C. Nelson, ManagementKimberly A. Olson, ManagementAnisha Pant, AccountingAnisha Pant, ManagementTyler E. Petzel, AccountingTyler E. Petzel, FinanceCole L. Schlauderaff, AccountingEthan C. Sizer, AccountingEthan C. Sizer, FinanceKaitlin D. Weninger, AccountingAmy F. Zellmer, AccountingAmy F. Zellmer, Finance

CUM LAUDERumman Ahmed, FinanceKatherine M. Aldrich, ManagementBrian S. Brandt, AccountingBrian S. Brandt, FinanceAaron J. Devine, AccountingAaron J. Devine, FinanceRyan T. Glisczinski, AccountingRyan T. Glisczinski, ManagementNicole M. Good, AccountingJuan P. Higuera Forero, MarketingJuan P. Higuera Forero, International

BusinessAjay Kapadia, International BusinessZachary S. Karels, FinanceMohammad S. Khan, Accounting

Mohammad S. Khan, FinanceSobia M. Khan, AccountingSobia M. Khan, FinanceDibij Lamichhane, FinanceKayla M. Lutgen, FinanceKayla M. Lutgen, ManagementPatrick L. Mahan, MarketingGayle M. Makoutz, ManagementRita R. Martinez, ManagementGihanthi D. Meepe Bajjamage,

ManagementLauren E. Meyer, ManagementDaniel S. Miller, AccountingDaniel S. Miller, FinanceAlyse A. Molden, AccountingEmma M. Onyancha, AccountingCengizhan M. Ozuturk, AccountingJeremy P. Pedersen, ManagementBlake A. Rod, ManagementSarah J. Schnieder, MarketingAmy E. Schultz, MarketingPatricia A. Serdar, AccountingAnthony R. Sieberg, MarketingTanner J. Sorensen, ManagementTanner J. Sorensen, MarketingTyler J. Stofferan, AccountingKrishnan Thevarajah, ManagementKrishnan Thevarajah, International

BusinessCody R. Welsh, AccountingCody R. Welsh, FinanceJared L. Woodward, Finance

DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Bill Brown, Chairperson

Stephen Z. Aarhus, BS, Coon RapidsMohamed A. Ahmed, BS, MankatoOmar A. Ali, BS, Burnsville

Kyle A. Bahe, BS, AnnandaleDerek M. Barlage, BS, ArlingtonDiana M. Bleess, BS, OakdaleKristie A. Bowersox, BS, Vadnais

HeightsBrian S. Brandt, BS, MankatoLakeisha A. Buttweiler, BS, OakdaleAaron J. Devine, BS, CrystalSarah E. Dirkx, BS, Mankato

Joseph M. Drapcho, BS, MankatoChelsea M. Eberline, BS, Webster,

South DakotaStephanie L. Fischer, BS, New UlmNicholas A. Flotterud, BS, ZumbrotaRyan T. Glisczinski, BS, Belle PlaineNicole M. Good, BS, Mayer

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Emma Grumke, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin

Jennifer J. Gustafson, BS, RogersBrandon M. Hayes, BS, SavageCoty M. Hemann, BS, AustinJordan L. Hoppe, BS, Le SueurBridgette M. Janni, BS, New UlmFahad R. Khan, BS, PakistanMohammad S. Khan, BS, PakistanSobia M. Khan, BS, PakistanYamuna Khatri, BS, NepalAndrew C. Kind, BS, MankatoBrittany A. Kruse, BS, EaganShin Zie Lai, BS, MalaysiaMarcus R. Laurencot, BS, MankatoLenssa B. Lemma, BS, Las Vegas,

NevadaRokhaya Lo, BS, SenegalCollin M. Lynn, BS, AdrianLindsay J. Mensing, BS, Blue EarthDaniel S. Miller, BS, Eden PrairieAmina M. Mohammud, BS, MankatoAlyse A. Molden, BS, MilanDerek S. Nyvold, BS, Maple GroveEmma M. Onyancha, BS, MankatoCengizhan M. Ozuturk, BS,

ChanhassenAnisha Pant, BS, NepalTyler E. Petzel, BS, MankatoAndrew P. Salaski, BS, North MankatoYousef H. Sarameh, BS, MankatoCole L. Schlauderaff, BS, New UlmLindsay K. Schmidt, BS, Norwood

Young AmericaAndrew K. Schreiner, BS, MarshallBonnie K. Schwieger, BS, NicolletPatricia A. Serdar, BS, FarmingtonEthan C. Sizer, BS, Saint JamesTyler M. Stephens, BS, FarmingtonTyler J. Stofferan, BS, Sibley, IowaKyle A. Stokke, BS, ChanhassenAlexander A. Sukalski, BS, North MankatoAnthony M. Swanson, BS, CologneCody R. Welsh, BS, RosemountKaitlin D. Weninger, BS, Maple GroveAmy F. Zellmer, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Joseph Reising,Chairperson

Stephen Z. Aarhus, BS, Coon RapidsRumman Ahmed, BS, BangladeshLuke J. Aspenson, BS, FridleyDerek M. Barlage, BS, ArlingtonHans M. Berreau, BS, Le Sueur

James A. Bobholz, BS, North MankatoBrian S. Brandt, BS, MankatoMaria I. Caballero, BS, BloomingtonTim S. Camarillo, BS, FridleyAaron D. Christie, BS, Spring ValleyOscar A. Cueva Bravo, BS, MexicoAaron J. Devine, BS, CrystalElizabeth S. Dornfeld, BS, New HopeNicholas D. Forside, BS, WoodburyKevin M. Gafford, BS, ChaskaBrock D. Gardner, BS, MontevideoJason M. Goebel, BS, MinnetonkaTanner D. Hansen, BS, Redwood FallsCoty M. Hemann, BS, AustinBlake C. Jansick, BS, HutchinsonCooper W. Johnson, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaZachary S. Karels, BS, LakevilleMohammad S. Khan, BS, PakistanSobia M. Khan, BS, PakistanYamuna Khatri, BS, NepalBrittany A. Kruse, BS, EaganSanjesh Kumar, BS, PakistanDibij Lamichhane, BS, NepalMarcus R. Laurencot, BS, MankatoJonathon M. Lego, BS, ShakopeeKayla M. Lutgen, BS, Bingham LakeOlawale A. Martins, BS, Saint PaulLindsay J. Mensing, BS, Blue EarthDaniel S. Miller, BS, Eden PrairieCassandra L. Oddson, BS, WindomJacqueline K. Olson, BS, ShakopeeGage A. Peterson, BS, Eden PrairieGregory T. Petzel, BS, Le SueurTyler E. Petzel, BS, MankatoAdnan Rafiq, BS, PakistanAndrew P. Salaski, BS, North MankatoCameron D. Schafer, BS, White Bear LakeAndrew K. Schreiner, BS, MarshallTroy D. Segebarth, II, BS, Apple ValleyEthan C. Sizer, BS, Saint JamesKyle A. Stokke, BS, ChanhassenAlexander A. Sukalski, BS, North MankatoAndrew M. Taschner, BS, EaganSouleymane Toure, BS, SenegalMaira I. Vera, BS, ButterfieldCody R. Welsh, BS, RosemountKent A. Wold, BS, FridleyWilliam T. Wood, BS, EaganJared L. Woodward, BS, Cannon FallsMorgan J. Wuebker, BS, North MankatoKarrie A. Xaisongkham, BS, LuverneAmy F. Zellmer, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Miles Smayling,Chairperson

Oluwaseyi Ademola-Sadipe, BS, New Ulm

Katherine M. Aldrich, BS, StillwaterEric J. Amundson, BS, MankatoTimothy W. Anderson, BS, OakdaleAdnan M. Awow, BS, RichfieldAmanda E. Baller, BS, CrystalMohamed A. Barre, BS, New HopeLandon P. Benson, BS, Eagle LakeCody L. Bergendahl, BS, MankatoKyle C. Bischoff, BS, Saint CloudElizabeth M. Bratsch, BS, OwatonnaJacob T. Buisman, BS, La Crosse,

WisconsinChristopher L. Dahl, BS, CottonwoodVirginia R. Davis, BS, MankatoAngela A. Dery, BS, Chisago CityAllison M. Deutsch, BS, OakdaleTyler J. Dorion, BS, WaconiaNatalie M. Fugleberg, BS, ByronRyan T. Glisczinski, BS, Belle PlaineAlexandra N. Green, BS, Prior LakePrakash Gurung, BS, NepalDon E. Hardin, BS, Milwaukee,

WisconsinJerrod J. Hopkins, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaKristin E. Jackson, BS, BrowntonZainab K. Janjua, BS, EaganKristina J. Jensen, BS, MankatoTyler A. Johnson, BS, Brooklyn ParkSamuel T. Ling, BS, MankatoKayla M. Lutgen, BS, Bingham LakeGayle M. Makoutz, BS, MillvilleKyle W. Marti, BS, New UlmRita R. Martinez, BS, Le SueurGihanthi D. Meepe Bajjamage, BS,

Sri LankaChristopher J. Menezes, BS, MankatoKristine K. Merrill, BS, CanbyLauren E. Meyer, BS, RamseyEric R. Michel, BS, MankatoAlyssa C. Nelson, BS, JacksonKimberly A. Olson, BS, Albert LeaAnisha Pant, BS, NepalJeremy P. Pedersen, BS, GlenwoodMichael A. Pientka, BS, NorthfieldMatthew P. Pierson, BS, Albert LeaJosh D. Pilcher, BS, OwatonnaDustin J. Rahe, BS, Spencer, IowaBrianne N. Reginato, BS, Brooklyn Park

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Krista L. Reinke, BS, New UlmJenna H. Rigdon, BS, Good ThunderStephanie D. Rigdon, BS, MapletonBlake A. Rod, BS, WyomingJustin T. Rudeen, BS, MankatoKatie A. Sand, BS, Saint PaulNicholas C. Schmidt, BS, Belle PlaineTanner J. Sorensen, BS, ClaremontAndrew M. Taschner, BS, EaganStephanie A. Taylor, BS, MankatoKrishnan Thevarajah, BS, CanadaKevin E. Voight, BS, CaledoniaMartin T. Wenner, BS, Saint PeterWilliam R. Willaby, BS, FaribaultJonathan R. Williams, BS,

MinneapolisBrian P. Zak, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Ann Kuzma,Chairperson

Rasheed A. Babar, BS, PakistanJustin R. Blattner, BS, AvonDaniel L. Braaten, BS, GlenwoodJenna M. Breck, BS, WasecaTyler W. Bruehl, BS, WoodburyChristopher J. Burrell, BS, Brooklyn ParkAnthony A. Finnerty, BS, ShorewoodAngela L. Franzen, BS, MankatoRebecca R. Fredin, BS, WoodburyChristopher W. Gagnon, BS, Grand PortageTracy L. Gappa, BS, MankatoPriscilla Garza, BS, Le SueurAlexandra N. Green, BS, Prior LakeMolly A. Hanson, BS, OwatonnaJuan P. Higuera Forero, BS, ColombiaDustin S. Horning, BS, MankatoKristina J. Jensen, BS, MankatoAjay Kapadia, BS, Mankato

Brian T. Kranz, BS, HastingsAndrew P. Kuhn, BS, Apple ValleyZachary R. Lacher, BS, WoodburyMichael S. Laraway, BS, Saint CloudAndrew J. Macziewski, BS, FairmontPatrick L. Mahan, BS, MinneapolisJackson P. Mershon, BS, Albert LeaTravis R. Nelson, BS, MankatoJennifer A. Printup, BS, Eden PrairieJacklyn M. Rassmussen, BS, BrainerdElizabeth J. Rowley, BS, NorthfieldAmanda J. Schmidt, BS, Prior LakeThomas D. Schmidt, BS, White Bear LakeSarah J. Schnieder, BS, WorthingtonAmy E. Schultz, BS, Cottage GroveJacob E. Seidl, BS, Circle PinesAnthony R. Sieberg, BS, North MankatoTanner J. Sorensen, BS, ClaremontSarah L. Svegal, BS, Brooklyn ParkKrishnan Thevarajah, BS, CanadaAlisha M. Wakefield, BS, Hartland,

WisconsinJonathan R. Williams, BS, Minneapolis

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College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe candidates will be presented by Vijendra Agarwal, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Diana M. Bleess, MathematicsBrandon R. Boeck, Biology: Human BiologyAdriana M. Christianson, Biology:

Human BiologyDinesh Thapa, Information Systems

MAGNA CUM LAUDEDayeong An, MathematicsYovin Andrian, Information TechnologyMichael D. Azarbod, Information TechnologyJesse D. Backstrom, Environmental SciencesLandon Balster, Information TechnologyAshley M. Carlson, Biology: Human BiologyLaura S. Deis, Medical TechnologyNhung H. Do, MathematicsNicholas A. Esler, General EngineeringLauren F. Farasyn, MathematicsCourtney M. Frank, Biology: Human BiologyDanielle D. Grundman, Biology:

Human Biology

Travis J. Liebhard, Biology: Human BiologyMaxwell J. Mansfield, Information

TechnologyLindsay G. Mortland, Information TechnologyAlan W. Nelson, MathematicsNathan D. Neudecker, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyTravis L. Pedersen, BiotechnologyRahul Shrestha, Information TechnologyShawnee S. Sovell, Biology: Human BiologySteve R. Sveine, Environmental SciencesShreya Vaidya, Environmental Sciences

CUM LAUDEKimberly N. Dvorak, Biology:

MicrobiologyMatthew J. Hansen, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyChristopher A. Harkins, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyChristopher A. Harkins,

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Dannyl D. Huju, General EngineeringSarah E. Koenen, Information SystemsYonghwa Kwon, BiochemistryRitesh S. Maharjan, Information SystemsYajuman Manandhar, Electrical EngineeringBrandon M. Morgan, Computer ScienceJeffrey D. Otto, BiologyCory R. Prusha, Chemistry: ACSPatricia A. Ryan, Information TechnologySonika Sainju, BiochemistryKami T. Sherpa, Information TechnologyStafford J. Taillon, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyQuan H. Tran, BiologyJudd H. Werner, Construction ManagementJustin L. Wolter, Biology: Human BiologyRandy L. Zimmerman, Construction Management

DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson

John Albergo, BS, MankatoBrian O. Anderson, BS, WaconiaSamuel W. Barbosa, BS, MankatoJustin R. Becthold, BS, Nashua, IowaMatthew J. Hansen, BS, Wisconsin

Rapids, Wisconsin

Christopher A. Harkins, BS, Le CenterPaul G. Kirchner, BS, Fort RipleyChun Chee M. Lam, BS, MankatoRyan J. Maki, BS, RosemountChowdhury S. Mohammod, BS, BangladeshNathan D. Neudecker, BS, MankatoRyan D. Olson, BS, CambridgeJustin A. Randall, BS, MankatoJason R. Rosenberg, BS, FairmontCalvin G. Smith, BS, Perry, IowaStafford J. Taillon, BS, Ephraim, WisconsinBryce M. Wick, BS, North MankatoTakeru Yamamoto, BS, Japan

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Michael Bentley, Chairperson

Awale A. Abukar, BS, MinneapolisRyan R. Acker, BS, New Glarus, WisconsinJesse D. Backstrom, BS, FridleyKatelyn C. Balay, BS, StillwaterSara M. Barnard, BS, WaconiaEmily J. Battcher, BS, MinneapolisLindsey F. Beach, BS, JordanBrandon R. Boeck, BS, Mankato

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Brandon K. Bohks, BS, MankatoKaty M. Bromeland, BS, Blue EarthTaylor M. Brookins, BS, Waterloo,

IowaJae Hwan Byun, BS, Republic of

KoreaAshley M. Carlson, BS, North MankatoMichael P. Chamberlain, BS,

MankatoAdriana M. Christianson, BS, Sauk CentreMerissa R. Curran, BS, Eden PrairieLaura S. Deis, BS, Watertown, South DakotaKimberly N. Dvorak, BS, MankatoMichael J. Dyslin, BS, RochesterCourtney M. Frank, BS, BensonDanielle D. Grundman, BS, ClearwaterReid A. Harris, BS, Saint JamesRonald R. Hausker, BS, Eden PrairieBrian L. Hoff, BS, MankatoKayla M. Kiecker, BS, Coon RapidsYeonji Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaDerek J. Lemaster, BS, New PragueTravis J. Liebhard, BS, Belle PlaineAnna E. Lonke, BS, DuluthLani A. Manion, BS, MankatoKarielle J. Moe, BS, MankatoNicholas A. Myslicki, BS, MankatoJacob G. Okioma, BS, KenyaJeffrey D. Otto, BS, RobbinsdaleKrishanthiya Pathmanathan, BS, Sri LankaTravis L. Pedersen, BS, WorthingtonBryan J. Reddick, BS, WaconiaEric W. Reed, BS, Center CityKatelyn A. Reed, BS, AustinKayla R. Scheps, BS, MankatoShawnee S. Sovell, BS, WellsMarc T. Stowell, BS, Saint PeterSteve R. Sveine, BS, New UlmSarah Tanvir, BS, PakistanQuan H. Tran, BS, Waterbury,

ConnecticutShreya Vaidya, BS, NepalJustin L. Wolter, BS, Belle Plaine

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson

Oluwakorede A. Amusan, BA, Woodbury

Jay H. Halvorson, BS, MankatoYonghwa Kwon, BS, Namyangju,

Gyeonggi

Cory R. Prusha, BS, MankatoSonika Sainju, BS, Nepal

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATIONSCIENCE Professor Dean Kelley, Chairperson

John C. Grooms, BS, North MankatoJoshua R. Hoff, BS, BlaineLogan B. Johnson, BS, DasselBrandon M. Morgan, BS, Lake CrystalArtiom Negura, BS, MoldovaAdedayo E. Ologunde, BS, RosemountSean C. Ooi, BS, MankatoSatomi Sugiyama, BS, JapanNikhil Thakur, BS, India

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson

Justin A. Aube, BS, FaribaultTanner E. Barbknecht, BS, WasecaMatt J. Boatman, BS, DelanoAdam N. Brown, BS, ZumbrotaDominic A. Digatono, BS, BurnsvilleSean W. Ellis, BS, Saint FrancisJacob W. Evans, BS, StillwaterThomas C. Fischer, BS, Prior LakeJonathan H. Fougner, BS, Fargo,

North DakotaEthan C. Gerth, BS, Arkdale,

WisconsinDustin A. Goranson, BS, MankatoSpencer P. Hanson, BS, Lester PrairieChristopher L. Henning, BS, MankatoTrong N. Ho, BS, MankatoPeter J. Johnson, BS, Gainesville,

FloridaTravis O. Keanaaina, BS, SavageDaniel J. Kjellberg, BS, Forest LakeDaniel J. Kuderer, BS, North MankatoDaniel J. McCabe, BS, ShorewoodJoseph F. McNeil, BS, RochesterTom J. Mikelson, BS, Eden PrairieGregory F. Moulton, BS, Saint PeterAdam J. Mueller, BS, RosevilleSeth J. Neitzel, BS, ShakopeeMatthew B. Olson, BS, BloomingtonStefan Peno, BS, SerbiaDustin L. Propp, BS, Maplewood

Trevor J. Ruser, BS, Blue EarthJohn D. Schmitt, BS, WaconiaNathaniel L. Schwaab, BS, AndoverJosh H. Selvog, BS, Eden PrairieJoel R. Sween, BS, FaribaultSteven R. Totzke, BS, Albuquerque,

New MexicoLogan M. Underdahl, BS, WoodburyJoseph S. Weber, BS, RosemountJudd H. Werner, BS, Green IsleTroy M. Williams, BS, MankatoChia O. Xiong, BS, MinneapolisRandy L. Zimmerman, BS, Waseca

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGYProfessor Gale Allen, Chairperson

Cody J. Abbott, BSEE, MinnetonkaSaroj Bhetawal, BSEE, NepalCardell L. Boganey, BS Comp. Eng.,

Brooklyn ParkKruscaya Casaverde Moreano,

BSEE, PeruFuad A. Gazal, BSEE, Saint CloudPengfei Ji, BSEE, ChinaYajuman Manandhar, BSEE, NepalAnirban Roy, BSEE, IndiaAdam C. Teigland, BS, Canby

DEPARTMENT OFINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson

Yovin Andrian, BS, IndonesiaMichael D. Azarbod, BS, MankatoLandon Balster, BS, WorthingtonPradeep Baral, BS, NepalLucas N. Bode, BS, North MankatoAndrew P. Crowell, BS, North MankatoRitesh Dangol, BS, NepalJames R. Donkersgoed, BS, EaganErik T. Fagerstrom, BS, CrystalMatthew B. Fleming, BS, MankatoZachariah R. Fournier, BS, MankatoJoseph M. Johnson, BS, Saint

BonifaciusSarah E. Koenen, BS, Mendota HeightsTravis J. Krautkremer, BS, Chaska

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Ritesh S. Maharjan, BS, NepalMaxwell J. Mansfield, BS, MankatoAndrew S. Marquardt, BS, MankatoLindsay G. Mortland, BS, SavageMordy J. Nwanokwale, BS, MankatoMatthew W. Persram, BS, Eden PrairieYang D. Pha, BS, RobbinsdaleBrooke B. Quast, BS, HutchinsonPramod K. Rizal, BS, NepalPatricia A. Ryan, BS, WasecaKami T. Sherpa, BS, NepalRahul Shrestha, BS, NepalSean M. Siegle, BS, WaconiaDinesh Thapa, BS, NepalAlexander M. Thom, BS, Fridley

DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERINGProfessor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson

Nicholas A. Esler, BSE, International FallsDannyl D. Huju, BSE, MarcellCarson R. Krueger, BSE, Mountain Iron Jesse P. Stanton, BSE, Osseo

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ANDSTATISTICS Professor Brian Martensen,Chairperson

Dayeong An, BS, Republic of KoreaDiana M. Bleess, BS, OakdaleNhung H. Do, BA, VietnamLauren F. Farasyn, BS, New UlmJohn C. Grooms, BS, North MankatoAlan W. Nelson, BS, Burnsville

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Patrick Tebbe,Chairperson

James A. Kleen, BSCE, North MankatoMatthew T. Niesen, BSME, Swatara

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Youwen Xu,Chairperson

Adam B. Hanson, BS, Duluth

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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, Director of CETL – 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 Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings Doug Knowlton Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Kelly A. Schmitt Bachelor of Science, RPLS College of Allied Health and Nursing Janaya L. Anderson Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education College of Education

Arielle R. Mastellar Bachelor of Science, Social Work College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Micki Schaffer ‘95, ‘10, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music

Recessional March *

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Platform GuestsRICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

DOUG KNOWLTON Vice Chancellor for Academic &

Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

LINDA L. BAER Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs

ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and

Chief Information Officer

KAREN COLUM Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Education

KEBBA DARBOE Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

KIMBERLY GREER Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education

JULIE HEBENSTREIT Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Allied Health & Nursing

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and

Enrollment Management

DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement

HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity

and Chief Diversity Officer

MARGARET R. PRESKA President Emerita, Minnesota State

University, Mankato

KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Heath

and Nursing

BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of

Graduate Studies and Research

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

MICKI SCHAFFER President of Minnesota State

University, Mankato Alumni Association

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSJulie Hebenstreit, College of

Allied Health & NursingKaren Colum, College of

EducationKebba Darboe, College

of Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSPatricia Young, College of

Allied Health and NursingKarl Matz, College of

EducationKristie Campana, College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSNicole Gregory, College of

Allied Health and NursingElizabeth Wallace, College

of EducationZoe Martin, College of

Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE OF ALLIEDHEALTH & NURSINGMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSSherry Folsom-MeekNorma KrumwiedeGarold RushingPatrick SextonMarlene Tappe

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORCindra KamphoffRonald NickersonDeb Topham

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHsinhuei ChiouHans-Peter de RuiterRoy Thomas J. KammerBrian KamnetzKelly KrumwiedeDan MoenRachelle ToupenceHeather Von Bank

INSTRUCTORSJulie DittrichJoseph Flood

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSRick AugerJulie CarlsonAndy JohnsonGynel ReidJoel R. StephensonTeri Wallace

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSAnne DahlmanKitty FoordKaren HurlbuttDeborah JessemanAlex PanahonGinger Zierdt

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSCarrie ChapmanTerry FoggDavid GeorginaAngela Urick

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSJose LopezSteven VassarLarry Witherell

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSChristine Black-HughesKwang-IL ChoeColleen ClarkePaul PrewLeah RogneBeth Wielde-HeidelbergForrest Wilkerson

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKathy BertschRhonda DassLaura HarrisonRobert HuggMark RobbinsGinger SchmidLaurie Strunk

INSTRUCTORSChristian Dobratz

LIBRARY FACULTYEvan RuschRebecca Schwartzkopf

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane Berge

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

SPECIALISTMary J. Adams, Saint Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Keith J. Baune, WaconiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Amy L. Bill, Eden PrairieEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jessica D. Brink, SavageEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Laura P. Browender, ClevelandEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Matthew D. Carlson, North MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

John C. Davis, NorthfieldEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Janeen K. Eddie, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeremy J. Erler, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Sarah G. Franssen, EdinaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Nathan G. Hemiller, OrmsbyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kirsten N. Hutchison, FaribaultEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Phillip L. Johnson, Lake CrystalEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kory L. Kath, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jill M. Kenyon, Red WingEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Justin M. Kiel, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Sarah L. Klitzke, WaconiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michelle R. Kruize, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michelle E. Larson, FairmontEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kelsi M. Layne, RochesterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Clifford K. Lindahl, BlaineEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kimberly A. McVay, PlymouthEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Ford A. Rolfsrud, ShakopeeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

DeSha S. Russell, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Barry K. Schmidt, TrimontEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jaime L. Schommer, ShorewoodEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Holly S. Schram, West Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Lynda J. Shanks-Cavanaugh, Farmington

Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Marti D. Sievek, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Ryan D. Stotesbery, MadeliaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kurt I. Swanson, WatertownEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Daniel P. Thompson, ChaskaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Christopher T. Tran, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

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Derek C. Wennerberg, Blaine

Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Lillian S. Zumberge, Saint Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

MASTER OF ARTSAmy E. Anderson, Saint PeterGender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua

Karsten J. Anderson, MankatoSport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Marianne S. Barau, FranceSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

Armentrout

Samantha R. Barthels, AustinUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

Miranda N. Bretz, Arvada, Colorado

Clinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries

Nicholas J. Burns, Bloomington

Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Kowshik Chowdhury,

BangladeshUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. David

Laverny-Rafter Stevie A. Collini,

Roscommon, MichiganIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Jessica L. Deselms, Ralston,

NebraskaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Justin M. Dumond, Mount Vernon, IndianaIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Brandon J. Emanuel, MankatoSport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Katie L. Esselman, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

Armentrout

Anne K. Estling, Chippewa Falls, WisconsinGender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller Jonathan K. Feil, Randolph,

WisconsinIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Daniel P. Flaaen, ZumbrotaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steve Buechler

Jacob W. Forsman, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

Paul M. Fursman, Elk RiverIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau

Joseph J. Galus, Omaha, Nebraska

Sport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Amanda H. Halabi, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie CampanaThesis: Perceptions of a

Text-Based SJT versus an Animated SJT

Christine M. Harris, Wever, Iowa

Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

David R. Hedges, Aurora, Colorado

Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

Armentrout

Brittany E. Henderson, Mankato

Sociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Keating

Kasie L. Hummel, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Eva C. Igler, Oneida,

WisconsinClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Arnold F. James, Jr., MankatoUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Anthony

Filipovitch Jeremy J. Kaler, Keyser, West VirginiaHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Humberto LoayzaThesis: The Intercontinental

Railway Project Osama H. Khan, BangladeshUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Anthony

Filipovitch

Andrew P. Makepeace, Minnetonka

Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Brady J. Mithun, BloomingtonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Jessica M. Morales, Sioux Falls, South DakotaIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Benjamin J. Nelson, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Patrick J. Nelson, DawsonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Hitoshi Nishina, JapanIndustrial/Organizational

PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Christopher M. Patera, EdinaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Emily Boyd

Megan M. Rae, MinneapolisGender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua

Derek T. Ricke, MenahgaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah

Armentrout

Benjamin J. Sebold, AlbertvillePhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

Yvette A. Spratt, ChaskaHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Lori LahlumThesis: Jewish Immigrant

Women’s Labor Activism in Turn-of-the-Century New York

Matthew P. Sticha, New PraguePhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

Brittany M. Trimble, Yankton, South Dakota

Gender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller

Struther L. Van Horn, KasotaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steven Vassar

Lyndsey L. Wetterberg, DeFuniak Springs, Florida

Gender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Helen Crump

Wade C. Wittkop, ShakopeePhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

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Susan M. Yerhot, BemidjiSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Pedro ThomasThesis: Location, Location, Location:

Analysis of Neighborhood Characteristics and Homicide Incidence in Minneapolis

Griffin T. Zieske, Sacred HeartSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHINGKyle J. Crimi, Dallas, Texas5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Thesis: Connecting Future Teachers to

Study Abroad

Angelyn K. Dedinsky Doell, North Mankato5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman

Melissa L. Eaton, Waseca5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Krystal M. Falk, Albert LeaK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Katie M. Sherman, MinneapolisK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman

Jana N. Smith, Apple ValleyK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Stephanie Y. Swanson, Avondale,

ArizonaK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONIhsan A. Abdulkareem, IraqPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli Mohammed K. Alghamdi, Saudi

ArabiaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Fawaz A. Almazroo, Saudi ArabiaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Ganna Ivanova, UkrainePublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Rosine M. Johnson, BloomingtonPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Kevin Parsneau Sally A. McShane, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Kevin Parsneau

Ruth K. Nieto Flores, PeruPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata

MASTER OF SCIENCEMohamed A. Alammari, Saudi ArabiaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Wayne Altenberg, San Mateo,

CaliforniaLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Stephanie H. Arndt, Sheridan, Wyoming

Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Mahmud D. Aweis, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

Joanna C. Bach, MapletonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Amy L. Baczewski, Apple ValleyHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Autumn Hamilton

Shayna T. Baker, Madison LakeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Jill R. Baston, North MankatoEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Patricia E. Bauer, KassonEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard James R. Bayer, Eden PrairieSpecical Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Sarbinaz Z. Bekmuratova,UzbekistanHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe

Wendy L. Bidne, EmmonsTeaching & Learning: Curriculum and InstructionAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Heather M. Biedermann, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Heidi R. Bjork, Forest LakeTeaching & Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Alicia M. Block, GaylordReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Sherri L. Bonham, Fargo, North DakotaEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Lael H. Booth, EaganSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Katherine M. Brosch, MinneapolisGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson

Laura R. Buss, Lakeville Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Diana L. Carrigan, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Suzanne S. Christ, Grand RapidsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour

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Amanda K. Ciesinski, MinneapolisHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Amy Hedman

Danielle S. Cook, Belle PlaineCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund

Shawna M. Coulter, MankatoTeaching and Learning: Curriculum & Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Linda J. Davison, MinneapolisGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Leah Rogne

Susana De Leon, ChaskaEducational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Katie M. Devaney, Burnsville Teaching and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Thesis: A Case Study of Four High

School ESL Students’ Oral Reading Fluency and Affect

Karissa J. Donnay, GlencoeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Sara A. Ebsen, Madison, South DakotaCross-Disciplinary StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Filter

Britne E. Engelking, CambridgeHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Stephanie D. Fish, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kelsey C. Fitschen, WelchSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Devin L. FitzSimmons, Good ThunderCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Cheryl L. Fundingsland, MinneapolisReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Yonis A. Gabow, North Saint PaulCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Alexandra N. Garklavs, MankatoGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Leah Rogne

Douglas E. Gawtry, MoundGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Miller

Kristeen L. Giese, Kent, WashingtonSociology: Human Services, Planning

and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. William Wagner

Jacob J. Goebel, MapletonHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Tao Peng Jonathon W. Graff, MankatoTeaching and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Allison M. Gunderson, Algona, IowaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Ashish Gupta, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Amy B. Halverson, HutchinsonCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey

Daphne D. Hamborg, Albert LeaAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass Thesis: The Impact of Dakota

Missions on the Development of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862

Cory R. Hamilton, Ypsilanti, MichiganExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Andrea J. Hanneman, ArlingtonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Jessica M. Hansen, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Kyle G. Harvey, MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer

Mary L. Hawkes, Eden PrairieNursingAdvisor: Dr. Patricia YoungThesis: The Experience of Illusory

Beliefs in Parents of Children with Development Disabilities:

A Qualitative Study Ellen M. Henkelman, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Kimberly D. Hinderaker, ExcelsiorSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry Lori L. Holm, OwatonnaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Brenna A. Hucka, FreeportCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Ashley S. Jans, SherburnSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Barbara L. Jensen, MankatoReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Rachael S. Joerg, North MankatoSociology: Human Services, Planning

and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. William WagnerThesis: A Climate of Fear

Ann K. Johnson, Tacoma, WashingtonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Bartholomew C. Johnson, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kasi J. Johnson, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

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Megan L. Johnson, Saint Louis ParkCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Stacy M. Johnston, AlbetvilleEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Caprice Jones-Agunbiade, MankatoHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith Luebke

Abby J. Kath, White Bear LakeEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Jeffrey S. Kienitz, Norwood Young America

Education TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Meghan L. Kohler, MinnetonkaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jodi A. Kohrs, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Susan M. Kramer, Arden HillsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Darcy N. Kranda, West Fargo, North Dakota

ReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Nathan J. Lotton, MankatoRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz

Jeremy L. Lund, Pisek, North DakotaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Darla R. Mackedanz, LitchfieldCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Kristin N. Madigan, Pine CityNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Stacy L. Madsen, Coon RapidsEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Meghan M. Mahoney, FairmontCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey Jill A. Marin, Albert LeaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey Suzanne F. Martin, KiesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Alicia R. Martinez, Sacred HeartEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Adam D. Massmann, RichmondGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel Thesis: Exploring Gerotranscendence

and How it Relates to Depression and Attitudes about Death

Misty D. McColley, GaylordCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Peter McDonnell, BemidjiExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Michael L. Merlini, Belle PlaineGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

Ann L. Mikkalson, North MankatoEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Michael H. Misenheimer, Charlotte,

North CarolinaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Jacquelyn L. Moen, New RichlandSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller Nora A. Nutt, ShakopeeSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller

Joel R. Nyhus, SavageGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

Ryan B. Penneau, MinneapolisExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Bhaktavatsalam Peta, IndiaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Mark Windschitl Lisa M. Poe, Blooming PrairieEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina Cynthia M. Pope, EaganReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Carol J. Poppens, Norwalk, IowaLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Rebecca A. Rengstorf, MankatoRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Marie E. Reuter, Saint JamesCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Julie M. Rochford, Eden PrairieSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Joleen A. Ross, WasecaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Shayanne M. Roth, WaconiaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Jason K. Ryba, Stanley, WisconsinEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Sabrina M. Sammons, Belle PlaineReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Amelia K. Schmid, Sleepy EyeSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Michael T. Schnoes, Mediapolis, IowaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

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Gretchen E. Schuett, Saint Louis ParkCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Jessica M. Seide, RochesterHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M Dawn Larsen Roland A. Sessions, III, Cannon FallsSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Jennifer M. Severson, LakevilleCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Sarah A. Spoor, New UlmCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund

Cindy L. Steiner, West Fargo, North DakotaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Angela L. Stuedemann, GlencoeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Danielle R. Thomas, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

Kristin M. Thomas, DuluthCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Sarah E. Torvick, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kaj Vaj, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jesse E. Van Leeuwe, New UlmCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Laura K. Vitzthum, Lino LakesRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Jenny Vuong, MinneapolisSociology: Human Services, Planning

and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Keating

John W. Walbruch, MantorvilleExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Emily O. Wallin, Enterprise, AlabamaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Jessica R. Wandrie, Fargo, North DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Emily C. Wang, MankatoEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina Jessica L. Wigglesworth, West Fargo, North DakotaEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Jonathan L. Wilson, Saint JamesEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Miho C. Woelfel, JapanEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Hanh Huy Phan Benjamin D. Wolfe, RichfieldEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Juhee Woo, Republic of KoreaSociology: Human Services, Planning

and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. H GrahamThesis: Gender Differences

in Cigarette Smoking: The Relationship between Social Perceptions of Cigarette Smokers and Smoking Prevalence

Rachel K. Youngblom, Lake CrystalSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Syeda F. Zuma, Tomball, TexasEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGHeidi C. Bednarchuk, Redwood FallsNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Srijana Bhandari, EdinaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Emily J. Carroll, NorthfieldNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Amanda M. Christ, Madison LakeNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede

Nealey M. Cray, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jody M. Enter, New UlmNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Renee J. Gleitz, MankatoNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Janine M. Johnson, Little FallsNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens

Mary K. Johnson, BurnsvilleNursingAdvisor: Dr. Donna BrauerThesis: Exploration of Weight Gain in

Female Breast Cancer Survivors Linda M. Lindberg, ClearwaterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens

Alice J. Malecha, NorthfieldNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter

Amy P. Misterek, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens

Heather J. Obermeyer, WaltersNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Witt

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Tamara J. O’Brien, WasecaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Witt Sarah A. Pankonin, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Tracy A. Roehl, RiceNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Amanda M. Shandor, New UlmNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Megan M. Sheeley, PlymouthNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Amy L. St Aubin, New UlmNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Gretchen S. Strobel, Saint Louis ParkNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Vicki M. Vanderhoff, WaconiaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede

Candice L. VanderPlaats, TylerNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter

Mitchell R. Woldt, StillwaterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De RuiterThesis: Assessing Nursing Staff

Perspective to Improve Inpatient Care: A Quantitative Study

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORKLaura R. Aldrich, WasecaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Laura L. Bartsch, Castle RockSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Caylin C. Cedergren, Saint PeterSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Kelsey L. Christy, BloomingtonSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Kristin L. Dehrkoop, KasotaSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo Brandi L. Embacher, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

Rachel L. Faust, WelchSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

Eowyn T. Gatlin, MinneapolisSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Tiffany M. Gullord, FairmontSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo Morgen R. Hagedorn, Blue EarthSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Michelle L. Kaune, FaribaultSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo Elizabeth V. Keck, OwatonnaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Ashley M. Kiefer, Grand MeadowSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Jennifer M. Kimpton, WellsSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Michelle Krueger, WindomSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Jenna L. Lageson, Albert LeaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Sheryl B. Larsen, FaribaultSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Renee A. Lips-Bush, ChaskaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Gina M. Njugunah, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Aliina J. Peterson, New MarketSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Jolene L. Reisdorfer, AdrianSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Lori A. Sanborn, WasecaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers

Kari A. Schwecke, WinnebagoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Erika A. Sletten, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Katie M. Stadheim, New UlmSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Emily F. Thompson, Saint PeterSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Susan M. Warring, NorthfieldSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Rana M. Wehner, AmboySocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Kelsey A. Wilke, Lester, IowaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Julie M. Wood, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo

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

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Tokunbo O. Afolabi, NursingVictoria F. Afolayan, NursingCorinne M. Breimhurst, Recreation

Parks and Leisure ServicesPamela B. Briese, Dental HygieneMichelle A. Brunn, NursingChad P. Curran, Alcohol and Drug StudiesJessica L. Drewicz, Family Consumer

ScienceZachary J. Felten, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Emily I. Fisher, NursingEva M. Kranz, Community HealthNicole L. LaFontsee, NursingAndrew J. Larson, Sport ManagementBenjamin H. Lenhart, Sport ManagementAmber W. Madson, NursingKarishma Manandhar, NursingChelsea J. Martin, Community HealthYemesrach T. Mengesha, NursingStephanie J. Miller, Family Consumer

ScienceHannah L. Nelson, Community HealthStacy M. Novak, NursingKortney A. Schmitz, NursingJill M. Smith, Nursing

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Sarah E. Bagshaw, NursingCortlund D. Beneke, Sport ManagementLauren A. Budahn, Community HealthAdam R. Busker, Sport ManagementAnnette S. Butler, Communication

DisordersEmily J. Cameron, NursingLaurel A. Chapman, NursingMelanie R. Chenal, Communication

DisordersJoni A. Clark, NursingEmily E. Cox, NursingLisa C. Cox, Dental HygieneChristine M. Cullen, NursingJeffrey L. Davis, Alcohol and Drug Studies

Joseph M. Drapcho, Sport ManagementDiane L. Dulaney, NursingLindsey R. Frandrup, NursingBrittany H. Frank, NursingJoseph J. Fritz, Sport ManagementNicole L. Gau, Community HealthMaria L. Gochenour, Sport ManagementJean N. Gorter, NursingEmily A. Grundhoffer, NursingChristine E. Henke, NursingCasey B. Hovendick, NursingTige A. Hutcheson, Sport ManagementLeah I. Johnson, Family Consumer

ScienceCrystal E. Keifer, Dental HygieneShamso M. Khandid, NursingRobyn L. Konicek, Family Consumer

ScienceRose E. Kostelecky, Community HealthAshley R. Larson, NursingAshley M. Leahy, NursingLeah R. Lechtenberg, Family

Consumer Science EducationLaura M. Leritz, Alcohol and Drug StudiesLaura M. Leritz, Community HealthCassandra S. Lynch, NursingJoseph A. Martinez, Communication

DisordersJoy H. May, NursingClint M. Metz, Recreation, Parks and

Leisure ServicesKazuto Miyajima, Sport ManagementAnwar A. Mohamed, NursingJessica M. Neumann, NursingJamie R. Portner, Alcohol and Drug StudiesKatie A. Ranzenberger, Family Consumer ScienceAlyssa J. Rassett-Mehl, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Sarah L. Rhoad, Family Consumer

Science EducationJessica L. Sawatzke, Alcohol and

Drug Studies

Karissa K. Scharmer, NursingKelly F. Scott, NursingBeth A. Severson, Dental HygieneAlexandra J. Thielfoldt,

Communication DisordersScott E. Thorson, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesAlyssa K. Tranby, NursingAmber L. Vesel, Family Consumer

ScienceLeslie L. Walters, NursingCassie R. Weik, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Jesse L. Westphal, Recreation, Parks

and Leisure ServicesSarah L. Wiens, Family Consumer

ScienceCasey L. Windsperger, Nursing

CUM LAUDEFarhiya H. Abdinoor, Community HealthSiobhan K. Aliperto, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Rakshya Basnet, Community HealthRakshya Basnet, Family Consumer

ScienceJessica S. Baublitz, Alcohol and Drug StudiesSusan E. Bayer, NursingAdam M. Beach, Communication

DisordersDanielle M. Bishop, Family Consumer

ScienceKevin P. Britton, Sport ManagementErin E. Connelly, Community HealthPatrick L. Dockendorf, Sport ManagementDavid L. Eckstein, Recreation Parks

and Leisure ServicesAndrew J. Ferderer, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Laura B. Foley, Family Consumer

ScienceJoseph E. Giesfeldt, Recreation, Parks

and Leisure ServicesJenna R. Golden, Dental Hygiene

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Casey G. Hagert, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Katie J. Hendrickson, Alcohol and Drug Studies

Amy R. Hiltner, NursingMelissa A. Hoffman, Family Consumer ScienceMartha A. Holinka, Recreation, Parks

and Leisure ServicesTimothy J. Hufford, Sport ManagementJamie L. Jacobson, Recreation, Parks

and Leisure ServicesTessa R. Johanneck, Family Consumer

ScienceElizabeth S. Johnson, Family

Consumer ScienceMegan M. Kirby, Community HealthSarah A. Kleist, Recreation, Parks

and Leisure ServicesGinger H. Krings, NursingMichelle D. Larson, Recreation, Parks

and Leisure Services

Zachary J. Montreuil, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Adam J. Moshier, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Akram M. Osman, Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Sarah L. Peterson, Family Consumer Science

Jenna B. Pettis, Physical Education (Non-Teaching)

Gina C. Pogue, School Health Education

Gina C. Pogue, Physical Education (Teaching)

Kelly L. Priem, Family Consumer Science

Erica R. Ramus, Community HealthBreanna C. Rients, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Nicole R. Sabby, Family Consumer

ScienceLyndsay M. Sadler, Nursing

Travis J. Scheffler, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Collin J. Schoenecker, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Joelle M. Shouts, Family Consumer Science

Lauren E. Stone, Community HealthAshley M. Stork, Communication

DisordersTiffany M. Stuber, Family Consumer

ScienceAshley M. Thompson, Family

Consumer ScienceZachary D. Traphagen, Physical

Education (Teaching)Zachary D. Traphagen, School

Health EducationNathan D. Wilson, Physical

Education (Teaching)Andrea C. Winikoff, Nursing

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENEProfessor Lisa Fleck,Chairperson

Anna V. Balandina, BS, ShakopeePamela B. Briese, BS, MankatoLisa C. Cox, BS, LitchfieldMelissa M. Fogarty, BS, Park RapidsAmber J. Frederixon, BS, Blair,

WisconsinJenna R. Golden, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaNoha A. Hassan, BS, FridleyCrystal E. Keifer, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinJeanette K. Miranda, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaKaren L. Olsonawski, BS, HallockKimberley D. Ratzlaff, BS, Langdon,

North DakotaCynthia L. Schwichtenberg, BS,

WatervilleBeth A. Severson, BS, Elk Mound,

WisconsinJessica M. Stupsky, BS, Sherwood,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson

Rakshya Basnet, BS, NepalDanielle M. Bishop, BS, Racine,

WisconsinKatherine J. Boyer, BS, Taylors FallsAlysa J. Braaten, BS, New RichlandBrittany L. Butcher, BS, ChaskaJaime S. Debah, BS, Brooklyn ParkJoel B. deRegnier, BS, RosemountJessica L. Drewicz, BS, Watertown,

WisconsinLaura B. Foley, BS, WellsAlecia K. Fruechte, BS, CaledoniaErin J. Guggenberger, BS, EaganBrittany E. Hancer, BS, EaganAmanda M. Heath, BS, Saint ClairMelissa A. Hoffman, BS, MontgomeryTessa R. Johanneck, BS, WabassoAmelia M. Johnson, BS, MinnetonkaElizabeth S. Johnson, BS, WasecaLeah I. Johnson, BS, MabelDanielle A. Jones, BS, Brooklyn ParkRobyn L. Konicek, BS, RochesterStacy M. Larson, BS, BloomingtonLeah R. Lechtenberg, BS, Postville,

IowaBritney A. Marks, BS, Redwood FallsStephanie J. Miller, BS, Saint James

Alyssa M. Nelson, BS, Albert LeaSarah L. Peterson, BS, Saint PeterKelly L. Priem, BS, ChanhassenKatie A. Ranzenberger, BS, CaledoniaSarah L. Rhoad, BS, MankatoNicole R. Sabby, BS, Saint PaulJoelle M. Shouts, BS, AmboyTiffany M. Stuber, BS, Le SueurJoan C. Tesmer, BS, MankatoAshley M. Thompson, BS, LakevilleShawna M. Tousignant, BS, EaganAmber L. Vesel, BS, Side LakeSarah L. Wiens, BS, Burnsville

DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson

Farhiya H. Abdinoor, BS, Minneapolis

Patricia Balderas, BS, MankatoRakshya Basnet, BS, NepalJessica S. Baublitz, BS, MankatoJennifer M. Blesi, BS, AndoverLauren A. Budahn, BS, RochesterEric T. Clemensen, BS, Apple ValleyErin E. Connelly, BS, EaganMegan E. Cue, BS, WinnebagoChad P. Curran, BS, FaribaultKelsey L. Dale, BS, OliviaJeffrey L. Davis, BS, Green IsleNicole L. Gau, BS, Dayton

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Katie J. Hendrickson, BS, New Richland

Pamela J. Janak, BS, Phillips, Wisconsin

Megan M. Kirby, BS, Mitchel, South DakotaRose E. Kostelecky, BS, Little CanadaEva M. Kranz, BS, Good ThunderLaura M. Leritz, BS, West Saint PaulWendy K. Loos, BS, MankatoChelsea J. Martin, BS, Eden PrairieLindsay E. McKean, BS, SavageJesse R. Morgan, BS, MankatoBethany A. Myre, BS, Ham LakeHannah L. Nelson, BS, RamseyBrittney M. Newberger, BS, LakevilleEmily H. Nienkerk, BS, MankatoYae Ra Oh, BS, Republic of KoreaMichelle A. O’Herin, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsLindsay P. Olson, BS, North MankatoLisa M. Opert, BS, WatervilleKathleen E. Parris, BS, WaconiaGina C. Pogue, BS, ChisholmJamie R. Portner, BS, New UlmErica R. Ramus, BS, MankatoLeeanne M. Richards, BS, HibbingTara E. Riesgraf, BS, HendersonJessica L. Sawatzke, BS, Maple PlainKaitlyn M. Sjolseth, BS, Coon RapidsAustin L. Stadler, BS, Germantown,

WisconsinLauren E. Stone, BS, PlymouthJennifer A. Stromquist, BS, Beaufort,

South CarolinaZachary D. Traphagen, BS,

WorthingtonBrian D. Trask, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsAmanda M. Vang, BS, MankatoMai V. Vang, BS, Golden ValleyZong Lee A. Vang, BS, DuluthLinda L. Yang, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Gary Rushing, Chairperson

Siobhan K. Aliperto, BS, OakdaleCortlund D. Beneke, BS, BloomingtonBrock D. Bormann, BS, MankatoDaniel L. Braaten, BS, GlenwoodKevin P. Britton, BS, WasecaAdam R. Busker, BS, Belle PlaineSteven R. Calabrese, BS, FridleyDaniel J. Carlson, BS, LakevilleGarrick S. Chaffee, BS, Sonora,

CaliforniaGregory R. Crooks, BS, Mankato

Eric J. Danielson, BS, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin

Patrick L. Dockendorf, BS, EaganMichael G. Dorr, BS, RosevilleJoseph M. Drapcho, BS, MankatoZachary L. Erdmann, BS, Dodge CenterZachary J. Felten, BS, AdamsAndrew J. Ferderer, BS, BurnsvilleMichael D. Fixsen, BS, Redwood FallsSeth E. Flolid, BS, ChanhassenJoseph J. Fritz, BS, Newton,

WisconsinAmanda K. Gallaugher, BS, Enid,

OklahomaKelli J. Gillispie, BS, MoundDylan R. Glaus, BS, North Saint PaulEugene J. Glynn, BS, WasecaMaria L. Gochenour, BS, FarmingtonDustin D. Handevidt, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinCharles A. Hanson, BS, WinnebagoScott M. Higgins, BS, MankatoAaron T. Hoehn, BS, MankatoTimothy J. Hufford, BS, Apple ValleyZachary S. Hunt, BS, MinneapolisTige A. Hutcheson, BS, Marion, IowaEric A. Jenkin, BS, RochesterShane M. Kosen, BS, CottonwoodAndrew J. Larson, BS, PlainviewBenjamin H. Lenhart, BS, Sioux City,

IowaRoba M. Lolo, BS, MankatoJarod D. Ludemann, BS, WellsKendra M. Maus, BS, CarverDanielle L. McGrath, BS, MankatoMyles A. McTavish, BS, Wausau,

WisconsinJohn D. Mead, BS, WorthingtonScott J. Miller, BS, BuffaloKazuto Miyajima, BS, JapanJake H. Morrow, BS, North MankatoTaylor J. Morrow, BS, Wautoma,

WisconsinMichiko Namba, BS, JapanAndy A. Nelson, BS, AustinTyler C. Nelson, BS, WelcomeMatthew G. Odegaard, BS, GlencoeMatthew T. O’Flaherty, BS, WabashaMatthew H. Olson, BS, RamseyAkram M. Osman, BS, MankatoJenna B. Pettis, BS, AndoverAaron M. Phillips, BS, WasecaGina C. Pogue, BS, ChisholmFabian Presta, BS, AustraliaTodd A. Rasmussen, BS, WellsAlyssa J. Rassett-Mehl, BS, RosemountBreanna C. Rients, BS, OkabenaThomas W. Schumacher, BS, ComfreyWinston W. Smith, BS, AdamsAaron A. Solomonson, BS, Arlington

Zachary D. Traphagen, BS, Worthington

Tanner E. Utley, BS, Fort Dodge, IowaAlexander P. Valeski, BS, MankatoZachary G. Wehner, BS, AustinCassie R. Weik, BS, MaplewoodStephen A. Whittier, BS, HendersonNathan D. Wilson, BS, AustinAnthony M. Wnek, BS, Park Ridge,

IllinoisJason A. Young, BS, Shakopee

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor James Wise,Chairperson

Angela M. Ahlness, BS, RichfieldDeanna R. Anderson, BS, ElkoLogan P. Arendts, BS, HayfieldRachel M. Atkinson, BS, WasecaRobert J. Bescheinen, BS, JanesvilleRyan T. Borman, BS, Prior LakeCorinne M. Breimhurst, BS, AndoverShane R. Bunnell, BS, ElkoHope E. Chenevert, BS, North BranchJoseph M. Czaplewski, BS, Saint PaulLynsey M. Duke, BS, ZimmermanBradley J. Dushaw, BS, Saint PaulDavid L. Eckstein, BS, MankatoCody E. Flohrs, BS, TrimontGus W. Garbe, BS, Taylors FallsJoseph E. Giesfeldt, BS, Verona,

WisconsinKaylee R. Gronau, BS, MorganCasey G. Hagert, BS, ChaskaMartha A. Holinka, BS, FuldaMegan. M. Hornby, BS, Mt. Horeb,

WisconsinJamie L. Jacobson, BS, BemidjiMarc A. Jennings, BS, MankatoJeremy C. Joyce, BS, JacksonJessica M. Kadlec, BS, Cottage GroveSarah A. Kleist, BS, MankatoPatrick J. Kopesky, BS, Lakeland ShoresMichelle D. Larson, BS, Mounds ViewDaniel M. Lee, BS, North MankatoClint M. Metz, BS, AdrianAnna M. Mickelson, BS, MankatoZachary J. Montreuil, BS, Le CenterAdam J. Moshier, BS, RamseyMichael K. Osboe, BS, ZimmermanAtila S. Santos, BS, BrazilTravis J. Scheffler, BS, LonsdaleKelly A. Schmitt, BS, MankatoCollin J. Schoenecker, BS, New PragueSuzannah J. Stulberg, BS, Prior LakeSam R. Sundermeyer, BS, Gillette,

Wyoming

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Christopher J. Tacheny, BS, LakevilleBenjamin R. Thoennes, BS, Saint ClairScott E. Thorson, BS, HoustonJordan M. Triesch, BS, Coon RapidsAmanda S. Tweet, BS, AustinMary E. Voight, BS, KasotaApril D. Voss, BS, No MankatoVeronica D. Wagner, BS, Saint Louis ParkChristopher T. Walsh, BS, BloomingtonJesse L. Westphal, BS, JanesvilleBrett A. Withers, BS, Eden Prairie

DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Lund, Chairperson

Adam M. Beach, BA, ShakopeeAnnette S. Butler, BS, Woodbury Melanie R. Chenal, BS, Siren,

WisconsinNicole M. Cooper, BS, PembertonJoseph A. Martinez, BS, OakdaleLaura E. Peterson, BS, Elk RiverAshley M. Stork, BS, HutchinsonAlexandra J. Thielfoldt, BS, Cottage Grove

SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Julie Hebenstreit, Chairperson

Tokunbo O. Afolabi, BS, NigeriaVictoria F. Afolayan, BS, MankatoKatie A. Alms, BS, Walnut GroveSarah E. Bagshaw, BS, WinonaSusan E. Bayer, BS, Eden PrairieAlana L. Berge, BS, BrownsdaleJessica A. Borgstrom, BS, PillagerMichelle S. Bremer, BS, OwatonnaHeather A. Bruggeman, BS, AustinMichelle A. Brunn, BS, White Bear LakeEmily J. Cameron, BS, BlaineJennifer R. Candy, BS, New HopeCassondra N. Carlson, BS, HutchinsonLaurel A. Chapman, BS, MankatoJody L. Childers, BS, Anaheim,

California Traci M. Christianson, BS, Maple GroveMarie L. Christopherson, BS, Spring ValleyJoni A. Clark, BS, Mankato

Melissa J. Conner, BS, ShakopeeEmily E. Cox, BS, Silver BayAshley V. Crooks, BS, RichmondChristine M. Cullen, BS, Maple GroveCheryl L. DeDomines, BS, Prior LakeMeghan K. Deyo, BS, FarmingtonHeidi J. Doe, BS, AustinMary B. Donnelly, BS, AustinJessica A. Dubiel, BS, Eden PrairieDiane L. Dulaney, BS, OwatonnaMichelle J. Ebbers, BS, WorthingtonSara A. Ferguson, BS, HollandaleEmily I. Fisher, BS, RochesterLindsey R. Frandrup, BS, RandolphBrittany H. Frank, BS, BensonKate S. Fremstad, BS, South Saint

PaulKimberly M. Fuller, BS, Cottage GroveTory L. Goldschmidt, BS, DasselJean N. Gorter, BS, DaytonJon A. Gottsman, BS, Detroit LakesShirley A. Green, BS, Cannon FallsEmily A. Grundhoffer, BS, MontgomeryLauren B. Guerrero, BS, Eden PrairieVanessa J. Hamlin, BS, AustinJennifer E. Harman, BS, Saint PeterChristine E. Henke, BS, Blue EarthAmy R. Hiltner, BS, Saint CloudEmily R. Hoehn, BS, MankatoSeason M. Hoffman, BS, North MankatoCourtney E. Honsa, BS, MahtomediMelanie A. Hopman, BS, MorristownAdam N. Hoscheit, BS, North MankatoCasey B. Hovendick, BS, GlenwoodNicole M. Howard, BS, Spring ValleyJacqueline F. James, BS, Saint PaulTeresa L. James, BS, MinneapolisTeresa A. Jansen, BS, PipestoneTanya L. Joyce, BS, East BethelDana A. Kaplan, BS, WasecaMichelle J. Kaus, BS, EaganMegan A. Kent, BS, BensonShamso M. Khandid, BS, MinnetonkaMelanie J. Kleven, BS, Albert LeaGinger H. Krings, BS, Belle PlaineBelinda J. Krysan, BS, Albert LeaNicole L. LaFontsee, BS, Prior LakeAshley R. Larson, BS, WatertownAshley M. Leahy, BS, NorthfieldVanessa Lee, BS, MinnetonkaDoreen Lubi, BS, Cottage GroveCassandra S. Lynch, BS, Brooklyn ParkJacob M. Mabera, BS, Brooklyn ParkAmber W. Madson, BS, WestbrookKarishma Manandhar, BS, Bloomington

Joy H. May, BS, HutchinsonTina J. McCarty, BS, StanchfieldYemesrach T. Mengesha, BS, MankatoJon J. Millen, BS, ZumbrotaAnwar A. Mohamed, BS, MinneapolisJennifer S. Murphy, BS, LyleJessica M. Neumann, BS, AustinStacy M. Novak, BS, LonsdaleKristina K. Nowak, BS, BurnsvilleEileen K. Nyakango, BS, BloomingtonVane K. Nyakundi, BS, Brooklyn ParkJamie L. Oehrlein, BS, Saint CloudSarah M. Olson, BS, Cannon FallsCrispus N. Ombui, BS, Brooklyn ParkMary N. Ombwori, BS, Columbia

HeightsEssie M. Peschong, BS, Circle PinesViktoryia Petrusevich, BS, MinnetonkaVictoria Poberejnaia, BS, Eden PrairieTina J. Reid, BS, Mason City, IowaJennifer M. Ripley, BS, ChaskaClifford D. Rippel, BS, BurnsvilleRachel C. Rislov, BS, HollandaleRobin M. Rossi, BS, North MankatoLyndsay M. Sadler, BS, Pelican RapidsLaura M. Sampson, BS, BurnsvilleKarissa K. Scharmer, BS, HectorMary A. Scheller, BS, Saint PeterKortney A. Schmitz, BS, Granton,

WisconsinKelly F. Scott, BS, Arden HillsLeana R. Scott, BS, IndependenceLaura L. Seidl, BS, ArlingtonAlina V. Shapoval, BS, Prior LakeShailynn N. Shipley, BS, International FallsJennifer M. Smith, BS, Knoxville, IowaJill M. Smith, BS, StillwaterKatja B. Storms, BS, WinthropAmanda K. Swanson, BS, Forest LakeMelissa L. Taylor, BS, RochesterShannon M. Templer, BS, WillmarBonnie L. Timm, BS, New UlmAlyssa K. Tranby, BS, WasecaJessica M. Treptau, BS, BeckerGlendy A. Trujillo, BS, ShakopeeFawn L. VanEps, BS, North MankatoEmma M. Vierzba, BS, Saint Louis

ParkLeslie L. Walters, BS, ShakopeeKristen J. Wheeler, BS, Las Vegas,

NevadaWendy M. Wheeler, BS, Sauk RapidsStanley T. Williams, Jr., BS, JordanCasey L. Windsperger, BS, Golden ValleyAndrea C. Winikoff, BS, Edina

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

SUMMA CUM LAUDEJanaya L. Anderson, Elementary

EducationDana M. Gray, Special EducationAmanda A. Lyons, Elementary

EducationKiley M. Nuernberg, Elementary

EducationBrittney L. Walters, Elementary

Education

MAGNA CUM LAUDEJessica N. Ekeren, Elementary

EducationRyan D. Hassing, Elementary

EducationShaunda J. Hausman, Elementary

EducationTeresa L. Kenney, Special EducationKyrstin I. McClintock, Elementary

EducationBetsy L. Monson, Elementary

Education

Brittany P. Nelson, Elementary Education

Christopher J. Richardson, Elementary Education

Joseph L. Sacco, III, AviationAudrey L. Wenner, Elementary

Education

CUM LAUDEMelanie A. Anderson, Elementary

EducationMargaret A. Eisenmenger, Elementary

EducationChelsea R. Filipovich, Elementary

EducationDani M. Harvey, Elementary

EducationMackenzie N. Hundley, Elementary

EducationJonell R. Jechorek, Elementary

EducationPriyanka Joshi, AviationDavid C. Joyce, Aviation

Lauren J. Kemper, Elementary Education

Britney L. Kraushaar, Elementary Education

Cassandra L. Leathers, Elementary Education

Jeremy P. Pedersen, AviationLindsey R. Pexa, Elementary

EducationHannah M. Powell, Elementary

EducationNatasha A. Roushar, Elementary

EducationTyler J. Schultz, AviationKristina M. Shurson, Elementary

EducationAfton D. Smestad, Elementary

EducationAmy E. Stanley, Elementary EducationAmber M. Stigney, Special EducationJarret P. Thompson, Special Education

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATIONLTC Joel Stephenson, Chairperson

Faisal A. Aljahdali, BS, Saudi ArabiaJanessa G. Hamm, BS, Winner,

South DakotaDiana C. Johnson, BS, Verona,

WisconsinPriyanka Joshi, BS, NepalDavid C. Joyce, BS, MankatoJeremy P. Pedersen, BS, GlenwoodJoseph L. Sacco, III, BS, Elk RiverTyler J. Schultz, BS, MinneapolisBrandon R. Tutewohl, BS, ByronBrandon T. Wood, BS, WoodburyWade C. Yahnke, BS, Le Sueur

DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessors Rick Auger & Aaron Jeffrey,Co-Chairpersons

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Julie Carlson,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY AND EARLYCHILDHOOD EDUCATIONProfessor Ginger Zierdt,Chairperson

Janaya L. Anderson, BS, TrimontMelanie A. Anderson, BS, Elk RiverKayla D. Cue, BS, WinnebagoBrennan J. Dickinsen, BS, Augusta,

WisconsinMargaret A. Eisenmenger, BS,

FairmontJessica N. Ekeren, BS, FaribaultChelsea R. Filipovich, BS, Eden PrairieDani M. Harvey, BS, Champlin

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Ryan D. Hassing, BS, MankatoShaunda J. Hausman, BS, Brookings,

South DakotaMackenzie N. Hundley, BS, Naples,

FloridaJonell R. Jechorek, BS, OakdaleLauren J. Kemper, BS, Prior LakeBritney L. Kraushaar, BS, Prior LakeCassandra L. Leathers, BS, AustinAmanda A. Lyons, BS, PlymouthKyrstin I. McClintock, BS, OwatonnaBetsy L. Monson, BS, TrumanBrittany P. Nelson, BS, New HopeKiley M. Nuernberg, BS, RosemountLindsey R. Pexa, BS, New PragueHannah M. Powell, BS, LaCrosse,

WisconsinChristopher J. Richardson, BS,

StewartvilleNatasha A. Roushar, BS, Owatonna

Kristina M. Shurson, BS, MantorvilleAfton D. Smestad, BS, WindomAmy E. Stanley, BS, RamseyAmanda N. Ulfers, BS, MankatoBrittney L. Walters, BS, MapletonAudrey L. Wenner, BS, Rochester

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARYPROGRAMSProfessor Anne Dahlman,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Joel Stephenson,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Terri Wallace,Chairperson

Kelly A. Cauble, BS, EdinaDana M. Gray, BS, WaconiaJoy E. Holforty, BS, BloomingtonTeresa L. Kenney, BS, BurnsvilleDawon E. Lee, BS, OtsegoKari A. Piekarski, BS, Columbia

HeightsAmber M. Stigney, BS, Mounds ViewJarret P. Thompson, BS, BloomingtonAllison R. Weitzel, BS, Apple ValleyCara A. White, BS, Lakeville

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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by Kimberly Greer, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDELindsay J. Bolstad, Ethnic StudiesMimi P. Christikawa, SociologyJessica L. Drewicz, PsychologyAnna M. Gillen, PsychologyDustin J. McCabe, Law EnforcementMolly M. Page, AnthropologyLisa A. Piper, AnthropologyNicholas C. Pipho, Urban and

Regional StudiesDiana J. Roberts, Urban and Regional

StudiesErin K. Schilling, PsychologyAlex J. Sears, Social Studies and

EducationDaniel R. Sharpsteen, Social Studies

and EducationLauren K. Smith, Law EnforcementTroy N. Throne, Geography:

Professional

MAGNA CUM LAUDERoxanne K. Armstrong, CorrectionsAnnie M. Austad, CorrectionsJesse D. Backstrom, EconomicsIsaiah F. Biesanz, PsychologyDaniel T. Boston, SociologyMichelle L. Buchholz, Geography:

ProfessionalSiobhan A. Burns, Social Studies and

EducationGrace I. Chanin, Political ScienceAaron D. Christie, EconomicsJacqueline L. Colesworthy, Social WorkShannon J. Dunn, AnthropologyJane J. Ek, PsychologyBrianna L. Ford, CorrectionsRachel M. Grotte, PsychologyJaci J. Hanson, CorrectionsWesley J. Harvey, Political ScienceKrista J. Hesse, PsychologyCooper W. Johnson, EconomicsCaleb J. Kalinowski, AnthropologyPatrick C. McCormick, Law Enforcement

Christopher J. Menezes, Law EnforcementRhiannon M. Meyer, AnthropologyJacob T. Miller, Law EnforcementJacob T. Miller, SociologyJill M. Morris, PsychologyKelsey J. Pilcher, Social WorkBrett T. Pioske, CorrectionsJamie R. Portner, PsychologyNansy Pradhan, EconomicsNansy Pradhan, International RelationsLance A. Roehlke, Social Studies and

EducationTricia M. Roemhildt, Social WorkTaylor A. Rumble, PsychologySamantha N. Schafer, Social WorkMatt M. Schmitz, Law EnforcementEmily A. Timm, Social Studies and

EducationEmily A. Timm, HistoryRachelle R. Timm, Law EnforcementRachelle R. Timm, PsychologyCiara T. Timothy, Social Studies and

EducationTorey K. Toenies, Social WorkJoshua R. Vosejpka, GeographyRachel A. Walden, AnthropologyJesse L. Westphal, Law EnforcementSarah L. Wiens, Psychology

CUM LAUDEJamie L. Baker, Social WorkFrances L. Bennett, Social WorkAlyssa S. Benning, CorrectionsDanielle M. Bishop, PsychologyMelissa N. Bleeker, PsychologyAmy M. Bowder, Social WorkShelby L. Breeggemann, Law EnforcementMaximilian J. Clifford, EconomicsAaron E. Courrier, PsychologyJacqueline M. DeFrance, Social WorkBrent M. Gagnon, Law EnforcementMary J. Garduno, Social WorkNamrata Gill, Social Work

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ProfessionalChristopher M. Hinton, Law EnforcementAlexandra M. Holmin, CorrectionsMatthew R. Holmquist, Law EnforcementAnna J. Huebner, PsychologyFelicia O. Ifonlaja, CorrectionsAshley M. Karst, Social WorkJill K. Knepprath, PsychologyKatelyn M. Kuechenmeister, Social WorkWhitney S. Madison, CorrectionsTrent K. Maetzold, EconomicsC’Reisha D. Martin, CorrectionsArielle R. Mastellar, Social WorkAlysha M. Meyer, PsychologyBronson G. Myers, SociologyIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, Ethnic StudiesIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, Political ScienceJordan R. Patterson, PsychologySavanna G. Peterson-Wahl, Gender

and Women’s StudiesRachael E. Roskowiak, Social WorkAlex G. Routh, CorrectionsLouis J. Rownd, Political ScienceTimothy D. Rutledge, EconomicsJesus A. Saenz, Jr., Law EnforcementAlex D. Schisel, GeographyJennifer J. Schweitzer, Political ScienceAbby J. Sharp, Social WorkRachel R. Thompson, Urban and

Regional StudiesTessa R. Weber, PsychologyKaylee D. Wilmes, PsychologyDebra A. Winter, SociologyDebra A. Winter, Corrections

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AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Rhonda Dass, Director

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Susan Schalge, Chairperson

Ryan P. Daugherty, BS, Brooklyn ParkShannon J. Dunn, BS, Brooklyn ParkTerri B. Hanson, BS, North MankatoCaleb J. Kalinowski, BS, BuffaloRhiannon M. Meyer, BS, RoseauTravis R. Nelson, BS, MankatoMolly M. Page, BS, JanesvilleLisa A. Piper, BS, MankatoKevin M. Reinhardt, PlymouthJames N. Tarpey, BA, RockfordRachel A. Walden, BS, New Ulm

DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Robert Simonson, Chairperson

Kassandra A. Augedahl, BS, LakevilleJesse D. Backstrom, BA, FridleyMartin A. Bande Alvarez, BS,

VenezuelaAaron D. Christie, BS, Spring ValleyMaximilian J. Clifford, BS, Circle PinesJacob J. Enevold, MankatoKevin M. Gafford, ChaskaZachariah P. Hubert, BS, WaconiaCooper W. Johnson, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaTheodore M. Johnson, BS, New RichlandBrian S. Kyrilis, BS, PlymouthJonathon M. Lego, BS, ShakopeeTrent K. Maetzold, BA, Le SueurRyan T. Maloney, BS, MankatoAndrew I. Paik, BS, Rancho

Cordova, CaliforniaNansy Pradhan, BA, NepalTimothy D. Rutledge, OwatonnaBrendan M. Sjodin, BS, FaribaultAdam N. Stueve, BS, ChanhassenBrett A. Tyrrell, BS, MankatoTyler W. Ulferts, BS, WasecaColton L. Witte, BA, Chaska

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson

Mohamed A. Bedel, BS, WillmarLindsay J. Bolstad, BS, MankatoAli A. Isse, BS, MankatoOlawale A. Martins, BS, Saint PaulNasra A. Moalim, BS, MankatoIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, BS,

Brooklyn ParkSong N. Yang, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF GENDER& WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson

Rabya Negash Hassen, BS, EthiopiaHolli M. Johnson, BS, North MankatoSavanna G. Peterson-Wahl, BS,

Walnut Grove

DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Martin Mitchell, Interim Chairperson

Andrew P. Andrusko, BS, Brooklyn CenterPatricia A. Bordonaro, BS, White

Bear LakeMichelle L. Buchholz, BS, North MankatoAaron W. Bush, BS, ByronChelsea M. Erickson, BS, RosemountKevin J. Hanly, BS, MankatoNathan A. Henry, BS, ElkoKarl J. Huss, BS, New UlmRoxann V. Linthicum, BS, HollandaleMikayela C. Munson, BS, EaganJeffrey A. Rosamond, BS, North MankatoAlex D. Schisel, BS, MankatoAndrew H. Sullivan, BS, MankatoTroy N. Throne, BS, Williston, North DakotaJoshua R. Vosejpka, BS, Lonsdale

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT (POLITICAL SCIENCE / LAW ENFORCEMENT)Professor Scott Granberg-Rademacker, Chairperson

Alonzo O. Azoca, II, BS, MankatoMitchell G. Barott, BS, Lino LakesShelby L. Breeggemann, BS, ShakopeeMichael B. Callan, BS, Cottage GroveGrace I. Chanin, BA, Maple GroveBrandy L. Chlebecek, BS, New UlmBryan K. Christensen, BS, LambertonRobert S. DeSmith, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinMicheal T. Do, BS, Mounds ViewHarrison M. Egerman, BS,

MinneapolisAndrew M. Erickson, BS, ZimmermanMohammed S. Farah, BS, RochesterRobert M. Foster, BS, Burlington,

IowaBrent M. Gagnon, BS, MankatoSean M. Goedtel, BS, HillsDavid M. Gottschalk, BS, MankatoJonathan M. Grimm, BS, WayzataKory J. Hanson, BS, Ham LakeWesley J. Harvey, BS, Norwood

Young AmericaRabya Negash Hassen, BS, EthiopiaDylan G. Hauer, BS, OwatonnaAlexander B. Hervey, BS, Pine IslandChristopher M. Hinton, BS, WasecaSonja L. Holmberg, BS, New UlmMatthew R. Holmquist, BS, OaklandBenedict J. Houlie, BA, South AfricaJessica J. Huber, BA, MankatoMatthew D. Husfeldt, BS, AndoverAli A. Isse, BS, MankatoEthan D. Jacobsma, BA, PlymouthHolly A. Jansma, BA, Saint PeterJesse Jaworski, BS, Howard LakeTroy T. Jones, BS, Brooklyn ParkKari A. Kaasa, BS, MinneapolisAleisha K. Keech, BS, MankatoStephan J. Kurkosky, BS, KimballDaniel A. Lein, BS, Prior LakeBunsaovira Lek, BS, RochesterAndrew P. Leyrer, BA, MinneapolisDustin J. McCabe, BS, North MankatoPatrick C. McCormick, BS, FaribaultTrevor L. McMartin, BS, MankatoChristopher J. Menezes, BS, MankatoJacob T. Miller, BS, MankatoThomas M. Moua, BS, Brooklyn ParkJala J. Mvula, BA, Kasson

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Lucas O. Oachs, BS, MankatoIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, BS,

Brooklyn ParkOlatoye A. Ogundepo, BS,

WoodburyKatie J. Palacio, BS, MankatoSarah R. Parsons, BS, Madison LakeMitchell P. Petersen, BS, MankatoNansy Pradhan, BA, NepalMatthew D. Reick, BS, EaganJohn P. Revere, BS, MankatoJeffrey W. Ringlien, BS, NorthfieldMatthew C. Root, BS, MankatoLouis J. Rownd, BS, RochesterJesus A. Saenz, Jr., BS, Sleepy EyeMatt M. Schmitz, BA, Belle PlaineJoshua W. Schrandt, BS, MankatoJonathon P. Schulte, BS, North Saint PaulAndrew J. Schumacher, BS, Eagle LakeJennifer J. Schweitzer, BA, MankatoZachary J. Scott, BS, Brooklyn ParkAlicia D. Smith, BA, MankatoLauren K. Smith, BS, BurnsvilleAdam W. Suckow, BS, FairmontChristopher R. Swan, BS, New UlmJosiah J. Swanson, BS, WillmarPatrick M. Tarkey, BS, Apple ValleyDaniel J. Thorson, BA, MoundRachelle R. Timm, BS, New UlmJesse L. Westphal, BS, JanesvilleScott A. Williamson, BS, Eden PrairieColton L. Witte, BA, ChaskaOmer A. Zeinelabdin, BA, MankatoWulue Zelee, BS, RamseyJordan L. Zempel, BS, RockfordDerek C. Zoller, BA, Lake Elmo

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Lori Lahlum,Chairperson

Kyle E. Bebler, BS, WillmarAdam C. Bohn, BS, CarverMichael J. Branch, BS, Marion, IowaJonathan T. Dimond, BA, BurnsvilleCorey J. Easley, BA, Inver Grove

HeightsLindsay J. Finley, BS, Saint Paul ParkJessie A. Helget, BS, Lake CrystalChristopher R. Lea, BS, Madison,

WisconsinDinah D. Lillestrand, BS, BurnsvilleTravis M. McDougall, BA, Redwood FallsHussein S. Mohamed, BS, MankatoMark P. Morphew, BA, Mankato

Ryan M. Mulrooney, BS, AndoverWilliam P. O’Connor, BA, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaEmily A. Timm, BS, Shawano,

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DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Rosemary Krawczyk,Interim Chairperson

Victor A. Bakardjiev, BS, BurnsvilleIsaiah F. Biesanz, BS, Sleepy EyeDanielle M. Bishop, BS, Racine,

WisconsinMelissa N. Bleeker, BS, AndoverTeresa A. Brunsvold, BS, WinnebagoDavid O. Burke, BA, JordanLisa J. Burvee, BS, FaribaultJohn E. Bygrave, Jr., BS, WoodburyAaron E. Courrier, BS, ShoreviewNathaniel R. Davies, BS, MankatoChristine M. Dooley, BS, New BrightonJessica L. Drewicz, BS, Watertown,

WisconsinJane J. Ek, BS, MankatoHannah S. Folkens, BS, RogersBrittany A. Foster, BS, VictoriaJason S. Gallea, BS, MedfordAdeola E. Gbadebo, BS, Cottage GroveAnna M. Gillen, BS, FaribaultWesley G. Griffin, BS, Maple GroveJohn C. Grooms, BS, North MankatoRachel M. Grotte, BS, FairmontSierra D. Haack, BS, StewartvilleKrista J. Hesse, BS, SpringfieldAnna J. Huebner, BS, Coon RapidsRihana K. Jones, BS, MinnetonkaSara J. Kasten, BS, MankatoJill K. Knepprath, BS, MankatoAlexis L. Legenza, BS, Weston,

WisconsinJessica M. Madson, BS, Silver LakeBrianna K. Martinson, BS,

MontgomeryAdrienne T. Meier, BS, FuldaAlysha M. Meyer, BS, WaldorfCasey J. Mohn, BS, SavageJill M. Morris, BS, JanesvilleGretchen A. Otto, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinJordan R. Patterson, BS, Lino LakesMartha A. Peterson, BS, OwatonnaJamie R. Portner, BS, New UlmAshley A. Randall, BS, Excelsior

Brian J. Reisenauer, BS, Fargo, North DakotaJustyn N. Roark, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaJennifer L. Rosicka, BS, Eden PrairieTaylor A. Rumble, BS, ChanhassenErin K. Schilling, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinChelsea C. Schmillen, BS, Saint JamesAnthony G. Schuler, BS, RosevilleDanielle E. Sieve, BS, New UlmZachary A. Steichen, BS, Spring ValleyRachelle R. Timm, BS, New UlmKara J. Tuttle, BS, GlenwoodTessa R. Weber, BS, SavageLiza A. Whalen, BS, HarmonySarah L. Wiens, BS, BurnsvilleKaylee D. Wilmes, BS, Mankato

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Clark Johnson, Coordinator

Ahmed S. Ahmed Bani, BS, MankatoElizabeth R. Barbeau, BS,

MinneapolisDenise L. Benson, BS, AustinZachary R. Blasing, BS, MankatoSiobhan A. Burns, BS, La CrescentPaul Geving, BS, Golden ValleyMathew R. Kaltved, BS, ShakopeeAnnette M. Keithahn, BS, FairmontRyan M. Mulrooney, BS, AndoverRyan P. Puncochar, BS, New PragueLance A. Roehlke, BS, Big LakeAlex J. Sears, BS, RamseyDaniel R. Sharpsteen, BS, Albert LeaJacob S. Solomon, BS, OwatonnaEmily A. Timm, BS, Shawano,

WisconsinCiara T. Timothy, BS, BrainerdBrent A. Walby, BS, Coon RapidsBrett C. Wangsness, BS, Ellendale

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Annelies Hagemeister,Chairperson

Abdirahman M. Ahmed, BSSW, Mankato

Jamie L. Baker, BSSW, Granite FallsFrances L. Bennett, BSSW, PlymouthAmy M. Bowder, BSSW, North Mankato

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Molly M. Clipperton, BSSW, CanbyJacqueline L. Colesworthy, BSSW,

ShorewoodJacqueline M. DeFrance, BSSW,

Mountain LakeChristina M. DeKruif, BSSW,

RosemountHannah C. Dolloff, BSSW, North BranchSifiso Fikizola, BSSW, South AfricaMary J. Garduno, BSSW, ButterfieldNamrata Gill, BSSW, MankatoBrittany C. Harris, BSSW, Saint PaulAdrienne L. Heid, BSSW, North MankatoAllison M. Henning, BSSW, Prior LakeAshley M. Karst, BSSW, PierzJosiah J. Krause, BSSW, WasecaRussell M. Kreuser, BSSW, Le SueurKatelyn M. Kuechenmeister, BSSW,

Blue EarthArielle R. Mastellar, BSSW, SartellTenille A. Nelson, BSSW, WasecaAmber M. Phillips, BSSW,

FarmingtonKelsey J. Pilcher, BSSW, OwatonnaTricia M. Roemhildt, BSSW, ElysianRachael E. Roskowiak, BSSW,

MankatoSamantha N. Schafer, BSSW, ChaskaVicki A. Schulte, BSSW, FairmontAbby J. Sharp, BSSW, GaylordTorey K. Toenies, BSSW, Henderson

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Barbara Carson,Chairperson

Roxanne K. Armstrong, BS, Albert LeaAnnie M. Austad, BS, MankatoPatricia Balderas, BS, MankatoAshley L. Becker, BS, ArlingtonCarolyn R. Beder, BS, Dodge CenterAlyssa S. Benning, BS, FridleyDaniel T. Boston, BS, HastingsAndreas A. Braulick, BS, New UlmPorsha Y. Brown, BS, MinneapolisMimi P. Christikawa, BS, Saint PaulKelli M. Cline, BS, Eagle LakeJamar D. Dickens, BS, MinneapolisBrianna L. Ford, BS, PipestoneJeffrey R. Gumatz, BS, OakdaleJaci J. Hanson, BS, North MankatoHillari Heithold, BS, Scottsbluff,

NebraskaBrenda L. Hentges, BS, Le CenterMelanie E. Herrmann, BS, Prior LakeKarie M. Hodgin, BS, Saint MichaelAlexandra M. Holmin, BS, NicolletFelicia O. Ifonlaja, BS, Columbia

HeightsNathan G. Jackson, BS, KasotaHolli M. Johnson, BS, North MankatoJennifer M. Kirchner, BA, OwatonnaKendra M. Klump, BS, Mason,

WisconsinSarah A. Kruse, BA, Vernon CenterSarah A. Kruse, BS, Vernon CenterWhitney S. Madison, BS, LewistonMatthew K. Malecha, BS, MankatoC’Reisha D. Martin, BS, Minneapolis

Matthew D. Melton, BS, Saint PeterJacob T. Miller, BS, MankatoKristen A. Monthei, BS, MankatoBronson G. Myers, BS, Eagle LakeAndrea J. Novak, BS, Saint PaulMonica Orth, BS, San Antonio, TexasSheenah C. Paquin, BS, Grand RapidsBrett T. Pioske, BS, Le SueurJacqueline M. Reynolds, BS, MankatoAlex G. Routh, BS, HartlandKara L. Sedgeman, BS, Maple GroveCory L. Tammel, BS, HarmonyLorraine P. Trevino, BS, Eagle LakeDaniel T. Walker, BS, Forest LakeNicole L. Werner, BS, FairmontMatnique R. Williamson, BS, MankatoDebra A. Winter, BS, OwatonnaSharhonda S. York, BS, Milwaukee,

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DEPARTMENT OF URBANAND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter,Chairperson

Jennifer L. Carlson, BS, WayzataRichard T. Knowlton, BS, ElysianStephen T. Maziarka, BS, RichfieldMark P. Morphew, BS, MankatoNicholas C. Pipho, BS, RosemountDavid R. Ray, Jr., BS, WoodburyDiana J. Roberts, BS, MadeliaLucas J. Schmidt, BS, MinneapolisEmily R. Schmitz, BS, Rosemount Neil A. Severson, BS, KassonRachel R. Thompson, BS, MankatoJoshua D. Wiggins, BS, Corbin,

KentuckyChristian J. Witzel, BS, Fulda

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University-Wide Honors and DistinctionsBaccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages, (and choose to purchase) 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). All students with honors (based on last semester) are listed in the program.

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

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

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

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

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

Presidential 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 businesses, estates, and individuals throughout Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholarship program.

Abby J. Holst Pamela Byers Kearney Presidential Scholar BA, Mass Communications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the 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 109,000 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 alumni@mnsu.edu or by logging onto the Alumni Website at www.mnsu.edu/alumni.

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

Best regards,

Micki Schaffer, ‘95, ‘10President, 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 150 undergraduate programs in six undergraduate colleges, and 82 masters, advanced certificate and doctoral programs in the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Our 15,000 students — including 500 international students from 68 countries — and 1,800 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 109,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.

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

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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEMChancellor Steven J. Rosenstone Trustee Ann Anaya, St. PaulTrustee Brett Anderson, RosemountTrustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, MinneapolisTrustee Duane Benson, MinneapolisTrustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., WoodburyTrustee Cheryl Dickson, St. PaulTrustee Dawn Erlandson, St. PaulTrustee Clarence Hightower, Chair, St. PaulTrustee Philip Krinkie, ShoreviewTrustee Alfredo Oliveira, St. CloudTrustee David Paskach, CottonwoodTrustee Maria Peluso, TaconiteTrustee Thomas Renier, Vice Chair, DuluthTrustee Louise Sundin, MinneapolisTrusee Michael Vekich, Treasurer, Minneapolis

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETRichard DavenportLinda L. BaerEdmund U. ClarkJean M. HaarRobert HoffmanDavid P. JonesDouglas P. MayoHenry MorrisCarol StallkampRichard J. Straka

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

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

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

SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts

Miscellaneous InformationBeverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.

Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Ethnic Studies Student Association.

Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore kiosk is located in the hallway outside the arena.

DVD and live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. For information on purchasing a DVD of today’s ceremony, order forms are available at the

Information Table outside of the Arena or you may contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 507-389-3235.

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

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

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

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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - CSU 253/4/5Graduating students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be honored at a reception in CSU 253/4/5. Master’s students will receive their hoods at 9:00 a.m.. All graduates will receive college pins during the program, which follows the hooding. Following the program will be a reception; School of Nursing graduates will be directed to a separate reception area. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown. Note: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

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

College of Business Reception and Recognition10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - CSU Ostrander AuditoriumGraduates, family and friends are invited to join the College of Business faculty and staff for a light brunch and pinning ceremony of new graduates following the University Commencement ceremony. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown.

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

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

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition9:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast - CSU Ballroom10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Program - CSU BallroomGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a college graduate pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master’s Degree.

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.

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

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Big ideas. Real-world thinking.

* From The Mankatonian, November 1892: “The Normal School has adopted school colors and a school call. The colors are gold and purple, and the call—well, here it is: ‘Mankato! For the Normal Ho! Raco, Maco, Raco, Maco, Ho, Hi, Ho!’” Additionally, from Otto Welton Snarr, Research Notes 1938-1939: “Whenever you hear the following call, ‘Mankato for the Normal, Ho, Racha-macha, Racha-Macha, Oh, Hi, Ho,’ you may judge that they are Normalites, for this has been accepted as the Normal yell.”

The Minnesota State University, Mankato HymnRichard Robbins and Roger Sheffer Gaudeamus igitur arr. David C. Dickau

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