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Fall 2012 Commencement Program from Minnesota State MankatoTRANSCRIPT
December 15, 2012
commencement
Minnesota State University, Mankato: A place where big ideas meet real-world thinking.
Our tradition began in 1868, when we opened our doors
to 27 students with dreams of becoming teachers. Almost
150 years later, the tradition continues as we have become
a comprehensive doctoral university with more than 15,000
students, 1,800 faculty and staff, and 109,000 alumni
worldwide. Together, we are committed to breaking down
barriers, creating solutions and achieving a new level of
greatness. And together, we will pursue bigger ideas, apply
real-world thinking more broadly and make life better for
people throughout our state, our region and our world.
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2012 FALL
COMMENCEMENT
Saturday, December Fifteenth
Two Thousand Twelve
Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center
Minnesota State University, Mankato
To Our GuestsToday we recognize our graduates’ accomplishments. This ceremony is an impor tant and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staf f of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We of fer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony:
Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats.
Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.
Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate. A professional DVD will be available for purchase as well.
When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for all audience members.
Thank you.
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.
This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Office of Alumni Relations 507-389-3235 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).
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Minnesota State Mankato is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
Program 9:00 a.m.
Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music – trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music – trumpet Stewart Ross, Professor of Music – trombone Dave Schultz ’70, ’73 – horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music – trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato
Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp
National Anthem Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato Greetings Doug Knowlton Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Address Adedamola A. Adeyeye Bachelor of Arts, English College of Arts and Humanities
Kimberly A. Olson Bachelor of Science, Management College of Business
Andrew S. Marquardt Bachelor of Science, Information Systems College of Science, Engineering and Technology Conferring of Degrees
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Micki Schaffer ‘95 ‘10, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association
Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music
Recessional March *
*Audience to remain seated.
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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
DOUG KNOWLTON Vice Chancellor for Academic &
Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
VIJENDRA AGARWAL Dean of the College of Science,
Engineering and Technology
LINDA L. BAER Interim Vice President for Academic
and Student Affairs
ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and
Chief Information Officer
BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business
ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,
Education, and Regional Partnerships
HAN-WAY HUANG Faculty Honor Marshal, College of
Science, Engineering and Technology
PAUL HUSTOLES Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts and Humanities
BASIL JANAVARAS Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Business
DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement
HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity
and Chief Diversity Officer
BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research
JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services
MICKI SCHAFFER President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
WALTER R. ZAKAHI Dean of the College of Arts and
Humanities
Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSPaul Hustoles, College of
Arts and HumanitiesBasil Janavaras, College of BusinessHan-Way Huang, College of Science,
Engineering and Technology
COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSRichard Liebendorfer,
College of Arts and Humanities
Roger Severns, College of Business
Beth Proctor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSAmanda Mesenbring,
College of Arts and Humanities
Brenda Valdivia, College of BusinessDanielle Hron, College of
Science, Engineering and Technology
COLLEGE OF ARTS &HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSKimberly ContagJames GrabowskaJohn HumphreyJulie Kerr-BerryCharles LewisJohn LindbergCraig MatarreseJohn PaulMarshel RossowTodd ShanafeltRichard Terrill
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSKristen CvancaraPaul FinocchiaroElizabeth MillerGretchen PerbixMatthew SewellKristen TreinenMatthew Willemsen
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSAmy LautersCecilia Pick
INSTRUCTORSLesley JacobsAnastasia PanagopoulosLauren Weber
COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSQueen BookerAnn KuzmaClaudia Pragman
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSKathleen DaleJoseph Reising
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSYilin ChenJames KrogerFerdinand SiagianKay Wallerich
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING& TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSGale AllenRebecca BatesBrian GrohFrancis Hannick
Gregg MargPatrick TebbeMichael WellsYouwen Xu
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSLyudmyla ArdanovaAaron BudgeBradley CookDean KelleyAndy RobertsDeepak SanjelTimothy SecottDan SingerDaniel SwartDaniel Toma
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSBrian WassermanHan Wu
INSTRUCTORSMatthew Priem
LIBRARY FACULTYCasey DuevelMark McCullough
ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane Berge
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries, Interim Dean.
MASTER OF FINE ARTSBrett A. Biebel, MankatoCreative WritingAdvisor: Geoffrey Herbach Roy J. Buck, Neenah, WisconsinCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard Robbins Christopher M. Oveson, Mason City,
IowaCreative WritingAdvisor: Richard RobbinsThesis: After the Golden Spoon: Poems Joseph D. West, Green River,
WyomingTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Jacob M. Yenish, MankatoTheatre ArtsAdvisor: Steven SmithThesis: The Lighting Design of Who’s
Afraid of Virginia Woolf
MASTER OF ARTSGodfried A. Asante, GhanaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto Lucas K. Baclayon, Tai Chung,EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee TesdellThesis: Taiwanese Preferences and
Cultural Factors Influencing Visuals in Taiwanese Health Pamphlets
Christine M. Bastian, VictoriaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara Cheree R. Butts, Eden PrairieCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen
Anna E. Cahill, MaplewoodEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Mary Johnston
Jennifer D. Chelstrom, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix
Brent W. Chisholm, Cheney,
WashingtonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Kristine K. Costello, Tequesta, FloridaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Susan M. DeTomi, Charleston, South CarolinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie
Robert T. Farrell, GlencoeEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Brittney P. Hansen, Sioux Falls, South DakotaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Robin K. Hartzell, Wichita, KansasEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Jonathon K. Heide, MinneapolisEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell
Gina M. Hunt, Huron, South DakotaArtAdvisor: Brian Frink
Gregory J. Husak, MankatoCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto
Bisharo H. Iman, Saint CloudCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto
Teresa L. Iverson, Hudson, WisconsinEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Nicholas J. James, Ridgeley, West VirginiaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Younghoon Kang, Republic of KoreaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Eric Karikari, GhanaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Amanda L. Kriesel, Eagle LakeMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Brian Martensen
John B. Kroger, WoodburyEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Rebecca K. Kurtzahn-Beach, ChamplinEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Joshua E. Lauener, Bluffton, South CarolinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Cynthia Li, WoodburyEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Steve R. Linstrom, MarshallEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara
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Patrick N. Moes, FarmingtonEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Joni D. Myers, Saint PeterArtAdvisor: Elizabeth Miller Keisuke Nagashima, JapanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher
Harumi Norasakkunkit, Spokane,
WashingtonArtAdvisor: Matthew Willemsen Lori L. Raborg, Stillwater, OklahomaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix
Gabriel F. Stenzel, MankatoEnglish Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Anne E. Sweeney, MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Stephanie F. Tahtinen, Mt. Pleasant,
IowaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos
Jonathan D. Thompson, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Mark Zuiker Rachel Walker, Newburyport,
MassachusettsEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Bethany J. Wenell, New BrightonCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen
Emily L. Werschay, IronEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer VeltsosThesis: Electronic Portfolios as Job
Search Tools: Perspectives from students, career counselors, and human resource professionals
Paul B. WolfeEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Westerman
Wasicuna Kelcey J. Woods-Nord, North MankatoEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Fan Wu, TaiwanEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Yining Zhang, ChinaEnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck
MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONAmanda L. Evenski, CokatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Evan J. Hedwall, North MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Thanura K. Jayawardena, MankatoBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Tim W. Kuo, CanadaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Yun-Ping Pai, TaiwanBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Christine M. Penn, StillwaterBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Lynnea S. Prusansky, RichfieldBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Andrew K. Ruona, LakevilleBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Andrew T. Stotesbery, Inver Grove
HeightsBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Pavan K. Tirupati, IndiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
Johnathan M. Yarger, WaconiaBusiness AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox
MASTER OF MUSICBenjamin J. Druffel, WellsWind Band ConductingAdvisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley
MASTER OF SCIENCEKimberly A. Aaron, Mounds ViewSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag
Ranaveer Aelgani, IndiaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Rachel Y. Agboola, NigeriaManufacturing Engineering
TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Petersen
Mounika Anisetty, IndiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. R A Nair Andrew M. Beckrich, BuffaloManufacturing Engineering
TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Guanghsu Chang
Thu M. Cao, VietnamBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Timothy SecottThesis: Identification of Factors that
Promote the Growth of Dormant Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis
Gina M. Caruso, LakevilleFrenchAdvisor: Dr. Evan Bibbee
Leonard Che Fru, CameroonPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Roberts
Hagos G. Gebrekidan, EthiopiaEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen
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Eric R. Hall, Pine IslandPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Jason H. Handlogten, RochesterManufacturing Engineering
TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. William Peterson
Daniel J. Harrison, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod
Muhammad A. Hemani, PakistanInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Hashini N. Herath, Sri LankaEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor
Brandon C. Hoffmann, Pierce,
NebraskaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Michael WellsThesis: An Exploratory Study of a
User’s Facebook Security and Privacy Settings
Mick W. Jaeger, MankatoInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Khurram Javed, PakistanEngineeringAdvisor: Dr. Gale Allen
Kishore Jonnagaddala, IndiaBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Dorothy WrigleyThesis: Effect of Sublethal
Concentration of Nisin on the Growth Tolerance of Bacillus Cereus to Temperature, PH, and Salt
Vijaya Keerthi Kalivarapu, IndiaManufacturing Engineering
TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Craig Evers Maame B. Kessey, GhanaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Richard A. King Quale, Lake CrystalCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara
Dhiraj Lamichhane, Chicago, IllinoisManufacturing Engineering
TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Travis D. Laster, Hampton, GeorgiaCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Mark A. Lindberg, TrimontSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag Thesis: Search for an Interlocutor
in Carmen Martin Gaite’s Short Stories and Novels
Tot D. Lul, MankatoMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel Omary M. Lyimo, Tanzania, United Republic ofBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Gregg Marg Travis D. McKee, North MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Thesis: Effect on low maternal
aldosterone on offspring cardiovascular development
Jason P. Nolan, Lincoln, NebraskaEnvironmental SciencesAdvisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor Robert E. Noonan, No MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Rebecca Bates
Olayemi A. Odujole, NigeriaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Joseph M. Pallardy, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher
Prasad D. Senadheera, Sri LankaInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Subhanu Sharma, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed
Thomas J. Stang, SartellSpanishAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag
Lacey A. Stiller, BlaineBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Hart Bidhya Subedi, NepalInformation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Mahamadou Tahirou, NigerCommunication StudiesAdvisor: Eric R. Hall, Pine IslandPhysicsAdvisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Joon L. Twayana, NepalBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Dorothy WrigleyThesis: The Earthworm, Eisenia
Fetida, Regenerated Nephridia Lack the Nephridial Symbiont
Lucas J. Wandrie, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. John KrenzThesis: Influences of adjacent land-
use on avian community structure in sub-boreal peatlands of the Midwest
Amber L. Wischer, OakdaleCross-Disciplinary StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Breann M. Wozniak, Eden PrairieBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Bethann Lavoie William R. Wynn, Jr.., MankatoComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Dean Kelley William Young, Jr.., MinneapolisMathematicsAdvisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman
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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Walter Zakahi, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEDelwende Bouda, EnglishMimi P. Christikawa, SpanishAngela V. Graff, EnglishCody L. Larson, EnglishMolly M. Page, SpanishClair E. Rogers, Art HistoryLani M. Sexton, SpanishRachel M. Sheldahl, Music: EducationNicole A. Shelton, Art HistoryMari M. Tacheny, SpanishAlice M. Torgerson, Communication StudiesAmy L. Treptau, English
MAGNA CUM LAUDETyler J. Abrahamson, ArtKarl A. Anderson, EnglishThuy C. Bac, ArtThuy C. Bac, Mass CommunicationsKirstie K. Bakke, Mass CommunicationsDavid L. Begalka, EnglishBenjamin J. Boettcher, Open StudiesMegan M. Brown, EnglishMegan M. Brown, FrenchLisa R. Chelmo, Mass CommunicationsMolly J. Coughlan, ArtTheresa D. Crozier, ArtMaria C. Cruz Valadez, English
Danielle D. Grundman, SpanishAbby J. Holst, Mass CommunicationsMelissa J. Hood, Music: EducationDanielle J. Klugman, Communication StudiesAlexandra J. Kosse, Communication StudiesCaitlin M. Kowalke, Mass CommunicationsCaitlin M. Kowalke, Theatre ArtsRebecca J. Kufrin, Mass CommunicationsMichelle S. Malecha, GermanEmma L. Ottoson, Theatre ArtsCheryl A. Peterson, Mass CommunicationsRachel A. Sandstrom, Communication StudiesJessica L. Sawatzke, SpanishAmy J. Seys, Mass CommunicationsNickolas J. Spaeth, ArtPaige R. Vick, Mass CommunicationsJustin M. Zicarelli, Mass Communications
CUM LAUDE Brett P. Adams, ArtJuan P. Ayala Ramirez, Mass Communications
Michael A. Brooks, Communication StudiesJoy L. Broscoff, Communications Arts
and Literature EducationCharlotte M. Burk, EnglishSamantha S. Cairns, EnglishKathryn J. Carrier, Art HistoryBenjamin A. Daigle, Communication StudiesMegan C. Dauwalter, ArtDustin G. Jackson, Theatre ArtsAjay Kapadia, Art HistoryKelli J. Krause, Mass CommunicationsWhitney S. Madison, SpanishSerina L. Manwarren, Open StudiesAlicia M. Olson, DanceCody F. Petersen, ArtAndrew M. Rasmussen, ArtNathan K. Rodeback, ArtKatherine M. Standing, Mass CommunicationsKari R. Sutter, Mass CommunicationsCezara Talmaci, Mass CommunicationsCezara Talmaci, SpanishBrianna K. Tollefson, Mass CommunicationsRachel D. Van Luyk, ArtJennifer VanCura, Communication Studies
DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor James Johnson, Chairperson
Tyler J. Abrahamson, BFA, WaconiaBrett P. Adams, BFA, RochesterThuy C. Bac, BA, MankatoDonna Ballman, BA, ClevelandHelen B. Bednar, BFA, Le Center
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Danny S. Bounkeovisane, BFA, Apple ValleyKathryn J. Carrier, BA, WaconiaMolly J. Coughlan, BFA, MankatoCharles A. Crow, BA, Lake CrystalTheresa D. Crozier, BFA, Fountain City, WisconsinMegan C. Dauwalter, BFA, CarverBrittney D. Hedges, BFA, Aurora,
Colorado
Kelsey L. Hildebrandt, BFA, MankatoAjay Kapadia, BA, MankatoSarah K. Kirsop, BS, Verona,
WisconsinKasey M. Krantz, BA, AnnandaleArianna S. Nienow, BFA, MapletonBryce S. Padgett, BS, FairmontClaire M. Pawelec, BA, Big Bend,
Wisconsin
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Cody F. Petersen, BFA, MankatoAndrew M. Rasmussen, BFA, White Bear LakeNathan K. Rodeback, BFA, Saint PeterClair E. Rogers, BA, MankatoNicole A. Shelton, BA, Apple ValleyChelsea R. Short, BA, North BranchCatherine A. Smith, BFA, CrystalNickolas J. Spaeth, BFA, MontevideoDanyel V. Stoufer, BFA, HutchinsonJake B. Thielmann, BFA, Kiel,
WisconsinRachel D. Van Luyk, BFA, Forest LakeChristine E. White, BA, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor Kristen CvancaraChairperson
Matthew A. Arneson, BS, CrosbyAshley L. Beeler, BS, Alcester, South DakotaTyler M. Brigger, BS, New UlmMichael A. Brooks, BA, MinneapolisLee S. Burg, BS, EitzenKyle J. Culhane, BS, MarshallBenjamin A. Daigle, BS, WinstedBrandon M. Doll, BS, Golden ValleyJon J. Emerson, BS, OsseoKiley J. Gravley, BS, MankatoDanielle J. Klugman, BS, HopkinsAlexandra J. Kosse, BS, ShakopeeKerry A. Lambert, BS, Eden PrairieTrevin D. Larsen, BS, Prior LakeLogan R. Lawrence, BS, Cottage GroveGlenn D. Melcher, BA, MinnetristaBrytanie L. Mertes, BS, Forest LakePhillip J. Molling, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinAlex B. Neubauer, BS, Bird IslandNicholas J. Perfetti, BA, Bourbon,
MissouriMorgan C. Portra, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaAshley A. Randall, BS, ExcelsiorBrittany E. Renando, BS, BlaineKenneth M. Rife, BS, New BrightonWilliam C. Roberts, BS, WoodburyMark A. Robinson, BS, MinneapolisRachel A. Sandstrom, BS, Lake CrystalJeffrey W. Sinell, BS, Le SueurMichael M. Slavin, BS, Hopkins
Ivy L. Stammer, BA, South HavenCalli L. Stenzel, BS, KiesterConnor M. Stremke, BS, Eden PrairieChloe C. Thoma, BS, SavageAlice M. Torgerson, BS, Maple GroveJennifer VanCura, BS, MinneapolisNathaniel G. Wingo, BS, Winthrop
DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor John Banschbach,Chairperson
Adedamola A. Adeyeye, BA, Champlin
Karl A. Anderson, BA, WasecaElizabeth E. Anthony, BA, LakevilleDavid L. Begalka, BS, MankatoDelwende Bouda, BA, Burkina Faso
(Upper Volta)Joy L. Broscoff, BS, BrowntonMegan M. Brown, BA, North MankatoCharlotte M. Burk, BA, BloomingtonSamantha S. Cairns, BA, WinonaMaria C. Cruz Valadez, BA, MexicoJonathan T. Dimond, BA, BurnsvilleAriel V. Follett, BA, MayerJessica L. Godderz, BFA, Maple GroveAngela V. Graff, BFA, FaribaultJacob A. Grobe, BA, Minnesota LakeDarin G. Gunderman, BS,
RobbinsdaleKatherine N. Knutson, BA, BurnsvilleJoshua S. Kruger, BA, OkabenaMolly A. Larsen, BA, MorristownCody L. Larson, BFA, FairbaultMitchell A. Lay, BA, EaganJames P. McShane, BA, MankatoMackenzie M. Meixner, BA, WasecaTyler J. Naughton, BS, North Saint
PaulBaonhi T. Phung, BS, SavageTiffany M. Ranweiler, BA, Cannon FallsDavid R. Rosencrance, BA,
Waunakee, WisconsinJason D. Ruiz, BA, MankatoAnders A. Rydholm, BS, North
MankatoAnthony R. Serra, BA, Eden PrairieAmy L. Treptau, BA, ShakopeeMax H. Whatcott, BS, ChaskaLucian R. Young, BA, Madelia
DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS/MASS MEDIAProfessor Marshel Rossow,Chairperson
Jeneen M. Anderson, BA, OsseoJenna R. Anderson, BA, Brooklyn ParkJuan P. Ayala Ramirez, BA, ColombiaThuy C. Bac, BA, MankatoKirstie K. Bakke, BS, Spearfish, South DakotaJoseph B. Barden, BS, MankatoLauren M. Beukelman, BS, CanbyEric M. Boelter, BS, LakevilleCalley A. Carbonneau, BS, Falcon HeightsLisa R. Chelmo, BS, Frederic,
WisconsinKyle R. DeRider, BS, Maple GroveKrystin M. Eldridge, BS, BloomingtonKya R. Fischer, BA, New UlmMichael L. Guimont, BS, AitkinJamie L. Hawley, BS, Ham LakeJanay D. Henry, BA, MinneapolisMargaret J. Hilo, BA, Saint PaulAbby J. Holst, BA, RacineKatie J. Horvat, BS, MankatoTrista M. Howell, BS, HutchinsonAbby E. Kelsey, BS, Aberdeen, South DakotaKristen B. Koloff, BA, Ham LakeCaitlin M. Kowalke, BS, Cresco,
IowaKelli J. Krause, BS, Watertown, South DakotaRebecca J. Kufrin, BS, Prior LakeKristen M. LaPlante, BA, Brooklyn ParkBrooke E. Lees, BS, HibbingAnne E. LeMere, BS, Saint PaulAaron B. Louks, BS, New RichlandDavid J. Lundquist, BS, MinneapolisTiffany J. Marquis, BS, Brooklyn ParkBrytanie L. Mertes, BS, Forest LakeChelsea A. Mickley, BA, North MankatoAnjali E. Nyquist, BS, CokatoRachel R. Nystrom, BS, WaconiaNathan A. O’Groske, BS, OstranderNicole M. Paulson, BA, Prior LakeCheryl A. Peterson, BS, Saint PeterKyle R. Ratke, BS, Cold SpringCassie L. Rayman, BS, GlenvilleChelsie L. Reese, BS, Colorado
Springs, ColoradoAmy J. Seys, BS, Mankato
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Katherine M. Standing, BS, Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin
Connor M. Stremke, BS, Eden PrairieKari R. Sutter, BS, OwatonnaCezara Talmaci, BA, MoldovaBrianna K. Tollefson, BS, BloomingtonPaige R. Vick, BS, DelanoChristine N. Wedoe, BS, LakevilleAshlee J. White, BS, MinnetonkaJustin M. Zicarelli, BS, Excelsior
DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor John Lindberg, Chairperson
Cole A. Bawek, BS, Arcadia, Wisconsin
Joshua M. Forbord, BA, Coon RapidsLee D. Henke, BS, Monroe,
WisconsinMelissa J. Hood, BS, KiesterGena A. Johnson, BS, MankatoRachel M. Sheldahl, BS, Bricelyn
DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson
Thomas M. Cassidy, BS, Coon RapidsAndrew J. Dennison, BS, AustinJason S. Gallea, BS, MedfordCarl S. Janiszewski, BS, MankatoMohammad B. Rashid, BS, PakistanKylie R. Wells, BS, Andover
DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul HustolesChairperson
Thomas A. Bennett, BS, Fargo, North DakotaTravis D. Berg, BS, EaganHannah L. DesMarais, BS, SartellAndrew P. Gullikson, BFA, MplsDustin G. Jackson, BFA, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaTaylor E. Johnson, BS, Menomonie,
WisconsinCaitlin M. Kowalke, BS, Cresco,
IowaAlicia M. Olson, BS, GlenwoodEmma L. Ottoson, BFA, Vadnais
Heights
DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURESProfessor James Grabowska,Chairperson
Lucas E. Aguilar, BS, Madelia Brianna R. Brennan, BS, ShakopeeMegan M. Brown, BA, North MankatoBrittany L. Butcher, BS, ChaskaMimi P. Christikawa, BA, Saint PaulMerissa R. Curran, BA, Eden PrairieKrystin M. Eldridge, BS, BloomingtonKjerstin B. Ellanson, BA, New UlmDanielle D. Grundman, BA,
ClearwaterAustin E. Hankey-Brown, BA, Eden PrairieDrew G. Johnson, BA, MinneapolisWhitney S. Madison, BA, LewistonMichelle S. Malecha, BS, HendersonTravis M. McDougall, BA, Redwood
FallsMolly M. Page, BA, JanesvilleBrittni N. Peters, BA, Onalaska,
WisconsinJessica L. Sawatzke, BA, Maple PlainLani M. Sexton, BA, MillvilleSarah L. Svegal, BS, Brooklyn ParkMari M. Tacheny, BA, Madison LakeCezara Talmaci, BA, MoldovaAlisha M. Wakefield, BS, Hartland,
WisconsinJoshua T. Warren, BA, CrystalAnne E. Webster, BA, North MankatoAmy C. Williams, BA, Coon Rapids
HUMANITIESProfessor Gwen Westerman,Director
LIBERAL STUDIESGina Maahs,Student Relations Coordinator
Lindsay M. Aho, AA, San Diego, California
Jenna R. Anderson, AA, Brooklyn ParkJoshua D. Anderson, AA, MankatoBreauna R. Butler, AA, FarmingtonLance B. Cabak, AA, Apple ValleyJohn P. Carlson, AA, North MankatoMitchell Gillen, AA, OakdaleKelli J. Gillispie, AA, MoundKaren D. Keranen, AA, MenahgaMichael A. Kubista, AA, OwatonnaAlyce K. LaCoursiere, AA, MinneapolisJuliet L. Lekelefac, AA, CameroonMollie R. O’Brien, AA, ShakopeeAzzizeh S. Raddatz, AA, Eagle LakeMelissa S. Rath, AA, EastonJason D. Ruiz, AA, MankatoZachary D. Schneider, AA, Kiel,
WisconsinPatricia E. Schonhardt, AA, BuffaloMegan M. Schultz, AA, WelcomeTyler J. Schultz, AA, MinneapolisKelsey E. Slaby, AA, RochesterDanforth J. Taylor, AA, MankatoWilliam E. Wickland, AA, MankatoAdrian S. Willhite, AA, Vadnais HtsLeNora L. Wilson, AA, Saint Paul
OPEN STUDIESProfessor Kirsti Cole,Director
Billie R. Bassett, BS, MankatoBenjamin J. Boettcher, BS, Big LakeEllen L. Helgerson, BS, Albert LeaLeah E. Hollenbeck, BS, BloomingtonHurmah Z. Khan, BS, Eden PrairieSerina L. Manwarren, BS, JacksonSteven A. O’Leary, BS, MankatoStephanie A. Smithburg, BS, Burnsville
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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEDerek M. Barlage, FinanceDerek M. Barlage, AccountingDiana M. Bleess, AccountingStephanie L. Fischer, AccountingJason M. Goebel, FinanceEmma Grumke, Accounting*Dustin S. Horning, MarketingBrittany A. Kruse, AccountingBrittany A. Kruse, FinanceCollin M. Lynn, AccountingLindsay J. Mensing, AccountingLindsay J. Mensing, FinanceAndrew K. Schreiner, AccountingAndrew K. Schreiner, FinanceTyler M. Stephens, Accounting
MAGNA CUM LAUDELuke J. Aspenson, FinanceAaron D. Christie, FinanceJoseph M. Drapcho, AccountingChelsea M. Eberline, AccountingNicholas A. Flotterud, AccountingNatalie M. Fugleberg, ManagementJennifer J. Gustafson, AccountingJordan L. Hoppe, AccountingBridgette M. Janni, AccountingBlake C. Jansick, FinanceCooper W. Johnson, FinanceTyler A. Johnson, ManagementYamuna Khatri, AccountingYamuna Khatri, FinanceSanjesh Kumar, Finance
Shin Zie Lai, AccountingKyle W. Marti, ManagementChristopher J. Menezes, ManagementEric R. Michel, ManagementAlyssa C. Nelson, ManagementKimberly A. Olson, ManagementAnisha Pant, AccountingAnisha Pant, ManagementTyler E. Petzel, AccountingTyler E. Petzel, FinanceCole L. Schlauderaff, AccountingEthan C. Sizer, AccountingEthan C. Sizer, FinanceKaitlin D. Weninger, AccountingAmy F. Zellmer, AccountingAmy F. Zellmer, Finance
CUM LAUDERumman Ahmed, FinanceKatherine M. Aldrich, ManagementBrian S. Brandt, AccountingBrian S. Brandt, FinanceAaron J. Devine, AccountingAaron J. Devine, FinanceRyan T. Glisczinski, AccountingRyan T. Glisczinski, ManagementNicole M. Good, AccountingJuan P. Higuera Forero, MarketingJuan P. Higuera Forero, International
BusinessAjay Kapadia, International BusinessZachary S. Karels, FinanceMohammad S. Khan, Accounting
Mohammad S. Khan, FinanceSobia M. Khan, AccountingSobia M. Khan, FinanceDibij Lamichhane, FinanceKayla M. Lutgen, FinanceKayla M. Lutgen, ManagementPatrick L. Mahan, MarketingGayle M. Makoutz, ManagementRita R. Martinez, ManagementGihanthi D. Meepe Bajjamage,
ManagementLauren E. Meyer, ManagementDaniel S. Miller, AccountingDaniel S. Miller, FinanceAlyse A. Molden, AccountingEmma M. Onyancha, AccountingCengizhan M. Ozuturk, AccountingJeremy P. Pedersen, ManagementBlake A. Rod, ManagementSarah J. Schnieder, MarketingAmy E. Schultz, MarketingPatricia A. Serdar, AccountingAnthony R. Sieberg, MarketingTanner J. Sorensen, ManagementTanner J. Sorensen, MarketingTyler J. Stofferan, AccountingKrishnan Thevarajah, ManagementKrishnan Thevarajah, International
BusinessCody R. Welsh, AccountingCody R. Welsh, FinanceJared L. Woodward, Finance
DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Bill Brown, Chairperson
Stephen Z. Aarhus, BS, Coon RapidsMohamed A. Ahmed, BS, MankatoOmar A. Ali, BS, Burnsville
Kyle A. Bahe, BS, AnnandaleDerek M. Barlage, BS, ArlingtonDiana M. Bleess, BS, OakdaleKristie A. Bowersox, BS, Vadnais
HeightsBrian S. Brandt, BS, MankatoLakeisha A. Buttweiler, BS, OakdaleAaron J. Devine, BS, CrystalSarah E. Dirkx, BS, Mankato
Joseph M. Drapcho, BS, MankatoChelsea M. Eberline, BS, Webster,
South DakotaStephanie L. Fischer, BS, New UlmNicholas A. Flotterud, BS, ZumbrotaRyan T. Glisczinski, BS, Belle PlaineNicole M. Good, BS, Mayer
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Emma Grumke, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin
Jennifer J. Gustafson, BS, RogersBrandon M. Hayes, BS, SavageCoty M. Hemann, BS, AustinJordan L. Hoppe, BS, Le SueurBridgette M. Janni, BS, New UlmFahad R. Khan, BS, PakistanMohammad S. Khan, BS, PakistanSobia M. Khan, BS, PakistanYamuna Khatri, BS, NepalAndrew C. Kind, BS, MankatoBrittany A. Kruse, BS, EaganShin Zie Lai, BS, MalaysiaMarcus R. Laurencot, BS, MankatoLenssa B. Lemma, BS, Las Vegas,
NevadaRokhaya Lo, BS, SenegalCollin M. Lynn, BS, AdrianLindsay J. Mensing, BS, Blue EarthDaniel S. Miller, BS, Eden PrairieAmina M. Mohammud, BS, MankatoAlyse A. Molden, BS, MilanDerek S. Nyvold, BS, Maple GroveEmma M. Onyancha, BS, MankatoCengizhan M. Ozuturk, BS,
ChanhassenAnisha Pant, BS, NepalTyler E. Petzel, BS, MankatoAndrew P. Salaski, BS, North MankatoYousef H. Sarameh, BS, MankatoCole L. Schlauderaff, BS, New UlmLindsay K. Schmidt, BS, Norwood
Young AmericaAndrew K. Schreiner, BS, MarshallBonnie K. Schwieger, BS, NicolletPatricia A. Serdar, BS, FarmingtonEthan C. Sizer, BS, Saint JamesTyler M. Stephens, BS, FarmingtonTyler J. Stofferan, BS, Sibley, IowaKyle A. Stokke, BS, ChanhassenAlexander A. Sukalski, BS, North MankatoAnthony M. Swanson, BS, CologneCody R. Welsh, BS, RosemountKaitlin D. Weninger, BS, Maple GroveAmy F. Zellmer, BS, North Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Joseph Reising,Chairperson
Stephen Z. Aarhus, BS, Coon RapidsRumman Ahmed, BS, BangladeshLuke J. Aspenson, BS, FridleyDerek M. Barlage, BS, ArlingtonHans M. Berreau, BS, Le Sueur
James A. Bobholz, BS, North MankatoBrian S. Brandt, BS, MankatoMaria I. Caballero, BS, BloomingtonTim S. Camarillo, BS, FridleyAaron D. Christie, BS, Spring ValleyOscar A. Cueva Bravo, BS, MexicoAaron J. Devine, BS, CrystalElizabeth S. Dornfeld, BS, New HopeNicholas D. Forside, BS, WoodburyKevin M. Gafford, BS, ChaskaBrock D. Gardner, BS, MontevideoJason M. Goebel, BS, MinnetonkaTanner D. Hansen, BS, Redwood FallsCoty M. Hemann, BS, AustinBlake C. Jansick, BS, HutchinsonCooper W. Johnson, BS, Rapid City,
South DakotaZachary S. Karels, BS, LakevilleMohammad S. Khan, BS, PakistanSobia M. Khan, BS, PakistanYamuna Khatri, BS, NepalBrittany A. Kruse, BS, EaganSanjesh Kumar, BS, PakistanDibij Lamichhane, BS, NepalMarcus R. Laurencot, BS, MankatoJonathon M. Lego, BS, ShakopeeKayla M. Lutgen, BS, Bingham LakeOlawale A. Martins, BS, Saint PaulLindsay J. Mensing, BS, Blue EarthDaniel S. Miller, BS, Eden PrairieCassandra L. Oddson, BS, WindomJacqueline K. Olson, BS, ShakopeeGage A. Peterson, BS, Eden PrairieGregory T. Petzel, BS, Le SueurTyler E. Petzel, BS, MankatoAdnan Rafiq, BS, PakistanAndrew P. Salaski, BS, North MankatoCameron D. Schafer, BS, White Bear LakeAndrew K. Schreiner, BS, MarshallTroy D. Segebarth, II, BS, Apple ValleyEthan C. Sizer, BS, Saint JamesKyle A. Stokke, BS, ChanhassenAlexander A. Sukalski, BS, North MankatoAndrew M. Taschner, BS, EaganSouleymane Toure, BS, SenegalMaira I. Vera, BS, ButterfieldCody R. Welsh, BS, RosemountKent A. Wold, BS, FridleyWilliam T. Wood, BS, EaganJared L. Woodward, BS, Cannon FallsMorgan J. Wuebker, BS, North MankatoKarrie A. Xaisongkham, BS, LuverneAmy F. Zellmer, BS, North Mankato
DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Miles Smayling,Chairperson
Oluwaseyi Ademola-Sadipe, BS, New Ulm
Katherine M. Aldrich, BS, StillwaterEric J. Amundson, BS, MankatoTimothy W. Anderson, BS, OakdaleAdnan M. Awow, BS, RichfieldAmanda E. Baller, BS, CrystalMohamed A. Barre, BS, New HopeLandon P. Benson, BS, Eagle LakeCody L. Bergendahl, BS, MankatoKyle C. Bischoff, BS, Saint CloudElizabeth M. Bratsch, BS, OwatonnaJacob T. Buisman, BS, La Crosse,
WisconsinChristopher L. Dahl, BS, CottonwoodVirginia R. Davis, BS, MankatoAngela A. Dery, BS, Chisago CityAllison M. Deutsch, BS, OakdaleTyler J. Dorion, BS, WaconiaNatalie M. Fugleberg, BS, ByronRyan T. Glisczinski, BS, Belle PlaineAlexandra N. Green, BS, Prior LakePrakash Gurung, BS, NepalDon E. Hardin, BS, Milwaukee,
WisconsinJerrod J. Hopkins, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaKristin E. Jackson, BS, BrowntonZainab K. Janjua, BS, EaganKristina J. Jensen, BS, MankatoTyler A. Johnson, BS, Brooklyn ParkSamuel T. Ling, BS, MankatoKayla M. Lutgen, BS, Bingham LakeGayle M. Makoutz, BS, MillvilleKyle W. Marti, BS, New UlmRita R. Martinez, BS, Le SueurGihanthi D. Meepe Bajjamage, BS,
Sri LankaChristopher J. Menezes, BS, MankatoKristine K. Merrill, BS, CanbyLauren E. Meyer, BS, RamseyEric R. Michel, BS, MankatoAlyssa C. Nelson, BS, JacksonKimberly A. Olson, BS, Albert LeaAnisha Pant, BS, NepalJeremy P. Pedersen, BS, GlenwoodMichael A. Pientka, BS, NorthfieldMatthew P. Pierson, BS, Albert LeaJosh D. Pilcher, BS, OwatonnaDustin J. Rahe, BS, Spencer, IowaBrianne N. Reginato, BS, Brooklyn Park
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Krista L. Reinke, BS, New UlmJenna H. Rigdon, BS, Good ThunderStephanie D. Rigdon, BS, MapletonBlake A. Rod, BS, WyomingJustin T. Rudeen, BS, MankatoKatie A. Sand, BS, Saint PaulNicholas C. Schmidt, BS, Belle PlaineTanner J. Sorensen, BS, ClaremontAndrew M. Taschner, BS, EaganStephanie A. Taylor, BS, MankatoKrishnan Thevarajah, BS, CanadaKevin E. Voight, BS, CaledoniaMartin T. Wenner, BS, Saint PeterWilliam R. Willaby, BS, FaribaultJonathan R. Williams, BS,
MinneapolisBrian P. Zak, BS, North Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Ann Kuzma,Chairperson
Rasheed A. Babar, BS, PakistanJustin R. Blattner, BS, AvonDaniel L. Braaten, BS, GlenwoodJenna M. Breck, BS, WasecaTyler W. Bruehl, BS, WoodburyChristopher J. Burrell, BS, Brooklyn ParkAnthony A. Finnerty, BS, ShorewoodAngela L. Franzen, BS, MankatoRebecca R. Fredin, BS, WoodburyChristopher W. Gagnon, BS, Grand PortageTracy L. Gappa, BS, MankatoPriscilla Garza, BS, Le SueurAlexandra N. Green, BS, Prior LakeMolly A. Hanson, BS, OwatonnaJuan P. Higuera Forero, BS, ColombiaDustin S. Horning, BS, MankatoKristina J. Jensen, BS, MankatoAjay Kapadia, BS, Mankato
Brian T. Kranz, BS, HastingsAndrew P. Kuhn, BS, Apple ValleyZachary R. Lacher, BS, WoodburyMichael S. Laraway, BS, Saint CloudAndrew J. Macziewski, BS, FairmontPatrick L. Mahan, BS, MinneapolisJackson P. Mershon, BS, Albert LeaTravis R. Nelson, BS, MankatoJennifer A. Printup, BS, Eden PrairieJacklyn M. Rassmussen, BS, BrainerdElizabeth J. Rowley, BS, NorthfieldAmanda J. Schmidt, BS, Prior LakeThomas D. Schmidt, BS, White Bear LakeSarah J. Schnieder, BS, WorthingtonAmy E. Schultz, BS, Cottage GroveJacob E. Seidl, BS, Circle PinesAnthony R. Sieberg, BS, North MankatoTanner J. Sorensen, BS, ClaremontSarah L. Svegal, BS, Brooklyn ParkKrishnan Thevarajah, BS, CanadaAlisha M. Wakefield, BS, Hartland,
WisconsinJonathan R. Williams, BS, Minneapolis
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College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe candidates will be presented by Vijendra Agarwal, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE Diana M. Bleess, MathematicsBrandon R. Boeck, Biology: Human BiologyAdriana M. Christianson, Biology:
Human BiologyDinesh Thapa, Information Systems
MAGNA CUM LAUDEDayeong An, MathematicsYovin Andrian, Information TechnologyMichael D. Azarbod, Information TechnologyJesse D. Backstrom, Environmental SciencesLandon Balster, Information TechnologyAshley M. Carlson, Biology: Human BiologyLaura S. Deis, Medical TechnologyNhung H. Do, MathematicsNicholas A. Esler, General EngineeringLauren F. Farasyn, MathematicsCourtney M. Frank, Biology: Human BiologyDanielle D. Grundman, Biology:
Human Biology
Travis J. Liebhard, Biology: Human BiologyMaxwell J. Mansfield, Information
TechnologyLindsay G. Mortland, Information TechnologyAlan W. Nelson, MathematicsNathan D. Neudecker, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyTravis L. Pedersen, BiotechnologyRahul Shrestha, Information TechnologyShawnee S. Sovell, Biology: Human BiologySteve R. Sveine, Environmental SciencesShreya Vaidya, Environmental Sciences
CUM LAUDEKimberly N. Dvorak, Biology:
MicrobiologyMatthew J. Hansen, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyChristopher A. Harkins, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyChristopher A. Harkins,
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Dannyl D. Huju, General EngineeringSarah E. Koenen, Information SystemsYonghwa Kwon, BiochemistryRitesh S. Maharjan, Information SystemsYajuman Manandhar, Electrical EngineeringBrandon M. Morgan, Computer ScienceJeffrey D. Otto, BiologyCory R. Prusha, Chemistry: ACSPatricia A. Ryan, Information TechnologySonika Sainju, BiochemistryKami T. Sherpa, Information TechnologyStafford J. Taillon, Automotive
Engineering TechnologyQuan H. Tran, BiologyJudd H. Werner, Construction ManagementJustin L. Wolter, Biology: Human BiologyRandy L. Zimmerman, Construction Management
DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson
John Albergo, BS, MankatoBrian O. Anderson, BS, WaconiaSamuel W. Barbosa, BS, MankatoJustin R. Becthold, BS, Nashua, IowaMatthew J. Hansen, BS, Wisconsin
Rapids, Wisconsin
Christopher A. Harkins, BS, Le CenterPaul G. Kirchner, BS, Fort RipleyChun Chee M. Lam, BS, MankatoRyan J. Maki, BS, RosemountChowdhury S. Mohammod, BS, BangladeshNathan D. Neudecker, BS, MankatoRyan D. Olson, BS, CambridgeJustin A. Randall, BS, MankatoJason R. Rosenberg, BS, FairmontCalvin G. Smith, BS, Perry, IowaStafford J. Taillon, BS, Ephraim, WisconsinBryce M. Wick, BS, North MankatoTakeru Yamamoto, BS, Japan
DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Michael Bentley, Chairperson
Awale A. Abukar, BS, MinneapolisRyan R. Acker, BS, New Glarus, WisconsinJesse D. Backstrom, BS, FridleyKatelyn C. Balay, BS, StillwaterSara M. Barnard, BS, WaconiaEmily J. Battcher, BS, MinneapolisLindsey F. Beach, BS, JordanBrandon R. Boeck, BS, Mankato
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Brandon K. Bohks, BS, MankatoKaty M. Bromeland, BS, Blue EarthTaylor M. Brookins, BS, Waterloo,
IowaJae Hwan Byun, BS, Republic of
KoreaAshley M. Carlson, BS, North MankatoMichael P. Chamberlain, BS,
MankatoAdriana M. Christianson, BS, Sauk CentreMerissa R. Curran, BS, Eden PrairieLaura S. Deis, BS, Watertown, South DakotaKimberly N. Dvorak, BS, MankatoMichael J. Dyslin, BS, RochesterCourtney M. Frank, BS, BensonDanielle D. Grundman, BS, ClearwaterReid A. Harris, BS, Saint JamesRonald R. Hausker, BS, Eden PrairieBrian L. Hoff, BS, MankatoKayla M. Kiecker, BS, Coon RapidsYeonji Lee, BS, Republic of KoreaDerek J. Lemaster, BS, New PragueTravis J. Liebhard, BS, Belle PlaineAnna E. Lonke, BS, DuluthLani A. Manion, BS, MankatoKarielle J. Moe, BS, MankatoNicholas A. Myslicki, BS, MankatoJacob G. Okioma, BS, KenyaJeffrey D. Otto, BS, RobbinsdaleKrishanthiya Pathmanathan, BS, Sri LankaTravis L. Pedersen, BS, WorthingtonBryan J. Reddick, BS, WaconiaEric W. Reed, BS, Center CityKatelyn A. Reed, BS, AustinKayla R. Scheps, BS, MankatoShawnee S. Sovell, BS, WellsMarc T. Stowell, BS, Saint PeterSteve R. Sveine, BS, New UlmSarah Tanvir, BS, PakistanQuan H. Tran, BS, Waterbury,
ConnecticutShreya Vaidya, BS, NepalJustin L. Wolter, BS, Belle Plaine
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson
Oluwakorede A. Amusan, BA, Woodbury
Jay H. Halvorson, BS, MankatoYonghwa Kwon, BS, Namyangju,
Gyeonggi
Cory R. Prusha, BS, MankatoSonika Sainju, BS, Nepal
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATIONSCIENCE Professor Dean Kelley, Chairperson
John C. Grooms, BS, North MankatoJoshua R. Hoff, BS, BlaineLogan B. Johnson, BS, DasselBrandon M. Morgan, BS, Lake CrystalArtiom Negura, BS, MoldovaAdedayo E. Ologunde, BS, RosemountSean C. Ooi, BS, MankatoSatomi Sugiyama, BS, JapanNikhil Thakur, BS, India
DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENTProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson
Justin A. Aube, BS, FaribaultTanner E. Barbknecht, BS, WasecaMatt J. Boatman, BS, DelanoAdam N. Brown, BS, ZumbrotaDominic A. Digatono, BS, BurnsvilleSean W. Ellis, BS, Saint FrancisJacob W. Evans, BS, StillwaterThomas C. Fischer, BS, Prior LakeJonathan H. Fougner, BS, Fargo,
North DakotaEthan C. Gerth, BS, Arkdale,
WisconsinDustin A. Goranson, BS, MankatoSpencer P. Hanson, BS, Lester PrairieChristopher L. Henning, BS, MankatoTrong N. Ho, BS, MankatoPeter J. Johnson, BS, Gainesville,
FloridaTravis O. Keanaaina, BS, SavageDaniel J. Kjellberg, BS, Forest LakeDaniel J. Kuderer, BS, North MankatoDaniel J. McCabe, BS, ShorewoodJoseph F. McNeil, BS, RochesterTom J. Mikelson, BS, Eden PrairieGregory F. Moulton, BS, Saint PeterAdam J. Mueller, BS, RosevilleSeth J. Neitzel, BS, ShakopeeMatthew B. Olson, BS, BloomingtonStefan Peno, BS, SerbiaDustin L. Propp, BS, Maplewood
Trevor J. Ruser, BS, Blue EarthJohn D. Schmitt, BS, WaconiaNathaniel L. Schwaab, BS, AndoverJosh H. Selvog, BS, Eden PrairieJoel R. Sween, BS, FaribaultSteven R. Totzke, BS, Albuquerque,
New MexicoLogan M. Underdahl, BS, WoodburyJoseph S. Weber, BS, RosemountJudd H. Werner, BS, Green IsleTroy M. Williams, BS, MankatoChia O. Xiong, BS, MinneapolisRandy L. Zimmerman, BS, Waseca
DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGYProfessor Gale Allen, Chairperson
Cody J. Abbott, BSEE, MinnetonkaSaroj Bhetawal, BSEE, NepalCardell L. Boganey, BS Comp. Eng.,
Brooklyn ParkKruscaya Casaverde Moreano,
BSEE, PeruFuad A. Gazal, BSEE, Saint CloudPengfei Ji, BSEE, ChinaYajuman Manandhar, BSEE, NepalAnirban Roy, BSEE, IndiaAdam C. Teigland, BS, Canby
DEPARTMENT OFINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson
Yovin Andrian, BS, IndonesiaMichael D. Azarbod, BS, MankatoLandon Balster, BS, WorthingtonPradeep Baral, BS, NepalLucas N. Bode, BS, North MankatoAndrew P. Crowell, BS, North MankatoRitesh Dangol, BS, NepalJames R. Donkersgoed, BS, EaganErik T. Fagerstrom, BS, CrystalMatthew B. Fleming, BS, MankatoZachariah R. Fournier, BS, MankatoJoseph M. Johnson, BS, Saint
BonifaciusSarah E. Koenen, BS, Mendota HeightsTravis J. Krautkremer, BS, Chaska
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Ritesh S. Maharjan, BS, NepalMaxwell J. Mansfield, BS, MankatoAndrew S. Marquardt, BS, MankatoLindsay G. Mortland, BS, SavageMordy J. Nwanokwale, BS, MankatoMatthew W. Persram, BS, Eden PrairieYang D. Pha, BS, RobbinsdaleBrooke B. Quast, BS, HutchinsonPramod K. Rizal, BS, NepalPatricia A. Ryan, BS, WasecaKami T. Sherpa, BS, NepalRahul Shrestha, BS, NepalSean M. Siegle, BS, WaconiaDinesh Thapa, BS, NepalAlexander M. Thom, BS, Fridley
DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERINGProfessor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson
Nicholas A. Esler, BSE, International FallsDannyl D. Huju, BSE, MarcellCarson R. Krueger, BSE, Mountain Iron Jesse P. Stanton, BSE, Osseo
DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ANDSTATISTICS Professor Brian Martensen,Chairperson
Dayeong An, BS, Republic of KoreaDiana M. Bleess, BS, OakdaleNhung H. Do, BA, VietnamLauren F. Farasyn, BS, New UlmJohn C. Grooms, BS, North MankatoAlan W. Nelson, BS, Burnsville
DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Patrick Tebbe,Chairperson
James A. Kleen, BSCE, North MankatoMatthew T. Niesen, BSME, Swatara
DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Youwen Xu,Chairperson
Adam B. Hanson, BS, Duluth
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Program 12:00 p.m.
Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music – trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music – trumpet Stewart Ross, Director of CETL – trombone Dave Schultz ’70, ’73 – horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music – trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato
Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp
National Anthem Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato
Greetings Doug Knowlton Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
Address Kelly A. Schmitt Bachelor of Science, RPLS College of Allied Health and Nursing Janaya L. Anderson Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education College of Education
Arielle R. Mastellar Bachelor of Science, Social Work College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Conferring of Degrees
Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Micki Schaffer ‘95, ‘10, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association
Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music
Recessional March *
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Platform GuestsRICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato
DOUG KNOWLTON Vice Chancellor for Academic &
Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities
LINDA L. BAER Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs
ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and
Chief Information Officer
KAREN COLUM Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Education
KEBBA DARBOE Faculty Honor Marshal, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
KIMBERLY GREER Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education
JULIE HEBENSTREIT Faculty Honor Marshal, College of
Allied Health & Nursing
ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,
Education, and Regional Partnerships
DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and
Enrollment Management
DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement
HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity
and Chief Diversity Officer
MARGARET R. PRESKA President Emerita, Minnesota State
University, Mankato
KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Heath
and Nursing
BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of
Graduate Studies and Research
JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services
MICKI SCHAFFER President of Minnesota State
University, Mankato Alumni Association
RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and
Administration
Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSJulie Hebenstreit, College of
Allied Health & NursingKaren Colum, College of
EducationKebba Darboe, College
of Social and Behavioral Sciences
COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSPatricia Young, College of
Allied Health and NursingKarl Matz, College of
EducationKristie Campana, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSNicole Gregory, College of
Allied Health and NursingElizabeth Wallace, College
of EducationZoe Martin, College of
Social and Behavioral Sciences
COLLEGE OF ALLIEDHEALTH & NURSINGMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSSherry Folsom-MeekNorma KrumwiedeGarold RushingPatrick SextonMarlene Tappe
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORCindra KamphoffRonald NickersonDeb Topham
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSHsinhuei ChiouHans-Peter de RuiterRoy Thomas J. KammerBrian KamnetzKelly KrumwiedeDan MoenRachelle ToupenceHeather Von Bank
INSTRUCTORSJulie DittrichJoseph Flood
COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSRick AugerJulie CarlsonAndy JohnsonGynel ReidJoel R. StephensonTeri Wallace
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSAnne DahlmanKitty FoordKaren HurlbuttDeborah JessemanAlex PanahonGinger Zierdt
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSCarrie ChapmanTerry FoggDavid GeorginaAngela Urick
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORAL SCIENCESMARCHING FACULTY
PROFESSORSJose LopezSteven VassarLarry Witherell
ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSChristine Black-HughesKwang-IL ChoeColleen ClarkePaul PrewLeah RogneBeth Wielde-HeidelbergForrest Wilkerson
ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKathy BertschRhonda DassLaura HarrisonRobert HuggMark RobbinsGinger SchmidLaurie Strunk
INSTRUCTORSChristian Dobratz
LIBRARY FACULTYEvan RuschRebecca Schwartzkopf
ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane Berge
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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries, Interim Dean.
SPECIALISTMary J. Adams, Saint Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Keith J. Baune, WaconiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Amy L. Bill, Eden PrairieEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jessica D. Brink, SavageEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Laura P. Browender, ClevelandEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Matthew D. Carlson, North MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger
John C. Davis, NorthfieldEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Janeen K. Eddie, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeremy J. Erler, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Sarah G. Franssen, EdinaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Nathan G. Hemiller, OrmsbyEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Kirsten N. Hutchison, FaribaultEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Phillip L. Johnson, Lake CrystalEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Kory L. Kath, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Jill M. Kenyon, Red WingEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Justin M. Kiel, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Sarah L. Klitzke, WaconiaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michelle R. Kruize, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michelle E. Larson, FairmontEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kelsi M. Layne, RochesterEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Clifford K. Lindahl, BlaineEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kimberly A. McVay, PlymouthEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Ford A. Rolfsrud, ShakopeeEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
DeSha S. Russell, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Barry K. Schmidt, TrimontEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jaime L. Schommer, ShorewoodEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Holly S. Schram, West Saint PaulEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Lynda J. Shanks-Cavanaugh, Farmington
Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Marti D. Sievek, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Ryan D. Stotesbery, MadeliaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kurt I. Swanson, WatertownEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Daniel P. Thompson, ChaskaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Christopher T. Tran, BurnsvilleEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck
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Derek C. Wennerberg, Blaine
Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Lillian S. Zumberge, Saint Louis ParkEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
MASTER OF ARTSAmy E. Anderson, Saint PeterGender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua
Karsten J. Anderson, MankatoSport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Marianne S. Barau, FranceSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout
Samantha R. Barthels, AustinUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Miriam Porter
Miranda N. Bretz, Arvada, Colorado
Clinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Barry Ries
Nicholas J. Burns, Bloomington
Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Kowshik Chowdhury,
BangladeshUrban PlanningAdvisor: Dr. David
Laverny-Rafter Stevie A. Collini,
Roscommon, MichiganIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Jessica L. Deselms, Ralston,
NebraskaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan
Justin M. Dumond, Mount Vernon, IndianaIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Brandon J. Emanuel, MankatoSport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Katie L. Esselman, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout
Anne K. Estling, Chippewa Falls, WisconsinGender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller Jonathan K. Feil, Randolph,
WisconsinIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Daniel P. Flaaen, ZumbrotaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steve Buechler
Jacob W. Forsman, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie Campana
Paul M. Fursman, Elk RiverIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau
Joseph J. Galus, Omaha, Nebraska
Sport and Exercise PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff
Amanda H. Halabi, MankatoIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Kristie CampanaThesis: Perceptions of a
Text-Based SJT versus an Animated SJT
Christine M. Harris, Wever, Iowa
Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
David R. Hedges, Aurora, Colorado
Sport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout
Brittany E. Henderson, Mankato
Sociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Keating
Kasie L. Hummel, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan
Eva C. Igler, Oneida,
WisconsinClinical PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan
Arnold F. James, Jr., MankatoUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Anthony
Filipovitch Jeremy J. Kaler, Keyser, West VirginiaHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Humberto LoayzaThesis: The Intercontinental
Railway Project Osama H. Khan, BangladeshUrban and Regional StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Anthony
Filipovitch
Andrew P. Makepeace, Minnetonka
Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Brady J. Mithun, BloomingtonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Jessica M. Morales, Sioux Falls, South DakotaIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez
Benjamin J. Nelson, MankatoSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim
Patrick J. Nelson, DawsonSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Hitoshi Nishina, JapanIndustrial/Organizational
PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Christopher M. Patera, EdinaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Emily Boyd
Megan M. Rae, MinneapolisGender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua
Derek T. Ricke, MenahgaSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah
Armentrout
Benjamin J. Sebold, AlbertvillePhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek
Yvette A. Spratt, ChaskaHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Lori LahlumThesis: Jewish Immigrant
Women’s Labor Activism in Turn-of-the-Century New York
Matthew P. Sticha, New PraguePhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek
Brittany M. Trimble, Yankton, South Dakota
Gender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Shannon Miller
Struther L. Van Horn, KasotaSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Steven Vassar
Lyndsey L. Wetterberg, DeFuniak Springs, Florida
Gender and Women’s StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Helen Crump
Wade C. Wittkop, ShakopeePhysical Education (Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek
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Susan M. Yerhot, BemidjiSociology: GeneralAdvisor: Dr. Pedro ThomasThesis: Location, Location, Location:
Analysis of Neighborhood Characteristics and Homicide Incidence in Minneapolis
Griffin T. Zieske, Sacred HeartSport ManagementAdvisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHINGKyle J. Crimi, Dallas, Texas5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Thesis: Connecting Future Teachers to
Study Abroad
Angelyn K. Dedinsky Doell, North Mankato5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman
Melissa L. Eaton, Waseca5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
Krystal M. Falk, Albert LeaK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Katie M. Sherman, MinneapolisK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman
Jana N. Smith, Apple ValleyK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Stephanie Y. Swanson, Avondale,
ArizonaK-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman
MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIONIhsan A. Abdulkareem, IraqPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli Mohammed K. Alghamdi, Saudi
ArabiaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker
Fawaz A. Almazroo, Saudi ArabiaPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Ganna Ivanova, UkrainePublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Rosine M. Johnson, BloomingtonPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Kevin Parsneau Sally A. McShane, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Kevin Parsneau
Ruth K. Nieto Flores, PeruPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata
MASTER OF SCIENCEMohamed A. Alammari, Saudi ArabiaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Wayne Altenberg, San Mateo,
CaliforniaLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Stephanie H. Arndt, Sheridan, Wyoming
Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Mahmud D. Aweis, OwatonnaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff
Joanna C. Bach, MapletonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Amy L. Baczewski, Apple ValleyHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Autumn Hamilton
Shayna T. Baker, Madison LakeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Jill R. Baston, North MankatoEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Patricia E. Bauer, KassonEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard James R. Bayer, Eden PrairieSpecical Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Sarbinaz Z. Bekmuratova,UzbekistanHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe
Wendy L. Bidne, EmmonsTeaching & Learning: Curriculum and InstructionAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Heather M. Biedermann, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Heidi R. Bjork, Forest LakeTeaching & Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Alicia M. Block, GaylordReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Sherri L. Bonham, Fargo, North DakotaEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Lael H. Booth, EaganSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Katherine M. Brosch, MinneapolisGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson
Laura R. Buss, Lakeville Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Diana L. Carrigan, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Suzanne S. Christ, Grand RapidsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. John Seymour
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Amanda K. Ciesinski, MinneapolisHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Amy Hedman
Danielle S. Cook, Belle PlaineCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund
Shawna M. Coulter, MankatoTeaching and Learning: Curriculum & Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Linda J. Davison, MinneapolisGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Leah Rogne
Susana De Leon, ChaskaEducational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Katie M. Devaney, Burnsville Teaching and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Thesis: A Case Study of Four High
School ESL Students’ Oral Reading Fluency and Affect
Karissa J. Donnay, GlencoeCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Sara A. Ebsen, Madison, South DakotaCross-Disciplinary StudiesAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Filter
Britne E. Engelking, CambridgeHealth Science: School HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Stephanie D. Fish, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kelsey C. Fitschen, WelchSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace
Devin L. FitzSimmons, Good ThunderCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Cheryl L. Fundingsland, MinneapolisReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Yonis A. Gabow, North Saint PaulCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Alexandra N. Garklavs, MankatoGerontologyAdvisor: Dr. Leah Rogne
Douglas E. Gawtry, MoundGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Cynthia Miller
Kristeen L. Giese, Kent, WashingtonSociology: Human Services, Planning
and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. William Wagner
Jacob J. Goebel, MapletonHistoryAdvisor: Dr. Tao Peng Jonathon W. Graff, MankatoTeaching and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Allison M. Gunderson, Algona, IowaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Ashish Gupta, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Amy B. Halverson, HutchinsonCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey
Daphne D. Hamborg, Albert LeaAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass Thesis: The Impact of Dakota
Missions on the Development of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862
Cory R. Hamilton, Ypsilanti, MichiganExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Andrea J. Hanneman, ArlingtonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Jessica M. Hansen, MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Richard Auger
Kyle G. Harvey, MankatoAnthropologyAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer
Mary L. Hawkes, Eden PrairieNursingAdvisor: Dr. Patricia YoungThesis: The Experience of Illusory
Beliefs in Parents of Children with Development Disabilities:
A Qualitative Study Ellen M. Henkelman, MankatoCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Kimberly D. Hinderaker, ExcelsiorSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry Lori L. Holm, OwatonnaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Brenna A. Hucka, FreeportCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Ashley S. Jans, SherburnSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Barbara L. Jensen, MankatoReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Rachael S. Joerg, North MankatoSociology: Human Services, Planning
and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. William WagnerThesis: A Climate of Fear
Ann K. Johnson, Tacoma, WashingtonCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Bartholomew C. Johnson, MinneapolisEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Kasi J. Johnson, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis
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Megan L. Johnson, Saint Louis ParkCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Stacy M. Johnston, AlbetvilleEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard
Caprice Jones-Agunbiade, MankatoHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith Luebke
Abby J. Kath, White Bear LakeEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Jeffrey S. Kienitz, Norwood Young America
Education TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Meghan L. Kohler, MinnetonkaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jodi A. Kohrs, MankatoEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Susan M. Kramer, Arden HillsCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Diane Coursol
Darcy N. Kranda, West Fargo, North Dakota
ReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Nathan J. Lotton, MankatoRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz
Jeremy L. Lund, Pisek, North DakotaEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Darla R. Mackedanz, LitchfieldCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Kristin N. Madigan, Pine CityNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Stacy L. Madsen, Coon RapidsEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn
Meghan M. Mahoney, FairmontCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey Jill A. Marin, Albert LeaCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Aaron Jeffrey Suzanne F. Martin, KiesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Alicia R. Martinez, Sacred HeartEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Adam D. Massmann, RichmondGerontologyAdvisor: Donald Ebel Thesis: Exploring Gerotranscendence
and How it Relates to Depression and Attitudes about Death
Misty D. McColley, GaylordCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Peter McDonnell, BemidjiExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Michael L. Merlini, Belle PlaineGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan
Ann L. Mikkalson, North MankatoEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Michael H. Misenheimer, Charlotte,
North CarolinaExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Jacquelyn L. Moen, New RichlandSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller Nora A. Nutt, ShakopeeSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller
Joel R. Nyhus, SavageGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan
Ryan B. Penneau, MinneapolisExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Bhaktavatsalam Peta, IndiaHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Mark Windschitl Lisa M. Poe, Blooming PrairieEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina Cynthia M. Pope, EaganReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Carol J. Poppens, Norwalk, IowaLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord
Rebecca A. Rengstorf, MankatoRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Marie E. Reuter, Saint JamesCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Julie M. Rochford, Eden PrairieSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace
Joleen A. Ross, WasecaRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Shayanne M. Roth, WaconiaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka
Jason K. Ryba, Stanley, WisconsinEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt
Sabrina M. Sammons, Belle PlaineReadingAdvisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Amelia K. Schmid, Sleepy EyeSpecial Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Michael T. Schnoes, Mediapolis, IowaEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
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Gretchen E. Schuett, Saint Louis ParkCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Jessica M. Seide, RochesterHealth Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M Dawn Larsen Roland A. Sessions, III, Cannon FallsSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Jennifer M. Severson, LakevilleCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Sarah A. Spoor, New UlmCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund
Cindy L. Steiner, West Fargo, North DakotaReadingAdvisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Angela L. Stuedemann, GlencoeCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou
Danielle R. Thomas, MankatoGeographyAdvisor: Dr. Fei Yuan
Kristin M. Thomas, DuluthCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Sarah E. Torvick, North MankatoCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kaj Vaj, EaganEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jesse E. Van Leeuwe, New UlmCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Laura K. Vitzthum, Lino LakesRehabilitation CounselingAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister
Jenny Vuong, MinneapolisSociology: Human Services, Planning
and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Barbara Keating
John W. Walbruch, MantorvilleExperiential EducationAdvisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Emily O. Wallin, Enterprise, AlabamaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Jessica R. Wandrie, Fargo, North DakotaCommunication DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove
Emily C. Wang, MankatoEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina Jessica L. Wigglesworth, West Fargo, North DakotaEducational Studies Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Jonathan L. Wilson, Saint JamesEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson
Miho C. Woelfel, JapanEthnic and Multi-Cultural StudiesAdvisor: Hanh Huy Phan Benjamin D. Wolfe, RichfieldEducational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin
Juhee Woo, Republic of KoreaSociology: Human Services, Planning
and AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. H GrahamThesis: Gender Differences
in Cigarette Smoking: The Relationship between Social Perceptions of Cigarette Smokers and Smoking Prevalence
Rachel K. Youngblom, Lake CrystalSpecial Education: Emotional Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson
Syeda F. Zuma, Tomball, TexasEducation TechnologyAdvisor: Dr. David Georgina
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGHeidi C. Bednarchuk, Redwood FallsNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Srijana Bhandari, EdinaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Emily J. Carroll, NorthfieldNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Amanda M. Christ, Madison LakeNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede
Nealey M. Cray, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jody M. Enter, New UlmNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell Renee J. Gleitz, MankatoNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sue Bell
Janine M. Johnson, Little FallsNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens
Mary K. Johnson, BurnsvilleNursingAdvisor: Dr. Donna BrauerThesis: Exploration of Weight Gain in
Female Breast Cancer Survivors Linda M. Lindberg, ClearwaterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens
Alice J. Malecha, NorthfieldNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter
Amy P. Misterek, MinneapolisNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens
Heather J. Obermeyer, WaltersNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Witt
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Tamara J. O’Brien, WasecaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Diane Witt Sarah A. Pankonin, RochesterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Tracy A. Roehl, RiceNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Amanda M. Shandor, New UlmNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Megan M. Sheeley, PlymouthNursingAdvisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Amy L. St Aubin, New UlmNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Gretchen S. Strobel, Saint Louis ParkNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Vicki M. Vanderhoff, WaconiaNursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede
Candice L. VanderPlaats, TylerNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter
Mitchell R. Woldt, StillwaterNursingAdvisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De RuiterThesis: Assessing Nursing Staff
Perspective to Improve Inpatient Care: A Quantitative Study
MASTER OF SOCIAL WORKLaura R. Aldrich, WasecaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Laura L. Bartsch, Castle RockSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Caylin C. Cedergren, Saint PeterSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Kelsey L. Christy, BloomingtonSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Kristin L. Dehrkoop, KasotaSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo Brandi L. Embacher, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo
Rachel L. Faust, WelchSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo
Eowyn T. Gatlin, MinneapolisSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Tiffany M. Gullord, FairmontSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo Morgen R. Hagedorn, Blue EarthSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Michelle L. Kaune, FaribaultSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo Elizabeth V. Keck, OwatonnaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Ashley M. Kiefer, Grand MeadowSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Jennifer M. Kimpton, WellsSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Michelle Krueger, WindomSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Jenna L. Lageson, Albert LeaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Sheryl B. Larsen, FaribaultSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Renee A. Lips-Bush, ChaskaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Gina M. Njugunah, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister
Aliina J. Peterson, New MarketSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Jolene L. Reisdorfer, AdrianSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Lori A. Sanborn, WasecaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers
Kari A. Schwecke, WinnebagoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Erika A. Sletten, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt
Katie M. Stadheim, New UlmSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Emily F. Thompson, Saint PeterSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons
Susan M. Warring, NorthfieldSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. David Beimers Rana M. Wehner, AmboySocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Kelsey A. Wilke, Lester, IowaSocial WorkAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Julie M. Wood, MankatoSocial WorkAdvisor: Robin Wingo
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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDE Tokunbo O. Afolabi, NursingVictoria F. Afolayan, NursingCorinne M. Breimhurst, Recreation
Parks and Leisure ServicesPamela B. Briese, Dental HygieneMichelle A. Brunn, NursingChad P. Curran, Alcohol and Drug StudiesJessica L. Drewicz, Family Consumer
ScienceZachary J. Felten, Physical Education
(Non-Teaching)Emily I. Fisher, NursingEva M. Kranz, Community HealthNicole L. LaFontsee, NursingAndrew J. Larson, Sport ManagementBenjamin H. Lenhart, Sport ManagementAmber W. Madson, NursingKarishma Manandhar, NursingChelsea J. Martin, Community HealthYemesrach T. Mengesha, NursingStephanie J. Miller, Family Consumer
ScienceHannah L. Nelson, Community HealthStacy M. Novak, NursingKortney A. Schmitz, NursingJill M. Smith, Nursing
MAGNA CUM LAUDE Sarah E. Bagshaw, NursingCortlund D. Beneke, Sport ManagementLauren A. Budahn, Community HealthAdam R. Busker, Sport ManagementAnnette S. Butler, Communication
DisordersEmily J. Cameron, NursingLaurel A. Chapman, NursingMelanie R. Chenal, Communication
DisordersJoni A. Clark, NursingEmily E. Cox, NursingLisa C. Cox, Dental HygieneChristine M. Cullen, NursingJeffrey L. Davis, Alcohol and Drug Studies
Joseph M. Drapcho, Sport ManagementDiane L. Dulaney, NursingLindsey R. Frandrup, NursingBrittany H. Frank, NursingJoseph J. Fritz, Sport ManagementNicole L. Gau, Community HealthMaria L. Gochenour, Sport ManagementJean N. Gorter, NursingEmily A. Grundhoffer, NursingChristine E. Henke, NursingCasey B. Hovendick, NursingTige A. Hutcheson, Sport ManagementLeah I. Johnson, Family Consumer
ScienceCrystal E. Keifer, Dental HygieneShamso M. Khandid, NursingRobyn L. Konicek, Family Consumer
ScienceRose E. Kostelecky, Community HealthAshley R. Larson, NursingAshley M. Leahy, NursingLeah R. Lechtenberg, Family
Consumer Science EducationLaura M. Leritz, Alcohol and Drug StudiesLaura M. Leritz, Community HealthCassandra S. Lynch, NursingJoseph A. Martinez, Communication
DisordersJoy H. May, NursingClint M. Metz, Recreation, Parks and
Leisure ServicesKazuto Miyajima, Sport ManagementAnwar A. Mohamed, NursingJessica M. Neumann, NursingJamie R. Portner, Alcohol and Drug StudiesKatie A. Ranzenberger, Family Consumer ScienceAlyssa J. Rassett-Mehl, Physical
Education (Non-Teaching)Sarah L. Rhoad, Family Consumer
Science EducationJessica L. Sawatzke, Alcohol and
Drug Studies
Karissa K. Scharmer, NursingKelly F. Scott, NursingBeth A. Severson, Dental HygieneAlexandra J. Thielfoldt,
Communication DisordersScott E. Thorson, Recreation, Parks and Leisure ServicesAlyssa K. Tranby, NursingAmber L. Vesel, Family Consumer
ScienceLeslie L. Walters, NursingCassie R. Weik, Physical Education
(Non-Teaching)Jesse L. Westphal, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesSarah L. Wiens, Family Consumer
ScienceCasey L. Windsperger, Nursing
CUM LAUDEFarhiya H. Abdinoor, Community HealthSiobhan K. Aliperto, Physical
Education (Non-Teaching)Rakshya Basnet, Community HealthRakshya Basnet, Family Consumer
ScienceJessica S. Baublitz, Alcohol and Drug StudiesSusan E. Bayer, NursingAdam M. Beach, Communication
DisordersDanielle M. Bishop, Family Consumer
ScienceKevin P. Britton, Sport ManagementErin E. Connelly, Community HealthPatrick L. Dockendorf, Sport ManagementDavid L. Eckstein, Recreation Parks
and Leisure ServicesAndrew J. Ferderer, Physical Education
(Non-Teaching)Laura B. Foley, Family Consumer
ScienceJoseph E. Giesfeldt, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesJenna R. Golden, Dental Hygiene
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Casey G. Hagert, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
Katie J. Hendrickson, Alcohol and Drug Studies
Amy R. Hiltner, NursingMelissa A. Hoffman, Family Consumer ScienceMartha A. Holinka, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesTimothy J. Hufford, Sport ManagementJamie L. Jacobson, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesTessa R. Johanneck, Family Consumer
ScienceElizabeth S. Johnson, Family
Consumer ScienceMegan M. Kirby, Community HealthSarah A. Kleist, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure ServicesGinger H. Krings, NursingMichelle D. Larson, Recreation, Parks
and Leisure Services
Zachary J. Montreuil, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
Adam J. Moshier, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
Akram M. Osman, Physical Education (Non-Teaching)
Sarah L. Peterson, Family Consumer Science
Jenna B. Pettis, Physical Education (Non-Teaching)
Gina C. Pogue, School Health Education
Gina C. Pogue, Physical Education (Teaching)
Kelly L. Priem, Family Consumer Science
Erica R. Ramus, Community HealthBreanna C. Rients, Physical
Education (Non-Teaching)Nicole R. Sabby, Family Consumer
ScienceLyndsay M. Sadler, Nursing
Travis J. Scheffler, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
Collin J. Schoenecker, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services
Joelle M. Shouts, Family Consumer Science
Lauren E. Stone, Community HealthAshley M. Stork, Communication
DisordersTiffany M. Stuber, Family Consumer
ScienceAshley M. Thompson, Family
Consumer ScienceZachary D. Traphagen, Physical
Education (Teaching)Zachary D. Traphagen, School
Health EducationNathan D. Wilson, Physical
Education (Teaching)Andrea C. Winikoff, Nursing
DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENEProfessor Lisa Fleck,Chairperson
Anna V. Balandina, BS, ShakopeePamela B. Briese, BS, MankatoLisa C. Cox, BS, LitchfieldMelissa M. Fogarty, BS, Park RapidsAmber J. Frederixon, BS, Blair,
WisconsinJenna R. Golden, BS, Rapid City,
South DakotaNoha A. Hassan, BS, FridleyCrystal E. Keifer, BS, River Falls,
WisconsinJeanette K. Miranda, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaKaren L. Olsonawski, BS, HallockKimberley D. Ratzlaff, BS, Langdon,
North DakotaCynthia L. Schwichtenberg, BS,
WatervilleBeth A. Severson, BS, Elk Mound,
WisconsinJessica M. Stupsky, BS, Sherwood,
Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson
Rakshya Basnet, BS, NepalDanielle M. Bishop, BS, Racine,
WisconsinKatherine J. Boyer, BS, Taylors FallsAlysa J. Braaten, BS, New RichlandBrittany L. Butcher, BS, ChaskaJaime S. Debah, BS, Brooklyn ParkJoel B. deRegnier, BS, RosemountJessica L. Drewicz, BS, Watertown,
WisconsinLaura B. Foley, BS, WellsAlecia K. Fruechte, BS, CaledoniaErin J. Guggenberger, BS, EaganBrittany E. Hancer, BS, EaganAmanda M. Heath, BS, Saint ClairMelissa A. Hoffman, BS, MontgomeryTessa R. Johanneck, BS, WabassoAmelia M. Johnson, BS, MinnetonkaElizabeth S. Johnson, BS, WasecaLeah I. Johnson, BS, MabelDanielle A. Jones, BS, Brooklyn ParkRobyn L. Konicek, BS, RochesterStacy M. Larson, BS, BloomingtonLeah R. Lechtenberg, BS, Postville,
IowaBritney A. Marks, BS, Redwood FallsStephanie J. Miller, BS, Saint James
Alyssa M. Nelson, BS, Albert LeaSarah L. Peterson, BS, Saint PeterKelly L. Priem, BS, ChanhassenKatie A. Ranzenberger, BS, CaledoniaSarah L. Rhoad, BS, MankatoNicole R. Sabby, BS, Saint PaulJoelle M. Shouts, BS, AmboyTiffany M. Stuber, BS, Le SueurJoan C. Tesmer, BS, MankatoAshley M. Thompson, BS, LakevilleShawna M. Tousignant, BS, EaganAmber L. Vesel, BS, Side LakeSarah L. Wiens, BS, Burnsville
DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson
Farhiya H. Abdinoor, BS, Minneapolis
Patricia Balderas, BS, MankatoRakshya Basnet, BS, NepalJessica S. Baublitz, BS, MankatoJennifer M. Blesi, BS, AndoverLauren A. Budahn, BS, RochesterEric T. Clemensen, BS, Apple ValleyErin E. Connelly, BS, EaganMegan E. Cue, BS, WinnebagoChad P. Curran, BS, FaribaultKelsey L. Dale, BS, OliviaJeffrey L. Davis, BS, Green IsleNicole L. Gau, BS, Dayton
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Katie J. Hendrickson, BS, New Richland
Pamela J. Janak, BS, Phillips, Wisconsin
Megan M. Kirby, BS, Mitchel, South DakotaRose E. Kostelecky, BS, Little CanadaEva M. Kranz, BS, Good ThunderLaura M. Leritz, BS, West Saint PaulWendy K. Loos, BS, MankatoChelsea J. Martin, BS, Eden PrairieLindsay E. McKean, BS, SavageJesse R. Morgan, BS, MankatoBethany A. Myre, BS, Ham LakeHannah L. Nelson, BS, RamseyBrittney M. Newberger, BS, LakevilleEmily H. Nienkerk, BS, MankatoYae Ra Oh, BS, Republic of KoreaMichelle A. O’Herin, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsLindsay P. Olson, BS, North MankatoLisa M. Opert, BS, WatervilleKathleen E. Parris, BS, WaconiaGina C. Pogue, BS, ChisholmJamie R. Portner, BS, New UlmErica R. Ramus, BS, MankatoLeeanne M. Richards, BS, HibbingTara E. Riesgraf, BS, HendersonJessica L. Sawatzke, BS, Maple PlainKaitlyn M. Sjolseth, BS, Coon RapidsAustin L. Stadler, BS, Germantown,
WisconsinLauren E. Stone, BS, PlymouthJennifer A. Stromquist, BS, Beaufort,
South CarolinaZachary D. Traphagen, BS,
WorthingtonBrian D. Trask, BS, Inver Grove
HeightsAmanda M. Vang, BS, MankatoMai V. Vang, BS, Golden ValleyZong Lee A. Vang, BS, DuluthLinda L. Yang, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Gary Rushing, Chairperson
Siobhan K. Aliperto, BS, OakdaleCortlund D. Beneke, BS, BloomingtonBrock D. Bormann, BS, MankatoDaniel L. Braaten, BS, GlenwoodKevin P. Britton, BS, WasecaAdam R. Busker, BS, Belle PlaineSteven R. Calabrese, BS, FridleyDaniel J. Carlson, BS, LakevilleGarrick S. Chaffee, BS, Sonora,
CaliforniaGregory R. Crooks, BS, Mankato
Eric J. Danielson, BS, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin
Patrick L. Dockendorf, BS, EaganMichael G. Dorr, BS, RosevilleJoseph M. Drapcho, BS, MankatoZachary L. Erdmann, BS, Dodge CenterZachary J. Felten, BS, AdamsAndrew J. Ferderer, BS, BurnsvilleMichael D. Fixsen, BS, Redwood FallsSeth E. Flolid, BS, ChanhassenJoseph J. Fritz, BS, Newton,
WisconsinAmanda K. Gallaugher, BS, Enid,
OklahomaKelli J. Gillispie, BS, MoundDylan R. Glaus, BS, North Saint PaulEugene J. Glynn, BS, WasecaMaria L. Gochenour, BS, FarmingtonDustin D. Handevidt, BS, Hudson,
WisconsinCharles A. Hanson, BS, WinnebagoScott M. Higgins, BS, MankatoAaron T. Hoehn, BS, MankatoTimothy J. Hufford, BS, Apple ValleyZachary S. Hunt, BS, MinneapolisTige A. Hutcheson, BS, Marion, IowaEric A. Jenkin, BS, RochesterShane M. Kosen, BS, CottonwoodAndrew J. Larson, BS, PlainviewBenjamin H. Lenhart, BS, Sioux City,
IowaRoba M. Lolo, BS, MankatoJarod D. Ludemann, BS, WellsKendra M. Maus, BS, CarverDanielle L. McGrath, BS, MankatoMyles A. McTavish, BS, Wausau,
WisconsinJohn D. Mead, BS, WorthingtonScott J. Miller, BS, BuffaloKazuto Miyajima, BS, JapanJake H. Morrow, BS, North MankatoTaylor J. Morrow, BS, Wautoma,
WisconsinMichiko Namba, BS, JapanAndy A. Nelson, BS, AustinTyler C. Nelson, BS, WelcomeMatthew G. Odegaard, BS, GlencoeMatthew T. O’Flaherty, BS, WabashaMatthew H. Olson, BS, RamseyAkram M. Osman, BS, MankatoJenna B. Pettis, BS, AndoverAaron M. Phillips, BS, WasecaGina C. Pogue, BS, ChisholmFabian Presta, BS, AustraliaTodd A. Rasmussen, BS, WellsAlyssa J. Rassett-Mehl, BS, RosemountBreanna C. Rients, BS, OkabenaThomas W. Schumacher, BS, ComfreyWinston W. Smith, BS, AdamsAaron A. Solomonson, BS, Arlington
Zachary D. Traphagen, BS, Worthington
Tanner E. Utley, BS, Fort Dodge, IowaAlexander P. Valeski, BS, MankatoZachary G. Wehner, BS, AustinCassie R. Weik, BS, MaplewoodStephen A. Whittier, BS, HendersonNathan D. Wilson, BS, AustinAnthony M. Wnek, BS, Park Ridge,
IllinoisJason A. Young, BS, Shakopee
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS ANDLEISURE SERVICES Professor James Wise,Chairperson
Angela M. Ahlness, BS, RichfieldDeanna R. Anderson, BS, ElkoLogan P. Arendts, BS, HayfieldRachel M. Atkinson, BS, WasecaRobert J. Bescheinen, BS, JanesvilleRyan T. Borman, BS, Prior LakeCorinne M. Breimhurst, BS, AndoverShane R. Bunnell, BS, ElkoHope E. Chenevert, BS, North BranchJoseph M. Czaplewski, BS, Saint PaulLynsey M. Duke, BS, ZimmermanBradley J. Dushaw, BS, Saint PaulDavid L. Eckstein, BS, MankatoCody E. Flohrs, BS, TrimontGus W. Garbe, BS, Taylors FallsJoseph E. Giesfeldt, BS, Verona,
WisconsinKaylee R. Gronau, BS, MorganCasey G. Hagert, BS, ChaskaMartha A. Holinka, BS, FuldaMegan. M. Hornby, BS, Mt. Horeb,
WisconsinJamie L. Jacobson, BS, BemidjiMarc A. Jennings, BS, MankatoJeremy C. Joyce, BS, JacksonJessica M. Kadlec, BS, Cottage GroveSarah A. Kleist, BS, MankatoPatrick J. Kopesky, BS, Lakeland ShoresMichelle D. Larson, BS, Mounds ViewDaniel M. Lee, BS, North MankatoClint M. Metz, BS, AdrianAnna M. Mickelson, BS, MankatoZachary J. Montreuil, BS, Le CenterAdam J. Moshier, BS, RamseyMichael K. Osboe, BS, ZimmermanAtila S. Santos, BS, BrazilTravis J. Scheffler, BS, LonsdaleKelly A. Schmitt, BS, MankatoCollin J. Schoenecker, BS, New PragueSuzannah J. Stulberg, BS, Prior LakeSam R. Sundermeyer, BS, Gillette,
Wyoming
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Christopher J. Tacheny, BS, LakevilleBenjamin R. Thoennes, BS, Saint ClairScott E. Thorson, BS, HoustonJordan M. Triesch, BS, Coon RapidsAmanda S. Tweet, BS, AustinMary E. Voight, BS, KasotaApril D. Voss, BS, No MankatoVeronica D. Wagner, BS, Saint Louis ParkChristopher T. Walsh, BS, BloomingtonJesse L. Westphal, BS, JanesvilleBrett A. Withers, BS, Eden Prairie
DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Lund, Chairperson
Adam M. Beach, BA, ShakopeeAnnette S. Butler, BS, Woodbury Melanie R. Chenal, BS, Siren,
WisconsinNicole M. Cooper, BS, PembertonJoseph A. Martinez, BS, OakdaleLaura E. Peterson, BS, Elk RiverAshley M. Stork, BS, HutchinsonAlexandra J. Thielfoldt, BS, Cottage Grove
SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Julie Hebenstreit, Chairperson
Tokunbo O. Afolabi, BS, NigeriaVictoria F. Afolayan, BS, MankatoKatie A. Alms, BS, Walnut GroveSarah E. Bagshaw, BS, WinonaSusan E. Bayer, BS, Eden PrairieAlana L. Berge, BS, BrownsdaleJessica A. Borgstrom, BS, PillagerMichelle S. Bremer, BS, OwatonnaHeather A. Bruggeman, BS, AustinMichelle A. Brunn, BS, White Bear LakeEmily J. Cameron, BS, BlaineJennifer R. Candy, BS, New HopeCassondra N. Carlson, BS, HutchinsonLaurel A. Chapman, BS, MankatoJody L. Childers, BS, Anaheim,
California Traci M. Christianson, BS, Maple GroveMarie L. Christopherson, BS, Spring ValleyJoni A. Clark, BS, Mankato
Melissa J. Conner, BS, ShakopeeEmily E. Cox, BS, Silver BayAshley V. Crooks, BS, RichmondChristine M. Cullen, BS, Maple GroveCheryl L. DeDomines, BS, Prior LakeMeghan K. Deyo, BS, FarmingtonHeidi J. Doe, BS, AustinMary B. Donnelly, BS, AustinJessica A. Dubiel, BS, Eden PrairieDiane L. Dulaney, BS, OwatonnaMichelle J. Ebbers, BS, WorthingtonSara A. Ferguson, BS, HollandaleEmily I. Fisher, BS, RochesterLindsey R. Frandrup, BS, RandolphBrittany H. Frank, BS, BensonKate S. Fremstad, BS, South Saint
PaulKimberly M. Fuller, BS, Cottage GroveTory L. Goldschmidt, BS, DasselJean N. Gorter, BS, DaytonJon A. Gottsman, BS, Detroit LakesShirley A. Green, BS, Cannon FallsEmily A. Grundhoffer, BS, MontgomeryLauren B. Guerrero, BS, Eden PrairieVanessa J. Hamlin, BS, AustinJennifer E. Harman, BS, Saint PeterChristine E. Henke, BS, Blue EarthAmy R. Hiltner, BS, Saint CloudEmily R. Hoehn, BS, MankatoSeason M. Hoffman, BS, North MankatoCourtney E. Honsa, BS, MahtomediMelanie A. Hopman, BS, MorristownAdam N. Hoscheit, BS, North MankatoCasey B. Hovendick, BS, GlenwoodNicole M. Howard, BS, Spring ValleyJacqueline F. James, BS, Saint PaulTeresa L. James, BS, MinneapolisTeresa A. Jansen, BS, PipestoneTanya L. Joyce, BS, East BethelDana A. Kaplan, BS, WasecaMichelle J. Kaus, BS, EaganMegan A. Kent, BS, BensonShamso M. Khandid, BS, MinnetonkaMelanie J. Kleven, BS, Albert LeaGinger H. Krings, BS, Belle PlaineBelinda J. Krysan, BS, Albert LeaNicole L. LaFontsee, BS, Prior LakeAshley R. Larson, BS, WatertownAshley M. Leahy, BS, NorthfieldVanessa Lee, BS, MinnetonkaDoreen Lubi, BS, Cottage GroveCassandra S. Lynch, BS, Brooklyn ParkJacob M. Mabera, BS, Brooklyn ParkAmber W. Madson, BS, WestbrookKarishma Manandhar, BS, Bloomington
Joy H. May, BS, HutchinsonTina J. McCarty, BS, StanchfieldYemesrach T. Mengesha, BS, MankatoJon J. Millen, BS, ZumbrotaAnwar A. Mohamed, BS, MinneapolisJennifer S. Murphy, BS, LyleJessica M. Neumann, BS, AustinStacy M. Novak, BS, LonsdaleKristina K. Nowak, BS, BurnsvilleEileen K. Nyakango, BS, BloomingtonVane K. Nyakundi, BS, Brooklyn ParkJamie L. Oehrlein, BS, Saint CloudSarah M. Olson, BS, Cannon FallsCrispus N. Ombui, BS, Brooklyn ParkMary N. Ombwori, BS, Columbia
HeightsEssie M. Peschong, BS, Circle PinesViktoryia Petrusevich, BS, MinnetonkaVictoria Poberejnaia, BS, Eden PrairieTina J. Reid, BS, Mason City, IowaJennifer M. Ripley, BS, ChaskaClifford D. Rippel, BS, BurnsvilleRachel C. Rislov, BS, HollandaleRobin M. Rossi, BS, North MankatoLyndsay M. Sadler, BS, Pelican RapidsLaura M. Sampson, BS, BurnsvilleKarissa K. Scharmer, BS, HectorMary A. Scheller, BS, Saint PeterKortney A. Schmitz, BS, Granton,
WisconsinKelly F. Scott, BS, Arden HillsLeana R. Scott, BS, IndependenceLaura L. Seidl, BS, ArlingtonAlina V. Shapoval, BS, Prior LakeShailynn N. Shipley, BS, International FallsJennifer M. Smith, BS, Knoxville, IowaJill M. Smith, BS, StillwaterKatja B. Storms, BS, WinthropAmanda K. Swanson, BS, Forest LakeMelissa L. Taylor, BS, RochesterShannon M. Templer, BS, WillmarBonnie L. Timm, BS, New UlmAlyssa K. Tranby, BS, WasecaJessica M. Treptau, BS, BeckerGlendy A. Trujillo, BS, ShakopeeFawn L. VanEps, BS, North MankatoEmma M. Vierzba, BS, Saint Louis
ParkLeslie L. Walters, BS, ShakopeeKristen J. Wheeler, BS, Las Vegas,
NevadaWendy M. Wheeler, BS, Sauk RapidsStanley T. Williams, Jr., BS, JordanCasey L. Windsperger, BS, Golden ValleyAndrea C. Winikoff, BS, Edina
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College of EducationThe candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDEJanaya L. Anderson, Elementary
EducationDana M. Gray, Special EducationAmanda A. Lyons, Elementary
EducationKiley M. Nuernberg, Elementary
EducationBrittney L. Walters, Elementary
Education
MAGNA CUM LAUDEJessica N. Ekeren, Elementary
EducationRyan D. Hassing, Elementary
EducationShaunda J. Hausman, Elementary
EducationTeresa L. Kenney, Special EducationKyrstin I. McClintock, Elementary
EducationBetsy L. Monson, Elementary
Education
Brittany P. Nelson, Elementary Education
Christopher J. Richardson, Elementary Education
Joseph L. Sacco, III, AviationAudrey L. Wenner, Elementary
Education
CUM LAUDEMelanie A. Anderson, Elementary
EducationMargaret A. Eisenmenger, Elementary
EducationChelsea R. Filipovich, Elementary
EducationDani M. Harvey, Elementary
EducationMackenzie N. Hundley, Elementary
EducationJonell R. Jechorek, Elementary
EducationPriyanka Joshi, AviationDavid C. Joyce, Aviation
Lauren J. Kemper, Elementary Education
Britney L. Kraushaar, Elementary Education
Cassandra L. Leathers, Elementary Education
Jeremy P. Pedersen, AviationLindsey R. Pexa, Elementary
EducationHannah M. Powell, Elementary
EducationNatasha A. Roushar, Elementary
EducationTyler J. Schultz, AviationKristina M. Shurson, Elementary
EducationAfton D. Smestad, Elementary
EducationAmy E. Stanley, Elementary EducationAmber M. Stigney, Special EducationJarret P. Thompson, Special Education
DEPARTMENT OF AVIATIONLTC Joel Stephenson, Chairperson
Faisal A. Aljahdali, BS, Saudi ArabiaJanessa G. Hamm, BS, Winner,
South DakotaDiana C. Johnson, BS, Verona,
WisconsinPriyanka Joshi, BS, NepalDavid C. Joyce, BS, MankatoJeremy P. Pedersen, BS, GlenwoodJoseph L. Sacco, III, BS, Elk RiverTyler J. Schultz, BS, MinneapolisBrandon R. Tutewohl, BS, ByronBrandon T. Wood, BS, WoodburyWade C. Yahnke, BS, Le Sueur
DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessors Rick Auger & Aaron Jeffrey,Co-Chairpersons
DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Julie Carlson,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY AND EARLYCHILDHOOD EDUCATIONProfessor Ginger Zierdt,Chairperson
Janaya L. Anderson, BS, TrimontMelanie A. Anderson, BS, Elk RiverKayla D. Cue, BS, WinnebagoBrennan J. Dickinsen, BS, Augusta,
WisconsinMargaret A. Eisenmenger, BS,
FairmontJessica N. Ekeren, BS, FaribaultChelsea R. Filipovich, BS, Eden PrairieDani M. Harvey, BS, Champlin
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Ryan D. Hassing, BS, MankatoShaunda J. Hausman, BS, Brookings,
South DakotaMackenzie N. Hundley, BS, Naples,
FloridaJonell R. Jechorek, BS, OakdaleLauren J. Kemper, BS, Prior LakeBritney L. Kraushaar, BS, Prior LakeCassandra L. Leathers, BS, AustinAmanda A. Lyons, BS, PlymouthKyrstin I. McClintock, BS, OwatonnaBetsy L. Monson, BS, TrumanBrittany P. Nelson, BS, New HopeKiley M. Nuernberg, BS, RosemountLindsey R. Pexa, BS, New PragueHannah M. Powell, BS, LaCrosse,
WisconsinChristopher J. Richardson, BS,
StewartvilleNatasha A. Roushar, BS, Owatonna
Kristina M. Shurson, BS, MantorvilleAfton D. Smestad, BS, WindomAmy E. Stanley, BS, RamseyAmanda N. Ulfers, BS, MankatoBrittney L. Walters, BS, MapletonAudrey L. Wenner, BS, Rochester
DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARYPROGRAMSProfessor Anne Dahlman,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Joel Stephenson,Chairperson
DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Terri Wallace,Chairperson
Kelly A. Cauble, BS, EdinaDana M. Gray, BS, WaconiaJoy E. Holforty, BS, BloomingtonTeresa L. Kenney, BS, BurnsvilleDawon E. Lee, BS, OtsegoKari A. Piekarski, BS, Columbia
HeightsAmber M. Stigney, BS, Mounds ViewJarret P. Thompson, BS, BloomingtonAllison R. Weitzel, BS, Apple ValleyCara A. White, BS, Lakeville
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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by Kimberly Greer, Dean.
SUMMA CUM LAUDELindsay J. Bolstad, Ethnic StudiesMimi P. Christikawa, SociologyJessica L. Drewicz, PsychologyAnna M. Gillen, PsychologyDustin J. McCabe, Law EnforcementMolly M. Page, AnthropologyLisa A. Piper, AnthropologyNicholas C. Pipho, Urban and
Regional StudiesDiana J. Roberts, Urban and Regional
StudiesErin K. Schilling, PsychologyAlex J. Sears, Social Studies and
EducationDaniel R. Sharpsteen, Social Studies
and EducationLauren K. Smith, Law EnforcementTroy N. Throne, Geography:
Professional
MAGNA CUM LAUDERoxanne K. Armstrong, CorrectionsAnnie M. Austad, CorrectionsJesse D. Backstrom, EconomicsIsaiah F. Biesanz, PsychologyDaniel T. Boston, SociologyMichelle L. Buchholz, Geography:
ProfessionalSiobhan A. Burns, Social Studies and
EducationGrace I. Chanin, Political ScienceAaron D. Christie, EconomicsJacqueline L. Colesworthy, Social WorkShannon J. Dunn, AnthropologyJane J. Ek, PsychologyBrianna L. Ford, CorrectionsRachel M. Grotte, PsychologyJaci J. Hanson, CorrectionsWesley J. Harvey, Political ScienceKrista J. Hesse, PsychologyCooper W. Johnson, EconomicsCaleb J. Kalinowski, AnthropologyPatrick C. McCormick, Law Enforcement
Christopher J. Menezes, Law EnforcementRhiannon M. Meyer, AnthropologyJacob T. Miller, Law EnforcementJacob T. Miller, SociologyJill M. Morris, PsychologyKelsey J. Pilcher, Social WorkBrett T. Pioske, CorrectionsJamie R. Portner, PsychologyNansy Pradhan, EconomicsNansy Pradhan, International RelationsLance A. Roehlke, Social Studies and
EducationTricia M. Roemhildt, Social WorkTaylor A. Rumble, PsychologySamantha N. Schafer, Social WorkMatt M. Schmitz, Law EnforcementEmily A. Timm, Social Studies and
EducationEmily A. Timm, HistoryRachelle R. Timm, Law EnforcementRachelle R. Timm, PsychologyCiara T. Timothy, Social Studies and
EducationTorey K. Toenies, Social WorkJoshua R. Vosejpka, GeographyRachel A. Walden, AnthropologyJesse L. Westphal, Law EnforcementSarah L. Wiens, Psychology
CUM LAUDEJamie L. Baker, Social WorkFrances L. Bennett, Social WorkAlyssa S. Benning, CorrectionsDanielle M. Bishop, PsychologyMelissa N. Bleeker, PsychologyAmy M. Bowder, Social WorkShelby L. Breeggemann, Law EnforcementMaximilian J. Clifford, EconomicsAaron E. Courrier, PsychologyJacqueline M. DeFrance, Social WorkBrent M. Gagnon, Law EnforcementMary J. Garduno, Social WorkNamrata Gill, Social Work
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ProfessionalChristopher M. Hinton, Law EnforcementAlexandra M. Holmin, CorrectionsMatthew R. Holmquist, Law EnforcementAnna J. Huebner, PsychologyFelicia O. Ifonlaja, CorrectionsAshley M. Karst, Social WorkJill K. Knepprath, PsychologyKatelyn M. Kuechenmeister, Social WorkWhitney S. Madison, CorrectionsTrent K. Maetzold, EconomicsC’Reisha D. Martin, CorrectionsArielle R. Mastellar, Social WorkAlysha M. Meyer, PsychologyBronson G. Myers, SociologyIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, Ethnic StudiesIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, Political ScienceJordan R. Patterson, PsychologySavanna G. Peterson-Wahl, Gender
and Women’s StudiesRachael E. Roskowiak, Social WorkAlex G. Routh, CorrectionsLouis J. Rownd, Political ScienceTimothy D. Rutledge, EconomicsJesus A. Saenz, Jr., Law EnforcementAlex D. Schisel, GeographyJennifer J. Schweitzer, Political ScienceAbby J. Sharp, Social WorkRachel R. Thompson, Urban and
Regional StudiesTessa R. Weber, PsychologyKaylee D. Wilmes, PsychologyDebra A. Winter, SociologyDebra A. Winter, Corrections
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AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Rhonda Dass, Director
DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Susan Schalge, Chairperson
Ryan P. Daugherty, BS, Brooklyn ParkShannon J. Dunn, BS, Brooklyn ParkTerri B. Hanson, BS, North MankatoCaleb J. Kalinowski, BS, BuffaloRhiannon M. Meyer, BS, RoseauTravis R. Nelson, BS, MankatoMolly M. Page, BS, JanesvilleLisa A. Piper, BS, MankatoKevin M. Reinhardt, PlymouthJames N. Tarpey, BA, RockfordRachel A. Walden, BS, New Ulm
DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Robert Simonson, Chairperson
Kassandra A. Augedahl, BS, LakevilleJesse D. Backstrom, BA, FridleyMartin A. Bande Alvarez, BS,
VenezuelaAaron D. Christie, BS, Spring ValleyMaximilian J. Clifford, BS, Circle PinesJacob J. Enevold, MankatoKevin M. Gafford, ChaskaZachariah P. Hubert, BS, WaconiaCooper W. Johnson, BS, Rapid City,
South DakotaTheodore M. Johnson, BS, New RichlandBrian S. Kyrilis, BS, PlymouthJonathon M. Lego, BS, ShakopeeTrent K. Maetzold, BA, Le SueurRyan T. Maloney, BS, MankatoAndrew I. Paik, BS, Rancho
Cordova, CaliforniaNansy Pradhan, BA, NepalTimothy D. Rutledge, OwatonnaBrendan M. Sjodin, BS, FaribaultAdam N. Stueve, BS, ChanhassenBrett A. Tyrrell, BS, MankatoTyler W. Ulferts, BS, WasecaColton L. Witte, BA, Chaska
DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Chairperson
Mohamed A. Bedel, BS, WillmarLindsay J. Bolstad, BS, MankatoAli A. Isse, BS, MankatoOlawale A. Martins, BS, Saint PaulNasra A. Moalim, BS, MankatoIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, BS,
Brooklyn ParkSong N. Yang, BS, Mankato
DEPARTMENT OF GENDER& WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson
Rabya Negash Hassen, BS, EthiopiaHolli M. Johnson, BS, North MankatoSavanna G. Peterson-Wahl, BS,
Walnut Grove
DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Martin Mitchell, Interim Chairperson
Andrew P. Andrusko, BS, Brooklyn CenterPatricia A. Bordonaro, BS, White
Bear LakeMichelle L. Buchholz, BS, North MankatoAaron W. Bush, BS, ByronChelsea M. Erickson, BS, RosemountKevin J. Hanly, BS, MankatoNathan A. Henry, BS, ElkoKarl J. Huss, BS, New UlmRoxann V. Linthicum, BS, HollandaleMikayela C. Munson, BS, EaganJeffrey A. Rosamond, BS, North MankatoAlex D. Schisel, BS, MankatoAndrew H. Sullivan, BS, MankatoTroy N. Throne, BS, Williston, North DakotaJoshua R. Vosejpka, BS, Lonsdale
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT (POLITICAL SCIENCE / LAW ENFORCEMENT)Professor Scott Granberg-Rademacker, Chairperson
Alonzo O. Azoca, II, BS, MankatoMitchell G. Barott, BS, Lino LakesShelby L. Breeggemann, BS, ShakopeeMichael B. Callan, BS, Cottage GroveGrace I. Chanin, BA, Maple GroveBrandy L. Chlebecek, BS, New UlmBryan K. Christensen, BS, LambertonRobert S. DeSmith, BS, River Falls,
WisconsinMicheal T. Do, BS, Mounds ViewHarrison M. Egerman, BS,
MinneapolisAndrew M. Erickson, BS, ZimmermanMohammed S. Farah, BS, RochesterRobert M. Foster, BS, Burlington,
IowaBrent M. Gagnon, BS, MankatoSean M. Goedtel, BS, HillsDavid M. Gottschalk, BS, MankatoJonathan M. Grimm, BS, WayzataKory J. Hanson, BS, Ham LakeWesley J. Harvey, BS, Norwood
Young AmericaRabya Negash Hassen, BS, EthiopiaDylan G. Hauer, BS, OwatonnaAlexander B. Hervey, BS, Pine IslandChristopher M. Hinton, BS, WasecaSonja L. Holmberg, BS, New UlmMatthew R. Holmquist, BS, OaklandBenedict J. Houlie, BA, South AfricaJessica J. Huber, BA, MankatoMatthew D. Husfeldt, BS, AndoverAli A. Isse, BS, MankatoEthan D. Jacobsma, BA, PlymouthHolly A. Jansma, BA, Saint PeterJesse Jaworski, BS, Howard LakeTroy T. Jones, BS, Brooklyn ParkKari A. Kaasa, BS, MinneapolisAleisha K. Keech, BS, MankatoStephan J. Kurkosky, BS, KimballDaniel A. Lein, BS, Prior LakeBunsaovira Lek, BS, RochesterAndrew P. Leyrer, BA, MinneapolisDustin J. McCabe, BS, North MankatoPatrick C. McCormick, BS, FaribaultTrevor L. McMartin, BS, MankatoChristopher J. Menezes, BS, MankatoJacob T. Miller, BS, MankatoThomas M. Moua, BS, Brooklyn ParkJala J. Mvula, BA, Kasson
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Lucas O. Oachs, BS, MankatoIfedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, BS,
Brooklyn ParkOlatoye A. Ogundepo, BS,
WoodburyKatie J. Palacio, BS, MankatoSarah R. Parsons, BS, Madison LakeMitchell P. Petersen, BS, MankatoNansy Pradhan, BA, NepalMatthew D. Reick, BS, EaganJohn P. Revere, BS, MankatoJeffrey W. Ringlien, BS, NorthfieldMatthew C. Root, BS, MankatoLouis J. Rownd, BS, RochesterJesus A. Saenz, Jr., BS, Sleepy EyeMatt M. Schmitz, BA, Belle PlaineJoshua W. Schrandt, BS, MankatoJonathon P. Schulte, BS, North Saint PaulAndrew J. Schumacher, BS, Eagle LakeJennifer J. Schweitzer, BA, MankatoZachary J. Scott, BS, Brooklyn ParkAlicia D. Smith, BA, MankatoLauren K. Smith, BS, BurnsvilleAdam W. Suckow, BS, FairmontChristopher R. Swan, BS, New UlmJosiah J. Swanson, BS, WillmarPatrick M. Tarkey, BS, Apple ValleyDaniel J. Thorson, BA, MoundRachelle R. Timm, BS, New UlmJesse L. Westphal, BS, JanesvilleScott A. Williamson, BS, Eden PrairieColton L. Witte, BA, ChaskaOmer A. Zeinelabdin, BA, MankatoWulue Zelee, BS, RamseyJordan L. Zempel, BS, RockfordDerek C. Zoller, BA, Lake Elmo
DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Lori Lahlum,Chairperson
Kyle E. Bebler, BS, WillmarAdam C. Bohn, BS, CarverMichael J. Branch, BS, Marion, IowaJonathan T. Dimond, BA, BurnsvilleCorey J. Easley, BA, Inver Grove
HeightsLindsay J. Finley, BS, Saint Paul ParkJessie A. Helget, BS, Lake CrystalChristopher R. Lea, BS, Madison,
WisconsinDinah D. Lillestrand, BS, BurnsvilleTravis M. McDougall, BA, Redwood FallsHussein S. Mohamed, BS, MankatoMark P. Morphew, BA, Mankato
Ryan M. Mulrooney, BS, AndoverWilliam P. O’Connor, BA, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaEmily A. Timm, BS, Shawano,
Wisconsin
DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Rosemary Krawczyk,Interim Chairperson
Victor A. Bakardjiev, BS, BurnsvilleIsaiah F. Biesanz, BS, Sleepy EyeDanielle M. Bishop, BS, Racine,
WisconsinMelissa N. Bleeker, BS, AndoverTeresa A. Brunsvold, BS, WinnebagoDavid O. Burke, BA, JordanLisa J. Burvee, BS, FaribaultJohn E. Bygrave, Jr., BS, WoodburyAaron E. Courrier, BS, ShoreviewNathaniel R. Davies, BS, MankatoChristine M. Dooley, BS, New BrightonJessica L. Drewicz, BS, Watertown,
WisconsinJane J. Ek, BS, MankatoHannah S. Folkens, BS, RogersBrittany A. Foster, BS, VictoriaJason S. Gallea, BS, MedfordAdeola E. Gbadebo, BS, Cottage GroveAnna M. Gillen, BS, FaribaultWesley G. Griffin, BS, Maple GroveJohn C. Grooms, BS, North MankatoRachel M. Grotte, BS, FairmontSierra D. Haack, BS, StewartvilleKrista J. Hesse, BS, SpringfieldAnna J. Huebner, BS, Coon RapidsRihana K. Jones, BS, MinnetonkaSara J. Kasten, BS, MankatoJill K. Knepprath, BS, MankatoAlexis L. Legenza, BS, Weston,
WisconsinJessica M. Madson, BS, Silver LakeBrianna K. Martinson, BS,
MontgomeryAdrienne T. Meier, BS, FuldaAlysha M. Meyer, BS, WaldorfCasey J. Mohn, BS, SavageJill M. Morris, BS, JanesvilleGretchen A. Otto, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinJordan R. Patterson, BS, Lino LakesMartha A. Peterson, BS, OwatonnaJamie R. Portner, BS, New UlmAshley A. Randall, BS, Excelsior
Brian J. Reisenauer, BS, Fargo, North DakotaJustyn N. Roark, BS, Sioux Falls,
South DakotaJennifer L. Rosicka, BS, Eden PrairieTaylor A. Rumble, BS, ChanhassenErin K. Schilling, BS, Onalaska,
WisconsinChelsea C. Schmillen, BS, Saint JamesAnthony G. Schuler, BS, RosevilleDanielle E. Sieve, BS, New UlmZachary A. Steichen, BS, Spring ValleyRachelle R. Timm, BS, New UlmKara J. Tuttle, BS, GlenwoodTessa R. Weber, BS, SavageLiza A. Whalen, BS, HarmonySarah L. Wiens, BS, BurnsvilleKaylee D. Wilmes, BS, Mankato
SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Clark Johnson, Coordinator
Ahmed S. Ahmed Bani, BS, MankatoElizabeth R. Barbeau, BS,
MinneapolisDenise L. Benson, BS, AustinZachary R. Blasing, BS, MankatoSiobhan A. Burns, BS, La CrescentPaul Geving, BS, Golden ValleyMathew R. Kaltved, BS, ShakopeeAnnette M. Keithahn, BS, FairmontRyan M. Mulrooney, BS, AndoverRyan P. Puncochar, BS, New PragueLance A. Roehlke, BS, Big LakeAlex J. Sears, BS, RamseyDaniel R. Sharpsteen, BS, Albert LeaJacob S. Solomon, BS, OwatonnaEmily A. Timm, BS, Shawano,
WisconsinCiara T. Timothy, BS, BrainerdBrent A. Walby, BS, Coon RapidsBrett C. Wangsness, BS, Ellendale
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor Annelies Hagemeister,Chairperson
Abdirahman M. Ahmed, BSSW, Mankato
Jamie L. Baker, BSSW, Granite FallsFrances L. Bennett, BSSW, PlymouthAmy M. Bowder, BSSW, North Mankato
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Heather M. Christianson, BSSW, Tucsan, Arizona
Molly M. Clipperton, BSSW, CanbyJacqueline L. Colesworthy, BSSW,
ShorewoodJacqueline M. DeFrance, BSSW,
Mountain LakeChristina M. DeKruif, BSSW,
RosemountHannah C. Dolloff, BSSW, North BranchSifiso Fikizola, BSSW, South AfricaMary J. Garduno, BSSW, ButterfieldNamrata Gill, BSSW, MankatoBrittany C. Harris, BSSW, Saint PaulAdrienne L. Heid, BSSW, North MankatoAllison M. Henning, BSSW, Prior LakeAshley M. Karst, BSSW, PierzJosiah J. Krause, BSSW, WasecaRussell M. Kreuser, BSSW, Le SueurKatelyn M. Kuechenmeister, BSSW,
Blue EarthArielle R. Mastellar, BSSW, SartellTenille A. Nelson, BSSW, WasecaAmber M. Phillips, BSSW,
FarmingtonKelsey J. Pilcher, BSSW, OwatonnaTricia M. Roemhildt, BSSW, ElysianRachael E. Roskowiak, BSSW,
MankatoSamantha N. Schafer, BSSW, ChaskaVicki A. Schulte, BSSW, FairmontAbby J. Sharp, BSSW, GaylordTorey K. Toenies, BSSW, Henderson
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Barbara Carson,Chairperson
Roxanne K. Armstrong, BS, Albert LeaAnnie M. Austad, BS, MankatoPatricia Balderas, BS, MankatoAshley L. Becker, BS, ArlingtonCarolyn R. Beder, BS, Dodge CenterAlyssa S. Benning, BS, FridleyDaniel T. Boston, BS, HastingsAndreas A. Braulick, BS, New UlmPorsha Y. Brown, BS, MinneapolisMimi P. Christikawa, BS, Saint PaulKelli M. Cline, BS, Eagle LakeJamar D. Dickens, BS, MinneapolisBrianna L. Ford, BS, PipestoneJeffrey R. Gumatz, BS, OakdaleJaci J. Hanson, BS, North MankatoHillari Heithold, BS, Scottsbluff,
NebraskaBrenda L. Hentges, BS, Le CenterMelanie E. Herrmann, BS, Prior LakeKarie M. Hodgin, BS, Saint MichaelAlexandra M. Holmin, BS, NicolletFelicia O. Ifonlaja, BS, Columbia
HeightsNathan G. Jackson, BS, KasotaHolli M. Johnson, BS, North MankatoJennifer M. Kirchner, BA, OwatonnaKendra M. Klump, BS, Mason,
WisconsinSarah A. Kruse, BA, Vernon CenterSarah A. Kruse, BS, Vernon CenterWhitney S. Madison, BS, LewistonMatthew K. Malecha, BS, MankatoC’Reisha D. Martin, BS, Minneapolis
Matthew D. Melton, BS, Saint PeterJacob T. Miller, BS, MankatoKristen A. Monthei, BS, MankatoBronson G. Myers, BS, Eagle LakeAndrea J. Novak, BS, Saint PaulMonica Orth, BS, San Antonio, TexasSheenah C. Paquin, BS, Grand RapidsBrett T. Pioske, BS, Le SueurJacqueline M. Reynolds, BS, MankatoAlex G. Routh, BS, HartlandKara L. Sedgeman, BS, Maple GroveCory L. Tammel, BS, HarmonyLorraine P. Trevino, BS, Eagle LakeDaniel T. Walker, BS, Forest LakeNicole L. Werner, BS, FairmontMatnique R. Williamson, BS, MankatoDebra A. Winter, BS, OwatonnaSharhonda S. York, BS, Milwaukee,
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DEPARTMENT OF URBANAND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter,Chairperson
Jennifer L. Carlson, BS, WayzataRichard T. Knowlton, BS, ElysianStephen T. Maziarka, BS, RichfieldMark P. Morphew, BS, MankatoNicholas C. Pipho, BS, RosemountDavid R. Ray, Jr., BS, WoodburyDiana J. Roberts, BS, MadeliaLucas J. Schmidt, BS, MinneapolisEmily R. Schmitz, BS, Rosemount Neil A. Severson, BS, KassonRachel R. Thompson, BS, MankatoJoshua D. Wiggins, BS, Corbin,
KentuckyChristian J. Witzel, BS, Fulda
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University-Wide Honors and DistinctionsBaccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages, (and choose to purchase) wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (3.8 to 4.0 grade point average), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (3.5 to 3.79 grade point average), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (3.3 to 3.49 grade point average). All students with honors (based on last semester) are listed in the program.
Members of Phi Kappa Phi wear white satin ribbons decorated with an ancient Greek pattern to symbolize the classical roots of the society. Phi Kappa Phi honors outstanding academic achievement among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members.
Graduates of the University’s Honors Program wear gold stoles and medals signifying their achievement of the program competencies of leadership, research and global citizenship. The mission of the Honors Program is to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities, mentoring relationships and a community of scholars that foster their development as future leaders in a global society.
Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords or gold honor stole. Membership in Golden Key is conferred upon students who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.
International Scholars wear a purple and gold sash with a global emblem. These graduates have gained unique global perspectives either by studying abroad or joining our university from other nations.
In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards.
Presidential ScholarsEach year, Minnesota State University, Mankato seeks incoming first-year and transfer students who demonstrate top academic performance; strong leadership skills; and a commitment to community involvement. Funding for Presidential Scholarships comes from businesses, estates, and individuals throughout Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato honors graduates of the Presidential Scholarship program.
Abby J. Holst Pamela Byers Kearney Presidential Scholar BA, Mass Communications
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Program Honors and DistinctionsNote: Academic program honors and distinctions are listed in this program. You may see graduates wearing various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular non-academic campus group or organization.
Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for first year students earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their first year. Alpha Lambda Delta’s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society. ALD members wear red and gold honor cords.
Alpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate honor society for students studying world languages. Minnesota State Mankato’s Beta Zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purpose of the Society is to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, cultures and civilizations; and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship.
Members of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, wear gold and blue honor cords. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is conferred upon Law Enforcement or Corrections majors who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential.
Members of the Pi Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, wear green and red honor cords and/ or gold medallions. Since its founding in 1922, more than 430 Tribeta chapters have been established in the United States. Membership in Tribeta is conferred to faculty and students dedicated to strong scholastic achievement, the understanding of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge.
Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in the Society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive and is denoted by the wearing of blue and gold honor cords.
Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society Is committed to the leadership, academic achievement and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievements among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords.
Members of Delta Sigma Pi, an international co-educational business fraternity, wear entwined purple and gold honor cords. Membership in Delta Sigma Pi is conferred upon College of Business students who exhibit scholarship excellence and superior leadership potential.
Members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness.
Members of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology, wear a white satin stole with gold lettering. The purpose of this society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology.
Lambda Pi Eta honor graduates wear scarlet and white honor cords as symbols of their commitment to scholarship and their demonstrated leadership in communication studies. Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Founded in 1985, Lambda Pi Eta stands for Logos (logic and reasoning), Pathos (emotion) and Ethos (personal ethics and character).
Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers.
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Order of Omega is a Leadership Honor Society that recognizes students that have attained a high standard of leadership in inter-Greek activities. They strive to bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization which will help mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Order of Omega members wear ivory and gold honor cords.
Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, provides an opportunity for closer bonds among students of social work and promotes humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high academic standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members of Phi Alpha wear gold honor chords.
Members of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, the National co-educational Honor Fraternity, wear purple and yellow stoles. This honor fraternity is for students earning a 3.0 or higher grade point average after the completion of 12 credits. Membership is Phi Sigma Pi is conferred upon several academic majors with the mission to uphold the three values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship.
Members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, an Honor Society in Family Consumer Science, wear purple, yellow, and white honor cords. Membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron is conferred upon Family Consumer Science majors who exhibit superior scholarship and leadership potential.
Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, wear red, white and blue honor cords. This honor society recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and stimulates and encourages French and francophone cultural activities.
Members of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary society, wear brass-finish medallions on broad red ribbons; red, black and white honor cords; or both. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to encourage excellence in the study of political science, international relations and public administration; to promote social and educational opportunities, as well as scholarly activity for students in these fields.
Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, wear double cords with tassels of blue and gold along with blue, white, and gold medallions. Psi Chi membership signifies high standards of personal behavior, superior grade point average, and high class rank. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of its members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology.
Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each man’s mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Members of Sigma Nu wear gold, black and white cords.
Members of the School of Nursing’s Honor Society Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Mu Lambda, wear orchid and white honor cords. The mission of STTI is to improve the health of people worldwide through the development of nursing knowledge and nurse leaders. Criteria include high grade point average and class rank, academic integrity, and professional leadership potential.
Members of the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, wear cardinal and black honor cords. Sigma Tau Delta has conferred distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies since 1924.
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Symbolism and TraditionProcessionA traditional academic procession introduces the commencement exercises at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The wearing of distinctive apparel as an indication of scholarship and academic rank dates back to the 1300s and was adopted in the United States circa 1900.
GownThe Minnesota State University, Mankato President’s Academic Gown has been specially constructed of heirloom-quality materials for use during formal academic occasions. The bachelor’s gown is relatively simple, falling in straight lines from an elaborate yoke. The master’s gown is distinguished by its longer sleeves. The doctor’s gown is elaborately decorated with velvet panels down the front and three bars of matching velvet on the bell-shaped sleeves.
Mortarboard and TasselThe square “Oxford cap” or mortarboard of serge or broadcloth is worn for most degrees, although a soft tam is also permitted. The tassel that hangs to the side is switched from the right to the left at the moment the degree is awarded. The color of the tassel indicates the college or area from which a student will receive his or her degree.
HoodThe hood is to be worn by graduates of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The color of the hood worn by Master’s and Doctoral graduates indicates the degree. The velvet edging on the hoods indicate the specialty of study.
MaceThe Minnesota State University, Mankato mace has been made entirely from Minnesota materials in recognition of the value and beauty of the state’s natural resources and people. A university mace symbolizes both the university’s power to overcome ignorance and prejudice by seeking truth, and the power of the university’s president to protect the university and its community from forces opposed to those goals. The mace used in today’s ceremony was commissioned and donated to Minnesota State by Fred and Karin Bock. The mace was created by Phil Swan, a Minnesota State University, Mankato alumnus from Prior Lake, Minnesota.
Presidential Medallion The Minnesota State University, Mankato Medallion is a round bronze piece that features the University seal and is worn around the neck of the President. The University seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and use of it or its image is reserved for only the most dignified of occasions.
Minnesota State University, Mankato FlagThe Minnesota State University, Mankato flag features the University seal against a field of purple, one of the designated colors of the University. The flag was commissioned in honor of the October 2003 Inauguration of Dr. Richard Davenport to symbolize the President’s chosen direction for his term. The seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato and is used sparingly and with dignity. It represents our past and our future and symbolizes our strength and global perspective.
Podium Backdrop FlagsThe international flags represent countries and sovereign nations of our students. The four American Indian flags represented are: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community; Grand Portage Chippewa; Upper Sioux Community; and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa.
Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato.
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Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni AssociationCongratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 109,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.
As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends and the Alumni Reporter, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at [email protected] or by logging onto the Alumni Website at www.mnsu.edu/alumni.
We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato!
Best regards,
Micki Schaffer, ‘95, ‘10President, Alumni Association
University HistoryMankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education.
In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service.
Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation.
Minnesota State Mankato offers 150 undergraduate programs in six undergraduate colleges, and 82 masters, advanced certificate and doctoral programs in the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Our 15,000 students — including 500 international students from 68 countries — and 1,800 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 109,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights.
Minnesota State Mankato is on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.
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AcknowledgmentsBOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEMChancellor Steven J. Rosenstone Trustee Ann Anaya, St. PaulTrustee Brett Anderson, RosemountTrustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, MinneapolisTrustee Duane Benson, MinneapolisTrustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., WoodburyTrustee Cheryl Dickson, St. PaulTrustee Dawn Erlandson, St. PaulTrustee Clarence Hightower, Chair, St. PaulTrustee Philip Krinkie, ShoreviewTrustee Alfredo Oliveira, St. CloudTrustee David Paskach, CottonwoodTrustee Maria Peluso, TaconiteTrustee Thomas Renier, Vice Chair, DuluthTrustee Louise Sundin, MinneapolisTrusee Michael Vekich, Treasurer, Minneapolis
MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETRichard DavenportLinda L. BaerEdmund U. ClarkJean M. HaarRobert HoffmanDavid P. JonesDouglas P. MayoHenry MorrisCarol StallkampRichard J. Straka
ANNOUNCERSKaren Wright, 9:00 a.m. ceremonyOperations Director, KMSU Radio
James Gullickson, 12:00 p.m. ceremonyGeneral Manager, KMSU Radio
VOLUNTEERSThe Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the alumni, staff and students whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible.
SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERColleen Gerdts
Miscellaneous InformationBeverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.
Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Ethnic Studies Student Association.
Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.
Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore kiosk is located in the hallway outside the arena.
DVD and live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. For information on purchasing a DVD of today’s ceremony, order forms are available at the
Information Table outside of the Arena or you may contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 507-389-3235.
Grad Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Grad Images will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.
Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF129.
Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting) outside: Alumni Arch, Bell Tower, Gateway/Stone Pillars, Minnesota State mound (corner of Stadium and Warren), Fountain, Flame (in front of Wigley Administration building) etc.
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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - CSU 253/4/5Graduating students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be honored at a reception in CSU 253/4/5. Master’s students will receive their hoods at 9:00 a.m.. All graduates will receive college pins during the program, which follows the hooding. Following the program will be a reception; School of Nursing graduates will be directed to a separate reception area. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown. Note: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.
College of Arts and Humanities Reception10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CSU Hearth LoungeGraduates and their guests, are cordially invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments, immediately following the Commencement ceremony.
College of Business Reception and Recognition10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - CSU Ostrander AuditoriumGraduates, family and friends are invited to join the College of Business faculty and staff for a light brunch and pinning ceremony of new graduates following the University Commencement ceremony. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown.
College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony - Performing Arts Recital HallReception immediately following ceremonyGraduates receiving their Doctorate, Master’s Degree, Specialist Degree and guests are all invited to attend the Hooding Ceremony and Reception. Academic attire required.Note: Baccalaureate Degree Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.
College of Science, Engineering and Technology10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Main level of Ford Hall - Students Common areaGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition9:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast - CSU Ballroom10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Program - CSU BallroomGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a college graduate pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master’s Degree.
Certified Emergency Medical Technicians and/or First Responders are members of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Security staff.
The printed commencement program is a ceremonial publication. The program is not intended to be an official representation of University records. The use of this program to signify completion of a Minnesota State University, Mankato degree is strictly prohibited. This program was designed and printed by Minnesota State University, Mankato Printing Services.
Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. We apologize for any omissions, misspellings, or misplaced names. Contact the Office of the Registrar at 507-389-6266 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for undergraduate degrees. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 507-389-5684 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for graduate degrees.
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Big ideas. Real-world thinking.
* From The Mankatonian, November 1892: “The Normal School has adopted school colors and a school call. The colors are gold and purple, and the call—well, here it is: ‘Mankato! For the Normal Ho! Raco, Maco, Raco, Maco, Ho, Hi, Ho!’” Additionally, from Otto Welton Snarr, Research Notes 1938-1939: “Whenever you hear the following call, ‘Mankato for the Normal, Ho, Racha-macha, Racha-Macha, Oh, Hi, Ho,’ you may judge that they are Normalites, for this has been accepted as the Normal yell.”
The Minnesota State University, Mankato HymnRichard Robbins and Roger Sheffer Gaudeamus igitur arr. David C. Dickau
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