Loras College

May 18, 1:30 p.m.

Commencement

180th Year

Academic ProcessionLoras College Faculty

RegentsProgram Participants

Candidates for Degrees Master of Ceremonies

Donna N. Heald, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean

InvocationThe Most Reverend Michael O. Jackels

Chancellor of Loras College, Archbishop of Dubuque

The National AnthemAntonia Rupert (’19), soloist

Welcome and RemarksJames E. Collins (’84)

President

RemarksErvin W. Yahr, III

Student Body President

Commencement AddressWendy L. Schrunk (’07)

Vice President-Consumer & Investment Management DivisionGoldman Sachs

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Honorary DegreesHONORIS CAUSA

Michael D. Rice (’64), Doctor of LawsCurley M. Johnson (’86), B.A., Doctor of Laws

Recognition of Professor Emerita Mary M. Johnson, Ph.D.Professor of Psychology

Presentation of Designates for DegreesDonna N. Heald, Ph.D.

Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean

Conferring of DegreesJames E. Collins (’84), President

Dennis Houlihan (’72), Board of Regents

BenedictionThe Reverend William M. Joensen, Ph.D.

Dean of Campus Spiritual Life

Processional and RecessionalLoras College Wind Ensemble

Conducted by Glenn E. Pohland, D.M.A.Associate Professor of Music

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The Loras PledgeAdministered to the graduates by Donna N. Heald, Ph.D.Vice President for Academic Affairs and Academic Dean

The Administration, Faculty and Friends of Loras College are met here today to recognize accomplishment in learning and wisdom. In the past four years these graduating seniors have worked with the Loras

community to realize a dedication to truth, an appreciation of beauty and love for excellence in the liberal arts and sciences. So, in the name of previous graduates, and anticipating your further growth in wisdom

and learning, and in dedicated and resourceful leadership, I charge you, graduating seniors, to be true to the ideals you have adopted, and, in particular, to the ideal which Loras has ever fostered.

Response by the Class of 2019Student Body President: In this hour of our graduation it is fitting

that we declare our objectives in life by making this solemn pledge:PRO DEO ET PATRIA - FOR GOD AND COUNTRY.

Class: In a spirit of Christian love directed toward an increasing social awareness and involvement, I pledge: To hold this degree as an enduring challenge; To conduct myself according to judgments of a well formed conscience; To trust in the providence of God; To maintain and refine worthy ideals for my country;

To develop a vital awareness of the human community.

Academic HonorsTo be eligible for graduation honors, students must have the following standing:For the degree Cum Laude, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50;

For the degree Magna Cum Laude, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.70;For the degree Summa Cum Laude, a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.90.

Academic DistinctionAcademic Dean’s Top Twenty

Graduates with the top twenty grade point averages are wearing the Academic Dean’s gold cords in recognition of academic excellence.

HonorsHonor students may pursue an Honors Degree in addition to a regular major.

The Honors Degree requires a minimum grade point average of 3.3 and distinctive curriculum.Honors graduates are wearing purple stoles.

Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders ScholarsThe Breitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program (CTL) began in 2007 thanks to the generosity of

Paul and Frances Breitbach. CTL students engage in a focused study of the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, especially its call to service and responsibility for the common good.

CTL graduates are wearing purple cords.

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Master of ArtsMICHAEL D. ALLBEEPsychology: ClinicalPlatteville, WisconsinMaster of Arts

JACK M. BASTENPsychology: ClinicalColumbus, WisconsinMaster of Arts

JENNIFER M. GREMMELPsychology: ClinicalDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts

LAUREN E. HABLEPsychology: ClinicalDecorah, IowaMaster of Arts

RONDA L. JASPERPsychology: ClinicalDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts

ASPEN E. LYNCH*Psychology: ClinicalCascade, IowaMaster of Arts

ROSA P. NIETO-CACERESPsychology: ClinicalDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts

ZACHARY T. BENSONSchool CounselingUpland, CaliforniaMaster of Arts

HALEY A. EHRICHSchool CounselingKingston, IllinoisMaster of Arts

MARCIA G. MARTINSchool CounselingBernard, IowaMaster of Arts

KAYLA RUFFSchool CounselingMarion, IowaMaster of Arts

MOLLY A. SUMMERSchool CounselingDubuque, IowaMaster of Arts

MARK G. TILKESSchool CounselingEvergreen Park, IllinoisMaster of Arts

JENNIFER R. VANWATERMEULENSchool CounselingSilvis, IllinoisMaster of Arts

Master of Business AdministrationTHEODORE ANDERS*Business Administration/AnalyticsDubuque, IowaMaster of Business Administration

JOSHUA D. BOOTSBusiness Administration/AnalyticsAsbury, IowaMaster of Business Administration

MICHAEL W. GRIEBELBusiness Administration/AnalyticsBellevue, IowaMaster of Business Administration

ANDREW M. KLUESNERBusiness Administration/AnalyticsDubuque, IowaMaster of Business Administration

CHRIS S. SINDAHL*Business Administration/AnalyticsAsbury, IowaMaster of Business Administration

KIMBERLY M. SINDAHL*Business Administration/AnalyticsAsbury, IowaMaster of Business Administration

ANDREW J. WILLBusiness Administration/AnalyticsSherrill, IowaMaster of Business Administration

ROBERT J. AGERBEEKCriminal JusticeSociologyEl Cajon, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts

UDOCHUKWU U. AGOMOBusiness AdministrationPlano, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

SABRINA M. ALMANZASpanishReligious StudiesChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ANNA J. AMBROSYSocial WorkBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts

BLAKE A. ANDERSONAthletic TrainingCum LaudeBurlington, IowaBachelor of Arts

MACKENZIE R. ANDERSONKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeCleveland, OhioBachelor of Arts

WILLIAM H. ARNDTFinanceChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

THOMAS J. AUGEPoliticsInternational StudiesDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

LAURA BAINTERMathematicsBusiness AdministrationCum LaudeEldridge, IowaBachelor of Science

SHARANA M. BAKERPsychologyTinley Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

* In absentia.6

JULIA R. BALAPublic RelationsBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

SEAN BALDWINPublic RelationsDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts

THOMAS A. BALLCriminal JusticeMarion, IowaBachelor of Arts

ANTHONY J. BALTIERRAAthletic TrainingStockton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

NICHOLAS M. BARONCriminal JusticeMcHenry, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MARBELLA BARRIOSMarketingMagna Cum LaudeNorth Chicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

FRANZ L. BECKERPoliticsInternational StudiesMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

GRETA L. BECKERBiochemistrySumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science

BROOKE A. BERGFELD*FinanceBernard, IowaBachelor of Arts

HANNAH D. BERNHARDHistoryBusiness AdministrationSumma Cum LaudeAlgona, IowaBachelor of Arts

RUTH E. BERNINGSocial WorkMagna Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Cuba City, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts

ANDREA J. BERNSBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeFarmersburg, IowaBachelor of Science

EMILY A. BIERMANKinesiologyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

PAIGE M. BILDSTEINElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeDyersville, IowaBachelor of Arts

SHANNON E. BLINDSociologyMoline, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

BROOKE BODDICKERPublic RelationsMagna Cum LaudeNorway, IowaBachelor of Arts

GINA K. BOEDINGSocial WorkBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Dundee, Iowa Bachelor of Arts

BRADLEY J. BOELKOWBusiness AdministrationSpring Grove, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

LAUREN R. BOLLWEGMusicReligious StudiesHonors ProgramNew Vienna, IowaBachelor of Arts

ABIGALE BRADICHPublic RelationsCum LaudeHegewisch, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

RACHEL M. BRANDSEnglish: Creative WritingEnglish: LiteratureLake in the Hills, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CAITLIN M. BRENNANSocial WorkPrairie Du Sac, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

TAYLOR G. BROOKSSport ManagementBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JESSICA A. BROWNSocial WorkSociologyMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

SAMANTHA A. BROWNPsychologySociologyCum LaudeRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

RICHARD J. BRYZAEngineeringPlainfield, IllinoisBachelor of Science

JEFFREY R. BUDZEnglish: Creative WritingSecondary EducationJoliet, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

KIRA L. BUSSESocial WorkPsychologyCum LaudeMount Prospect, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CLAIRE K. CAHILLPublic RelationsEvergreen Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JAMES R. CAMPBELLBusiness AdministrationSport ManagementDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts

LINDSEY I. CANNINGCriminal JusticeRoselle, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JONATHAN P. CARLSONHistorySecondary EducationBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Madison, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts

* In absentia. 7

JOHN M. CARROLLMedia StudiesChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ARIEL L. CARTERBiochemistryNeuroscienceMagna Cum LaudeMarion, IowaBachelor of Science

SHELBY R. CARTERHistorySecondary EducationCherry Valley, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MICHAEL J. CERVANTESNeurosciencePsychologyBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Science

RICARDO CHAVEZAccountingChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

POLLY A. CHRISTENSENElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeLester Prairie, MinnesotaBachelor of Arts

JACOB L. CHUDZIKEngineeringFrankfort, IllinoisBachelor of Science

OLIVIA R. CLAREYElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

DUSTIN J. COFFMANPhilosophyPoliticsMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

FLYNN P. COLLINS*Sport ManagementBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ZACHARY P. CONLINBusiness AdministrationCum LaudeVerona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

EMMA E. COOKECriminal JusticePsychologyCum LaudeArlington Heights, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MYAH L. CORDOVA RAMIREZSocial WorkMoline, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

PATRICK B. COSTELLOBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramElgin, IllinoisBachelor of Science

SHANNON K. COYLESocial WorkOak Forest, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

LAUREN D. CZESHINSKIMarketingCum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

CELIA E. DA SILVABusiness AdministrationInternational StudiesCum LaudeHonors ProgramHazleton, IowaBachelor of Arts

DAVIS D. DAHLBERGBiochemistryHonors ProgramWaseca, MinnesotaBachelor of Science

JENNA M. DALISAYPublic RelationsReligious StudiesCum LaudeHonors ProgramBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

EMILIE E. DALSINGMedia StudiesMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

ADIRA D. DANGOYBusiness AnalyticsHomewood, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JAMES W. DAVISBusiness AdministrationAurora, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JACQUELINE C. DAYPsychologyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

MICHAEL J. DELANEYPsychologyGrayslake, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

BLAKE A. DERBYPsychologyMusicMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

KENNEDY L. DEWEYAthletic TrainingMagna Cum LaudeDixon, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

RYAN R. DICANIOBusiness AnalyticsBartlett, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ANTONE E. DIXONCriminal JusticeBroadview, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MAUREEN E. DOLANBusiness AdministrationCum LaudeStrawberry Point, IowaBachelor of Arts

TAYLOR C. DOOLEYMathematicsFinanceNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Science

MARY C. DOUGHERTYCriminal JusticeChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

NATALIE L. DROESKEEnglish: Creative WritingCum LaudeHonors ProgramNorth Aurora, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

* In absentia.8

NICHOLAS J. DUFFYAccountingBartlett, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CATHERINE R. DUNBARKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeDe Forest, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

MARGARET M. DURDANBiological ResearchMagna Cum LaudeUtica, IllinoisBachelor of Science

ASHLEY L. EDMINSTERElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

LAUREN T. EHARDTPsychologyCriminal JusticeMagna Cum LaudeSpring Grove, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

SAMUEL M. ELSTONCriminal JusticePsychologyNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

KAITLYN M. ENGERAccountingCum LaudeBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MICHAEL B. ERNSTERFinanceBayfield, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

MACKENZIE J. FALDETBusiness AnalyticsMathematicsCalmar, IowaBachelor of Arts

TREVOR J. FANNONPublic RelationsMagna Cum LaudeEdgewood, IowaBachelor of Arts

SAMANTHA A. FELDERMAN*Public RelationsDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

MARNIE E. FERGUSONMathematicsSecondary EducationMokena, IllinoisBachelor of Science

RAUDEL FIERRO PEREZInternational StudiesWest Liberty, IowaBachelor of Arts

NATALIE L. FISCHERAccountingFinanceMagna Cum LaudeSherrill, IowaBachelor of Arts

JOSE A. FLORESPhilosophyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

KAITLYN M. FOGARTYAccountingFinanceSumma Cum LaudeAlgona, IowaBachelor of Arts

TAYLOR M. FOXBiologyCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Science

KATHRYN J. FRANCOISBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeAlburnett, IowaBachelor of Arts

LUCAS W. FRANKBusiness AdministrationBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts

JEFFREY I. FRIEDENPhilosophyMagna Cum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

MICHAEL P. FRIENDPublic RelationsDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

REAGAN L. FRIENDKinesiologyGilbert, ArizonaBachelor of Arts

LAUREN D. FRITZEnglish: LiteratureSecondary EducationSterling, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ELLEN K. GALLERYKinesiologyChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

RYAN P. GALVANCriminal JusticeSociologyOrland Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

DEMOND D. GEORGEBusiness AdministrationNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MELANIE J. GERBIGSocial WorkStacyville, IowaBachelor of Arts

ELIZABETH J. GILLPsychologyChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

BRANT W. GILLEElementary EducationShullsburg, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

BRIAN G. GILLESCriminal JusticeKickapoo, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

QUINTAVIOUS M. GILLIAMMarketingShreveport, LouisianaBachelor of Arts

BRENDA L. GOMEZ SOLISSpanishSociologySylvania, GeorgiaBachelor of Arts

NATHAN E. GOSLIN-KLEMMEKinesiologyBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts

EVAN D. GRADOVILLEFinanceAccountingCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

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PAIGE M. GRIFFITHPsychologyGranville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ANDREW R. GROSSKLAUSPublic RelationsWheaton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

DAVID A. GROVESSociologyBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Elgin, Illinois Bachelor of Arts

SIMONE B. GUIOElementary EducationBarrington, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MITCHELL J. GULLETTSports ManagementLake Zurich, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

WHITNEE C. HALEPublic RelationsSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

STACI E. HAMMERBiochemistrySumma Cum LaudeLena, IllinoisBachelor of Science

GARRETT E. HAMMONDBusiness AnalyticsCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

COLE J. HANSENBusiness AdministrationSport ManagementBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Palos Heights, Illinois Bachelor of Arts

ALYSSA A. HANTENElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

CHARLES R. HARRIS*KinesiologyBlaine, MinnesotaBachelor of Arts

ANNA M. HEDGESNeuroscienceBiochemistryDavenport, IowaBachelor of Science

RACHEL E. HEIDERSCHEITPsychologyMusicMagna Cum LaudeDixon, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

RYAN C. HEINRICHSCriminal JusticeDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts

MATTHEW Z. HENICKAccountingFinanceWestern Springs, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CHEYENNE M. HESSBiological ResearchHoly Cross, IowaBachelor of Science

TREVOR J. HEYINGPsychologyElkader, IowaBachelor of Arts

KRISTEN R. HIRSCHNeuroscienceMagna Cum LaudeEast Dubuque, IllinoisBachelor of Science

KARSEN T. HISENeuroscienceSumma Cum LaudeKnoxville, IllinoisBachelor of Science

ELLE M. HOFFMAN*Biological ResearchMagna Cum LaudeCascade, IowaBachelor of Science

ALEXANDER J. HOFSTETTERKinesiologyCum LaudeVerona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

SHELBY L. HOLERUDNeurosciencePsychologyAnamosa, IowaBachelor of Science

ASHLEY E. HOLTZMathematicsBusiness AnalyticsHonors ProgramManchester, IowaBachelor of Science

CARLY L. HORSMANBusiness AdministrationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

MASON W. HOXIESport ManagementCum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

ROBERT J. HUGHESMarketingFinanceElmhurst, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MADELIN I. HUNSBERGERBusiness AdministrationMarketingSleepy Hollow, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

TAYLOR A. ILLGAthletic TrainingKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Algona, Iowa Bachelor of Arts

CARLY A. JACOBSKinesiologyBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts

KASEY J. JACOBSON*Biological ResearchFreeport, IllinoisBachelor of Science

SARAH H. JAMESMarketingChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JOSEPH A. JANOUCHCriminal JusticeLombard, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

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ALLEGRA M. JOHNSONSocial WorkSumma Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Solon, Iowa Bachelor of Arts

ESTHER L. JOHNSONEngineeringDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science

TIMOTHY D. JOHNSONMedia StudiesChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CLAUDIA L. JUAREZCriminal JusticeSpanishCicero, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JACKSON T. KALLMANBusiness AnalyticsGretna, NebraskaBachelor of Arts

JEANIE S. KASPEREngineeringSumma Cum LaudeWaukegan, IllinoisBachelor of Science

PRESTON P. KAUDERKinesiologyMagna Cum LaudeCascade, IowaBachelor of Arts

ALACIA M. KEEGANPublic RelationsMonroe, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

KAITLYN S. KEEHNERSocial WorkCriminal JusticeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

JORDAN R. KEILBusiness AdministrationBellevue, IowaBachelor of Arts

NATHAN J. KELLEHERFinanceAccountingMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

RYAN J. KELLEY*Criminal JusticeManchester, IowaBachelor of Arts

KEVIN T. KELLYKinesiologyCovina, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts

VERONICA M. KELLYManagement Information SystemsDyersville, IowaBachelor of Science

MOLLY E. KIMBROMarketingCum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

MATTHEW W. KIRLINHistoryWest Des Moines, IowaBachelor of Arts

WHITNEY KLEINSocial WorkBeloit, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

ALLISON M. KLOSTERMANNManagement Information SystemsAccountingCum LaudeManchester, IowaBachelor of Science

JEFFREY A. KNUPPBusiness AdministrationWashington, IowaBachelor of Arts

NATHAN C. KNUPPKinesiologyMaywood, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CHRISTIAN G. KNUTSENMathematicsBiologyGoose Lake, IowaBachelor of Science

AUSTIN N. KONAGELKinesiologyFrankfort, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ALYSON M. KOWALCZYKPsychologySugar Grove, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ALEX KOZIOLKinesiologyPark Ridge, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ALEX J. KRUSEEnglish: LiteraturePhilosophySumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

MIKHAYLA N. KRUSE-MEEKElementary EducationCum LaudeMount Pleasant, IowaBachelor of Arts

KELLY E. KUBOUSHEKMedia StudiesMagna Cum LaudeRidgeway, IowaBachelor of Arts

MATTHEW C. KUBOUSHEKAccountingSumma Cum LaudeRidgeway, IowaBachelor of Arts

NICOLE C. KUBOUSHEKBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeRidgeway, IowaBachelor of Arts

AUSTIN J. KUCHENBECKERBiochemistryCum LaudeHonors ProgramMuskego, WisconsinBachelor of Science

REILLY C. KUHNBiological ResearchSumma Cum LaudeAuburn, IllinoisBachelor of Science

JENNA G. LACORTEElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeLisle, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

KAITLYN E. LAGRANGEMedia StudiesWinterset, IowaBachelor of Arts

11* In absentia.

JACOB J. LAMANTIAKinesiologyDavenport, IowaBachelor of Arts

RACHEL C. LAMPEElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

DYLAN M. LANGEAccountingBusiness AnalyticsSumma Cum LaudeEast Dubuque, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

LINDSAY T. LANNENKinesiologyCum LaudeTinley Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

EVA M. LARABEEMusicElementary EducationMonticello, IowaBachelor of Arts

PETER C. LEINENWEBEREconomicsEvanston, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

KAREN A. LEISENLiberal StudiesDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

MIKAELA D. LENGWINKinesiologyCum LaudeMount Vernon, IowaBachelor of Arts

IAN C. LENKEBusiness AnalyticsSpanishHonors ProgramMount Prospect, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ASHLEY E. LENTINEKinesiologyChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

EVAN J. LINKNeuroscienceMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science

JOSEPH P. LOCHElementary EducationChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

LEA M. LOVELLSociologyBusiness AdministrationCum LaudePalmyra, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

MICHELLE LOYOPoliticsChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

TINOTENDA O. MAHOMVAPsychologyPietermaritzburg, South AfricaBachelor of Arts

NICOLE R. MAJEWSKIMarketingCum LaudeWillowbrook, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CLARICE A. MARTINSocial WorkMundelein, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

SYDNEY C. MARVICHSpanishPublic RelationsCum LaudeWoodstock, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

HANNAH M. MASSARIMarketingRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

BRETT A. MATYESport ManagementShullsburg, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

JENNA E. MAZURBiologyRichmond, IllinoisBachelor of Science

WILLIAM P. MCCLAUGHRYSport ManagementBusiness AnalyticsLake Zurich, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

COURTNEY I. MCGUANEMedia StudiesEnglish: Creative WritingCum LaudeMinonk, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JOHN P. MCMAHONCriminal JusticeMonona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

MORGAN M. MEADPublic RelationsPalos Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JOHN D. MESKIMENAthletic TrainingMagna Cum LaudeNorway, IowaBachelor of Arts

RILEY P. MICHELEconomicsFinanceHuntley, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CODY C. MIGHELLEngineeringDixon, IllinoisBachelor of Science

AUDREY M. MILLERChemistryMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramAppleton, WisconsinBachelor of Science

ELIZABETH M. MILLEREnglish: Creative WritingDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

SEAN P. MILLERBusinessEvergreen Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

SKYE L. MILLERBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeCascade, IowaBachelor of Science

ELIZABETH G. MILLSNeurosciencePsychologyBrimfield, IllinoisBachelor of Science

12 * In absentia.

MARCUS M. MILLSReligious StudiesMusicSumma Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Letts, Iowa Bachelor of Arts

MICHAEL A. MIMSBusiness AdministrationMarketingCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

CLAIRE M. MOLONYBiologySecondary EducationMagna Cum LaudeBernard, IowaBachelor of Science

BAYLEY J. MONROEHistoryOssian, IowaBachelor of Arts

NADIR S. MORGANMedia StudiesPublic RelationsRichmond, CaliforniaBachelor of Arts

CHAD D. MOSERManagement Information SystemsMagna Cum LaudeColesburg, IowaBachelor of Science

SARAH J. MUELLEREnglish: Creative WritingMedia StudiesMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramWaverly, IowaBachelor of Arts

TYLER R. MUICHSocial WorkSociologyMagna Cum LaudeElk Grove Village, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ZACKARY B. MURPHYKinesiologyBurlington, IowaBachelor of Arts

SOPHIA M. MUZZARELLIPsychologyRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JAMES T. NELSONSport ManagementSterling, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

SAVANNAH R. NESVIKPsychologyOssian, IowaBachelor of Arts

SLOAN D. NEUZILChemistryCum LaudeCharles City, IowaBachelor of Science

MAREN J. NIELSENSociologyDes Moines, IowaBachelor of Arts

JOSHUA M. NILOFFSport ManagementAlsip, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MARTHA M. NOWACKIPsychologySumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

RILEY J. O'BRIENElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeHonors ProgramBatavia, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JACOB R. OGLESBYPoliticsSocial WorkBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Dubuque, Iowa Bachelor of Arts

ROBERT J. OLBERDINGBusiness AdministrationDyersville, IowaBachelor of Arts

ABIGAIL M. OLDHAMPsychologyCum LaudeAnamosa, IowaBachelor of Arts

CARTER D. OLSONComputer ScienceMidlothian, IllinoisBachelor of Science

SARAH N. OLSONBiologyGurnee, IllinoisBachelor of Science

MICHAEL S. OLSZEWSKICriminal JusticeSouth Barrington, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

NATALIE G. OLTMANNSBiological ResearchLincoln, IllinoisBachelor of Science

KEMUNTO J. ONDANDEMathematicsOak Park, IllinoisBachelor of Science

SAMANTHA R. O'NEILLElementary EducationCum LaudeNaperville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

RYAN M. PACHOLSKIBusiness AnalyticsMarketingLibertyville, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CHRISTOPHER M. PAIGE, JR.BiologyPlainfield, IllinoisBachelor of Science

DANIEL R. PALUCHBusiness AdministrationSport ManagementChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ELIZABETH C. PARSONSReligious StudiesRockford, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MIKAYLA D. PEDERSONElementary EducationCum LaudeBurlington, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

13* In absentia.

SYDNEY B. PENNEKAMPSocial WorkBelmont, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

ELIA I. PEREDO LANDERONeurosciencePsychologyMilwaukee, WisconsinBachelor of Science

MEGHAN L. PETERMANEnglish: Creative WritingSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

LEO H. PETERSBiological ResearchCum LaudeAndover, MinnesotaBachelor of Science

MACKENZIE R. PETERSENPsychologyCum LaudeLost NationBaldwin, IowaBachelor of Arts

KAYLA S. PIKEElementary EducationEugene, OregonBachelor of Arts

GABRIEL I. PLEASANTSManagement Information SystemsMorton, IllinoisBachelor of Science

JILLIAN M. POHLANDElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudePeosta, IowaBachelor of Arts

GABRIELLE A. PRANGERElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeLa Porte City, IowaBachelor of Arts

RACHEL E. PRENDERGASTPublic RelationsMarketingMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramNewton, IowaBachelor of Arts

JENNA M. PRIERElementary EducationCum LaudeWorthington, IowaBachelor of Arts

EMILY M. PRINCEEngineeringQuasqueton, IowaBachelor of Science

RYAN S. REITERFinanceIndependence, IowaBachelor of Arts

CAITLIN E. REYNOLDSElementary EducationChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

CATHERINE M. RHODAPoliticsBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Eagan, Minnesota Bachelor of Arts

EILEEN M. RICCHIOBusiness AdministrationMarketingPleasant Prairie, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

ANGELA M. RICHARDSONNeurosciencePhilosophyMagna Cum LaudeGlenwood, IowaBachelor of Science

SYDNEY A. RICKELS*Elementary EducationCascade, IowaBachelor of Arts

JOSEPH N. RIORDANBusiness AdministrationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

ZACHARY J. ROBERTSSport ManagementBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Perry, Iowa Bachelor of Arts

MARIA E. ROCHEKinesiologyWaterloo, IowaBachelor of Arts

JOSEPH A. RODRIGUESBusiness AnalyticsMokena, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

WILLIAM P. ROGANSport ManagementBusiness AdministrationGreenwood Village, ColoradoBachelor of Arts

NATHAN J. ROLINGPsychologyPlatteville, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

RYAN S. ROSSBusiness AnalyticsBolingbrook, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JOSHUA P. RUGGLESMarketingWheaton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ANGELICA I. RUIZCriminal JusticeWaukegan, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ANTONIA E. RUPERTMusic EducationSecondary EducationCum LaudePeoria, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

BAILEY C. SAMSAthletic TrainingKinesiologyAnamosa, IowaBachelor of Arts

TAYLOR M. SCHAEFERSBiological ResearchSecondary EducationGarnavillo, IowaBachelor of Science

ALEXANDRA M. SCHIAVONIElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramWest Chicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

14 * In absentia.

LUCAS T. SCHMIDTCriminal JusticePublic RelationsBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Preston, Iowa Bachelor of Arts

HANNAH M. SCHMITTPoliticsSpanishMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

NOAH D. SCHOAFElementary EducationHonors ProgramLena, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ELIZABETH J. SCHROEDERMusic EducationSecondary EducationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

LOGAN G. SCHROEDERNeuroscienceBiochemistryMagna Cum LaudeBellevue, IowaBachelor of Science

RACHAEL L. SCHUELLERAccountingMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

SAMUEL R. SCHULERKinesiologyChenoa, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

SHANNON I. SCHUSTERSpanishInternational StudiesSumma Cum LaudeHonors ProgramHopkinton, IowaBachelor of Arts

MONICA S. SCHWARTZHOFFElementary EducationFort Atkinson, IowaBachelor of Arts

LUCAS A. SEDLACEKPsychologyCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

ALLIE R. SERRESNeurosciencePsychologyPlatteville, WisconsinBachelor of Science

LOGAN J. SHEPPARDComputer ScienceDe Witt, IowaBachelor of Science

MICHAEL C. SHERIFFKinesiologyPearl City, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JAVIER E. SIMONBusiness AnalyticsAppleton, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

MARCUS SINGLETONPublic RelationsBartlett, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

NICOLE A. SNITKEYElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeWalker, IowaBachelor of Arts

MAKAYLA L. SOKOLOSKIEngineeringKenyon, MinnesotaBachelor of Science

SHANNON J. SOPPEAccountingFinanceSumma Cum LaudeSherrill, IowaBachelor of Arts

JAVIER SOTOPsychologyMidlothian, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JOHN F. STAMMEYERBusiness AdministrationDe Witt, IowaBachelor of Arts

HOLLY M. STEILBiologyDubuque, IowaBachelor of Science

HANNA R. STOKESMarketingTiffin, IowaBachelor of Arts

JONATHAN D. SWEENEYAccountingBusiness AdministrationMagna Cum LaudeStreamwood, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

KAYLA J. THOMPSONEnglish: Creative WritingPublic RelationsMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

ELIZABETH M. TIGGESEnglish: Creative WritingPsychologyCum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

JACOB T. TILLKinesiologyCum LaudeHonors ProgramAndrew, IowaBachelor of Arts

KATELYNN TILLMedia StudiesPsychologyDyersville, IowaBachelor of Arts

MADISON N. TOLLEYEnglish: Creative WritingMedia StudiesSumma Cum LaudeHonors ProgramGeneva, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

JACOB T. TOMANAccountingMagna Cum LaudeVerona, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

HANNAH J. TOWNSElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeCedar Rapids, IowaBachelor of Arts

15* In absentia.

TESSA M. UTTERElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudeBreitbach Catholic Thinkers and Leaders Program Cross Plains, Wisconsin Bachelor of Arts

RACHEL A. VALENTEBiological ResearchMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramOak Forest, IllinoisBachelor of Science

RENATA V. VELJACICAthletic TrainingChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

TYLER C. VENCHUSBusiness AdministrationMarketingCarol Stream, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ELIZABETH A. VENEZIOEnglish: Creative WritingSecondary EducationCum LaudeNew Lenox, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MEGAN L. VIERTELPublic RelationsSociologyMagna Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

SAMANTHA A. WAGNERElementary EducationSumma Cum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

TAYLER L. WALKERPsychologyHamptonHampton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

MOLLY N. WALKNERMathematicsSumma Cum LaudeSolon, IowaBachelor of Science

YANREN WANGSport ManagementShanghai, ChinaBachelor of Arts

STEVEN K. WELTZERAccountingMagna Cum LaudeAurora, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ALEX M. WERNIMONTEngineeringBusiness AdministrationPeosta, IowaBachelor of Science

MADELINE E. WESSELSBiologyStone City, IowaBachelor of Science

DANIEL M. WESTRAKinesiologyMidlothian, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

HAILEY M. WHEELERKinesiologyColumbus, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

ALEXANDRIA M. WHITEElementary EducationWestmont, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

BRIDGET M. WHITNEYElementary EducationMagna Cum LaudePark Ridge, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

DEANDRE L. WILLIAMSSocial WorkBaltimore, MarylandBachelor of Arts

JARED R. WILLIAMSHistorySecondary EducationDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

DANIEL G. WILLIS*English: Creative WritingCum LaudeDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

MICHAEL D. WITKOWSKIBiochemistryCum LaudeChicago, IllinoisBachelor of Science

JOHN S. WOERDEHOFF*Media StudiesDubuque, IowaBachelor of Arts

JULIE K. WOODSSociologyCoggon, IowaBachelor of Arts

MARIN J. WOODSPublic RelationsManchester, IowaBachelor of Arts

ANDREW WRONABusiness AdministrationFinanceWheaton, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

ERVIN W. YAHR, IIIEnglish: LiteraturePoliticsMagna Cum LaudeHonors ProgramDecorah, IowaBachelor of Arts

NICOLAS YOUNGChemistryAlgonquin, IllinoisBachelor of Science

ANN-MARIE E. ZAHNBusiness AnalyticsFinanceSumma Cum LaudeStoughton, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

ERIC A. ZIRZOWBusiness AnalyticsManagement Information SystemsWaukesha, WisconsinBachelor of Arts

MADELYN R. ZYDLEWSKIAthletic TrainingKinesiologyOrland Park, IllinoisBachelor of Arts

16

Academic Costume In America

Symbols of Learning

The academic procession as you see it today is a pageant made colorful by the dress and ceremony inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries. The

principal features of academic dress are three: the gown, the cap and the hood.

To preserve the dignity and meaning of these features, American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895 and set up a code of academic dress for the colleges

and universities of the United States. In 1932, the American Council of Education presented a revised code which largely governs the style of academic dress used in

our country today.

The Gown

The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. Some think it was worn in former times as protection against the cold of unheated buildings. It has become symbolic of the

democracy of scholarship, for it completely covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. It is usually black with pointed sleeves for the Bachelor’s degree; long,

closed sleeves for the Master’s degree, with a slit for the arm; and round, open sleeves for the Doctor’s degree. For the Bachelor’s or Master’s degree the gown has no trimmings.

For the Doctor’s degree it is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves in the color distinctive of the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains. Some colors most frequently seen and the fields they represent are as follows:

blue—philosophy; purple—law; green—medicine; yellow—science; light blue—education; red—theology; and white—literature and humane letters. The official colors

of the college may appear on the gown or its decorations.

The Cap

When Roman law freed the slaves, they won the privilege of wearing a cap. And so the academic cap is a sign of the freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity

with which scholarship endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The gold tassel on the cap denotes doctorate.

The Hood

Heraldically the hood is an inverted shield with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the

hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining of the hood designates the college by which the degree was granted.