Colorado State Graduation Guide | Fall 2014 by The Rocky Mountain Collegian

Graduation

College Avenue Staff Editor in Chief Ricki Watkins Feature Editor Hunter Goddard Design Editor Anne-Marie Kottenstette

CONTENTS 3

Commencement Schedule

Letter from the President

Graduation 101

From UNC to NYC

Guide to the Graduation Gown

Best Part of Being a Ram

Best Gifts to Give a Grad

20 Advice from Alumni 22 Recommendations from the Rookies 24 Decorating Your Cap 26 Planning the Ultimate Post Graduation European Adventure 28 Graduate in Style 29 Signs You Are So Ready to Graduate

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COMMENCEMENT schedule

Friday, Dec. 19, 2014 Army ROTC Commissioning Lory Student Center, Theatre 10 a.m.

Warner College of Natural Resources Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom

Graduate School Moby Arena 3 p.m.

College of Health and Human Sciences Moby Arena 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 College of Agricultural Sciences Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom 9 a.m.

College of Natural Sciences Moby Arena 1 p.m.

College of Business Moby Arena 9 a.m.

College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom 4 p.m.

College of Engineering Lory Student Center, Grand Ballroom 12:30 p.m.

College of Liberal Arts Moby Arena 5 p.m.

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LETTER TO GRADUATES FROM

President Tony Frank Congratulations on your upcoming commencement! This is a great occasion for you and for Colorado State University, and we’re enormously proud of our students and all you’ve achieved. The outlook for the Class of 2014 is encouraging. In recent years, 70 percent of our graduating students secured their first destination plans – either a job or admission to graduate school by the time they graduated, well above the national average. Our students also left CSU with smaller average debt loads, and 91 percent said they would choose Colorado State again. Still, I know these kinds of statistics don’t matter much

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when you’re trying to find a decent-paying job in your field in a highly competitive market – and student loans are coming due. So let me pile on with some more statistics that might help brighten your perspective: countless financial analysts continue to demonstrate that a college degree ultimately has a greater payoff than a similar investment in the stock market. The Brookings Institution calculates the return on investment on a student loan at 15 percent annually. College graduates earn on average $1 million more over their working lives than people without a bachelor’s degree. In other words, the hard work you’ve put in to get to this point is a great investment in yourself and your future. But,

the most important payoff from that investment is what you actually do with the skills, knowledge and credentials you’ve acquired at Colorado State. Our world needs you – your ideas, your passion, and your commitment. We have problems that need fixing. How do we feed a world whose population is expected to grow to 9 billion in the decades ahead? How do we safely and sustainably meet the world’s energy needs? How do we combat the rapid spread of disease in a world that seems to get smaller day by day? How do we help instill hope and a sense of real potential in younger generations that see these challenges coming their way? As educated women and men, these challenges are now

yours. The solutions won’t be easy or obvious – if they were, my own generation would have solved these problems a long time ago. But I have full confidence that those solutions are within your reach. In that spirit, I want to offer a thought from the man who authorized the creation of landgrant universities like CSU more than 150 years ago, President Abraham Lincoln. (You didn’t think I’d miss a chance to quote Lincoln, did you?) In his now famous annual address to Congress on Dec. 3, 1863, he spoke these words: “The occasion is piled high with difficulty, and so we must rise with the occasion. As our situation is new, we must think anew and act anew.” You are leaving CSU to ven-

ture off into the new – and that path is yours to clear and build. The term “commencement” signifies that the end of this phase of your education is not truly an end, but a beginning — a foundation upon which you’ll build a life and career. Your graduation is, indeed, a beginning. Make the most of it, and take on your future with a sense of optimism and the confidence that you’ve made an outstanding investment in your future. All of us at CSU are proud of you, and we celebrate this achievement with you. Congratulations again to the Class of 2014! Dr. Tony Frank President

Our world needs you — your ideas, your passion and your commitment.

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Dear Graduates,

PhD Candidates Agricultural & Resource Economics Tabatabaei, Maryam

Animal Sciences

Miranda M. Culbertson

Bioagricultural Sciences Szostek, Stephanie A.

Horticulture

David M. Barnard Katrina Gillette

Soil and Crop Sciences Mohamed M. Abulobaida Jessica K. Cooper

Master of Agriculture Candidates Robin K. Bacon Nathan Clark Kristin L. Kinnard Karla A. Lenfesty Mary Myers Joseph D. Nicholl Katherine L. Reichling Kimberly R. Sterkel James A. Suits Richard R. Toebe Rose A. Walker

Master of Agriculture Extension Education Candidates Bertha H. Cornett Samantha T. Mckinley Jessica L. Pﬂugfelder Lona R. White Deana I. Wise

Master of Science Candidates

Agricultural & Resource Economics Arnold P. Behrer Justin L. Fields John A. Miller Jennifer M. Schein Dobb

Animal Sciences Jessica R. Steger Megan J. Webb

Bioagricultural Sciences Kallie C Kessler

Horticulture

Yoder, Natalie B.

Landscape Architecture Erin G. Brown Colin Day Stephan R. Kansman Jason M. Owen

Soil & Crop Sciences Rosalyn L. Barminski Andrew C. Bartlett Kristopher L. Nichols

Bachelor of Science Candidates Department of Agricultural & Resource Economics Agricultural Business Ryan H. Abbott Darin C. Andrew Blake W. Boettcher Lila Burnett Shelby L. Cochran Kyle W. Dickens Emily C. Dickson ∑ Daniel A. Joos

Benjamin T. Kessler Elisabeth C. Larson+ ∑ Bryston M. Linch Kelsie J. McEndaﬀer Aleca C. Michael Geoﬀrey K. Mills ψ Maxwell J. Morgan Rebecca M. Mullen Justin E. Rackley Natalie M. Roberts Zachary T. Smith Kortnee I. Spelts Ashlee A. Thompson Christopher D. Turner Alexander Vaneveren Camille M. Vigil John F. Weber Hannah R. Wiebelhaus Vanessa K. Ybarra Michelle A. Yovich

Agricultural Economics Taylor D. Hausler+

Agricultural Education Catherine A. Appelfeller Kendal M. Butterﬁeld ∑ Joshua R. Deines Savannah C. Martinez

Department of Animal Sciences Animal Sciences

Vincent O. Abushaban Charles J. Braun Kendal M. Butterﬁeld ∑ Haley E. Davis Joshua R. Deines+ Gabrielle M. Fors Amanda O. Fritts Stefania G. Grana Josef D. Hatch Sabrina M. Herrick Kaitlin R. Hietala Susan E. Hutton

Raven S. Johnson Madison J. Kistner Sarah C. Korody Jilliann E. Lazarz Karissa A. Maneotis Bria M. McCurdy Kelsie J. McEndaffer Geoffrey K. Mills ψ Justin E. Rackley Takara J. Reed Laura C. Stenmark Sally E. Strohn Jaymi N. Werner Equine Science Katherine M. Demme Ω Emily C. Dickson ∑ Amanda R. Dingley Justine E. Dunlap-Truly+ Kathryn E. Fleischman Gabrielle M. Fors+ Kayla M. Gillespie Kaitlin R. Hietala Amanda E. Johnson Nadine M. Johnston Megan M. Mansfield Kady A. McKay Sarah J. Morgan Rebecca M. Mullen Suraya Najjar Erin J. Pettigrew Megan S. Rau Kayla N. Richards Aaron G. Sandler Arielle A. Stewart Camille M. Vigil Kelsie H. Ward Gabriella R. Wessler

Department of Horticulture & Landscape Architecture Horticulture

Kari-Lise O. Boyer Lindsay N. Chapin Kara L. Gonzalez

Peter W. Haggerty Michael J. Hazlett Isabella M. Heepke-Laws ψ Steven C. Hitchcock ∑ Mark G. Jordan Dillon H. Pike Jason D. Steele

Environmental Horticulture Colby R. Bowman Taylor L. Carpenter Merritt M. Collins Robert A. Forrest Matthew S. Hesselberg Russell J. Jeﬀers James E. Kron Alexander N. Makowski Cory M. McGrath Patrick McKenzie Matthew D. Paisley Dillon H. Pike Josh R. Postolese Casey M. Steere Nicholas A. Webb David L. Weigand

Landscape Architecture Jennifer C. Barnett William J. Kern Sheena M. Kerstiens Marleen L. Motley

Department of Soil & Crop Sciences Soil & Crop Sciences

Elliot A. Demos Gabriel E. Fancher Tyler J. Grau Conor M. Guidarelli Ω Paula K. Johnson Tyler J. Knecht ∑ Thomas J. Macdonald Nicholas R. Riggio Christopher J. Schieman ∑ Elizabeth J. Schneider Kali L. Sindorf Matthew A. Stermer Ω Cum Laude ∑ Magna Cum Laude ψ Summa Cum Laude + Second Major

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GRADUATION101 Compiled by College Avenue Staff College Avenue Magazine

Alright grads, we know you are ready to get that diploma, you just have to get through graduation. Here is the need-to-know information that will help you get through the big day!

Picking Up Your Regalia Dropping Off Regalia All regalia can be picked up in Moby C-Wing. If you placed the order before Nov. 12, regalia will be organized in alphabetical order. ID is required. If you ordered a Grad Pack, you must first pick up a voucher from the Alumni Association table before picking up your gown. Distribution times are as follows: Dec. 17-18 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Dec. 19 Orders can only be picked up one hour before your ceremony. Dec. 20 Orders can only be picked up one hour before your ceremony until 5 p.m.

Return your regalia to the Moby C-Wing immediately after your ceremony. You will be charged if you return your gowns late.

Where to Park Moby Visitors can park in any Z lots on campus; this includes the Z-lot sections of the Moby parking lot. LSC Visitors can park in the Pay to Park spaces in the LSC north parking lot for free on Friday and Saturday only. Questions? Visit www.parking.colostate. edu or call (970) 491-7041 for more parking information.

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Iron your gown. Keep hydrated. Remember all your accessories (i.e., cords, stoles, etc.)

What NOT to Bring Alcohol Wait until you officially graduate before you start celebrating. Air horns Tell your friends and families to leave these at home.

Diplomas Graduates do not receive their actual diploma on the day of commencement. Instead, you receive a diploma cover. Actual diplomas will be mailed to graduates six to eight weeks after commencement.

The Department Of Biochemistry And Molecular Biology Congratulates Their 2014 Graduates and Candidates

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Congratulations Fall Graduates!

Preparing for the Ceremony

2014

Summer 2014 Graduates

Fall 2014 Canidates

M.S. Graduate Kevin Cavanaugh

M.S. Graduate Joanna Hinde Irene Lui

Ph.D. Graduates Gina Caldas Lindsey Long Whitney Luebben B.S. Graduates Lauren Gonzales 3 Christine Owen

B.S. Candidates 3 Samantha E. Buck 2 Zachary L. Dickerson Elizabeth A. Ertle Connor G. Hendrich 1 Laramie L. Lewis Ryan S. Olson Minor In Biochemistry Christopher D. Miller

1 = Graduating Summa Cum Laude 2 = Graduating Cum Laude 3=Interdisciplinary Minor in Molecular Biology

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From UNC to NYC CSU grad takes internship with Marie Claire magazine

By Alexa Phillips College Avenue Magazine How many CSU graduates can say that after graduating, they get to move to New York City and intern for one of the biggest fashion magazines in the industry? Graduating senior Brian Guiducci can say just that. After graduation, Guiducci will be moving to New York City with the opportunity to intern with Zanna Roberts Rassi, the fashion editor for Marie Claire magazine. Guiducci’s journey begins after high school, when he decided to attend University of Northern Colorado to pursue a degree in elementary education. After two years, he decided that it was not really a good fit for him. Guiducci became interested in wanting to write for fashion magazines and began looking into journalism programs; he eventually choose Colorado State because of its accredited journalism program. Guiducci came to CSU with the intention of majoring in journalism but then discovered that CSU also had an amazing apparel and merchandising

program (currently ranked ninth in the nation). He considered double majoring in both journalism and apparel merchandising with a minor in business administration but ultimately decided to major in apparel and merchandising with a minor in business administration. With the help of his professors, notably Carol EngelEnright, acting as mentors and his expanding knowledge of and skill set in the industry, Guiducci discovered just how big the fashion industry really is and how many different jobs there were. With that, he decided that he wanted to work on the creative side, leaving him with a love for the editorial aspects of a magazine. Guiducci’s major milestone during his college career was the founding of The Fashion Report, the only collegiate fashion magazine in the state of Colorado. He has stood as the editor in chief for the last two years since beginning the magazine, managing a staff of over 70 people. The magazine has grown from solely biannual, digitally-

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published magazine issues to an online magazine website that publishes regular content on beauty, style and features. “We [the magazine] can only go up from here,” Guiducci said in regards to the progress the magazine has made in the last two years and where he sees it going in the future. Guiducci’s ultimate career goal is to become fashion editor for a fashion magazine. He is already heading in the right direction with his 12-week internship, beginning in January at Marie Claire. Ideally, he hopes to get a job afterwards within the Hearst Corporation for a magazine, if not for Marie Claire. All this would not have been possible if Guiducci did not give “115 percent” towards everything that he does, he said. Guiducci has been very dedicated and career-focused, something he has learned from his college experience. He is involved in the Department of Design and Merchandising and Fashion Group International at CSU. In addition, he attends Denver fashion events,

such as Denver Fashion Weekend. He also networks, talking to business owners around Fort Collins, such as Tuana Hair Designs and Social. Rather than just using them as a professional connection, Guiducci is friends with most of the business owners, maintaining an actual friendship. Through them, he has made numerous connections for amazing opportunities within the Denver fashion scene. He had the opportunity to intern with contributing editor and stylist for 5280, Georgia Alexia Benjou, helping on photoshoots not only for 5280, but also for Inspirato and Denver Underground. Additionally, he was a wardrobe assistant for Geoffrey Mac, assisting on various music videos for Sharon Needles and top 40 artist Neon Hitch. “Who you know gets you to the door, your resume gets you through the

door, and your work ethic after that keeps you in the door,” Guiducci said. Guiducci will be walking in fall graduation this December before heading off to New York. He will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in apparel and merchandising and a minor in business administration. He said he is sad to leave Fort Collins and its people and his family behind but is eager to see what amazing opportunities are yet to come in the next phase of his life and his career in New York City. “CSU will definitely always be a home to me, someplace I can always come back to,” Guiducci said. “Being a CSU Ram means being a family, a big family of people, and I’m proud to call myself a Ram.”

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UNDERGRADUATE Cum Laude  Magna Cum Laude  Suma Cum Laude 

ANTHROPOLOGY Brianna P. Broe Natalia M. Clark Marshall D. Cremeens  Kinsey E. Davenport Trisha L. Hadden Savanna Hamilton Jessie J. Howard Natalie J. Howard Nicole Y. Lyons Nicolette R. McKim Jenna L. Meier-Bilbo Gabriel A. Ortiz Seth L. Park Westin L. Pease Leanna K. Pendergrass Evan R. Polzer Benjamin G. Quernheim Sonya E. Ropek Tegan S. Ryan Matthew T. Spencer Elizabeth K. Sutherlin Catharine S. Thetford Jill A. Ward

Connor J. Davidson Andre D. Edwards Travis D. Edwards Russell T. Evans Trevor J. Fischer Briana M. Flageolle Cashius D.Flink Victoria N. Fox-Collis Jordin M. Frey Christopher J. Gallegos Glenn E. Gurule Tyler J. Hergert Elliott M. Howell Mariah E. Jarrell Emily G. Junk Kristian L. Keyser Jeff R. Klamut Austin B. Long Nathan A. Long Chelsey C. McDonald Patrick D. McGonnigle ART & ART Madison E. Morton Leanna K. Pendergrass HISTORY Christine L. Naus Jenna R. Phillips Lucia K. Albinana Kacie Nevius Frances M. Ritchie Hope V. Broyles Braxton S. Norwood Linda D. Roth  Kaitlyn E. Chasarik Barton T. Olson Darby J. Sample Katherine M. Dehmlow  Crystal A. Schuller Michael K. Parks Patrick R. Duncan Vanessa M. Porras Esther R. Schwepker Alice W. Getz Alexander M. Primising Hilary B. Soderling John A. Gianopoulos Baylee M. Ragar Tyler N. Tavernier Brenton J. Goodman Holly A. Thompson-Bandong Kaitlyn J. Rase Leena N. Hibbert Shane W. Reilly Laura L. Wingate Renee C. Hibbitt Dana N. Rieck Lyla P. Wortham Rose E. Holtsnider Sara Robbins Kelsey I. Yourkowski Luciano T. Holzmer Yohana G. Rufael Cole D. Zawadzki  Brandisrose I. Hughes Joanna M. Ruffino Brittany L. Hughes  COMMUNICATION Brennen M. Salz STUDIES Curtis J. Jaidinger Matthew J. Schoeller Adam M. Alvarez Madeline R. Johannsen Nathan Y. Shugrue Kailey M. Anderson Haley D. Knobbe Eric M. Siron Nicole L. Antonio Kathleen R. Landon Ashleigh A. Smith Mary K. Ault Megan L. Lightfoot Allen T. Snyder Audra K. Barber Cierra J. Lorenz John M. Spreitzer Jennifer A. Barday  Julia M. Manley Sawyer E. Stinchfield Alina J. Barthle Taryn E. Manning Rachel C. Swearingen Robert B. Bauguss Miranda B. Molinar Kyle W. Swets Alexandria N. Beadles Jacob E. Montgomery Malcolm C. Thomas Sierra A. Bentz  Jessica B. Murphy Gregory S. Thompson Hannah L. Bishop Jared S. Naranjo Scott A. Thornton Nicole M. Blaas Jeri L. Nichols-Park Zachary T. Tooley Scott F. Bruskin Jesse M. Nuckols Ana-Alicia M. Valdez Addison J. Cohen Rafael D. Ontiveros Emily T. Valenta Michael J. Curtin Lydia K. Oreilly  Keith C. Warren Chase B. Cushing Bethanie L Pack Timothy J. Wilcox

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Alexandra L. Will  Matthew R. Williams

ECONOMICS Bikramjeet S. Bajwa Josiah E. Beamish  Jason A. Brown Monet M. Campbell Clara R. Carestia Geoffrey D. Colbourne Miles W. Cole Trevor L. Corsello Anh K. Do Evan G. Fuellenbach William C. Giltner Tyler B. Goutermout Justin V. Grassi Ryan A. Gray Kiefer A. Grossi Dustin T. Grybinas Allison E. Guerra Eduardo G. Guzman Joel T. Hays Dylan J. Henley Brandon R. Hoff Kenneth R. Hulbert Caylen H. Hunter George R. Johnson Noah J. Karnatz Douglas J. Kemp Jonathan F. Koester Nicholas H. Kral Vinay R. Krishnan Richard L. Lowery Nicholas J. Massarotti  Reid S. McKenzie John J. Mcpherson Benjamin T. Molloy Dylan W. Mumm Kellen J. Murphy Elizabeth A. Palmieri Dung V. Pham Samantha J. Renner Sean D. Ross Christopher G. Roth Nathan V. Sauser Jeffrey S. Seamans John R. Sheesley David T. Stassi Nathaniel L. Tall Xinyu Tang Ha An Tran Frank A. Tricarico

Tyler B. Voell Steven W. Weijers Garrett R. Winner Neil T. Wohrley Michaela D. Wortman Jiajun Xu  Runqi Yan  Nina Zhou 

ENGLISH Linda L. Alexander Tyler Arko Stephen C. Brown Mitchell J. Carnahan Megan E. Chambers  Matt D. Cleland Devyn A. Curley Trevor P. Curry Dana C. Flink  Tabitha V. Goring  Claire C. Hamlin Tealana R. Hedgespeth Royce A. Hoffner Hunter S. Holmes James P. Kelley Caitlin T. Kelly Natalie A. Kreider Timothy E. Mahoney Rachel B. Maloney  Jeremy M. Miller Riley C. Odell Bethanie L. Pack Emily N. Pancoast Elizabeth K. Patterson Clint T. Pendley Aliza K. Price  Sergio W. Rushing Karly M. Sandsmark Emily A. Schlehuber Tara L. Seyffert Katie P. Sovine Elizabeth N. Squires Emma L. Steward Zachary V. Trabona Edward W. VanNorman Alexandra N. Wissler ETHNIC STUDIES Niyankor A. Ajuaj Sapphira Oddo John C. Phillips Anja D. Robinson 

FOREIGN LANGUAGES & LITERATURES

Frederick P. Robinson Rebecca L. Robinson Erica J. Roybal Samuel L. Ashbach-Sladek Mark R. Sheaffer Kyanne M. Atkins Jyllian A. Skelton Christopher S. Barber Kyle W. Swets Jordan T. Bartlett Cassie E. Tedesco Gysela C. Blanco Ethen M. Westbrook Lane R. Brugman  Daniel J. Wiechmann Katherine N. Cole  Aaron K. Wiesner Kristen T. Felten Ryan C. Young Ryan A. Gray Lauren E. Hartsough  INTERDISCIPLINARY LIBERAL ARTS Laura N. Hernandez  Lea M. Bock James V. Holt Brynn A. Bullamore Keavy M. Johnson Erin M. Donovan Kalyn M. Miller  Denise J. Ochoa-Mendoza Scott T. Hensen Abraham Ornelas-Palacios Jacob A. Henson Scott A. Lauer Alberto O. Perez Cruz Susanna R. Morgan Sonya E. Ropek Lydia K. Oreilly  Yohana G. Rufael Kassandra C. Parsons Whitney P. Smith  Jeanell N. Santee Daniel C. White Sammie H. Shipps Jonathan M. Wilms David M. Swensen Cassie E. Tedesco HISTORY Shaista M. Trost Devin J. Arter Lisa R. Varra Colin E. Behnke Alec C. Walsh Tyler L. Benateigha Dominic D. Chapman INTERNATIONAL Katherine N. Cole  STUDIES Samantha M. Davies Molly M. Anderson Samuel R. Distefano Rosaura E. Arellano Nicholas C. Divine Jordan T. Bartlett Molly S. Dunn Sara Beliveau Nathan L. Faith Gysela C. Blanco Jakob C. Fisher Nicholas B. Broadwell Anne M. Fortson Josephine M. Bunker Sean M. Geverts Chrystal N. Chase Emily E. Gillis Caleb D. Downs Levi W. Glavin Brooke A. Fiemann Colton G. Grandbouche Sina Good Paul J. Higashi Keavy M. Johnson Grace M. Kelly Robert P. Lopez Ryan D. Kutchar Sierra M. McGowan  Bennett R. Lee Renee M. Ormond Kristen A. Lindeen Tyler D. Pinner Cody M. Lizotte Conner R. Pullen Samantha A. Martin Seamus M. Quinn Abraham Ornelas-Palacios Samantha J. Renner Danny J. Prien Samantha V. Scotti

Wade D. Rollins  JOURNALISM & MEDIA Collin C. Rue COMMUNICATION Joshua D. Swanson Niyankor A. Ajuaj Shawn P. Brown Joshua R. Cherry Nicholas J. Cicere Michael S. Clements

Kristine D. Tolson Alexander J. Ponzo

Elizabeth K. Donnelly Laura N. Hernandez  Cody M. Lizotte Benjamin A. Makovsky Hannah L. Marsh Sean E. Meeds Jordan W. Mierau Scott A. Ogle Taylor M. Pettaway Erick B. Plattner Anastasia B. Queen Dana N. Rieck Rebecca L. Robinson Ryan B. Schin Quentin S. Sickafoose Martin C. Thomas Amanda C. Vargas Aliese K. Willard Corinne M. Winthrop Alexandra N. Wissler

Molly M. Anderson Alison A. Anson  Brooke A. Bandemer Robert E. Brown  Enrique Carbajal Tyrus H. Coder Kara M. English  Christopher E. Flemming Timothy T. Hedgespeth Edgar Herrera Amador Jennifer L. Jackson  Kiera M. Jackson Alexander M. Jannen Collin C. Kenney Bennett R. Lee Robert P. Lopez Nicholas J. Massarotti  Kelly M. Mozzetta Shayla K. Peel Lauren E. Perotti Jacob P. Plumley Carol S. Reyes Rueda David D. Right Zachary W. Roberts Frederick P. Robinson Cody C. Ruebel Dustin D. Scott Samantha V. Scotti Mark R. Sheaffer Andrew E. Simmons Joseph R. Wright Laura C. Yeager

POLITICAL SCIENCE

Jazmine E. Collins-Nicholson Trevor C. Abeyta

MUSIC, THEATRE, & DANCE Reece M. Albrecht Morgan C. Bruxvoort Bruce Burbank Abigail Carlton  Meghan A. Connor Sarah A. Hadley Hilary L. High Benjamin J. Patten Keller S. Paulson Christopher C. Rodriguez Ali K. Scordato  Haleigh E. Silz Junghee Son Caitlin A. Stroup Mackenzie R. Sutphin

PHILOSOPHY Chad M. Baker Daniel J. Conyers Tyler B. Johnson Austin B. Montgomery John H. Morehead

SOCIOLOGY Alison A. Anson  Amber K. Banks Allison L. Brown Daniel B. Callahan Enrique Carbajal Nolan B. Case Heather C. Crosby Kathryn J. Delmonico Steven E. Eckelberry Richard A. Fordham Erich Gerthe

Neil R. Griffith Ciana M. Gurule Evan W. Hagerman Trevor M. Hagerman Lauren E. Hartsough  Mason L. Hathaway Kamishia N. Henry Alyssa N. Jansekok Fiross S. Jarrar Kimberly M. Lewis Lainie R. Jonseck Taylor R. Loberg Nicole R. Masciarelli  Taylor S. Matthews Dalton C. Mercure Jessica K. Miranda Lucas Musseau  Madison K. Nessett Lauren E. Perotti Lauren M. Price Kathryn P. Rhodes Uriah P. Rivera Yazmin A. Rivera Jonathan M. Rossi Brandon M. Sawyer Haylee R. Schweizer Amber N. Scott Edward Umada Daniel M. Valdez Ruben L. Valdez Amanda R. Vandenberg Jessica A. VonFeldt Andrew M.Walz Cameron L. Wilson Hannah J. Wright

ECONOMICS Tessa R. Conroy 

ENGLISH Albatool M. Abalkheel Seane M. McMahon Amy K. Moore Cameron R. Shinn Tara D. Smith

HISTORY Beth D. Austin Melanie R. Fleming Tina M. Tray

JOURNALISM & MEDIA COMMUNICATION Lisa J. Gumerman Stephen C. Robinson 

MUSIC, THEATRE, & DANCE Denise N. Coovert Elizabeth K. Furuiye Shannon L. Glenn Holly L. Morehead Yi Zhang

POLITICAL SCIENCE Ryan P. Odell

SOCIOLOGY Richard M. Kluckow Stacia S. Sydoriak

GRADUATE 

Ph.D. Candidate

ANTHROPOLOGY Joshua Clementz Aymee D. Fenwick Suzanne B. McKetta Max P. Van Oostenburg

ART & ART HISTORY Silvia Minguzzi

COMMUNICATION STUDIES Brad L. Kaye Hillary A. White

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What are they wearing?

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Bachelor’s Degrees: Gown:

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By Erin Douglas College Avenue Magazine

Black: Honors Scholar

Black: Traditional bachelor’s degree gown Green: University Honors Program Scholar Gold: Latin Honors gown for graduates with distinction

Cords: Gold: Honor cord

Master’s Degrees:

Sleeves:

Oblong sleeve: Rear part of oblong shape is square cut, and the front has an arc cut away.

Gown:

Supplied with fasteners to be worn open or closed.

Doctor’s Degrees: Sleeves:

Bell-shaped sleeves.

Gown:

Supplied with fasteners to be worn open or closed.

Trimmings:

Agriculture: Maize Arts: White Business: Drab Economics: Copper Education: Light Blue

Engineering: Orange Fine Arts: Brown Forestry: Russet Journalism: Crimson Law: Purple Medicine: Green Music: Pink

Pharmacy: Olive Green Philosophy: Dark Blue Physical Education: Sage Green Public Health: Salmon Science: Golden Yellow Social Work: Citron Veterinary Science: Gray

Department of Food Science & Human Nutrition The Food Science and Human Nutrition Department congratulates and extends best wishes to the following graduates in Nutrition and Food Science, Hospitality Management, and the graduate program in Food Science and Nutrition.

Candidates for Summa Cum Laude Brown, Madeline Anne Decker, Bryan James

Candidates for Magna Cum Laude Lewis, Katherine Wales

Candidates for Cum Laude Andersen, Elliott Rose Anderson, Kirk Isaac Chlopik, Patricia Andrea

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Alesa, Alaa Abdulaziz Bible, Chelyse Alexandra Colavito, William Anthony Eades, Marissa Dawn Engels, Kiersten Marie Fitzpatrick, Brennan Sean Frankel, Garrett J. Frankenfeld, Jeffrey John Gibbons, Alysse Larae Gross, Addison Suzanne Harmon, Jocelyn Belen Heckroth, Sarah Taylor Hertz, Kristin Agusta Hogy, Jessica Scott Iverson, Ashley Mary Margaret Klamm, Hali Sue Lewis, Benjamin Jack Liang, Yiying

Lyne, Natalie Marie Graduate Students Maddocks, Roger Raymond Mccallister, Brooke Burdell, Alexandra Miller, Caroline Claire Chase, Caraline Bianchetto Miltenberger, Jayci Lynne Conner, Matthew David O’Flaherty, Kierstin Alyse Hudson, William Maxwell Phillips, Rachel Mary Lupberger, Stacia Ann Barton Price, Sean Michael Riggs, Jessica Marie Radcliffe, Julianne Sarah Schneider, Daniel Allyn Roach, Jonathan Edward St. Onge, Matthew Mark Rosco, Thomas William Winer, Marcia Helena Scott, Austyn Leah Withrow-McDonald, Nicole Atkins Sundheim, Jordan Ryan Templeton, Adrienne Roy Walker, Taylor Adine Winkelman, Inga Mariah Phinney Woit, Rita Marie Woods, Alexander James

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The College of Business Congratulates our Fall 2014 Graduates Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and the Master of Accountancy, Master of Computer Information Systems, Master of Management Practice, Master of Business Administration, and the Master of Business Administration-Global, Social and Sustainable Enterprise Specialization Degrees

Master’s Degree

Master of Accountancy

Bonnie C. Cushman William R. Dunning Wei Geng Katelyn E. Lawler Kelly N. Marsh Shan M. Obaidullah Michelle M. Wadas Tingyu Wang Timothy R. Waterhouse

Masters of Computer Information Systems Mohamad I. Alsuljah Anudeep R. Aruna Jay C. Barnes

Accounting

Khaled H. Aldhaferi Sean S. Brigham Andre V. DeSimone Richard E. Dixon Samuel G. Domenico Tyler J. Donohue Blanca V. Esparza Cody J. Fields Nadia S. Ghani Colton B. Gilliam Brian T. Graham Garrett A. Heard Rachel L. Kahler Jeffrey W. Kersting Meagan L. Lacharite Jeannie Lee Clark P. Lilley Ryli K. McDonald Cassandra P. O’Connell Natalie A. Onofrio Daniel Vaisberg Eli H. Pollet Christie Roberts Lutzke* Candice M. Sanchez Justin L. Schmitz Charles G. Scudder Cara E. Soderman Jordan K. Staker Gregory E. Theis Jheryl T. Thomas Ken R. Tiedeman Daniel Vaisberg Michael G. Waite

Laura E. Barron Jerry Becker Rendan S. Feeney Qi Hu Queen R. Iwunwa Iswarya K. Kolla Taylor Little Pushkaraj Lolge Swaroop J. Mathew Shweta Pushp Jason S. Shattuck Aparajita Shivkumar Justin C. Sorensen Stephanie F. Starck Susan M. Stroup

Master of Business Administration Global Social & Sustainable Enterprise Katherine E. Bessert Eric P. Byington Alistair P. Cook Joseph D. Ewing Gui A. Famalaro Graham T. Goodman Conlaodh C. Guy Ruth N. Kariuki Cameron G. Marlin Nicholas J. McCulloch Anh T. Nguyen Maron Oguma Odhiambo

Rachel L. Ostwald Marite C. Petez Mariana Pires Gentil Negrao Mamohlomi M. Raswoko Kirk T. Reimann Ashley M. Saltzgaber Aaron P. Sebesta Samantha L. Slater Dagbegnon A. Tossou Mario Volante Daniel Walker-Murray

Master of Business Administration Robert L. Bell Eunice Y. Campbell

Romika Chandra Greg D. Derossette Rajesh Donthu Jarrod D. Feintuch Jaymi M. Gigler Jennifer L. Malmstrom Holdemar Mangual Carmen Meeks Javier Miranda Michael Ogbuju Kathryn M. O’ryan Kajal Pal Alexandrea Park Lady Abigail C. Rogers Sukhdeep S. Samra Ryan C. Swainey

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Ran Xiang Xiaobo Yi Runtian Yin Yiwan Zhang

Computer Information Systems

Sarah S. Alhajji Matthew B. Beall Layland M. Blake-Sala Brianna M. Brakke Crystal E. Carr Drew M. Emig Marcus C. Hough Kwan Won Lee Patrick W. Prescott Kevin A. Roepe Gary R. Seville Joseph T. Sommers Jason E. Thorngren Roger Van Winkle

Finance & Real Estate

Cole H. Allenbrand Anthony R. Apodaca Alana M. Botdorf Lucas Casarez Zhen Chen* Quinn I. Chock* Daniel M. Collins Jared H. Craig Sean R. Dyk Nicholas D. Earley

Alan J. Foss Evan G. Fuellenbach Amanda M. Guderjahn* Shane M. Guenther Andrew J. Guttersen Paige A. Hahnenkamp** Fred Herrera Trent M. Jones** Rebecca M. Levin Svitlana Lisichenkova Gary D. Lyons Elyse E. Mallinger Michael C. Narracci Tyler W. Nicols Nicholas A. Pranger Westen W. Putnam Megan S. Rau John H. Retrum Tyler W. Sambrailo Jacob A. Schildgen Samuel M. Sorden Martin H. St John Isaac R. Sundsted Terrance D. Taylor Craig W. Von Allman Jack A. Weisenbach Bethany J. Williams Jonathan M. Wilms Lilin Yang

Organization & Innovation Management

Kyle A. Alderson Brandy M. Altamirano Laura J. Althorpe Martha G. Alvarez Joseph A. Aragon Aubrey J. Atkinson* Alex R. Bein Mariana Beltran Del Rio Zach B. Bengs Ashlea E. Boerger Lauren A. Boettcher Cecily A. Botelho Joshua X. Boustred Zachary W. Bray Allison P. Brooks Caroline A. Buck Brendan R. Cain Nicholas J. Castro Matthew I. Collins Michael P. Devereux Mary C. Dorr Richard F. Dreyer Keeton D. Ellis Alexander L. Evans Thomas M. Giambri Maggie J. Hirko*** Clifford In Tatum P. Jablonski Brooke A. Jessen Arsema K. Kahsay Nicholas S. Linville

Jessica R. Mamerow Kady A. McKay Kalyn M. Miller*** Mason M. Myers Jordan J. Pacheco Nicholas J. Sipes Benjamin R. Strait Kelly C. Strelau* Ben Tedford Wiley C. Thayer Ryan S. Voigt Brianna M. Whitaker Steven L. Wilde Alyssa M. Woods**

Marketing

Reece M. Albrecht Cody W. Allenbrand Andrew D. An Zachary Arthur Chelsea E. Bimm Kendra A. Callahan Meghan L. Carroll Morgan E. Caschette Kelsi L. Clymer Lindsay J. Connors Amanda R. Dingley Alexander W. Duven Matthew D. Ellis Trevor J. Evans Kyle R. Farrell McCall A. Fen** Zachary J. Ferguson Kalen A. Fleming

Travis J. Thompson Quang Truong Billie Varndell

Master of Management Practice Faisal Alotaiby Thuy L. Do Erroll W. Jenkins Amr S. Mutlaq

Jessica L. Flowers Tucker S. Gitlin Briana A. Goldberg Frankie R. Grace Ciana M. Gurule Jessica L. Guzinski Katherine M. Harris Brian J. Kirchgessner Kelsey L. Kobasick Alexander F. Kramer Teighlor R. Lockwood-Koehn Kelli R. McDonald Elissa J. McLaughlin Alysha K. Melaragno Jacob D. Miller Tiffany C. Miller Amanda L. Mivshek Yaisani S. Namvong Lauren M. Rice Brandi M. Prochazka Randia T. Rule Nicole P. Schaad Danielle N. Shirley Avry B. Sieh Whitney P. Smith*** Casandra J. Sosa* Lauren A. Stadeker BreAnne M. Steinmeyer Lynnea M. Tai Jonathan V. Weeks Christina R. Wiles

Summa Cum Laude *** Magna Cum Laude ** Cum Laude *

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Straight from the Ram’s mouth By Hunter Goddard College Avenue Magazine Ram pride is like the green and gold glitter we plaster on ourselves at the Rocky Mountain Showdown every year – it never really goes away. As such, College Avenue sat down with a current CSU student and a former CSU student to gain their perspectives on the Ram lifestyle. An alumna from the Class of 2012, Kalyn McGinnis, who was a psychology major at CSU, became a Ram to begin with

because the psychology degree here is a Bachelor of Science rather than a Bachelor of Arts. “The best part of CSU was the community,” McGinnis said. “There was always a place for everyone and the campus was always busy with activities and events, but it easily extended out of campus to incorporate most of Fort Collins. You never left CSU.” According to McGinnis, a Denver native, Fort Collins proved to be far enough away from home that she was able to independently develop into the

person she is today. McGinnis said CSU is the way your regular hometown suburban college would be, neither isolated nor snobby. “Immediately after graduating, I was over CSU,” McGinnis said. “But, after some time, I definitely am proud to be a CSU Ram.” As for current student Spencer Downing, a senior in human development and family studies, she was drawn to CSU because it was the only outof-state school her California family would help her pay for,

The happiest cities in USA According to a 2014 Gallup poll, three of the top ten happiest cities across the country are right here in Colorado, and Fort Collins is one of them. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Provo-Orem, Utah Boulder, Colo. Fort Collins / Loveland, Colo. Honolulu, Hawaii San Jose / Sunnyvale / Santa Clara, Calif. Ann Arbor, Mich. Naples / Marco Island, Fla. San Luis Obispo / Paso Robles, Calif. San Francisco / Oakland / Fremont, Calif. Lincoln, Neb.

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is the community within the student body,” Downing said. “We support each other when times get stressful and our goals are oriented towards a more sustainable future, both locally and globally.” Truly, CSU, the Home of the Rams, is a culture like no other. And, what makes it such a special environment for young adults to grow in is the opportunity it grants us to learn about ourselves all throughout life and realize that we have been capable people all along.

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and many of her relatives live in Northern Colorado. “The best part of CSU is having the availability of all the resources on campus and what they can offer to students,” Downing said. “Plus, CSU is in Fort Collins. Fort Collins is beautiful and it doesn’t feel like just a college town.” According to Downing, the structured opportunities offered to her here to explore the community at CSU have helped her to cultivate greater confidence and academic skills. “What’s different about CSU

Congratulations from the

Department of Sociology Lashonda S. Anderson Alison A. Anson Amber K. Banks Allison L. Brown Daniel B. Callahan Enrique Carbajal Nolan B. Case Heather C. Crosby Kathryn J. Delmonico Steven E. Eckelberry Richard A. Fordham Erich Gerthe Neil R. Griffith Ciana M. Gurule Evan W. Hagerman Trevor M. Hagerman Photo by Joe Tiner

Lauren E. Hartsough Mason L. Hathaway Kamishia N. Henry Alyssa N. Jansekok Fiross S. Jarrar Lainie R. Jonseck Kimberly M. Lewis Taylor R. Loberg Nicole R. Masciarelli Taylor S. Matthews Dalton C. Mercure Jessica K. Miranda Lucase Musseau Madison K. Nesset Lauren E. Perotti Lauren M. Price

Kathryn P. Rhodes Uriah P. Rivera Yazmin R. Rivera Jonathan M. Rossi Brandon M. Sawyer Haylee R. Schweizer Amber N. Scott Edward Umada Daniel M. Valdez Ruben L. Valdez Amanda R. Vandenberg Jessica A. VonFeldt Andrew M. Walz Cameron L. Wilson David A. Woodie Hannah J. Wright

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The Center for Advising and Student Achievement congratulates the following students on their Fall 2014 commencement. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re proud of all your accomplishments! Students may be past participants of the Key Communities, the Transfer Student Learning C ommunity, participants in the Pre-Health Professions clubs, recipients of the First Generation Award, Puksta Scholarship or Daniels Fund, and/or staff of the Center for Advising and Student Achievement. Laura Althorpe Adam Alvarez Martha Alvarez Kaitlynn Ameling Ellie Andersen Molly Anderson Liz Arellano Chris Barber Anthony Beach Luke Beckett Mariana Beltran Del Rio Tyler Benateigha Joy Benefiel Jessica Berg Hannah Bishop Matt Blaisure Gysela Blanco Lea Bock Allison Brown Kendra Callahan Enrique Carbajal Joshua Cherry Matt Cleland Jazmyn Collins-Nicholson Kalista Consol Katie Dehmlow Alysha Dihle Nick Divine Matt Dominguez-Robinson Patrick Duncan Andre Edwards Andrew Emerick Kara English Russell Evans Maimona Fadlelmula Mike Faulkner Trevor Fischer Bethany Fisher

Gabrielle Fors Stefani Garcia Rachelle Gard Jeff Gombos Saron Haileselassie Devin Hall Vincent Hauser Logan Heath Fred Herrera Edgar Herrera Amador Royce Hoffner Taylor Hye Ashley Iverson Curtis Jaidinger Itxel Jimenez-Colores Raven Johnson Tyler Johnson Elizabeth Kahsay Justin Kass Krista Kirkpatrick Vinay Krishnan Kristen Lindeen Matt Little Cody Lizotte Amber Loomis Jazmin Lopez Charles Lynn Paul Martin Stephanie Mastroantonio Brendan McGuire Reid McKenzie Amber Morrison Ashley Nguyen Anji North Shelbie Oaks Denise Ochoa-Mendoza Matt Oda Abe Ornelas-Palacios

Kelsey Oshiro Kristin Park Michael Parks Milan Patel Orlando Perez Cruz Vanessa Porras Lauren Price Risa Ramirez Louis Randall Yazmin Rivera Zach Roberts Anja Robinson Erica Roybal Becca Ruiz Fernando Saenz Candice Sanchez Amy Schrems Whitney Smith Kortnee Spelts Lauren Stadeker Tracy Susan Huda Taqa Jheryl Thomas Malcolm Thomas Martin Thomas Amanda Trinh Andria Vance Megan Wabst Claire Wagner Chance Warren Kim Washington Megan Watters Victor Weeks Brianna Whitaker David Wickert Thomas Williams Vanessa Ybarra

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“The whole purpose of education is to turn mirrors into window Bachelor of Science Degrees Applied Computing Technology Bajwa S. Bikramjeet * Samuel L. Bruns + Daniel P. Burke Laura S. Buzbee + Amanda G. Carter Drew M. Emig Ryan J. Freeman Johnson Huynh Jacob N. Jensen Seth O. Klock Travis J. Mcdonald Anthony A. Munk Kyle A. Pittman Nathan J. Pitts

Biochemistry Samantha E. Buck € Zachary L. Dickerson Ω€ Elizabeth A. Ertle Connor G. Hendrich Ψ€ Laramie L. Lewis Ryan S. Olson €

Biological Sciences Joshua R. Barbie Luke D. Beckett Justin L. Berling Alina J. Black Christian W. Buist Brett A. Bylina Alexandra R. Capirchio Jaime M. Chastain Megan R. Comisso € Jeremy J. Dost Kira U. Douglas Robert L. Edwards Daniel C. Everett Skyler D. Everingham Maimona S. Fadlelmula David A. Fontana

Biological Sciences Cont.

Computer Science Cont.

Mathematics Cont.

Psychology Cont.

Abigail Fritz Jacob N. Garvin Brittany L. Hethcock Hilary L. High € Kelly D. Huiskamp Katherine L. Isaacson Sophia G. Jimenez € Jenna M. Koslosky Britton V. Lentz Shawn A. Merritt Kathryn A. Michaels Cameron J. Miller Christopher D. Miller Erin M. Moeloa Theresa L. Nash Ashley K. Nguyen Jenna M. Pickett Thomas D. Pike Risa A. Ramirez Porsche M. Robison Haleigh E. Silz Andrew D. Sodergren Emily R. Sprouse Erin M. Terrio Ω Elizabeth A. Tong Adan Torres Jue Wang + Amber L. Weimer Ω€ Randy F. Welch Ω

Christopher R. Cirulli Matthew N. Clang Ian S. Cohee Andrew R. Cook Daniel P. Elliott Alexander G. Fathman Ω€ Matthew B. Frahry Colton J. Frazier Nathaniel L. Gillard Nicholas R. Heim Zaccary O. Helfer Eric S. Helms Michael J. Hoppal ∑ Adriane J. Huber Sean P. Maher Tanner R. Moore Bryce O. Myers Yoshiya D. Okayasu Ashton W. Ondra Anne S. Ross ∑€ Zachary D. Schrag € Nathan W. Sharp James M. Thornton Jonathon L. Todd Stephen A. Zapp

Emily R. Pohl ~ Patrick J. Rosse ~ Benjamin G. Santos Brian D. Spencer Bryan A. Swanson Paul Trozan Qinyi Yin Ω Nathaniel J. Zbacnik € Nina Zhou ∑

Amber A. Dinegar Danielle M. Dwyer Quinn R. Edgar Stephanie L. Faul Jacquelyn M. Fertitta Jenna B. Fidler Anne L. Freymuth Logan T. Garske Saron M. Haileselassie Lauren E. Hartsough Ω€ Kayla M. Hasstedt Ashley M. Hays Tiffany J. Heien Diane M. Hellbusch Isabella M. Killeen ∑ Krista L. Kirkpatrick Kalie R. Krom Marilyn L. Lalande Daniel L. Leaverton Tungtorrance S. Lee Jacob P. Leidholm Kimberly M. Lewis Monica J. Lobner Amber D. Loomis Jazmin S. Lopez Gary O. Masters Pallavi E. Matta Marianna A. Maurello Ω Benjamin S. McLagan Philip E. Mehl Elisha L. Meyer Gary A. Meyer Cassidy L. Miller Halle M. Milne Jayci L. Miltenberger Nicholas L. Molinelli Chelsea N. Montoya Johannah K. Papilion Megan K. Parsons Alexander J. Ponzo Zachary S. Ratzlaff

Chemistry Christopher S. Barber Trenton L. Danna Ω Graham J. Ewing Erik K. Sletten

Computer Science Duaa S. Alhashem Bikramjeet S. Bajwa Andrew E. Benavides Samuel L. Bruns

Mathematics Jacqueline M. Anderton ~ Gregory J. Bank Matthew L. Blaisure Jessica N. Brown ~ Jamie R. Budai Stephen G. Cappella Zhen Chen +Ω Meghan A. Connor ~ Joshua P. Evans ~ Kelsey R. Fraizer ~ Katie C. Gonski ~ Kaitlynn M. Jackson ~ Robert A. Lanaghan ~ Jacob M. Orrison

Natural Sciences Zachery S. Armstrong ~ Jenna L. Gibson ~ Peter A. Kluth ~ David M. Redmond ~ Christina M. Spriggs ~

Physics Bryant M. Finley Patrick J. Noonan

Psychology Kelly L. Aiken Aubrey J. Atkinson Ω Siobhan J. Balcombe Taylor L. Banning Anthony L. Beach Jaclyn A. Benson Bryan K. Boldiszar Aaron J. Bove Marcella F. Boyd Kerry E. Braisted Amy E. Brodhead Jessie R. Buckley Samantha Butler Laura S. Buzbee Katie J. Carey Ω Alexander R. Chambers Kelly B. Creel Kelsea T. Cullen Alysha N. Dihle

Names listed are accurate as of December 5, 2014. We apologize for any inaccuracies or ommissions.

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ural Sciences’ Fall 2014 Graduates!

ws” - Sydney J. Harris, American journalist (1917-1986) Psychology Cont. Sara C. Rice Simone D. Rios Navneet K. Sidhu Whitney P. Smith +Ψ Scott T. Sterrenberg Ariel M. Thibodeaux € Ann K. Trebelhorn Edward Umada Cassandra Ward Chance N. Warren Megan M. Watters Victor J. Weeks Ω€ Alexandra L. White Ω Thomas L. Williams Stephon T. Wynn Hannah N. Zelman Xuan Zheng

Statistics Lindsay R. Rencoret Toryn L. Schafer +∑

Zoology Samantha R. Alba Viktor Antolin Dina P. Catallo Geoffrey W. Flora Hunter S. Holmes Taylor M. Hye Hannah R. Jesberger Rachel M. Mcgee Bianca Ramirez Kylie B. Schumacher Erin E. Toteve Honors Key: ~ - Teacher Licensure Graduate * - Triple Major + - Double Major Ψ - Summa Cum Laude Candidate ∑ - Magna Cum Laude Candidate Ω - Cum Laude Candidate €- University Honors Scholar

Graduate Degrees Master of Science Degrees

Narayana Rao Gari, Pradyumna Kumar

Biochemistry Lui, Irene Hinde, Joanna L.

Mathematics Frei, Sarah J.

Chemistry Feng, Shuo Terho, Gregory S. Walsh, Andrew T. Computer Science Frampton, Kyle B. Paul, Aby Devaragudi, Prakruthi Yang, Zhu Guharay, Pratik G. Goodwyn, Scott J. Walters, Andrew J. Wangler, Jeffrey T. Steinberger, Evan R. Kumar, Saurabh Wilcox, Russle B. Flynn, Patrick T. Algarni, Abdullah M. Narra, Harish Murugesan, Prabhakaran Shyamala, Sridhar Reddy Pesala, Kalyan Naole, Nikhil Stern, Ryan A. Dantanarayana, Navini V. Ranasinghe, Pingamage W.

Natural Sciences Education Eckstrom, Sharon C. Physics Campbell, Thomas W. Chang, Houchen Ellsworth, David M. Wang, Hanchen Psychology Rahmanian, Negar B. Raymer, Steven D. Ospina, Javier H. Nguyen, Maia T. Sanchez, Diana R.. Statistics Todorova, Violeta I. Pandey, Aparna Karkkainen, Courtney E. Haunfelder, Ryan A. Zheng, Ben Ellison, Gregory M.

Doctoral Degrees Chemistry Allison, Joseph T. Harding, Jacqueline L. Cornwall, Richard G. Whitcomb, Kevin J. Neely, Jamie M. Ashbrook, Lance N. Blakeley, Brett Deporter, Sandra M. Chemistry Cont. Lantvit, Sarah M. Fredrick, Sarah J. Computer Science Lloyd, Wesley J. Ericson, Kathleen Sui, Zhiquan Mathematics Schwickerath, Anthony N. Physics Bass, Matthew I. Psychology Kedharnath, Umamaheswari Donaldson, Weston V.

Zoology Shilling, Paige W.

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Most Useful Gifts to Give a Graduate By Valerie Vester College Avenue Magazine What to give the recent graduates in your life is a difficult decision. What to tell people if asked what you want for graduation can be equally difficult. Gifts that can actually be used and appreciated are probably the best bet. While it may not seem very original or creative, money may be the most practical gift because it can be put towards whatever the recipient actually needs. It does not have to have a set dollar amount, so people can give what they can afford and the graduate can put it towards whatever he or she needs.

Jimmy Ulmer, a 2014 CSU business administration graduate, said the most useful gift one could give is “money towards buying something useful and necessary to help make the transition from student life to full-time working adult life.” For him, he said that was “money towards buying a car.” A well-functioning laptop or computer is so necessary for today’s lifestyle that it also makes a great graduation gift. While laptops can be pretty pricey, they are something

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that a graduate will probably use on a daily basis and will last for years to come. If a recent graduate is taking some time off before diving into his or her future career, travel is a great gift. Help them embark on a unique journey unparalleled by others. Not much can teach you more than being thrown into a culture completely new to you and learning to understand the world. Janelle Mayorga, a senior

double majoring in econmics and political science, said the most useful graduation gift for her would be “a plane ticket to Australia.” Any gift to aid in travel would be a very useful gift. Plane tickets, travel journals, train tickets or luggage are all viable options. Another suitable gift is anything that can help a graduate in the future. “Overall, the most useful gifts are things that will aid you in your postgraduation journey,” Mayorga said. For example, if someone is going into a corporate career, business casual or busi-

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ness formal clothes could be useful, or a briefcase could be helpful for someone going to law school. While not all of these options are super expensive, some of them are far out of the average person’s price range. One way to help with the cost is to split it with friends and family. Giving one useful gift from a group of people may be more appreciated than giving a bunch of gifts that are not very useful. Remember that the most useful gift is going to be different for each person. Sometimes, it may be more practical and, other times, it may be more sentimental.

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Congratulations 2014 Grads! Shelby Cochran Steven Eckelberry Michael Faulkner Ashley Travis Ethen Westbrook

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Advice for 2015 graduates from 2014 alumni Graduation brings plenty of changes but life goes on after CSU For many, graduation is approaching fast, but, for some, it is already a distant memory. As intimidating as the prospect of life after college can be, it is not the end of the road – it is the beginning of a journey. For biomedical sciences major Alison Jaeger, class of 2014, postgraduate life has been an improvement. According to Jaeger, she originally became a Ram because she is a Honolulu native, but wanted to go out of state because CSU and University of Hawaii are sister schools. “I was shocked at how

understanding employers are, sometimes more understanding than professors I had,” Jaeger said. “Having a lot of free time is unusual to me, but reading books for pleasure and watching movies without feeling guilty because I am not studying is amazing.” Jaeger said, however, that life is not handed to you on a silver platter just because you are a college graduate, and experience is just as important as an education. She is now a rehab assistant at the Center for Neu-

4,950 Number of bachelor’s degrees awarded by CSU in 2013-14

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rorehabilitation Services in Fort Collins. “Nothing you learn directly in the classroom will make you successful in the workplace,” Jaeger said. “Be willing to

Romberg earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology with a criminal justice and criminology concentration from CSU. According to Romberg, she is now a graduate student at University of Colorado Law School in Boulder. “I don’t know if I’m really in the best — Erica Romberg, 2014 graduate position to give advice to work from the bottom up and anyone, considering I’ve only understand that you won’t be been out for a few months,” making a six-digit salary right Romberg said. “That being after graduation. If you figure said, for people still at CSU, apthat one out, contact me.” preciate the time you have left Fellow 2014 graduate Erica because it goes by so fast.”

Appreciate the time you have left because it goes by so fast.

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Number of master’s degrees awarded by CSU in 2013-14

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Number of doctoral degrees awarded by CSU in 2013-14

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Romberg said she feels appropriately qualified for law school because of her time at CSU, and because she is no longer in Fort Collins, she misses the sense of community and friendliness surrounding the campus. “I loved my time at CSU,” Romberg said. “It allowed me to take classes in a lot of different interest areas. It was also really great to have professors who really want you to do well and are really approachable.” With the class of fall 2014 poised to become alumni as well, life at CSU is soon to be a past at CSU, and life after CSU will be forever changed because of it.

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Number of doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees awarded by CSU in 2013-14

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The College of Engineering is proud to announce our Fall 2014 graduates!

Krit Adirek Bashir Ahmad Ahmadi Yousuf A. Alaali Ghassah J. Alaka Nathan E. Alburn Othman M. Alharran Saleh H. Alhathloul

Selva Narayanan Ammanoor Madapusi

Roberto A. Arauz Perez Dylan L. Armstrong Christopher R. Baclasky Liaw Y. Batan Colton D. Beck Khaled M. Ben-Gharbia Chase M. Betzer Avery Blackwell Cameron M. Bloom Daniel J. Brogan Chad M. Brotherton Kevin R. Bujo Jared A. Butler Chen Chen

Shashank Chinmulgund Christopher E. Clopper Craig M. Cogdill Aimee L. Corn Timothy A. Crawford Aaron T. Cvar Kurt A. Dageforde Matthew M. Deault Sarah C. Dixon Thieffy F. Dossou Jeremy N. Dove Caroline R. Draper Wimroy R. Dsouza Sarah R. Eberhart Jonathan P. Edelen Jeremy R. Eldridge Samuel C. Felton Yiyu Feng Liam M. Gallagher Rachelle M. Gard Alexa K. Garfinkel Jeremy C. Goetsch

Nilsa L. Gomez-cajigas Colby S. Gregory Arti Gurunathan Rachael D. Haas Xuyi Han Yi Han Abhilash Hazarika Margaret T. Herzog Esteban Hincapie Gomez Peeyoosha Hiremath Karen Horovitz Andrew L. Howell Samuel C. Hummel Matthew R. Igel Tushar K. Jagtap Megan M. Jehring Ryan J. Johnson Thaddeus P. Johnson Chase W. Jones Linnet A. Jose Woochul Kang Farid Karimpour

Ophir Kendler Chaitanya P. Khairnar Trace S. Krausse Christopher P. Kurtz

Arunachalam Lakshminarayanan

Kyle J. Lucas Aditi Madabhushi Cale A. Mages Mohammad Malakoutirad Ahmed A. Malik Teddy M. Martinez Olga A. Martyusheva Ethan J. Mathern Alyssa A. Matthews Brendan M. McGuire John A. McKinley Ashley T. Miller Annareli Morales Khandakar N. Morshed Patricia J. Murray Ryan R. Nash Joshua M. Negley

Yusra M. Obeidat Hardik B. Parekh Matthew E. Peacock Kunal D. Phase Amanda C. Poincelot Michael A. Purvis Kayla J. Ranney Rosalind E. Reynolds Michael D. Robeson Anthony Sabatino Ajay K. Sagwal Yugandhar R. Sarkale Travis E. Schneider Matthew J. Shannon Kyung-Seop Sin Kevin D. Sisto Jeremiah P. Sjoberg David E. Smith Broc M. Sommermeyer Katlyn B. Spendlow Daniel J. Spieker Timothy A. Stephens

Steven A. Swenson Vamsi Krishna Tandrapati Huda A. Taqa Kevin N. Thompson Lucas E. Thompson Zachary R. Tindall Cathleen A. Valencia Luke T. Van Jillian C. Vandegrift Adam J. Vander Ploeg Chandra Susma Vanganoor Sumeet D. Vartak Can Nurdiyana Wan Mansor David P. Watkins Jordan M. Wilson Philip B. Wiltz Xinran Xu Delian Yang Sai Santosh Kumar Yerra Lixing Zhang

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By Sarah Hansen College Avenue Magazine We all remember how terrifying it was to begin our freshman year at CSU. Everything was new to us — from new people to new schedules and a new place to a new lifestyle. In order to adjust, many of us may have sought out the advice of upperclassmen because we felt that they carried an aura of maturity and wisdom. But, in doing so, we tended to forget that, as incoming freshmen, we also held a great deal of wisdom when it came to life. So, as a graduating senior, you may be finding yourself at a standstill. Your wisdom and intellect about college life has

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brought you this far, but now that college is over, you may be feeling lost in the sense of not knowing what to expect outside of college. Fortunately, there are many bright freshmen practically bursting with advice about life outside of the college atmosphere. Health and exercise science freshman Domiana Piazzisi said the one thing she would suggest would be to, “Not lose yourself. Remember who you are and what your values are, and don’t let the world change you.” A lot of times, we tend to believe that college is the only big transition in life that can make or break a person. But, we forget that the real world is even bigger than our bubble

Society, so why not just go for it? As the saying goes, there is no better time than now, and if you sit around and wait, you are definitely going to regret not giving fun a try. So there you have it, from your own CSU freshmen to you. This senior year is your last chance to take risks and try something new and exciting. Do not sit around and let time pass you by. When the day does come for you to graduate and head into the real world, remember who you are. Stay true to your beliefs, and do not let anyone or anything try to change you. After all, you have worked so hard trying to become the person you are today at CSU, so why try to change it?

— Domiana Piazzisi, freshman

The Economics Department Congratulates Our Fall 2014 Graduates

Bajwa, Bikramjeet Beamish, Josiah E.* Brown, Jason A. Campbell, Monet M. Carestia, Clara R. Colbourne, Geoffrey Cole, Miles W. Corsello, Trevor L. Do, Anh K. Fuellenbach, Evan Giltner, William C. Goutermout, Tyler Grassi, Justin V. Gray, Ryan A.

here at CSU and that has even more people and places that want to change you. It is important to remember how hard you worked in college to become the individual you are and to never lose that. Another incoming business freshman, Ean Levine, said it is important to, “Try hard senior year, but definitely have fun with it. Try something new, and leave with no regrets.” As common as this may sound, it is repeated often because it is true. Your senior year in college may be one of your last chances to step out of your comfort zone and try something new before heading into the real world. You may never get the chance to join the Airsoft Gun Club or Medieval

Remember whoyouare and what your values are, and don’t let the world changeyou.

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from the rookies

Grossi, Kiefer A. Grybinas, Dustin T. Guerra, Allison E. Guzman, Eduardo Hays, Joel T. Henley, Dylan J. Hoff, Brandon R. Hulbert, Kenneth Hunter, Caylen H. Johnson, George R. Karnatz, Noah J. Kemp, Douglas J Koester, Jonathan Kral, Nicholas H.

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Krishnan, Vinay R. Lowery, Richard L. Massarotti, Nicholas+ McKenzie, Reid S. Molloy, Benjamin Mumm, Dylan W. Murphy, Kellen J. Palmieri, Elizabeth Pham, Dung V. Renner, Samantha Ross, Sean D. Roth, Christopher Sauser, Nathan V. Seamans, Jeffrey

Sheesley, John R. Stassi, David T. Tall, Nathaniel L. Tang, Xinyu Tran, Ha An Tricarico, Frank A. Voell, Tyler B. Weijers, Steven W. Winner, Garrett R. Wohrley, Neil T. Xu, Jiajun* Yan, Runqi* Zhou, Nina*

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Craig, Jared H. Geverts, Sean M. Jones, Trent M.* Lee, Jeannie Linville, Nicholas Powers-Ackley, Spencer C. Right, David D. Thornton, Scott A. Barrera, Laura H. Santee, Jeanell N.

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Congratulations to our Fall 2014 Graduates! -Dean Jeffrey A. McCubbin

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How to Decorate Your Cap: By Valerie Vester College Avenue Magazine your accomplishments here at CSU. Here are some ideas to get you started!

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My family complained about not being able to see where I was during the ceremony, and a decorated cap would have solved the issue.

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Bethany Serafin, a 2012 CSU equine science graduate, wishes she would have decorated her cap for graduation because “not only is it very artistic and unique to an individual, it allows family and friends to spot you in the crowd,” she said. “My family complained about not being able to see where I was during the ceremony, and a decorated cap would have solved the issue.” Unfortunately, CSU requests that you do not decorate your cap for commencement. But, this doesn’t mean you have to miss out! You can always decorate your cap after the ceremony. While it won’t help your family find you in the crowd, it can make a great decoration to remind you of

— Bethany Serafin, 2012 graduate

Congratulations Fall 2014 CSU graduates! From the Student Diversity Programs and Services offices: • Academic Advancement Center • Asian/Pacific American Cultural Center • Black/African American Cultural Center • El Centro • Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,Transgender, Queer, Questioning & Ally Resource Center • Native American Cultural Center • Resources for Disabled Students • Women and Gender Advocacy Center

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Ram Pride Why not represent the Rams on your cap? After all, as a graduate, you should practically bleed green and gold, right? Shay Womack, a 2006 CSU international relations graduate, said her favorite decorated cap that she has seen was “completely covered with the school’s colors in gemstones and said ‘You Did It.’”

Quotes Quotes are one way to help others learn your story. Try choosing one that represents your journey or one you can look at for motivation in the future. Some examples are “Step by step, day by day, I will

change the world,” “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams,” or “Not all who wander are lost.”

About You Another idea is to decorate your cap with things about yourself. Use your name, graduation year, initials, fraternity/ sorority letters, something you love or a combination of them all to make your cap unique. For example, if you love music you could cover your cap in the lyrccs to your favorite song and then put your name and graduation year on top of it.

Thank Yous Serafin’s favorite cap read “Thanks, Dad!” She said she thought “this was a pretty cute way to show appreciation to the one who had clearly paid for the education.” Thanking those who helped you get to where you are is such a great way to decorate your cap. It is a continuous reminder of who has supported you all along the way.

THE DEPARTMENT OF MICROBIOLOGY, IMMUNOLOGY AND PATHOLOGY CONGRATULATES OUR FALL 2014 GRADUATES! Wojtek Kuklinski Brianna Baca Krista Lockwood Andrew Bender Kenneth Christofferson Margaret Rollert Brooke Valbert Edward Ettema Monica Young Julius Johnson Aspen King

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Alma Mater Hail to thee, our Alma Mater, Colorado State.

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Memories are everlasting of this place so great! May thy Green and Gold unite us, loyal ever be. Colorado State, our Alma Mater, hail all hail, to thee.

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PLANNING THE ULTIMATE POSTGRAD EUROPEAN

ADVENTURE By Sarah Hansen College Avenue Magazine Graduating from college is a great milestone to pass in a person’s life. It’s something that takes a great deal of hard work and years of time to accomplish. But, the most commonly asked question of recent graduates is, “what are you going to do next?” You could head right into the workforce and get a head start on paying off those intimidating student loans, but you have the rest of your life to work away, so what’s the rush? Instead, why not go on the trip of a lifetime to celebrate some of your last moments of freedom before entering 40-some years in the workforce? A rising trend among gradu-

ated high school and college students is to jet set on a European adventure. This idea of traveling from city to city around Europe can sound a bit intimidating. Backpacking on trains through unknown countries that use unknown languages isn’t exactly something Americans are accustomed to. But, after a bit of careful planning, even someone who has never traveled before can plan the most amazing summer of his/her life in Europe. The first step to planning your trip to Europe is to list out major cities and attractions that you are dying to visit. Then, pinpoint these places on a map and plan your route and means of travel. The easiest way to get around Europe is by using the train system. Train

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tickets can also be very cheap if you purchase a Eurail pass. Aubrey Nickell, a recent college graduate who traveled around Europe this summer, said she found, “the Eurail system to be both inexpensive and the simplest way to hop from city to city in Europe.” The next step in the planning process would be to find a place to stay. An option that is both safe and affordable would be to stay in hostels. Although hostels have gotten a bad rep for being dirty and dangerous in previous decades, in recent years, hostels have really cleaned up their act with cleaner, more personal spaces, complimentary breakfasts and full-service bars. They are also a great way to meet other travelers from all over the world,

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allowing you to make connections and have more places to stay in other countries in the future. Another very important thing when it comes to traveling is to pack light. You absolutely do not want to be backpacking around Europe and stuck dragging around 80 pounds of luggage. You’ll be annoyed with this uncomfortable situation about three days into the trip. “From personal experience, packing enough shirts to last a week, a few pairs of pants, one coat and one sweatshirt usually was the perfect amount for light traveling,” Nickell said. Only pack the essentials and know what the weather will be like where you are going. Also, keep in mind that you will most

likely be walking around a lot. You may have to walk even more should an unexpected situation arise, such as subway construction or high cab fares. After all of this tedious planning for your trip, it’s most important to remember why you’re in Europe: to have the time of your life. Enjoy every minute of it, and don’t waste a second just sitting around. Wake up at the crack of dawn, and stay out all night. Eat all the traditional dishes and drink all the wine you can get a hold of. Mingle with the locals, and make memories to last a lifetime. But, above all, remember to enjoy every single second of your adventure because you never know when you’ll get an opportunity to do it again.

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Foreign Languages & Literatures Congratulations and Best Wishes to our Fall 2014 Graduates Bachelor of Arts in Languages, Literatures, and Cultures:

French Concentration

German Concentration

Jordan T. Bartlett Laura N. Hernandez Keavy M. Johnson Yohana G. Rufael Whitney P. Smith

Samuel L. Ashbach-Sladek

Spanish Concentration Kyanne M. Atkins Christopher S. Barber Gysela C. Blanco Lane R. Brugman Katherine N. Cole Kristen T. Felten Ryan A. Gray Lauren E. Hartsough James V. Holt

Kalyn M. Miller Denise J. Ochoa-Mendoza Abraham Ornelas-Palacios Alberto O. Perez Cruz Sonya E. Ropek Daniel C. White Jonathan M. Wilms Frances C. Wilson

The Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management would like to congratulate our FALL 2014 Graduates!

Master of Science Kallie Kessler – Weed Science Michael Koontz – GDPE

Doctor of Philosophy Stephanie Szostek – Plant Pathology

Bachelor of Science – College of Business Maggie Hirko – Management and Human Resources

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Jacqueline M. Anderton—Math Education Gregory J. Bank—Actuarial Science Matthew L. Blaisure—Actuarial Science Jessica N. Brown—Math Education Jaime R. Budai—Computational Math Stephen G. Cappella—General Math Zhen Chen—Statistics Meghan A. Conner—Math Education Joshua P. Evans—Math Education Kelsey R. Fraizer—Math Education Liam M. Gallagher—Math of Information

Katie C. Gonski—Math Education Kaitlynn M. Jackson—Math Education Robert A. Lanaghen—Math Education Jacob M. Orrison—General Math Emily R. Pohl—Math Education Patrick J. Rosse—Math Education Benjamin G. Santos—Statistics Brian D. Spencer—General Math Bryan A. Swanson—Actuarial Sciences Paul Trozan—General Math Ω Qinyi Yin—Actuarial Science Nathaniel J. Zbacnik—General Math

Candidates for Distinction Denoted as: Ω Cum Laude Σ Magna Cum Laude Ψ Summa Cum Laude

MASTER OF SCIENCE CANDIDATES Sarah Frei

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY CANDIDATES Anthony Schwickerath

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GRADUATE IN STYLE

By Alex Rager College Avenue Magazine Whether you are a style icon among your friends or just trying to get to class and back, graduation is a special day to look your best. Finding an outfit that is both appropriate and stylish can be an arduous task for both male and female graduates. In order to look and feel your best on graduation day, there are some things to keep in mind when putting an outfit together for the big day. For male graduates, it is important to be cognizant of your environment. You will be indoors for the duration of the ceremony with over a thousand members of your class. The ceremony room is bound to get pretty hot, so while wearing a suit would make you look good, the gown is going to undermine your efforts. “I haven’t thought about dressing. Just a gown and cap,” admits Gereon Fredrickson, a graduating psychology major. A long or short sleeve dress shirt and slacks is a lightweight, stylish way to be appropriate on graduation day. Another alternative is to wear a nice shirt and knee-length khaki shorts underneath. After

the ceremony, you can simply change and be ready for pictures and a celebratory dinner. For our lady graduates, it is important to be aware of your environment as well. You don’t want to be in 7-inch heels and a skin tight dress. The heels and tight dress are great for a party, but inappropriate for a day of celebration with family. An appropriate dress for your graduation would be one that is fitted on top with a skater skirt on bottom. Pair that with an appropriate heel, such as a wedge or a sandal heel or a cute flat. If you do not feel like wearing a dress, you can opt for a flowy or fitted patterned top and straight leg slacks with a heel, making for a cute and appropriate graduation outfit option. If business pants are not your style either, an appropriatelength skirt with the top tucked in and a cute belt and heels is sure to impress. So, while you are finishing up your finals and presenting your dissertations, don’t stress about your graduation day. If you follow these tips and take a few deep breaths, the process will be a lot smoother. Congratulations class of fall 2014, you did it!

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SO READY to graduate

By Caitlyn Berman Rocky Mountain Collegian

Despite its year-specific title, senioritis is not a condition reserved solely for senior students. The grumbles of discontent and “over it” attitudes can hit at any time, any year. The signs that you are ready to graduate and finally grab your diploma come in waves. Here are some of the tell-tale signs.

Skipping classes out of spite We’ve all slept through classes, left for an early weekend in lieu of classes or just abandoned the idea altogether because of unbearably snowy days. Yet now, in the haze of graduation-readiness, class and the busy work professors burden us with are nagging mosquitos in our ears. Skipping class or “forgetting” an assignment may hurt us in the end, but somehow it feels like we’re standing up for our own sanity by boycotting unnecessary tasks. Maybe we’ll just be sitting in our rooms bingewatching old TV shows, but it sure beats zoning out in a fluorescent-lit classroom.

Actually applying for real jobs It’s an unfortunate realization that after college we actually have to apply to and compete for real-life jobs. Browsing monster.com or waiting in line at the Career Center to learn about University-affiliated companies are now at the forefront, and what comes after college suddenly seems more important than college itself. Who knew we’d Design | Jessica Hayes

actually dress professionally to attend career fairs and view our classmates as competitors in the job market? Time to polish our resumes; the real world is waiting.

Avoiding the Plaza and other busy parts of campus In earlier years, the hustle and bustle of campus may have seemed alluring in a sense. Now, the mere notion of being shouted at, handed things or rushed in a current of students sends uncomfortable chills down our spines. We’ve actually mapped out our routes to class primarily to dodge foottraffic areas. It may require more walking, but at least it’ll be bearable.

Good riddance to ragers The hype surrounding parties and blacking out “fun” simply feels tiring now. Those nights crafted some humorous memories, but gatherings with real friends are more viable weekend plans than mingling with random strangers. As tempting as it sounds, no thanks, ragers – we’re moving on.

Sweatpants on the daily If rolling out of bed and begrudgingly heading to class were commonplace before, then they are a lifestyle choice now. We don’t care about looking cute or trying to put an outfit together. That extra 40 minutes of sleep in the morning and feeling comfortable throughout the day take precedence. Plus, the more comfortable the clothes, the easier it’ll be to daydream in class.

Congratulations CANDIDATES FOR HONORS SCHOLAR Kyanne Atkins Hannah Baird Katelyn Biedron Kayla Boos Samantha Buck Olivia Chavet Megan Comisso Haley Davis Katherine Dehmlow Katie Demme Zachary Dickerson Caroline Draper Alexander Fathman Samuel Felton Averie Floyd Nadia Ghani Amanda Guderjahn Lauren Hartsough Lauren Heck

FALL 2014 Sarah Heckroth Connor Hendrich Anna Hesselink Hilary High Rebecca Hopson Clifford In Jennifer Jackson Sophia Jimenez Laura Kellow Aspen King Tyler Knecht Wojtek Kuklinski Krista Lockwood Nicholas Massarotti Ryli McDonald Ryan Nash Ryan Olson Calandria Puntenney Seamus Quinn

Samantha Renner Rosalind Reynolds Anne Ross Ian Ryan Toryn Schafer Zachary Schrag Ali Scordato Ian Smith Whitney Smith Katlyn Spendlow Ariel Thibodeaux Lucas Thompson Victor Weeks Amber Weimer Hannah Wiebelhaus Kaitlyn Wilson Kathrine Yunker Nathaniel Zbacnik Madison Zelias

Congratulations and Best Wishes from the Department of Environmental & Radiological Health Sciences Fall 2014 Bachelor of Science Degree Matthew Little Tyler Strampel Jason Eisenbach Nathan Maen Nicolas Vasquez David Gonzalez Benjamin Martinez Jue Wang Kelley Hixson Kelly Stewart Radiological Health Masters: Environmental Health Masters: Brett Rosenberg Meagan Dechen Dr. Rabab Sharif Environmental Health PHD: Radiological Health PHD: Ian Cartwright John Klumpp

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Congratulations 2014 Graduates! Don’t Ecosystem Science & Sustainability Brill, Hunter B. Coates, Angela K. Lindquist, Jonathan D. Menk, Matthew T. Stanﬁeld, Allisyn R. Zhu, Xinnan Ω

Fish,Wildlife, and Conservation Biology

Anderson, Lashonda S. Brown, Ashley N. Burke, Emily J. Bustillos, John J. Carter, Alayna M. Σ Casey, Evan J. Crisp, Randal J. Ω Ellgren, Jesse D. Faulkner, Michael J. Gallegos, Michael A. Gerstenberger, Adam L. Grabowsky, Emily R. Guy, Emmet L. Hall, Devin E. Heck, Lauren V. Howard, Carrie L. Jeﬀries, Amber L.

Kendrick, Chelsea E. Marotti, Daniel R. Menke, Matthew L. Metzger, Brian P. Paul, Timothy R. Puntenney, Calandria P. Ω Schafer, Toryn L. Σ Smith, Ian T. Spiess, Erica K. Stearns, Anna M. Stromberg, Nicole L. Susan, Tracy M. Ward, Donald F. Wasserstein, Benjamin M. Wilkins, Logan R. Zink, Cody J.

Forest & Rangeland Stewardship Bennett, Elliott J. Bonham, Tanner D. Botelho, Michael A. Brooks, Franklin C. Brown, Jeremiah B. Cerenil, Giovanny Darr, Leah M. Garza, Brianna M. Hanna, Samuel T. Harris, Katharine R. Harris, Torin A.

Hausler, Taylor D. Hendrickson, Molly E. Hess, Jonathan G. Hill, Kody E. Hodge, Mitchell L. Hopson, Rebecca L. Hunt, Ivy B. Jarvis, Kelsey A. Johnson, Paula K. Karp, Lawrence M. Kelly, Erick G. Knuthson, Mason J. Koester, Jonathan F. Larson, Neil R. Lawrence, Ronnie D. Lim, Alexandra E. Long, Grayson M. Martin, Paul D. Matthews, Taylor K. McCay, Joshua D. McLoughlin, Brendan M. Mcdonald, Ian E. Newton, Sarah V. Nicholl, Meaghan F. O'Connell, Katherine E. Potucek, Darren M. Rademacher, Melissa S. Rarick, Cody J. Ray, Rachel Rueschhoﬀ, Jenna M.

Shaver, John T. Steﬀen, Mitch J. Taylor, Cameron J. Vaughn, Jared J. Voth, Michael H. Waddell, Charles K. Welch, Brielle A. Wickre, Lindsey M. Wilson, Stefen Yates, Adam

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Human Dimensions of Natural Resources Antonio, Nicole L. Armstrong, Donald W. Bieganousky, Sarah C. Bossie, Megan D.

Brant, Skyler J. Calhoon, Samantha J. Cech, Christa J. Cope, Derek J. Gao, Yun Gehrke, Kathryn L. Harrison, Amanda S. Henschel, Anna E. Johnson, Todd D. Klein, Paul D. Lambert, Kacy L. Lipp, Kelsey E. Malone, Thomas M. Over, Gregory E. Pardington, Grant F. Pylman, Danny R. Schermer, John D. Sill, Matthew T. Skattebo, Claire E. Σ Tewolde, Salem L. Thomaschefsky, Max E. Tucker, Daniel B. Uekert, David A. Wabst, Megan J. Ward, Maxwell D. Wein, Kayla C. Williams, Andrew A. Willis, Sarah D. Zavilla, Kristen N. Ω - Cum Laude Σ - Magna Cum Laude Ψ - Summa Cuma Laude

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