UNIVERSITY of
NORTH DAKOTA GENERAL COMMENCEMENT
August 2, 2019 Grand Forks, North Dakota
Officers of the University Joshua Wynne Interim President
Thomas M. DiLorenzo
Cara Halgren
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
Vice President for Student Affairs & Diversity
Jed Shivers
Interim Vice President for Research & Economic Development
John Mihelich
Vice President for Finance & Operations
Meloney Linder
Joshua Wynne
Vice President for Marketing & Communications
Vice President for Health Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Scott Correll Registrar
State Board of Higher Education Nick Hacker Bismarck – Chair
Jill Louters
Dan Traynor
New Rockford
Devils Lake
Tim Mihalick
Kaleb Dschaak
Minot
Student Member University of North Dakota
Don Morton Fargo
Debora Dragseth
Kathleen Neset
Faculty Advisor Dickinson State University
Tioga
Casey Ryan Grand Forks
Retha Mattern Staff Advisor Bismarck State College
The Order of Exercises University of North Dakota North Dakota University System Vice Chancellor Phil Wisecup, Presiding
2019 Summer Commencement Ceremony 3:00 P.M., Friday, August 2 Chester Fritz Auditorium Prelude Music .............................................................Brent Hermans Processional ............................................ “Pomp and Circumstance” Brent Hermans Please stand during the Processional
Alma Mater Hail to thee, O Alma Mater! Hail to thee with heart and tongue! Pride we feel and love yet greater While we raise our grateful song. Home of lofty thought and learning, Beacon o’er our western land, Shrine whence still the everburning Torch is passed from hand to hand.
“America the Beautiful”.................................. Kalli Sonnenburg Welcome and Introductions ...Vice Chancellor Phil Wisecup Greetings from the State Board of Higher Education ......... Jill Louters, SBHE Member Remarks ..................................................Vice Chancellor Phil Wisecup Conferring of Academic Degrees ...........................Vice Chancellor Phil Wisecup David Tack, Proctor (Order of degrees begins on Page 2)
Alumni Greetings ..............................................................Milo Smith UND Alumni Association and Foundation
“Alma Mater” ............................................................ The Assemblage Kalli Sonnenburg, Song Leader
Recessional ...................................................................Brent Hermans
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School of Law Michael McGinniss, Dean Juris Doctor Rebekah J. Burz Phoenix, AZ Law
Richard W. Noel Phoenix, AZ Law
School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Chris Nelson, Associate Dean Doctor of Philosophy
Peter William Halcrow
Grand Forks, ND Major: Biomedical Sciences Dissertation: Endolysosome Dysfunction and Inter-Organellar Signaling: An ‘Iron-Ic’ Story Advisor: Jonathan Geiger
Katelyn Audrey Barber
Hamlin, NY Major: Atmospheric Sciences Dissertation: Characteristics of convectively induced turbulence determined from tropical and midlatitude simulations Advisor: Gretchen Mullendore
Elizabeth Howell
Ottawa, ON Major: Aerospace Sciences Dissertation: Can You Hear Me, Major Tom? Open Issues In Extra-Vehicular Activity Communications Advisor: James Casler
Emily Rae Biggane
Grand Forks, ND Major: Biomedical Sciences Dissertation: SPARC, a Matricellular Protein, in a Cell Culture Model of Heavy Metal Cadmium Induced Bladder Urothelial Carcinoma Advisor: Jane Dunlevy
Teresa Louise Huff-Pomstra
Overland Park, KS Major: Counseling Psychology Dissertation: A Consensual Qualitative Review Exploring Mental Health Stigma and its Impact on Psychological Help-seeking Among Fundamentally Religious Individuals. Advisor: Cindy Juntunen
Stephanie Jo Bono
Mayville, ND Major: Counseling Psychology Dissertation: Multicultural Education and Cultural Competency Standards for Legal Professionals Advisor: Kara Wettersten
Pragalv Karki
Santa Rosa, CA Major: Physics Dissertation: Monte Carlo Methods and Inductor-Capacitor Network Models in Two Dimensional Superconducting and Magnetic Systems Advisor: Yen Lee Loh
Renuka M. de Silva
Barrie, ON Major: Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: Native and Indigenous Women of Hawai’i: Exploring the Importance of Indigenous Narratives and Storytelling to Understand Ancestral Knowledge Systems Advisor: Cheryl Hunter
Seyedalireza Khatibi
Grand Forks, ND Major: Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Fine scale characterization of organic matter using analytical methods: Raman and NMR spectroscopies Advisor: Mehdi Ostadhassan
Sofiane Djezzar
Grand Forks, ND Major: Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Fracture Detection and Prediction in Unconventional Reservoirs for Finding Sweet Spot Advisor: Vamegh Rasouli
Nii Koney-Kwaku Koney
Grand Forks, ND Major: Anatomy Dissertation: Chromatin Associated Small Rna Show Evidence Of Processing After Promoter Proximal Rna Polymeraseii Pausing Advisor: Sergei Nechaev
Bruce Farnsworth
Tiburon, CA Major: Education Foundations & Research Dissertation: Photography Methods to Understand Rural Resilience and Environmental Literacy: The Example of Fracking in the Bakken Advisor: Marcus Weaver-Hightower
Lingyun Kong
Grand Forks, ND Major: Petroleum Engineering Dissertation: Innovation of Petrophysical and Geomechanical Experiment Methodologies: The Application of 3D Printing Technology Advisor: Mehdi Ostadhassan
Timothy Charles Fuss
Germantown, MD Major: Nursing Dissertation: The Relationship of Physical Activity and Perceived Fatigue in Men Receiving External Beam Radiation Therapy for Non-Metastatic Prostate Cancer Advisor: Gayle Roux
Mei-Chuan Lin
Grand Forks, ND Major: Music Education Dissertation: An Investigation of Music Performance Anxiety in Taiwanese Pianists, Vocalists, String and Wind Instrumentalists at the College Level Advisor: Katherine Norman Dearden
Cherie Amber Graves
Grand Forks, ND Major: Educational Leadership Dissertation: Integrating Best Practice into Fieldwork: A Narrative Inquiry into the Level II Experiences of Occupational Therapy Students Advisor: Joshua Hunter
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School of Graduate Studies: Doctoral Degrees Doctor of Philosophy, continued
Doctor of Education
Alex Raymond Nikle
Joshua Sean Grover
Ann Arbor, MI Major: Aerospace Sciences Dissertation: Career Change Theory: An Analysis of Second Career Pilots Pursuing the Aviation Profession Advisor: Elizabeth Bjerke
Fargo, ND Major: Educational Leadership Dissertation: Empathetic Student-Centric Decisional Mindset: A Grounded Theory Study of Teachers’ Judgment Experiences Advisor: Pauline Stonehouse
Kayode James Olatunji
Grand Forks, ND Major: Geology Dissertation: Petrophysical Characterization of Reservoir and Oil Properties As A Tool For Choosing Optimal Enhanced Oil Recovery Methods: Case Study Of Dawson Bay Formation, Divide County, North Dakota, United States Advisor: Dongmei Wang
Doctor of Nursing Practice Kristiana Lynn Holmes
East Grand Forks, ND Major: Nursing Practice Advisor: Kris Hendrickx
Michael David Prazak
Julie Ann Honey
West Fargo, ND Major: Counseling Psychology Dissertation: An exploration of in-person and online social interaction: Examining the effects of two domains of social behavior Advisor: Kara Wettersten
Park City, UT Major: Nursing Practice Advisor: Kris Hendrickx
Joanna Kay Johnson
Fargo, ND Major: Nursing Practice Advisor: Joanna Sikkema
Natalie Marian Raymond
Seattle, WA Major: Counseling Psychology Dissertation: The Effects of a Sex Positive Sexual Violence Prevention Program on College Women Advisor: Ashley Hutchison
Megan Renee Kampa
Eagan, MN Major: Nursing Practice Advisor: Mary Rivard
Tiffany Dawn Russell
Zillah Kemunto Mulubisha
Lexington, MA Major: Clinical Psychology Dissertation: The Prey Drive Model of Sexual Violence Advisor: Alan R. King
Coon Rapids, MN Major: Nursing Practice Advisor: Joanna Sikkema
Katelin Nicole Umland
Todd Edward Sage
Buffalo, NY Major: Teaching and Learning Dissertation: Priming Learning to Improve Applicability of Motivational Interviewing for Child Welfare Workers Advisor: Myrna R. Olson
Ethan Lyle Snow
Grand Forks, ND Major: Biomedical Sciences Dissertation: Effects of a Confidence-Based, Individualized Remediation Strategy on Student Learning and Final Grades in a Multi-Campus Human Anatomy Curriculum Advisor: Kenneth Ruit
Taiwo Olubusoye Soetan
Winnipeg, MB Major: Higher Education Dissertation: The Impact of Support Areas on the Academic Success of International Students in Community Colleges Advisor: Zarrina Azizova
Thomas L. Stokke
Grand Forks, ND Major: Teaching and Learning Dissertation: An Exploratory Study to Identify Barriers to Implementation of Computational Thinking Advisor: Gail Ingwalson
Susan Rae Walton
Rigby, ID Major: Higher Education Dissertation: Competing by Tweeting: Content Analysis of University Presidents’ Tweets Advisor: Zarrina Azizova
Brandon William Wild
Grand Forks, ND Major: Educational Foundations & Research Dissertation: A Historical Perspective on Aviation Flight Training and Education Advisor: Joshua Hunter
Menglan Xiang
Palo Alto, CA Major: Biochemistry Dissertation: Understanding the Molecular and Cellular Functions of Odd-skipped Related 1 in Outflow Tract Development Advisor: Kurt Zhang
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Hudson, WI Major: Nursing Practice Advisor: Mary Rivard
School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Chris Nelson, Associate Dean Master of Arts
Joyce Ann Johnson
Olga Abramova
Shannon Johnson
Mankato, MN Major: Forensic Psychology Woodbury, MN Major: Forensic Psychology
Grand Forks, ND Major: English
Erica Rey Allen
Teura Corrine Jones
Amy N. Armstrong
Rebecca Jo LaVern King
Emily Ray Bakken
Desiree Ruth LaBlanc
Maha Balouch
Melissa Lily Lafferty
April L. Baumgartner
Joaquina Nickole LaFrance
Jaclyn Lauren Blake
Andrew Joel Lantz
Brianna Nicole Boehm
Marie Laska
Tessara Bouma
Jozeca Judith Lathrop
Stephanie Joy Brezinski
Laura Logsdon
Melissa Ann Cantwell
Kira Marie Lopresto
Brandi Nicole Christensen
Ani Celine Mangold
Derrick Clark
Larinda Matson
Danielle Elizabeth Claypool
Morgan Ann Mayenschein
Joel W. Cote-Kanning
Lacie Lynn Melville
Jessica Lynn Ernest
Rebecca Anne Melville
John Galbraith
Chasity Marie Peltier-Malaterre
Christina M. Golovanoff
Mary Elizabeth Pyper
Kristina Noel Gscheidle
Alexandra Taylor Rehovsky
Sheree Lynn Guelich
Kristen Ashley Roberts
Dherlene Gutierrez
Deanna Grace Robertson
Brenda Lee Leffler Harteau
Joan Merlene Rogers
Arkadia Rebecca Jayne
Fernando Samudio
Columbia, SC Major: Forensic Psychology
Tucson, AZ Major: Forensic Psychology
Onalaska, WI Major: Forensic Psychology
Williston, ND Major: Forensic Psychology
Pleasant Hill, IA Major: Forensic Psychology
Rochester, MN Major: Forensic Psychology
Warren, MI Major: Forensic Psychology
Valrico, FL Major: Forensic Psychology
Union, OR Major: Forensic Psychology
West Fargo, ND Major: Counseling
Fargo, ND Major: Forensic Psychology
San Antonio, TX Major: Forensic Psychology
Princeton, BC Major: Forensic Psychology
Jamestown, ND Major: Forensic Psychology
Fergus Falls, MN Major: Linguistics
Corning, CA Major: Forensic Psychology
McClusky, ND Major: Counseling
Grand Forks, ND Major: Psychology
New Stanton, PA Major: Forensic Psychology
Olathe, KS Major: Forensic Psychology
Grand Forks, ND Major: Psychology
Murray, UT Major: Forensic Psychology
Asheboro, NC Major: Linguistics
Bloomington, IN Major: Forensic Psychology
Scranton, PA Major: Forensic Psychology
Sioux Falls, SD Major: Forensic Psychology
Pocomoke City, MD Major: Forensic Psychology
Antelope, MT Major: Counseling
West Yarmouth, MA Major: Linguistics
Reynoldsburg, OH Major: Forensic Psychology
Belcourt, ND Major: Counseling
Bellevue, NE Major: Forensic Psychology
Kentwood, MI Major: Forensic Psychology
Bremerston, WA Major: Forensic Psychology
Alexandria, MN Major: Psychology
Phenix City, AL Major: Forensic Psychology
Vancouver, BC Major: Forensic Psychology
Curwensville, PA Major: Forensic Psychology
Hammond, LA Major: Forensic Psychology
Pearland, TX Major: Forensic Psychology
Maysville, NC Major: Forensic Psychology
Blaine, MN Major: Forensic Psychology
Charlotte, NC Major: Forensic Psychology
Wyalusing, PA Major: Forensic Psychology
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Arts, continued
Brooke Erin Kossan
Shana Michelle Scott
Freya Holm Lhotka
Keersten Elon Simmons
Karlee N. Linstad
Torsten Sommer
Cassandra Kay Lohman
Nicole Marie Spoor
Courtney Lynn Martin
Ryan Michael Turnquist
Margaret Rose Miles
Laura Patricia Wiley
Anna C. Moser
Grand Forks, ND Major: Reading Education
Pullman, WA Major: Forensic Psychology
Kodiak, AK Major: English Language Learner
Deadwood, SD Major: Counseling
Adams, ND Major: Elementary Education
Discovery Bay, CA Major: Forensic Psychology
West Fargo, ND Major: Special Education
Fargo, ND Major: Forensic Psychology
Redmond, WA Major: Special Education
New London, MN Major: Counseling
Williston, ND Major: Reading Education
Montpelier, ND Major: Counseling
Pittsburg, KS Major: Educational Leadership
Anne Marie Nathe
Bismarck, ND Major: Special Education
Master of Business Administration
Heidi Lynn Neubert
Grand Forks, ND Major: Special Education
Nicholas Bergesch
Chesterfield, MO Major: Business Administration
Heather Anne Nolan
Billings, MT Major: Reading Education
Patrick Lally Cahalan
Anoka, MN Major: Business Administration
Vanessa Lynn Norby
Elk Point, SD Major: Special Education
Benjamin James Heller
Grand Forks, ND Major: Business Administration
Makenzie Jo Preston
Harwood, ND Major: Elementary Education
Kenneth Ndumbe Ngale
Limbe, Cameroon Major: Business Administration
Kristin Lee Rice
Hinckley, OH Major: Reading Education
Sean A. Seifert
Bismarck, ND Major: Business Administration
Ashley Ann Vinje
Grand Forks, ND Major: Reading Education
Jason Jeffrey Vesely
Cameron Park, CA Major: Business Administration
Tanya Rae Vitek
Scotland, SD Major: English Language Learner
Master of Education
Laura G. Walter
Warwick, ND Major: Special Education
Laura Marie Davis
Papillion, Nebraska Major: English Language Learner
Master of Engineering
Juliet Principe Depagnier
Fairfax, Vermont Major: English Language Learner
Nicholas Kasanke
Zap, ND Major: Civil Engineering
Kristijana Dogan
Grand Forks, ND Major: English Language Learner
Kyle John Pierskalla
St. Joseph, MN Major: Petroleum Engineering
Melissa Ann Duginski
Moorhead, MN Major: Elementary Education
Zhizhou Yang
Grand Forks, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering
Elizabeth Freije
Overland Park, KS Major: Special Education
Emily Sue Gilbertson
Master of Fine Arts
Grand Forks, ND Major: Elementary Education
Natasha J. Goeser
Christopher David Kirchner
Munich, ND Major: Special Education
Warren, MN Major: Visual Arts
Anna M. Haberlack
Xai S. Lor
Prior Lake, MN Major: Elementary Education
St. Paul, MN Major: Visual Arts
Kimberly Pamela Hansen
Fargo, ND Major: Elementary Education
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Music
John Anthony Beuning
Anne Marques Catarin
Lois Anne Blume
Grand Forks, ND Major: Music
Lincoln, ND Major: Electrical Engineering Milliken, CO Major: Special Education
Abbi Raye Borg
Master of Occupational Therapy
Valley City, ND Major: Special Education
Julie Ann Bradford
Lynnwood, Washington Major: Special Education
Alli Jean Fox
St. Paul, MN Major: Occupational Therapy
Chloe Elizabeth Brandsrud Rapid City, SD Major: Special Education
Sarah N. Schwartz
Bismarck, ND Major: Occupational Therapy
Amy Lynn Burke
Bowman, ND Major: Special Education
Jared K. Skoog
Menahga, MN Major: Occupational Therapy
Kelsey Delores Byron
Arvilla, ND Major: Special Education
Rachel Sarah Trieff
Grand Forks, ND Major: Occupational Therapy
Katharine Anne Calvert Kalamazoo, MI Major: Space Studies
Master of Public Administration
Jordyn Eve Cameron
Richelle K. Ballenger
Jocelyn Frierson Colley
Tiffany Alexia Moore
Michael Ryan Cook
Jessica Lynn Rudnick
James Tyrone Cooper
Grand Forks, ND Major: Public Administration New York, NY Major: Public Administration Bismarck, ND Major: Public Administration
Master of Public Health
Fargo, ND Major: Special Education Pell City, AL Major: Special Education Omaha, NE Major: Space Studies
Berwyn, IL Major: Special Education
Mariah Lyn Dalbey
Fordville, ND Major: Special Education
Aubree Lane Diaz
Wasilla, AK Major: Special Education
Caitlin Doerrmann Maple Grove, MN Major: Public Health
Master of Science
Pedro Angel Diaz-Rubin Montrose, CA Major: Space Studies
Faith LaVoy Dooley Wheatland, ND Major: Kinesiology
Anamika
Erica Jae Entzminger
Natalie Michelle Anderson-Foshag
Jarrod Mark Erdmann
Bailey MacPherson Andrews
Nicole Diane Fraunfelter
Alexis L. Archambault
Jennifer Susan Fuglesten
Courtney Rihanna Babinski
Nicholas James Gapp
Traci Leann Bakken
Mariah Margaret Graves
Lindsee Hansard Baubles
Molly Elizabeth Green
Hannah Catherine Becher
Kayla Gruber
Megan Beer
James Turner Hamilton
Oakes, ND Major: Communication Sciences & Disorders
Atlanta, GA Major: Space Studies
Moorhead, MN Major: Special Education
Moorhead, MN Major: Special Education
Powers Lake, ND Major: Special Education
Lino Lakes, MN Major: Special Education
Grand Forks, ND Major: Reading Education
Bismarck, ND Major: Geological Engineering
Grand Forks, ND Major: Atmospheric Sciences
Devils Lake, ND Major: Special Education
Aberdeen, SD Major: Special Education
Columbus, ND Major: Special Education
Washington, DC Major: Special Education
Auburn, AL Major: Special Education
Saint Cloud, MN Major: Special Education
Detroit Lakes, MN Major: Special Education
Grand Forks, ND Major: Technology
Shanghai, China Major: Early Childhood Education
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Science, continued
Julie Kristin Espejo Palaganas
William Richard Hammann
Neha N. Patel
Joshua T. Hatton
Santosh Paudyal
Sara L. Haufschild
Jennifer Kay Peoples
Amanda Hlibichuk
Nicholas Reid Peterson
Daisy Y.S. Hsieh
Stacy Peterson
Kelsey Hust
Bridget Kate Pinoniemi
Tori Elaine Kaster
Kristin Pollema
Manna B. Khan
Gwendolyn Mae Puckett
Jean-blaise Kiza
Katerina Marie Roberts Svitak
Andrea Korczak
John T. Roche
Naomi Tzipora Lando
Brandon Rogers
Abigail Marie Evans Larson
Kacey Renee Rogne
Andrew Lautner
Carmen Leonor Rosser
Alyssa Luczak
Hailey Danielle Schminke
Eva Marie McElwain
Trevor Lee Seidel
Jayda Rose McGough
Shudipto Sekhar Roy
Kelley Nicole McKay
Shayna K. Shriver
Tina Marie Monette
Elizabeth Shuter
Jill Elizabeth Morton
Kendra Nicole Smith
Erika Michele Moulton
Brianna Fuller Speldrich
Danielle Lee Munns
Sarah Underdahl Steinbrenner
Zeenat Nahar
Erin M. Storhoff
Courtney Nelson
Elizabeth Jane Syverson
Lauren Elizabeth Ollig
Anna Claire Crocker Tandberg
Staten Island, NY Major: Special Education Grand Forks, ND Major: Geography
Grand Rapids, MN Major: Chemical Engineering
Grand Forks, ND Major: Mechanical Engineering
Grand Forks, ND Major: Chemistry
Clermont, FL Major: Special Education
Bismarck, ND Major: Special Education
Annandale, MN Major: Civil Engineering
Dickinson, ND Major: Reading Education
Clermont, FL Major: Special Education
Fremont, CA Major: Early Childhood Education
Mound, MN Major: Kinesiology
Woodworth, ND Major: Special Education
Sioux Falls, SD Major: Special Education
Grand Forks, ND Major: Kinesiology
Grand Forks, ND Major: Early Childhood Education
Grand Forks, ND Major: Geography
Colorado Springs, CO Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Prince Albert, SK Major: Instructional Design & Technology
Minnetonka, MN Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Drayton, ND Major: Special Education
Childersburg, AL Major: Special Education
Baltimore, MD Major: Special Education
Grand Forks, ND Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Lakeville, MN Major: Special Education
Boulder, CO Major: Special Education
Grand Forks, ND Major: Kinesiology
Dassel, MN Major: Nutrition
Lake Villa, IL Major: Special Education
Fergus Falls, MN Major: Chemical Engineering
Manchester, NH Major: Special Education
Khulna, Bangladesh Major: Mechanical Engineering
Seattle, WA Major: Special Education
Williston, ND Major: Special Education
Phoenix, AZ Major: Special Education
Denver, CO Major: Special Education
Grand Forks, ND Major: Higher Education
Thompson, ND Major: Special Education
Edina, MN Major: Educational Studies
Aitkin, MN Major: Geology
Velva, ND Major: Special Education
Fosston, MN Major: Special Education
Charleston, SC Major: Special Education
Fargo, ND Major: Special Education
Dhaka, Bangladesh Major: Civil Engineering
Grand Forks, ND Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Costa Mesa, CA Major: Special Education
Newfolden, MN Major: Curriculum and Instruction
Blaine, MN Major: Special Education
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School of Graduate Studies: Master’s Degrees Master of Science, continued
Master of Social Work
Matthew Erik Tuftedal
Thomas A. Bergseid
Alyssa Sue Walter
Moire Caetlen Dunn
Melissa Jane Waters
Erin Elise Efta
Michaella Rose Wavra
Sarah Ann Griffin
Maggie Lynn Willyard
Travis Jay Hayes
Natalie Joy Wood
Erica Heldman
Rebecca Jo Wynn
Drew Christopher Jaeger
Hawley, MN Major: Social Work
Grand Forks, ND Major: Atmospheric Sciences
St. Paul, MN Major: Social Work
Thief River Falls, MN Major: Reading Education
Greenbushl, MN Major: Social Work
Redlands, CA Major: Nutrition
Minneapolis, MN Major: Social Work
East Grand Forks, MN Major: Communication Science & Disorders
Hatton, ND Major: Social Work
Grand Forks, ND Major: Special Education
Ham Lake, MN Major: Social Work
Crookston, MN Major: Communication Science & Disorders
Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work
Fergus Falls, MN Major: Special Education
Sarah Toh Ogunti
Brooklyn Center, MN Major: Social Work
Stephanie Helen Raza Fergus Falls, MN Major: Social Work
Madeline Marie Swanson Moorhead, MN Major: Social Work
Leslie R. Woinarowicz Stephen, MN Major: Social Work
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College of Nursing and Professional Disciplines Diana Kostrzewski, Dean Bachelor of Science in Dietetics Anna Elizabeth Helfrich Bismarck, ND Major: Dietetics
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Jessica Leigh Pigeon
Maura C. Ferguson ***
Minot, ND Major: Nursing
Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work
Misty Rae Poitra
Roberta Florence Hassett **
Belcourt, ND Major: Nursing
Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work
Stephanie Huynh
Harvey, LA Major: Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Kenzie B. Lenoue * Breckenridge, MN Major: Social Work
Jaqwan J. McCauley
Kayla M. Azure *
Greensboro, NC Major: Social Work
Belcourt, ND Major: Social Work
Rebecca Joyce Mousseau
Leslie Carol Boldt
Allyson D. Bartlett Devils Lake, ND Major: Social Work
Devils Lake, ND Major: Social Work Major: Indian Studies
Amy Joshua
Ashley Lynn Coles
Jacob Scott Palmiscno
Stacey Jean Kolden
Sherri Ann Cote
Brittany J. Lewis
Rachel Renee Dahl *
Grand Rapids, MN Major: Nursing Grand Forks, ND Major: Nursing Morris, MN Major: Nursing Hartville, WY Major: Nursing
Buffalo, ND Major: Social Work
Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work
Rebecca Rose Patnaude
Fargo, ND Major: Social Work
Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work
Kimberly Paige Pithey *
Roseau, MN Major: Social Work
Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work
Sara A. Rettig
Leonard, ND Major: Social Work
Meggan M. Severson Mandan, ND Major: Social Work
Ellen Dean Anita Slagle Cokato, MN Major: Social Work
Jamie Rose St. Claire Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Work
Sarah Gale Van Epps Kenyon, MN Major: Social Work
Jasmine Marie Vasichek Borup, MN Major: Social Work
Maria Marcavage Vormestrand Devils Lake, ND Major: Social Work
Greta L. Wadsworth Alexandria, MN Major: Social Work
Jeffrey S. Widner
Mahnomen, MN Major: Social Work
School of Medicine and Health Sciences Joshua Wynne, Dean Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Ramona Lyn Adekunmisi
Hastings, MN Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Jennifer Dickson Ford
Cannon Falls, MN Major: Medical Laboratory Science
Nora Jean Klocke
Carrington, ND Major: Medical Laboratory Science
• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 15
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College of Education and Human Development Cindy Juntunen, Dean Bachelor of Science in Education
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
Shelbi Lynae Bahl *
Joel Jaakko Oliver Janatuinen
Minot, ND Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood
Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation & Human Services
Grand Forks, ND Major: Kinesiology
Grand Forks, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services
Grand Forks, ND Major: Kinesiology
Fargo, ND Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood
Jessica L. Dimitch
Garrison, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services
Brooke Elizabeth Pasanen * Trenary, MI Major: Kinesiology
Emily Theresa Larsen *
Lakota, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services
Nora Jin Carlson *
Judah Negron
Andrea L. Johnson**
Kristin A. Wall
Lino Lakes, MN Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services
Grand Forks, ND Major: Kinesiology
Grand Forks, ND Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood
Minot, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services
Britta M. Arones
Kennedy Victoria Kidd
Abigail Jo Buesgens *
Bergen Aurora Rutten **
Michaela C. Gerving
Glen Ullin, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services
Grand Forks, ND Major: Elementary Education Major: Early Childhood
Mickayla Jean Hellyer *
Grand Forks, ND Major: Rehabilitation & Human Services
Chelsey M. Reis
Rosemount, MN Major: Early Childhood Education
College of Engineering & Mines Brian Tande, Dean Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
Raymond C. Provost
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
San Diego, CA Major: Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering
Brenda Everitt * Eshetu Dadi Abajifar
Calgary, AB Major: Chemical Engineering
Eugene Korlenor Akunor
Regina, SK Major: Chemical Engineering
Kyle Alexander Gietzen
West Fargo, ND Major: Chemical Engineering
Brenden L. Jacobson ***
Bismarck, ND Major: Chemical Engineering
Ted O. Kadri
Lynnwood, WA Major: Chemical Engineering
Minneapolis, MN Major: Civil Engineering
Natalie Itara
Albany, NY Major: Civil Engineering
Kristy Marie Nixon
Cassie Kathryn Johnson
Isaac Daniel Saad
Kabedi Kasanda Muvundamina
Benjamin R. Suhr
Colt David Nelson
Hermantown, MN Major: Geological Engineering
Wichita, KS Major: Civil Engineering
Otsego, MN Major: Geological Engineering
Prior Lake, MN Major: Civil Engineering
Cottage Grove, MN Major: Geological Engineering
Denver, CO Major: Civil Engineering
Jessica Paige Wick
Oakdale, PA Major: Geological Engineering
Gabriel Joseph LaBarre
Grafton, WI Major: Chemical Engineering
Larnelle E. Peterson
Columbia, SC Major: Chemical Engineering
Sandra Lyn Vreeman
Chisholm, MN Major: Chemical Engineering
Stephen James Weilersbacher Pittsburgh, PA Major: Chemical Engineering
Joseph Winters
Salt Lake City, UT Major: Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Mustafa H. Abdulrahman
Eagan, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Jacob Joseph Anthony **
Welch, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Nicholas Bodensteiner
Bagley, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Chris Allen Carter
Hooper, UT Major: Mechanical Engineering
Sean Michael Cavanaugh
Ottumwa, IA Major: Mechanical Engineering
Jason R. Chapman
Parker, CO Major: Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Bachelor of Science in Geology
Austin B. Dennison
Jonathan J. Eslinger **
Jamie Schod *
Kyler Rush Mixon
Grand Forks, ND Major: Geology
Grand Forks, ND Major: Electrical Engineering
Andrew Mark Nelson
Grand Forks, ND Major: Electrical Engineering
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Hobson, TX Major: Mechanical Engineering
Chhandak Ghorai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates Major: Mechanical Engineering St. Helena Island, SC Major: Mechanical Engineering
College of Engineering & Mines Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, continued Braydon Thomas Moran
Rochester, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Joshua E. Olson
Alexandria, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Roderick W. Perendy
Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering
Minneapolis, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Nicholas Robert Sandvik
Vadnais Heights, MN Major: Mechanical Engineering
Chad Michael Snyder
Kissimmee, FL Major: Mechanical Engineering
Hinda Ali Al Fatlawi
Fargo, ND Major: Petroleum Engineering
Keith A. Timm
Enumclaw, WA Major: Mechanical Engineering
Russell Kirk Evatt
San Antonio, TX Major: Petroleum Engineering
Vanessa Laura Elizabeth Sayers Calgary, AB Major: Petroleum Engineering
John K. Zirondomu
Fredericksburg, VA Major: Petroleum Engineering
Max Diego Duron Murillo
Commerce City, CO Major: Petroleum Engineering
Andrew Wolk
Gretna, NE Major: Mechanical Engineering
College of Business & Public Administration Amy Henley, Dean Bachelor of Accountancy
Bachelor of Business Administration
Ryan L. Honken
Tamara Sabri
Chase Alexander Johnson **
Jacob R. Schmuck
Madison Lynn Alme
Miranda N. Lee
Orjana Ewa Stepien
Sean David Anderson
Nicholas David Lundin
Jordan Aaron Weichel
Conner Austin Avants
Jake Armando Meza **
Yifan Zhang
Timothy Richard Blawat
Blayke Christopher Nelson
Tyus Amon Carter
Ethan Karl Nelson
Ian F. Certalic
Kolton John Ohnstad *
John F. Fitzgerald
Rachel Joann Olson
Olivia Geiwitz
Ryan James Piche
Richard James Hansen
Emily Jean Pluskwik
Jonathan Robert Haugen
Wade Allan Presteng
Meri B. Hietbrink
Zach David Prince
Jennivene O. Hinkel
Keegan James Rietveld
Alexander James Hodgins
Sean P. Russo
Crosslake, MN Major: Investments Fargo, ND Major: Banking & Financial Economics
Jayda Leigh Flesche West Fargo, ND Major: Accountancy
Matthew Ray Knutson ** Minneota, MN Major: Accountancy
Karen Ann McCowin Naperville, IL Major: Accountancy
Julia Wynn McGregor Grand Forks, ND Major: Accountancy
Tyrel J. Mollerud *
Berthold, ND Major: Accountancy
Ryan Stanley Smith Fergus Falls, MN Major: Accountancy
Caihao Zhang
Chengdu, China Major: Accountancy
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science Luke Raymond Boucher Fargo, ND Major: Political Science
Devils Lake, ND Major: Information Systems
Lankin, ND Major: Entrepreneurship
Litchfield, MN Major: Marketing
Rosemount, MN Major: Airport Management
Bloomington, MN Major: Investments
Edmond, OK Major: Management
Grand Forks, ND Major: Management
Drayton, ND Major: Information Systems
Minot, ND Major: Management
North Las Vegas, NV Major: Management
Grand Forks, ND Major: Marketing
Grand Forks, ND Major: Information Systems
Edinburg, ND Major: Investments
Grand Forks, ND Major: Airport Management
Manvel, ND Major: Banking & Financial Economics
Eden Prairie, MN Major: Operations & Supply Chain
Virginia, MN Major: Marketing
Maple Grove, MN Major: Marketing
Grand Forks, ND Major: Management
Grand Forks, ND Major: Management
Harvey, ND Major: Marketing
Sterling, NE Major: Marketing
Minot, ND Major: Management
Grand Forks, ND Major: Information Systems
Grand Forks, ND Major: Investments
Grand Forks, ND Major: Airport Management
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Grand Forks, ND Major: Marketing Grand Forks, ND Major: Marketing
Woodbury, MN Major: Management Bismarck, ND Major: Marketing
Liliy Town, China Major: Management
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Technology Nicole Kristin Thorson
Grand Forks, ND Major: Graphic Design Technology
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology Robert J. Haas
Schaumburg, IL Major: Industrial Technology
Benjamin Lee Harris
San Tan Valley, AZ Major: Industrial Technology
College of Arts & Sciences Brad Rundquist, Dean Bachelor of Arts
Tieg V. Paulson
Sanford Leroy Fogg ***
Jacob Eric Todd ***
Ashley Renee Anderson ***
Valeria Del Mar Quinones Rios
Joshua K. Frenzel
Dalton Joseph Trottier
Kristina Kathryn Ruis
Mary Therese Lucia Gray *
Bergen Aurora Rutten **
Hannah T. Gregg ***
Cortez M. Seales
Lydia M. Jacobson ***
Brady Alois Siebels
Alexis Ann Johnson
Mandi Lynn Tyryfter
Madeline Mae Kangas
Joshua Adam Vick
Lucas B. Keller ***
Scott Alan Weigel
Brita R. Kihle ***
Paulina G. Xhemajli
Joshua Phillip Marquis
Grand Forks, ND Major: English Major: Honors Program
Anpeng Ang
Grand Forks, ND Major: Economics
Sandra Jill Burkholder Glendale, CA Major: Psychology
Hannah Marie Carlson Grand Forks, ND Major: Classical Studies
Rachel Renee Dahl * Roseau, MN Major: Social Science
Craig Evan Davis
Grand Forks, ND Major: Psychology
Kayla Marie Elftmann
Carver, MN Major: International Studies
Grenda Nyamoita Gilbert Brooklyn Park, MN Major: Social Science
Kennedy Victoria Kidd Grand Forks, ND Major: Psychology
Grand Forks, ND Major: Philosophy & Religion: Philosophy Grand Forks, ND Major: Communication
Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Aitkin, MN Major: Communication
Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Minot, ND Major: Psychology
Bemidji, MN Major: General Studies
Davenport, IA Major: Communication
Fargo, ND Major: General Studies
Hillsboro, ND Major: Communication
Hudsonville, MI Major: General Studies
Grand Forks, ND Major: Visual Arts
Moorhead, MN Major: General Studies
Andover, MN Major: History
Baldwin, ND Major: General Studies
Bismarck, ND Major: Communication
Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Worth, IL Major: Social Science
Orono, ME Major: General Studies
Samantha Rae Miller * Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Nichole Krook
Grand Rapids, MN Major: Communication
Shantel A. Lang
Strasburg, ND Major: Communication
Karsen Ann Little Soldier Beulah, ND Major: Communication
Aaron Todd Longie *
Devils Lake, ND Major: Communication
Michelle Marie Manthei * Grand Forks, ND Major: Communication
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Anna N. Murphy **
Fergus Falls, MN Major: General Studies
Taylor B. Nord ***
Rachel Ann Boughton
Bemidji, MN Major: General Studies
Grand Forks, ND Major: Graphic Design
Jeremy William Price
Tiancheng Ji
Groton, SD Major: General Studies
Grand Forks, ND Major: Graphic Design
Brooke M. Rehm ***
Taylor M. Jung
Henning, MN Major: General Studies
Mandan, ND Major: Musical Theatre
Madison Kate Salwei
Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Mary H. Martin *** Winnipeg, MB Major: French
Tami Lynette Martinez
Bachelor of General Studies
Derick Olin McConnon
Olivia Avdem
Molly Kathleen McGough
Hannah E. Brennan ***
Jessie Rose Meckle
Sasha Lynn Campbell
Bismarck, ND Major: Psychology
Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Yusuke Nakayama
Stephen Dwumfour ***
Jacob Scott Palmiscno
Brianna Clarissa Erickson *
New Town, ND Major: Psychology Lowell, MI Major: Psychology
St. Paul, MN Major: Communication
Fujimi, Japan Major: Communication Grand Forks, ND Major: Social Science
Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Connor T. Schmid
Apple Valley, MN Major: General Studies
Bachelor of Science Alison Leann Horton
Hobbs, NM Major: Forensic Science
Seth Logan Kreil
Hazen, ND Major: Geography
Image C. Murphy * Bismarck, ND Major: Psychology
Tieg V. Paulson
Grand Forks, ND Major: Psychology
Christopher Lindgren Skjerven Grand Forks, ND Major: Biology
Blessing-Jacqueline Kula Sudue Brooklyn Park, MN Major: Biology/Professional Health
Kyle Nolan Wegner **
Dickinson, ND Major: Biology/Professional Health
Shengyuan Xi
Grand Forks, ND Major: Psychology
Seiya Yamaguchi ***
Grand Forks, ND Major: Honors Program
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies Benjamin David Seyfried **
Buxton, ND Major: Criminal Justice Studies
Abigail R. Stroup ***
Austin Terrance Stueve ***
Marea Anne Schommer
Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies Grand Forks, ND Major: General Studies
Sartell, MN Major: General Studies
Belcourt, ND Major: General Studies
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
Cassidy Ann Stienessen * Red Lake Falls, MN Major: General Studies
Walcott, ND Major: General Studies
Dumont, MN Major: General Studies
Grand Forks, ND Major: Fisheries & Wildlife Biology
Amy B. Svir ***
Thief River Falls, MN Major: General Studies
Kumasi, Ghana Major: General Studies
Alyssa Theede ***
Fairmount, ND Major: General Studies
Fargo, ND Major: General Studies
• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 15
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John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences Paul Lindseth, Dean Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Kelly Mae Barnhard *
Frederick, MD Major: Commercial Aviation
Weston C. Brickman
Victor, MT Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Flight Education
Nicolas Edgar Britton ***
Albuquerque, NM Major: Commercial Aviation
David Fernando Campos
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Alondra K. Cochran
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Jacob A. Cuda *
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Jacob D. DeForest
Hudson, MA Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Jordan C. Deklyen ***
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Austin T. Eesley
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Carter Palmer Eull
Saint Michael, MN Major: Commercial Aviation
Kyley Marie Foster **
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Jackson Todd Frankenhoff
Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Jeffrey William Glatz **
Port Angeles, WA Major: Commercial Aviation
Emily Jane Hartley
Mendota Heights, MN Major: Commercial Aviation
Charles Joseph Herbeck *** Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Sabrina Lynn Hockenson Bemidji, MN Major: Aviation Studies
Declan Jon Hoffman *
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Margaret A. Holloway
Post Falls, ID Major: Commercial Aviation
Chad Austin Holstein
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Christian Randall Ierino-Summers
Adam John Stecker
Jun Kim
Colton Bishop Sullens
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
APO, Germany Major: Air Traffic Management
Shanghai, China Major: Commercial Aviation
Woodinville, WA Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Jordan Michael Krueger ***
Nicholas M. Syverson
Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Caleb Samuel Kurth **
Nikolay T. Todorov
Pedro Bay, AK Major: Commercial Aviation
Las Vegas, NV Major: Commercial Aviation
Chang Yun Lee *
Anthony Doan Tran *
Seoul, Korea Major: Commercial Aviation
Moorhead, MN Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Sean Young Jun Lee
Diamond Bar, CA Major: Commercial Aviation
Dencil Denneil Tynes Grand Forks, ND Major: Flight Education
Corey Matthew Lendway
Vadnais Heights, MN Major: Commercial Aviation
Bryson I. Vega *
Kahului, HI Major: Aviation Studies
Carter R. Lipke ***
Durand, WI Major: Commercial Aviation
Jacob A. Webster
Prior Lake, MN Major: Air Traffic Management
Justin Joel Mayer **
Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Studies
Seiya Yamaguchi ***
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
James Carter Mcfarland *** Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
James Alan Yoger, Jr.
Chardon, OH Major: Commercial Aviation
Tariq Rehman Mela ***
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Chung-Hsuan Yu
Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Mario Nardoni
John Taylor Zeman
Joshua P. Nelson
Kyle S. Zimmerman
Bristow, VA Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Minot, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Lewiston, ID Major: Aviation Studies
Chase Norberg
Henderson, NV Major: Commercial Aviation
Joshua David Olson
Grand Forks, ND Major: Aviation Studies
Christian Anthony Ortega *** Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Jack Louis Pucillo *
Grand Forks, ND Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
Nicholas Tanner Richard * Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Joseph Richter
Afton, MN Major: Commercial Aviation
Joshua Alexander Sanchez Grand Forks, ND Major: Commercial Aviation
Joseph W. Schoepfer
Sioux City, IA Major: Unmanned Aircraft Systems Operations
• Denotes cum laude •• Denotes magna cum laude ••• Denotes summa cum laude See description on page 15
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Academic Pageantry The pageantry of American colleges and universities, including such ceremonies as commencement, has been inherited from the medieval universities of the 11th and 12th centuries. Academic life as it is known today began in the Middle Ages, first in the church and then in the guilds. The teaching guild was the Guild of the Master of Arts, in which the Bachelor was the apprentice of the Master and the dress was the outward sign of privilege and responsibility.
continued. To maintain continuity with the past, University of North Dakota faculty, the stage officials and the degree candidates will wear academic dress. Principal features of academic garb are the gown, cap and hood. Early it became necessary for universities to set rules to preserve the dignity and meaning of academic dress. Both Cambridge and Oxford since the 15th century have made academic dress a matter of university control even to its minor details, and have repeatedly published revised regulations. American universities agreed on a definite system in 1895.
The ceremony you will witness today will be less formal than would have been the case even two decades ago. Still, many traditions have been
Academic Dress The Gown
North Dakota, the tassel colors associated with academic divisions are: white, College of Arts and Sciences; drab (subdued orange), College of Business and Public Administration; black and white, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences; blue and white, College of Education and Human Development; orange, School of Engineering and Mines; purple, School of Law; green, School of Medicine; apricot, College of Nursing; black, Graduate School. For undergraduate students, the tassels hang on the right side of the cap until they receive their degrees, at which time the tassel is moved to the left. For master’s students, the tassel hangs on the left side of the cap and is not moved.
The flowing gown comes from the 12th century. While it originally may have been worn as protection against the chill of unheated buildings, it has today become symbolic of the democracy of scholarship, for it covers any trappings of rank or social standing underneath. It is black for all degrees, with pointed sleeves for the bachelor’s degree recipient, long closed sleeves with a slit at the arm or wrist for the master’s degree, or full bell double sleeves for the doctoral degree. Bachelor’s and master’s degree gowns have no trimming. For the doctoral degree, the gown is faced down the front with velvet and has three bars of velvet across the sleeves in the color distinctive of the faculty or discipline to which the degree pertains.
The Hood
The Cap
The hood is trimmed with one or more chevrons of a secondary color on the ground of the primary color of the college. The color of the facing of the hood denotes the discipline represented by the degree; the color of the lining designates the university or college which granted the degree. The official colors of the University of North Dakota, selected by the student body in preparation for the institution’s first commencement in 1889, are the pink and green of the prairie rose.
Under Roman law, a slave that had been set free received the privilege of wearing a cap. The academic cap is a sign of freedom of scholarship, and of the responsibility and dignity with which scholarship endows the wearer. Ancient poetry records the cap of scholarship as square to symbolize the book. The color of the tassel denotes the discipline. At the University of
Ceremonial Objects The Mace
so important that it was usually worn around the neck for safekeeping. The wearing of the seal eventually became a symbol of authority. One side of the medallion worn by the president bears an engraving of the University’s official seal and the names of all former presidents are included on the chain of office.
The mace was initially modeled after a 12th century implement of war. In earlier days, the mace, or heavy staff, was borne by or carried before a magistrate or other dignitary as an ensign of authority. A mace is placed as the symbol of royal authority on the treasury table in the British House of Commons at the opening of each session and is removed at its close. In the U.S. House or Representatives, it is a rather plain staff mounted in a marble pedestal at the right hand of the Speaker. The mace of the University of North Dakota symbolizes authority to carry out its mission, especially the granting of degrees. Made from the oak of the University’s first building, “Old Main,” the mace is carried by a marshal during academic processions and is placed at a prominent spot on the stage during commencement.
The Charter The University of North Dakota was founded six years before North Dakota became a state. The original, handwritten charter, enacted in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly, is preserved in UND’s archives. One facsimile is displayed in the President’s Office and another is used at commencements and other special occasions.
The University Flag The University flag features the UND flame logo set on a white background. The flag is used at ceremonial events and is carried by the honorary faculty flag marshal to lead the commencement procession. The flag is displayed on the stage during the commencement ceremony along with the mace and charter.
The Medallion A medallion or seal of office worn by the head of an educational institution is a practice that also dates to the Middle Ages. In those times, a seal was used to mark documents as official. Possession of the seal was
The Awarding of Degrees The awarding of degrees and academic distinctions listed in this program is contingent upon successful completion of the various program requirements. Commencement ceremonies at UND are planned through the Office of Ceremonies & University Events in the Division of Marketing & Communications. The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution. For more information on equal opportunity policies and procedures, see UND catalogs and other major printed pieces.
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Approved Academic Honor Cords and Stoles • Phi Beta Kappa — National Scholarship Honor Society for Liberal Arts and Sciences; pink and blue cords
Students who are members of the following honor societies will be wearing these adornments to their regalia: • Alpha Phi Sigma — National Criminal Justice Honor Society; blue and gold honor cords
• Phi Eta Sigma — Honor Society for First Year Students; black and gold cords
• Beta Alpha Psi — International Academic Honor Society for Accounting Majors; red and white cords
• Pi Alpha Alpha — National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration; light blue and gold cords
• Beta Gamma Sigma — Honor Society accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International; worn by students and faculty members; blue and gold cords
• Pi Kappa Lambda — National Music Honor Society; gold and white cords • Pi Theta Epsilon — National Occupational Therapy Society; blue and gold cords
• Epsilon Pi Tau — National Academic Honor Society for Technology; blue, gold and white cords
• Psi Chi — Psychology Honor Society; platinum and navy cords
• Gamma Sigma Alpha — National Academic Honor Society for Greek Members; red and yellow cords
• Sigma Gamma Epsilon — National Honor Society for Earth Sciences; gold, blue and silver cords
• Gamma Theta Upsilon — International Honor Society in Geography; blue, brown and gold cords
• Sigma Pi Sigma — National Honor Society for Physics; green and white cords
• Golden Key International Honor Society — royal blue and gold cords
• Sigma Tau Delta — National Society for English representing high achievement in English language, literature, and writing; Cardinal red and black double strand cords
• IEEE - Eta Kappa Nu — Honor Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers; gold cords with red/blue tassel • Mortar Board — National Honor Society; silver and gold cords
• Sigma Theta Tau — International Honor Society of Nursing; purple and white cords
• National Residence Hall Honorary — blue and silver cords • National Society of Collegiate Scholars — National society recognizing outstanding academic achievement and involvement on campus; gold and burgundy cords
• Tau Beta Pi — National Engineering Honor Society; white/orange cords
• Order of Omega — National Leadership Academic Honor Society for Greek Members; gold and white cords
• Theta Alpha Kappa — National Honor Society for Religious Studies and Theology; red cords
• Phi Alpha — National Social Work Honor Society; gold cord
• Upsilon Pi Epsilon — International Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines; maroon/white cords
• Tau Sigma — Transfer Student Honor Society; maroon and gold cords
• Phi Alpha Theta — History Honor Society; red and blue cords
Non-Academic Recognition Cords Multicultural Symbols
UND Legacy Cords
• American Indian students graduating today may wear any of several pieces of traditional American Indian regalia including an eagle feather considered sacred and attached to their mortar board tassel representing honesty, truth, courage and wisdom; beadwork representing their tribal or individual cultural designs on top of the mortar board, or traditional clothing/regalia under their gown.
Legacy students will be honored with a green, pink and white cord to recognize the connection they share with their family members who have graduated before them. Students with UND graduates in their family history (parents, step-parents or grandparents) are considered legacies.
Veteran and Military Veterans who are graduating from UND and students who serve in the military will be wearing red, white and blue cords to honor them for their service to our country.
First Generation Cords
• Woven cloths representing traditional patterns and designs signifying a graduate’s cultural heritage may be worn during the commencement ceremony.
Students who are the first in their immediate family to graduate with a fouryear degree from a college or university are recognized and honored at UND. The multi-colored cord they are wearing represents growth/new beginnings (green) and wisdom/confidence (blue).
• Hawaiian and Polynesian leis made from flowers, vines, or leaves may be worn by students leaving UND as symbols of good luck, affection and appreciation.
Student Honor Medallions Honor Medallions are worn by candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have at least 50 graded hours from the University of North Dakota and achieve a scholastic average of 3.50 (cum laude), 3.70 (magna cum laude), and 3.90 (summa cum laude) in courses completed at the University of North Dakota. For the purpose of the commencement program and publication, honors are based on the UND grade point average at the end of the previously completed term. Once final semester grades are recorded and the degree has been cleared by the college, grade point averages are recalculated and final graduation honors are recorded to the transcript and diploma.
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The University Marshals Honorary Faculty Flag Marshal Thomasine Heitkamp A UND faculty member, chosen from the ranks of the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors, carries the University flag and leads the Commencement procession. The Faculty Flag Marshal at today’s ceremony is Thomasine Heitkamp, Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor of Nursing. Named a Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor in the spring of 2019, Heitkamp has been a UND faculty member since 1983. She has served in a host of administrative roles including Associate Provost from 2013-2016, Chair of Graduate Nursing from 20172018, and Chair of Social Work from 2004-2013. Her academic work has focused on advancing interprofessional practice and expanding access to education through use of technology. She administered the first social work program in the nation to offer a degree at a distance. Because of these efforts, the Council on Social Work Education honored her with the first Technology Pioneer in Social Work Education award in 2016 in recognition for her leadership and willingness to collaborate on best practices in online education. Her expertise is in advancing workforce development in rural communities to address behavioral health issues.
Securing over 8 million dollars in external grant funds in the past three years, she currently leads two teams of scientists who provide their expertise to students and practitioners to ensure positive treatment outcomes in substance abuse and mental health. Their efforts include addressing opioid use disorders in rural and tribal communities. Professor Heitkamp received the Thomas J. Clifford Faculty Award for Excellence in Research in 2019, in appreciation of her long-standing scholarly research record and commitment to securing external funds. Her service to the university and the health-care community resulted in her receiving the Thomas J. Clifford Faculty Achievement Award for Outstanding Faculty Development in 2014. Her interest in rural communities and advancing rural workforce has been a focus of her 36-year career at UND.
A tradition since the early years of the University of North Dakota, students serve as marshals and ushers for commencement exercises. They are selected primarily on the basis of academic excellence.
Grand Marshal Travis Dean Charter Marshal John Daniels Additional Marshals Mackenzie Messelt 16
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors The Chester Fritz Distinguished Professorships were established with an endowment gift from the late UND benefactor Chester Fritz, 18921983. Revenue from the endowment provides for cash stipends to one or more full-time UND faculty members, who thereafter may use the title “Chester Fritz Distinguished Professor.” Nominations are solicited from members of the V.P.A.A. Academic Cabinet and the Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors; these are evaluated by a committee chaired by the graduate dean and composed of three Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors and faculty representatives from each academic college not represented by a Fritz Professor. The recommendations are reviewed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and forwarded to the President for final decision. Chester Fritz attended UND from 1908 to 1910. He became an international trader in precious metals and lived most of his life in China and Europe. In establishing the endowment for the professorships — just one of his many gifts to UND — as an “investment in the future of my Alma Mater and of the people who make the future what it shall be.” He added, “I am especially indebted to the fine teachers who, in the end, have determined in large measure, how well I was able to learn and to use the knowledge that the University of North Dakota could provide.”
Michael C. Beard, English Robert Beck (deceased), Law Richard Beringer, History William V. Borden (deceased), English Edward C. Carlson, Basic Sciences William E. Cornatzer (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Richard D. Crawford, Biology Kenneth J. Dawes, Social Work Sandra Donaldson, English Manuchair Ebadi (deceased), Pharmacology, Physiology and Therapeutics, and Clinical Neuroscience Ronald C. Engle, Theatre Arts Albert J. Fivizzani, Biology Mary Lou S. Fuller, Elementary Education Michael J. Gaffey, Space Studies William D. Gosnold Jr., Geology & Geological Engineering Elizabeth Hampsten, English David Hein, Pharmacology and Toxicology Carla Wulff Hess, Communication Disorders Richard L. Hill (deceased), Educational Administration Gordon Iseminger, History Warren Jensen, Aviation Harvey Knull, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology David O. Lambeth, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Richard G. Landry, Educational Measurements and Statistics Diane K. Langemo, Nursing Practice and Development Donald K. Lemon, Educational Leadership Robert W. Lewis (deceased), English Frank Low (deceased), Anatomy Richard L. Ludtke, Sociology Roger Melvold, Microbiology and Immunology James E. Mitchell, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Robert C. Nordlie (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Lewis K. Oring, Biology Leon F. Osborne (deceased), Atmospheric Sciences Surendra S. Parmar, Physiology Brian O. Paulsen, Art Russell Peterson (deceased), Education Lewis J. Radonovich, Chemistry Paul D. Ray (deceased), Biochemistry and Molecular Biology John L. Rowe (deceased), Business and Vocational Education Isaac Schlosser, Biology Mary Jane Schneider (deceased), Indian Studies Santhosh K. Seelan, Space Studies Donald E. Severson, Chemical Engineering
Chester Fritz Distinguished Professors currently serving on the faculty include: Holly Brown-Borg, Basic Sciences Sharon Carson, English Colin Combs, Biomedical Sciences F. Richard Ferraro, Psychology Jonathan Geiger, Basic Sciences Birgit Hans, Indian Studies Joseph Hartman, Geology and Geological Engineering Thomasine Heitkamp, Nursing Mark R. Hoffmann, Chemistry Cindy L. Juntunen, Counseling Alena Kubátová, Chemistry Kent Lovelace, Aviation Michael Mann, Chemical Engineering James Mochoruk, History Thomas Mohr, Physical Therapy Myrna R. Olson, Teaching and Learning Thomas V. Petros, Psychology Michael Poellot, Atmospheric Sciences Wayne Seames, Chemical Engineering
Brij Singh, Basic Sciences Virgil Stenberg, Chemistry Jeffrey L. Stith, Atmospheric Sciences Kathleen A. Tiemann, Sociology D. Jerome Tweton, History Stephen K. Wikel, Microbiology and Immunology Sharon C. Wilsnack, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
Mary Ann Sens, Pathology William F. Sheridan, Biology Roxanne Vaughan, Basic Sciences Jack Weinstein, Philosophy and Religion Michael Wittgraf, Music Former faculty members who were honored with Fritz Professorships include: Michael A. Anderegg, English James Antes, Psychology
Stephen A. Wonderlich, Psychiatry and Behavioral Science Charles A. Wood, Space Studies Kevin D. Young, Microbiology and Immunology
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Honorary Degrees Awarded Honorary degrees have long been awarded by institutions of higher learning to recognize lives of achievement. In 1909 UND presented its first honorary degree, a Doctor of Laws, to Webster Merrifield, who served the University for 25 years, including 18 as its third president. Honorary degrees from UND particularly recognize those with an association with the University or with the state and region; they also have been presented to such notables as philosopher Mortimer Adler, heart surgeon Michael DeBakey and President John F. Kennedy. 1909, Webster Merrifield, Doctor of Laws 1913, Roger W. Cooley, Master of Laws 1914, E.M. Babcock, Doctor of Science 1916, Homer B. Sprague, Doctor of Laws 1918, Joseph P. Kennedy, Doctor of Laws 1922, John Lee Coulter, Doctor of Laws 1925, F.P. Robertson, Doctor of Laws 1928, Howard Huston, Master of Arts 1929, Thomas D. Campbell, Doctor of Laws 1930, Guy C.H. Corliss, Doctor of Laws 1930, Vilhjalmur Stefanssen, Doctor of Laws 1931, Maxwell Upson, Doctor of Engineering 1932, John M. Hancock, Doctor of Laws 1933, Thomas F. Kane, Doctor of Laws 1933, John F. Douglas, Doctor of Laws 1934, J.F.T. O’Connor, Doctor of Laws 1935, Frederick Koch, Doctor of Letters 1936, John Burke, Doctor of Laws 1937, Sveinbjorn Johnson, Doctor of Laws 1938, A.G. Burr, Doctor of Laws 1938, Vincent J. Ryan, Doctor of Laws 1938, C.J. Hambro, Doctor of Laws 1939, Gudmundur Grimson, Doctor of Laws 1939, Crown Prince Olav of Norway, Doctor of Laws 1941, John W. Dafoe, Doctor of Laws 1941, Clarence Daniel O’Connor, Doctor of Humanities 1943, John O. Christianson, Doctor of Science 1943, Walter L. Stockwell, Doctor of Laws 1943, John Alister Hutcheson, Doctor of Science 1944, Sigureir Sigurdsson, Doctor of Humanities 1944, Boyd Milne Begg, Doctor of Science 1944, George Addison Talbert, Doctor of Science 1945, Edward Francis Flynn, Doctor of Laws 1945, Barend Herman Kroeze, Doctor of Humanities 1946, Elwyn Francis Chandler, Doctor of Science 1946, David Rhys Jenkins, Doctor of Science 1946, Elmer Ellis, Doctor of Laws 1947, Melvin A. Brannon, Doctor of Science 1947, Raymond A. Heising, Doctor of Science 1947, George Albert Selke, Doctor of Laws 1948, Adolph Marcus Christianson, Doctor of Laws 1948, John S. Lundy, Doctor of Science 1948, William L. Nuessle, Doctor of Laws 1948, Ezra Thayer Towne, Doctor of Humanities 1948, Luther Earle Birdzell, Doctor of Laws 1948, Harley F. French, Doctor of Science 1949, Franklin Jerome Lunding, Doctor of Laws 1949, John Morris Gillette, Doctor of Humanities 1949, Charles John Breitwieser, Doctor of Science 1949, Lawrence Vold, Doctor of Laws 1950, Alfred G. Arvold, Doctor of Humanities 1950, Charles J. Murphy, Doctor of Laws 1951, M. Beatrice Johnstone, Doctor of Humanities 1951, Chester E. Fritz, Doctor of Laws 1951, Edward H. McDermott, Doctor of Laws 1951, George A. Abbott, Doctor of Laws 1951, Juan Mendoza Rodriquez, Doctor of Laws 1952, Homer N. Wallin, Doctor of Science 1952, Daniel F. Bull, Doctor of Communication Sciences 1952, Edmund O. Belsheim, Doctor of Laws 1953, A. Hoyt Taylor, Doctor of Science 1953, Fred J. Traynor, Doctor of Laws 1954, Theodore H. Fenske, Doctor of Science 1954, Arno Carl Fieldner, Doctor of Science 1954, Alfred Jacobsen, Doctor of Science 1954, Luther W. Youngdahl, Doctor of Laws 1955, John C. Baker, Doctor of Laws 1956, Robert D. Campbell, Doctor of Laws 1956, Harlan Henthorns Hatcher, Doctor of Laws 1956, John Chester West, Doctor of Humanities 1957, Richard Simpson Watson, Doctor of Laws
1958, Richard Blackburn Black, Doctor of Science 1958, Charles W. Boise, Doctor of Science 1958, Olger B. Burtness, Doctor of Laws 1958, Min Hin Li, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Russell Reid, Doctor of Humanities 1958, James Duane Squires, Doctor of Laws 1958, Henry G. Lykken, Doctor of Engineering 1958, Hermann Hegedorn, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Jerome Hall, Doctor of Laws 1958, J. Maxwell Anderson, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Edgar Dale, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Rudolph J. Gielsness, Doctor of Laws 1958, Cushman D. Haagensen, Doctor of Science 1958, Grover Holt, Doctor of Engineering 1958, Grayson L. Kirk, Doctor of Humanities 1958, George A. Lundberg, Doctor of Laws 1958, Herbert G. Nilles, Doctor of Laws 1958, Edward K. Thompson, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Neal A. Weber, Doctor of Science 1958, J. Frederick Weltzin, Doctor of Humanities 1958, Philip W. West, Doctor of Science 1958, Waldemar Westergaard, Doctor of Laws 1958, Paul Yoder, Doctor of Music 1959, Alexander Grow Budge, Doctor of Laws 1959, Thomas E. Whelan, Doctor of Laws 1959, Charles E. Scott, Doctor of Humanities 1960, Elmo B. Roper, Doctor of Humanities 1960, James H. Douglas, Doctor of Laws 1961, Ronald N. Davies, Doctor of Laws 1962, Fred George Aandahl, Doctor of Laws 1962, Thomas Joseph Burke, Doctor of Laws 1962, O.H. Thormodsgard, Doctor of Laws 1962, James Morris, Doctor of Laws 1963, Harold D. Shaft, Doctor of Laws 1963, Owen Meredith Wilson, Doctor of Laws 1963, John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Doctor of Laws 1965, Edward J. Devitt, Doctor of Laws 1965, Bertin C. Gamble, Doctor of Laws 1965, Orin Alva Stevens, Doctor of Science 1965, Thomas C. Barger, Doctor of Laws 1966, Robert E. Bradley, Doctor of Engineering 1966, Herbert Victor Prochnow, Doctor of Laws 1966, Robert E. Slaughter, Doctor of Laws 1967, David E. Bell, Doctor of Laws 1967, Leonard W. Larson, Doctor of Laws 1967, Joseph C. Allen, Doctor of Engineering 1968, Robert H. Bahmer, Doctor of Laws 1968, Malcolm Moos, Doctor of Laws 1969, Era Bell Thompson, Doctor of Humane Letters 1969, Arthur Naftalin, Doctor of Laws 1969, Richard Beck, Doctor of Literature 1970, Eric Sevareid, Doctor of Laws 1970, James L. Elder, Doctor of Engineering 1970, Harry H. Ransom, Doctor of Literature 1970, Warren J. Hanna, Doctor of Laws 1970, George C. Wheeler, Doctor of Laws 1971, B. Fred Davidson, Doctor of Laws 1971, William A. Franta, Doctor of Engineering 1973, Christopher J. Hamre, Doctor of Science 1973, Frank Edward Stinchfield, Doctor of Science 1975, George W. Starcher, Doctor of Laws 1976, Thomas S. Kleppe, Doctor of Laws 1978, E.A. Haunz, Doctor of Science 1978, Carlton A. Pederson, Doctor of Laws 1979, W.E. Koenker, Doctor of Laws 1981, Mary Jean Mannes, Bachelor of Laws 1981, Thomas McGrath, Doctor of Literature 1982, Anne H. Carlsen, Doctor of Humanities 1982, Warren Christopher, Doctor of Laws 1983, Mortimer J. Adler, Doctor of Humane Letters 1983, Frank N. Low, Doctor of Science 1983, Fred L. Snyder, Doctor of Science 1984, Wilson M. Laird, Doctor of Science 1986, James E. Olson, Doctor of Laws 1986, James F. Seifert, Doctor of Laws 1986, Owen W. Webster, Doctor of Science 1987, Duane B. Haagenson, Doctor of Engineering 1987, Lois Phillips Hudson, Doctor of Letters 1988, Merlin E. Dewing, Doctor of Laws 1989, Weston R. Christopherson, Doctor of Laws 1989, Agnes Geelan, Doctor of Humane Letters 1989, Arley Bjella, Doctor of Laws 1989, Bernard P. Randolph, Doctor of Engineering 1990, Michael E. DeBakey, Doctor of Science 1990, Robert E. Mautz, Doctor of Laws 1990, Bruce McArthur, Doctor of Engineering
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1990, Frank A. Wenstrom, Doctor of Laws 1991, Andrew Freeman, Doctor of Engineering 1991, Lee Gerdine, Doctor of Music 1991, Donald Grangaard, Doctor of Laws 1991, Lowell Swenson, Doctor of Laws 1991, Harold Schafer, Doctor of Laws 1992, William E. Cornatzer, Doctor of Science 1992, Margaret Heyse Cory, Doctor of Science 1992, Richard J. Lee, Doctor of Science 1992, Vivian Hanson Meehan, Doctor of Science 1992, Harold Resinger, Doctor of Science 1992, Louis W. Sullivan, Doctor of Science 1993, Thomas M. Hamilton, Doctor of Engineering 1993, Bill Martin Jr., Doctor of Letters 1993, Stanley A. Moe, Doctor of Engineering 1993, Everette L. Webb, Doctor of Engineering 1993, Gilmore Schjeldahl, Doctor of Engineering 1994, James F. Buchli, Doctor of Science 1994, Jon Hassler, Doctor of Letters 1996, Roland H. Flint, Doctor of Letters 1996, George A. Sinner, Doctor of Laws 1996, John W. Vennes, Doctor of Science 1997, Jim R. Carrigan, Doctor of Laws 1997, Clara A. Pederson, Doctor of Humane Letters 1998, Theodore V. Galambos, Doctor of Engineering 1998, Patricia Wallace Ingraham, Doctor of Laws 1998, Arthur A. Link, Doctor of Laws 1998, Vito Perrone, Doctor of Humanities 1999, Eugene R. Dahl, Doctor of Laws 1999, John C. MacFarlane, Doctor of Engineering 1999, Dale F. Morrison, Doctor of Laws 2000, Thomas J. Clifford, Doctor of Laws 2000, Bernard O’Kelly, Doctor of Letters 2000, Dwight Baumann, Doctor of Laws 2001, Richard A. Olafson, Doctor of Letters 2001, Patricia A. Owens, Doctor of Letters 2001, Raymond Rude, Doctor of Letters 2001, Peter Schickele, Doctor of Letters 2002, Calvin K. Fercho, Doctor of Letters 2002, Lloyd Omdahl, Doctor of Letters 2002, Noel Watson, Doctor of Letters 2002, Byron L. Dorgan, Doctor of Letters 2003, Robert Kyle, Doctor of Letters 2004, Kurt H. Mueller, Doctor of Letters 2005, H.F. “Sparky” Gierke, Doctor of Letters 2005, Charles “Chuck” Johnson, Doctor of Letters 2006, A. Bart Holaday, Doctor of Letters 2006, Lance W. Lord, Doctor of Letters 2006, Rodney J. Rohrich, Doctor of Letters 2007, Laurel Reuter, Doctor of Letters 2007, Russell Lefevre, Doctor of Letters 2008, Jean Kiesau, Doctor of Letters 2008, Edward Schafer, Doctor of Letters 2008, Steinar Opstad, Doctor of Letters 2008, Phil Jackson, Doctor of Letters 2008, William Marcil, Doctor of Letters 2009, Edwin Benson, Doctor of Letters 2009, LaVonne Russell Hootman, Doctor of Letters 2009, James C. Ray, Doctor of Letters 2010, Howard A. Dahl, Doctor of Letters 2011, Earl Pomeroy, Doctor of Letters 2011, Kenneth L. Mellem, Doctor of Letters 2012, B. John Barry, Doctor of Letters 2012, Kent Conrad, Doctor of Letters 2012, Mary Wakefield, Doctor of Letters 2012, David Nething, Doctor of Letters 2012, Hiram Drache, Doctor of Letters 2013, Norman C. Skalicky, Doctor of Letters 2014, Michael J. Jacobs, Doctor of Letters 2014, William C. Sherman, Doctor of Letters 2014, Karen L. Nyberg, Doctor of Letters 2014, Linda M. Pancratz, Doctor of Letters 2015, William J. Gross, Doctor of Letters 2015, Gerald W. VandeWalle, Doctor of Letters 2016, Carolyn Becraft, Doctor of Letters 2016, Greg Page, Doctor of Letters 2018, Si Robin, Doctor of Letters 2018, Betty Robin, Doctor of Letters 2019, Josh Duhamel, Doctor of Letters 2019, Heidi Heitkamp, Doctor of Letters 2019, Clay Lacy, Doctor of Letters
The Mace of the University The ceremonial mace was first a practical weapon intended to protect the king and borne by the Sergeants-at-Arms, a royal bodyguard. The history of the civic mace begins about the middle of the 13th century. Since about the 15th century, universities have displayed a mace as a symbol of both internal authority and the independence of the scholarly tradition. The mace of the University of North Dakota came into being at the direction of George W. Starcher, president from 1954 to 1971. In 1963 he approached Alvin Rudisill, chairman of the Industrial Arts Department, with the idea of creating a mace with materials from “Old Main,” UND’s first building. Condemned for decades for its severe structural deficiencies, Old Main was being demolished as administrative offices had moved to the newly completed Twamley Hall. Rudisill turned to one of his students, Dennis Kulas, who was also pursuing a minor in art. Kulas crafted a mace in wood and then a second, when some thought the first might be too heavy for ceremonial use. The first one is the mace that has been carried at the front of all commencement ceremonies since. Kulas explained the artistic ideas he incorporated into his design: “The theme used for making the mace was like a drop of water falling into a body of water, its effects sending out ripples throughout the water. Likewise, a little learning affects everyone by sending out knowledge to all four corners of the Earth, hence the design. The globe: symbolizing the Earth. The rings: symbolizing a drop of knowledge ever spreading throughout the Earth. The four spikes: emphasizing the four corners of the Earth.” The second mace used the same theme, but the globe was hollowed out to make it lighter by using recessed rings.
“Old Main,” 1958
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UND History With help from more than 150,000 proud alumni, UND’s traditions have endured for more than a century. Our history is colorful and diverse. From educators to political leaders and astronauts, our alumni credit UND for their successes. Here are some facts: • UND was founded in 1883 by the Dakota Territorial Assembly – six years before North Dakota became a state. • The cornerstone for Old Main – UND’s first building and where the Eternal Flame in the Old Main Memorial Plaza now stands – was laid in the fall of 1883.
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Ground Breaking Ceremony
• As part of its evolution into a full-fledged, multi-purpose University, UND added research and the instruction of graduate students (the first master’s degree was awarded in 1895) before the end of the 19th century.
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• Four faculty members met the 11 students who entered the University on opening day, September 8, 1884. • Three U.S. Presidents have visited campus: Franklin D. Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and Ronald Reagan. • The first class of eight students graduated on June 13, 1889. • Unlike most state institutions of higher education west of the Mississippi, UND did not begin as an agricultural school or as a teachers college. It was organized initially as a College of Arts & Sciences, with a Normal School for the education of teachers.
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The First Commencement The following is excerpted from University of the Northern Plains, the history of the University of North Dakota written by Louis G. Geiger and published in 1958 as part of the University’s 75th anniversary celebration. A major milestone in student affairs, as well as in the University’s history, was the graduation of the first college class in 1889. A faculty committee was appointed in February to plan the exercises. In April the student body met and chose the school colors, the pink and green of the prairie rose, “suggestive of our green prairies and rosy prospects.” On June 13, a cool, fair day, the ceremony began at ten o’clock in the University assembly hall, which had been decorated with flags and flowers and a large “89” centerpiece. A capacity crowd of students and spectators (perhaps as many as 250) was on hand as the graduates — “the ladies … dressed in white” and “the gentlemen … neatly attired” — marched to their places on the stage to the accompaniment of music by [W. W.] Hall’s Cadet Band. Special guests were the Regents, H. M. Mellette, governor of the Territory, several other territorial officials [North Dakota did not attain statehood until November 2, 1889], and Nehemiah Ordway, who as governor had signed the organic act of the University. [President Homer B.] Sprague presided and introduced the speakers. Mellette observed that it was a “Red River letter day.” Ordway spoke with pride and feeling on the University’s founding. One of the Regents relieved the occasion with a touch of unconscious humor when he explained: “As to the faculty we have done the best we could with the money at hand.” Following the official commemoration of the occasion, the main part of the program began; there were essays and orations presented by each of the eight graduates, six from the college and two from the four-year normal course; Frances M. Allen (B.A.), Clinton S. DeGroat (B.S.), Ben E. Ingwaldson (B.S.), Cora Smith (B.S.), Marie Teel (B.S.), May Travis (B.A.), and Genevieve Arnold
The Main Building and Ladies’ Hall (later Davis Hall)
The University of North Dakota graduated its first class on June 13, 1889. Seated: Frances M. Allen, B.A.; May Travis, B.A.; Genevieve Arnold, Normal Certificate; and Marie Teel, B.S. Standing: Irene Mares, Normal Certificate; Clinton S. DeGroat, B.S.; Cora Smith, B.S., and Ben E. Ingwaldson, B.S.
and Irene Mares (normal certificates). The orations, on current as well as literary and moral subjects, were printed in full in the Grand Forks newspapers. Three of the college graduates were from Grand Forks; none had come from farther than Hillsboro. Not one had been born in North Dakota; Ben Ingwaldson had been born in Norway. In the class of 1890, of seven college graduates, four were from Grand Forks, three were women, and six took the science degree. A considerable proportion of the early graduates entered medicine, law, or teaching. Cora Smith, a member of the first class, took a degree in medicine at Boston University; Mary Crans of the second class completed the course in dentistry at the University of Michigan. Ben Ingwaldson went on to the University of Minnesota law school. North Dakota’s first appointee to West Point, Joseph Travis, graduated in the class of 1890.
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