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December 10, 2011
Commencement
* 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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Big ideas. Real-world thinking.
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 105,000 alumni
worldwide. Together, we are committed to breaking down
barriers, creating solutions and achieving a new level of
greatness that will inspire all of us to consider even bigger
ideas, apply real-world thinking even more broadly and
make life better for people throughout our state, our region
and our world.
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2011 FALL
COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, December Tenth
Two Thousand Eleven
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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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 Brett K. Anderson ‘11 Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Address Erik A. Heller Bachelor of Science, Communication Studies College of Arts and Humanities
Sarah K. Mahn Bachelor of Science, Accounting College of Business
Babatunde Awoyinka Bachelor of Science, Biotechnology College of Science, Engineering and Technology Conferring of Degrees
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Pamela Weller ‘92, 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 ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,
Education, and Regional Partnerships
DAVID P. JONES Associate Vice President for Student
Affairs and Enrollment Management
DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement
NANCY MACKENZIE Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts and Humanities
HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity
and Chief Diversity Officer
SCOTT R. OLSON Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research
JAMES RIFE Faculty Honor Marshal, College of
Science, Engineering and Technology
JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services
RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
PAMELA WELLER President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
WALTER R. ZAKAHI Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities
Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSNancy MacKenzie, College of Arts and
HumanitiesAbo-El-Yazeed Habib,
College of BusinessJames Rife, College of Science,
Engineering and Technology
COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSEllen Mrja, College of Arts
and HumanitiesAnaam Hashmi, College of BusinessMary Wiest, College of
Science, Engineering and Technology
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSMelissa Radmaker, College
of Arts and HumanitiesRianna Cropp, College of BusinessSamia Tariq, College of
Science, Engineering and Technology
COLLEGE OF ARTS &HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSJohn BanschbachKimberly ContagWilliam DyerPaul FinocchiaroJames GrabowskaRichard LiebendorferJohn LindbergDavid MoranoMarshel Rossow
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSCandace BlackNancy DrescherDavid EngenNadja KrämerMika LaidlawKristen Treinen
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSJacqueline ArnoldAmy LautersSuzanne MartinJoshua Preiss
COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSClaudia PragmanHarold Thiewes
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSQueen BookerPaul BrennanJoseph Reising
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSEmil JirikKathleen DaleHyuna ParkKristin Scott
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING& TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSGale AllenPenny KnoblichJulio MandojanaSteven MercurioCharles WatersYouwen Xu
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSRebecca BatesAaron BudgeChristoper ConlinScott FeeDean KelleyBethann LavoieAndy MinerJin Y. ParkDanae Quirk DorrJames Slack
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSCraig EversVictor EsenabhaluBrian WassermanChad WittkopHan WuMark Zuicker
INSTRUCTORSSteven Reller
LIBRARY FACULTYJoe HoltermannLynne Weber
ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane Berge
RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
BRETT K. ANDERSON Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
VIJENDRA AGARWAL Dean of the College of Science,
Engineering and Technology
ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and
Chief Information Officer
BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business
ABO-EL-YAZEED HABIB Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Business
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries, Interim Dean.
MASTER OF FINE ARTSDavid J. Brennan, MankatoForensicsAdvisor: James DimockThesis: Defining Success: Examining
What it Means to be Good in Forensics
Tiffany L. Brenneman, Naperville, Illinois
Creative WritingAdvisor: Richard Robbins
Seth D. Calvert, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard Terrill
Samuel J. Kauer, Rib Lake, WisconsinCreative WritingAdvisor: Diana JosephThesis: Evolution Doesn’t Wait
Linton D. Lewis, North MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer
John W. Olive, Brooklyn CenterTheatre ArtsAdvisor: John Paul
Nicole K. Pullaro, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: David McCarl
Amanda A. Schumacher, CloquetCreative WritingAdvisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer
Sarah E. Zenk Blossom, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard Terrill
MASTER OF ARTSTimothy J. Akers, TrumanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. John Banschbach
Matthew J. Bright, MankatoArtAdvisor: Brian Frink
Michael L. Burgess, ShakopeeEnglish: TESL Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Debra J. Campbell, Helena, MontanaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie
Christine J. Christensen, Price, UtahEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord
Joseph D. Doherty, ChamplinArtAdvisor: Brian Frink
Brett P. Frayseth, MinneapolisEnglish: TESL Advisor: Dr. Nancy DrescherThesis: An Evaluation of Writing
Samples by English Learners in Special Education
Nancy L. Goettl, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Donna Casella Deqa M. Hassan, Columbia HeightsEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Erin E. Johnson, Westerville, OhioEnglish: TESL Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Tammy R. Jones, Carrington, North DakotaArtAdvisor: Todd ShanafeltThesis: Eneospiria - the art of breathing
anew
Janna M. Lundein, DuluthEnglish: Literature Advisor: Dr. Donna Casella Youssouf Magassouba, MaliEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Anna M. Matetic, RochesterEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee TesdellThesis: Social Media Communications
in Local Community Education Organizations: Researching and Implementing Social Media Communications for Rochester Community Education
Morgan J. Moody, OwatonnaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Fabiana D. Oliveira, BrazilEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Stephanie N. Putt, Commodore, Pennsylvania
EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Lori L. Raborg, Stillwater, OklahomaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Colin J. Ruff, WillmarArtAdvisor: Elizabeth Miller
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Jennifer L. Scarry-Garthwaite, Salem, Ohio
EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Ashley H. Smith, FairmontMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Namyong Lee
Laura E. Stelter, FaribaultEnglish: TESL Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Xu Tang, ChinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Gary L. Teagarden, BurnsvilleEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland NordThesis: Effective Content Strategy
for Campus Websites at Career Colleges: Meeting the Information Needs of Current Students
Amara C. Thomas, South Holland, Illinois
Communication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills
Kathy A. Valenti, Warsaw, New YorkEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord
MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONNicole R. Blanchard, BloomingtonBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Nickolas J. Christiansen, SavageBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Jason D. Fisher, OwatonnaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Matthew F. Hall, North MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Quresh Kapadia, IndiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott
Megan E. Kelley, BloomingtonBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Carolyn Kohrs, EdinaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Scott M. Loscheider, WaconiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Nicholas R. Luger, Saint BonifaciusBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott
Joshua L. Madson, Maple GroveBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Brody M. Nordland, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Nicholas R. Paolo, HibbingBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Charles G. Pearson, WasecaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Alecia J. Prins, Redwood FallsBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott
Thomas R. Schewe, EaganBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Rebecca R. Siegling, Lake CrystalBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Michael J. Thomas, RochesterBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
MASTER OF SCIENCENicole H. Alfafara, MankatoEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Mercurio
Suresh Batchu, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen
Brady C. Brau, MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley
Swathi Chungath, IndiaComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley
Kevin D. Clement, ShakopeeBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Bradley Cook
Lance R. Frederick, MankatoEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor
Sergio A. Gamarra, MankatoManufacturing Engineering TechAdvisor: Dr. William Peterson
Ross H. Haliburton, Harrisburg, South DakotaManufacturing Engineering TechAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Jones
Mohsin Kamal, BangladeshEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Prathyusha Kolanu, IndiaComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley
Srikar Kuppili, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen Jonathan G. Lore, Nashua, IowaEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher
Keng-Yang Lin, TaiwanPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Hai-Sheng Wu
Omary M. Lyimo, United Republic of Tanzania
BiologyAdvisor: Dr. Gregg Marg
Dinesh K. Manandhar, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Qun Zhang
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Jacqueline K. Mann, KasotaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills Christopher J. Medina, Leander,
TexasCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills Maria L. Middleton, NorthfieldSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly ContagThesis: The Life of Spanish
Noblewomen in the Secular World and Their One Alternative: The Role of the Convent in Maria de Zayas’ Desenganos amorosos
Shayne M. Narjes, Saint PeterCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen
Mamfe Osafo, MankatoMathematics and StatisticsAdvisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel
Julie M. Petersen, NorthfieldSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly ContagThesis: Esther Tusquets’ El mismo
mar de todos los veranos and “Carta a la madre”: The healing transformation of the mother-daughter relationship
Joice G. Pilli, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
David J. Rochelero, BloomingtonSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Enrique Torner Shajia A. Sharmin, BangladeshInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus AzarbodThesis: A Web Based Fuzzy Data
Mining Using Combs Inference Method and Decision Predictor
Sujit Shrestha, NepalEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Qun Zhang
Matthew P. Simones, CarverEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Patrick TebbeThesis: Application of the TDMA
Technique toward the Size and Charge Distribution Measurement of Graphite, Gold, Palladium, and Silver Aerosols
Amanda C. Swintek, Pine IslandMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Jonathan Harper
Aycha Tammour, SyriaPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Paul EskridgeThesis: Narrow-Line Seyfert 1
Galaxies from the Final Data Release of SDSS-II
Khai V. Tran, VietnamInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Craig F. Tschautscher, CarverBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Penny KnoblichThesis: Dorsal Column Electrical
Stimulation-Induced Sodium Excretion Is Not Due to Retrograde Sensory Signaling
Sarah J. Whalen, New UlmBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert SorensenThesis: Analysis of the Genetic
Structure of Bithynia tentaculata Snail Populations in Wisconsin and Minnesota
Mukund P. Wosti, NepalPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Paul Eskridge William R. Wynn, Jr., MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley Derek L. Yuill, Arcadia, CaliforniaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Cronn-Mills
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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Walter Zakahi, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEKarly J. Anderson, ArtLucas R. Bauer, Mass MediaClaire M. Bergman, SpanishAvery E. Cropp, Mass MediaAvery E. Cropp, SpanishCarissa A. Delestre, ArtAlicia M. Fasnacht, SpanishAllison M. Henline, ArtKristin Hueneburg, Open StudiesElizabeth A. Koonst, SpanishElise A. Resemius, Spanish Education K-12Jacy D. Sehm, Communications Arts
& Literature EducationKristina M. Smayling, SpanishMari M. Tacheny, Spanish Education K-12Jenna J. Tatro, GermanMelissa L. Thompson, Mass Media
MAGNA CUM LAUDEJoseph S. Aust, Open Studies Kayla K. Berg, SpanishSadie J. Bliss, EnglishDanielle F. Brown, Mass MediaCarrie M. Chum, SpanishAnthony J. Cola, Mass MediaMolly J. Coughlan, ArtStephen Crisp, Theatre ArtsJoseph B. Crook, Theatre ArtsStacy M. DeGolier, Theatre ArtsMegan R. DePree, Liberal Studies Brandyn M. Dietman, Scandinavian StudiesMicah R. Dorfner, Mass MediaJanel M. Duffy, English
Brett M. Equals, Communication StudiesWhitney R. Fabro, Mass MediaKirsten B. Grathwohl, Mass MediaLee M. Handel, Mass MediaVirginia R. Hanks, Mass MediaJoshua S. Harris, Communications
Arts & Literature EducationMandy J. Herman, SpanishJeanette M. Heth, Mass MediaKristin M. Kordovsky, SpanishMark T. Krediet, ArtTimothy E. Malz, Art EducationSamantha A. McCune, Music:
EducationJacob W. Nathan, Theatre ArtsMolly A. Nelson, Mass MediaNicole M. Olson, SpanishBriana M. Peterson, Communication StudiesSamantha E. Phillippi, DanceNicole M. Potts, Mass MediaAshley N. Puckett, Art EducationLiliana Quiroz Rios, Spanish
Education K-12Katherine M. Rapacz, Theatre ArtsIan J. Roberts, ArtMarysol Sanchez, FrenchKyle T. Schmit, Mass MediaElizabeth E. Standaert, SpanishMargaret L. Steck, Art HistoryMargaret L. Steck, Mass MediaAlesha M. Sullivan, EnglishErik P. Thibault, Mass MediaSamantha L. Wall, Mass MediaJenna C. Wendinger, Mass MediaJenna C. Wendinger, Communication Studies
CUM LAUDE Hyeokki Baek, EnglishDaniel J. Bardon, ArtDaniel R. Bonnell, SpanishPhoebe M. Boulester, DanceNicole A. Bugge, Communication StudiesShealah M. Cocherell, ArtDanica M. Das, EnglishMelissa-Sang K. Do, FrenchColleen E. Erickson, SpanishJennifer L. Filzen, ArtDanielle R. Jaeger, Mass MediaSara C. Johnson, Communications
Arts & Literature EducationKathryn C. Kemp, Mass MediaScott A. Lyden, Mass MediaKelsey R. Majkrzak, Communication StudiesShea M. McGill, EnglishRaul D. Mejiaborja, Mass MediaYulia R. Melian, Mass MediaLauren L. Mendez McConkey,
SpanishJennifer K. Pollock, Mass MediaNicole M. Roubik, Mass MediaBrooke K. Sanders, Mass MediaMeagan S. Schiebel, EnglishAmanda L. Schroeder, Mass MediaJenna M. Steen, Communication StudiesJesse J. Sternke, Music: EducationAmelia P. Swaggert, Mass MediaMahamadou Tahirou,
Communication StudiesKirsten J. Wulff, Art
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DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor James Johnson, Chairperson
Karly J. Anderson, BFA, ByronNicholas C. Armbrust, BFA, EaganDaniel J. Bardon, BFA, MankatoMarla Noel H. Bonner, BFA, HopkinsShealah M. Cocherell, BFA, AnokaRachel J. Compart, BFA, MankatoMolly J. Coughlan, BFA, MankatoJessica R. Crane, BFA, Lake CrystalCarissa A. Delestre, BA, Saint PeterJacob R. Eisenbeis, BFA, KassonJoseph P. Erickson, BFA, Prior LakeJennifer L. Filzen, BFA, New UlmSara L. Gobely, BFA, White Bear LakeCasey J. Healy, BA, MankatoAllison M. Henline, BFA, MankatoDanielle R. Hillers, BA, RaymondJohn H. Huth, AA, ShakopeeRobert D. Johnson, BA, MankatoJerilyn L. Knutson, BA, RevereMark T. Krediet, BFA, MankatoWilliam L. Lundblad, BFA, Inver Grove HeightsTimothy E. Malz, BS, New PragueKyle G. Meyers, BFA, Blue EarthTyler J. Milde, BA, ByronTerrence J. O’Keefe, BS, WoodburyLauren B. Prine, BA, Hillsdale,
WisconsinAshley N. Puckett, BS, WaconiaIan J. Roberts, BFA, North MankatoJosephine S. Smith, BFA, JordanMargaret L. Steck, BA, MankatoBenjamin R. Sweeney, BFA, DunnellKirsten J. Wulff, BFA, Red Wing
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor Kristen TreinenChairperson
Brady S. Arnold, BS, OwatonnaNicole A. Bugge, BA, Lino LakesDaniel M. DeReus, BS, MankatoBrett M. Equals, BS, Ashland,
WisconsinBryan J. Frechette, BS, MapletonHillary J. Hansman, BA, Okoboji, IowaMatthew C. Hauger, BS, SpringfieldErik A. Heller, BS, OakdaleMegan A. Killoran, BS, Castlewood,
South Dakota
Patrick A. Lemieux, BA, Fargo, North DakotaKelsey R. Majkrzak, BS, BlaineFrancis X. McGinn, III, BA, ChanhassenChristopher P. Nowlin, BA, Alvin,
TexasCasey R. O’Connor, BS, GoodhueNicholas J. Perfetti, BA, Bourbon,
MissouriBriana M. Peterson, BS, SartellTyler D. Polzin, BS, GlencoeSarah K. Preus, BA, Maple GroveDaniel W. Schroeder, BS, MankatoMatthew W. Smith, BS, WasecaJenna M. Steen, BS, Dodge CenterMahamadou Tahirou, BA, NigerJenna C. Wendinger, BA, GibbonEric J. Winkelman, BS, DasselPaul J. Wunderlich, BS, Faribault
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor John Banschbach,Chairperson
Hyeokki Baek, BA, Republic of KoreaSadie J. Bliss, BA, HastingsAmber L. Buermann, BA, Little FallsGabriel A. Claussen, BS, BemidjiDanica M. Das, BA, Lake CrystalRuth E. Driggs, BA, JordanJanel M. Duffy, BA, Chisago CityMatthew J. Erickson, BA, Prior LakeJulie L. Gustafson, BA, BloomingtonMitchell A. Harms, BFA, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaJoshua S. Harris, BS, FairmontMichael M. Hayner, BA, WinnebagoJessica J. Heap, BA, HanoverAllison M. Heard, BA, AustinCharles S. Hunt, BA, MankatoSara C. Johnson, BS, New BrightonAmanda A. Larson, BS, MankatoShea M. McGill, BA, SavageJames P. McShane, BA, New RichlandMary J. O’ Neil, BA, WasecaKayley R. Ostermann, BS, MankatoMeagan S. Schiebel, BA, La CrescentJacy D. Sehm, BS, BlaineEric J. Slininger, BS, RamseyErik J. Sorensen, BS, ChanhassenRyan W. Steinbauer, BA, BloomingtonAlesha M. Sullivan, BA, Lake CrystalNatalie A. Urban, BA, Oceanside,
CaliforniaVeneias N. Vang, BA, Brooklyn ParkLucian R. Young, BA, Madelia
DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIAProfessor Marshel Rossow,Chairperson
Amanda M. Bammert, BS, Saint BonifaciusLucas R. Bauer, BS, Verona,
WisconsinNathaniel L. Brennan, BS, New PragueBrittany N. Brock, BS, MinneapolisDanielle F. Brown, BS, Roberts,
WisconsinChelsea L. Casebolt, BS, MankatoAnthony J. Cola, BS, WillmarAvery E. Cropp, BA, PlymouthPatrick J. Delaney, BS, Vadnais HeightsMicah R. Dorfner, BS, Blue EarthRuth E. Driggs, BA, JordanKaitlyn G. Ehlers, BA, Le CenterWhitney R. Fabro, BS, EaganSamantha J. Fischer, BS, MankatoTimothy M. Gagne, BS, RosevilleLyndsey A. Gjere, BS, Blue EarthKirsten B. Grathwohl, BS, New UlmLee M. Handel, BS, RobbinsdaleJessica J. Hanevik, BS, MankatoVirginia R. Hanks, BA, RochesterJeanette M. Heth, BS, West Saint PaulThuy Thuong N. Huynh, BS, BurnsvilleDanielle R. Jaeger, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaMegan M. Kaufenberg, BS, WatertownKathryn C. Kemp, BS, Inver Grove HeightsLivia R. Lastine, BS, EaganMollie S. Lee, BS, PlymouthMickala K. Loesch, BS, HastingsScott A. Lyden, BS, BurnsvilleSamuel R. Mayer, BS, MankatoMadeline R. McBride, BA, Saint PaulLaura L. McFerrin, BS, Maple GroveKersten K. McManamon, BS, WasecaRaul D. Mejiaborja, BA, ChaskaYulia R. Melian, BS, Chaseburg,
WisconsinMolly A. Nelson, BS, EaganRachel R. Nystrom, BS, WaconiaJoshua P. Olson, BA, PrestonAllison L. Parsons, BS, Brandon,
South DakotaMegan K. Pihlaja, BS, WabashaJennifer K. Pollock, BS, Lakeville
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Nicole M. Potts, BS, FairmontNicole M. Roubik, BS, Forest LakeLacey A. Rowland, BS, EaganBrooke K. Sanders, BS, Eden PrairieKyle T. Schmit, BS, WillmarAmanda L. Schroeder, BS, MantorvilleKelsey L. Schultz, BA, MankatoJay A. Schwarz, BS, New UlmKeara T. Shannon, BS, MinnetonkaAveri M. Shrode, BA, DelanoMargaret L. Steck, BA, MankatoAmelia P. Swaggert, BS, FridleyErik P. Thibault, BA, LakelandMelissa L. Thompson, BA, Hartford,
South DakotaAnn E. Wahlstrom, BS, MankatoSamantha L. Wall, BS, Mounds ViewJenna C. Wendinger, BA, Gibbon
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor John Lindberg, Chairperson
Elliott I. Bonner, BS, Saint PaulAbbie J. Christensen, BS, MankatoSamantha A. McCune, BS, BuffaloErin B. Meyer, BS, Lake CrystalJesse J. Sternke, BS, Worthington
DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson
Joshua G. Adams, BS, Maple GroveAna M. Eisenreich, BS, Hopkins
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul Hustoles,Chairperson
Phoebe M. Boulester, BS, Eagle LakeStephen Crisp, BFA, Blanchester, OhioJoseph B. Crook, BFA, Maple PlainStacy M. DeGolier, BA, Waterloo,
WisconsinStacey M. Ellerbroek, BS, Saint CloudTimothy M. Gagne, BS, RosevilleChelsie K. Grindstaff, BA, Lake CrystalSteven T. Lange, BS, Estherville, Iowa
Jacob W. Nathan, BFA, OwatonnaSamantha E. Phillippi, BS, OakdaleJameson J. Pieper, BFA, West Saint PaulKatherine M. Rapacz, BFA, Eau Claire, WisconsinNatalie A. Schleusner, BFA, Rock Rapids, IowaElizabeth C. Slater, BS, RushmoreMaxwell C. Thao, BFA, Forest LakeMolly C. Tucker, BA, Minneapolis
DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES &CULTURESProfessor James Grabowska,Chairperson
Kayla K. Berg, BA, PlymouthClaire M. Bergman, BS, Fond du Lac, WisconsinDaniel R. Bonnell, BS, Apple ValleyAshley A. Branham, BA, Glenwood City, WisconsinBrianna R. Brennan, BS, ShakopeeCarrie M. Chum, BA, WasecaAvery E. Cropp, BA, PlymouthBrandyn M. Dietman, BA, Sturgeon Bay, WisconsinMelissa-Sang K. Do, BA, MankatoColleen E. Erickson, BA, ZimmermanAlicia M. Fasnacht, BA, Madison LakeMadysen E. Grassle, BA, LakevilleMandy J. Herman, BA, CedarElizabeth A. Koonst, BA, Belle PlaineKristin M. Kordovsky, BA, PlymouthJessica M. Layeux, BA, Saint Louis ParkLauren L. Mendez McConkey, BS,
MankatoHannah A. Milczark, BA, CambridgeNicole M. Olson, BS, ShakopeeEvelyn Pomarico, BA, Le SueurLiliana Quiroz Rios, BS, North MankatoElise A. Resemius, BS, MankatoMarysol Sanchez, BA, ElmoreKristina M. Smayling, BA, MankatoElizabeth E. Standaert, BS, Coon RapidsMari M. Tacheny, BS, Madison LakeJenna J. Tatro, BA, ZimmermanMolly C. Tucker, BA, Minneapolis
HUMANITIESProfessor Gwen Westerman,Director
LIBERAL STUDIESStudent Relations Coordinator
Andrew C. Bungert, AA, LakevilleMegan R. DePree, AA, LeSueurMichael K. Derhaag, AA, North MankatoHeather M. Doran, AA, MankatoJeremy M. Hanson, AA, Saint MichaelJenna R. Hemenway, AA, ChamplinLeAnn R. Hoppe, AA, DelavanBradlee J. Larson, AA, EaganAaron C. McLain, AA, EskoAlexander M. Megaw, AA, MankatoSherri L. Morrison, AA, Forest LakeRandee M. O’Brien, AA, AlexandriaAlexander A. Palmer, AA, MankatoRachel A. Poppema, AA, Lake CrystalBramer L. Powers, AA, WindomJackelyn A. Schimmel, AA, MankatoEmily E. Schweizer, AA, River Falls,
WisconsinCurtis A. Shotliff, AA, HendersonShauna M. Struthers, AA, CokatoJoshua C. Venske, AA, WaconiaXiomara B. Wimmer-Miranda, AA,
Menomonie, WisconsinJoseph C. Wollenburg, AA, MankatoMelissa M. Xiong, AA, White Bear LakeKevin W. Young, AA, Mankato
OPEN STUDIESProfessor Kirsti Cole,Director
Joseph S. Aust, BS, Bloomington Cassie J. Battenfeld, BS, WasecaJoy L. Borgeson, BS, MankatoJessy M. Gappa, BS, MankatoJustin L. Gehrke, BS, New UlmJenna N. Hamre, BS, WinonaJered M. Hansmeyer, BS, CarltonKristin Hueneburg, BS, GermanyNicole K. Root, BS, WasecaJoshua N. Sheehan, BS, Eden PrairieAlicia M. Voss, BS, LeSueurJennifer L. Wagner, BS, Rosemount
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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDECandice F. Borchardt, FinanceCandice F. Borchardt, AccountingKamol D. Dusmukhamedov,
AccountingJaneth A. Fisher-Romero, International
BusinessSarah K. Mahn, AccountingNeal J. Pastick, ManagementLucas W. Putz, AccountingLucas W. Putz, FinanceKathleen M. Ritter, AccountingKathleen M. Ritter, FinanceMargarita M. Rodriguez, AccountingBrandy J. Schnitzler, AccountingIsha Shrestha, AccountingIsha Shrestha, FinanceLinda F. Skogen, ManagementNathan M. Smayling, AccountingTara J. Soupir, AccountingTara J. Soupir, FinanceKevin D. Thompson, ManagementMegan E. Weber, AccountingKevin M. Wisnew, Marketing
MAGNA CUM LAUDESara J. Anderson, MarketingKayla K. Berg, MarketingTimothy D. Bierly, AccountingLogan R. Boesch, FinanceLacie L. Brandts, AccountingChance D. Brown, FinanceKaitlin Brubaker, International
BusinessJacquelyn E. Christensen, FinanceRyan R. Chuba, Finance
Ryan R. Chuba, AccountingAmber K. Cords, AccountingAmber K. Cords, FinanceJordan L. Curtiss, AccountingJordan L. Curtiss, FinanceJoel D. Demers, ManagementJustin A. Fahse, AccountingJustin A. Fahse, FinanceWade G. Formo, AccountingEdith Githinji, AccountingRebekah R. Hanson, ManagementAlex J. Herzog, AccountingRachel M. Hill, AccountingWang S. Hu, AccountingRyan P. Huibregtse, ManagementAllison L. Hultgren, FinanceAllison L. Hultgren, ManagementJeffrey J. Kes, FinanceLayne C. Kockelman, AccountingLayne C. Kockelman, FinanceYangchen D. Lama, AccountingYangchen D. Lama, FinanceDonald J. Larson, International
BusinessTrevor C. Leopold, ManagementTrevor C. Leopold, MarketingBen Li, AccountingRachel E. Maghan, MarketingChristopher M. Mangione,
AccountingJoshua A. Opdahl, ManagementJoshua A. Opdahl, FinanceBrandon G. Quam, AccountingBrandon G. Quam, FinanceMarysol Sanchez, ManagementSara E. Scharf, Finance
Kelsey M. Smith, AccountingKelsey M. Smith, FinanceErik P. Thibault, ManagementTrent M. Vedders, ManagementMatthew R. Wills, AccountingMatthew R. Wills, Finance
CUM LAUDEBrittany L. Baker, ManagementDaniel J. Bardon, MarketingVanessa M. Bonahoom, FinanceBenjamin J. Damm, ManagementLauren E. Duddingston, FinanceBrian M. Galle, ManagementJessica C. Giesner, ManagementTaylor G. Hallman, AccountingTaylor G. Hallman, ManagementDavid C. Heine, FinanceBraden R. Hubbard, FinanceAnthony D. Lambrecht, International
BusinessJennifer M. Lindholm, AccountingSachin Manandhar, AccountingStanislav V. Matusevschi, FinanceAndrew J. Northenscold, FinanceAndrew J. Northenscold, AccountingMohammed M. Rizvi, AccountingAmanda L. Schroeder, MarketingCarmen M. Sook, MarketingDawn M. Spangenberg, AccountingTyler K. Stenzel, ManagementKendra H. Stromberg, ManagementKyle N. Stromberg, AccountingDawite M. Terefe, AccountingHannah O. Wittman, MarketingKylie R. Wroge, Management
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DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Bill Brown, Chairperson
Robert J. Bennett, BS, SavageSubash Bhandari, BS, MankatoTimothy D. Bierly, BS, RochesterTracey J. Billmeier, BS, Bird IslandCandice F. Borchardt, BS, Belle PlaineLacie L. Brandts, BS, Garden CityMelissa M. Bystrom, BS, Red WingMegan D. Carroll, BS, West Saint PaulJoseph P. Cegla, BS, Eden PrairieRyan R. Chuba, BS, Maple PlainDaniel B. Cison, BS, Coon RapidsAmber K. Cords, BS, WellsJordan L. Curtiss, BS, MontevideoKamol D. Dusmukhamedov, BS,
MankatoDaniel A. Ehm, BS, PlymouthFNU Fahad, BS, PakistanJustin A. Fahse, BS, OliviaWade G. Formo, BS, EaganEdith Githinji, BS, MankatoAmber L. Goblirsch, BS, Lake CrystalTaylor G. Hallman, BS, ChaskaKristin M. Hayes, BS, Cedarburg,
WisconsinAlex J. Herzog, BS, New UlmRachel M. Hill, BS, ChamplinGina L. Horoshak, BS, Saint PeterWang S. Hu, BS, DundasLayne C. Kockelman, BS, Walnut GroveBreauna M. Koster, BS, ElysianYangchen D. Lama, BS, NepalTyrel V. Lecy, BS, Saint PeterBen Li, BS, Albert LeaMarc A. Linaman, BS, OakdaleJennifer M. Lindholm, BS, MankatoDebra A. Loeffler, BS, ClevelandSarah K. Mahn, BS, SpicerSachin Manandhar, BS, NepalChristopher M. Mangione, BS,
LakevilleJacquiline V. Massawe, BS, United
Republic of TanzaniaMatthew M. MulQueeny, BS, Eden PrairieAndrew J. Northenscold, BS, MankatoOluwatomiyin E. Ojoyeyi, BS,
MinneapolisCaitlin M. O’Neil, BS, Andover
Christopher R. Peterson, BS, Chanhassen
Rodney J. Piepho, BS, OwatonnaLucas W. Putz, BS, Lacona, IowaBrandon G. Quam, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsKathleen M. Ritter, BS, Red WingMohammed M. Rizvi, BS, MankatoMargarita M. Rodriguez, BS, WasecaYousef H. Sarameh, BS, MankatoLucille R. Schermerhorn, BS, MankatoKelly M. Schneider, BS, BuffaloBrandy J. Schnitzler, BS, AlexandriaIsha Shrestha, BS, NepalMuhammad H. Siddiqui, BS, PakistanNathan M. Smayling, BS, MankatoKelsey M. Smith, BS, Maple GroveMichelle F. Smith, BS, MankatoTara J. Soupir, BS, New LondonDawn M. Spangenberg, BS, Eagle LakeKyle N. Stromberg, BS, Maple GroveDawite M. Terefe, BS, MinneapolisRyan M. Thompson, BS, WasecaMegan E. Weber, BS, WasecaJared J. Weimert, BS, MankatoLucas T. Wilde, BS, Eden PrairieMatthew R. Wills, BS, EaganBrian R. Winter, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Joseph Reising,Chairperson
Fahad S. Al Sogoor, BS, Saudi ArabiaMustafa F. Almeer, BS, MankatoHussain A. Alyami, BS, Saudi ArabiaDezirae M. Bauleke, BS, Le CenterLogan R. Boesch, BS, AmboyVanessa M. Bonahoom, BS, Cottage GroveCandice F. Borchardt, BS, Belle PlaineChance D. Brown, BS, Trent, South DakotaMegan D. Carroll, BS, West Saint PaulJacquelyn E. Christensen, BS,
Madison LakeRyan R. Chuba, BS, Maple PlainAmber K. Cords, BS, WellsJordan L. Curtiss, BS, MontevideoLauren E. Duddingston, BS, EaganKelsey J. Estey, BS, LakevilleKufre J. Eyoh, BS, Cottage GroveJustin A. Fahse, BS, OliviaBrandon M. Flowers, BS, St ClairRiley P. Fluegel, BS, Owatonna
Remington D. Gehrke, BS, KenyonMitchel D. Grundman, BS,
ClearwaterJordan S. Hansen, BS, FaribaultDavid C. Heine, BS, VictoriaBraden R. Hubbard, BS, WoodburyAllison L. Hultgren, BS, Arnolds Park,
IowaMitchel P. Johnson, BS, DennisonTakara T. Johnson, BS, WasecaJeffrey J. Kes, BS, JordanBrian W. Klancke, BS, Green IsleAlexander P. Koch, BS, FarmingtonLayne C. Kockelman, BS, Walnut GroveJoshua W. Koob, BS, WorthingtonBreauna M. Koster, BS, ElysianRobert J. Kubes, BS, Red WingPaul R. Kunkel, BS, Good ThunderYangchen D. Lama, BS, NepalTara J. Larson, BS, WasecaErica A. Laue, BS, FairmontMarc A. Linaman, BS, OakdaleCourtney L. Lueck, BS, Elk RiverWilliam D. Mako, BS, MankatoMichael C. Marzinske, BS, MankatoJacquiline V. Massawe, BS, United
Republic of TanzaniaStanislav V. Matusevschi, BS,
MoldovaJack J. Michaletz, BS, North MankatoMatthew M. MulQueeny, BS, Eden PrairieAndrew J. Northenscold, BS, MankatoOluwatomiyin E. Ojoyeyi, BS,
MinneapolisMikkee C. Olson, BS, Eden PrairieJoshua A. Opdahl, BS, Redwood FallsMitchell R. Padfield, BS, ShakopeeNicholas C. Palzer, BS, Lino LakesAdam M. Patterson, BS, EaganCody A. Petersen, BS, WasecaChristopher R. Peterson, BS,
ChanhassenRyan J. Plumedahl, BS, Maple GroveLucas W. Putz, BS, Lacona, IowaBrandon G. Quam, BS, Inver Grove HeightsTravis L. Rademacher, BS, RichmondSarah M. Rickert, BS, PennockKathleen M. Ritter, BS, Red WingSoraya E. Salami, BS, Ivory Coast
(Cote D’Ivoire)Sara E. Scharf, BS, MankatoCourtney E. Schmidt, BS, North MankatoSarah R. Schrupp, BS, HutchinsonSamantha J. Schwartz, BS, Waterville
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Isha Shrestha, BS, NepalScott T. Siebenaler, BS, LakevilleKelsey M. Smith, BS, Maple GroveTara J. Soupir, BS, New LondonKhesar Wangchuk, BS, MinneapolisSamantha J. Ward, BS, WillmarMatthew R. Wills, BS, EaganBrian R. Winter, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Miles Smayling,Chairperson
Isaac Abegaz, BS, SavageNathan M. Adams, BS, Maple GroveAbdulhadi M. Almarri, BS, Saudi ArabiaJaber A. Almarri, BS, Saudi ArabiaBrittany L. Baker, BS, OakdaleTravis D. Bechthold, BS, MonticelloRachael M. Berg, BS, New RichlandKayla R. Bowen, BS, Lead, South DakotaCierra R. Bucholz, BS, MedfordNathan P. Carritt, BS, Denison, IowaDerek R. Chapman, BS, BurnsvilleSheryl L. Cleaveland, BS, Maple GroveBenjamin J. Damm, BS, LindstromJoel D. Demers, BS, ShakopeeJanet L. Duehlmeyer, BS, North MankatoAshley M. Ebert, BS, HutchinsonSamuel A. Eischen, BS, Spirit Lake,
IowaCorey E. Essel, BS, MinnetonkaJordan G. Fall, BS, MoundMarcus J. Felling, BS, MankatoAmber L. Flaten, BS, JanesvilleKa Leong Fong, BS, ChinaSasha J. Frazier, BS, Prior LakeBrian M. Galle, BS, JordanJessica C. Giesner, BS, MankatoAshley N. Glenna, BS, WinonaJessica S. Grunzke, BS, WellsAshley M. Hager, BS, St PeterKylee D. Hahler, BS, MankatoTaylor G. Hallman, BS, ChaskaRebekah R. Hanson, BS, Saint MichaelJon G. Hemze, BS, WaconiaGrant W. Holmseth, BS, Blue EarthRyan P. Huibregtse, BS, Victoria
Allison L. Hultgren, BS, Arnolds Park, Iowa
Shermarke M. Hurreh, BS, MankatoJordan R. Imdieke, BS, ChaskaEllie J. James, BS, WasecaMatthew P. Johnson, BS,
Chamberlain, South DakotaJacob D. Kappel, BS, CrystalBlake M. Knauf, BS, Cold SpringCorey R. Knuppel, BS, EaganZachary C. Krause, BS, RochesterJordan M. Kristo, BS, RochesterPaul R. Kunkel, BS, Good ThunderLindsey M. Lang, BS, North MankatoTrevor C. Leopold, BS, Heron LakeAlexander L. Lindeland, BS, ChaskaAlina Maharjan, BS, MankatoKari C. Mathisen, BS, Maple GroveBriana M. Meyer, BS, Spring GroveJonathan C. Miller, BS, ZimmermanFaiza A. Moalim, BS, MankatoKael B. Mouillierat, BS, CanadaRyan J. Mountin, BS, Elmwood,
WisconsinHeather M. Nelson, BS, MankatoRyan D. Nyberg, BS, RogersKyle J. Oetjens, BS, Traverse City,
MichiganJoshua A. Opdahl, BS, Redwood FallsNeal J. Pastick, BS, Vadnais HeightsCody A. Petersen, BS, WasecaBenjamin S. Pfeil, BS, LewisvilleJonathan P. Rivers, BS, MankatoErick J. Rykhus, BS, Eagle LakeMarysol Sanchez, BS, ElmoreKyle R. Scharfe, BS, WatervilleAalishma Shrestha, BS, NepalTiffany J. Sizer, BS, Saint JamesLinda F. Skogen, BS, MorristownLisa A. Smith, BS, WasecaTyler K. Stenzel, BS, Heron LakeKendra H. Stromberg, BS, OgilvieRebecca M. Templin, BS, PlatoErik P. Thibault, BS, LakelandKevin D. Thompson, BS, North MankatoKelsie R. Thongvivong, BS, WindomMarija J. Trence, BS, Prior LakeMichaela R. Ulmen, BS, MadeliaTrent M. Vedders, BS, HastingsCaitlyn K. Von Bokern, BS, MinnetonkaMaxmilian R. Weber, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinKylie R. Wroge, BS, Cologne
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Ann Kuzma,Chairperson
James P. Achartz, BS, Forest LakeSara J. Anderson, BS, Madison LakeDaniel J. Bardon, BS, MankatoAlex Bassett, BS, Milford, IowaKayla K. Berg, BS, PlymouthAlex J. Boleman, BS, ChaskaKaitlin Brubaker, BS, AndoverCierra R. Bucholz, BS, MedfordKatie V. Chamlongsong, BS, RogersDevin E. Coons, BS, AnokaKatelyn N. Culverson, BS, LakevilleErica D. Curtis, BS, North MankatoJustin J. Decheine, BS, IsantiDanielle N. Engels, BS, HastingsTaylor J. Fischer, BS, ElkoJaneth A. Fisher-Romero, BS, MankatoBrent J. Forslund, BS, SavageSasha J. Frazier, BS, Prior LakeKatelyn M. Gaughran, BS, Maple GroveMeredith J. Goulson, BS, New PragueJed T. Heubner, BS, MinneapolisChristina L. Hill, BS, Maple GroveEleanor M. Holmen, BS, Albert LeaGrant W. Holmseth, BS, Blue EarthTakara T. Johnson, BS, WasecaBrittany J. Kaine, BS, Coon RapidsAlexander P. Koch, BS, FarmingtonZachary H. Kuehn, BS, WabassoAnthony D. Lambrecht, BS, New PragueDonald J. Larson, BS, LeSueurTrevor C. Leopold, BS, Heron LakeRachel E. Maghan, BS, OwatonnaDiem N. Nguyen, BS, WoodburyAmy M. Pehrson, BS, MankatoOlen W. Riseng, BS, Red WingAmanda L. Schroeder, BS,
MantorvilleAna K. Silva, BS, FridleyCarmen M. Sook, BS, LitchfieldGrace G. Templin, BS, FridleyRichard J. Tix, BS, RosemountAdrienne L. Vida, BS, Tacoma,
WashingtonCody D. Wiens, BS, Saint JamesKevin M. Wisnew, BS, LakevilleHannah O. Wittman, BS, Alton,
Illinois
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College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe candidates will be presented by Vijendra Agarwal, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE RuthAnne M. Billett, Information
TechnologyAdam L. Edwinson, BiotechnologyBryce L. Hotzler, Construction
ManagementTyler W. Kabes, Biology: Human BiologyAndrew J. McNally, General
EngineeringPradeep K. Rizal, Information
TechnologyIsha Shrestha, Information Technology
MAGNA CUM LAUDEAnthony J. Abbott, Mathematics
TeachingYovin Andrian, Information TechnologyJessie R. Audas, Biology: Human BiologyDaniel R. Bachman, Biology: Human BiologyDaniel R. Branscombe, MathematicsJoshua D. Crawford, Electronic
Engineering TechnologyDavid W. Dake, Information
TechnologyJoel D. Demers, Construction
ManagementSusan M. Gerbensky, Biology:
Human BiologyHojoon Lee, Electrical EngineeringMaxwell J. Mansfield, Information
Technology
Cory V. Moran, General EngineeringKeeli N. Mullaney, Biology: Human BiologyLori M. Nelson, Biology: Human BiologyKyle D. Puetz, Construction
ManagementFurqan Rauf, Information SystemsMark D. Steinman, Biology: Human BiologyAbbey D. Winkels, Food Science
TechnologyDarin R. Woitas, Construction
Management
CUM LAUDEKai A. Ahlman, Biology: Human BiologyTyler M. Bartek, General EngineeringJustin L. Crowley, Biology: Human BiologyBenjamin J. Damm, Construction
ManagementBikram Duwal, Information
TechnologyBrianna L. Frey, General EngineeringXin Yu Huang, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyJonathan S. Kay, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyAlexander J. Learmont, General
EngineeringMeredith H. Lovaas, Biology: Human Biology
Derek M. MacHolda, Construction Management
Nicholas A. Menne, Biology: Human BiologyChristine K. Nelson, General
EngineeringDallas J. Nicol, Information
TechnologyChelsey G. Niebuhr, BiologyCybill E. Okitikpi, Biology: Human BiologyYusuf A. Opakunle, Biology: Human BiologyMatthew K. Remund, Construction
ManagementCourtney D. Roberts, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyAndrew M. Schneider, Information
SystemsTressa N. Sellner, Environmental
SciencesLeonard C. Steidel, Computer
ScienceMahamadou Tahirou, Information
TechnologyRyan M. Thesing, Environmental
SciencesErin L. Tibbetts, Environmental
SciencesAshmit Tuladhar, Information SystemsXe Yang, Construction ManagementTory J. Zamzow, Construction
Management
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DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson
Christopher A. Atkinson, BS, WasecaDamien N. Brase, BS, MankatoMohammad B. Chughtai, BS,
MankatoShawn P. Deans, BS, Pine SpringsWilliam J. Foley, BS, CarverJason J. Henry, BS, ElkoXin Yu Huang, BS, Quincy,
MassachusettsJonathan S. Kay, BS, Shell Lake,
WisconsinBenjamin L. MacLean, BS,
MinneapolisSatish Nakarmi, BS, NepalWade P. Nelson, BS, OwatonnaSanjaya Ranasinghe, BS, Sri LankaJamie D. Risnes, BS, IrontonCourtney D. Roberts, BS, MankatoJason R. Rosenberg, BS, FairmontHassan M. Salat, BS, Saudi Arabia
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Michael Bentley, Chairperson
Kai A. Ahlman, BS, IsantiDanielle C. Alinea, BS, Mosinee,
WisconsinNicholas D. Anderson, BS,
MinneapolisTonya J. Anderson, BS, Madison
LakeJessie R. Audas, BS, Gretna, NebraskaBabatunde O. Awoyinka, BS,
Brooklyn ParkDaniel R. Bachman, BS, ShoreviewAyele E. Basore, BS, MankatoLauren M. Beal, BS, Urbandale,
IowaBedelu A. Bekele, BS, MankatoMorgan R. Bendel, BS, La Crosse,
WisconsinJessica R. Blount, BS, MinnetonkaKevin M. Boike, BS, WillmarKatherine A. Bowman, BS, Harris
Bradley B. Clyne, BS, New UlmChristina M. Corrigan, BS, BurnsvilleJustin L. Crowley, BS, WyomingRamla A. Dahir, BS, MankatoKathryn M. Dill, BS, Golden ValleyAdam L. Edwinson, BS, Apple ValleyMohamed A. Elabbady, BS, BlaineMichael R. Euerle, BS, WoodburyCassandra K. Fisher, BS, RochesterAshley M. Folden-Ecker, BS, North MankatoSusan M. Gerbensky, BS, Apple ValleyMegan L. Grams, BS, New UlmTyler R. Grupa, BS, MankatoWhitney L. Harris, BS, FairmontJosephine A. Hartung, BS, Spring Valley, WisconsinDustin M. Heidinger, BS, Elk RiverTyler W. Kabes, BS, New PragueNazneen A. Khan, BS, BangladeshHeidi R. Knott, BS, New GermanyRaeAnn L. Kragenbring, BS, AtwaterAlexandra J. Leverson, BS, New UlmMeredith H. Lovaas, BS, IsleLinnea L. Marschall, BS, ShakopeeNicholas D. McMullen, BS, ClevelandNicholas A. Menne, BS, Madison LakeKeeli N. Mullaney, BS, HastingsLori M. Nelson, BS, BurnsvilleChelsey G. Niebuhr, BS, Albert LeaAbdullahi A. Nur, BS, MinneapolisTyler N. Oare, BS, MedinaCybill E. Okitikpi, BS, MankatoYusuf A. Opakunle, BS, Saint PaulAhmed M. Osman, BS, MankatoSara C. Owen, BS, MankatoJacob K. Pederson, BS, CloquetJulian I. Phipps, BS, Saint PaulKirbi H. Premkumar, BS, Charlotte,
North CarolinaJessica L. Sellner, BS, Sleepy EyeTressa N. Sellner, BS, LeSueurManoj K. Shah, BS, NepalJonna J. Slifka, BS, Cresco, IowaMark D. Steinman, BS, New UlmRyan M. Thesing, BS, LewistonErin L. Tibbetts, BS, MankatoBeth A. Twaddle, BS, KassonJohnathan J. Wermers, BS, Parkston,
South DakotaAnna M. Wetzel, BS, RamseyAbbey D. Winkels, BS, Altoona, IowaAbdirizak F. Yusuf, BS, Minneapolis
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson
Sagal Y. Ali, BA, Cottage GroveTizazu H. Cheritu, BA, Columbia
HeightsDillon J. Hansen, BA, WasecaAndrea M. Munson, BA, SavageKazzim A. Oshodi, BA, Cottage
Grove
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Professor Dean Kelley, Chairperson
Cory S. Cray, BS, North MankatoMichael A. Engen, BS, WinonaDaniel M. Hamlin, BS, MankatoSean C. Ooi, BS, MankatoDavid R. Perez, BS, Chisago CityRabin Shrestha, BS, NepalLeonard C. Steidel, BS, Prior Lake
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson
Brett A. Anderson, BS, Eagle LakeJodiah J. Andresen, BS, MankatoTanner E. Barbknecht, BS, WasecaCraig S. Berkner, BS, Sleepy EyeChanning C. Boe, BS, BemidjiBenjamin J. Damm, BS, LindstromJoel D. Demers, BS, ShakopeeDustin A. Goranson, BS, MankatoChristopher L. Henning, BS, MankatoMatthew A. Holmgren, BS, St PeterBryce L. Hotzler, BS, ShakopeePeter J. Johnson, BS, LonsdaleAlex C. Koonce, BS, La Crosse,
WisconsinDerek M. MacHolda, BS, Redwood FallsJeffrey D. Mauser, BS, Eden PrairieJoseph F. McNeil, BS, MankatoJohnathan Meyers, BS, Prior LakeJason L. Michels, BS, FaribaultAndrew M. Miller, BS, Eau Claire,
Wisconsin
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Dylan R. Miller, BS, MankatoJonathan D. Monson, BS, BricelynPatrick M. Noonan, BS, PaynesvilleCraig W. Petersen, BS, PlymouthNathan T. Plohasz, BS, CedarKyle D. Puetz, BS, HendersonMatthew K. Remund, BS, MorristownDillon E. Robinson, BS, Walnut GroveTrevor J. Ruser, BS, Blue EarthScott T. Schumacher, BS, ZumbrotaJacob T. Sikora, BS, North Saint PaulRyan J. Slama, BS, SavageMichael A. Steinkamp, BS, Dakota Dunes, South DakotaOlja Susilovic, BS, MinneapolisSamuel D. Wick, BS, Grand Forks,
North DakotaDarin R. Woitas, BS, Minnesota LakeXe Yang, BS, Saint PaulRyan J. Younger, BS, ByronTory J. Zamzow, BS, EyotaAustin M. Zapka, BS, Minnetonka
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGYProfessor Gale Allen, Chairperson
Joshua D. Crawford, BS, St PeterZachary S. Johnson, BS, Lake CrystalHojoon Lee, BSEE, Republic of KoreaSpencer D. Lokkesmoe, BS, Maple GroveTokunbo S. Onadipe, BSEE, Cottage GrovePatrick R. Ryan, BS, Detroit LakesRyan A. Wilkus, BS, Saint Paul
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL ENGINEERINGProfessor Gregg Marg, Chairperson
William E. Bacon, BSE, International FallsTyler M. Bartek, BSE, ChisholmBrianna L. Frey, BSE, Hoyt LakesRoth T. Indihar, BSE, TowerMatthew E. Korpela, BSE, Squaw LakeErin L. Lamke, BSE, Hill CityAlexander J. Learmont, BSE, GonvickAndrew J. McNally, BSE, Chisago CityAustin J. Mekash, BSE, RoseauCory V. Moran, BSE, LongvilleChristine K. Nelson, BSE, GuthrieDeric J. Phillips, BSE, Bovey
DEPARTMENT OFINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson
Sharmarke A. Ali, BS, MankatoYovin Andrian, BS, IndonesiaZafar A. Baig, BS, PakistanRuthAnne M. Billett, BS, MankatoDerek L. Billiar, BS, Saint MichaelZachery J. Bleninger, BS, FaribaultDavid W. Dake, BS, New UlmBikram Duwal, BS, NepalBrady S. Hullopeter, BS, Blooming PrairieJoshua R. Jenson, BS, GlencoeThomas J. Johnson, IV, BS, Bayside,
WisconsinMaxwell J. Mansfield, BS, MankatoDallas J. Nicol, BS, Estherville, IowaSean N. Oberg, BS, Apple ValleyFurqan Rauf, BS, Pakistan
Pradeep K. Rizal, BS, NepalAaron K. Schlingmann, BS, JanesvilleAndrew M. Schneider, BS, Prescott,
WisconsinAshirwad Shrestha, BS, NepalIsha Shrestha, BS, NepalNiju Shrestha, BS, NepalDevin S. Sijan, BS, Inver Grove HeightsAnthony P. Solyntjes, BS, CourtlandMahamadou Tahirou, BS, NigerMichael A. Timm II, BS, MaplewoodAshmit Tuladhar, BS, NepalCory R. Woodard, BS, Moorhead
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ANDSTATISTICS Professor Brian Martensen,Chairperson
Anthony J. Abbott, BS, SavageDaniel R. Branscombe, BS, MankatoNathan T. Green, BS, Woodbury
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Aaron Budge,Chairperson
Thomas P. Klevan, BS Civil Engineering, Goodhue
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Youwen Xu,Chairperson
Andrew Cole, BS, Burnsville Adam B. Hanson, BS, Duluth
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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 Brett K. Anderson ‘11 Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Address Rebecca Holm
Bachelor of Science, Communication Disorders College of Allied Health and Nursing Katelyn R. Romsa Doctor of Education, Counselor Education and Supervision College of Education
Briana J. Threatt Bachelor of Science, Corrections College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Conferring of Degrees
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Pamela Weller ‘92, 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 GuestsRICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University,
Mankato
BRETT K. ANDERSON Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
BARBARA CARSON Faculty Honor Marshal, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and
Chief Information Officer
KIMBERLY GREER Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
JEAN HAAR Interim Dean of the College of Education
NANCY GEISTFELD THOMAS Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Allied Health & Nursing
ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic
Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships
DAVID P. JONES Associate Vice President for
Student Affairs and Enrollment Management
HARRY KRAMPF Interim Dean of the College of
Allied Heath and Nursing
DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University
Advancement
HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional
Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer
SCOTT R. OLSON Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of
Graduate Studies and Research
JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services
RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
RONALD WEISS Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Education
PAMELA WELLER President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSNancy Geistfeld Thomas,
College of Allied Health & Nursing
Ronald Weiss, College of Education
Barbara Carson, College of Social and
Behavioral Sciences
COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSJoy Joyner, College of Allied
Health and NursingKarl Matz, College of
EducationJoseph Kunkel, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSJudy Xiong, College of Allied
Health and NursingJamie Stockwell, College of
EducationAnn Wheeler, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
COLLEGE OF ALLIEDHEALTH & NURSINGMARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORSSherry Folsom-MeekGarold RushingMarcia StevensMarlene TappeMary VisserPatricia Young
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSJill ConlonJulie HebenstreitCindra KamphoffBonnie LundRonald Nickerson
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHans-Peter deRuiterAmy HedmanRoy Thomas J. KammerBrian KamnetzKelly KrumweideGary NeistRachelle ToupenceHeather Von Bank
COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSRick AugerDiane CoursolPatricia HoffmanAndrew JohnsonJacqueline LewisLTC Joel R. Stephenson
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSAnne DahlmanKathleen FoordKaren HurlbuttDeborah JessemanElizabeth SandellJohn Seymour
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSWendy EmoDavid GeorginaKarin Lindstrom BremerPenny RosenthalMartin Sievek
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORALSCIENCES MARCHINGFACULTY
PROFESSORSSteven BuechlerClark JohnsonRichard Schiming
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSRaymond Asomani-BoatengChristine Black-HughesDiane GrahamKeith LuebkeMarlene MedranoVinai NorasakkunkitForrest Wilkerson
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSEmily BoydChristian DobratzIhsuan LeeGinger SchmidEmily StarkLaura Strunk
LIBRARY FACULTYBecky SchwartzkopfDaardi Sizemore
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.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATIONKatelyn R. Romsa, MankatoCounselor Education and SupervisionAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom BremerDissertation: Freshman Student-Faculty
Interactions and GPA: Predictors of Retention and Overall Satisfaction
SPECIALISTCullen M. Bahn, JordanEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Paul P. Bang, OkabenaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Karla E. Beck, St JamesEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jane M. Best, Eden PrairieEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Tracy A. Brovold, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Chad Brusky, Forest LakeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Samuel H. Cotton, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Kevin G. Dirksen, Le Mars, IowaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Scott L. Elliott, Cottage GroveEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Annette M. Engeldinger, Saint PeterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Kenneth P. Essay, North MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
David J. Flom, Eden PrairieEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jennifer S. Fraze, Madison LakeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Gretchen A. Gifford, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Hope A. Grover, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Justin D. Hall, BloomingtonEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Susan M. Harty, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Timothy J. Hermann, White Bear LakeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Hayley E. Lang, North BranchEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Matthew L. Lattimore, North BranchEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Paul D. McDevitt, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Michelle E. Miller, WoodburyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jill A. Mueller, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Sarah J. Nelson, ShakopeeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jay C. Powell, Cottage GroveEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Nancy J. Remmert, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Travis J. Rother, Eden PrairieEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jacob M. Scandrett, TracyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Monde L. Schwartz, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Carla T. Sinz, WoodburyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michael J. Smalley, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
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Amy L. VandenBerg, LakevilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Todd R. Waterbury, North MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jennifer E. Wilson, Le SueurEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jessica A. Wippler, Saint Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Aubree M. Yunker, MinnetonkaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
MASTER OF ARTSHyderhusain S. Abadin, Milwaukee,
WisconsinIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter
Chelsea M. Bartleson, Forest City, Iowa
Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout
Sumeet Bharti, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Bryant J. Black, AlexandriaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Evan C. Blackhurst, North MankatoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau
Brandi R. Bongers, FaribaultSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Jill S. Brink, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers
Sharon J. Brown, Helena, MontanaPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek
Corey L. Christopher, MankatoSport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Riley J. Courtright, Blair, NebraskaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Susan E. Drevo, Tulsa, OklahomaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries
Matthew J. Gindele, Big LakeUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-Boateng
Chelsea A. Gloth, Saint Louis, Missouri
Clinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries
Jacob S. Halloran, ChatfieldSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout
Amanda N. Harms, Waverly, IowaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Jodi L. Hiniker, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Catherine L. Hoenig, CrosslakePhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Sean E. Houlihan, ElysianIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Hannah R. Huttner, MinnetonkaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout
Justine A. Johnson, BrownsvilleGender & Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua
Kristy L. Jungemann, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau
Tami S. Klenke, Le SueurSport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Christine A. Kratzer, Reno, NevadaPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Gary Neist
Joshua D. Ling, Chicago, IllinoisPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek
Nathaniel J. Lombardi, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey BuchananThesis: A Functional Analysis of
Elderspeak Use by Certified Nursing Assistants in Caregiving Situations
Tut M. Luotkoway, MankatoUrban PlanningAdvisor: Raymond Asomani-Boateng Nicholas J. MacMurray, MankatoSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Emily Boyd
Joshua B. Malchow, WinnebagoUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Indira Manandhar, NepalUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter
Heather E. Martin, MarshallPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Mary Visser
Mallory R. Michel, Boone, IowaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Shailesh A. Mulani, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Omot O. Nyigwo, MankatoPolitical ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli
Martel A. Pipkins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Sociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. William Wagner
Rhiannon R. Plumhoff, FairmontPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Vikas G. Prasad, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
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Nikolas L. Proehl, MankatoSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steve Buechler
Peter B. Sanacore, Riverdale, New JerseyIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel SachauThesis: Relationship Type Determines
the Target of Threat in Perceived Relational Devaluation: Organizational Self vs. Interpersonal Relationships
Dawn A. Seefeldt, Sioux City, IowaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan
Allison C. Smith, Marshalltown, IowaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout
Jillian R. Specht, FaribaultPhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek
Jonathan P. Steele, MankatoClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan
Matthew W. Steingraber, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Garold Rushing
Radhika D. Talim, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Jeffrey B. Thomae, Good ThunderPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Gregory K. Treml, Stevens Point, Wisconsin
Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Ting Tseng, TaiwanIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea LassiterThesis: Development of an Assessment
Center as a Selection Method for I/O Graduate Applicants
Struther L. Van Horn, KasotaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steven Vassar
Jackie Vroman, MankatoPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Mary Visser
Leigh E. Weber, North MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout
Dara J. Weitala, Brookings, South DakotaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Brady J. Wilson, FaribaultSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Garold Rushing
Luman Yong, ChinaIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau
Jessica N. Zimmerman, Saint PeterHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Melodie Andrews MASTER OF ARTS INTEACHINGLana S. Gertsen, Johnston, Iowa5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne DahlmanThesis: Effect of Trauma on Students
in a GED Program
Jessica A. Grewe, Littleton, ColoradoK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hoffman
Travis L. Paulsen, Chaska5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Rebekah M. Proksch, Holland, Michigan
K-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley
Nicholas J. Schmitz, Garden City5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Daria Dona
Kjerstin R. Tharaldson, Belle PlaineK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman
MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATIONKofi E. Abaidoo-Asiedu, GhanaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Kevin Parsneau
Amy M. Canfield, MinneapolisPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner
Kristine M. Grill, Apple ValleyPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker
Angie L. Grotberg, WasecaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker
John E. Helcl, II, HastingsPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner
Jonathan P. Klockziem, Maple GrovePublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker
Heidi E. Marston, Saint Louis ParkPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker
Alyssa A. Niedenfuer, MinneapolisPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Kevin Parsneau
John N. Nyamateh, OakdalePublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli
Kate C. Olson, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner
Nicole M. Qualley, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner
Gloria L. Rivera Quinones, Minneapolis
Public AdministrationAdvisor: Kevin Parsneau
Megan A. Umberger, MarshallPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson
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MASTER OF SCIENCEAdesola A. Adetoba, NigeriaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M Dawn Larsen
Brittany A. Ahlskog, BurnsvilleCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Leah J. Anderson, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Kelsey K. Andreen, Maple GroveCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Jennifer L. Bade, Sioux Falls, South DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch
Casey E. Baker, JanesvilleCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
Anne S. Barnwell, MinneapolisRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Amanda L. Bennett, Eden PrairieRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Carly J. Bergerson, EaganCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Rachel E. Black, MinneapolisCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Staci L. Born, Saint ClairCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell
Robbie R. Burnett, MinneapolisSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Jane C. Bute, AldenLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Diana L. Carrigan, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Patricia F. Choate, White Bear LakeAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Winifred MitchellThesis: A New Heaven and a New
Earth: Liberation Theology and Women’s Activism in Mexico
Alyssa J. Cordes, ByronReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Carol M. Corkran, Bucksport, MaineExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
Ann C. Crofton, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma KrumwiedeThesis: Planning within the Family
Chronic Illness Experience
Michelle M. Cuka, Prior LakeEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Linda J. Davison, MinneapolisGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Leah Rogne
Kimberly R. DeMarce, JanesvilleLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Zachary B. DeVoe, Sarona, Wisconsin
GeographyAdvisor: Dr. Donald Friend
Megan M. Dornquast, OwatonnaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Megan M. Dornquast, OwatonnaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Emily Stark
Barbara A. Doust, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe
Emily J. Durr, WatertownCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund
Brooke Ebling, Hampton, IowaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Kathryn M. Edwards, Prior LakeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell
Mary M. Elling, Maple PlainLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Deborah Jesseman
Jamie T. Erickson, MankatoEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Hanh Huy Phan
Amber M. Fiedler-Infante, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede
Christine M. Fietzer, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Patricia YoungThesis: The Relationship of the English
Language Scale and the Academic Status of Nursing Students
Sarah M. Fortney, North MankatoSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry
Erin T. Fredrick, Gurnee, IllinoisCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey
Maria Gabriela Garcia Rodriguez, Ecuador
Experiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Daniel G. Germundson, BurnsvilleEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Nicole C. Geving, StewartvilleCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Melody J. Golnitz, OakdaleRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Tina M. Hammer, Saint PaulLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Guynel Reid
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Ana E. Hammerschmidt, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Heather M. Harren, MankatoHistoryAdvisor: Melodie AndrewsThesis: Everything Must Go: A
History of Defunct Minnesota Department Stores
Ryan C. Harren, RiceHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Gorman
Lauren A. Hartson, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Walter Roberts
Robyn A. Helget, Sleepy EyeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey Nathan G. Hemiller, OrmsbyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Morgan M. Hewitt, ZimmermanLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Brian P. Hopp, NicolletHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Corley Anne L. Jans, WatervilleEducational Studies: LiteracyAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Magdalena R. Jans, MarshallReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Renae A. Jelle, LakevilleEducational Studies: Elementary
EducationAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Gina M. Johanneck, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Miller
Joelle K. Johanson, CloquetCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch
Danielle K. Johnson, AustinSociology: CorrectionsAdvisor: Dr. Pedro Thomas Travis J. Kern, Eden PrairieSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson
Susan M. Kiefer, OwatonnaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
LeAnn C. Kleaver, St PaulRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Amanda G. Klein, Moultonboro,
New HampshireExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Charles P. Klepperich, BloomingtonEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Amy M. Kodet, Golden ValleyLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Joseph A. Koncur, ElkoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Donald FriendThesis: Social Disorganization and
Sex Offenders in Minneapolis, MN: A Socio-Spatial Analysis
Sarah E. Kortuem, ShakopeeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Lisa J. Kuiper, MankatoSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson
Derek J. Kumm, Mesa, ArizonaGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Martin Mitchell
Angela L. Lange, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Jennifer K. Londgren, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell
Lindsay M. Loosbrock, LismoreRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Tara K. Luettel, ElysianEd Studies: LiteracyAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
John R. Lustig, North MankatoEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Gina A. Maahs, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Kristin E. Matson, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Michele Mattern, New PragueRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Candice D. McCray, Slidell, Louisiana
Education TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Sarah J. McGuire, New UlmSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry
Sarah J. McGuire, New UlmSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller
Michael J. Megahan, Le CenterSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry
William J. Mekeel, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei YuanThesis: Minnesota River Basin Flood
Mapping and Impact Assessment
Laura M. Meyer, ChaskaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Cheri J. Miller, Madison LakeRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
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Anica L. Myhr, JanesvilleCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund
Kelly E. Olson, RochesterCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Scott A. Ottmar, MankatoExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Bhavika H. Panchal, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Barbara J. Peterson, RosemountSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Jodie M. Peterson, WatertownCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Meet K. Pota, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Marina M. Povlitzki, St. PaulSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Jessica K. Rasmussen, Roberts, Wisconsin
Communication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Brandon J. Raymo, Granite FallsEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman
Jacqueline C. Rightler, WaconiaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Brooke E. Ringgaard, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Robert C. Roeglin, Eden PrairieSociology: CorrectionsAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Greer
Hatty K. Rossow, LakefieldCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Jesse M. Rushton, Belle PlaineRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Rachael A. Sallander, Apple ValleyGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel
Lisa R. Schaeppi, FarmingtonSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Corinne A. Sendle, WatervilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Rutvik H. Shah, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt
Britta E. Sharkey, North MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund
Cory L. Sheldahl, BricelynEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
Rondilienne N. Skordahl, Coon RapidsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
Irina N. Soboleva, New UlmSpecial Education: Emotional
Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson
Sarah A. Spoor, New UlmCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund
Nichole E. Stasney, LonsdaleCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund
Douglas A. Storbeck, Blue EarthEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Adam J. TeBrake, ShakopeeRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Katherine H. Thayer, RamseyCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Melissa M. Van Winkle, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Audrey A. VanBeck, Sauk CentreReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Kaylei A. Vang, Brooklyn ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Rudi J. Vennard, Sioux Falls, South DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Colleen E. Volkmann, Saint PaulEducational StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Tyson J. Walker, MankatoTeaching & Learning: Curriculum &
Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Karen M. Wolters, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
Jennifer A. Worrall, De Smet, South DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Iryna Zierdt, MankatoEducational Studies: Elementary EducationAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
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Elizabeth J. Braun, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez
Kristina J. Brummund, JanesvilleSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Michelle M. Dick, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez
Ilhan A. Duale, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez
Bethany D. Fopma, Sioux Falls, South DakotaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Jenny A. Goff, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez
Amanda L. Holzapfel, Huron, South DakotaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Brenda L. Karch, Brookings, South DakotaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Erika M. Kern, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Mary B. Patterson, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Kelsie K. Peters, Saint PeterSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Carol J. Ries, Madison LakeSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Christina R. Rosamond, North MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Tiffany K. Sandbo, Saint JamesSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Jean A. Schlichting, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Heidi J. Simon, WebsterSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Joni L. Stadtherr, North MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Kotatee A. Tamba, Cottage GroveSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Gary M. Travis, South Saint PaulSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Erin A. Trytten, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Brian R. Warner, Rock Rapids, IowaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Jenny N. Watson, Norwood Young AmericaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Lacy A. Weidert, Lake CrystalSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Darcy L. Wennes, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Jessica N. Wolf, OwatonnaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Jessie D. Wolf, Le SueurSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGCallie A. Avis, Saint PaulNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane WittThesis: Evaluation of the SagePlus
Steps Program to Promote Physical Activity and Decrease Cardiovascular Risk in Low-Income Women
Joan Y. Grotewold, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Witt
Nichole J. Hassebroek, Beaver CreekNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Witt
Jean C. Heise, ClearwaterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue BellThesis: Gender Perceptions in
Rheumatic Disease: A Secondary Analysis
Stacy L. Jepsen, JordanNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Rebekah A. Morris, EaganNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De RuiterThesis: Addicted Youth: The
Understanding of Smoking-Related Health Risks in Female College Students
Kathryn S. Nelson, Spencer, IowaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Rebecca J. White, Clear LakeNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Witt
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORKHeather A. Bangu, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez
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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Harry Krampf, Interim Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE Kimberly A. Adams, NursingKatie A. Bosma, NursingEmily C. Christianson, Family
Consumer ScienceCarrilee E. Cluever, NursingEmily A. Garcia, NursingLorie J. Gerard, Dental HygieneKendra D. Huettl, NursingKatherine L. Killam, NursingElizabeth A. Koonst, Communication
DisordersJesse G. Nantkes, Physical Education
(Non-Teaching)Andrea J. Niemeier, NursingDavid P. Ongstad, Jr., NursingMichaela M. Quady, NursingDarci L. Rinne, Communication
DisordersKatelyn R. Scharber, NursingTiffany J. Scofield, NursingKimberly M. Spearman, NursingIvy R. Stevens, Family Consumer
ScienceAshley M. Swanson, NursingLindsey S. Vaske, Community HealthLindsey A. Wine, Dental HygieneChristopher J. Yost, Sport
Management
MAGNA CUM LAUDE Sophie J. Bloomquist, Community
HealthNeal R. Boegel, Physical Education
(Teaching)Neal R. Boegel, School Health
EducationAngela L. Boehne, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesMichelle R. Carstensen, Sport ManagementElizabeth A. Clemens,
Communication DisordersMegan M. Connoy, NursingTiffany L. Drill, Nursing
Brett M. Equals, Physical Education (Non-Teaching)
Jennifer J. Fabian, NursingAlicia A. Fennell, NursingHeather E. Forbes, NursingNicole L. Gau, Community HealthChelsea L. Gauer, Family Consumer
ScienceSusan M. Gerbensky, Community
HealthStephanie J. Graber, Physical
Education (Non-Teaching)Jacqueline R. Hahn, NursingMichelle M. Heger, Physical
Education (Non-Teaching)Christine M. Hollingsworth,
Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesRebecca Holm, Communication DisordersJennifer L. Jackson, Family Consumer ScienceStephanie B. Jentz, NursingChelsey L. Johnson, NursingNicole L. Johnson, NursingEmily J. Kaufmann, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesStephanie M. La Due, Alcohol and
Drug StudiesEmily A. Latch, Alcohol and Drug StudiesBrittney M. Leary, NursingJames B. Mangen, NursingMeagan M. McConnell, Family Consumer ScienceAllison K. McMichael,
Communication DisordersMegan R. Meyer, NursingHolly J. Nevills, NursingAmy L. Pederson, Physical Education
(Non-Teaching)JoCee K. Ramsey, Community HealthTyler D. Ruskus, Recreation, Parks and
Leisure ServicesLaura M. Spee, Family Consumer
Science
Brittany K. Stevermer, NursingJennifer L. Streit, NursingSamantha J. Theno, NursingRebecca A. Vogt, NursingAshley N. Wermedal, NursingJanelle M. Willette, NursingAbbey D. Winkels, Family Consumer ScienceAmanda M. Younger, Physical
Education (Non-Teaching)Laura B. Zulkosky, Community Health
CUM LAUDEChelsea C. Carey, Family Consumer
ScienceMichelle M. Carvatt, Community
HealthCaitlin E. Christopherson, NursingHattie E. Degnan, NursingBrian J. Deuth, Physical Education
(Teaching)Brian J. Deuth, School Health EducationKelly R. Donovan, Sport ManagementDavid A. Earls, Jr., Sport ManagementKatie L. Esselman, Sport ManagementGloria C. Franke, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesKatherine M. Gottwalt, NursingJesse A. Halloran, Sport ManagementKelly L. Hofmeister, Communication
DisordersJessica M. Holtz, NursingBriann R. Jennissen, Communication
DisordersMolly K. Johnson, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesBetty J. Judd, NursingSarah A. Kleist, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesAntonia R. Kolas, School Health EducationMegen M. Lube, Dental HygieneAyan S. Maye, NursingChristina M. McCartney, Recreation,
Parks and Leisure ServicesPamela A. Millin, Nursing
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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENEProfessor Lisa Fleck,Chairperson
Ranita A. Bang, BS, OwatonnaMichael J. Comparin, BS, Greenville,
WisconsinMelissa Davis, BS, Wadsworth,
IllinoisBriana R. Frenkel, BS, ChamplinLorie J. Gerard, BS, DakotaMary T. Hallet, BS, New PragueMichelle L. Hansen, BS, West Salem,
WisconsinTara C. Houdek, BS, HastingsAnne E. Jost, BS, Portage, MichiganMegen M. Lube, BS, Eau Claire,
WisconsinElizabeth M. Salic, BS, BemidjiMichelle L. Smith, BS, Lockport, IllinoisLindsey A. Wine, BS, Minneapolis
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson
Mary T. Baldwin, BS, St. PeterChelsea C. Carey, BS, MapletonEmily C. Christianson, BS, Maple
GroveLoni L. Dulas, BS, WellsLyndsay A. Engstrom, BS, Forest LakeBrett M. Fratzke, BS, MankatoChelsea L. Gauer, BS, Vermillion,
South DakotaAlees M. Gleason, BS, Eden PrairieJennifer L. Jackson, BS, New UlmAlisa M. Mangen, BS, Sleepy Eye
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Leah D. Nichols, NursingKristina E. Nistler, Family Consumer
ScienceJenna R. O’Groske, Community
HealthCandice A. Schiefelbein, Community
HealthCherie J. Sickmann, Communication
DisordersShaun R. Skavang, Athletic Training
Adam R. Slander, Physical Education (Teaching)
Adam R. Slander, School Health Education
Elizabeth K. Sprengeler, NursingJessica S. Sutton, NursingAmanda J. Thompson, Physical
Education (Non-Teaching)Amanda J. Tomsche, Community
Health
Kasey C. Tufto, Community HealthKasey C. Tufto, School Health
EducationAlina I. Vogel, NursingDiana K. Wambua, NursingJena M. Watson, NursingJessica L. Yada, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure Services
Meagan M. McConnell, BS, Quinnesec, Michigan
Travis A. Meger, BS, New PragueKristina E. Nistler, BS, South HavenLeah L. Nourie, BS, N. MankatoKelly E. Pierce, BS, MankatoSarah R. Schrupp, BS, HutchinsonKayla R. Schulz, BS, AmboyLaura M. Spee, BS, RochesterIvy R. Stevens, BS, Eden PrairieSara N. Thompson, BS, MankatoAbbey D. Winkels, BS, Altoona, IowaDerartu Yishak, BS, Columbia Heights
DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson
Katerina D. Arzani, BS, MankatoBhar A. Bagutti, BS, RochesterJennifer M. Blesi, BS, AndoverSophie J. Bloomquist, BS, OwatonnaNeal R. Boegel, BS, MahtomediMoinca J. Carter, BS, MankatoMichelle M. Carvatt, BS, Saint JamesBrian J. Deuth, BS, Brooklyn ParkNicole L. Gau, BS, DaytonSusan M. Gerbensky, BS, Apple ValleyCynthia J. Jacobson, BS, New UlmAlicia M. Johnson, BS, AtwaterAntonia R. Kolas, BS, Albert LeaJessica M. Kowalski, BS, Saint PeterArianna M. Kubista, BS, MankatoStephanie M. La Due, BS, WasecaEmily A. Latch, BS, AldenKatie A. Latzke, BS, RobbinsdaleWendy K. Loos, BS, Kronenwetter,
WisconsinAmanda G. Mason, BS, Downing,
WisconsinMonica A. McDonald, BS, Mankato
Jesse R. Morgan, BS, MankatoJenna R. O’Groske, BS, OstranderFatuma A. Omer, BS, RochesterAmy M. Pehrson, BS, MankatoJoCee K. Ramsey, BS, ShakopeeAlyssa A. Reiss, BS, WoodburyLeeanne M. Richards, BS, HibbingKristin M. Rusett, BS, BloomingtonCandice A. Schiefelbein, BS, AmboyAdam R. Slander, BS, New UlmAmanda J. Tomsche, BS, Sauk CentreBruce A. Traxler, BS, Le CenterKasey C. Tufto, BS, MillvilleLindsey S. Vaske, BS, WilmontLaura B. Zulkosky, BS, Delano
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Gary Rushing, Chairperson
Amber L. Adams, BS, ElyRyohei Amaga, BS, Japan Trenton J. Anderson, BS, WindomBrianna R. Appel, BS, OwatonnaSpencer A. Arvold, BS, PlymouthAjibola O. Asaolu, BS, NigeriaMatthew A. Baer, BS, ElysianOmaar N. Balton, BS, Milwaukee,
WisconsinAndrew C. Berg, BS, WorthingtonTraci A. Bode, BS, Sergeant Bluff,
IowaNeal R. Boegel, BS, MahtomediNathan G. Bunkowske, BS, Lake CityBrittany M. Butler, BS, Roberts,
WisconsinMichelle R. Carstensen, BS, MankatoDerek R. Chapman, BS, BurnsvilleJoshua E. Delander, BS, River Falls,
WisconsinAriya Daivari, BS, Minneapolis
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Brian J. Deuth, BS, Brooklyn ParkKelly R. Donovan, BS, ShorewoodDavid A. Earls, Jr., BS, WaconiaNicholas A. Elwood, BS, Chetek,
WisconsinBrett M. Equals, BS, Ashland,
WisconsinKatie L. Esselman, BS, Wisconsin
Rapids, WisconsinTimothy J. Felten, BS, Rose CreekMichael A. Fletcher, BS, PlymouthStephanie J. Graber, BS, ShakopeeRenee D. Haley, BS, Cameron,
WisconsinJesse A. Halloran, BS, ChatfieldLucas K. Harren, BS, Saint CloudMichelle M. Heger, BS, ChaskaAndrew T. Heironimus, BS, WoodburyCorey A. Hiben, BS, RosemountKristin L. Hinckley, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaEleanor M. Holmen, BS, Albert LeaRomnick W. Howard, BS, Fort Collins,
ColoradoKendall P. Hughson, BS, BurnsvilleAdam J. Hurley, BS, ChatfieldMatthew E. Johnson, BS, LakevillePaul R. Kalmes, BS, AlturaRiley M. Koller, BS, Lake CityTimothy R. Koller, BAT, River Falls,
WisconsinChristina K. Lee, BS, Maple PlainCaitlyn J. Loing, BS, LakevilleChelsey M. Miranowski, BS, Fargo,
North DakotaJesse R. Morgan, BS, MankatoJesse G. Nantkes, BS, FuldaAmy L. Pederson, BS, Sauk RapidsAaron M. Phillips, BS, WasecaAndrew M. Poquette, BS, EaganMatthew R. Reger, BS, Prior LakeBryan J. Schmid, BS, MankatoEric R. Schugel, BS, CourtlandRyan J. Sheffield, BS, Highmore,
South DakotaShaun R. Skavang, BAT, Spearfish,
South DakotaAdam R. Slander, BS, New UlmBenjamin R. Smith, BS, Maple PlainAmanda J. Thompson, BS, MankatoRyan M. Verkman, BS, MankatoJairus M. Volkmann, BS, WasecaStephen J. Walter, BS, CarverCole C. Weis, BS, MankatoChristopher J. Whitfield, BS, SavageAndrew J. Yokiel, BS, MankatoChristopher J. Yost, BS, BricelynAmanda M. Younger, BS, Byron
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor James Wise,Chairperson
Matthew J. Alexander, BS, RochesterAlyssa C. Benson, BS, GibbonMichael J. Bisenius, BS, Emmetsburg,
IowaBrianna L. Bluhm, BS, North MankatoAngela L. Boehne, BS, HendersonHope J. Borscheid, BS, MankatoAbbey L. Calder, BS, HanoverHope E. Chenevert, BS, North BranchTyler J. Devries, BS, FarmingtonJordan C. Dylla, BS, MankatoGloria C. Franke, BS, GaylordRachael C. Gardner, BS, MonticelloJoshua J. Goebel, BS, HutchinsonJustin J. Goodburn, BS, North MankatoKaylee R. Gronau, BS, MorganChristine M. Hollingsworth, BS,
MankatoMicah K. John, BS, MankatoMolly K. Johnson, BS, MankatoEmily J. Kaufmann, BS, MankatoSarah A. Kleist, BS, MankatoKyle H. Kohls, BS, ChanhassenZachary R. Larson, BS, EaganChristina M. McCartney, BS, Grand RapidsJeffrey M. Olson, BS, ChatfieldCody J. O’Reilly, BS, OronocoRyan C. Parks, BS, Albert LeaJonathan M. Phelps, BS, ByronJeffrey W. Phillips, BS, Red WingChristopher M. Piquette, BS, Weston,
WisconsinTyler B. Richter, BS, PerhamTyler D. Ruskus, BS, Ocean Shores,
WashingtonTimothy E. Ryan, BS, GoodhueMason A. Scharfe, BS, RuthtonJosh C. Simon, BS, New PragueAlex R. Spielman, BS, Huxley, IowaTyler J. Velzke, BS, MorristownKimberly K. Wallgren, BS, Grand
RapidsNicholas R. Weber, BS, North MankatoTyler J. Woitas, BS, MankatoJessica L. Yada, BS, West Fargo,
North Dakota
DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Lund, Chairperson
Elizabeth A. Clemens, BA, Inver Grove Heights
Kelly L. Hofmeister, BS, North Mankato
Rebecca Holm, BS, Elkton, South DakotaJohn D. Jaquette, BS, North MankatoBriann R. Jennissen, BS, DasselElizabeth A. Koonst, BA, Belle PlaineAllison K. McMichael, BS, ChaskaDarci L. Rinne, BS, Saint JamesCherie J. Sickmann, BS, North Mankato
SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Marcia Stevens, Chairperson
Kimberly A. Adams, BS, KasotaHeather M. Baker, BS, MinneapolisRebecca K. Bedore, BS, MankatoKatie A. Bosma, BS, SanbornAhme R. Bowen, BS, Golden ValleyElsa J. Brandhorst, BS, ChaskaMichelle S. Bremer, BS, OwatonnaCarol L. Buhr, BS, RacineCaitlin E. Christopherson, BS, MankatoDeborah J. Cleveland, BS, MarshallCarrilee E. Cluever, BS, BensonMegan M. Connoy, BS, RamseySharilynn J. Crouse, BS, HutchinsonHattie E. Degnan, BS, HibbingJoAnn N. Doyscher, BS, MankatoTiffany L. Drill, BS, HendersonKortney M. Erickson, BS, WestbrookJennifer J. Fabian, BS, Saint AnthonyAlicia A. Fennell, BS, Sauk RapidsHeather E. Forbes, BS, MankatoEmily A. Garcia, BS, West Saint PaulKatherine M. Gottwalt, BS, Saint
CloudAmy R. Gregor, BS, MankatoJennifer R. Hadro, BS, Saint PaulJacqueline R. Hahn, BS, JordanAmy Hensley, BS, RosevilleMegan D. Herbers, BS, RochesterJessica M. Holtz, BS, Eagle LakeKendra D. Huettl, BS, North MankatoStephanie B. Jentz, BS, Saint PeterPaul R. Jerve, BS, MontevideoChelsey L. Johnson, BS, Saint Cloud
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Nicole L. Johnson, BS, ShakopeeBetty J. Judd, BS, WatervilleAshley D. Kent, BS, RochesterKatherine L. Killam, BS, SavageMary E. Koranda, BS, Ames, IowaMary N. Kudoja, BS, Menasha,
WisconsinBrittney M. Leary, BS, RosemountChris A. Magnuson, BS, New HopeJames B. Mangen, BS, Sleepy EyeKaren J. Manor, BS, LakelandKathryn L. Marvin, BS, North BranchAyan S. Maye, BS, BloomingtonShandra K. Meier, BS, FuldaMegan R. Meyer, BS, MankatoPamela A. Millin, BS, NorthfieldHeidi M. Morrisey, BS, LakevilleJane M. Mugambi, BS, KenyaJennifer S. Murphy, BS, Lyle
Holly J. Nevills, BS, MankatoLeah D. Nichols, BS, DuluthAndrea J. Niemeier, BS, Belle PlaineDavid P. Ongstad, Jr., BS, Saint PaulDeborah D. Pongratz, BS, Madison LakeRichard G. Porter, BS, BloomingtonAmanda M. Prestegard, BS,
OwatonnaMichaela M. Quady, BS, BuffaloKatelyn R. Scharber, BS, Apple ValleyKristina M. Schettler, BS, WilmontKristen M. Schlangen, BS, Saint
JosephTiffany J. Scofield, BS, PipestoneJennifer L. Smith, BS, DarwinJessica M. Solberg, BS, Prior LakeKimberly M. Spearman, BS,
Rosemount
Elizabeth K. Sprengeler, BS, FaribaultTerri J. St John, BS, OwatonnaBrittany K. Stevermer, BS, LakefieldJennifer L. Streit, BS, Brooklyn ParkJessica S. Sutton, BS, KassonAshley M. Swanson, BS, MankatoSamantha J. Theno, BS, Cottage GroveMarsha F. Van Auken, BS, Arden HillsMarie F. Verdeja, BS, BurnsvilleAlina I. Vogel, BS, ShakopeeRebecca A. Vogt, BS, ChokioBrittny A. Vollmer, BS, GhentWendy J. Voss, BS, Mountain IronDiana K. Wambua, BS, PlymouthJena M. Watson, BS, St. JamesAshley N. Wermedal, BS, WellsJanelle M. Willette, BS, Blooming Prairie
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College of EducationThe candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Interim Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEPamela A. Balistreri, Elementary
EducationClaire M. Bergman, Elementary
EducationJocelyn M. Blank, Elementary
EducationTia S. Douglas, Special EducationVictoria L. Dreyer, Elementary
EducationAmy C. Eichten, Elementary EducationSara M. Ellerbusch, Elementary
EducationAlicia M. Fasnacht, AviationKelsie R. Lund, Elementary EducationElise A. Resemius, Elementary
Education
MAGNA CUM LAUDELouise C. Bagshaw, Elementary
EducationSara R. Berg, Elementary EducationDiane L. Bode, Elementary EducationTyler C. Brackey, Elementary
EducationBrittany A. Burley, Special EducationElizabeth G. Carlson, Elementary
EducationBrandyn M. Dietman, Aviation
Miranda R. Eckerson, Elementary Education
Ashley J. Eichhorn, Elementary Education
Aviva D. Grans-Korsh, Elementary Education
Kathryn J. Hopper, Elementary Education
Chelsey C. Knutson, Elementary Education
Bonnie M. Liepold, Early Childhood Education
Bonnie M. Liepold, Elementary Education
Jacob G. Malz, Elementary EducationCassie Maresh, Elementary EducationJenna C. Mascaro, Special EducationKelly L. Morse, Elementary EducationMeghan C. Murray, Elementary
EducationNicole M. Olson, Special EducationMark T. Paddock, Technology
EducationKristine T. Petrasek, Special EducationLaura E. Priebe, Elementary EducationAbby K. Schreader, Elementary
EducationDeborah J. Shortreed, Special
Education
Chelsea A. Volz, Elementary Education
Brenda M. Weilnau, Aviation
CUM LAUDEMelissa A. Bell, Special EducationKaiya N. Bisping, Elementary
EducationHamdi A. Elnuzahi, AviationMaria A. Fowler, Elementary EducationMendy L. Franzini, Special EducationMegan A. Fredericksen, Elementary
EducationJami L. George, Elementary EducationJaymie K. Halvorson, Elementary
EducationRyan D. Johnson, Elementary EducationMichelle M. Kapfhamer, Elementary
EducationJoseph E. Kohner, Elementary
EducationAnne F. Lee, Elementary EducationSteven W. Mann, Elementary
EducationAmber O. Pearl, Elementary EducationMichael V. Reynolds, Elementary
EducationTyler A. Rogers, AviationKenneth G. Stromgren, Special
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DEPARTMENT OF AVIATIONLTC Joel Stephenson, Chairperson
Kimberly S. Baseman, BS, Elk Mound, Wisconsin
Brandyn M. Dietman, BS, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
Hamdi A. Elnuzahi, BS, MankatoAlicia M. Fasnacht, BS, Madison LakeRandy M. Hecht, BS, Rice Lake,
WisconsinAaron J. Lofald, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinMark T. Paddock, BS, Saint CloudScott M. Perry, BS, LakevilleTyler A. Rogers, BS, StillwaterTyler A. Schwietz, BS, White Bear
LakeMithila H. Warnapura, BS, Sri LankaBrenda M. Weilnau, BS, Viroqua,
Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessor Jackie Lewis,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Julie Carlson,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONProfessor Ginger Zierdt,Chairperson
Natalie L. Anderson, BS, New PragueLouise C. Bagshaw, BS, WinonaPamela A. Balistreri, BS, BurnsvilleSara R. Berg, BS, New UlmClaire M. Bergman, BS, Fond du Lac,
WisconsinNicholas I. Berthiaume, BS, Austin
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Kaiya N. Bisping, BS, New PragueJocelyn M. Blank, BS, WinonaDiane L. Bode, BS, Madison LakeTyler C. Brackey, BS, Lake Mills, IowaElizabeth G. Carlson, BS, CarverVictoria L. Dreyer, BS, MankatoMiranda R. Eckerson, BS, RochesterElizabeth J. Ehlers, BS, MankatoAshley J. Eichhorn, BS, BlaineAmy C. Eichten, BS, MantorvilleSara M. Ellerbusch, BS, FaribaultMaria A. Fowler, BS, Elk Point, South DakotaMegan A. Fredericksen, BS, MantorvilleJami L. George, BS, BlaineAviva D. Grans-Korsh, BS, MinneapolisKelly J. Grant, BS, Coon RapidsJaymie K. Halvorson, BS, Red WingElizabeth S. Herr, BS, Saint PeterKathryn J. Hopper, BS, Fond du Lac,
WisconsinRachel M. Houg, BS, MankatoRyan D. Johnson, BS, ShakopeeAmanda L. Jones, BS, Brooklyn ParkMichelle M. Kapfhamer, BS,
MankatoChelsey C. Knutson, BS, Heron LakeJoseph E. Kohner, BS, WinonaKelsey J. LaPlante, BS, WaconiaCharles D. Lechtenberg, BS, FaribaultAnne F. Lee, BS, ChanhassenRyan A. Libby, BS, Columbia HeightsBonnie M. Liepold, BS, Grand Forks,
North DakotaKelsie R. Lund, BS, StordenChelsey L. Maas, BS, FaribaultRyan J. Madsen, BS, Lake CrystalJacob G. Malz, BS, New PragueSteven W. Mann, BS, EaganCassie Maresh, BS, Silver LakeKristen J. Mathias, BS, Heron LakeTaylor C. Meaney, BS, Albert LeaKelly L. Morse, BS, EdinaMeghan C. Murray, BS, Coon RapidsAmy M. Neisen, BS, Belle PlaineKelly M. Nilson, BS, Lake CrystalAlexander C. Noble, BS, Eden PrairieAmber O. Pearl, BS, MankatoLaura E. Priebe, BS, Klemme, IowaElise A. Resemius, BS, Mankato
Michael V. Reynolds, BS, RichfieldKelly J. Royce, BS, Albert LeaAbby K. Schreader, BS, JanesvilleBrittany L. Sether-Hassing, BS, JacksonErin T. Simon, BS, LakevilleCarrie C. Stavenger, BS, MoorheadTheodore N. Surdy, BS, Good ThunderKari N. Troska, BS, MankatoChelsea A. Volz, BS, Minnesota LakeCortnee Wilcox, BS, TrumanChao Yang, BS, Saint PaulKevin E. Zimmermann, BS, Waconia
DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARYPROGRAMSProfessor Anne Dahlman,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Joel Stephenson,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Terri Wallace,Chairperson
Melissa A. Bell, BS, Forest LakeBrittany A. Burley, BS, MinneapolisTia S. Douglas, BS, EaganMendy L. Franzini, BS, LakevilleAngela M. Hatcher, BS, Coon RapidsBrittany C. Kretzman, BS, EdinaJenna C. Mascaro, BS, South Saint PaulNicole M. Olson, BS, ShakopeeKristine T. Petrasek, BS, West Saint PaulDeborah J. Shortreed, BS, ShorewoodJennifer A. Simons, BS, BloomingtonKenneth G. Stromgren, BS,
Bloomington
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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by Kimberly Greer, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDECole A. Bangerter, Law EnforcementKarissa E. Borchert, PsychologyStacy J. Jacobson, CorrectionsHannah Jo, PsychologyJacob E. Kaplan, Law EnforcementMichael P. Leubner, Law EnforcementMaria K. Lund, PsychologyEmily B. McCargar, PsychologyEllen M. Morrow, Social WorkPhilipp Nagel, Urban and Regional StudiesMatthew T. Oltrogge, Geography:
ProfessionalNeal J. Pastick, GeographyMitchell R. Reyerson, EconomicsMegan M. Scherping, Psychology
MAGNA CUM LAUDEAaron J. Bakker, PsychologyTravis E. Bergland, Political ScienceTravis E. Bergland, PsychologyTristann J. Carter, Social WorkJessica A. Day, PsychologyDerek J. Eiden, Urban and Regional StudiesMaggie S. Freeman, Gender &
Women’s StudiesMaggie S. Freeman, SociologyTyler S. Frisk, CorrectionsAlex J. Herzog, EconomicsBryan R. Hughes, Law EnforcementSarah A. Johnson, PsychologyBrock R. Kanstrup, Geography:
ProfessionalSabrina J. Kosek, CorrectionsSabrina J. Kosek, Sociology
Sara M. Kruper, International Relations
Elyse V. Kuchinski, Social WorkJustin R. Langseth, HistoryTyler C. Linde, Law EnforcementHans M. Link, Law EnforcementKelsey M. Murray, CorrectionsKristin L. Patterson, Social WorkMegan L. Petersen, CorrectionsMegan L. Petersen, PsychologyAlisha C. Phelps, Social WorkAlisha C. Portner, CorrectionsLiliana Quiroz Rios, Social WorkStephanie K. Rodenbeck, Social Studies & EducationScott J. Ruhlmann, Law EnforcementJesse M. Spencer, Social WorkKathleen L. Thomason, Social WorkBriana J. Threatt, CorrectionsSean R. Tumilson, International
RelationsJamie K. Whipkey, EconomicsThomas F. Williams, Social Studies
and EducationCrystal J. Wimpfheimer, PsychologyCrystal J. Wimpfheimer, Social Work
CUM LAUDEAbdihakin S. Abdi, International
RelationsAbdihakin S. Abdi, Political ScienceAnnie M. Austad, CorrectionsNatasha J. Bauer, Social WorkRyan M. Bleess, Earth ScienceCourtney L. Boettcher, SociologyDaniel R. Bonnell, Urban and
Regional Studies
Phoebe M. Boulester, Social WorkSteven L. Burgstahler, AnthropologySteven L. Burgstahler, GeographyDustin M. Crawford, HistoryMelissa-Sang K. Do, International
RelationsColleen E. Erickson, SociologyColleen E. Erickson, AnthropologyJennifer L. Filzen, HistoryTheodore D. Gibbons, HistoryJacquelyn S. Hammes, PsychologyMariah G. Jacox, CorrectionsTrisha M. Karsten, PsychologyCory W. Krause, Law EnforcementDaniel J. Kromer, Social Studies and
EducationSamuel A. Lance, Social Studies and
EducationRory B. Mannino, Law EnforcementRory B. Mannino, Political ScienceC’Reisha D. Martin, CorrectionsMathew W. McNiel, Law EnforcementLauren L. Mendez McConkey,
International RelationsMegan E. Moreau, CorrectionsJulianne Morgan, Social WorkMichelle L. Nelson, Social WorkCybill E. Okitikpi, Gender &
Women’s StudiesAngela R. Olson, PsychologyCassandra L. Row, Political ScienceTressa N. Sellner, HistoryTyler J. Watson, PsychologyJacob O. Westman, EconomicsRyan J. Williams, Earth ScienceJordan A. Winberg, Law EnforcementJoseph D. Wirt, Law Enforcement
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AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Rhonda Dass, Director
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Susan Schalge, Chairperson
Steven L. Burgstahler, BS, Saint PaulColleen E. Erickson, BA, ZimmermanKelly R. Harvey, BS, MankatoRichard T. Johnson, BS, BloomingtonDaneesha R. Mitchell, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaMohamed R. Seck, BA, New York,
New YorkNichole L. Vee, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICSProfessor Robert Simonson, Chairperson
David M. Brown, BS, Lincoln, Nebraska
Caitlin J. Haase, BS, Eden PrairieJordan J. Hassing, BS, Blue EarthDaniel M. Heer, BA, SavageMichael W. Heimkes, BS, JordanAmanda C. Helget, BS, New UlmSean T. Herron, BS, BloomingtonAlex J. Herzog, BS, New UlmHanako M. Jeong, BA, BurnsvilleBrian R. Kilburg, BS, Mendota
HeightsMitchell R. Reyerson, BS, Twin LakesAaron M. Schroeder, BS, BlaineJacob O. Westman, BA, MankatoJamie K. Whipkey, BS, Flandreau,
South DakotaEric R. Willette, BS, North Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson
Michelle L. Field, BS, ClarkfieldNyanjok M. Lam, BS, RochesterJessica M. Layeux, BS, Saint Louis ParkFaiza A. Moalim, BS, MankatoLero O. Odola, BS, MankatoCarole Vang, BS, Zimmerman
DEPARTMENT OF GENDER& WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson
Katherine L. Day, BS, MinneapolisMaggie S. Freeman, BS, Fergus FallsCybill E. Okitikpi, BS, MankatoAngela R. Proehl, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson
Kooper A. Andringa, BS, EuclidKimberly S. Baseman, BS, Elk Mound, WisconsinRyan M. Bleess, BS, DelavanKevin M. Boike, BS, WillmarSteven L. Burgstahler, BS, Saint PaulKatherine R. Dettmann, BS, WoodburyRobert W. Goettl, BS, MankatoLaura J. Groth, BS, New RichlandChristopher L. Hier, BS, BurnsvilleChad A. Johnson, BS, ChanhassenBrock R. Kanstrup, BS, MadisonJohn R. Kneip, BS, New PragueTravis C. Krinkie, BS, Blue EarthBradley P. Kruse, BS, JanesvilleRyan D. Lindahl, BS, Eden PrairieJames W. McKay, BS, Saint CharlesAbdullahi A. Nur, BS, MinneapolisMatthew T. Oltrogge, BS, MayerNeal J. Pastick, BS, Vadnais HeightsJustin L. Peterson, BS, EaganJenilee L. Schwantes, BS, Good ThunderTyler A. Schwietz, BS, White Bear LakeRyan J. Williams, BS, WasecaJoseph D. Wynn, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT (POLITICAL SCIENCE / LAW ENFORCEMENT)Professor Jeffrey Bumgarner, Chairperson
Abdihakin S. Abdi, BA, MinneapolisAbdihakin S. Abdi, BS, MinneapolisAnthony O. Agbara, BS, MankatoCole A. Bangerter, BS, RosemountKayla M. Bauer, BS, JordanJosiah J. Bellows, BA, LakevilleRyan P. Benson, BS, Little Falls
Travis E. Bergland, BS, Albert LeaSamuel C. Beuch, BS, Prior LakeKevin S. Bondy, BS, FarmingtonJessica N. Born, BS, JanesvilleMichael J. Brekken, BS, RichfieldAndrew C. Brudvig, BS, Lake Mills,
IowaDerek A. Daniels, BS, BalatonTyler J. Devries, BS, FarmingtonMelissa-Sang K. Do, BA, MankatoDaniel P. Ferguson, BS, Ham LakeRyan J. Fritzke, BS, MankatoAlyssa K. Gabrielson, BS, RochesterAbby L. Hager, BA, Eau Claire,
WisconsinCharles J. Hauser, BS, MankatoDaniel F. Hovarter, BS, BloomingtonBryan R. Hughes, BS, AndoverJessica L. Jacobs, BS, SavageHussein Y. Jama, BS, MankatoJacob E. Kaplan, BS, MedfordCory W. Krause, BS, Hager City,
WisconsinSara M. Kruper, BA, WoodburyMichael P. Leubner, BS, Apple ValleyTyler C. Linde, BS, MankatoHans M. Link, BS, Saint Louis ParkRory B. Mannino, BS, MankatoAlex J. Mayfield, BS, AustinMathew W. McNiel, BS, ChanhassenLauren L. Mendez McConkey, BA,
MankatoAlyssa K. Mlaker, BS, Columbia
HeightsOlatoye A. Ogundepo, BS,
WoodburyAdam W. Olson, BS, Golden ValleyJoseph D. Olstrom, BS, North MankatoFlorkime Y. Paye, BA, MinnetonkaBailey M. Peetz, BS, IsantiClinton G. Roberts, BS, Maple GroveCassandra L. Row, BS, VictoriaScott J. Ruhlmann, BS, Mendota
HeightsBrittany S. Sauer, BS, Hubertus,
WisconsinJacob W. Schmidt, BS, MankatoDaniel J. Schmit, BS, Red WingHolly A. Schwichtenberg, BA, Saint PeterMohamed R. Seck, BA, New York,
New YorkMatthew L. Sieg, BS, TrumanJoel A. Silva, BS, WillmarLucas T. Skelly, BS, LeSueurKeith D. Terlinden, BS, Elk River
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Sean R. Tumilson, BA, Apple ValleyJustin D. Turbes, BS, LakevilleLindsay J. Ulmer, BS, Tabor, South DakotaAndrew J. Van Osdale, BS, MankatoKeli C. Vaziri, BS, MankatoAnthony R. Welch, BS, Saint Louis ParkKibby S. Werner, BS, Cape Coral,
FloridaKelsey A. White, BA, North MankatoJordan A. Winberg, BS, Red WingJoseph D. Wirt, BS, MankatoRyan M. Yauch, BS, Cottage GroveCullen L. Zahorski, BS, Hudson,
Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Matt Loayza,Chairperson
Laura M. Buswell, BS, Prior LakeRyan T. Cates, BS, MankatoDustin M. Crawford, BS, Chula Vista,
CaliforniaJennifer L. Filzen, BA, New UlmTheodore D. Gibbons, BS, RobbinsdaleJoseph G. Glomski, BS, EaganJustin R. Langseth, BS, WorthingtonChristopher L. Newman, BS, BackusTressa N. Sellner, BA, LeSueurTheodore N. Surdy, BS, Good ThunderPaul M. Thelen, BS, Sioux Falls,
South Dakota
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Rosemary Krawczyk,Interim Chairperson
Olamide A. Akintan, BS, South Saint PaulSahra A. Ali, BS, MankatoZeara J. Alvarez, BA, MankatoAlina N. Axelrod, BS, OakdaleAaron J. Bakker, BS, DexterTravis E. Bergland, BS, Albert LeaBritten P. Block, BS, StewartvilleKarissa E. Borchert, BS, TylerSummer T. Brooks, BS, MankatoHeidi L. Clausnitzer, BS, MinneapolisChantalle W. Cooreman, BS, TracyJessica A. Day, BS, North MankatoNatalie A. Fiscus, BS, Mendota HeightsJacquelyn S. Hammes, BS, Le Sueur
Cassie R. Hendrickson, BS, New RichlandAlisha R. Hill, BS, AnnandaleHannah Jo, BS, Republic of KoreaSarah A. Johnson, BS, Redwood FallsSophie L. Kaeter, BS, MankatoTrisha M. Karsten, BS, North MankatoJames S. Kassel, BS, Forest LakeKelly J. Kemen, BS, VictoriaEric M. Kuehn, BS, New UlmSarah J. Lewer, BS, JanesvilleMaria K. Lund, BS, WindomKimberly R. Mathwig, BS, Belle PlaineEmily B. McCargar, BS, MankatoCamille McNabb, BS, MinnetonkaAdrienne T. Meier, BS, FuldaRyan A. Meyer, BS, Eagle LakeChristopher L. Newman, BS, BackusAngela R. Olson, BS, FrostSamantha J. Palm, BA, MoorheadStephanie M. Peiffer, BS, WindomMegan L. Petersen, BS, Cresbard,
South DakotaDanielle M. Powell, BS, PipestoneMegan M. Scherping, BS, WinstedAndrew B. Scott, BS, WayzataJessica M. Seipp, BS, Maple PlainAngela L. Tonjum, BS, FaribaultAshley M. Walker, BS, Maple GroveTyler J. Watson, BS, MaplewoodBradley P. Weber, BS, Oregon,
WisconsinGarrett F. Wellman, BS, HamptonCrystal J. Wimpfheimer, BS, Blaine
SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Clark Johnson, Coordinator
Samuel T. Ebenreiter, BS, ChanhassenMatthew T. Kleinschrodt, BS, Albert LeaMadeline E. Kroger, BS, Canton,
South DakotaDaniel J. Kromer, BS, Hudson,
WisconsinSamuel A. Lance, BS, MankatoJustin R. Langseth, BS, WorthingtonNicholas A. Machacek, BS, Prior LakeStephanie K. Rodenbeck, BS,
RosemountSean P. Tompkins, BS, RosemountMarni K. Veldman, BS, North MankatoThomas F. Williams, BS, Savage
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Annelies Hagemeister,Chairperson
Natasha J. Bauer, BSSW, FaribaultPhoebe M. Boulester, BSSW, Eagle LakeAnneMarie C. Burgess, BSSW,
JanesvilleTristann J. Carter, BSSW, Elk RiverBrittney Cook, BSSW, Edgerton,
WisconsinSarah L. Edwards, BSSW, WatervilleCynthia A. Hager, BSSW, Fargo,
North DakotaAshley M. Kisor, BSSW, Saint PeterElyse V. Kuchinski, BSSW, Prior LakeChristina L. Luckey, BSSW, WellsMichelle D. McKinley, BSSW,
RollingstoneJulianne Morgan, BSSW, Saint PeterEllen M. Morrow, BSSW, MankatoMichelle L. Nelson, BSSW, MankatoKristin L. Patterson, BSSW, New UlmJessica L. Petersen, BSSW, MankatoAlisha C. Phelps, BSSW, OwatonnaLiliana Quiroz Rios, BSSW, North MankatoGretchen E. Rialson, BSSW, North MankatoSarah A. Roos, BSSW, MankatoAmanda M. Schultz, BSSW,
RochesterJesse M. Spencer, BSSW, MankatoWhitney M. Strauss, BSSW, WasecaDawn L. Sulland, BSSW, Brooklyn ParkKathleen L. Thomason, BSSW, Belle PlaineAmanda J. Walkingstick, BSSW,
OwatonnaCrystal J. Wimpfheimer, BSSW,
BlaineEmily A. Zimmerli, BSSW, Wabasso
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Barbara Carson,Chairperson
Anthony O. Agbara, BS, MankatoAnnie M. Austad, BS, MankatoLaura A. Bebeau, BS, SavageCourtney L. Boettcher, BS, Big Lake
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Erin K. Bruesehoff, BS, Cologne Colin S. Caple, BS, LakevilleNathan J. Dingler, BS, BurnsvilleIqbal A. Duale, BS, MankatoJoshua R. Dulas, BS, WellsKatherine L. England, BA, EaganColleen E. Erickson, BA, ZimmermanChristina R. Fleck, BS, MankatoMaggie S. Freeman, BS, Fergus FallsTyler S. Frisk, BS, New HopeDerek P. Guerrero, BS, ClevelandSarah L. Hoeft, BS, MadeliaCorey C. Hoffman, BS, MankatoKirsten T. Isaksson, BS, MankatoStacy J. Jacobson, BS, OwatonnaMariah G. Jacox, BS, MinneapolisAndrew B. Johnson, BS, MankatoSabrina J. Kosek, BS, BrowntonKari A. Kramer, BS, MapletonC’Reisha D. Martin, BS, MinneapolisMegan E. Moreau, BS, Faribault
Kelsey M. Murray, BS, Lake CrystalBarry A. Noble, BS, MankatoMegan L. Petersen, BS, Cresbard,
South DakotaAlisha C. Portner, BS, New UlmHolly M. Purcell, BS, MankatoKyle E. Rehbein, BS, OronoTiffany G. Ruiz, BS, Inver Grove HeightsMichelle L. Schmoll, BS, Spring ValleyMatthew R. Schultz, BS, JordanMolli M. Simon, BS, BrainerdJerrod B. Stadheim, BS, Albert LeaSamrawit H. Tesfay, BS, EthiopiaBriana J. Threatt, BS, MankatoDaniel T. Walker, BS, Madison LakeDusti R. Werner, BS, PipestoneKaleena M. Wiens, BS, Apple ValleyEpiphany J. Williams, BS,
Milwaukee, WisconsinMichael E. Windsperger, BS, Delano
DEPARTMENT OF URBANAND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter,Chairperson
Danielle C. Alinea, BS, Mosinee, Wisconsin
Daniel R. Bonnell, BS, Apple ValleyAaron J. Clay, BS, TrumanLindy M. Crawford, BS, AustinDerek J. Eiden, BS, Saint BonifaciusSteve R. Grossman, BS, LakevilleFrank T. Kocina, BS, SavagePhilipp Nagel, BS, GermanyBrieAnna J. Simon, BS, Rhinelander,
WisconsinAnthony R. Welch, BS, Saint Louis
ParkJoshua D. Wiggins, BS, Corbin,
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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.
University Scholars, who are graduates of the University’s Honors Program, wear gold stoles. The mission of the Honors Program is to provide top students with opportunities to pursue alternatives to general education, to meet at least weekly in small groups, and includes seminars, interdisciplinary seminars, service-learning, practicum, and a Senior Capstone Project.
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.
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Karissa E. BorchertPresidential EndowmentBS, Psychology
Avery E. CroppAlumni Collegiate Plate Presidential ScholarBA, Mass Media / Spanish
Taylor G. HallmanPresidential EndowmentBS, Accounting
Stacy J. JacobsonDavid and Debbie Andreas Presidential ScholarBS, Corrections
Elise A. ResemiusDale and Wilma Johnson Presidential ScholarBS, Elementary Education / Spanish Education
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Presidential Scholars Each year, Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks incoming first-year and transfer students who demonstrate top academic performance; strong leadership skills; and a commitment to community involvement. Funding for Presidential Scholarships comes from businesses, estates, and individuals throughout Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholarship program.
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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).
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Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers.
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 105,000 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 email 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,
Pamela Weller, ‘92President, 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 exchange for a student’s pledge to teach for at least two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, which marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and the curriculum grew. In 1921, the school became Mankato State Teacher’s College, and in 1927, the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education.
As enrollment pushed past 7,000 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, the University made its fifth name change, this time to reflect its 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 services.
Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s 12th 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. Stories of the big ideas and real-world thinking taking place at this University have been told further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents and alumni throughout the state and the nation.
Minnesota State Mankato offers more than 150 undergraduate programs in six undergraduate colleges and more than 70 graduate programs, including masters, advanced certificate, specialist and doctoral programs in the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Our 15,000 students—including almost 600 international students from more than 70 countries—and 1,800 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 105,000 alumni live and work around the world, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.
Find out more about Minnesota State Mankato at mnsu.edu.
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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM
Chancellor Steven J. Rosenstone Trustee Brett Anderson, RosemountTrustee Duane Benson, Treasurer, MinneapolisTrustee Cheryl Dickson, St. PaulTrustee Jacob Englund, EdinaTrustee Clarence Hightower, Vice Chair, St. PaulTrustee Philip Krinkie, ShoreviewTrustee Dan McElroy, St. PaulTrustee Alfredo Oliveira, St. CloudTrustee David Paskach, CottonwoodTrustee Thomas Renier, DuluthTrustee Christine Rice, Lake ElmoTrustee Louise Sundin, MinneapolisTrustee Scott Thiss, Chair, EdinaTrustee James Van Houten, MinneapolisTrusee Michael Vekich, Minneapolis
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINET
Richard DavenportEdmund U. ClarkJean M. HaarRobert HoffmanDavid P. JonesDouglas P. MayoHenry MorrisScott R. OlsonCarol 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. The stand will close 15 minutes prior to each ceremony.
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, Stone Pillars, MSU mound (corner of Stadium and Warren), Fountain, etc.
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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - CSU 253/4/5Graduating students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be honored at a reception in CSU 253/4/5. Master’s students will receive their hoods at 9.00 a.m.. All graduates will receive college pins during the reception which follows the hooding. 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 in the department of Art, Communication Studies, English, Mass Media, Open Studies, Philosophy, World Languages and Cultures, Associate of Arts, and their guests, are cordially invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments.
College of Business Graduation Reception10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Myers MarketplaceGraduates, family and friends are invited to join the College of Business faculty and staff at a reception following the Commencement ceremony.
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 or Sixth Year Certificate, and guests are all invited to attend the Hooding Ceremony and Reception.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 Sciences9:30 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.
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 105,000 alumni
worldwide. Together, we are committed to breaking down
barriers, creating solutions and achieving a new level of
greatness that will inspire all of us to consider even bigger
ideas, apply real-world thinking even more broadly and
make life better for people throughout our state, our region
and our world.
December 10, 2011
Commencement
* 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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