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2009 FALL

COMMENCEMENT

Saturday, December Twelfth

Two Thousand Nine

Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center

Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

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

Please remain seated throughout the ceremony.

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

Free Admission Passes for tonight’s Basketball games vs Northern State (6:00 p.m. – Maverick Women; 8:00 p.m. – Maverick Men) are available at the Information Table outside of the arena. Students attend free with their MAVcard. Tickets are compliments of Minnesota State Athletics.

Thank you.

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

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

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Program

9:00 a.m.Prelude Concert Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet

Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music – trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music – trumpet

Stewart Ross, 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 Christopher Frederick ’08 Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Address Timothy Aron Lien Bachelor of Science, Music Industry

College of Arts and Humanities

Kyle Craig Ahlman Bachelor of Science, Management

College of Business Chad William Kratochwill Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Timothy Huebsch ‘02, PresidentMankato Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

TIMOTHY HUEBSCH President of Minnesota State University,

Mankato Alumni Association

ANNE BLACKHURST Dean of the College of Graduate

Studies and Research

MARILYN DELMONT Vice President for Technology and Chief

Information Officer

MICHAEL T. FAGIN Vice President for Institutional Diversity

TERRANCE FLAHERTY Interim Dean of the College of Arts and

Humanities

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

MARILYN FOX Interim Dean of the College of Business

STEVEN L. KIPP Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Science, Engineering and Technology

JOHN M. KNOX Dean of the College of Science,

Engineering and Technology

DONALD LARSSON Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts

and Humanities

DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University

Advancement

SCOTT R. OLSON Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

STEPHEN WILCOX, Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Business

WALTER E. WOLFF Interim Dean of Students

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSDonald Larsson, College of

Arts and HumanitiesSteven L. Kipp, College of


Stephen Wilcox, College of Business

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSKarl Heise, College of Arts

and HumanitiesGeorgia Holmes, College of

BusinessErnest Boyd, College of


JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSKristen Gehrke, College of Arts and HumanitiesTara Soupir, College of

BusinessKatherine Lindberg, College of


COLLEGE OF ARTS &HUMANITIESMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSDaniel Cronn-MillsWilliam Dyer

James GrabowskaJohn HumphreyPaul J. HustolesNanette Johnson-CuriskisRichard LiebendorferJohn LindbergNancy MacKenzieDiana MoxnessRichard RobbinsMarshel RossowRoger ShefferHarry SoloStephen StoynoffGwen Griffin Westerman

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSHarlan Bloomer Paul E. FinocchiaroMika LaidlawKeith LuebkeCraig MatarreseElizabeth MillerPaul MoxnessEllen MrjaLee TesdellKristen Treinen

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSJacqueline ArnoldHeather CampKirsti ColeAlisa EimenNadja KramerGretchen PerbixCecilia PickMelissa Purdue

Matthew SewellEsther SmidtAmanda SmithSteven S. Smith

COLLEGE OF BUSINESSMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSKenneth AnglinJane BairdJon KalinowskiHarold Thiewes

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSBrenda FlanneryJon KaliskiDan LevinClaudia PragmanJoe Reising

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSKristin Scott

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,ENGINEERING& TECHNOLOGYMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSGale AllenBryce HoppieWilliam HudsonMark A. PickarBertha ProctorYouwen Xu

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSGregg AsherAaron S. BudgeChristopher Conlin Dean KelleyBrian MartensenJames RifeChristopher RuhlandTimothy SecottMary Wiest

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSCraig EversAllan HartJin Y. ParkFarid SabongiDaniel TomaBrian WassermanChad WittkopYanwei WuMark Zuiker

INSTRUCTORSMary GuySteven Reller

LIBRARY FACULTYCasey DuevelPeg Lawrence

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane Berge

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Anne Blackhurst, Dean.

MASTER OF FINE ARTSTeresa K. Albertson, Ames, Iowa Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph Susan V. Hansen, Austin Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Paul HustolesThesis: Three Acts, Three Roles in

Plaza Suite Chad J. Kuyper, Owatonna Forensics Advisor: Dr. Leah White Allen W. Shannon, Tyler, Texas Theatre Arts Advisor: John Paul MASTER OF ARTSDiana P. Agudelo Cruz, Colombia English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Wesley C. Ahles, Hartland English: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Vickie A. Apel, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Donna Casella Amy C. Beeman, Kasson English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord James M. Bjerke, Fulda Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Brian Martensen Denise M. Buysse, Truman English Advisor: Dr. Chui Kian Smidt

Chia-Fang Chang, Taiwan English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Michael S. Chouinard, Jacksonville,

Florida Speech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Leah WhiteThesis: For the Bible Tells Me No:

Voices from the Reconciliation Movement

Julia A. Curran, Mankato English: TESL Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Ahmet Dursun, Turkey English Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Addie B. Elliott, Mankato Art Advisor: Brian FrinkThesis: Exploration Craig J. Erickson, Bemidji Mathematics Advisor: Dr. In-Jae Kim Ruth M. Fairchild, New London Speech Communication Advisor: Dr. David EngenThesis: Like a Tica: An

Autoethnography about Cultural Adjustment in Costa Rica

Ashley N. Flitter, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Amy C. Heilman, Saint Peter Speech CommunicationAdvisor: Dr. Warren Sandmann

Vanda Heuring, New London EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Karina Hluhovska, UkraineEnglish Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Lori L. Hood, Lake Crystal EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Roland Nord Jessica R. Jorgenson, Moorhead EnglishAdvisor: Dr. William Dyer Lucas J. Kramer, Mapleton Mathematics Advisor: Dr. In-Jae Kim Inna V. Lazar, Ukraine EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Carly C. Leech, San Antonio, TexasEnglish Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Ling Nan N. Meng, ChanhassenEnglish Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Cynthia M. Pope, North Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Terrance Flaherty Deeba S. Rahman, Bangladesh EnglishAdvisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Chandra G. Sather Gessner, Saint Paul Art Advisor: Brian Frink

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Michael A. Schultz, White Bear LakeMathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee Binki M. Shrestha, Nepal English Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff Jane G. Xiong, Roberts, WisconsinEnglish Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Leping Yu, China English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck MASTER OF BUSINESSADMINISTRATIONJacob J. Arnold, Mankato* Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Mark L. Guetzko, Eden Prairie Business AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott Mark T. Halbert, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Ahmed M. Lotfy, Mankato Business AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Noah D. Mason, Burnsville Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Tsegyal D. Sherpa, Nepal Business AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Kevin Elliott MASTER OF MUSICAmanda J. Timmer, Eagle LakeMusic Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley Joseph S. Timmer, Eagle Lake Wind Band Conducting Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley

MASTER OF SCIENCEYessica Bonfil, Saint Paul Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Hanh Huy Phan Nicholas A. Bredemus, Eagan Manufacturing Engineering

Technology Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Tricia M. Crider, Cottage Grove Spanish Advisor: Dr. James Grabowska Sunil C. Devarapalli, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen Daniel F. Froelich, Cadott, WisconsinMathematics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Rinku Gurung, Nepal Environmental Sciences Advisor: Dr. Bertha ProctorThesis: Mass Balance of Phosphorus

and Nitrogen and Total Suspended Solid in the Lake Titlow, Sibley County, Minnesota

Alison L. Harwood, Aberdeen, South Dakota Biology Advisor: Dr. Brock McMillanThesis: An Evaluation of Factors

Affecting Roadside Surveys of Ring-Necked Pheasants: A Comparison Using Mark-Recapture Nathan P. Hensel, Mankato Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley

Cindy R. Hoffmann, Eden PrairieBiology Advisor: Dr. Steven MercurioThesis: The Effects of Nutrients and Plant Age on the Interactions

between Typha Angustifolia (Narrow-Leaved Cattail) and Bolboschoenus Fluviatilis

(River Bulrush)

Karmon M. Janssen, Worthington Biology Advisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Thesis: The Increase in Renal

Sodium Excretion in Response to Angiotensin II Infusion in Exercised Female Rats is Dependent on a Rise in Renal Perfusion Pressure

Kimberly A. Kaufeld, Mankato Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Deepak SanjelThesis: Ordinal Logistic Regression in

Student Satisfaction Survey Data Chih-An A. Ko, Bolivia Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley

Bimala Koju, NepalComputer ScienceAdvisor: Dr. Steven Case

Emily M. Koppel, MankatoBiologyAdvisor: Dr. Robert SorensenThesis: Open water distribution of the snails and trematodes

associated with waterbird mortality in Lake Onalaska, WI

Peter F. Kruchoski, Hibbing Manufacturing Engineering

Technology Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Gregory A. Kvamme, Hastings Engineering Advisor: Dr. William Hudson Dennis J. Lawler, Rochester Spanish Advisor: Dr. Karl Heise Ying-Xing Lin, Quincy, MassachusettsPhysics Advisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Nor M. Nor, Mankato Biology Advisor: Dr. Michael Bentley Thesis: Identification of Intracellular

and Extracellular Angiogenic Factors Present in Paruterine Adipose Tissue of Mice

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Jonathan E. Olson, New UlmSpanishAdvisor: Dr. James GrabowskaThesis: The Subtle Arbitrios of

Cervantes: Don Quijote as a Cautionary Tale for Leaders

Karla V. Ortiz Osornio, Mexico Manufacturing Engineering

Technology Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen Binod Shrestha, Nepal Math: Statistics Option Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel

Brenda J. Stelter, Waseca Spanish Advisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor Chinna Venkata Tavva, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Qun Zhang Thesis: On the Modulation Format

Comparison and Digital Post Compensation in Fiber Optic Communications

Corey M. Thibeault, Chester, New Hampshire Engineering Advisor: Dr. Patrick TebbeThesis: Employing the Spectral

Collocation Method in the Modeling of Laminar Tube

Flow Dynamics JeanMarie L. Thompson, BrowervilleMathematics Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel Hao-Yu Tsai, Taiwan Physics Advisor: Dr. Hai-Sheng Wu

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College of Arts and HumanitiesThe candidates will be presented by Terrance Flaherty, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEMarissa A. Baumann, Music IndustryBridgette M. Bernier, SpanishMegan A. Case, SpanishMelissa M. Elke, Music: EducationSeth B. Flatten, Music IndustryJami L. Kruschke, Art EducationCarol J. Lange, ArtLaura L. Larsen, SpanishMary E. Milbert, EnglishLaura J. Nigon, Theatre ArtsThomas P. Rogers, PhilosophyMargaret M. Romane,

Communications Arts & Literature Education

Melissa D. Seifert, ArtMelissa D. Seifert, Art HistoryKelsey A. Strong, Theatre ArtsKristina M. Sukalski, Mass

CommunicationsKristina M. Sukalski, Speech

CommunicationZachary D. Thieman, Mass

CommunicationsZachary D. Thieman, SpanishClaire E. Wellin, Theatre Arts

MAGNA CUM LAUDEGrant S. Anderson, Speech

CommunicationDanielle M. Budahn, Mass

CommunicationsKelsey M. Chester, Mass

CommunicationsMelissa S. Commers, SpanishNicole M. Cromer, Music: EducationRobin L. Ender, EnglishDanielle J. Friedman, Dance

Education

Guadalupe Gallegos, SpanishStacy R. Groettum, Mass

CommunicationsHeidi G. Guthmiller, Art EducationJoshua B. Hebrink, Mass

CommunicationsAngela L. Huddleson, SpanishGina M. Hunt, ArtAbigail M. Johnson, SpanishKelsey A. Johnson, Mass

CommunicationsKelsey A. Johnson, Mass

CommunicationsKelli A. Lageson, Mass

CommunicationsJennifer N. Lattin, Spanish Education

K-12Kaytlin M. LeMier, Speech

CommunicationTimothy A. Lien, Music IndustryMyra S. Lintner, Music: EducationThomas D. Lyon, SpanishAmy M. Magnuson, ArtChad R. Myhre, EnglishHope E. Peck, ArtLaura I. Pinilla, SpanishAmanda M. Rozmiarek, Theatre ArtsDaniel Schmitt, EnglishChelsey L. Schrupp, Mass

CommunicationsMeagan D. Steele, Mass

CommunicationsJoNae F. Villeneuve, Theatre ArtsNahum N. Welang, EnglishAmy C. Wenzel, Mass

CommunicationsTanya N. Whitcomb, ArtMeghan C. Whittaker, Art History

CUM LAUDE Kristin A. Belsaas, PhilosophyKatelyn L. Berg, SpanishLauren A. Bertelson, English/Speech

EducationRaquel A. DeVito, Mass

CommunicationsJoseph F. Fine, MusicErin M. Framstad, Spanish Education

K-12Cody E. Gerrells, Theatre ArtsNicole M. Guentzel, Mass

CommunicationsRachel A. Herzfeldt, Speech

CommunicationBrittany L. Hustad, Mass

CommunicationsAdria P. Johnson, EnglishDaniel P. King, Art EducationEzra J. Linehan-Clodfelter, FrenchRyan P. Mann, ArtLindsey R. Phillips, SpanishAli N. Ramsey, Mass

CommunicationsMatthew J. Riggs, Mass

CommunicationsColin J. Ruff, ArtEric J. Schumacher, Philosophy,

Politics & EconomicsDavid J. Tapia, Speech

CommunicationMadeline J. Zabee, Mass

CommunicationsEric P. Zimmerman, Music: Education

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DEPARTMENT OF ARTProfessor James Johnson, Chairperson

Eric A. Burton, BS, Maple GroveNathan R. Chihak, BFA, StewartvilleDanielle R. Gill, BA, AlbanyHeidi G. Guthmiller, BS, Menno,

South DakotaBezawit G. Hunegnaw, BFA, EthiopiaGina M. Hunt, BFA, Huron, South DakotaJennifer N. Hunter, BFA, WaconiaDaniel P. King, BS, EaganAlisha K. Klason, BFA, DelanoNaomi Kobayashi, BFA, JapanJami L. Kruschke, BS, Belle PlaineCarol J. Lange, BFA, New UlmAmy M. Magnuson, BFA,

Watertown, WisconsinRyan P. Mann, BFA, MankatoMallory S. Miller, BA, Saint PaulMegan R. O’Toole, BS, PlymouthHope E. Peck, BFA, LewistonAnn K. Reichel, BFA, Cold SpringDanielle N. Reinke, BFA, LorettoColin J. Ruff, BFA, WillmarMelissa D. Seifert, BA, Pelican

RapidsDana M. Sikkila, BFA, LitchfieldMeagan L. Teal, BFA, SavageKimberly K. Urban, BFA, GlencoeTanya N. Whitcomb, BFA, PaynesvilleMeghan C. Whittaker, BA, CanadaGrant J. Williams, BFA, Sioux Falls,

South Dakota

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIESProfessor Kristen TreinenChairperson

Grant S. Anderson, BS, Madison LakeLaura A. Christopherson, BA, AustinAlyssa J. Hamilton, BS, WindomRyan J. Hartman, BS, Albert LeaRachel A. Herzfeldt, BS, SturgeonAndrew J. Heydt, BS, Ventura, IowaKristi N. Jensen, BS, Lake CityKatie D. Johnson, BS, North MankatoPaulette B. Kimber, BA, Brooklyn

CenterRichard A. King Quale, BA, Lake CrystalTravis D. Laster, BS, Hampton, GeorgiaKaytlin M. LeMier, BA, DuluthDaniel W. Monahan, BS, HutchinsonEric F. Nelson, BS, Albert Lea

Amy E. Overturf, BS, Inver Grove Heights

Nicholas J. Perfetti, BA, MinnetonkaJennifer L. Real, BS, PlymouthThomas J. Redig, II, BS, EaganDavid L. Romsa, BS, North MankatoEric L. Sandstrom, BS, GilbertMatthew A. Schuweiler, BS, Saint PaulAlison P. Silkey, BS, FaribaultNicholas R. Skaden, BS, Blue EarthKristina M. Sukalski, BS, FairmontDavid J. Tapia, BS, AustinJeri A. Thoner, BS, Ellsworth,

WisconsinDamian A. Turner, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISHProfessor John Banschbach,Chairperson

Timothy J. Akers, BA, TrumanHeather A. Bakalars, BA, Onalaska,

WisconsinLauren A. Bertelson, BS, Eden PrairieMaggie B. Busse, BA, ArlingtonLeah M. Christensen, BA, WoodburyDavid A. Domask, BA, RochesterKathleen J. Dougall, BA, BaxterRobin L. Ender, BS, WabashaChristopher K. Glazer, BA, MankatoBrendan R. Guffey, BS, ChamplinAdria P. Johnson, BFA, New PragueLindsay L. Larson, BS, RochesterMary E. Milbert, BA, FaribaultChad R. Myhre, BA, ChanhassenCarlene R. Pedersen, BS, ExcelsiorAndrew W. Priebe, BS, MankatoCassandra M. Prusha, BA, MankatoJulie A. Reinking, BS, PlymouthMargaret M. Romane, BS, Brooklyn ParkDaniel Schmitt, BFA, PlymouthDarren P. Tighe, BA, MorganNahum N. Welang, BA, CameroonLucian R. Young, BA, Madelia

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATIONSProfessor Marshel Rossow,Chairperson

Jenna R. Anderson, BA, Brooklyn ParkJoshua R. Berhow, BS, AustinDanielle M. Budahn, BS, New UlmKelsey M. Chester, BS, North MankatoLeah M. Christensen, BA, Woodbury

Carrie L. DeVetter, BS, West Saint Paul

Raquel A. DeVito, BS, BloomingtonAmanda L. Eckelman, BS, Prior LakeKatrina E. Fine, BA, BlaineStacy R. Groettum, BS, Saint PaulNicole M. Guentzel, BS, Eagle LakeJoshua B. Hebrink, BS, Clara CityBrittany L. Hustad, BA, DawsonMorgan A. Jacobs, BA, CarverKelsey A. Johnson, BS, ChaskaKelsey A. Johnson, BS, JanesvilleShannon F. Keller, BS, Saint Louis ParkAlyssa L. Klossner, BS, BurnsvilleHeather R. Kressin, BS, Rose CreekKelli A. Lageson, BS, Albert LeaRachel M. Laitala, BS, BloomingtonKyle J. Manikowski, BS, EaganBrian M. McCorquodale, BS, FranklinRebecca J. McQuiston, BA, OakdaleKatie A. Munk, BS, AustinJaya C. Narayana, BS, Dallas, TexasAndrew C. Nelson, BS, River Falls,

WisconsinChristopher A. Nitz, BS, Saint PaulTyler J. Petersen, BSCorey J. Place, BS, LakefieldJennifer M. Pollak, BS, RochesterAli N. Ramsey, BS, Elk RiverJennifer L. Real, BS, PlymouthMatthew J. Riggs, BS, OakdaleChelsey L. Schrupp, BA, GlencoeSamantha L. Sharp, BS, MankatoMeagan D. Steele, BA, BurnsvilleKaitlin E. Stevens, BS, Brooklyn ParkKristina M. Sukalski, BS, FairmontZachary D. Thieman, BA, MinneapolisJenna R. Thunhorst, BA, Spirit Lake,

IowaBridget E. Tilelli, BS, Prior LakeAmy C. Wenzel, BA, White Bear LakeAdam M. Wingenbach, BS, MankatoMadeline J. Zabee, BS, Saint Cloud

DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGESProfessor James Grabowska,Chairperson

Phyllis C. Armendariz, BS, Mankato Katelyn L. Berg, BA, MankatoBridgette M. Bernier, BS, Hager City,

WisconsinMegan A. Case, BA, Watertown,

South DakotaMelissa S. Commers, BA, Maple

GroveErin M. Framstad, BS, Bloomington

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Guadalupe Gallegos, BA, Saint James

Joseph M. Hafner, BA, Maple GroveAngela L. Huddleson, BA,

MaplewoodAbigail M. Johnson, BA, OwatonnaCarly M. Johnson, BA, ChanhassenPaulette B. Kimber, BA, Brooklyn

CenterLaura L. Larsen, BS, FarmingtonJennifer N. Lattin, BS, Forest LakeJessica M. Layeux, BA, BloomingtonEzra J. Linehan-Clodfelter, BA, Lake CrystalThomas D. Lyon, BA, NorthfieldMolly F. McPhee, BA, ByronLindsey R. Phillips, BS, Good ThunderLaura I. Pinilla, BA, AndoverLaura B. Ringen, BA, Maple GroveCassandra F. Roschen, BA, FairmontTami M. Styndl, BA, MankatoZachary D. Thieman, BA,

MinneapolisJanelle C. Yakymi, BA, Brooklyn Park

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor Karen Boubel, Chairperson

Marissa A. Baumann, BS, Cottage Grove

Christopher R. Bosman, BS, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin

Nicole M. Cromer, BS, WasecaMelissa M. Elke, BS, MankatoJoseph F. Fine, BA, BlaineSeth B. Flatten, BS, BurnsvilleNickolas J. Gerhart, BS, AustinTimothy A. Lien, BS, WasecaMyra S. Lintner, BS, North Saint PaulBethany B. Meyer, BS, Lake CrystalEric P. Zimmerman, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OFPHILOSOPHYProfessor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson

Kristin A. Belsaas, BS, North MankatoJibrin J. Daggash, BS, MankatoKelly L. Keefe, BS, RosevilleSuma Raghavendran, BS, BlaineThomas P. Rogers, BA, MankatoEric J. Schumacher, BS, Forest Lake

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCEProfessor Paul Hustoles, Chairperson

Tierney B. Bagan, BS, MankatoDanielle J. Friedman, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaCody E. Gerrells, BFA, Devils Lake,

North DakotaSara M. Jump, BS, ShoreviewStephanie C. Narlock, BS,

MinneapolisLaura J. Nigon, BS, EskoJared D. Oxborough, BFA, MankatoAmanda M. Rozmiarek, BFA,

Papillion, NebraskaTravis J. Shafer, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinJeffrey A. Smith, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaEric M. Stadtherr, BS, MankatoKelsey A. Strong, BFA, Dell Rapids,

South DakotaJoNae F. Villeneuve, BFA, WindomClaire E. Wellin, BFA, Bismark,

North DakotaPaul M. Wilson, BFA, Hutchinson

HUMANITIESProfessor William D. Dyer,Director

LIBERAL STUDIESConnie Miller,Coordinator

Ashley A. Canchari, AA, ShakopeeMegan L. Canny, AA, AndoverAdrien L. Cooley, AA, MankatoSarah A. Edlund, AA, OronoColleen N. Flaherty, AA, Mc

Farland, WisconsinShari A. Flygare, AA, WinthropAlex A. Green, AA, MankatoBenjamin D. Hardie, AA, FaribaultAndrea L. Heine, AA, FairmontLinda C. Hemp, AA, RosevilleAnnika E. Johnson, AA, AndoverSara B. Keranen, AA, MenahgaDaniel J. Kline, AA, Le SueurJennelle K. Leech, AA, MankatoAnna E. Lonke, AA, DuluthJaimie T. Major, AA, MankatoMatthew C. Manning, AA, Ankeny,

IowaAndrew R. McKibben, AA, New UlmChad D. Meyer, AA, FairmontWilliam R. Meyer, AA, FaribaultKristine M. Michael, AA, MonticelloRichard D. Pendleton, AA, MortonRachel J. Peterson, AA, AndoverCory R. Prusha, AA, MankatoJackson C. Ray, AA, MankatoAndrea C. Rognli, AA, OtsegoJamie C. Rose, AA, WasecaSusan R. Saman, AA, Big LakeNicole Stallworth-Grant, AA,

Bolingbrook, IllinoisKatie J. Stensrud, AA, Eagle LakeMegan A. Suska, AA, RiceKristen A. Templin, AA, GlencoeMai N. Vang, AA, MankatoPhansi Vang, AA, MinneapolisRachel L. Wolfe, AA, Stockholm,

Wisconsin

OPEN STUDIESProfessor Marshel Rossow,Director

Melissa E. Riedy, BS, Milbank, South Dakota

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College of BusinessThe candidates will be presented by Marilyn Fox, Interim Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEKyle C. Ahlman, ManagementChloe E. Huisman, ManagementGregory M. Johnson, FinanceKyle D. Krenske, AccountingJonathan M. Mader, ManagementAshley A. McCord, ManagementLeonette-Ann A. Riley, AccountingYelena Y. Salova, Accounting

MAGNA CUM LAUDEKimberly J. Ackerman, ManagementKimberly J. Ackerman, MarketingBethany N. Boelter, AccountingBethany N. Boelter, FinanceKatie A. Boman, AccountingKatie A. Boman, FinanceJennifer M. Davis, FinanceJennifer M. Davis, AccountingGuadalupe Gallegos, ManagementTaylor J. Graphenteen, FinanceTaylor J. Graphenteen, AccountingStacy R. Groettum, ManagementDaHee Han, International BusinessDaHee Han, MarketingAndrew J. Hess, Accounting

Andrew J. Hess, FinanceKelsey A. Johnson, MarketingJohn R. Julian, ManagementJordan M. Kommerstad, FinanceSeng Y. Lee, FinanceMitchell D. Lietzau, FinanceAnthony M. Middendorf, FinanceKelsey R. Paplow, AccountingRachael M. Pelzer, AccountingMichael L. Ramey, AccountingTyler L. Schaufenbuel, AccountingTyler L. Schaufenbuel, FinanceJoshua L. South, AccountingTara E. St Martin, AccountingScott M. Sturm, FinanceBrett P. Thompson, Accounting

CUM LAUDEJonathan L. Beulke, ManagementAshley A. Conrad, MarketingKevin D. Dixon, MarketingCory A. Eckhart, ManagementBrian D. Erickson, FinanceChad M. Gatzlaff, MarketingRobert G. Goeman, ManagementCole D. Guetter, ManagementJustin J. Holcomb, Finance

Katie S. Jeppesen, FinanceArslan D. Jumakuliyev, AccountingArslan D. Jumakuliyev, FinanceJacqueline R. Malecha, ManagementKelly R. Manning, AccountingLynn C. Miller, AccountingUttam Nagaju, ManagementBenjamin D. Olson, AccountingBenjamin D. Olson, FinanceLindsey R. Phillips, International

BusinessLucas E. Pickle, AccountingErick M. Robson, AccountingAusten E. Rud, FinanceJohn T. St Martin, ManagementAnna C. Stangler, MarketingAlexander Swanson, AccountingChristopher R. Thomas, MarketingDan C. Thurlo, AccountingKimbreley K. Tischer, AccountingChristopher R. Van Deusen,

MarketingWendy E. Vest, AccountingEmily A. Wittenburg, ManagementMindi K. Zimmermann, AccountingMindi K. Zimmermann, Finance

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DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING ANDBUSINESS LAWProfessor Mary Rolfes, Chairperson

Abraham J. Arshem, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Bethany N. Boelter, BS, FaribaultKatie A. Boman, BS, Forest City,

IowaKristene A. Borland, BS, RochesterTara R. Britton, BS, Janesville

Reed R. Carlson, BS, New BrightonWare B. Daddacha, BS, MankatoJennifer M. Davis, BS, Eden PrairieLeila P. Goetzke, BS, NorthfieldTaylor J. Graphenteen, BS, LuverneAndrew J. Hess, BS, LuverneMelissa A. Johnson, BS, Emmetsburg,

IowaArslan D. Jumakuliyev, BS, TurkmenistanKyle D. Krenske, BS, FaribaultSteven S. Lee, BS, Saint MichaelKelly R. Manning, BS, RosemountAmy A. McKeever, BS, Northfield

Lynn C. Miller, BS, GlencoeKacey A. Nessler, BS, Saint JamesDanny E. Nunn, BS, Pueblo,

ColoradoBenjamin D. Olson, BS, RochesterMelanie A. Papenfus, BS, Dodge

CenterKelsey R. Paplow, BS, DundeeNathan E. Paulson, BS, MankatoRachael M. Pelzer, BS, Emmetsburg,

Iowa*Jeremy R. Peterson, BS, MapletonLucas E. Pickle, BS, Atwater

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Michael L. Ramey, BS, EaganLeonette-Ann A. Riley, BS, ClevelandErick M. Robson, BS, FairmontLisa M. Rohret, BS, Adel, IowaYelena Y. Salova, BS, Fairmont*Kayla M. Sanborn, BS, RobbinsdaleTyler L. Schaufenbuel, BS, WindomBrandon M. Schlichter, BS, RochesterAmrish B. Shah, BS, IndiaJoshua L. South, BS, Austin*Tara E. St Martin, BS, Brooklyn ParkAlexander J. Swanson, BS, KasotaBrett P. Thompson, BS, WoodburyDan C. Thurlo, BS, OronoKimbreley K. Tischer, BS, WasecaMarie-Francoise Vangsoua, BS,

Brooklyn CenterWendy E. Vest, BS, JordanPeter J. Vogel, BS, ComfreyKhamphone S. Vongkhamchanh, BS,

WorthingtonMorgan M. Wallace, BS, FairmontMindi K. Zimmermann, BS, Renville

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCEProfessor Stephen Wilcox,Chairperson

Mohammed Ali, BS, GhanaCasey J. Argall, BS, MankatoAbraham J. Arshem, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaBethany N. Boelter, BS, Faribault*Katie A. Boman, BS, Forest City, IowaKristene A. Borland, BS, RochesterMyles G. Buchanan, BS, RichfieldBradley J. Burrow, BS, Onalaska,

WisconsinThomas M. Buskey, BS, MankatoNicole M. Carter, BS, Apple ValleyKamran A. Changezi, BS, PakistanJennifer M. Davis, BS, Eden PrairieTaylor A. Delaske, BS, WasecaBrian D. Erickson, BS, BloomingtonMitchell S. Frein, BS, PlainviewTaylor J. Graphenteen, BS, Luverne*Brittany J. Grunzke, BS, Minnesota

LakeJeffery A. Hanson, BS, MankatoAndrew J. Hess, BS, LuverneJustin J. Holcomb, BS, North MankatoBethany N. Imdieke, BS, North

MankatoKrystal E. Jacobsen, BS, Minnesota

Lake

Fahd Jadoon, BS, PakistanThanura K. Jayawardena, BS, Sri LankaKatie S. Jeppesen, BS, Sibley, IowaGregory M. Johnson, BS, Fairfax*Arslan D. Jumakuliyev, BS, TurkmenistanAmit Kapri, BS, NepalAshtyn K. Karow, BS, Sleepy EyeAbdul Muqeet Ah Khan, BS, PakistanRizwan A. Khan, BS, PakistanJordan M. Kommerstad, BS, Savage*Karen E. Kruger, BS, WabashaSeng Y. Lee, BS, MankatoMitchell D. Lietzau, BS, Hutchinson*Thomas R. Lippert, BS, BlomkestDylan M. Mayasich, BS, Saint CloudAmanda M. McKown, BS, AndoverDustin T. Meyer, BS, Sauk CentreAnthony M. Middendorf, BS,

Mankato*Bryan P. Munson, BS, MankatoAndrew S. Murphy, BS, SavageAdam J. Neubauer, BS, New UlmMindy T. Nghiem, BS, RochesterBenjamin D. Olson, BS, RochesterMelanie A. Papenfus, BS, Dodge

CenterGregory C. Parsons, BS, MankatoSara L. Peterson, BS, Saint PeterKevin H. Prahl, BS, Redwood FallsJessica A. Rademacher, BS, Apple

ValleyRyan A. Rafferty, BS, MaplewoodJoshua G. Ratzel, BS, Coon RapidsLisa M. Rohret, BS, Adel, IowaAusten E. Rud, BS, MankatoNicole R. Schafer, BS, HastingsTyler L. Schaufenbuel, BS, WindomDaniel J. Schumacher, BS, Eagle LakeJake R. Seward, BS, Little FallsTshering Sherpa, BS, NepalChelsea M. Sjelin, BS, BuffaloIan M. Sommers, BS, FaribaultJoshua B. Spiess, BS, North MankatoAndrew T. Stotesbery, BS, Redwood

FallsScott M. Sturm, BS, MankatoSandy A. Tordsen, BS, LambertonDelphine Vangsoua Thao, BS, Little

CanadaPeter J. Vogel, BS, ComfreyNicholas J. Winger, BS, MankatoRandi M. Wise, BS, New UlmMindi K. Zimmermann, BS, RenvilleMark A. Zoller, BS, Albert Lea

DEPARTMENT OFMANAGEMENTProfessor Claudia Pragman,Chairperson

Kimberly J. Ackerman, BS, Fulda*Kyle C. Ahlman, BS, Shakopee*Sherrie L. Alderman, BS, North

MankatoAuna L. Allen, BS, North MankatoNicholas E. Anderson, BS, HugoEric E. Austvold, BS, New UlmRyan P. Beckius, BS, JordanMary Kay K. Bergeron, BS, Apple ValleyJohn M. Besser, BS, New UlmJonathan L. Beulke, BS, MontgomeryAlex J. Boike, BS, MontevideoTara R. Britton, BS, JanesvilleNathaniel R. Brunz, BS, Madison LakeThomas M. Carbone, BS, Inver

Grove HeightsNicole L. Comstock, BS, MankatoJodi A. Cooley, BS, WestbrookMatthew D. Cress, BS, BloomingtonCorey L. Denison, BS, Brooklyn ParkJeffrey J. Dukart, BS, RochesterCory A. Eckhart, BS, WoodburySavanna M. Evans, BS, LambertonRyan J. Fick, BS, Davenport, IowaAshley M. From, BS, ShakopeeGuadalupe Gallegos, BS, Saint James*Robert G. Goeman, BS, ChaskaStacy R. Groettum, BS, Saint PaulCole D. Guetter, BS, WabassoCollin Gurung, BS, NepalLytisha L. Hamblin, BS, Green IsleAdam J. Heiling, BS, WabassoStephanie A. Hendrickson, BS,

Onalaska, WisconsinHung P. Hoang, BS, RochesterChristopher P. Hoffman, BS, Eagle LakeThomas R. Homan, BS, MarshallNathan S. Hove, BS, Maiden Rock,

WisconsinChloe E. Huisman, BS, Sacred Heart*Nicholas T. Jicha, BS, Elk RiverEric J. Joerg, BS, North MankatoJohn R. Julian, BS, MankatoJustin M. Keohen, BS, White Bear LakeTyson T. Kerkhoff, BS, Redwood FallsCeleste N. Koznick, BS, LakevilleLevi T. Kubista, BS, Owatonna

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Joseph R. Lehman, BS, MankatoMark J. Lehman, BS, AftonJessica A. Lorentz, BS, Saint PeterJonathan M. Mader, BS, Brooklyn

ParkJacqueline R. Malecha, BS, LonsdaleAshley A. McCord, BS, White Bear

Lake*Michelle L. Meurette, BS, Weston,

WisconsinAmy M. Meyer, BS, WarsawBrandon M. Mohr, BS, New UlmUttam Nagaju, BS, NepalMark G. Neubauer, BS, Bird IslandSusan D. Rajbhandari, BS, NepalDaniel J. Schumacher, BS, Eagle LakeMatthew A. Schuweiler, BS, Saint

PaulJonathan E. Schwartz, BS, BloomingtonAshley A. Shipley, BS, WorthingtonSarah E. Simmons, BS, JordanTaylor A. Smalley, BS, ShorewoodRyan P. Sorensen, BS, MankatoDeQuindre L. Spencer, BS,

Milwaukee, WisconsinJohn T. St Martin, BS, Brooklyn ParkNicholas J. Strautz, BS, MarshallRyan C. Szopo, BS, Twinsburg, OhioElisabeth A. Teigen, BS, Lake CrystalDaniel T. Tousignant, BS, FaribaultJordan W. Willemssen, BS,

WorthingtonNick R. Willms, BS, WoodburyEmily A. Wittenburg, BS, La Crosse,

WisconsinTimothy T. Witty, BS, Saint Peter

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESSProfessor Ann Kuzma,Chairperson

Kimberly J. Ackerman, BS, FuldaEric T. Berreman, BS, MankatoMegan M. Besser, BS, SavageRebecca A. Boettcher, BS, CrystalAshley A. Conrad, BS, RosemountCorey L. Denison, BS, Brooklyn ParkKevin D. Dixon, BS, MankatoDaniel J. Eichten, BS, MantorvilleSavanna M. Evans, BS, LambertonAbby L. Faber, BS, WinnebagoAndrew J. Farm, BS, MankatoDanielle N. Fisher, BS, AustinCollin T. Foss, BS, RochesterBlake M. Friesen, BS, ExcelsiorChad M. Gatzlaff, BS, WinonaThomas G. Gibbons, BS, MahtomediAlexander R. Grigg, BS, MankatoChristoffer T. Grunseth, BS, Prior LakeDaHee Han, BS, Republic of KoreaAmanda K. Hillmann, BS, White

Bear LakeJeremy Imhoede, BS, Brooklyn ParkThanura K. Jayawardena, BS, Sri

LankaJeffrey A. Johnson, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaKelsey A. Johnson, BS, ChaskaPhillip R. Judkins, BS, BayportPhillip M. Kline, BS, Rosemount

Adrian M. Koepp, BS, Belle PlaineEllen K. Kremer, BS, MankatoNicole A. Kretsch, BS, New UlmBrent T. Krueger, BS, OwatonnaCody M. Larvick, BS, Lake CrystalMichele J. Laundry, BS, FridleyJoanne M. Minse, BS, WellsCourage Nagberi, BS, Brooklyn ParkLindsey R. Phillips, BS, Good ThunderLuz del C. Pimentel Avila, BS, ChaskaJayme R. Pretzloff, BS, RosemountNatasha R. Pribyl, BS, MankatoJennifer A. Printup, BS, Eden PrairieAlexa R. Rasche, BS, Heron LakeKelly L. Scheidt, BS, MankatoLindsey A. Schneider, BS, MelroseRahul Sharma, BS, IndiaThomas C. Skelly, BS, Le SueurRyan P. Sorensen, BS, MankatoMichael A. Spurling, BS, ArlingtonAnna C. Stangler, BS, ElysianGared P. Stimpert, BS, Garden CityShawn M. Thissen, BS, Clara CityChristopher R. Thomas, BS, RochesterMatthew J. Thuente, BS, EaganMegan D. Tresidder, BS, OwatonnaChristopher R. Van Deusen, BS,

OwatonnaDelphine Vangsoua Thao, BS, Little

CanadaBrianna M. Vannelli, BS, ShoreviewJoseph M. Worwa, BS, White Bear

Lake

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College of Science, Engineering and TechnologyThe candidates will be presented by John M. Knox, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Christine M. Federly, MathematicsRebecca L. Hooper, Biology: Human BiologyMelissa A. Hulscher, BiochemistryMelissa A. Hulscher, Biology: Human BiologyAshley E. McCall, MathematicsUdeeb Shankhadev, Information

TechnologyPrabina Shrestha Madhyapama,

Information Technology

MAGNA CUM LAUDESamir Bhattarai, Information

TechnologyAlexander H. Buetow, Construction

ManagementJill M. Gysberg, Life Science (Biology)Muhammad Ishaque, Electrical

EngineeringSupreeti Joshi, Information TechnologyCameron M. Klundt, Construction

ManagementRyan P. Kniefel, Construction

ManagementRijan Malla, Automotive Engineering

TechnologyMonica J. Ngeno, Biology: Zoology

Bradley S. Onischuk, Construction Management

Nathaniel J. Pitts, Information Technology

Brendan P. Roggow, Biology: Human BiologyAngela M. Sanderson, Biology:

ZoologyDaniel R. Schonhardt, Information

TechnologyAng David Sherpa, Medical

TechnologyNisha Shrestha, Information

TechnologyNathan W. Steckelberg, Construction

ManagementVipasan K. Tuladhar, Computer &

Information SciencesCurtis A. Wilson, Automotive

Engineering TechnolgoyBenjamin B. Wise, Construction

Management

CUM LAUDEJohn M. Berglund, Construction

ManagementSarita Bhetawal, BiochemistrySarita Bhetawal, BiotechnologyJessica M. Boeschen, Biology:

Microbiology

Sawyer J. Desotelle, Electronic Engineering Technology

Jaron R. Fite, Biology: Human BiologyJames T. Haggerty, Construction

ManagementJoshua A. Johnson, Information

TechnologyJeffrey D. Kraemer, Construction

ManagementMelissa L. Lorentz, Environmental

SciencesKaycie M. Merrihew, Biology:

ZoologyEric E. Nagel, Construction

ManagementPaskal Pandey, BiochemistryJoseph R. Perrizo, Automotive

Engineering TechnologySaroj K. Phuyal, Automotive

Engineering TechnologyVaikunthan Rajalingam, Electrical

EngineeringAusten E. Rud, MathematicsTravis N. Taran, Mechanical

EngineeringDaniel S. Umhoefer, Construction

ManagementMichael P. Wilker, Automotive

Engineering Technology

D d DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE ANDMANUFACTURINGENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYProfessor Bruce Jones, Chairperson

Michael A. Adams, BS, McIntire, IowaJustin R. Becthold, BS, Plainfield, IowaHarshdeep S. Bhasin, BS, India

Michael C. Blonigen, BS, AlbanyChristopher R. Borge, BS, Albert LeaDevin J. Danielson, BS, MankatoJared T. Erickson, BS, LitchfieldNicolas C. Gaines, BS, HaywardEric J. Gangelhoff, BS, BurnsvilleShane Heiden, BS, CanbyGrayson J. Kroyer, BS, MankatoAnthony L. Kunkel, BS, MankatoRijan Malla, BS, NepalJames J. Martin, BS, Mendota HeightsJason E. Neumann, BS, Norwood

Alexandru I. Palamari, BS, MoldovaJoseph R. Perrizo, BS, CentervilleSaroj K. Phuyal, BS, NepalDaniel J. Stoltz, BS, Le SueurMichael P. Wilker, BS, MankatoSarah P. Wilker, BS, MankatoCurtis A. Wilson, BS, Rose CreekSean M. Wimer, BS, West Salem,

WisconsinChristopher J. Windschill, BS,

Brooklyn CenterDeanna M. Wussow, BS, Alexandria

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DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCESProfessor Michael Bentley, Chairperson

Elias K. Abdi, BS, Manassas, VirginiaAbdulfatah A. Ali, BS, MankatoTonya M. Ansel, BS, Dubuque, IowaSarita Bhetawal, BS, NepalJessica M. Boeschen, BS, MankatoAlex R. Cahlander-Mooers, BS,

Apple ValleyJacob L. Cramer, BS, BurnsvilleLacey S. Ehnes, BS, Maple GroveKristina A. Fick, BS, Cherokee, IowaMegan F. Fischer, BS, WasecaJaron R. Fite, BS, MankatoJessica M. Fralish, BS, MankatoNicholas J. Gould, BS, WillmarKjersti J. Guennigsman, BS, Belle

PlaineJill M. Gysberg, BS, White Bear LakeZane Z. Hauck, BS, ChaskaCarley C. Heckmann, BS, NorwoodTyler G. Hegwood, BS, MankatoRebecca L. Hooper, BS, MinneapolisBrent R. Hudson, BS, PlymouthMelissa A. Hulscher, BS, Lake CrystalMichael M. Jabs, BS, JordanRyan D. Jones, BS, Emmetsburg, IowaLindsay M. Kaelin, BS, Le SueurMelissa L. Lorentz, BS, MankatoKathryn A. Luchsinger, BS, New UlmKyle G. Matheson, BS, Ringsted, IowaChelsey L. Matykiewicz, BS,

RosemountRayan G. McMackin, BS, New UlmKaycie M. Merrihew, BS, Rio,

WisconsinYusuf M. Mohamed, BS, MankatoZamzam A. Mohamed, BS, Saint

PaulMonica J. Ngeno, BS, KenyaJayme L. Pugh, BS, Apple ValleyBrendan P. Roggow, BS, JacksonZachary J. Ruzycki, BS, Oklahoma

City, OklahomaAngela M. Sanderson, BS, Eden

PrairieChristopher C. Schreiber, BS, MankatoAng David Sherpa, BS, NepalNaomi R. Steffl, BS, MankatoAlison L. Vikla, BS, New PragueAdam H. Warnke, BS, GenevaHirut M. Watiro, BS, Saint PaulBeth M. Zenzen, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Acting Chairperson

Sarita Bhetawal, BS, NepalZane Z. Hauck, BS, ChaskaMelissa A. Hulscher, BA, Lake CrystalChad W. Kratochwill, BS, MankatoPaskal Pandey, BS, NepalAnil Thapa, BS, Nepal

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE Professor Dean Kelley, Chairperson

Andrew C. Fells, BS, Lake CrystalMartin C. Hemme, BS, NorthfieldMatthew R. Sexton, BS, WasecaKevin B. Svac, BS, New BrightonJon R. Tresidder, BS, OwatonnaVipasan K. Tuladhar, BS, NepalMashood Yunus, BS, United States of

America

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT / INTERIOR DESIGNProfessor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson

Cory J. Anderson, BS, ClarkfieldKara M. Ballman, BS, PlymouthJohn M. Berglund, BS, MontroseBryant C. Bernard, BS, Ocean

Springs, MississippiMatthew A. Bertramsen-Reichel, BS,

StillwaterJared B. Borth, BS, FairfaxJames J. Briese, BS, Oshkosh,

WisconsinBradley A. Buche, BS, MaplewoodAlexander H. Buetow, BS,

MaplewoodNickolas J. Christiansen, BS, SavageChristiaan H. Durand, BS, MankatoMichael J. Franks, BS, MankatoTerry J. Fraser, BS, FairmontAlex J. Glende, BS, FaribaultJames T. Haggerty, BS, Columbus,

WisconsinTodd D. Halls, BS, Good ThunderMatthew J. Hartung, BS, Isanti

Alex R. Hofman, BS, MankatoBlake J. Honl, BS, MankatoDavid A. Jaeger, BS, RamseyEric L. Johnson, BS, MankatoScott M. Kent, BS, PlymouthCorey J. Kielmeyer, BS, FaribaultNathan M. Klump, BS, Mason,

WisconsinCameron M. Klundt, BS, Allendale,

MichiganRyan P. Kniefel, BS, LakevilleKyle R. Koehntop, BS, MorrisJeffrey D. Kraemer, BS, Eden PrairieRyan J. Malinski, BS, Le CenterRussell J. McNamara, BS, GoodhueAndrew M. Miller, BS, Eau Claire,

WisconsinDavid A. Moir, BS, LitchfieldBrandon M. Nadeau, BS, Valley

City, North DakotaEric E. Nagel, BS, Blue EarthMichael F. Nelles, BS, Saint MichaelMatthew M. Novak, BS, New

PragueColin R. O’Brien, BS, ShakopeeBradley S. Onischuk, BS, HastingsAaron C. Ostermann, BS, MankatoJonathan D. Overland, BS, Albert LeaChad P. Palmer, BS, Arden HillsTrey A. Roemhildt, BS, ElysianMatt S. Sayre, BS, ShoreviewBranden C. Seira, BS, AustinAaron J. Skelly, BS, LakevilleNathan W. Steckelberg, BS, WellsJarred P. Stenzel, BS, WabashaRyan D. Strub, BS, Verona,

WisconsinDaniel S. Umhoefer, BS, North

MankatoNicholas A. Wells, BS, JacksonBenjamin B. Wise, BS, Prior LakeScott J. Zietlow, BS, Onalaska,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTERENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGYProfessor Bill Hudson, Chairperson

Devon G. Burch, BS, ClevelandSawyer J. Desotelle, BS, Phillips,

WisconsinMurtaza Farookh Hathiwala, BSEE,

India

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Erik D. Greiner, BS, BurnsvilleArslan Gul, BSEE, PakistanMuhammad Ishaque, BSEE, PakistanDavid A. Knipe, BSEE, Inver Grove

HeightsHunter A. London, BS, MankatoNii Ahele Nunoo, BS, GhanaJames J. O’Donnell, BSCE, WabashaVaikunthan Rajalingam, BSEE, Sri LankaHarrington N. Ricks, BSEE, United

States of AmericaMichael P. Rinder, BSCE, MankatoMichael P. Rinder, BSEE, MankatoAdam J. Smith, BSCE, MankatoAdam J. Smith, BSEE, MankatoFue Xiong, BS, Maplewood

DEPARTMENT OFINFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGYProfessor Leon Tietz Chairperson

Sahaj N. Bajracharya, BS, NepalJerod L. Barrick, BS, North MankatoSunil Bhandari, BS, NepalSamir Bhattarai, BS, Nepal

Anthony M. Bowe, BS, Eagle LakeCourt A. Cromwell-Carl, BS, MankatoJoshua A. Johnson, BS, ShoreviewSupreeti Joshi, BS, NepalSyed Hasan A. Kazmi, BS, PakistanSara M. Langbecker, BS, Wausau,

WisconsinSaurav Manandhar, BS, NepalNathaniel J. Pitts, BS, OwatonnaDaniel R. Schonhardt, BS, BuffaloUdeeb Shankhadev, BS, NepalPrabina Shrestha Madhyapama, BS,

NepalNisha Shrestha, BS, NepalNathan G. Tyler, BS, ShoreviewBradley T. Wersal, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS ANDSTATISTICS Professor Ernest Boyd,Chairperson

Bryan G. Borgos, BS, WillmarChristine M. Federly, BS, OwatonnaBrett A. Holland, BS, HibbingNeal R. Jameson, BS, BlaineAshley E. McCall, BA, MankatoAusten E. Rud, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ANDCIVIL ENGINEERINGProfessor Aaron Budge,Chairperson

Brian D. Dahl, BSCE, Hudson, Wisconsin

Travis N. Taran, BSME, Hermantown

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMYProfessor Mark Pickar,Chairperson

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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


Processional March Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Kimm Julian

Associate Professor of Music


Greetings Christopher Frederick ’08

Board of Trustees

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address Christine Lynn Voss

Bachelor of Science, Community Health

College of Allied Health and Nursing

Jennifer Renee Daravingas

Master of Science, Teaching and Learning

College of Education

Stephen Allan Brown

Bachelor of Science, Geography

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Timothy Huebsch ‘02, President

Alumni Association Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Recessional March *

*Audience to remain seated.

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Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and

Universities

TIMOTHY HUEBSCH President of Minnesota State University,

Mankato Alumni Association

JOHN C. ALESSIO Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

ANNE BLACKHURST Dean of the College of Graduate

Studies and Research

MARILYN DELMONT Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer

MICHAEL T. FAGIN Vice President for Institutional Diversity

JULIA HEBENSTREIT Faculty Honor Marshal, College of

Allied Health & Nursing

KAYE HERTH Dean of the College of Allied Health

and Nursing

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business,

Education, and Regional Partnerships

KARL MATZ Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Education

DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement

MICHAEL A. MILLER Dean of the College of Education

SCOTT R. OLSON Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

RICHARD SCHIMING, Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Social & Behavioral Science

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and

Administration

WALTER E. WOLFF Interim Dean of Students

Procession ParticipantsFACULTY HONORMARSHALSJulia Hebenstreit, College of

Allied Health & NursingKarl Matz, College of

EducationRichard Schiming, College

of Social & Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE HONORMARSHALSJudith Kuster, College of Allied

Health and NursingSandra Mullins, College of

EducationBarbara Keating, College

of Social and Behavioral Sciences

JUNIOR HONORMARSHALSLaura Leber, College of Allied

Health and NursingMark Schroepfer, College

of Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH& NURSING MARCHINGFACULTY PROFESSORSMary BliesmerSherry Folsom-MeekJohn A. RomasGary RushingMarcia StevensPatricia Young

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSRon Nickerson

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSJill ConlonAmy HedmanRoy Thomas J. KammerKelly KrumwiedeGary NeistAndrew PhemisterHeather Von Bank

INSTRUCTORSJulie Dittrich

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONMARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORSDebra AndersonJean HaarAndrew P. JohnsonJacqueline LewisJoel R. Stephenson

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSKathleen FoordDeborah J. JessemanCandace Raskin

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSAnne DahlmanKaren HurlbuttJoel Patrick McKinzieElizabeth SandellCarol R. WerhanGinger Zierdt

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL &BEHAVIORALSCIENCES MARCHINGFACULTY

PROFESSORSWilliam Anderson Barbara Carson

Donald FriendClark JohnsonHanh Huy PhanRobert SimonsonSteven Vassar

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORSChristopher R. CorleyChris DobratzKimberly GreerForrest Wilkerson

ASSISTANT PROFESSORSDawn AlbertsonKristie CampanaRhonda DassDawn R. DavisVicki HunterGinger SchmidLaurie StrunkBeth Wielde-Heidelberg

LIBRARY FACULTYMonika AntonelliDiane Richards

ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTYMaria Baxter-NuamahDiane Berge

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College of Graduate StudiesThe candidates will be presented by Anne Blackhurst, Dean.

DOCTOR OF NURSINGPRACTICESara T. Beske, Mankato Nursing Practice Advisor: Dr. Sonja Meiers

SPECIALISTMatthew D. Berg, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Darin C. Doherty, Saint Peter Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jean Haar

Chad D. Eischens, Norwood Young America Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Lindsay M. Engberg, Red Wing Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Steven D. Franck, Faribault Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau Trevor A. Hemphill, Lakeville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Rachel D. Larson, Saint Peter Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jean Haar Scott D. Lusk, Saint Peter Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Jean Haar Jamie K. Melchert, Menlo Park,

California Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau

Christopher T. Tran, Burnsville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

MASTER OF ARTSQuentin M. Allen, Saint Louis, MissouriPhysical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Brittany J. Bechthold, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Barry Ries Amy J. Bond, Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker Alex J. Conzemius, Hastings Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Erika A. George, Birmingham,

Alabama Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Barry Ries William B. Gerber, Mankato Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Aaron J. Haddy, Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Charles D. Harm, Columbia,

Maryland Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Kristie Campana Josephine L. Henry, Medina, Ohio Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Kylee J. Heston, Oslo Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan

Nicole L. Hofman, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Kendra J. Homan, North Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan

Adam J. Kelly, Hartford, WisconsinPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Garold Rushing Jonathan A. Kent, Plainfield, Illinois Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Stephen W. Lagle, Defiance, MissouriIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Kari A. Leiting, Worthington Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Barry Ries Melissa A. Lenz, Oconomowoc,

Wisconsin Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Barry Ries Thesis: College Students’ Stigmatic

Views on Depression

Laura S. Mount, Elgin, Illinois Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Mary Visser

Mohamed-Rashid A. Mumin, Chanhassen

Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Raymond Asomani-

Boateng Carly J. Ostrom, Minnetonka Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

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Erin D. Palmer, Cumming, Iowa Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker Lydia Rich, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Manan A. Shah, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Luke A. Simmering, Hesston, KansasIndustrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Ashley J. Stiles, Minneapolis Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Roman D. Thieler, Germany Political Science Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli

Jaladhi D. Trivedi, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Lance Dalleck Jessica E. Vaughan, College Station,

Texas Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Hussein S. Wehelie, North MankatoPolitical Science Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli Andrea R. Westphal, Savage Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker Joshua J. Wittrock, Avon Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Jacquelyn B. Wright, Rochester Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kevin Filter

Sang Hyok Yoon, Republic of KoreaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Nicholas A. Zarns, Princeton Industrial/Organizational PsychologyAdvisor: Kristie Campana

MASTER OF ARTS INTEACHINGKari J. Andresen, Mankato 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Brett J. Ellanson, Royal Palm Beach,

Florida 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Sara J. Johnson, Saint Cloud 5-12 LicensureAdvisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Eric M. Jones, North Mankato 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Nathaniel W. Kroshus, Grand RapidsK-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Daria Dona

Mary N. Ofstedal, Shakopee 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Sandra J. Schumacher, Waseca 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Jennifer E. Wilson, Le Sueur 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Kathleen FoordThesis: What Is the Impact of a Paper

and Pencil Testing Format vs. a Computer Based Testing Format on Student Achievement?

MASTER OF EDUCATIONKatherine F. Deutsch, Mankato Educational Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Tessa J. Donato, Mankato Educational Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Jennifer L. Gates, Winnebago Educational Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Leslee E. Umphrey, Mankato Educational Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

MASTER OF PUBLICADMINISTRATIONMatt W. Davis, Montello, WisconsinPublic Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

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Samuel L. Hansen, MankatoPublic AdministrationAdvisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

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Michael A. Johnson, Woodbury Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker Ryan M. Kupcho, Saint Peter Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker Mary E. O’Connor, Saint Paul Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker Christian Okoh, Saint Peter Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata Mark A. Wood, Eagle Lake Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-

Rademacker

MASTER OF SCIENCEFanah H. Adam, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Troy R. Adams, Swea City, Iowa Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Calane L. Afdahl-Doble, Saint PeterEd Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Sandell

Ajay M. Agrawl, IndiaPhysical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Stephanie K. Anderson, Madison LakeCommunication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

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Vera G. Azarova, Russian FederationEd Studies: Early Childhood Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Sandell Thesis: Pilot Test of a Quality Rating

and Improvement System in Early Education Programs in Magadan, Russian Federation and in Minnesota, United States of America

Casey E. Barnes, Mankato Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M Larsen Jessica L. Beck, Montevideo Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Bonnie A. Berglund, Le Sueur Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Paul J. Bernhard, Northfield Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Gary L. Boehner, Faribault Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Elizabeth S. Briggs, White Bear LakeCommunication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch Dale W. Bryant, Milwaukee,

Wisconsin History Advisor: Dr. Melodie Andrews David A. Buckley, Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Kimberly J. Burrow, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Susan Freeman

Paulina Camacho Martinez, MexicoGerontology Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Elliott Shayna L. Collins, Waseca Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Sarah E. Corbin, Shakopee Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Jennifer R. Daravingas, Eden PrairieTeaching & Learning: Curriculum &

Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Miranda H. Davis, Burnsville Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Sherrie L. Delhanty, Austin Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gail Zahn

Valeria J. deRusha, West Saint PaulSociology: Human Services, Planning

& Administration Advisor: Dr. Dennis Waskul Sajan K. Dhakal, Nepal GeographyAdvisor: Dr. Donald Friend Rebecca J. Dirksen, Dundas Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Stephen K. Dojiok, Mankato Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Bumgarner

Anna M. Dolney, Prior Lake Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Holly Breitkreutz

Elizabeth A. Doucette, BloomingtonCommunication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Margarette M. Elliot, Sioux Falls,

South Dakota Geography Advisor: Dr. Donald Friend Thesis: Land Use Practices of the Blue

Earth River Riparian Corridor and their Affect on Soil Loss using GIS and Remote Sensing

Nathan R. Elness, Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Jeannie E. Ender, Le Center Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Robert D. Farnsworth, Hibbing Special Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson

Leann K. Finger, Northfield Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Jeremy W. Frie, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Nichole L. Frost, Inver Grove HeightsSociology: Human Services, Planning

& Administration Advisor: Dr. Leah Rogne Thesis: Bonding through Generations:

Bridging the Gap between Middle School Students and Older Adults

Amanda J. Gerdts, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Leanna K. Ginocchio, Marshall Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Stephanee M. Goeken, WoodburySpecial Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Gail Zahn

Katherine L. Griep, Cleveland Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Leah Rogne Christopher E. Grieve, Mankato History Advisor: Dr. Humberto LoayzaThesis: Ronald Reagan: An Iconological Assessment Jennifer P. Grove, Red Wing Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Robert Miller Kimberly A. Gruchalla, Fargo, North Dakota Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Brenda S. Hagen, North Mankato Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Glen Peterson

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Scott E. Hall, Le Roy Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Yi-Ling Han, Taiwan Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Brian T. Hansen, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Scott R. Hanson, Faribault Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Ann M. Hehr, NerstrandLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Jeffrey P. Heimerl, Golden Valley Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Keri A. Hokanson, Saint Louis Park Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger Kristine L. Hoppe, Blue Earth Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Josh E. Hovden, Owatonna Special Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Jerome J. Johannes, Shakopee Educational LeadershipAdvisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Eric P. Johnson, BurnsvilleSociology: Corrections Advisor: Dr. William Wagner Laura A. Johnson, Hanska Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Matthew T. Johnston, Saint Paul Special Education: Emotional


Jada A. Jokumsen Steinle, ButterfieldCommunication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund

Heather S. Kaasa, Nicollet Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Glen Peterson Bonnie K. Kalis-Frisk, Mankato Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M Larsen Stephen M. Kelly, Saint Paul Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Thesis: Late Woodland Cultures of

the Red Wing Area

Amy B. Kietzer, Lake Crystal Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch April H. Kinner, Elkton, South DakotaGerontology Advisor: Dr. Leah Rogne Candice N. Knight, Bloomington Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Beth L. Knoll-Fleming, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Busch Tyler S. Koenig, Mankato Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Kelly J. Kroells, Norwood Young

America Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Shane A. Leach, Fond du Lac,

Wisconsin Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Meredith O. Lemiso, Mankato Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe Holly M. Lindner, North Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Elizabeth M. Lindstrom, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Christal D. Lustig, Owatonna Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Jocelyn Stitt

Edric A. Lysne, Minneapolis Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Scott W. MacDonald, Rochester Special Education: Emotional

Behavior DisordersAdvisor: Dr. Gail Zahn

Kristine K. Mackenthun, Dassel Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson

Samatha Madhavarapu, India Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. M Larsen

Beatrice M. Makori, Kenya Sociology: Human Services, Planning

& Administration Advisor: Dr. Afroza Anwary

Kirsten J. Markiewicz, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Amy C. Martin, Winthrop Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Judith Luebke

Jessica M. Martinez, Rosemount Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua

Meghan L. McCarthy, Brooklyn ParkEducational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Carrie A. McHugh, Grand Marais Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Susan Schalge Laurina Melton, Minneapolis Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Daniel J. Meyer, Sarasota, Florida Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Jody L. Missling, Fairmont Teaching & Learning: Curriculum &

Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Deqa Muhidin, Owatonna Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Wayne Allen

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Tracy L. Mullenbach, Prior Lake Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Chinyere H. Nwankwo, Oakdale Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Bikash Nandy

Setsuko Odachi, Japan Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell

Cheryl M. Overn, Little Falls Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gail Zahn Brijesh R. Panchal, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Kenneth Ecker

Ramon E. Pinero, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jerry Robicheau

Barbara A. Piper, Faribault Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Reneelynn M. Proctor, Brookline,

Massachusetts Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour

Stephanie L. Raezer, Newark, Delaware

Physical Education (Non-Teaching)Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Paul D. Ragatz, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kazi M. Rahman, Bangladesh Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Jared J. Rahn, North Mankato Geography Advisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson

Jessica M. Ramirez, Rochester NursingAdvisor: Dr. Norma KrumwiedeThesis: A Comparison of

Conventional Versus Collaborative Teaching Pedagogies: The Creation of a Student-Centered Quality Learning Experience

Tracie L. Randall, Lakeville Special Education: Emotional


Meghan R. Reedy, New Ulm Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. John Romas Cheryl A. Rihn, Bloomer, WisconsinNursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia YoungThesis: The Experience of Living with

a Surgical Site Infection Kristine L. Ringen, Mankato Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Tiffany M. Rose, Apple Valley Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Sanjay Sarkar, India Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Jamie L. Schlagel, North BranchPhysical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Mary K. Schmidt, Hayfield Special Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller Jackie L. Schueller, Dawson Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Jeremy R. Schultz, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Teresa A. Schultz, Burnsville Teaching & Learning: Curriculum &

Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Evangeline K. Simmons, Seattle, Washington

Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Maria BevacquaThesis: Theorizing an Indigenous

Jurisprudence of Rape

Rebecca A. Simmons, Venice, California

Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Gayle Simon, VictoriaLibrary Media Education Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Ellison A. Smith, Minnetonka Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Kayla A. Steinberg, Janesville Special Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson Thomas P. Storm, Le Center Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jennifer L. Theis, Owatonna Special Education: Emotional

Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller Kristina A. Thomas, Amboy Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Kristina J. Thomas, Janesville Health Science: Community HealthAdvisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Jason G. Thompson, OwatonnaEthnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Shane M. Trego, Richfield Special Education: Emotional


Lisa R. Vanderveen, New Market Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour

Bradley A. Vieths, Esko Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Lisa M. Walker, Shakopee Health Science: School Health Advisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe Natalie E. Weatherman, ShakopeeLibrary Media EducationAdvisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

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Megan E. Weerts, Mankato Special Education: Learning DisabilitiesAdvisor: Dr. Gwen Berry

Alexandra N. Weibel, Chaska Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Brandon R. Wells, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Mary VisserThesis: Effect of Static Stretching

Combined with Dynamic Exercise on Knee Flexor Isokinetic Peak Torque Production in Collegiate Football Players

Ty R. Werla, Red Wing Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Ronald Weiss Lindsey L. Wilson, Woodbury Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Linnea B. Wilson, Mankato Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Vang T. Xiong, Mankato Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Irene A. Yaeck, HamburgCounseling and Student PersonnelAdvisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Elizabeth M. Zeman, Owatonna Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSINGLori A. Edlund, Cold Spring Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia YoungThesis: Grief Following Miscarriage:

The Lived Experience Kimberly R. Kopitzke, Savage Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Rebecca L. Wertish, Big Lake NursingAdvisor: Dr. Sonja Meiers

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORKKim K. Anderson, Albert Lea Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez

Kimberly K. Barry, Waterville Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Robin L. Bode, Le Center Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Jennifer E. Buchanan, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers Jennifer J. Crawford, Alden Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Laura L. Filzen, New Ulm Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Katherine S. Fitzkappes, North Mankato

Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Carol A. Goodemann, Trimont Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Nicole K. Hachfeld, New PragueSocial Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Catherine R. Johanneck, Waseca Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Bethany L. Leindecker, Olivia Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Laura L. Luna, North Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Katherine T. MacDonald, HutchinsonSocial Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Danielle A. Malone, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Benjamin K. Mohr, Rochester Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Jamie L. Olson, Hendricks Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Tina A. Olson, Mapleton Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Barbara J. Pieske, Delft Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

James D. Redmond, Saint Peter Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Rebecca J. Robinson-Wargelin, Le Center Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Ronna R. Severson, Miltona Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Peggy J. Sorensen, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Michelle Alvarez Anna L. Stindt, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Jennifer L. Stuehrenberg, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Dorothy B. Wagner, New RichlandSocial Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons Lindsey A. Werner, Rice Lake,

Wisconsin Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

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College of Allied Health and NursingThe candidates will be presented by Kaye Herth, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE Matthew E. Anderson, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesMegan E. Anderson, NursingBridgette M. Bernier, NursingNicole S. Black, Community HealthJeannie M. Campe, NursingLois B. Carlson, NursingKelsey G. Doll, NursingBethany D. Gassman, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesKelly A. Hurley, NursingAmanda K. Kaldor, NursingBrittany A. Kingery, NursingAlly K. Kwikkel, Family Consumer

SciencePaul A. Lorentz, NursingAbigail L. Maxson, Sport ManagementMallory P. Nelson, NursingApril L. Norell, NursingMelissa J. O’Malley, NursingLeah A. Palmquist, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesAbigail A. Petzel, NursingChristine L. Voss, Community HealthBrandon C. Voth, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)

MAGNA CUM LAUDE Bryce A. Bachman, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesSteven T. Bahl, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Scott A. Bicknese, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesHannah J. Birkholz, NursingHolly A. Bjorklund, Family Consumer

Science EducationKatelyn E. Boyum, NursingJill L. Brager, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Andrew S. Braun, NursingJay C. Bresnahan, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Sara A. Buszmann, NursingKrista D. Clavel, Nursing

Crystal A. DeVlaeminck, NursingMitchell R. Elzen, Physical Education

(Teaching)Mitchell R. Elzen, School Health

EducationJennifer L. Farlow, Family Consumer

ScienceAlison J. Fox, NursingChelsea L. Gliddon, Community

HealthTimothy F. Haneberg, Physical

Education (Teaching)Renee E. Hanson, Recreation, Parks

& Leisure ServicesVenessa M. Haugh, Alcohol & Drug StudiesLaura N. Herbst, Community HealthAshley A. Hoehn, NursingKelly E. Jauch, Physical Education

(Non-Teaching)Amanda B. Jehn, School Health

EducationHeather L. Johnson, Family Consumer

ScienceFalon M. Kern, Alcohol & Drug StudiesSarah M. Lerczak, NursingAnn M. Lien, NursingTiffany N. Lund, NursingHannah L. Malecha, NursingTracy L. McQuown-Pech, NursingNicole R. Miller, Community HealthBritney A. Mueller, NursingJoy K. Nickel, Community HealthDana M. Ostertag, Physical

Education (Teaching)Heather V. Ott, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesAlexandra A. Ourada, Community

HealthNicole L. Papka, Alcohol & Drug StudiesKristen M. Peterson, NursingAnna K. Pfeiffer, Community HealthKatie E. Reed, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesMelissa A. Rice, Nursing

Megan L. Schmaltz, NursingBethany K. Schroeder, NursingTroy D. Sherwood, Alcohol & Drug StudiesSarah A. Spoor, Communication

DisordersBrian S. Swanson, Community HealthDanielle L. Thate, NursingMegan B. Thuney, NursingRachel F. Tousignant, NursingMallory L. Wermers, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure Services

CUM LAUDEAdesola A. Adetoba, Community

HealthAnna M. Aspinwall, Family

Consumer ScienceJill M. Becker, NursingLaura J. Birr, Family Consumer

ScienceBriana L. Boswell, Dental HygieneLindsey M. Brumm, Family Consumer

ScienceChristopher R. Brunkhorst, Physical

Education (Non-Teaching)Katie L. Buske, Community HealthCallie R. Cable, NursingAmanda R. Carlson, NursingCara R. Chapman, NursingHarka B. Chemjong, NursingTracy M. Edel, Family Consumer

ScienceAmanda L. Fischer, NursingMelissa K. Fischer, NursingMatthew W. Foran, School Health

EducationMatthew W. Foran, Physical

Education (Teaching)Blake P. Freese, Sport ManagementGabriel J. Gassman, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesChristine M. Hennen, NursingBrianna T. Hunstiger, Community

HealthElizabeth J. Jansen, Nursing

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Benjamin J. Keist, School Health Education

Danielle N. Klassen, Community Health

Krista R. Kriegler, Community HealthElizabeth H. McCullough, NursingDanielle R. Mulcahey, Community

HealthDanica K. Nauman, Dental HygieneShannon M. Neace, NursingEmily A. Oddson, NursingShaun M. Olson, Family Consumer

Science

Samantha J. Palm, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services

Dustin J. Peterson, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services

Denette M. Phillips, Community Health

Marisha K. Ritt, Alcohol & Drug StudiesKari A. Ruhr, Community HealthDaniel P. Ryan, Recreation, Parks &

Leisure ServicesLauren A. Schell, NursingAmanda J. Schmoll, NursingKirsten A. Skinner, Communication

Disorders

Jessica A. Taylor, NursingJennifer N. Trehus, NursingKara M. Van Sickle, Recreation,

Parks & Leisure ServicesRyan R. Wakkinen, Physical

Education (Teaching)Rebecca F. Weber, Community

HealthLinnea M. Williamson, Family

Consumer ScienceMitchell T. Woltring, Sport

ManagementKatherine A. Wondra, Nursing

DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL EDUCATIONProfessor Lynnette Engeswick,Chairperson

Briana L. Boswell, BS, Rock Island, Illinois

Lori L. Fischer, BS, WillmarCourtney E. Granica, BS, Ojibwa,

WisconsinAftan M. Heiling, BS, MaynardDanica K. Nauman, BS, Albert LeaDawn M. Pochardt, BS, Cold SpringSuzanne M. Rogge, BS, GlenwoodKatie M. Vrieze, BS, Lanesboro

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMERSCIENCEProfessor Jill Conlon,Chairperson

Rebecca O. Anderson, BS, Washburn, Wisconsin

Anna M. Aspinwall, BS, RamseyLaura J. Birr, BS, BurnsvilleHolly A. Bjorklund, BS, NicolletLindsey M. Brumm, BS, RochesterChristina M. Contino, BS, Apple ValleyTracy M. Edel, BS, KilkennyMandy A. Eidem, BS, MankatoAmanda M. Fadden, BS, Eagle LakeJennifer L. Farlow, BS, BloomingtonTara J. Forner, BS, AnnandaleAmber R. Hernandez, BS, ChamplinHeather L. Johnson, BS, Janesville

Jennifer M. Jones, BS, North MankatoAlly K. Kwikkel, BS, Shell Rock, IowaTeresa M. Lopez, BS, Saint PaulKatelyn R. Matter, BS, Saint CloudJoanne C. Noreen, BS, AvonShaun M. Olson, BS, ShakopeeKendra L. Peterson, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsKatie L. Pollock, BS, DarwinReagan Sirisavath, BS, MinneapolisKatie M. Steinbrink, BS, Saint JamesPamela A. Sum, BS, New UlmLinnea M. Williamson, BS, Austin

DEPARTMENT OFHEALTH SCIENCEProfessor John Romas, Chairperson

Farhia M. Abdulahi, BS, MankatoAdesola A. Adetoba, BS, NigeriaErica L. Anderson, BS, Cannon FallsBrittney A. Bailey, BS, Cannon FallsJessica M. Ball, BS, MankatoBrenard Beamon, BS, Brooklyn ParkMitchell D. Benson, BS, BloomingtonNicole S. Black, BS, FairfaxAlyssa R. Buisman, BS, AtwaterKatie L. Buske, BS, RochesterDarmi B. Daddacha, BS, Columbus,

OhioMitchell R. Elzen, BS, MedfordMatthew W. Foran, BS, Prior LakeBrian M. Fry, BS, MankatoChelsea L. Gliddon, BS, Coon RapidsSara B. Golden, BS, MankatoFarhiyo A. Guled, BS, RochesterLee J. Gunderson, BS, Brownsdale

Tiffany J. Haubrick, BS, MankatoVenessa M. Haugh, BS, Prior LakeMadeleine C. Hayes, BS, BloomingtonLaura N. Herbst, BS, Lake CrystalBrianna T. Hunstiger, BS, White Bear

LakeAmanda B. Jehn, BS, Wausau,

WisconsinKarvee M. Kawalawu, BS, Brooklyn ParkBenjamin J. Keist, BS, MankatoFalon M. Kern, BS, WadenaRachael M. Kittock, BS, WaverlyDanielle N. Klassen, BS, Saint CloudKathryn V. Kremmin, BS, Mountain

LakeKrista R. Kriegler, BS, Jackson, MissouriYordanose S. Megenta, BS, EaganNicole R. Miller, BS, AustinMohamud A. Mohamed, BS,

RochesterMusse A. Mohamed, BS, RochesterDanielle R. Mulcahey, BS, JanesvilleYen H. Nguyen, BS, BloomingtonJoy K. Nickel, BS, Janesville,

WisconsinTasha M. Nembhard, BS, EaganAisha M. Osman, BS, MankatoFowzia A. Osman, BS, Clarkston,

GeorgiaAlexandra A. Ourada, BS, BuffaloNicole L. Papka, BS, MinneapolisMaryjane C. Penney, BS, CarverStephanie R. Perez, BS, Coon RapidsDannielle R. Peters, BS, SherburnAnna K. Pfeiffer, BS, MankatoDenette M. Phillips, BS, BloomingtonAmanda E. Plonsky, BS, Cannon Falls

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Jena R. Radman, BS, RockfordMarisha K. Ritt, BS, Saint PaulChristopher L. Rossow, BS, NorthfieldKari A. Ruhr, BS, Saint JosephTroy D. Sherwood, BS, MankatoJared A. Simon, BS, LakevilleTifani K. Stang, BS, MonticelloHawi G. Sultan, BS, EaganBrian S. Swanson, BS, EaganMedhanit A. Tadesse, BS, MinneapolisKatie A. Von Holtum, BS, JanesvilleChristine L. Voss, BS, AdrianRebecca F. Weber, BS, ArlingtonWhitney J. Weber, BS, Clear Lake,

IowaTimothy R. Wussow, BS, Saint Peter

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCEProfessor Gary Rushing, Chairperson

Luke B. Anderson, BS, BloomingtonSteven T. Bahl, BS, Cottage GroveAdam M. Behrends, BS, Bettendorf,

IowaMitchell D. Benson, BS, BloomingtonJacob L. Berhow, BS, HaywardKyle A. Bradt, BS, ChatfieldJill L. Brager, BS, BuffaloJay C. Bresnahan, BS, EdinaChristopher R. Brunkhorst, BS,

RochesterAdrian L. Chapman, BS, MankatoMitchell R. Elzen, BS, MedfordMatthew W. Foran, BS, Prior LakeBlake P. Freese, BS, Eden PrairieMelissa M. Gallaway, BS,

BloomingtonSarah K. Garnhardt, BS, JordanJason J. Glaser, BS, North MankatoTimothy F. Haneberg, BS, Tinley Park,

IllinoisMolly J. Hyland, BS, FaribaultJesse J. Jacobson, BS, BlomkestBenjamin B. Janike, BS, WasecaKelly E. Jauch, BS, Verona, WisconsinRoss N. Jones, BS, White Bear LakeRaymond L. Jordan, BS, White Bear

LakeBenjamin J. Keist, BS, MankatoMickey J. Kirk, BS, AlbertvilleDaniel R. Krause, BS, Maple PlainDavid J. Lukkason, BS, MankatoAbigail L. Maxson, BS, Maple GroveTomoaki Mikiya, BAT, Japan

Thomas M. Moody, BS, LindstromJordan J. Murphy, BS, Rapid City,

South DakotaKendall A. Noyes, BS, MankatoDana M. Ostertag, BS, Larsen,

WisconsinKyle B. Perry, BS, ChaskaDaniel A. Priebe, BS, New HopeJonathan R. Ressie, BS, LewistonChristopher J. Rotty, BS, HastingsJared A. Simon, BS, LakevilleTraci L. Smook, BS, Spirit Lake, IowaJoseph W. Spahn, BS, Fort Collins,

ColoradoCalvin A. St John, BS, CologneKlarissa F. Swenson, BS, NicolletShawn M. Thissen, BS, Clara CityAnthony J. Thomason, BS, MankatoJason A. Tompkins, BS, MankatoLue Vang, BS, Saint PaulKatie A. Von Holtum, BS, JanesvilleBrandon C. Voth, BS, GoodhueRyan R. Wakkinen, BS, PlymouthDavid M. Wallner, BS, West Saint

PaulMitchell T. Woltring, BS, West Bend,

WisconsinTimothy R. Wussow, BS, Saint Peter

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

Matthew E. Anderson, BS, GaylordBryce A. Bachman, BS, VirginiaBrian M. Baumann, BS, Blue EarthApril J. Bernstein, BS, Buffalo LakeKjersten J. Berzelius, BS, BloomingtonScott A. Bicknese, BS, Spring ValleyBenjamin M. Billat, BS, Albert LeaJacob R. Cummiskey, BS, North

MankatoJeffrey J. Davey, BS, Eagle LakeJordon N. Everding, BS, Sibley, IowaAaron P. Finke, BS, WelcomeMaarten D. Fuller, BS, SherburnBethany D. Gassman, BS, Dell Rapids, South DakotaGabriel J. Gassman, BS, Canova,

South DakotaShawn E. Genereau, BS, BarnumDaniel B. Gudbjartsson, BS, LakevilleEmily L. Hammann, BS, MankatoRenee E. Hanson, BS, Holmen,

Wisconsin

Brandon R. Harker, BS, North MankatoBreha E. Holcomb, BS, MarshallAdam R. Kalal, BS, JordanYia Lao, BS, Saint FrancisPeter A. Larson, BS, Maple GroveTimothy D. Lien, BS, LakevilleJesse R. Lutterman, BS, MankatoMollie A. McConnell, BS, Lino LakesMolly F. McPhee, BS, ByronBryan C. Murphy, BS, WasecaHeather V. Ott, BS, Lino LakesSamantha J. Palm, BS, LomanLeah A. Palmquist, BS, NicolletJeff G. Paluch, BS, IvanhoeDustin J. Peterson, BS, MankatoJordan J. Peterson, BS, TrimontKatie E. Reed, BS, Center CityDaniel P. Ryan, BS, MankatoJustin S. Scheffler, BS, LonsdaleAnne E. Schleisman, BS, BurnsvilleTyler J. Stallman, BS, Blue EarthKyle T. Stempski, BS, White Bear LakeKelsey E. TenHaken, BS, Boyden, IowaAngelle M. Theriot, BS, Houston, TexasJamie L. Thomes, BS, ArlingtonKara M. Van Sickle, BS, Garden CityTimothy M. Waalkens, BS, Albert LeaPaul M. Wenner, BS, ExcelsiorMallory L. Wermers, BS, BloomingtonChelsea A. Wingenbach, BS, AlphaMelissa A. Yost, BS, Hutchinson

DEPARTMENT OFSPEECH, HEARING ANDREHABILITATION SERVICESProfessor Bonnie Lund, Chairperson

Kirsten A. Skinner, BS, MarshallSarah A. Spoor, BS, New Ulm

SCHOOL OF NURSINGProfessor Marcia Stevens, Chairperson

Michelle A. Albers, BS, NorthfieldAyla A. Andersen, BS, North

MankatoMegan E. Anderson, BS, WillmarAran F. Augustin, BS, Sleepy EyeJill M. Becker, BS, WorthingtonTracy M. Berends, BS, MontevideoBridgette M. Bernier, BS, Hager City,

WisconsinHannah J. Birkholz, BS, Saint JamesKatelyn E. Boyum, BS, ByronAndrew S. Braun, BS, North Mankato

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Trent L. Bullerman, BS, AdrianSara A. Buszmann, BS, BurnsvilleCallie R. Cable, BS, Saint CloudJeannie M. Campe, BS, ClevelandAmanda R. Carlson, BS, Apple ValleyLois B. Carlson, BS, MankatoTamara J. Casareto, BS, International

FallsCara R. Chapman, BS, MankatoHarka B. Chemjong, BS, NepalKrista D. Clavel, BS, North MankatoNolan A. Denny, BS, ChatfieldCrystal A. DeVlaeminck, BS, Belle

PlaineKelsey G. Doll, BS, WoodburyMeghan L. Doll, BS, West Bend,

WisconsinCarrie A. Drees, BS, AustinMichele A. Duffy, BS, MinneapolisElizabeth A. Durham, BS, MinneapolisMelissa R. Erlandson, BS, HutchinsonRachael K. Evers, BS, Sleepy EyeSarah J. Ewert, BS, MankatoAmanda L. Fischer, BS, MankatoMelissa K. Fischer, BS, Saint PeterLaura B. Fogal, BS, MankatoAlison J. Fox, BS, Elk RiverJane L. Gilbertson, BS, Waseca

Christine M. Hennen, BS, JordanAshley A. Hoehn, BS, MankatoKelly A. Hurley, BS, Apple ValleyElizabeth J. Jansen, BS, MankatoKelly A. Johnson, BS, RobbinsdaleTiffany L. Kalahar, BS, Saint CloudAmanda K. Kaldor, BS, LitchfieldBrittany A. Kingery, BS, MankatoRichard E. Kisskeys, BS, Lino LakesSarah M. Lerczak, BS, Albert LeaAnn M. Lien, BS, LitchfieldPaul A. Lorentz, BS, RochesterTiffany N. Lund, BS, RochesterBrandon M. Maher, BS, MankatoHannah L. Malecha, BS,

Menomonie, WisconsinCandace A. Marolt, BS, VirginiaElizabeth H. McCullough, BS, North

MankatoTracy L. McQuown-Pech, BS,

MankatoNancy J. Mielke, BS, Forest City,

IowaBritney A. Mueller, BS, WatertownKim S. Myhre, BS, MinneotaShannon M. Neace, BS, North Saint

Paul

Cindy M. Negen, BS, Saint JamesMallory P. Nelson, BS, Saint CloudApril L. Norell, BS, MankatoEmily A. Oddson, BS, WindomMelissa J. O’Malley, BS, Belle PlaineKristen M. Peterson, BS, ByronAbigail A. Petzel, BS, Le SueurMelissa A. Rice, BS, Lake ShoreColleen M. Ryan, BS, ByronArlun Saelee, BS, MankatoLauren A. Schell, BS, OronocoMegan L. Schmaltz, BS, MankatoAmanda J. Schmoll, BS, OliviaBethany K. Schroeder, BS, SavageDallas M. Starke, BS, MankatoMarie L. Steffl, BS, Sleepy EyeJessica A. Taylor, BS, MankatoDanielle L. Thate, BS, TrimontMegan B. Thuney, BS, Beulah, North

DakotaRachel F. Tousignant, BS, EaganJennifer N. Trehus, BS, Lino LakesMichelle A. Wagner-Marek, BS,

New PragueDenae L. Winter, BS, MarshallKatherine A. Wondra, BS,

Montgomery

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College of EducationThe candidates will be presented by Michael A. Miller, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDEKiersten K. Jennings, Elementary

EducationDanielle M. Kaltved, Elementary

EducationAlicia R. Martinez, Elementary

EducationErin A. Olevson, Elementary EducationKensi J. Proehl, Elementary EducationBailey P. Rettmann, Elementary

EducationCynthia L. Sawyer, Special EducationAlicia C. Smith, Elementary Education

MAGNA CUM LAUDEBrian D. Baumann, AviationDiana L. Birch, Special EducationEmily A. Briese, Elementary EducationBrittany L. Cranston, Elementary

EducationEmily K. Drexler, Elementary

EducationDanielle J. Friedman, Elementary

EducationCassandra M. Gardner, Special

EducationKeri A. Graden, Elementary EducationJerrod M. Haack, Early Childhood

EducationSarah A. Haefner, Elementary

Education

Laura M. Hanson, Special EducationPaul J. Johnson, Elementary EducationWoo-Jung Jung, Elementary EducationKenneth J. Kessler, AviationSara A. Kisrow, Special EducationSarah J. Kvasnicka, Elementary

EducationAlicia L. McCarthy, Elementary

EducationMegan A. Melstad, Elementary

EducationKelsey L. Noack, Elementary

EducationSara L. Pawlitschek, Elementary

EducationMarc A. Pilcher, Technical Teacher

EducationAshley L. Potter, Elementary EducationAmanda J. Ramey, Elementary

EducationKelly L. Sadler, Elementary EducationStacy L. Schlobohm, Elementary

EducationLaura B. Schlup, Elementary

EducationKelsey R. Steen, Elementary

EducationElizabeth M. Williams, Special

EducationSandra K. Wiste, Elementary

Education

CUM LAUDEBlair A. Bachman, Elementary

EducationBeckie J. Borah, Special EducationRebecca M. Grassmann, Early

Childhood EducationKelly M. Johnson, Elementary

EducationAlissa M. Killam, Elementary

EducationAndrew P. Kindschi, AviationCathleen F. Kowalski, Elementary

EducationBrittani A. Krekelberg, Elementary

EducationAshley M. Lentz, Elementary EducationChristine M. Manteufel, Elementary

EducationKim M. Myers, Elementary EducationAshley M. Sack, Elementary EducationKatie A. Schumacher, Special

EducationKelsey B. Steinman, Early Childhood

EducationMartin R. Wahle, Elementary

EducationSara Jo M. Winzenburg, Early

Childhood EducationJaslyne L. Zasadzinski, Elementary

Education

D d DEPARTMENT OF AVIATIONProfessor Nahid E. Daidzic, Chairperson

Jared A. Bachelder, BS, DuluthBrian D. Baumann, BS, Lester PrairieBrett C. Carpenter, BS, St. PeterSantiago L. Cornejo-Day, BS, Golden

Valley

Derek J. Decarolis, BS, LakevilleMichael M. Dosal, BS, Saint Louis

ParkAndrew P. Frey, BS, MankatoKenneth J. Kessler, BS, Cottage

Grove, WisconsinAndrew P. Kindschi, BS, MarshallThomas J. Lund, BS, EaganShannon M. Nieman, BS, PlymouthMarc A. Pilcher, BS, Faribault

DEPARTMENT OFCOUNSELING ANDSTUDENT PERSONNELProfessor Jackie Lewis,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIPProfessor Jean Haar,Chairperson

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DEPARTMENT OFELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATIONProfessor Peggy Ballard,Chairperson

Blair A. Bachman, BS, Sac City, IowaTara P. Bartko, BS, MinneapolisEmily A. Briese, BS, MankatoMichaela J. Collins, BS, MankatoBrittany L. Cranston, BS, LakefieldEmily K. Drexler, BS, New UlmKay M. Fjeld, BS, FranklinDanielle J. Friedman, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaKeri A. Graden, BS, Kansas City,

MissouriRebecca M. Grassmann, BS, North

MankatoJerrod M. Haack, BS, MankatoSarah A. Haefner, BS, Crystal Lake,

IllinoisTitina E. Hoeben, BS, Apple ValleyKevin A. Holm, BS, Red WingKiersten K. Jennings, BS, OsakisCory P. Jewison, BS, WasecaKelley M. Johnson, BS, StillwaterKelly M. Johnson, BS, Coon RapidsPaul J. Johnson, BS, WayzataWoo-Jung Jung, BS, Republic of KoreaDanielle M. Kaltved, BS, ShakopeeAlissa M. Killam, BS, SavageVanessa L. Klicka, BS, Benton,

ArkansasCathleen F. Kowalski, BS, Livonia,

MichiganBrittani A. Krekelberg, BS, Mankato

Sarah J. Kvasnicka, BS, HayfieldAshley A. LaBeau, BS, FridleyAshley M. Lentz, BS, Hudson,

WisconsinChristine M. Manteufel, BS, Saint

PeterAlicia R. Martinez, BS, Sacred HeartAlicia L. McCarthy, BS, MankatoMegan A. Melstad, BS, Houston,

TexasLindsay K. Meyer, BS, Cottage GroveKimberly F. Moynihan, BS, New Castle, ColoradoKim M. Myers, BS, FaribaultKelsey L. Noack, BS, Mendota

HeightsErin A. Olevson, BS, Dodge CenterSara L. Pawlitschek, BS, North

MankatoCassie L. Peterson, BS, MankatoAmanda S. Poncin, BS, Prior LakeAshley L. Potter, BS, Milford, IowaKensi J. Proehl, BS, OwatonnaAmanda J. Ramey, BS, BaxterBailey P. Rettmann, BS, Buffalo LakeAshley M. Sack, BS, North MankatoKelly L. Sadler, BS, Sioux Falls, South DakotaStacy L. Schlobohm, BS, ByronLaura B. Schlup, BS, Sioux Falls,

South DakotaKimberly J. Sexton, BS, ElginAlicia C. Smith, BS, Coralville, IowaBrittany L. Sornberger, BS, ShakopeeKelsey R. Steen, BS, HermantownKelsey B. Steinman, BS, Apple ValleyNickolas G. Stevermer, BS, LakefieldMartin R. Wahle, BS, Loveland,

Colorado

Sara Jo M. Winzenburg, BS, Owatonna

Sandra K. Wiste, BS, North MankatoJaslyne L. Zasadzinski, BS, Blaine

DEPARTMENT OFEDUCATIONAL STUDIES:K-12 AND SECONDARY

PROGRAMSProfessor Kathleen Foord,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFMILITARY SCIENCE ANDLEADERSHIPLTC Joel Stephenson,Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFSPECIAL EDUCATIONProfessor Gwen Berry,Chairperson

Diana L. Birch, BS, RogersBeckie J. Borah, BS, Lake ParkCassandra M. Gardner, BS, Apple

ValleyLaura M. Hanson, BS, Belle PlaineJohn E. Hoffmann, BS, North Saint

PaulSophia M. Keilen, BS, BloomingtonSara A. Kisrow, BS, RichfieldAmanda J. Larsen, BS, MinnetonkaCynthia L. Sawyer, BS, Inver Grove

HeightsKatie A. Schumacher, BS, Sleepy EyeElizabeth M. Williams, BS, Chaska

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College of Social and Behavioral SciencesThe candidates will be presented by John C. Alessio, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDECumah I. Blake, SociologyMegan A. Case, PsychologyJenna N. Cerny, Social WorkBrandi L. Dexheimer, CorrectionsBrandi L. Dexheimer, SociologyAndrea M. Diekman, Political ScienceAndrea M. Diekman, Women’s StudiesNicole D. Donelan, PsychologyNicole D. Donelan, Social WorkKellie E. Engels, PsychologySamantha I. Frederick, CorrectionsSamantha I. Frederick, SociologyRose M. Fuller, SociologyHolly A. Hagen, Social WorkKari L. Klingel, Social WorkAshley E. McCall, Earth ScienceNanci L. McNeil, HistoryHayato Nakayama, International

RelationsNicole C. Smith, PsychologySara A. Storm, Ethnic StudiesSara A. Storm, SociologyJuhee Woo, International Relations

MAGNA CUM LAUDECierra D. Anderson, PsychologyEmily D. Arnold, HistoryEmily D. Arnold, Social Studies &

EducationPaul B. Bartusch, CorrectionsClark T. Bergeman, EconomicsScott A. Bicknese, Law EnforcementBradley D. Bosma, Social Studies &

EducationFrederick D. Boyle, Social Studies &

EducationSue A. Brezina, GeographySue A. Brezina, PsychologyErin S. Crabtree, PsychologyMicah C. Degner, Geog: ProfessionalKelsey A. Doll, CorrectionsRachel S. Force, Law Enforcement

Alison J. Fox, PsychologyMegan R. Friend, Social WorkCaitlin E. Gould, EconomicsJames D. Halloran, Social Studies &

EducationAshley M. Hill, Social WorkAngela L. Huddleson, International

RelationsAbigail M. Johnson, CorrectionsJoseph W. Joyce, Social Studies &

EducationClayton J. Kozan, HistoryClayton J. Kozan, Social Studies

GeneralHannah R. Lasley, Ethnic StudiesJennifer N. Lattin, Social Studies &

EducationSarah M. Lerczak, PsychologyKatie E. Lewis, CorrectionsRayna D. Mensing, Social WorkAllison J. Michelson, Social Studies &

EducationAndrew T. Mittelstadt, GeographyLaura I. Pinilla, Women’s StudiesJennifer L. Reimers, PsychologyAmber M. Reinhart, CorrectionsShannon M. Riley, Social WorkAbby R. Rolf, CorrectionsAbby R. Rolf, SociologyShannon M. Russell, PsychologyDarrick A. Sellner, Social Studies &

EducationJami L. Swegarden, PsychologyJami L. Swegarden, Social WorkAnthony W. Ufkin, HistoryElizabeth A. Voegele, PsychologyTy J. Warmka, HistoryTy J. Warmka, AnthropologyRana M. Wehner, PsychologyLara E. Wertish, PsychologyJoline M. Willette, AnthropologyChristopher J. Wright, HistoryMinshick Yoo, International Relations

CUM LAUDEGregory A. Bauman, Political ScienceJanelle M. Brue, PsychologyKristen L. Carpentier, PsychologyNathan M. Clark, Social Studies &

EducationThomas D. Dickson, Law EnforcementSusan J. Dunfee, Social WorkGarrett A. DuPont, PsychologyCandace L. Evan, SociologySusan L. Flores-Diaz, Ethnic StudiesSusan L. Flores-Diaz, Urban and

Regional StudiesMeagan A. Hertzog, International

RelationsMeagan A. Hertzog, Political ScienceDenise E. Houg, PsychologyMolly J. Jabs, CorrectionsChristina A. Janke, CorrectionsKatie J. Kimm, CorrectionsSophia A. Kiwanuka, Political ScienceJoseph T. Koeck, Law EnforcementMelissa L. Lorentz, AnthropologyAmy R. Mollet, PsychologyJacob P. Olsen, Social Studies &

EducationCorinne M. Overstake, CorrectionsCorinne M. Overstake, PsychologyJanna M. Petersen, CorrectionsDeborah L. Reiling, Social WorkJames K. Revere, Law EnforcementJenna R. Rossow, Social WorkAshley H. Schultz, CorrectionsDana L. Shutrop, Social WorkJeffrey W. Stenger, SociologyCeline G. Suchanek, Social Studies

GeneralNicole A. Wigern, Psychology

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DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGYProfessor Paul Brown, Chairperson

Kyle G. Harvey, BS, MankatoMelissa L. Lorentz, BS, MankatoTy J. Warmka, BS, EastonJoline M. Willette, BS, Mankato

EARTH SCIENCE PROGRAMProfessor Donald Friend, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OFECONOMICS Professor Robert Simonson, Chairperson

Andrew J. Becker, BS, OakdaleClark T. Bergeman, BS, MadeliaRenee E. Finne, BS, West ConcordCaitlin E. Gould, BS, SavageDavid M. Hahn, BA, MankatoSean T. Herron, BS, BloomingtonBrian R. Kilburg, BS, Mendota

HeightsBrian P. Leonhardi, BS, MankatoThomas R. Lippert, BS, BlomkestMitchell C. Lund, BA, Saint Louis ParkJonathan P. Mattox, BS, LakevilleDeng C. Nyoach, BS, MankatoKyle A. Youker, BS, River Falls,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIESProfessor Kebba Darboe,Interim Chairperson

Moses E. Bables, BS, MankatoJoshua E. Bryant, BS, Syracuse, New YorkSusan L. Flores-Diaz, BS, MankatoBrittany S. Halla, BS, MinneapolisHannah R. Lasley, BS, MinneapolisJessica M. Layeux, BS, BloomingtonWilliam P. Phillips, BS, MankatoSara A. Storm, BS, Corsica, South Dakota

GENDER AND WOMEN’S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson

Andrea M. Diekman, BS, Vadnais Heights

Donna M. McGhee-Weaver, BS, Mankato

Laura I. Pinilla, BA, Andover

DEPARTMENT OFGEOGRAPHY Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson

James A. Bigelow, BS, EaganSue A. Brezina, BS, FaribaultStephen A. Brown, BS, GranadaJohn R. Crane, BS, BurnsvilleMicah C. Degner, BA, Saint PeterZach B. DeVoe, BS, Sarona,

WisconsinMatthew J. Holt, BS, MapletonJake A. Hull, BS, Washinton, District

of Columbia Aaron A. Lindquist, BS, ZimmermanAshley E. McCall, BS, MankatoKatherine J. Meixell, BS, MankatoAndrew T. Mittelstadt, BA, Mayville,

WisconsinJames R. Mulvihill, II, BS, MankatoKari J. Peterson, BS, MankatoMadeline E. Thomas, BS,

Anchorage, AlaskaDaniel J. Winterlin, BS, MankatoRobert P. Yokiel, BA, Mankato

GERONTOLOGY PROGRAM Professor Donald Ebel, Director

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Matt Loayza,Chairperson

Emily D. Arnold, BS, OwatonnaManuel A. Flores, BA, MadeliaGabrielle M. Forstner, BS, AftonBrian J. Henjum, BS, Apple ValleyClayton J. Kozan, BS, WasecaAlissa J. Kurke, BS, AnokaNanci L. McNeil, BS, LakevilleJose R. Osorio, BS, CeylonErik J. Peterson, BS, Shakopee

Nicholas W. Sager, BA, WasecaBridget E. Tilelli, BS, Prior LakeAnthony W. Ufkin, BS, MinneotaTy J. Warmka, BS, EastonChristopher J. Wright, BA, Ladysmith,

Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE/LAW ENFORCEMENTProfessor Joseph Kunkel, Chairperson

Gregory A. Bauman, BS, Mendota Heights

Brian M. Baumann, BS, Blue EarthScott A. Bicknese, BS, Spring ValleyThomas J. Brennan, BS, Saint PaulJeffery R. Brunz, BS, PembertonErnesto V. Bustos, BS, OwatonnaThomas D. Dickson, BS, FairbaultAndrea M. Diekman, BS, Vadnais

HeightsMichael S. Elliott, BS, MankatoAndrew J. Enestvedt, BA, BurnsvilleRachel S. Force, BS, OwatonnaMatthew M. Gangelhoff, BS, Sleepy EyeWilliam H. Gates, BS, Good ThunderJoshua R. Gernentz, BS, Red WingEvan R. Graning, BS, MinneapolisDerek D. Harvey, BS, OwatonnaMeagan A. Hertzog, BA, Saint

CloudAngela L. Huddleson, BA, MaplewoodBrent R. Hudson, BS, PlymouthJoseph D. Kauser, BS, Prior LakeSophia A. Kiwanuka, BA, MankatoJoseph T. Koeck, BS, MankatoJacob H. Lucas, BS, Eden PrairieAdam J. Mathwig, BS, LitchfieldKatie B. Maunu, BS, Eden PrairieHayato Nakayama, BA, JapanAgnes Claudia B. Ndemo, BA,

Albert LeaNicole L. Neudecker, BA, MankatoJustin L. Newman, BS, MankatoOthogi O. Obang, BA, United States

of AmericaPatti J. Penning, BS, OwatonnaThomas J. Redig, II, BS, EaganJames K. Revere, BA, SavageJoshua D. Stenzel, BA, ClaremontSally A. Stenzel, BS, MankatoJoseph D. Sternhagen, BS, MankatoShayna M. Tatarak, BA, Madison Lake

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Alison L. Vikla, BS, New PragueJerrell V. West, BS, MankatoNoah J. Wittenberger, BS, RochesterJuhee Woo, BA, Republic of KoreaMichael J. Wurth, BS, ShoreviewMinshick Yoo, BA, Republic of Korea

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY Professor Barry Ries,Chairperson

Cierra D. Anderson, BS, TrimontKelly J. Bechen, BA, ChaskaCynthia A. Bloomquist, BS, TrimontKatie A. Boustead, BS, Foxboro,

WisconsinSue A. Brezina, BA, FaribaultSummer T. Brooks, BS, MankatoJanelle M. Brue, BA, MadeliaKristen L. Carpentier, BS, Prior LakeMegan A. Case, BA, Watertown,

South DakotaErin S. Crabtree, BS, BurnsvilleSean P. Crum, BA, BurnsvilleAlyse M. Davenport, BA, MankatoVanessa N. Diaz, BS, WasecaAngela L. Dickmeyer, BS, MankatoNicole D. Donelan, BS, WasecaMegan M. Dornquast, BA, OwatonnaGarrett A. DuPont, BS, MankatoKellie E. Engels, BS, AustinAlison J. Fox, BS, Elk RiverChristopher G. Frauendienst, BS,

Chapel Hill, North CarolinaJason S. Gallea, BS, MedfordDenise E. Houg, BS, MankatoBrent R. Hudson, BS, PlymouthDavid E. Klaus, BS, Saint JamesBrianna L. Kloss, BS, Madison LakeTiffany Lam, BA, Eden PrairieSarah M. Lerczak, BS, Albert LeaJill A. Marin, BA, Albert LeaMaryJo McCoy, BS, North MankatoAmy R. Mollet, BS, Burbank, South DakotaDawn K. Oddson, BS, WindomBobbi L. Olson, BS, FairmontMindy L. Oman, BA, MankatoCorinne M. Overstake, BS, LorettoGregory J. Papas, BS, PlymouthNiquoia M. Paulsen, BS, Saint PeterJennifer L. Reimers, BA, HamburgShannon M. Russell, BS, New UlmAndrew M. Sapinski, BS, StillwaterCali J. Schue, BS, New Richland

Nicole C. Smith, BS, MankatoJami L. Swegarden, BS, MankatoEric J. Taylor, BS, Oakland, CaliforniaJaquelin A. Tohal, BS, New UlmDarren J. Tungsvik, BS, North MankatoElizabeth A. Voegele, BS, MorristownRana M. Wehner, BS, FairmontLara E. Wertish, BS, OliviaNicole A. Wigern, BS, KiesterMadeline A. Wright, BS, Redwood

City, California

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK Professor William Anderson,Chairperson

Matthew A. Ackborn, BSSW, OtsegoFartun I. Aidid, BSSW, MankatoNancy Avila, BSSW, MankatoJolene D. Balzotti, BSSW, JanesvilleHannah M. Becker, BSSW, MankatoLaura B. Begeman, BSSW,

Humboldt, South DakotaBrianna C. Blasing Sittig, BSSW,

Lake CrystalLisa K. Brandenburg-Wenn, BSSW,

Lake CrystalJenna N. Cerny, BSSW, MankatoMary S. Davis, BSSW, FaribaultJessica A. Dickey, BSSW, Wayne,

NebraskaKathryn M. Dolan, BSSW, Eden PrairieNicole D. Donelan, BSSW, WasecaIlhan A. Duale, BSSW, MankatoSusan J. Dunfee, BSSW, Belle PlaineMegan R. Friend, BSSW, Eden PrairieHolly A. Hagen, BSSW, RamseyAshley M. Hill, BSSW, AdamsAllie J. Houfer, BSSW, BuffaloMaggie E. Klason, BSSW, DelanoKari L. Klingel, BSSW, North MankatoLisa A. Knott, BSSW, FaribaultAlicia R. Lamphear, BSSW, MankatoKayla R. Lau, BSSW, TracyRayna D. Mensing, BSSW, Blue EarthDeborah L. Reiling, BSSW, Denison,

IowaShannon M. Riley, BSSW, EyotaJenna R. Rossow, BSSW, Madison

LakeDana L. Shutrop, BSSW, Prior LakeJami L. Swegarden, BSSW, MankatoEmily S. Tyler, BSSW, Sleepy Eye

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Barbara Keating,Chairperson

Otong M. Akway, BS, AnokaKandace A. Amazi, BS, AustinJacob D. Anderson, BS, FaribaultPaul B. Bartusch, BS, CarverCassandra M. Bartz, BS, Prior LakeCassandra M. Bechen, BS, ChaskaKelly J. Bechen, BS, ChaskaCumah I. Blake, BS, Big LakeJermain A. Botsio, BS, Brooklyn ParkKatie A. Boustead, BS, Foxboro,

WisconsinAnthony J. Buckley, Jr., BS, MankatoCrystal M. Chappuis, BS, FaribaultMolly R. Cummiskey, BS, Saint PeterBrandi L. Dexheimer, BS, Saint JamesLaura E. Docken, BS, Apple ValleyKelsey A. Doll, BS, MarshallJennifer A. Ellsworth, BA, NicolletCandace L. Evan, BS, RochesterLuke R. Frederick, BS, Eagle LakeSamantha I. Frederick, BS, MankatoRose M. Fuller, BA, OwatonnaSimon H. Gatwech, BS, North

MankatoNicholas W. Hertaus, BS, VeseliChaz M. Hooten, BS, Brooklyn ParkMolly J. Jabs, BS, JordanChristina A. Janke, BS, SlaytonAbigail M. Johnson, BS, OwatonnaNicholas J. Jurgensen, BS, New

BrightonMegan L. Kellen, BS, New UlmBrendan D. Kennedy, BA, FaribaultKatie J. Kimm, BS, MapletonBryan K. Knutson, BS, RosevilleLaura E. Kotten, BS, Sleepy EyeKatie E. Lewis, BS, WinnebagoErin M. McCabe, BS, Saint PeterJames B. McMurray, BS, South Saint

PaulDoreen M. Mead, BA, MankatoStephanie A. Menth, BS, MankatoNicole L. Neudecker, BS, MortonHeather M. O’Brien, BS, Lewisville,

TexasCorinne M. Overstake, BS, LorettoJanna M. Petersen, BS, Bushnell,

South DakotaMegan M. Reeves, BS, MankatoAmber M. Reinhart, BS, CourtlandJackie M. Reiter, BS, New Ulm

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Rachel R. Roemhildt, BS, WatervilleAbby R. Rolf, BS, Saint PaulChristopher L. Rossow, BS, NorthfieldAshley H. Schultz, BS, OwatonnaJessica M. Schwartz, BS, ElysianJeffrey W. Stenger, BS, MinneapolisSara A. Storm, BS, Corsica, South

DakotaEmily A. Thiry, BS, MankatoBlake L. Thorson, BS, New UlmMatthew L. Yackle, BS, WoodburyKatrina M. Young, BS, Redwood FallsNikita M. Zweck, BS, Lonsdale

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONSPROGRAMProfessor Abdalla M. Battah,Director

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMProfessor Clark Johnson, Coordinator

Emily D. Arnold, BS, OwatonnaBradley D. Bosma, BS, HollandFrederick D. Boyle, BS, Saint Louis ParkNathan M. Clark, BS, Howard LakeJoseph P. Garvin, BS, MankatoSimon H. Gatwech, BS, North

MankatoJames D. Halloran, BS, Belle PlaineJoseph W. Joyce, BS, JanesvilleClayton J. Kozan, BS, WasecaJennifer N. Lattin, BS, Forest LakeAaron A. Lindquist, BS, ZimmermanDebra J. Meissner, BS, North

MankatoAllison J. Michelson, BS, Spirit Lake,

IowaJacob P. Olsen, BS, Minneapolis

Brian J. Rose, BS, Saint Louis ParkDarrick A. Sellner, BS, OwatonnaJerod S. Spilman, BS, CourtlandCeline G. Suchanek, BS, Northfield

URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Anthony Filipovitch,Chairperson

Daniel E. Evans, BS, Saint PeterSusan L. Flores-Diaz, BS, MankatoJoseph M. Hafner, BS, Maple GroveEric T. Harriman, BS, FaribaultBrent R. Hudson, BS, PlymouthAmber L. Siemers, BS, LakevilleMadeline E. Thomas, BS,

Anchorage, AlaskaShawn T. Warner, BS, North MankatoScott W. Weske, BS, Waseca

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

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

University Scholars, who are graduates of the University’s Honors Program, wear gold stoles. The mission of the Honors Program is to provide top students with opportunities to pursue alternatives to general education, to meet at least weekly in small groups, and includes seminars, interdisciplinary seminars, service-learning, practicum, and a Senior Capstone Project.

Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords. 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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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. The society was founded in 1928 and became a national organization in 1931.

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 University, Mankato during their college careers.

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. Pi Delta Phi was founded in 1906 and installed the Mankato chapter, Nu Alpha, in 2001. 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.

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 black, elaborately decorated with velvet panels down the front and three bars of matching velvet on the bell-shaped sleeves.

MortarboardThe 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.

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.

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.

Honor GuardThe special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato. The flags displayed represent countries and sovereign nations of our students.

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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 100,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support.

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

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

Best regards,

Timothy Huebsch, ‘02President, 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 14,000 students — including 500 international students from 68 countries — and 1,300 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 100,000+ 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 James McCormick Trustee Duane Benson, MinneapolisTrustee Cheryl Dickson, St. PaulTrustee Jacob Englund, St. PaulTrustee Christopher Frederick, MankatoTrustee Ruth Grendahl, Vice Chair, Apple ValleyTrustee Clarence Hightower, St. PaulTrustee Dan McElroy, St. PaulTrustee David Olson, Chair, St. PaulTrustee David Paskach, CottonwoodTrustee Thomas Renier, DuluthTrustee Christine Rice, Lake ElmoTrustee Louise Sundin, MinneapolisTrustee Scott Thiss, Treasurer, EdinaTrustee Terri Thomas, RochesterTrustee James Van Houten, Minneapolis

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINETRichard DavenportMarilyn DelmontMichael T. FaginRobert HoffmanDouglas P. MayoScott R. OlsonCarol StallkampRichard J. StrakaWalter Wolff

Miscellaneous Information

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Pop and Water is available for purchase in the Concession Stand. The stand will close 15 minutes prior to each ceremony.

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

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.

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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

Grad Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.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.

Campus Maps are available at the Information Tables outside of the Arena.

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

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College ReceptionsCollege of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - CSU 284ABCEach graduate will be recognized and receive a College of Allied Health and Nursing Graduation pin. The ceremony also includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Graduate Degree.Note: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

College of Business Holiday Cookie Reception10:30 a.m.. - 12:00 p.m. - CSU 253-254-255Graduates, family and guests invited.

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony9:00 - 10:00 a.m.. Hooding Ceremony - Performing Arts Recital HallReception immediately following ceremony*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 - Student Commons areaGraduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences9:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast - CSU Ballroom10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Program - CSU BallroomEach graduate will be recognized and receive a College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Graduation pin. The ceremony also includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Graduate 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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