2015 spring commencement by Alumni Office Minnesota State Mankato

2015 SPRING

COMMENCEMENT Saturday, May Ninth Two Thousand Fifteen Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center Minnesota State University, Mankato

To Our Guests Today we recognize our graduatesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; accomplishments. This ceremony is an important and meaningful occasion for students, their families and friends, and the faculty and staff of Minnesota State University, Mankato. We offer you the following guidelines to enhance the dignity and smooth flow of the ceremony: Please withhold applause during the presentation of the degrees until all candidates for graduation have returned to their seats. Please remain seated throughout the ceremony. Please do not enter the aisles to take pictures or video of the graduates. Arrangements have been made to have three professional photos taken of each graduate. When the ceremony has concluded, we ask that you immediately proceed out of the arena. Your cooperation ensures a pleasant, memorable experience for everyone. Thank you.

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Prelude Concert

Minnesota Valley Brass Quintet Gerard Aloisio, Professor of Music - trombone Tom Giles, Emeritus Professor of Music - trumpet Stewart Ross, Emeritus Professor of Music - trombone Dave Schultz ‘70, ‘73 - horn Doug Snapp, Professor of Music - trumpet Minnesota State University, Mankato

Processional March

Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings

Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address

Laken P. Fennern Bachelor of Science, Music Education College of Arts and Humanities

Aboloji R. Akinyemi Bachelor of Science, Astronomy / Physics College of Science, Engineering and Technology

Conferring of Degrees Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, President Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated.

9:00 a.m. Program

Program 9:00 A.M.

Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University Advancement KIMBERLY CONTAG Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim Vice President for Strategic Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management JULIE KERR-BERRY Professor, College of Arts and Humanities GREGG MARG Professor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

BRIAN MARTENSEN Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate Studies JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

Dd Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR MARSHALS

Julie Kerry-Berry, Professor, College of Arts and Humanities Gregg Marg, Professor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology COLLEGE HONOR MARSHALS

David McCarl, Professor, College of Arts and Humanities Harry Petersen, Professor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology JUNIOR HONOR MARSHALS

Rachel Hoehn, College of Arts and Humanities Wayland Hunter, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES MARCHING FACULTY

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

INSTRUCTORS

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS

Tonya Butler Adriana Gordillo George Grubb Danielle Haque Glen Poupore Julie Wulfemeyer

PROFESSORS

David Dickau Amy Roisum Foley Paul Hustoles Charles Lewis John Lindberg Elizabeth Miller John Paul Richard Robbins Enrique Torner

Robin Becker

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MARCHING FACULTY

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS

PROFESSORS

Evan Bibbee Kristen Cvancara James Dimock Curt Germundson Karen Lybeck Joshua Preiss Mavis Richardson Steven Smith Daniel Stark Gregory Taylor Matthew Willemsem

Rebecca Bates Paul Eskridge Marilyn Hart Alison Mahoney Steven Mercurio Jeff Pribyl Danae Quirk-Dorr Mezbahur Rahman Deepak Sanjel Youwen Xu

Marie Miller-Pomije Timothy Secott Dan Singer Daniel Toma Vincent Winstead Ruijun Zhao Shaobiao Cai Mohamed Diab Sungwon Kim Sarah Kruse Cheol-Hong Min Robert Sleezer Jacob Swanson Brian Wasserman INSTRUCTORS

Matt Priem

LIBRARY FACULTY

Robert Bothmann Kellian Clink Jessica Schomberg ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY

John Bulcock 4

College of Graduate Studies MASTER OF FINE ARTS Anna W. Alex, Cincinnati, Ohio Theatre Arts Advisor: George Grubb Thesis: The Sound Design for “Our Town” Katie M. Brunner, Mankato Forensics Advisor: James Dimock Matthew L. Caron, Mankato Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Thesis: Directing “A Piece of My Heart” Alicia A. Catt, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Terrill Heidi A. Fuhr, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Diana Joseph Thesis: Persona Obscura: A Collection of Essays on Identity and Perception Carrie Gagne, Minneapolis Creative Writing Advisor: Geoffrey Herbach Thesis: Stepbrother: A Love Story Christopher J. Harder, North Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Roger Sheffer Thesis: The Accumulated Stories of Brass County, Kansas Elizabeth M. Horneber, Lakeside, Arizona Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Terrill Thesis: Chinese Red

Jacob M. Little, Indianapolis, Indiana Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Robbins Thesis: Night Shift at the Circle K Dustin D. Patt, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Dr. Diane Joseph Clair E. Rogers, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Geoffrey Herbach Thesis: Phantasy Life

MASTER OF ARTS Dilbar A. Abdurakhimova, Uzbekistan Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Samantha M. Allen, Mankato Art Advisor: Brian Frink Khaled A. Alzobydi, Saudi Arabia Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Ruijun Zhao Jessica Benham, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Ngongose U. Bilikha, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Samantha J. Bohnenblust, Mankato English: Technical Communication Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Délwendé Bouda, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen

Vesna Bozhinoska, Macedonia English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher David J. Clisbee, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Thesis: Botched Heroics Abigail M. Daleki, Onalaska, Wisconsin Art Advisor: Brian Frink Thesis: Polygonal Provocateur Michele A. Dressen, Roseville English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Michael J. Dusek, River Falls English Advisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole Amanda M. Dyslin, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Aaron Dimock Trista L. Ebnet, Kasson English Advisor: Dr. Elizabeth Williamsen Britani N. Felten, Albert Lea Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Amanda M. Gernentz, Saint Paul English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Kimberly Goodwin, Stevens Point, Wisconsin Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen Thesis: Personal Electronic Device Use in Face-to-Face Organizational Meetings: How It is Perceived and the Factors Influencing Perceptions

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The candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries,Dean.

Geraldine K. Hirsch, Evans, Georgia English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Tiffany C. Jackson, Boothwyn, Pennsylvania English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Sara A. Johnson, Sherburn English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Chelsea L. Kammer, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Fran K. Kennedy, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Melissa Purdue Kadidja Koné, Mali English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Thesis: The Impact of PerformanceBased Assessment on University ESL Learners’ Motivation Dorie Kurtz, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore Jean Bosco Ntirenganya, Rwanda English Advisor: Dr. Glen Poupore David Puthoff, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Kirsti Cole Daniel M. Rach, Glencoe Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Namyong Lee Jill R. Rezac, Hutchinson English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Anders A. Rydholm, North Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos Chrishandra A. Taylor, Durham, North Carolina English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix

Nathaniel C. Wagner, Saint Louis Park English Advisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara

MASTER OF MUSIC

Rachel L. Pletke, LeSueur Wind Band Conducting Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley Erik L. Root, Hastings Wind Band Conducting Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley

MASTER OF SCIENCE Sajib Alam, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sasanka B. Andawatta Kankanamge, Sri Lanka Automotive Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Bruce Jones Ramya Annadi, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Aria Asadi Eskandar, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sekhar Barla, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Nataliia Biernikova, Ukraine Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Savidrath By, Brooklyn Park Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod ´ Calzas Millán, Spain Jesus Spanish Advisor: Dr. Adriana Gordillo Yazhini Chandran, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Divya Garlapati, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod 6

Karthik Gilla, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Drew J. Heiling, Eagle Lake Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Craig Evers Cody N. Ingenthron, Mankato Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal Thesis: The Effects of Layer Thickness on Dry-Sliding Wear of Binder Jet Additively Manufactured Stainless Steel and Bronze Composite Jianliang Jin, China Applied Statistics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman Abhilash Reddy Karedla, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed María Liliana Labrador Morales, Colombia Spanish Advisor: Dr. Adriana Gordillo Thesis: Las etapas de transformación de la figure femenina en el exilio en Primavera con una esquina rota, “Geografías” y “Como Greenwich” de Mario Benedetti Rashmi Maharjan, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Sushant Mainaly, Nepal Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen Revathi Mankala, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Masoumeh Mellati, Mankato Biology Advisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Navya Mereddy, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Vincent Winstead Rishani S. Merinnage De Costa, France French Advisor: Dr. Gregory Taylor

Meredith A. Schlenner, Saint Cloud Biology Advisor: Dr. John Krenz Thesis: Sun-Compass Orientation during Natal Dispersal in Hatching Blandingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) Laya Sharifi, Esfahan, Iran Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Prachi M. Sheth, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Kaleb F. Short, Hopkins Biology Advisor: Dr. David Sharlin Thesis: Hypothyroidism and the Development of Hypertension Ashish Shrestha, Nepal Engineering Advisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang

Dwain A. Stenzel, Heron Lake Information Technology Advisor: Mahbubur Syed Thor Tackett, Freeport, Illinois Biology Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Thesis: Northern Pike Sperm Quality in Minnesota Lakes Sindhuja Teegulla, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Raj K. Tripathee, Nepal Engineering Advisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang Don Suranga D. Uduwage, Sri Lanka Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Kuldeep Agarwal Qichao Zhang, China Math: Statistics Option Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman

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Brett D. Nelson, Nisswa Biology Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Chidozie A. Oragwu, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Faheed O. Owokoniran, Nigeria Engineering Advisor: Dr. Patrick Tebbe Thesis: Derivation and Validation of the Friction, Gravitational, and Air Forces Encountered during Installation of Fiber Optic Cable Anand Pydimarri, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Nitish Rajbhandary, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Anil Sahukari, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. Han-Way Huang

College of Arts and Humanities SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Ellen A. Ahlness, Scandinavian Studies Laura J. Anderson, Spanish Shelley T. Caldwell, Art Jordan E. Erickson, Dance Erika A. Gustafson, Communications Arts & Literature Education Anastasia J. Humphers-Ginther, English Timothy J. Kelly, Music Industry Molly E. Kessler, Creative Writing Amy J. Kloss, Art Alexandra L. Kuntz, Mass Media Emily K. Magnuson, Dance Ashley R. Meyer, Art Kayla E. Murphy, Mass Media Kristen C. Paulsen, French Melissa L. Ridler, Mass Media Lauren R. Siverson, Dance Lisa K. Stevens, Mass Media Kim M. Utesch, English Kendra M. Verhage, Theatre Arts Jenifer S. Warwick, Communication Studies Jalin S. Weaver, French Jalin S. Weaver, Spanish Sona Youn, Spanish

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Lindsey Beaver, Music Tanner J. Brust, Mass Media Titian E. Butash, Art Erin D. Cheney, Art William D. Collin, English Katelyn A. Dick, Art James R. Ehlenz, Theatre Arts Alyssa M. Filip, Mass Media Amanda K. Fox, English Alyssa R. Frame, English Allison M. Frandrup, Communication Studies Caitlin D. Frymet, French Caitlin D. Frymet, Communication Studies

Joshua P. Gentling, Art Nathan M. George, Mass Media Ashley N. Gerken, Mass Media Mary J. Goedtke, Music: Applied (Instrument) Rebekah R. Gregorich, English Kassandra M. Hanson, Mass Media Brittany D. Helgren, Music Emily M. Higgins, Dance Amber L. Hommer, Dance James S. Houtsma, Mass Media Kelly J. Howard, Theatre Arts Zachary M. Jensen, Communication Studies Cassandra J. Johnson, Theatre Arts Megan P. Jones, Communication Studies Samantha L. Klitzke, Mass Media Samantha L. Klitzke, Spanish Ryan J. Kutzler, English Adriana L. Lere, Art Education Brittany J. Lischka, Art Vanessa R. Martinson, Mass Media Michael J. Maurer, Mass Media Tyler J. Milless, Liberal Studies Khurram Mohammad, Art Courtney J. Niesen, Art Aneta Oglezneva, Mass Media Joellen I. Olari, Theatre Arts Victor O. Ongule, Mass Media Jessica L. Oren, Communications Arts & Literature Education Katrina Ortloff, Mass Media Alaina M. Pappas, Mass Media Amber M. Parks, Mass Media Eric M. Peterson, Philosophy Joshua J. Ratzloff, Mass Media McKenzie M. Rubenzer, Dance Mckayla Schafer, English David R. Schieler, Communication Studies Cade A. Shelton, Communication Studies Benjamin J. Stasny, Theatre Arts Tanner M. Walsh, Philosophy

Kayla L. Wettstein, Dance Kelly K. Willenbring, Art

CUM LAUDE

Heather L. Barker, Communication Studies Delrae A. Benson, English: Technical Communications - Online Andrew G. Bizek, Music Industry, Audio Production Specialist Travis R. Block, Art Education Samantha L. Chmiel, Dance Reid W. Cole, Communication Studies Samantha D. Cordie, Cognitive Science Valisa S. Fair, Mass Media Laken P. Fennern, Music: Education Bridget N. Fisher, Mass Media Ruby L. Freeman, Spanish Max R. Gaede, Mass Media Megan E. Glasow, Communication Studies Cari L. Graber-Feesl, Cognitive Science Micayla N. Hadley, Art Micayla N. Hadley, Mass Media Mitchell C. Heimer, Mass Media Carrie M. Hermanson, Mass Media Portia T. Hill, Mass Media Sarah J. Jesseman, Theatre Arts Tyler J. Koskovich, Communication Studies Meghan R. McDermott, Art Adam E. Miller, Mass Media Courtney E. Munson, Mass Media Aja L. Perrier, Mass Media Cheryl A. Peterson, Mass Media Hannah M. Raden, Art Rachel A. Rauenhorst, English Christopher N. Rife, Music Kaitlyn A. Rogers, Communication Studies Sarah G. Roiger, Communications Arts & Literature Education

9:00 a.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Kimberly Contag, Interim Dean.

Cassandra A. Sage, Mass Media Zaryab N. Shahid, Mass Media Katelyn R. Sonnee, Communication Studies

Ryan B. Strelow, Theatre Arts Emilee M. Struss, English

Yer Thao, English Jaeden T. Wellner, Theatre Arts

Dd DEPARTMENT OF ART

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES

Zachary T. Aufenthie, BA, Marshall Chelsea A. Beuch, BFA, Jordan Travis R. Block, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Titian E. Butash, BFA, Austin Shelley T. Caldwell, BFA, Delavan Erin D. Cheney, BA, Mankato Ashley B. Comstock, BFA, Mankato Bethany A. Cox, BA, North Mankato Kelli A. Davis, BA, Plymouth Kelli A. Davis, BFA, Plymouth Magaly De La Luz, BFA, Bloomington Katelyn A. Dick, BFA, Port Washington, Wisconsin Cody C. Erickson, BFA, Prior Lake Joshua P. Gentling, BFA, Oronoco Audrey L. Griffin, BA, Wayzata Micayla N. Hadley, BFA, Brookings, South Dakota Beth A. Hamilton, BFA, Austin Eric S. Hirte, BFA, Cottage Grove Emily M. Janning, BFA, Owatonna Amy J. Kloss, BFA, Madison Lake Adriana L. Lere, BS, Fridley Brittany J. Lischka, BFA, Kewaunee, Wisconsin Meghan R. McDermott, BFA, Minneapolis Katrina E. McReynolds, BFA, Coon Rapids Ashley R. Meyer, BFA, Mankato Khurram Mohammad, BFA, Mankato Courtney J. Niesen, BFA, Champlin Erin M. Olson, BFA, Courtland Nicholas D. Price, BFA, Mankato Hannah M. Raden, BFA, Prior Lake Melissa M. Runquist, BA, Woodbury Kameron M. Shaw, BFA, Mankato Jordan T. Steiner, BFA, Brownsdale Steven J. Trudeau, BFA, North Mankato Luke J. Waltz, BFA, Farmington Kendall W. Welch, BFA, Wanamingo William O. Whitney, BFA, Chaska Kelly K. Willenbring, BFA, Rosemount

Bahnan A. Abdi, BS, Woodbury Seth C. Allan, BS, Eagle Lake Scott M. Anderson, BS, Star Prairie, Wisconsin James D. Anhorn, BS, Mankato McKayla R. Auers, BS, Bloomington Alexandra M. Bahr, BS, Belle Plaine Heather L. Barker, BS, Savage Michelle L. Burgoon, BS, Mankato Isaiah M. Byrd, BS, Brooklyn Park Skylar R. Carlson, BS, Tracy Emily T. Christenson, BS, Lakeville Reid W. Cole, BS, Fergus Falls Samuel J. Cole, BS, North Saint Paul Alexander J. Cutschall, BS, Cedar Allison M. Frandrup, BS, Hastings Caitlin D. Frymet, BA, Carver Emily C. Geiser, BS, Maplewood Megan E. Glasow, BS, Maple Grove Mara E. Goronkin, BS, Eden Prairie Emily C. Green, BS, Lincoln, Nebraska Chelsey R. Hagen, BS, Stillwater Ra’Shon Harper, BS, Los Angeles, California Kory A. Harris, BS, Eagan Melissa A. Huntington, BS, Le Sueur Jacob T. Jarvis, BS, Chanhassen Zachary M. Jensen, BA, New Ulm Megan P. Jones, BS, Inver Grove Heights Rebecca A. Kollasch, BS, Mankato Ashton N. Koppy-Hansen, BS, Minneapolis Tyler J. Koskovich, BS, Jackson Jean-Paul J. LaFontaine, BS, Faribault Derek M. Lambert, BS, Blaine Shanna D. Lambert, BS, Eden Prairie Matthew E. Leitner, BS, Los Alamitos, California Rachel C. Lindquist, BS, Mankato Callie M. Manders, BS, Prior Lake Samuel T. Matthews, BS, Minnetonka Paige M. Muehlberg, BS, Excelsior Carolyn R. Muhvich, BS, Cottage Grove Kelsey B. Notaro, BS, Woodbury

Professor Brian Frink, Chairperson

Professor David Engen, Chairperson

Conner M. O’Brien, BS, Mason City, Iowa Hannah R. Ostertag, BS, Hampton Joseph M. Paskach, BS, Cottonwood Brooke L. Piller, BS, Faribault Erika L. Rice, BS, Shorewood Kaitlyn A. Rogers, BS, Waseca Brooke E. Rosenstiel, BS, Austin Keyvan J. Rudd, BS, Davenport, Iowa Erik E. Ruhland, BA, Plymouth Paige N. Russell, BS, Cheyenne, Wyoming Kasey J. Scheffler, BS, Willmar David R. Schieler, BS, Tomah, Wisconsin Jordan L. Schraufnagel, BS, Mosinee, Wisconsin Hannah J. Schumacher, BS, La Crosse, Wisconsin Zachary B. Shamblott, BS, Plymouth Cade A. Shelton, BS, Mankato Katelyn R. Sonnee, BS, Stillwater Alex J. Speer, BS, Rosemount Melissa C. Stahn, BS, White Bear Lake Lauren A. Toddy, BS, Maple Grove Molly J. Varuska, BS, Eden Prairie Amelia P. Warwick, BS, Richfield Jenifer S. Warwick, BS, Richfield Ellen R. Weil, BS, Woodbury Briana N. Wentworth, BS, Bloomington

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH

Professor Matthew Sewell, Chairperson Emily R. Anderson, BA, Lake Elmo Kaila M. Beckner, BA, Mankato Delrae A. Benson, BS, Kennewick, Washington Ryan E. Berndt, BS, Bloomington William D. Collin, BFA, Worthington Matthew V. Eberline, BA, Blue Earth Amanda K. Fox, BA, New Ulm Alyssa R. Frame, BA, Mankato Rebekah R. Gregorich, BA, Spring Lake Park Alysha G. Grossenburg, BFA, Leavenworth, Kansas Kailee R. Gudahl, BA, Pequot Lakes

DEPARTMENT OF MASS MEDIA

Professor Mavis Richardson, Chairperson Amanda C. Anderson, BS, Cottage Grove Courtney E. Apfelbacher, BS, Inver Grove Heights Mary T. Babcock, BS, Forest Lake Pratakshya Bhandari, BS, Nepal Spencer A. Brew, BS, Chanhassen Tanner J. Brust, BS, Champlin Kale W. Burton, BS, Mankato Arlene E. Cuthrell, BS, Bemidji Alexandra P. Ebnet, BS, Lake Lillian Kara A. Ellestad, BS, Andover Valisa S. Fair, BS, Mankato Alyssa M. Filip, BA, Saint James Bridget N. Fisher, BS, Becker Jordan R. Fuller, BS, Mankato Hannah L. Funk, BS, Racine, Wisconsin Max R. Gaede, BS, Mendota Heights

Nathan M. George, BS, Mankato Ashley N. Gerken, BS, Fairmont Micayla N. Hadley, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Kassandra M. Hanson, BS, Savage Mitchell C. Heimer, BS, Adams Carrie M. Hermanson, BS, Lake Elmo Portia T. Hill, BS, Maplewood James S. Houtsma, BS, Mankato Amanda L. Kasperson, BS, Verndale Samantha L. Klitzke, BS, Montrose Madison R. Krings, BS, Lake Elmo Alexandra L. Kuntz, BS, Inver Grove Heights Nathaniel C. Lasley, BS, Minneapolis Chantal B. Maciel, BA, Butterfield William J. Malloy, BS, Eagan Vanessa R. Martinson, BS, Minnetonka Tieg A. Maryarski, BS, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Michael J. Maurer, BA, North Mankato Mikell A. Melius, BS, Winthrop Adam E. Miller, BS, Mankato Courtney E. Munson, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Kayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls, Wisconsin Aneta Oglezneva, BS, Moldova Victor O. Ongule, BS, Mankato Katrina Ortloff, BA, Minneapolis Alaina M. Pappas, BA, Mantorville Amber M. Parks, BA, Inver Grove Heights Aja L. Perrier, BS, Prior Lake Cheryl A. Peterson, BS, Mankato Brittany S. Prochaska, BS, New Prague Joshua J. Ratzloff, BS, Owatonna Melissa L. Ridler, BS, Mankato Alissa N. Rissmiller, BS, Mankato Jill M. Roesler, BA, Blue Earth Cassandra A. Sage, BS, Inver Grove Heights Sarah J. Schlieman, BS, New Ulm Caitlyn R. Schmid, BS, Menasha, Wisconsin Zaryab N. Shahid, BS, Farmington Jennifer L. Sodomka, BA, Portland, Oregon Lisa K. Stevens, BS, Rochester Nicholas C. Strause, BS, Shoreview Samantha J. Terning, BS, Dassel Carly H. Ties, BA, Plymouth Emily R. Tycast, BS, Eden Prairie John K. Walfoort, BS, Inver Grove Heights Whitney K. Waugh, BS, Stillwater

Loghin M. Welch, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Patrick J. Windish, BS, Rochester Henock F. Yacob, BS, Eagan Bridget L. Zierke, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC

Professor John Lindberg, Chairperson Lindsey Beaver, BA, Gillette, Wyoming Andrew G. Bizek, BS, Chanhassen Nicholas P. Bjerke, BS, Brownsville Laken P. Fennern, BS, New Prague Mary J. Goedtke, Comfrey Brittany D. Helgren, BA, Bloomington Hailie L. Holm, BS, New Ulm Timothy J. Kelly, BS, Mankato Christopher N. Rife, BA, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Professor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson May Anderson, BS, Mankato Kyle D. Burgess, BS, Janesville Samantha D. Cordie, BS, Watertown Cari L. Graber-Feesl, BS, Emerald, Wisconsin Jordan M. Hale, BS, Omaha, Nebraska Marissa T. King, BS, Zimmerman Kevin J. Pattain, BS, Cottage Grove Eric M. Peterson, BS, Mankato Kenean T. Tesfaye, BS, Saint Paul Tanner M. Walsh, BS, Saint Cloud

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE Professor Paul Hustoles, Chairperson

Tierra K. Anderson, BS, Eagan Samantha L. Chmiel, BS, Island Lake, Illinois James R. Ehlenz, BFA, Columbia Heights Jordan E. Erickson, BFA, Woodbury Melissa L. Forkner, BS, Mankato Joanna R. Grim, BA, Pine Island Emily M. Higgins, BS, Brookfield, Wisconsin Amber L. Hommer, BS, Farmington Kelly J. Howard, BS, Minnesota Lake Sarah J. Jesseman, BA, Mankato

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Erika A. Gustafson, BS, Lakefield Sarah R. Harrington, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Anastasia J. Humphers-Ginther, BS, Moorhead Jena A. Jones, BA, Mounds View Molly E. Kessler, BFA, Minneapolis Joel D. Kockelman, BA, Shakopee Ryan J. Kutzler, BS, Bloomington Justin A. Libertoski, BFA, Weston, Wisconsin Ashley M. Lind, BA, New Richmond, Wisconsin Osman A. Lodon, BS, Saint Paul Colin J. Nelson, BA, Eagan Jessica L. Oren, BS, Lake Elmo Rachel A. Rauenhorst, BA, Easton Brandon D. Remund, BS, Mankato Sarah G. Roiger, BS, Lakeville Mckayla Schafer, BA, Mankato Jennifer M. Schoeb, BS, Mankato Erik J. Shinker, BA, Rosemount Emilee M. Struss, BA, Baxter Hayley J. Sutherland, BFA, Minneapolis Ashley E. Tasler, BS, Mankato Yer Thao, BA, Brooklyn Park Kim M. Utesch, BS, Pine River Alexander D. Vechinski, BS, Belle Plaine Megan J. Warren, BS, Ramsey Ethan R. Winter, BA, Burnsville

Cassandra J. Johnson, BFA, Benson Christopher W. Jones, BFA, Mounds View Natavia S. Lewis, BA, Saint Paul Emily K. Magnuson, BFA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Colton R. Moyer, BFA, Saint Paul Joellen I. Olari, BS, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Jordan M. Oxborough, BFA, Eagan McKenzie M. Rubenzer, BS, Bloomer, Wisconsin Lauren R. Siverson, BA, Faribault Gerae R. Stack, BS, Mankato Benjamin J. Stasny, BFA, Roseville Ryan B. Strelow, BFA, Winona Kendra M. Verhage, BFA, Lawrence, Kansas Nickolas L. Voight, BS, Mankato Jaeden T. Wellner, BFA, Eagle Lake Kayla L. Wettstein, BS, Rosemount

Shane M. Gewerth, BA, Redwood Falls Natasha L. Jones, BA, Janesville Samantha L. Klitzke, BS, Montrose Ian J. Langseth, BA, Edina Anthony D. Magestro, BS, Grafton, Wisconsin Kristen C. Paulsen, BA, Ramsey Erik E. Ruhland, BA, Plymouth Boualom Souvankham, BS, Worthington Mitchell L. Taylor, BA, Cottage Grove Danelle M. Thomas, BA, Madison Lake Adam N. Wambeke, BA, Mankato Jalin S. Weaver, BA, Mankato Sona Youn, BA, Republic of Korea

DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES

Professor Greg Taylor, Chairperson

Ellen A. Ahlness, BA, White Bear Lake Gabriela E. Andersen, BS, Montrose Laura J. Anderson, BS, Plymouth Lexy L. Becker, BA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota John A. Castaneda, BA, Waconia Meckenzie N. Dahle, BA, Willmar Ruby L. Freeman, BA, Chaska Caitlin D. Frymet, BA, Carver Danielle Geistfeld, BA, Mankato

HUMANITIES

Professor Gwen Westerman, Director

Professor Kristen Treinen, Director

Justin J. Bucholz, BS, Owatonna Jerrell E. Hancock, BS, Arlington, Texas Assem A. Marei, BS, Egypt Tasha M. Moulton, BS, Saint Peter

LIBERAL STUDIES

Gina Maahs, Student Relations Coordinator Suzzane Y. Akande, AA, Mankato Andrew T. Bauleke, AA, Minnesota Lake

Jordan T. Baumann, AA, Minnetonka Kevin J. Brandts, AA, Mankato Jordyn L. Buchtel, AA, Excelsior Tennyson I. Davis, AA, Mankato Zachary M. DeCoster, AA, Saint Paul Laura A. Englund, AA, Crystal Austin D. Gaughran, AA, Crystal Trevor S. Heeren, AA, Elk Point, South Dakota Quincee R. Hines, AA, Blaine Katherine L. Hogan, AA, South Saint Paul Brian R. Jacobson, AA, Chanhassen Tristan A. Jeffers, AA, Apple Valley Jonathan E. LeBoutillier, AA, Mankato Jillian E. Maas, AA, Good Thunder Devin K. Mayfield, AA, Madison, Wisconsin Tyler J. Milless, AA, Elk River BriAnna E. McCabe, AA, Rochester Michelle A. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Herin, AA, Inver Grove Heights Sommer L. Otteson, AA, Plymouth Michael P. Pronschinske, AA, Hastings Robert I. Quinn, AA, South Saint Paul Sheldon J. Rahn, AA, Mountain Lake Erik L. Rodriguez, AA, Mankato Kathryn J. Roeder, AA, New Ulm Aaron J. Rossignol, AA, Woodbury Donald W. Sabinske, AA, Zimmerman Jessica A. Schisel, AA, New Ulm Adam C. Schmoll, AA, Claremont Sara M. Stegeman, AA, Willmar Jennifer L. Stoltz, AA, Saint Michael Tatsuki Suzuki, AA, Japan Alexandra E. Troye, AA, Saint Francis Adolphia S. Wolfe, AA, Cottage Grove Courtney J. Wood, AA, Richfield

College of Science, Engineering and Technology The candidates will be presented by Brian Martensen, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

James D. Babcock, Computer and Information Technology Susan A. Benjamin, Integrated Engineering Maegan F. Eatwell, Chemistry Maegan F. Eatwell, Biology Laura M. Groskreutz, Chemistry Katherine R. Howie, Biology Robert M. Kraft, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Jooyoung Lee, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Dustin J. Lindquist, Computer and Information Technology Abdikadir S. Mohamed, Chemistry: ACS Nathan J. Sailor, Construction Management Alexander M. Sorenson, Information Systems Jonathan Verdon, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Russell F. Walters, Information Technology Abrar Zawed, Biology: Biomedical Sciences

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Joe A. Abernathy, Automotive Engineering Technology Abolaji R. Akinyemi, Physics Abolaji R. Akinyemi, Astronomy Brandon A. Anderson, Construction Management Timothy Anderson, Integrated Engineering Daniel J. Breeggemann, Biology: Microbiology Kathryn L. Brekken, Environmental Sciences Samuel V. Bui, Computer and Information Technology Matthew J. Carlson, Integrated Engineering

Michael J. Childs, Jr., Automotive Engineering Technology Laura B. Chopp, Biology: Human Biology Raquel M. Collison, Environmental Sciences Jennifer A. Corpstein, Mathematics Teaching Amal A. Dahir, Biochemistry Anish Dangol, Computer and Information Technology Jacob A. Dayton, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Rebecca R. DeGray, Biological Sciences Jessie L. Dehn, Civil Engineering Andrew D. Dirckx, Physics Edward E. Dittmer, Biology: Ecology Michael R. Doyle, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Wesley T. Ellsworth, Integrated Engineering Alexandra A. Grond, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Katy R. Gronewold, Biology: Zoology Austin J. Grossenburg, Physics Teaching Tyler J. Hanson, Computer and Information Technology Nicholas D. Hart, Biological Sciences Jamie M. Hesse, Biology Hassan A. Ibar, Medical Technology Ryan P. Jensen, Electrical Engineering Adam G. Kronebusch, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Joshua L. Kuehn, Mechanical Engineering Olivia J. Kuker, Chemistry You Na Lee, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Brandy R. Maki, Integrated Engineering Andrew T. Mayer, Computer and Information Technology Mitchell J. McLain, Mechanical Engineering Cole S. Muehleis, Information Systems 13

Timothy J. Mullenbach, Computer and Information Technology Rafat B. Nasir, Computer and Information Technology Brittany A. Negley, Biochemistry Andrew G. Nicholson, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Andrew G. Nicholson, Chemistry Kristina E. Nistler, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Kristina E. Nistler, Medical Technology Prithviraj Palit, Electrical Engineering Matthew F. Petersen, Mathematics Daniel J. Peterson, Mechanical Engineering Laura Peterson, Mechanical Engineering Samuel C. Putrah, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Faizan Rauf, Computer and Information Technology David D. Roberts, Mathematics Teaching Benjamin R. Rosol, Civil Engineering Andrew J. Schewe, Computer and Information Technology Jeremy R. Serreyn, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Ecaterina Sram, Computer and Information Technology Emma R. Stong, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Gina M. Thompson, Biology: Zoology Bennett T. Trochlil, Environmental Sciences Brooke L. VonBank, Biology Trent W. Warner, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Matthew A. Wells, Integrated Engineering Kyle W. White, Mechanical Engineering James D. Wilson, Integrated Engineering Jongduck Yoon, Computer and Information Technology

9:00 a.m. Program

CUM LAUDE

William R. Ahern, III, Computer and Information Technology Saami Ahmed, Information Systems Spencer D. Ahrendt, Computer Engineering Nasser F. Alajmi, Electrical Engineering Muhannad M. Alhuthail, Electrical Engineering Musallam A. Alsagri, Electrical Engineering Elina Bajracharya, Environmental Sciences Noah R. Bock, Integrated Engineering Dale Boynton, Manufacturing Engineering Technology Jonathan H. Bruesch, Mathematics Garrett T. Carlson, Construction Management Aviv S. Chetrit, Mechanical Engineering

David M. Close, Biochemistry Ashley E. Cole, Mathematics Teaching Gina E. Crisostomo, Biology Mark J. Dolenc, Mechanical Engineering Brandon J. Donovan, Electronic Engineering Technology Quinlan M. Eatwell, Biology: Zoology Trevor J. Edgeworth, Integrated Engineering Ryder L. Febo, Integrated Engineering Bill F. Francis, Mechanical Engineering Trevor T. Gibbs, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Kara A. Hendrickson, Biology: Microbiology Nathan E. Hoppe, Automotive Engineering Technology Nicholas J. Hustad, Biology: Cyto Technology/Genetics Nicholas J. Hustad, Biology Jesse S. Jaeger, Mathematics

Braydon J. Johnson, Information Systems Anne M. Mongare, Integrated Engineering Logan W. Newman, Biochemistry Andrew L. Oeltjenbruns, Biochemistry Lucas R. Peters, Mechanical Engineering Danielle M. Steinborn, Computer and Information Technology Shannon M. Strand, Biology: Biomedical Sciences Alec J. Teagarden, Food Science Technology Tracy A. Templin, Biology: Zoology Matthew B. Van Fossen, Computer and Information Technology Thomas Vincent, Biology Adam T. Webb, Automotive Engineering Technology Larry T. Xiong, Automotive Engineering Technology

Dd DEPARTMENT OF AUTOMOTIVE AND MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Professor Bruce Jones, Chairperson

Joe A. Abernathy, BS, Dover Mohammed A. Al Mattar, BS, Saudi Arabia Jacob F. Asfeld, BS, Watkins Sonny L. Berg, BS, Mankato Christopher M. Boote, BS, Mayer Dale Boynton, BS, Bath, South Dakota Michael J. Childs, Jr., BS, Welch Jason R. Cole, BS, Mankato Sean T. Crompton, BS, Hugo Matthew R. Deis, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Joseph T. Doherty, BS, Rosemount Michael R. Doyle, BS, Mankato Samuel R. Ertl, BS, Phillips, Wisconsin Alexander R. Eustice, BS, Janesville Adam J. Giroux, BS, Saint Joseph Jack A. Hawkins, BS, Wabasha Nathan E. Hoppe, BS, Ham Lake Benjamin D. Johnson, BS, Blaine Charindu Kariyawasan Jalath Thanth, BS, Sri Lanka

Andrew J. Krismer, BS, Maple Grove Honghao Liu, BS, China Jeffrey J. Martell, BS, Owatonna Scott A. McPherson, BS, North Saint Paul Eric J. Mueller, BS, Oacoma, South Dakota Dylan W. Nelson, BS, Freeborn Loc B. Ngo, BS, Vadnais Heights Cory D. Peitz, BS, Dover Michael G. Proulx, BS, Woodbury Samuel C. Putrah, BS, Mankato Philip J. Ryan, BS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin John W. Sherburne, BS, Golden Valley Daniel J. Stoltz, BS, Le Sueur Joshua M. Stumm, BS, Arlington Dominic P. Tunison, BS, Saint Paul Trent W. Warner, BS, Elk River Adam T. Webb, BS, Belle Plaine Jacob D. Wolfe, BS, Blaine Larry T. Xiong, BS, Saint Paul

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Professor Penny Knoblich, Chairperson

Giovanna A. Abugre, BS, Ghana Anthony Gilles Anvame Mefane, BS, Gabon 14

Elina Bajracharya, BS, Nepal Jessica M. Bauman, BS, Mendota Heights Shelby N. Becker, BS, Faribault Andrew D. Benik, BS, Andover Laura Boon, BS, Lubbock, Texas Adelina Borukhov, BS, Maple Grove Daniel J. Breeggemann, BS, Mankato Kathryn L. Brekken, BS, Richfield Jason P. Bren, BS, Victoria Jacob H. Byron, BS, Lino Lakes Katie J. Carlson, BS, Red Wing Laura B. Chopp, BS, Marshall Raquel M. Collison, BS, Shakopee Daniel R. Cousins, BS, Rochester Gina E. Crisostomo, BS, Chaska Jacob A. Dayton, BS, Excelsior Rebecca R. DeGray, BS, Mankato Edward E. Dittmer, BS, Owatonna Bradley T. Dobie, BS, Amboy Karleen J. Doering, BS, Hutchinson Christian I. Duruji, BS, Owatonna Dylan Eaton, BS, New Prague Maegan F. Eatwell, BS, Saint James Quinlan M. Eatwell, BS, Saint James Sara M. Feyereisen, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Salman A. Figy, BS, Mankato Thomas S. Folta, BS, Blaine Melissa M. Friesen, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Alec J. Teagarden, BS, Eagan Tracy A. Templin, BS, Isle Gina M. Thompson, BS, Saint Paul Hoang M. Tran, BS, Prior Lake Bennett T. Trochlil, BS, Danube Grace B. Tucci, BS, Lakeville Jonathan Verdon, BS, Hutchinson Thomas Vincent, BS, Nigeria Brooke L. VonBank, BS, Sherburn Mai T. Vue, BS, Minneapolis Cameron M. Wescott, BS, Mankato Abrar Zawed, BS, Bangladesh

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson

Sandrine N. Akem, BS, Bloomington Jenna L. Bowman, BA, Albert Lea David M. Close, BS, North Mankato Redeat B. Dadi, BA, Coon Rapids Amal A. Dahir, BA, Burnsville Maegan F. Eatwell, BS, Saint James Benjamin R. Grosberg, BS, West Saint Paul Laura M. Groskreutz, BS, Faribault Olivia J. Kuker, BA, Mankato Brittany L. Loosbrock, BA, Adrian Santiago Martinez Cifuentes, BS, Colombia Bryon R. Meyer, BS, Canby Abdikadir S. Mohamed, BS, Mankato Brittany A. Negley, BS, Maple Lake Logan W. Newman, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Andrew G. Nicholson, BA, Plymouth Andrew L. Oeltjenbruns, BS, Owatonna Neil J. Ranals, BA, Baldwin, Wisconsin Daniel J. Sinda, BA, Minnetonka Samuel K. Vinje, BS, Alexandria

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE Professor Leon Tietz Chairperson

William R. Ahern, III, BS, Woodbury Saami Ahmed, BS, Bangladesh James D. Babcock, BS, Mankato Kyle J. Beaver, BS, Minnetrista Samuel V. Bui, BS, Burnsville Kyle D. Carriveau, BS, Mankato Ahmad Mateen Z. Chaudhry, BS, Pakistan 15

Alex C. Christenson, BS, Mankato Jamil A. Corbin, BS, Brooklyn Center Joshua D. Crotteau, BS, Osakis Anish Dangol, BS, Nepal Kodjo A. Detoh-Messan, BS, Togo Andrew J. Franke, BS, Gaylord Gabriel M. Franz, BS, Cottage Grove Chantz A. Gogolin, BS, Huron, South Dakota Cameron M. Gray, BS, Prior Lake Tyler J. Hanson, BS, Woodbury Ahmed H. Hussein, BS, Owatonna Braydon J. Johnson, BS, Eagan Mubasser Kamal, BS, Bangladesh Cole Knutson, BS, Mankato Michael P. Koel, BS, Alexandria Kyle L. Kostka, BS, Pillager Alex R. Larson, BS, Mankato Dustin J. Lindquist, BS, Mankato Andrew T. Mayer, BS, New Hope Cole S. Muehleis, BS, Kasson Timothy J. Mullenbach, BS, Bloomington Rafat B. Nasir, BS, Bangladesh Dylan L. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Rourke, BS, Blue Earth Eric J. Pieper, BS, Jordan Shishu K. Rai, BS, Mankato Faizan Rauf, BS, Pakistan Andrew J. Schewe, BS, Albert Lea Swastika Shiwakoti, BS, Nepal Alexander M. Sorenson, BS, Eagan Boualom Souvankham, BS, Worthington Jonathan Q. Speers, BS, Mankato Ecaterina Sram, BS, Moldova Danielle M. Steinborn, BS, LeCenter Martin J. Suarez, BS, Owatonna Aashish Tandukar, BS, Nepal Daniel J. Thurston, BS, Savage Matthew B. Van Fossen, BS, Albert Lea Russell F. Walters, BS, Lakeville Nicholas C. Wilfahrt, BS, New Ulm Jongduck Yoon, BS, Republic of Korea

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Professor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson Brandon A. Anderson, BS, Hastings Zachary R. Anderson, BS, Lino Lakes Scott C. Bertrand, BS, Savage James M. Besonen, BS, Minnetonka Trenton T. Bolin, BS, Maple Grove Landon C. Bruegger, BS, Minnesota Lake

9:00 a.m. Program

Trevor T. Gibbs, BS, Owatonna Alexandra A. Grond, BS, France Katy R. Gronewold, BS, Madelia Benjamin R. Grosberg, BS, West Saint Paul Kimberly K. Gunderson, BS, Mankato Nicholas D. Hart, BS, Eagan Kara A. Hendrickson, BS, New Ulm Jamie M. Hesse, BS, Mankato Katherine R. Howie, BS, Dennison Alexandra M. Humble, BS, Mankato Paul R. Hunter, BS, Brownsdale Nicholas J. Hustad, BS, Mankato Connor S. Hutton, BS, Thief River Falls Hassan A. Ibar, BS, Mankato Aleksandra N. Jeffrey, BS, Richfield Walter L. Jordan, BS, Carver Nazneen A. Khan, BS, Bangladesh Evan W. Kleinboehl, BS, Rosemount Robert M. Kraft, BS, Superior, Wisconsin Adam G. Kronebusch, BS, Mankato Ryan M. Laniado, BS, Mankato Kate L. Ledegar, BS, Holmen, Wisconsin Jooyoung Lee, BS, Republic of Korea You Na Lee, BS, Republic of Korea Hamza A. Malik, BS, Pakistan William H. Martens, BS, Saint Paul Amber L. Masloski, BS, Shakopee Caroline N. Mokaya, BS, Brooklyn Park Molly R. Moldan, BS, Sleepy Eye Katie A. Nathe, BS, Elk River Andrew G. Nicholson, BS, Plymouth Kristina E. Nistler, BS, Saint Cloud Josh N. Peters, BS, Red Wing Jacqueline R. Peterson, BS, Trimont David W. Phenix, BS, Saint Peter John T. Powers III, BS, Biology: Human Biology Kyrsten R. Quinnell, BS, Eagan Samantha L. Rapp, BS, Osceola, Wisconsin Tess C. Richerson, BS, Plymouth Ashley J. Roerig, BS, Rosemount Garett S. Rohlfing, BS, Madison Lake Sara A. Schwartz, BS, LeSueur Jeremy R. Serreyn, BS, Lakeville Jessica R. Snow, BS, North Mankato Ashley A. Stier, BS, Jordan Adam J. Stille, BS, Maple Grove Emma R. Stong, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Shannon M. Strand, BS, Shoreview Nachelle J. Swift, BS, Savage Natacha J. Tasha, BS, Mankato Amber R. Taylor, BS, Champlin

Wesley B. Burmeister, BS, Welcome Garrett T. Carlson, BS, Oak Grove Nicholas W. Cooling, BS, Madelia Heath D. Dewes, BS, Mankato Colin J. Fischer, BS, Jackson Christopher B. Franks, BS, Apple Valley Ashley A. Gooler, BS, Buffalo Tyler R. Gosso, BS, Lake Elmo Michael J. Janssen, BS, Vadnais Heights Cole T. Jordan, BS, Argyle, Wisconsin Russell E. Kral, BS, New Ulm Matthew R. Maciaszek, BS, Ham Lake Cassandra E. Orcutt, BS, Bloomington Nicholas A. Rivisto, BS, Prior Lake Nathan M. Rogers, BS, Mankato Zebadiah J. Roth, BS, Lake Crystal Nathan J. Sailor, BS, Albert Lea Aidrus A. Salim, BS, Seattle, Washington Randal D. Todd, BS, South Saint Paul Ethan M. Tramp, BS, North Mankato Aaron J. Umhoefer, BS, North Mankato Kyle J. Vossen, BS, Apple Valley Dylan C. Webb, BS, South Saint Paul Tyler J. Williams, BS, Farmington Alexander D. Wolfe, BS, La Crescent

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Professor Vincent Winstead, Chairperson

Spencer D. Ahrendt, BS Computer Engineering, Sartell Nasser F. Alajmi, BSEE, Saudi Arabia Mohammed H. Alhashil, BSEE, Mankato Muhannad M. Alhuthail, BSEE, Saudi Arabia Meshal H. Almuhanna, BSEE, Mankato Mohammed A. Alsagoor, BSEE, Saudi Arabia Musallam A. Alsagri, BSEE, Saudi Arabia Brandon J. Donovan, BS, Mankato Derick D. Ferguson, BSEE, Bahamas Corbin P. Gillen, BSEE, Maple Grove Colton J. Green, BSEE, New Richmond, Wisconsin Shoumik Hasan, BSEE, Bangladesh Ayato Inagaki, BS, Japan Mohamed A. Jama, BS, Mankato Ryan P. Jensen, BSEE, Mankato Nabil S. Kalra, BSEE, Minneapolis

Blake A. Lentsch, BS Computer Engineering., Chaska Jacob L. McMillen, BS, Marine on Saint Croix Jeremiah P. Neilon, BS, North Mankato Kabba Nyassie, BSEE, New York, New York Prithviraj Palit, BSEE, Bangladesh Robert K. Petit, BS, Orland Park, Illinois Siddharth A. Phadke, BS, Maple Grove Pradip Poudel, BS, Nepal Garrett W. Rademacher, BS, Jordan Syed M. Tasrif, BSEE, Bangladesh Colby West, BS, Watertown, South Dakota Terry B. Wunderlich, BSEE, Faribault

DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERING Professor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson

Timothy Anderson, BSE, Savage Susan A. Benjamin, BSE, Nashwauk Noah R. Bock, BSE, Saint Paul Matthew J. Carlson, BSE, Woodbury Travis G. Eddy, BSE, Virginia Trevor J. Edgeworth, BSE, Mound Wesley T. Ellsworth, BSE, New Brighton Ryder L. Febo, BSE, Apple Valley Todd A. Hanson, BSE, Columbia Heights Tom J. Kloss, BSE, Wayzata Adam M. Le, BSE, Shakopee Brandy R. Maki, BSE, Gilbert James M. McCluskey, II, BSE, Grand Rapids Anne M. Mongare, BSE, Bloomington Forrest E. Semmler, BSE, Jacobson Ryan A. Trembath, BSE, Virginia Matthew A. Wells, BSE, Saint Paul Chad M. Wiebe, BSE, Grand Rapids James D. Wilson, BSE, Roseau

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS Professor Charles Waters, Chairperson

Jonathan H. Bruesch, BS, Andover Ashley E. Cole, BS, Savage Jennifer A. Corpstein, BS, New Brighton 16

Jesse S. Jaeger, BS, Madison Lake Michael W. Kuhnly, BS, Lino Lakes Luke L. LaMere, BS, Plymouth Patrick J. Milani, BS, Hibbing Breanna D. Morrissette, BS, Vadnais Heights Kody B. Nehowig, BS, Clitherall Matthew F. Petersen, BS, Mankato David D. Roberts, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING Professor Patrick Tebbe, Chairperson

Luke W. Aleckson, BSME, Maple Lake Sidi M. Bah, BSME, Guinea Darren M. Bartz, BSME, Plainview Andrew A. Beadell, BS Civil Engineering, Cohasset Bryce K. Bellin, BSME, Appleton, Wisconsin Jason D. Bennett, BSME, Horicon, Wisconsin Keith R. Billing, BSME, New Richland Kyle J. Bruender, BS Civil Engineering, Savage Michelle C. Bue, BS Civil Engineering, Minneapolis Jerry J. Calhoun, BSME, Eagan Cody M. Carlson, BSME, Farmington Aviv S. Chetrit, BSME, Spicer Jessie L. Dehn, BS Civil Engineering, Mankato Mark J. Dolenc, BSME, Shakopee Bill F. Francis, BSME, Jordan Leighton O. Gjelhaug, BSME, Farmington Alex J. Goede, BS Civil Eng., New Germany Mattia Gorga, BS Civil Eng., Italy Bo-Erik Gran, Jr., BSME, Silver Lake Margaret A. Hailemariam, BS Civil Engineering, Mankato Joshua R. Haukom, BSME, Inver Grove Heights Derrick W. Herrmann, BS Civil Engineering, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Eric R. Karorero, BS Civil Engineering, Burundi Joshua L. Kuehn, BS, Rice Andrew T. Macho, BSME, North Branch Mitchell J. McLain, BSME, Hutchinson Nicholas G. Miron, BSME, Mahtomedi

Perry Robinson, BSME, Mankato Benjamin R. Rosol, BS Civil Engineering, Fairmont Jerry G. Schimmel, BS Civil Engineering, Mnakato Robert J. Stojevich, BSME, Coon Rapids Mohamed Ashick Wazeer, BSME, Sri Lanka Benjamin L. Weingartz, BSME, North Mankato Kyle W. White, BSME, Hutchinson

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Professor Youwen Xu, Chairperson

Abolaji R. Akinyemi, BS, Nigeria Andrew D. Dirckx, BS, Mankato Austin J. Grossenburg, BS, Dundas

9:00 a.m. Program

Md Maruf Morshed, BSME, Bangladesh Garrick J. Murphy, BSME, Blaine Anthony M. Noble, BS Civil Engineering, Mankato Bradley Pedersen, BSME, Dresser, Wisconsin Lucas R. Peters, BSME, Coon Rapids Daniel J. Peterson, BSME, Owatonna Laura Peterson, BSME, Burnsville Cody E. Quinn, BSME, Covington, Washington Chase M. Radue, BS Civil Engineering, Owatonna

Program 12:00 P.M. Prelude Concert

Processional March

Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Greetings

Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address

Moriah C. Miller Bachelor of Science, Dental Hygiene College of Allied Health and Nursing

Kerry J. Diekmann Doctor of Education, Counselor Education College of Education

Conferring of Degrees

Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, President Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated.

12:00 p.m. Program

Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities RON BROWNE Professor, College of Education R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University Advancement KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education SHERRY FOLSOM-MEEK Professor, College of Allied Health and Nursing MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Vice President for Strategic Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity

KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Health and Nursing BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate Studies JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

Dd Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR MARSHALS Sherry Folsom-Meek, College of Allied Health and Nursing Ron Browne, College of Education COLLEGE HONORMARSHALS Patricia Young, College of Allied Health and Nursing Lori Piowlski, College of Education JUNIOR HONOR MARSHALS Courtney Ehleringer, College of Allied Health and Nursing Kristine Lueck, College of Education

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING MARCHING FACULTY

Joseph Flood Trisha Krenik-Matejcek Daniel Moen Kristi Montandon Noreen Reding Stacey Van Gelderen Joseph D. Visker Diane Witt

PROFESSORS Norma Krumweide Patrick Sexton Marlene K. Tappe Mary Visser

INSTRUCTORS Linda Hallen

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Jill Conlon Hans-Peter deRuiter Julie Hebenstreit Amy S. Hedman Cindra Kamphoff Theresa Mackey Robert Pettitt Heather Von Bank

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Lori Bird Julie Carlson Diane Coursol Karen Eastman Jacqueline Lewis Teresa Wallace

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Kristen Anderson Jedediah Blanton

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Jason Kaufman Karin Lindstrom Bremer Alex Panahon Jennifer Preston ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Tim Berry Karen Colum Kim Johnson-Harris Penny Rosenthal Dana Wagner LIBRARY FACULTY Barb Bergman Kellian Clink Justine Martin ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY John Bulcock

College of Graduate Studies The candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries, Dean.

Staci L. Born, Saint Clair Counselor Education & Supervision Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Dissertation: The Fertility Problem Inventory and Infertility-Related Stress: A Case Study Kerry J. Diekmann, Washington, District of Columbia Counselor Education & Supervision Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Dissertation: Feminist Identities: Career Choices and Experiences of CollegeEducation Women Jennifer K. Londgren, Mankato Counselor Education & Supervision Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Dissertation: A Phenomenological Study of the Experience of Counseling for Women with Addictions Laura A. Maki, Saint Peter Counselor Education & Supervision Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Dissertation: A Grounded Theory of Women’s Leadership Experiences in Higher Education: Navigating from the Director Level

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION – EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Mymique Y. Baxter, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Maria Baxter-Nuamah, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Dissertation: Through the Looking Glass: Barriers and Coping Mechanisms Encountered by African American Women Presidents at Predominately White Institutions Kelly E. Killorn, Bloomington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Dissertation: Literacy Strategies Successfully Implemented by Secondary Social Studies Teachers Teri M. Preisler, LeCenter Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Dissertation: Early Career Principal Development: A Qualitative Case Study of Principals’ Perceptions of Participation in the Institute of Engaged Principal Leadership Melissa A. Siebke, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Dissertation: In Their Own Words: Assessing the Needs of Underprepared College Students in a Summer Bridge Program at a Community College in Southern Minnesota

SPECIALIST Allison A. Arndt, St. Bonifacius Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Colleen A. Carlson, South Haven Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Jennifer R. Chappuis, Rosemount Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Angel C. Doughty, Saint Paul Park Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jessica R. Hallin, Oakdale Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Heidi L. Johnson, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Virgil E. Jones, Jordan Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jessalin P. Karsnia, Eagan Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Todd R. Kennedy, Prior Lake Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull Elizabeth Koetz, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michael J. LeMier, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

12:00 p.m. Program

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION – COUNSELOR EDUCATION AND SUPERVISION

Jill B. Metil, Edina Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kathleen M. Niebuhr, Albert Lea Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Angie J. Pohl, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Alexia A. Poppy-Finley, Chaska Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jennifer L. Rademacher, Plymouth Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Natalie D. Rasmussen, Golden Valley Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Isabel E. Rodriguez, Faribault Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kristine L. Scholz, Eagan Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Laura A. Slominski, Eagan Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Delon C. Smith, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

MASTER OF ARTS Majed M. Alhumaid, Saudi Arabia Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Sherry FolsomMeek Donald J. Beddow, Stewartville Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Paul J. Bogensberger, Jr., Sioux Falls, South Dakota Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Brittani N. McVay, Arvada, Colorado Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Victoria A. Honetschlager, Lakeville 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Andrew J. Bornholdt, Eagle Lake Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa Jeb S. Clay, Fort Worth, Texas Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Christine E. Pacewicz, Long Grove, Illinois Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton

Julie M. Strahan, Roseville K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

Jessica L. Eichner, Germantown, Wisconsin Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Laura E. Reutlinger, Decorah, Iowa Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Maria L. Gochenour, Farmington Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa

Anthony J. Scherber, New Hope Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Katherine L. Schroden, Kasson Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Jamie Siegrist, Dumont, New Jersey Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

Lindsey D. Grasmick, Mankato Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Victoria Hidalgo Gonzales Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Brice N. Holiday, Colorado Springs, Colorado Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jedediah Blanton Kenneth E. Ildefonso, Mankato Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Eydie N. Kramer, Saint Peter Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Nicole M. Lillo, Minneapolis Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Nicci M. Malecha, New Prague Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Breann M. Payton, Mankato Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Bryan Romsa

Jerod W. Simek, Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Fallon, Missouri Sport & Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Melissa Solberg, Saint Peter Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Paul D. Stenzel, Mankato Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Kathleen M. Halloran, Two Rivers, Wisconsin 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Teresa Kruizenga

Darren P. Tighe, Redwood Falls 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Kellie A. Witzke, Elk River K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Guynel Reid

MASTER OF SCIENCE Marcus L. Ableman, Faribault Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Kortney L. Aeikens, Foley Health Science: School Health Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Thesis: The Relationship between Opportunity for Physical Activity and Classroom Behavior in School Aged Children Abrar Y. Al Hddad, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth Manal M. Aldawsari, Saudi Arabia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Jehan A. Alharbi, Saudi Arabia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Shorooq M. Alhazmi, Saudi Arabia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Manal Y. Alsheef, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

Ibrahim A. Alzawadi, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Stephanie L. Andersen, Fairmont Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Amy B. Anderson, Northfield Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Katelyn E. Anderson, Albert Lea Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Melissa S. Anderson, Burnsville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Anahit L. Apinyan, Armenia Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina Toni M. Armstrong, Fort Mill, South Carolina Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Alecia L. Arneson, Huron, South Dakota Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Jolene F. Brody, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Lindsay M. DeVries, Onamia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Lindsay L. Brown, Lakeville Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Sean M. Burns, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer

Briana L. Duncan, Bloomington Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Rachel L. Eaton, Chaska Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Amber K. Butcher, Excelsior Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Amy Hedman Thesis: Employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Interests and Preferences Regarding Worksite Exercise Programs Annette S. Butler, Woodbury Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Nicholas R. Cedergren, Duluth Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Erica M. Colby, Brewster Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina Shannon M. Combs, Overland Park, Kansas Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Samantha J. Croatt, North Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Yewande R. Awoyemi, Woodbury Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Wesley D. Cummins, Moose Lake Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Yewande R. Awoyemi, Woodbury Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Joy Ayu, Bloomington School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Kalvin C. Danzl, Maple Grove Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Elise N. Boleman, Carver Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Heather M. Bovee, Woodbury Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Nicole M. Dauphinee-Bingham, Dodge Center Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Micah J. DeLong, Brookfield, Wisconsin Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Abby M. Ellis, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Logan Faulkingham, Wells, Maine Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Briana L. Fish, LeCenter Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Maura A. Flaherty, Belle Plaine Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Hannah S. Folkens, Rogers Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Joshua R. Foss, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Rashidah Fuller, Woodbury Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Nicole M. Gartner, Rochester Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Stephanie Gerlach, Mankato Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Margaret M. Gilliland, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Shannon Gleason, Minneapolis Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon

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Wejdan S. Alshuaibi, Saudi Arabia Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Sean Wachsmuth

Benjamin P. Green, Okabena Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina

Mark E. Hartman, Mankato Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Ashley M. Jensen, Owatonna Early Childhood Special Education Advisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace

Kia R. Gronski, Platteville, Wisconsin Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Nevada J. Helget, Sleepy Eye Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou David J. Hendley, Mankato Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Melanie A. Jensen, Coon Rapids Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Cailey R. Grupe, Trimont Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Kirsten J. Guentzel, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Cha Her, Saint Paul Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Yajaira Guzman Carrero, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Whitney L. Herrmann, Hamburg Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston

Kenny R. Haack-Damon, Union, New Hampshire Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Kimberly A. Homan, Marshall Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Jenna A. Haala, New Ulm Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Jeffrey M. Halbur, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Alicia M. Halverson, Watkins Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Elizabeth S. Hanson, Saint Peter Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard John N. Harper, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Katherine A. Harrell, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Katherine A. Harrell, Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Jill E. Harskamp, Sioux Center, Iowa Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina

Alisa M. Hoven, Minneapolis Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Michelle A. Huber, La Vista, Nebraska Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger Ashley M. Hughes, Saint Peter Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman Taylor B. Huntley, Peterborough, New Hampshire Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Abdikadir Ibrahim, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Mychael D. Ihnat, Rural Valley, Pennsylvania Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Tamanna Jahan Rimu, Bangladesh Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Arnold F. James, Jr.., Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Brittany A. Johnson, Waconia Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Karl E. Johnson, Foley Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis Sarah A. Johnson, Redwood Falls Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Jessica I. Kadrie, Owatonna Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Kathie A. Kallevig, Winona Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina Thesis: Perceptions of Failure in Education: Changing the Fear of Failure through Gamification Molli A. Karen, Rapid City, South Dakota Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Ambika Kasbekar, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kristi A. Kehrwald, New Prague Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Jessica L. Kimpling, Marshall Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Emily R. Kolbinger, Mankato Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz Mouhamed N. Koubaytari, Eden Prairie Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Mark Windschitl

JoElyn K. Krohn, Nicollet Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Megan E. Labitzky, Crystal Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Sarah J. Lanners, Saint Paul School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Christine E. Lannin, Mantorville School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Paige D. LaPoint, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Rebecca M. Magner, Cleveland Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Antonio W. Moore, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Elizabeth L. Martin, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Karen L. Maunu, Lakeville Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Andrew Johnson

Garrett A. Mueller, Austin Health Science: School Health Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Jennifer J. Nath, Luverne Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Mandy J. McCann, Cedar Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Amanda J. Neidecker, Sleepy Eye Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Lara K. McDowell, Buhl Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Stephanie M. Neidecker, New Ulm Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Katie M. Ness, Excelsior Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Angela M. McGuire, Jordan Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Jamie L. Lass, Apple Valley Ed Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Marva W. McKoy, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Thomas A. McLaughlin, Minneapolis Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Jordan P. Leuthold, Bloomington Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour

Michelle C. McPherson, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Jesse R. Littleton, Rosendale, New York Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Jonelle Y. Mellstrom, Windom Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Ashley A. Mergens, Fergus Falls Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Shelley D. Loewenhagen, Alma, Wisconsin Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal Corey W. Luettel, Medford Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina

Christine M. Meulebroeck, Glenwood School Library and Information Studies Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman

Emily R. Lutterman, Saint Peter Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Glenn Middleton, Asheville, North Carolina Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Melissa K. Madden, Wenham, Massachusetts Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Leslie Miller Gordinier, Jordan Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dana Wagner 25

Rebecca M. Nygren, Richfield Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn James J. Orlet, Buena Vista, Colorado Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Kirsten M. Osberghaus, River Falls, Wisconsin Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Akram M. Osman, Mankato Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris Lauren M. Palkert, Fridley Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Lindsey R. Pexa, New Prague Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Charles S. Pillsbury, Duluth Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Walter Roberts Mechelle A. Poessnecker, Page, Nebraska Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

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Abby A. Kreitlow, Mankato Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Joseph Visker Thesis: Religiosity, Spirituality, and Quality of Life among Selected University Students

Shelby L. Quist, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Anne Schnura, New Lenox, Illinois Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger

Daniel J. Utterback, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Sarah C. Schliesmann, Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Amy P. Raffelson, Shakopee Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon

Rebecca A. Schulz, Marshfield, Wisconsin Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg Thesis: Joint Attention Intervention with Assisting Parent Mediated Techniques to Increase a Toddler with Autism Spectrum Disordersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Use of Joint Attention: A Single Case Study

Amanda M. Vang, Maplewood Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Thesis: Health Literacy Proficiency, Sources of Health Information, and Perceived Barriers to Health Literacy among Selected Members of the Hmong Community in Minnesota

Mellissa M. Reinhart, Jordan Special Education: Autism Spectrum Disorder Advisor: Dr. Karen Eastman

Susan K. Schwickert, North Mankato Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina

Keane S. Richards, Mankato Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Jennifer L. Slater, Madelia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson

Sarah Richards, Janesville Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Brandon J. Rohrig, Owatonna Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Sarah C. Rucker-Johanson, Saint Peter Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Anssi I. Saari, Finland Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Benjamin N. Sand, Mazeppa Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Elizabeth T. Smith, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka

Jessica L. Schmidt, Winona Educational Studies Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Elisabeth A. Teigen, Lake Crystal Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Penny Rosenthal

Thomas M. Schmidt, Lake City Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston

Alexandra J. Thielfoldt, Cottage Grove Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Berg

Megan M. Smith, Buffalo Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Barbara Wilson Aaron A. Solomonson, Arlington Exercise Physiology Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt Ariel Sorenson, Neenah, Wisconsin Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Mark R. Stauduhar, Robbinsdale Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Daniel Trew, Morton, Illinois Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

Lucky M. Wagner, Crystal Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Thesis: Elderly Patient Adherence to Ocular Pharmaceuticals: Impact of Educational and Physical Barriers Julie Walters, Wells, Maine Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Eric D. Watson, Grand Rapids Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jackie M. Weston, Madison Lake Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour Nicole A. Wigern, Kiester Exercise Physiology Advisor: Cherie Pettitt Hannah J. Wilson, Alexandria Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou Sarah C. Winkelman, Plymouth Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prehn Sara J. Winkelman, Faribault Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Preston Karla M. Wissman, West Concord Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Aaron Deris

Nicole A. Altstatt, Hugo Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Nicholas L. Yenser, Saint Peter Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jill E. Christensen, Waseca Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Ashley J. Daniels, Minneapolis Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Kathleen H. Donnelly, Minneapolis Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Danielle R. Fontaine, North Mankato Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Ashlee A. Zimmerman, Chanhassen Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING Maria F. Allan, Chaska Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Erin R. Glunz, Rochester Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Renee C. Haugsdal, Albert Lea Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Tiffany R. Krebsbach, Maple Grove Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Rostina S. Vannett, Savage Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Jennifer A. Wilson, Saint Louis Park Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

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Pa Yong Y. Xiong, Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Melissa Krull

College of Allied Health and Nursing

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Alecia K. Adams, Nursing Madison M. Alexander, Nursing Kimberly R. Allan, Exercise Science Lynsey M. Bardwell, Nursing Kelsey L. Blackford, Dental Hygiene Amy L. Blazinski, Nursing Shannon N. Borowicz, Dental Hygiene Hannah M. Brown, Communication Disorders Brittany R. Calgaro, Nursing Brittney J. Capelle, Nursing Chase A. Davis, Athletic Training Gretchen M. Dehn, Communication Disorders Haley M. Doran, Communication Disorders Olivia A. Durkee, Dental Hygiene Danica Engesser, Communication Disorders Ashley N. Farenbaugh, Dental Hygiene Tara G. Fruechte, Communication Disorders Shawna E. Garbers, Family Consumer Science Kindra M. Hagan, Nursing Kathryn E. Haglin, Communication Disorders Jessica N. Harper, Nursing Melina L. Heuer, Nursing Courtney L. Hinz, Communication Disorders Kelsey J. Hoek, Dental Hygiene Tia M. Jacoby, Communication Disorders Heather E. Johnson, Dental Hygiene Patrick D. Johnson, Exercise Science Patrick D. Johnson, Family Consumer Science Sarah M. Johnson, Nursing Nicole R. Juhnke, Dental Hygiene Molly E. Kachel, Nursing Erin Krichiver, Sport Management Clara M. Lucca, Communication Disorders

Maureen T. Lyons, Family Consumer Science Andrew L. Mauren, Exercise Science Kayla E. Murphy, Sport Management Nicole L. Neisen, Communication Disorders Aleesa A. Novy, Family Consumer Science Jacqueline K. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, Dental Hygiene Jamie L. Paulsen, Nursing Melissa J. Reinke, Communication Disorders Amanda L. Schafer, Alcohol & Drug Studies Jade E. Schmidt, Nursing Keri J. Simon, Exercise Science Janaye M. Sjoberg, Sport Management Kristi L. Spencer, Family Consumer Science Mariah R. Sullinger, Dental Hygiene Breanna M. Swanson, Nursing Jenna L. Sylvester, Dental Hygiene Mackenzie K. Tapp, Sport Management Cierra M. Tonnar, Nursing Angela L. Wheeler, Family Consumer Science Mary F. Wippler, Family Consumer Science Taylor M. Woessner, Dental Hygiene Alexandra C. Wyss, Alcohol & Drug Studies

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Lauren L. Alexander, Family Consumer Science Ashley A. Ambur, Dental Hygiene Samantha R. Arnal, Nursing Rachelle L. Balfe, Family Consumer Science Education Sarah M. Baltisberger, Nursing Daniel Bareis, Athletic Training Kaitlyn G. Borneke, Communication Disorders Kristin L. Bukkila, Nursing 29

Jennifer A. Carlson, Communication Disorders Jedidiah D. Cates, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Hannah Christianson, Nursing Ryan J. Cochran, Sport Management Aubrey C. Davis, Exercise Science Elizabeth A. Davis, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Lauren E. Deans, Exercise Science Brianna J. Dorothy, Nursing Brianna J. Dressel, Nursing Elizabeth A. Durkee, Community Health Cassandra E. Elsen, Health & Physical Education Emily J. Enebak, Nursing Sara M. Fencl, Nursing Felicia K. Fobbe, Family Consumer Science Sapana Ghimire, Community Health Nicole M. Gillespie, Nursing Adam S. Glorvigen, Athletic Training Beverly J. Gruenzner, Athletic Training Beverly J. Gruenzner, Community Health Janice L. Haug, Dental Hygiene Jonathan P. Heiderscheit, Communication Disorders Alexander P. Hennes, Exercise Science Desiree R. Hesse, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Matthew E. Hiller, Alcohol & Drug Studies Laura K. Holm, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Chandra G. Honebrink, Sport Management Jacob D. Houseman, Sport Management Meghan A. Kammerlander, Family Consumer Science Alyson V. Kanne, Nursing Whitney J. Kerr, Exercise Science Nathan R. Kral, Exercise Science Emilee K. Kuehl, Nursing Bryan J. Matlon, Exercise Science

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The candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean

Connor J. McCallum, Sport Management Katie E. McDonald, Nursing Madisyn L. McElligott, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Molly E. McGough, Nursing Jenna M. McNallan, Physical Education (Teaching) Jenna M. McNallan, School Health Education Kacie M. Mechels, Dental Hygiene Arriel J. Mewhorter, Exercise Science Jordan A. Meyer, Dental Hygiene Moriah C. Miller, Dental Hygiene Stephanie A. Miller, Nursing Mason T. Modjeski, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Bridget A. Moore, Nursing Emily J. Moris, Exercise Science Alyssa L. Munsterman, Community Health Amber L. Nase, Community Health Kassie L. Neisen, Family Consumer Science Kassie L. Neisen, Community Health Amy J. Nelson, Nursing Ashley A. Olson, Exercise Science Michael J. Olson, Athletic Training Christa C. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Neal, Communication Disorders Kimberly M. Pesola, Nursing Bonnie L. Pickford, Exercise Science Miranda K. Pomije, Athletic Training Minde A. Pulvermacher, Communication Disorders Sara E. Rendall, Communication Disorders Carlie M. Richardson, Nursing Cayla R. Roberts, Communication Disorders Kathleen M. Rogan, Community Health Kathleen A. Rooney, Dental Hygiene Gabriel D. Rorvig, Athletic Training Shinya Sakurai, Athletic Training Lisa A. Sandmeyer, Family Consumer Science Angela L. Sargent, Community Health Amanda L. Schmalz, Athletic Training Amanda L. Schmalz, Exercise Science Bryanna T. Schnaible, Family Consumer Science Katie J. Schreyer, Nursing Ashley R. Schulte, Dental Hygiene Sarah A. Schumacher, Family Consumer Science Hannah M. Seurer, Communication Disorders

Justina A. Shaffer, Dental Hygiene Brooke E. Sharstrom, Nursing Eric R. Snelling, Sport Management Julia L. Stiegel, Communication Disorders Mikayla N. Sycks, Exercise Science Samantha R. Thomas, Family Consumer Science Joseph D. Timgren, Athletic Training Alycia K. Van Kampen, Community Health Anna K. Waibel, Nursing Emily N. Wangerin, Exercise Science Eric M. Weekley, Sport Management Kirsten C. Williams, Community Health Erika M. Withers, Nursing Kasandra Wolfe, Family Consumer Science Sangil Yi, Athletic Training

CUM LAUDE

Zak C. Armstrong, Sport Management Barry J. Ballinger, Exercise Science Jody M. Bertness, Family Consumer Science Jazanne K. Brass, Interdisciplinary Studies David J. Brau, Alcohol & Drug Studies Emily C. Braun, Nursing Tyler J. Brower, Exercise Science Tess F. Bunker, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Michael J. Cameron, Exercise Science Anna L. Cardenas, Family Consumer Science Brittney L. Carlberg, Community Health Kari J. Carlson, Community Health Zachary M. Carlson, Exercise Science Paige N. Chapman, Community Health Jordan M. Collins, Sport Management Annie J. Dahl, Health & Physical Education Kelly J. Distad, Sport Management Emily Flavin, Community Health Aubrie K. Ford, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Molly T. Friedley, Communication Disorders Kate M. Froehlich, Sport Management Samuel C. Gallenberger, Exercise Science Ethan J. Germscheid, Exercise Science Kaitlin E. Holznagel, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Jake R. Johnson, Sport Management

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Abigail M. Juelfs, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Heather M. Kluge, Nursing Carlee J. Konz, Family Consumer Science Myra M. Kramer, Family Consumer Science Alyssa L. Lacy, Family Consumer Science Reid H. Larson, Exercise Science Genevieve R. Lerud, Family Consumer Science Hannah M. Logue, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Marcus B. Molbeck, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Lindsay J. Nagel, Exercise Science Nicole K. Nelson, Family Consumer Science Danielle J. Nordin, Exercise Science Hallie A. Paschke, Community Health Larissa A. Pepinsmith, Family Consumer Science Education Emily L. Pfleghaar, Family Consumer Science Heather L. Plagge, Communication Disorders Camryn N. Pudwill, Community Health Elizabeth A. Quast, Exercise Science Jamie L. Rasicot, Family Consumer Science Rebecca A. Resch, Dental Hygiene Jessica R. Rice, Exercise Science Taylor M. Rider, Community Health Chelsea R. Riordan, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Carvey D. Sando, Sport Management Danielle N. Schabert, Family Consumer Science Makayla A. Schmitz, Nursing Mitchell C. Schwanke, Athletic Training Melanie A. Semrau, Family Consumer Science Emilee T. Shearer, Sport Management Samantha Staines, Exercise Science Kira A. Sutton, Dental Hygiene Amanda G. Thompson, Exercise Science Ashley R. Tindal, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Anna E. Veroeven, Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Ida M. Wagner, Alcohol & Drug Studies Brittany M. Waldo, Nursing Eric M. Warner, Nursing Stephanie A. Wurzer, Family Consumer Science

Professor Lisa Fleck, Chairperson

Ashley A. Ambur, BS, Beresford, South Dakota Michele T. Baumann, BS, Weston, Wisconsin Kelsey L. Blackford, BS, Amherst Junction, Wisconsin Shannon N. Borowicz, BS, Stephen Kathleen L. Del Debbio, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Olivia A. Durkee, BS, Benson Ashley N. Farenbaugh, BS, Hutchinson Lindsey J. Friskop, BS, Maple Grove Cara S. Hall, BS, Cameron, Wisconsin Karmen E. Haney, BS, Oak Grove, Missouri Janice L. Haug, BS, Crookston Kelsey J. Hoek, BS, Balaton Jordan J. Hoese, BS, Norwood Patricia M. Hooper, BS, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin Hiba Issa, BS, Aurora, Illinois Heather E. Johnson, BS, Grantsburg, Wisconsin Nicole R. Juhnke, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Sheldon D. Las, BS, Pine Island Sarah E. Lavins, BS, Minneapolis Jing Lin, BS, Robbinsdale Kacie M. Mechels, BS, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Deborah T. Merrigan, BS, Edina Jordan A. Meyer, BS, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Moriah C. Miller, BS, Centerville Tram T. Nguyen, BS, Huntington Beach, California Jacqueline K. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, BS, LeCenter Rebecca A. Resch, BS, Mankato Kathleen A. Rooney, BS, Inver Grove Heights Ashley R. Schulte, BS, Darlington, Wisconsin Justina A. Shaffer, BS, Litchfield Mariah R. Sullinger, BS, Mankato Kira A. Sutton, BS, Cold Spring Jenna L. Sylvester, BS, Hastings Esperanza Torres Garcia, BS, Austin Kathryn M. Tucker, BS, Eagle, Wisconsin Alexis A. Vance, BS, Davenport, Iowa Tammy Wilhelmi, BS, Beach, North Dakota

Taylor M. Woessner, BS, La Vista, Nebraska Emma J. Zima, BS, Ogema

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE Professor Jill Conlon, Chairperson

Lauren L. Alexander, BS, Chaska Lynden M. Awada, BS, Coon Rapids Rachelle L. Balfe, BS, New Prague Amanda J. Barrer, BS, Nicollet Sarah J. Barta, BS, Mankato Jody M. Bertness, BS, Henderson Krista A. Brandt, BS, Mankato Anna L. Cardenas, BS, Conger Rebecca A. Cummins, BS, Owatonna Allison R. Denson, BS, Green Bay, Wisconsin Danielle R. DeVries, BS, Eagan Kelsey L. Duden, BS, Stockholm, Wisconsin Emily J. Endorf, BS, Plymouth Felicia K. Fobbe, BS, Annandale Shawna E. Garbers, BS, Welcome Christina C. Genelin Heitner, BS, LeSueur Brandon M. Griffith, BS, Byron Megan M. Groh, BS, Mankato Courtney K. Hemmingsen, BS, Alden Alicia N. Idle, BS, Mankato Patrick D. Johnson, BS, Eden Prairie Kayla L. Kaisershot, BS, New Prague Meghan A. Kammerlander, BS, Winthrop Carlee J. Konz, BS, Mankato Myra M. Kramer, BS, Rushmore Alyssa L. Lacy, BS, Shakopee Genevieve R. Lerud, BS, Milaca Katlyn Levang, BS, Shorewood Madeline E. Leventhal, BS, Saint Paul Maureen T. Lyons, BS, Owatonna Brianna M. McLaughlin, BS, Savage Kassie L. Neisen, BS, Arlington Nicole K. Nelson, BS, Bloomington Ashley A. Nichols, BS, Clarks Grove Aleesa A. Novy, BS, Moose Lake Sahra G. Nurie, BS, Mankato Larissa A. Pepinsmith, BS, Bloomington Emily L. Pfleghaar, BS, Fridley Jamie L. Rasicot, BS, Mound Lisa A. Sandmeyer, BS, Mankato Danielle N. Schabert, BS, Mankato Bryanna T. Schnaible, BS, Marshall Sarah A. Schumacher, BS, Hanska 31

Melanie A. Semrau, BS, Green Bay, Wisconsin Bridget L. Smith, BS, Ham Lake Emma J. Smith, BS, Huron, South Dakota Kristi L. Spencer, BS, Victoria Elizabeth E. Steffel, BS, Saint Charles Meghan L. Steffens, BS, Coon Rapids Samantha R. Thomas, BS, Pella, Iowa Ashley E. Traxler, BS, Arlington Chelsea E. VanLanen, BS, White Bear Lake Sadie A. Wallerich, BS, Wabasha Breanna S. Werlinger, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Angela L. Wheeler, BS, LeRoy Mary F. Wippler, BS, Mankato Kasandra Wolfe, BS, Coon Rapids Stephanie A. Wurzer, BS, Spring Lake Park

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Professor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson Molly M. Adams, BS, Saint Clair Courtney E. Baeyen, BS, Arden Hills Taylor T. Bauer, BS, Inver Grove Heights Kelsey R. Berg, BS, Mankato Brittany J. Boser, BS, Clear Lake David J. Brau, BS, Faribault Bronte E. Braulick, BS, Sleepy Eye Megan E. Buck, BS, Mankato Miaaishee D. Bulchaa, BS, Minneapolis Brittney L. Carlberg, BS, North Mankato Kari J. Carlson, BS, Litchfield Ashley R. Casey, BS, Ellendale Paige N. Chapman, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Matthew J. Christiansen, BS, Blooming Prairie Anna M. Cole, BS, Blue Springs, Missouri Annie J. Dahl, BS, Cashton, Wisconsin Bonita D. Davis, BS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Elizabeth G. Draeger, BS, New Holstein, Wisconsin Teresa A. Dulac, BS, Owatonna Elizabeth A. Durkee, BS, Truman Jennifer V. Eiden, BS, Cologne Eric P. Ellanson, BS, New Ulm Jennifer L. Ellingsen, BS, West Concord Bilal A. Elmi, BS, Eden Prairie

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DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE

Cassandra E. Elsen, BS, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Emily Flavin, BS, Lakeville Sapana Ghimire, BS, Mankato Courtney L. Green, BS, North Mankato Beverly J. Gruenzner, BS, Eagle Lake Rebecca J. Hale, BS, Rochester Jamal A. Hashim, BS, Brooklyn Park Munira B. Hassan, BS, Minneapolis Matthew E. Hiller, BS, Saint Clair Brooke M. Homer, BS, Bemidji Erinn J. Hotzler, BS, Wells Diondra D. Howard, BS, Mankato Awo Issak, BS, Eagan Hanan M. Jamali, BS, Mankato Erika L. Johnson, BS, Plymouth Alyssa N. Keesling, BS, Albert Lea Kadiatu Khan, BS, Brooklyn Park Katherine G. Martin, BS, Plymouth Jenna M. McNallan, BS, Andover Spencer P. Monson, BS, Saint Clair Alyssa L. Munsterman, BS, Blaine Amber L. Nase, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Kassie L. Neisen, BS, Arlington Hilary K. Nieson, BS, Burnsville Hallie A. Paschke, BS, New Prague Jenny L. Petersen, BS, North Mankato Camryn N. Pudwill, BS, Prior Lake Taylor M. Rider, BS, Eden Prairie Jack T. Rivall, Jr., BS, North Mankato Kathleen M. Rogan, BS, Faribault Evan F. Rosa, BS, West Allis, Wisconsin Munira A. Salad, BS, Minneapolis Angela L. Sargent, BS, Janesville Morgan K. Sauer, BS, Albert Lea Amanda L. Schafer, BS, Litchfield Anthony J. Scheid, BS, Coon Rapids Angelia D. Schull, BS, Farmington Jacqueline H. Thurlow, BS, Nisswa Molly J. Trieschman, BS, Mankato Alycia K. Van Kampen, BS, Oakdale Ida M. Wagner, BS, Fairmont Kirsten C. Williams, BS, Hopkins Meron M. Woldu, BS, West Saint Paul Chelsea P. Woodrich, BS, Rockford Alexandra C. Wyss, BS, Rosemount

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE Professor Robert Pettitt, Chairperson

Ashley L. Adkins, BS, Roberts, Wisconsin Kimberly R. Allan, BS, Flagstaff, Arizona

Abraham R. Allen, BS, Rochester Zak C. Armstrong, BS, Saint Paul Ripp W. Baker, BS, Foreston Barry J. Ballinger, BS, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Daniel Bareis, BAT, Rapid City, South Dakota Matthew R. Barker, BS, Mankato Taylor T. Bauer, BS, Inver Grove Heights Leighton A. Boraas, BS, North Mankato Karter J. Bradt, BS, Chatfield Tyler J. Brower, BS, Willmar Tessa C. Cady, BS, Maple Plain Michael J. Cameron, BS, Blaine Zachary M. Carlson, BS, Eden Prairie Ryan J. Cochran, BS, Lakeville Jordan M. Collins, BS, Mankato Aubrey C. Davis, BS, Mankato Chase A. Davis, BAT, Andover Kurt C. Davis, BS, Plymouth Torrance D. Day, BS, Henderson Lauren E. Deans, BS, East Bethel Brandon E. DeSmet, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Kelly J. Distad, BS, Farmington Jay W. Duitsman, BS, Round Lake Scott M. Fillhouer, BS, Prior Lake Kristopher M. Fleigle, BS, Blaine Kate M. Froehlich, BS, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Samuel C. Gallenberger, BS, Eden Prairie Charlie J. Gartner, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Ethan J. Germscheid, BS, Dassel Adam S. Glorvigen, BAT, Mankato Beverly J. Gruenzner, BAT, Eagle Lake Ryan M. Guildner, BS, Mankato Laura E. Gullickson, BS, Mankato Scott Haffley, BS, Lakeville Joel T. Hagen, BAT, Falcon Heights Riley C. Hanson, BS, Mound Alexander P. Hennes, BS, New Prague Theodore J. Henrickson, BS, Brooklyn Center Chandra G. Honebrink, BS, Waconia Jacob D. Houseman, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Jake R. Johnson, BS, Champlin Nolan R. Johnson, BS, Bloomington Patrick D. Johnson, BS, Eden Prairie Rachel N. Johnson, BS, La Crescent Benjamin G. Kemper, BAT, Saint Cloud Whitney J. Kerr, BS, Saint Cloud Adam J. King, BS, Vadnais Heights Brittney S. Klein, BS, Saint Michael 32

Matthew D. Klisch, BS, Coon Rapids Amanda J. Koltes, BS, Andover Nathan R. Kral, BS, Sleepy Eye Aaron Krattiger, BS, Mankato Erin Krichiver, BS, Chicago, Illinois Laurie L. Lam, BS, Saint Paul Alexander G. Larson, BS, Stillwater Reid H. Larson, BS, Eden Prairie Zachary D. Lehrke, BS, Park Rapids Vincent A. Long, BAT, Circle Pines Kayla R. Lusk, BS, Lino Lakes Christopher L. Malaske, BS, Prior Lake Jonathan T. Marquardt, BS, Appleton, Wisconsin Chelsey A. Masich, BS, Tyler Bryan J. Matlon, BS, Spring Lake Park Andrew L. Mauren, BS, Sauk Rapids Connor J. McCallum, BS, Shoreview Jenna M. McNallan, BS, Andover Zach W. Meschke, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin Arriel J. Mewhorter, BS, Blaine Emily J. Moris, BS, Woodbury Shelby L. Moteyunas, BS, Cicero, New York Cha T. Moua, BS, Maplewood Michael T. Mulligan, BS, Mankato Kayla E. Murphy, BS, River Falls, Wisconsin Matthew C. Murphy, BS, Clinton, Iowa Elise M. Naatz, BS, Andover Lindsay J. Nagel, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Danielle J. Nordin, BS, Corcoran Melanie M. Noskowiak, BAT, Green Bay, Wisconsin Lucas D. Ohme, BS, North Mankato Ashley A. Olson, BS, Mankato Michael J. Olson, BAT, Faribault Zachary R. Palmquist, BS, South Saint Paul Bonnie L. Pickford, BS, Wever, Iowa Austin A. Pinke, BS, Saint James Jacob M. Piwko, BS, Minneapolis Miranda K. Pomije, BAT, New Prague Elizabeth A. Quast, BS, Apple Valley Giovanni G. Quiroz, BS, North Mankato Jessica R. Rice, BS, Minnetrista Alexander B. Rogers, BS, Apple Valley Gabriel D. Rorvig, BAT, Cannon Falls Kyle R. Ruhde, BAT, Holcombe, Wisconsin Shinya Sakurai, BAT, Japan Carvey D. Sando, BS, Indonesia Amanda L. Schmalz, BAT, Appleton, Wisconsin

INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES Brittany C. Beebe, BS, Lake Elmo Jazanne K. Brass, BS, Mankato Macy R. Butson, BS, Mankato Kelli A. Danner, BS, Albert Lea Johanna Esser, BS, New Ulm Brandy A. Kelley, BS, New Ulm Emmanuel Matadi, BS, Saint Paul Ronald B. Ross, BS, Indianapolis, Indiana Travon I. Sellers, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES Professor Joseph Flood, Chairperson

Jacob Amos, BS, Stewartville Nicholas J. Bauernfeind, BS, Faribault

Jenna Belina, BS, Wauconda, Illinois Jacob A. Boies, BS, Mound Alex J. Brennan, BS, Austin Jocelyn N. Brown, BS, Brainerd Tess F. Bunker, BS, Prior Lake Jedidiah D. Cates, BS, South Haven Kassandra R. Chesness, BS, Oak Grove Randall J. Cirksena, BS, Geneva Elizabeth A. Davis, BS, Mankato Chelsea M. Fisher, BS, Hamburg Aubrie K. Ford, BS, Pipestone Michael J. Frey, BS, Waconia Madelyn J. Germscheid, BS, Saint Peter Megan C. Gilbert, BS, Saint Paul Blake T. Giles, BS, Tracy Christian J. Harris, BS, Mankato Nathan R. Helland, BS, New Ulm Geran D. Herda, BS, Plymouth Desiree R. Hesse, BS, Cold Spring Laura K. Holm, BS, Sleepy Eye Kaitlin E. Holznagel, BS, Brooklyn Park Andrew C. Hultengren, BS, LeSueur Ashley A. Husting, BS, Hastings Matthew M. Jacobson, BS, Isanti Abigail M. Juelfs, BS, Hampton Kurtis M. Koenig, BS, Waconia Sean T. Kopas, BS, Jordan Olivia G. Kranz, BS, Good Thunder Brent T. Kummer, BS, Hastings Nicholas K. Larson, BS, LaVista, Nebraska Thomas J. Larson, BS, Prior Lake Ashlee M. Laubner, BS, Mandan, North Dakota Jack R. Liesch, BS, Blaine Hannah M. Logue, BS, LeSueur Madisyn L. McElligott, BS, Saint Peters, Missouri Cole W. Minks, BS, Minnesota Lake Mason T. Modjeski, BS, Forest Lake Marcus B. Molbeck, BS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Scott C. Murphy, BS, Vadnais Heights Taylor D. Nawrocki, BS, Fairmont Colin D. Nicklay, BS, Inver Grove Heights Erik G. Oas, BS, Minnetonka Cameron L. O’Connor, BS, Austin Mackenzie K. Pronk, BS, Mankato Chelsea R. Riordan, BS, Boone, Iowa Corey C. Roberts, BS, Saint Paul Brooke N. Schallenkamp, BS, Bridgewater, South Dakota Drew J. Siegel, BS, Savage Vanida Somchaleunsouk, BS, North Mankato 33

Charles R. Steiner, BS, Mankato Parker D. Sullivan, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Cody J. Swier, BS, Waconia Ashley R. Tindal, BS, Mankato Michael J. Tindal, BS, Mankato Anna E. Veroeven, BS, North Mankato Courtney C. Werpy, BS, Marshall Melanie Whitescarver, BS, Janesville, Wisconsin Zachary M. Wigern, BS, Kiester Timothy E. Young, BS, Gaylord Blake A. Yungbauer, BS, Bertha Jordan P. Zupfer, BS, New Ulm Christopher W. Zwick, BS, Maplewood

DEPARTMENT OF SPEECH, HEARING AND REHABILITATION SERVICES Professor Bonnie Berg, Chairperson

Kaitlyn G. Borneke, BS, Janesville Hannah M. Brown, BS, Elk River Jennifer A. Carlson, BS, Bloomington Gretchen M. Dehn, BS, Glenwood, Iowa Haley M. Doran, BS, Ankeny, Iowa Danica Engesser, BS, Spearfish, South Dakota Molly T. Friedley, BA, Winona Tara G. Fruechte, BS, Fairmont Chelsea L. Gallus, BS, Delano Kathryn E. Haglin, BS, Sartell Jonathan P. Heiderscheit, BS, Mankato Courtney L. Hinz, BS, Granite Falls Tia M. Jacoby, BA, Farmington Clara M. Lucca, BS, Andover Nicole L. Neisen, BS, Bird Island Christa C. O’Neal, BS, Brandon, South Dakota Heather L. Plagge, BA, Kasson Minde A. Pulvermacher, BS, Mankato Melissa J. Reinke, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin Sara E. Rendall, BS, Chanhassen Cayla R. Roberts, BS, Mankato Alexis M. Ronney, BA, San Diego, California Amanda M. Rudolph, BS, Farmington Hannah M. Seurer, BS, New Prague Julia L. Stiegel, BS, Saint Cloud Emily M. Wood, BS, Wadena

12:00 p.m. Program

Amanda L. Schmalz, BS, Appleton, Wisconsin Briana L. Schultz, BAT, Silver Lake Mitchell C. Schwanke, BS, Mankato Emilee T. Shearer, BS, Lakeville Keri J. Simon, BS, Faribault Chelsea L. Singerhouse, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Janaye M. Sjoberg, BS, Mankato Eric R. Snelling, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Charles R. Snelson, BS, Mankato Samantha Staines, BS, Okoboji, Iowa Brett O. Stern, BS, Lino Lakes Natalie A. Stoltz, BS, Brooklyn Park Cory J. Stough, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin Amanda M. Sycks, BS, Bemidji Mikayla N. Sycks, BS, Becker Mackenzie K. Tapp, BS, Lewiston Amanda G. Thompson, BS, Northfield Joseph D. Timgren, BAT, Burnsville Nathan A. Trelstad, BS, Minneapolis Amanda P. Wakey, BS, Granada Bethany K. Walrath, BS, Bloomington Emily N. Wangerin, BS, Richfield Johnny J. Watkins, BS, Minneapolis Eric M. Weekley, BS, Brooklyn Park Victor F. Wesmann, BS, Shorewood Joshua C. Wolfer, BS, Chaska SuChann Yang, BS, Saint Paul Sangil Yi, BAT, Republic of Korea Taylor R. Zimmerman, BS, Baldwin, Wisconsin

SCHOOL OF NURSING

Professor Julia Hebenstreit, Chairperson Alecia K. Adams, BS, Moorhead Alvine M. Akumbom, BS, Woodbury Chloeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; A. Alberts, BS, Mantorville Madison M. Alexander, BS, Sheldon, Iowa Emily L. Anderson, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Samantha R. Arnal, BS, Cottage Grove Sarah M. Baltisberger, BS, Madison, Wisconsin Lynsey M. Bardwell, BS, Fosston Jeanne M. Billitteri, BS, Maple Grove Amy L. Blazinski, BS, Silver Lake Susan M. Boecker, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Alicia M. Boenish, BS, Rochester Emily C. Braun, BS, North Mankato Anthony M. Brown, BS, Richfield Laura J. Bryan, BS, Edina Kristin L. Bukkila, BS, River Falls, Wisconsin Brittany R. Calgaro, BS, Holdingford Brittney J. Capelle, BS, Spring Valley David M. Carr, BS, Eagle Lake Hannah Christianson, BS, Lacey, Washington Joann M. Dammann, BS, Glencoe Louisa J. Dion, BS, Hutchinson Kristina L. Donbroski, BS, Goodyear, Arizona Brianna J. Dorothy, BS, Hermantown Brianna J. Dressel, BS, Kenyon Jennifer L. Edd, BS, Apple Valley Michelle L. Emich, BS, Nicollet Emily J. Enebak, BS, Andover Laurie A. Engeldinger, BS, Red Wing Sara M. Fencl, BS, Rochester Catherine L. Gennrich, BS, Eden Prairie

Nicole M. Gillespie, BS, Graceville Jordan M. Goettl, BS, Saint Francis Grace K. Gould, BS, Mankato Kindra M. Hagan, BS, Spring Valley Jessica N. Harper, BS, Duluth Melina L. Heuer, BS, Andover DeDra R. Hogrefe, BS, Hutchinson Amanda L. Howe, BS, Lakeville Nicole M. Hulleman, BS, Otsego Stephanie S. Huss, BS, Minnetonka Terra L. Hyytinen, BS, Shakopee Sarah M. Johnson, BS, Andover Angela J. Jones, BS, Stillwater Molly E. Kachel, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin Kelly Lee J. Kallok, BS, Fridley Alyson V. Kanne, BS, Waseca Roberta A. Kieffer, BS, Hastings Melisah M. King, BS, Plymouth Heather M. Kluge, BS, Burnsville Jessica M. Knack, BS, Woodbury Emilee K. Kuehl, BS, Truman Deanna H. Kuhl, BS, Cleveland Butaka Lerdwutirong, BS, Mankato Nicole S. Lohr, BS, Canby Tamara A. Madsen, BS, Menahga Katie E. McDonald, BS, Benson Molly E. McGough, BS, Centennial, Colorado Clint M. Mertes, BS, Lakeville Rachel L. Michaelson, BS, Stockholm, Wisconsin Stephanie A. Miller, BS, Tea, South Dakota Liliya A. Monjoseph, BS, Shakopee Olga Monjoseph, BS, Shakopee Bridget A. Moore, BS, Mankato Cassandra K. Mulder, BS, Renville Justyne N. Murphy, BS, Rochester Amy J. Nelson, BS, Rochester Stacy Z. Nieman, BS, Eden Prairie Laura A. Oftedahl, BS, Hanley Falls Theresa R. Olson, BS, Robbinsdale Jane B. Onserio, BS, Bloomington

Christina J. Pasdo, BS, Minneapolis Jamie L. Paulsen, BS, Saint Cloud Matthew P. Pavlovec, BS, Rosemount Kimberly M. Pesola, BS, Big Lake Dawn M. Phipps, BS, Monticello Christine E. Poston, BS, Minnetonka Irena A. Pyrko, BS, Shakopee Laura E. Randall, BS, Maple Plain Carlie M. Richardson, BS, Carver Cassandra E. Risberg, BS, Deer River Katherine M. Rodeghier, BS, Edina Erin M. Roden, BS, Plymouth Gianna M. Schliep, BS, Ramsey Jade E. Schmidt, BS, Wykoff Makayla A. Schmitz, BS, Jordan Katie J. Schreyer, BS, Cannon Falls Cy M. Schweiss, BS, Fairfax Brooke E. Sharstrom, BS, Lake Crystal Jennifer A. Shipstad, BS, Deephaven Lindsey R. Smith, BS, Eyota Rebecca J. St Jean, BS, Big Lake Rebecca J. Steen, BS, Lakeville Matthew J. Steinkopf, BS, Lonsdale Breanna M. Swanson, BS, Rochester Jennifer A. Tanttu, BS, White Bear Lake Liisa H. Tarnanen, BS, Buffalo Natasha L. Thelemann, BS, Kilkenny Danelle M. Thomas, BS, Madison Lake Jill M. Thovson, BS, Monticello Cierra M. Tonnar, BS, Osceola, Wisconsin Kristi L. VanBuren, BS, Willmar Daisha R. VanOverbeke, BS, Ramsey Lisa M. Voelker, BS, Lakeville Leah N. Vogel, BS, Saint Paul Anna K. Waibel, BS, Courtland Brittany M. Waldo, BS, Minneapolis Eric M. Warner, BS, Andover Mary C. Wiczek, BS, Webster Nathan J. Winterhalter, BS, Maple Grove Erika M. Withers, BS, Titonka, Iowa Kona Yang, BS, Honolulu, Hawaii Fawzia Yerima, BS, Minneapolis

College of Education The candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Dean

Marin E. Beck, Elementary Education Mikaela M. Bordewick, Elementary Education Nguyet-Nhung V. Colvin, Elementary Education Ashley L. Elgard, Elementary Education Kathryn A. Forster, Elementary Education Alexa L. Forstner, Elementary Education George J. Glaros, III, Aviation Morgan D. Hanlon, Elementary Education Paige E. Hanna, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Cassandra L. Heilman, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Kaitlyn R. Larson, Elementary Education Alyssa M. Schroeder, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Amanda J. Schwietering, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Hannah L. Sheehy, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Breanna M. Steele, Elementary Education Andrea S. Strong, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Kirsten E. True, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Yassmin T. Al-Hadhramy, Elementary Education Lisa M. Boyum, Elementary Education Brooke E. Bush, Elementary Education Jennifer A. Carlson, Elementary Education

Lane S. Dulon, Aviation Amber K. Eden, Elementary Education Adam J. Filzen, Aviation Brittany N. Friesen, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Jennifer R. Gunn, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Alexa R. Hokeness, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Emma D. Horner, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Ashley Jensen, Elementary Education Samuel P. Larson, Aviation Joanna Lyons, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Nicholas I. Manthe, Aviation Anna C. Markham, Elementary Education Fernando Martinez Vega, Aviation Nicholas J. Mittelstadt, Aviation Stephanie A. Moldan, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Taylor A. Newgard, Elementary Education Danielle J. Sherman, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Courtney L. Skoog, Elementary Education Mary C. Smith, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Mary E. Thomes, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Amisha R. Treat, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Blake T. Tutewohl, Aviation Chelsy A. Volkman, Elementary Education Jacob N. Walczynski, Aviation Katrina L. Waltz, Elementary Education

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Molly J. Webster, Elementary Education Kayla L. Wettstein, Elementary Education

CUM LAUDE

Brandon R. Baker, Aviation Tiffany L. Carlson, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Gretchen F. Eichstadt, Aviation Nicholas A. Keller, Aviation Heidi L. Kwapick, Elementary Education Sarah E. Lieske, Elementary Education Brenna K. Magnuson, Elementary Education Brooklyn R. Maiers, Elementary Education Lauren M. Manderfeld, Elementary Education Lucia Martinez Vega, Aviation Evan W. Masters, Aviation Brooke L. Matuska, Elementary Education Megan M. May, Elementary Education Brienna M. Nelson, Elementary Education Trevor C. Nielsen, Aviation Renee C. Reed, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Felicia A. Richardson, Elementary Education Brenna E. Rolling, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Brian Rutt, Aviation Chelse J. Sjodin, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist Alexander L. Welter, Special Education: Academic & Behavior Strategist

12:00 p.m. Program

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION

Professor Thomas Peterson, Coordinator Abdullah S. Aldawsari, BS, Saudi Arabia Basl N. Alharbi, BS, Saudi Arabia Abdullah S. Alkhaldi, BS, Saudi Arabia Fawaz M. Almutairi, BS, Saudi Arabia Muteb N. Alsagoor, BS, Saudi Arabia Mohammed T. Alshammari, BS, Saudi Arabia Brandon R. Baker, BS, White Bear Lake Robert H. Boyce, BS, Brooklyn Park Benjamin S. Cloud, BS, Northfield Lane S. Dulon, BS, Prior Lake Gretchen F. Eichstadt, BS, Hales Corners, Wisconsin Adam J. Filzen, BS, Rochester Diego F. Galan Giraldo, BS, Colombia Raechel M. Geary, BS, Wausau, Wisconsin George J. Glaros, III, BS, Chaska Tyler R. Goehring, BS, Grand Island, Nebraska Travis A. Grindeland, BS, Prior Lake Cody J. Howe, BS, Saint James Ali S. Jaman, BS, Saudi Arabia Cory T. Johnson, BS, Apple Valley Nicholas A. Keller, BS, Ames, Iowa Patrick I. Kooima, BS, Madison Lake Samuel P. Larson, BS, Mankato Timothy B. Larson, BS, Mankato Brandon J. Lindsey, BS, Ham Lake Nicholas I. Manthe, BS, Mankato Fernando Martinez Vega, BS, Rochester Lucia Martinez Vega, BS, Mankato Evan W. Masters, BS, Lake Crystal Nicholas J. Mittelstadt, BS, Mayville, Wisconsin Trevor C. Nielsen, BS, Burnsville Tanner G. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, BS, Plover, Wisconsin Brian Rutt, BS, Shakopee Tyler J. Stargardt, BS, Marshfield, Wisconsin Blake T. Tutewohl, BS, Byron Lucas M. Van Beck, BS, Good Thunder Thomas A. Volmary, BS, Madison Lake Jacob N. Walczynski, BS, Saginaw Parker L. Whitcomb, BS, Eagle Lake

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT PERSONNEL Professor Jacqueline Lewis, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Professor Candace Raskin, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION Professor Karen Colum, Chairperson

Yassmin T. Al-Hadhramy, BS, Fridley Marin E. Beck, BS, Chaska Mikaela M. Bordewick, BS, Albert Lea Lisa M. Boyum, BS, Winona Brooke E. Bush, BS, Prior Lake Jennifer A. Carlson, BS, Richfield Kaylynn M. Carriveau, BS, Mankato Nguyet-Nhung V. Colvin, BS, Bloomington Amber K. Eden, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Ashley L. Elgard, BS, Bloomington Kathryn A. Forster, BS, Bloomington Alexa L. Forstner, BS, Shakopee Kyle R. Griffin, BS, Ramsey Morgan D. Hanlon, BS, Bloomington Shonita L. Harper, BS, North Mankato Ashley Jensen, BS, Sioiux Falls, South Dakota Heidi L. Kwapick, BS, White Bear Lake Kaitlyn R. Larson, BS, Chaska Sarah E. Lieske, BS, North Mankato Marisa K. Madigan, BS, North Mankato Brenna K. Magnuson, BS, Minneapolis Brooklyn R. Maiers, BS, Austin Lauren M. Manderfeld, BS, New Ulm Anna C. Markham, BS, Faribault Brooke L. Matuska, BS, Mankato Megan M. May, BS, Mahtomedi Brienna M. Nelson, BS, Owatonna Caitlin R. Nelson, BS, Eagan Taylor A. Newgard, BS, Lakeville Heather J. Purves, BS, Juneau, Alaska Megan A. Quick, BS, Minneapolis Felicia A. Richardson, BS, Maple Grove

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Courtney L. Skoog, BS, Long Lake Breanna M. Steele, BS, Eagan Chelsy A. Volkman, BS, Waterville Katrina L. Waltz, BS, Farmington Molly J. Webster, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Kayla L. Wettstein, BS, Rosemount Grace A. Wiyninger, BS, Dayton

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: K-12 AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS Professor Carrie Chapman, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP LTC Dennis Murphy, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Professor Terri Wallace, Chairperson

Tiffany L. Carlson, BS, Lewisville Amber M. Dahle, BS, Morristown Brittany N. Friesen, BS, Carver Jennifer R. Gunn, BS, Lakeville Paige E. Hanna, BS, Albert Lea Cassandra L. Heilman, BS, South Saint Paul Alexa R. Hokeness, BS, Lakeville Emma D. Horner, BS, Minneapolis Joanna Lyons, BS, Shakopee Stephanie A. Moldan, BS, Mankato Renee C. Reed, BS, Mankato Brenna E. Rolling, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Alyssa M. Schroeder, BS, Austin Amanda J. Schwietering, BS, Becker Kirsten L. Shappell, BS, Kasson Hannah L. Sheehy, BS, Waterville Danielle J. Sherman, BS, Balaton Chelse J. Sjodin, BS, Fridley Mary C. Smith, BS, Red Wing Morgan R. Stampley, BS, Saint Paul Andrea S. Strong, BS, Mankato Mary E. Thomes, BS, Arlington Amisha R. Treat, BS, North Mankato Kirsten E. True, BS, Fairmont Alexander L. Welter, BS, Mankato

Program 3:00 P.M. Prelude Concert

Processional March

Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem

Stephanie Thorpe Minnesota State University, Mankato Assistant Professor of Music

Greetings

Robert Hoffman Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address

Michael R. Galler Bachelor of Science, Economics / Marketing College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Conferring of Degrees Welcome to the Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato Alumni Association Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn

Kathleen Eiden, ‘64, President Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association Stephanie Thorpe Assistant Professor of Music

Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated.

3:00 p.m. Program

Shin Zie Lai Master of Science, Accounting College of Business

Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato ROBERT HOFFMAN Board of Trustees Minnesota State Colleges and Universities MARIA BEVACQUA Acting Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences R. KENT CLARK Vice President for University Advancement KATHLEEN EIDEN President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

SCOTT FEE Dean of University Extended Education BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business MICHAEL GUSTAFSON Interim Vice President for Strategic Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships ANNELIES HAGEMEISTER Professor, College of Social & Behavioral Sciences DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

BARRY J. RIES Associate Vice President of Research and Dean of Graduate Studies JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services ROGER SEVERNS Professor, College of Business STEPHEN STOYNOFF Interim Dean of International Affairs RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

HENRY MORRIS Dean of Institutional Diversity

Dd Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR MARSHALS Roger Severns, College of Business Annelies Hagemeister, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences COLLEGE HONOR MARSHALS Rakesh Kawatra, College of Business Martin Mitchell, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MARCHING FACULTY

COLLEGE OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES MARCHING FACULTY

PROFESSORS Turgut Guvenli Claudia Pragman

PROFESSORS Kathleen Gorman Phillip Miller Martin Mitchel Shawna Petersen-Brown Pedro Thomas William Wagner

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Joseph Reising Buddhadev Roychoudhury Kristin Scott ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Oksana Kim Ferdinand Siagian

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Ross Aalgaard Wayne Allen Kathleen Blue Colleen Clarke Christian Dobratz Annelies Hagemeister Eiji Kawabata Shannon Miller Sherrise Truesdale

JUNIOR HONOR MARSHALS Eunhye Lee, College of Business Kailie Hinkle, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences 38

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Kathy Bertsch Sarah Epplen Russell Fricano Woo Jang Phillip Larson Patricia Nelson LIBRARY FACULTY Kellian Clink Jennifer Turner ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY John Bulcock

College of Graduate Studies The candidates will be presented by Barry J. Ries, Dean.

Katlyn A. Grover, Lake Crystal School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Dissertation: A Validation of the Family Involvement Questionnaire – High School Version Jeremy D. Husfeldt, LaCrosse, Wisconsin School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Dissertation: Linking Reading Assessment Data to Intervention Using the 4-Box Instructional Decision Making Model Natasha A. Olson, Fargo, North Dakota School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Alexandra Panahon Dissertation: Investigating Stability Balls in the Classroom: Effects on Student Behavior and Academic Productivity Laura L. Strunk, Nicollet School Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Dissertation: Seclusion and Restraint Policy and Practice: Are We Doing the Right Thing?

MASTER OF ARTS Emily M. Bartholomay, Mankato Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Thesis: Treating Public Speaking Anxiety: A Comparison of Exposure and Video Self-Modeling

Jayani P. Bothalage Done, Sri Lanka Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter

Iselin M. Ihrstad, Norway Gender & Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Shannon Miller

Heather N. Bradford, Superior, Wisconsin Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. William Wagner Thesis: Abortion is Communism: A Genealogy of “Abortion Culture”

Erica C. Johnson, Kearney, Nebraska Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Michael R. Chavez, Mankato Gender & Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Laura Harrison Jeffrey A. Dahlke, Denmark, Wisconsin Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Thesis: Fitting Flow: An Analysis of the Role of Flow within a Model of Occupational Stress Madeline M. David, Washburn, Wisconsin Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Houlihan Benjamin O. Effah, Ghana Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Laurie L. Grad, Deephaven Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Thesis: Evaluation of a Home Visiting Program Aimed at Facilitating Refugee and Immigrant Children’s Acclimation and Development Christine N. Gundermann, League City, Texas Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Jessica L. Jorgenson, Virginia Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle Joseph L. Kennedy, Cottage Grove Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan Kendra M. Klump, Mason, Wisconsin Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Emily Boyd Alexander J. Kuka, Greenwood, Indiana Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle Jennifer L. Lacewell, Harpers Ferry, Iowa Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Andrea Lassiter Matthew S. Lassonde, North Mankato Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Jason D. Mack, New Ulm Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Thesis: Bdote and Fort Snelling: A Place of Frame Disputes and Contested Meanings Colleen R. Miller, Beaverton, Oregon Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

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DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY

Eric M. Schinella, Shebly Township, Michigan Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Kinsey C. Smith, Raleigh, North Carolina Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Maria A. Stevens, Rochester Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Sarah Sifers Jennifer P. Stockert, Mandan, North Dakota Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Christopher D. Talamantez, Mankato Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Alexander H. Techy, Mankato Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana Jacob M. Thunander, Lafayette Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Glenn Trussell, Fargo, North Dakota Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Thesis: Organizational Trust as a Moderator of the Relationship between Burnout and Intentions to Quit Elise K. Woik, Colby, Wisconsin Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Eric Sprankle

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Ryan R. Ashland, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Dona M. Clark, Minneapolis Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Matthew L. Fick, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Brian N. Gapp, Buffalo Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Brandon Haugrud, Minneapolis Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Chun Sik Kim, Republic of Korea Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Medha D. Mehta, India Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Anthony M. Middendorf, Savage Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Tylor A. Pinks, Savage Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Rao B. Raza, Pakistan Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Donald E. Rooks, III, Owatonna Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Tym A. Rutkowski, Richfield Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Olja Susilovic, Saint Louis Park Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION Richard Armah, Ghana Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata John L. Bata, Owatonna Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Avra Johnson DĂŠlwendĂŠ Bouda, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey GranbergRademacker 40

Kouliga Koala, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey GranbergRademacker Marchell Magxaka, South Africa Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey GranbergRademacker Hussein S. Mohamed, Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Reginald Edwards Paul B. Moore, Rochester Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey GranbergRademacker Toussida J. Noungou Kabore, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Avra Johnson Seth R. Whalen, Saint Peter Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey GranbergRademacker

MASTER OF SCIENCE Josie C. Alleva, Red Wing Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Wayne Allen Christiana Asomani-Boateng, Mankato Accounting Advisor: Dr. Jane Baird Kelsey J. Bartlett, North Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue Blake C. Bode, North Mankato Accounting Advisor: Dr. Jane Baird Taylor J. Brandt, Shakopee Accounting Advisor: Dr. Jane Baird Adam J. Chelstrom, North Mankato Accounting Advisor: William Brown

Katharine D. Droog, Elysian Gerontology Advisor: Donald Ebel

Yingshen Li, Rochester Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown

Smita Sikhrakar, Nepal Gerontology Advisor: Donald Ebel

Jaime E. Fromm, Saint Peter Sociology: Human Services, Planning & Administration Advisor: Donald Ebel

Paul R. Menne, Henderson Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown

Jaclyn A. Skinner, Rochester Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer

Caitlin M. Olson, Ham Lake Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Blue

Shreya Vaidya, Nepal Geography Advisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson

Ishwari Rajak, Nepal Gender & Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Shannon Miller

Michael J. Wagner, Eastman, Wisconsin Accounting Advisor: Dr. William Brown

Jessica A. Helmers, Spirit Lake, Iowa History Advisor: Dr. Lori Lahlum

Michelle J. Ryan, Wyoming Gerontology Advisor: Donald Ebel

Mohammad S. Khan, Pakistan Accounting Advisor: William Brown

Supriya Sarkar, India Gerontology Advisor: Donald Ebel Thesis: Impact of Caregiving Role in the Quality of Life of Family Caregivers for Persons with Alzheimer’s Disease

Yamuna Khatri, Nepal Accounting Advisor: Dr. Jane Baird Jasmine C. Koncur, Rochester Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer Jamie T. Kunst, Mankato Sociology: Human Services, Planning & Administration Advisor: Dr. Barbara Keating Shin Zie Lai, Malaysia Accounting Advisor: Dr. Jane Baird

Jared L. Schmidt, Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass Thesis: Dharma on the Flathead Nation: A Folkloristic Approach to Examining Diaspora’s Impact on Tradition, Material Culture and Heritage at the Garden of One Thousand Buddhas in Arlee, Montana

Karuna Walia, India Accounting Advisor: William Brown Ryan M. Walker, Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Kathryn Elliott Michael D. Wirig, Madison Lake History Advisor: Dr. Lori Lahlum Thesis: A Delicate Balancing Act: The Role of Violence in the Independent Union of All Workers, 1933-1937 Song N. Yang, Mankato Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Dr. Kebba Darboe

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Rebecca Gonnering, Good Thunder Gender & Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Laura Harrison Thesis: “A Compromise to Help the Community”: Rural Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Experiences

College of Business The candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean.

James A. Cooper, Jr., Management James A. Cooper, Jr., Marketing Michael R. Galler, Marketing Nicholas N. Kaus, Management Brianna Long, International Business Meghan R. Meling, Accounting Jacob A. Michels, Finance Timothy W. Miller, Management Jacob T. Rabusch, Accounting Jacob T. Rabusch, Finance Richard L. Sargent, Management Lindsey M. Smith, Marketing

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Nathan P. Caswell, Finance Nicholas L. Duehlmeyer, Accounting Nicholas L. Duehlmeyer, Finance Dean S. Fredrickson, Accounting Logan E. Freidel, Finance Caleb D. Gilbertson, Management Jeremy J. Herkenhoff, Finance Ali M. Ibrahim, Accounting Nathan J. Jensen, Management Lado Jobava, Finance Josiah D. Jorgensen, Accounting

Yunsup Kyun, Accounting Thomas J. Lokensgard, Management Katelynn B. Love, Finance Heidi L. Lybarger, Management Emma L. Maday, Management Waqar Mohammad, Finance An T. Nguyen, Accounting Amanda F. Oswald, Accounting Matthew F. Petersen, Finance Elliott D. Rank, Management Daniel W. Rasmuson, Management Jayme L. Sczublewski, Management Nathaniel R. Segal, Management Adam J. Wippler, Finance

CUM LAUDE

Raed A. Almutawa, Marketing Ali N. Alsuwayyid, Marketing Jamie L. Bresnahan, Accounting Charles S. Carpenter, Marketing Jong Moon Choi, International Business Jessica L. Cole, Marketing Kayla R. Cornelius, Marketing Tyler J. Cruikshank, Marketing Zachary C. Davis, Marketing Gerson J. Diaz, Management

Sunmo Gu, Management Jessica M. Gumbert, Marketing Paige N. Hawkins, Marketing Krista D. Helgeson, Management Dustin N. Johanson, Management John K. Kallestad, Management Alyssa S. Kluzak, Accounting Mitchel D. Meyer, Management Joseph D. Moore, Marketing Joseph D. Moore, Management Kurt T. Ohnsorg, Management Andrew D. Oster, Accounting Nicholas R. Risler, Accounting Mary J. Schmudlach, Marketing Mohammed H. Shahid, Marketing Emily A. Sneer, Finance Kristy M. Sonnek, Marketing Kristy M. Sonnek, Management Victoria B. Swanson, Finance Elizabeth A. Tauer, Accounting Nathan A. Tish, Management Anthony L. Ulrich, Finance Crystal M. Vossen, Accounting Crystal M. Vossen, Finance Crystal Z. Yong, Accounting

Dd DEPARTMENT OF ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS LAW Professor Bill Brown, Chairperson

Dula D. Abdissa, BS, Mankato Rafed T. Alsubhi, BS, Saudi Arabia Jamie L. Bresnahan, BS, Edina Lexie M. Carrigan, BS, Blaine Brittany N. Cowdin, BS, Waldorf Andrew M. Dale, BS, Savage Stefan R. Domeier, BS, Inver Grove Heights Alyssa M. Doty, BS, Granite Falls

Nicholas L. Duehlmeyer, BS, North Mankato Ian D. Elhard, BS, Maple Grove James F. Espinosa, BS, Mankato Brent A. Evertz, BS, North Mankato Kristen K. Fah, BS, Becker Elizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard Lake Dean S. Fredrickson, BS, Chanhassen Benjamin J. Freeman, BS, Cedarburg, Wisconsin Montasir Hossain, BS, Bangladesh Ali M. Ibrahim, BS, Mankato Lori K. Jolstad, BS, Mankato Josiah D. Jorgensen, BS, Howard Lake Rediet K. Kassa, BS, Oakdale Jonathan Kek, BS, Eagan 43

Jakob A. Klein, BS, Chaska Alyssa S. Kluzak, BS, Faribault Andrew M. Knauss, BS, Andover Yunsup Kyun, BS, Republic of Korea Rebecca R. Linsmeier, BS, Okabena Pao C. Lor, BS, New Hope Meghan R. Meling, BS, Lakeville Jerad R. Michels, BS, North Mankato An T. Nguyen, BS, Vietnam Andrew D. Oster, BS, Eagan Amanda F. Oswald, BS, Elysian Marissa D. Panitzke, BS, Redwood Falls Stephanie N. Perry, BS, Minneapolis Tammy L. Peterson, BS, Wells Jacob T. Rabusch, BS, Corcoran Tyler L. Rick, BS, Worthington

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SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Nicholas R. Risler, BS, Eau Claire, Wisconsin Ivanna Smirnova, BS, Ukraine Elizabeth A. Tauer, BS, Morgan Ashley M. Tschida, BS, Medford Crystal M. Vossen, BS, Litchfield Aaron P. Wiechmann, BS, Savage Whitney L. Wills, BS, Nicollet Crystal Z. Yong, BS, Malaysia

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE

Professor Roger Severns, Chairperson Ibrahim H. Alsgoor, BS, Saudi Arabia Nicole L. Baune, BS, Saint Michael Akosse C. Bright, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Ivoire) Kevin A. Bright, BS, Lakeville Stephen J. Cassin, BS, Chaska Nathan P. Caswell, BS, White Bear Lake Matthew P. Coulter, BS, Shakopee Andrew M. Dale, BS, Savage Daniel J. Dougherty, BS, Annandale Nicholas L. Duehlmeyer, BS, North Mankato Ian D. Elhard, BS, Maple Grove James F. Espinosa, BS, Mankato Meghan T. Fakler, BS, Winona Elizabeth A. Fenske, BS, Howard Lake Logan E. Freidel, BS, Mitchell, South Dakota Chase A. Grant, BS, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Jeremy J. Herkenhoff, BS, Delano Nathan R. Herrick, BS, Belle Plaine Kyle R. Hoffman, BS, Eagan Lado Jobava, BS, Georgia Jakob A. Klein, BS, Chaska Griffan S. Kozitza, BS, Eagle Lake Justin Krause, BS, Waseca Katelynn B. Love, BS, Hanska Dylan Malberg, BS, Mayer John Mandebvu, BS, Zimbabwe Benjamin J. Metling, BS, Waconia Jacob A. Michels, BS, Hanska Waqar Mohammad, BS, Pakistan Jordan T. Moscho, BS, Freeport Ida Manuela Nkwinkwa Tchoume, BS, Cameroon Casey M. Papke, BS, Chaska Matthew F. Petersen, BS, Mankato Jacob T. Rabusch, BS, Corcoran Joseph N. Rathmanner, BS, Big Lake David J. Riley, BS, Elk River

Zachary H. Romashko, BS, Blaine Ivanna Smirnova, BS, Ukraine Emily A. Sneer, BS, Mankato Victoria B. Swanson, BS, Buffalo Lake Jared W. Tonn, BS, Amboy Steven J. Trudeau, BS, North Mankato Anthony L. Ulrich, BS, Lakeville David Vang, BS, Saint Paul Crystal M. Vossen, BS, Litchfield Randall C. Wempen, BS, North Mankato Adam J. Wippler, BS, Sauk Rapids

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

Professor Miles Smayling, Chairperson Amanda A. Anderson, BS, Mankato Kevin M. Anys, BS, Mankato Jared R. Bargen, BS, Butterfield Annah M. Bateman, BS, North Mankato Brooke L. Beck, BS, Bemidji Brandyn W. Bicknese, BS, Rochester Nina R. Brandtzaeg, BS, Norway Jeffrey D. Burns, BS, Circle Pines Yangok L. Chei, BS, Mankato Dalton J. Chmelik, BS, Faribault James A. Cooper, Jr., BS, Brooklyn Park Jacob C. Degen, BS, Faribault Gerson J. Diaz, BS, Newport Alex D. Erickson, BS, Chokio Jacob Fasching, BS, Apple Valley Kylen M. Feltes, BS, Mankato Erica L. Ferguson, BS, Annandale Josh D. Flygare, BS, Chaska Alexandra S. Gallo, BS, Fort Myers, Florida Nathan T. Gibson, BS, Morris Caleb D. Gilbertson, BS, New Prague Sunmo Gu, BS, Republic of Korea Drew A. Hagstrom, BS, Coon Rapids Abby L. Hanson, BS, Alexandria Krista D. Helgeson, BS, Dawson Trieu N. Ho, BS, Mankato Jeremy A. Hoffman, BS, Mankato Samuel C. Hofstedt, BS, Rogers Makena J. Jameson, BS, Rushford Nathan J. Jensen, BS, Estherville, Iowa Dustin N. Johanson, BS, Elmore Tyler W. Johnson, BS, Coon Rapids John K. Kallestad, BS, Mankato Nicholas N. Kaus, BS, North Mankato Justin J. Kodada, BS, Lonsdale Jason J. Kohout, BS, Olivia Andrew O. Kretschmar, BS, Pierz 44

Alex C. Landmeyer, BS, Cottage Grove Ka-ying Lao, BS, Saint Francis Anthony J. Larson, BS, Lakeshore Nicholas J. Larson, BS, Baxter Thomas J. Lokensgard, BS, Hutchinson Heidi L. Lybarger, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Emma L. Maday, BS, Granada Zachary D. Mandelkow, BS, Hutchinson Shannon M. Marg, BS, Mankato Drake J. Maxwell, BS, Apple Valley Madeline K. McCauley, BS, Eagan Amanda M. Meyer, BS, Rogers Mitchel D. Meyer, BS, Saint Peter Connor R. Miller, BS, Stanley, Wisconsin Timothy W. Miller, BS, Andover Jacob L. Moe, BS, Mankato Hannah M. Mohlenbrock, BS, Saint James Joseph D. Moore, BS, Wallingford, Iowa Stefani P. Newbour, BS, Mankato Tyler A. Nibbe, BS, North Mankato Vincent R. Noble, BS, Rosemount James C. Novakovich, BS, Shakopee Kurt T. Ohnsorg, BS, Belle Plaine Timothy A. Peterson, BS, Mason City, Iowa Alex S. Quiding, BS, Red Wing Elliott D. Rank, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Daniel W. Rasmuson, BS, Minneapolis Steven M. Rethwill, BS, Blaine Brandon G. Ross, BS, Saint Peter Adam M. Royce, BS, Albert Lea Stefanie R. Sanow, BS, Tracy Richard L. Sargent, BS, Brainerd Ashton L. Scarset, BS, Westbrook Brian Scoggin, BS, Prior Lake Jayme L. Sczublewski, BS, Pierz Nathaniel R. Segal, BS, Champlin Russell S. Shah, BS, Nepal Adam M. Sinn, BS, Vadnais Heights Kristy M. Sonnek, BS, Janesville Samantha A. Spies, BS, Spirit Lake, Iowa Tyler T. Stolee, BS, Belle Plaine Adam Stuhr, BS, Coon Rapids Nathan A. Tish, BS, Saint Peter Halley S. Vlasak, BS, Cleveland Ryan L. Von Wald, BS, Lakeville Jeffrey W. Weikel, BS, Maple Grove Brandon J. Wills, BS, Mankato

Professor Gloria Meng, Chairperson

Raed A. Almutawa, BS, Saudi Arabia Ali N. Alsuwayyid, BS, Saudi Arabia Matthew M. Arford, BS, Ham Lake Cassandra J. Banick, BS, Pierz Kelsey M. Barnes, BS, Prior Lake Erin K. Barry, BS, Minneapolis Drew D. Bauer, BS, Hastings Alexandra L. Blix, BS, Pequot Lakes Jack D. Bostrom, BS, Owatonna Tessa C. Cady, BS, Maple Plain Charles S. Carpenter, BS, Hastings Jong Moon Choi, BS, Republic of Korea Jessica L. Cole, BS, Bloomington James A. Cooper, Jr., BS, Brooklyn Park Kayla R. Cornelius, BS, Savage Tyler J. Cruikshank, BS, Sauk Rapids Brandon F. Dapper, BS, Lakeville Zachary C. Davis, BS, Mankato Erica L. Emerson, BS, Maple Grove

Bridget A. Enninga, BS, Fulda Kylen M. Feltes, BS, Mankato Megan N. Fleischer, BS, North Mankato Matthew J. Forer, BS, La Crosse, Wisconsin Michael R. Galler, BS, Lake Elmo Jessica M. Gumbert, BS, Mankato Tregg S. Hagen, BS, Savage Christopher S. Hamilton, BS, Eagan Cody R. Hanson, BS, New Hope Paige N. Hawkins, BS, Rochester Stephanie A. Hippen, BS, Mankato Derrick J. Horton, BS, New Hope Natasha L. Jones, BS, Janesville Tanvir Kalam, BS, Bangladesh Andrew J. Kienlen, BS, Fairfax Cody A. Kraay, BS, New Richland Robert G. Kuhl, BS, Fulda Thomas A. Kujak, BS, Bloomington Dayna L. Lanning, BS, Rosemount Brianna Long, BS, Mankato Naomi L. Lueders, BS, Kandiyohi Jonathan T. Marquardt, BS, Appleton, Wisconsin Jacob L. Moe, BS, Mankato Shirwa A. Mohamed, BS, Mankato

Santos J. Montecillo Jimenez, BS, Shakopee Joseph D. Moore, BS, Wallingford, Iowa Ryan W. Ness, BS, Woodbury Tyler A. Nibbe, BS, North Mankato Brandon D. Olson, BS, Mankato Quazi E. Rahman, BS, Mankato Stephanie M. Reitter, BS, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Matthew D. Renfroe, BS, Victoria Parker Riegelman, BS, Red Wing Mary J. Schmudlach, BS, Mound Brooke L. Schutta, BS, Lino Lakes Mohammed H. Shahid, BS, Farmington Lindsey M. Smith, BS, Ramsey Kristy M. Sonnek, BS, Janesville Brady T. Stenzel, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Aaron B. Strootman, BS, Marshall Ryan D. Suess, BS, Forset Lake Demyan Y. Trofimovich, BS, Woodbury Sam Ty, BS, Shakopee YuJin Won, BS, Republic of Korea

d 3:00 p.m. Program

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Ellen A. Ahlness, International Relations Amanda V. Anderson, Social Work Joseph D. Becker, Corrections Laura M. Berg, Anthropology Jacob D. Christenson, Corrections Brandon J. Coens, Law Enforcement Tyler S. Conlon, Urban and Regional Studies Jillian J. Dotas, Corrections Jillian J. Dotas, Psychology Christopher T. Fast, Psychology Rebecca C. Frett, Psychology Michael R. Galler, Economics Mikaela Gustafson, Social Work Jeffrey J. Henry, Jr., Law Enforcement Benjamin C. Johnson, History Alicia J. Kuehn, Social Work Katelyn B. Lee, Psychology Anthony D. Lehman, Law Enforcement Casey D. Lind, Psychology Alexis V. McCall, Psychology Stephany N. Metty, Psychology Jacob A. Michels, Economics Lisa M. Miller, Law Enforcement Lisa M. Miller, Corrections Kelsey J. Mischke, Sociology Kristen C. Paulsen, Psychology Kendra J. Salfer, Psychology Amanda L. Schafer, Psychology Miranda M. Schlangen, Psychology John M. Schmitt, Psychology Justine A. See, Psychology Bryanna J. Sudman, Geography Bryanna J. Sudman, Earth Science Kristine E. Theis, Psychology Kendra L. Van Rossum, Gender & Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Studies Kendra L. Van Rossum, Psychology Jenni J. Vanttinen, Social Work Alexandra C. Wyss, Psychology Molly C. Zellmer, Social Work

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Mohamed H. Abdinoor, Geography

Mohamed H. Abdinoor, Social Studies & Education Jessica J. Abraham, Psychology Bethany J. Anderson, History Meshac C. Anyanwu, Political Science Grace K. Aspenwall, Psychology Amanda L. Becker, Psychology Angela C. Benge, Law Enforcement Lauren J. Bennewitz, Psychology Steven M. Blazing, Social Work Clair E. Brazil, Law Enforcement Kathryn L. Brekken, Law Enforcement Krista K. Brown, Social Work Heather M. Cassidy, Psychology Stephanie J. Cox, Psychology Matthew S. Dahlman, Psychology Aubrey C. Davis, Psychology Mitchell J. Dickens, Law Enforcement McKenzie J. Drexler, Corrections Nicholas R. Ducharme, Law Enforcement Benjamin D. Erickson, Law Enforcement Jackelyn G. Furth, Sociology Jasmine A. Gates, Psychology Brandon R. Gleason, Geography Brandon R. Gleason, Social Studies & Education Steven M. Glynn, Economics Lauren L. Grenson, Psychology Amy L. Heimkes, Social Work Emily R. Hendrickson, Law Enforcement Andrew J. Herbst, History Lauren Holmes, Psychology Kali N. Holthaus, Psychology Kelly C. Hunt, Earth Science John D. Jacobs, International Relations Timothy J. Jacobson, Law Enforcement Baihley A. Jorgenson, Psychology Emily E. Kern, Social Work Kyle A. Krenz, Social Studies & Education Shelby K. Lageson, Psychology Alexi M. LeClaire, Psychology Cody S. Mather, Psychology Justin P. McMurtry, Psychology Ethan D. Meyer, Law Enforcement 47

Holly M. Meyer, Applied Organizational Studies Samantha J. Meyer, Urban and Regional Studies Faith J. Neumann, Ethnic Studies Jess A. Nowak, Jr., Social Work Michelle O. Olund-Youngberg, Social Work Taylor M. Ondracek, Law Enforcement Katrina Ortloff, International Relations Todd A. Ostrow, Social Studies General Rebecca J. Pederson, Psychology Matthew F. Petersen, Economics Ariel K. Peymann, Social Work Caleb S. Quanrud, Corrections Kaitlyn A. Reimann, Psychology Sarah J. Sater, Social Work Alison M. Sawatzky, Corrections Oksana V. Schrunk, Applied Organizational Studies Jamie M. Schuller, Social Work Katie M. Schulte, Social Work McKenna A. Shannon, Psychology Jordan D. Sitka, Law Enforcement Lydia R. Stafki, Psychology Anastasia Stanceva, Psychology Josiah Z. Swanson, Economics Ryan P. Thienes, Law Enforcement Kristina L. Turtle, Psychology Paige N. Waterbury, Psychology Jacob R. Willers, Law Enforcement Matthew R. Williams, Law Enforcement Jessica M. Wiswell, Psychology

CUM LAUDE

Paul W. Amell, Law Enforcement Joseph Archbold, International Relations Andrew A. Arredondo, Law Enforcement Ahmed A. Barkhadle, Ethnic Studies Kimberly M. Bastien, Psychology Jessica R. Bedney, Corrections Trae J. Boldthen, Psychology Maisa L. Boyte, Psychology Nyasha K. Bulgin, Psychology Jordan L. Carlson, Law Enforcement

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The candidates will be presented by Maria Bevacqua, Acting Dean.

Samantha L. Chmiel, Psychology Lauren B. Collier, Social Studies & Education Dana L. Disbrow, Psychology Jake M. Downs, Economics Kaine K. Dummer, Corrections Jamie A. Dunham, Political Science Kelsey M. Fagan, Psychology Daniel L. Friedrichs, Economics Zachary S. Finnegan, Psychology Nicole C. Friend, Psychology Joel M. Goldberg, Corrections Cari L. Graber-Feesl, Psychology Andrew J. Hopkins, History Andrew J. Hopkins, Social Studies & Education

Nicholas B. Hubbard, Law Enforcement Terry J. Ibberson, Law Enforcement Tyler G. Jacob, Law Enforcement Brett D. Koch, Economics Cody J. Kutil, Geography Rebecca K. Kwiatkowski, Psychology Leah C. Langdon, Sociology Taylor Lyons, Psychology Alison R. Maiers, Corrections Emilee K. Mailhot, Psychology Matthew L. Mielke, Sociology Michelle S. Nortrup, Psychology Elizabeth K. O’Kane, Psychology Daniel J. Peterson, Law Enforcement Dustin A. Roitero, Psychology Jenessa L. Rudell, Psychology Jonathan T. Schreiber, History

Kaylyn J. Thienes-Jacobson, Social Work Nancy E. Trujillo Vite, Corrections Alexander A. Trunnell, Political Science Eddye E. Tyler, Law Enforcement KariAnn R. Uecker, Sociology James J. Weinzirl, History James J. Weinzirl, Psychology Nicholas J. Wellman, Law Enforcement Kimberly A. Wengenroth, Urban and Regional Studies Katherine K. Whipple, Psychology Daniel Yang, Law Enforcement Vong Yang, Law Enforcement

Dd AGING STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Donald Ebel, Director

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Rhonda Dass, Director

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Professor Susan Schalge, Chairperson Joshua C. Anderson, BS, Mankato Laura M. Berg, BS, Lakeville Morgen M. Egesdal, BS, Chaska Erika E. Hatcher, BS, Mankato Jeremy D. Jaskuloski, BS, Mankato Sarah A. Mogensen, BS, Big Lake Adam P. Peterson, BS, Mankato Jeremy H. Roelofs, BS, Mankato Tristan J. Taylor, BS, Wells

APPLIED ORGANIZATIONAL STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Keith Luebke, Director

Jacinda M. Anthony, BS, Nicollet Alexandra C. Buttedal, BS, Lakeville Nancie K. Hoover, BS, Blaine Robert G. Horn, BS, Lakeville Holly M. Meyer, BS, Adams Laurie A. Pappenfus, BS, Bloomington

EARTH SCIENCE PROGRAM

Professor Phillip Larson, Director

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Professor Phillip Miller, Chairperson Mitchell T. Arnet, BS, Maple Grove Nargiza Berdyyeva, BS, Turkmenistan Joseph C. Boldt, BS, Stillwater Lester T. Cherryhomes, BS, Minneapolis Logan J. Deopere, BS, North Mankato Tayfun I. Dikmen, BS, Belle Plaine Jake M. Downs, BS, North Mankato Joseph M. El-Kishawy, BA, Eden Prairie Nicole M. Ertman, BA, Eagan Daniel L. Friedrichs, BS, Apple Valley Michael R. Galler, BS, Lake Elmo Steven M. Glynn, BS, Eagan Zegbi Gogui, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Kazi S. Hassan, BS, Bangladesh Garrett B. Hiatt, BS, South Burlington, Vermont Michael A. Hubley, BS, Hastings Brett D. Koch, BS, Champlin Christopher A. Lange, BS, Chaska John M. Lee, BS, Saint Paul Jordan T. Lemke, BS, Anoka Matthew J. Lindstrom, BS, Excelsior Jason M. Lueth, BS, Nya Ian T. Maertens, BS, Mankato 48

Noah M. Merten, BA, Apple Valley Jacob A. Michels, BS, Hanska Jeremiah T. Miller, BS, Mankato John W. Nixon, BS, Eden Prairie Tyler J. Ockuly, BA, Champlin David A. Pearcill, BS, Eagan Matthew F. Petersen, BS, Mankato Josiah Z. Swanson, BA, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin Kenean T. Tesfaye, BA, Saint Paul Michael L. Thoennes, BS, Blaine Zachary S. Veencamp, BA, Owatonna Corey R. Willey, BS, Maple Grove Colton L. Witte, BA, Chaska Tyler R. Wright, BS, Stillwater

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIES

Professor Kebba Darboe, Chairperson Ahmed A. Barkhadle, BS, Mankato Deborah W. Dickson, II, BS, Brooklyn Park Bashi M. Guled, BS, Saint Paul Cameron O. Jones, BS, Eagan Joshua R. Kellermann, BS, Saint Paul Kathryn A. Krominga, BS, LeSueur Hussein A. Moalim, BS, Savage Faith J. Neumann, BS, Osseo Samuel Salazar, BS, Saint James Noah A. Schumacher, BS, Minneapolis Maneena Xiong, BS, Saint Paul Va Yang, BS, Mankato

Professor Barbara Carson, Acting Chairperson

Zeinab A. Dahir, BS, Mankato Lauren E. Gernentz, BS, Red Wing Michaela Krawec, BS, Columbia Heights Jennifer E. Taylor, BS, Woodbury Kendra L. Van Rossum, BS, Kasota

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

Professor Donald Friend, Chairperson Mohamed H. Abdinoor, BS, Mankato Melissa S. Antinozzi, BA, Blaine Caroline A. Bluth, BA, North Mankato Ryan J. Bonney, BS, Plymouth Bryan P. Byholm, BS, Blaine Trevor D. Cain, BS, Savage Sara L. DeMorett, BS, Jordan Justin A. Denker, BS, Mankato Jeremiah J. Fettig, BS, Mankato Brandon R. Gleason, BS, Waseca Erika D. Goettl, BS, Lake Crystal Jessica A. Graham, BS, Mankato Kevin P. Guttum, BS, New Ulm Kelly C. Hunt, BS, Edina Timothy J. Johnson, BS, Howard Lake Nathaniel T. Kirkwold, BS, Champlin Cody J. Kutil, BS, Manitowoc, Wisconsin Amber L. Masloski, BS, Shakopee Ameer H. Saleem, BS, Pakistan Tylor B. Schwarz, BS, Mankato Michaila L. Siftar, BS, Glendale, California Bryanna J. Sudman, BS, Eden Prairie Travis M. Swanberg, BS, Baxter Samantha R. Theisen, BS, Otsego Jacob Thompson, BS, Crookston Andrew D. Vogel, BS, Champlin

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT (International Relations, Law Enforcement and Political Science)

Professor Scott GranbergRademacker, Chairperson

Adeyemi K. Adesina, BS, Nigeria Ellen A. Ahlness, BA, White Bear Lake Adam L. Alvarado, BS, Belle Plaine

Paul W. Amell, BS, Burnsville Meshac C. Anyanwu, BS, Burnsville Joseph Archbold, BA, Arden Hills Lodisius M. Aroy, BA, Indonesia Andrew A. Arredondo, BS, Richfield Angela C. Benge, BS, Brooklyn Park Gavinn L. Berg, BS, Winnebago Mitchell M. Bohlke, BS, Rosemount Clair E. Brazil, BS, Belle Plaine Kathryn L. Brekken, BS, Richfield Breanna J. Bryand, BS, Blaine Kendra A. Burke, BS, Mankato Zachary J. Burke, BS, Burnsville Jordan L. Carlson, BS, Champlin John A. Castaneda, BS, Waconia Brandon J. Coens, BS, Mankato Mitchell J. Dickens, BS, Mankato Kyle J. Diethelm, BS, Prior Lake Nicholas M. Dolan, BA, Prior Lake Nicholas R. Ducharme, BS, Ham Lake Jamie A. Dunham, BS, Alden Daniel D. Ehnstrom, BS, Inver Grove Heights Ryan R. Endersbe, BS, Montgomery Benjamin D. Erickson, BS, Rosemount Isaac A. Frazer, BS, Woodbury Robert T. Fredericks, BS, Burnsville Mitchell Gillen, BS, Oakdale Kayla R. Goetsch, BS, Scandia DeAndre R. Goetz, BS, Saint Paul Trevor D. Granberg, BS, Worthing, South Dakota Jamie B. Green, BS, Buffalo Thomas W. Gunderson, BS, Oakdale Jordan D. Hagen, BS, Glenville Brendan J. Heitkamp, BS, Jordan Emily R. Hendrickson, BS, Elk River Jeffrey J. Henry, Jr., BS, Faribault Elisabeth E. Hewett, BS, Canada Nicholas B. Hubbard, BS, Mankato Seth D. Hummel, BS, Faribault Terry J. Ibberson, BS, New Ulm Yassir K. Ibrahim, BA, Faribault Erina Iidaka, BA, Japan Tyler G. Jacob, BS, Rogers John D. Jacobs, BA, Alden Timothy J. Jacobson, BS, Chanhassen Ryan J. Jensen, BS, Woodbury Matthew W. Johnson, BS, Oakdale Kalli L. Kieffer, BS, Hastings Leflet N. Krovri, BS, Ivory Coast (Cote D’Ivoire) Joshua D. Kubiszewski, BS, White Bear Lake Alexander T. Kunkel, BS, Mankato Matthew Kyrola, BS, Ashland, Wisconsin Brandon J. Layton, BS, North Mankato 49

Anthony D. Lehman, BS, LeSueur Anthony Lewis, BS, Romulus, Michigan Andrew T. Linde, BS, Minnetonka Derrick J. Loiselle, BS, Pennock Dustin J. Lowy, BS, Montgomery Sam P. Lozano, BS, North Mankato Ashley M. Malay, BS, Northfield Dillon J. Marquis, BS, Lino Lakes Ivan Martinez, BA, Saint Paul Derek N. Meyer, BS, Mankato Ethan D. Meyer, BA, Eyota Lisa M. Miller, BA, Lino Lakes Rachel A. Miller, BS, Stillwater Yousef M. Mohamed, BS, Mankato Ryan T. Muehe, BS, Rochester Alex J. Nonnemacher, BS, Lake Elmo Taylor M. Ondracek, BA, Park Rapids Katrina Ortloff, BA, Minneapolis Jordan R. Paukert, BS, Rochester Daniel J. Peach, BS, Owatonna Anna K. Peterson, BS, Blooming Prairie Daniel J. Peterson, BS, Brooklyn Center Joshua T. Phillips, BS, Farmington Kevin R. Pollock, BS, Plymouth Brandon J. Prom, BA, Dayton Jacob J. Refsland, BS, Rochester Benjamin J. Shakespear Littlechild, BA, Australia Jordan D. Sitka, BS, Stillwater Mackenzie D. Smith, BS, Mankato Wade A. Sterken, BS, Delavan, Wisconsin Jamie M. Suapaia, BS, Bloomington Eli J. Szydlo, BS, Northfield Jennifer E. Taylor, BS, Woodbury Mitchell L. Taylor, BS, Cottage Grove Jacob K. Tempesta, BS, Lakeville Ryan P. Thienes, BS, Mankato Pal D. Thong, BA, Mankato Mylinh T. Tran, BS, North Mankato Alexander A. Trunnell, BS, Owatonna Eddye E. Tyler, BS, New Berlin, Wisconsin Joseph A. Unzen, BA, Bellingham Zachary S. Veencamp, BS, Owatonna Alexandra M. Wagner, BS, Champlin Marcus A. Weber, BS, New Ulm Kevin R. Wellens, BS, Plymouth Nicholas J. Wellman, BS, Elk River Keith A. Widmer, BS, Saint Paul Jacob R. Willers, BS, Lake City Matthew R. Williams, BS, Elk River Colton L. Witte, BA, Chaska Melissa D. Xiong, BA, Saint Paul Daniel Yang, BS, Minneapolis Vong Yang, BS, Saint Paul Valerie N. Zulee, BA, Ghana

3:00 p.m. Program

DEPARTMENT OF GENDER & WOMEN’S STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Lori Lahlum, Chairperson

Bethany J. Anderson, BS, Mapleton Cierra M. Byers, BS, Plymouth Bryan P. Byholm, BS, Blaine Anna S. Denslow, BA, Excelsior Rachel Graack, BS, New Brighton Tyler E. Grant, BS, Maple Lake Andrew J. Herbst, BA, Mankato Andrew J. Hopkins, BS, Andover Benjamin C. Johnson, BS, Mankato John M. McInnis, BS, Pembroke, Massachusetts Kaitlyn Newman, BS, North Mankato Taylor M. North, BS, Apple Valley Stephen P. Schamber, II, BS, Wyoming, Michigan Jonathan T. Schreiber, BS, Mankato James J. Weinzirl, BS, Shakopee Larry R. Ziehm, BS, Sebeka

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Professor Andrea Lassiter, Chairperson Jessica J. Abraham, BS, Owatonna Bridgette R. Anderson, BS, Pine City Grace K. Aspenwall, BA, Shakopee Holly A. Axelrod, BS, Plymouth Kimberly M. Bastien, BS, Mankato Amanda L. Becker, BS, Mankato Lauren J. Bennewitz, BS, Spicer Brian R. Bjorgum, BS, White Bear Lake Trae J. Boldthen, BS, Mankato Leslie R. Boll, BS, Montrose Maisa L. Boyte, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Harmonie R. Brown, BS, Delavan Nyasha K. Bulgin, BS, Saint Paul Kyle D. Burgess, BS, Janesville Laura R. Busch, BA, New Prague Heather M. Cassidy, BS, Prior Lake Samantha L. Chmiel, BS, Island Lake, Illinois Amanda M. Coulter, BS, New Prague Stephanie J. Cox, BS, Becker Matthew S. Dahlman, BS, Woodbury Elizabeth A. Daleiden, BS, Le Sueur Aubrey C. Davis, BS, Mankato Dana L. Disbrow, BS, Rochester Jillian J. Dotas, BS, Burnsville Ryan R. Endersbe, BA, Montgomery

Kelsey M. Fagan, BS, Lino Lakes Christopher T. Fast, BS, Fairmont Zachary S. Finnegan, BS, Mankato Sarah K. Fox, BS, Mankato Rebecca C. Frett, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin Nicole C. Friend, BS, Eden Prairie James D. Fultz, BS, Tracy Ashley L. Gartner, BS, Rochester Jasmine A. Gates, BS, Apple Valley Monica M. Gee, BS, Jackson Beyan I. Gonowolo, BS, Mankato Shelby L. Gori, BS, Eden Prairie Cari L. Graber-Feesl, BS, Emerald, Wisconsin Kathryn P. Greenfield, BS, Sandstone Lauren L. Grenson, BS, Mankato Jordan M. Hale, BS, Omaha, Nebraska Angela L. Herz, BS, Waterville Lauren Holmes, BS, Mankato Kali N. Holthaus, BS, Saint Cloud Kacie R. Johnson, BA, Lakeville Baihley A. Jorgenson, BS, Kasson Kier D. Kienholz, BS, Blomkest Ryan T. Kraber, BS, Blaine Katie C. Krogman, BA, Waconia Rebecca K. Kwiatkowski, BS, Woodbury Shelby K. Lageson, BS, Mankato Richard M. Lawless, BS, Mankato Alexi M. LeClaire, BA, Woodbury Katelyn B. Lee, BS, Prior Lake Shandi M. Lekie, BS, Carver Sysamone M. Liemthongsamout, BS, Mankato Casey D. Lind, BS, Albert Lea Kelsey M. Lund, BS, Prior Lake Taylor Lyons, BS, Mankato Nicole L. MacKenzie, BS, Saint Cloud David M. Maertens, BS, Mankato Emilee K. Mailhot, BS, Mankato Crystal Martiarena, BS, Faribault Daren J. Mata, BS, No Mankato Cody S. Mather, BS, Marshall Alexis V. McCall, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Justin P. McMurtry, BS, Fairmont Desiree K. Meacham, BS, Fairmont Janelle K. Mellgren, BS, North Mankato Stephany N. Metty, BS, Andover Tyler Q. Myers, BS, Racine, Wisconsin Michelle S. Nortrup, BS, Mankato Elizabeth K. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Kane, BS, Victoria Rebecca C. Otis, BS, Hamel Justine M. Otremba, BS, Mankato

Qweyonoh A. Parker, BS, Brooklyn Park Kevin J. Pattain, BS, Cottage Grove Kristen C. Paulsen, BA, Ramsey Christine L. Payne, BS, Maple Grove Rebecca J. Pederson, BS, Mankato Salena Phommahaxay, BS, Mountain Lake Morgan F. Pitcher, BS, Saint James Brianna M. Rademacher, BS, Mankato Allyssa M. Rasmussen, BS, Mankato Kaitlyn A. Reimann, BS, Rogers Samantha A. Robinson, BS, Minneapolis Dustin A. Roitero, BS, Columbia Heights Shadow S. Rolan, BS, Mankato Jenessa L. Rudell, BS, Belle Plaine Kendra J. Salfer, BS, Wabasso Trevor A. Schabert, BS, Mankato Amanda L. Schafer, BS, Litchfield Miranda M. Schlangen, BS, Farmington John M. Schmitt, BS, Waukesha, Wisconsin Lindsey C. Schold, BS, Superior, Wisconsin Catherine J. Schrader, BS, Excelsior John R. Schroeder, BS, Morton Noah A. Schumacher, BS, Minneapolis Justine A. See, BS, Apple Valley McKenna A. Shannon, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin Dahir H. Sharif, BS, Rochester Ayushma Shrestha, BS, Nepal Morgan E. Sommers, BS, Luverne Tierra L. Spellmon, BS, Mankato Lydia R. Stafki, BS, New Richmond, Wisconsin Anastasia Stanceva, BS, Moldova Katelyn R. Sternberg, BS, Lakeville Colby A. Straka, BS, Mankato Kristine E. Theis, BA, Mankato James A. Trang, BS, Mankato Kristina L. Turtle, BS, Chaska Kendra L. Van Rossum, BS, Kasota Paige N. Waterbury, BS, Owatonna James J. Weinzirl, BS, Shakopee Katherine K. Whipple, BS, Waseca Caitlyn R. White, BS, Storm Lake, Iowa Jessica M. Wiswell, BS, Watertown Samantha A. Wolf, BS, Mankato Alexandra C. Wyss, BS, Rosemount Emerald K. Yeshidagne, BS, Bloomington Courtney J. Zabel, BA, Waseca

Professor Matthew Loayza, Acting Program Director Mohamed H. Abdinoor, BS, Mankato Zachary W. Bohar, BS, Minneapolis Lauren B. Collier, BS, Saint James Brandon R. Gleason, BS, Waseca Andrew J. Hopkins, BS, Andover Kyle A. Krenz, BS, Sleepy Eye Todd A. Ostrow, BS, Minneapolis Jordan T. Yess, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Professor Annelies Hagemeister, Chairperson Amanda V. Anderson, BSSW, Rosemount Katie A. Arett, BSSW, Saint Paul Amanda M. Baker, BSSW, Saint Peter Allison L. Betz, BSSW, Spooner, Wisconsin Steven M. Blazing, BSSW, Mankato Chelsea N. Boe, BSSW, Mankato Alexis C. Brech, BSSW, Rochester Krista K. Brown, BSSW, Spirit Lake, Iowa Damian M. Forkner, BSSW, Mankato Mikaela Gustafson, BSSW, Mankato Katie L. Hanks, BSSW, Wessington, South Dakota Amy L. Heimkes, BSSW, Vadnais Heights Hilary L. Kelly, BSSW, Mankato Emily E. Kern, BSSW, Eden Prairie Alicia J. Kuehn, BSSW, Sauk Rapids Nicole M. Lamm, BSSW, Woodbury Christina M. Larsen, BSSW, Mankato Alicia A. Malueg, BSSW, Osceola, Wisconsin Marcia I. McConville, BSSW, North Mankato Jess A. Nowak, Jr., BSSW, Mankato Michelle O. Olund-Youngberg, BSSW, North Mankato Ashley M. Peterson, BSSW, North Mankato Ariel K. Peymann, BS, Fairmont Ashley K. Poole, BSSW, Mankato Barbara H. Roberts, BSSW, Wells Sarah J. Sater, BSSW, Alexandria Jamie M. Schuller, BSSW, Janesville Katie M. Schulte, BSSW, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Kaylyn J. Thienes-Jacobson, BSSW, Mound Jenni J. Vanttinen, BSSW, Finland Deborah Wilson, BSSW, Mankato Molly C. Zellmer, BSSW, Janesville

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS Professor Luis Posas, Chairperson

Bradley J. Anderson, BS, Waseca Joseph D. Becker, BS, North Mankato Jessica R. Bedney, BS, Owatonna Jonathan M. Bellefeuille, BS, Mankato Melissa D. Bibber, BS, Chaska William R. Bromley, BS, Mankato Jasmyn R. Bryant, BS, Minneapolis Julio C. Casillas, BS, Worthington Jacob D. Christenson, BS, Rochester Stephen J. David, BS, Warsaw Brenna M. Davidson, BS, Mankato Shonquille L. Dorsey, BS, Desoto, Texas Jillian J. Dotas, BS, Burnsville McKenzie J. Drexler, BS, New Ulm Kaine K. Dummer, BS, Glencoe James W. Dwyer, BS, Courtland Kimberly A. Dyslin, BS, Frost Brooke A. Erdes, BS, Cottage Grove Zaire A. Estrada, BS, Saint Paul Mark C. Feis, BS, Marana, Arizona Brooklynn A. Fitzl, BS, New Ulm Jackelyn G. Furth, BS, New Ulm Joel M. Goldberg, BS, Minnetonka Meagan C. Hammers, BS, Chaska Alyssa A. Haugly, BS, Aitkin Cooper J. Hays, BS, Mankato Andrew J. Hein, BS, Faribault Amanda C. Holkesvig, BS, Sleepy Eye Samantha D. Humphrey, BS, Saint Peter Christina A. Johnson, BS, Jordan Sarah M. Johnson, BS, Faribault Teddy A. Judge, BS, Fairmont Katelyn M. Karels, BS, Cottage Grove Alyssa N. Keesling, BS, Albert Lea Ian P. Kronberg, BS, Blaine Alyssa A. Kuck, BS, Rosemount Leah C. Langdon, BS, Mapleton Ann L. Lemons, BS, Eden Prairie Timothy J. Loney, BS, West Saint Paul Alison R. Maiers, BS, Glenville Elizabeth A. Maurer, BS, Maple Grove Matthew L. Mielke, BS, Kasota Samantha J. Milheiser, BS, Altoona, Wisconsin

Lisa M. Miller, BA, Lino Lakes Lisa M. Miller, BS, Lino Lakes Kelsey J. Mischke, BS, Westbrook Joseph M. Olkives, BS, Osseo Caleb S. Quanrud, BS, Preston Tracey J. Roschen, BS, Goodhue Sarah J. Sannerud, BS, Granite Falls Karl M. Sather, BS, Glenville Morgan K. Sauer, BS, Albert Lea Alison M. Sawatzky, BS, Saint James Mamediagne Seck, BS, New Brighton Michelle R. Spilde, BS, Harris Lyndsey J. Stewart, BS, Mankato Molly J. Trieschman, BS, Mankato Nancy E. Trujillo Vite, BS, Saint James Yohana Y. Tsegai, BS, Brooklyn Park KariAnn R. Uecker, BS, Mayer Brittney K. Wacholz, BS, Mankato Ariet S. Welo, BS, Austin Shelby L. Windschitl, BS, Sleepy Eye Timothy M. Wolf, BS, Waseca

URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter, Chairperson

Tina M. Amacher, BS, North Mankato Tyler S. Conlon, BS, Sheffield, Iowa Brittney R. Cotner, BS, Redwood Falls Bandak T. Deng, BS, Mankato Jeremiah J. Fettig, BS, Mankato Larissa L. Fisher, BS, Apple Valley Jessie L. Foline, BS, Bloomington Chad A. Hager, BS, Red Wing Andrew J. Kahnke, BS, Savage Kyle J. Krahenbuhl, BS, Tomah, Wisconsin Andrew T. Linde, BS, Minnetonka Joseph R. Meine, BS, Rochester Samantha J. Meyer, BS, Baldwin, Wisconsin Sarah J. Meyer, BS, Saint James Zachary M. Monaghan, BS, Mankato David L. Nadolsky, BS, Mankato Ashley L. Peters, BS, Prior Lake Zachary J. Preuss, BS, Lino Lakes Ryan W. Rupp, BS, Mankato Logan M. Schafer, BS, Chaska Oksana V. Schrunk, BS, Truman Christine J. Thiel, BS, Apple Valley Saad Waqas, BS, Mankato Kimberly A. Wengenroth, BS, Prior Lake

3:00 p.m. Program

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM

University-Wide Honors and Distinctions Baccalaureate students who have achieved high cumulative grade point averages wear gold medallions with colored satin ribbons. Gold ribbons signify summa cum laude (3.8 to 4.0 grade point average), purple ribbons signify magna cum laude (3.5 to 3.79 grade point average), and purple and gold ribbons signify cum laude (3.3 to 3.49 grade point average). Members of Phi Kappa Phi wear white satin ribbons decorated with an ancient Greek pattern to symbolize the classical roots of the society. Phi Kappa Phi honors outstanding academic achievement among undergraduates, graduate students, and faculty members. Graduates of the Universityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honors Program wear gold stoles and medals signifying their achievement of the program competencies of leadership, research and global citizenship. The mission of the honors program is to provide students with exceptional learning opportunities, mentoring relationships and a community of scholars that foster their development as future leaders in a global society. Members of the Golden Key International Honor Society wear solid blue and gold honor cords or gold honor stole. Membership in Golden Key is conferred upon students who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential. International Scholars wear a purple and gold sash with a global emblem. These graduates have gained unique global perspectives either by studying abroad or joining our university from other nations. Members of the Maverick Army Reserve Officer Training Program (ROTC) wear the red, blue and white cord. The Maverick Army ROTC program trains, develops and commissions students to become 2nd Lieutenants in the Army Reserve, National Guard and Active Army. The graduating students signify the dedication, leadership, teamwork, critical thinking and problem solving required to become future leaders in the Army. In recognition of their scholarly achievement, each student who presents at the Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) is awarded a medal. A solid green ribbon is in recognition of participation at the URC while a green and gold ribbon highlights recipients of the Foundation Awards.

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

Laura B. Chopp Presidential Endowment BS, Biology

Erin Krichiver George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Sport Management

Andrew D. Dirckx Estate of Warner A. Zeno Presidential Scholar BS, Physics

Lisa M. Miller Estate of Robert Lloyd Presidential Scholar BA, Law Enforcement / BS, Corrections

Haley M. Doran George and Anne Haefner Presidential Scholar BS, Communication Disorders

Jacob T. Rabusch Gerald and Jean Eick Presidential Scholar BS, Accounting / BS, Finance

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Program Honors and Distinctions

Note: Academic program honors and distinctions are listed in this program. You may see graduates wearing various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular non-academic campus group or organization. Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for first year students earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their first year. Alpha Lambda Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society. ALD members wear red and gold honor cords. Alpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate honor society for students majoring or minoring in world languages. Minnesota State Mankatoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beta Zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purposes of the Society are to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, cultures and civilizations; and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship. Members of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, wear gold and blue honor cords. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is conferred upon Law Enforcement or Corrections majors who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential. Members of the Pi Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, wear green and red honor cords and/ or gold medallions. Since its founding in 1922, more than 430 Tribeta chapters have been established in the United States. Membership in Tribeta is conferred to faculty and students dedicated to strong scholastic achievement, the understanding of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge. Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in the Society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive and is denoted by the wearing of blue and gold honor cords. Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society is committed to the leadership, academic achievement and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievement among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords. Members of Delta Sigma Pi, an international co-educational business fraternity, wear entwined purple and gold honor cords. Membership in Delta Sigma Pi is conferred upon College of Business students who exhibit scholarship excellence and superior leadership potential. Members of Eta Sigma Gamma, a national health honor society strives In promoting the discipline by elevating the standards, ideals, competence and ethics of professionally prepared men and women in Health Education. They recognize academic achievement and support health education advocacy initiatives. Eta Sigma Gamma members wear gold and green cords. Members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness. Members of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology, wear a white satin stole with gold lettering. The purpose of this society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology. Lambda Pi Eta honor graduates wear scarlet and white honor cords as symbols of their commitment to scholarship and their demonstrated leadership in communication studies. Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Founded in 1985, Lambda Pi Eta stands for Logos (logic and reasoning), Pathos (emotion) and Ethos (personal ethics and character). Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers. 54

The mission for NorthStar STEM Alliance is to help underrepresented students receive a baccalaureate degree in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) in a five-year period. The Alliance is a partnership with fourteen higher education institutions and three community partners. The NSSA members wear navy blue and white cords. Order of Omega is a Leadership Honor Society that recognizes students that have attained a high standard of leadership in interGreek activities. They strive to bring together the most representative fraternity and sorority members, and to create an organization which will help mold the sentiment of the institution on questions of local and intercollegiate affairs. Order of Omega members wear ivory and gold honor cords. Phi Alpha, the National Social Work Honor Society, provides an opportunity for closer bonds among students of social work and promotes humanitarian goals and ideals. Phi Alpha fosters high academic standards of education for social workers and invites into membership those who have attained excellence in scholarship and achievement in social work. Members of Phi Alpha wear gold honor chords. Members of the Epsilon Lambda chapter of Phi Sigma Pi, the National co-educational Honor Fraternity, wear purple and yellow stoles. This honor fraternity is for students earning a 3.0 or higher grade point average after the completion of 12 credits. Membership is Phi Sigma Pi is conferred upon several academic majors with the mission to uphold the three values of scholarship, leadership and fellowship. Members of Phi Upsilon Omicron, an Honor Society in Family Consumer Science, wear purple, yellow, and white honor cords. Membership in Phi Upsilon Omicron is conferred upon Family Consumer Science majors who exhibit superior scholarship and leadership potential. Members of Pi Delta Phi, the National French Honor Society, wear red, white and blue honor cords. This honor society recognizes outstanding scholarship in the French language and its literature, increases the knowledge and appreciation of Americans for the cultural contributions of the French-speaking world, and stimulates and encourages French and francophone cultural activities. Members of the Upsilon Alpha chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honorary society, wear brass-finish medallions on broad red ribbons; red, black and white honor cords; or both. The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to encourage excellence in the study of political science, international relations and public administration; to promote social and educational opportunities, as well as scholarly activity for students in these fields. Members of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology, wear double cords with tassels of blue and gold along with blue, white, and gold medallions. Psi Chi membership signifies high standards of personal behavior, superior grade point average, and high class rank. The purpose of Psi Chi is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in scholarship of its members in all fields, particularly in psychology, and to advance the science of psychology. Sigma Nu is an undergraduate college fraternity with a mission to develop ethical leaders inspired by the principles of Love, Honor and Truth, to foster the personal growth of each manâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mind, heart and character, and to perpetuate lifelong friendships and commitment to the Fraternity. Members of Sigma Nu wear Gold, Black, and White cords. Members of the School of Nursingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Honor Society Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), Mu Lambda, wear orchid and white honor cords. The mission of STTI is to improve the health of people worldwide through the development of nursing knowledge and nurse leaders. Criteria include high grade point average and class rank, academic integrity, and professional leadership potential. Members of the Chi Iota chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society, wear cardinal and black honor cords. Sigma Tau Delta has conferred distinction upon outstanding students of the English language and literature in undergraduate, graduate, and professional studies since 1924.

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Symbolism and Tradition Procession A traditional academic procession introduces the commencement exercises at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The wearing of distinctive apparel as an indication of scholarship and academic rank dates back to the 1300s and was adopted in the United States circa 1900. Gown The Minnesota State University, Mankato President’s Academic Gown has been specially constructed of heirloom-quality materials for use during formal academic occasions. The bachelor’s gown is relatively simple, falling in straight lines from an elaborate yoke. The master’s gown is distinguished by its longer sleeves. The doctoral gown is purple, elaborately decorated with velvet panels down the front and three bars of matching velvet on the bell-shaped sleeves. Mortarboard and Tassel The square “Oxford cap” or mortarboard of serge or broadcloth is worn for most degrees, although a soft tam is also permitted. The tassel that hangs to the side is switched from the right to the left at the moment the degree is awarded. The color of the tassel indicates the college or area from which a student will receive his or her degree. Hood The hood is to be worn by graduates of the College of Graduate Studies and Research. The color of the hood worn by Master’s and Doctoral graduates indicates the degree. The velvet edging on the hoods indicate the specialty of study. Mace The Minnesota State University, Mankato mace has been made entirely from Minnesota materials in recognition of the value and beauty of the state’s natural resources and people. A university mace symbolizes both the university’s power to overcome ignorance and prejudice by seeking truth, and the power of the university’s president to protect the university and its community from forces opposed to those goals. The mace used in today’s ceremony was commissioned and donated to Minnesota State by Fred and Karin Bock. The mace was created by Phil Swan, a Minnesota State University, Mankato alumnus from Prior Lake, Minnesota. Presidential Medallion The Minnesota State University, Mankato Medallion is a round bronze piece that features the University seal and is worn around the neck of the President. The University seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato, and use of it or its image is reserved for only the most dignified of occasions. Minnesota State University, Mankato Flag The Minnesota State University, Mankato flag features the University seal against a field of purple, one of the designated colors of the University. The flag was commissioned in honor of the October 2003 Inauguration of Dr. Richard Davenport to symbolize the President’s chosen direction for his term. The seal is the official representation of Minnesota State University, Mankato and is used sparingly and with dignity. It represents our past and our future and symbolizes our strength and global perspective. Podium Backdrop Flags The international flags represent countries and sovereign nations of our students. The four American Indian flags represented are: Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Community; Grand Portage Chippewa; Upper Sioux Community; and Bois Forte Band of Chippewa. Honor Guard The special honor guard presenting our national colors is from the Military Science Department, Army ROTC, Minnesota State University, Mankato.

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Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association Congratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 114,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support. As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends and the Alumni Reporter, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at alumni@mnsu. edu or by logging onto the Alumni web site at www.mnsu.edu/alumni We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato! Best regards, Kathleen Eiden, ‘64 President, Alumni Association

Dd University History Mankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education. In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service. Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato offers more than 140 undergraduate programs and more than 75 graduate programs, including masters, specialist and doctoral programs. Our 15,000 students — including more than 900 international students from approximately 90 countries — and 2,000 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 114,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights. Minnesota State Mankato in on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.

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Acknowledgments BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM Chancellor Steven Rosenstone Trustee Ann Anaya, Saint Paul Trustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Minneapolis Trustee Duane Benson, Lanesboro Trustee Kelly Charpentier-Berg, Coon Rapids Trustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., Woodbury Trustee John Cowles, Minneapolis Trustee Dawn Erlandson, Saint Paul Trustee Robert Hoffman, Waseca Trustee Philip Krinkie, Lino Lakes Trustee Maleah Otterson, Saint Paul Trustee Thomas Renier, Vice Chair, Duluth Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINET President Richard Davenport Ed Clark R. Kent Clark Michael Gustafson David P. Jones Sandra King Henry Morris Richard J. Straka Marilyn Wells ANNOUNCERS Karen Wright, 9:00 a.m. ceremony Operations Director, KMSU Radio James Gullickson, 12:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. ceremonies General Manager, KMSU Radio

Elise Ristau, Saint Paul Louise Sundin, Minneapolis Michael Vekich, Treasurer, Minneapolis Erma Vizenor, White Earth

VOLUNTEERS The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the faculty, staff, students and alumni, whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Colleen Gerdts

Dd Miscellaneous Information Beverages are available for purchase in the Concession Stand.

GradImages will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. GradImages will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.

Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Einstein’s Bagels in Myers Field House hallway is open today from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Asian American Affairs Association. Live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House - Room MF129. Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting): Alumni Arch; Bell Tower; Gateway/Stone Pillars; Minnesota State mound (corner of Stadium and Warren); Fountain (in front of the Library); Flame (in front of Wigley Administration building), etc.

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College Receptions College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony for CAHN Graduate (Master’s) Students and Families

College of Business Pre-Commencement Reception and Recognition

12:15 p.m. Reception 12:45 p.m. Recognition Ceremony CSU Ostrander Auditorium Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a university graduation pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students received their Master’s degree.

9:00 –10:00 a.m. Ostrander Auditorium The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master’s degree.

College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Receptions:

> Family Consumer Science: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CSU Ballroom North > Health Science: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. CSU 245 > Human Performance: 10:00–11:00 a.m., 1700 Highland Center > Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services: 11:15 a.m. –11:30 a.m., Myers Field House during line-up > Speech, Hearing and Rehabilitation Services: 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., 103 Armstrong Hall All graduates will receive a CAHN pin and have an opportunity to meet with faculty from the college departments.

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony

9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony Earley Center for Performing Arts Recital Hall Reception immediately following ceremony

College of Science, Engineering and Technology Reception 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Main level of Ford Hall - Student Commons area Graduates, family and guests are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition Ceremony

School of Nursing Pre-Commencement Reception Celebrating RN-to-BS Completion, Masters and DNP Degree Graduates

12:00 p.m. Dessert Reception 12:30 p.m. Recognition Ceremony CSU Ballroom Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will receive special recognition and a College of Social & Behavioral Sciences graduation pin.

10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. Centennial Student Union 253, 254, 255 This reception is for the above graduates and their guests to meet with faculty from the School of Nursing and receive a CAHN pin.

College of Arts and Humanities Reception

10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. CSU Hearth Lounge Graduates from these departments, family and friends are invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments and conversation.

Dd Certified Emergency Medical Technicians and/or First Responders are members of the Minnesota State University, Mankato Security staff.

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. We apologize for any omissions, misspellings, or misplaced names. Contact the Office of the Registrar at 507-389-6266 (voice), 800625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for undergraduate degrees. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 507-389-5684 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for graduate degrees.

The printed commencement program is a ceremonial publication. The program is not intended to be an official representation of University records. The use of this program to signify completion of a Minnesota State University, Mankato degree is strictly prohibited. This program was designed and printed by Minnesota State University, Mankato Printing Services.