Fall 2012 Commencement by Alumni Office Minnesota State Mankato

Commencement

December 15, 2012

Minnesota State University, Mankato: A place where big ideas meet real-world thinking. Our tradition began in 1868, when we opened our doors to 27 students with dreams of becoming teachers. Almost 150 years later, the tradition continues as we have become a comprehensive doctoral university with more than 15,000 students, 1,800 faculty and staff, and 109,000 alumni worldwide. Together, we are committed to breaking down barriers, creating solutions and achieving a new level of greatness. And together, we will pursue bigger ideas, apply real-world thinking more broadly and make life better for people throughout our state, our region and our world.

2012 FALL

COMMENCEMENT Saturday, December Fifteenth Two Thousand Twelve Bresnan Arena, Taylor Center Minnesota State University, Mankato

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

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Minnesota State Mankato is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.

Prelude Concert Processional March

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

Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem Greetings Address

Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato Doug Knowlton Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Adedamola A. Adeyeye Bachelor of Arts, English College of Arts and Humanities

Kimberly A. Olson Bachelor of Science, Management College of Business

Andrew S. Marquardt Bachelor of Science, Information Systems College of Science, Engineering and Technology

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

Micki Schaffer ‘95 ‘10, President Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn

Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music

Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated. 3

9:00 a.m. Program

Program 9:00 a.m.

Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships

HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer

DOUG KNOWLTON Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

HAN-WAY HUANG Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research

PAUL HUSTOLES Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Arts and Humanities

JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services

VIJENDRA AGARWAL Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology LINDA L. BAER Interim Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer BRENDA FLANNERY Dean of the College of Business

BASIL JANAVARAS Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Business

MICKI SCHAFFER President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association

DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management

RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement

WALTER R. ZAKAHI Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities

Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR MARSHALS Paul Hustoles, College of Arts and Humanities Basil Janavaras, College of Business Han-Way Huang, College of Science, Engineering and Technology COLLEGE HONOR MARSHALS Richard Liebendorfer, College of Arts and Humanities Roger Severns, College of Business Beth Proctor, College of Science, Engineering and Technology JUNIOR HONOR MARSHALS Amanda Mesenbring, College of Arts and Humanities Brenda Valdivia, College of Business Danielle Hron, College of Science, Engineering and Technology

COLLEGE OF ARTS & HUMANITIES MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Kimberly Contag James Grabowska John Humphrey Julie Kerr-Berry Charles Lewis John Lindberg Craig Matarrese John Paul Marshel Rossow Todd Shanafelt Richard Terrill

INSTRUCTORS Lesley Jacobs Anastasia Panagopoulos Lauren Weber

Gregg Marg Patrick Tebbe Michael Wells Youwen Xu

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS MARCHING FACULTY

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Lyudmyla Ardanova Aaron Budge Bradley Cook Dean Kelley Andy Roberts Deepak Sanjel Timothy Secott Dan Singer Daniel Swart Daniel Toma

PROFESSORS Queen Booker Ann Kuzma Claudia Pragman ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Kathleen Dale Joseph Reising

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Kristen Cvancara Paul Finocchiaro Elizabeth Miller Gretchen Perbix Matthew Sewell Kristen Treinen Matthew Willemsen

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Yilin Chen James Kroger Ferdinand Siagian Kay Wallerich COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY MARCHING FACULTY

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Amy Lauters Cecilia Pick

PROFESSORS Gale Allen Rebecca Bates Brian Groh Francis Hannick 4

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Brian Wasserman Han Wu INSTRUCTORS Matthew Priem LIBRARY FACULTY Casey Duevel Mark McCullough ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY Maria Baxter-Nuamah Diane Berge

College of Graduate Studies

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

Brett A. Biebel, Mankato Creative Writing Advisor: Geoffrey Herbach Roy J. Buck, Neenah, Wisconsin Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Robbins Christopher M. Oveson, Mason City, Iowa Creative Writing Advisor: Richard Robbins Thesis: After the Golden Spoon: Poems Joseph D. West, Green River, Wyoming Theatre Arts Advisor: Dr. Paul Hustoles Jacob M. Yenish, Mankato Theatre Arts Advisor: Steven Smith Thesis: The Lighting Design of Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf

MASTER OF ARTS

Godfried A. Asante, Ghana Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto Lucas K. Baclayon, Tai Chung, English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Thesis: Taiwanese Preferences and Cultural Factors Influencing Visuals in Taiwanese Health Pamphlets Christine M. Bastian, Victoria Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara Cheree R. Butts, Eden Prairie Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen

Anna E. Cahill, Maplewood English Advisor: Dr. Mary Johnston

Bisharo H. Iman, Saint Cloud Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto

Jennifer D. Chelstrom, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix

Teresa L. Iverson, Hudson, Wisconsin English Advisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Nicholas J. James, Ridgeley, West Virginia English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Younghoon Kang, Republic of Korea English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher

Brent W. Chisholm, Cheney, Washington English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Kristine K. Costello, Tequesta, Florida English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Susan M. DeTomi, Charleston, South Carolina English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Robert T. Farrell, Glencoe English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Brittney P. Hansen, Sioux Falls, South Dakota English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Robin K. Hartzell, Wichita, Kansas English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Jonathon K. Heide, Minneapolis English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Gina M. Hunt, Huron, South Dakota Art Advisor: Brian Frink Gregory J. Husak, Mankato Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Sachi Sekimoto 5

Eric Karikari, Ghana Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Christopher Brown Amanda L. Kriesel, Eagle Lake Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Brian Martensen John B. Kroger, Woodbury English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Rebecca K. Kurtzahn-Beach, Champlin English Advisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara Joshua E. Lauener, Bluffton, South Carolina English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Cynthia Li, Woodbury English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Steve R. Linstrom, Marshall English Advisor: Dr. Anne O’Meara

9:00 a.m. Program

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

Patrick N. Moes, Farmington English Advisor: Dr. Lee Tesdell Joni D. Myers, Saint Peter Art Advisor: Elizabeth Miller Keisuke Nagashima, Japan English Advisor: Dr. Nancy Drescher Harumi Norasakkunkit, Spokane, Washington Art Advisor: Matthew Willemsen Lori L. Raborg, Stillwater, Oklahoma English Advisor: Dr. Gretchen Perbix Gabriel F. Stenzel, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Roland Nord Anne E. Sweeney, Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Stephanie F. Tahtinen, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa English Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos Jonathan D. Thompson, Mankato Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Mark Zuiker Rachel Walker, Newburyport, Massachusetts English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Bethany J. Wenell, New Brighton Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Deepa Oommen Emily L. Werschay, Iron English Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Veltsos Thesis: Electronic Portfolios as Job Search Tools: Perspectives from students, career counselors, and human resource professionals

Paul B. Wolfe English Advisor: Dr. Gwen Westerman Wasicuna Kelcey J. Woods-Nord, North Mankato English Advisor: Dr. Nancy MacKenzie Fan Wu, Taiwan English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck Yining Zhang, China English Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

Pavan K. Tirupati, India Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Ranaveer Aelgani, India Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Rachel Y. Agboola, Nigeria Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen

Amanda L. Evenski, Cokato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Evan J. Hedwall, North Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Thanura K. Jayawardena, Mankato Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Tim W. Kuo, Canada Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Yun-Ping Pai, Taiwan Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox Christine M. Penn, Stillwater Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Johnathan M. Yarger, Waconia Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

MASTER OF MUSIC

Benjamin J. Druffel, Wells Wind Band Conducting Advisor: Dr. Amy Roisum Foley

MASTER OF SCIENCE

Kimberly A. Aaron, Mounds View Spanish Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag

Mounika Anisetty, India Engineering Advisor: Dr. R A Nair Andrew M. Beckrich, Buffalo Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Guanghsu Chang

Lynnea S. Prusansky, Richfield Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Thu M. Cao, Vietnam Biology Advisor: Dr. Timothy Secott Thesis: Identification of Factors that Promote the Growth of Dormant Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis Gina M. Caruso, Lakeville French Advisor: Dr. Evan Bibbee

Andrew K. Ruona, Lakeville Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Leonard Che Fru, Cameroon Physics Advisor: Dr. Andrew Roberts

Andrew T. Stotesbery, Inver Grove Heights Business Administration Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Fox

Hagos G. Gebrekidan, Ethiopia Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen

Dhiraj Lamichhane, Chicago, Illinois Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Harry Petersen

Daniel J. Harrison, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Cyrus Azarbod

Mark A. Lindberg, Trimont Spanish Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag Thesis: Search for an Interlocutor in Carmen Martin Gaiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Short Stories and Novels

Muhammad A. Hemani, Pakistan Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Hashini N. Herath, Sri Lanka Environmental Sciences Advisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor Brandon C. Hoffmann, Pierce, Nebraska Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Michael Wells Thesis: An Exploratory Study of a Userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Facebook Security and Privacy Settings Mick W. Jaeger, Mankato Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Khurram Javed, Pakistan Engineering Advisor: Dr. Gale Allen Kishore Jonnagaddala, India Biology Advisor: Dr. Dorothy Wrigley Thesis: Effect of Sublethal Concentration of Nisin on the Growth Tolerance of Bacillus Cereus to Temperature, PH, and Salt Vijaya Keerthi Kalivarapu, India Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. Craig Evers Maame B. Kessey, Ghana Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Richard A. King Quale, Lake Crystal Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Cvancara

Travis D. Laster, Hampton, Georgia Communication Studies Advisor: Dr. Kristen Treinen

Tot D. Lul, Mankato Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Deepak Sanjel Omary M. Lyimo, Tanzania, United Republic of Biology Advisor: Dr. Gregg Marg Travis D. McKee, North Mankato Biology Advisor: Dr. Penny Knoblich Thesis: Effect on low maternal aldosterone on offspring cardiovascular development Jason P. Nolan, Lincoln, Nebraska Environmental Sciences Advisor: Dr. Bertha Proctor Robert E. Noonan, No Mankato Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Rebecca Bates Olayemi A. Odujole, Nigeria Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Joseph M. Pallardy, Mankato Biology Advisor: Dr. Shannon Fisher Prasad D. Senadheera, Sri Lanka Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed

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Subhanu Sharma, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Thomas J. Stang, Sartell Spanish Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Contag Lacey A. Stiller, Blaine Biology Advisor: Dr. Marilyn Hart Bidhya Subedi, Nepal Information Technology Advisor: Dr. Mahbubur Syed Mahamadou Tahirou, Niger Communication Studies Advisor: Eric R. Hall, Pine Island Physics Advisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Joon L. Twayana, Nepal Biology Advisor: Dr. Dorothy Wrigley Thesis: The Earthworm, Eisenia Fetida, Regenerated Nephridia Lack the Nephridial Symbiont Lucas J. Wandrie, Mankato Biology Advisor: Dr. John Krenz Thesis: Influences of adjacent landuse on avian community structure in sub-boreal peatlands of the Midwest Amber L. Wischer, Oakdale Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Breann M. Wozniak, Eden Prairie Biology Advisor: Dr. Bethann Lavoie William R. Wynn, Jr.., Mankato Computer Science Advisor: Dr. Dean Kelley William Young, Jr.., Minneapolis Mathematics Advisor: Dr. Mezbahur Rahman

9:00 a.m. Program

Eric R. Hall, Pine Island Physics Advisor: Dr. Thomas Brown Jason H. Handlogten, Rochester Manufacturing Engineering Technology Advisor: Dr. William Peterson

College of Arts and Humanities SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Delwende Bouda, English Mimi P. Christikawa, Spanish Angela V. Graff, English Cody L. Larson, English Molly M. Page, Spanish Clair E. Rogers, Art History Lani M. Sexton, Spanish Rachel M. Sheldahl, Music: Education Nicole A. Shelton, Art History Mari M. Tacheny, Spanish Alice M. Torgerson, Communication Studies Amy L. Treptau, English

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Tyler J. Abrahamson, Art Karl A. Anderson, English Thuy C. Bac, Art Thuy C. Bac, Mass Communications Kirstie K. Bakke, Mass Communications David L. Begalka, English Benjamin J. Boettcher, Open Studies Megan M. Brown, English Megan M. Brown, French Lisa R. Chelmo, Mass Communications Molly J. Coughlan, Art Theresa D. Crozier, Art Maria C. Cruz Valadez, English

Danielle D. Grundman, Spanish Abby J. Holst, Mass Communications Melissa J. Hood, Music: Education Danielle J. Klugman, Communication Studies Alexandra J. Kosse, Communication Studies Caitlin M. Kowalke, Mass Communications Caitlin M. Kowalke, Theatre Arts Rebecca J. Kufrin, Mass Communications Michelle S. Malecha, German Emma L. Ottoson, Theatre Arts Cheryl A. Peterson, Mass Communications Rachel A. Sandstrom, Communication Studies Jessica L. Sawatzke, Spanish Amy J. Seys, Mass Communications Nickolas J. Spaeth, Art Paige R. Vick, Mass Communications Justin M. Zicarelli, Mass Communications

CUM LAUDE

Brett P. Adams, Art Juan P. Ayala Ramirez, Mass Communications

Michael A. Brooks, Communication Studies Joy L. Broscoff, Communications Arts and Literature Education Charlotte M. Burk, English Samantha S. Cairns, English Kathryn J. Carrier, Art History Benjamin A. Daigle, Communication Studies Megan C. Dauwalter, Art Dustin G. Jackson, Theatre Arts Ajay Kapadia, Art History Kelli J. Krause, Mass Communications Whitney S. Madison, Spanish Serina L. Manwarren, Open Studies Alicia M. Olson, Dance Cody F. Petersen, Art Andrew M. Rasmussen, Art Nathan K. Rodeback, Art Katherine M. Standing, Mass Communications Kari R. Sutter, Mass Communications Cezara Talmaci, Mass Communications Cezara Talmaci, Spanish Brianna K. Tollefson, Mass Communications Rachel D. Van Luyk, Art Jennifer VanCura, Communication Studies

Dd DEPARTMENT OF ART Professor James Johnson, Chairperson

Tyler J. Abrahamson, BFA, Waconia Brett P. Adams, BFA, Rochester Thuy C. Bac, BA, Mankato Donna Ballman, BA, Cleveland Helen B. Bednar, BFA, Le Center

Danny S. Bounkeovisane, BFA, Apple Valley Kathryn J. Carrier, BA, Waconia Molly J. Coughlan, BFA, Mankato Charles A. Crow, BA, Lake Crystal Theresa D. Crozier, BFA, Fountain City, Wisconsin Megan C. Dauwalter, BFA, Carver Brittney D. Hedges, BFA, Aurora, Colorado 9

Kelsey L. Hildebrandt, BFA, Mankato Ajay Kapadia, BA, Mankato Sarah K. Kirsop, BS, Verona, Wisconsin Kasey M. Krantz, BA, Annandale Arianna S. Nienow, BFA, Mapleton Bryce S. Padgett, BS, Fairmont Claire M. Pawelec, BA, Big Bend, Wisconsin

9:00 a.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Walter Zakahi, Dean.

Cody F. Petersen, BFA, Mankato Andrew M. Rasmussen, BFA, White Bear Lake Nathan K. Rodeback, BFA, Saint Peter Clair E. Rogers, BA, Mankato Nicole A. Shelton, BA, Apple Valley Chelsea R. Short, BA, North Branch Catherine A. Smith, BFA, Crystal Nickolas J. Spaeth, BFA, Montevideo Danyel V. Stoufer, BFA, Hutchinson Jake B. Thielmann, BFA, Kiel, Wisconsin Rachel D. Van Luyk, BFA, Forest Lake Christine E. White, BA, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATION STUDIES Professor Kristen Cvancara Chairperson

Matthew A. Arneson, BS, Crosby Ashley L. Beeler, BS, Alcester, South Dakota Tyler M. Brigger, BS, New Ulm Michael A. Brooks, BA, Minneapolis Lee S. Burg, BS, Eitzen Kyle J. Culhane, BS, Marshall Benjamin A. Daigle, BS, Winsted Brandon M. Doll, BS, Golden Valley Jon J. Emerson, BS, Osseo Kiley J. Gravley, BS, Mankato Danielle J. Klugman, BS, Hopkins Alexandra J. Kosse, BS, Shakopee Kerry A. Lambert, BS, Eden Prairie Trevin D. Larsen, BS, Prior Lake Logan R. Lawrence, BS, Cottage Grove Glenn D. Melcher, BA, Minnetrista Brytanie L. Mertes, BS, Forest Lake Phillip J. Molling, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin Alex B. Neubauer, BS, Bird Island Nicholas J. Perfetti, BA, Bourbon, Missouri Morgan C. Portra, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Ashley A. Randall, BS, Excelsior Brittany E. Renando, BS, Blaine Kenneth M. Rife, BS, New Brighton William C. Roberts, BS, Woodbury Mark A. Robinson, BS, Minneapolis Rachel A. Sandstrom, BS, Lake Crystal Jeffrey W. Sinell, BS, Le Sueur Michael M. Slavin, BS, Hopkins

Ivy L. Stammer, BA, South Haven Calli L. Stenzel, BS, Kiester Connor M. Stremke, BS, Eden Prairie Chloe C. Thoma, BS, Savage Alice M. Torgerson, BS, Maple Grove Jennifer VanCura, BS, Minneapolis Nathaniel G. Wingo, BS, Winthrop

DEPARTMENT OF ENGLISH Professor John Banschbach, Chairperson

Adedamola A. Adeyeye, BA, Champlin Karl A. Anderson, BA, Waseca Elizabeth E. Anthony, BA, Lakeville David L. Begalka, BS, Mankato Delwende Bouda, BA, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta) Joy L. Broscoff, BS, Brownton Megan M. Brown, BA, North Mankato Charlotte M. Burk, BA, Bloomington Samantha S. Cairns, BA, Winona Maria C. Cruz Valadez, BA, Mexico Jonathan T. Dimond, BA, Burnsville Ariel V. Follett, BA, Mayer Jessica L. Godderz, BFA, Maple Grove Angela V. Graff, BFA, Faribault Jacob A. Grobe, BA, Minnesota Lake Darin G. Gunderman, BS, Robbinsdale Katherine N. Knutson, BA, Burnsville Joshua S. Kruger, BA, Okabena Molly A. Larsen, BA, Morristown Cody L. Larson, BFA, Fairbault Mitchell A. Lay, BA, Eagan James P. McShane, BA, Mankato Mackenzie M. Meixner, BA, Waseca Tyler J. Naughton, BS, North Saint Paul Baonhi T. Phung, BS, Savage Tiffany M. Ranweiler, BA, Cannon Falls David R. Rosencrance, BA, Waunakee, Wisconsin Jason D. Ruiz, BA, Mankato Anders A. Rydholm, BS, North Mankato Anthony R. Serra, BA, Eden Prairie Amy L. Treptau, BA, Shakopee Max H. Whatcott, BS, Chaska Lucian R. Young, BA, Madelia

DEPARTMENT OF MASS COMMUNICATIONS/ MASS MEDIA Professor Marshel Rossow, Chairperson

Jeneen M. Anderson, BA, Osseo Jenna R. Anderson, BA, Brooklyn Park Juan P. Ayala Ramirez, BA, Colombia Thuy C. Bac, BA, Mankato Kirstie K. Bakke, BS, Spearfish, South Dakota Joseph B. Barden, BS, Mankato Lauren M. Beukelman, BS, Canby Eric M. Boelter, BS, Lakeville Calley A. Carbonneau, BS, Falcon Heights Lisa R. Chelmo, BS, Frederic, Wisconsin Kyle R. DeRider, BS, Maple Grove Krystin M. Eldridge, BS, Bloomington Kya R. Fischer, BA, New Ulm Michael L. Guimont, BS, Aitkin Jamie L. Hawley, BS, Ham Lake Janay D. Henry, BA, Minneapolis Margaret J. Hilo, BA, Saint Paul Abby J. Holst, BA, Racine Katie J. Horvat, BS, Mankato Trista M. Howell, BS, Hutchinson Abby E. Kelsey, BS, Aberdeen, South Dakota Kristen B. Koloff, BA, Ham Lake Caitlin M. Kowalke, BS, Cresco, Iowa Kelli J. Krause, BS, Watertown, South Dakota Rebecca J. Kufrin, BS, Prior Lake Kristen M. LaPlante, BA, Brooklyn Park Brooke E. Lees, BS, Hibbing Anne E. LeMere, BS, Saint Paul Aaron B. Louks, BS, New Richland David J. Lundquist, BS, Minneapolis Tiffany J. Marquis, BS, Brooklyn Park Brytanie L. Mertes, BS, Forest Lake Chelsea A. Mickley, BA, North Mankato Anjali E. Nyquist, BS, Cokato Rachel R. Nystrom, BS, Waconia Nathan A. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Groske, BS, Ostrander Nicole M. Paulson, BA, Prior Lake Cheryl A. Peterson, BS, Saint Peter Kyle R. Ratke, BS, Cold Spring Cassie L. Rayman, BS, Glenville Chelsie L. Reese, BS, Colorado Springs, Colorado Amy J. Seys, BS, Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC Professor John Lindberg, Chairperson

Cole A. Bawek, BS, Arcadia, Wisconsin Joshua M. Forbord, BA, Coon Rapids Lee D. Henke, BS, Monroe, Wisconsin Melissa J. Hood, BS, Kiester Gena A. Johnson, BS, Mankato Rachel M. Sheldahl, BS, Bricelyn

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Professor Craig Matarrese, Chairperson Thomas M. Cassidy, BS, Coon Rapids Andrew J. Dennison, BS, Austin Jason S. Gallea, BS, Medford Carl S. Janiszewski, BS, Mankato Mohammad B. Rashid, BS, Pakistan Kylie R. Wells, BS, Andover

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE Professor Paul Hustoles Chairperson

Thomas A. Bennett, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Travis D. Berg, BS, Eagan Hannah L. DesMarais, BS, Sartell Andrew P. Gullikson, BFA, Mpls Dustin G. Jackson, BFA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Taylor E. Johnson, BS, Menomonie, Wisconsin Caitlin M. Kowalke, BS, Cresco, Iowa Alicia M. Olson, BS, Glenwood Emma L. Ottoson, BFA, Vadnais Heights

DEPARTMENT OF WORLD LANGUAGES & CULTURES Professor James Grabowska, Chairperson

Lucas E. Aguilar, BS, Madelia Brianna R. Brennan, BS, Shakopee Megan M. Brown, BA, North Mankato Brittany L. Butcher, BS, Chaska Mimi P. Christikawa, BA, Saint Paul Merissa R. Curran, BA, Eden Prairie Krystin M. Eldridge, BS, Bloomington Kjerstin B. Ellanson, BA, New Ulm Danielle D. Grundman, BA, Clearwater Austin E. Hankey-Brown, BA, Eden Prairie Drew G. Johnson, BA, Minneapolis Whitney S. Madison, BA, Lewiston Michelle S. Malecha, BS, Henderson Travis M. McDougall, BA, Redwood Falls Molly M. Page, BA, Janesville Brittni N. Peters, BA, Onalaska, Wisconsin Jessica L. Sawatzke, BA, Maple Plain Lani M. Sexton, BA, Millville Sarah L. Svegal, BS, Brooklyn Park Mari M. Tacheny, BA, Madison Lake Cezara Talmaci, BA, Moldova Alisha M. Wakefield, BS, Hartland, Wisconsin Joshua T. Warren, BA, Crystal Anne E. Webster, BA, North Mankato Amy C. Williams, BA, Coon Rapids

HUMANITIES

Professor Gwen Westerman, Director

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LIBERAL STUDIES

Gina Maahs, Student Relations Coordinator Lindsay M. Aho, AA, San Diego, California Jenna R. Anderson, AA, Brooklyn Park Joshua D. Anderson, AA, Mankato Breauna R. Butler, AA, Farmington Lance B. Cabak, AA, Apple Valley John P. Carlson, AA, North Mankato Mitchell Gillen, AA, Oakdale Kelli J. Gillispie, AA, Mound Karen D. Keranen, AA, Menahga Michael A. Kubista, AA, Owatonna Alyce K. LaCoursiere, AA, Minneapolis Juliet L. Lekelefac, AA, Cameroon Mollie R. O’Brien, AA, Shakopee Azzizeh S. Raddatz, AA, Eagle Lake Melissa S. Rath, AA, Easton Jason D. Ruiz, AA, Mankato Zachary D. Schneider, AA, Kiel, Wisconsin Patricia E. Schonhardt, AA, Buffalo Megan M. Schultz, AA, Welcome Tyler J. Schultz, AA, Minneapolis Kelsey E. Slaby, AA, Rochester Danforth J. Taylor, AA, Mankato William E. Wickland, AA, Mankato Adrian S. Willhite, AA, Vadnais Hts LeNora L. Wilson, AA, Saint Paul

OPEN STUDIES

Professor Kirsti Cole, Director Billie R. Bassett, BS, Mankato Benjamin J. Boettcher, BS, Big Lake Ellen L. Helgerson, BS, Albert Lea Leah E. Hollenbeck, BS, Bloomington Hurmah Z. Khan, BS, Eden Prairie Serina L. Manwarren, BS, Jackson Steven A. O’Leary, BS, Mankato Stephanie A. Smithburg, BS, Burnsville

9:00 a.m. Program

Katherine M. Standing, BS, Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin Connor M. Stremke, BS, Eden Prairie Kari R. Sutter, BS, Owatonna Cezara Talmaci, BA, Moldova Brianna K. Tollefson, BS, Bloomington Paige R. Vick, BS, Delano Christine N. Wedoe, BS, Lakeville Ashlee J. White, BS, Minnetonka Justin M. Zicarelli, BS, Excelsior

College of Business SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Derek M. Barlage, Finance Derek M. Barlage, Accounting Diana M. Bleess, Accounting Stephanie L. Fischer, Accounting Jason M. Goebel, Finance Emma Grumke, Accounting* Dustin S. Horning, Marketing Brittany A. Kruse, Accounting Brittany A. Kruse, Finance Collin M. Lynn, Accounting Lindsay J. Mensing, Accounting Lindsay J. Mensing, Finance Andrew K. Schreiner, Accounting Andrew K. Schreiner, Finance Tyler M. Stephens, Accounting

Shin Zie Lai, Accounting Kyle W. Marti, Management Christopher J. Menezes, Management Eric R. Michel, Management Alyssa C. Nelson, Management Kimberly A. Olson, Management Anisha Pant, Accounting Anisha Pant, Management Tyler E. Petzel, Accounting Tyler E. Petzel, Finance Cole L. Schlauderaff, Accounting Ethan C. Sizer, Accounting Ethan C. Sizer, Finance Kaitlin D. Weninger, Accounting Amy F. Zellmer, Accounting Amy F. Zellmer, Finance

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

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Luke J. Aspenson, Finance Aaron D. Christie, Finance Joseph M. Drapcho, Accounting Chelsea M. Eberline, Accounting Nicholas A. Flotterud, Accounting Natalie M. Fugleberg, Management Jennifer J. Gustafson, Accounting Jordan L. Hoppe, Accounting Bridgette M. Janni, Accounting Blake C. Jansick, Finance Cooper W. Johnson, Finance Tyler A. Johnson, Management Yamuna Khatri, Accounting Yamuna Khatri, Finance Sanjesh Kumar, Finance

Rumman Ahmed, Finance Katherine M. Aldrich, Management Brian S. Brandt, Accounting Brian S. Brandt, Finance Aaron J. Devine, Accounting Aaron J. Devine, Finance Ryan T. Glisczinski, Accounting Ryan T. Glisczinski, Management Nicole M. Good, Accounting Juan P. Higuera Forero, Marketing Juan P. Higuera Forero, International Business Ajay Kapadia, International Business Zachary S. Karels, Finance Mohammad S. Khan, Accounting

Mohammad S. Khan, Finance Sobia M. Khan, Accounting Sobia M. Khan, Finance Dibij Lamichhane, Finance Kayla M. Lutgen, Finance Kayla M. Lutgen, Management Patrick L. Mahan, Marketing Gayle M. Makoutz, Management Rita R. Martinez, Management Gihanthi D. Meepe Bajjamage, Management Lauren E. Meyer, Management Daniel S. Miller, Accounting Daniel S. Miller, Finance Alyse A. Molden, Accounting Emma M. Onyancha, Accounting Cengizhan M. Ozuturk, Accounting Jeremy P. Pedersen, Management Blake A. Rod, Management Sarah J. Schnieder, Marketing Amy E. Schultz, Marketing Patricia A. Serdar, Accounting Anthony R. Sieberg, Marketing Tanner J. Sorensen, Management Tanner J. Sorensen, Marketing Tyler J. Stofferan, Accounting Krishnan Thevarajah, Management Krishnan Thevarajah, International Business Cody R. Welsh, Accounting Cody R. Welsh, Finance Jared L. Woodward, Finance

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

Stephen Z. Aarhus, BS, Coon Rapids Mohamed A. Ahmed, BS, Mankato Omar A. Ali, BS, Burnsville

Kyle A. Bahe, BS, Annandale Derek M. Barlage, BS, Arlington Diana M. Bleess, BS, Oakdale Kristie A. Bowersox, BS, Vadnais Heights Brian S. Brandt, BS, Mankato Lakeisha A. Buttweiler, BS, Oakdale Aaron J. Devine, BS, Crystal Sarah E. Dirkx, BS, Mankato 13

Joseph M. Drapcho, BS, Mankato Chelsea M. Eberline, BS, Webster, South Dakota Stephanie L. Fischer, BS, New Ulm Nicholas A. Flotterud, BS, Zumbrota Ryan T. Glisczinski, BS, Belle Plaine Nicole M. Good, BS, Mayer *Graduate of Honors Program

9:00 a.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Brenda Flannery, Dean.

Emma Grumke, BS, Waunakee, Wisconsin Jennifer J. Gustafson, BS, Rogers Brandon M. Hayes, BS, Savage Coty M. Hemann, BS, Austin Jordan L. Hoppe, BS, Le Sueur Bridgette M. Janni, BS, New Ulm Fahad R. Khan, BS, Pakistan Mohammad S. Khan, BS, Pakistan Sobia M. Khan, BS, Pakistan Yamuna Khatri, BS, Nepal Andrew C. Kind, BS, Mankato Brittany A. Kruse, BS, Eagan Shin Zie Lai, BS, Malaysia Marcus R. Laurencot, BS, Mankato Lenssa B. Lemma, BS, Las Vegas, Nevada Rokhaya Lo, BS, Senegal Collin M. Lynn, BS, Adrian Lindsay J. Mensing, BS, Blue Earth Daniel S. Miller, BS, Eden Prairie Amina M. Mohammud, BS, Mankato Alyse A. Molden, BS, Milan Derek S. Nyvold, BS, Maple Grove Emma M. Onyancha, BS, Mankato Cengizhan M. Ozuturk, BS, Chanhassen Anisha Pant, BS, Nepal Tyler E. Petzel, BS, Mankato Andrew P. Salaski, BS, North Mankato Yousef H. Sarameh, BS, Mankato Cole L. Schlauderaff, BS, New Ulm Lindsay K. Schmidt, BS, Norwood Young America Andrew K. Schreiner, BS, Marshall Bonnie K. Schwieger, BS, Nicollet Patricia A. Serdar, BS, Farmington Ethan C. Sizer, BS, Saint James Tyler M. Stephens, BS, Farmington Tyler J. Stofferan, BS, Sibley, Iowa Kyle A. Stokke, BS, Chanhassen Alexander A. Sukalski, BS, North Mankato Anthony M. Swanson, BS, Cologne Cody R. Welsh, BS, Rosemount Kaitlin D. Weninger, BS, Maple Grove Amy F. Zellmer, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF FINANCE Professor Joseph Reising, Chairperson

Stephen Z. Aarhus, BS, Coon Rapids Rumman Ahmed, BS, Bangladesh Luke J. Aspenson, BS, Fridley Derek M. Barlage, BS, Arlington Hans M. Berreau, BS, Le Sueur

James A. Bobholz, BS, North Mankato Brian S. Brandt, BS, Mankato Maria I. Caballero, BS, Bloomington Tim S. Camarillo, BS, Fridley Aaron D. Christie, BS, Spring Valley Oscar A. Cueva Bravo, BS, Mexico Aaron J. Devine, BS, Crystal Elizabeth S. Dornfeld, BS, New Hope Nicholas D. Forside, BS, Woodbury Kevin M. Gafford, BS, Chaska Brock D. Gardner, BS, Montevideo Jason M. Goebel, BS, Minnetonka Tanner D. Hansen, BS, Redwood Falls Coty M. Hemann, BS, Austin Blake C. Jansick, BS, Hutchinson Cooper W. Johnson, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Zachary S. Karels, BS, Lakeville Mohammad S. Khan, BS, Pakistan Sobia M. Khan, BS, Pakistan Yamuna Khatri, BS, Nepal Brittany A. Kruse, BS, Eagan Sanjesh Kumar, BS, Pakistan Dibij Lamichhane, BS, Nepal Marcus R. Laurencot, BS, Mankato Jonathon M. Lego, BS, Shakopee Kayla M. Lutgen, BS, Bingham Lake Olawale A. Martins, BS, Saint Paul Lindsay J. Mensing, BS, Blue Earth Daniel S. Miller, BS, Eden Prairie Cassandra L. Oddson, BS, Windom Jacqueline K. Olson, BS, Shakopee Gage A. Peterson, BS, Eden Prairie Gregory T. Petzel, BS, Le Sueur Tyler E. Petzel, BS, Mankato Adnan Rafiq, BS, Pakistan Andrew P. Salaski, BS, North Mankato Cameron D. Schafer, BS, White Bear Lake Andrew K. Schreiner, BS, Marshall Troy D. Segebarth, II, BS, Apple Valley Ethan C. Sizer, BS, Saint James Kyle A. Stokke, BS, Chanhassen Alexander A. Sukalski, BS, North Mankato Andrew M. Taschner, BS, Eagan Souleymane Toure, BS, Senegal Maira I. Vera, BS, Butterfield Cody R. Welsh, BS, Rosemount Kent A. Wold, BS, Fridley William T. Wood, BS, Eagan Jared L. Woodward, BS, Cannon Falls Morgan J. Wuebker, BS, North Mankato Karrie A. Xaisongkham, BS, Luverne Amy F. Zellmer, BS, North Mankato

DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT

Professor Miles Smayling, Chairperson Oluwaseyi Ademola-Sadipe, BS, New Ulm Katherine M. Aldrich, BS, Stillwater Eric J. Amundson, BS, Mankato Timothy W. Anderson, BS, Oakdale Adnan M. Awow, BS, Richfield Amanda E. Baller, BS, Crystal Mohamed A. Barre, BS, New Hope Landon P. Benson, BS, Eagle Lake Cody L. Bergendahl, BS, Mankato Kyle C. Bischoff, BS, Saint Cloud Elizabeth M. Bratsch, BS, Owatonna Jacob T. Buisman, BS, La Crosse, Wisconsin Christopher L. Dahl, BS, Cottonwood Virginia R. Davis, BS, Mankato Angela A. Dery, BS, Chisago City Allison M. Deutsch, BS, Oakdale Tyler J. Dorion, BS, Waconia Natalie M. Fugleberg, BS, Byron Ryan T. Glisczinski, BS, Belle Plaine Alexandra N. Green, BS, Prior Lake Prakash Gurung, BS, Nepal Don E. Hardin, BS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Jerrod J. Hopkins, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Kristin E. Jackson, BS, Brownton Zainab K. Janjua, BS, Eagan Kristina J. Jensen, BS, Mankato Tyler A. Johnson, BS, Brooklyn Park Samuel T. Ling, BS, Mankato Kayla M. Lutgen, BS, Bingham Lake Gayle M. Makoutz, BS, Millville Kyle W. Marti, BS, New Ulm Rita R. Martinez, BS, Le Sueur Gihanthi D. Meepe Bajjamage, BS, Sri Lanka Christopher J. Menezes, BS, Mankato Kristine K. Merrill, BS, Canby Lauren E. Meyer, BS, Ramsey Eric R. Michel, BS, Mankato Alyssa C. Nelson, BS, Jackson Kimberly A. Olson, BS, Albert Lea Anisha Pant, BS, Nepal Jeremy P. Pedersen, BS, Glenwood Michael A. Pientka, BS, Northfield Matthew P. Pierson, BS, Albert Lea Josh D. Pilcher, BS, Owatonna Dustin J. Rahe, BS, Spencer, Iowa Brianne N. Reginato, BS, Brooklyn Park

DEPARTMENT OF MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS Professor Ann Kuzma, Chairperson

Rasheed A. Babar, BS, Pakistan Justin R. Blattner, BS, Avon Daniel L. Braaten, BS, Glenwood Jenna M. Breck, BS, Waseca Tyler W. Bruehl, BS, Woodbury Christopher J. Burrell, BS, Brooklyn Park Anthony A. Finnerty, BS, Shorewood Angela L. Franzen, BS, Mankato Rebecca R. Fredin, BS, Woodbury Christopher W. Gagnon, BS, Grand Portage Tracy L. Gappa, BS, Mankato Priscilla Garza, BS, Le Sueur Alexandra N. Green, BS, Prior Lake Molly A. Hanson, BS, Owatonna Juan P. Higuera Forero, BS, Colombia Dustin S. Horning, BS, Mankato Kristina J. Jensen, BS, Mankato Ajay Kapadia, BS, Mankato

Brian T. Kranz, BS, Hastings Andrew P. Kuhn, BS, Apple Valley Zachary R. Lacher, BS, Woodbury Michael S. Laraway, BS, Saint Cloud Andrew J. Macziewski, BS, Fairmont Patrick L. Mahan, BS, Minneapolis Jackson P. Mershon, BS, Albert Lea Travis R. Nelson, BS, Mankato Jennifer A. Printup, BS, Eden Prairie Jacklyn M. Rassmussen, BS, Brainerd Elizabeth J. Rowley, BS, Northfield Amanda J. Schmidt, BS, Prior Lake Thomas D. Schmidt, BS, White Bear Lake Sarah J. Schnieder, BS, Worthington Amy E. Schultz, BS, Cottage Grove Jacob E. Seidl, BS, Circle Pines Anthony R. Sieberg, BS, North Mankato Tanner J. Sorensen, BS, Claremont Sarah L. Svegal, BS, Brooklyn Park Krishnan Thevarajah, BS, Canada Alisha M. Wakefield, BS, Hartland, Wisconsin Jonathan R. Williams, BS, Minneapolis

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Krista L. Reinke, BS, New Ulm Jenna H. Rigdon, BS, Good Thunder Stephanie D. Rigdon, BS, Mapleton Blake A. Rod, BS, Wyoming Justin T. Rudeen, BS, Mankato Katie A. Sand, BS, Saint Paul Nicholas C. Schmidt, BS, Belle Plaine Tanner J. Sorensen, BS, Claremont Andrew M. Taschner, BS, Eagan Stephanie A. Taylor, BS, Mankato Krishnan Thevarajah, BS, Canada Kevin E. Voight, BS, Caledonia Martin T. Wenner, BS, Saint Peter William R. Willaby, BS, Faribault Jonathan R. Williams, BS, Minneapolis Brian P. Zak, BS, North Mankato

College of Science, Engineering and Technology The candidates will be presented by Vijendra Agarwal, Dean.

SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Diana M. Bleess, Mathematics Brandon R. Boeck, Biology: Human Biology Adriana M. Christianson, Biology: Human Biology Dinesh Thapa, Information Systems

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Dayeong An, Mathematics Yovin Andrian, Information Technology Michael D. Azarbod, Information Technology Jesse D. Backstrom, Environmental Sciences Landon Balster, Information Technology Ashley M. Carlson, Biology: Human Biology Laura S. Deis, Medical Technology Nhung H. Do, Mathematics Nicholas A. Esler, General Engineering Lauren F. Farasyn, Mathematics Courtney M. Frank, Biology: Human Biology Danielle D. Grundman, Biology: Human Biology

Travis J. Liebhard, Biology: Human Biology Maxwell J. Mansfield, Information Technology Lindsay G. Mortland, Information Technology Alan W. Nelson, Mathematics Nathan D. Neudecker, Automotive Engineering Technology Travis L. Pedersen, Biotechnology Rahul Shrestha, Information Technology Shawnee S. Sovell, Biology: Human Biology Steve R. Sveine, Environmental Sciences Shreya Vaidya, Environmental Sciences

CUM LAUDE

Kimberly N. Dvorak, Biology: Microbiology Matthew J. Hansen, Automotive Engineering Technology Christopher A. Harkins, Automotive Engineering Technology Christopher A. Harkins, Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Dannyl D. Huju, General Engineering Sarah E. Koenen, Information Systems Yonghwa Kwon, Biochemistry Ritesh S. Maharjan, Information Systems Yajuman Manandhar, Electrical Engineering Brandon M. Morgan, Computer Science Jeffrey D. Otto, Biology Cory R. Prusha, Chemistry: ACS Patricia A. Ryan, Information Technology Sonika Sainju, Biochemistry Kami T. Sherpa, Information Technology Stafford J. Taillon, Automotive Engineering Technology Quan H. Tran, Biology Judd H. Werner, Construction Management Justin L. Wolter, Biology: Human Biology Randy L. Zimmerman, Construction Management

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

John Albergo, BS, Mankato Brian O. Anderson, BS, Waconia Samuel W. Barbosa, BS, Mankato Justin R. Becthold, BS, Nashua, Iowa Matthew J. Hansen, BS, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Christopher A. Harkins, BS, Le Center Paul G. Kirchner, BS, Fort Ripley Chun Chee M. Lam, BS, Mankato Ryan J. Maki, BS, Rosemount Chowdhury S. Mohammod, BS, Bangladesh Nathan D. Neudecker, BS, Mankato Ryan D. Olson, BS, Cambridge Justin A. Randall, BS, Mankato Jason R. Rosenberg, BS, Fairmont Calvin G. Smith, BS, Perry, Iowa Stafford J. Taillon, BS, Ephraim, Wisconsin Bryce M. Wick, BS, North Mankato Takeru Yamamoto, BS, Japan 17

DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES Professor Michael Bentley, Chairperson

Awale A. Abukar, BS, Minneapolis Ryan R. Acker, BS, New Glarus, Wisconsin Jesse D. Backstrom, BS, Fridley Katelyn C. Balay, BS, Stillwater Sara M. Barnard, BS, Waconia Emily J. Battcher, BS, Minneapolis Lindsey F. Beach, BS, Jordan Brandon R. Boeck, BS, Mankato

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Brandon K. Bohks, BS, Mankato Katy M. Bromeland, BS, Blue Earth Taylor M. Brookins, BS, Waterloo, Iowa Jae Hwan Byun, BS, Republic of Korea Ashley M. Carlson, BS, North Mankato Michael P. Chamberlain, BS, Mankato Adriana M. Christianson, BS, Sauk Centre Merissa R. Curran, BS, Eden Prairie Laura S. Deis, BS, Watertown, South Dakota Kimberly N. Dvorak, BS, Mankato Michael J. Dyslin, BS, Rochester Courtney M. Frank, BS, Benson Danielle D. Grundman, BS, Clearwater Reid A. Harris, BS, Saint James Ronald R. Hausker, BS, Eden Prairie Brian L. Hoff, BS, Mankato Kayla M. Kiecker, BS, Coon Rapids Yeonji Lee, BS, Republic of Korea Derek J. Lemaster, BS, New Prague Travis J. Liebhard, BS, Belle Plaine Anna E. Lonke, BS, Duluth Lani A. Manion, BS, Mankato Karielle J. Moe, BS, Mankato Nicholas A. Myslicki, BS, Mankato Jacob G. Okioma, BS, Kenya Jeffrey D. Otto, BS, Robbinsdale Krishanthiya Pathmanathan, BS, Sri Lanka Travis L. Pedersen, BS, Worthington Bryan J. Reddick, BS, Waconia Eric W. Reed, BS, Center City Katelyn A. Reed, BS, Austin Kayla R. Scheps, BS, Mankato Shawnee S. Sovell, BS, Wells Marc T. Stowell, BS, Saint Peter Steve R. Sveine, BS, New Ulm Sarah Tanvir, BS, Pakistan Quan H. Tran, BS, Waterbury, Connecticut Shreya Vaidya, BS, Nepal Justin L. Wolter, BS, Belle Plaine

DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY AND GEOLOGY Professor Mary Hadley, Chairperson

Oluwakorede A. Amusan, BA, Woodbury Jay H. Halvorson, BS, Mankato Yonghwa Kwon, BS, Namyangju, Gyeonggi

Cory R. Prusha, BS, Mankato Sonika Sainju, BS, Nepal

DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER INFORMATION SCIENCE Professor Dean Kelley, Chairperson

John C. Grooms, BS, North Mankato Joshua R. Hoff, BS, Blaine Logan B. Johnson, BS, Dassel Brandon M. Morgan, BS, Lake Crystal Artiom Negura, BS, Moldova Adedayo E. Ologunde, BS, Rosemount Sean C. Ooi, BS, Mankato Satomi Sugiyama, BS, Japan Nikhil Thakur, BS, India

DEPARTMENT OF CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

Professor Brian Wasserman, Chairperson Justin A. Aube, BS, Faribault Tanner E. Barbknecht, BS, Waseca Matt J. Boatman, BS, Delano Adam N. Brown, BS, Zumbrota Dominic A. Digatono, BS, Burnsville Sean W. Ellis, BS, Saint Francis Jacob W. Evans, BS, Stillwater Thomas C. Fischer, BS, Prior Lake Jonathan H. Fougner, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Ethan C. Gerth, BS, Arkdale, Wisconsin Dustin A. Goranson, BS, Mankato Spencer P. Hanson, BS, Lester Prairie Christopher L. Henning, BS, Mankato Trong N. Ho, BS, Mankato Peter J. Johnson, BS, Gainesville, Florida Travis O. Keanaaina, BS, Savage Daniel J. Kjellberg, BS, Forest Lake Daniel J. Kuderer, BS, North Mankato Daniel J. McCabe, BS, Shorewood Joseph F. McNeil, BS, Rochester Tom J. Mikelson, BS, Eden Prairie Gregory F. Moulton, BS, Saint Peter Adam J. Mueller, BS, Roseville Seth J. Neitzel, BS, Shakopee Matthew B. Olson, BS, Bloomington Stefan Peno, BS, Serbia Dustin L. Propp, BS, Maplewood

Trevor J. Ruser, BS, Blue Earth John D. Schmitt, BS, Waconia Nathaniel L. Schwaab, BS, Andover Josh H. Selvog, BS, Eden Prairie Joel R. Sween, BS, Faribault Steven R. Totzke, BS, Albuquerque, New Mexico Logan M. Underdahl, BS, Woodbury Joseph S. Weber, BS, Rosemount Judd H. Werner, BS, Green Isle Troy M. Williams, BS, Mankato Chia O. Xiong, BS, Minneapolis Randy L. Zimmerman, BS, Waseca

DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY Professor Gale Allen, Chairperson

Cody J. Abbott, BSEE, Minnetonka Saroj Bhetawal, BSEE, Nepal Cardell L. Boganey, BS Comp. Eng., Brooklyn Park Kruscaya Casaverde Moreano, BSEE, Peru Fuad A. Gazal, BSEE, Saint Cloud Pengfei Ji, BSEE, China Yajuman Manandhar, BSEE, Nepal Anirban Roy, BSEE, India Adam C. Teigland, BS, Canby

DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY Professor Leon Tietz Chairperson

Yovin Andrian, BS, Indonesia Michael D. Azarbod, BS, Mankato Landon Balster, BS, Worthington Pradeep Baral, BS, Nepal Lucas N. Bode, BS, North Mankato Andrew P. Crowell, BS, North Mankato Ritesh Dangol, BS, Nepal James R. Donkersgoed, BS, Eagan Erik T. Fagerstrom, BS, Crystal Matthew B. Fleming, BS, Mankato Zachariah R. Fournier, BS, Mankato Joseph M. Johnson, BS, Saint Bonifacius Sarah E. Koenen, BS, Mendota Heights Travis J. Krautkremer, BS, Chaska

DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL AND CIVIL ENGINEERING

Dayeong An, BS, Republic of Korea Diana M. Bleess, BS, Oakdale Nhung H. Do, BA, Vietnam Lauren F. Farasyn, BS, New Ulm John C. Grooms, BS, North Mankato Alan W. Nelson, BS, Burnsville

James A. Kleen, BSCE, North Mankato Matthew T. Niesen, BSME, Swatara

Professor Brian Martensen, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY Professor Youwen Xu, Chairperson

Adam B. Hanson, BS, Duluth

DEPARTMENT OF INTEGRATED ENGINEERING Professor Rebecca Bates, Chairperson

Nicholas A. Esler, BSE, International Falls Dannyl D. Huju, BSE, Marcell Carson R. Krueger, BSE, Mountain Iron Jesse P. Stanton, BSE, Osseo

Professor Patrick Tebbe, Chairperson

9:00 a.m. Program

Ritesh S. Maharjan, BS, Nepal Maxwell J. Mansfield, BS, Mankato Andrew S. Marquardt, BS, Mankato Lindsay G. Mortland, BS, Savage Mordy J. Nwanokwale, BS, Mankato Matthew W. Persram, BS, Eden Prairie Yang D. Pha, BS, Robbinsdale Brooke B. Quast, BS, Hutchinson Pramod K. Rizal, BS, Nepal Patricia A. Ryan, BS, Waseca Kami T. Sherpa, BS, Nepal Rahul Shrestha, BS, Nepal Sean M. Siegle, BS, Waconia Dinesh Thapa, BS, Nepal Alexander M. Thom, BS, Fridley

Program 12:00 p.m. Prelude Concert

Edward Elgar/arrangement by Douglas R. Snapp

National Anthem

Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music Minnesota State University, Mankato

Greetings

Doug Knowlton Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Address

Kelly A. Schmitt Bachelor of Science, RPLS College of Allied Health and Nursing Janaya L. Anderson Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education College of Education

Arielle R. Mastellar Bachelor of Science, Social Work College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

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

Micki Schaffer ‘95, ‘10, President Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association

Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn

Kimm Julian Associate Professor of Music

Recessional March * *Audience to remain seated. 21

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Processional March

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

Platform Guests RICHARD DAVENPORT President Minnesota State University, Mankato

KIMBERLY GREER Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

MARGARET R. PRESKA President Emerita, Minnesota State University, Mankato

DOUG KNOWLTON Vice Chancellor for Academic & Student Affairs Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

JEAN HAAR Dean of the College of Education

KRISTINE RETHERFORD Dean of the College of Allied Heath and Nursing

LINDA L. BAER Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Student Affairs ED CLARK Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer KAREN COLUM Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Education KEBBA DARBOE Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

JULIE HEBENSTREIT Faculty Honor Marshal, College of Allied Health & Nursing ROBERT HOFFMAN Vice President for Strategic Business, Education, and Regional Partnerships DAVID P. JONES Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management DOUGLAS P. MAYO Vice President for University Advancement HENRY MORRIS Interim Dean for Institutional Diversity and Chief Diversity Officer

BARRY J. RIES Interim Dean of the College of Graduate Studies and Research JOAN ROCA Dean of Library Services MICKI SCHAFFER President of Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association RICHARD J. STRAKA Vice President for Finance and Administration

Procession Participants FACULTY HONOR MARSHALS Julie Hebenstreit, College of Allied Health & Nursing Karen Colum, College of Education Kebba Darboe, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences COLLEGE HONOR MARSHALS Patricia Young, College of Allied Health and Nursing Karl Matz, College of Education Kristie Campana, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences JUNIOR HONOR MARSHALS Nicole Gregory, College of Allied Health and Nursing Elizabeth Wallace, College of Education Zoe Martin, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

COLLEGE OF ALLIED HEALTH & NURSING MARCHING FACULTY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION MARCHING FACULTY PROFESSORS Rick Auger Julie Carlson Andy Johnson Gynel Reid Joel R. Stephenson Teri Wallace

PROFESSORS Sherry Folsom-Meek Norma Krumwiede Garold Rushing Patrick Sexton Marlene Tappe ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Cindra Kamphoff Ronald Nickerson Deb Topham

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Anne Dahlman Kitty Foord Karen Hurlbutt Deborah Jesseman Alex Panahon Ginger Zierdt

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Hsinhuei Chiou Hans-Peter de Ruiter Roy Thomas J. Kammer Brian Kamnetz Kelly Krumwiede Dan Moen Rachelle Toupence Heather Von Bank

ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Carrie Chapman Terry Fogg David Georgina Angela Urick COLLEGE OF SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES MARCHING FACULTY

INSTRUCTORS Julie Dittrich Joseph Flood

PROFESSORS Jose Lopez Steven Vassar Larry Witherell 22

ASSOCIATE PROFESSORS Christine Black-Hughes Kwang-IL Choe Colleen Clarke Paul Prew Leah Rogne Beth Wielde-Heidelberg Forrest Wilkerson ASSISTANT PROFESSORS Kathy Bertsch Rhonda Dass Laura Harrison Robert Hugg Mark Robbins Ginger Schmid Laurie Strunk INSTRUCTORS Christian Dobratz LIBRARY FACULTY Evan Rusch Rebecca Schwartzkopf ADMINISTRATIVE and SUPPORT FACULTY Maria Baxter-Nuamah Diane Berge

College of Graduate Studies SPECIALIST

Mary J. Adams, Saint Louis Park Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Keith J. Baune, Waconia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Amy L. Bill, Eden Prairie Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jessica D. Brink, Savage Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Laura P. Browender, Cleveland Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Matthew D. Carlson, North Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger John C. Davis, Northfield Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Janeen K. Eddie, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jeremy J. Erler, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Sarah G. Franssen, Edina Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Nathan G. Hemiller, Ormsby Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kirsten N. Hutchison, Faribault Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Ford A. Rolfsrud, Shakopee Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Phillip L. Johnson, Lake Crystal Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

DeSha S. Russell, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Kory L. Kath, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Barry K. Schmidt, Trimont Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jill M. Kenyon, Red Wing Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jaime L. Schommer, Shorewood Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Justin M. Kiel, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Holly S. Schram, West Saint Paul Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Sarah L. Klitzke, Waconia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michelle R. Kruize, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Michelle E. Larson, Fairmont Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kelsi M. Layne, Rochester Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Lynda J. Shanks-Cavanaugh, Farmington Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Clifford K. Lindahl, Blaine Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kimberly A. McVay, Plymouth Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Marti D. Sievek, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Ryan D. Stotesbery, Madelia Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kurt I. Swanson, Watertown Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Daniel P. Thompson, Chaska Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Christopher T. Tran, Burnsville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Karen Lybeck

12:00 p.m. Program

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

Derek C. Wennerberg, Blaine Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Lillian S. Zumberge, Saint Louis Park Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

MASTER OF ARTS

Amy E. Anderson, Saint Peter Gender and Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua Karsten J. Anderson, Mankato Sport and Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff Marianne S. Barau, France Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Samantha R. Barthels, Austin Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Miriam Porter Miranda N. Bretz, Arvada, Colorado Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Barry Ries Nicholas J. Burns, Bloomington Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Kowshik Chowdhury, Bangladesh Urban Planning Advisor: Dr. David Laverny-Rafter Stevie A. Collini, Roscommon, Michigan Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez Jessica L. Deselms, Ralston, Nebraska Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Justin M. Dumond, Mount Vernon, Indiana Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

David R. Hedges, Aurora, Colorado Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Brandon J. Emanuel, Mankato Sport and Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Brittany E. Henderson, Mankato Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Barbara Keating

Katie L. Esselman, Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Kasie L. Hummel, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Anne K. Estling, Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin Gender and Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Shannon Miller

Eva C. Igler, Oneida, Wisconsin Clinical Psychology Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Buchanan

Jonathan K. Feil, Randolph, Wisconsin Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Arnold F. James, Jr., Mankato Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Anthony Filipovitch Jeremy J. Kaler, Keyser, West Virginia History Advisor: Dr. Humberto Loayza Thesis: The Intercontinental Railway Project

Daniel P. Flaaen, Zumbrota Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Jacob W. Forsman, Mankato Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana

Osama H. Khan, Bangladesh Urban and Regional Studies Advisor: Dr. Anthony Filipovitch

Paul M. Fursman, Elk River Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau

Andrew P. Makepeace, Minnetonka Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Joseph J. Galus, Omaha, Nebraska Sport and Exercise Psychology Advisor: Dr. Cindra Kamphoff

Brady J. Mithun, Bloomington Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Jessica M. Morales, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Lisa Perez

Amanda H. Halabi, Mankato Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Kristie Campana Thesis: Perceptions of a Text-Based SJT versus an Animated SJT Christine M. Harris, Wever, Iowa Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Benjamin J. Nelson, Mankato Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim

Patrick J. Nelson, Dawson Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Yean Sub Lim Hitoshi Nishina, Japan Industrial/Organizational Psychology Advisor: Dr. Daniel Sachau Christopher M. Patera, Edina Sociology: General Advisor: Emily Boyd Megan M. Rae, Minneapolis Gender and Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Maria Bevacqua Derek T. Ricke, Menahga Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout Benjamin J. Sebold, Albertville Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek Yvette A. Spratt, Chaska History Advisor: Dr. Lori Lahlum Thesis: Jewish Immigrant Women’s Labor Activism in Turn-of-the-Century New York Matthew P. Sticha, New Prague Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek Brittany M. Trimble, Yankton, South Dakota Gender and Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Shannon Miller Struther L. Van Horn, Kasota Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Steven Vassar Lyndsey L. Wetterberg, DeFuniak Springs, Florida Gender and Women’s Studies Advisor: Dr. Helen Crump Wade C. Wittkop, Shakopee Physical Education (Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Sherry Folsom-Meek

MASTER OF ARTS IN TEACHING

Kyle J. Crimi, Dallas, Texas 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Thesis: Connecting Future Teachers to Study Abroad Angelyn K. Dedinsky Doell, North Mankato 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Melissa L. Eaton, Waseca 5-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman Krystal M. Falk, Albert Lea K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Katie M. Sherman, Minneapolis K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Jana N. Smith, Apple Valley K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Anne Dahlman Stephanie Y. Swanson, Avondale, Arizona K-12 Licensure Advisor: Dr. Carrie Chapman

MASTER OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

Ihsan A. Abdulkareem, Iraq Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Vieceli Mohammed K. Alghamdi, Saudi Arabia Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker

Fawaz A. Almazroo, Saudi Arabia Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Jeffrey Granberg-Rademacker Ganna Ivanova, Ukraine Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Avra Johnson

Patricia E. Bauer, Kasson Educational Studies Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Rosine M. Johnson, Bloomington Public Administration Advisor: Kevin Parsneau

Sarbinaz Z. Bekmuratova,Uzbekistan Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Marlene Tappe

Sally A. McShane, Mankato Public Administration Advisor: Kevin Parsneau

Wendy L. Bidne, Emmons Teaching & Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Ruth K. Nieto Flores, Peru Public Administration Advisor: Dr. Eiji Kawabata

MASTER OF SCIENCE

James R. Bayer, Eden Prairie Specical Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Heather M. Biedermann, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt

Mohamed A. Alammari, Saudi Arabia Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Wayne Altenberg, San Mateo, California Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Heidi R. Bjork, Forest Lake Teaching & Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Stephanie H. Arndt, Sheridan, Wyoming Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Sherri L. Bonham, Fargo, North Dakota Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Mahmud D. Aweis, Owatonna Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Stephen Stoynoff

Lael H. Booth, Eagan Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Joanna C. Bach, Mapleton Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Amy L. Baczewski, Apple Valley Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Autumn Hamilton Shayna T. Baker, Madison Lake Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Jill R. Baston, North Mankato Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Alicia M. Block, Gaylord Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Katherine M. Brosch, Minneapolis Geography Advisor: Dr. Forrest Wilkerson Laura R. Buss, Lakeville Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Diana L. Carrigan, North Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Suzanne S. Christ, Grand Rapids Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. John Seymour

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Susan M. Yerhot, Bemidji Sociology: General Advisor: Dr. Pedro Thomas Thesis: Location, Location, Location: Analysis of Neighborhood Characteristics and Homicide Incidence in Minneapolis Griffin T. Zieske, Sacred Heart Sport Management Advisor: Dr. Suzannah Armentrout

Amanda K. Ciesinski, Minneapolis Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Amy Hedman

Yonis A. Gabow, North Saint Paul Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol

Kyle G. Harvey, Mankato Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Ronald Schirmer

Danielle S. Cook, Belle Plaine Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund

Alexandra N. Garklavs, Mankato Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Leah Rogne

Shawna M. Coulter, Mankato Teaching and Learning: Curriculum & Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Douglas E. Gawtry, Mound Geography Advisor: Dr. Cynthia Miller

Mary L. Hawkes, Eden Prairie Nursing Advisor: Dr. Patricia Young Thesis: The Experience of Illusory Beliefs in Parents of Children with Development Disabilities: A Qualitative Study

Linda J. Davison, Minneapolis Gerontology Advisor: Dr. Leah Rogne

Kristeen L. Giese, Kent, Washington Sociology: Human Services, Planning and Administration Advisor: Dr. William Wagner

Susana De Leon, Chaska Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Jacob J. Goebel, Mapleton History Advisor: Dr. Tao Peng

Katie M. Devaney, Burnsville Teaching and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord Thesis: A Case Study of Four High School ESL Studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Oral Reading Fluency and Affect

Jonathon W. Graff, Mankato Teaching and Learning: Curriculum and Instruction Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Karissa J. Donnay, Glencoe Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Sara A. Ebsen, Madison, South Dakota Cross-Disciplinary Studies Advisor: Dr. Kevin Filter Britne E. Engelking, Cambridge Health Science: School Health Advisor: Dr. Marge Murray-Davis Stephanie D. Fish, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kelsey C. Fitschen, Welch Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Devin L. FitzSimmons, Good Thunder Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Cheryl L. Fundingsland, Minneapolis Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Allison M. Gunderson, Algona, Iowa Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Ashish Gupta, India Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Advisor: Dr. Robert Pettitt

Ellen M. Henkelman, Mankato Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Kimberly D. Hinderaker, Excelsior Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Gwen Berry Lori L. Holm, Owatonna Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Brenna A. Hucka, Freeport Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Ashley S. Jans, Sherburn Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Amy B. Halverson, Hutchinson Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Aaron Jeffrey

Barbara L. Jensen, Mankato Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Daphne D. Hamborg, Albert Lea Anthropology Advisor: Dr. Rhonda Dass Thesis: The Impact of Dakota Missions on the Development of the U.S.-Dakota War of 1862

Rachael S. Joerg, North Mankato Sociology: Human Services, Planning and Administration Advisor: Dr. William Wagner Thesis: A Climate of Fear

Cory R. Hamilton, Ypsilanti, Michigan Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Andrea J. Hanneman, Arlington Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Jessica M. Hansen, Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Richard Auger

Ann K. Johnson, Tacoma, Washington Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove Bartholomew C. Johnson, Minneapolis Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Kasi J. Johnson, North Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis

Stacy M. Johnston, Albetville Educational Studies Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Caprice Jones-Agunbiade, Mankato Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. Judith Luebke Abby J. Kath, White Bear Lake Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Jeffrey S. Kienitz, Norwood Young America Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Steve Buechler Meghan L. Kohler, Minnetonka Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Jodi A. Kohrs, Mankato Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Susan M. Kramer, Arden Hills Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Diane Coursol Darcy N. Kranda, West Fargo, North Dakota Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Nathan J. Lotton, Mankato Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Brian Kamnetz Jeremy L. Lund, Pisek, North Dakota Education Technology Advisor: Dr. Deborah Jesseman Darla R. Mackedanz, Litchfield Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Kristin N. Madigan, Pine City Nursing Advisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Stacy L. Madsen, Coon Rapids Educational Studies Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Meghan M. Mahoney, Fairmont Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Aaron Jeffrey Jill A. Marin, Albert Lea Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Aaron Jeffrey Suzanne F. Martin, Kiester Nursing Advisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Alicia R. Martinez, Sacred Heart Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Ryan B. Penneau, Minneapolis Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson Bhaktavatsalam Peta, India Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Mark Windschitl Lisa M. Poe, Blooming Prairie Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina

Adam D. Massmann, Richmond Gerontology Advisor: Donald Ebel Thesis: Exploring Gerotranscendence and How it Relates to Depression and Attitudes about Death

Carol J. Poppens, Norwalk, Iowa Library Media Education Advisor: Dr. Kathleen Foord

Misty D. McColley, Gaylord Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund Peter McDonnell, Bemidji Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Michael L. Merlini, Belle Plaine Geography Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan Ann L. Mikkalson, North Mankato Educational Studies: Literacy Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard Michael H. Misenheimer, Charlotte, North Carolina Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Jacquelyn L. Moen, New Richland Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller

Cynthia M. Pope, Eagan Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Rebecca A. Rengstorf, Mankato Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Marie E. Reuter, Saint James Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Julie M. Rochford, Eden Prairie Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Teresa Wallace Joleen A. Ross, Waseca Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister Shayanne M. Roth, Waconia Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bruce Poburka Jason K. Ryba, Stanley, Wisconsin Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Jasper Hunt Sabrina M. Sammons, Belle Plaine Reading Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn

Nora A. Nutt, Shakopee Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Robert Miller

Amelia K. Schmid, Sleepy Eye Special Education: Learning Disabilities Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Joel R. Nyhus, Savage Geography Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

Michael T. Schnoes, Mediapolis, Iowa Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

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Megan L. Johnson, Saint Louis Park Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Gretchen E. Schuett, Saint Louis Park Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Jessica M. Seide, Rochester Health Science: Community Health Advisor: Dr. M Dawn Larsen Roland A. Sessions, III, Cannon Falls Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

John W. Walbruch, Mantorville Experiential Education Advisor: Dr. Scott Wurdinger Emily O. Wallin, Enterprise, Alabama Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Jennifer M. Severson, Lakeville Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Jennifer Pepperell Sarah A. Spoor, New Ulm Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Bonnie Lund

Emily C. Wang, Mankato Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina

Cindy L. Steiner, West Fargo, North Dakota Reading Advisor: Dr. Peggy Ballard

Jessica R. Wandrie, Fargo, North Dakota Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Patricia Hargrove

Jessica L. Wigglesworth, West Fargo, North Dakota Educational Studies Advisor: Dr. Maureen Prenn Jonathan L. Wilson, Saint James Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Julie Carlson

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING

Heidi C. Bednarchuk, Redwood Falls Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Srijana Bhandari, Edina Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Emily J. Carroll, Northfield Nursing Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Amanda M. Christ, Madison Lake Nursing Advisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede Nealey M. Cray, Rochester Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Angela L. Stuedemann, Glencoe Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Miho C. Woelfel, Japan Ethnic and Multi-Cultural Studies Advisor: Hanh Huy Phan

Jody M. Enter, New Ulm Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell Renee J. Gleitz, Mankato Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sue Bell

Danielle R. Thomas, Mankato Geography Advisor: Dr. Fei Yuan

Benjamin D. Wolfe, Richfield Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin

Janine M. Johnson, Little Falls Nursing Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens

Kristin M. Thomas, Duluth Communication Disorders Advisor: Dr. Hsinhuei Chiou

Juhee Woo, Republic of Korea Sociology: Human Services, Planning and Administration Advisor: Dr. H Graham Thesis: Gender Differences in Cigarette Smoking: The Relationship between Social Perceptions of Cigarette Smokers and Smoking Prevalence

Mary K. Johnson, Burnsville Nursing Advisor: Dr. Donna Brauer Thesis: Exploration of Weight Gain in Female Breast Cancer Survivors

Rachel K. Youngblom, Lake Crystal Special Education: Emotional Behavior Disorders Advisor: Dr. Steven Robinson

Alice J. Malecha, Northfield Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter

Sarah E. Torvick, North Mankato Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Kaj Vaj, Eagan Educational Leadership Advisor: Dr. Candace Raskin Jesse E. Van Leeuwe, New Ulm Counseling and Student Personnel Advisor: Dr. Karin Lindstrom Bremer Laura K. Vitzthum, Lino Lakes Rehabilitation Counseling Advisor: Dr. Andrew Phemister

Syeda F. Zuma, Tomball, Texas Education Technology Advisor: Dr. David Georgina

Jenny Vuong, Minneapolis Sociology: Human Services, Planning and Administration Advisor: Dr. Barbara Keating 28

Linda M. Lindberg, Clearwater Nursing Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens

Amy P. Misterek, Minneapolis Nursing Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens Heather J. Obermeyer, Walters Nursing Advisor: Dr. Diane Witt

Kelsey L. Christy, Bloomington Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Sheryl B. Larsen, Faribault Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Sarah A. Pankonin, Rochester Nursing Advisor: Dr. Sandra Eggenberger Tracy A. Roehl, Rice Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Amanda M. Shandor, New Ulm Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Megan M. Sheeley, Plymouth Nursing Advisor: Dr. Marcia Stevens

Kristin L. Dehrkoop, Kasota Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Renee A. Lips-Bush, Chaska Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Brandi L. Embacher, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Gina M. Njugunah, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Rachel L. Faust, Welch Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Aliina J. Peterson, New Market Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Eowyn T. Gatlin, Minneapolis Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Jolene L. Reisdorfer, Adrian Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Amy L. St Aubin, New Ulm Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Gretchen S. Strobel, Saint Louis Park Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Vicki M. Vanderhoff, Waconia Nursing Advisor: Dr. Norma Krumwiede

Tiffany M. Gullord, Fairmont Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Lori A. Sanborn, Waseca Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Morgen R. Hagedorn, Blue Earth Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Kari A. Schwecke, Winnebago Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Michelle L. Kaune, Faribault Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

Erika A. Sletten, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Candice L. VanderPlaats, Tyler Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter

Elizabeth V. Keck, Owatonna Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Katie M. Stadheim, New Ulm Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Mitchell R. Woldt, Stillwater Nursing Advisor: Dr. Hans-Peter De Ruiter Thesis: Assessing Nursing Staff Perspective to Improve Inpatient Care: A Quantitative Study

Ashley M. Kiefer, Grand Meadow Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Emily F. Thompson, Saint Peter Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Jennifer M. Kimpton, Wells Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister Michelle Krueger, Windom Social Work Advisor: Dr. Annelies Hagemeister

Susan M. Warring, Northfield Social Work Advisor: Dr. David Beimers

Jenna L. Lageson, Albert Lea Social Work Advisor: Dr. Nancy Fitzsimons

Kelsey A. Wilke, Lester, Iowa Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

MASTER OF SOCIAL WORK

Laura R. Aldrich, Waseca Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Laura L. Bartsch, Castle Rock Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt Caylin C. Cedergren, Saint Peter Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Rana M. Wehner, Amboy Social Work Advisor: Dr. Kimberly Zammitt

Julie M. Wood, Mankato Social Work Advisor: Robin Wingo

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Tamara J. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Waseca Nursing Advisor: Dr. Diane Witt

College of Allied Health and Nursing SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Tokunbo O. Afolabi, Nursing Victoria F. Afolayan, Nursing Corinne M. Breimhurst, Recreation Parks and Leisure Services Pamela B. Briese, Dental Hygiene Michelle A. Brunn, Nursing Chad P. Curran, Alcohol and Drug Studies Jessica L. Drewicz, Family Consumer Science Zachary J. Felten, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Emily I. Fisher, Nursing Eva M. Kranz, Community Health Nicole L. LaFontsee, Nursing Andrew J. Larson, Sport Management Benjamin H. Lenhart, Sport Management Amber W. Madson, Nursing Karishma Manandhar, Nursing Chelsea J. Martin, Community Health Yemesrach T. Mengesha, Nursing Stephanie J. Miller, Family Consumer Science Hannah L. Nelson, Community Health Stacy M. Novak, Nursing Kortney A. Schmitz, Nursing Jill M. Smith, Nursing

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Sarah E. Bagshaw, Nursing Cortlund D. Beneke, Sport Management Lauren A. Budahn, Community Health Adam R. Busker, Sport Management Annette S. Butler, Communication Disorders Emily J. Cameron, Nursing Laurel A. Chapman, Nursing Melanie R. Chenal, Communication Disorders Joni A. Clark, Nursing Emily E. Cox, Nursing Lisa C. Cox, Dental Hygiene Christine M. Cullen, Nursing Jeffrey L. Davis, Alcohol and Drug Studies

Joseph M. Drapcho, Sport Management Diane L. Dulaney, Nursing Lindsey R. Frandrup, Nursing Brittany H. Frank, Nursing Joseph J. Fritz, Sport Management Nicole L. Gau, Community Health Maria L. Gochenour, Sport Management Jean N. Gorter, Nursing Emily A. Grundhoffer, Nursing Christine E. Henke, Nursing Casey B. Hovendick, Nursing Tige A. Hutcheson, Sport Management Leah I. Johnson, Family Consumer Science Crystal E. Keifer, Dental Hygiene Shamso M. Khandid, Nursing Robyn L. Konicek, Family Consumer Science Rose E. Kostelecky, Community Health Ashley R. Larson, Nursing Ashley M. Leahy, Nursing Leah R. Lechtenberg, Family Consumer Science Education Laura M. Leritz, Alcohol and Drug Studies Laura M. Leritz, Community Health Cassandra S. Lynch, Nursing Joseph A. Martinez, Communication Disorders Joy H. May, Nursing Clint M. Metz, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Kazuto Miyajima, Sport Management Anwar A. Mohamed, Nursing Jessica M. Neumann, Nursing Jamie R. Portner, Alcohol and Drug Studies Katie A. Ranzenberger, Family Consumer Science Alyssa J. Rassett-Mehl, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Sarah L. Rhoad, Family Consumer Science Education Jessica L. Sawatzke, Alcohol and Drug Studies 31

Karissa K. Scharmer, Nursing Kelly F. Scott, Nursing Beth A. Severson, Dental Hygiene Alexandra J. Thielfoldt, Communication Disorders Scott E. Thorson, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Alyssa K. Tranby, Nursing Amber L. Vesel, Family Consumer Science Leslie L. Walters, Nursing Cassie R. Weik, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Jesse L. Westphal, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Sarah L. Wiens, Family Consumer Science Casey L. Windsperger, Nursing

CUM LAUDE

Farhiya H. Abdinoor, Community Health Siobhan K. Aliperto, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Rakshya Basnet, Community Health Rakshya Basnet, Family Consumer Science Jessica S. Baublitz, Alcohol and Drug Studies Susan E. Bayer, Nursing Adam M. Beach, Communication Disorders Danielle M. Bishop, Family Consumer Science Kevin P. Britton, Sport Management Erin E. Connelly, Community Health Patrick L. Dockendorf, Sport Management David L. Eckstein, Recreation Parks and Leisure Services Andrew J. Ferderer, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Laura B. Foley, Family Consumer Science Joseph E. Giesfeldt, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Jenna R. Golden, Dental Hygiene

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The candidates will be presented by Kristine Retherford, Dean.

Casey G. Hagert, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Katie J. Hendrickson, Alcohol and Drug Studies Amy R. Hiltner, Nursing Melissa A. Hoffman, Family Consumer Science Martha A. Holinka, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Timothy J. Hufford, Sport Management Jamie L. Jacobson, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Tessa R. Johanneck, Family Consumer Science Elizabeth S. Johnson, Family Consumer Science Megan M. Kirby, Community Health Sarah A. Kleist, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Ginger H. Krings, Nursing Michelle D. Larson, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services

Zachary J. Montreuil, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Adam J. Moshier, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Akram M. Osman, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Sarah L. Peterson, Family Consumer Science Jenna B. Pettis, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Gina C. Pogue, School Health Education Gina C. Pogue, Physical Education (Teaching) Kelly L. Priem, Family Consumer Science Erica R. Ramus, Community Health Breanna C. Rients, Physical Education (Non-Teaching) Nicole R. Sabby, Family Consumer Science Lyndsay M. Sadler, Nursing

Travis J. Scheffler, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Collin J. Schoenecker, Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Joelle M. Shouts, Family Consumer Science Lauren E. Stone, Community Health Ashley M. Stork, Communication Disorders Tiffany M. Stuber, Family Consumer Science Ashley M. Thompson, Family Consumer Science Zachary D. Traphagen, Physical Education (Teaching) Zachary D. Traphagen, School Health Education Nathan D. Wilson, Physical Education (Teaching) Andrea C. Winikoff, Nursing

Dd DEPARTMENT OF DENTAL HYGIENE Professor Lisa Fleck, Chairperson

Anna V. Balandina, BS, Shakopee Pamela B. Briese, BS, Mankato Lisa C. Cox, BS, Litchfield Melissa M. Fogarty, BS, Park Rapids Amber J. Frederixon, BS, Blair, Wisconsin Jenna R. Golden, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Noha A. Hassan, BS, Fridley Crystal E. Keifer, BS, River Falls, Wisconsin Jeanette K. Miranda, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Karen L. Olsonawski, BS, Hallock Kimberley D. Ratzlaff, BS, Langdon, North Dakota Cynthia L. Schwichtenberg, BS, Waterville Beth A. Severson, BS, Elk Mound, Wisconsin Jessica M. Stupsky, BS, Sherwood, Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY CONSUMER SCIENCE Professor Jill Conlon, Chairperson

Rakshya Basnet, BS, Nepal Danielle M. Bishop, BS, Racine, Wisconsin Katherine J. Boyer, BS, Taylors Falls Alysa J. Braaten, BS, New Richland Brittany L. Butcher, BS, Chaska Jaime S. Debah, BS, Brooklyn Park Joel B. deRegnier, BS, Rosemount Jessica L. Drewicz, BS, Watertown, Wisconsin Laura B. Foley, BS, Wells Alecia K. Fruechte, BS, Caledonia Erin J. Guggenberger, BS, Eagan Brittany E. Hancer, BS, Eagan Amanda M. Heath, BS, Saint Clair Melissa A. Hoffman, BS, Montgomery Tessa R. Johanneck, BS, Wabasso Amelia M. Johnson, BS, Minnetonka Elizabeth S. Johnson, BS, Waseca Leah I. Johnson, BS, Mabel Danielle A. Jones, BS, Brooklyn Park Robyn L. Konicek, BS, Rochester Stacy M. Larson, BS, Bloomington Leah R. Lechtenberg, BS, Postville, Iowa Britney A. Marks, BS, Redwood Falls Stephanie J. Miller, BS, Saint James 32

Alyssa M. Nelson, BS, Albert Lea Sarah L. Peterson, BS, Saint Peter Kelly L. Priem, BS, Chanhassen Katie A. Ranzenberger, BS, Caledonia Sarah L. Rhoad, BS, Mankato Nicole R. Sabby, BS, Saint Paul Joelle M. Shouts, BS, Amboy Tiffany M. Stuber, BS, Le Sueur Joan C. Tesmer, BS, Mankato Ashley M. Thompson, BS, Lakeville Shawna M. Tousignant, BS, Eagan Amber L. Vesel, BS, Side Lake Sarah L. Wiens, BS, Burnsville

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Professor Marlene Tappe, Chairperson Farhiya H. Abdinoor, BS, Minneapolis Patricia Balderas, BS, Mankato Rakshya Basnet, BS, Nepal Jessica S. Baublitz, BS, Mankato Jennifer M. Blesi, BS, Andover Lauren A. Budahn, BS, Rochester Eric T. Clemensen, BS, Apple Valley Erin E. Connelly, BS, Eagan Megan E. Cue, BS, Winnebago Chad P. Curran, BS, Faribault Kelsey L. Dale, BS, Olivia Jeffrey L. Davis, BS, Green Isle Nicole L. Gau, BS, Dayton

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN PERFORMANCE Professor Gary Rushing, Chairperson

Siobhan K. Aliperto, BS, Oakdale Cortlund D. Beneke, BS, Bloomington Brock D. Bormann, BS, Mankato Daniel L. Braaten, BS, Glenwood Kevin P. Britton, BS, Waseca Adam R. Busker, BS, Belle Plaine Steven R. Calabrese, BS, Fridley Daniel J. Carlson, BS, Lakeville Garrick S. Chaffee, BS, Sonora, California Gregory R. Crooks, BS, Mankato

Eric J. Danielson, BS, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin Patrick L. Dockendorf, BS, Eagan Michael G. Dorr, BS, Roseville Joseph M. Drapcho, BS, Mankato Zachary L. Erdmann, BS, Dodge Center Zachary J. Felten, BS, Adams Andrew J. Ferderer, BS, Burnsville Michael D. Fixsen, BS, Redwood Falls Seth E. Flolid, BS, Chanhassen Joseph J. Fritz, BS, Newton, Wisconsin Amanda K. Gallaugher, BS, Enid, Oklahoma Kelli J. Gillispie, BS, Mound Dylan R. Glaus, BS, North Saint Paul Eugene J. Glynn, BS, Waseca Maria L. Gochenour, BS, Farmington Dustin D. Handevidt, BS, Hudson, Wisconsin Charles A. Hanson, BS, Winnebago Scott M. Higgins, BS, Mankato Aaron T. Hoehn, BS, Mankato Timothy J. Hufford, BS, Apple Valley Zachary S. Hunt, BS, Minneapolis Tige A. Hutcheson, BS, Marion, Iowa Eric A. Jenkin, BS, Rochester Shane M. Kosen, BS, Cottonwood Andrew J. Larson, BS, Plainview Benjamin H. Lenhart, BS, Sioux City, Iowa Roba M. Lolo, BS, Mankato Jarod D. Ludemann, BS, Wells Kendra M. Maus, BS, Carver Danielle L. McGrath, BS, Mankato Myles A. McTavish, BS, Wausau, Wisconsin John D. Mead, BS, Worthington Scott J. Miller, BS, Buffalo Kazuto Miyajima, BS, Japan Jake H. Morrow, BS, North Mankato Taylor J. Morrow, BS, Wautoma, Wisconsin Michiko Namba, BS, Japan Andy A. Nelson, BS, Austin Tyler C. Nelson, BS, Welcome Matthew G. Odegaard, BS, Glencoe Matthew T. O’Flaherty, BS, Wabasha Matthew H. Olson, BS, Ramsey Akram M. Osman, BS, Mankato Jenna B. Pettis, BS, Andover Aaron M. Phillips, BS, Waseca Gina C. Pogue, BS, Chisholm Fabian Presta, BS, Australia Todd A. Rasmussen, BS, Wells Alyssa J. Rassett-Mehl, BS, Rosemount Breanna C. Rients, BS, Okabena Thomas W. Schumacher, BS, Comfrey Winston W. Smith, BS, Adams Aaron A. Solomonson, BS, Arlington 33

Zachary D. Traphagen, BS, Worthington Tanner E. Utley, BS, Fort Dodge, Iowa Alexander P. Valeski, BS, Mankato Zachary G. Wehner, BS, Austin Cassie R. Weik, BS, Maplewood Stephen A. Whittier, BS, Henderson Nathan D. Wilson, BS, Austin Anthony M. Wnek, BS, Park Ridge, Illinois Jason A. Young, BS, Shakopee

DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES Professor James Wise, Chairperson

Angela M. Ahlness, BS, Richfield Deanna R. Anderson, BS, Elko Logan P. Arendts, BS, Hayfield Rachel M. Atkinson, BS, Waseca Robert J. Bescheinen, BS, Janesville Ryan T. Borman, BS, Prior Lake Corinne M. Breimhurst, BS, Andover Shane R. Bunnell, BS, Elko Hope E. Chenevert, BS, North Branch Joseph M. Czaplewski, BS, Saint Paul Lynsey M. Duke, BS, Zimmerman Bradley J. Dushaw, BS, Saint Paul David L. Eckstein, BS, Mankato Cody E. Flohrs, BS, Trimont Gus W. Garbe, BS, Taylors Falls Joseph E. Giesfeldt, BS, Verona, Wisconsin Kaylee R. Gronau, BS, Morgan Casey G. Hagert, BS, Chaska Martha A. Holinka, BS, Fulda Megan. M. Hornby, BS, Mt. Horeb, Wisconsin Jamie L. Jacobson, BS, Bemidji Marc A. Jennings, BS, Mankato Jeremy C. Joyce, BS, Jackson Jessica M. Kadlec, BS, Cottage Grove Sarah A. Kleist, BS, Mankato Patrick J. Kopesky, BS, Lakeland Shores Michelle D. Larson, BS, Mounds View Daniel M. Lee, BS, North Mankato Clint M. Metz, BS, Adrian Anna M. Mickelson, BS, Mankato Zachary J. Montreuil, BS, Le Center Adam J. Moshier, BS, Ramsey Michael K. Osboe, BS, Zimmerman Atila S. Santos, BS, Brazil Travis J. Scheffler, BS, Lonsdale Kelly A. Schmitt, BS, Mankato Collin J. Schoenecker, BS, New Prague Suzannah J. Stulberg, BS, Prior Lake Sam R. Sundermeyer, BS, Gillette, Wyoming

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Katie J. Hendrickson, BS, New Richland Pamela J. Janak, BS, Phillips, Wisconsin Megan M. Kirby, BS, Mitchel, South Dakota Rose E. Kostelecky, BS, Little Canada Eva M. Kranz, BS, Good Thunder Laura M. Leritz, BS, West Saint Paul Wendy K. Loos, BS, Mankato Chelsea J. Martin, BS, Eden Prairie Lindsay E. McKean, BS, Savage Jesse R. Morgan, BS, Mankato Bethany A. Myre, BS, Ham Lake Hannah L. Nelson, BS, Ramsey Brittney M. Newberger, BS, Lakeville Emily H. Nienkerk, BS, Mankato Yae Ra Oh, BS, Republic of Korea Michelle A. O’Herin, BS, Inver Grove Heights Lindsay P. Olson, BS, North Mankato Lisa M. Opert, BS, Waterville Kathleen E. Parris, BS, Waconia Gina C. Pogue, BS, Chisholm Jamie R. Portner, BS, New Ulm Erica R. Ramus, BS, Mankato Leeanne M. Richards, BS, Hibbing Tara E. Riesgraf, BS, Henderson Jessica L. Sawatzke, BS, Maple Plain Kaitlyn M. Sjolseth, BS, Coon Rapids Austin L. Stadler, BS, Germantown, Wisconsin Lauren E. Stone, BS, Plymouth Jennifer A. Stromquist, BS, Beaufort, South Carolina Zachary D. Traphagen, BS, Worthington Brian D. Trask, BS, Inver Grove Heights Amanda M. Vang, BS, Mankato Mai V. Vang, BS, Golden Valley Zong Lee A. Vang, BS, Duluth Linda L. Yang, BS, Mankato

Christopher J. Tacheny, BS, Lakeville Benjamin R. Thoennes, BS, Saint Clair Scott E. Thorson, BS, Houston Jordan M. Triesch, BS, Coon Rapids Amanda S. Tweet, BS, Austin Mary E. Voight, BS, Kasota April D. Voss, BS, No Mankato Veronica D. Wagner, BS, Saint Louis Park Christopher T. Walsh, BS, Bloomington Jesse L. Westphal, BS, Janesville Brett A. Withers, BS, Eden Prairie

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

Adam M. Beach, BA, Shakopee Annette S. Butler, BS, Woodbury Melanie R. Chenal, BS, Siren, Wisconsin Nicole M. Cooper, BS, Pemberton Joseph A. Martinez, BS, Oakdale Laura E. Peterson, BS, Elk River Ashley M. Stork, BS, Hutchinson Alexandra J. Thielfoldt, BS, Cottage Grove

SCHOOL OF NURSING Professor Julie Hebenstreit, Chairperson

Tokunbo O. Afolabi, BS, Nigeria Victoria F. Afolayan, BS, Mankato Katie A. Alms, BS, Walnut Grove Sarah E. Bagshaw, BS, Winona Susan E. Bayer, BS, Eden Prairie Alana L. Berge, BS, Brownsdale Jessica A. Borgstrom, BS, Pillager Michelle S. Bremer, BS, Owatonna Heather A. Bruggeman, BS, Austin Michelle A. Brunn, BS, White Bear Lake Emily J. Cameron, BS, Blaine Jennifer R. Candy, BS, New Hope Cassondra N. Carlson, BS, Hutchinson Laurel A. Chapman, BS, Mankato Jody L. Childers, BS, Anaheim, California Traci M. Christianson, BS, Maple Grove Marie L. Christopherson, BS, Spring Valley Joni A. Clark, BS, Mankato

Melissa J. Conner, BS, Shakopee Emily E. Cox, BS, Silver Bay Ashley V. Crooks, BS, Richmond Christine M. Cullen, BS, Maple Grove Cheryl L. DeDomines, BS, Prior Lake Meghan K. Deyo, BS, Farmington Heidi J. Doe, BS, Austin Mary B. Donnelly, BS, Austin Jessica A. Dubiel, BS, Eden Prairie Diane L. Dulaney, BS, Owatonna Michelle J. Ebbers, BS, Worthington Sara A. Ferguson, BS, Hollandale Emily I. Fisher, BS, Rochester Lindsey R. Frandrup, BS, Randolph Brittany H. Frank, BS, Benson Kate S. Fremstad, BS, South Saint Paul Kimberly M. Fuller, BS, Cottage Grove Tory L. Goldschmidt, BS, Dassel Jean N. Gorter, BS, Dayton Jon A. Gottsman, BS, Detroit Lakes Shirley A. Green, BS, Cannon Falls Emily A. Grundhoffer, BS, Montgomery Lauren B. Guerrero, BS, Eden Prairie Vanessa J. Hamlin, BS, Austin Jennifer E. Harman, BS, Saint Peter Christine E. Henke, BS, Blue Earth Amy R. Hiltner, BS, Saint Cloud Emily R. Hoehn, BS, Mankato Season M. Hoffman, BS, North Mankato Courtney E. Honsa, BS, Mahtomedi Melanie A. Hopman, BS, Morristown Adam N. Hoscheit, BS, North Mankato Casey B. Hovendick, BS, Glenwood Nicole M. Howard, BS, Spring Valley Jacqueline F. James, BS, Saint Paul Teresa L. James, BS, Minneapolis Teresa A. Jansen, BS, Pipestone Tanya L. Joyce, BS, East Bethel Dana A. Kaplan, BS, Waseca Michelle J. Kaus, BS, Eagan Megan A. Kent, BS, Benson Shamso M. Khandid, BS, Minnetonka Melanie J. Kleven, BS, Albert Lea Ginger H. Krings, BS, Belle Plaine Belinda J. Krysan, BS, Albert Lea Nicole L. LaFontsee, BS, Prior Lake Ashley R. Larson, BS, Watertown Ashley M. Leahy, BS, Northfield Vanessa Lee, BS, Minnetonka Doreen Lubi, BS, Cottage Grove Cassandra S. Lynch, BS, Brooklyn Park Jacob M. Mabera, BS, Brooklyn Park Amber W. Madson, BS, Westbrook Karishma Manandhar, BS, Bloomington

Joy H. May, BS, Hutchinson Tina J. McCarty, BS, Stanchfield Yemesrach T. Mengesha, BS, Mankato Jon J. Millen, BS, Zumbrota Anwar A. Mohamed, BS, Minneapolis Jennifer S. Murphy, BS, Lyle Jessica M. Neumann, BS, Austin Stacy M. Novak, BS, Lonsdale Kristina K. Nowak, BS, Burnsville Eileen K. Nyakango, BS, Bloomington Vane K. Nyakundi, BS, Brooklyn Park Jamie L. Oehrlein, BS, Saint Cloud Sarah M. Olson, BS, Cannon Falls Crispus N. Ombui, BS, Brooklyn Park Mary N. Ombwori, BS, Columbia Heights Essie M. Peschong, BS, Circle Pines Viktoryia Petrusevich, BS, Minnetonka Victoria Poberejnaia, BS, Eden Prairie Tina J. Reid, BS, Mason City, Iowa Jennifer M. Ripley, BS, Chaska Clifford D. Rippel, BS, Burnsville Rachel C. Rislov, BS, Hollandale Robin M. Rossi, BS, North Mankato Lyndsay M. Sadler, BS, Pelican Rapids Laura M. Sampson, BS, Burnsville Karissa K. Scharmer, BS, Hector Mary A. Scheller, BS, Saint Peter Kortney A. Schmitz, BS, Granton, Wisconsin Kelly F. Scott, BS, Arden Hills Leana R. Scott, BS, Independence Laura L. Seidl, BS, Arlington Alina V. Shapoval, BS, Prior Lake Shailynn N. Shipley, BS, International Falls Jennifer M. Smith, BS, Knoxville, Iowa Jill M. Smith, BS, Stillwater Katja B. Storms, BS, Winthrop Amanda K. Swanson, BS, Forest Lake Melissa L. Taylor, BS, Rochester Shannon M. Templer, BS, Willmar Bonnie L. Timm, BS, New Ulm Alyssa K. Tranby, BS, Waseca Jessica M. Treptau, BS, Becker Glendy A. Trujillo, BS, Shakopee Fawn L. VanEps, BS, North Mankato Emma M. Vierzba, BS, Saint Louis Park Leslie L. Walters, BS, Shakopee Kristen J. Wheeler, BS, Las Vegas, Nevada Wendy M. Wheeler, BS, Sauk Rapids Stanley T. Williams, Jr., BS, Jordan Casey L. Windsperger, BS, Golden Valley Andrea C. Winikoff, BS, Edina

College of Education SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Janaya L. Anderson, Elementary Education Dana M. Gray, Special Education Amanda A. Lyons, Elementary Education Kiley M. Nuernberg, Elementary Education Brittney L. Walters, Elementary Education

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Jessica N. Ekeren, Elementary Education Ryan D. Hassing, Elementary Education Shaunda J. Hausman, Elementary Education Teresa L. Kenney, Special Education Kyrstin I. McClintock, Elementary Education Betsy L. Monson, Elementary Education

Brittany P. Nelson, Elementary Education Christopher J. Richardson, Elementary Education Joseph L. Sacco, III, Aviation Audrey L. Wenner, Elementary Education

CUM LAUDE

Melanie A. Anderson, Elementary Education Margaret A. Eisenmenger, Elementary Education Chelsea R. Filipovich, Elementary Education Dani M. Harvey, Elementary Education Mackenzie N. Hundley, Elementary Education Jonell R. Jechorek, Elementary Education Priyanka Joshi, Aviation David C. Joyce, Aviation

Lauren J. Kemper, Elementary Education Britney L. Kraushaar, Elementary Education Cassandra L. Leathers, Elementary Education Jeremy P. Pedersen, Aviation Lindsey R. Pexa, Elementary Education Hannah M. Powell, Elementary Education Natasha A. Roushar, Elementary Education Tyler J. Schultz, Aviation Kristina M. Shurson, Elementary Education Afton D. Smestad, Elementary Education Amy E. Stanley, Elementary Education Amber M. Stigney, Special Education Jarret P. Thompson, Special Education

Dd DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION LTC Joel Stephenson, Chairperson

Faisal A. Aljahdali, BS, Saudi Arabia Janessa G. Hamm, BS, Winner, South Dakota Diana C. Johnson, BS, Verona, Wisconsin Priyanka Joshi, BS, Nepal David C. Joyce, BS, Mankato Jeremy P. Pedersen, BS, Glenwood Joseph L. Sacco, III, BS, Elk River Tyler J. Schultz, BS, Minneapolis Brandon R. Tutewohl, BS, Byron Brandon T. Wood, BS, Woodbury Wade C. Yahnke, BS, Le Sueur

DEPARTMENT OF COUNSELING AND STUDENT PERSONNEL

DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Janaya L. Anderson, BS, Trimont Melanie A. Anderson, BS, Elk River Kayla D. Cue, BS, Winnebago Brennan J. Dickinsen, BS, Augusta, Wisconsin Margaret A. Eisenmenger, BS, Fairmont Jessica N. Ekeren, BS, Faribault Chelsea R. Filipovich, BS, Eden Prairie Dani M. Harvey, BS, Champlin

Professors Rick Auger & Aaron Jeffrey, Co-Chairpersons

Professor Julie Carlson, Chairperson

Professor Ginger Zierdt, Chairperson

12:00 p.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Jean Haar, Dean.

Ryan D. Hassing, BS, Mankato Shaunda J. Hausman, BS, Brookings, South Dakota Mackenzie N. Hundley, BS, Naples, Florida Jonell R. Jechorek, BS, Oakdale Lauren J. Kemper, BS, Prior Lake Britney L. Kraushaar, BS, Prior Lake Cassandra L. Leathers, BS, Austin Amanda A. Lyons, BS, Plymouth Kyrstin I. McClintock, BS, Owatonna Betsy L. Monson, BS, Truman Brittany P. Nelson, BS, New Hope Kiley M. Nuernberg, BS, Rosemount Lindsey R. Pexa, BS, New Prague Hannah M. Powell, BS, LaCrosse, Wisconsin Christopher J. Richardson, BS, Stewartville Natasha A. Roushar, BS, Owatonna

Kristina M. Shurson, BS, Mantorville Afton D. Smestad, BS, Windom Amy E. Stanley, BS, Ramsey Amanda N. Ulfers, BS, Mankato Brittney L. Walters, BS, Mapleton Audrey L. Wenner, BS, Rochester

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL STUDIES: K-12 AND SECONDARY PROGRAMS Professor Anne Dahlman, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY SCIENCE AND LEADERSHIP LTC Joel Stephenson, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF SPECIAL EDUCATION Professor Terri Wallace, Chairperson

Kelly A. Cauble, BS, Edina Dana M. Gray, BS, Waconia Joy E. Holforty, BS, Bloomington Teresa L. Kenney, BS, Burnsville Dawon E. Lee, BS, Otsego Kari A. Piekarski, BS, Columbia Heights Amber M. Stigney, BS, Mounds View Jarret P. Thompson, BS, Bloomington Allison R. Weitzel, BS, Apple Valley Cara A. White, BS, Lakeville

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences SUMMA CUM LAUDE

Lindsay J. Bolstad, Ethnic Studies Mimi P. Christikawa, Sociology Jessica L. Drewicz, Psychology Anna M. Gillen, Psychology Dustin J. McCabe, Law Enforcement Molly M. Page, Anthropology Lisa A. Piper, Anthropology Nicholas C. Pipho, Urban and Regional Studies Diana J. Roberts, Urban and Regional Studies Erin K. Schilling, Psychology Alex J. Sears, Social Studies and Education Daniel R. Sharpsteen, Social Studies and Education Lauren K. Smith, Law Enforcement Troy N. Throne, Geography: Professional

MAGNA CUM LAUDE

Roxanne K. Armstrong, Corrections Annie M. Austad, Corrections Jesse D. Backstrom, Economics Isaiah F. Biesanz, Psychology Daniel T. Boston, Sociology Michelle L. Buchholz, Geography: Professional Siobhan A. Burns, Social Studies and Education Grace I. Chanin, Political Science Aaron D. Christie, Economics Jacqueline L. Colesworthy, Social Work Shannon J. Dunn, Anthropology Jane J. Ek, Psychology Brianna L. Ford, Corrections Rachel M. Grotte, Psychology Jaci J. Hanson, Corrections Wesley J. Harvey, Political Science Krista J. Hesse, Psychology Cooper W. Johnson, Economics Caleb J. Kalinowski, Anthropology Patrick C. McCormick, Law Enforcement

Christopher J. Menezes, Law Enforcement Rhiannon M. Meyer, Anthropology Jacob T. Miller, Law Enforcement Jacob T. Miller, Sociology Jill M. Morris, Psychology Kelsey J. Pilcher, Social Work Brett T. Pioske, Corrections Jamie R. Portner, Psychology Nansy Pradhan, Economics Nansy Pradhan, International Relations Lance A. Roehlke, Social Studies and Education Tricia M. Roemhildt, Social Work Taylor A. Rumble, Psychology Samantha N. Schafer, Social Work Matt M. Schmitz, Law Enforcement Emily A. Timm, Social Studies and Education Emily A. Timm, History Rachelle R. Timm, Law Enforcement Rachelle R. Timm, Psychology Ciara T. Timothy, Social Studies and Education Torey K. Toenies, Social Work Joshua R. Vosejpka, Geography Rachel A. Walden, Anthropology Jesse L. Westphal, Law Enforcement Sarah L. Wiens, Psychology

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Jamie L. Baker, Social Work Frances L. Bennett, Social Work Alyssa S. Benning, Corrections Danielle M. Bishop, Psychology Melissa N. Bleeker, Psychology Amy M. Bowder, Social Work Shelby L. Breeggemann, Law Enforcement Maximilian J. Clifford, Economics Aaron E. Courrier, Psychology Jacqueline M. DeFrance, Social Work Brent M. Gagnon, Law Enforcement Mary J. Garduno, Social Work Namrata Gill, Social Work

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Rabya Negash Hassen, Political Science Rabya Negash Hassen, Gender and Women’s Studies Nathan A. Henry, Geography: Professional Christopher M. Hinton, Law Enforcement Alexandra M. Holmin, Corrections Matthew R. Holmquist, Law Enforcement Anna J. Huebner, Psychology Felicia O. Ifonlaja, Corrections Ashley M. Karst, Social Work Jill K. Knepprath, Psychology Katelyn M. Kuechenmeister, Social Work Whitney S. Madison, Corrections Trent K. Maetzold, Economics C’Reisha D. Martin, Corrections Arielle R. Mastellar, Social Work Alysha M. Meyer, Psychology Bronson G. Myers, Sociology Ifedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, Ethnic Studies Ifedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, Political Science Jordan R. Patterson, Psychology Savanna G. Peterson-Wahl, Gender and Women’s Studies Rachael E. Roskowiak, Social Work Alex G. Routh, Corrections Louis J. Rownd, Political Science Timothy D. Rutledge, Economics Jesus A. Saenz, Jr., Law Enforcement Alex D. Schisel, Geography Jennifer J. Schweitzer, Political Science Abby J. Sharp, Social Work Rachel R. Thompson, Urban and Regional Studies Tessa R. Weber, Psychology Kaylee D. Wilmes, Psychology Debra A. Winter, Sociology Debra A. Winter, Corrections

12:00 p.m. Program

The candidates will be presented by Kimberly Greer, Dean.

AMERICAN INDIAN STUDIES PROGRAM

DEPARTMENT OF ETHNIC STUDIES

DEPARTMENT OF ANTHROPOLOGY

Mohamed A. Bedel, BS, Willmar Lindsay J. Bolstad, BS, Mankato Ali A. Isse, BS, Mankato Olawale A. Martins, BS, Saint Paul Nasra A. Moalim, BS, Mankato Ifedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, BS, Brooklyn Park Song N. Yang, BS, Mankato

Professor Rhonda Dass, Director

Professor Susan Schalge, Chairperson Ryan P. Daugherty, BS, Brooklyn Park Shannon J. Dunn, BS, Brooklyn Park Terri B. Hanson, BS, North Mankato Caleb J. Kalinowski, BS, Buffalo Rhiannon M. Meyer, BS, Roseau Travis R. Nelson, BS, Mankato Molly M. Page, BS, Janesville Lisa A. Piper, BS, Mankato Kevin M. Reinhardt, Plymouth James N. Tarpey, BA, Rockford Rachel A. Walden, BS, New Ulm

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMICS

Professor Robert Simonson, Chairperson Kassandra A. Augedahl, BS, Lakeville Jesse D. Backstrom, BA, Fridley Martin A. Bande Alvarez, BS, Venezuela Aaron D. Christie, BS, Spring Valley Maximilian J. Clifford, BS, Circle Pines Jacob J. Enevold, Mankato Kevin M. Gafford, Chaska Zachariah P. Hubert, BS, Waconia Cooper W. Johnson, BS, Rapid City, South Dakota Theodore M. Johnson, BS, New Richland Brian S. Kyrilis, BS, Plymouth Jonathon M. Lego, BS, Shakopee Trent K. Maetzold, BA, Le Sueur Ryan T. Maloney, BS, Mankato Andrew I. Paik, BS, Rancho Cordova, California Nansy Pradhan, BA, Nepal Timothy D. Rutledge, Owatonna Brendan M. Sjodin, BS, Faribault Adam N. Stueve, BS, Chanhassen Brett A. Tyrrell, BS, Mankato Tyler W. Ulferts, BS, Waseca Colton L. Witte, BA, Chaska

Professor Kebba Darboe, Chairperson

DEPARTMENT OF GENDER & WOMENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S STUDIES Professor Maria Bevacqua, Chairperson

Rabya Negash Hassen, BS, Ethiopia Holli M. Johnson, BS, North Mankato Savanna G. Peterson-Wahl, BS, Walnut Grove

DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY

Professor Martin Mitchell, Interim Chairperson Andrew P. Andrusko, BS, Brooklyn Center Patricia A. Bordonaro, BS, White Bear Lake Michelle L. Buchholz, BS, North Mankato Aaron W. Bush, BS, Byron Chelsea M. Erickson, BS, Rosemount Kevin J. Hanly, BS, Mankato Nathan A. Henry, BS, Elko Karl J. Huss, BS, New Ulm Roxann V. Linthicum, BS, Hollandale Mikayela C. Munson, BS, Eagan Jeffrey A. Rosamond, BS, North Mankato Alex D. Schisel, BS, Mankato Andrew H. Sullivan, BS, Mankato Troy N. Throne, BS, Williston, North Dakota Joshua R. Vosejpka, BS, Lonsdale

DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT (POLITICAL SCIENCE / LAW ENFORCEMENT)

Professor Scott Granberg-Rademacker, Chairperson Alonzo O. Azoca, II, BS, Mankato Mitchell G. Barott, BS, Lino Lakes Shelby L. Breeggemann, BS, Shakopee Michael B. Callan, BS, Cottage Grove Grace I. Chanin, BA, Maple Grove Brandy L. Chlebecek, BS, New Ulm Bryan K. Christensen, BS, Lamberton Robert S. DeSmith, BS, River Falls, Wisconsin Micheal T. Do, BS, Mounds View Harrison M. Egerman, BS, Minneapolis Andrew M. Erickson, BS, Zimmerman Mohammed S. Farah, BS, Rochester Robert M. Foster, BS, Burlington, Iowa Brent M. Gagnon, BS, Mankato Sean M. Goedtel, BS, Hills David M. Gottschalk, BS, Mankato Jonathan M. Grimm, BS, Wayzata Kory J. Hanson, BS, Ham Lake Wesley J. Harvey, BS, Norwood Young America Rabya Negash Hassen, BS, Ethiopia Dylan G. Hauer, BS, Owatonna Alexander B. Hervey, BS, Pine Island Christopher M. Hinton, BS, Waseca Sonja L. Holmberg, BS, New Ulm Matthew R. Holmquist, BS, Oakland Benedict J. Houlie, BA, South Africa Jessica J. Huber, BA, Mankato Matthew D. Husfeldt, BS, Andover Ali A. Isse, BS, Mankato Ethan D. Jacobsma, BA, Plymouth Holly A. Jansma, BA, Saint Peter Jesse Jaworski, BS, Howard Lake Troy T. Jones, BS, Brooklyn Park Kari A. Kaasa, BS, Minneapolis Aleisha K. Keech, BS, Mankato Stephan J. Kurkosky, BS, Kimball Daniel A. Lein, BS, Prior Lake Bunsaovira Lek, BS, Rochester Andrew P. Leyrer, BA, Minneapolis Dustin J. McCabe, BS, North Mankato Patrick C. McCormick, BS, Faribault Trevor L. McMartin, BS, Mankato Christopher J. Menezes, BS, Mankato Jacob T. Miller, BS, Mankato Thomas M. Moua, BS, Brooklyn Park Jala J. Mvula, BA, Kasson

DEPARTMENT OF HISTORY Professor Lori Lahlum, Chairperson

Kyle E. Bebler, BS, Willmar Adam C. Bohn, BS, Carver Michael J. Branch, BS, Marion, Iowa Jonathan T. Dimond, BA, Burnsville Corey J. Easley, BA, Inver Grove Heights Lindsay J. Finley, BS, Saint Paul Park Jessie A. Helget, BS, Lake Crystal Christopher R. Lea, BS, Madison, Wisconsin Dinah D. Lillestrand, BS, Burnsville Travis M. McDougall, BA, Redwood Falls Hussein S. Mohamed, BS, Mankato Mark P. Morphew, BA, Mankato

Ryan M. Mulrooney, BS, Andover William P. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor, BA, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Emily A. Timm, BS, Shawano, Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY

Professor Rosemary Krawczyk, Interim Chairperson Victor A. Bakardjiev, BS, Burnsville Isaiah F. Biesanz, BS, Sleepy Eye Danielle M. Bishop, BS, Racine, Wisconsin Melissa N. Bleeker, BS, Andover Teresa A. Brunsvold, BS, Winnebago David O. Burke, BA, Jordan Lisa J. Burvee, BS, Faribault John E. Bygrave, Jr., BS, Woodbury Aaron E. Courrier, BS, Shoreview Nathaniel R. Davies, BS, Mankato Christine M. Dooley, BS, New Brighton Jessica L. Drewicz, BS, Watertown, Wisconsin Jane J. Ek, BS, Mankato Hannah S. Folkens, BS, Rogers Brittany A. Foster, BS, Victoria Jason S. Gallea, BS, Medford Adeola E. Gbadebo, BS, Cottage Grove Anna M. Gillen, BS, Faribault Wesley G. Griffin, BS, Maple Grove John C. Grooms, BS, North Mankato Rachel M. Grotte, BS, Fairmont Sierra D. Haack, BS, Stewartville Krista J. Hesse, BS, Springfield Anna J. Huebner, BS, Coon Rapids Rihana K. Jones, BS, Minnetonka Sara J. Kasten, BS, Mankato Jill K. Knepprath, BS, Mankato Alexis L. Legenza, BS, Weston, Wisconsin Jessica M. Madson, BS, Silver Lake Brianna K. Martinson, BS, Montgomery Adrienne T. Meier, BS, Fulda Alysha M. Meyer, BS, Waldorf Casey J. Mohn, BS, Savage Jill M. Morris, BS, Janesville Gretchen A. Otto, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin Jordan R. Patterson, BS, Lino Lakes Martha A. Peterson, BS, Owatonna Jamie R. Portner, BS, New Ulm Ashley A. Randall, BS, Excelsior 39

Brian J. Reisenauer, BS, Fargo, North Dakota Justyn N. Roark, BS, Sioux Falls, South Dakota Jennifer L. Rosicka, BS, Eden Prairie Taylor A. Rumble, BS, Chanhassen Erin K. Schilling, BS, Onalaska, Wisconsin Chelsea C. Schmillen, BS, Saint James Anthony G. Schuler, BS, Roseville Danielle E. Sieve, BS, New Ulm Zachary A. Steichen, BS, Spring Valley Rachelle R. Timm, BS, New Ulm Kara J. Tuttle, BS, Glenwood Tessa R. Weber, BS, Savage Liza A. Whalen, BS, Harmony Sarah L. Wiens, BS, Burnsville Kaylee D. Wilmes, BS, Mankato

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAM Professor Clark Johnson, Coordinator

Ahmed S. Ahmed Bani, BS, Mankato Elizabeth R. Barbeau, BS, Minneapolis Denise L. Benson, BS, Austin Zachary R. Blasing, BS, Mankato Siobhan A. Burns, BS, La Crescent Paul Geving, BS, Golden Valley Mathew R. Kaltved, BS, Shakopee Annette M. Keithahn, BS, Fairmont Ryan M. Mulrooney, BS, Andover Ryan P. Puncochar, BS, New Prague Lance A. Roehlke, BS, Big Lake Alex J. Sears, BS, Ramsey Daniel R. Sharpsteen, BS, Albert Lea Jacob S. Solomon, BS, Owatonna Emily A. Timm, BS, Shawano, Wisconsin Ciara T. Timothy, BS, Brainerd Brent A. Walby, BS, Coon Rapids Brett C. Wangsness, BS, Ellendale

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL WORK

Professor Annelies Hagemeister, Chairperson Abdirahman M. Ahmed, BSSW, Mankato Jamie L. Baker, BSSW, Granite Falls Frances L. Bennett, BSSW, Plymouth Amy M. Bowder, BSSW, North Mankato

12:00 p.m. Program

Lucas O. Oachs, BS, Mankato Ifedilichukwu O. Obidiegwu, BS, Brooklyn Park Olatoye A. Ogundepo, BS, Woodbury Katie J. Palacio, BS, Mankato Sarah R. Parsons, BS, Madison Lake Mitchell P. Petersen, BS, Mankato Nansy Pradhan, BA, Nepal Matthew D. Reick, BS, Eagan John P. Revere, BS, Mankato Jeffrey W. Ringlien, BS, Northfield Matthew C. Root, BS, Mankato Louis J. Rownd, BS, Rochester Jesus A. Saenz, Jr., BS, Sleepy Eye Matt M. Schmitz, BA, Belle Plaine Joshua W. Schrandt, BS, Mankato Jonathon P. Schulte, BS, North Saint Paul Andrew J. Schumacher, BS, Eagle Lake Jennifer J. Schweitzer, BA, Mankato Zachary J. Scott, BS, Brooklyn Park Alicia D. Smith, BA, Mankato Lauren K. Smith, BS, Burnsville Adam W. Suckow, BS, Fairmont Christopher R. Swan, BS, New Ulm Josiah J. Swanson, BS, Willmar Patrick M. Tarkey, BS, Apple Valley Daniel J. Thorson, BA, Mound Rachelle R. Timm, BS, New Ulm Jesse L. Westphal, BS, Janesville Scott A. Williamson, BS, Eden Prairie Colton L. Witte, BA, Chaska Omer A. Zeinelabdin, BA, Mankato Wulue Zelee, BS, Ramsey Jordan L. Zempel, BS, Rockford Derek C. Zoller, BA, Lake Elmo

Heather M. Christianson, BSSW, Tucsan, Arizona Molly M. Clipperton, BSSW, Canby Jacqueline L. Colesworthy, BSSW, Shorewood Jacqueline M. DeFrance, BSSW, Mountain Lake Christina M. DeKruif, BSSW, Rosemount Hannah C. Dolloff, BSSW, North Branch Sifiso Fikizola, BSSW, South Africa Mary J. Garduno, BSSW, Butterfield Namrata Gill, BSSW, Mankato Brittany C. Harris, BSSW, Saint Paul Adrienne L. Heid, BSSW, North Mankato Allison M. Henning, BSSW, Prior Lake Ashley M. Karst, BSSW, Pierz Josiah J. Krause, BSSW, Waseca Russell M. Kreuser, BSSW, Le Sueur Katelyn M. Kuechenmeister, BSSW, Blue Earth Arielle R. Mastellar, BSSW, Sartell Tenille A. Nelson, BSSW, Waseca Amber M. Phillips, BSSW, Farmington Kelsey J. Pilcher, BSSW, Owatonna Tricia M. Roemhildt, BSSW, Elysian Rachael E. Roskowiak, BSSW, Mankato Samantha N. Schafer, BSSW, Chaska Vicki A. Schulte, BSSW, Fairmont Abby J. Sharp, BSSW, Gaylord Torey K. Toenies, BSSW, Henderson

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIOLOGY AND CORRECTIONS

Professor Barbara Carson, Chairperson Roxanne K. Armstrong, BS, Albert Lea Annie M. Austad, BS, Mankato Patricia Balderas, BS, Mankato Ashley L. Becker, BS, Arlington Carolyn R. Beder, BS, Dodge Center Alyssa S. Benning, BS, Fridley Daniel T. Boston, BS, Hastings Andreas A. Braulick, BS, New Ulm Porsha Y. Brown, BS, Minneapolis Mimi P. Christikawa, BS, Saint Paul Kelli M. Cline, BS, Eagle Lake Jamar D. Dickens, BS, Minneapolis Brianna L. Ford, BS, Pipestone Jeffrey R. Gumatz, BS, Oakdale Jaci J. Hanson, BS, North Mankato Hillari Heithold, BS, Scottsbluff, Nebraska Brenda L. Hentges, BS, Le Center Melanie E. Herrmann, BS, Prior Lake Karie M. Hodgin, BS, Saint Michael Alexandra M. Holmin, BS, Nicollet Felicia O. Ifonlaja, BS, Columbia Heights Nathan G. Jackson, BS, Kasota Holli M. Johnson, BS, North Mankato Jennifer M. Kirchner, BA, Owatonna Kendra M. Klump, BS, Mason, Wisconsin Sarah A. Kruse, BA, Vernon Center Sarah A. Kruse, BS, Vernon Center Whitney S. Madison, BS, Lewiston Matthew K. Malecha, BS, Mankato Câ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Reisha D. Martin, BS, Minneapolis

Matthew D. Melton, BS, Saint Peter Jacob T. Miller, BS, Mankato Kristen A. Monthei, BS, Mankato Bronson G. Myers, BS, Eagle Lake Andrea J. Novak, BS, Saint Paul Monica Orth, BS, San Antonio, Texas Sheenah C. Paquin, BS, Grand Rapids Brett T. Pioske, BS, Le Sueur Jacqueline M. Reynolds, BS, Mankato Alex G. Routh, BS, Hartland Kara L. Sedgeman, BS, Maple Grove Cory L. Tammel, BS, Harmony Lorraine P. Trevino, BS, Eagle Lake Daniel T. Walker, BS, Forest Lake Nicole L. Werner, BS, Fairmont Matnique R. Williamson, BS, Mankato Debra A. Winter, BS, Owatonna Sharhonda S. York, BS, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

DEPARTMENT OF URBAN AND REGIONAL STUDIES Professor Miriam Porter, Chairperson

Jennifer L. Carlson, BS, Wayzata Richard T. Knowlton, BS, Elysian Stephen T. Maziarka, BS, Richfield Mark P. Morphew, BS, Mankato Nicholas C. Pipho, BS, Rosemount David R. Ray, Jr., BS, Woodbury Diana J. Roberts, BS, Madelia Lucas J. Schmidt, BS, Minneapolis Emily R. Schmitz, BS, Rosemount Neil A. Severson, BS, Kasson Rachel R. Thompson, BS, Mankato Joshua D. Wiggins, BS, Corbin, Kentucky Christian J. Witzel, BS, Fulda

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

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

Abby J. Holst Pamela Byers Kearney Presidential Scholar BA, Mass Communications

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Program Honors and Distinctions Note: Academic program honors and distinctions are listed in this program. You may see graduates wearing various colored cords or sashes not listed here. These cords or sashes may indicate participation in or affinity to a particular non-academic campus group or organization. Alpha Lambda Delta is an honor society for first year students earning a 3.5 or higher grade point average in their first year. Alpha Lambda Deltaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mission is to encourage superior academic achievement, to promote intelligent living and a continued high standard of learning, and to assist students in recognizing and developing meaningful goals for their unique roles in society. ALD members wear red and gold honor cords. Alpha Mu Gamma is a national collegiate honor society for students studying world languages. Minnesota State Mankatoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beta Zeta chapter was chartered in 1961. The purpose of the Society is to recognize achievement in the field of world-language study; to stimulate a desire for linguistic attainment; to encourage a continuing interest in the study of world languages, cultures and civilizations; and to foster sympathetic understanding of other peoples and international friendship. Members of the Alpha Delta chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, wear gold and blue honor cords. Membership in Alpha Phi Sigma is conferred upon Law Enforcement or Corrections majors who exhibit exceptional scholarship and leadership potential. Members of the Pi Psi chapter of Beta Beta Beta Biological Honor Society, wear green and red honor cords and/ or gold medallions. Since its founding in 1922, more than 430 Tribeta chapters have been established in the United States. Membership in Tribeta is conferred to faculty and students dedicated to strong scholastic achievement, the understanding of biological study and extending the boundaries of human knowledge. Beta Gamma Sigma is the international honor society recognizing the outstanding academic achievements of students enrolled in collegiate business and management programs accredited by AACSB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Membership in the Society is the highest recognition a business student anywhere in the world can receive and is denoted by the wearing of blue and gold honor cords. Gamma Sigma Alpha National Academic Greek Honor Society Is committed to the leadership, academic achievement and excellence of Greek members everywhere. We seek to promote success in all academic achievements among the Greek community at Minnesota State. Gamma Sigma Alpha members wear red and gold honor cords. Members of Delta Sigma Pi, an international co-educational business fraternity, wear entwined purple and gold honor cords. Membership in Delta Sigma Pi is conferred upon College of Business students who exhibit scholarship excellence and superior leadership potential. Members of Gamma Theta Upsilon, the International Geographical Honor Society, wear honor cords (one each of blue, gold, and brown) representing the three domains of geography: brown for the Earth, light blue for the Sea, and gold for the sunlight in the Sky. Gamma Theta Upsilon activities support geography knowledge and awareness. Members of Lambda Alpha, the National Collegiate Honor Society for Anthropology, wear a white satin stole with gold lettering. The purpose of this society is to encourage and stimulate scholarship and research in Anthropology by recognizing and honoring superior achievement in the discipline among students, faculty and other persons engaged in the study of Anthropology. Lambda Pi Eta honor graduates wear scarlet and white honor cords as symbols of their commitment to scholarship and their demonstrated leadership in communication studies. Lambda Pi Eta is the official communication studies honor society of the National Communication Association (NCA). Founded in 1985, Lambda Pi Eta stands for Logos (logic and reasoning), Pathos (emotion) and Ethos (personal ethics and character). Members of the Maverick Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary wear royal blue and white honor cords. These graduates have made outstanding contributions to the residence halls at Minnesota State during their college careers. 42

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

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

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Minnesota State University, Mankato Alumni Association Congratulations on your graduation! And welcome to the Minnesota State Mankato Alumni Association, a powerful network of over 109,000 alumni. Our mission is to engage alumni, friends and students in ways that benefit its members and Minnesota State Mankato, through opportunities that stimulate a lifetime of interest, loyalty and support. As an alumna/us, you’re a vital participant in the future of the University. To help you to maintain the connections you’ve built here at Minnesota State University, Mankato, we’ll soon send you your first issue of TODAY, the University magazine for alumni and friends and the Alumni Reporter, our monthly e-newsletter. To ensure that you continue to receive the magazine and the e-newsletter and to stay up-to-date with our alma mater, we invite you to update your contact information with us via e-mail at alumni@mnsu. edu or by logging onto the Alumni Website at www.mnsu.edu/alumni. We celebrate this proud day with you, and look forward to your continued association with Minnesota State Mankato! Best regards, Micki Schaffer, ‘95, ‘10 President, Alumni Association

Dd University History Mankato Normal School opened as the state’s second teacher training school in 1868 in downtown Mankato with 27 students. Tuition was free in return for a student’s pledge to teach two years in Minnesota’s schools. Old Main was constructed in 1870, and this marked the beginning of the Valley Campus that would serve the institution for a century. In the 1880s, the school expanded and curriculum grew. In 1921 the school became Mankato State Teachers College, and in 1927 the institution awarded its first four-year degree, a bachelor of education. In the late 1950s, the school was renamed Mankato State College, and construction began on the 300-acre Highland Campus. The College maintained two locations for several years. In 1975, the College received full university status. Four years later consolidation on the Highland Campus was complete. In 1998, for the fifth time in its 130-year history, the University adopted a new name to reflect expanded service to Minnesota and the nation. Minnesota State University, Mankato continues to gain renown for the quality of its programs and the breadth of its service. Dr. Richard Davenport, appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities, assumed his responsibilities as the University’s twelfth president on July 1, 2002. Under Dr. Davenport’s leadership, the University has embraced new strategic priorities; engaged in an academic master planning process; examined its commitment to diversity, and begun to take action to become a more inclusive and welcoming campus; and told our story further and wider than ever before, to legislators, leaders, parents, and alumni throughout the state and the nation. Minnesota State Mankato offers 150 undergraduate programs in six undergraduate colleges, and 82 masters, advanced certificate and doctoral programs in the College of Graduate Studies and Research. Our 15,000 students — including 500 international students from 68 countries — and 1,800 faculty and staff represent cultural diversity and a rich mix of intellectual and creative perspectives. Our 109,000+ alumni live and work around the globe, making professional and personal contributions that bring the proud Maverick tradition to new heights. Minnesota State Mankato is on the Internet at www.mnsu.edu.

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Acknowledgments BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES SYSTEM Chancellor Steven J. Rosenstone Trustee Ann Anaya, St. Paul Trustee Brett Anderson, Rosemount Trustee Margaret Anderson Kelliher, Minneapolis Trustee Duane Benson, Minneapolis Trustee Alexander Cirillo, Jr., Woodbury Trustee Cheryl Dickson, St. Paul Trustee Dawn Erlandson, St. Paul Trustee Clarence Hightower, Chair, St. Paul Trustee Philip Krinkie, Shoreview Trustee Alfredo Oliveira, St. Cloud Trustee David Paskach, Cottonwood Trustee Maria Peluso, Taconite Trustee Thomas Renier, Vice Chair, Duluth Trustee Louise Sundin, Minneapolis Trusee Michael Vekich, Treasurer, Minneapolis

MINNESOTA STATE UNIVERSITY, MANKATO CABINET Richard Davenport Linda L. Baer Edmund U. Clark Jean M. Haar Robert Hoffman David P. Jones Douglas P. Mayo Henry Morris Carol Stallkamp Richard J. Straka ANNOUNCERS Karen Wright, 9:00 a.m. ceremony Operations Director, KMSU Radio James Gullickson, 12:00 p.m. ceremony General Manager, KMSU Radio VOLUNTEERS The Office of Alumni Relations would like to thank the alumni, staff and students whose time and energy helped to make today’s ceremonies possible. SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER Colleen Gerdts

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

Information Table outside of the Arena or you may contact the Office of Alumni Relations at 507-389-3235.

Roses are available for purchase in the hallway outside the arena. Proceeds go to the Ethnic Studies Student Association. Jazzman’s Café in the Centennial Student Union is open today from 8:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

Grad Images will be taking individual and family portraits for graduates and their families in the Myers Field House from 7:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. No appointment is necessary and portrait sittings are free. Grad Images will also be taking three candid photographs of the graduates during the ceremony. You may place orders at www.gradimages.com.

Barnes and Noble Campus Bookstore kiosk is located in the hallway outside the arena.

Lost and Found Area is located in Myers Field House Room MF129.

DVD and live web streaming services are provided by Minnesota State Mankato’s Division of Information Technology Services. For information on purchasing a DVD of today’s ceremony, order forms are available at the

Photo Opportunities are available (weather permitting) outside: Alumni Arch, Bell Tower, Gateway/Stone Pillars, Minnesota State mound (corner of Stadium and Warren), Fountain, Flame (in front of Wigley Administration building) etc.

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College Receptions College of Allied Health and Nursing Pre-Commencement Ceremony Reception

College of Education Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony

9:00 - 11:00 a.m. - CSU 253/4/5 Graduating students in the College of Allied Health and Nursing will be honored at a reception in CSU 253/4/5. Master’s students will receive their hoods at 9:00 a.m.. All graduates will receive college pins during the program, which follows the hooding. Following the program will be a reception; School of Nursing graduates will be directed to a separate reception area. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown. Note: School of Nursing Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Hooding Ceremony Performing Arts Recital Hall Reception immediately following ceremony Graduates receiving their Doctorate, Master’s Degree, Specialist Degree and guests are all invited to attend the Hooding Ceremony and Reception. Academic attire required. Note: Baccalaureate Degree Pinning Ceremony was held Friday evening.

College of Science, Engineering and Technology

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Main level of Ford Hall - Students Common area Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff for refreshments.

College of Arts and Humanities Reception

10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. – CSU Hearth Lounge Graduates and their guests, are cordially invited to join the department faculty and staff for refreshments, immediately following the Commencement ceremony.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Reception and Recognition

College of Business Reception and Recognition

9:30 a.m. - Continental Breakfast - CSU Ballroom 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. - Program - CSU Ballroom Graduates, family and friends are invited to join faculty and staff at a reception and recognition ceremony. Each graduate will be recognized and receive a college graduate pin. The ceremony includes special recognition and/or hooding for students receiving their Master’s Degree.

10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - CSU Ostrander Auditorium Graduates, family and friends are invited to join the College of Business faculty and staff for a light brunch and pinning ceremony of new graduates following the University Commencement ceremony. Graduates are asked to wear their cap and gown.

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

Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy and completeness. We apologize for any omissions, misspellings, or misplaced names. Contact the Office of the Registrar at 507-389-6266 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for undergraduate degrees. Contact the Office of Graduate Studies at 507389-5684 (voice), 800-625-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY) with questions or corrections for graduate degrees.

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

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Big ideas. Real-world thinking.

The Minnesota State University, Mankato Hymn* Richard Robbins and Roger Sheffer

Gaudeamus igitur arr. David C. Dickau

* From The Mankatonian, November 1892: “The Normal School has adopted school colors and a school call. The colors are gold and

purple, and the call—well, here it is: ‘Mankato! For the Normal Ho! Raco, Maco, Raco, Maco, Ho, Hi, Ho!’” Additionally, from Otto Welton Snarr, Research Notes 1938-1939: “Whenever you hear the following call, ‘Mankato for the Normal, Ho, Racha-macha, Racha-Macha, Oh, Hi, Ho,’ you may judge that they are Normalites, for this has been accepted as the Normal yell.”