CLASS OF 2021
COMMENCEMENT
CLASS OF 2021
COMMENCEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS
Keynote Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient...................................................................................2 College of Arts and Sciences Program................................................................................................3 College of Arts and Sciences Graduates............................................................................................4 College of Arts and Sciences Outstanding Graduates of the Year.....................................................9 College of Business Program............................................................................................................ 10 College of Business Graduates.......................................................................................................... 11 College of Business Outstanding Graduates of the Year................................................................. 19 College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences Program................................................20 College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences Graduates..............................................21 College of Engineering and School of Computer Sciences Outstanding Graduates of the Year..... 25 The Tradition of Academic Commencement....................................................................................26 President’s Medal Recipient............................................................................................................. 27 Alumni Association Welcome..........................................................................................................28 Indiana Tech Leadership ..................................................................................................................29 Honor Cords.....................................................................................................................................30 Indiana Tech Alma Mater.................................................................................................................30 Our Mission.......................................................................................................................................31 Congratulations................................................................................................................................ 32
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CLASS OF 2021
COMMENCEMENT SPEAKER AND HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT
SHERRILL HAMMAN Sherrill Hamman has served the students of Indiana Tech for nearly 45 years, having started her tenure at the university in September 1976. She began her career at the university as an assistant librarian in McMillen Library from 1976-77, becoming an instructor of accounting in the fall of 1977. She ultimately rose to associate professor of business in 2000, a role she has performed with distinction in the 21 years since. During her time at Indiana Tech, Hamman has received numerous teaching and service awards, including the 2015-16 Faculty Member of the Year award; the 2013 College of Business award for outstanding contributions and dedication to the College of Business; the 2020 Tech Spirit award given in recognition of dedicated support to Indiana Tech Athletics; and the 2006 DIPIS (Does It Positively Impact Students) Award. Hamman has also been a leader and innovator in the area of teaching methodology and peer resources at Indiana Tech. She created the first-ever Faculty Learning Community (FLC) at Indiana Tech, an effort noted for its quality by Dr. Milton Cox, an international expert on FLC development. She has also fostered the development of seven more FLC’s at Tech during her time at the university. More recently, she developed the concept for and launched TEC@Tech – the first Teaching Excellence Center at Indiana Tech, which helps faculty members with professional development, peer-to-peer mentoring and other teaching resources. Hamman has also served on numerous faculty and staff committees throughout her tenure at Indiana Tech, including two search committees for the university’s president in 2002 and 2016; the general education and program review task forces; the curriculum review, tenure and promotion, and faculty evaluation and review committees, and many more. In 2015, she was elected by her faculty peers to serve as the faculty representative to Indiana Tech’s board of trustees, a position she has held ever since. 2
Hamman is also a dedicated volunteer for community organizations throughout the Fort Wayne area. Her service throughout the years has included work on behalf of Habitat for Humanity, the Parkview Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Lunch Buddy program, The Chapel Assimilation Team, board member and treasurer for Executive Women’s International, board chair of the Northeast Indiana Discipleship Walk program, and board member of Public Service Credit Union. Professor Hamman earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Education and Office Administration from Ball State University, and a Master of Science in Secondary Education from Indiana University.
CLASS OF 2021
COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
COMMENCEMENT MAY 15, 2021 | 9:30 A.M.
Prelude Music by The Seasons Brass Quintet Opening Processional
Piper, Stuart Hatfield (Audience Will Rise)
Welcome
Sherrill L. Hamman, Associate Professor of Business and Faculty Representative to Indiana Tech’s Board of Trustees
Invocation
Lisa D. Givan, Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Belonging/Chief Diversity Officer
National Anthem
Darius D. Darling, Indiana Tech Alumnus
Introductions
Presentation of Faculty of the Year
Student Remarks
Commencement Address
Presentation of Degree Candidates
Introduction of Candidates for Degrees
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D., President Scott D. Liebhauser, Ph.D., Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Christina R. Wynn Sherrill L. Hamman Scott D. Liebhauser, Ph.D. Susan E. McGrade, Ph.D., Professor of English Cortney R. Robbins, Ed.D., Associate Professor of English
Conferring of Degrees
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D.
Final Words
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D.
Alma Mater
Darius D. Darling
Closing Remarks
Sherrill L. Hamman
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CLASS OF 2021
COLLEGE OF
ARTS AND SCIENCES MASTER OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
Rogers, Gloria A.......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Allen, Jeaniia Sharmel.........................................................................Elkhart IN
Sawron, Bethany ....................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Avant, Mickey Cantrell............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Saylor, Shaly Ann....................................................................... New Haven, IN
Beemer, Maria ............................................................................ Huntington, IN
Scott, Erica Anne.....................................................................Hardinsburg, KY
Bell, Roniesha ............................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Shobe, Tamara ...........................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Blackburn, Alexis Rae.................................................................... Ypsilanti, MI
Stine, Bridget ...................................................................................... Auburn, IN
Buckles, Darla .........................................................................................Avilla, IN
Stuller, Kristina .......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Burnett, Jessica .......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Sutton, Anita Colette................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Cano, Shannon Tracy.................................................................. Hammond, IN
Wehr, Megan Rose……………..............................................…..Huntington, IN
Chapman, Hannah ......................................................................Victorville, CA
Williams, Brent Eric....................................................................Gloucester, VA
Conwell, Velma ........................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Wilson, Briyana ................................................................................. Haslett, MI
Driver, Nakia ............................................................................................ Avon, IN
Zulejhic, Amar ................................................................................ Louisville, KY
Ellis, Curtjanna Renee.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Zumbaugh, Zachary ........................................................................ Wabash, IN
Engelhart, Michelle Renee...................................................... Fort Wayne, IN Fitzgerald, Chris Thomas............................................................Naperville, IL
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION
Garner, Katrina .........................................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Blagojevic, Danielle Terese...................................North Ridgeville, OH
Gregory, Cierra BrucAnn...........................................................Evansville, IN
Caballero, Sydney Juliana............................................... Los Angeles, CA
Horst, Isabella Carmen.............................................................. Graytown, OH
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Froedge, Eric John David..................................................New Castle, IN
Johns, Melissa Jane..................................................................... Greenwood, IN
Harris, Brian Darrel.........................................................Indianapolis, IN
Klocek-Stover, Nikoletta Marie...................................................... Elkhart, IN
Ratledge, Sarah Faye................................................. St. Clair Shores, MI
Knight, Kelsey JoAn................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Wynn, Christina Renie............................................................Trenton, MI
Lemelin, Sydney Brooke.................................................................Trenton, MI Lewandowski, Kimberly Dawn............................................................. Leo, IN
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN GENERAL STUDIES
Macias Tejeda, Alejandro ..............................................Guadalajara, Mexico
Martin, Hayley Nicole....................................................................... Auburn, IN
** Craig, Cody Christopher........................................................Mentone, IN
Martin, Tadd Steven.................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Hassan, Sitey Somow........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Mathews, Nicole ..........................................................................Aliso Viejo, CA
Smith, Shareba S..............................................................................Katy, TX
Olsen, Anna-Lina .......................................................................... Louisville, KY
Willis, Vernon ................................................................................Rialto, CA
Correia, Leondra Dashay................................................Clarksburg, MD
Peckinpaugh, Alicia Marie.................................................................Dixon, KY Priest, Amy Lynn........................................................................Santa Claus, IN Redd, ShanDreaha LaNedtra................................................Indianapolis, IN Robertson, Alina ................................................................................Denver, CO 4
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY ** Ivers, Kelsey Jean...................................................................Vincennes, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
Bess, Kasey Lee................................................................. Battle Creek, MI
** Klun, Richard Robert..........................................................Bloomfield, IN
Kreiger, Brent Michael............................................................... Markle, IN
** Mitchell, Melissa .....................................................................Lafayette, IN
*** Lanoue, Andrew Joseph......................................................Rensselaer, IN
Perez, Nelly ...........................................................................Cincinnati, OH
** Leighton, Joshua A...................................................................... Elkhart, IN
Scott, Ladonna Annette...................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Leonard, Lloyd A........................................................................Redford, MI
** Spice, Megan M.........................................................................Sarasota, FL
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Liebhauser, Jacob Christian............................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Springer, Yolanda S............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
** Marquardt, Jack Evan................................................Lake in the Hills, IL
Willocks-Spencer, Petra Ann ...............................................Lithonia, GA
** Marschewski, Chadrick Eric................................................ Franklin, IN ** Mattes, Megan Elizabeth................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
*** McRae, Cimmeron Lee...............................................................Dewitt, MI
Alfaro, Rafael ........................................................................ Hammond, IN
** Mitchel, Liliana .....................................................................Santa Ana, CA
Alhuri, Banin Abdulaziz A…………...................... Alqatif, Saudi Arabia
Morgan, Dwayne ...................................................................Columbia, SC
Alobeid, Abdulmohsen Khazal A………........ Alkhubar, Saudi Arabia
Nelson, Jessica Lynn.................................................................. Griffith, IN
Bachert, Bretta Leigh................................................................ Elkhart, IN
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Niles, Maria Elizabeth...................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** Bartram, John Micheal....................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Perry, Destiny ..................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** Baugher, Logan Matthew..............................................Pemberville, OH
*** Preston, Brittany Nicole.................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Belcher, Kevin ..................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Preston, Fredrick Don....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Bikim, Christian Dylan................................................. Gaitherburg, MD
** Relue, Laura Anne.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
*** Brice, Jeremy .................................................................. Columbia CIty, IN
** Resinger, Joshua Caleb...............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Carter, Ebony D..................................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Rice, Mekynzi Kayelin Renee.................................... Columbia City, IN
Cullison, Wade Curtis..................................................................Kenly, NC
Rogers, Christina Michelle Ellen................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Cuttino, Kevin ...................................................................................Gary, IN
Roland, Andrea L................................................................ Huntington, IN
Czech, Louis Paul....................................................................Algonquin, IL
** Sa, O Naing .......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Davis, Mariam Pauletta..............................................Michigan City, MI
Sabanski, Maria Rose........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Ellington, Reginald Dewayne......................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Simler, Krista ............................................................................ Corydon, IN
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Fender, Ronald Cameron.............................................. Knightstown, IN
*** Spencer, Tracy Howard......................................................Scottsburg, IN
Ford, Jennifer A..............................................................................Milton, FL
Spires, LaNashier ............................................................................Gary, IN
Fugate, Matthew J..........................................................Knott County, KY
Swan, Jordana Monique..........................................San Bernardino, CA
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Gannon, William Patrick............................................New Palestine, IN
*** Ulfig, Bailey Andrew...................................................................Ossian, IN
** Hansen, Reed Aaron.................................................................. Auburn, IN
Willhelm, Savannah Rue................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
** Harris, Richard Alan Ford........................................ Berrien Center, MI
Wright, Matthew Alan................................................. Columbia City, IN
Heltness Jr, James Gale…………………………………………….Belton, TX
Zerler, Deana ....................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Hubbard, Rodney Terrell................................................. South Bend, IN
Huff, Londan M...................................................................... Louisville, KY
Hughes, Lazarus ...............................................................Bourbonnais, IL
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION K-6
Hull, Chelsey JoEllen.......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Ingle, Jackson Lewis........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Saffran, Kayla Marie........................................................Northwood, OH
Jones, Shantrice ................................................................................Gary, IN
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Niekamp, Olivia Elizabeth.............................................Saint Henry, OH Stier, Ashton Nicole........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EMERGENCY RESPONSE MANAGEMENT
Andrews, Arhauna ...................................................................Munster, IN
Barron, Elizabeth Christine.................................................... Elkhart, IN
** Crist, Kevin Ryan......................................................................Bluffton, IN
Beeks, Taryn L..................................................................... Huntington, IN
*** Davis, David Kenneth............................................................... Baroda, MI
Bouillon, Nicole Marie...................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Elder, Justin Matthew....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Clark, Briana Ivy................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Pittman, Shawn Francoi.......................................................... Detroit, MI
Cooper, Tara Nichole........................................................Indianapolis ,IN
Triplett, Willow ........................................................................ Corydon, IN
Cooper, Tracy ...............................................................................Chicago, IL
Crawford, Endia L.............................................................Indianapolis, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN EXERCISE SCIENCE
Dillard, Keithan .........................................................................Whiting, IN
Adams, Morgan Elizabeth...........................................East Bethany, NY
Garner, Tiarra .............................................................................Indiana, IN
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Cross, Gavin Robert..............................................................Van Wert, OH
** Hutchins, Hannah Marie.......................................................... Angola, IN
Deveaux, Antonishka Janea L.................................... Nassau, Bahamas
Jackson, Evlicia R...................................................................Las Vegas, NV
*** Jimenez Coello, Maria Veronica............................ Guayaquil, Ecuador
** Jaeger, Elizabeth Kathleen................................................... Plainfield, IN
*** Maier, Dawson Noah............................................................ Yorktown, VA
** Johnson, Charita Je’Niece..............................................................Gary, IN
** Phillips, Peyton Francis.............................................................. Delta, OH
** Jordan, Jason ....................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Reveter, Peighton Alexa............................................................ Hobart, IN
Kennedy, Carmen .............................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Schuster, Evan Tyler..........................................................Cincinnati, OH
Madding, Terri Lynn..................................................................Muncie, IN
** Simerman, Paxton Ariel................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Malone, Immeseya .................................................................... Elkhart, IN
*** Mani, Patricia ..............................................................................Chicago, IL
Werst, Rikkilee Ruth.......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FITNESS AND RECREATION
McCarthy, Scott Thomas........................................ Southport, England
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT
Cobb, Oteesa ......................................................................................Gary, IN
Foster, Erika D......................................................................Cincinnati, OH
Grady, Shabreea ................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Gude, Donyale ....................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Mclaurine, Rebecca Ann.................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Morgan, Sean ......................................................................... Louisville, KY
Najar, Leticia Susana................................................................. Elkhart, IN
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Nino, Silvia Adriana........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Oliver, Carol Lynn...................................................... Orange County, CA
Park, Carla Marie............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Reid, Cynthia Marie.......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Scott, Roshanda D............................................................................Gary, IN
Short, Brianna ...................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Shreves, Anna ..............................................................................Muncie, IN
*** Sibrel, Diana Nicole.............................................................. Louisville, KY
Smith, Sharon D.................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
*** Scheumann, Carley Lauren............................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Temple, Artrice Denise........................................................ Louisville, KY
Smith, Rebecca ............................................................................Goshen, IN
** Wolf, Ryan Wayne............................................................................Peru, IN
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Zeller, Onalisa Cady............................................................. Sandusky, OH
** Mundok, Nancy Kale.....................................................................Greer, SC
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PRE-LAW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HUMAN SERVICES
** Salisbury, Eileen Pamela.................................................Brunswick, OH
Adams, Breanna ................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
*** Samardzic, Diana .............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
** Aguirre, Rafaela ......................................................................... Elkhart, IN
** Zenda, Ally Marie.............................................................. Twinsburg, OH
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
*** Wolfe, Emma Katherine................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Alqahtani, Abdullah Salem M……………............... Abha, Saudi Arabia
Wright, Matthew Alan................................................. Columbia City, IN
** Arnett, Becky Jan............................................................... Huntington , IN
Arrington, Terry ..............................................................East Chicago, IN
Ball, Paige Richelle......................................................................... Vista, CA
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN RECREATION THERAPY
Bartholomew, Rodney J................................................. Port Sulphur, LA
Bailey, Coby Jarrod Barnard.......................................... Chesapeake, VA
** Bishop, Autumn Brianne.................................................... Louisville, KY
Brewer, Doneasha Latrice................................................Cincinnati, OH
Booker, LeQuise .................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Denson Beckum, Markeita Danielle..............................Cincinnati, OH
** Bouwers, Holly Elizabeth................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Elliott, Bailey Elizabeth............................................................Livonia, MI
Bradshaw, Brittney Brianna...............................................Markham, IL
Evans, Haven Latrae..........................................................Baltimore, MD
** Cole, Allison Renee.............................................................Crystal Lake, IL
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Gorman, Anna Elizabeth....................................................Van Wert , OH
Corbett, Jessica Dawn......................................................Bourbonnais, IL
** Rothert, Lily Susan................................................................... Elmore, OH
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Deardorf, Cendra Lucretia.............................................. Fort Wayne, IN
** Elomda, Bahga .................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN ** Fales, Alyssa ..................................................................................... Avon, IN *** Grimes, Amanda Leigh........................................................... Roanoke, IN *** Hattery, Christopher Edward.............................................. Roanoke, IN
Heakal, Ahmed M............................................................... Greenwood, IN
Johnson, Christopher Lamont........................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Johnson, Keymerra ........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** King, Audra Mae................................................................ Fort Branch, IN ** Klingberg, Natalie Janae.................................................Crown Point, IN
Koehl, Jaxon Robert........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Lewis, Michael Allen..................................................................... Butler, IN
Lopez, Cecilia Alejandra......................................................San Diego, CA
McCray, Daniel Patrick..................................................... South Bend, IN
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McDaniel, Jorn ......................................................................Goldsboro, NC
McDonald, Cyanne Monee’..............................................Merrillville, IN
Montelongo, Marleen ..............................................................Ligonier, IN
** Norton, Ashley .................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Rosenthall, Leah R.............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Scott, Mechale’ ..................................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Sexton, Miranda S......................................................... Columbia City, IN *
Smith, Emily ................................................................................ Auburn, IN
Stansberry, Carolyn Laura............................................. South Bend, IN
Stephenson, Jayla Tionna...................................................Berryville, VA
*** Trinh, Vi Thi Huyen.......................................................... Hanoi, Vietnam
Tyler, Hannah Michele..................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Wainscott, Tasha N.................................................................. Batavia, OH
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
Allen, Zion Jamel................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Baker, Beverly K....................................................................Covington, KY
*** Blauvelt, Corey ................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Camper, Deanna Jacqueline..........................................Crown Point, IN
Coleman, Amber M...........................................................Indianapolis, IN
Corbin, Laniesha R............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Deely, Sean Patrick...........................................................Indianapolis, IN
Dorsey, James Dontrell..............................................................Chicago, IL
Fifer, Nigeria ....................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Johnson, James Ashton..............................................................Chicago, IL
Joiner-Smith, Alexis Brianna............................................. Louisville, KY
Leedy, April Marie.................................................................. Plainfield, IN
Likens, Ashley ....................................................................Beech Grove, IN
Littlejohn, Tyler J........................................................................ Auburn, IN
Merritt, Christopher ………................................ ……………….Chicago, IL
Merritt, Wateka ...........................................................................Chicago, IL
** Myers, MacKenzie ............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN ** Reeves, Samantha Laurice................................................ Midlothian, IL ** Resinger, Joshua Caleb...............................................Oklahoma City, OK
Utter, Jeffrey Kent.......................................................................Carmel, IN
Ware, Ashley Nikeya..................................................................Chicago, IL
Williams, Melissa .............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Williamson, DaNiesha Ariel.............................................. Louisville, KY
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ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN GENERAL STUDIES
Suel, Tiarra Nicole.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Abernathy, Damon Lamar............................................. Kansas City, MS
Van Noort, Bryant Robert................................................ Chesterton, IN
Allen, Cheyenne Michel....................................................... Louisville, KY
Walden, Bristi Leann.......................................................Bloomington, IN
Booker, Tyree L.............................................................................Chicago, IL
Young, Bianca S................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Browning, Benjamin Wayne...............................................Lafayette, IN ** Brumbaugh, Delbert W.............................................Shepherdsville, KY
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
*** Buell, Christopher David................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Ahrens, Riley Rayann.......................................................... Poseyville, IN
*** Dawson, Meredith Londa.......................................................Warsaw, IN
Andrews, Shanika Renee’...............................................Indianapolis, IN
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Dawson, William J................................................................. Abingdon, VA
Benishek, Jackie Lee............................................................... Plainfield, IN
Dobbelaere, Britney L....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Dolar, Haily Mycheal..............................................................Hesperia, CA
*** France, Ashley Suzanne............................................................ Hobart, IN
Eisele, Ashleigh K........................................................................Bremen, IN
Gaines, Melissa D..............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Ezzell, Stephanie Lynn............................................................Savage, MN
Garrett, Jasmin Monique.......................................................Calexico, CA
Foster, Erika D......................................................................Cincinnati, OH
Good, Braxton ...........................................................................Rossville, IN
Gilliam, Irma .......................................................................Jacksonville, FL
Graham, Tianna T.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
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Grant, Takessa ....................................................................... Louisville, KY
Griffith, Phillip ......................................................................Richmond, IN
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Hudgins, Erica ................................................................. Jeffersonville, IN
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Harness, Kevin Donald..............................................................Hebron, IN
Jacobs, Jasmine K................................................................Jacksonville, FL
Hays, Kelly William............................................................Glenarden, MD
Lampley, Angel ..................................................................Calumet City, IL
Hines, Crystal Yvonne....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Lentz, Kimberly Jean...............................................................Calcium, NY
Jackson, Bridgett ................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Lewis, Reneda Ann.........................................................................Gary, IN.
Jenkins, Jovanna A.............................................................Richton Park, IL
** Martin, Vanessa ...............................................................................Dyer, IN
** Johnson, Jermaine Lamont.................................................Rochester, MI
*** Miller, Angela Marie.......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** Kline-Robinson, Amy J.....................................................Indianapolis, IN
Motley, Shanara T.....................................................................Garland, TX
Manzoli, Susan Elizabeth................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Peoples, Panchy …………………................... …………….Crown Point, IN
Martin, Haley Nycole..................................................... Jeffersonville, IN
** Qualls, Kim Renee.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
McClung, Tearra Adrienne.............................................. South Bend, IN
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Bruce, Stacy Ann.............................................................. North Bend, OH
Sanders, Brandie M..........................................................Indianapolis, IN
McDaniel, Jorn ......................................................................Goldsboro, NC
*** Scheumann, Carley Lauren............................................ Fort Wayne, IN
*** Napier, Daniel Justin.....................................................................Sodus, MI
*** Smith, Jessica Rashell..................................................... Crothersville, IN
Nash, Sylvia ............................................................................. Glenwood, IL
Nunley, A’nya Andrea......................................................Carol Stream, IL
Parrett, Sherry Renee................................................................ Denver, IN
Peterson, Treasure Destiny............................................ Fort Wayne, IN
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT
Phipps, Jaylan ................................................................... Connersville, IN
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Gorman, Anna Elizabeth....................................................Van Wert , OH
*** Principe, Isaac Amill................................................................Brandon, FL
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Tomlinson, Raven Ashley...................................................Las Vegas, NV
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Putman, Johnathan David..................................................Van Wert, OH
Richardson, Kaylan Raven Symone....................................Munster, IN
Robertson, Emanuetta ............................................................Portage, IN
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Steltner, Kelli Rene............................................................... Buchanan, MI
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Smith, Quisha Yvette..........................................................Merrillville, IN
CLASS OF 2021
OUTSTANDING GRADUATES
OF THE YEAR COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE Kelsey Ivers.........................Overall College of Arts and Sciences Student
GRADUATE Zachary Zumbaugh.......................................................Master of Psychology
Kelsey Ivers................................................................................................. Biology Melissa Mitchell........................................................Child Development, CPS Logan Baugher.......................................................................... Criminal Justice Chelsey Hull......................Criminal Justice-Rehabilitative Services, CPS Ebony Carter...................................................................Criminal Justice, CPS Andrew Lanoue.........................Criminal Justice-Criminal Justice Admin Kayla Saffran................................................................ Elementary Education Kevin Crist..................................Emergency Response Management, CPS Maria Jiminez Coello...............................................................Exercise Science Cody Craig...................................................................................General Studies Carley Scheumann......................Health Information Management, CPS Diana Sibrel..................................................................... Human Services, CPS Diana Samardzic..................................................................................... Pre-Law Emma Wolfe.........................................................................................Psychology Amanda Grimes....................................................................... Psychology, CPS Lily Rothert.........................................................................Recreation Therapy Ashton Stier........................................ Special Education Mild Intervention Ally Zenda................................................... Outstanding Humanities Award
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CLASS OF 2021
COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
COMMENCEMENT MAY 15, 2021 | 12:30 P.M.
Prelude Music by The Seasons Brass Quintet Opening Processional
Piper, Stuart Hatfield (Audience Will Rise)
Welcome
Sherrill L. Hamman, Associate Professor of Business and Faculty Representative to Indiana Tech’s Board of Trustees
Invocation
Lisa D. Givan, Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Belonging/Chief Diversity Officer
National Anthem
Darius D. Darling, Indiana Tech Alumnus
Introductions
Student Remarks
Presentation of Honorary Degree
Commencement Address
Presentation of Degree Candidates
Introduction of Candidates for Degrees
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D., President Laney N. Steckler Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D. Sherrill L. Hamman Scott D. Liebhauser, Ph.D., Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Kevin S. Bottomley, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Global Leadership Staci Lugar Brettin, Associate Professor of Marketing and Management Joshua J. Long, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Economics
Conferring of Degrees
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D.
Final Words
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D.
Alma Mater
Darius D. Darling
Closing Remarks
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Sherrill L. Hamman
CLASS OF 2021
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN
GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Agbor, Fidelis.............................................................................. Houston, TX
Mitchell, Michelle..................................................................Fort Wayne, IN
Exploring the Experiences of African-born Leaders in the U.S. Army at the Intersections of Race, Culture and Ethnicity
Transforming Experiences into Intercultural Competence: An Exploration of Leaders within Child Welfare Agencies
Atar, Mustapha........................................................................ McKinney, TX
Snyder, Christopher..................................................West Palm Beach, FL
*Predictors of Organizational Commitment in an Intense Global Environment: A Quantitative Study of IT Professionals in the United States*
Exploring Philanthropic Perceptions of Millennial Global Leaders
Barry, Collin..................................................................................... Yuma, AZ The Relationships between Authentic Leadership, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment among Generation Z in the United States Marine Corps Chance, Nuchelle...............................................................................Hays, KS “Nevertheless, She Persisted”: Exploring the Influence of Adversity on Black Women in Higher Education Senior Leadership Lumbert, Laura..............................................................Breda, Netherlands
Wegleitner, Jennifer..............................................................Claremont, SD A Mixed Methods Study Examining Faculty Perceptions of Business Students’ Incivility and its Impact on Preparing Global Leaders Wriston, Mandy................................................................. Fayetteville, WV **A Case Study of How Leaders in an Appalachian County View Themselves in a Global Society Zimber, Tobey............................................................................ Arlington, VA Global Followers’ and Their Identities Within The Global Social Movement of the Women’s March: A Phenomenological Study
Exploring Followers’ Lived Experiences with Autonomous Motivation and Leader Support During a Global Organizational Restructuring
*Ph.D. in Global Leadership, organizational leadership concentration dissertation of the year. **Ph.D. in Global Leadership, higher education administration concentration dissertation of the year.
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MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Ide, Hether M.........................................................................................Naples, FL
Alexander, Leah N...............................................................................Muncie, IN
Inks, Christine Joann................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Archbold, Joshua David............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Jones, Shaka Manassah..........................................................................Gary, IN
Badenhorst, Wessel Johannes......................Hartbeespoort, South Africa
Kancherla, Sushma Naga........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Barile, Brook Nicole................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Kellam, Shakirah Najah............................................................Jacksonville, FL
Bass, Keiana LaShea................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Khanam, Kulsum .......................................................................Jacksonville, FL
Beckman, Jill A....................................................................................Bluffton, IN
Kimbrell, DeAnna Lynn.....................................................................Muncie, IN
Berry, Kailen ..................................................................................... Saint Joe, IN
Lambert, Benjamin James...................................................... Washington, IN
Bouwers, Madison .................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Lankford, Lamont M.....................................................................Anderson, IN
Brandt, Kelli Michelle............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Lawson, Elliot Martin.......................................................... Columbia City, IN
Brizek, Bridget Adar........................................................................ DeMotte, IN
Lewis, David E............................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Brown, Aaliyah Paige.......................................................... Nassau, Bahamas
Little, Shatayah Faith................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Brown, Scott Balfour........................................................ Kirkcaldy, Scotland
Logsdon, Adam Edward.............................................................. Louisville, KY
Bumphus, Angel Renee.....................................................................Fishers, IN
Long, Ashley Monet...................................................................... Louisville, KY
Burge, Amy Leeann................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Manuel, Michael Todd.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Burke, Brian R.............................................................................Kendallville, IN
Mason, Erin ................................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Castaneda, Javier ................................................................................. Miami, FL
Mitchell, Neal Andrew..................................................................Frankfort, IN
Chalk, Jacob Robert........................................................................... Kokomo, IN
Moore, Katelyn Marie............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Chilton, Sharon Faye...............................................................Hopkinsville, KY
Morton, Alice ..............................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Christman, April Elaine..........................................................Huntertown, IN
Muckelroy, Rashonda .............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Coleman, Taneisha ...................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Mutter, Cole Michael.................................................................... Louisville, KY
Combs, Kelsey M............................................................................. Maumee, OH
Newson, Jamila L.......................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Crilly, James A.............................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Nichols, Pamela Sue............................................................................ Albion, IN
Crusoe, Anita Lakai....................................................................... Charlotte, NC
Nicoletti, Ashley Renee............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Dawkins, Teilla ..........................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Owens, Amber Michelle........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Derrick, LaToya Nicole............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Pariyada, Bharath ..................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Dwaga, Mohamed Essayah M............................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Partee, Jordan ...................................................................................Madison, IN
Edwards, Zachary Clark............................................................Scottsburg, IN
Pertler, Julia Nicole...................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Esquivel, Margaret Marie Price............................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Peruchietti, Lindsey ................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Gibson, Hayley Noelle.................................................................... Waterloo, IN
Phair, Dylan Allen............................................................................ Franklin, IN
Hartman, Anna Teresa...............................................................Columbus, OH
Ragsdale, Rebecca D.................................................................. Mishawaka, IN
Hauser, Jennifer Lynn.............................................................. Churubusco, IN
Roe, Kristen Elizabeth............................................................Ontario, Canada
Heckaman, Joshua Eugene................................................... Winona Lake, IN
Scarlett, Demoya Alicia...................................................................Warsaw, IN
Hewitt, Maysie .........................................................................................Peru, IN
Shelton, Mandy ..............................................................................Antwerp, OH
Hicks, George .............................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Smith, Rick S................................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Higgins, Andrew .......................................................................Galway, Ireland
Snyder, Teresa Lynn.................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Hoff, Kristian Taylor............................................................................ Butler, IN
Sorensen, Peter Dane...................................................................Brookston, IN
Houston, Marie ...................................................................................Chicago, IL
Souther, Jason Edwin.......................................................................Warsaw, IN
Hughes, Trinity Spring................................................................ Nappanee, IN
Spangler, Shannon Raye.......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Stallings, Rozina Deshaw........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Brown, James R..............................................................................LaGrange, KY
Stewart, Candice Carol............................................................ Sauk Village, IL
Buckley, Stephen Shawn...................................................West Lafayette, IN
Suggs, Kesha Deon....................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Chiremba, Kudakwashe Neville...................................Kadoma, Zimbabwe
Swackenberg, Karysa Joy............................................................ Brighton, CO
Cott-Laurie, Ellena ............................................................................ Topeka, KS
Taylor, Carolyn Evette.............................................................Greensville, MS
Davis, Aaron ...............................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Thorp, Dustin ............................................................................. New Haven, IN
Hayden, Corey Mitchell............................................................... Louisville, KY
Tipton, Samantha Jean..................................................................Somerset, NJ
Knott, Brian ................................................................................. New Haven, IN
Tucker, Sanders Webb.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Manson, Johnny Harper..........................................................Indianapolis, IN
Vanden Bosch, Cynthia ......................................................................Stuart, FL
Nall, Kyle Joseph.................................................................................. Benton, KY
VanDurmen, Christopher Michael..............................................Warsaw, IN
Nicholson, Maya Nailah........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Walker, Vixen Simone............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Peisker, Kelly Vance......................................................................... Lebanon, IN
Weiss, Sarah Elizabeth..................................................................Marlboro, NJ
Preston, Shalisha Renee...................................................................Marion, IN
Wells, Kevin ................................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Pulliam, Paula Rachelle …………..............................………..Indianapolis, IN
Wilickas, Christopher William................................................ Valparaiso, IN
Robinson, Dennis Michael......................................................Indianapolis, IN
Wilkins, Mitchell ........................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Sargent, Megan Elaine............................................................. Huntington, IN
Willoughby, Mackenzie Lee......................................................Scottsburg, IN
Simkins, Michael Douglas................................................................Huron, OH
Wilson, Chanel ....................................................................................Chicago, IL
Spangler, Steven ..........................................................................Scottsburg, IN
Wise, Mercedes J.................................................................... Columbia City, IN
Sutton, Sherrie ..........................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Wise, Stephen Matthew..................................................... Columbia City, IN
Voorhees, Matthew Shane................................................Crawfordsville, IN
Wolfe, Richard Allan........................................................................Warsaw, IN
Warfield, Tyrone George......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Bellfield, Tondalaya Renne’.................................................... Greenwood, IN
Alfano, Mikalene ................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Bray, Ricky Alan............................................................................Scottsburg, IN
Bannister, Angela Marie.................................................Indianapolis, IN
Gregory, Pamela Eileen................................................................. Syracuse, IN
Bond, Kyla .....................................................................................Chicago, IL
Grim, Luke ....................................................................................Long Beach, CA
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Bultemeier, Devin Andrew............................................. Churubusco, IN
Hampel, Amy L..............................................................................Columbus, OH
Cronkhite, Sebastian Montgomery.............................. Fort Wayne, IN
Karnowski, Adam Louis................................................................ Wamego, KS
Daniels, Zacharie Robert................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Pendleton, Frank E.........................................................................Lafayette, IN
** DeJonge, Tyler James................................................................Zeeland, MI
Tanseco, Sigmund A...........................................................................Fishers, IN
Vawter, Christine Marie.........................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Duffield, Kaitlin Shea........................................................... Louisville, KY
Watts, Matthew Rae............................................................... Chesterfield, MI
Fernandez, Heather Byrd........................................................Atmore, AL
Wilson, Bernard ...............................................................................Lansing, MI
Gibson, Ryan ......................................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Hall, Robert Arthur............................................................New Albany, IN
Dickson, Tedd Remelius............................................................Garrett, IN
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
*** Hattery, Joshua Anderson..................................................... Roanoke, IN
Jones, Megan ...................................................................... Pocahontas, AR
Alexander Sr., Andrew Eugene……………..........................…..Louisville, KY
Kawta, Chan ........................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Berkes, Dana Kristine............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Klempay, Thomas Charles............................................... South Bend, IN
Bowling, Angela Denise...................................................................Atlanta, GA
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McKibben, Kelly R.................................................................... Lebanon, IN 13
Morgan, Drost ............................................................................Hudson, IN
Bentley, Mitchal E.............................................................. Mishawaka, IN
Owen, Emily Renee............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Betts, Alesha Lynn.......................................................................Merrill, MI
** Pebley, Autumn Ann............................................................... Syracuse, IN
Bihn, Haley Danae......................................................................Decatur, IN
Bingham, Ashley DaCole.................................................. South Bend, IN
Reingardt, Dustin Lee..........................................................Evansville, IN
** Roberts, Andrew JenWah................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Blackie, Robert Allen............................................................. Plainfield, IN
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Sanchez, Jonatan ................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
*** Blick, Kimberly Kay................................................................Belleview, FL
Sheets, Samuel Wayne..............................................................Dayton, KY
Boateng, Jason Ohene............................................................... Dublin, OH
** Smith, Casey Erica.................................................................Johnsburg, IL
Bond, Terrea .......................................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Steckler, Laney Nicole....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Boone, Justin Michael......................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Bord, April K...........................................................................Noblesville, IN
Vargo, Abbie Nicole............................................................ Mishawaka, IN
** Zacatelco, Erik Paul..............................................................Richmond, IN
Bourgeois, Warren Louis............................................St. Petersburg, FL
*** Bowden, Jakob Donald....................................................Ontario, Canada
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Boyce, Glenda ......................................................................... Charlotte, NC
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Brumbaugh, Maureen Lynn........................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Acevedo, Dustin Tyler...................................................................Peoria, IL
Bryant, Katresa Latoya......................................................Noblesville, IN
Adenibuyan, Toluwase ...................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Buchanan, Katina Olivia..........................................................Newark, NJ
Agard, Zackary Dean............................................................... Franklin, IN
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Alexander, Sharonda Brown............................................. Louisville, KY
*** Bullock, Ryan Elliott.........................................................Indianapolis, IN
Alvidrez, Jacob Stone........................................................Sacramento, CA
Burner, Amiah T.......................................................................... Detroit, MI
Alvis, Shanta Marie.............................................................. Louisville, KY
Calderon Sanchez, Christian Alejandro..................... Quito, Ecuador
Buck, Jason Mathew........................................................................Peru, IN
** Amoako, Maxwell ................................................................. Laspa, Ghana
*** Camilo, Adriana Oana................................................................Goshen, IN
** Anderson, Beth Ann.................................................................Warsaw, IN
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Anderson, Bridget L.......................................................... South Bend, IN
** Carey, Tammy Sue........................................................Crawfordsville, IN
Anderson, Kyle Dean............................................................Van Wert, OH
*** Carlos, Victoria ..........................................................................Warsaw, IN
** Anderson, Melody Jeane.................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
*** Carnahan, Edward Allen................................................... Hicksville, OH
Avery, Kenithia ...................................................................... Louisville, KY
Carey, Bre’Ana Renee........................................................... Louisville, KY
Castillo, Jordyn David.................................................West Lafayette, IN
** Bailey, Dustin James...................................................................Goshen, IN
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Cencelewski, Victoria Marie......................................... New Carlisle, IN
Baird, Christopher M........................................................... Louisville, KY
** Chandler, Kazuko ..............................................................Martinsville, IN
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Baker, Stacy ............................................................................Effingham, IL
** Claxton, Kyle ................................................................................Garrett, IN
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Baker, Tiara ..........................................................................Merrillville, IN
** Clouser, Danna Louise.............................................................. Tucson, AZ
Balkema, Kimberly Sue.................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Codling, Jason allan............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Barnes, Randal S................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Coleman, Regina ...............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Barrera, Melody Dawn............................................................Munster, IN
Colyar, Rajah .......................................................................... Louisville, KY
Bell, Johnette J.............................................................................. Detroit, MI
Conway, Tamika ................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Bell, Theresa E.................................................................... Taylorsville, KY
Cook, Lany Machele........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Benmoosa, Sarah Nabeel……………....................Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Crisler, RaShawnda ...............................................................Lafayette, IN
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Bennett, Jayna A.................................................................Fort, Wayne, IN
*** Cross, Eric Daniel.........................................................................Pooler, GA
Bennett, Tinicha Lee.......................................................... Huntington, IN
Cruz, Maricia M...................................................................Merrillville, IN
** Bennett, Zachary James........................................................ Macomb, MI
Cudmore, Blake ..................................................Richmond Hill, Ontario
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*** Dale, Evan Duane...............................................................Mooresville, IN
** Daniels, Rebecca Danielle.................................................. Mt. Carmel, IL
*** Heath, August Lynn.............................................................Scottsburg, IN
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*** Hein, Gregory S................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Davila, Heather Marie.....................................................Huntertown, IN
Heard, Alexus ......................................................................... Louisville, KY
** Davis, Dillon Eugene...............................................................Mentone, IN
Henderson, James Lee............................................................. Corydon, IN
** De Jorge Romero-Camacho, Angel ............................... Caceres, Spain
Henley, Lacey Denise........................................................Georgetown, IN
*** De Quarto, Peter Michael.....................................................Highland, IN
Hile, Erika .................................................................................. Concord, NC
** DeJonge, Tyler James................................................................Zeeland, MI
** Hill, Alexis Nicole........................................................... Grand Rapids, MI
** Dennert, Malte Tobias.............................................Homburg, Germany
*** Dennis, Charles ............................................................................... Avon, IN
*** Holdreith, Morganne Whitney...........................Madison Heights, MI
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Dodson, Tim A.....................................................................Whitestown, IN
Hill, Josue David......................................................................Zionsville, IN Hope, Kaitlyn Caramine................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Drew, Lauren Elaine.................................................................... Lowell, IN
** Hopkins, Hadley Lauren......................................................... Warren, MI
Dunning, Madison Paige................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Eaton, Elizabeth Ann.............................................................Defiance, OH
** Hostetler, Joshua Adam............................................................ Elkhart, IN
Ellis, Eva Marie................................................................... Greenwood, IN
** Howard, Krista J..................................................................... Pierceton, IN
Eskridge, Rayshell Marie...............................................................Gary, IN
Hoya, Dylan Joseph............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
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Ewart, Travis Dean...................................................................Bluffton, IN
Infante Gonzalez, Jafer Jesus................................. Valencia, Venezuela
Fields, Brenton James....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Jarrett, Kimberly Renee.............................................................Muncie, IN
Hormann, Brianna Lenita Francis............................... Huntington, IN
Frimpong, Jesse Yaw................................................................. Bowie, MD
Jobe, Julie ..............................................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Frisbie, Allison Louise..............................................................Stryker, OH
Johnson, Rahman .......................................................................Chicago, IL
Jones, Devin Michael..............................................................Ferndale, MI
*** Fugate, Gregory T...............................................................New Albany, IN
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Jurgenson, Brendan Joseph.................................................... Granger, IN
*** German, Lance .....................................................................Alexandria, IN
*** Kegerreis, Jeffrey A............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
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Fuelling, Merista ................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Gerschoffer, Anna Marie..................................................... Westfield, IN
Keller, Shauna Marie.........................................................Kendallville, IN
*** Godby, Erin .............................................................................. Westfield, IN
Kirkpatrick, Justin Levi....................................................Clarksburg, WV
** Goffner-Williams, Sandra G..............................................Vincennes, IN
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Kitchen, Karsyn Taylor..................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Goings, Monique Alexis........................................................Paulding, OH
Klco, Dawn Marie................................................................... St Joseph, MI
Goldensoph, Gannon Reed................................................Oak Creek, WI
Kline, Cassandra A............................................................. New Haven, IN
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González Ureña, Nicole Marie......Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
*** Koshko, Jack Alan....................................................................... Warren, MI
Gorney, Heather ................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Green, Lemisha MyKiama...................................... Fort Lauderdale, FL
** Lane-McKibben, Hope C.................................................. New Haven, IN
Kretz, Sean Paul................................................................Ontario, Canada
*** Green, Sharan Y................................................................ Brownsburg, IN
Leyman, Adam Gene..............................................................Keystone, IN
Green, Taleeha Sade...........................................................Waterbury, CT
Liponoga, Justin T..................................................................... London, OH
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Gromala, Samantha Lynn....................................... Chicago Heights, IL
Lockridge, Matthew Steven........................................Michigan City, IN
** Habas, Daniel Scott................................................................... Granger, IN
Logwood, Arielle Ciera......................................................Merrillville, IN
Hamilton, Jeffrey ..................................................................Evansville, IN
Long, Alicia .........................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Hamilton, Kenya D............................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Longardner, Justin Michael............................................. Fort Wayne, IN
** Hargett, Jessica ..................................................................Stevensville, MI
Manzoli, Susan Elizabeth................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
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Hartman, Sara E................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Mason, Shawnee Lepral..................................................Indianapolis, IN
Hayes, Seleena Celeste...................................................... Greenwood, IN
Mata, Andrea Sara.....................................................................Decatur, IN 15
** Mattes, Megan Elizabeth................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
** Schnitz, Sara ....................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** McCall, Julie Ann.................................................................... Loveland, OH
Schwartz, Patrick Conley.....................................................Palm Bay, FL
** McIntosh, Donna ............................................................... New Albany IN
Scott, Byron ......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
McIntyre, Amber ..............................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Scott, Timothy Adam.............................................................Paulding, OH
McMillin, Autumn Adrianne.............................................. Brooklyn, MI
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Menke, Vanessa Megan.......................................................Van Wert, OH
** Shaffner, Chad Edward................................................... Bargersville, IN
Segura, Alexandria Kristine...........................Mount Washington, KY
*** Michelet I., Dominique ..................................................... Quito, Ecuador
Sharrett, Conner William.........................................................Fishers, IN
** Middlebrooks, Hannah Danielle.................................... Huntington, IN
Shaw, Laquanta S..............................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Miller, Jessica F.................................................................... Middlebury, IN
Shonka, Amanda Lynn.............................................................. Auburn, IN
Minnick, Kimberly Marie.........................................................Decatur, IN
*** Siercks, Kim Victoria.................................................. Bochum, Germany
Minter, Dereon Ja’Mal............................................. Marion Junction, AL
** Simmers, Danyel ............................................................... Churubusco, IN
Moore, Bethany Joelyn..................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Skidgel, Abbie ...................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Moore, Cynthia ......................................................................Frankfort, IN
** Small, Lance P...................................................................... Greenwood, IN
** Murphy, Megan L..............................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Murphy, Nichole Lee................................................................... Austin, IN
*** Smith, Payton Elizabeth.................................................................Clio, MI
Smith, Justin .........................................................................Sellersburg, IN
Nedbal, Chad David....................................................................Romeo, MI
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Snyder, Lauren Katherine....................................................Pittsboro, IN
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Neller, Andrew Joseph.......................................................South Lyon, MI
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Sparkman, Brandi Skye................................................ Jeffersonville, IN
** Nord, Alyssa......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Sprunger, Jason James...................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Norris, Courtney Rae.......................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Stachler, Kevin J.........................................................................Carlisle, OH
Oland, Colton Michael...........................................................Lafayette, IN
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Stevens, Lynn Ann..................................................................Cleburne, TX
** Omlor, Zane ......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Stevens, Violet Elizabeth.....................................................Uniondale, IN
*** Omo, Madelyn Marie........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
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** Strobel, Spencer Brett.................................................................... Avon, IN
O’Toole, Ryan .............................................................................. Conroe, TX
Stilwell, Dakota .................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
*** Palomo, Blanca Isabel..............................................................Munster, IN
Swaner, Breanna Elizabeth..................................................... Hobart, IN
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Sykes, Brittany Royanne.....................................................Evansville, IN
Parrish, Brandy Nickole................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** Patel, Chanton D.................................................................... Louisville, KY
** Taghi, Zakary Joshua........................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Persinger, Marla J........................................................................Upland, IN
Talley, Sheila Nicole................................................................Lafayette, IN
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Peters, Leeah Ann....................................................................... Auburn, IN
Taylor, Austin Daniel..........................................................Walbridge, OH
** Petre, Logan................................................................................. Auburn, IN
** Taylor, Jeramiah Jason.........................................................Richmond, IN
Phillippe, Jarrett ........................................................................Bluffton, IN
Prible, Drue Gabrielle................................................................Garrett, IN
** Thompson, Kori ................................................................. New Haven, IN
Tenorio Perez, Jaime ................................................................. Jaén, Spain
Price, LaToya Nicole.............................................................Las Vegas, NV
*** Tuominen, Emma Marika..................................................Lahti, Finland
** Purtee, Austin Reid..............................................................Fairmount, IN
*** Turk, Jamison Marie........................................................ Brownsburg, IN
Raymond, Brayden Marc Thomas.............................Ontario, Canada
** Turner-Harris, Lucas Antoine.......................................... Louisville, KY
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Rondot, Nicholas James.................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Vannelli, Adam Leonard................................................Apple Valley, MN
Ryan, Brittany M.................................................................Cincinnati, OH
Vanover, Leslie Jean..........................................................Indianapolis, IN
Sanchez, Rene ............................................................................. Milford, IN
Vasquez, Allison Louise................................................................Howe, IN
Sanders, Eric Lamont.......................................................Jacksonville, FL
Virk, Gurbani .....................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Sanders, Michelle D..........................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Ware, Jennifer Ann........................................................ Columbia City, IN
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** Webb, Matthew Jay............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
** Leunissen, David Ryan.......................................................Flatwoods, KY
Wegiel, Samantha Ann............................................................La Porte, IN
** McFarland, Katie A............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Wilkins, Vernadette Rose...............................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Moore, James Eric..................................................................Somerset, KY
Williams, Demetrius ..............................................................Lynwood, IL
*** Perry, Micah Winfrey................................................................... Pekin, IN
** Williams, Kerry Torrance.............................................. Greenwood, MS
Wilson, Ashlee .............................................................................Carmel, IN
** Roark, Austin .......................................................................Greentown, IN
Rigg, Colby Charles........................................................... Washington, IN
*** Wilson, Kaitlyn Christine................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
** Slone, Robby Lee..............................................................Pippa Passes, KY
Wilson, Nicole Marie......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Smith, Jordan Wayne...............................................................Peebles, OH
Wilson, Ryan ..................................................................................Forest, IN
Thorpe, John Robert............................................................. Pendleton, IN
Winston, Tony Anthony........................................................... Detroit, MI
*** Ward, Cortney S.................................................................. Huntington, IN
*** Wong, Za Ka......................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN ** Wood, Tanya .............................................................................Leesburg, IN
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN ACCOUNTING
Worden, Julia ....................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Baker, Jacob Lee................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
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Wynne, Noah .....................................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Brown, Brittany Nicole...................................................Indianapolis, IN
Dickson, Tedd Remelius............................................................Garrett, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FASHION MARKETING AND MANAGEMENT
Edison, Ashley Marie........................................................... Louisville, KY
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Ewart, Travis Dean...................................................................Bluffton, IN
*** McLaughlin, Jacey Sueann.............................................Huntertown, IN
Hays, Kelli Jean........................................................................Plymouth, IN
Lashley, Tianna .................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MARKETING
** Patrick, Melinda ......................................................................Highland, IN
** Shinn, Alexander David.................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** Reynolds, Heather Jean............................................................... Salem, IN
Williams, Aeriel ................................................................................Gary, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP
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Woods, Andrew Thomas.................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Archer, David Neil.................................................................Symsonia, KY *
Bell, Jason Eric....................................................................Indianapolis, IN
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Bigham, Jessica LaNece...................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Aguayo, Andrea Marie........................................................Edinburgh, IN
** Busch, Elisabeth Jane.......................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Alcantar, Elias ........................................................................ Louisville, KY
*** Chambers, William Lorenzo.............................................. Louisville, KY
*** Arnold, Amanda Dawn.......................................................Scottsburg, IN
Coakley, Adam Chase...................................................................Lizton, IN
Ayers, Donya N..................................................................Mccordsville, IN
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Frederick, Kristinna Maria Lee..................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Barrett, Adrianna Cercy...................................................Cincinnati, OH
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Fritz, Mandy Marie.....................................................................LaOtto, IN
Belcher, Tiera .....................................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Frye, Tiffany Michelle..............................................................Spencer, IN
Bennett, Anthony C..........................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Gebert, Carla Sue........................................................... Columbia City, IN
*** Bertram, Trisha Anne........................................................Commiskey, IN
** Hamby, Cory Michael............................................................. Paducah, KY
Bess, Bianca Latoy................................................................. Glenwood, IL
*** Hewitt, Jennifer Lynn.................................................Shepherdsville, KY
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Bickel, Gayle .............................................................................Lafayette, IN
*** Howard, Matthew Scott.................................................... Clarksville, AR
Bizzelle, Tyree Richard......................................................Baltimore, MD
Jones, RJ ................................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Black, Bob Owen................................................................. Huntington, IN
Love-Augustus, Amy………………………….......................Merrillville, IN
Blackburn, Clay K............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN 17
Blackman, Bryan Cassady..................................................Evansville, IN
Mefford, Allison Taylor......................................................Bloomfield, KY
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Blakley, Justice Jordan......................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Mendoza, Adriana ....................................................................Ligonier, IN
Blevins, Lindsey Paige........................................................Baltimore. OH
Meyer, Katelyn Marie...................................................................Avilla, IN
Bower, Lisa Marie.............................................................. New Haven, IN
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Miles, Ashley Renee........................................................ Jeffersonville, IN
Carruthers, Glenndella Yvonne....................................Indianapolis, IN
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Miller, Madelyn Rose................................................................. Bryant, IN
Cook, Christopher Michael............................................. Fort Wayne, IN
** Mitchell, Jocelyn Marie............................................................Warsaw, IN
Cook, Jasmine Renee.........................................................Indianapolis, IN
*** Moesner, Heather Ann.........................................................Evansville, IN
Cooks, Reese Lashele......................................................... Springfield, KY
Monsivais, Heidi Lee......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Cortie, Jennifer ............................................................Fredericksburg, IN
Neal, Nicole T......................................................................Indianapolis, IN
** Cox, Angela Joy....................................................................... Louisville, KY
*** Opper, Brittney .................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Dixon, Stefan D............................................................................ Elkhart, IN
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Packingham, Tina Maria......................................................... Elkhart, IN
Dues, Michael ......................................................................Kendallville, IN
Palomino, Cassey Lauren...........................................................Otisco, IN
Edmonds, TaRhea .............................................................Indianapolis, IN
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Perkins, Eddie DeWayne.................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
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Elder, Christopher Robin....................................North Manchester, IN
Polk, Tameka ....................................................................... Merrillville , IN
Ellis, Eva Marie................................................................... Greenwood, IN
Price, Jazzica Mari’.............................................................Merrillville, IN
Fett, David Michael............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Price, Keyana ....................................................................................Gary, IN
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Gasteiger, Tyler Alan......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Redburn, Rayleena Louise.................................................Texarkana, TX
Goliday, Stacia ...................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Redmon, Brittany .............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Green, Linsey Marie............................................................Scottsburg, IN
** Reed, Alexandria Nikole..........................................................Bluffton, IN
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Haas, Nathan Lee.........................................................................Borden, IN
*** Reynolds, Heather Jean............................................................... Salem, IN
Hamilton, James Patrick.......................................................Lafayette, IN
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Rodewald, Scott David............................................................Warsaw, IN
Hardwick, William Clayton................................................Lexington, IN
Sanders, Eric Lamont.......................................................Jacksonville, FL
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Honeycutt, Charles Hugh................................................ Greenwood, IN
Sandilla, Jaclyn Taylor................................................................ Hobart, IN
Huffman, Ashley Nicole........................................................... Detroit, MI
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Seger, Robert Thomas.........................................................Covington, KY
Hunt, Lisa Sloan...................................................................... Plainfield, IN
Sleepe, Thomas .......................................................................Lexington, IN
Hunziker, Melinda J................................................................Leesburg, IN
Stevens, Rebecca N............................................................ Huntington, IN
Jackson, LeTosha Renee...................................................Indianapolis, IN
Streater, Makayla ................................................................. Louisville, KY
Johnson, Jacqueline Nina..................................................Kalamazoo, MI
Tidwell, Calogera ............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Jones, Sarina ........................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Watkins, Kayla Marie........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Joyner, Rachelle Denise.............................................................Fishers, IN
Waymouth, Carmen Marie.......................................West Lafayette, IN
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King, Brianna Lavonne......................................................Shelbyville, KY
Wilcox, Mia A.......................................................................... Louisville, KY
*** Lilly, Shannon ..........................................................................Hamilton, IN
Wilson, Kelsea Ann............................................................... Louisville, KY
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Lopez, Alejandro ............................................................... Los Angeles, CA
Winston, LaToya ................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Love, Jason Kenneth.........................................................Indianapolis, IN
Withers Jr, Larry ........................................................................Danville, IL
McCall, Dorothy Mae........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
McCarty, Daniel Lee..................................................................... Cadiz, KY
McCormick, Arianna Elizabeth............................................Warsaw, IN
McGraw, Alecia ...........................................................................Chicago, IL
McPhearson, Braden James...............................................Evansville, IN
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OUTSTANDING GRADUATES
OF THE YEAR COLLEGE OF BUSINESS UNDERGRADUATE Emma Tuominen................................Overall College of Business Student
GRADUATE Madison Bouwers...............................Master of Business Administration
Jack Koshko...........................................Overall College of Business Student
Adam Karnowski...................................Master of Science in Management
Laney Steckler.....................................................................................Accounting
Kudakwashe Chiremba.................................................. Master of Science in Organizational Leadership
Joshua Hattery....................................................................................Accounting Kaitlin Duffield........................................................................Accounting, CPS Beth Anderson.............................................Business Communication, CPS Madelyn Omo............................................................Entrepreneurial Studies Katina Buchanan............................................Entrepreneurial Studies, CPS Jacey McLaughlin................................Fashion Marketing & Management Max Amoako..........................................................................Financial Services Ryan Bullock................................................................Financial Services, CPS Jeramiah Taylor...................................................Healthcare Administration Hadley Hopkins.....................................................................Human Resources August Heath...............................................................Human Resources, CPS Za Wong............................................................................................Management Kimberly Blick...................................................................... Management, CPS Kenyetta Dean......................................Management Information Systems Andrew Neller...................................................................................... Marketing Kim Siercks............................................................................................ Marketing Rebecca Daniels.........................................................................Marketing, CPS Matthew Howard...............................................Organizational Leadership Jakob Bowden....................................................................Sports Management Morganne Holdreith.......................................................Sports Management Colton Oland........................................................... Sports Management, CPS
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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES
COMMENCEMENT MAY 15, 2021 | 3:30 P.M.
Prelude Music by The Seasons Brass Quintet Opening Processional
Piper, Stuart Hatfield (Audience Will Rise)
Welcome
Sherrill L. Hamman, Associate Professor of Business and Faculty Representative to Indiana Tech’s Board of Trustees
Invocation
Lisa D. Givan, Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity and Belonging/Chief Diversity Officer
National Anthem
Darius D. Darling, Indiana Tech Alumnus
Introductions
Presentation of President’s Medal
Student Remarks
Commencement Address
Presentation of Degree Candidates
Introduction of Candidates for Degrees
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D., President Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D. Arianna C. Cooper Sherrill L. Hamman Scott D. Liebhauser, Ph.D., Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Said A. Abushamleh, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Jerome I. Heaven, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Conferring of Degrees
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D.
Final Words
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D.
Alma Mater
Darius D. Darling
Closing Remarks
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COLLEGE OF
ENGINEERING AND SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ENGINEERING
Sattar, Mohammed Abdul ..................................................Hyderabad, India
Adams-Hill, Jennifer Lee........................................................Brownsboro, KY
Sundar, Adarsh ..................................................................................Warsaw,IN
Akohwarien, Afure .................................................................... Warri, Nigeria
Syed, Abdul Azeem.............................................................................Addison, IL
Ali, Jeezan ..................................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Thirumalasetty, Pratyusha ...............................................Hyderabad, India
Ali, Muhammad Mazher .....................................................Hyderabad, India
Thummalapally, Avinash ..........................................................Waterford, MI
Alqudsi, Nouraldin Maher Abdel.......................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Uvidia Sarmiento, Jose Fernando................................ Guayaquil, Ecuador
Berning, Stephanie Jocelyn...............................................Queretaro, Mexico
Vega Velazquez, Danny Eliezer......................................... Columbia City, IN
Chalk, Jacob Robert........................................................................... Kokomo, IN
Yadlapalli, Navya ...................................................................Hyderabad, India
Dalsania, Dipesh Ishwarbhai................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Yerakala, Samrat Goud ......................................................... Telangana, India
Dawson, Jay C.............................................................................Indianapolis, IN Eghwrudjakpor, Kevwe Isaac..................................................Lagos, Nigeria
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
Faraz, Mohammed .............................................................................Chicago, IL
Galloway, James Edward......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Leonard, Jeffrey William..................................................... Gibbsboro, NJ
Grayson, Darryl Lee................................................................. Springfield, OH
Letcher, Eli T....................................................................... Central City, NE
Jones, Desmond Rashad.......................................................South Holland, IL
Rosales, Brady David.......................................................Indianapolis, IN
Khan, Mohammed Muzamil................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Sanford, Griffin Jack........................................................Ontario, Canada
Heise, Timothy Neal..............................................................Rochester, IN
Khan, Muhammad Ahsan.................................................. Karachi, Pakistan Kurra, Gopichand ..................................................................Hyderabad, India
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Lay, Brandon............................................................................... Monroeville, IN
Craycroft, Tia ......................................................................... Louisville, KY
Mandalaywala, Parth Ashishkumar....................................... Plainfield, IN
Fritch, Justin Lee................................................................. Huntington, IN
Marbach, Corey Allen.......................................................................Decatur, IN
Guyton, Brett Louis.........................................................................Gary, IN
Marina, Navya ................................................................................... Kokomo, IN
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Hardy, Levi Travis.............................................................Indianapolis, IN
Mazheruddin, Mohammed ................................................. Telangana, India
Huff, Aaron Michael............................................................. Louisville, KY
Moyer, Christian James....................................................................Atwood, IN
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McIntosh, Sean .......................................................................Frankfort, IN
Ousman, Cheguefat .................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Pancost, Austin R.......................................................................Phoenix, AZ
Parmar, Tapassinh Dinversinh.............................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Steele, Aurora ....................................................................Indianapolis, IN
Pasha, Mohammed Afroz ....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Thomas, Kody Patrick........................................................ Henryville, IN
Prema, Vasavi .........................................................................Hyderabad, India
** Williams, Andrew ........................................................................Harlan, IN
Pritchett, Branden ......................................................................Noblesville, IN Quesenberry, Rebecca Joy................................................................Macon, GA Rider, Zachery Royce................................................................ Fort Wayne, IN Rollins, Yoskisha Chantele......................................................Whitestown, IN 21
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
Fyfe, Cameron James........................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
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Hansen, Jacob Andrew.....................................................East Chicago, IL
Almoemen, Hussain Khalid A........................Dammam, Saudi Arabia
Lauer, Matthew Jerome.........................................................Freeland, MI
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Bono Monreal, Pablo ........................................................ Valencia, Spain
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Lett, Micheal Allen...................................................................Bourbon, IN
Burke, Mikayla Gabrielle........................................................ St. Clair, MI
Machuca, Adrian ................................................................ Santa Rosa, CA
Cardinal, Madysn Dawn.........................................................Clayton, WI
** Nicoue, Kouete ....................................................................... Louisville, KY
Cerny, Dillan Paul.................................................................... Surprise, AZ
*** Reid, Montavius Tremain.........................................................Siloam, GA
Fifield, Samantha Lee............................................................. Fostoria, MI
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Scott, Savanna Ingeborg........................................................ Roanoke, IN
** Heniff, Thomas Giovanni..................................................Shorewood, IL
*** Swank, James Paul.......................................................Reynoldsburg, OH
Hernandez, Nicole Marina.............................................. Fort Wayne, IN
** Young, Jacob Christopher.......................................................La Porte, IN
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Jenkins, Allison Sue............................................................ Fort Wayne, IN
Lenski, Marshall Aleczander...........................................Merrillville, IN
Ortiz Almeida, German Alejandro........................Pichincha, Ecuador
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN DIGITAL GRAPHICS AND DESIGN
Toto, Kudzai Amon....................................................Windhoek, Namibia
Bloir, Logan Andrew..................................................................... Edon, OH
Zwicker, Abigail Diane..............................................................Livonia, MI
Bollinger, David James....................................................... Cedar Lake, IN
Bonner, Giovaughni D.........................................................Columbus, OH
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Carter, Lawrence Henry.................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Alathmi, Abdullah Ahmed J..............................Dhahran, Saudi Arabia
Aleman, Gicell Jamiled..........................................................Suitland, MD
*** Luginbill, Makenna Shianne...................................................... Berne, IN
Hancher, Dalton William......................................................Wyoming, IL
Person, Damon DeShawn.............................................................Gary, IN
*** Wallace, Corbyn Jay......................................................................Orem, UT
Ross, Alexandra Paige....................................................... Greenwood, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
*** Lang, Taylor Joseph.................................................................... Elwood, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CYBERSECURITY ** Alawdan, Abdullah Ahmed................................. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia *
Al-Daej, Asem ..........................................................Alkharj, Saudi Arabia
*** Almadhi, Abdulaziz Muhanna M...................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ** Alshabanat, Zaid Nasser...................................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alsharidi, Abdulaziz Rashed............................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Alzahrani, Feras Ahmed S................................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Balhareth, Hamad Fahad H.................................Najran, Saudi Arabia
** Burdic, Robert L..................................................................... Columbus, IN
DeMarco, Dylan ..........................................................................Garrett, IN
Everling, Kyle James.............................................................. Plainfield, IN
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** Hutchins, Elyse Bree......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN Karawira, Kudzanai ...........................................................Columbus, OH
Almutairy, Khaled Saud S.................................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alutairy, Khaled Saud S……………………………Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alotaibi, Bnedr Mohammad M.......................... Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Alsowaiq, Mohammad Ahmad A.....................Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia
Bassene, Eloi Adioye...........................................................Dakar, Sénégal
Ching, Keen Aloysius..............................................................Honolulu, HI
Dykgraaf, Joshua Lee.......................................Richland Parchment, MI
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Hegg, Reagan Alexandra................................................ Saint Joseph, MI
Kuhn, Jessica Renae...................................................................Seattle, WA
Long, Solomon Rilee.......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Masatu, Derick Donald.................................................... Mara, Tanzania
** Quillen, Troy James...................................................... Lawrenceburg, IN
Strozier, Brianna Renee..........................................................Redford, MI
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ENERGY ENGINEERING
Drum, Mark Anthony.......................................................... Valparaiso, IN
Freeman, Brigetta Kellie...........................................................Fishers, IN
** Brandt, Nicholas Patrick...........................................................Dewitt, MI
** Fuhrman, Dawn Christine......................................................... Butler, IN
Hovermale, Evan James............................................................Marion, IN
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Rondan, Facundo Nicolas.............................. Buenos Aires, Argentina
** Lowe, Kevin ............................................................................Evansville, IN
Jones, Joshua Theodore.................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Martinez, Zabrina M.................................................................. Hobart, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING
Mukhtar, Essam Abdullatif B.............................Yanbu, Saudia Arabia
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Oschwald, Mark Ryan...................................................... Saint Cloud, FL
Pollard, Jalil Tyrese...................................................................Dayton, OH
** Bothast, Bradley Robert........................................................Keystone, IN
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Rabel, Eric Michael....................................................................Decatur, IN
Coffman, Jason Cody................................................................Warsaw, IN
** Solis, Austin Jacob.............................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
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Combs, Austin ............................................................................. Milford, IN
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Cooper, Arianna Christina............ Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas
Barringer, Brittany ..................................................................Warsaw, IN
*** Corcoran, Thomas James................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Coulter, Andrew J.................................................................. Columbus, IN
Crowell, Andrew Matthew............................................. Fort Wayne, IN
*** Garber, Miranda Lee.........................................................Kendallville. IN *** Gitau, Stephen Ngugi................................................................Osceola, IN
Greenfield, Ronald ................................................................. Waterloo, IN
Hollar, Zane ................................................................................Warsaw, IN
** Jones, Kent D...............................................................................Warsaw, IN
Karbowski, Genna Marie.................................................. Commerce, MI
Keener, Dusty Sue.................................................................. Pierceton, IN
Long, Benjamin Joseph............................................................Warsaw, IN
Moser, Ryan Wayne...................................................................Decatur, IN
Munoz, Luis Fernando...................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** Reisgies, Alyssa Renae...................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Rider, Matthew R............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Shaw, Benjamin ................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
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Tedesco, Anthony Spencer...................................................Pinckney, MI
Torne, Pablo ......................................................................Barcelona, Spain
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Wilson, Thomas George....................................................... Jasonville, IN
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
Borges, Martina Ilena.............................................. Valencia, Venezuela
Boris, Jacob Daniel.............................................................. Tabernacle, NJ
** Clay, Darrell James...........................................................................Ada, OH *** Dunavan, Charles David..................................................... Clarkston, MI
Eckard, Martin Victor.................................. British Columbia, Canada
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Green, Zachary Alan..................................................................Monroe, IN
*** Kinney, Brittney Michelle........................................... Columbia City, IN ** Leighton, Mary Margaret......................................................Mendon, MI
Linenburg, Bryson Joseph..................................................Evansville, IN
Makarem, May ......................................................Ras el-Metn, Lebanon
Miller, Jordan Alexander Jay....................................... Shipshewana, IN
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Miller, Lydia Hope.....................................................................Orlando, FL
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Pieske, Kimberly E................................................................Ann Arbor, MI
Schmehl, Brandon James............................................... Chesterfield, MI
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Sender Safadi, Daniel ............................................Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Thomas, Aryn April........................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Updike, Chandler Riley..................................................... Huntington, IN
Van Allen, Luke Alexander.............................................. .Fort Wayne, IN
** Aljuraysi, Majed Salem R.............................. Al-Qassim, Saudi Arabia
Alnemer, Amar Ahmed M................................Damman, Saudi Arabia
Alshuhayb, Zainab Hussain.................................Alhasa, Saudi Arabia
*** Drexler, Madeline Mae...................................................Brownsburg, IN
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BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK ENGINEERING
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Bartholomew, Ryan Thomas................................................ DeMotte, IN
Anello, Nick Joseph..................................................................... Sturgis, MI
Boger, Samuel Glenn............................................................. Plainfield, IN
Grenier, Rachael Marie.................................................... Huntington, IN
** Bright, Joshua Isaiah............................................................Richmond, IN
Hernes, Charlene M...................................................................Portage, IN
Cook, Chandler…………………………........................ …………….Butler, IN
Hobson, James Lee............................................................. Crownpoint, IN
*** Green, James Robert.......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Lear, Alexandra ............................................................Crawfordsville, IN
** Yoder, Brent Alan........................................................................Decatur, IN
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Seymour, Ronald Marcus........................................................LaPorte, IN
Smith, Hayden ....................................................................... Louisville, KY
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING *
Helinski, Calista Marie.............................................................Hebron, KY
Metz, Damian Ryan................................................................. Botkins, OH
*** Raypole, Kobe David......................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
*** Tackett, David James......................................................... Huntington, IN *
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN NETWORK MANAGEMENT
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN WEB DEVELOPMENT ** Montgomery, Christopher Dale....................................... Mckinney, TX ** Pursley, Kyndall Gwynn...........................................................Muncie, IN
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INDUSTRIAL AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING *
Addis, Genice Louise...................................................................Larwill, IN
Bay, Tonya Lyn.................................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
** Campbell, Matthew James......................................................Warsaw, IN
Haire, Kristina Dyann....................................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Halsey, Amber Lynn.................................................................... Angola, IN
Hess, Kurt Wayne.......................................................................... Butler, IN
** Hughes, Chelsi .....................................................................Owensville, IN
Murillo, Oscar Javier...................................................................Goshen, IN
*** O’Brien, Kevin K.....................................................................LaGrange, IN
Perez, Abdiel ........................................................................ Bardstown, KY
*** Pettigrew, John M............................................................... Fort Wayne, IN *** Rodriguez, Antonio ..................................................................Warsaw, IN
Schofield, Joshua Thomas............................................... Fort Wayne, IN
Shaw, Benjamin ................................................................. Fort Wayne, IN
Spaulding, Veronica .................................................................. Elkhart, IN
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Zeisig, Robert John....................................................................Warsaw, IN
Goodman, Hunter Allen............................................................ Redkey, IN
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OUTSTANDING GRADUATES
OF THE YEAR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCES UNDERGRADUATE Cameron Fyfe...................Overall School of Computer Sciences Student
GRADUATE Rebecca Quesenberry...................Masters of Engineering Management
Pablo Bono Monreal....................................... Overall Engineering Student Pablo Bono Monreal.................................................Biomedical Engineering Corbyn Wallace............................................................Computer Engineering Taylor Lang............................................................................. Computer Science Asem Al-Daej..................................................................................Cybersecurity Solomon Long................................................................Electrical Engineering Nicholas Brandt................................................................ Energy Engineering Pablo Torne...........................Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Matthew Campbell.. Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, CPS Brigetta Freeman.................................................Information Systems, CPS Zachary Green..........................................................Mechanical Engineering Brent Yoder.....................................................................Network Engineering Damian Metz................................................................. Software Engineering Kyndall Pursley.....................................................................Web Development
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THE TRADITION OF
ACADEMIC COMMENCEMENT In antiquity, the first educational degrees were probably conferred at a general gathering of the student body. As early as 500 B.C., the medical school at Athens, Greece, for example, awarded inscribed lead plates at a formal degree-granting ceremony. Parchment diplomas eventually replaced lead plates, and graduates may have received degrees written on a sheepskin parchment as early as 848 A.D. Master’s degrees and doctoral degrees were awarded by medieval European universities. The first recorded baccalaureate degree was given by the University of Paris in the 13th century. Originally, the degree was a license to teach. In America, the colonists used the European universities as models for the schools which they founded, and European graduation traditions were adopted. The first American college was Harvard College, founded Oct. 28, 1636. The first Bachelor of Science degree was conferred by Wesleyan University (Connecticut) in 1838; the bachelor’s degree now is the standard American degree which signifies completion of a four-year degree program. All degree candidates, college officials, faculty and dignitaries are attired in traditional medieval cap and gown. Black is the standard gown color; however, commencement participants are entitled to wear distinctive tassels on their caps or hoods of various colors over their gowns.
The colors allocated to the various fields of learning have been largely standardized in the United States by the Intercollegiate Bureau of Academic Costume, and accepted by the American Council on Education in its Academic Costume Code. The codified colors associated with the different academic disciplines are: Agriculture .......................................................................................Maize Arts, Letters, Humanities .................................................................White Commerce, Accountancy, Business ..................................................Drab Dentistry ............................................................................................ Lilac Economics......................................................................................Copper Education.................................................................................. Light Blue Engineering ....................................................................................Orange Fine Arts, including Architecture.................................................... Brown Forestry ........................................................................................... Russet Journalism.................................................................................... Crimson Law.................................................................................................. Purple Library Science............................................................................... Lemon Medicine ..........................................................................................Green Music ..................................................................................................Pink Nursing........................................................................................... Apricot Oratory (Speech) ..................................................................... Silver Gray Pharmacy ............................................................................... Olive Green Philosophy .................................................................................Dark Blue Physical Education ................................................................. Sage Green Public Administration, including Foreign Service ....................................................Peacock Blue Public Health ........................................................................ Salmon Pink Science ...............................................................................Golden Yellow Social Work......................................................................................Citron Theology .........................................................................................Scarlet Veterinary Science ............................................................................. Gray
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PRESIDENT’S MEDAL RECIPIENT
JUDY K. ROY Judy Roy is the Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration at Indiana Tech. Judy began her career at the university in 2005 and is completing her 16th year of service. Judy was the charter CFO upon her hiring at Tech, and has been an essential leader in the transformation of its main campus in Fort Wayne and the growth of its regional locations ever since. Prior to her service at Indiana Tech, Judy worked for Parkview Health for 15 years, in various financial positions. Her first job out of college was at GE Motors on Broadway in downtown Fort Wayne. She has been keenly following the Electric Works project and looks forward to seeing the old GE buildings full of life again. Judy graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting from Indiana University-Fort Wayne and earned her MBA in Ethical Leadership & Healthcare Administration from Marist College in Poughkeepsie, NY. She is a Certified Public Accountant and is a member of the Indiana CPA Society. A lifelong resident of Northeast Indiana, Judy believes in giving back to her community. She currently serves as Finance Chair of the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, board member of Healthier Moms and Babies, and as the past president of the Fort Wayne chapter of Financial Executives International. In the past, she served on the boards of the Questa Foundation, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, the YWCA, St. Vincent DePaul School Board, and the St. Vincent DePaul Finance Committee. When she is not working, Judy relishes spending time with her two daughters, two sons-in-law, and eight beautiful grandchildren, who live close by. She also enjoys visiting her son in Austin, TX.
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WELCOME TO THE
INDIANA TECH ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Congratulations on earning your Indiana Tech degree! You’ve worked hard for this important achievement, and everyone in the Warrior family is proud to welcome you to a group that has a long and illustrious history: Indiana Tech alumni. As you take your next steps into a bright future, you’ll find Tech alumni engaged in careers and communities across the country and around the world. These fellow Warriors make up a network that provides lifelong support and friendship to one another, which, in turn, helps make Indiana Tech a strong and thriving university. I encourage each of you to remain active in the Warrior community, whether by joining us for annual homecoming celebrations, volunteering your time and talents to help students or attending one of many alumni events designed to keep our community connected. Keep in touch with all the news at Indiana Tech by frequenting Alumni. IndianaTech.edu and following us on Twitter and Facebook. I hope you’ll keep us up to date on all that is new with you as well. The Office of Alumni Relations is here to provide assistance and information on everything from Alumni Association membership benefits to Indiana Tech events and more. In addition to our web and social media channels, you can reach me at Alumni@IndianaTech.edu and 260.399.2837. Congratulations once again!
Kristi Jarmus Director of Alumni Relations
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INDIANA TECH BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
CABINET
Karl W. Einolf, Ph.D., President, Indiana Tech
RAdm David J. Nash, P.E., F. SAME, USN (Ret.)
Gregg C. Sengstack, Chair
D. Geoffrey Paddock
Richard J. Schul, Vice Chair
Manuel C. Peña-Morros
Cheri A. Becker, Secretary
Rev. Arnold O. Pierson
Jeffrey A. Benzing
Ravi R. Talwar
Michael D. Cahill
Michael H. Wood, M.D.
Brian W. Engelhart Vice President for Marketing and Communication Lisa D. Givan Vice President for Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Belonging and Chief Diversity Officer Daniel G. Grigg Vice President for Institutional Advancement
William F. Daugherty Sherrill L. Hamman, Faculty Representative Dena M. Jacquay
Patricia Schaefer, Emeritus
Joseph Jordan
Robert A. Wagner, Emeritus
Steven A. Herendeen Vice President for Enrollment Management Jeffrey Leichty Vice President and Chief Information Officer
Anthony J. Juliano, Alumni Representative
Scott D. Liebhauser, Ph.D. Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Judy K. Roy Treasurer and Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration
INDIANA TECH ALUMNI Alan Elliott BSIME 2003, MBA 2010 President Jarrod Williams BSBA 2013 Secretary Anthony Juliano MBA 2003 Representative to the Board of Trustees
BOARD MEMBERS
Ashley Aubrey BSBA 2015, MBA 2017
TiQuisha Hines BSOL 2011
Sheri Stahlhut BSBA 2010, MBA 2019
Clifford Clarke BSDP 1989, MBA 2005
Bill Hollinger BSCHE 1963
David Shuherk BSBA 2018
Torrence Craig BSBA 2012
Casey Hunsucker BSBA 2006, MSM 2012
Brent Thorson BSBA 2010
Darius Darling BSBA 2014, MBA 2017
Justin McClain BSBA 2016, MBA 2017
Michelle VanAnda BSBA 2012
David Ferguson BSBA 2018
Jayant Pichamuthu BSCIS 1993
Daniel J. Stoker, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Affairs
DEANS Anne M. Gull, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences David W. Rumsey, Ph.D. Acting Dean of Engineering and Computer Sciences; Professor of Electrical Engineering and Mathematics Kathleen H. Watland, Ph.D. Dean of the College of Business
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HONOR CORDS Indiana Tech recognizes three levels of outstanding academic achievement by undergraduates when a degree is earned. The level of distinction is indicated on transcripts. These students are wearing gold honor cords. ***Summa Cum Laude (with greatest honor) GPA of 3.90 and above **Magna Cum Laude (with great honor) GPA of 3.70 and above *Cum Laude (with honor) GPA of 3.50 and above Many nationally recognized honor societies also designate academic achievement with honor cords and/or medallions. Following are explanations of additional colors today.
INDIANA TECH ALMA Hail to thee, our alma mater. Hail to thee. Each hand and every heart. Our pledge will ever be. Sing now together. Sing her name out loud. In joys and tears, for coming years, sing it strong and proud. All hail Indiana Tech, All hail to thee. Original lyric and composition by: Meridith Willson Revised lyric and composition by: Darius D. Darling
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MATER
Alpha Chi Honor Society Region V, Indiana Lambda, Chapter 279 Alpha Chi is a national coeducational academic honor society for all disciplines. Since 1922 its purpose has been to promote academic excellence and exemplary character among college and university students and to honor those who achieve such distinction. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of juniors and seniors and requires confirmation by faculty. The Indiana Tech chapter began in 1986 and holds an induction ceremony for new members each fall. These students are wearing emerald green and sapphire blue honor cords along with medallions. Military Red, white and blue cords signify military service.
MISSION Indiana Tech provides learners a professional education; prepares them for active participation, career advancement, and leadership in the global 21st century society; and motivates them toward a life of significance and worth.
CORE VALUES
OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Indiana Tech intentionally embraces diversity and equal opportunity. We are committed to the recruitment, engagement and retention of students, faculty and staff who represent a variety of identities, backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our entire campus community is critical to the education and advancement of our students in becoming global citizens.
Indiana Tech recognizes and adheres to the following core values: • Respect: Treating all stakeholders fairly and equitably • Commitment: Affirming an unceasing dedication to educating the whole learner • Honesty: Demonstrating truthful behavior in an open environment • Passion: Possessing a burning desire to fulfill our purpose, mission, and vision • Integrity: Behaving consistently with mission and core values • Belonging: Welcoming all to our community and encouraging all voices to be heard The university’s core purpose is to provide career-focused, professional programs of higher education.
OUR JUST CAUSE We seek to empower every person in the world to increase their knowledge, build their skills, reach their fullest potential and positively impact their community.
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CONGRATULATIONS
GRADUATES As an alumnus of Indiana Tech, you have free lifetime access to career guidance and job search assistance. Contact the Career Center at: CareerCenter@IndianaTech.edu 260.422.5561, ext. 2217 IndianaTech.edu/CareerCenter We’re here to help you reach your career goals.
Stay connected! You’ve worked hard and now you’re a graduate! Indiana Tech is proud to call you a Warrior, and we hope you continue to show your pride after you move on to the next part of your journey, wherever it may take you. There are many free services provided to you as an Indiana Tech alum so be sure to stay connected to us! We need your new email and address. As a 2021 graduate, you are automatically enrolled in the Alumni Association at no charge for the first year. You get access to discounts at hotels around the nation, the Tech Fitness Center, special invitations to alumni events, consideration for alumni awards, ongoing career planning and assistance and so much more! But, you can’t receive any of this if we can’t reach you. Update your info at IndianaTech.edu/UpdateInfo to ensure you receive all the benefits available to you as an alum.
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