2021 Drake University Winter Commencement by Drake University

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The One Hundred and Fifty-First Commencement of Drake University

December Eighteenth, Two Thousand Twenty-One Saturday Morning at Ten O’Clock doctorate, master, specialist, bachelor degrees

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Our mission is to provide an exceptional learning environment that prepares students for meaningful personal lives, professional accomplishments, and responsible global citizenship. The Drake experience is distinguished by collaborative learning among students, faculty, and staff and by the integration of the liberal arts and sciences with professional preparation. Our inspiration is that together we transform lives and strengthen communities.

THE ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY-FIRST COMMENCEMENT OF DRAKE UNIVERSITY

Commencement Program december the eighteenth, two thousand twenty-one, ten o’clock in the morning

the academic processional.. the call to order.

. . . . . . . . . . Drake Brass Quintet

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peggy A. Fisher

Board of Trustees

the national anthem. . the drake hymn

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shannon J. Molloy

Class of December 2021 introduction of. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Marty Martin platform party and remarks President

student remarks. .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dau D. Jok

Class of May 2021

the presentation .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sue J. Mattison of candidates Provost the conferring of degrees. .

. . . . . . . . . . President Martin

the presentation of diplomas..

the alumni welcome.

. . . . . . . . President Martin and

Deans of the Colleges and Schools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Timothy R. Coonan

the academic recessional.

as ’86, lw ’02 . . . . . . . . . . . Drake Brass Quintet

MARSHALS OF THE UNIVERSITY

university marshal

Craige C. Wrenn

Professor of Pharmacology

assistant marshals

Rachel Paine Caufield Professor of Political Science

David Courard-Hauri Professor of Environmental Science & Policy, Environmental Science & Sustainability

Thomas H. Root Associate Professor of Finance

faculty marshals

Catherine W. Gillespie Professor of Education

John P. Rovers Professor of Pharmacy Practice

student marshals

John D. Edwards Professor of Law

Sally R. Beisser Professor Emeritus of Education

Brian J. Sweeney

Assistant Professor of Practice in Accounting

En Li Assistant Professor of History

director of brass quintet

Vincent J. Kenney Assistant Professor of Music

announcing of graduates

Charles R. Phillips Professor of Pharmacy Administration 4

Interpreters provided by Deaf Services Unlimited

school of education Dean Ryan M. Wise

doctorate Brittany Jane Beverage Ph.D., Education B.A., Drake University, 2009 M.A.T., Drake University, 2011 dissertation title: Special Education Teachers and Families of Students with Disabilities: Relationship-Building at the Secondary Education Level dissertation advisor: Dr. Michael Couvillon Amina Mujkic Cook Ph.D., Education B.A., Grand View University, 2011 M.S.E., Drake University, 2015 dissertation title: Stress During a Global Pandemic: A Phenomenology Exploring the Experiences of Elementary School Teachers Navigating the Covid-19 Pandemic dissertation advisor: Dr. Robyn Cooper

Joleen Louise Henning Ph.D., Education B.S., Iowa State University, 1990 M.S.E., Northwest Missouri State University, 2004 dissertation title: A Multiple Case Study: Investigating the Preparation of Teachers for a STEM Endorsement dissertation advisor: Dr. Jerrid Kruse Matthew Dennis Johnson Ph.D., Education B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2008 M.P.A., Drake University, 2017 dissertation title: Rapid and Unanticipated Change: A Phenomenological Study of Rapidly Moving Faculty Responsibilities Online dissertation advisor: Dr. Catherine Gillespie

Jessica A. Gibbons Dau Dut Jok Ph.D., Education Ph.D., Education B.S.E., Northwest Missouri B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 2014 State University, 2001 M.Sc., Goldsmiths University of London, 2016 M.A., Northwest Missouri dissertation title: State University, 2005 Indigenous African Systems: A Qualitative dissertation title: Examination of the Dinka Education System, “Courageous and Uncomfortable”: A Leadership, and Nuances of Western and African Phenomenology Exploring the Lived Experiences Ideas of Leadership of High School Language Arts Teachers Using dissertation advisor: Shared Leadership Qualities in Virtual and Dr. Robyn Cooper Hybrid Classrooms During the Covid-19 Pandemic dissertation advisor: Dr. Randy Peters

Joseph Lee Jones II Ph.D., Education B.B.A., Loyola University, 2001 M.P.A., Drake University, 2008 dissertation title: An Exploration of Experiential Education As A Catalyst for Civic Engagement Among College Graduates From Low- And Moderate-Income Families dissertation advisor: Dr. Lindsay Woodward Millie Kay Kehrli Ph.D., Education B.A., University of Iowa, 1985 M.A.T., Drake University, 2009 dissertation title: Composing A Narrative: A Life History of Mary Pemble Barton through her Storied Legacy dissertation advisor: Dr. Sally Beisser Thomas Keith Meyer Ph.D., Education B.S.S., Cornell College, 1992 M.S.E., University of Wyoming, 1998 dissertation title: A Multiple Case Study Exploring the Impact of a Personalized Learning Educational Framework on Student Learning at the Secondary Level dissertation advisor: Dr. Randy Peters

Mary Ann Sult Ph.D., Education B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2000 M.A., San Diego State University, 2008 M.S.E., Drake University, 2018 dissertation title: An Investiagtion of Teachers’ Perceptions of Standards-Based Grading and Traditional Grading Systems and the Impact on Gifted Programming Standard Implementation dissertation advisor: Dr. Tom Buckmiller Justin Jeffery Szabo Ph.D., Education B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2009 M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2013 dissertation title: Engaging Learners with Virtual Pedagogy: Virtual Reality Adoption and the Lived Experiences of K-12 Educators dissertation advisor: Dr. Robyn Cooper Kimberly Ann Villotti Ed.D., Leadership B.A., Central College, 1995 M.S.E., Drake University, 1999 Ed.S., Drake University, 2009 dissertation title: An Investigation of Kindergarten Readiness in One Midwest State: Views of Elementary School Administrators dissertation advisor: Dr. Sally Beisser

master and specialist degrees Lyndsey Renee Alberts Keely Teresa Conner M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 B.A., Iowa State University, 2016 Olivia Maryn Allison David Richard Cunitz M.S., Counseling M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Iowa, 2017 B.A., Taylor University - Fort Wayne, 1990 Marco Antonio Arreola Kara Ann Dare M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Central College, 2014 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2002 Chelsea Elizabeth Tideback Arthur Crystal “Ayo” Davis-Yeboah El M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2011 Madison Anne Augustine Brianna Lynn Donnelly M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2017 B.S.E., Drake University, 2017 Nicole A. Bahl Anna Nicole Douglas M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2017 B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 Brittan Page Bell Amanda Lynne Ensworth-Himes M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., Iowa State University, 2013 B.S.E., Iowa State University, 2016 Kinzie Michelle Fagerstrom Shayna Rae Bell M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.A., Simpson College, 2015 B.A., Simpson College, 2017 Michelle Christine Beninga Clare Elizabeth Farrell Ed.S., Education Leadership M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Iowa, 2004 B.S., Iowa State University, 2019 M.A., Hamline University, 2013 Hilary Rene Fenton Mariana Brinkerhoff M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 B.S., Nova Southeastern University, 2018 Alison Ann Baskerville Fitzpatrick Madeline Elizabeth Burma M.S.E., Effective Teaching M.S., Counseling B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2015 B.A., Wartburg College, 2017 Tracey Lynn Gibson Alexandria Maxine Burns M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Upper Iowa University, 2017 Alexis A. Goins B.S., Iowa State University, 2016 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Lauren Elizabeth Burriola M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2017 Kathryn Coral Handfelt B.A., Grand View University, 2017 M.S.T., Elementary Education Caitlin Theresa Calaro M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2001 Colton William Morgan Hart B.A., Grand View University, 2017 M.S., Leadership Development Alyssa Madison Cole M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Truman State University, 2017 B.A., Simpson College, 2016 7

Kristine Nicole Hoffmann Angela Lee Myers M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Iowa, 2017 B.S., Iowa State University, 2016 Megan Tayler Houge Kylie Morgan Nelson M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 B.S.E., Drake University, 2013 Cheyenne Elizabeth Howard B.S., Drake University, 2013 M.A.T., Secondary Education Shelby Diane Oelmann B.A., Grand View University, 2013 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Shawna Marie Hughes B.S.E., Iowa State University, 2017 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Olivia Ann Orichiella M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., Simpson College, 2016 Tyler Charles Jacobs-Lewis B.S.E., Drake University, 2017 M.S., Counseling Kelli Ann-Tool Oswald B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Jayde Marie Kennedy B.A., Grand View University, 2003 M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Tiffany Gail Phillips M.S., Leadership Development B.A., Grand View University, 2017 B.S., Northwest Missouri State University, 1999 Meredith Elaine Koplin Nicole Rae Pitts M.S.T., Elementary Education M.S.E., Effective Teaching B.A., University of Iowa, 2019 B.A., Grand View University, 2014 Callie Jean Lopez Amy Elaine Ponce M.S., Leadership Development M.S., Counseling B.A., University of Iowa, 2014 B.S., Iowa State University, 2000 Geoffrey Michael Love M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction Jordan Nichole Prantner M.S., Leadership Development B.A., Iowa State University, 2011 B.A., Grand View University, 2020 B.A., University of Dubuque, 2016 Emily Ann Rich Jennifer Ann March M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2012 B.S.E., Iowa State University, 2017 Alejandra Mendoza Katharine Nicole Ringstad M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 B.A., Buena Vista University, 2017 Dakota Grant Sanchez Brittany Linn Michael M.A.T., Secondary Education M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 B.S., Drake University, 2014 Amanda Marie Schickel Nicole Ann Miller M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Leadership Development B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2011 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 Alyssa Leigh Sinnwell Theresa Jo Miller M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.S., University of Northwestern - Saint Paul, B.S.E., Drake University, 2016 2015 B.A., Drake University, 2016

Alexandria Charlene Ward Ryli Sue Smith M.S., Counseling M.A.T., Secondary Education B.S., Drake University, 2019 B.A., Drake University, 2018 Heather Andrea Watson Robert Alan Starace M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S., Counseling B.A., Drake University, 2015 B.M.E., Drake University, 2014 Jacob Michael Weber Bridget Kristine Stark M.S., Counseling M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., University of Nebraska-Omaha, 2018 B.A., Grand View University, 2015 Susan Elizabeth Wees Jessica Ann Steiner M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.T., Elementary Education B.A., Central College, 1999 B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2016 Emily Marie Wiederin Shelby Jae Suits M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2015 B.S.E., Iowa State University, 2016 Abigail Marlena Tran Amanda Lynn Willems M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Iowa State University, 2016 B.S., Iowa State University, 2017 Lauren Lee Ulm M.S.E., Culturally Responsive Leadership & Instruction B.S., Simpson College, 2017

bachelor degrees Elena Elizabeth Davis, West Des Moines B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Julia Clare Huiskamp, Davenport B.S.E., Elementary Teacher Education Alexandra C. Iehl, Altoona B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education

Parker Jon Klyn, Grinnell B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education Andrew Nathan Reitman, Buffalo Grove, Illinois B.S.E., Secondary Teacher Education

school of education honors summa cum laude

departmental honors

Andrew Nathan Reitman

college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts Dean Gesine Gerhard

bachelor degrees Nailah Isabelle Abdullah, Minneapolis, Minnesota B.S., Kinesiology Abbygail Marie-Renee Ayala, Altoona B.S., Chemistry Bryce M. Bemer, Mechanicsville B.S., Kinesiology Madeline Marie Benidt, Saint Anthony, Minnesota B.S., Psychology B.A., Sociology Hope Ann Bernardoni, Oglesby, Illinois B.A., Individualized Major: Organizational Studies Jessica M. Booker, Chicago, Illinois B.S., Psychology Elizabeth Ellen Brackett, West Des Moines B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience Benjamin James Chavers, Fort Dodge B.M.E., Music Education Andrew Wei-Bin Michael Chen, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Madison Ann Christian, Norwalk B.S., Environmental Science Allison Ann Clark, Crystal Lake, Illinois B.S., Neuroscience Jared Morris Defriend, College Station, Texas B.S., Biology Ashley Marie DeLarm, Woodland Park, Colorado B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics Leah Christine Denny, Johnston B.A., Environmental Sustainability & Resilience Génesis Alexia Díaz, Chicago, Illinois B.A., English Kiara Ann Fish, Norwalk B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Sociology Elly Madeline Flemming, Crystal Lake, Illinois B.A., Environmental Science Heather Katherine Frommelt, Ankeny B.A., Biology Conner Wayne Furu, Tumwater, Washington B.S., Psychology Elizabeth Marie Hennessey, Topeka, Kansas B.A., International Relations Jaquelin Hernandez Ortega, Denver, Colorado B.A., English

Alexis Nicole Huddleston, Storm Lake B.A., Law, Politics & Society Angelica Nicole Hyles, Moore, Oklahoma B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Anthropology/Sociology Tina W. Intarapanont, Morton Grove, Illinois B.A., Anthropology/Sociology Devin Kristian Jamison, Florissant, Missouri B.S., Psychology Olivia Karen Kannas, Stillwater, Minnesota B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology, Chemistry Tyler John Knor, Joliet, Illinois B.S., Psychology Connor Steven Krizka, Crystal Lake, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society, History Noel Jada Lako, Urbandale B.A., International Relations Christopher James Lebert, Fairmont, Minnesota B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Politics Denisse Giselle Lopez, West Des Moines B.A., International Relations Sharon Ephathy Mkunde Mamuya, Ankeny B.A., International Relations Rachel Elizabeth Mayoros, Clive B.A., Writing Shannon Joy Molloy, Knoxville B.M.E., Music Education Brent Ira Reyes Nery, Des Moines B.F.A., Musical Theatre Matthew James Olson, Hudson, Wisconsin B.S., Biochemistry, Cell & Molecular Biology Natalie D. Payne, Hanover Park, Illinois B.F.A., Musical Theatre Ashley Nicole Peldiak, Cary, Illinois B.A., English, History Simar Perez, Oak Creek, Wisconsin B.S., Computer Science Maggie Caroline Piotraschke, Shakopee, Minnesota B.A., Graphic Design, English Jeran Tyler Proctor, Johnston B.S., Psychology Alexis Mae Raleigh, Long Grove B.A., Law, Politics & Society, Politics Katherine Marie Richardson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri B.A., Music

Cross Gabriel Robinson, Naperville, Illinois B.S., Psychology Alexander Rogers, Racine, Wisconsin B.S., Computer Science, Data Analytics David Christopher Rosaschi, Irving, Texas B.A., Chemistry Kevin Preston Sandifer, Chicago, Illinois B.A., Graphic Design Aidan P. Sarmiento, Overland Park, Kansas B.F.A., Musical Theatre B.A., Music Emma Mary Saunders, Eagan, Minnesota B.A., Psychology Matthew Ryan Scott, Ankeny B.M., Instrumental Performance B.S., Computer Science Michael A. Scott, Ankeny B.M., Instrumental Performance B.S., Computer Science Lyndsey Louise Seretis, Bartlett, Illinois B.A., Law, Politics & Society Spencer Jerrick Short, Colo B.A., International Relations

Anil Jeet Singh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B.S., Computer Science Cora Jane M. Sly, Altoona B.M., Vocal Performance Morgan Claire Smith, Elk Point, South Dakota B.S., Environmental Science Scott Walter Stoller, Aurora B.S., Environmental Science Stefany Tawfik, West Des Moines B.A., Politics Emma Isabella Tonn, Dubuque B.F.A., Theatre/Acting Kaitlyn Summer Waldman, Ankeny B.S., Environmental Science Phineas Fisher Willett, Minneapolis, Minnesota B.A., History Jemma Laura Williams, Austin, Texas B.A., Psychology Catherine R. Wiltanger, Olathe, Kansas B.A., Music Samuel Bradford Wolstenholm, Peoria, Illinois B.A., Rhetoric, Media & Social Change Lay Khoon Yu, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia B.A., Politics, Economics

college of arts and sciences & school of fine arts honors summa cum laude Abbygail Marie-Renee Ayala Elizabeth Ellen Brackett Jared Morris Defriend Kiara Ann Fish Olivia Karen Kannas Maggie Caroline Piotraschke Samuel Bradford Wolstenholm

magna cum laude Ashley Marie DeLarm Elizabeth Marie Hennessey Tina W. Intarapanont Sharon Ephathy Mkunde Mamuya Shannon Joy Molloy Brent Ira Reyes Nery Ashley Nicole Peldiak Katherine Marie Richardson Phineas Fisher Willett

cum laude Madison Ann Christian Leah Christine Denny Elly Madeline Flemming Tyler John Knor Rachel Elizabeth Mayoros Simar Perez Alexis Mae Raleigh Cross Gabriel Robinson Alexander Rogers Aidan P. Sarmiento Michael A. Scott Jemma Laura Williams Catherine R. Wiltanger

departmental honors Abbygail Marie-Renee Ayala Elizabeth Ellen Bracket Jared Morris Defriend Ashley Marie DeLarm Kiara Ann Fish Tina W. Intarapanont Olivia Karen Kannas

Sharon Ephathy Mkunde Mamuya Brent Ira Reyes Nery Ashley Nicole Peldiak Maggie Caroline Piotraschke Aidan P. Sarmiento Phineas Fisher Willett Samuel Bradford Wolstenholm

beta beta beta (biology honor society) Matthew James Olson Madison Ann Christian Emily Christine Plock

kappa mu epsilon (mathematics honor society) Ashley Marie DeLarm Danielle Elizabeth Epper Brooke Lauren Stickel

phi alpha theta (history honor society) Ashley Nicole Peldiak

phi beta kappa (national honor society) Not determined until Spring 2022

pi sigma alpha (political science honor society) Sharon Ephathy Mkunde Mamuya

sigma tau delta (english honor society) Ashley Nicole Peldiak

college of business and public administration Dean Alejandro J. Hernandez

master degrees Gina M. Battani M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Drake University, 2008 B.S.N., Mercy College of Health Sciences, 2011 Sarah Jo Boehm M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Drake University, 2008 Pharm.D., Drake University, 2012 Sara Marie Buis M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Luther College, 2002 Joseph Alan Byrd M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2004 Angela Gabrielle Carbino M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2017 Wendy Marie DeVries M.S., Business Analytics B.B.A., Iowa State University, 1988 M.B.A., Drake University, 1994 M.Acc., Drake University, 2011 Asacia Mariah Edwards M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2019 Brandy Foucher-Eganhouse M.D.A.L., Data Analytics Leadership B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2011 Shelby Kay Foley M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Grand View University, 2018 Yin Chin Gan M.Acc., Accounting B.S., Ohio State University, 2015 Grant Ford Gordon M.S., Business Analytics B.A., Coe College, 2019 Alexis Taylor Peace Henderson M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2015 Page Alison Hobbs M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Mercy College of Health Sciences, 2013

Sarah Michele Hoffman M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Iowa State University, 2015 Daniel Lee Howell M.Acc., Accounting B.A., University of Nebraska - Lincoln, 1987 Marquetta Safae Jackson M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2007 Marli Nicole Jefferson M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Upper Iowa University, 2018 Robert A. Joubert M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Ashford University, 2010 Linda Kay Kendrick M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 1992 M.B.A., Iowa State University, 1999 Allison Rose Kinney M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Drake University, 2019 Andrew Ryan Kriceri M.Acc., Accounting B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2021 Heather Ann Miller M.S., Business Analytics B.A., Grand View University, 2012 Kaysha Dianne Murphy M.Acc., Accounting B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2021 Elizabeth Caroline Nichols M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020 B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2020 Katie Williams Niday M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Warren Wilson College, 2010 Sarah Theresa Paulson M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2018 Adam Harold Peterson M.D.A.L., Data Analytics Leadership B.S., Iowa State University, 2001

Joel Lopez Raker M.Acc., Accounting B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2020 Jodi Marie Robinson M.B.A., Business Administration Pharm.D., Drake University, 2002 Marco Andre Rosa Vaquerano M.B.A., Business Administration M.I.S., Francisco Gavidia University, 2017 Byron E. Rundle M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., University of Tulsa, 2012 Nicole Renee Sample M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Simpson College, 1996 Cyrus William Schoonmaker II M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Drake University, 2017 Daniel R. Scott M.P.A., Public Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 1992

Calan Smidt M.D.A.L., Data Analytics Leadership B.A., University of Iowa, 2005 M.A., University of Iowa, 2015 Amber Lillian Smith M.B.A., Business Administration B.A., Truman State University, 2019 B.S., Truman State University, 2019 Isaac Oak Strohman M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., University of Iowa, 2013 Brooke Michelle Thul M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Grand View University, 2016 Christopher Michael Ward M.B.A., Business Administration B.S., Iowa State University, 2011 Sarah Jane Winchell M.P.A., Public Administration B.A., Grand View University, 2012 Isabelle Nariko Yamaguchi M.B.A., Business Administration B.S.B.A., Drake University, 2018

bachelor degrees Bradan Rollar Allen, Liberty Township, Ohio B.S.B.A., Marketing Mark Russelll Bach, Barrington, Illinois B.S.B.A., Marketing Tyler Bond Barrett, Bee Cave, Texas B.S.B.A., Marketing Bryan Joseph Dobson, Danville B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Claire Irene Drentlaw, Faribault, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Accounting Danielle Elizabeth Epper, Saint Peter, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Accounting Benjamin M. Gerdes, Cedar Falls B.S.B.A., Marketing Xavier David Brooks Golden, Plymouth, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Marketing Grant W. Gossling, Johnston B.S.B.A., Marketing Eugene Hardison, Homewood, Illinois B.S.B.A., Business Studies Jack Shao Jun Heng, Ampang, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Ruth Par Hnaing, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma) B.S.B.A., Marketing Christian Trey Jackson, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Marketing Maxwell Whitney Johnson, Cedar Rapids B.S.B.A., Finance Theng Pang Khoo, Kajang, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Finance, Information Systems Joseph M. Krapf, Stewartville, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science William Bryant Kulick, Aurora, Colorado B.S.B.A., Finance, Accounting Noah Michael Larson, Winterset B.S.B.A., Data Analytics, Marketing Yi Rou Leh, Klang, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science, Data Analytics

Matthew David Lindberg, Edina, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Finance Kathryn Dolores McClintic, Indianola B.S.B.A., Marketing Sterling McTee, Des Moines B.S.B.A., Information Systems Joseph Arthur Mitchell, Arlington Heights, Illinois B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Samantha Diane Moon, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Rhea Parekh, Raleigh, North Carolina B.S.B.A., Marketing, Finance Cole Tyler Pelegrino, Lake Villa, Illinois B.S.B.A., Accounting Jacob Spencer Richard, Savoy, Illinois B.S.B.A., Marketing Katherine Marie Richardson, Lee’s Summit, Missouri B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Noah Bradford Schraut, Stillwater, Minnesota B.S.B.A., Accounting Mikayla Ann Simpson, Petaluma, California B.S.B.A., Marketing Anil Jeet Singh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Data Analytics Ka Chun Soh, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia B.S.B.A., Management, International Business Brooke Lauren Stickel, Springfield, Illinois B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Katie Elaine Suh, West Des Moines B.S.B.A., Actuarial Science Sylvia Michelle Telesz, McHenry, Illinois B.S.B.A., Management Kristinia Tornes, Ankeny B.S.B.A., Accounting Demond Ellis Wilkins, Merrillville, Indiana B.S.B.A., Marketing Ruoshi (David) Wang, Zhengzhou, China B.S.B.A., Accounting

college of business and public administration honors

summa cum laude

departmental honors

Theng Pang Khoo Joseph M. Krapf Yi Rou Leh Katie Elaine Suh

Danielle Elizabeth Epper Theng Pang Khoo Joseph M. Krapf Yi Rou Leh Samantha Diane Moon Katherine Marie Richardson Ka Chun Soh Katie Elaine Suh Sylvia Michelle Telesz

magna cum laude Danielle Elizabeth Epper Jack Shao Jun Heng Christian Trey Jackson Samantha Diane Moon Katherine Marie Richardson Noah Bradford Schraut Sylvia Michelle Telesz

cum laude Bradan Rollar Allen William Bryant Kulick Sterling McTee Cole Tyler Pelegrino Ka Chun Soh Brooke Lauren Stickel

alpha kappa psi scholarship winners Not determined until Spring 2022

delta sigma pi scholarship winners Not determined until Spring 2022

college of pharmacy and health sciences Dean Renae J. Chesnut

bachelor degrees Emily Christine Plock, Altoona B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied Morgan Sue Robinson, Waukee B.S., Health Sciences: Clinical & Applied, Psychology

college of pharmacy and health sciences honors cum laude Emily Christine Plock Morgan Sue Robinson

school of journalism and mass communication Dean Kathleen A. Richardson

master degrees Zaakary Thomas Barnes M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy B.A., Iowa State University, 2015 Gregory T. Christensen M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy B.S., Oregon State University, 2015 M.S., Northeastern University, 2017 Amber L. Gustafson M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy B.A., Iowa State University, 1999 Jessica Anne Jones M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2019 B.A., Drake University, 2019 Natalie Jones M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A., Saint Ambrose University, 2019 Kaylyn Brenna Maher M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2015

Kimberly A. J. Mullings M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy, Brand Communication B.A., North Carolina Central University, 2020 Sara Marie Snyder M.A.C., Brand Communication B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2019 Absalom Solorio M.A.C., Brand Communication B.S., Niagara University, 2020 Mazie Stilwell M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy B.A., University of Iowa, 2013 Julia Gwendolyn Uram M.A.C., Public Affairs & Advocacy B.A., Drake University, 2020

bachelor degrees Olivia J. Bruce, Lakeville, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Nicole Elizabeth Claycomb, Western Springs, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Public Relations Elizabeth Marie Hennessey, Topeka, Kansas B.A.J.M.C., News Tina W. Intarapanont, Morton Grove, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production Juan Shneighder Louis, Minneapolis, Minnesota B.A.J.M.C., Advertising

Kylee Marie Macke, Ankeny B.A.J.M.C., Advertising Rachel Elizabeth Mayoros, Clive B.A.J.M.C., News Catherine R. Wiltanger, Olathe, Kansas B.A.J.M.C., Strategic Political Communication Samuel Bradford Wolstenholm, Peoria, Illinois B.A.J.M.C., Digital Media Production

school of journalism and mass communication honors summa cum laude

departmental honors

Samuel Bradford Wolstenholm

Elizabeth Marie Hennessey Tina W. Intarapanont Samuel Bradford Wolstenholm

magna cum laude Olivia J. Bruce Elizabeth Marie Hennessey Tina W. Intarapanont

cum laude

Rachel Elizabeth Mayoros Catherine R. Wiltanger

kappa tau alpha Zaakary Thomas Barnes Gregory Christensen Amber L. Gustafson Kaylyn Brenna Maher Mazie Stilwell Julia Gwendolyn Uram Samuel Bradford Wolstenholm 21

law school Dean Jerry L. Anderson

juris doctor Elizabeth Marie Bonnett J.D., Law B.A., University of Iowa, 2018 Brecklyn Paige Carey J.D., Law B.A., Drake University, 2019 Alexandria Kay Celli Smith J.D., Law B.B.A., Southern Methodist University, 2016 Arinna Sage Hoffine J.D., Law B.A., University of Missouri - Kansas City, 2018 Katelyn Jo Kurt J.D., Law B.A., Iowa State University, 2019

Charles Anthony Mooney J.D., Law B.S., Drake University, 2018 Tye Alan Reiman J.D., Law B.S., University of Phoenix, 2018 Taylor Nicole Sellers J.D., Law B.A., Drake University, 2019 B.A.J.M.C., Drake University, 2019 Nicholas Jeffrey Spellman J.D., Law B.S., Iowa State University, 2014 Arlet I. Villarreal J.D., Law B.A., University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2018

master of jurisprudence Mamie L. Bear M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.A., Buena Vista University, 2012 Renee Marie De La Cruz M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.A., Governors State University, 2002 Melissa Mae Edwards M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.S., Purdue Global, 2010 Madison Louise Kuester M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.A., Iowa State University, 2019 Karen Lienhard-Smith M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.A., Coe College, 1999 M.B.A., Drake University, 2010

master of laws Jonathan Lee Ehrlich LL.M., Individualized Legal Studies B.A., Buena Vista University, 2015 J.D., University of Kansas, 2018 22

Maren Kelly Mooney M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 2001 Paulette Reyna Mott M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.S., Colorado Technical University, 2018 M.B.A., Colorado Technical University, 2019 M.D.A.L., Drake University, 2020 Jennifer Ann Reiter M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.A., Buena Vista University, 2016 Hortencia Saldivar M.J., Compliance & Risk Management B.A., Buena Vista University, 2011

law school designation of honors* high honors

*The degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student

Sydney Nicole Ross

honors

whose final cumulative grade point average is 3.25 to 3.49, “with high honors” upon a student whose final cumulative grade point average is 3.5 to 3.79, or “with highest honors” upon a student whose final grade point average is 3.8 to 4.0. A degree may be conferred “with honors” upon a student

Elizabeth Marie Bonnett Brecklyn Paige Carey Katelyn Jo Kurt

only if that student’s final grade point average places him or her in the top 40 percent of his or her class. The honors designations in the program are based upon grades earned through the Spring 2021 semester, without regard to the top 40 percent requirement, and are subject to change based upon grades earned thereafter. This commencement program, therefore, does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the December 18, 2021, commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.

academic program certificates** business law certificate Charles Anthony Mooney

constitutional law and civil rights certificate Brecklyn Paige Carey

food and agricultural law certificate Nicholas Jeffrey Spellman

intellectual property law certificate Arlet I. Villarreal

prosecution and defense certificate Taylor Nicole Sellers

public service certificate Elizabeth Marie Bonnett Brecklyn Paige Carey Tye Alan Reiman

** Students who complete a required set of courses and internships receive a certificate recognizing their area of specialization. 23

HONORS DESIGNATION

Honors at Graduation Students who have attained academic excellence and high scholastic achievement on the basis of cumulative grade point average of 60 or more undergraduate hours at Drake University are recognized with the following honors:

cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.50 and 3.69 magna cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average between 3.70 and 3.89 summa cum laude - Students who have achieved a grade point average of 3.90 and above

Transfer students who have fewer than 60 hours may receive honors based on criteria outlined in the Drake catalog.

The Honors Program The Honors Program is an all-University concentration with an interdisciplinary curriculum that allows students to supplement their personal educational goals by exploring unique subjects and pursuing special projects. Students in the Honors Program earn University Honors by completing 19 credit hours in honors seminars, conducting and presenting a three-credit Honors senior thesis project, and achieving a 3.2 or higher cumulative grade point average. HONOR SOCIETIES Alpha Kappa Delta — Sociology Beta Alpha Psi — Accounting Beta Beta Beta — Biology Chi Omega Lambda — Chemistry Kappa Delta Pi — Education Kappa Mu Epsilon — Mathematics Kappa Tau Alpha — Journalism Lambda Alpha — Anthropology Nu Rho Psi — Neuroscience Omicron Delta Epsilon — Economics Order of Omega — Greek

Phi Alpha Theta — History Phi Beta Kappa — Scholarship Phi Delta Epsilon — Pre-Medicine Phi Lambda Sigma — Pharmacy Leadership Pi Alpha Alpha — Public Administration Pi Kappa Lambda — Music Pi Sigma Alpha — Political Science Pi Theta Epsilon — Occupational Therapy Psi Chi — Psychology Rho Chi — Pharmacy Sigma Tau Delta — English IAPLS — Undergraduate Research

Academic excellence, outstanding performance, leadership, upholding the highest standards and ideals, character, personality, promise of success and high level of ability, talent, and potential are the various criteria for membership in these organizations. The honors designations are based upon grades earned through the Spring 2021 semester and are subject to change based upon grades earned thereafter. This commencement program does not constitute an official list of confirmed graduates or confirmed academic honors for the December 18, 2021, virtual commencement at Drake University. Participation in the commencement ceremony does not signify that degrees and academic honors have been awarded unless all pertinent academic requirements have been met.

HONORS RECIPIENTS

the honors program university honors Andrew Nathan Reitman Sylvia Michelle Telesz

alpha lambda delta Maria Leonard Senior Book Award Graduating seniors with the highest grade point average

Not determined until Spring 2022 omicron delta kappa Not determined until Spring 2022

COMMENCEMENT TRADITION

The Academic Costume The pageantry and dress of the University commencement have been inherited from the medieval universities of the 12th and 13th centuries. Academic life as we know it today began in the Middle Ages, first in the Church and then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, where the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility. Principal features of academic dress are the gown, the cap, and the hood. It early became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of academic dress. Both Cambridge and Oxford since the 15th century have made academic dress a matter of university control even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations. American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895. In 1932, the American Council on Education presented a revised code. In 1959, the Council appointed a committee on academic costumes and ceremonies. Since 1960, the revised guidelines have provided guidance for the latest developments in higher education— the Associate in Arts and the Associate in Science degrees granted by the community and junior colleges. The Specialist in Education degree also is recognized and regulated by the latest revisions in the code for academic dress.

the gown The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. While it originally may have been worn as protection against the cold of unheated buildings, today it has become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any dress of rank or social standing underneath. It is black for all degrees with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree; long closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist for the master’s degree; and full bell double sleeves for the doctor’s degree. Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns have no trimming. For the doctor’s degree the gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves, in the color distinctive to the faculty or discipline of the degree. The code allows institutions to adopt their own design and color that better expresses the individuality of the institution.

the cap When Roman law freed the slave, he won the privilege of wearing a cap. And so the academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship and the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. Old poetry records the cap of scholarship as square, to symbolize the book. In the 15th century, some caps were stiff, some soft, some square; and some round with a tuft in the center. The tassel used today is an elaboration of the tuft. While some institutions still use the round cap, most have adopted the mortar board style, which comes from Oxford. A different style, called the Cambridge cap, resembles a large beret and is appropriate for doctorate degrees only. The color of the tassel denotes the discipline. Those holding doctorate degrees are entitled to wear metallic-gold tassels.

the hood The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college from which the degree was granted. The colors associated with the different disciplines are as follows: Agriculture — Maize Athletic Training — Sage Green Journalism — Crimson Philosophy — Dark Blue Arts, Letters, General Studies — White Law — Purple Physical Education — Sage Green Business and Commerce — Drab Library Science — Lemon Public Administration — Peacock Blue Economics — Copper Medicine — Green

Science — Golden Yellow Education — Light Blue Music — Pink Social Work — Citron Fine Arts — Brown Nursing — Apricot Occupational Therapy — Slate Blue Speech — Silver Grey Forestry — Russet Pharmacy — Olive Green Theology — Scarlet

The Ceremonial Mace Since the Middle Ages, the mace has been used in the courts by rulers to signify their power and authority. When placed on the rostrum, it indicated that the governing body was in formal session. The ceremonial mace is carried by a mace bearer or by the beadle, an official in the British university who leads the academic procession. The symbol has been adopted in American higher education and is carried by the marshal of the University at official academic convocations. The ceremonial mace was carried in the academic procession of Drake’s annual commencement ceremony for the first time in 1983. The mace and stand were created by Professor Emeritus Condon Kuhl, then professor of art at Drake University. The mace is handcrafted from ebony and overlaid and appointed with silver. It measures two and one-half feet in length and weighs about five pounds.