UNO Commencement Book | December 2019 by University of Nebraska at Omaha

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The Idea of a University A university is not bricks and mortar, not solely bricks and mortar. It is flesh and bone, dreams and reality, promise and fulfillment. Its totality is too broad for canvas, too elusive for print. It has moods and ages, like a person. Its seasons are all growing seasons and the harvests ever secure. A university is, above all, an experience. It exists in the hearts and minds of those who draw from its wisdom and add to its reputation. A university is a place, yes, but a place of the spirit. It is described, forever after, by its family, not as architecture, but as personality and precept and conversion. A university is what its alumni have become. They are its voice to the world. Some alumni achieve headlines, bear titles, manage corporations, represent constituents, build, create, publicize, minister, protect, teach. Some labor less conspicuously, contributing from the depths of their talents, fostering understanding, transmitting appreciation. They speak for us, our alumni. And they speak well. Robert T. Reilly, UNO Professor Emeritus

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA AT OMAHA ADMINISTRATION Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D., Chancellor Sacha Kopp, Ph.D., Senior Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs Dan Shipp, Ed.D., Vice Chancellor, Student Success Doug Ewald, M.P.A., Vice Chancellor, Business, Finance and Business Development Trev Alberts, Vice Chancellor, Athletic Leadership and Management, Director of Intercollegiate Athletics DEANS Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D., Associate Vice Chancellor, Academic Affairs; Dean, Graduate Studies David Boocker, Ph.D., Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Nancy A. Edick, Ed.D., Dean, College of Education Lynn Harland, Ph.D., Interim Dean, College of Business Administration John Bartle, Ph.D., Dean, College of Public Affairs and Community Service Hesham Ali, Ph.D., Dean, College of Information Science & Technology Michael Hilt, Ph.D., Dean, College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media David Richards, M.A., M.L.I.S., Dean, Library Services Cathy Pettid, M.S., LMHP, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Success, Dean of Students University of Nebraska-Lincoln Academic Programs: Lance C. Pérez, Ph.D., Dean, College of Engineering

UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA THE BOARD OF REGENTS Timothy Clare, J.D. Howard Hawks, M.B.A. Jim Pillen, D.V.M. Elizabeth O'Connor, J.D. Robert Schafer, J.D. Paul Kenney Bob Phares Barbara Weitz, M.P.A., M.S.W. STUDENT REGENTS University of Nebraska at Omaha, Aya Yousuf University of Nebraska at Kearney, Nicole Kent University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Emily Johnson University of Nebraska Medical Center, Keith Ozanne Special thanks to our faculty marshals: Cecilia Tocaimaza-Hatch, Ph.D. Christine Beard, DMA

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. UNO is an AA/EEO/ADA institution. For questions, accommodations, or assistance please call/contact the Title IX/ADA/504 Coordinator (phone: 402.554.3490 or TTY 402.554.2978 or the Accessibility Services Center (phone: 402.554.2872). The University of Nebraska at Omaha will be taking pictures at this event for use in advertising and other promotional materials, whether in print, electronic or other media.

ACADEMIC REGALIA

History of the Hood and Robe Identification of the hood and robe as academic apparel is believed to have originated at the English universities of Oxford and Cambridge during the 12th and 13th centuries. The hoods are a carry-over from a time when monks, who operated these universities, wore them to protect their shaved heads in winter. The robes are an adaptation of the shoulder capes also worn by the monks while collecting alms. Use of the academic robe came to the United States in 1754, with the founding of what is now Columbia University. In 1895, a commission of university officials adopted a universal code of design and color for the academic garb. The code has undergone several revisions over the years. Styling of the robes varies for the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, with the width of sleeve borders and length of the hood increasing with each advanced degree. Hoods are not normally used for bachelor’s degrees today. Instead, tassel colors are used to indicate the degree program. All doctoral degree recipients are indicated by a gold tassel.

History of the Mace University maces symbolize the authority and independence of a chartered university and the authority vested in the chancellor. They are typically carried in at the beginning of a convocation ceremony or commencement.

Omicron Delta Kappa Active student members of the UNO Circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the National Leadership Honor Society, shall be recognized by blue, white, and black honor cords, the official colors of the society.

Phi Kappa Phi Members of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s most selective all-discipline academic honor organization, shall be recognized by navy and gold honor cords or stoles.

Pi Gamma Mu Blue and white cords with blue tassels honor graduating members of Pi Gamma Mu, the International Honor Society in Social Science.

U.S. Military Veteran Red, white, and blue cords signify military service members and/or veterans.

TASSEL COLORS

Graduate College

Doctoral Programs

Educational Specialist

Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Science in Social Work

Master of Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Aviation

Master of Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management

Master of Arts

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology

Master of Arts for Teachers of Mathematics

Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration —Executive MBA

Master of Fine Arts

Master of Music

Master of Public Administration

Master of Public Health

Master of Science

Master of Social Work

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Science

College of Education

College of Information Science & Technology

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Bachelor of Science in IT Innovation

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

Bachelor of Arts in Art History

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Music

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre

Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Science in Education

Bachelor of Music

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training

Bachelor of Science in Communication

Bachelor of Science in Biomechanics

Bachelor of Science in Public Health

College of Business Administration

College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

UNL College of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

UNDERGRADUATE HONORS

Baccalaureate Degrees with Honors

Degrees with Distinction

Grades awarded in all courses taken at all colleges and universities attended are included in computing the Grade Point Average (GPA) for determining eligibility for honors. It should be noted that the GPA included in the student grade reports issued by the Office of the University Registrar reflects only courses taken at UNO, UNL, UNMC, and UNK.

In recognition of outstanding academic excellence, the UNL College of Engineering recommends bachelor’s degrees with Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction.

• To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.87 or above, the degree is conferred summa cum laude. • To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.63 or above, but below 3.87, the degree is conferred magna cum laude. • To all graduates whose scholastic average for their entire university career and at UNO is 3.51 or above, but below 3.63, the degree is conferred cum laude. • To qualify for honors, a student must have earned at least 60 semester hours within the University of Nebraska system, 30 hours of which must be completed at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and in which letter grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” are received.

Baccalaureate Degrees with Honors Extra Muros These degrees are awarded to transfer students who have not completed the required 60 semester hours of credit within the University of Nebraska system required for cum laude, magna cum laude, or summa cum laude honors.

University Honors Program The University Honors Program is a universitywide program that provides educational opportunities for high-ability students through special multidisciplinary seminars and participation in an academic level not generally possible in usual curricular offerings. The program was initiated in 1978. It is governed through the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs and administered through the Honors Director. All UNO colleges implement the University Honors Program. As part of their Honors Program requirements, most students undertake a research project that results in a Senior Honors Thesis. Students who have been designated in this booklet as University Honors Program students have fulfilled the academic requirements of this program. University Honors Program graduates wear red stoles.

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

• Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.97 cumulative GPA and above and a recommendation from the department will receive a degree with Highest Distinction. • Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.97 cumulative GPA and above will receive a degree with High Distinction. • Candidates for the bachelor’s degree who have successfully completed the program to which they were admitted and achieved a 3.89 cumulative GPA and above will receive a degree with Distinction.

Honors Legend Students graduating with honors are distinguished with the following abbreviations listed after their names. Summa Cum Laude

scl

Magna Cum Laude

mcl

Cum Laude

4.0 grade point average

Highest Distinction High Distinction Distinction Extra Muros

HD hd d em

Medallion Colors Students receiving their bachelor's degree with honors will be presented medallions in the colors indicated below. Summa Cum Laude Magna Cum Laude Cum Laude

Red/White White Red

UNL College of Engineering students receiving their bachelor's degrees with honors will be presented medallions in the colors indicated below. Highest Distinction High Distinction Distinction

Red/White White Red

PROGRAM OF EVENTS

Friday, December 20 Prelude Performed by the UNO Faculty Brass Quintet

Conferral of Degrees Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D.

Processional

Doctorate, Educational Specialists, and Master’s Degrees Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Dean for Graduate Studies, Deborah Smith-Howell, Ph.D.

Presentation of the Colors Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Detachment 470 National Anthem Performed by Aaron Lawrence Welcome and Platform Introductions Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sacha Kopp, Ph.D. Regent’s Welcome Barbara Weitz, M.P.A., M.S.W. Chancellor’s Welcome Chancellor Jeffrey P. Gold, M.D. Order of the Tower Presented to Richard Holland (posthumous) and the Holland Foundation Chancellor’s Medal Presented to Bret Blackman Citation for Alumni Achievement Presented to Mark A. Martinez by Executive Director of Alumni Engagement Lee Denker

Bachelor’s Degrees Arts and Sciences Dean David Boocker, Ph.D. UNL College of Engineering Dean Lance Pérez, Ph.D. Education Dean Nancy Edick, Ed.D. Business Administration Interim Dean Lynn Harland, Ph.D. Public Affairs and Community Service Dean John Bartle, Ph.D. Information Science & Technology Dean Hesham Ali, Ph.D. Communication, Fine Arts and Media Dean Michael Hilt, Ph.D. Closing Remarks Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.

Student Speaker Randy Hager

Recessional

Introduction of Academic Deans Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Sacha Kopp, Ph.D.

Platform Party, Faculty, and Graduates Following the ceremony, students and families will reunite outside of the arena.

Presentation of Degree Candidates Academic Deans

STUDENT MARSHALS

These students were chosen to represent their college and will carry their college banner.

Ashley Tomjack Graduate College

Tyler Degener College of Arts and Sciences

Natalija Ward College of Engineering (UNL)

Erin Violi College of Education

Samantha Young College of Business Administration

Pawshee Wah Elon College of Public Affairs and Community Service

Nicholas Wilson College of Information Science & Technology

Madison Kleinschmit College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

REGENTS' WELCOME

Barbara Weitz received her bachelor’s degree in political science from Carleton College, a master’s degree in public administration from New York University, and a master’s degree in social work from UNO. She is a retired faculty member of the UNO College of Public Affairs and Community Service's School of Social Work, and along with her husband, Wally Weitz, and their children was the catalyst behind the development and extraordinary growth of UNO’s service learning programs — now being integrated within K-12 schools throughout the Omaha community.

Barbara Weitz

She currently is involved with the Women’s Fund of Greater Omaha, Building Bright Futures, the Nebraska Children and Families Foundation, the Urban League of Nebraska, the Avenue Scholars Foundation and the University of Nebraska Foundation. She has received many awards and honors, including UNO Outstanding Teaching Award, Greater Omaha Women’s Fund Women’s Spirit Award, and Outstanding Alumni Award.

The Weitz Family Foundation made the lead gift to the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center. Their support of this transformative project at UNO continues the family’s legacy of community engagement and enriching the lives of others. Barbara is an avid supporter of local and national nonprofit organizations, giving back to the Omaha community through her volunteerism and financial commitments.

ORDER OF THE TOWER

Dick and Mary Holland were both born and raised in Omaha. They loved Omaha and Nebraska and lived their entire lives here. In their later years they devoted themselves to giving away their fortune for the benefit of the community they loved. Dick was born in 1921. His father was an English immigrant, and his mother was a fifth generation Nebraska native. He attended Omaha Public Schools, graduating from Central High School in 1939. He attended Omaha University, majoring in chemistry until the outbreak of World War II. He served in the military until the end of the war, serving in Italy and North Africa. When he returned to the university, he changed his major to Fine Arts, and eventually joined his father at the Holland Advertising Agency, which he took over in due course. Richard Holland (posthumous) and the Holland Foundation

Mary was born in 1924, and attended Brownell Hall, and then Mills College in Oakland California, majoring in elementary education. Her mother and father were born in Chicago and Iowa respectively and settled in Omaha.

Dick and Mary married in 1948, and raised four children; Mary Ann Holland of Omaha, Nancy Christie of Fort Worth, Texas, Barbara Kral of Hawaii, and the late Richard Dean Holland Jr. Dick Holland built the Holland Advertising Agency into a successful business called Holland Dreves Reilly. He sold the agency, then named Rollheiser Holland Kayler, in 1979. The Hollands were fortunate enough to invest with Warren Buffett and became wealthy as a result. They believed that if you were fortunate to make a fortune, you should share it. They founded the Holland Foundation in 1996 and their philanthropy focused mainly on the arts, education, children, and poverty. Some of their greatest gifts have been to Opera Omaha, Omaha Performing Arts, Omaha Symphony, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Nebraska Medicine, Child Saving Institute, Northstar, and the Partnership 4 Kids. Mary passed away in 2006, and Dick in 2016, but the Holland Foundation, now led by a small board of directors that includes the Holland daughters, continues to benefit the Omaha community.

CHANCELLOR'S MEDAL

Bret Blackman, Chief Information Officer for the University of Nebraska at Omaha, has been a part of the UNO community for 23 years. In 2019, Blackman expanded his role and concurrently serves as Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer for the University of Nebraska system. Blackman leads a systemwide team of more than 300 staff on the campuses of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, University of Nebraska at Kearney, and the University of Nebraska at Omaha as well as Central Administration. As a member of both the UNO Chancellor’s Cabinet and the NU President’s Executive Cabinet, he works closely with the chief academic, business, and legal officers on strategic information technology initiatives to serve the university community.

Bret Blackman

In his previous role as associate vice president for IT, Blackman was a key leader in the OneIT Initiative. This helped unify IT divisions at UNL, UNK, UNO, and Central Administration to better serve the university’s IT needs and reduce operational costs.

That effort saved $6 million and resulted in an organization that maximizes IT scale, service, and efficiencies across the NU system while maintaining a commitment to the missions and unique needs of each campus. Blackman first joined the UNO community in 1996 as an undergraduate student. His professional career also began at UNO in 1999, joining the staff as a technology coordinator. He went on to serve as NU technical lead for the statewide Nebraska Student Information System product selection process and UNO’s lead for implementation. He co-led UNO’s first campuswide website strategy and led implementation of the campus’ first Customer Relationship Management system for student recruitment. He was appointed CIO at UNO in 2016. In April 2017, Blackman was inducted into UNO’s chapter of Phi Kappa Phi honor society for exemplary commitment to supporting higher education.

CITATION FOR ALUMNI ACHIEVEMENT

Mark A. Martinez is receiving the University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) Alumni Association’s Citation for Alumni Achievement. An Omaha native, Martinez boasts a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. Martinez is a two-time UNO graduate as part of the UNO Goodrich Scholarship Program and has a BS (‘82) and MS (‘93) in criminal justice. He was a four-year letterman for the UNO baseball team and was named All-North Central Conference as a senior. He played on UNO’s 1979 and 1981 North Central Conference championship teams. After graduating, Martinez became a crime lab technician for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, then joined the Omaha Police Department (OPD), becoming a sergeant then a lieutenant. He became the first Latino with OPD to become a captain, then a deputy chief. Martinez retired in 2009.

Mark A. Martinez

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

In 2010, President Barack Obama appointed Martinez as the first Latino to the post of United States Marshal for the District of Nebraska. He concluded his career with the U.S Marshals Service in 2018.

Martinez volunteers at the Latino Center of the Midlands and the Omaha and Nebraska chapters of the National Latino Peace Officers Association. He currently serves on the boards of Crime Stoppers Omaha and Project Safe Neighborhood Subgrant Award Committee. He also is on UNO’s Goodrich Scholarship Program Alumni Advisory Board. He is a member of the South High School Hall of Fame, recipient of the National Latino Peace Officers Association Leadership Award, and alumni awards from UNO’s College of Public Affairs and Community Service and School of Criminology and Criminal Justice. Martinez and his wife of 35 years, Cyndi, have four children. Inaugurated in 1949, the Citation is the association’s highest honor. It encompasses career achievement, community service, involvement in business and professional associations, and fidelity to UNO. To date, it has been issued to 180 graduates.

STUDENT SPEAKER

Randy Hager is graduating with his Master of Science in counseling with a concentration in clinical mental health. Hager is a proud Maverick who appreciates the support of the entire faculty and staff in the College of Education who have encouraged him in his academic, personal, and professional goals. The rigors of the program encouraged an environment where peer support and personal growth occur in tandem with academic excellence. In addition to the support from UNO’s faculty and staff, Hager is deeply grateful for the immeasurable sacrifices and support from his wife and three daughters as well as numerous family and friends – many who are in attendance today or watching online.

Randy Hager

Hager was raised with his three brothers in Des Moines, Iowa and moved to Omaha over 20 years ago where he enjoyed a career in communications, primarily in the non-profit sector. As an audio-visual producer, Hager has helped support hundreds of services, concerts, and events in and around the Omaha area.

Hager graduated magna cum laude from Grace University with a Bachelor of Science degree in December 2015. He earned a double major in psychology and bible in two and one-half years while working full time. While attending graduate school at UNO, he served two years as a Division Chairperson on the Nebraska Counseling Association Board providing LGBTIQ resources to counselors across the state, served as a crisis counselor on a national crisis line, and became a Board-Certified Life Coach. Since completing his studies in August, Hager has acquired a Nebraska counseling license and was awarded the high distinction of being a National Certified Counselor. He has launched his own private practice which focuses on clients who have experienced trauma and the LGBTIQ population. Not only is Hager representing graduates today, he is also representing proud parents as one of his daughters is also graduating today.

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES

Doctor of Philosophy

Educational Specialist

Joel Scott Elson

Constance Anne Wickham

BA, Creighton University, 2011; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2016; Information Technology, “Toward a Theory of Early Trust in Intelligent Systems: Exploring Psychological Factors and Cognitive Processes” Advisors: Douglas Derrick, Ph.D. and Gina Ligon, Ph.D.

Nicole Brittany Landowski

BA, Creighton University, 2013; MS, St. Cloud State University, 2015; Psychology, “The Impact of Employee Meeting Experiences on Distal Work Outcomes” Advisor: Joseph Allen, Ph.D.

Louis James Martin

BA, The University of Mississippi, 2010; MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2013; Psychology, “Plasticity and Vulnerability During Development: The Impact of Neonatal Chorda Tympani Transection on Cell Death and Downstream Gustatory Function” Advisor: Suzanne Sollars, Ph.D.

Sara Elaura Moore

BA, Concordia University Irvine, 2004; MA, Concordia University Chicago, 2009; Criminology and Criminal Justice, “A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding the Juvenile Reentry Mentoring Process” Advisor: Lisa Sample, Ph.D.

Joseph Earl Mroz

BA, Rhodes College, 2014; MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2016; Psychology, “Common Properties of Social Accounts in Meetings that Promote Forgiveness and Conflict Resolution” Advisor: Joseph Allen, Ph.D.

Amy Lynn Proskovec

BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1983; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1992; Educational Administration and Supervision

Master of Arts Madison Bastian Health and Kinesiology

Taylor Nicole Bennetch Health and Kinesiology

Lidia Boghean

Psychology, “Is the Relationship Between Early Life Stress and Attachment Modulated by DNA Methylation of the Oxytocin Receptor Gene (OXTR) in Domestic Dogs?” Advisor: Rosemary Strasser, Ph.D.

BA, Whittier College, 1998; MA, Saint Bonaventure University, 2003; Psychology, “An Examination of Authenticity in Social Media Use” Advisor: Jonathan Santo, Ph.D.

Doctor of Education Melissa Marie Petersen

BA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1999; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2002; Educational Specialist, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2004; Educational Administration, “Elementary School Administrators’ Perspectives of Expanded School Mental Health Systems and Implications for Further Training” Advisor: Jeanne Surface, Ed.D.

Alex Riley Mohr

Geography, “Using Remote Sensing to Detect Changes in Vegetated and Riparian Buffer in an Agricultural Area of Nebraska” Advisor: Rex Cammack, Ph.D.

Molly Motsinger Social Gerontology

Tiffany Yvonne Reis Critical and Creative Thinking

Kilssy Rivera

Health and Kinesiology

Jeonghwa Shin

June Avray Byrd

Matthew Slisik

Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Terrorists: An Examination of Education and Criminal Participation” Advisor: Gina Ligon, Ph.D. English

Laura Ann Capel English

Communication, “Horsin’ Around: An Autoethnographic Critique of Trauma in BoJack Horseman Through Abject and Affect” Advisor: Adam Tyma, Ph.D.

Carolyn Nathalie Wei Mun Yuen

History

Clara Lynn Braun

Elham Rastegari

BS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1975; JD, Creighton University, 1978; MBA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 1985; Criminology and Criminal Justice, “Exploring the Relationship Between Criminal Thinking and Emotional Intelligence in Iowa Female Prisoners” Advisor: Lisa Sample, Ph.D.

Adam Randolph Moen

Tiffany Lynne Sessions

Critical and Creative Thinking

Jessica Franke Carr

Edith Ann Westfall

Language Teaching

Melissa Rae Border

BA, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2010; MA, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2017; Psychology, “Cortical Thickness in the Human Brain: Relations to Epigenetic Age Acceleration and Gamma Oscillatory Function” Advisor: Tony Wilson, Ph.D. BS, Amirkabir University of Technology, 2006; MS, Islamic Azad University, 2009; Biomedical Informatics, “Advanced Computational Approaches for the Analysis of Mobility Data in Assessing Health Conditions and Advancing DataDriven Healthcare” Advisor: Hesham Ali, Ph.D.

Rhonda Lynn

English, “Invisible Wolves: A Memoir of Maladies” Advisor: John Price, Ph.D.

Borin Phan Chep

Chloe Davidson

Critical and Creative Thinking

Oscar Duran

Sociology, “The ‘Performance’ of Neighborhood Development: A Dramaturgical Practitioner Reflection Analysis of South Omaha Neighborhood Leadership” Advisor: Thomas Sanchez, Ph.D.

Sociology

Athletic Training, “The Effects of a Berry Extract Antioxidant Supplement on Vasodilation, Blood Pressure and Muscle Fatigue in Healthy Adults” Advisor: Song-Young Park, Ph.D. History, “The Office of War Information and American Propaganda Posters: 1942 to 1945” Advisor: Mark Celinscak, Ph.D.

Kirsten Nicole Sloan English

Jiwon Song

Athletic Training, “Impacts of Mitochondrial-Targeted Antioxidant on Leg Blood Flow and Skeletal Muscle Mitochondrial Function in Peripheral Artery Disease Patients: A Pilot Study” Advisor: Song-Young Park, Ph.D.

Kaitlin Emily Sundberg

History, “’Feature of the Frontier’?: Indigenous Labor and Performance at Cheyenne Frontier Days, 1897-1960” Advisor: Elaine Nelson, Ph.D.

Yan Tang English

Danielle R. Torres Athletic Training

Alexander Cody Elston

Leslie Jo Van Winkle

Jacqueline Frary

Janna Walkowiak

Jeffrey Thomas Garst

Master of Science

Austin Joseph Hauptman

Quinn Kristian Adams

Health and Kinesiology

Cybersecurity

Diane K. Howeth

Hannay Almohanna

Health and Kinesiology

Cybersecurity

Rebecca Ivey

Trever Anderson

Psychology

Health and Kinesiology English

Psychology English

Geography, “The Influence of Walkability on Commercial Property Sale Price: A Case Study of Douglas County, NE” Advisor: Bradley Bereitschaft, Ph.D.

Computer Science

BS, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2009; MS, University of Nebraska at Omaha, 2011; Master of Education, Concordia University, 2013; Educational Administration, “The Search for Coherence: An Exploration of Strategic Change in One Midwestern School District” Advisor: Tamara Williams, Ed.D.

Lentorious Yakin Jarmesha Jefferson

Adam Joseph Arthur

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Ashley Amber Tomjack

Social Gerontology

Nicole Susan Lindquist

Communication, “Facing Facebook: An Exploratory Qualitative Analysis of Hurtful Messages and Relational Maintenance” Advisor: Paige Toller, Ph.D.

Andrew M. Apprich Mathematics

Political Science

Griselda Asamoah-Gyadu Political Science

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Bethany E. Asboe

Wendy Cobb

Randall Edward Hager

Mahugnon Olivier Avande

Casey Rochelle Coen

Joseph A. Hagerty IV

Ronald Dale Conaway Jr.

Sanjar Hamidi

Computer Science, “Code Inspection Support for Recurring Changes with Deep Learning in Evolving Software” Advisor: Myoungkyu Song, Ph.D.

Brent Avery Cordova

Epley Anne Hamilton

Russell Chase Bagnall

Aysha Ruhi Damda

Management Information Systems

Courtney Hays

Elementary Education

Rajasree K. Balakrishnan

Ryan Tyrrell Deprez Political Science

Erica Audrey Hedrick

Computer Science

Michaela Mary Banz

Blake D. Dickinson

Counseling

Educational Leadership

Jacob Christian Barna

DJ Divoky

Computer Science

Special Education

Emma Marie Bartek

Alison Sara Dudney

Speech/Language Pathology Cybersecurity, “Understanding User Engagement with Norm Models” Advisors: Robin Gandhi, Ph.D. and Harvey Siy, Ph.D.

Krishna Teja Ayinala

Special Education

Naresh Bashaboena

Management Information Systems

Abigail Bigaouette Counseling

Shelby Lynn Bliss Elementary Education

Hayley Marie Block Secondary Education

Blake William Bockelman Criminology and Criminal Justice

Sindhura Bonthu

Computer Science, “A Technique to Improve Classification Accuracy of Highly Imbalanced and Sparse Datasets” Advisor: Qiuming Zhu, Ph.D.

Alicia Louise Brommer Secondary Education

Lisa Bruckner

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Angela Cecilia Bruno Educational Leadership

Brianna Buesing Counseling

Leah Catherine Burbach Political Science

Robert Thomas Carraher Secondary Education

Abigail Jane Ceremuga Secondary Education

Tom William Chappelear

Management Information Systems, “Low-Cost Video to Accelerate System Design: Video Testing to Assess User Acceptance” Advisor: Ann Fruhling, Ph.D.

Shentong Chen Mathematics

Management Information Systems Computer Science

Management Information Systems Special Education

Health and Kinesiology, “Development of a Questionnaire to Measure Access to Social Support for Physical Activity in Women” Advisor: Danae Dinkel, Ph.D.

Heather Marie Eaton

Management Information Systems

Miguel Angel Estevez

Secondary Education

Cybersecurity

Secondary Education

Criminology and Criminal Justice Biomechanics, “How Prosthetic Ankle Stiffness Affects Metabolic Energy Expenditure During Walking with Added Loads in Non-Amputees” Advisor: Kota Takahashi, Ph.D.

Paul Alfred Heft Counseling

Natividad Hernandez

Health, Physical Education and Recreation, “Hispanic Maternal and Partner Attitudes Towards Having Sex During Pregnancy” Advisor: Sofia Jawed-Wessel, Ph.D.

Betty Jo April Hinton Educational Leadership

Nicholas Hippen

Computer Science, “Grounding Size Predictions for Answer Set Programs” Advisor: Yuliya Lierler, Ph.D.

Sidra Fahad

Payton Jibri Hogan

Elementary Education

Molly Marie Fisher Literacy

Ian Fleming

Secondary Education

Suzie Clare Fogarty Secondary Education

Alecsander S. Forbes Counseling

Amanda Fouts

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Mollie Marie Frazier Educational Leadership

Evan J. Freyermuth

Criminology and Criminal Justice

Kara Christine Garcia Elementary Education

Sara Jolene Genoways Criminology and Criminal Justice

Sharon Kay Genoways Computer Science Education

Makayla Irene Gerhardt Counseling

Jonathan Robert Gombas Management Information Systems Management Information Systems

Gabriel Gutierrez Secondary Education

Counseling

Siri Chandana Chandana Goparaju

Joy Elizabeth Clements

Counseling

Luke A. Holland

Management Information Systems

Leland Joseph Horan

Management Information Systems

Teresa Marie Huber Secondary Education

Jeffrey William Hunter Political Science

Lora L. Irvine

Elementary Education

Chelsey Jo Jensen Educational Leadership

Kalpana Jha

Management Information Systems

Amy Catherine Campbell Johnson Elementary Education

Lisa Ann Johnson Counseling

Morgan Lynn Johnson Educational Leadership

Nainsi Kamthan

Management Information Systems

Pooja Kanaganti

Management Information Systems

Fadila Kangaye Cybersecurity

Lakshmi Prasanna Kaspa Computer Science

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Harwinder Kaur

Jenna Lee Miller

Malika Salikhova

Erika Rachael Kepler

Paige Madison Miller

Elizabeth D. Schaben

Megan Kinsella

Anoop Mishra

Christopher Schneider

Management Information Systems Educational Leadership Elementary Education

Samuel Carlton Kissner Computer Science

Andrew Eric Koepp Counseling

Sathvika Komalla Computer Science

Divya Korrapati

Management Information Systems

Caryn Marie Krueger Special Education

Zachary Alexander Kulig Political Science

Jared Joseph Langemeier Counseling

Shannon Nanette Langford Counseling

Sarah Michelle Lewald Secondary Education

Megan Michelle Liu Elementary Education

John Frederick Lizzi Political Science

Melissa S. Lyman Elementary Education

Tammy Jo Magathan Elementary Education

Chelsi Jean Marolf

Biology, “Pregnancy in Zoo-Managed African Elephants (Loxodonta Africana): Hormonal and Metabolic Indicators of Successful and Unsuccessful Pregnancies” Advisor: James Wilson, Ph.D.

Literacy

Elementary Education

Computer Science, “Intelligent Human-Aware Decision Making for Semi-Autonomous Human Rehabilitation Assistance Using Modular Robots” Advisor: Prithviraj Dasgupta, Ph.D.

Parimita Mohanty

Manu Shah

Lori Lynn Moravec

Chantel Silva

Jacob Guthrie Murdock

Alyssa Mae Simnitt

Tonya Marie Nauslar

Larry Clement Singleton

Management Information Systems Elementary Education Political Science

Educational Leadership

Marissa Nunes Political Science

Chase Nickolas Nuzum Economics

Nkeiru C. Ochuba

Management Information Systems

Megan Orchard Elementary Education

Kalpana Paka

Management Information Systems

Sam James Palensky Secondary Education

Andrew James Palmesano Management Information Systems

Sujana Panta

Management Information Systems

Kristal Parada Counseling

Corbin Michael Rasmussen

Counseling

Elizabeth Ann Meister

Counseling

Biomechanics, “Characterizing Diverse, Unconstrained Slips and Recovery Reactions During Curvilinear Walking” Advisor: Nathaniel Hunt, Ph.D.

Samuel Franklin Ray

Counseling

Health and Kinesiology, “Augmenting Human Muscle Performance Through Added Foot Stiffness” Advisor: Kota Takahashi, Ph.D.

Shane Stephen Meltz

Jacob Matthew Redman

Biomechanics, “Effect of Dual-Task Walking on Long-Range Correlations in People with Parkinson’s Disease” Advisor: Vivien Marmelat, Ph.D.

Austin Michael Meter Secondary Education

Sainath Reddy Methukupally Computer Science

Jenny Metzler Political Science

Zachary Wayne Scott

Management Information Systems

Aaron Lee McBride Sidney Ann McEndre

Political Science

Biology, “Characterization of the Role of PA5189 of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa in Resistance to an Antimicrobial Peptide” Advisor: Donald Rowen, Ph.D.

Karla Patricia Pineda

Political Science

Elementary Education

Devanshika Mishra

Emily Mays Cybersecurity

Management Information Systems

Political Science

Marie Christine Rodriguez Secondary Education

Sushma Sakala Computer Science

David A. Salazar

Biomechanics, “Development and Clinical Validation of a Low-Cost Methodology for 3D Printed Acetabular Fracture Models for Surgical Planning and Clinical Education” Advisor: Jorge Zuniga, Ph.D.

Management Information Systems Special Education

Criminology and Criminal Justice Computer Science, “Automated Tool Support for Finding and Repairing Security Bugs in Mobile Applications” Advisor: Myoungkyu Song, Ph.D.

Eric Benjamin Smith Educational Leadership

Jeremy Kurtis Smith

Management Information Systems

Joel Hayden Sommerfeld

Biomechanics, “Isolating Aspects of Gait Through the Use of Pacing Signals” Advisor: Nicholas Stergiou, Ph.D.

Kimberly A. Stroberg Educational Leadership

Amy Lynn Swanson Elementary Education

Lixin Tan Economics

Kylie Mae Taylor Counseling

Chandra Lyn Thorson Political Science

Cortney Ann Townsley Elementary Education

Bhawini Tripathi

Cybersecurity, “Investigating the Use of Concept Maps to Diagnose the Relative Proficiency in Understanding Concepts that Demonstrate Readiness for Cybersecurity Course Work” Advisor: Robin Gandhi, Ph.D.

Larry Antwan Triplett Computer Science

Amanda Jo Vander Wal Mathematics

Karthik Venkatesh

Management Information Systems

Kumar Vikash

Management Information Systems

Maxwell Anthony Virus

Biology, “Measuring the Effect of Co-Administration of FDA-Approved Drugs Against Chronic Stage Toxoplasma Gondii Infection” Advisor: Paul Davis, Ph.D.

Jennifer Tracey Vondra Elementary Education

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Sean Caleb Wagner Cybersecurity

Hailey Victoria Walton Elementary Education

Scott Robert Wethor-Poulin Management Information Systems

Alison Anne Winkler Special Education

Christopher Hiram Wood

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Fei Li

Gregory Stuart Cardin

Accounting

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Rebecca Sue Hale

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Joseph A. Lad

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Biology, “Bee Diversity of Tallgrass Prairie Remnants in Southeast Nebraska” Advisor: Thomas Bragg, Ph.D.

Neil Andrew Wineman

Crystal Wooldridge Special Education

Master of Accounting

Christos Ziliaskoudis

Tatiana S. Credit

Health, Physical Education and Recreation, “The Effect of Self-Myofascial Release with a Foam Roller on Running Economy” Advisor: Matthew Heesch, Ph.D.

Executive Master of Science in Information Technology

Accounting

Jake Patrick Dunn Accounting

Poojitha Kantamneni Accounting

Accounting

Terry Layle Lundeen Ranjina Rai Accounting

Caitlyn Angela Thierstein Accounting

Justin M. Wendt Accounting

Master of Business Administration Mohamed Salah Aboeata Business Administration

Arianna Adams Business Administration

Luisa Maria Arias Barco Business Administration

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Abby Barger

Matan Nadler

Catherine Bogacz

Ryan Mitchell Neujahr

Melinda Lauren Bray

Seth Rhoades Nickel

Theresa Cassaday

Danielle Nicole Neeland Odunusi

Christopher Levin Collins

Justin Drake Oehm

Ronald Dale Conaway Jr.

Ariana Orozco Gutierrez

Maxwell Kirk Dayton

Jonathan Lydell Parker

Mounika Devarakonda

Daniel J. Paulin

Ashley Virginia Eisert

Kimberly Houghton Ramaekers

Kyle Exstrom

Thomas Edward Ramaekers

Jill Marie Fahrer

Suhas Ranga

Brianne Faulkner

Sean Lawrence Ranney

Alex Douglas Fischer

Sanith Ray

Timothy James Grant

Seth Richardson

Thomas Edward Gunia

Desiree Rue

Leland Joseph Horan

Callista Marie Sibilia

Jianyu Hu

David Allan Steinkraus

Brian Roger Jackson

Joel W. Tapsoba

Scott Michael Kenealy

Marcus Allen Taylor

Scott Douglas Kittrell

Joshua Alexander Thompson

Lori Ann Kleinschmit

Joseph William Tighe

Nadia Carolle Kpegba

Trung N. Tran

Jeff Kroeger

Brian Eugene Trauernicht

Jennifer Larkin

Bridget Danielle Unger

Colten Lehman

Scott Robert Wethor-Poulin

Jared Allen Maguire

James Boston Zeman

Hauwa Folake Muibi

Ryan Jarrett Zubke

Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration Business Administration

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

Master of Business Administration: Executive MBA Melissa K. Anderson

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Timothy M. Bennett

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Nicholas Bergin

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Jean Bierman

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Philip Michael Gomez

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Cecily Marie Haggerty

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Wesley O. Heiser

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Benjamin E. Hwang

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Eswari Kalugasalam Lawson Business Administration, Executive MBA

Brandon Michael Lecher

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Abbie J. Lira

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Brooke Ann Lukassen

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Jennifer Messick

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Marlon R. Morales

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Ashley Marie Priefert

Business Administration, Executive MBA

George Robert Wehbe

Business Administration, Executive MBA

Malinda Starr Williams-Sapp Business Administration, Executive MBA

Master of Fine Arts Margret I. Kingrey Writing

Michelle Quick Writing

Kim L. Whiteside Writing

Master of Music Lingyi Guo Music

Alexandria Nicole Plumb Music

Debra Petra Ramirez Music

Business Administration

CANDIDATES FOR GRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Master of Public Administration

Christopher Joseph Moore

Michelle Antionette Brown

Viridiana Almanza Zavala

Samantha Maria Morford Public Administration

Heather Marie Carlson

John David Offutt

Arianna Sharelle Crum

Kelley Parde

Amanda Lynn Cunningham

Lindsey Marie Parde

Stephanie Victoria Diaz

Jamie Gail Pennington

Alexandra Louise Dillon

Michael Riley

Brooke Elise Fletcher

Travis Charles Shepler

Michelle Joy Fluckey

Lori Tatreau

Amanda Fouts

Timothy Emmanuel Terrell

Elizabeth Ann Gensichen

Tiffany Kay Uher

Tracy Nicole Gilman

Aaron Joseph Walts

Kristi Marie Goldenstein

Sarah Ruth Wiebusch

Justin Harris

Public Administration

Cole Ronald John Bockelmann Public Administration

Lacie Jade Bolte Public Administration

Tyler Brooks

Public Administration

Erin Michelle Burke Public Administration

Jacob Campbell Public Administration

Gillian Cromwell Public Administration

Wynter Davis Public Administration

William Kenneth De Roos II Public Administration

Stephanie Victoria Diaz Public Administration

Gabriela Maria Duarte Public Administration

Sara Eliason

Public Administration

Alexandria Lee Forsythe George Public Administration

Charles James Heaton Public Administration

Jordan Lawrence Jacobs Public Administration

Sakena Brice Jones Public Administration

Clayton Leigh Keller Public Administration

Brianne E. Kemp-Schuler Public Administration

Lauren Kimball Public Administration

Andrew Larsen Klinkenborg Public Administration

Amy Elizabeth Lillethorup Public Administration

Janel Ann Marx Public Administration

Kyle Taylor McGlade Public Administration

Matthew Jon McManigal Public Administration

Mathew Ryan Meyer Public Administration

Public Administration

Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration Public Administration

Master of Social Work

Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work

Megan Elizabeth Humlicek Social Work

Shaina D’Ann Adams

Kristina R. Jensen

Social Work

Brianna Michele Aden

Nancy Anahi Jimenez

Social Work

Lesli Alexander

Kendra Winnett Jones

Social Work

Melanie V. Anderson

Kimberly Kay Kalina

Social Work

Emily Rae Barker

Rachel Ann Kinney

Social Work

Kiara Lorene Bealer

Mary Catherine Koneck-Wilcox

Social Work

Apryl Dawn Benedict

Jamie A. Kramer

Social Work

Ashley Marie Betts

Megumi Makisaka

Social Work

Cheyenne A. Bice

Delicia Charlisse McGhee

Social Work

Morgan Bird

Kristi Lee Meints

Social Work

Rachael Mae Bogacz

Samantha Maria Morford

Social Work

Lacie Jade Bolte

Alicia Marie Neemann

Social Work

Tara Suzanne Bos

Meghan Eugenia Newman

Social Work

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Alyssa Marie Ott

Mary Ellen Royer

Trevor G. Stryker

Lindsey Ann Parsons

Elizabeth Virginia Schmidt

Timothy Emmanuel Terrell

Maria Lucero Pena

Sarah Yvonne Shurigar-Meyer

Cheri Ann Theesen

Heather Marie Post

Alyssa Mae Simnitt

Kelsey Elizabeth Trejo

Samantha Quitl

Rachel Smith

Alison Christine Vaughan

Loree Elizabeth Reimers

Cassandra Jo Smith Dillon

Sarah Ruth Wiebusch

Gabriela Nicole Rivera

LaRae Lynn Steffen Flood

Ann Marie Wood-Holley

Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work Social Work

GRADUATE & UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATES

ADVANCED WRITING

Karthik Venkatesh

Bonnie Leah Martin

INTELLIGENCE AND NATIONAL SECURITY

Callie C. Olson

Ryan Tyrrell Deprez

Thomas Hollibaugh Walker

Chandra Lyn Thorson

SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

Saud Almawash

NONPROFIT MANAGEMENT

Mohammed Al Ajmi

Jason Sughroue

Perthedia Berry

Ahmed Al Huseini

Kristina Ann Whisenhunt

Turki Muhammed Alshehri

BUSINESS FOR BIOSCIENTISTS

COMPUTER SCIENCE EDUCATION Lindsay Wilson

DATA ANALYTICS Aysha Ruhi Damda Heather Marie Eaton Jeremy Kurtis Smith Cecelia Tey

DATA MANAGEMENT

PROJECT MANAGEMENT Ronald Dale Conaway Jr. Joel Scott Elson Luke A. Holland Nainsi Kamthan Pooja Kanaganti Kalpana Paka

Kumar Vikash

Malik Mohammed Alzarah Tristan Allen Anguiano Jiwan Basyal Dyllan M. Boseck Daniel Scott Carlson Bharat Chawla Brandon Cox Kyle Dickinson

PUBLIC MANAGEMENT

Philip Faughn

Stacey Christine Coleman

Cale Lee Harless

Amber B. Mizar

Jay Killion

Brian Hynes

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE

John P. McCarty

Shafiqullah Jahish

John Anthony Manzo

Brittney Erin Betts

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

Christopher John Kozeny Joshua Kroupa

Naresh Bashaboena

Shakeb Majid

Tom William Chappelear

GERONTOLOGY

John Anthony Manzo

Ronald Dale Conaway Jr.

Nickolas Scott Nabower

Tracy Nicole Gilman

Aysha Ruhi Damda

Suhail Naddimulla

Erika Jean Jacobson

Heather Marie Eaton

Suraj Shankar

Adrienne Michele Magner

Luke A. Holland

Ling L. Su

Priscilla A. Olea

Kalpana Jha

Nicholoas Lee Zortman

Pooja Kanaganti

Kaeli Kathleen Samson

GOVERNMENT

Harwinder Kaur Divya Korrapati

Michael Thomas Wheeler

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES

Contessa Marie Josephine Palmero

Fangyao Liu

Wadha Salman Aldhufairi

Chandra Lyn Thorson

Devanshika Mishra

Karishma Benazir Baddam-Reddy

Rebecca L. Waner

Abhijit Mohanty

Elvedina Becirovic

HUMAN RESOURCES AND TRAINING Parimita Mohanty Courtney Russell

INFORMATION ASSURANCE Bhawini Tripathi

Kalpana Paka

June Avray Byrd

Andrew James Palmesano

TRIBAL MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

Sujana Panta

Noura Mohammed Albalushi

Malika Salikhova

Saud Sultan Aldossary

Whitney Sandene

Khaloud Khalid Ambusaidi

Jeremy Kurtis Smith

Jacob Dean Anderson

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

HONORS PROGRAM & ROTC

UNIVERSITY HONORS PROGRAM STUDENTS Sushmita Adhikari

Ashton Nanninga

“Variation of biomarkers IL-6, CRP, IGF-1 and TNT-level present in marmosets once introduced to a stressful environment ” Advisor: Jeffrey French Major: Neuroscience College of Arts and Sciences

“Revision: the Literary Compass” Advisor: Lisa Knopp Major: English College of Arts and Sciences

Tyler Degener

“SocioDramatic Work Systems for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder” Advisor: Saundra Shillingstad Major: Early Childhood Inclusive Education College of Education

“Characterization of the Dimerization Domains on the Mannose-6-phosphate/Insulin-like Growth Factor 2 Receptor” Advisor: Jodi Kreiling Major: Chemistry College of Arts and Sciences

Veronika Dubov “An Analysis of the Similarities and Differences Between Two Vital Roles in Medicine: Physicians and Physician Assistants” Advisor: Katie Shirazi Major: Biology College of Arts and Sciences

Cassandra Griffin “The Truth About Crisis Pregnancy Centers” Advisor: Jody Neathery-Castro Major: Political Science College of Arts and Sciences

Jorden Hansen

Jorey Prange

Levi Sandbulte “Nelson Mandela Pool Addition” Advisors: Patrick Cuddigan and Andrew Balus Major: Construction Management College of Engineering

Michaela VanOeveren “Acadecomic: How Visual Rhetoric and Effective Teaching Combine to Form Multiple Literacies” Advisor: Margarette Christensen Majors: English and Secondary Education (English) College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education

Joe Wilwerding

“Economic and Strategic Analysis of America’s Wastewater” Advisor: Chris Decker Majors: Economics, Management, Marketing College of Business Administration

“Virtual Currency Taxation: Suggested Revisions on Current Treatment” Advisor: Jillian Poyzer Majors: Accounting, Real Estate College of Business Administration

Patrick Hodson

Elias Witte

“Tax the Machines: Assessing the Necessity and Feasibility of the Freedom Dividend” Advisor: Jillian Poyzer Majors: Accounting, Investment, Banking and Finance College of Business Administration

“An Analysis of the Economic Barriers to Oral Healthcare Access in Omaha, Nebraska” Advisor: Katie Shirazi Major: Biology College of Arts and Sciences

Kian Mcintosh “Estimation of Evapotranspiration and Other Water Budget Factors of Glacier Creek Preserve” Advisor: Ashlee Dere Major: Geology College of Arts and Sciences

COLLEGIATE LEARNING ASSESSMENT (CLA)

The following graduates successfully completed the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA), a nationwide exam designed to demonstrate the value of a UNO education.

Ashley Virginia Eisert

MacKenzie Elizabeth Wenck

Colin Philip Gurney

Maryse Zekpa

Rylee Paul Klawitter

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts Diana Acuna Valerie Ann Aguilar Wadha Salman Aldhufairi Shahad Yasir Al Kindi Mohamed Hadid Bakari Jordan Douglas Barr cl em Max Bauermeister Claire Elizabeth Benedix mcl Brittany Black Pamela Brodman Mauro Bueno Lauren Elizabeth Campbell mcl Adriana Melissa Carias Cameron Daniel Carney cl Selene Castaneda Marin Austin Lee Cavanaugh Adrienne Lee Cavill mcl Blair Brianne Cera cl Erline Chela Charles Alora Anne Clipp Matthew Allen Coghill mcl Dominique Ariel Cook Katherine Lynn Cortese mcl Molly Ann Cubrich

Leana Meek Dappen Nyashadzaishe Dernier Alexandrea Savanna DeWitt Damien Hayden Dizonno cl em John Kirk Dodd Sydney Sierra Doty Delaney Earl Emily Rose Farrell Jeffrey Charles Fauble Elba Patricia Flores-Castro Marina Elizabeth Galaska Elizabeth Arlene Gochenour Rosio Samanta Granados Trejo Dario Gudino mcl Stephanie Guzman Abigail M. Hall scl Tyler Joseph Hans Robert James Hasty mcl Katie Lea Haynes scl Maria Ester Herrera William Howard Hoffmann Alexis Marie Hostert scl Jacqueline Paige Jaramillo cl Steven Michael Johanson Kalil Johnson Sarah Ellen Jordan-Chowning mcl Melissa Jade Jorgensen Marissa Anne Justice

Elijah Leonard Kouma Aaron Nathan Kurtzman Timothy Scott Landolt Brittany Marie Langendoerfer Madelyn Alexandra Lopez Katlyn R. Louden Skye Danielle Love cl Emma Jane Loyd cl Katherine Louise Malakar mcl Blake A. Manwiller Jolene Irene Martinez Lillian Marvin mcl Kylie McKain Kyla Elaine Miller scl Alexis Maria Mitilier Meghan Jo Morse Ashton Marie Nanninga mcl Emilie O’Connell mcl Samuel John Oetjen Chandler Olivia Marie Pederson mcl Carolyn Peterson Anna Elizabeth Pieper scl Ayelen Quirino Olivia Elizabeth McCormick Reed cl Shelby Lynn Rosman mcl Taylor Rae Runyan Happy Say Aaron John Schulz

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Taybor Joseph Shanahan Myah Lynn Sloane Adam Staashelm mcl Rei Hiraiwa Stormberg cl Rebecca Lea Stull Cheyenne Sweigard Ty Steven Szynskie Michael Thompson William Brandon Tobaben Jasmine Torres-Perez Delaney Nicole Vaccaro Tyquisha Desiree Valentine Kayla Lake Warren Kelly West Tiara Rose Whitcomb Ellie Marie Wilson Brandon Robert Woita Megan Workman cl em Jonah Christian Wright cl Justine Young Spencer Robert Young mcl Maryse Zekpa

Bachelor of Science Yusuf Abdirahman Sushmita Adhikari Noura Mohammed Albalushi mcl Alana Alexander scl Ali Mohammed Musabah Nasser Al-Ghaithi Benjamin Joseph Allgire Joanna Marie Ashcraft Yousef S. Awwad scl Brina Marie Babko cl David Dietrich Bahwawsi Alexandria Elisabeth Bauers David Wayne Bickley Daniel Mawut Bior Darby Lynn Cahill Jessica Elena Cera Dawn Cich Amanda Lynn Collins Ariana Marie Dean Tyler John Degener scl* Uttam Deshar Ren Viseslav Drincic Melanie Nicole Dryak mcl Veronika Danielle Dubov cl Jordan E. Eggleston Payge M. Ehrp cl

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

Grace B. Evah-Nzoughe Maizie Evans Sage J. Evans mcl Auburn Hailee Ewer Rosemary Feltes Maggie Christine Fey Cale Ronnie Ficken Evan Thomas Finley Catharina Louise Foster Joseph Froehner Matthew M. Froid Jaime Lynn Frostrom Connor Jay Gann William Kirk Gasper Jordan K. Goehring Rosio Samanta Granados Trejo Cassandra Seairra Griffin scl Patrick Dennis Grover mcl Anna Carolyn Hansen scl Sierra Hegwood Lisa Marie Heitman Alan Hoffmann Traci Ann Janousek Thomas Coleman Jarecke Timothy R. Joe cl Kiera Marae Johnson Alessia Jones Zachary Joseph Jones Jenna Rae Kelley Tyler Charles Kelley Cynthia Mae Killscrow-Copeland Elizabeth Anne Klug Brittany Kohl Andrew Christian Lansman Erik Ross Lato Mary Le Ross Locke Joshua Lohr mcl Tahiri Izamar Martinez-Hernandez Mackenzie Katherine McClure cl Kian Paul McIntosh scl Gabriela Alicia McNeil mcl Dalton Messersmith Andrea Lyn Miller Madeline Miller Abdi Hassan Mohamed Benjamin Lee Mordhorst mcl Jacqueline Theresa Muellner Sarah Ann Myers

Savannah Ke’alohiokawana’ao Neill Jimmy Le Nguyen cl Thinh Hoang Nguyen Sean O. Nish mcl Desiree Jewels Novak Joshua Orr Kenneth Paul Pancake mcl Sara K. Parcher mcl Natalie Plata Colton James Pospishil cl em Cameron Joseph Rakes Keeley Ann Ramaekers Tucker J. Ramaekers Jonathan Ramirez Colton Bailey Rowe Reikofski cl Garret Dean Roberts cl Kiara Ann Rodriguez Kaylee Mae Rushlau mcl Rodrigo Sanchez Nathan James Schmitz mcl Sydney Ann Schrad cl Emily Ann Schwager mcl Sienna Marie Scott Erica Nicole Shockey Jesse Smith Justin Allan Speicher mcl em Emma Prane Spencer-Rice mcl Samantha Steffes Kelcie Renee Swede Mariah Rose Tessin mcl Adairah Rain Thapa scl Alyssa Tiedtke cl Zachary A. Timperley cl Daniel Tran mcl Nicholas Tuma Xuan-Ha Vandenberg Makenna Marie Van Riper Carlos Yoltic Vera-Esquivel Wendpingda Jessica Leila Ware mcl Olivia Warren Corrie Weaver Rebecca Rose Weber cl Brandi Wertz Alexandra Rae Wilkie Daniel Charles Wilkins Elias J. Witte scl Sara Gwendoline Wright cl John Zoucha scl

CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

UNL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING Degrees awarded by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Rylee Paul Klawitter Joel Kossikuma Komla-Ebri d Robert Alexander Rouch James Edward White

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Kristen Abbott Oluwaseni Karen Korede Adekunle Lamees Al Ghamari Colin Anthony Trevor Adam Breeling Dalton Douglas Carter Colton Lee Claussen Jonathan Edward Dale Brendan John Finley Kenton Harrington Higgins III Mitchel Hoerning Rick Royce Malone Donovan Mark Mattea Bryce Gautam Medhi Evan Scott Nelson Samuel Vincent Olbrey Zokhidjon Salakhadinov Mikey James Van Hove Andrew von Rentzell Natalija Zita Ward

Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering Jonathan Brito Mendoza Mitchell Ryan Mallett-Hiatt

Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering Ryan Vu Cao Jean-Pierre Folli-Akuete Folligan-Hemazro Ariath Samuel Mareng

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management Matthew T. Falewitch Makenzie Danielle Miller Levi J. Sandbulte

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Talal Jamal Abou Shawish Benjamin L. George Isiah David Haase Bradley James Keith

Bachelor of Science in Education Kylie Adolf Laura Armendariz Rachel Rae Armetta Noah Arneson cl David R. Backhaus Alexander James Beraldi Connie Jean Boesch cl Dana Jo Bolles Jennifer Nicole Bright scl Delaney Elizabeth Bruening Phillip Vincent Brunetti Rieley Evelyn Burtzel Taylor Nicole Busby Katie Caskey Thien T. Che Paul-Justin Cipriano Zane Cozad Maria Victoria Cubilla Briceno mcl Abby Curtis cl Emily Ann Curtis cl Madelyn Joe DeVorss cl Tyson Dunbarr mcl Anna Edet mcl Brooke Marie Erwin Kevin Jacob Farley Nicole Fiegener mcl Katiana Elizabeth Fischer mcl Stephen Joseph Flowers Chelsea Brianna Forker Jacob Maurice Foster mcl Micaela Rae Fox mcl Hannah Ada Frasier Cecelia Marie Geiger Kimberly Greene mcl Matthew Grimm Dario Gudino mcl Nicholas A. Harriger Rachel Harriman cl Tate Harvey Elizabeth M. Henderson scl Emily Marie Hernandez

Jennifer Marie Hester cl Lisa Renee Hickey Abigail Marie Hoffman Breanna Shae Hollis Austin Lusnikov Holloway Lauren Kay Arwen Houston mcl Zachary Edward Hunter Madeline Jane Hurley scl Angela Jade Jett Shayla Shaunice Johnson Hamilton Allison Renee Kamper Brendon Keller Chloe L. Killpack Meredith Jane Larsen mcl Kendra Lee Liermann Shawn M. Loch Caitlyn Jennifer Marco Emily Marcotte Michelle Marino scl Jessica Marie Martys mcl Callie Eleanor Messick Hannah Miskimins Sabrina Marie Montemarano Katherine Morales Janelle Elise Moyle Shereen A. Naderi Alina Marie Nelson Heather Elizabeth Norton scl Brooke A. Ohrt mcl Allyson Leigh Olsen scl Nataly Janet Orozco Anna Elizabeth Palmesano mcl Morgan Dawn Parriott mcl Trenton Phillip Pekny Danielle R. Peterson mcl Katherine Margaret Pickering Payton Pauline Pilkington cl Jorey Ruth Prange scl Katherine Saylor Quint Samantha Marie Rahn mcl Megan Lynn Range Maria Fernanda Reyes Vazquez mcl Lindsay Susan Rhodes Breanna Lynn Roland Shay Kali Rost Kelsey Lauren Schense mcl Noah Lynn Schlange mcl Joshua Aaron Scribner mcl Lauren P. Sekera

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Katherine Siedlik cl Jessica Lynn Sillik Briana Smith Allie Paige Spongberg Chloe Christine Staley cl Zechariah Michael Stangl Haley Marie Storm cl Drake Richard Allen Strickler Dieter David Samuel Thamm Eryn Lee Thomas Lauren Tibbels Michaela Jo VanOeveren scl Taylor Ann Varejcka mcl Erin Kathryn Violi Kelsey Jo Wagner mcl Peyton Elizabeth Wells scl MacKenzie Elizabeth Wenck cl Jamie Nichole Wenzl Kaylee Kristine West Kimberley A. Westermann mcl em Zoe Mae Windle cl Samantha Jo Kyli Woodward Curtis Jorg Mascarinas Yabut mcl Kamesha Queen Young scl

Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training Brett James Skof Andrew Thomas

DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

Bachelor of Science in Public Health Antonio Lopez Marquina Maria Isabel Rodriguez

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Zachery Ryan Albertson cl em Jonathan Allee Jake Allen Abdulaziz Faraj Alotaibi Abdulrahman Alsanoosy Hassan Ali Al-Shaikh Habib A. Altallaq Adam Jon Arispe Zachary Lee Armstrong Emma Marie Baker Juan Sebastian Barbosa Ciara LaShay Barron Jack Maurice Barry Hadil H. Basma Kevin William Baughman mcl Jadyn Bryann Bechtold Spencer Stephen Belcastro Chad William Beutel Neil Curtis Bock mcl

Britten William Bogatz Patryk Sebastian Bogdanski Brock Steven Booker Keith Wilbur Botkin Logan Bovill Elana Yvonne Bowen Ethan Crew Bowman Chandler Brayton Nicholas Eugene Brown McKenzie Nicole-Doris Bruce scl Charles Nathaniel Brzezinski Clifford Austey Buckingham Jeremy Dale Bungert Erin Patricia Bunker cl Tyler Burch Tanner Scott Burnette Robert Byers II Songxuan Cai Vondre Howard-Lowell Caldwell Frank Allen Cardenas Jordan Grace Carlson Joshua Cathey mcl Taylor Cavalieri Adrienne Lee Cavill mcl Marissa Charles cl Jiongjian Chen Keaton Claassen Moise Compaore cl em

CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Spencer William Connors Dylan William Kent Cook Caleb Cox Connor Cross mcl Manuel Alejandro Cruz mcl em Christian Dauel scl Ricardo Deanda Olivia Jean DeGeorge mcl Adam R. DeHaven mcl Tiffany Faith Edwards Natalynn Marie Ellis Nicholas John Engle Victoria Eremeeva mcl Thomas Walker Erwin Miguel Angel Espinoza Rodriguez Nathaniel John Ewart scl Cole J. Fagervik mcl Eman Fatima Philip Faughn mcl Jacob L. Fechner Samuel Fedde cl Elizabeth Ann Fixley Arianna Chantelle Fletcher Erin Louise Foley Mary Caroline Marie Frerichs mcl Colby Edward Fuxa Teymur Ganbarov Max Daniel Gavin Justin Daniel Gibson Connor James Gillen Adam Gillespie Jean Gnonlonfoun Alexander Scott Gould Spencer Grant Lukas W. Greene cl Matthew John Greer scl Ava Helene Gunderson Jayden Darrell Hamel mcl Aaron Cole Hamilton Jorden Marie Hansen scl Michael Louis Hanssen Bryce David Hartley Jamshid Heravi Cesar Hernandez Marisol Hernandez Dulce Cecilia Hernandez Lozano Pen Iang Hnem mcl Patrick G. Hodson scl Gabrielle RoseMarie Howard

Clinton Todd Huff Tyler Humbard Reona Ishida scl Garrett L. Johnson Noah Benjamin Johnson scl* Paige Rochelle Johnson Mackenzie Marie Jung scl Andrew Kalina Ilias Alexandros Katsanos Kyle J. Keener Brandon Scott Keffer mcl Dillon J. Kell mcl Kyle Scott Ketcham Katelyn Lee Kildow Rebekah Marie Krems Amber Laakso Samantha Kylie Langford mcl Justin Roger Larsen Xia Li Alia Liermann Dylan Chase Loerts scl Cecilia Elizabeth London scl Franco Miguel Lopez Jonathan Javier Lopez Jakob David Mach scl Christian Paige Mackevicius Abigail Ann Magdanz Jeffrey Alan Manzer Nicholas T. Marchese Edgar Martinez-Reyna Nicholas Michael Marx Jenny McLaughlin cl Mason Blake Messerly Taylor Marie Mittermeier Shota Nakaya Cole Richard Nelson Mansoor Nesar Taylor Dawn Newgard Rikuya Niwata scl Adam Nutt Fawasi Omokorede Odewale Sheldon Joseph James Oenbring Jared Ohlmann mcl Cecilia Kaylyn Ohme cl Jackson Kenneth Orcutt Molly Jean Ortman Ryan James Osgood Caleb P. Ostdiek Rashidat Taiwo Oyebola

Shukurat Kehinde Oyebola Callum Antony George Page Daniel Joseph Pavlik Karina Peck Ashley Peterson mcl Quynh Thi Nhu Phan Josephine Elizabeth Pilakowski Matthew Pinkrah Lordina Esther Quayson Dustin Bradley Radik Madison Elizabeth Rall Jose O. Ramos Marissa Rae Reimer Dixie K. Rengifo Castro Braden Paul Rogers Juan S. Rojas-Lopez Dylan Chase Rowin Trevor Ryan cl Alexander Gregory Schmidt Rebekah L. Scholes Randal D. Schultz Debra Ann Seeley mcl Ethan Robert Shaffer mcl Dylan James Shaw Johnnie Xavier Shaw Ma Ner Shee Lucas Michael Sliva Clarence Ben Smith mcl Andrew James Smutzer Shannon Nicole Spulak mcl Amanda Maire Steckelberg Brandy Lee Stephenson cl Shelby Lynn Sullivan Awng Sut Megan Elizabeth Swain Miranda S. Swift scl Zachary Tabor mcl Jacob Andrew Thielen Matthew David Thompson Fountoa Gervais Toni Man Tue Tran mcl em Ugo Tritz mcl Cassandra Jean Tusa mcl Elizabeth Ann Louise Ulmer Samantha Gaochia Vang Meghana Vinod mcl em Jordyn James Walker Jeffrey Weiss Joseph Wilwerding scl

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Alexander Joel Wing mcl Katie Michelle Wolford cl Parker Vaughn Wren Cody Allen Young scl Samantha Jo Young scl* Ali Z. Yousuf

COLLEGE OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE Bachelor of Science in Criminology and Criminal Justice Alexis Alford Andrea Jaymes Avrams mcl Alexis Marie Bolamperti Noah Converse Mandi Jo Crom Estelle Dossavi Yovo Mariel Y. Frost Kelly Matthew John Greer scl Joshua James Hatheway Summer Renee Hill-Lechnowsky Cheyenne Lynn Johnson Michaela Marie Klabunde Deeaira Golda Kraus Dylan Michael Leslie mcl Kathryn Anne Liccione Patrick Warren Linafelter Matthew Nelson McConnell mcl Nathan Mersch mcl em Tamara S. Mitchell Genevieve Moravek Aquil Muhammad Victoria Kaye Osterman Karen E. Paasch Michael Plachy

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Sydney Tyrone Prather Jonathan T. Rieschl Samantha Mae Ryan Taylor Grace Ryen Jessica Schollmeyer Kevin James Shields Samantha Christine Smith Mario Alberto Torres-Garcia Morgan L. Vasile Cassandra Shannon Weidner scl Dakota Richard Wilson mcl Melissa Jade Witkowski Sarah Catherine Wolters Lauren Lucile Zuhlke

Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies Gretchen Elizabeth Alspaugh Katia Liliana Anaya Tyler Anderson Seth Arter Laura Ann Atherton Joseph Anthony Bartolomei Marcos Bautista Piqueras Joshua William Beutler RaShar Bibbs Rachelle Marie Blake Burton V. Bosan Caleb Andre Brandon Breanna Leslie Brichacek Paulina E. Chavez Molly B. Christensen Markita Lavon Clark cl Jesse Daniel Cogar Melina Alyse Cohen Dassabswende Compaore cl Kally A. Condello Amada Cristine Contreras Darcy Alessandra Picken Covert

Allison Taylor Crawford Melissa Crim Morgan Leigh Davenport David DeLaTorre Jessica Lynn Devney mcl Hailee Jean Doering Kyle Leslie Doerr cl Jason Keith Dorsey Lauren Rae Ellingson Joshua Allen Elliott Tasha Marie Epp Charise Renae Farmer Danielle Elaine Forsythe Christopher Vincent Foster Rachel Denise Fox Vanessa Mae Frost Jeremy Alan Garrett Xavier Francisco Gomez Kara Grassau Thomas Peter Grayson Eileen Elizabeth Grennan Brett Levi Gross Hunter Lynn Grossman Stevie Savannah Gunia Elijah Hallberg Robert Tate Hallowell Emily Kay Harwick Samuel John Hasterlo Nicole Marie Hecht Samantha J. Herman Haley Elizabeth Hiykel Patrick John Holohan Ashley Lynn Holt Erin Taylor Hoscheid Kaitlyn Rose Hull Donn Wesley Jones Helen Elizabeth Jurjens

CANDIDATES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES CONTINUED

Joseph Alexander Kay Amy Lynn Key Jacquelyn Marie Knobbe Steven M. Knox Gina Marie Kramlinger cl em Tyler John Kreifels Kathleen Marie Kuhl cl Demi Renee Kulper Ian Scott Larkin Dawn Denise Lee Abigail Hannah Linkhart Misti Kay Loughran Erik Barry Lupton Jennifer R. Maddocks Bret Michael Martin William K. McCann Emily M. McIntosh mcl Susannah Rose Meng-Frecker Joshua Paul Miner cl em Robert Matthew Moore Shannon Jalia Moore Marvin Najera Preciado Gregory Lynn Newberry Priscila A. Olea mcl Devin Joyce Owens Kenneth Owens Andrew Richard Packer Bridget Ann Paul Emily Ann Pierson Audrey Potthast Cameron Ram David Ray Riggenbach Christopher Joseph Ruggiero Zach Ruiz Phoenix K. Rumsey mcl em Hamed Sahak Jonathon Frederick Sample Lisa Satpathy Aaron Geoffrey Schrag Travis Martin Schwarte Elijah David Shaul Brent Michael Sheehan Matthew Brian Shuck Carlos E. Sibrian Marinna Crivera Smith Jessica Snyder Lucas J. Solomon Sophia Lynn Sonenberg Kael Marshal Strawmier

Tyler Stricker Tanner Raymond Strong Kyle Alexander Sturdefant cl Cheyenne Michelle Svenson Haley M. Theisen Troy Thielke Michael Thompson Rebecca K. Thompson Mccormick Robert Craig Tighe Lauren Tomoser Sarah Marie Ulrich Allyson Nicole Vaughn Colt Thomas Wakefield Jahmal DeAngelo Waldon Jennifer Lee Warren Bobby Lance Washington Jr. Brogan John Weddum Evan Terrance Weninger Heaven Wozny Nicholas Lee Zortman

Bachelor of Science in Social Work Sydney Ellen Anderson cl Ashley Elizabeth Becker Jessica Cipriano-Ponce Yarel Aldair Delgado Sanchez Allison Marie Dethlefs Alexandra Louise Johnson Brooke Nicole Johnson Hannah Marie Kimsey Riley Alice Mitas Naima Oz Melissa Patrice Rivera Courtney Breanne Schafer cl em Haley Jane Steffen scl* Syntiche Bokango Waka

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Tathkar Al Fazari Daniel Elijah Anding Corey James Burt Brenton Rodney Doerr Joseph Thomas Grogan Joel John Heaps cl Jesse Knute Johnston Ian Kinslow mcl Samuel Ray Saari mcl Brian Jordan Spech

Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management Saud Sultan Aldossary cl Khaloud Khalid Ambusaidi Jacob Dean Anderson mcl Justin Wayne Doering Jenna Marie Hager scl Sarah Ann Jackson mcl Elijah Kaufman mcl Chauncey Logan Kellar Samuel Jennings Kopecky Matthew James Norrie Madeline Dianne Schreier scl Renee Cureyai Stewart Brandy Stone Megan Wade cl Olivia Ashton Zach

Bachelor of Science in Gerontology Cassidy Morganne Beauchamp Pawshee Wah Elon Jennifer C. Gargano Madison Alexandra Klar Erica Grace Scheetz mcl

COLLEGE OF INFORMATION SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Joel Allou cl Chandler Jeffrey Brtek mcl Patrick Michael Burns cl Treyten M. Carey Mason Chamberlain mcl Bryce Crossley Robert John Frederes Aaron Lee Frickel scl Sam Herold Cameron Michael Hessler scl Austin Hizer Mitchell R. Huston Timothy William King-Kehl Michael Alexander Kiroff Stephen Richard Knofczynski Nicholas Liu Jiahao Ma Sean Andrew McClenathan Eros Gesu Mejia-Hernandez mcl

This list includes names of persons who were candidates as of December 3, 2019. Degrees to be awarded are subject to completion of the academic requirements.

Austin P. Nielsen Christopher Martin Olson Connor Joseph Pavlik mcl Joseph Michael Ralston cl David Ream cl Jeson Rijal Brandon Rivera Kyle Joseph Smith Dylan Jeremy Snyder Blake Alan Stackhouse Eli Trausch Nicholas Lane Wilson scl* Jing Zhang

Bachelor of Science in Management Information Systems Mohammed Al Ajmi Turki Muhammed Alshehri Malik Mohammed Alzarah Tristan Allen Anguiano Jiwan Basyal Dyllan M. Boseck cl Daniel Scott Carlson Bharat Chawla mcl Brandon Cox Kyle Dickinson Philip Faughn mcl Cale Lee Harless scl* Brian Hynes mcl Shafiqullah Jahish mcl Christopher John Kozeny Joshua Kroupa Shakeb Majid John Anthony Manzo scl Nickolas Scott Nabower mcl Suhail Naddimulla Suraj Shankar Ling L. Su Michael Thomas Wheeler

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity Mohammed Abdulrahim Al Balushi Tareq Abdulrazag Alomar Cody Barrett Nicholas Shea Harper scl Benjamin Chase Kotrous mcl Ashley Lyn Leedom scl Jacob B. Levy mcl Austin P. Nielsen

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Ronald Ramirez-Rodriguez mcl Lyle Joseph Reinholz Marvin Roe Jr. Aaron Christopher Wurtele mcl

Bachelor of Science in Bioinformatics Katherine Michele Sindelar

COLLEGE OF COMMUNICATION, FINE ARTS AND MEDIA Bachelor of Arts in Communication Grace Arant Jaymechia Patricia Bridgeman Hannah Marta Broekemeier Hildamay Cruz

Bachelor of Arts in Art History Colleen Riordan

Bachelor of Arts in Music Jason Mazanec Nicholas Michael Spencer Alex Edward Yahnke

Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art Allison Anne Arndt Alexis Paige Borron Truman Joe Bredenkamp mcl em Delaney Viola Fisher Ashley Antonine Fouche Anthony Worthington Jackson III Elizabeth Annette Jimenez Erin Abigail Laney Alexandre Francois Lerouge Julie Lin Marissa Melhorn mcl Lisa Jean Render Mark Anthony Sabaliauskas II Mari Ashley Sayer Monica Grace Sheridan mcl Grae G. Steele Brianna Nicole Williams mcl Jay Lyle Wilson mcl em Zhanxiang Zhang Rangzhi Zhong

Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Aubrie Rose Gantnier cl Mana Hayasaka

Benjamin Brock Pearson scl Don S. Vinkenberg

Bachelor of Fine Arts Megan Marie Emsick Abigail Ann Hills Payton J. Hoelting Alec Paul Johnsen Henry Irving Nunn Spencer Robert Young mcl

Bachelor of Music Jake Henry Senff scl* Gabriella Ilene Yabut

Bachelor of Science in Communication Kylie Jorden Boyer mcl Kathryn Mary Carnes Emma Marie Costello Claire Kyung DeCoster mcl Justin Wayne Doering Tanner James Downs Katherine Elizabeth Elfering Latea Marie Glenn Alexandra Louise Gomez mcl Ryan John Gurchin Colin Philip Gurney cl Wendinda Chantal Ilboudo Koichi Iwasaki Ryan David Jaeckel Taylor Nicole Kammerer Shea Kelly Madison Nicole Kleinschmit scl Thomas J. Martinez Ellie McCartney mcl Abby J. Meader cl Hung Quoc Ngo Alexander Steele Parker cl Brianna Lynn Price cl Anna Nicole Rodriguez mcl Megan Elizabeth Schneider Jesse Fredrick Schutz Jordan Marie Shaw Alyssa Michelle Siebken Kennedy Christine Skeen mcl Hanna Stock cl Zachary Justin Swoboda Journee Raine Trimble mcl Bryan Vomacka Morgan Grace Wright

SELECT UNO ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHTS College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) • CAS began offering the region’s first academic major in Medical Humanities to prepare graduates for careers in the health care industry. The major focuses on the humanistic aspects of medicine, which promotes patient-centered care and resilient professionals. The major is a partnership between UNO and UNMC. • Joe Biden, the 47th Vice President of the United States, presented prepared remarks to more than 300 at the Inaugural Chuck Hagel Forum in Global Leadership, an event sponsored and organized by CAS with support from University Communications. • From January through April 2019, the Sam and Frances Fried Holocaust and Genocide Academy partnered with Yahad-In Unum to present “Holocaust by Bullets: A Priest’s Journey to Uncover the Forgotten Aspects of the Holocaust.” This multi-media exhibit of eyewitness testimony to the shooting deaths of more than 1.5 million Eastern European Jews was a two-day workshop for educators. A keynote by Father Patrick Desbois, provided an extraordinary experience for hundreds in the community.

College of Education (COE) • The American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE), invited faculty and administrators from COE to join the Reducing the Shortage of Special Education Teachers Networked Improvement Community (NIC). NIC examines and investigates issues in special education teacher recruitment and retention, including shortages and a lack of diversity in the field. • The Division of Biomechanics and Research Development celebrated its grand opening of the 30,000 square-foot expansion to the Biomechanics Research Building. The addition includes a 3D Printing Lab; Bioinspired Robotics Lab; new Virtual Reality Lab; an expanded Machine Shop; and an outreach and instruction space. • The BODYMODELS program held its second summer of interdisciplinary collaboration in July. Elementary school teachers, science leaders, along with Teacher Education and Biomechanics faculty, and UNO Noyce Scholars worked together to develop STEM and Biomechanics curriculum to roll out this fall in Omaha-area classrooms. • Metro Omaha Education Consortium (MOEC) led the charge for Metro Omaha to become Nebraska’s first member of the National Campaign for Grade Level Reading. MOEC also organized year-long, DECEMBER 2019 COMMENCEMENT

philanthropy-funded professional development for mathematics teachers in 12 school districts, two community colleges, and UNO.

College of Business Administration (CBA) • Work is now underway on a 44,000 squarefoot addition to Mammel Hall, home to CBA. The privately-funded project will add six new classrooms, four seminar rooms, an expanded Koraleski Commerce and Applied Behavioral Lab and a 180-person general purpose room. Construction is scheduled to be complete in late 2020. • In July, the University of Nebraska Board of Regents approved the formation of the School of Accounting, highlighting the growth and academic achievement of accounting programs in CBA. This program will administer UNO’s undergraduate accounting concentration courses and the Master of Accounting graduate degree program. • Founded in May 2019, the UNO Center for Professional Sales supports the university, sales students, and the Omaha community through a new Professional Selling concentration and minor; extracurricular activities; and opportunities that bring together faculty, students, business professionals, for-profit organizations, and non-profit organizations to develop skills and professional networks.

College of Public Affairs and Community Service (CPACS) • UNO’s Aviation Institute was one of four university aviation programs selected by Southwest Airlines for a pathway program that accelerates students into careers as pilots. Southwest will provide qualified students with internships and coaching to complement their education as the next generation of pilots. • U.S. News & World Report ranked the Criminology and Criminal Justice online master’s program No. 1 in the nation. Six other graduate programs in CPACS are also ranked among the Top 30 in their fields across the nation. • Every first-year student in the Goodrich Scholarship Program returned for their sophomore year in Fall 2018 — a 100% retention rate.

College of Information Science & Technology (IS&T) • IS&T established its 13th degree program, the Master of Science in IT Innovation, to help meet the critical need for more transformative technologists. The degree will help more entrepreneurs shape their ideas and solve problems with a technical solution.

• With software developed by IS&T faculty and students, IS&T is helping forensic anthropologists with the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency identify the remains of fallen soldiers, giving their families closure. • For the past five years, IS&T faculty have led and/or participated in 399 external and internal grants and contracts totaling over $19 million.

College of Communication, Fine Arts and Media (CFAM) • A group of 18 UNO Theatre students traveled to Edinburgh, Scotland to perform an original play titled “Little Wars” at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. The festival is the world’s largest festival of its kind, and provides the opportunity to perform in front of thousands, as well as see dozens of other theatre productions from all around the world. • The recently renovated and expanded Strauss Performing Arts Center, home of the School of the Arts, opened with much anticipation. The new 25,000-square-foot addition includes the John and Jan Christensen Recital Hall, practice rooms, and teaching spaces that include studios for the keyboard, brass, percussion, and technology areas as well as a recording studio. • MavForensics, UNO’s nationally-ranked competitive speech team, finished in the Top 10 in the nation for the 10th year in a row. The American Forensics Association National Individual Events Tournament (AFA-NIET) held its National Championships and the MavForensics earned sixth place nationally in 2019. Senior Ameres Groves also became just the eighth national champion in UNO history at the tournament.

Graduate Studies • Graduate Studies continues to increase its offerings for the modern student with almost 100 graduate programs at the doctoral, master’s, and certificate levels. These include dual degree program partnerships with UNMC and UNL, and additional programs offered through digital delivery. • Graduate students enrolled in multi-delivery courses increased by 10% from Fall 2018 to Fall 2019, emphasizing the growing demand for digital learning. • Within the past year, Graduate Studies awarded over $46,000 to support 94 master’s and doctoral students presenting at academic conferences around the country, showing a commitment to research and creative activity.

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